Rack server HP Enterprise ProLiant DL360 Gen12 6517P 1P 2×32GB 8×SFF NS204i-u v2 MR408i-o 2×1000W PS (EU)

The HPE ProLiant Compute DL360 Gen12 is a compact 1U rack server designed for hybrid cloud and enterprise workloads. This configuration features a single processor socket, two 32 GB memory modules, eight SFF drive bays, an NS204i‑u v2 storage controller, an MR408i‑o RAID controller and redundant dual 1000W power supplies (EU). The server supports high compute density, scalable storage and hardware redundancy to deliver reliable performance and uptime for data center environments.

Advantages

The server provides high compute performance with support for Intel Xeon 6 processors and up to 8 TB of DDR5 memory, plus flexible storage options including SFF and EDSFF E3.S NVMe drives. It offers improved serviceability with an optional front-accessible boot device and front OCP NIC capability, multiple cooling choices (air, closed-loop liquid, direct liquid) for thermal efficiency, and integrated management via HPE Integrated Lights-Out 7 (iLO 7) with Redfish API and enhanced security features.

Suitable for

• Virtualization and private cloud hosts
• Enterprise application servers and databases
• High-density compute for data center racks
• Workloads requiring scalable NVMe storage and fast I/O

Key specifications

• Form factor: 1U rack server
• Processor sockets: up to 2 (this unit: 1)
• Memory: supports up to 8 TB DDR5 (this unit: 2×32 GB installed)
• Memory speed: up to 6400 MT/s
• Drive bays: 8× SFF front bays (supports up to 10 SFF or 20 EDSFF E3.S in hybrid front cage)
• Storage controllers: NS204i‑u v2 (host-side) and MR408i‑o RAID
• Boot options: optional front-accessible OS boot device
• Network: front OCP NICs supported (optional)
• Expansion: up to three single-wide GPUs supported
• Power: redundant 2×1000W power supplies (EU)
• Management: HPE iLO 7 with GUI and Redfish API

How to use

Install the server into a standard 19" rack using appropriate rails, connect power to redundant power supplies and attach network connections to the chosen NICs. Populate memory and storage according to workload needs, configure the RAID array with the MR408i‑o as required, and install the operating system onto the selected boot device. Use HPE iLO 7 for remote management, firmware updates and hardware monitoring to maintain availability and simplify administration.

Recommendations

For optimal thermal performance and longevity, follow HPE guidance on cooling configuration: choose the cooling option that matches your data center's airflow and power-efficiency goals, maintain proper rack spacing, and use the front-accessible boot device only when required for serviceability. Align memory and processor choices to workload demands to maximize compute efficiency.