Server HP Enterprise HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11 2U Intel Xeon Gold 5416S 2 GHz 32 GB DDR5 0 GB 1000 W

The HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11 is a 2U, dual‑socket rack server built to deliver scalable compute and high I/O performance for data‑intensive workloads. This configuration includes an Intel® Xeon® Gold 5416S 2.0 GHz processor, 32 GB DDR5 memory (1 × 32 GB), no preinstalled internal storage, and a 1000 W power supply. The server supports SATA and SAS drives, up to eight hot‑swap drives (2.5"), 32 DIMM slots for up to 8 TB total memory, RAID configurations, and redundant power options, making it suitable for virtualization, databases, and general‑purpose data center tasks.

Advantages

The DL380 Gen11 combines 2U/2P scalability with modern platform features: support for 4th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, DDR5 memory across 32 DIMM slots, and PCIe Gen5 expansion for higher I/O throughput and lower latency. Built‑in security uses HPE Silicon Root of Trust and platform features such as Intel® Boot Guard to protect firmware and server integrity. Management and lifecycle automation are available through HPE management tools and can be consumed as a service via HPE GreenLake.

Suitable for

• Virtualization and VDI environments
• Database servers and analytics workloads
• Software‑defined storage and large capacity storage pools
• High I/O applications (video transcoding, containerized services)
• General‑purpose data center and hybrid cloud deployments

Key specifications

• Form factor: Rack 2U
• Processor: Intel® Xeon® Gold 5416S, 2.0 GHz (single processor in this configuration)
• Memory: 32 GB DDR5 (1 × 32 GB); up to 8192 GB supported across 32 DIMM slots
• Internal storage: 0 GB (no drives preinstalled); supports 2.5" SATA/SAS drives, up to 8 drives
• RAID: Supported (hardware/software dependent)
• Expansion: PCIe Gen5 slots and OCP options for improved I/O
• Power: 1000 W power supply (redundant power supported)
• Security: HPE Silicon Root of Trust and platform security features

How to use

Install the server into a standard 19" rack using rails compatible with a 2U chassis. Populate memory modules across the 32 DIMM slots according to HPE memory population guidelines to achieve desired capacity and optimal performance. Install supported 2.5" SATA or SAS drives and configure RAID as required by your workload. Connect redundant power feeds if required and configure network interfaces using the integrated Ethernet and optional OCP/PCIe NICs. Use HPE management utilities (Integrated Lights Out / management console) or HPE GreenLake for centralized monitoring, firmware updates, and lifecycle management.

Recommendations

For data‑intensive and I/O‑heavy workloads, populate all available memory channels and use PCIe Gen5 expansion cards or OCP NICs to maximize throughput. Enable firmware integrity features and configure HPE management tools or HPE GreenLake for continuous monitoring and rapid recovery in case of failures.