HPE positioned the ProLiant DL20 Gen10 as an entry-level rack server that still carries enterprise management and security features down to a short-depth, single-socket chassis. It's a sensible choice where floor space, budget or noise matter more than raw core count.
At a glance
Typical deployments
Branch or remote office file server
Reliability and remote manageability matter more than throughput here. Configure with the dedicated iLO port so IT can manage the box without touching production traffic, and stick with the non-hot-plug PSU if the site rarely needs uptime beyond office hours.
Retail or hospitality point of sale
The short-depth chassis fits under counters and in back offices where a full-depth 1U won't. Prioritise the quieter Pentium or Core i3 build over a Xeon if the workload is light POS software rather than anything compute-heavy.
Light virtualisation
With a 64GB ceiling, this isn't a consolidation platform for dozens of VMs. For two or three VMs, max out the memory first and pick the highest core-count Xeon E-2200 you can justify — memory headroom runs out before CPU does.
Small database or application instance
Where licensing is per core, fewer faster cores beat more slower ones. A quad-core Xeon E-2200 running near 4.0GHz will often serve a single database instance better than the 8-core part clocked lower.
Unattended edge or security appliance
Sites without on-site IT benefit from iLO5's remote firmware verification and the optional Intrusion Detection Kit, which logs chassis access — useful when the server sits somewhere nobody's watching it.
Why buy from CompuWyze
- Every DL20 Gen10 is tested before listing, with drive, memory and power configuration confirmed against the spec shown
- 12-month warranty on all refurbished units we sell, giving you cover beyond the initial deployment period
- Configurations built to order — tell us the processor, memory and drive combination you need
- Storage controller options (S100i, E208i-a, P408i-a) matched to your RAID and drive requirements
- iLO5 licensing checked so remote management works out of the box
- Technical guidance from people who understand per-core licensing, memory channel limits and edge deployment constraints
Frequently asked questions
What does "refurbished" mean for this server?
Each unit has been sourced as used enterprise hardware, tested for function, and had its configuration verified — processor, memory, drives and controller — before it's listed for sale.
Is a refurbished DL20 Gen10 suitable for production use?
Yes, provided the workload matches its scale. It's designed as an entry-level single-socket server, so it suits branch offices, POS and light edge workloads rather than heavy consolidation or high-transaction databases.
What's included with the server?
What's included depends on the specific listing — check the product page for the exact processor, memory, drive and rail kit configuration. Get in touch if you need a combination not currently listed.
Can I upgrade the memory or processor later?
The DL20 Gen10 has 4 DIMM slots up to a 64GB total and a single processor socket supporting the Xeon E-2100/E-2200, Core i3 or Pentium range, so there's room to step up within that ceiling as needs grow.
Can you configure a specific build for me?
Yes — let us know the processor, memory, drive bay layout (LFF or SFF) and storage controller you need, and we'll put a configuration together from available stock.
Which network options are available?
The server ships with embedded 2x1GbE as standard. Models with the Xeon E-2200 series can also take the HPE 361i 2-port adapter, and FlexibleLOM or PCIe standup adapters extend this up to 10GbE where needed.