The ProLiant DL360 Gen9 is HPE's dual-socket 1U workhorse, designed for density-conscious racks where compute power per U matters more than expansion room. It's a proven platform for virtualisation hosts, application servers and edge database nodes alike, provided you spec the memory and drive configuration to match the workload.
At a glance
- Form factor
- 1U rack-mount, dual-socket
- Processors
- Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 or v4 family, up to 22 cores per socket
- Memory
- 24 DDR4 DIMM slots across two processors
- Drive bays
- 8 x SFF or 4 x LFF configurations, depending on backplane fitted
- Management
- HPE iLO 4 with optional Advanced licensing for remote console and health monitoring
- Power
- Single or redundant hot-plug power supply options
Typical deployments
Virtualisation host
Prioritise DIMM count over clock speed. Filling more of the 24 slots with mid-capacity modules gives better consolidation ratios than fewer, faster ones — VM density is usually memory-bound before it's CPU-bound.
Database server
Choose fewer, higher-clocked cores rather than maximum core count. Most database licensing is charged per core, so a lower core count at higher frequency often costs less to run and licenses more cheaply.
Application or web tier
Balance core count against power budget. An 8 x SFF chassis with a mid-range E5-2600 v4 CPU pair suits horizontally scaled application nodes where individual server load is moderate.
Why buy from Compuwyze
- Every unit is tested and configured before dispatch, not sold as seen
- 12-month warranty included as standard on refurbished DL360 Gen9 servers
- Choice of SFF and LFF chassis to suit storage-dense or compute-dense builds
- Processor, memory and drive combinations can be discussed before you order
- Genuine HPE components throughout, not third-party equivalents
- Specialist knowledge of the Gen9 platform's quirks and upgrade limits
FAQs
What does "refurbished" mean for a DL360 Gen9?
It means the server has previously been in service, has been removed from a live environment, tested, and had any faulty or worn components replaced before resale. It is not new stock, but it is verified working hardware rather than an untested pull.
Is a Gen9 server suitable for production use today?
Yes, for many workloads. The DL360 Gen9 remains capable for virtualisation, internal applications and database roles, particularly where the workload doesn't require the newest instruction sets or the highest single-thread performance available on current-generation platforms.
What's included with the server when I order?
This depends on the specific listing, so check the individual product page for exact processor, memory, drive and rail kit details before ordering.
Can I upgrade the processors or memory later?
The DL360 Gen9 supports a range of E5-2600 v3 and v4 processors and up to 24 DDR4 DIMMs, so there is room to upgrade CPU or memory later provided you match the processor generation already fitted and stay within supported speeds.
Can you help me choose the right configuration?
Yes — get in touch with details of your intended workload and we can advise on processor, memory and drive bay configuration before you commit to an order.