Buying Guide & FAQs
The HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen9 is one of HPE's most widely deployed enterprise servers, engineered for virtualisation clusters, enterprise databases, and private cloud infrastructure. These refurbished 2U rack servers deliver dual Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 processors with up to 44 cores total, supporting up to 3TB memory and flexible storage configurations from 4 to 24 drives.
Key Features
Processor: Up to 2× Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4, up to 22 cores per CPU
Memory: 24× DDR4 slots, up to 3TB LRDIMM, 2400 MT/s
Storage: 4-24 drive bays, SAS/SATA/SSD support
Networking: 4× 1GbE integrated, 10/25GbE options
Management: HPE iLO4 remote management
Form Factor: 2U rack-mount, hot-plug PSUs
Why Choose Refurbished HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen9?
- Enterprise Reliability: HPE's most trusted server platform with proven virtualisation performance
- Flexible Configuration: Multiple chassis options supporting 4-24 drives and various RAID controllers
- Massive Scalability: Up to 44 CPU cores and 3TB memory for demanding workloads
- Cost-Effective: Save up to 70% versus new whilst maintaining enterprise performance
- UK Tested & Warranted: Full 12-month warranty with next-day delivery available
- Remote Management: HPE iLO4 for comprehensive out-of-band server management
Frequently Asked Questions
What processors does the DL380 Gen9 support?
The DL380 Gen9 supports up to 2× Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 or v4 processors, with options ranging from 4 to 22 cores per CPU. Popular models include E5-2630v3, E5-2650v3, E5-2690v3, and their v4 equivalents for enhanced performance.
How much memory can I install?
The DL380 Gen9 features 24× DDR4 DIMM slots supporting speeds up to 2400 MT/s. Maximum capacity is 768GB with RDIMM or up to 3TB with LRDIMM modules. All memory is ECC for enterprise reliability.
What storage configurations are available?
Choose from multiple chassis: 8/16/24× 2.5" SFF or 4/12× 3.5" LFF drive bays. Supports SAS, SATA, and SSD drives with Smart Array controllers including B140i software RAID or P440ar/P840 hardware RAID supporting levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60.
Is this suitable for virtualisation?
Absolutely. The DL380 Gen9 is optimised for VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Citrix XenServer. With dual processors, abundant memory capacity, and multiple network ports, it's ideal for consolidating virtual machines and private cloud deployments.