HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen9 Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | 2U Rack |
| Processors | Up to 2x Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 |
| Max Cores | 22 per socket, 44 total |
| Memory Slots | 24x DDR4 RDIMM/LRDIMM |
| Max Memory | 3 TB at 2400 MT/s |
| Drive Bays | Up to 24x 2.5" SFF or 12x 3.5" LFF + rear options |
| PCIe Slots | Up to 6x Gen 3 |
| GPU | Support available |
| RAID | HPE Smart Array P440ar, P840, H240ar |
| Management | HPE iLO 4 |
| Power Supply | Redundant hot-plug (500W/800W/1400W) |
HPE DL380 Gen9 vs DL380 Gen10
Same generational jump as DL360: Gen10 adds Xeon Scalable processors (28 cores vs 22), iLO 5, expanded NVMe support, NVDIMM, and Silicon Root of Trust security.
HPE DL380 Gen9 vs Dell R730
Same processor generation and similar capabilities. The DL380 Gen9 supports up to 24x 2.5-inch drive bays (vs R730's 16x 2.5-inch), making it closer to the Dell R730xd in storage capacity. HPE uses Smart Array RAID (vs Dell PERC) and iLO 4 (vs iDRAC8). Choice is typically ecosystem preference.
Frequently Asked Questions
What generation is the HPE DL380 Gen9?
The HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen9 uses Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 processors — the same generation as the Dell PowerEdge R730. It is managed via HPE iLO 4.
How does the DL380 Gen9 compare to the Dell R730?
Same processor generation. The DL380 Gen9 offers more front drive bays (24x 2.5-inch vs R730's 16x 2.5-inch), making it closer to the R730xd in storage capacity. Both use DDR4 up to 3 TB and PCIe Gen 3. Choice is based on ecosystem preference (iLO vs iDRAC, Smart Array vs PERC).
How much does a refurbished DL380 Gen9 cost?
Pricing depends on processor, memory, and storage configuration. Use the configurator on this page to request a quote. Enterasource builds every DL380 Gen9 to order with a 2-year warranty and free ground shipping to the lower 48 states.
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