HP ProLiant DL380 Gen10 48-Core 2.1GHz 256GB 2x 1TB SATA 8x 1.2TB SAS rack server
Ten-bay 2U rack server with dual Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs totalling 48 cores at 2.1GHz, 256GB DDR4, dual 1TB SATA SSDs and eight 1.2TB SAS drives on a P816i-a controller
- ProcessorPlatinum 8160
- Installed RAM256 GB
- Processor core count8
- Operating systemNo
- Type of memoryDDR4
- Processor speed2.1 GHz
- 48 cores at 2.1 GHz power demanding virtualization workloads
- 256 GB DDR4 memory sustains multiple virtual machines simultaneously
- 2× 1 TB SATA SSD plus 8× 1.2 TB SAS drives store OS, apps and backups
- P816i-a controller simplifies RAID setup and daily management
- 10-bay 2.5″ chassis fits dense rack deployments
Dual Xeon Platinum 8160 server
This HP ProLiant DL380 Gen10 is a new rack-mount system with two Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 processors running at 2.1 GHz. Forty-eight total cores and 256 GB of DDR4 memory give it the raw capacity for virtualization, databases, file storage and application hosting. The ten 2.5-inch drive bays are already populated with two 1 TB SATA SSDs and eight 1.2 TB SAS hard drives.
P816i-a storage controller
The included P816i-a controller manages the mixed SSD and SAS array so the operating system sees a single logical volume. It handles RAID configuration, drive health monitoring and background rebuilds without extra software licences. This reduces setup time and simplifies day-to-day administration of the storage pool.
256 GB DDR4 with room to grow
Installed memory sits at 256 GB, well suited for running dozens of virtual machines or large database workloads. The platform supports up to 3 TB of DDR4, so headroom exists for future expansion without replacing the server. Workloads that exceed the current memory or the ten-bay storage limit would require a different chassis or external array.
How it compares
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- Price $1,839.99
- Typical for this category: the median of 17,641 items is $1,910.99.
- Installed RAM 256 GB
- Higher than about 60% of the 15,103 comparable items (median 128 GB).
- Processor core count 8
- Lower than about 90% of the 7,955 comparable items (median 16).
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Specifications
| Product | |
|---|---|
| Brand name | HP |
| Product type | Workstation |
| Processor | |
| Processor | Platinum 8160 |
| Processor core count | 8 |
| Processor speed | 2.1 GHz |
| Installed CPUs | 2 |
| Max supported CPUs | 2 |
| Memory | |
| Installed RAM | 256 GB |
| Type of memory | DDR4 |
| Maximum RAM capacity | 3 TB |
| Storage | |
| Drive bays | 10B - 10x 2.5 in |
| Graphics | |
| Graphics chip | Integrated |
| Software | |
| Operating system | No |
| More details | |
| Indicator lights | Power, Ethernet, USB |
Questions about this item
How often should the 2x 1TB SATA SSD and 8x 1.2TB SAS HDD be checked for wear or replaced?
The 2x 1TB SATA SSDs and 8x 1.2TB SAS HDDs should be monitored via the P816i-a controller for SMART errors; replace any drive that reports reallocated sectors or predictive failure alerts.
Which component hits its limit first when the 2x Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs run at 2.10GHz continuously?
The 2x Xeon Platinum 8160 processors will reach their thermal design power ceiling before the 256GB DDR4 memory or P816i-a controller saturate under sustained 2.10GHz load.
What are the noise and heat levels when the 10-bay chassis runs all day with 8x 1.2TB SAS drives spinning?
The 10-bay chassis with 8x 1.2TB SAS drives and dual Xeon 8160 CPUs produces typical rack-server acoustics and heat; ensure adequate aisle airflow for continuous operation.
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