HP ProLiant DL380 Gen9 2U 16 SFF E5-2609 v3 6C 1.9GHz 8GB DDR4 2x146GB SAS P440 4GB FBWC

Server for entry workloads

The HP ProLiant DL380 Gen9 is a 2U rack server built for organisations that need a reliable platform for standard business applications. It ships with a single Intel Xeon E5-2609 v3 six-core processor running at 1.9 GHz and 8 GB of DDR4 memory. Dual 500 W hot-swap power supplies provide redundancy for continuous operation. The chassis supports up to sixteen 2.5-inch SAS drives.

Scales for growth, not for dense compute

This configuration suits IT teams that want a proven rack chassis with room to add a second processor and expand memory across twenty-four DIMM slots. Buyers who need high single-thread speed, large core counts, or GPU acceleration for intensive analytics should evaluate other platforms. The installed 146 GB 15K drives offer fast access for modest datasets but lack the capacity for large-scale storage.

RAID controller with flash-backed cache

The Smart Array P440 includes 4 GB of flash-backed write cache and supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 across twelve-gigabit and six-gigabit SAS links. This cache protects in-flight data during power loss and improves write performance for the installed 15K drives. Verify that your SAS backplane and cabling match the controller’s 12 Gb/s capability before deployment.