HP ProLiant DL380 Gen9 2U rack server 2× Xeon E5-2643 v3 3.4 GHz 64 GB DDR4 2× 146 GB SAS P440 4 GB FBWC

Dual Xeon E5-2643 v3 3.4 GHz server

The HP ProLiant DL380 Gen9 is a 2U rack server equipped with two six-core Xeon E5-2643 v3 processors running at 3.4 GHz. It ships with 64 GB of DDR4 memory installed across 24 DIMM slots and includes a Smart Array P440 controller with 4 GB FBWC. Two 146 GB 15K SAS drives provide the initial storage in 24 small-form-factor bays. This configuration targets workloads that demand high per-core frequency and hardware RAID in a compact rack footprint.

Verify power and rack clearance before ordering

The server requires a rack cabinet that accepts 2U height and provides redundant hot-swap power connections for the two 500 W supplies. Confirm that your PDU or UPS offers compatible IEC outlets and that the rack depth accommodates the chassis length. The installed memory reaches the 64 GB maximum supported by this specific CPU pair, so no further DIMM expansion is possible without a processor upgrade. Ensure your operating system and hypervisor support the Intel C610 chipset and Matrox G200eH2 graphics.

Fits dense compute clusters and virtualisation hosts

The 24 SFF bays allow additional SAS drives to be added behind the P440 controller, supporting RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 for capacity or redundancy. Redundant power supplies free the deployment from single-point power failures. The Matrox G200eH2 provides basic video output for local console access without consuming a PCIe slot. This server suits environments that need strong single-thread performance and hardware RAID in a standard 2U form factor.