HP ProLiant DL380 Gen9 2U rack server 2× Xeon E5-2670 v3 12C 2.3 GHz 96GB DDR4 B140i

Dual twelve-core Xeon rack server

The HP ProLiant DL380 Gen9 is a 2U rack server equipped with two Intel Xeon E5-2670 v3 processors, each providing twelve cores at 2.3 GHz. It ships with 96 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory installed across its 24 DIMM slots. The system targets organisations that need dense compute capacity for virtualisation, database or batch workloads in a standard rack footprint. Buyers who require GPU acceleration or single-thread frequency above 2.3 GHz should look elsewhere.

Sustained load behaviour with redundant power

Dual 500 W hot-swap power supplies deliver redundancy so the server remains online if one unit fails. The B140i software RAID controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 for SATA drives only; parity rebuilds and background scrubbing run on the host CPUs, so sustained write-heavy workloads will consume core cycles. Eight 2.5-inch SFF bays accept SAS or SATA media, and the chassis can be expanded to 16 or 24 bays with optional cages. Memory runs at up to 2400 MT/s depending on the installed processor capability.

Compatibility checks before ordering

Verify that your rack provides 2U of vertical space and sufficient depth for the chassis rails. Confirm that any replacement or additional memory modules are DDR4 ECC registered DIMMs compatible with the Intel C610 chipset and the 2400 MT/s ceiling. The B140i controller does not support SAS RAID or NVMe devices, so storage planning must rely on SATA RAID or a separate hardware controller. No operating system is included; ensure you have appropriate installation media and licences.