HP ProLiant DL380 Gen9 2U rack server E5-2670 v3 12-core 2.3GHz 4GB DDR4 2x 4TB SAS H240ar

Server identity

The HP ProLiant DL380 Gen9 is a 2U rack server built around a single Intel Xeon E5-2670 v3 twelve-core processor running at 2.3GHz. It ships with 4GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory and two 4TB 7.2K SAS drives managed by a Smart HBA H240ar controller supporting RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60. The platform targets data-centre workloads that need dense 3.5-inch storage and redundant 500W power supplies in a 12-bay LFF chassis.

Compatibility checks

Verify that your rack provides 2U of vertical space and that the power distribution units can supply two redundant 500W connections. The H240ar controller uses a PCIe slot, so confirm an available riser position if you plan additional expansion cards. Memory upgrades require DDR4 ECC registered modules up to 2400MT/s; the board offers 24 DIMM slots with 12 allocated per processor socket. Drive trays are included for the installed SAS drives, but extra bays need matching carriers.

Thermals noise power

Dual redundant 500W power supplies share the load, keeping each unit at lower utilisation and reducing fan speed during typical operation. The 2U form factor allows front-to-rear airflow across the twelve drive bays and the single processor heatsink. Under normal workloads the system runs within standard data-centre acoustic limits, and the hot-swap power design lets you replace a supply without shutting down.