HP ProLiant DL380 Gen9 2U rack server E5-2670 v3 12C 2.3GHz 4GB DDR4 2x 500GB SATA B140i

Server configuration and target workloads

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 500GB 7.2K SATA drives managed by the B140i software RAID controller. This baseline specification suits small virtualisation hosts, file and print services, or test environments that do not require large memory footprints or hardware RAID acceleration.

Build quality and daily connectivity

Redundant hot-swap 500W power supplies protect uptime during a module failure. The chassis provides eight 2.5-inch SFF drive bays with included trays, while the B140i controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 across SATA devices only. A Matrox G200eH2 graphics controller handles basic video output for local console access. Expansion options include universal media bay, NVMe drive cages or additional SFF backplanes in the remaining bay positions.

Bundled items and practical impact

Two enterprise-class 500GB SATA drives arrive pre-mounted in hot-swap trays, so the array can be configured immediately without sourcing caddies. The B140i software RAID layer enables mirroring or striping without a dedicated hardware card, reducing initial cost for light I/O workloads. No operating system is included, allowing the installer to deploy a preferred hypervisor or Linux distribution matched to the application stack.