HP ProLiant DL380 Gen9 2U Rack Server Xeon E5-2609 v3 1.9GHz 128GB DDR4 H240ar 8 SFF

HP ProLiant DL380 Gen9 2U Server

This HP ProLiant DL380 Gen9 2U rack server is built for data-centre workloads that need dense compute and memory in a compact chassis. It ships with a single Intel Xeon E5-2609 v3 six-core processor running at 1.9GHz and 128GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory across 24 DIMM slots. Dual 500W hot-swap power supplies provide redundancy for continuous operation. The platform supports up to two processors for 36 total cores when fully populated.

Storage Controller and Drive Bay Limits

This unit suits buyers who need a validated RAID controller and eight small-form-factor bays for 2.5-inch SAS or SATA drives. The installed Smart HBA H240ar handles RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 at 12Gb SAS and 6Gb SATA speeds. Builders who require more than eight internal drive bays, onboard NVMe support, or a second CPU installed from the factory should look at other configurations. The memory ceiling is fixed at 128GB with the current processor.

Single Processor and 128GB Memory Cap

The decisive specification is the single Xeon E5-2609 v3 paired with 128GB of DDR4, which also represents the maximum memory capacity this processor can address. Adding a second processor would unlock the full 24 DIMM slots and raise the system limit to 3TB, but as delivered the server cannot exceed the installed 128GB. Buyers must confirm that this CPU and memory ceiling meets application licensing and performance requirements before purchase.