HP ProLiant DL380p Gen8 2U Rack Server Xeon E5-2640 2.5GHz 16GB DDR3 642107-001

HP ProLiant DL380p Gen8 2U Rack Server

This 2U rack-mountable server system is built for organisations that need a dual-socket platform with room to grow. It ships with a single Intel Xeon E5-2640 2.5GHz 6C/12T processor and 16GB of DDR3 memory across four 4GB modules. The chassis supports a second processor and up to 768GB of RAM across 24 DIMM slots. No hard drives are included, so storage can be tailored to the workload.

Sustained load behaviour

The installed Xeon E5-2640 is rated at 95W and includes 15MB of cache to help maintain throughput during extended compute tasks. A 460W CS Platinum Plus hot-plug power supply operates at 94% efficiency, delivering stable power under continuous demand. The HP Smart Array P420i controller with 1GB flash-backed write cache accelerates RAID 0, 1, 1+0, 5 and 5+0 arrays across SATA and SAS drives. Four 1Gb Ethernet ports on the 331FLR adapter provide consistent network connectivity.

Pre-order checks

Verify that your rack can accommodate a 2U unit and that power distribution supports hot-plug supplies. Confirm the DDR3 memory generation matches any additional modules you plan to install, as other generations are not compatible. Ensure the three PCIe expansion slots meet your add-in card requirements, noting that three additional PCI slots are available only with an upgrade option. The Matrox G200 graphics output is intended for management rather than display-intensive workloads.