HPE DL380 Gen9 12LFF 2x Xeon E5-2660V3 256GB DDR4 rack server

HPE DL380 Gen9 12LFF server for dense storage

This 2U rack server ships with two Intel Xeon E5-2660V3 processors running at 2.6 GHz, each providing 10 cores and 25 MB cache. The chassis supports up to 12 large-form-factor 3.5-inch drive bays, while 256 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory is already installed. Integrated graphics and dual 800 W hot-plug power supplies complete the baseline configuration for virtualisation or database clusters.

Verify rack depth, power circuits

The unit measures 36 inches deep, so confirm your rack can accommodate that length. Two 800 W flex-slot supplies require compatible PDUs and adequate circuit capacity. No drives are included; the P440ar SAS controller with expander manages SATA drives only, so select 3.5-inch SATA HDDs or SSDs that match your capacity and RAID requirements. Network connectivity provides two 10 GbE and two 1 GbE ports via Intel I350/X540 adapters.

Dual 800 W supplies and redundant fans manage heat

Hot-plug redundant power supplies and system fans keep component temperatures stable under typical multi-threaded loads. Acoustic output remains within standard data-centre expectations for a 2U platform. Power draw scales with CPU utilisation and drive count; the 800 W units provide headroom for fully populated 12-bay configurations without exceeding rated capacity.