HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 2x Xeon Gold 6148 256GB DDR4 rack server

HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 dual Xeon server

This 2U rack system ships with two Intel Xeon Gold 6148 processors running at 2.4 GHz and 256 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory. It targets organisations that need a dense compute platform for virtualization, databases or high-performance workloads. The chassis supports up to eight 2.5-inch drive bays and a maximum memory capacity of 3 TB. Buyers who require GPU acceleration or more than two sockets should look elsewhere.

Installation and common issues

The server includes an HPE Smart Array P408 SAS controller and dual 500 W Flex Slot power supplies for redundancy. Remote management is handled by HPE iLO Advanced, allowing firmware updates and monitoring without physical access. Drive caddies and rails are not included by default and must be ordered separately. Memory population rules for the 24 DIMM slots must be followed to reach the 3 TB maximum.

Deciding specification: 256 GB DDR4 ECC registered

The installed 256 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory determines whether the system can handle your current dataset and virtualization density. Each Xeon Gold 6148 provides 10 cores with 27.5 MB cache, but memory capacity is the limiting factor for most consolidation scenarios. Verify that your application fits within this footprint before configuring additional storage or expansion cards.