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Silver 2U rack server front panel with eight 2.5 inch drive bays

HPE

HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 rack server 1x Xeon Platinum 8160 2.1GHz 256GB DDR4 no drive

SKU CH-NNWX-4KESV

Rack server with one Xeon Platinum 8160 at 2.1GHz, 256GB DDR4, Smart Array P408 controller and dual 10GbE networking, drive bays empty

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Processor speed2.1 GHz
  • Installed CPUs1
  • Max supported CPUs2
  • 24-core Xeon Platinum 8160 delivers high multi-thread throughput
  • 256GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large virtualisation workloads
  • Smart Array P408 controller provides hardware RAID for SAS drives
  • Dual 10GbE plus dual 1GbE ports handle heavy network traffic
  • iLO Advanced remote management enables full out-of-band control

Target workload and hardware scope

The HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 is a 2U rack-mount server built around one Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 processor running at 2.1 GHz with 24 cores and 33 MB cache. It ships with 256 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory and a Smart Array P408 SAS controller. The chassis supports up to eight 2.5-inch drive bays and includes dual 500 W Flex Slot power supplies, integrated graphics and an Intel I350/X540 quad-port network card providing two 10 GbE and two 1 GbE links. Remote management is handled by HPE iLO Advanced.

Fit and gaps

This configuration suits organisations that need a dense, dual-socket-ready platform for virtualisation, database or compute workloads and want to supply their own SAS storage. The single-processor layout leaves the second socket empty for future expansion to two CPUs and up to 3 TB of total memory. Buyers who require drives pre-installed, a GPU for accelerated workloads, or a tower form factor will not be served by this unit.

Deciding specification

The installed memory is 256 GB of DDR4 ECC registered RDIMMs, and the system board can scale to 3 TB when both processor sockets are populated. Confirm that your application and licensing model can use this capacity before purchase.

How it compares

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Price $1,375.99
Cheaper than about 62% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 256 GB
Higher than about 60% of the 15,103 comparable items (median 128 GB).
Processor speed 2.1 GHz
Lower than about 70% of the 9,950 comparable items (median 2.3 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHP
Product lineProLiant
Model nameRack Mount
Product typeRack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Xeon
Processor speed2.1 GHz
Installed CPUs1
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM256 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity3 TB
Storage
Installed storage3,60
Disk controllerHPE Smart Array P408 SAS Controller
Drive interfaceSAS
Graphics
Graphics chipIntegrated Graphics
Size & build
Product dimensions36 × 24 × 10 in
More details
Management controllerHPE iLO Advanced

Questions about this item

Will the 256GB DDR4 memory need replacement if I grow the workload?

The chassis supports up to 3TB of DDR4 ECC registered memory across its slots, so the installed 256GB can be expanded rather than replaced when capacity demands increase.

What limits sustained compute performance on the single Xeon Platinum 8160?

The 24-core Xeon Platinum 8160 at 2.1GHz with 33MB cache defines the processing ceiling; adding a second compatible processor would raise that limit.

How loud and hot does the server run with dual 500W power supplies under continuous load?

Dual 500W Flex Slot supplies and integrated cooling are designed for 24×7 operation in a standard rack environment; actual acoustic and thermal output depend on installed drives and ambient conditions.

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