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HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11 2U rack server, matte black finish, front drive bays visible

HPE

HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11 6526Y 16C 128GB DDR5 NS204i-u 2x1000W P71681-005

SKU CH-ABQH-6XWZH MPN P71681-005

A 2U rack server with one 16-core Intel Xeon Gold 6526Y processor, 128 GB DDR5 memory, NVMe boot storage, four-port 1Gb Ethernet and dual 1000W Titanium power supplies

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon Gold
  • Installed RAM128 GB (4 × 32 GB, 5600 MT/s)
  • Installed SSDNo
  • Processor core count16-Core Processor
  • Type of memoryHPE DDR5 Smart Memory
  • Rack height2U

Installed Memory Size 128GB

SSD (Installed) No

CPU Model Xeon Gold 6526Y

  • 16-core Intel Xeon Gold 6526Y at 2.80 GHz for high compute density
  • 128 GB DDR5 Smart Memory at 5600 MT/s across four DIMMs
  • HPE NS204i-u Gen11 NVMe boot device with hot-plug convenience
  • Dual 1000 W Titanium hot-plug power supplies for efficient redundancy
  • Broadcom BCM5719 1 Gb 4-port OCP 3.0 adapter plus eight PCIe Gen5 slots

HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11 2U Server

The HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11 is a 2U rack server built for data analytics and hybrid cloud workloads. It ships with one Intel Xeon Gold 6526Y 16-core processor running at 2.80 GHz and 128 GB of HPE DDR5 Smart Memory at 5600 MT/s. The system includes an HPE NS204i-u Gen11 NVMe boot device and a Broadcom BCM5719 1Gb 4-port Ethernet adapter. Two 1000W Titanium hot-plug power supplies provide redundant power.

Sustained Load Behaviour

The Intel Xeon Gold 6526Y operates at a 195W TDP, setting the thermal envelope for continuous compute tasks. Dual 1000W Titanium power supplies maintain stable delivery under full CPU and memory utilisation. Eight PCIe Gen5 slots and two OCP 3.0 slots support high-throughput accelerators and networking without bandwidth contention. HPE DDR5 Smart Memory at 5600 MT/s feeds all 16 cores with consistent bandwidth during prolonged operations.

Single Deciding Specification

This configuration includes exactly one processor installed in a dual-socket platform, leaving the second socket vacant for future expansion. Buyers who need immediate dual-socket performance must add a second compatible Xeon processor. The 128 GB memory population uses four of sixteen possible DIMM slots, allowing significant capacity growth within the same chassis.

How it compares

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Price $12,088.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 128 GB (4 × 32 GB, 5600 MT/s)
Typical for this category: the median of 15,103 items is 128 GB.
Processor core count 16-Core Processor
Typical for this category: the median of 7,955 items is 16.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHPE
Product lineProLiant DL380 G11
Model nameP71681-005
Product typeRack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Xeon Gold
Processor core count16-Core Processor
Processor speed6526Y (2.8 GHz)
Processor cache37.5 MB L3
Processor details195 W TDP
Installed CPUs1
Memory
Installed RAM128 GB (4 × 32 GB, 5600 MT/s)
Type of memoryHPE DDR5 Smart Memory
Storage
Installed SSDNo
Disk controllerHPE NS204i-u Gen11 NVMe Hot Plug Boot Optimized Storage Device
Connectivity
Network controllerBroadcom BCM5719 Ethernet 1Gb 4-port BASE-T OCP3 Adapter for HPE
Ports & slots
Expansion card slotsUp to 8 PCIe Gen5, and 2 OCP 3.0
Power
Power supply2 x HPE 1000 W Flex Slot Titanium Hot Plug Power Supply Kit
Size & build
Rack height2U
Shipping weight9.07 kg
Package size508 × 356 × 203 mm
More details
Security featuresHPE TPM 2.0 standard on motherboard. Optional locking Bezel Kit, Intrusion Detection Kit.

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Questions about this item

How much heat does the 195W TDP Intel Xeon Gold 6526Y generate under continuous load?

The installed Intel Xeon Gold 6526Y has a 195W thermal design power, so sustained full-load operation will require the 2U chassis cooling to dissipate up to that level of heat.

What rack infrastructure is needed to mount this 2U server and feed its dual 1000W power supplies?

The server occupies 2U of rack height and ships with two hot-plug 1000W Titanium power supplies, so you need a 2U rack space and two compatible PDU outlets or IEC cables.

Will my existing PCIe Gen4 add-in cards work in the Gen5 expansion slots?

Yes, the eight PCIe Gen5 slots are backward compatible, so PCIe Gen4 cards will operate at Gen4 speeds when installed.

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