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HP 641329955314 Proliant DL360p Gen8 Renewed Server
Dual Xeon E5-2643 horsepower and 128GB ECC RAM deliver enterprise-grade compute density in a renewed 1U package.
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Overview
Optimize Your Data Center with the HP ProLiant DL360p Gen8 Server
The HP ProLiant DL360p Gen8 is a high-performance server designed for demanding data center environments. Featuring dual Quad Core Xeon processors, ample memory, and fast SAS drives, this renewed server delivers exceptional processing power and storage capabilities. Redundant power supplies ensure continuous operation and reliability.
Detailed Specifications:
- Brand: HP
- Model: Proliant DL360p Gen8
- Form Factor: 8 x 2.5" Hot Plug
- Processors: 2x Intel Xeon E5-2643 Quad Core 3.3Ghz
- Memory: 128GB RAM
- Storage: 2x HP 146GB 15K 6Gbps 2.5'' SAS Drives
- Controller: HP Smart Array P420i
- Power Supplies: 2x 460W Redundant
- Condition: Renewed
- Included: Power Cable
- Not Included: Rails, Bezel, Operating System, Optical Drive, Mouse, Keyboard
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Dual E5-2643 CPUs provide 8 physical cores at 3.3GHz — higher per-core frequency than typical 10-12 core Xeons of the same generation, benefiting clock-sensitive workloads.
- 128GB DDR3 ECC RAM installed out of the box supports mid-size virtualization stacks without additional memory investment.
- HP Smart Array P420i hardware RAID controller with write cache delivers meaningfully better write IOPS than software RAID equivalents.
- 2x 460W redundant power supplies allow one PSU to fail or be hot-swapped without downtime — critical for always-on deployments.
- 8x 2.5" hot-plug bay configuration allows drive replacement under load and leaves six bays open for storage expansion.
👎 Cons
- Total raw storage at 292GB across two 146GB drives is minimal for most production workloads — additional drives are a near-certain added cost.
- Rails and bezel are excluded, making rack installation require a separate parts order that can delay deployment.
- The E5-2643 v1 (Sandy Bridge-EP) is a 2012-era architecture — per-core performance and memory bandwidth lag behind current-generation Xeon platforms significantly.
- As a renewed unit, no new-system warranty applies; HP ProLiant support contracts on older hardware can be expensive or unavailable depending on region.
- 1U chassis limits cooling headroom — sustained high-CPU workloads in poorly ventilated racks can push fan noise to uncomfortable levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What processors are installed and what does 3.3GHz mean for throughput?
Two Intel Xeon E5-2643 quad-core processors at 3.3GHz each — 8 physical cores total. At that clock speed, this server handles single-threaded workloads better than many lower-clocked 8-core Xeons, making it competitive for latency-sensitive tasks like SQL query execution or virtualized workloads with few large VMs rather than many small ones.
Is 128GB of RAM expandable, and what type does this server use?
The DL360p Gen8 supports DDR3 ECC Registered DIMMs across 24 DIMM slots, with a maximum capacity of 768GB. The 128GB configuration installed here leaves substantial headroom for expansion. ECC protection is non-negotiable in a server context — it catches and corrects single-bit memory errors before they cause data corruption.
What does the HP Smart Array P420i controller offer over a basic SATA controller?
The P420i is a hardware RAID controller with an onboard write cache. Unlike software RAID, it offloads RAID parity calculations from the CPUs and its battery-backed (or flash-backed) cache allows write operations to return before data is physically committed to disk, significantly improving write throughput. It supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and 50.
The listing says 2x 146GB 15K SAS drives — is that enough storage for production use?
292GB raw (less in RAID 1) is tight for primary storage but sufficient as a boot/OS volume or cache tier. Most deployments add additional SAS or SSD drives to the remaining hot-plug bays. The 6Gbps SAS interface and 15,000 RPM spindle speed do deliver strong random I/O for spinning media — roughly 175–200 IOPS per drive.
Does this ship with rails or a bezel?
No. The listing explicitly excludes rails and bezel. Budget for compatible HP 1U rail kits separately if rack mounting — HP part numbers vary by rack generation, so verify compatibility with your specific rack before purchasing.
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