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HP 654081-26501-8GB-6.4TB Proliant DL360p G8 Server 2X E5-2650 6.4TB SAS SSD (Renewed)
Dual E5-2650 processors and 6.4TB of SAS SSD storage in a 1U form factor built for sustained, I/O-intensive production workloads.
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Overview
Experience Robust Server Performance with Renewed Assurance
The HP ProLiant DL360p G8 is a powerful 1U server designed for demanding workloads. This renewed server features dual Intel Xeon E5-2650 processors, ample DDR3 memory, and high-capacity SAS SSD storage, providing exceptional performance and reliability. Equipped with a RAID controller and redundant power supplies, this server is ideal for business-critical applications.
Specifications:
- Form Factor: 1U Rack Server
- Processors: 2x Intel Xeon E5-2650 2.0GHz 8 Core
- Memory: 8GB DDR3 REG
- Storage: 6.4TB (4x 1.6TB SAS SSD NEW HDD)
- Raid Controller: HP P420i 512MB
- Power Supplies: 2x 750W PSU
Note: Rails and Bezel are not included.
Key Features
HP Proliant DL360p G8 8 Bays 2.5 Server
2x Intel Xeon E5-2650 2.0GHz 8 Core
8GB DDR3 REG MEMORY
HP P420i 512MB Raid Controller
6.4TB (4x 1.6TB SAS SSD NEW HDD)
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Dual E5-2650 processors provide 32 threads with a 20MB L3 cache each, delivering strong parallel throughput for multi-tenant database or application server workloads.
- 4×1.6TB SAS SSDs on a P420i controller deliver high sustained IOPS with hardware RAID support and a 512MB write-back cache that materially improves write latency.
- HP P420i RAID controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 — giving administrators full topology control over the 6.4TB raw storage pool.
- Dual 750W redundant hot-swap PSUs provide N+1 power redundancy with enough headroom for a fully populated drive and memory configuration.
- 1U form factor maximizes rack density — this is a full dual-socket SAS SSD server in the smallest possible rackmount footprint.
👎 Cons
- 8GB DDR3 memory is severely underprovisioned for the CPU and storage capability of this platform — real-world deployment will almost certainly require a memory upgrade before production use.
- E5-2650 runs on the Ivy Bridge-EP architecture with DDR3 — maximum memory bandwidth is lower than DDR4 platforms, and the memory controller tops out at DDR3-1600.
- Rails and bezel are not included, adding procurement complexity and cost before the unit can be installed in a standard 19-inch rack.
- The P420i is a 6Gbps SAS controller — it will not saturate NVMe or PCIe-attached storage, and its bandwidth ceiling is lower than current-generation 12Gbps SAS or NVMe HBA options.
- As a renewed unit, capacitor aging on the P420i cache battery (or flash-backed write cache) should be verified — a failed cache protection device puts the RAID write-back cache into write-through fallback mode automatically, reducing write performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the raw compute throughput of the dual E5-2650 configuration, and what workloads does it suit?
Each E5-2650 is a 20nm Ivy Bridge-EP chip running at 2.0GHz base with a 2.8GHz turbo, 8 cores, and 16 threads — 16 cores and 32 threads total. The 20MB L3 cache per processor handles workload locality efficiently. This profile suits database query processing, Java/JVM application servers, and virtualized mid-tier workloads where thread count matters more than single-core clock speed.
Does the HP P420i RAID controller support SAS SSD, and what RAID level is recommended for 4 drives?
Yes — the P420i is a 6Gbps SAS controller that supports SAS SSD natively. With 4 drives, RAID 10 is the standard recommendation: it gives you 3.2TB of usable space with full redundancy and double the read IOPS of a single drive. The 512MB cache module on the P420i enables write-back caching, which significantly improves write latency compared to write-through mode.
The listing shows 8GB of DDR3 memory — is that sufficient for the listed use cases?
8GB is a minimal starting point for a server with this storage and CPU configuration. The DL360p G8 supports up to 384GB of DDR3 RDIMM/LRDIMM across 12 DIMM slots, so expansion is straightforward. Most production deployments would want at minimum 64–128GB before running a database or hypervisor at scale.
Are rails and bezel included?
No — the listing explicitly states rails and bezel are not included. You will need to source HP DL360p G8-compatible rack rails separately before deploying this server in a production rack.
What is the interface speed between the P420i controller and the SAS SSDs?
The P420i operates over a 6Gbps SAS bus per port. Each 1.6TB SAS SSD is connected via that 6Gbps link, and the controller's 512MB cache mitigates bus saturation on write-intensive workloads by buffering writes and flushing them in optimized sequences.
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