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HP 755259-26703-48GB-2.4TB Proliant DL360 G9 Server (Renewed)
48GB DDR4
Dual Xeon E5-2670 V3 processors, hardware RAID with a 2GB cache, and SED-encrypted drives make this renewed HP DL360 G9 a compact, security-conscious workhorse for virtualization and regulated data workloads.
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Overview
Reliable Performance for Demanding Applications - Refurbished Server
Boost your infrastructure with the HP Proliant DL360 G9 server. Equipped with dual Intel Xeon E5-2670 V3 processors, ample DDR4 memory, and high-capacity SAS SED storage, this renewed server is ideal for virtualization and data-intensive tasks. Includes a high-performance RAID controller for data protection.
HP Proliant DL360 G9 Server Specifications:
- System: HP Proliant DL360 G9 4 Bays 3.5 Server
- Processors: 2x Intel Xeon E5-2670 V3 2.3GHz 12 Core
- Memory: 48GB DDR4 REG Memory
- Raid Controller: HP P440 2GB 12GB/S
- Hard Drives: 2.4TB (4x 600GB SAS SED New HDD)
- Power Supply: 2x 800W PSU
Key Features
HP Proliant DL360 G9 4 Bays 3.5 Server
2x Intel Xeon E5-2670 V3 2.3GHz 12 Core
48GB DDR4 REG MEMORY
HP P440 2GB 12GB/S Raid Controller
2.4TB (4x 600GB SAS SED NEW HDD)
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Dual E5-2670 V3 processors provide 24 physical cores (48 logical threads) at 2.3GHz, sufficient for dense SMB virtualization workloads without per-core licensing pressure on hypervisors that charge by socket.
- SED-encrypted 600GB SAS drives provide hardware-level AES encryption with zero CPU overhead, making this configuration compliant-ready for regulated industries without software encryption penalties.
- The HP P440 RAID controller's 2GB battery-backed write cache delivers consistent write performance under sustained I/O load — critical for database and VM storage workloads where write latency matters.
- 1U rack-mount form factor maximizes rack density for environments where physical space is a constraint, fitting twice as many servers in the same rack space as 2U alternatives.
- Dual 800W redundant PSUs provide power supply fault tolerance — one PSU can fail without taking down the server, a basic requirement for production deployments.
👎 Cons
- 48GB DDR4 RAM is the limiting factor in this configuration for serious virtualization workloads — memory expansion is supported (up to 768GB) but adds to total cost and must be planned for upfront.
- Four-bay 3.5" configuration totals only 2.4TB raw storage — substantially less than comparable 2U servers; workloads requiring large storage pools will need an external NAS or SAN attachment.
- The 1U chassis's aggressive thermal design generates significant noise under load — not suitable for office, home lab, or any environment without acoustic separation.
- Renewed condition means the P440 controller's BBWC (battery-backed write cache) battery age is unknown; a failed cache battery falls back to write-through mode, reducing write performance significantly.
- No operating system is included; Windows Server licensing or a hypervisor license is an additional cost that must be factored into the total deployment budget.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the practical difference between this DL360 G9 and a DL380 G9 for virtualization use?
The DL360 G9 is a 1U rack-mount server versus the DL380 G9's 2U form factor — it uses half the rack space but accepts fewer drive bays and has reduced internal expansion. Both use the same E5-2600 V3 processor family. The DL360 is the right choice when rack density matters; the DL380 when maximum storage capacity and expansion are the priority.
What does SED (Self-Encrypting Drive) mean for the 600GB SAS drives in this configuration?
Self-Encrypting Drives handle AES encryption entirely in hardware on the drive controller — the host system CPU is not involved, so there is no performance overhead. SED drives are the standard for HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and other compliance frameworks that require data-at-rest encryption. When decommissioning the server, drives can be cryptographically erased instantly by destroying the encryption key.
What RAID configurations does the HP P440 controller support in this build, and how much usable storage does each provide from the four 600GB drives?
The P440 supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10. With four 600GB drives: RAID 5 gives approximately 1.8TB usable with single-drive fault tolerance; RAID 6 gives approximately 1.2TB with two-drive fault tolerance; RAID 10 gives 1.2TB with mirrored redundancy. The P440's 2GB write cache with battery backup significantly improves write throughput in RAID 5/6 configurations.
How much RAM can this server support, and is 48GB sufficient for a typical SMB virtualization deployment?
The HP DL360 G9 platform supports up to 768GB of DDR4 registered ECC RAM across 24 DIMM slots. The installed 48GB is workable for 10–20 light VMs but will constrain memory-intensive workloads. The platform's expandability means RAM is an easy upgrade path if requirements grow.
Is this server loud enough to be a concern for a non-data-center environment?
Yes — the DL360 G9 uses 1U chassis fans that run at high RPM to cool components in a constrained form factor. At idle it is audible from several feet away; under load it is significantly louder than desktop or tower hardware. Rack enclosures in a dedicated server room or closet are the appropriate deployment environment.
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