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HP DL380G9-P240-2660V4-48GB-48TB-0R-0B DL380 G9 4-Bay Server (Renewed)
48GB DDR4
Dual 14-core Xeon horsepower and 48TB of SAS storage in a proven 2U chassis — enterprise capacity without the enterprise price tag.
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Overview
High-Performance Server for Demanding Workloads
The HP DL380 G9 is a 4-Bay 3.5" server engineered for performance and reliability. This renewed server features dual Intel Xeon E5-2660 V4 processors, ample DDR4 RAM, and high-capacity SAS storage, making it suitable for a variety of enterprise applications.
- System: HP DL380 G9 4-Bay 3.5 Server
- Processors: 2x Intel Xeon E5-2660 V4 14-Core 2.0Ghz
- Memory: 48GB DDR4 REG RAM
- Hard Drives: 48TB (4x 12TB SAS 12Gb/s 3.5")
- Controller: HPE Smart Array P240 12Gb/s
- Operating System: Windows 2012 Eval
Key Features
HP DL380 G9 4-Bay 3.5 Server
2x Intel Xeon E5-2660 V4 14-Core 2.0Ghz
48GB DDR4 REG RAM
HPE Smart Array P240 12Gb/s
48TB (4x 12TB SAS 12Gb/s 3.5")
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- 28 combined cores across dual Xeon E5-2660 V4 CPUs deliver strong multi-threaded performance for virtualization and database workloads
- 48TB raw SAS storage (4x 12TB 12Gb/s) provides substantial capacity for backup, archival, or NAS-primary use cases
- HPE Smart Array P240 12Gb/s controller supports hardware RAID with cache, protecting both data and write performance
- DDR4 registered ECC memory is expandable to the DL380 G9 platform maximum, giving significant headroom for memory-intensive workloads
- 2U 4-bay chassis is a proven, well-documented platform with broad driver and firmware support from HP
👎 Cons
- E5-2660 V4 is a Broadwell-EP generation processor — single-threaded performance and instructions-per-clock lag behind current-generation Xeon Scalable and AMD EPYC platforms
- 48GB RAM is modest for modern virtualization density — meaningful workloads will require RAM expansion before full core utilization is practical
- Windows Server 2012 Evaluation ships pre-installed, requiring a full licensed OS purchase and clean installation for any production use
- Renewed status means no guarantee on drive hours or remaining SAS drive life — independent SMART data review is essential before production deployment
- 4-bay 3.5" configuration limits future storage expansion compared to higher-density DL380 G9 configurations with 8 or 12 bays
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total raw compute capacity of this server, and what workloads does it handle well?
The dual Intel Xeon E5-2660 V4 processors contribute a combined 28 cores / 56 threads at a 2.0GHz base clock with Turbo Boost up to 3.2GHz. This configuration handles virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V), database hosting, NAS/backup server roles, and media transcoding workloads effectively. It is not optimized for GPU-accelerated or high-frequency trading workloads.
Can the 48GB DDR4 RAM be expanded, and what is the maximum supported memory?
The HP DL380 G9 platform supports up to 3TB of DDR4 LRDIMM across 24 DIMM slots. The included 48GB is a starting configuration — additional registered ECC DDR4 DIMMs can be added, though the specific DIMM speed and rank compatibility must be verified against HP's QuickSpecs for this generation.
What does the HPE Smart Array P240 controller provide, and what RAID levels does it support?
The P240 is a 12Gb/s SAS/SATA controller with dedicated cache. It supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and 50 configurations, enabling you to trade between raw capacity and redundancy across the four 12TB SAS drives. Without a RAID battery backup unit (not confirmed included), write cache may be disabled by default.
What does "renewed" mean for this server, and what should buyers verify before deployment?
Renewed means refurbished — the unit has been tested and reconditioned. Buyers should verify the iLO remote management license status, confirm the P240 cache/battery backup module is present, and test drive health via HPE Smart Storage Administrator before deploying into production.
What operating system does this server ship with?
It ships with Windows Server 2012 Evaluation, which is time-limited. For production deployment, a licensed OS — Windows Server 2019/2022 or a Linux distribution — will need to be installed separately.
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