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HP DL380G9-P240-2670V3-128GB-54TB-0R-0B DL380 G9 4-Bay Server 2x E5-2670 V3 128GB 54TB (Renewed)
128GB DDR4
Dual 12-core Haswell-EP muscle and 54TB of 12Gb/s SAS storage give this renewed DL380 G9 the raw throughput to anchor a serious enterprise workload.
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Overview
Powerful and Scalable Server for Enterprise Needs
The HP DL380 G9 Server offers exceptional performance and scalability for demanding workloads. Equipped with dual Intel Xeon processors, ample DDR4 RAM, and high-capacity SAS storage, this renewed server is ideal for a variety of enterprise applications.
- Brand: HP
- Model: DL380G9-P240-2670V3-128GB-54TB-0R-0B
- Processors: 2x Intel Xeon E5-2670 V3 12-Core 2.3Ghz
- Memory: 128GB DDR4 REG RAM
- Storage: 54TB (4x 16TB SAS 12Gb/s 3.5")
- Controller: HPE Smart Array P240 12Gb/s
- Condition: Renewed
- Form Factor: 4-Bay 3.5"
- PSU: Dual PSU
Key Features
HP DL380 G9 4-Bay 3.5 Server
2x Intel Xeon E5-2670 V3 12-Core 2.3Ghz
128GB DDR4 REG RAM
HPE Smart Array P240 12Gb/s
54TB (4x 16TB SAS 12Gb/s 3.5")
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Dual E5-2670 V3 processors deliver 24 physical cores and 48 threads at 2.3GHz base, with Turbo Boost up to 3.1GHz, sustaining parallel workloads across many simultaneous processes.
- 128GB DDR4 registered ECC RAM provides both capacity and error correction critical for 24/7 server uptime.
- 54TB of raw SAS storage via 12Gb/s SAS gives sequential throughput headroom well beyond SATA-based alternatives at this capacity tier.
- HPE Smart Array P240 with 12Gb/s SAS bus eliminates the controller as a storage bottleneck, supporting hardware RAID with a battery-backed write cache option.
- Dual PSU configuration enables hot-swap redundancy, keeping the server online during a power supply failure without a maintenance window.
👎 Cons
- The E5-2670 V3 is a Haswell-EP generation processor (2014), meaning it lacks AVX-512 and other instruction set extensions found in Skylake-SP and newer Xeons — applications that leverage those instructions won't benefit here.
- 4-bay 3.5" configuration limits raw spindle count; expanding beyond 54TB requires replacing existing drives since no empty bays remain in this configuration.
- DDR4 speed is constrained to DDR4-2133 by the E5-2600 V3 memory controller maximum, leaving bandwidth on the table compared to newer platforms running DDR4-3200.
- As a renewed unit, iLO Advanced license status and warranty coverage are unspecified — enterprise features like remote KVM and advanced health monitoring may require a separate license purchase.
- 2U rack form factor requires adequate rack depth; the DL380 G9 is approximately 27.5 inches deep, which can be a constraint in shallow or older rack enclosures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What RAID configurations does the HPE Smart Array P240 controller support on this server?
The P240 supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60 in hardware. With four 16TB SAS drives installed, RAID 6 is a practical choice — it tolerates two simultaneous drive failures while still delivering roughly 32TB of usable capacity, a reasonable trade-off at this scale.
Can this server accept additional RAM beyond the installed 128GB?
Yes. The DL380 G9 supports up to 768GB of DDR4 LRDIMM across its 24 DIMM slots (12 per CPU). The installed 128GB uses 8 of those slots, leaving 16 slots free for expansion — useful if you're running memory-intensive workloads like large in-memory databases or VMware ESXi hosts with many VMs.
What does "Renewed" mean for this unit, and what should I verify before deployment?
Renewed means the unit has been refurbished and tested, but the depth of that process varies by reseller. Before racking it, verify firmware versions for the BIOS, iLO, and P240 controller are current via HPE's Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP), and confirm the IML (Integrated Management Log) shows no unresolved hardware faults via iLO.
Does the E5-2670 V3 support virtualization, and what's the practical VM density?
Yes — both E5-2670 V3 processors support Intel VT-x and VT-d. With 24 physical cores (48 threads via HyperThreading) and 128GB of DDR4, you can comfortably run 20–40 mid-weight VMs depending on their memory allocation, making this a cost-effective VMware or Hyper-V host.
What network connectivity does this server ship with?
The DL380 G9 includes dual embedded Gigabit Ethernet ports (Intel i350-T2) on the motherboard. It also has PCIe expansion slots available for 10GbE or additional NIC cards if your workload demands higher network throughput.
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