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HP DL380G9-P440-2660V4-128GB-48TB-0R-0B Server, 2x Xeon E5-2660 V4, 128GB, 48TB SAS (Renewed)
128GB DDR4
Twin 14-core Broadwell-EP processors and 48TB of raw SAS capacity make this renewed DL380 G9 a serious bulk-storage server at a fraction of new price.
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Overview
High-Capacity Server for Enterprise Applications
The HP DL380 G9 4-Bay 3.5 Server is a renewed server designed for demanding enterprise applications. Featuring dual Intel Xeon E5-2660 V4 processors, ample memory, and high-capacity SAS storage, it offers reliable performance and scalability. Includes HPE Smart Array P440 for enhanced data protection and management.
- System: HP DL380 G9 4-Bay 3.5 Server
- Processors: 2x Intel Xeon E5-2660 V4 14-Core 2.0Ghz
- Memory: 128GB DDR4 REG RAM
- Hard Drives: 48TB (4x 12TB SAS 12Gb/s 3.5")
- Controller: HPE Smart Array P440 12Gb/s
- Operating System: Windows 2012 Eval
- Warranty: 90 Days Hardware Warranty
- Bezel: No Bezel
- Rails: No Rails
Key Features
HP DL380 G9 4-Bay 3.5 Server
2x Intel Xeon E5-2660 V4 14-Core 2.0Ghz
128GB DDR4 REG RAM
HPE Smart Array P440 12Gb/s
48TB (4x 12TB SAS 12Gb/s 3.5")
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- P440 controller includes flash-backed write cache (FBWC) support, providing stronger write performance and data protection under RAID 5/6 versus entry-tier controllers without FBWC.
- 48TB raw SAS capacity across four 12TB drives is substantial for a 2U chassis — RAID 5 yields ~36TB usable, enabling dense backup, archive, or NAS-style workloads.
- 128GB DDR4 registered ECC RAM supports large VM deployments and in-memory database workloads with error correction for 24/7 reliability.
- Dual E5-2660 V4 CPUs (28C/56T total) at 105W TDP each run cooler than higher-TDP Broadwell-EP configurations, reducing thermal stress over long duty cycles.
- 12Gb/s SAS backplane and drives eliminate the storage bus as a throughput bottleneck for sustained sequential I/O.
👎 Cons
- No bezel or rack rails included — deployment in a production rack requires sourcing compatible HPE 2U rails separately.
- Ships with Windows Server 2012 Eval only — a full OS license (Windows Server, VMware ESXi, or Linux) must be obtained before production use.
- E5-2660 V4's 2.0 GHz base clock is the lowest in the V4 Broadwell-EP lineup; latency-sensitive single-threaded applications will reflect this compared to higher-clocked V4 variants.
- Only four drive bays populated in a chassis that can support up to 12 LFF bays — expanding storage density requires additional drive cages, backplane boards, and a compatible controller with port capacity.
- 90-day hardware warranty is short for a server in production use; extended coverage or a maintenance contract should be factored into total cost of ownership.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the E5-2660 V4 compare to the E5-2680 V4 in the similar DL380 G9 configuration?
The E5-2660 V4 runs at 2.0 GHz base (3.2 GHz turbo) versus the 2680 V4's 2.4 GHz base (3.3 GHz turbo). Both are 14-core Broadwell-EP chips with identical core counts and thread counts (28C/56T across two sockets), but the 2660 V4's lower TDP of 105W (vs. 120W) results in a slightly cooler, quieter server under sustained load. For throughput-heavy workloads like file serving or backup, the difference in raw clock speed is rarely the bottleneck.
What RAID configurations are possible with the P440 controller and four 12TB drives?
The HPE Smart Array P440 supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60. With four 12TB SAS drives: RAID 5 yields ~36TB usable with single-drive fault tolerance; RAID 6 yields ~24TB with two-drive fault tolerance; RAID 10 yields ~24TB with the best random I/O performance of the four options. The P440's flash-backed write cache materially improves random write performance in RAID 5/6 versus cache-less controllers.
How does the P440 differ from the P240 controller found in lower-tier DL380 G9 configs?
The P440 is a higher-tier Smart Array controller with a larger onboard cache and flash-backed write cache (FBWC) support — meaning cached writes survive a power loss. The P240 lacks FBWC. Under sustained random write workloads in RAID 5/6, the P440 performs significantly better, and its data protection posture is stronger for production environments.
Can the 128GB DDR4 RAM be expanded, and what is the ceiling?
Yes. The DL380 G9 supports up to 768GB DDR4 across 24 DIMM slots. The 128GB currently installed provides substantial headroom for VM-dense workloads while leaving room for further expansion without replacing the platform.
Does this server ship with an OS, bezel, or rack rails?
It ships with Windows 2012 Eval (evaluation version). No bezel or rails are included — rack mounting requires compatible HPE 2U rail kits purchased separately.
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