HP

HP DL380G9-P440-2699V4-384GB-24TB-0R-0B DL380 G9 Server Xeon

384GB DDR4

Dual 22-core Xeon server with 384GB RAM and 24TB storage for heavy enterprise workloads.

View price on Amazon
Affiliate Disclosure: Studio Supplies may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through links on this page, at no additional cost to you. This helps support our editorial team.

Notice a mistake? Let Us Know

Overview

Enterprise-Class Performance in a Reliable Server

The HP DL380 G9 4-Bay 3.5" Server delivers exceptional performance and scalability for demanding enterprise environments. Featuring dual Intel Xeon E5-2699 V4 processors, ample memory, and high-capacity storage, this renewed server is designed to handle intensive workloads. Its robust design and advanced management capabilities ensure reliable and efficient operation.

Specifications:

  • System: HP DL380 G9 4-Bay 3.5 Server
  • Processors: 2x Intel Xeon E5-2699 V4 22-Core 2.2Ghz
  • Memory: 384GB DDR4 REG RAM
  • Hard Drives: 24TB (4x 6TB SAS 12Gb/s 3.5")
  • Controller: HPE Smart Array P440 12Gb/s
  • Operating System: Windows 2012 Eval

Key Features

HP DL380 G9 4-Bay 3.5 Server

2x Intel Xeon E5-2699 V4 22-Core 2.2Ghz

384GB DDR4 REG RAM

HPE Smart Array P440 12Gb/s

24TB (4x 6TB SAS 12Gb/s 3.5")

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • 44 cores and 88 threads from dual Xeon E5-2699 V4 processors handle extremely demanding compute workloads.
  • 384GB DDR4 ECC registered RAM supports large-scale virtualization and in-memory database applications.
  • 24TB raw storage across four enterprise SAS drives provides substantial capacity with RAID flexibility.
  • HPE Smart Array P440 controller offers hardware RAID with 12Gb/s SAS throughput for fast, reliable storage.
  • HP ProLiant DL380 G9 is a proven, industry-standard 2U rack platform with mature management tools.

👎 Cons

  • Windows Server 2012 Evaluation is a time-limited license requiring replacement with a production OS.
  • Only 4 large form factor drive bays limits future storage expansion compared to SFF configurations with more bays.
  • As a renewed unit, fans and power supplies may be closer to end of service life and could need replacement.
  • High power consumption from dual 22-core processors increases electricity and cooling costs significantly.
  • The 2U rack form factor and weight require proper rack infrastructure and are not suitable for desktop placement.

Frequently Asked Questions

With two Intel Xeon E5-2699 V4 processors at 22 cores each, the server delivers 44 physical cores and 88 threads, making it exceptionally capable for virtualization, databases, and parallel processing.
The P440 controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, allowing you to configure the four 6TB SAS drives for performance, redundancy, or a balance of both.
It ships with Windows Server 2012 Evaluation. The evaluation license is time-limited, so you will need to apply a full Windows Server license or install your preferred server operating system for production use.
Yes, with 44 cores, 384GB of DDR4 RAM, and 24TB of storage, this server is well equipped to run numerous virtual machines simultaneously under VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, or other hypervisors.
This configuration features 4 large form factor (3.5-inch) drive bays, which are populated with four 6TB SAS drives totaling 24TB of raw storage.