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HP DL380G9-P840-2699V4-32GB-54TB-0R-0B Xeon 54TB Server (Renewed)
32GB DDR4
Dual 22-core Xeon E5-2699 V4 processors and 54TB of SAS storage make this the dense compute platform legacy data centers are built on.
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Overview
Maximize Server Performance with the HP DL380 G9
The HP DL380 G9 is a powerful and versatile server designed for demanding workloads. Featuring dual Intel Xeon E5-2699 V4 processors, 32GB of DDR4 REG RAM, and a high-performance HPE Smart Array P840 controller, this server delivers exceptional processing power and data throughput. With 54TB of storage, this renewed server provides ample capacity for data-intensive applications. Comes with a 90-day warranty.
Specifications:
- System: HP DL380 G9 4-Bay 3.5 Server
- Processors: 2x Intel Xeon E5-2699 V4 22-Core 2.2Ghz
- Memory: 32GB DDR4 REG RAM
- Hard Drives: 54TB (4x 16TB SAS 12Gb/s 3.5")
- Controller: HPE Smart Array P840 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
32GB DDR4 REG RAM
HPE Smart Array P840 12Gb/s
54TB (4x 16TB SAS 12Gb/s 3.5")
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- 88 logical threads (2x E5-2699 V4) provide exceptional parallel workload throughput for virtualization, database, and HPC use cases
- HPE Smart Array P840 with 12Gb/s SAS delivers enterprise-grade storage throughput and supports hardware RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
- 54TB raw capacity across 4x 16TB SAS drives in a 4-bay chassis maximizes storage density per drive slot
- DDR4 RDIMM architecture across 24 DIMM slots provides a clear upgrade path to terabyte-scale memory configurations
- Renewed/tested unit provides enterprise server hardware at a fraction of new cost with a 90-day warranty
👎 Cons
- 32GB DDR4 is severely under-provisioned for a 44-core/88-thread dual-socket platform — real-world deployment will almost certainly require memory upgrades before the CPU is properly utilized
- Included OS is Windows Server 2012 Evaluation — time-limited, and an OS well past its extended support end date, requiring immediate replacement
- 4-bay chassis limits raw drive count; the platform's storage potential is constrained by the enclosure, not the P840 controller
- E5-2699 V4 is a Broadwell-EP generation processor (2016 architecture) — performant for parallel workloads but behind current Xeon Scalable in IPC, memory bandwidth, and power efficiency
- No specification on included network cards — 10GbE or additional connectivity may require separate HBA/NIC purchases
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "dual 22-core E5-2699 V4" mean in terms of raw thread count?
Each E5-2699 V4 delivers 22 cores and 44 threads via Hyper-Threading; dual-socket gives you 44 physical cores and 88 logical threads total. This is a workload-class configuration designed for parallel processing — virtualization hosts, Hadoop/Spark nodes, or simulation environments that can distribute work across many threads benefit most.
Is 32GB of RAM enough given the processor capabilities?
For a dual-socket Xeon V4 platform, 32GB is a minimal starting configuration. The DL380 G9 supports up to 3TB of DDR4 RDIMM/LRDIMM across 24 DIMM slots. For anything beyond light virtualization or file serving, budget for RAM expansion — this platform's strength is that headroom exists.
What storage expansion is possible beyond the included 54TB?
The DL380 G9 4-Bay 3.5" configuration ships with 4x 16TB SAS 12Gb/s drives filling all bays. Expansion requires either a drive cage upgrade or attaching external storage via the P840's additional SAS ports. The P840 controller supports up to 256 SAS/SATA devices with the right expanders.
What RAID level is configured out of the box?
The listing does not specify a preconfigured RAID level — verify via the HPE Smart Storage Administrator utility at first boot. Common configurations for this platform include RAID 5 (effective ~40.5TB usable) or RAID 6 (~32TB usable). Raw JBOD is also possible through the P840's HBA mode.
What operating systems are supported beyond the included Windows 2012 Eval?
The DL380 G9 has full HPE driver support for Windows Server 2016/2019, VMware ESXi 6.5–7.x, and major Linux distributions (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu Server). The included Windows 2012 Eval is time-limited — plan for an OS reinstall before production deployment.
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