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HP Proliant DL380 G9 Dual Xeon 128GB SAS Server (Renewed)

The renewed HP ProLiant DL380 Gen9 packs dual Xeon processors and 128GB RAM into a proven 2U rack server built for demanding workloads.

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Overview

Reliable Performance for Demanding Workloads: HP ProLiant DL380 Gen9

The HP ProLiant DL380 Gen9 server is designed to deliver exceptional performance and reliability for a wide range of workloads. Featuring dual Intel Xeon E5-2630 v3 processors, ample memory, and fast SAS drives, this server is perfect for virtualization, database applications, and high-performance computing.

Specifications:

  • Server Type: HP ProLiant DL380 Gen9
  • Processor: 2x Intel Xeon E5-2630 v3 Eight Core 2.4Ghz
  • Memory: 128GB RAM
  • Storage: 8x HP 146GB 15K 6Gbps 2.5'' SAS Drives
  • RAID Controller: Smart HBA H240ar 12Gb SAS / 6Gb SATA
  • Power Supply: 2x 500W Redundant Power Supplies
  • Drive Bays: 8x 2.5" Hot Plug Bays

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Dual Xeon E5-2630 v3 processors deliver strong multi-threaded performance for virtualization and database workloads
  • 128GB RAM provides substantial memory for running multiple virtual machines or memory-intensive applications simultaneously
  • Redundant 500W power supplies ensure continuous operation in the event of a single PSU failure
  • Eight hot-plug 2.5-inch drive bays allow storage expansion and drive replacement without downtime
  • Proven DL380 Gen9 platform with a well-established track record for reliability in data center environments

👎 Cons

  • Renewed unit may show cosmetic wear and carries a shorter or different warranty than a new server
  • The included 146GB 15K SAS drives offer limited total raw storage at approximately 1.1TB across all eight drives
  • E5-2630 v3 processors are several generations behind current Xeon offerings, limiting single-thread performance
  • 500W power supplies may constrain expansion options if high-power GPUs or additional components are added
  • Higher power consumption and noise levels compared to modern server platforms of equivalent capability

Frequently Asked Questions

This is a refurbished unit that has been inspected, tested, and restored to working condition. It may show minor cosmetic wear but is fully functional.
With two Intel Xeon E5-2630 v3 eight-core processors, the server has 16 physical cores (32 threads with Hyper-Threading).
Yes, the server has 8 hot-plug 2.5-inch SAS/SATA drive bays, allowing you to swap or upgrade drives without shutting down the server.
Yes, it comes with two 500W redundant power supplies, so the server continues operating if one power supply fails.
The Smart HBA H240ar supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and other modes, allowing you to configure drives for performance, redundancy, or a combination of both.