HPE ProLiant DL380e Gen8: Specs and Rack Compatibility

September 1, 2022
blog

The HPE ProLiant DL380e Gen8 is a 2U rack server designed to boost application, storage, and I/O performance. This server features enhanced storage performance, serviceability, and management capabilities. For those who need to future-proof their infrastructure investments, this rack server is ideal for the dynamic compute and storage requirements of today’s demanding data centers.

Proliant DL380e Gen8 Mounting Equipment

Slide Rail: 2U Raven 105-A Rail for HP
4 Post Racks: 19” width, 20”-30” mounting depth
2 Post Racks: 19” width, 3”-6” uprights
Universal Rail: 2U Universal Rack Rails
4 Post Shelf: Rack Mount Sliding Shelf
2 Post Shelf: 2U Fixed Heavy Duty Rack Shelf

Proliant DL380e Gen8 Mounting Specifications

Chassis Dimensions:

Length (depth): SFF/LFF: 27.5” (699 mm) / 29.5” (749.3 mm)
Width: SFF/LFF: 17.54” (445 mm)
Height: 3.44” (87.4 mm)
Weight: 32.30 kg (71.20 lb) maximum, 14.00 kg (30.80 lb) minimum

Mounting Requirements:

U height: 2U
Rack width: 17”
Mountable depth: 28-29”

Proliant DL380e Gen8 Hardware Specifications

RAM: 384 GB; Memory type DDR3, RDIMM, UDIMM or LRDIMM; 12 DIMM slots
Storage: SATA, SAS, SSD (8 or 25) 2.5 inch hot plug bays/(8 or 12) 3.5 inch hot plug bays 12 and 25 drive configuration also support additional 2 rear drive cages. 16 SFF also available with optional second drive cage
CPU options: Intel Xeon E5-2400v2 or E5-2400 family
Power: Up to 96% efficient (Titanium), redundant standard on performance models, optional on entry and base models
Remote management: Insight Control with iLO Advanced

Proliant DL380e Gen8 Dimensions and Rack Compatibility

The Proliant DL380e Gen8 chassis is 2 rack units in height, has a depth of 249 inches and will fit in standard EIA 19 inch racks.

Rails allow for the most efficient use of space when mounting servers. RackSolutions specifically designed a slide rail kit to fit the shoulder screws of the DL380e.

HP DL380 Gen 8, Gen 9 & Gen 10, DL560 Gen 8 & Gen 10 Rack Rails

Universal rails that have a height of 2U and support up to 29 inches of depth will be compatible with the Proliant DL380e. A benefit of these is the ability to re-use them for different servers or future upgrades. Plus, it’s easy to slide your server in and out of them for maintenance.

Other products that will be useful when mounting your server can be found here:

Summary

Article Name

HPE ProLiant DL380e Gen8: Specs and Rack Compatibility

Description

The HPE ProLiant DL380e Gen8 is a 2U rack server designed to boost application, storage, and I/O performance. For those who need to future-proof their infrastructure investments, this rack server is ideal for the dynamic compute and storage requirements of today's demanding data centers.

Author

Sophia Vo

Publisher Name

RackSolutions

Publisher Logo