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What are the key specifications of the HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 server?
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The HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 features dual Intel Xeon Scalable processors, up to 3 TB DDR4 SmartMemory, 12 LFF or 24 SFF drive bays, HPE Smart Array storage controllers, and HPE iLO 5 remote management.
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Which Intel processors are supported by the DL380 Gen10?
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The DL380 Gen10 supports Intel Xeon Scalable Processor family (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum) with up to 28 cores per CPU for flexible performance tiers.
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How much memory can the DL380 Gen10 server accommodate?
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It supports up to 3 TB of DDR4 ECC SmartMemory across 24 DIMM slots, including HPE Persistent Memory options for enhanced in-memory workload performance.
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What storage options are available on the DL380 Gen10?
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Choose from 12 LFF or 24 SFF HDD/SSD bays, including SAS, SATA, NVMe SSDs, and HPE NVMe Mixed Use or Read Intensive drive kits for high I/O performance.
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Does the DL380 Gen10 support NVMe SSDs?
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Yes, the server offers factory-integrated or retrofittable NVMe drive cages supporting up to 20 NVMe SSDs for ultra-low latency storage.
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What RAID controllers are supported by the DL380 Gen10?
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The DL380 Gen10 supports HPE Smart Array controllers, including P408i-a, P408e-p, and the HPE Smart Storage Accelerator for software RAID acceleration.
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How many PCIe expansion slots does the server have?
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It provides up to eight PCIe Gen3 slots in a standard 2U chassis, supporting mezzanine cards and FlexibleLOM for I/O customization.
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What network connectivity options does the DL380 Gen10 offer?
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Standard FlexibleLOM offers two 1/10 GbE ports; optional FlexibleLOM adapters support 25/50/100 GbE, and additional NICs can be added via PCIe slots.
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Can I install GPUs in the HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10?
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Yes, the server supports up to three single-width or two double-width GPUs for AI, HPC, and VDI workloads, depending on cooling and power configurations.
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What server management tools come with the DL380 Gen10?
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HPE iLO 5 provides automated provisioning, remote management, firmware updates, health monitoring, and advanced security with silicon root of trust.
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What security features does the DL380 Gen10 include?
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It features HPE Silicon Root of Trust, Secure Boot, Secure Firmware Update, TPM 2.0, runtime firmware validation, and BIOS-level lockdown to prevent tampering.
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Is the DL380 Gen10 energy efficient?
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Yes, it uses HPE Power Discovery Services, multi-fan variable speed controls, and efficient power supplies (up to 94% platinum) to optimize energy usage.
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What are common use cases for the DL380 Gen10?
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Ideal for virtualization, database analytics, cloud, AI/ML inference, ERP, VDI, and high-performance computing requiring balanced compute, memory, and storage.
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Does the DL380 Gen10 support virtualization platforms?
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Yes, it is validated for VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Red Hat Virtualization, and Nutanix AHV, with optimized performance for virtual workloads.
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What warranty and support options are available?
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Standard warranty is 3-year parts, labor, and on-site support; HPE Foundation Care and Proactive Care Upgrades offer extended coverage, rapid response, and 24×7 support.
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How do I configure RAID on the DL380 Gen10?
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Use the HPE Smart Storage Administrator (SSA) in iLO or server BIOS to create and manage RAID levels (0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60) on the Smart Array controller.
