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What are the key features of the HPE ProLiant DL388 Gen9/10 server?
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The HPE ProLiant DL388 Gen9/10 delivers dual-socket Intel® Xeon® processor support, up to 3.0 TB of DDR4 memory, flexible storage bays, HPE iLO management, and redundant power for enterprise-class performance and reliability.
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Which Intel® Xeon® processors are supported by the DL388 Gen9/10?
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The DL388 Gen9 supports Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 v3/v4 series, while the Gen10 supports Intel® Xeon® Scalable Family processors, delivering from 4 to 28 cores per socket for scalable performance.
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How much memory can I install in the HPE ProLiant DL388 Gen9/10?
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The DL388 Gen9 supports up to 1.5 TB of DDR4 SmartMemory across 24 DIMM slots, and the Gen10 supports up to 3.0 TB of HPE DDR4 SmartMemory across 24 slots with speeds up to 2666 MT/s.
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What storage options are available in the DL388 Gen9/10?
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Both generations offer up to 12 front-accessible LFF or up to 24 SFF drive bays, support for SAS, SATA, and NVMe SSDs, and optional HPE Flexible Smart Array and Smart-H SAS RAID controllers.
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Which RAID controllers are bundled with the DL388 Gen9/10?
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By default, the DL388 Gen9 includes the HPE Smart Array P440ar/2GB FBWC, while the Gen10 includes the HPE Smart Array P408i-a/2GB FBWC, both supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60.
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What network connectivity does the DL388 Gen9/10 provide?
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The server includes integrated FlexibleLOM with four 1/10 GbE ports or optional 25/100 GbE adapters, plus PCIe slots for additional network interface cards or converged network adapters.
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What are the main differences between Gen9 and Gen10 models?
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Gen10 adds Intel® Xeon® Scalable processor support, higher memory speeds up to 2666 MT/s, enhanced security features like Silicon Root of Trust, and improved power efficiency compared to Gen9.
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Which operating systems are certified for the DL388 Gen9/10?
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HPE ProLiant DL388 Gen9/10 is certified for Windows Server, VMware vSphere, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, and major virtualization platforms with comprehensive driver support.
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How do I manage and monitor the DL388 Gen9/10 remotely?
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Use HPE Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) 4 on Gen9 or iLO 5 on Gen10 for remote console, firmware updates, health monitoring, and automated alerts via a secure web interface or RESTful API.
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What power supply and redundancy options are available?
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The DL388 Gen9/10 supports dual redundant hot-plug Platinum or Titanium power supplies in 500 W, 800 W, or 1600 W capacities, ensuring maximum uptime and efficiency.
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Can I install GPUs in the HPE ProLiant DL388 Gen9/10?
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Yes, the DL388 Gen9/10 supports up to three single-width or two double-width GPU cards in available PCIe Gen3/Gen4 x16 slots for AI, ML, and high-performance computing.
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How do I update firmware and BIOS on the DL388 Gen9/10?
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Use HPE Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) or firmware ISO through iLO, Smart Update Manager, or Intelligent Provisioning for seamless offline and online updates.
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Is HPE OneView supported on the DL388 Gen9/10?
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Yes, HPE OneView integrates with DL388 Gen9/10 for unified infrastructure management, server profile templates, firmware baseline control, and policy-based provisioning.
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What virtualization workloads are ideal for the DL388 Gen9/10?
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The DL388 Gen9/10 excels in virtualization with high core counts, up to 3 TB memory, and fast local NVMe storage, making it ideal for VMware, Hyper-V, and KVM environments.
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What warranty and support options are available for the DL388 Gen9/10?
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HPE offers a standard one-year Parts, Labor, and Onsite support warranty, with optional HPE Foundation Care and Proactive Care service plans for extended coverage and response.
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How energy efficient is the HPE ProLiant DL388 Gen9/10?
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Both generations feature HPE’s efficiency-optimized power supplies, intelligent power capping, and HPE Power Discovery Services, achieving up to 94% power efficiency and lower cooling costs.
