Toward the end of last year, HPE released a set of new ProLiant Gen11 servers based on the AMD Genoa processors. With the launch of 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable CPUs complete, HPE has a batch of servers to go with the Intel CPUs. HPE ProLiant Gen11 servers for Intel include four models, a pair of 1U options, a mainstream 2U form factor, and a flexible tower chassis.
Toward the end of last year, HPE released a set of new ProLiant Gen11 servers based on the AMD Genoa processors. With the launch of 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable CPUs complete, HPE has a batch of servers to go with the Intel CPUs. HPE ProLiant Gen11 servers for Intel include four models, a pair of 1U options, a mainstream 2U form factor, and a flexible tower chassis.
HPE ProLiant DL320 Gen11
The HPE ProLiant DL320 Gen11 is a 1U, single-CPU server designed for use in diverse rack environments. It is designed to modernize and power next-generation workloads while retaining an industry-standard design with flexible scale for advanced graphics and storage. This server is ideal for virtual desktop (VDI) workloads, video streaming, and analytics. Still, thanks to the single-CPU design, it carries an affordable price point for small offices, retail, and other edge locations.
| FEATURE | SPECS |
|---|---|
| Processors | 1x 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processor up to 32 cores |
| Front Drive Count | Up to 4 LFF HDD/SSD; SAS/SATA Up to 10 SFF HDD/SSD; SAS/SATA/NVMe |
| Rear Drive Count | No rear drive |
| Boot Options | Hot-pluggable raided M.2 NVMe (NOTE: slot-less) 2x SATA/NVMe M.2 storage with SW RAID (onboard) |
| GPU Support | Up to 2SW FHHL |
| I/O | Embedded 2x1GbE Up to 2 x16 PCIe Gen5 Up to 1 OCP Slot |
| Memory | Up to 2TB DDR5, CXL 1.1 supported |
| Storage Controller | Gen11 Controllers (PCIe, OROC, or VROC) |
| Management | iLO 6 |
| Gen11 Controllers | (PCIe, OROC, or VROC) |
| Chassis Depth | SFF: ~23.8″; 4LFF: ~26.2″ 12LFF: ~39.2″ |
| Targeted Workloads | SDC; VDI; Data Management; Data Collection; Cold Storage |
HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen11
The HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen11 is a density-optimized server ideal for IT infrastructure and hyperconverged workloads. It is a dual-socket, 1U form factor server that can be used for VMs, containers, or bare metal for various business workloads.
In addition to the extra CPU compared to the DL320 Gen11, the DL360 Gen11 picks up some additional flexibility in storage in I/O configuration. In addition to the hard drive and standard 2.5″ front bay options, the DL360 Gen11 gets a few EDSFF backplanes, notably a 20-bay E3.S option and a 10-bay E3.S 2T option. This system also has more expansion via PCIe and a second OCP slot and supports a much larger memory footprint.
| FEATURE | SPECS |
|---|---|
| Processors | 2x 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors up to 60 cores |
| Front Drive Count | Up to 4 LFF HDD/SSD; SAS/SATA Up to 10 SFF HDD/SSD; SAS/SATA/NVMe Up to 20 EDSFF 3.S 1T or 10 EDSFF 3.S 2T; NVMe |
| Rear Drive Count | No rear drive support |
| Boot Options | Optional Hot-pluggable RAID1 M.2 NVMe Internal/external access |
| GPU Support | Up to 2SW |
| I/O | Up to 3 x16 PCIe Gen5 slots Up to 2 x16 OCP slots |
| Memory | Up to 8TB DDR5 High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) support |
| Storage Controller | Gen11 Controllers (PCIe and OROC) |
| Cooling | Smart Cooling Module support |
| Management | iLO 6 |
| Chassis Depth | SFF: 29.65″; LFF: 30.44″; EDSFF: 30.44” |
| Targeted Workloads | EDA, CAD, general purpose, and high-performance VDI |
HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11
The HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11 server is a dual-socket, 2U form factor server with advanced scalability for storage and accelerators. This server is ideal for demanding workloads that require advanced DPUs and GPUs. The expandability allows for a wide range of diverse workloads, including virtualization and private cloud, as well as data management.
Again, HPE gets creative with storage configurations, supporting 36 E3.S SSDs in the front bays or 18 E3.S 2T drives. Of course, HPE maintains support for hard drives and 2.5″ NVMe configurations. The DL380 Gen11 can also take up to 8 drives in a midplane and supports 4LFF or 6SFF bays in the rear of the system. If you don’t need the drives in the back, there’s plenty of room for PCIe expansion, including support for up to 8 GPUs.
| FEATURE | SPECS |
|---|---|
| Processors | 2x 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors up to 60 cores |
| Front + Midbay Drive Count | Up to 24SFF SAS/SATA/NVMe+8 Midbay SFF SAS/SATA/NVMe Up to 12 LFF SAS/SATA + 4LFF SAS/SATA or 8SFF SAS/SATA/NVMe1 Up to 36 EDSFF 3.S 1T NVMe or 18 EDSFF 3.S 2T NVMe (Gen5) |
| Rear Drive Count | Up to 6SFF SAS/SATA/NVMe HDD/SSD Up to 4LFF SAS/SATA HDD/SSD |
| Boot Options | Optional Hot-pluggable RAID1 M.2 NVMe Internal/external access |
| GPU Support | Up to 3DW or 8SW |
| I/O | Up to 8, up to x16, PCIe Gen5 slots Up to 2 x16 OCP slots |
| Memory | Up to 8TB DDR5 up to 4800 MT/s OR Up to 4TB DDR5 up to 4800 MT/s + Up to 8TB Intel Persistent Memory up to 4800 MT/s High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) support |
| Storage Controller | Gen11 Controllers (PCIe and OCP) + VROC NVMe/SATA |
| Management | iLO 6 |
| Chassis Depth | SFF: 28.2″; LFF: 30.4″; EDSFF: 30.4″ |
| Targeted Workloads | Collaborative, CRM, Data Mgmt, Analytics & AI, VDI, SCM, ERM, Content Mgmt, Containers |
HPE ProLiant ML350 Gen11
Lastly, the HPE ProLiant ML350 Gen11 is a dual-processor server that comes in a business-optimized tower that can also be racked and takes up 4U. It is built for business at the edge, like a branch office, factory, or any other remote facility.
Servers like the ML350 tend to get a mix of business apps, file sharing, virtualization, and other workloads, meaning they must be flexible by design. While servers in this class often get relegated to mid-tier specs to save on budget, HPE offers quite a few power options here, like 12 E3.S NVMe SSD support, up to 10 PCIe slots, and up to four double-width GPU support. While customers may opt for a more midrange model, the ML350 Gen11 can still jam if needed.
| FEATURE | SPECS |
|---|---|
| Processors | 2x 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors up to 60 cores |
| Front + Midbay Drive Count | UUp to12LFF HDD/SSD; SAS/SATA Up to 24SFF HDD/SSD; SAS/SATA/X1NVMe Up to 12 EDSFF 3.S 1T or 2T Up to 8 x4 NVMe SSD |
| Rear Drive Count | No rear drive support |
| Boot Options | Optional Hot-pluggable RAID1 M.2 NVMe Internal/external access |
| GPU Support | Up to 4DW |
| I/O | Up to 10 PCIe Gen5 slots Up to 2 x16 OCP slots |
| Memory | Up to 32 DIMMS, DDR up to 4800 MT/s |
| Storage Controller | Gen11 Controllers (PCIe and OROC) |
| Management | iLO 6 |
| Chassis Depth | 28″ |
| Targeted Workloads | IT infrastructure, Data Management, VDI, ERP/CRM |
More HPE ProLiant Gen11 to Come
HPE has also indicated more ProLiant Gen11 systems are on the way in the “near future.”
- HPE Synergy 480 Gen11 – for the software-defined data center, featuring enhanced Private Cloud for Enterprise.
- HPE ProLiant DL560 Gen11 – to power big data workloads with quad-socket performance and in-memory data acceleration.
- HPE ProLiant DL110 Gen11 – designed with high-density optimized compute for Telco 5G Services and vRAN
- HPE ProLiant ML110 Gen11 – engineered for small businesses and optimized for affordability.
- New HPE ProLiant Gen11 – server with expanded GPU support for enterprise workloads.
Market Impact
HPE historically has done a great job with their ProLiant servers, and the engineering you see here carries over to other parts of the portfolio, like the HPE Alletra 4000 storage servers that were also announced today.
We’re most enthusiastic to see how HPE embraces all of those E3.S Gen5 NVMe SSDs in these platforms, especially the tower system, a category that tends not to get the same specifications love the rack systems get.
There’s also a new out-of-band controller with iLO 6, which should continue to make HPE’s server manageability one of the best in the industry.
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