HPE ProLiant SERVER DL380 G12 – 2U Rack (SFF)

The HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen12 is an enterprise-grade 2U dual-socket rack server engineered to power high-density compute, hybrid cloud infrastructures, virtualized databases, and AI accelerator workloads. Driven by the Intel® Xeon® 6505P processor (12 Cores, 2.20 GHz base, 48MB L3 Cache, 150W TDP), this Gen12 architecture delivers exceptional compute efficiency and bandwidth capabilities.

Equipped with 32GB of high-speed DDR5-6400MHz Registered Smart Memory (scalable up to 8TB across 32 DIMM slots) and an HPE MR408i-o Gen11 x8 4GB Cache OCP SPDM Storage Controller with Smart Storage Battery, the DL380 Gen12 provides fast data access and RAID protection for mission-critical applications. Complete with 8 SFF SAS/SATA hot-plug drive bays, dual-port Broadcom 10GbE BASE-T networking, redundant 1000W Flex Slot power supplies, and embedded HPE iLO Standard infrastructure management, this server comes brand-new backed by a 3-Year Manufacturer Warranty.

Technical Specifications

Feature	Technical Specification
Model & Form Factor	HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen12 / 2U SFF Rack Server
Condition & Warranty	Brand New / 3-Year HPE Hardware & iLO Support Warranty
Processor Model	Intel® Xeon® 6505P (12 Cores / 12 Threads, 2.20 GHz, 48MB L3 Cache, 150W)
Processor Socket	Dual-Socket Supported (1 x Installed, expandable to 2 CPUs)
System Memory	32GB (1x32GB) Dual Rank x8 DDR5-6400MHz RDIMM Smart Memory
Memory Expansion	32 DIMM Slots (16 Slots per Processor, supports up to 8TB Maximum)
Internal Storage Bays	8 SFF (2.5″) SAS/SATA Hot-Plug Drive Bays (Storage Disks Sold Separately)
Storage Controller	HPE MR408i-o Gen11 x8 Lanes 4GB Flash Cache OCP SPDM Controller + Smart Battery
Optical Drive	None Included (Optional Universal Media Bay ODD supported)
GPU / Accelerator Support	Supports up to 2 x Double-Wide GPGPUs or 3 x Single-Wide GPGPUs
Network Interface	Broadcom BCM57416 Ethernet 10Gb 2-port BASE-T Adapter for HPE
Power Supply Unit	HPE 1000W Flex Slot Hot-Plug Low Halogen Power Supply Kit (1+1 Redundant)
Management System	HPE iLO Standard with Intelligent Provisioning & iLO Service Port

HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen12 Key Features & Benefits

• Intel® Xeon® 6 Scalable Power: Built on 3nm architecture to maximize performance-per-watt across enterprise virtualization, database querying, and edge processing.
• Next-Gen DDR5-6400 Memory: Higher memory transfer rates drastically lower system latency and accelerate data-intensive multi-threaded tasks.
• Integrated Hardware RAID Protection: HPE MR408i-o Tri-Mode controller with 4GB flash-backed cache ensures safe write operations and accelerated disk array performance.
• Seamless Remote Control: Embedded HPE iLO management enables out-of-band monitoring, automated health monitoring, agentless management, and secure remote deployment.
• High-Efficiency Redundant Power: 1000W Hot-Plug Flex Slot power supplies (1+1 configuration) deliver 96% Titanium/Platinum power efficiency to minimize enterprise data center operational costs.

HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen12 Key Pros

• Scalable 2-socket 2U architecture allowing dual CPU upgrades and GPU expansion.
• Ultra-fast DDR5-6400 memory speeds supporting future infrastructure growth.
• Enterprise 10GbE network interfaces pre-configured for high-bandwidth server connectivity.
• Comprehensive hardware security featuring HPE’s Silicon Root of Trust and TPM 2.0 protection.

HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen12 Suitable Application Areas

• Virtualization & Private Cloud: Runs VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Proxmox multi-tenant environments effortlessly.
• Database & ERP Hosting: Ideal host platform for enterprise SQL, SAP, Oracle, and data analytics engines.
• AI & High-Performance Computing (HPC): Expansion support for double-wide GPUs enables lightweight AI inference and machine learning models.
• Enterprise Infrastructure: High-availability web hosting, Active Directory, file storage, and network virtualization.

HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen12 Product Variations & Pricing

HPE Server Model / Configuration	Processor Setup	Memory / Storage	Estimated Price Range (KSh)
HPE ProLiant DL320 Gen11 1U	Single Intel Xeon 4410Y	32GB DDR5 / 4 LFF	KSh 280,000 – KSh 350,000
HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11 2U SFF	Single Intel Xeon 5416S	32GB DDR5 / 8 SFF	KSh 420,000 – KSh 520,000
HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen12 2U SFF (Xeon 6505P)	1x Intel Xeon 6505P	32GB DDR5-6400 / 8 SFF	KSh 580,000 – KSh 720,000
HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen12 Dual CPU / GPU Ready	Dual Intel Xeon 6740P	128GB DDR5 / 16 SFF	KSh 1,100,000 – KSh 1,650,000

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Installation & Driver Support

Canonical Driver & Support Link: Access official firmware releases, BIOS updates, and OS driver packages directly at the HPE ProLiant Compute DL380 Gen12 Official Driver & Support Portal.

Available at Editech Computers — FAQs for HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen12

Q: Can I add hard drives or NVMe SSDs later to this server?

A: Yes. The server includes 8 SFF hot-plug drive bays. You can install enterprise SAS/SATA HDDs, SATA SSDs, or expandable U.3 NVMe storage drives as your requirements scale.

Q: Does the DL380 Gen12 support adding a second processor?

A: Yes. The DL380 Gen12 system board features two processor sockets. You can install a second Intel Xeon 6505P processor along with additional memory DIMMs and fan modules.

Q: What is covered under the 3-Year Warranty?

A: The 3-Year HPE/Editech warranty covers all internal server components including CPU, motherboard, power supply units, RAID controller, and memory modules.

What is in the Box?

• 1 x HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen12 2U Rack Server Chassis (8 SFF Drive Bays)
• 1 x Intel® Xeon® 6505P Processor (Pre-installed)
• 1 x HPE 32GB Dual Rank x8 DDR5-6400MHz RDIMM Module
• 1 x HPE MR408i-o Gen11 Storage Controller + Smart Storage Battery
• 2 x HPE 1000W Flex Slot Hot-Plug Power Supply Units
• 1 x 2U Easy Install Rack Rail Kit & Cable Management Arm
• 1 x HPE iLO Standard Documentation & 3-Year Warranty Certificate

HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen12 Verdict

The HPE ProLiant SERVER DL380 G12 sets the gold standard for enterprise data centers. With its high-bandwidth Intel Xeon 6 platform, DDR5-6400 RAM speed, versatile GPU compatibility, and industry-leading iLO remote management, it provides maximum operational efficiency, bulletproof uptime, and seamless scalability for modern enterprise workloads.