HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen11 4514Y 2.0GHz 16c 1P 4x32GB-R 8SFF MR408i-o 2x1.2TB HDD 2x1000W PS NA Server

Overview

The HPE P72985-005 is a high-density rack server designed to deliver robust performance in a compact 1U chassis. Powered by a 16-core Intel Xeon Silver 4514Y processor running at 2.0 GHz with turbo speeds up to 3.4 GHz, it handles demanding workloads such as virtualization, hybrid cloud services, and containerized applications with ease. Equipped with 128 GB of DDR5 memory and expandable storage options, this server is built to support growing IT environments while maintaining reliability and security.

Key features

• 16-core Intel Xeon Silver processor that balances multi-threaded performance and energy efficiency for diverse workloads
• 128 GB of DDR5 memory installed, allowing fast data access and smooth multitasking, with expansion capacity up to 8 TB for future growth
• Eight small form factor drive bays supporting flexible storage configurations, with two 1.2 TB 10K SAS drives pre-installed for fast and reliable data access
• HPE MR408i-o hardware RAID controller with 4 GB cache to protect data integrity and speed up rebuilds, minimizing downtime
• Dual 1000 W hot-plug Titanium power supplies that provide redundancy and allow maintenance without interrupting server operation
• Five internal fans designed to maintain optimal airflow and cooling within the tight 1U rack space
• Broadcom network adapter offering four Gigabit Ethernet ports for versatile and reliable connectivity
• Integrated HPE iLO management for secure remote monitoring, firmware updates, and troubleshooting, simplifying administration
• Security features including Secure Boot and Trusted Platform Module (TPM) to safeguard sensitive data and system integrity
• Compatibility with major operating systems such as Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and VMware ESXi, ensuring seamless integration into existing infrastructures

Key specs

• Processor: Intel Xeon Silver 4514Y, 16 cores, 2.0 GHz base, 3.4 GHz turbo
• Memory: 128 GB DDR5 (4 x 32 GB), expandable up to 8 TB
• Storage: 2 x 1.2 TB 10K SAS hard drives installed, 8 SFF bays total
• RAID controller: HPE MR408i-o with 4 GB cache
• Power supplies: Dual 1000 W hot-plug Titanium
• Cooling: Five standard fans
• Network: Broadcom adapter with 4 x Gigabit Ethernet ports
• Form factor: 1U rack server

Connectivity and compatibility

This server offers multiple Gigabit Ethernet ports through a Broadcom network adapter, providing flexible options for network configuration and redundancy. It supports a wide range of operating systems including Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and VMware ESXi, making it adaptable to various IT environments and workloads. The hardware RAID controller ensures data protection and performance across the storage drives.

Performance and reliability

With a powerful 16-core processor and fast DDR5 memory, this server delivers consistent performance for virtual machines and containerized applications. The dual hot-plug power supplies and hardware RAID controller enhance uptime by allowing maintenance without service interruption and protecting data integrity. Efficient cooling with five fans keeps the system stable even in dense rack setups.

Ideal uses and environments

This model is well suited to data centers, co-location facilities, and branch offices that require a compact yet powerful server for virtualization hosts, file and print services, or development labs. Its combination of processing power, memory capacity, and storage flexibility makes it a strong choice for IT teams managing growing workloads and seeking reliable, secure infrastructure components.