HPE DL380 Gen11 Server FAQ on Hardware and Software

  • Q: What processors does the HPE DL380 Gen11 support?
  • A: The HPE DL380 Gen11 supports 4th and 5th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors, with up to 64 cores and speeds up to 3.1 GHz.
  • Q: How much memory can the DL380 Gen11 support?
  • A: It supports up to 8 TB of DDR5 memory with 32 memory slots.
  • Q: What storage options are available?
  • A: The server offers configurations with 8 or 12 LFF SAS/SATA/SSD drives, and 8, 16, or 24 SFF SAS/SATA/SSD drives. It also supports up to 20 SFF NVMe drives through Express Bay.
  • Q: What are the network capabilities of the DL380 Gen11?
  • A: Network capabilities include 1 Gb, 10 Gb, 10/25 Gb, 100 Gb, or 200 Gb options using PCIe adapters or OCP 3.0 form factors.
  • Q: What type of power supplies does the DL380 Gen11 use?
  • A: The server uses 800W, 1000W, or 1600W Dual hot-plug redundant 1+1 HPE Flexible Slot Power Supplies.
  • Q: What management tools are included with the DL380 Gen11?
  • A: The server includes HPE iLO Standard with Intelligent Provisioning, HPE OneView Standard, and options for HPE iLO Advanced and HPE OneView Advanced.
  • Q: How does the DL380 Gen11 support virtualization and cloud workloads?
  • A: It is designed to handle virtualized environments and cloud workloads with its high-performance processors, large memory capacity, and flexible storage options.
  • Q: What security features are included with the DL380 Gen11?
  • A: The server includes HPE Silicon Root of Trust for zero-trust architecture, Intel® Software Guard Extensions, and Intel® Boot Guard.
  • Q: What is the standard warranty for the DL380 Gen11?
  • A: The standard warranty includes three years of parts, labor, and onsite support service.
  • Q: Are there extended support options available for the DL380 Gen11?
  • A: Yes, HPE offers additional support and services, including HPE Tech Care Basic, which provides direct access to product-specific specialists and general technical guidance.
  • Q: How does the DL380 Gen11’s warranty and support compare to other servers on the market?
  • A: The DL380 Gen11’s warranty and support are comprehensive and competitive with other servers, offering proactive and reactive services to ensure business continuity and efficiency.
  • Q: What additional services does HPE offer to support the DL380 Gen11?
  • A: HPE provides a service portal with actionable data, self-service tools for asset management, and a curated knowledge resource portal.