Q: What type of processors does the DL380a Gen11 support?
A: The HPE ProLiant DL380a Gen11 supports the 4th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors with up to 60 cores per processor.

Q: What is the maximum memory capacity for the DL380a Gen11?
A: The server supports up to 8TB of DDR5 memory using 16x 512GB RDIMM modules across 32 DIMM slots.

Q: What storage options are available on the DL380a Gen11?
A: The DL380a Gen11 supports up to 24x SFF drives or 12x LFF drives, with options for NVMe, SAS, and SATA drives.

Q: Does the DL380a Gen11 have NVMe support?
A: Yes, the DL380a Gen11 offers NVMe drive support with up to 12x NVMe drives for ultra-high performance.

Q: How many PCIe slots does the DL380a Gen11 support?
A: The server supports up to 8 PCIe Gen5 expansion slots.

Q: Is the DL380a Gen11 equipped with GPU support?
A: Yes, the DL380a Gen11 supports up to 4x single-width or 2x double-width GPUs for AI/ML and VDI workloads.

Q: What type of power supply units (PSUs) are available for the DL380a Gen11?
A: The server supports HPE’s Flexible Slot Power Supplies, available in 500W, 800W, and 1600W models.

Q: Does the DL380a Gen11 offer redundant power supplies?
A: Yes, the server can be configured with redundant PSUs for high availability and failover.

Q: What are the cooling options for the DL380a Gen11?
A: The DL380a Gen11 is equipped with HPE’s standard fans and optional redundant fan configurations for better cooling in high-density environments.

Q: Does the DL380a Gen11 support RAID configurations?
A: Yes, the server supports various RAID levels with HPE Smart Array Controllers, including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60.

Q: What is the chassis size of the DL380a Gen11?
A: The DL380a Gen11 is a 2U server, measuring 87.3mm x 445.5mm x 730mm.

Q: Can the DL380a Gen11 be rack-mounted?
A: Yes, the server is designed for rack mounting and fits in standard 19-inch server racks.

Q: What are the networking options for the DL380a Gen11?
A: It supports various networking cards, including 1GbE, 10GbE, and 25GbE, with multiple I/O adapter options.

Q: What is the weight of the HPE ProLiant DL380a Gen11?
A: The fully configured server weighs approximately 28.3 kg (62.4 lbs).

Q: What operating systems are supported on the DL380a Gen11?
A: The server supports multiple operating systems, including Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware vSphere, and Canonical Ubuntu.

Q: Does the DL380a Gen11 support HPE iLO?
A: Yes, the server includes HPE Integrated Lights-Out (iLO 6) for out-of-band management.

Q: What management software is available for the DL380a Gen11?
A: HPE OneView and HPE InfoSight are available for management, monitoring, and predictive analytics.

Q: Is the HPE ProLiant DL380a Gen11 compatible with cloud-based management?
A: Yes, the server integrates with HPE GreenLake for hybrid cloud management and as-a-service capabilities.

Q: Does the DL380a Gen11 support firmware updates via iLO?
A: Yes, firmware can be updated remotely through HPE iLO with minimal downtime.

Q: What security features are included in the DL380a Gen11?
A: The DL380a Gen11 includes Silicon Root of Trust, secure boot, and runtime firmware verification for enhanced security.

Q: Can I configure HPE OneView for automated infrastructure management?
A: Yes, HPE OneView enables automated management of the server infrastructure, offering a software-defined approach for deploying, updating, and monitoring.

Q: What virtualization software is supported on the DL380a Gen11?
A: The server supports VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Red Hat Virtualization for virtualized environments.

Q: Does the DL380a Gen11 support containerized workloads?
A: Yes, the server supports containerized applications using Kubernetes and Docker.

Q: How do I access remote management for the DL380a Gen11?
A: You can access the iLO interface via a web browser or API, allowing you to monitor and manage the server remotely.

Q: Can I perform remote troubleshooting on the DL380a Gen11?
A: Yes, with iLO 6, you can diagnose hardware issues, access event logs, and even perform remote console access for troubleshooting.

Q: Does HPE InfoSight provide predictive analytics for the DL380a Gen11?
A: Yes, HPE InfoSight leverages AI to offer predictive analytics, helping to prevent issues before they impact server performance.