This guide provides detailed compatibility information and troubleshooting tips on CPU, RAM, and HDD/RAID options for the HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 to help optimise your system's performance and reliability.
HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 Specs: CPU, RAM HDD, RAID
| CPU Generation | 1st/2nd Gen Intel Scalable |
| CPU Quantity | 2 |
| Max CPU TDP | N/A |
| CPU 2 Dependency | Riser 2 + 3 |
| Max DIMM Qty Total | 24 PC4 R |
| Max RAM Frequency | G1 CPU - 2666MHz G2 CPU - 2933MHz |
| Max No. Single Slot GPUs | 4 x PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Max No. Dual Slot GPUs | 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Max GPU Length | 10.5", 26.7cm |
| GPU Cable Length | 10", 25.4cm |
| MB Power Connectors (EPS/PCIe(6/8)/Proprietary) |
1 per riser x Proprietary 8 pin |
| Onboard RAID Support (SATA/SAS/NVMe) |
SATA - up to 12 drives in RAID NVMe (No RAID) |
| Onboard 4Kn HDD Support | None |
| Add In Card 4Kn HDD Support | MR Series cards only |
| Generic PCIe M.2 Adapter Boot | Yes |
| Backplane U.2 Boot | Yes |
CPU COMPATIBILITY
How to upgrade HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 CPUs
The HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 supports the 1st and 2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processor Family. CPUs with a TDP of 130W or higher, such as the 8256, 8156, 6128, 5222, and 5122 models, require the high-performance heatsink for optimal cooling.
| Processor Model | TDP | Additional Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Intel Xeon 8256 | 130W | High-performance heatsink required |
| Intel Xeon 8156 | 130W | High-performance heatsink required |
| Intel Xeon 6128 | 130W | High-performance heatsink required |
| Intel Xeon 5222 | 105W | High-performance heatsink required |
| Intel Xeon 5122 | 105W | High-performance heatsink required |
For other CPU models supported by the HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10, please refer to the official HPE documentation or consult with an HPE-certified technician.
Visit the DL380 Gen10 configurator for compatible CPUs.
RAM COMPATIBILITY
How to upgrade HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 RAM/Memory
The HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 supports DDR4 SmartMemory, offering high capacity and optimal performance when correctly configured. Below is the recommended DIMM population order for optimal performance when utilising up to 12 DIMM slots per CPU:
| DIMMs | Slot 1 | Slot 2 | Slot 3 | Slot 4 | Slot 5 | Slot 6 | Slot 7 | Slot 8 | Slot 9 | Slot 10 | Slot 11 | Slot 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 DIMM | 8 | |||||||||||
| 2 DIMMs | 8 | 10 | ||||||||||
| 3 DIMMs | 8 | 10 | 12 | |||||||||
| 4 DIMMs | 3 | 5 | 8 | 10 | ||||||||
| 5 DIMMs* | 3 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 12 | |||||||
| 6 DIMMs | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 12 | ||||||
| 7 DIMMs* | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | |||||
| 8 DIMMs | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | ||||
| 9 DIMMs* | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |||
| 10 DIMMs* | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | ||
| 11 DIMMs* | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
| 12 DIMMs | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
*Unbalanced
Type: HPE DDR4 SmartMemory, Registered (RDIMM), Load Reduced (LRDIMM)
DIMM Slots Available: 24
Configuration: 12 DIMM slots per processor, 6 channels per processor, 2 DIMMs per channel
Maximum Capacity:
Note: All RAM speeds are dependent on the generation of CPU installed. G1 Scalable CPUs are limited to 2666MHz.
LRDIMM:
• 3.0 TB
• 24 x 128 GB LRDIMM @ 2933 MT/s
RDIMM:
• 1.54 TB
• 24 x 64 GB RDIMM @ 2933 MT/s
Intel Optane Persistent Memory for HPE:
• 6.0 TB
• 12 x 512 GB Memory Modules @ 2666 MT/s
HPE NVDIMMs:
• 192 GB
• 12 x 16 GB NVDIMM @ 2666 MT/s
Visit the DL380 Gen10 configurator for compatible memory modules.
HDD/RAID COMPATIBILITY
How to upgrade HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 Storage
The HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 offers various configurations for internal storage, maximising performance and capacity. Below are the details on supported drives:
| Drive | Capacity | Configuration |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Plug SFF SAS HDD | 72.0 TB | 24+6 x 2.4 TB* (with optional rear SFF drive cage) |
| Hot Plug SFF SATA HDD | 60.0 TB | 24+6 x 2 TB (with optional SFF drive cage) |
| Hot Plug LFF SAS HDD | 311.68 TB | 12+4+3 x 16 TB + 2 x 3.84 TB (with optional mid-tray and rear LFF drive cage, plus 2 SFF SSD rear) |
| Hot Plug LFF SATA HDD | 311.68 TB | 12+4+3 x 16 TB + 2 x 3.84 TB (with optional mid-tray and rear LFF drive cage, plus 2 SFF SSD rear) |
| Hot Plug SFF SAS SSD | 459 TB | 24+6 x 15.3 TB (with optional rear SFF drive cage) |
| Hot Plug SFF SATA SSD | 230.4 TB | 24+6 x 7.68 TB (with optional rear SFF drive cage) |
| Hot Plug LFF SATA SSD | 44.16 TB | 12+4+3 x 1.92 TB + 2 x 3.84 TB (with optional mid-tray and rear LFF drive cage, plus 2 SFF SSD rear) |
| Hot Plug LFF SAS SSD | 44.16 TB | 12+4+3 x 1.92 TB + 2 x 3.84 TB (with optional mid-tray and rear LFF drive cage, plus 2 SFF SSD rear) |
| Hot Plug SFF NVMe PCIe SSD | 307.2 TB | 20 x 15.36 TB NVMe |
Notes:
2x M.2 drives are supported on the Primary Riser.
UFF drives are also supported.
Visit the DL380 Gen10 configurator for compatible drives.
Internal Storage Devices
Depending on the model, the following internal storage devices are available:
- Optical Drive
Ships standard in Performance Models
Optional: DVD-ROM, DVD-RW - Hard Drives
None ship standard
RAID Controller Information
HPE Smart Array S100i SR Gen10 SW RAID
- The S100i uses 14 embedded SATA ports, but only 12 ports are accessible as 2 are leveraged to support the 2 M.2 options on the primary riser.
- If more than 8 SATA devices are being supported on this controller, then a SAS 3POS Cable Kit (826709-B21) is required.
Essential RAID Controllers:
- HPE Smart Array E208i-a SR Gen10 Controller
- HPE Smart Array E208i-p SR Gen10 Controller
- HPE Smart Array E208e-p SR Gen10 Controller
Performance RAID Controllers:
- HPE Smart Array P408i-a SR Gen10 Controller
- HPE Smart Array P408i-p SR Gen10 Controller
- HPE Smart Array P408e-p SR Gen10 Controller
- HPE Smart Array P816i-a SR Gen10 Controller
Notes:
Performance RAID Controllers require the HPE U.2 Drives configured using the onboard S100i controller will not support any Hardware RAID without the addition of a RAID Card.
Configure your HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 server online now.