HPE ProLiant Compute DL380 Gen12 EDSFF NC Configure-to-Order Server (P73286-B21)

Product Overview

The HPE ProLiant Compute DL380 Gen12 is a flagship 2U (2 rack units), 2-socket (2P) rack server engineered to deliver exceptional compute performance, high memory density, and ultra-fast data transfer rates for the most demanding enterprise workloads, hybrid cloud environments, and AI-driven applications.

The P73286-B21 is a Configure-to-Order (CTO) model. This means that instead of a fixed, pre-built configuration, the server ships from the factory with components (processors, memory, storage, etc.) selected by the customer to meet specific workload requirements.

The defining feature of this particular model is the "EDSFF" designation in its name. EDSFF (Enterprise and Data Center Standard Form Factor) is a new generation of storage drive standard designed specifically for data center environments. Compared to traditional SAS/SATA drives, EDSFF drives offer superior performance, better thermal efficiency, higher density, and optimized power delivery, making them ideal for high-performance NVMe SSD deployments.

The chassis for this model is configured to support EDSFF drives—specifically the E3.S form factor—enabling extreme storage density and performance for next-generation data center architectures.

Key Features & Technical Specifications

1. Processor

The server is powered by the latest Intel® Xeon® 6 processors.

• Core Count: Supports up to 144 cores per socket.

• Flexibility: Offers both performance (P-core) and efficiency (E-core) variants of the Xeon 6 processors to suit diverse workload requirements, from general-purpose computing to high-performance and AI workloads.

2. Memory

The DL380 Gen12 features cutting-edge memory technology to handle memory-intensive applications.

• Type: HPE DDR5 Smart Memory.

• Capacity: Supports up to a massive 8 TB of memory.

• Speed: Operates at speeds up to 6400 MT/s.

• Slots: Equipped with 32 DIMM slots (16 per processor).

• Reliability: Features advanced RAS capabilities including Advanced ECC, online spare, memory mirroring, and HPE Fast Fault Tolerant Memory (ADDDC).

3. Storage Configuration — EDSFF Focus

The "EDSFF" configuration is designed for extreme performance and density.

• Drive Support: The chassis supports EDSFF E3.S drives, a new generation of NVMe SSDs that deliver higher performance, better thermal management, and greater density than traditional 2.5-inch drives.

• Maximum Density: This configuration can support up to 36 EDSFF E3.S NVMe drives, providing massive storage capacity with ultra-low latency and exceptional IOPS performance.

• Performance: EDSFF drives connect directly via PCIe Gen5, delivering bandwidth up to 32 GT/s per lane, enabling blistering-fast data access for latency-sensitive applications.

• Flexibility: The chassis also supports other drive configurations, including 8LFF (Large Form Factor), 8SFF (Small Form Factor), and 12LFF, depending on the backplane and cage options selected.

4. Expansion & I/O

The server provides extensive bandwidth for expansion cards and networking.

• PCIe Slots: Offers up to 8 PCIe Gen5 slots in various x16 connectors, plus 2 OCP 3.0 slots.

• Networking: Supports a wide range of network controllers, from 1GbE to 200GbE, available as PCIe adapters or OCP 3.0 form factors.

• GPU Support: Can accommodate up to three double-wide (DW) or eight single-wide (SW) GPUs for AI, machine learning, and HPC workloads.

5. Cooling

The server offers a choice of two cooling options to balance performance and energy efficiency:

• Air Cooling: Standard cooling for general-purpose workloads.

• Direct Liquid Cooling (DLC): An optional high-efficiency cooling solution for high-performance configurations, improving energy efficiency and supporting sustainability initiatives.