HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11

Brand: HPE | Category: Servers

SKU: P71681-B21 | Part #: P52560-B21 | MPN: P71681-B21

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Network density has become the primary constraint in modern data centre scale-out. The HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11 addresses this directly with multiple onboard gigabit and 10GbE NIC options, coupled with six available PCIe Gen5 slots for additional network adapters or storage controllers. For organisations building out AI labs, running distributed databases, or consolidating workloads across multiple GCC sites, this matters from day one—network saturation kills throughput long before CPU or memory do. The DL380 Gen11 (part number P71681-B21) is built for environments where you cannot afford to leave connectivity on the table.

HPE's ProLiant DL380 Gen11 sits firmly in the dense, dual-socket 2U segment that has defined enterprise data centre deployments for over a decade. It ships with support for third-generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors, delivering 32 cores per socket in high-core configurations, and can be scaled across 4th Gen Intel or AMD EPYC alternatives depending on your workload profile. The chassis itself follows the standard EIA-310 19-inch rack form factor, so retrofit into existing infrastructure is straightforward. What sets this generation apart is the native support for hot-swap NVMe, SAS, and SATA drives—not a secondary benefit, but core design. If your storage architect or network engineer is evaluating platforms for a new AI infrastructure push or database consolidation, the ability to swap drives without powering down the entire node saves operational friction during maintenance windows.

Management interfaces on the Gen11 run through HPE's integrated iLO (Intelligent Lights-Out) subsystem, which has become the standard remote-access vehicle for ProLiant platforms across the GCC and Asia-Pacific regions. iLO provides out-of-band management, firmware updates, and diagnostics without touching the host OS. Alongside iLO, the platform supports industry-standard IPMI 2.0 and vendor-agnostic APIs, so if your data centre is running mixed-vendor hardware or custom orchestration stacks, you are not locked into proprietary tooling. Power redundancy is built in—dual hot-swap PSUs eliminate the single point of failure that catches too many organisations off guard during planned maintenance. The part number P71681-B21 is designed to run continuously; the redundant architecture and modular drive bays reflect that operational reality.

For data centres operating in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, or across Southeast Asia where infrastructure uptime directly impacts revenue, the choice between these tiers is often made by the procurement team in consultation with network engineering. The 3-year base covers the unit through the initial heavy-use phase where most hardware defects surface. Many organisations purchasing the DL380 Gen11 bundle extended service directly at order time rather than retrofit coverage later—the cost difference is marginal, and the administrative overhead of retro-fitting support contracts is not worth saving a few percent on day-one cost.

Whether you are building a new data centre, refreshing existing capacity, or adding compute for a seasonal AI workload spike, we can structure quotes to match your timeline and budget. Request an RFQ through our enterprise sales desk—provide your core count, memory, storage, and NIC requirements, and we will return a detailed specification sheet and pricing within one business day.

Interface & Connectivity Specifications

• Onboard NIC: dual 10GbE ports (configurable to gigabit alternatives); six additional PCIe Gen5 slots for network or storage expansion
• Storage: hot-swap NVMe, SAS, and SATA drive bays; configurable mix supports tiered storage and all-flash architectures
• Remote Management: integrated iLO with out-of-band access, IPMI 2.0, and REST APIs for third-party integration
• Power Architecture: dual hot-swap redundant PSUs with automatic failover; no single point of failure in power delivery
• Processor Support: third-generation Intel Xeon Scalable (up to 32 cores per socket); alternative compatibility with AMD EPYC and fourth-gen Intel on select builds
• Rack Form Factor: standard EIA-310 19-inch 2U chassis; fits seamlessly into existing data centre racks and infrastructure layouts