HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen9 E5-2697Av4 Server

• Brand: HPE
• Product Family: HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen9
• Server Type: Enterprise 2U rack server
• Processor Configuration: 2 × Intel Xeon E5-2697Av4
• Processor SKU: 817955-B21 per processor kit
• CPU Cores: 16 cores per CPU / 32 total
• CPU Threads: 32 threads per CPU / 64 total
• Base Frequency: 2.6 GHz
• Maximum Turbo: 3.6 GHz
• Cache: 40 MB per CPU / 80 MB combined
• Processor TDP: 145 W per CPU
• Processor Generation: Intel Xeon E5-2600 v4 family
• Socket: LGA2011-v3
• Processor Process: 14 nm
• PCI Express: PCIe 3.0
• PCIe Lanes: 40 lanes per processor
• Hyper-Threading: Supported
• Intel Turbo Boost: Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
• Memory Technology: HPE SmartMemory DDR4
• Memory Types: RDIMM / LRDIMM, configuration dependent
• DIMM Slots: Up to 24
• Memory Architecture: 12 DIMM slots per processor, 4 channels per processor, 3 DIMMs per channel
• Maximum Memory: Up to 3 TB LRDIMM in supported configurations; capacity depends on processor, DIMM type and configuration
• Memory Protection: Advanced ECC and Online Spare supported
• Storage Options: DL380 Gen9 configurations include SFF, LFF and NVMe options
• Storage Controller: HPE Dynamic Smart Array B140i standard; optional HPE Flexible Smart Array / Smart HBA
• Networking: Embedded HPE 331i 4-port 1Gb Ethernet on applicable DL380 Gen9 configurations
• Network Expansion: Optional HPE FlexibleLOM / stand-up network adapters
• PCIe Expansion: 3 PCIe slots standard in documented configurations; additional slots available with appropriate riser/second-CPU configuration
• Management: HPE iLO 4 / Intelligent Provisioning
• System Form Factor: 2U rack
• Processor Cooling: High-performance heatsink supplied with E5-2697Av4 processor kit
• Power: HPE Flexible Slot power-supply architecture; exact PSU capacity depends on selected chassis/configuration
• Compatibility: DL380 Gen9 / E5-2600 v4 platform
• SKU Status: 817955-B21 is the processor kit, not the complete server chassis SKU

Why Choose This Product?

• High Compute Density: Two E5-2697Av4 processors deliver 32 physical cores and 64 threads, making the configuration suitable for virtualization and parallel enterprise workloads.
• Balanced Performance: The 2.6 GHz base frequency and up to 3.6 GHz Turbo frequency provide a useful combination of sustained and burst processing performance.
• Enterprise-Class Expandability: Up to 24 DDR4 DIMM slots, PCIe expansion, and configurable storage allow the server to be tailored to changing infrastructure requirements.
• Virtualization-Ready Platform: The dual-socket architecture provides substantial CPU resources for consolidating virtual machines while supporting large-memory configurations.
• Flexible Storage Planning: DL380 Gen9 configurations support SFF, LFF, and NVMe storage options, giving buyers flexibility when balancing capacity, performance, and budget.
• Remote Management: HPE iLO 4 enables remote administration and monitoring, helping data-center teams reduce hands-on maintenance requirements.
• Procurement-Friendly SKU Identification: 817955-B21 clearly identifies the E5-2697Av4 processor option, simplifying processor replacement and configuration planning for compatible DL380 Gen9 systems.
• Practical 2U Architecture: The DL380 Gen9 combines high compute capacity, memory expansion, storage flexibility, and PCIe connectivity in a standard 2U rack-server footprint.