HPE ProLiant DL360p Gen8 Server – Product Features

The HPE ProLiant DL360p Gen8 is a 1U rackmount server designed for performance, reliability, and space-efficient deployment. It's a strong choice for businesses looking for a balance of compute power, scalability, and remote management in a compact form factor.


🔧 Key Features

Form Factor

  • 1U Rackmount – Compact, space-saving design ideal for data centers and server rooms.


🔍 Processor

  • Supports 2x Intel Xeon E5-2600 or E5-2600 v2 Series CPUs

  • Up to 12 cores per processor (24 cores total with dual CPUs)

  • Smart Cache and Intel Turbo Boost support for improved performance


💾 Memory

  • 24 DIMM slots (12 per processor)

  • DDR3 Registered (RDIMM) or Unbuffered (UDIMM)

  • Supports up to 768GB DDR3 RAM

  • Advanced ECC and memory mirroring features for improved reliability


📦 Storage Options

  • 8 x SFF (2.5") or 4 x LFF (3.5") hot-swap drive bays

  • Supports SATA, SAS, and SSDs

  • Optional RAID controller (P420i) with cache and battery backup


🔌 Expansion Slots & Connectivity

  • 2x PCIe 3.0 expansion slots

  • FlexibleLOM for customizable networking (1GbE/10GbE options)

  • Multiple USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports


🌐 Network

  • Integrated 4 x 1Gb Ethernet ports

  • Optional 10Gb Ethernet via FlexibleLOM


📈 Management & Monitoring

  • iLO 4 (Integrated Lights-Out) – Remote server management and monitoring

  • Insight Control & Intelligent Provisioning – Easy deployment, monitoring, and firmware updates


🧰 Power Supply

  • Redundant hot-plug power supplies (460W, 750W, or 1200W options)

  • Energy-efficient design with Platinum-rated PSUs


🛡️ Security & Reliability

  • TPM support, secure boot options, and encrypted firmware

  • HPE SmartDrive technology for better drive monitoring and failure prediction


🎯 Ideal Use Cases

  • Virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V)

  • Web hosting & email servers

  • File/print servers

  • Small-to-medium business applications

  • Remote branch office IT infrastructure


Would you like a comparison with Gen9 or Gen10 models, or help choosing compatible upgrades for RAM, drives, or network cards?

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