P17641-B21 HPE Proliant Dx380 Gen10 Server.

Key Features of the HPE P17641-B21 Server

The ProLiant DL380 Gen10 platform stands out for its reliability, agility, and top-tier performance. The P17641-B21 configuration specifically enhances storage flexibility and system adaptability for CTO (Configure to Order) deployments. Organizations can customize the hardware according to their application requirements, ensuring the highest return on investment while minimizing resource waste.

Performance and Processor Support

Powered by the latest Intel Xeon Scalable processors, the HPE DL380 Gen10 server offers scalable performance with support for up to 28 cores per processor, high-frequency options, and extensive cache memory. This makes it an ideal choice for demanding workloads such as virtualization clusters, AI training, and enterprise databases. The dual-processor architecture supports balanced compute power and ensures high throughput under heavy workloads.

Memory Scalability

Memory-intensive applications benefit from the DL380 Gen10’s support for HPE DDR4 SmartMemory modules. With up to 3TB of memory capacity, the server can handle in-memory databases, advanced analytics, and real-time transaction processing. HPE SmartMemory also includes built-in error detection and reliability features, reducing downtime while boosting efficiency.

Storage Expansion and Drive Flexibility

The 12LFF drive bays give businesses a balance between storage density and performance. The server supports SATA, SAS, and NVMe drive options, allowing organizations to mix and match storage configurations depending on their workloads. This level of flexibility makes it suitable for file servers, database storage, backup environments, and even hybrid cloud setups.

Hot-Swap Drive Capability

The hot-swap design enables IT administrators to replace or upgrade drives without shutting down the system, ensuring business continuity. This is critical for data centers requiring zero downtime operations.

RAID and Data Protection

With integrated HPE Smart Array controllers, the DL380 Gen10 delivers advanced RAID protection, ensuring data security and high availability. Options for RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and advanced configurations provide enterprises with data redundancy and optimized performance.

Security Innovations in the DL380 Gen10 Series

Security is a core component of the HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 platform. The P17641-B21 server incorporates HPE’s Silicon Root of Trust technology, ensuring firmware-level protection from potential cyber threats. By embedding cryptographic security directly into the hardware, the system minimizes risks of unauthorized firmware attacks or data breaches.

Silicon Root of Trust

This security mechanism validates firmware integrity during every boot process. If tampered firmware is detected, the server automatically prevents it from loading, reducing vulnerabilities and strengthening enterprise security.

Runtime Firmware Protection

HPE DL380 Gen10 also supports runtime firmware protection, safeguarding systems from persistent attacks. With automatic recovery capabilities, the server can restore validated firmware, ensuring operational continuity.

Secure Data Handling

Businesses with compliance requirements such as GDPR, HIPAA, or PCI-DSS benefit from secure erase capabilities that ensure sensitive data is properly deleted before repurposing or decommissioning drives.

Management and Deployment Flexibility

The DL380 Gen10 platform offers simplified IT management and streamlined deployment through HPE Integrated Lights-Out (iLO 5) technology. IT teams can remotely monitor, configure, and troubleshoot servers with ease, minimizing on-site intervention and operational costs.

HPE iLO 5 Management

With iLO 5, administrators gain secure remote access, automated monitoring, and intelligent system insights. Features such as iLO Advanced and HPE InfoSight provide predictive analytics that help prevent issues before they impact business operations.

Automated Deployment

Using HPE OneView and HPE Intelligent Provisioning, IT administrators can deploy new servers rapidly and consistently. This improves productivity in large-scale data centers and hybrid cloud environments.

Scalability and Adaptability

The HPE P17641-B21 CTO server is designed with scalability in mind. Enterprises can start with a base configuration and expand as workload demands increase. With 12LFF bays, multiple PCIe expansion slots, and support for GPUs, the DL380 Gen10 provides unmatched flexibility to accommodate future growth.

GPU Support for Emerging Workloads

Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) benefit from GPU acceleration. The DL380 Gen10 can be customized with GPU options, ensuring that businesses remain competitive in data-driven environments.

Cloud-Ready Infrastructure

Many organizations are adopting hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructures. The DL380 Gen10 supports software-defined storage and virtualization environments, making it an excellent foundation for cloud-ready deployments.

Energy Efficiency and Cost Savings

Energy consumption is a critical factor for modern IT infrastructure. The HPE DL380 Gen10 is built with efficiency in mind, helping organizations reduce power usage while maintaining high performance.

HPE Flexible Slot Power Supplies

The server features HPE’s high-efficiency power supplies with flexible slot design, achieving up to 96% efficiency. This reduces energy waste, lowering operational costs in the long run.

Thermal Innovation

Advanced thermal controls and HPE’s enhanced fan design allow for efficient cooling. This ensures that the server operates optimally even in dense rack environments, minimizing energy overhead.

Virtualization and Cloud Workloads

With strong processor, memory, and storage support, the DL380 Gen10 is widely adopted for VMware, Hyper-V, and containerized environments. Businesses can consolidate multiple virtual machines on fewer servers, optimizing efficiency.

Database and Analytics

Enterprises managing large databases such as Oracle, SQL, or SAP benefit from the DL380 Gen10’s powerful CPU and memory scalability. It is also suitable for big data analytics, enabling real-time insights.

High-Performance Storage Solutions

With 12LFF storage bays, the server can support high-capacity drives for large-scale storage needs, making it ideal for file storage, backups, and archiving solutions.

Enterprise Applications

Applications such as ERP, CRM, and collaboration platforms run efficiently on this server, thanks to its balanced compute, memory, and storage performance.