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P65396-B21 HPE Proliant Dl20 Gen11 Intel Xeon 6-core 2.9GHz DDR5 1U Rack Server

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HPE P65396-B21 Proliant Dl20 Gen11 Intel Xeon 6-core 2.9GHz 16(1x16)GB DDR5 SDRAM ECC 4SFF EMB 4-Port 500W Hot-Plug 1U Rack Server. New Cto Build

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Description

Product Overview of HPE ProLiant DL20 Gen11 High-Performance Server

  • Model: P65396-B21
  • Rack Type: 1U Compact Rackmount
  • Form Factor: Single-processor, 1-way scalable
  • Hot-plug Support: 4x SFF HDD Bays
  • Power Supply: 500W Flex Slot Platinum, low-halogen, hot-swappable
Model Keywords & Search Phrases
  • HPE P65396-B21 rack server
  • ProLiant DL20 Gen11 1U
  • Intel Xeon 6-core 2.9GHz DDR5
  • Small form factor enterprise server
  • Edge and branch office server

General Specifications

Manufacturer Details

  • Brand: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
  • Part Number: P65396-B21

Server Characteristics

  • Rack Height: 1U
  • Scalability: 1-way
  • Drive Bays: 4x hot-swap SFF

Processor and Chipset

CPU Performance

  • Processor: Intel Xeon E-2436, 6-core
  • Base Speed: 2.9 GHz
  • Max Turbo Frequency: 5.0 GHz
  • Upgrade Support: Yes (single-socket system)
  • Processor Features: Intel Turbo Boost 2.0, Smart Cache

Chipset

  • Type: Intel C262

Memory and Cache

Cache Memory

  • L3 Cache: 18 MB per processor

System Memory

  • Installed: 16GB DDR5 ECC SDRAM
  • Max Capacity: 128GB
  • Speed: 4800 MHz
  • Slots: 4 DIMM slots (3 available)
  • Features: Unbuffered, HPE Standard Memory

Storage Options

Internal Storage

  • Default: No pre-installed HDD/SSD
  • Optical Drive: Not included

Storage Controller

  • Controller: Intel VROC SATA Software RAID
  • Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
  • Supported RAID Levels: 0, 1, 5, 10

Graphics and Display

Video Capabilities

  • Graphics Processor: Matrox G200
  • Video Memory: 16 MB
  • Outputs: VGA, DisplayPort

Networking and Connectivity

Ethernet Features

  • Ports: 4x Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45
  • Controller: Broadcom BCM5719
  • Protocols: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
  • Remote Management: SNMP 3, IPMI 2.0
  • Additional Functions: PXE boot, Wake-on-LAN, ACPI support

Expansion and Interfaces

  • Expansion Slots:
    • 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 (half-length, full-height)
    • 1x OCP 3.0 mezzanine slot
  • Interfaces:
    • 5x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (1 front, 4 rear)
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (internal)
    • 1x iLO service port
    • 1x VGA
    • 1x DisplayPort

Power Efficiency

Power Supply

  • Installed: 500W Flex Slot Platinum (hot-swappable)
  • Redundancy: Optional 1+1 configuration
  • Input Voltage: 100-120V / 200-240V (50/60Hz)
  • Certification: 80 PLUS Platinum

Preloaded Tools

  • HPE Intelligent Provisioning
  • HPE iLO Management

Compliance and Environmental Standards

Certifications

  • Energy Star Certified (v4.0)
  • IPv6 Ready, PCI DSS, TLS 1.2
  • AES, FIPS 140-2, Triple DES
  • ASHRAE Class A3 & A4
  • WEEE Directive, UEFI 2.9, Redfish API

Physical Dimensions

Size and Weight

  • Width: 17.11 in
  • Depth: 15.25 in
  • Height: 1.69 in
  • Weight: 19.84 lbs

Key Highlights at a Glance

  • Processor: Intel Xeon 6-core, base clock up to 2.9 GHz for responsive multitasking
  • Form Factor: Slim 1U chassis designed for high-density racks
  • Memory: High-speed DDR5 for superior bandwidth and lower latency
  • Reliability: Enterprise-grade components with HPE ProLiant dependability
  • Management: HPE iLO for simplified, secure, remote lifecycle control
  • Use Cases: virtualization, web hosting, container nodes, edge services, Dev/Test

Detailed Specifications

Compute

  • CPU: Intel Xeon (6 cores / 12 threads), up to 2.9 GHz base (turbo supported on select SKUs)
  • Architecture: 64-bit, virtualization-ready with Intel VT-x/VT-d

Memory

  • Technology: DDR5 ECC UDIMM/RDIMM (model dependent)
  • Benefits: Higher throughput, improved efficiency, and enhanced stability for mission-critical apps

Storage & Expansion

  • Drive Bays: Configurable 2.5" / 3.5" options (SAS/SATA/NVMe availability varies by configuration)
  • RAID: HPE Smart Array options for data protection and performance tiers
  • Expansion: PCIe Gen4 slots for NICs, HBAs, and accelerators

Networking

  • Onboard NIC: Gigabit or 10GbE options depending on build
  • Upgrades: Add-in adapters for higher bandwidth and redundancy

Management & Security

  • HPE iLO: Remote monitoring, firmware updates, and health insights
  • Silicon Root of Trust: Hardware-anchored security posture
  • Secure Boot & TPM: Safeguards against tampering and unauthorized changes

Ideal Workloads

  • Lightweight virtualization and hyperconverged edge nodes
  • Web, database, and application hosting
  • Content delivery, caching, and file/print roles
  • CI/CD runners, Dev/Test, and small business ERP/CRM

Compatibility & Operating Systems

  • Hypervisors: VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, popular KVM distributions
  • OS: Windows Server, major Linux distros (Red Hat, Ubuntu, SUSE) — version support depends on driver packs

Performance Tips

  • Leverage DDR5 ECC for better resilience under heavy loads
  • Adopt NVMe for fast caching layers and latency-sensitive apps
  • Configure appropriate RAID levels to balance speed and redundancy
  • Use iLO telemetry to fine-tune power and thermal profiles
Features
Manufacturer Warranty:
None
Product/Item Condition:
New (System) Pull
ServerOrbit Replacement Warranty:
1 Year Warranty
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