Description
HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 Server 868703-B21 barebones. Includes P408i-a RAID, LAN card & dual 500W PSU. No CPU, RAM, or storage. Enterprise-ready.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise) |
| Model | ProLiant DL380 Gen10 |
| Part Number (P/N) | 868703-B21 |
| Form Factor | 2U Rackmount |
| CPU Configuration | Not Installed / N/A |
| Memory Installed | Not Installed / N/A |
| Storage Bays | No drives or caddies included |
| Networking | LAN Card (P/N: 641621-002) |
| RAID Controller | HPE Smart Array P408i-a, 2GB FBWC (P/N: 836260-001) |
| Cooling | 2 × Heatsinks (P/N: 873593-001) |
| Power Supply | 2 × 500W Platinum Hot-Swap PSUs (P/N: 865399-201) |
Product Features
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Enterprise-grade barebones server – customizable to meet workload needs
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Dual 500W Platinum PSUs for redundancy and energy efficiency
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HPE Smart Array P408i-a RAID controller with 2GB FBWC included
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Integrated LAN card ensures reliable network connectivity
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Flexible configuration – add CPUs, RAM, and storage to suit requirements
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ProLiant Gen10 platform – designed for security, scalability, and performance
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2U rackmount form factor – fits standard enterprise racks
General Product Information
The HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 Server (868703-B21, Barebones) offers a powerful and secure foundation for enterprise IT environments. This 2U rackmount server is part of HPE’s most popular server line, delivering scalability, reliability, and flexibility for a wide range of workloads.
This configuration includes essential components such as the HPE Smart Array P408i-a RAID controller (2GB FBWC), LAN networking card, two heatsinks, and dual 500W Platinum power supplies. It arrives as a barebones unit with no CPU, RAM, or storage, allowing IT professionals to customize the system based on workload requirements and budget.
Designed for enterprise data centers, virtualization, storage applications, and cloud workloads, the DL380 Gen10 provides industry-leading security features, redundancy, and efficiency. Its modular design makes it easy to expand, upgrade, and adapt to future demands.
For businesses seeking performance, reliability, and customization in a rackmount solution, the DL380 Gen10 remains one of the most versatile and widely deployed servers in the market.
Technical Specifications Table
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) |
| Model | ProLiant DL380 Gen10 |
| Part Number | 868703-B21 |
| Form Factor | 2U Rackmount |
| Processor Support | Intel Xeon Scalable (Silver, Gold, Platinum series – not included) |
| Memory Support | DDR4 ECC Registered DIMMs (up to 3TB max – not included) |
| Storage Support | SAS/SATA/SSD (not included, caddies required) |
| RAID Controller | HPE Smart Array P408i-a 2GB FBWC |
| Networking | LAN Card (P/N: 641621-002) |
| Cooling | 2 × Heatsinks (P/N: 873593-001) |
| Power Supply | 2 × 500W Platinum Hot-Swap PSUs (P/N: 865399-201) |
| Expansion Slots | PCIe Gen3 (varies by configuration) |
Compatible Products
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CPUs: Intel Xeon Scalable Silver/Gold/Platinum processors (Gen 1 & 2)
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Memory: HPE DDR4 ECC Registered DIMMs (16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB)
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Storage: HPE SAS/SATA HDDs & SSDs (2.5” & 3.5”) with required caddies
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Networking: HPE FlexFabric, Ethernet, and Fibre Channel adapters
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Operating Systems: Windows Server, VMware ESXi, Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS), Nutanix
Ideal Use Cases
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Enterprise Data Centers – scalable compute power for mission-critical apps
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Virtualization & Cloud – VMware, Hyper-V, and container workloads
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Storage Applications – file servers, SAN/NAS hosting, and backup solutions
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High-Performance Computing (HPC) – flexible compute for scientific and research workloads
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IT Infrastructure – versatile general-purpose server for businesses of all sizes
Comparison Angle
Compared to the DL380 Gen9, the DL380 Gen10 offers:
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Intel Xeon Scalable CPU support vs. Xeon E5 v3/v4
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Higher memory capacity (up to 3TB) vs. 1.5TB max in Gen9
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Advanced security features with HPE Silicon Root of Trust
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Improved efficiency with 500W Platinum PSUs
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Better scalability for next-gen workloads and hybrid IT environments
Cross-Sell / Upsell Suggestions
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HPE DDR4 ECC RAM modules (16GB, 32GB, 64GB)
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Intel Xeon Scalable CPUs (Silver, Gold, Platinum series)
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HPE SAS/SATA HDDs & SSDs with caddies
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HPE RAID expansion cards for larger storage arrays
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Rackmount accessories (rails, cable management, UPS systems)