| Brand: | HPE |
| Model: | ProLiant DL380 Gen10 |
| Grade: | Grade A |
| Storage support: | 24x 2.5" |
| CPU: | 2x Intel Xeon 24-Core Platinum |
| CPU frequency: | 8160 2100MHz 33MB |
| Memory size: | 128GB |
| Memory type: | RDIMM DDR4 |
| Storage capacity: | No storage |
| Storage type: | SAS 2.5" |
| RAID Controller: | Smart Array P408i-p SR 2GB |
| Network card type: | 4-port 1Gb Ethernet |
| PSU: | 2x 500W Platinum Low Halogen |
| Management: | iLO 5 Advanced |
| Additional info: | SAS Expander Card |
| Case type: | Rack Mount 2U |
| Warranty: | 12 months |
A server-grade platform with management, redundancy and service logic depending on the exact configuration.
Can be configured around workload, budget, availability and warranty requirements.
As a refurbished server, it provides access to higher-class hardware at a more rational cost.
More suitable than consumer or entry-level equipment when the system must run continuously.
HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 is one of the easiest servers to justify in the refurbished segment because its role is broad and practical. It is a 2U platform that provides a stable foundation for real business workloads.
The DL380 Gen10 is suitable for virtualization, ERP and CRM systems, databases, file services, backup roles, terminal environments and mixed infrastructure. Compared with DL360 Gen10, it offers more internal volume and a calmer expansion logic.
As a used server, the DL380 Gen10 is strong when purchased not just as hardware, but as a prepared platform: correct memory configuration, suitable RAID or HBA, network adapters aligned with the environment and warranty support.
The fair compromise is that the DL380 Gen10 uses more rack space than DL360 Gen10 and is not the best choice when maximum density is the goal. On the other hand, it is much more comfortable for future growth.
For organizations building or refreshing a ProLiant-based virtualization environment.
When balance between CPU, RAM, storage and reliability is required.
For moderate to serious local storage needs, depending on configuration.
When one machine needs to remain flexible for future tasks.
This map shows which applications HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 fits best as a refurbished server and where another form factor, configuration or more specialized platform may be the better choice. The ratings describe the model role, while the final decision should still follow CPU, memory, controller, drive, networking and warranty requirements.
One of the most natural DL380 Gen10 scenarios: a balanced 2U host for VMs and mixed workloads.
Very good for private cloud when a universal HPE node with compute, storage and expansion potential is needed.
Suitable for local storage and file services depending on the drive configuration.
Strong choice for a backup repository, proxy or combined backup platform in small and mid-sized environments.
Suitable for local rack sites when more internal volume than a 1U model is needed.
Can support CPU-centric compute and selected acceleration scenarios, but is not a dedicated HPC or GPU platform.
Good for important business services in an HA design with proper redundancy, monitoring and backup.
Very strong for SQL and NoSQL roles when RAM, drives and controller are sized correctly.
Suitable for web, API and application services, especially when one server must handle several roles.
Useful for CPU inference, data preparation and limited acceleration scenarios; not a dedicated GPU training server.
Good for analytics, ETL and mixed compute/storage tasks in smaller data platforms.
Can be a cache or content node, especially when more local storage is needed.
Good for corporate mail, archiving, gateway and messaging services.
Practical for labs, staging, test clusters and development.
Can host game server processes and backend services with stable network and storage configuration.
Suitable for IoT ingestion, local databases and processing if the location can host a 2U rack server.
Very suitable for SharePoint, Confluence, file and internal collaboration services.
Good for VMS/NVR, security analytics and local recording depending on disk configuration.
Can run load balancing and gateway roles, but is usually more valuable for heavier applications.
Suitable for streaming, content hosting and local media libraries with the right storage design.
One of the strongest scenarios: ERP, CRM, VDI, application servers and mixed business systems.
Suitable for cache services and in-memory acceleration when enough RAM is installed.
Very suitable as a file server for shared resources and centralized access management when paired with the right drive configuration.
Suitable for DNS, DHCP, Active Directory/LDAP and other internal services as part of a balanced business infrastructure.
Browse the filtered configurations for this model or send a CTO request based on workload, budget and warranty needs.
DL380 Gen10 is the universal HPE model in this group. DL360 Gen10 is for higher density in 1U, DL560 Gen10 is for four-socket scale-up scenarios, and DL380 Gen10 is the most practical 2U platform for most business needs.
Not ideal if rack space is the most constrained resource and you need many 1U compute nodes, or if the workload requires four-socket architecture.
Choose the form factor by role: 1U for compute density, 2U for balance and storage or expansion, and four-socket 2U only when scale-up architecture brings real value.
Buying a refurbished enterprise server makes the most sense when the machine has been checked, configured and prepared for real business use. In that case, used servers become refurbished servers that can be a practical, predictable and professional alternative to new budget systems or much more expensive new enterprise configurations.
Is it suitable for virtualization?
Yes, if the exact configuration is sized for the number of virtual machines, memory needs and storage profile.
What should be specified for a quote?
CPU, RAM, drive bay format, controller, drives, networking, management license, power supplies, rails and warranty.
Why choose a refurbished server?
Because enterprise class often provides better manageability, redundancy and service logic than a new budget model.