HPE Rack Servers

Application growth and virtual machines increase compute demand while rack space and budgets remain fixed. Adding capacity often means more hardware, more power use, and higher costs. HPE Rack Servers address this with ProLiant DL and Apollo systems, allowing organisations to consolidate workloads and increase performance within existing rack space.

They are deployed in data centres running business applications and virtual environments. These systems reduce hardware footprint, lower power and cooling requirements, and delay the need for additional infrastructure.

HPE Rack Server Quick Specs & Key Features

Dense Rack-Mount Compute: Designed for standard data centre racks, enabling high compute density while optimising space, power, and cooling efficiency.
Scalable Performance Architecture: Supports a range of processor, memory, and accelerator configurations to handle virtualisation, databases, and mixed enterprise workloads.
Flexible Storage Options: Supports multiple drive types and interfaces, allowing systems to be configured for performance, capacity, or a balance of both.

Advanced Server Management: Integrated management enables remote provisioning, monitoring, and lifecycle updates across single or multiple systems.
Workload Acceleration Support: Supports GPUs and accelerators to improve performance for AI, analytics, and compute-intensive applications.
Silicon Root of Trust: Hardware-based firmware validation ensures system integrity from boot through ongoing operation.

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Model	Popularity	Deployment	Primary Use Case	Form Factor	CPU Vendor	Processor Platform	Maximum CPUs Supported	Maximum Memory Capacity	Memory Slots	Maximum GPUs Supported
HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen11 Rack Server	★ ★ ★	Data Centre	Virtualisation	1U	Intel	Xeon Scalable 4th Gen	2	8 TB	32	2	View
HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen12 Rack Server	★ ★ ★	Data Centre	Virtualisation	1U	Intel	Xeon Scalable 6th Gen	2	8 TB	32	3	View
HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11 Rack Server	★ ★ ★	Data Centre	Enterprise Applications	2U	Intel	Xeon Scalable 4th Gen	2	8 TB	32	3	View
HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen12 Rack Server	★ ★ ★	Data Centre	Enterprise Applications	2U	Intel	Xeon Scalable 6th Gen	2	8 TB	32	3	View
HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen11 Rack Server	★ ★ ★	Data Centre	Virtualisation	1U	AMD	EPYC 4th Gen	1	6 TB	12	2	View
HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen12 Rack Server	★ ★ ★	Data Centre	Virtualisation	1U	AMD	EPYC 5th Gen	1	6 TB	12	3	View
HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Rack Server	★ ★ ★	Data Centre	High-Performance Compute	2U	AMD	EPYC 4th Gen	2	6 TB	24	4	View

HPE Rack Server Deployment Scenarios and Industries

Data Centres

Data centre teams run virtualisation, databases, and application workloads where density, performance, and serviceability must be balanced. HPE ProLiant DL360 and DL380 provide a standardised platform for mixed workloads within scalable, centralised infrastructure.

Software Development

Development teams require consistent compute for build pipelines, testing, and containerised environments across on-premise and hybrid setups. HPE ProLiant DL360 supports these workloads with flexible capacity that scales alongside project demands.

Finance

Finance teams run transaction processing and analytics where predictable performance and uptime are essential. HPE ProLiant DL380 and DL580 provide balanced compute resources suited to latency-sensitive and data-intensive applications.

Media & Entertainment

Media teams process and manage content where compute and throughput affect production timelines. HPE ProLiant DL380 and DL385 support centralised environments for rendering, editing, and asset management workflows.

Logistics

Logistics providers run warehouse, tracking, and planning systems where continuous availability is required. HPE ProLiant DL360 and DL380 support these workloads within central infrastructure, enabling consistent processing across operations.

HPE Rack Server Management and Licensing Options

HPE iLO

iLO provides full remote control — console access, power management, firmware updates, and hardware health monitoring — independent of the server OS. The Advanced licence adds fleet-wide group management, KVM console, 2FA, and directory integration, reducing travel costs and unplanned downtime.

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HPE OneView

Replace fragmented tools with a single interface across HPE servers, storage, and networking. Template-driven provisioning cuts deployment time from hours to minutes, firmware compliance dashboards surface critical updates at scale, and full API access integrates with your existing DevOps and automation frameworks.

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HPE InfoSight

Move from reactive support to proactive infrastructure management. InfoSight’s AI analyses data from over 150,000 systems globally, predicting and auto-resolving 86% of issues before they impact your environment. Organisations report 73% fewer support tickets and 85% less time spent resolving issues.

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HPE Ezmeral

Run AI, ML, and analytics workloads across on-premises, hybrid, and edge environments without rebuilding your infrastructure. Ezmeral’s enterprise Kubernetes platform supports cloud-native and legacy applications with unified data management, multi-tenant security, and self-service provisioning.

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As an authorised HPE partner, we’re here to help your organisation select, configure, and manage the right combination of platforms and services to efficiently scale and support your new solution long-term. Contact our HPE specialists for guidance today.

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HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen11 Rack Server
Price range: £1,395.00 through £3,500.00 Ex. VAT
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HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen12 Rack Server
Price range: £1,395.00 through £3,500.00 Ex. VAT
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HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen11 Rack Server
Price range: £1,944.55 through £3,500.00 Ex. VAT
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HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen12 Rack Server
Price range: £1,944.55 through £3,500.00 Ex. VAT
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HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11 Rack Server
Price range: £2,290.86 through £4,521.44 Ex. VAT
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HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen12 Rack Server
Price range: £2,731.82 through £4,521.44 Ex. VAT
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HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Rack Server
Price range: £2,731.82 through £6,500.00 Ex. VAT
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Designing & Supporting HPE Rack Server Solutions

Backed by decades of expertise in the IT sector, our specialists support every stage of your deployment — from initial selection through to long-term lifecycle management.

Tailored Server Selection: Our specialists assess your specific environment from the outset — rack space, power budget, thermal constraints, connectivity requirements, and compliance considerations all factored into our recommendation. You get the right server for your sites, not a data centre model shoehorned into an edge deployment.
Deployment & Integration: Our engineers handle end-to-end server installation and stack integration — networking, storage, IoT devices, and existing infrastructure — configured and tested by us so your team can focus on operations from day one.
Rugged & Remote Environments: Our team has proven experience deploying and commissioning servers in physically demanding locations — industrial facilities, outdoor enclosures, mobile platforms, and sites without permanent IT presence. We configure and secure edge servers to perform reliably where standard deployments would fail.

AI & IoT Enablement: Our consultants provide practical guidance on GPU-accelerated server configurations, real-time inferencing workloads, and IoT data ingestion — helping your team move from raw data collection to actionable operational insight without building the server architecture from scratch.
Lifecycle Support & Services: We provide proactive server monitoring, firmware management, and support packages built around edge infrastructure — with our remote resolution capability and response times matched to the criticality of your deployments.
Strategy Roadmapping: Our consultants run structured sessions to assess your workload requirements, evaluate server platforms, and build a clear deployment roadmap — whether you’re commissioning your first edge server or scaling an existing distributed estate.

HPE Rack Server FAQ

How do HPE Rack Servers differ?

HPE Rack Servers differ by processor platform, internal expansion, and workload balance. The DL325 and DL385 use AMD processors for high core density and memory bandwidth, while the DL360 and DL380 use Intel platforms with broader ecosystem compatibility. The DL360 prioritises compute density, while the DL380 and DL385 provide greater storage and expansion for mixed workloads.

When are HPE Rack Servers a better fit than tower or edge servers?

HPE Rack Servers are a better fit when infrastructure needs to be standardised across multiple systems in a data centre. They support consistent deployment, centralised management, and easier integration into existing rack environments. This simplifies scaling across multiple workloads and locations.

What workloads run on HPE Rack Servers?

HPE Rack Servers support workloads such as virtualisation, databases, and enterprise applications. The DL325 and DL385 are commonly used for software-defined and virtualised environments, while the DL360 and DL380 support a broader mix of business workloads. This allows a single platform type to support multiple application types.

How do HPE Rack Servers support expansion and upgrades?

HPE Rack Servers support expansion through additional memory, storage, and PCIe devices within each system. The DL360 provides efficient compute in a compact form, while the DL380 and DL385 allow more drives and expansion cards. This enables systems to adapt to changing workload requirements without replacement.

How is security handled in HPE Rack Servers?

HPE Rack Servers include hardware-based security such as silicon root of trust and secure firmware validation. These features protect system integrity from boot through operation. Security policies can be applied consistently across multiple servers in the environment.

How do HPE Rack Servers support workload consolidation?

HPE Rack Servers support workload consolidation by running multiple applications and virtual machines on fewer physical systems. Higher core counts, memory capacity, and storage options in models such as the DL380 and DL385 allow more workloads to be combined onto a single server. This reduces hardware footprint and simplifies infrastructure management.

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If these options aren’t the right fit for your environment, we provide a wide portfolio of product series and solutions that may better suit your infrastructure. Explore below, or speak to our team and we’ll help you find the right match.

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