HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen11 Rack Server

The HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen11 Rack Server is a dense 1U platform powered by AMD EPYC processors. Designed for virtualisation and software-defined workloads, it delivers high core density, PCIe Gen5 expansion, and secure management with HPE iLO.

HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen11 Key Platform Specifications

  • Primary Use Case: Virtualisation
  • Processor Platform: EPYC 4th Gen
  • Maximum CPUs Supported: 1
  • Maximum Memory Capacity: 6 TB
  • Memory Slots: 12
  • Maximum GPUs Supported: 2

Guide price: Price range: £1,395.00 through £3,500.00 Ex. VAT

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HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen11 Overview

Modern application platforms and virtualised environments require efficient compute infrastructure capable of running large numbers of workloads without increasing rack footprint or energy consumption.

High-Core AMD Compute for Virtualised Infrastructure

The HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen11 is a single-socket 1U rack server powered by 4th Generation AMD EPYC processors with up to 96 cores. High-bandwidth DDR5 memory and PCIe Gen5 connectivity provide the throughput required to support virtual machines, container platforms, and data-intensive applications. Support for modern memory, storage, and I/O keeps application, database, and virtualisation workloads responsive as utilisation rises and data movement increases across the platform.

Efficient Architecture for Workload Consolidation

High core density within a single-socket design enables organisations to run substantial compute workloads on fewer servers, reducing infrastructure complexity while maintaining strong application performance. High-density compute and platform bandwidth give infrastructure teams more room to consolidate services, standardise deployments, and avoid creating additional server silos as requirements grow. Organisations that require higher AMD-based compute and memory scale may also consider the HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Rack Server, for supporting larger virtualisation clusters and software-defined infrastructure nodes.

Simplifying Infrastructure While Supporting Growth

With powerful processors and modern I/O bandwidth, the DL325 Gen11 allows IT teams to consolidate workloads onto fewer nodes while leaving headroom for future applications and increasing demand.

Our specialists can design and deploy HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen11 platforms aligned to virtualisation, analytics, and modern application infrastructure.

HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen11 Key Features​

The HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen11 Rack Server delivers high-density compute in a compact 1U platform powered by AMD EPYC processors, designed for virtualisation, software-defined infrastructure, and modern enterprise workloads.

High-Density AMD Compute Performance

AMD EPYC 9004 Series Processor Support
Supports high-core-count AMD EPYC processors for demanding workloads.

Single-Socket 1U Server Design
Optimised for performance-per-core efficiency in dense data centre environments.

Flexible Storage Configurations
Supports LFF, SFF, and EDSFF storage options depending on configuration.

High-Speed PCIe Gen5 Connectivity
Supports next-generation expansion for networking and storage acceleration.

Secure and Intelligent Server Operations

HPE Silicon Root of Trust
Protects server firmware with hardware-based security.

HPE Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) 6
Provides advanced remote management capabilities.

Automated Infrastructure Management
Supports automation and monitoring across data centre environments.

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Whether building virtualisation clusters or modernising enterprise compute infrastructure, we help design HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen11 environments that deliver scalable performance.

HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen11 Technical Specifications

Full specifications for this model are listed below.

Additional information

Product Family

HPE ProLiant

Product Series

DL325

Platform Generation

Deployment

Data Centre

Primary Use Case

Virtualisation

Product Tier

Standard

Chassis Type

Form Factor

CPU Vendor

Processor Platform

CPU Architecture Class

Maximum CPUs Supported

Memory Type

Maximum Memory Capacity

Memory Slots

Maximum Memory Speed (MT/s)

Drive Bay Configuration

Maximum Storage Capacity

NVMe Drive Support

Maximum GPUs Supported

PCI Express Slots

PCIe Generation

Embedded Network Ports

Maximum Network Speed

OCP / Network Expansion

Maximum Power Supply (W)

Power Redundancy

Hot-swappable PSUs

Remote Management

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HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen11 Deployment Scenarios

The HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen11 Rack Server is designed for organisations that need high-density single-socket compute for virtualisation, software-defined infrastructure, and general-purpose production workloads. It is best suited to environments where strong AMD EPYC performance and efficient 1U consolidation matter more than the dual-socket scale of the DL360 family.

Virtualisation Consolidation

Many organisations use the DL325 Gen11 to consolidate virtual machines onto a single-socket platform with strong core density and memory bandwidth. It fits these environments where VM growth, host efficiency, and lower platform overhead all shape the server choice.

Software-Defined Infrastructure

Software-defined storage and compute platforms often benefit from dense processing and fast local media options in a compact chassis. The DL325 Gen11 works well where modern infrastructure services need a flexible 1U AMD platform for shared workloads.

Cloud-Native and Container Platforms

Application environments built around containers and modern orchestration often need strong single-socket performance with efficient rack use. The DL325 Gen11 suits these deployments where compute density matters more than stepping up to a broader dual-socket design.

VDI and User-Centric Compute

Some user-facing compute environments need strong processor capability and fast storage options to maintain a responsive experience. The DL325 Gen11 is a practical fit where VDI and similar consolidated compute loads need efficient rack-scale deployment.

General-Purpose Production Estates

Not every production workload requires a 2P server. The DL325 Gen11 is well matched to environments that want a more efficient single-socket platform for business applications, virtualisation, and mixed compute services.

Planning a DL325 Gen11 Deployment?

Our team can help design and deploy HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen11 infrastructure for virtualisation, software-defined compute, and efficient 1U production environments.

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