Gigabyte R163-S32 1U Server vs HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen10 Plus
Buy the HPE MicroServer Gen10 Plus if you want a small, quiet, ready-to-run home lab or NAS box. Buy the Gigabyte R163-S32 only if you are building a 1U rack server and already have a CPU, RAM and drives to fill it. The MicroServer ships with 16 GB RAM and a CPU; the R163-S32 ships with no CPU and 0 GB RAM, so its sticker price buys far less. No prices were given for either, so compare live store prices before deciding.
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Gigabyte R163-S32 1U Server
Gigabyte R163-S32 Server
Choose the Gigabyte R163-S32 if you are rack-mounting in a 1U space and want 12 hot-swap 2.5-inch NVMe/SATA/SAS bays, redundant 1300 W power and up to 256 GB DDR5, and you already own a compatible Intel CPU and memory.
- 12 hot-swap 2.5-inch bays take NVMe, SATA or SAS drives
- Redundant 1300 W power supply for uptime
- Up to 256 GB DDR5 across one socket
- 1U depth fits standard racks
What separates them
| Gigabyte R163-S32 1U Server | HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen10 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | 1U rack-mountable, 27.95 in deep | Micro tower, stands on a desk or shelf |
| CPU included | No CPU installed; single Intel socket | Intel Xeon E-2300 or Pentium Gold included |
| Installed RAM | 0 GB installed, 256 GB max DDR5 | 16 GB installed, 64 GB max ECC UDIMM |
| Drive bays | 12 hot-swap 2.5-inch NVMe/SATA/SAS | 4 large-form-factor SATA |
| Storage included | 480 GB SSD, no HDD | No drives listed |
| Power | 1300 W redundant supply | Single small-form-factor supply |
| Networking | Gigabit Ethernet | 4x 1GbE |
Price history
- Gigabyte R163-S32 1U Server: lowest $2,745.19 on Nov 1 at industrial automation parts.
- HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen10 Plus: lowest $1,120.00 on Nov 1.
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Specs compared
| Spec | Gigabyte R163-S32 1U Server | HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen10 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Number Of Processors | Max CPU Qty: 1, 1-way | Single Processor |
| Processor Brand | Intel | Intel CPU |
| Installed RAM | 0 GB (installed) / 256 GB (max) | 16 GB RAM |
| Hard Drive Capacity | No HDD | — |
| Drive Bays | 12 x hot-swap 2.5" | — |
| SSD Capacity | 480GB | — |
| Storage Type | No HDD | — |
| Storage Controller | 1 x SATA/SAS/NVMe | — |
| Ports And Interfaces | LAN (Gigabit Ethernet), Mini DisplayPort, USB 3… | — |
| Network | Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet |
What reviewers say
HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen10 Plus
Owners treat the Gen10 Plus as a solid entry home-lab server: small, quiet and easy to live with. Most complaints are about cost once you add drives, memory and the iLO license, and about the 1GbE ceiling.
- Size and noisePraisedOwners say it is small and quiet enough for a home office or closet.
- Drive baysPraisedFour 3.5-inch bays are seen as generous for the footprint.
- NetworkingCriticisedThe four 1GbE ports are called limiting for fast storage traffic.
- CostMixed
Questions and answers
- Which is better for a first home lab?
- The HPE MicroServer Gen10 Plus. It arrives with a CPU and 16 GB RAM, runs quietly and has iLO for remote management. The Gigabyte R163-S32 needs a CPU, RAM and drives before it will boot.
- Which holds more storage?
- The Gigabyte R163-S32, with 12 hot-swap 2.5-inch bays and a 480 GB SSD included. The MicroServer has 4 large-form-factor SATA bays and no drives listed.
- Is the Gigabyte worth the extra cost?
- Only if you need rack density, redundant power and many NVMe bays. Remember to add the cost of a CPU, DDR5 memory and drives, which the MicroServer already includes in part.
- Which is quieter?
- The HPE MicroServer Gen10 Plus. Its micro tower design and larger fans run far quieter than the 40 mm fans in a 1U chassis like the R163-S32.
- Can I use either as a NAS?
- Yes. The MicroServer is the simpler NAS with four SATA bays and low noise. The R163-S32 suits a rack-mounted NAS with many 2.5-inch SSDs.
- Which has better remote management?
- The HPE MicroServer Gen10 Plus, which includes iLO base management. The Gigabyte R163-S32 lists only an LED panel.