Is the DL380 Gen9 still worth buying?

For a home lab, backup target or budget virtualization host, yes. It is cheap to populate with large drives and has strong management. For new production workloads, newer generations use less power and have longer support.

What is the difference between the 12LFF and 8SFF versions?

The 12LFF has twelve 3.5-inch bays for large, inexpensive drives. The 8SFF has eight 2.5-inch bays, which suits faster SAS SSDs but holds less capacity per bay.

Which processors does it support?

It supports up to two Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 or v4 processors, with up to 22 cores per socket. Both generations fit the same socket, but check the BIOS version for v4 support.

How much memory can it take?

It has 24 DDR4 DIMM slots. That allows up to 3TB with LRDIMMs or 1.5TB with RDIMMs, at speeds up to 2400MT/s.

What comes in the box?

Configurations vary by seller. A typical unit includes the chassis, one or two processors, some memory, a RAID controller and drive caddies, but drives, rails and power cables are often not included. Confirm the exact configuration before buying.

Does it support hardware RAID?

Yes. It uses HPE Smart Array controllers such as the P440ar or P840, which provide hardware RAID with optional cache and battery backup.

Where is the HP DL380 G9 Server 12LFF cheapest?

At NewServerLife, for $159.00, 76% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the HP DL380 G9 Server 12LFF?

14 stores we checked sell it, including Amazon, NewServerLife, HardDrivesDirect, Cloud Ninjas, ORM Systems.

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What reviewers say

Owners of the DL380 Gen9 generally rate it as a solid, well-built workhorse that is easy to service and cheap to populate with drives. Complaints center on power use, noise and the effort of updating firmware on a used unit.

What people mention

Build qualityPraisedOwners describe the chassis as sturdy and easy to work on, with tool-less access to drives and components.
Power drawCriticisedBuyers note that the Gen9 draws noticeably more power at idle than newer servers, which matters for always-on use.
NoiseMixedFans are acceptable in a data center but loud in a home lab or small office.
Storage flexibilityPraisedThe twelve 3.5-inch bays are valued for holding large, inexpensive drives for backups and media.
ManagementPraisediLO and Smart Array tools are seen as capable and reliable for remote administration.
Firmware updatesCriticisedSome owners find updating BIOS and iLO on used units awkward without an HPE support entitlement.

About the HP DL380 G9 Server 12LFF

The HP ProLiant DL380 Gen9 (DL380 G9) 12LFF is a rack server for enterprise applications. It handles workloads such as virtualization, data analytics and large-scale applications.

It supports up to two Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 or v4 processors, with up to 22 cores per processor. Memory runs at speeds up to 2400MT/s across up to 24 DDR4 DIMM slots.

Remote management is handled by HPE iLO 4, which covers monitoring, updates and automation of server tasks. HPE OneView provides centralized management of the wider infrastructure. Fan control is intelligent and manages cooling and energy use during operation.

Form factor

Rack server, 12LFF

Processors

Up to 2 x Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 or v4, up to 22 cores per processor

Memory slots

Up to 24 x DDR4 DIMM

Max memory

Up to 3TB with LRDIMMs or 1.5TB with RDIMMs

Memory speed

Up to 2400MT/s

Drive bays

12 x 3.5" LFF