HPE Proliant DL360 Gen10 Server
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Condition
Refurbished
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CPU
2×8GB DDR4 RDIMM 2133MHz
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noHDD (up to 8 HDD 2.5'' SFF)
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Condition
Refurbished
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CPU
2×8GB DDR4 RDIMM 2133MHz
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RAM
noHDD (up to 8 HDD 2.5'' SFF)
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Condition
Refurbished
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CPU
2×8GB DDR4 RDIMM 2133MHz
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RAM
noHDD (up to 8 HDD 2.5'' SFF)
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Condition
Refurbished
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2×8GB DDR4 RDIMM 2133MHz
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noHDD (up to 8 HDD 2.5'' SFF)
- Processor Type
- Intel
- Processor family
- Intel® Xeon® Scalable 8100/8200 series - Intel® Xeon® Scalable 3100/3200 series
- Processor core available
- 4 to 28 core, depending on model
- Processor cache
- 8.25 - 38.50 MB L3, depending on processor
- Maximum memory
- 3.0 TB with 128 GB DDR4; 6.0 TB with HPE 512GB 2666 Persistent Memory Kit
- Memory slots
- 24 DIMM slots
- Memory type
- HPE DDR4 SmartMemory and Intel® Optane™ persistent memory 100 series for HPE, depending on model
- NVDIMM type
- HPE NVDIMM-N *Only available on 1st Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors
- NVDIMM rank
- Single rank
- NVDIMM capacity
- 16 GB
- Drive supported
- 4 LFF SAS/SATA, 8 SFF SAS/SATA + 2 NVMe, 10 SFF SAS/SATA, 10 SFF NVMe, 1 SFF or 1 Dual UFF rear drive optional depending on model
- Infrastructure management
- HPE iLO Standard with Intelligent Provisioning (embedded), HPE OneView Standard (requires download); Optional- HPE iLO Advanced, and HPE OneView Advanced (require licenses)
- System fan features
- Hot-plug redundant standard
- Expansion slots
- 3, for detailed descriptions refer to the QuickSpecs
- Network controller
- Embedded 4 X 1GbE Ethernet Adapter (select models) or HPE FlexibleLOM and optional PCIe stand-up cards, depending on model
- Storage controller
- HPE Smart Array S100i and/or HPE Essential or Performance RAID controllers, depending on model
- Warranty
- 3/3/3 - Server Warranty includes three years of parts, three years of labor, three years of onsite support coverage. Additional information regarding worldwide limited warranty and technical support is available at: http://h20564.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/wc/public/home. Additional HPE support and service coverage for your product can be purchased locally. For information on availability of service upgrades and the cost for these service upgrades, refer to the HPE website at http://www.hpe.com/support
- Processor Name
- Intel
- Processor number
- 1 or 2
- Processor speed
- 3.9 GHz, maximum depending on processor
- Memory, standard
- 3.0 TB (24 X 128 GB) LRDIMM; 6.0 TB (12 X 512 GB) HPE Persistent Memory
- Security
- Optional locking Bezel Kit, Intrusion Detection Kit, and HPE TPM 2.0
- Form factor
- 1U
- Weight
- 28.74 lb minimum, 37 lb maximum
- Weight
- 13.04 kg minimum, 16.78 kg maximum
- Minimum dimensions ( H x W x D)
- SFF Chassis: 1.69 x 17.11 x 27.83 in, LFF Chassis: 1.69 x 17.11 x 29.5 in
- Minimum dimensions ( H x W x D)
- SFF Chassis: 4.29 x 43.46 x 70.7 cm, LFF Chassis: 4.29 x 43.46 x 74.98 cm
HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 overview
HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 is a dense 1U, dual-socket rack server for enterprise workloads that need a strong balance of compute performance, memory capacity, storage flexibility and PCIe 3.0 expansion in a compact form factor. As an HPE DL360 Gen10 1U rack server, it is based on 1st or 2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors, HPE DDR4 Smart Memory, PCIe 3.0 expansion and HPE iLO 5 management.
The HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 server is suitable for virtualization, databases, containers, high-performance computing, VDI, business applications, cloud infrastructure, data management, software-defined storage, backup infrastructure and selected GPU-accelerated workloads. It should be treated as a flexible mainstream 1U enterprise platform, not as a narrow-purpose or entry-level server. Compared with later Gen11 platforms, DL360 Gen10 uses DDR4 memory and PCIe 3.0, so it is most relevant when proven compatibility, high rack density, enterprise management and acquisition cost matter more than DDR5, PCIe Gen5 or the newest processor generation.
When to choose HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10
Choose HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 when the workload needs a compact 1U dual-socket Intel Xeon platform with strong compute density, flexible memory options and practical storage choices. It is a good fit for virtualization clusters, private cloud nodes, container platforms, business applications, database servers, high-performance computing, VDI and infrastructure roles where compute, RAM, storage and network options must be balanced carefully.
Compared with a 2U server such as HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10, the HPE DL360 Gen10 gives higher rack density and a smaller physical footprint. This can be useful when compute density, standardized rack deployment and space efficiency matter more than maximum local drive capacity or broader PCIe expansion. Compared with a newer HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen11, the DL360 Gen10 is a proven DDR4-based platform and can be a more cost-efficient choice when Gen11 features are not required.
The HPE DL360 Gen10 configuration should be validated carefully for processor generation, memory population, drive cage layout, storage controller, risers, FlexibleLOM or stand-up NICs, power supplies, fans and cooling. This is especially important for 10SFF NVMe Premium, 8SFF with Universal Media Bay, rear drive, high-TDP CPU, GPU, HPE Persistent Memory and Network Choice configurations. If the project requires a more flexible 2U Intel platform, compare with HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10; if the project requires a newer DDR4 and PCIe Gen4 1U platform, compare with HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 Plus.
Chassis and drive bay options
HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 supports several chassis and drive bay layouts. The right option depends on whether the server is being configured for dense compute, balanced virtualization, low-latency NVMe storage, SSD-focused workloads, capacity-oriented LFF storage, VDI graphics or selected accelerator workloads.
| Chassis option | Best for | Comment |
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| HPE DL360 Gen10 8SFF | Balanced virtualization, databases, business applications and SSD-based workloads | Starts with 8 SFF SAS/SATA drive bays and can be configured with Universal Media Bay options such as +2 SFF SAS/SATA, +2 SFF NVMe, optical drive or dual uFF M.2 cartridges in supported builds. It is the most flexible general-purpose DL360 Gen10 layout. |
| HPE DL360 Gen10 10SFF NVMe Premium | Low-latency NVMe storage, high-IO databases and performance-oriented virtualization | Supports up to 10 NVMe drives with PCIe direct attach, or selected mixed layouts with SAS/SATA/NVMe plus two NVMe bays. It requires high-performance fans and has specific CPU restrictions, so processor and thermal compatibility must be checked before ordering. |
| HPE DL360 Gen10 4LFF | Compact capacity-oriented workloads, branch storage, backup and file services | Supports 4 LFF SAS/SATA drive bays. It is useful when 3.5-inch HDD capacity is needed in a 1U server, but local capacity is still more limited than in 2U LFF platforms. |
| HPE DL360 Gen10 rear SFF / uFF configurations | Additional boot, cache, log or small SSD capacity | Selected chassis types support an optional rear drive option with +1 SFF or one dual uFF module with two M.2 cartridges. This can be useful for boot separation or small high-value storage, but it can affect PCIe slot availability. |
| HPE DL360 Gen10 GPU and accelerator-capable configurations | VDI graphics, AI inference, HPC acceleration and selected GPU workloads | Selected GPUs and accelerators such as NVIDIA T4, NVIDIA A2, NVIDIA Quadro RTX4000, NVIDIA Quadro P2200 and Intel Arria 10GX FPGA are supported in specific configurations. Final support depends on chassis type, processor generation, PCIe slot, riser, power cable, fan kit, inlet temperature limits and whether NVMe drives are installed. |
For dense compute and balanced workloads, 8SFF configurations are usually the practical starting point. For latency-sensitive databases, virtualization datastores and high-IO workloads, 10SFF NVMe Premium or selected 8SFF NVMe options should be considered. For capacity-oriented workloads in a 1U footprint, 4LFF can be useful, but it should not be treated as a replacement for larger 2U storage-focused platforms.
Final drive compatibility depends on the selected chassis, backplane, storage controller, cables, risers, cooling configuration and HPE support matrix.
Recommended HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 configurations by workload
| Workload | Recommended focus |
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| Virtualization / private cloud | Balanced dual-socket Intel Xeon configuration, enough DDR4 memory for VM density, SSD or NVMe storage where needed, redundant networking and careful controller selection. |
| Databases / data management | Processor choice matched to licensing and query profile, enough RAM for cache, low-latency SSD or NVMe storage and protected local arrays. |
| Containers / cloud infrastructure | Balanced CPU and RAM, reliable boot media, local SSD where needed and network bandwidth sized for cluster traffic. |
| VDI | High RAM density, predictable CPU performance, fast storage and validated GPU options when graphics acceleration is required. |
| High-performance computing | High-frequency or high-core-count CPU selection, balanced memory population, low-latency networking and validated accelerator options where needed. |
| Backup / compact storage | 4LFF chassis for HDD capacity or 8SFF for SSD-based repositories, moderate CPU/RAM and network throughput sized for backup windows and restore requirements. |
| Software-defined storage / HCI | Drive layout, hardware controller, HBA/JBOD strategy, network bandwidth and CPU/RAM sized for the selected SDS platform. |
| Mixed enterprise workloads | Balanced CPU, RAM, storage and NIC choices, with headroom for maintenance, failover, backup and future expansion. |
The HPE DL360 Gen10 configuration should be chosen around the main reason for selecting this 1U enterprise platform: high rack density, dual-socket Intel Xeon compute, DDR4 memory capacity, PCIe 3.0 expansion, flexible SFF/NVMe/LFF storage choices and proven HPE management.
How to choose CPU, RAM, RAID and storage
HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 supports 1st and 2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors depending on the selected server configuration. Higher core counts help virtualization, containers, VDI, HPC and multi-user workloads, while higher clock speed can matter for databases and applications sensitive to per-core performance. Processor choice should also account for software licensing, especially for VMware, Windows Server, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle and other commercial platforms.
Do not treat 1st Gen and 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable configurations as freely interchangeable. HPE notes that field upgrades from 1st Generation processors to 2nd Generation processors are not supported on this platform. If a 2nd Gen Xeon build is required, confirm the processor generation at the time of purchase. “U” processors are supported only in single-socket configurations, and selected CPUs such as Xeon Gold 6250 and 6250L have restrictions with NVMe SSDs and the 10SFF Premium NVMe chassis.
RAM planning should start with VM density, database cache requirements, container scheduling, failover design and future growth. HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 supports HPE DDR4 Smart Memory with 24 DIMM slots, 12 DIMM slots per processor, 6 memory channels per processor and 2 DIMMs per channel. Maximum memory capacity can reach up to 3.0 TB with 24 × 128 GB LRDIMM, up to 1.54 TB with 24 × 64 GB RDIMM, or up to 6.0 TB with HPE Persistent Memory in supported 2nd Generation Intel Xeon configurations. RDIMM and LRDIMM memory cannot be mixed, and if only one processor is installed, only half of the DIMM slots are available.
HPE Smart Array S100i SR Gen10 software RAID can be used for SATA storage in UEFI mode, but it is off by default and must be enabled. The S100i supports Microsoft Windows Server only; for Linux, VMware or more demanding storage designs, a suitable hardware controller or another supported storage approach should be selected. HPE Smart Array E208 and P408/P816 controllers are appropriate when SAS support, hardware RAID, cache or a more traditional protected storage model is required. HBA or JBOD mode is usually preferred for ZFS, Ceph, VMware vSAN, Proxmox/ZFS and other software-defined storage platforms when the software layer manages disks directly.
For storage, SFF SSDs are suitable for application responsiveness, virtualization and database latency. NVMe configurations are better for high-IO and low-latency workloads, but they depend on the exact chassis, backplane and riser design. LFF HDDs are capacity-oriented and suitable for compact backup, file services and archive roles where a 1U form factor is required. Boot planning should be handled separately from data drives where possible, using supported NS204i-p NVMe, microSD, USB, M.2 SATA or controller-based boot designs according to the operating system and support matrix.
HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 vs related HPE models
| Model | When to consider |
|---|---|
| HPE ProLiant DL160 Gen10 | Choose DL160 Gen10 when a more cost-focused 1U dual-socket platform is sufficient and the workload does not need the broader DL360 Gen10 feature set. |
| HPE ProLiant DL180 Gen10 | Choose DL180 Gen10 when 2U local storage capacity and cost efficiency are more important than maximum 1U rack density. |
| HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 | Choose DL380 Gen10 when a more flexible 2U enterprise platform is required for broader storage, PCIe, GPU or expansion options. |
| HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 Plus | Consider DL360 Gen10 Plus when a newer DDR4-based 1U platform with PCIe Gen4 support is required and the budget allows a later-generation system. |
| HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen11 | Consider DL360 Gen11 when a newer 1U platform with DDR5 memory, PCIe Gen5 expansion and newer Intel Xeon processor generations is required. |
HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 is the right reference point when the requirement is a dense 1U Intel Xeon Scalable server with strong enterprise features, flexible SFF/NVMe/LFF storage choices and proven HPE iLO 5 management. It is not the same platform as DL360 Gen10 Plus or DL360 Gen11 and should not be described only as a previous version of a newer server.
New and refurbished HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 servers
A refurbished HPE DL360 Gen10 can be a practical production option when it is tested, correctly configured and supplied with warranty. It can reduce acquisition cost for virtualization, databases, private cloud, VDI, high-performance computing, software-defined storage, backup infrastructure and mixed enterprise workloads while keeping the environment on a proven DDR4-based HPE platform.
New units may be preferable when procurement policy requires new hardware or when a specific configuration must be sourced for a standardized rollout, subject to availability. Servermall offers EU delivery and warranty options for HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 systems. Before ordering, confirm the exact condition, warranty terms, lead time, CPU generation, drive layout, storage controller, network cards, power supplies, rail kit and configuration details in the quote.
Summary: is HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 the right server for your workload×
HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 is a strong 1U rack server for virtualization, databases, containers, private cloud, VDI, high-performance computing, software-defined storage, backup and mixed enterprise workloads. Choose it when you need a dense Intel Xeon Scalable platform with DDR4 memory, PCIe 3.0 expansion, 8SFF, 10SFF NVMe Premium or 4LFF storage layouts and HPE iLO 5 management. Consider DL180 Gen10 for 2U storage capacity, DL380 Gen10 for broader 2U flexibility, DL360 Gen10 Plus for a later DDR4 and PCIe Gen4 platform or DL360 Gen11 for DDR5 and PCIe Gen5 infrastructure. Before purchase, confirm CPU generation, RAM population, storage layout, RAID/HBA mode, network, risers, cooling, PSU, GPU and warranty requirements.
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