HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen11 Server
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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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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)
- Processor
- Processor type: AMD
Processor family: 4th and 5th Generation AMD EPYC™ Processors
Processor number: 1
Processor core available: Up to 160, depending on processor
Processor speed: 5.0 GHz maximum, depending on processor
Processor cache: Up to 1150 MB L3 cache, depending on processor model - Memory
- Maximum memory: 3.0 TB with 256 GB DDR5
Memory slots: 12
Memory type: HPE DDR5 Smart Memory
Memory protection features: ECC - Drive supported
- 4 LFF SAS/SATA or 10 SFF SAS/SATA/NVMe or 20 EDSFF E3.S 1T NVMe drives, depending on model
- Infrastructure management
- HPE iLO Standard with Intelligent Provisioning (embedded), HPE OneView Standard (requires download), HPE iLO Advanced, HPE iLO Advanced Premium Security Edition, HPE OneView Advanced (require licenses), and HPE Compute Ops Management Refer to the iLO 6 User Guide
- Power supply type
- HPE 500W Flex Slot Platinum Hot Plug Low Halogen Power Supply Kit
HPE 800W Flex Slot Platinum Hot Plug Low Halogen Power Supply Kit
HPE 1000W Flex Slot Titanium Hot Plug Low Halogen Power Supply Kit
HPE 1600W Flex Slot Platinum Hot Plug Low Halogen Power Supply Kit
HPE 1600W Flex Slot -48VDC Hot Plug Power Supply Kit
HPE 1800W-2200W Flex Slot Titanium Hot Plug Power Supply Kit - Expansion slots
- 4 maximum
1 PCIe x16 Primary Riser - Network controller
- Optional OCP and/or optional PCIe Network adapters, depending on model
- Storage controller
- HPE Smart Array SAS/SATA Controllers or Tri-Mode controllers
- Form factor
- 1U Rack
- Dimensions
- 8SFF chassis:
4.29 X 43.46 X 64.94 cm / 1.69 X 17.11 X 25.57 In
4LFF & EDSFF chassis:
4.29 X 43.46 X 70.89 cm / 1.69 X 17.11 X 27.91 In
GPU Chassis:
4.29 X 43.46 X 81.84 cm / 1.69 X 17.11 X 32.22 In
Package:
24.2 X 60 X 91.6 cm / 9.53 X 23.6 X 36.06 In - Weight
- 8SFF chassis:
Minimum: 12.56 kg / 27.69 lb.
Maximum: 15.54 kg / 34.27 lb.
Package: 4.21 kg / 9.281 lb.
4LFF chassis:
Minimum: 14.31 kg / 31.54 lb.
Maximum: 17.07 kg / 37.63 lb.
Package: 4.145 kg / 9.138 lb.
EDSFF chassis:
Minimum: 13.71 kg / 30.23 lb.
Maximum: 17.76 kg / 39.15 lb.
GPU Chassis:
Minimum: 16.59 kg / 36.58 lb.
Maximum: 21.05 kg / 46.41. lb.
HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen11 overview
HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen11 is a compact 1U, single-socket rack server for enterprise workloads that need a strong balance of compute performance, memory bandwidth, storage flexibility, network bandwidth and PCIe Gen5 expansion. As an HPE DL325 Gen11 1U rack server, it is based on 4th or 5th Generation AMD EPYC processors, DDR5 Smart Memory and HPE iLO 6 management.
The HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen11 server is suitable for virtualization, VDI, containers, software-defined compute, CDN, databases, data management, software-defined storage, edge applications and selected GPU-accelerated workloads. It should be treated as a high-performance single-socket enterprise platform, not as a narrow-purpose or entry-level server. Compared with previous DL325 generations, Gen11 brings a newer AMD EPYC processor platform, DDR5 memory, PCIe Gen5 I/O, EDSFF storage options and updated HPE management capabilities.
When to choose HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen11
Choose HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen11 when the workload needs a standard 1U single-socket AMD EPYC enterprise platform with strong compute density and efficient 1P economics. It is a good fit for virtualization clusters, compact private cloud nodes, container platforms, business applications, database servers, analytics systems, edge workloads and infrastructure roles where CPU cores, RAM, storage and network bandwidth must be balanced carefully.
Compared with a dual-socket 1U server such as HPE ProLiant DL365 Gen11, the HPE DL325 Gen11 focuses on single-socket performance, simpler processor topology and lower platform complexity. This can be useful when licensing efficiency, rack density, high core count per socket or predictable single-socket performance matters more than maximum two-socket CPU and memory scale.
The HPE DL325 Gen11 configuration should be validated carefully for processor generation, memory population, drive cage layout, storage controller, risers, NICs, power supplies, fans, heatsink type and cooling. This is especially important for high-TDP AMD EPYC processors, EDSFF, NVMe, GPU and liquid cooling configurations. If the project requires Intel processors, compare with HPE ProLiant DL320 Gen11 or HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen11; if the project requires a larger 2U AMD platform, compare with HPE ProLiant DL345 Gen11 or HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11.
Chassis and drive bay options
HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen11 supports several chassis and drive bay layouts. The right option depends on whether the server is being configured for balanced virtualization, high-density SSD storage, capacity-oriented HDD storage, NVMe performance, EDSFF flash storage or accelerator-heavy workloads.
| Chassis option | Best for | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| HPE DL325 Gen11 8SFF / 10SFF | Virtualization, databases, SSD-based workloads and mixed enterprise services | Supports 8 SFF bays with an optional 2 SFF drive bay, depending on the selected Tri-Mode U.3 backplane, storage controller and cabling. It can support SAS, SATA and NVMe drive options in valid configurations. |
| HPE DL325 Gen11 4LFF | Capacity-oriented workloads, backup nodes and compact storage-focused deployments | Useful when 3.5-inch HDD capacity is important in a 1U single-socket AMD platform. The exact controller, cabling, optical drive and cooling options should be checked before ordering. |
| HPE DL325 Gen11 20EDSFF | High-performance NVMe storage and dense flash-oriented configurations | Supports up to 20 EDSFF E3.S 1T NVMe drive bays in the EDSFF CTO model. Final bandwidth, controller mode and compatibility depend on the selected direct attach or controller-based storage design. |
| HPE DL325 Gen11 GPU CTO with 4SFF | GPU-accelerated workloads with a small local NVMe storage set | Supports GPU-focused configurations with a 4SFF NVMe drive cage option. GPU, riser, cable, power and cooling compatibility must be validated before purchase. |
| HPE DL325 Gen11 GPU CTO with 8EDSFF | Edge AI, VDI graphics acceleration, inference and accelerator-heavy flash configurations | Supports GPU-focused configurations with an 8EDSFF NVMe drive cage option. GPU support can include selected single-width or double-width GPUs, but final support depends on the exact GPU, cooling, power and riser layout. |
For capacity workloads, LFF configurations are usually the practical starting point. For latency-sensitive databases, virtualization datastores and high-IO workloads, SFF SSD, U.3 NVMe or EDSFF NVMe configurations should be considered. NVMe and EDSFF support should not be assumed from the server model name alone; it depends on the exact CTO model, backplane, drive cage, cabling, controller, risers and cooling configuration.
Final drive compatibility depends on the selected chassis, backplane, storage controller, cables, risers, cooling configuration and HPE support matrix.
Recommended HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen11 configurations by workload
| Workload | Recommended focus |
|---|---|
| Virtualization / private cloud | High-core-count single-socket AMD EPYC CPU, large DDR5 memory pool, SSD or NVMe storage where needed, redundant networking and clear planning for VM density and failover headroom. |
| VDI | High RAM density, predictable CPU performance, fast storage and validated GPU CTO options when graphics acceleration is required. |
| Containers / Kubernetes | Balanced CPU and RAM, reliable boot media, fast local SSD where needed and redundant network connectivity for cluster traffic. |
| Databases / data management | Processor choice matched to licensing and query profile, enough RAM for cache, low-latency SSD or NVMe storage and protected storage design. |
| Backup / archive | 4LFF chassis, capacity HDDs, moderate CPU/RAM and network throughput sized for backup windows and restore requirements. |
| Software-defined storage / HCI | Drive layout, HBA/JBOD or controller mode, network bandwidth and CPU/RAM sized for the selected SDS platform. |
| GPU-accelerated workloads | Validated GPU model, GPU CTO chassis, risers, power cables, performance fans or liquid cooling limits and memory sizing checked before purchase. |
| Mixed enterprise workloads | Balanced CPU, RAM, storage and NIC choices, with headroom for failover, maintenance and growth. |
The HPE DL325 Gen11 configuration should be chosen around the main reason for selecting a 1U AMD EPYC enterprise server: strong single-socket compute, high memory bandwidth, DDR5 memory capacity, PCIe Gen5 expansion, flexible NVMe or EDSFF storage and efficient rack density.
How to choose CPU, RAM, RAID and storage
HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen11 supports 4th and 5th Generation AMD EPYC processors depending on the selected server configuration. Higher core counts help virtualization, containers, VDI and multi-user services, while higher clock speed can matter for databases and applications that are 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 4th Gen and 5th Gen AMD EPYC configurations as identical. HPE lists different memory speed profiles for this platform: 4th Generation AMD EPYC configurations use DDR5-4800 memory options, while 5th Generation AMD EPYC configurations use DDR5-6400 memory options. High-TDP processor choices can also require the correct heatsink, performance fan kit or closed-loop liquid cooling configuration, so CPU selection should be confirmed together with power and cooling.
RAM planning should start with VM density, database cache requirements, container scheduling, failover design and future growth. HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen11 supports HPE DDR5 Smart Memory with 12 DIMM slots, 12 memory channels per processor and 1 DIMM per channel. Maximum memory capacity can reach up to 3 TB with 12 × 256 GB RDIMM in supported configurations. LRDIMM and Persistent Memory are not supported, so the final memory layout should be validated before ordering.
Hardware RAID is appropriate for classic server deployments with protected local arrays. 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. HPE boot options such as NS204i-u, where available, can separate OS or hypervisor boot from the main data drives, with mirrored NVMe boot media in supported configurations.
For storage, LFF HDDs are capacity-oriented and are suitable for backup, archive and file services. SFF SSDs are better for application responsiveness and mixed virtualization workloads. U.3 NVMe and EDSFF options are better for latency-sensitive databases, high-IO virtualization, analytics and software-defined storage, but only when the exact chassis, backplane and CTO configuration support the required drive type.
HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen11 vs related HPE models
| Model | When to consider |
|---|---|
| HPE ProLiant DL320 Gen11 | Choose DL320 Gen11 when a 1U single-socket Intel Xeon platform is preferred for edge, compact enterprise or Intel-based standardization. |
| HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen11 | Choose DL360 Gen11 when a 1U Intel platform is required with dual-socket scalability, Intel Xeon standardization or specific Intel-oriented workload requirements. |
| HPE ProLiant DL365 Gen11 | Choose DL365 Gen11 when a 1U AMD EPYC platform is required with dual-socket scale, higher aggregate CPU capacity and more memory expansion than DL325 Gen11. |
| HPE ProLiant DL345 Gen11 | Choose DL345 Gen11 when a single-socket AMD EPYC platform is preferred, but the workload needs more 2U space for local storage and storage-heavy configurations. |
| HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 | Choose DL385 Gen11 when a 2U AMD EPYC platform is required for higher dual-socket scale, broader storage flexibility, accelerator options or long-term configuration headroom. |
HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen11 is the right reference point when the requirement is an AMD EPYC-based HPE Gen11 1U single-socket enterprise server with strong compute density and modern I/O. It is not the same platform as previous DL325 generations and should not be described only as a minor refresh.
Summary: is HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen11 the right server for your workload×
HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen11 is a strong 1U AMD EPYC enterprise server for virtualization, VDI, containers, software-defined compute, databases, software-defined storage, edge applications, backup and selected GPU-accelerated workloads. Choose it when you need an AMD EPYC-based HPE Gen11 platform with DDR5 memory, PCIe Gen5 expansion, flexible SFF, LFF, NVMe and EDSFF storage layouts and HPE management features. Consider DL320 Gen11 for a single-socket Intel platform, DL365 Gen11 for 1U dual-socket AMD scale, DL345 Gen11 for single-socket AMD with more 2U storage space or DL385 Gen11 for a larger 2U dual-socket AMD EPYC platform. Before purchase, confirm CPU generation, RAM population, storage layout, RAID/HBA mode, network, risers, cooling, PSU, GPU and warranty requirements.
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