HPE ProLiant DL345 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
- 8 or 12 LFF SAS/SATA with 4 LFF mid drives and 4 LFF rear drives optional 8 or 16 or 24 SFF SAS/SATA/NVMe with 8 SFF mid drives and 2 SFF rear drives optional 36 EDSFF E3.S 1T NVMe
- Infrastructure management
- HPE iLO Standard with Intelligent Provisioning (embedded), HPE OneView Standard (requires download), HPE iLO Advanced, HPE iLO Advanced Premium Security Edition, and HPE OneView Advanced (require licenses), HPE Compute Ops Management (subscription included)
- 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
- 2 PCIe x16 Riser (Primary slot 3 and Secondary slot 6)
- Network controller
- Broadcom BCM5719 Ethernet 1Gb 4-port BASE-T OCP3 Adapter for HPE
- Storage controller
- HPE MR408i-o Gen11 x8 Lanes 4GB Cache OCP SPDM Storage Controller
- Form factor
- 2U Rack
- Dimensions
- 8SFF, 24SFF and EDSFF chassis:
8.75 x 44.8 x 64.6 cm 3.45 x 17.64 x 25.45 in
8LFF chassis:
8.75 x 44.8 x 66.3 cm 3.45 x 17.64 x 26.11 in
GPU Chassis:
8.75 x 44.8 x 79.87 cm 3.45 x 17.64 x 31.44 in
Package:
27 x 60 x 91.77 cm 10.63 x 23.62 x 36.13 in - Weight
- 8SFF chassis:
Minimum: 16.04 kg / 35.36 lb.
Maximum: 18.83 kg / 41.51 lb.
Package: 4.175kg / 9.204 lb.
8LFF chassis:
Minimum: 16.97 kg / 37.41 lb.
Maximum: 23.95 kg / 52.81 lb.
Package: 4.240 kg / 9.347 lb.
EDSFF chassis:
Minimum: 16.13 kg / 35.56 lb.
Maximum: 24.87 kg / 54.83 lb.
GPU chassis:
Minimum: 16.97 kg / 37.41 lb.
Maximum: 27.12 kg / 59.79 lb.
HPE ProLiant DL345 Gen11 overview
HPE ProLiant DL345 Gen11 is a scalable 2U, single-socket rack server for enterprise workloads that need a strong balance of compute performance, memory bandwidth, large-capacity storage, PCIe Gen5 expansion and configuration flexibility. As an HPE DL345 Gen11 2U rack server, it is based on 4th or 5th Generation AMD EPYC processors, DDR5 Smart Memory and HPE iLO 6 management.
The HPE ProLiant DL345 Gen11 server is suitable for virtualization, VDI, containers, databases, data management, software-defined storage, video transcoding, backup infrastructure, data-intensive applications and selected GPU-accelerated workloads. It should be treated as a flexible single-socket 2U enterprise platform for storage-heavy and data-intensive workloads, not as a narrow-purpose or entry-level server. Compared with previous DL345 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 DL345 Gen11
Choose HPE ProLiant DL345 Gen11 when the workload needs a standard 2U single-socket AMD EPYC enterprise platform with room for large local storage and strong 1P economics. It is a good fit for virtualization clusters, private cloud nodes, container platforms, business applications, database servers, analytics systems, software-defined storage nodes, backup repositories and infrastructure roles where compute, RAM, storage and network options must be balanced carefully.
Compared with a 1U server such as HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen11, the HPE DL345 Gen11 gives more physical space for drives, PCIe cards, rear-drive options, mid-tray storage, GPU options, airflow and serviceability. This can be useful when local storage, large-capacity HDD layouts, dense NVMe storage, accelerator support or long-term configuration flexibility matters more than maximum rack density.
The HPE DL345 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, LFF mid-tray or rear-drive configurations, NVMe, EDSFF, GPU and direct liquid cooling options. If the project requires a denser 1U AMD platform, compare with HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen11; if the project requires dual-socket AMD scale, compare with HPE ProLiant DL365 Gen11 or HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11.
Chassis and drive bay options
HPE ProLiant DL345 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 |
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| HPE DL345 Gen11 8SFF | Balanced virtualization, business applications and mixed enterprise workloads | Supports SFF SAS, SATA and NVMe options depending on the selected Tri-Mode U.3 backplane, controller and cabling. It can be expanded with additional front, mid-tray and rear SFF drive options in selected configurations. |
| HPE DL345 Gen11 24SFF | High-density 2.5-inch SSD, U.3 NVMe and hybrid storage configurations | Provides a dense SFF front layout and can be expanded with selected mid-tray and rear SFF drive options, up to 34 SFF drives in supported configurations. |
| HPE DL345 Gen11 8LFF | Capacity-oriented workloads, backup repositories, archive storage and file services | Useful when 3.5-inch HDD capacity is important in the base LFF layout. The exact controller, cabling, cooling and optional drive cage choices should be checked before ordering. |
| HPE DL345 Gen11 12LFF | Expanded LFF capacity storage, backup and archive workloads | Relevant when the project needs more 3.5-inch local capacity than the base 8LFF layout. Selected configurations can be expanded further with mid-tray and rear LFF drive options, subject to controller, cooling and serviceability validation. |
| HPE DL345 Gen11 EDSFF NVMe configurations | High-performance NVMe storage and dense flash-oriented configurations | EDSFF configurations are intended for NVMe-focused builds and can support up to 36 EDSFF E3.S 1T drives in supported CTO configurations. Final drive count and bandwidth depend on the selected drive cage, direct attach or controller-based design, cabling, risers and cooling. |
| HPE DL345 Gen11 GPU CTO configurations | GPU-accelerated workloads, VDI graphics acceleration, inference and data-intensive edge applications | GPU CTO builds can support selected GPU layouts with 8SFF or 12EDSFF drive options. Selected configurations support up to four single-width or two double-width GPUs at the front, but final support depends on the exact GPU, risers, power, cooling and drive 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 DL345 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 enough local storage capacity 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, U.3 NVMe or EDSFF storage and protected storage design. |
| Backup / archive | 8LFF or expanded LFF 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 direct liquid cooling requirements and memory sizing checked before purchase. |
| Mixed enterprise workloads | Balanced CPU, RAM, storage and NIC choices, with headroom for failover, maintenance, storage growth and future expansion. |
The HPE DL345 Gen11 configuration should be chosen around the main reason for selecting a 2U single-socket AMD EPYC enterprise server: flexible large-capacity storage, strong single-socket compute, DDR5 memory capacity, PCIe Gen5 expansion and long-term serviceability.
How to choose CPU, RAM, RAID and storage
HPE ProLiant DL345 Gen11 supports 4th and 5th Generation AMD EPYC processors depending on the selected server configuration. Higher core counts help virtualization, containers, VDI, software-defined storage 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 and fan kit, and selected mid-tray, rear-drive, GPU or direct liquid cooling configurations can change thermal requirements. CPU selection should therefore be confirmed together with power and cooling.
RAM planning should start with VM density, database cache requirements, container scheduling, SDS metadata or cache needs, failover design and future growth. HPE ProLiant DL345 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, and some memory options can be limited by cooling and drive layout, 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 DL345 Gen11 vs related HPE models
| Model | When to consider |
|---|---|
| HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen11 | Choose DL325 Gen11 when a 1U single-socket AMD EPYC platform is preferred for dense compute, edge deployments or AMD-based standardization with less local storage capacity. |
| 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 DL345 Gen11. |
| HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 | Choose DL385 Gen11 when a 2U AMD EPYC platform is required for dual-socket scale, higher total CPU and memory capacity, broader accelerator support or more compute-focused expansion. |
| HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11 | Choose DL380 Gen11 when a 2U Intel Xeon platform is preferred for Intel-based standardization, software requirements or existing operational consistency. |
| HPE ProLiant DL345 Gen10 Plus | Consider DL345 Gen10 Plus when a previous-generation AMD EPYC, DDR4 and PCIe Gen4 platform is sufficient and acquisition cost is the main priority. |
HPE ProLiant DL345 Gen11 is the right reference point when the requirement is an AMD EPYC-based HPE Gen11 2U single-socket server with large local storage flexibility. It is not the same platform as DL345 Gen10 Plus and should not be described only as a minor refresh.
Summary: is HPE ProLiant DL345 Gen11 the right server for your workload×
HPE ProLiant DL345 Gen11 is a strong 2U single-socket AMD EPYC enterprise server for virtualization, VDI, containers, databases, software-defined storage, video transcoding, backup, archive, analytics 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, U.3 NVMe and EDSFF storage layouts and HPE management features. Consider DL325 Gen11 for 1U AMD density, DL365 Gen11 for 1U dual-socket AMD scale, DL385 Gen11 for a larger dual-socket AMD EPYC 2U platform or DL380 Gen11 when an Intel Xeon-based 2U platform is required. Before purchase, confirm CPU generation, RAM population, storage layout, RAID/HBA mode, network, risers, cooling, PSU, GPU and warranty requirements.
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