HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 4208 2.1GHz 8-core 1P 32GB-R MR416i-a 8SFF BC 800W PS Server

Overview

The HPE P56955-B21 is a 1U rack server designed to deliver reliable compute power while occupying minimal rack space. It features an Intel Xeon Silver 4208 processor with eight cores running at 2.10 GHz, making it well suited for virtualization, line-of-business applications, and general infrastructure tasks. With 32 GB of DDR4 ECC memory installed and support for expansion up to 1.54 TB, this server can grow alongside your workload demands. Its flexible storage options include eight hot-swappable small form factor drive bays managed by the MR416i-a hardware RAID controller, supporting both SAS and SATA drives.

Key features

• Processor with eight physical cores provides solid multitasking and virtualization capabilities.
• 32 GB of error-correcting DDR4 memory ensures system stability and supports expansion to 1.54 TB for future-proofing.
• MR416i-a RAID controller offers hardware-level data protection and flexible storage configurations.
• Eight hot-swappable small form factor drive bays allow easy maintenance and capacity upgrades without downtime.
• Four embedded Gigabit Ethernet ports enable network redundancy and traffic segmentation for improved performance.
• Two free PCIe 3.0 slots provide room for adding faster network cards, GPUs, or other specialized adapters.
• 800 W hot-plug power supply supports continuous operation with optional redundant power for increased reliability.
• HPE iLO 5 remote management simplifies system monitoring, OS installation, and remote rebooting from any browser.
• Compact 1U chassis fits efficiently in small and medium business racks or dense data center environments.
• Compatibility with Windows Server, major Linux distributions, and VMware hypervisors ensures flexible deployment options.

Key specs

• Processor: Intel Xeon Silver 4208, 8 cores, 2.10 GHz
• Memory: 32 GB DDR4 ECC, expandable up to 1.54 TB
• Storage controller: MR416i-a hardware RAID for SAS and SATA drives
• Drive bays: 8 x small form factor, hot-swappable
• Network: 4 x embedded Gigabit Ethernet ports
• Expansion slots: 2 x PCIe 3.0 available
• Power supply: 1 x 800 W hot-plug, optional second for redundancy
• Form factor: 1U rack-mount chassis

Connectivity and compatibility

This server comes with four built-in Gigabit Ethernet ports, allowing you to connect to multiple network segments or redundant switches for enhanced uptime and traffic management. The two available PCIe 3.0 slots offer flexibility to add higher-speed network adapters, GPUs, or other expansion cards tailored to your specific workload needs. It supports a wide range of operating systems including Windows Server, popular Linux distributions, and VMware hypervisors, making it adaptable to various IT environments.

Performance and reliability

The combination of the Intel Xeon Silver 4208 processor and DDR4 ECC memory provides a stable and efficient platform for demanding applications. The MR416i-a RAID controller safeguards data integrity and improves storage performance through hardware RAID configurations. Hot-swappable drive bays minimize downtime by allowing drive replacement or upgrades without powering down the server. The 800 W hot-plug power supply supports continuous operation, and adding a second unit can provide power redundancy for critical workloads.

Ideal uses and environments

This server fits well in small to medium business racks, branch offices requiring dependable all-purpose servers, or larger data centers needing dense compute nodes for private cloud deployments. Its compact 1U design conserves valuable rack space while delivering the performance and flexibility needed for virtualization, business applications, and infrastructure services. IT teams will appreciate the straightforward deployment and management options provided by HPE iLO 5 remote management.