The World's Most Trusted Rack Server Platform
HPE ProLiant is the world's number one selling server platform, with over 30 years of continuous innovation. The Gen11 generation introduced DDR5 memory, PCIe Gen5, and HPE iLO 6 with silicon root of trust across the entire portfolio. Gen12 builds on this foundation with Intel Xeon 6 processors, DDR5 at 6400 MT/s, and the new HPE iLO 7 Security Enclave.
Every HPE ProLiant Gen11 and Gen12 server ships with a 3-year HPE GreenLake Compute Ops Management subscription, providing cloud-native fleet management, automated firmware lifecycle, health monitoring, and energy reporting from a single browser-based interface — whether managing a single server or thousands across multiple sites.
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The Right Server for Every Workload
From 1U entry platforms to flagship 4-socket servers — Gen11 and Gen12 across the full ProLiant DL range.
DL360 Gen11 — 1U 2-Socket
4th/5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable, up to 64 cores, DDR5 8 TB, PCIe Gen5. Highest 1U performance density for virtualisation, VDI, and containers.
DL360 Gen12 — Intel Xeon 6
Next-gen 1U platform, Intel Xeon 6 up to 144 cores, DDR5 6400 MT/s, iLO 7 Security Enclave. Direct liquid cooling ready.
DL380 Gen11/12 — 2U Workhorse
HPE's most popular 2U server. Up to 8 GPUs, 8 TB DDR5, up to 24 SFF bays. Gen11 (Xeon Scalable) and Gen12 (Xeon 6) available.
DL560 Gen11 — 2U 4-Socket
Four 4th Gen Xeon Scalable in 2U — 240 total cores, 16 TB DDR5, 6 GPU support. The densest 4-socket server available.
DL580 Gen12 — 4U 4-Socket
HPE's flagship enterprise server. Intel Xeon 6 up to 344 cores, 16 TB DDR5 at 6400 MT/s, 12 PCIe Gen5, FIPS 140-3 Level 3.
DL20 Gen11 — 1U Entry
Compact 1U entry server, Intel Xeon E-2400, DDR5 128 GB, PCIe Gen5. Ideal for edge, branch office, and SME deployments.
HPE ProLiant Server Range — At a Glance
| Series | Form | Sockets | Processor | Max Cores | Max Memory | GPU / PCIe | Management |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL20 Gen11 | Entry 1U | 1P | Intel Xeon E-2400 | 8 | 128 GB DDR5 | N/A | iLO 6 |
| DL360 Gen11 | Performance 1U | 2P | 4th/5th Gen Xeon Scalable | 128 (2×64) | 8 TB DDR5 | PCIe Gen5 | iLO 6 |
| DL360 Gen12 | Performance 1U | 2P | Intel Xeon 6 | 288 (2×144) | 8 TB DDR5 | PCIe Gen5 | iLO 7 |
| DL380 Gen11 | Performance 2U | 2P | 4th/5th Gen Xeon Scalable | 128 (2×64) | 8 TB DDR5 | Up to 8 GPUs | iLO 6 |
| DL380 Gen12 | Performance 2U | 2P | Intel Xeon 6 | 288 (2×144) | 8 TB DDR5 | PCIe Gen5 | iLO 7 |
| DL560 Gen11 | Enterprise 4S 2U | 4P | 4th Gen Xeon Scalable | 240 (4×60) | 16 TB DDR5 | Up to 6 GPUs | iLO 6 |
| DL580 Gen12 | High-End 4S 4U | 4P | Intel Xeon 6 | 344 (4×86) | 16 TB DDR5 | 12 PCIe Gen5 | iLO 7 |
Built for Enterprise, Designed for Efficiency
Intel Xeon 6 & Scalable
Full portfolio from entry Intel Xeon E-2400 (DL20 Gen11) through 4th/5th Gen Xeon Scalable (Gen11) to the latest Intel Xeon 6 (Gen12) — covering every workload from branch office to 344-core enterprise consolidation.
DDR5 Memory Platform
All Gen11 and Gen12 ProLiant servers use DDR5 memory — delivering higher bandwidth, lower power, and improved ECC capability over DDR4. Gen12 servers reach 6400 MT/s with Intel Xeon 6 processors.
iLO 6 & iLO 7 Security
HPE Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) 6 provides silicon root of trust, secure boot, and Redfish API management on Gen11 servers. Gen12 adds iLO 7 with Security Enclave — a hardware-based tamper-resistant key vault and FIPS 140-3 Level 3 certification.
GreenLake Cloud Management
Every HPE ProLiant Gen11/12 server ships with a 3-year HPE GreenLake Compute Ops Management subscription — providing cloud-native fleet management, automated firmware updates, health monitoring, and energy reporting across any number of sites.
Liquid Cooling Ready
Gen12 servers support closed-loop liquid cooling (CLLC) and direct liquid cooling (DLC) for high-TDP Intel Xeon 6 processors — enabling higher-performance configurations while reducing data centre thermal loads and improving PUE.
Investment Protection
HPE ProLiant Gen11 servers are firmware-upgradeable between 4th and 5th Gen Xeon Scalable processors (new board order required for 5th Gen). HPE's consistent OCP 3.0 and PCIe slot design ensures accessory reuse across generations.
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HPE ProLiant Servers — Common Questions
What is the difference between HPE ProLiant Gen11 and Gen12?
Gen11 servers use 4th/5th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors with DDR5 memory at up to 5600 MT/s and HPE iLO 6. Gen12 servers use the latest Intel Xeon 6 processors (E-Core and P-Core variants), DDR5 at up to 6400 MT/s, and HPE iLO 7 with the new Security Enclave. Gen12 also adds direct liquid cooling support and the FIPS 140-3 Level 3 certified iLO 7.
Which HPE ProLiant server should I choose?
For entry/branch use, choose the DL20 Gen11. For high-density 1U performance (virtualisation, VDI, containers), choose DL360 Gen11 (current) or DL360 Gen12 (latest). For the most versatile 2U platform with GPU support, choose DL380 Gen11 or DL380 Gen12. For extreme consolidation density in 4-socket, choose DL560 Gen11 (2U) or DL580 Gen12 (4U, highest performance).
Do HPE ProLiant Gen11 servers support Intel Xeon 6?
No — Intel Xeon 6 (Granite Rapids / Sierra Forest) is only supported in HPE ProLiant Gen12 servers. Gen11 servers support 4th Generation (Sapphire Rapids) and 5th Generation (Emerald Rapids) Intel Xeon Scalable processors.
What is HPE iLO and do I need it?
HPE Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) is HPE's embedded server management controller — present on every ProLiant server. It provides out-of-band remote management, virtual KVM console, hardware health monitoring, automated alerting, power management, and Redfish API access. iLO 6 is standard on Gen11; iLO 7 with Security Enclave is standard on Gen12. It is essential for enterprise server management.
Can I buy HPE ProLiant servers from Servnet UK?
Yes — Servnet is an authorised HPE reseller in the United Kingdom. We supply the full HPE ProLiant Gen11 and Gen12 portfolio with expert pre-sales support, configuration advice, competitive pricing, and UK delivery. Contact sales@servnetuk.com for a quote.
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