Comparing HPE DL380 Gen10 vs. HPE DL380 Gen11 Servers: What’s New?

Comparing HPE DL380 Gen10 vs. HPE DL380 Gen11 Servers: What’s New?

The HPE ProLiant DL380 series continues to be a cornerstone of enterprise server infrastructure, trusted worldwide for its reliability and performance. The recent launch of the HPE DL380 Gen11 brings exciting new enhancements over the Gen10, prompting many organizations to reassess which server generation best fits their needs.

This article provides a detailed comparison between the HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 and the HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11, highlighting key updates, improvements, and helping you decide which server is the right investment for your infrastructure.

1. Processor Capabilities

• HPE DL380 Gen10: Supports up to two Intel Xeon Scalable 3rd/4th Gen processors (Ice Lake, Sapphire Rapids), with up to 28 cores per CPU and PCIe 3.0.

• HPE DL380 Gen11: Upgraded to support the latest Intel Xeon Scalable 5th Gen processors (Sapphire Rapids), featuring up to 60 cores per CPU and PCIe 5.0 support for significantly higher bandwidth.

The Gen11 delivers a substantial boost in processing power, core count, and faster PCIe lanes, enabling better scalability and performance for demanding workloads.

2. Processor Cache

Both generations come with a similar range of L3 processor cache, but the Gen11 processors benefit from architectural cache improvements tied to the new CPUs, increasing overall efficiency.

3. Memory Enhancements

• DL380 Gen10: Up to 24 DDR4 DIMMs (6 channels per CPU), max 1.5 TB, running up to 2666 MHz.

• DL380 Gen11: Supports DDR5 memory with up to 32 DIMMs per processor and 12 memory channels, significantly increasing memory bandwidth and capacity (up to 8 TB with persistent memory options).

Gen11's adoption of DDR5 and enhanced channels make it ideally suited for memory-intensive applications and virtualization.

4. Storage Options

• Gen10: Supports up to 30 SFF or 19 LFF drives plus 20 NVMe drives.

• Gen11: Expanded support for faster NVMe drives (PCIe 4.0/5.0 compatible) and more flexible configurations, with enhanced options for hot-swappable storage, up to 32 SFF drives and improved support for U.2 NVMe drives.

Storage in Gen11 is optimized for speed and flexibility, accommodating modern data center demands.

5. Network Controller

• Gen10: 4 x 1GbE embedded NICs with FlexibleLOM options.

• Gen11: Enhanced networking with default 4 x 1GbE plus optional 25/50/100GbE FlexibleLOM adapters, enabling higher throughput and future-proof connectivity.

6. GPU and Accelerator Support

The Gen11 expands GPU support compared to Gen10, supporting more dual-width GPUs and advanced accelerators such as AI/ML accelerators and FPGAs. This is critical for workloads in AI, data analytics, and HPC.

7. Infrastructure and Management

• Gen10: Features HPE iLO 5 with Intelligent Provisioning.

• Gen11: Ships with HPE iLO 6, offering improved security, AI-driven management insights, and enhanced remote management capabilities.

The Gen11’s management interface is optimized for modern IT operations and security standards.

8. Power Supply and Efficiency

• Both offer Titanium-level efficiency power supplies.

• The Gen11 includes power supplies that are compatible with the latest energy-saving technologies and support enhanced power delivery for higher CPU and GPU configurations.

9. PCIe Slots and Expansion

• Gen10: Up to 8 PCIe 3.0 slots.

• Gen11: Expands to PCIe 5.0 slots, offering better bandwidth and more lanes, which improves expandability for future peripherals and accelerators.

10. Connectivity Ports

• Gen11 enhances front panel access with additional USB-C ports and improved support for high-speed I/O devices, compared to the Gen10's traditional USB 3.0 and VGA options.

Which DL380 Server Should You Choose?

If your workloads demand the latest CPU performance, faster memory, networking, and AI/accelerator support, the HPE DL380 Gen11 is the best choice, especially for data centers aiming to future-proof infrastructure.

However, if your requirements are more moderate, and budget efficiency is a priority, the DL380 Gen10 remains a strong, reliable server offering robust performance at a lower cost.

Here at IT Yuda - a server hardware supplier, we stock a broad range of server solutions including the latest DL380 Gen11. For personalized advice and competitive pricing, contact us or email sales@ityuda.com.