HPE ProLiant DL385: HPE’s Latest Quad-Core 64-Bit Xeon Processor AMD

HPE is one of the leading providers of server and storage solutions, and their latest offering is the ProLiant DL385. This quad-core 64-bit Xeon processor server offers users improved performance, reliability, and energy efficiency in a compact form factor that makes it ideal for a variety of IT applications. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at what makes this server unique and why it’s a great choice for businesses looking to upgrade their hardware.

Why HP servers are so popular?

HPE’s ProLiant DL is one of the company’s latest quad-core processors, offering excellent performance and power efficiency. One of the most notable is that HPE has increased the L1 and L2 cache sizes, which should help to improve performance.

Another difference is that HPE has used a different thermal design for the ProLiant DL. This means that it runs cooler and uses less power than other similar processors. As a result, it is an ideal choice for use in servers where space and power are at a premium.

Finally, the ProLiant DL comes with HPE’s own management software, which makes it easy to keep track of server performance and resources. This can be particularly useful in large data centers where many servers are often required to work together.

Intel vs AMD processors: Which one is better?

As the world’s leading provider of x86 servers, HPE has an enviable track record when it comes to server performance. The new HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 server is powered by the latest quad-core Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors1 with up to 28 cores and support for 6TB of 2666MHz DDR4 memory2. With a 33% increase in memory bandwidth over the previous generation 3 and up to 60% more I/O bandwidth4, the DL380 Gen10 provides the raw computing power needed for today’s most demanding workloads.

But what if you want to take advantage of the AMD EPYC™ processor? In that case, you need to look no further than the HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen10 server5. Powered by up to 32 cores6 of 2nd Generation AMD EPYC™ 7551 processor goodness, it supports up to 4TB7 of 2666MHz DDR4 memory and delivers up to 2x the performance8 of its predecessor.

So, which one is better? The answer, as always, depends on your specific needs. If you require maximum computing power and memory capacity, then the DL380 Gen10 is the way to go. But if you need exceptional CPU performance and memory density at a lower price point, then the DL385 Gen10 is worth considering.

HPE ProLiant DL385 Overview

Building on HPE ProLiant as the intellectual foundation for hybrid cloud, the HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen10 Plus server offers the 2nd generation AMD® EPYC™ 7000 Series processor delivering up to 2X¹ the performance of the prior generation. With up to 128 cores (per 2-socket configuration), and 32 DIMMs for memory up to 3200 MHz, the HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen10 Plus server delivers low-cost virtual machines (VMs) with unprecedented security. Equipped with PCIe Gen4 capabilities, HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen10 Plus offers improved data transfer rates and higher networking speeds. Combined with a better balance of processor cores, memory and I/O makes the HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen10 Plus is the ideal choice for virtualization, and memory-intensive and HPC workloads.

What’s New

• Powered by the 2nd generation AMD® EPYC™ 7000 Series processor with double² the core density compared to the previous generation.
• Higher bandwidth and improved data transfer rates with PCIe Gen4 capabilities.
• Faster application performance with increased memory speeds up to 3200 MT/s.
• HPE InfoSight provides a cloud-based analytics tool that predicts and prevents problems before your business is impacted.

HPE’s Latest Quad-Core 64-Bit Xeon Processor AMD

Flexible Design

The HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen10 Plus server has an adaptable chassis, including modular drive bays that can be configured with up to 28 SFF, up to 20 LFF, or up to 16 NVMe drive options

The redesigned HPE Smart Array Essential and Performance RAID Controllers offer performance and flexibility for additional features including the ability to operate in both SAS and HBA modes.

Choice of OCP 3.0 or PCIe standup adapters which offers a choice of networking bandwidth and fabric, making it scalable for changing business needs.

The HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen10 Plus supports a wide range of operating systems, making it suitable for most environments.

Automation

The HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen10 Plus server features HPE iLO 5 which monitors servers for ongoing management, service alerting, reporting, and remote management to resolve issues quickly and keep your business running from anywhere in the world.

HPE OneView is an automation engine that transforms computing, storage, and networking into software-defined infrastructure to automate tasks and speed business process implementations.

HPE InfoSight provides built-in AI that predicts problems before they happen, proactively resolves issues, and continually learns as it analyzes data—making every system smarter and more reliable.

HPE iLO RESTful API feature provides iLO RESTful API extensions to Redfish, allowing you to take full advantage of the wide range of value-added API features and integrate easily with leading orchestration tools.

Security

The HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen10 Plus server is built with Silicon Root of Trust as an immutable fingerprint in the iLO silicon. The silicon root of trust validates the lowest level firmware to BIOS and software to verify a known good state.

Tied into the silicon root of trust is the AMD Secure Processor, a dedicated security processor embedded in the AMD EPYC system on a chip (SoC). The security processor manages secure boot, memory encryption, and secure virtualization.

Run Time Firmware Validation validates the iLO and UEFI/BIOS firmware at runtime. Notification and automated recovery are executed on the detection of compromised firmware.

If system corruption has been detected, Server System Restore will automatically alert iLO Amplifier Pack to initiate and manage the system recovery process, avoiding lasting damage to your business by quickly restoring a firmware to the factory settings or the last known authenticated safe setting.

Optimization

The HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen10 Plus server supports HPE Right Mix Advisor to provide data-driven guidance and drive the ideal hybrid cloud mix for workloads, allowing for intelligent planning, speeding migrations from months to weeks, and controlling the cost of migration.

HPE GreenLake Flex Capacity provides pay-per-use IT consumption on-premises with real-time tracking and metering of resource usage, so you have the capacity you need to deploy quickly, pay for the exact resources you consume, and avoid over-provisioning.

HPE Foundation Care helps when there is a hardware or software problem, offering several response levels dependent on IT and business requirements.

HPE Proactive Care is an integrated set of hardware and software support including an enhanced call experience with start-to-finish case management, helping resolve incidents quickly and keeping IT reliable and stable.

HPE Financial Services helps you transform into a digital business with financing options and trade-in opportunities that align with your business goals.

Conclusion

The HPE ProLiant DL385 is a great option for businesses looking to improve their data center performance. With the latest quad-core 64-bit Xeon processor from AMD, it provides excellent power and reliability, allowing for maximum efficiency and scalability. It also comes with an array of features like enhanced memory capacity, advanced network security options, and plenty more. Ultimately, the HPE ProLiant DL385 is an ideal choice for businesses that need reliable computing power in their server infrastructure.