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HPE P79811-DM5 ProLiant DL145 Gen11 2U Rack Server

Overview

The HPE ProLiant DL145 Gen11, model P79811-DM5, is a 2U rack-mount server built around AMD's EPYC 8024P processor — a single-socket Zen 4c platform that delivers 8 cores at 2.40 GHz with a 90W TDP. This configuration ships with 1x32GB HPE DDR5 Smart Memory and a dual-PSU hot-plug power subsystem, making it a practical choice for edge compute, branch-office infrastructure, and security workloads that need server-class reliability without the footprint or power draw of a full-socket EPYC 9000-series system. The P79811-DM5 occupies 2U of rack space and weighs 56.48 lb fully configured — plan your rail kit and rack capacity accordingly before ordering.

For teams evaluating HPE ProLiant servers across the Gen11 lineup, the DL145 sits at the entry point of the rack portfolio, purpose-built for single-socket deployments where core density and per-watt efficiency matter more than raw channel bandwidth.

Key Features

• AMD EPYC 8024P Processor — 8 cores, 2.40 GHz, 32 MB L3, 90W TDP: The Zen 4c architecture gives this platform AVX-512 and high memory bandwidth at a 90W envelope — meaningfully lower than the 120–280W TDP range of larger EPYC 9004 parts. For rack servers running continuous surveillance recording or VMS analytics, staying in the 90W CPU band keeps power budgets and cooling requirements manageable in edge closets and branch deployments.
• 1x32GB HPE DDR5 Smart Memory: DDR5 delivers roughly 50% more raw bandwidth than DDR4 at equivalent clock speeds, which matters for workloads like video decoding and database transactions that are memory-throughput sensitive. The single 32GB DIMM leaves additional slots available for future expansion — confirm DIMM slot count against the DL145 G11 QuickSpecs before committing to a memory upgrade roadmap.
• Dual 700W Flex Slot Platinum Hot-Plug PSUs (Reverse Air Flow): Both power supplies are hot-plug and rated 80 Plus Platinum — redundant power means a PSU failure does not take the server offline, and Platinum efficiency reduces heat dissipation compared to Gold-rated units. The reverse airflow orientation is designed for hot-aisle/cold-aisle rack configurations; verify your rack's airflow direction before installing in a non-standard enclosure.
• HPE NS204i-u Gen11 NVMe Hot Plug Boot Optimized Storage Device: The boot controller is NVMe-based and hot-plug capable, separating OS storage from primary data drives. This keeps the OS on a fast, reliable NVMe path while the 2x SFF drive bays remain available for workload storage — no drives ship standard, so budget for SFF drives separately based on your retention or application requirements.
• 2x SFF Drive Bays (No Drives Included): The chassis supports two Small Form Factor drives. For a surveillance NVR role, pair this with 2x SFF SSDs or high-density SAS/SATA drives depending on your retention window. At a 24/7 write profile, SFF SAS drives rated for NAS/surveillance workloads will outlast desktop-class alternatives — factor this into your NVR storage planning.
• Broadcom BCM5719 4-Port 1GbE OCP3 Adapter: Four 1Gb BASE-T ports via a single OCP 3.0 slot means you get multi-port network connectivity without consuming a PCIe slot. For a security server aggregating camera streams across VLANs, dedicated ports per network segment (cameras, management, client) become practical without adding a discrete NIC card.
• 1x PCIe Gen 5 x16 FHHL Slot (OCP 3.0 Default): The single full-height half-length PCIe Gen 5 expansion slot is occupied by the OCP 3.0 network adapter in the base configuration. If you need a GPU for video analytics inference or a higher-port-count NIC, that OCP adapter would need to be removed or relocated — plan your expansion requirements before specifying this platform for GPU-accelerated workloads.
• 4x Standard Fans: The server ships with four standard (non-high-performance) fans. In environments with high ambient temperatures or near-full CPU/drive utilization, validate that standard fans are sufficient — HPE's configurator may offer high-performance fan kits for thermally dense deployments.

Integration & Compatibility

The DL145 G11 is compatible with HPE's iLO management stack, enabling remote BIOS configuration, remote console, and health monitoring without requiring a dedicated KVM. For server management in distributed security deployments, iLO reduces the need for on-site visits during provisioning or troubleshooting. The OCP 3.0 slot and PCIe Gen 5 interconnect provide a forward-compatible expansion path for higher-bandwidth adapters as network demands grow. Confirm HPE SPP (Service Pack for ProLiant) support for the EPYC 8024P firmware stack before deploying in environments with strict patch-compliance requirements.

The P79811-DM5 (often searched as P79811 DM5) is classified under UNSPSC 43211502 — commercial-grade server hardware, not a workstation or desktop derivative.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many processor cores does the HPE P79811-DM5 include?

A: The P79811-DM5 ships with one AMD EPYC 8024P processor — 8 cores running at 2.40 GHz base, with 32 MB of L3 cache and a 90W TDP. It is a single-processor configuration; no second socket is populated.

Q: Does the HPE P79811-DM5 ship with hard drives included?

A: No drives are included in the standard configuration. The chassis supports 2x SFF drive bays. The HPE NS204i-u Gen11 NVMe Boot Optimized Storage Device handles OS boot separately; data drives must be purchased and added based on your storage requirements.

Q: What memory type does the P79811-DM5 use and how much ships standard?

A: The server ships with 1x32GB HPE DDR5 Smart Memory. DDR5 is the memory standard for this Gen11 platform — DDR4 DIMMs are not compatible. Additional capacity can be added by populating remaining DIMM slots, subject to the DL145 G11 QuickSpecs maximums.

Q: Are the power supplies on the P79811-DM5 redundant and hot-swappable?

A: Yes. The server includes two 700W HPE Flex Slot Platinum Hot Plug Low Halogen PSUs in a redundant configuration. Either supply can be swapped while the server remains online, providing protection against single PSU failure without downtime.

Q: What is the form factor and weight of the HPE P79811-DM5?

A: The DL145 G11 is a 2U rack-mount server. Shipping weight is 56.48 lb — plan rack rail capacity and cable management accordingly, particularly in high-density deployments.

Q: Does the P79811-DM5 support PCIe expansion for GPU or additional NICs?

A: One PCIe Gen 5 x16 FHHL slot is available, but it is occupied by the OCP 3.0 network adapter in the base configuration. Adding a discrete GPU or alternate NIC would require removing or replacing the OCP adapter. Evaluate expansion needs carefully before specifying this platform for GPU-accelerated analytics workloads.

Marty Allison

The P79811-DM5 is the configuration I'd reach for when a branch or edge site needs a real server — not a NUC, not a mini-PC — but the project can't justify a full dual-socket platform. The AMD EPYC 8024P's 90W TDP is the number that actually matters in a closet rack: it keeps the cooling load in range for facilities that weren't designed around a data center thermal envelope, and 8 Zen 4c cores handle concurrent VMS recording and indexing without the idle overhead of a 32-core part running at 15% utilization 22 hours a day.

Technical Highlights:

• Dual 700W Platinum Hot-Plug PSUs: Redundant, hot-swap-capable power at 80 Plus Platinum efficiency — for a 24/7 recording server, a PSU swap during a shift change beats a scheduled maintenance window every time.
• DDR5 Smart Memory (32GB base): DDR5 bandwidth advantages show up in multi-stream decode scenarios; the single populated DIMM leaves headroom for a straightforward capacity upgrade if camera counts grow.
• BCM5719 4-Port 1GbE OCP3: Four dedicated 1Gb ports in a single OCP slot — segment cameras, management, and client traffic across physical interfaces without adding a PCIe NIC or burning the one available expansion slot.

Deployment Considerations:

• No drives ship standard — budget SFF drives before the server arrives on-site; a 2U box with empty bays on day one of a go-live is a common oversight on fixed-bid projects.
• The reverse airflow PSUs require a hot-aisle/cold-aisle rack orientation; installing this in a two-post open rack or a non-standard airflow enclosure will cause thermal problems under sustained load — confirm rack configuration before specifying.

This platform is well-matched to a physical security operations center running a mid-tier VMS (30–60 camera channels) where the site has a rack, needs iLO remote management, and the camera-server budget doesn't support a dual-socket platform. It is not the right call for GPU-accelerated deep-learning analytics at scale — the single PCIe slot consumed by the OCP NIC leaves no room for an inference card without a trade-off.