HPE P87459-005 ProLiant DL145 Gen11 1U Rack Server
Overview
The HPE P87459-005 is a 1U rack-mount server built around AMD's EPYC 8124P processor, shipping with 1×16GB of memory and two Small Form Factor (2SFF) SSD bays. At 25.62 lb, it occupies a single rack unit and is positioned for dense compute deployments where per-socket efficiency matters — edge infrastructure, branch-office workloads, or single-socket server consolidation scenarios.
The DL145 Gen11 (often searched as P87459 005) represents HPE's single-socket 1U entry point in the Gen11 server line, leveraging the AMD EPYC 8124P — a processor designed to deliver multi-core throughput in a power-efficient envelope suited to space-constrained rack environments.
Key Features
- AMD EPYC 8124P Processor: The 8124P is a single-socket EPYC part with integrated memory and I/O controllers — eliminating the inter-socket fabric latency of dual-socket designs. For workloads that don't scale across sockets (edge VMS hosts, single-tenant NVR backends, branch compute), single-socket is often the more cost-effective and operationally simpler choice.
- 1×16GB Memory (Expandable): Ships with one 16GB DIMM installed, leaving additional DIMM slots available for expansion. If you're deploying this as a surveillance recording server or video analytics host, plan your memory expansion before commissioning — video indexing and analytics workloads are memory-sensitive.
- 2× SFF SSD Bays: Two Small Form Factor drive bays support solid-state storage, which eliminates the rotational latency and vibration sensitivity of spinning media — a practical advantage in rack environments with high airflow turbulence or continuous random-write workloads like video recording.
- 1U Chassis (25.62 lb): At just over 25 pounds and one rack unit tall, the DL145 G11 fits standard 19-inch racks without consuming the footprint of a 2U platform. Useful when rack space is metered — co-location facilities, security operations center racks, or compact on-premise closets.
- HPE Gen11 Platform: Gen11 servers carry HPE's current-generation silicon support, security architecture (iLO 6 management in HPE's broader portfolio), and driver ecosystem — relevant for organizations standardizing on a single server generation for lifecycle consistency.
Integration and Compatibility
As an HPE ProLiant Gen11 server, the P87459-005 is compatible with standard VMware ESXi, Windows Server, and Linux distributions supported on the Gen11 platform. For security integrators deploying VMS platforms (Genetec, Milestone, Avigilon Control Center, Nx Witness), confirm VMS vendor hardware compatibility lists against the Gen11 platform before finalizing the bill of materials — most enterprise VMS vendors publish explicit server qualification lists. The 2SFF bay configuration is compatible with standard HPE SFF drive carriers; confirm drive qualification via HPE's SPOCK tool for warranty-aligned storage selection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What processor does the HPE P87459-005 include?
A: The P87459-005 ships with an AMD EPYC 8124P processor — a single-socket EPYC part suited for dense 1U deployments.
Q: How much memory does the P87459-005 ship with?
A: It ships with 1×16GB of RAM. Additional DIMM slots are available for expansion depending on your workload requirements.
Q: How many drive bays does the P87459-005 have?
A: Two Small Form Factor (2SFF) SSD bays are included in the base configuration.
Q: What is the weight of the HPE P87459-005?
A: The P87459-005 weighs 25.62 lb, fitting a standard 1U rack slot in a 19-inch rack enclosure.
Q: Is the HPE P87459-005 compatible with VMware ESXi?
A: HPE ProLiant Gen11 servers are generally supported under VMware ESXi; confirm the specific build against VMware's Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) and HPE's SPOCK tool for your target ESXi version before deployment.
The P87459-005 is a lean single-socket 1U platform — the EPYC 8124P and a 25.62 lb chassis in one rack unit is a practical combination when you need compute density without committing to a dual-socket footprint or the licensing overhead that often accompanies it.
Technical Highlights:
- Single-Socket EPYC 8124P: Single-socket architecture means no NUMA complexity to tune around — straightforward OS and hypervisor deployment for branch workloads or dedicated VMS recording hosts.
- 2SFF SSD Bays: Solid-state in both bays eliminates the write-endurance and vibration concerns of spinning media — important if you're running continuous-write workloads like 24/7 video recording.
- 25.62 lb / 1U Form Factor: Dense enough for co-location or compact security closets where rack unit count is a real constraint — not dead weight in a 4U chassis with half the bays empty.
Deployment Considerations:
- The 1×16GB base memory configuration will need expansion before deploying memory-intensive workloads — budget for additional DIMMs at the time of purchase rather than retrofitting after commissioning.
- Verify your target storage drives against HPE's SPOCK compatibility tool before ordering; non-qualified drives in HPE Gen11 platforms can generate iLO health warnings that complicate managed deployments.
Best fit for a dedicated single-tenant VMS recording host or edge compute node in a security operations rack where 1U density and single-socket simplicity are the priority over maximum core count.
