HPE P83283-005 ProLiant DL320 Gen11 1U Rack Server
The HPE ProLiant DL320 Gen11, model P83283-005 (often searched as P83283 005), is a 1U rack-mount server built around the Intel Xeon w3-3508U processor with 16GB of DDR5 memory and eight small form-factor SSD bays — a compute platform suited for dense rack environments, edge deployments, and surveillance-adjacent workloads where storage throughput and a compact footprint both matter. At 56.88 lb and 36.06 x 23.62 x 9.49 inches, this is a full-depth 1U chassis that occupies a single rack unit while delivering enterprise-grade SSD storage expansion headroom for data-intensive applications.
Overview
The DL320 Gen11 sits in HPE's entry-to-midrange rack server lineup, targeting single-socket workloads that demand NVMe or SAS SSD density without the overhead of a dual-socket platform. The 8 SFF bays give you flexibility to configure all-flash storage for VMS database performance or mix SSD tiers for cost-optimized retention. The 3U of rack space you save over a 4U tower equivalent translates directly to data center density — relevant when you're provisioning multiple nodes in a surveillance or edge AI rack.
Key Features
- Intel Xeon w3-3508U Processor: This 8-core workstation-class Xeon handles parallel encoding, VMS analytics indexing, and concurrent stream processing without the power and licensing overhead of a full Scalable processor — practical for mid-scale NVR or edge AI workloads.
- 16GB DDR5 Memory (1x16GB): A single 16GB DIMM ships standard, leaving additional DIMM slots open for expansion as workload demands grow — you're not buying memory you don't yet need, and you're not locked out of scaling when you do.
- 8x Small Form-Factor SSD Bays: Eight hot-swap SFF bays support NVMe and SAS/SATA SSDs depending on backplane configuration. For a 64-camera VMS deployment at 30-day retention, all-SSD storage eliminates the seek-latency bottlenecks that spinning media introduces during simultaneous write-and-playback operations.
- 1U Rack Form Factor (3508U chassis): At 9.49 inches tall, the DL320 Gen11 fits standard 19-inch EIA racks and occupies a single rack unit — critical when rack space is priced per U in colocation or when you're consolidating multiple appliances into a security operations rack.
- 56.88 lb Shipping Weight: Plan two-person installation for rail mounting. The full-depth 36-inch chassis requires a mid-mount or four-post rail kit; verify your rack depth before ordering rails separately.
- UNSPSC 43211502 Classification: Correctly classified as a rack-mount server, which matters for procurement systems, asset tagging, and import documentation in regulated environments.
- Mexico Country of Origin: Manufactured in Mexico — relevant for TAA and NDAA procurement reviews. Confirm TAA compliance status through your procurement channel if federal or government-adjacent contracts apply.
Integration and Compatibility
The DL320 Gen11 integrates with HPE's broader HPE server and storage portfolio, including iLO management, HPE OneView, and Agentless Management. For network video recorder deployments, the platform supports major VMS software including Milestone, Genetec, and Avigilon when paired with appropriate GPU and storage configuration. Review the surveillance server category for pre-configured NVR appliances if you need a factory-validated stack. For PoE infrastructure feeding cameras into this NVR platform, see PoE switches to complete the end-to-end architecture. Consult the storage planning guide to size retention correctly before finalizing drive bay population.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What processor does the HPE P83283-005 include?
A: The P83283-005 ships with an Intel Xeon w3-3508U processor in an 8-core single-socket configuration.
Q: How much memory does the P83283-005 come with, and can it be expanded?
A: It ships with 1x16GB DDR5 DIMM. Additional DIMM slots are available for expansion, though maximum capacity depends on the motherboard specification — consult HPE's QuickSpecs for the DL320 Gen11 for slot count and maximum supported memory.
Q: How many drive bays does the DL320 Gen11 P83283-005 have?
A: Eight small form-factor (SFF) SSD bays are included in this configuration, supporting hot-swap NVMe or SAS/SATA drives depending on the backplane.
Q: What are the physical dimensions and weight of the P83283-005?
A: The server measures 36.06 x 23.62 x 9.49 inches (L x W x H) and weighs 56.88 lb — plan for two-person rail mounting and verify rack depth supports full-depth chassis.
Q: Is the HPE DL320 Gen11 P83283-005 TAA compliant?
A: The unit is manufactured in Mexico. TAA compliance status should be confirmed through your procurement documentation for this specific SKU, particularly for federal or government-adjacent contracts.
Q: What rack space does the DL320 Gen11 occupy?
A: The P83283-005 is a 1U rack server and occupies a single rack unit in a standard 19-inch EIA rack.
When I look at the P83283-005, what stands out immediately is the combination of eight SFF SSD bays in a 1U chassis — that's the spec that tells you where this server is positioned. You're not buying this for maximum CPU throughput; you're buying it because you need dense, low-latency SSD storage in minimum rack space, which is exactly the profile of a mid-scale VMS recording server or an edge AI inference node sitting close to the camera infrastructure.
Technical Highlights:
- 8x SFF SSD Bays in 1U: Fitting eight hot-swap SFF drives into a single rack unit gives you all-flash storage density that a 2U or 4U tower cannot match per rack unit consumed — critical when you're building out a 10+ node surveillance rack.
- Xeon w3-3508U Single-Socket: The workstation-class Xeon avoids the software licensing cost multipliers that come with dual-socket Scalable configurations — if your VMS or analytics stack licenses per core or per socket, this matters directly to total cost of ownership.
- 56.88 lb Full-Depth Chassis: At 36 inches deep and nearly 57 lb, this is not a lightweight 1U. Rail kit selection and rack depth verification are pre-installation requirements, not afterthoughts.
Deployment Considerations:
- The single 16GB DIMM configuration is a starting point — for concurrent multi-stream VMS workloads, plan memory expansion before deployment rather than after performance issues surface under load.
- TAA compliance for this Mexico-origin unit should be verified at the procurement stage for any government or federal-adjacent surveillance contract; do not assume compliance without documentation.
The P83283-005 is the right fit for a physical security integrator building a dedicated VMS recording tier in a space-constrained rack — specifically where all-SSD storage, single-socket economics, and 1U density intersect. It is not the right call for compute-heavy GPU inference workloads or high-core-count transcoding where a dual-socket Scalable platform pays off.
