HPE P84107-005 ProLiant DL320 Gen11 1U Rack Server
Overview
The HPE ProLiant DL320 Gen11, model P84107-005, is a 1U rack server built around the Intel Xeon Silver 4514Y — a 16-core processor running at 2.00 GHz with 30MB cache. It ships with 64GB of DDR5 RAM across two 32GB DIMMs and provides eight small form-factor (SFF) drive bays backed by the HPE NS204i-u Gen11 NVMe Hot Plug Boot Optimized Storage Device. Dual 800W power supplies deliver full redundancy in a single rack unit. For deployments where compute density, storage expandability, and power resilience all matter in a compact footprint, the P84107-005 (often searched as P84107 005) is a purpose-built answer.
Key Features
- Intel Xeon Silver 4514Y — 16 Cores at 2.00 GHz: The 16-core count means you can host multiple concurrent workloads — VMS recording, analytics processing, and management services — without contention. The 30MB L3 cache reduces latency on throughput-heavy tasks like video indexing and database lookups.
- 64GB DDR5 in Dual-Channel (2 x 32GB): DDR5 delivers higher bandwidth and lower voltage than DDR4 — relevant when running memory-bound applications like real-time video analytics or in-memory databases. Starting at 64GB with two DIMMs populated means additional slots remain available for capacity expansion if workload demands grow.
- 8 SFF Drive Bays: Eight small form-factor bays give you flexibility to mix NVMe and SAS/SATA drives depending on your tiered storage strategy. For surveillance NVR workloads, this translates to high-density video retention without expanding to a second unit.
- HPE NS204i-u Gen11 NVMe Boot Device: The dedicated NVMe boot controller keeps OS storage separate from data drives — your eight SFF bays stay fully available for payload storage, not wasted on the OS volume. Hot-plug capability means the boot device can be serviced without powering down the server.
- Dual 800W Redundant Power Supplies: Two 800W PSUs in an N+1 configuration mean a single PSU failure does not interrupt operation. For always-on recording environments — where a gap in footage can carry legal or compliance consequences — this is a non-negotiable design point.
- 1U Rack Form Factor (36.06 x 23.62 x 9.49 in): At one rack unit, the DL320 Gen11 keeps rack density high. The 36.06-inch depth fits standard 2-post and 4-post racks. At 50 lb, plan for two-person installation or a rack lift — this is not a solo-mount unit.
- Single-Socket Design, Max 1 Processor: The DL320 Gen11 is a single-socket platform — scale-up by adding memory and storage, not additional CPUs. If your workload requires NUMA multi-socket scaling, step up to the DL360 or DL380 family. For focused single-workload deployments, the single-socket design keeps cost and power consumption in check.
Integration & Compatibility
The DL320 Gen11 slots into standard rack server infrastructure and is compatible with HPE's iLO management suite for out-of-band monitoring, firmware updates, and remote KVM access — critical for distributed deployments where physical access to the server room is limited. The HPE server portfolio includes complementary storage expansion, networking, and UPS options that integrate directly with ProLiant management tooling. For video surveillance workloads, pair this unit with a qualified network video recorder software stack or physical NVR appliance depending on your VMS architecture. Review your server selection criteria — particularly core count vs. clock speed tradeoffs — before committing to this SKU for analytics-heavy deployments. Power draw from dual 800W supplies warrants review of your rack PDU capacity and UPS sizing; factor in a UPS solution appropriately rated for continuous operation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What processor does the HPE P84107-005 include?
A: The P84107-005 ships with one Intel Xeon Silver 4514Y running at 2.00 GHz with 16 cores and 30MB of cache. The platform supports a maximum of one processor — it is a single-socket design.
Q: How much RAM does the P84107-005 come with, and can it be expanded?
A: It ships with 64GB of DDR5 RAM configured as 2 x 32GB DIMMs. Additional DIMM slots are available for capacity expansion beyond the baseline 64GB, though exact maximum memory capacity should be confirmed against the HPE QuickSpecs for this generation.
Q: How many drive bays does the P84107-005 have?
A: Eight SFF (small form-factor) hot-plug drive bays. The HPE NS204i-u Gen11 NVMe controller handles the boot volume separately, keeping all eight bays available for data storage.
Q: Does the P84107-005 have redundant power?
A: Yes. It ships with two 800W power supplies in a redundant configuration — if one PSU fails, the server continues operating on the second without interruption.
Q: What rack space does the P84107-005 require?
A: It occupies 1U of rack space. Physical dimensions are 36.06 inches deep x 23.62 inches wide x 9.49 inches tall, and it weighs 50 lb — plan for appropriate rack support and two-person installation.
Q: Is the P84107-005 suitable for video surveillance NVR workloads?
A: The 16-core Xeon Silver 4514Y, 64GB DDR5, and eight SFF bays make it a viable platform for software-defined NVR deployments. Validate your VMS vendor's hardware compatibility list and confirm camera channel count against the VMS software's per-core licensing model before purchasing.
I spec the P84107-005 specifically for mid-scale software-defined NVR deployments where you need reliable 24/7 recording, want the OS off the data drives, and cannot tolerate a PSU failure causing a recording gap. The dual 800W redundant supplies are what separate this from single-PSU alternatives at this price tier — for a surveillance server, that matters more than raw clock speed.
Technical Highlights:
- Xeon Silver 4514Y — 16 cores / 30MB cache: Enough headroom to run concurrent recording, motion-event indexing, and a management interface without CPU saturation. The 30MB cache specifically helps when the VMS is issuing frequent random reads against an active event database.
- 64GB DDR5 (2 x 32GB): DDR5's bandwidth advantage over DDR4 is measurable in analytics pipelines — object detection and classification at the edge benefit from faster memory throughput. Starting with two DIMMs leaves room to double capacity if you expand camera count or add an on-box AI analytics service later.
- NS204i-u NVMe Boot Controller + 8 SFF Bays: Separating the OS onto a dedicated NVMe boot device is the right architecture for a recording server — it eliminates the scenario where a failed data drive also takes down the OS volume, and it preserves all eight SFF bays for footage retention.
Deployment Considerations:
- At 50 lb and 36.06 inches deep, this server requires a full-depth rack and two-person mounting. Verify your rack's weight rating before ordering — 50 lb at the front of a 2-post open-frame rack can affect stability without proper rear support.
- Dual 800W supplies at peak draw approach 1,600W total — size your PDU circuit and UPS accordingly. Most 15A circuits will be marginal at sustained load; a 20A dedicated circuit per PSU is the correct planning assumption for this class of server.
The P84107-005 is the right fit for a physical security operations center deploying software-defined NVR on a compact rack footprint — specifically where the combination of DDR5 memory bandwidth for analytics, dedicated boot storage, and PSU redundancy justifies the 1U slot over a lower-cost single-PSU alternative.
