HPE P72985-005 ProLiant DL360 Gen11 Rack Server

The HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen11, model P72985-005, is a 1U rack server built around the Intel Xeon Scalable 4514Y processor with an 8-bay SFF drive configuration and the MR408i-o storage controller — a configuration suited to compute-dense and storage-flexible enterprise workloads. Shipping at 51 lbs in a chassis measuring 38.40 x 23.80 x 9.30 inches, this is a full-depth rack unit that requires planning for both rail depth and power infrastructure before deployment. The P72985-005 (often searched as P72985 005) is manufactured in Mexico and the United States under HPE's standard production standards.

Overview

The DL360 Gen11 platform is HPE's current-generation 1U dual-socket dense compute server. This specific SKU pairs the 4514Y — a 16-core Intel Xeon Gold processor — with an 8-bay small form factor drive cage and the MR408i-o storage controller, which provides RAID offload capability without consuming a PCIe slot in the same way an external HBA would. The 8SFF configuration supports 2.5-inch drives, giving you up to eight NVMe, SAS, or SATA devices depending on backplane configuration.

Key Features

• Intel Xeon Gold 4514Y Processor: The 4514Y is a 16-core, 2.0 GHz base / 3.5 GHz turbo Xeon Gold — a workload-appropriate choice for virtualization hosts, VMS recording servers, or AI inferencing at the edge of a security deployment where you need headroom for concurrent streams without stepping up to a dual-socket configuration.
• 8-Bay SFF Drive Configuration: Eight 2.5-inch bays give you raw flexibility — mix NVMe for OS/cache with SAS capacity drives for retention storage, or go all-NVMe for latency-sensitive workloads. For a video surveillance NVR application, this translates directly to configurable retention depth without external storage expansion on day one.
• MR408i-o Storage Controller: The MR408i-o is an OCP-form-factor RAID controller, freeing standard PCIe slots for additional network or accelerator cards. RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 support means you can dial in redundancy vs. usable capacity based on retention requirements.
• Chassis Weight and Depth: At 51 lbs and 38.40 inches in depth, this server requires a full-depth rail kit and a rack with adequate depth clearance — typically 1000mm or deeper. Factor cable management arm clearance into your rack layout before ordering rails separately.
• 1U Rack Density: A 1U footprint means maximum server density in existing rack infrastructure — relevant for data center consolidation or edge deployments where rack space is constrained.

Integration & Compatibility

The DL360 Gen11 integrates with HPE's iLO 6 management infrastructure for remote out-of-band management, hardware health monitoring, and lifecycle operations — though iLO licensing tiers affect the feature set available. For network video recorders and VMS applications, the platform is compatible with major software vendors including Milestone, Genetec, and Avigilon through standard Windows Server or Linux OS installations. Pair with PoE network switches and appropriate IP cameras for a complete HPE-anchored surveillance infrastructure. Review the full HPE server and infrastructure catalog for complementary compute and storage options. For guidance on sizing server infrastructure to camera counts and retention requirements, consult a surveillance server selection guide before finalizing storage configuration.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What processor does the P72985-005 include?

A: The P72985-005 is configured with the Intel Xeon Gold 4514Y, a 16-core processor suited for virtualization and multi-stream compute workloads.

Q: How many drive bays does the P72985-005 have?

A: It ships with an 8-bay small form factor (SFF) configuration, supporting 2.5-inch NVMe, SAS, or SATA drives depending on backplane and controller configuration.

Q: What storage controller is included?

A: The MR408i-o is included — an OCP-form-factor RAID controller that supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, preserving PCIe slots for other expansion cards.

Q: What are the physical dimensions and weight of the P72985-005?

A: The server measures 38.40 x 23.80 x 9.30 inches (L x W x H) and weighs 51 lbs. A full-depth rack and appropriate rail kit are required.

Q: Where is the P72985-005 manufactured?

A: This SKU is manufactured in Mexico and the United States, per the verified distribution feed attributes.

Marty Allison

The P72985-005 is a specific-configuration DL360 Gen11 SKU — and that specificity matters at procurement time. The 4514Y paired with 8SFF bays and the MR408i-o controller is a deliberate balance: you get 16 real cores for concurrent VMS processing, eight drive slots for on-server retention, and an OCP RAID controller that doesn't consume a full-height PCIe slot — leaving expansion room for a dual-port 25GbE NIC or a GPU inference card if your analytics workload grows.

Technical Highlights:

• Chassis depth at 38.40 inches: This is a full-depth server. Shallow-depth racks (700mm or less) won't fit it — verify your rack's usable depth and cable clearance before the unit ships, especially in retrofit deployments where rack depth is fixed.
• 51 lb shipping weight: Two-person lift required per standard data center safety practice. For edge deployments in non-raised-floor environments, plan the physical installation logistics ahead of time — this isn't a lightweight edge appliance.
• MR408i-o OCP controller: Unlike a traditional PCIe RAID card, the OCP form factor mounts directly to the system board bay, preserving both PCIe slots for network or accelerator expansion — a meaningful advantage in a 1U chassis where expansion real estate is limited.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm rail kit compatibility with your rack brand before ordering — HPE rail kits are chassis-generation specific and not universally cross-compatible with third-party racks without adapter hardware.
• Memory and NIC configuration are not specified in the available SKU data — verify the complete BOM with your procurement team before assuming a specific RAM or network card is included in this SKU.

This configuration positions well as a primary VMS recording server in a mid-to-large physical security deployment — enough compute for 50–100+ concurrent IP camera streams, on-server RAID storage, and room to expand networking or analytics acceleration without a chassis change.