HPE P72993-005 ProLiant DL360 Gen11 1U Rack Server
Overview
The HPE P72993-005 is a 1U rack-mount server from the ProLiant DL360 Gen11 family, configured with an Intel Xeon Silver 4516Y+ processor, 8 Small Form Factor (SFF) drive bays, and the NS204i-U NVMe storage boot controller — a purpose-built compute platform suited for dense rack deployments where floor space and power density are primary constraints. At 50 lb shipping weight and 36 × 22 × 10 in overall footprint, this unit is sized for standard 19-inch rack infrastructure. The P72993-005 (often searched as P72993 005) is assembled in Mexico and the United States and carries UNSPSC code 43211502, classifying it within enterprise rack-mount servers.
Key Features
- Intel Xeon Silver 4516Y+ Processor: The 4516Y+ is a Sapphire Rapids-generation Xeon Silver part — a strong fit for compute-intensive workloads that need reliable multi-core throughput without the licensing cost of higher-tier Platinum SKUs. For video analytics servers or VMS back-end processing, this translates to sustained core availability without thermal throttling surprises in dense rack environments.
- 8 SFF Drive Bay Configuration: Eight Small Form Factor bays give you meaningful local storage flexibility — mix SAS/SATA HDDs and SSDs depending on retention versus IOPS requirements. For surveillance NVR workloads, 8 bays let you balance high-capacity video retention drives with a fast boot or cache tier without expanding to a larger chassis.
- NS204i-U NVMe Boot Controller: The NS204i-U provides dedicated NVMe-attached OS storage that sits off the main drive backplane, preserving all 8 SFF bays for workload data. This matters in NVR or analytics deployments where you do not want the OS competing for I/O headroom with continuous video write streams.
- 1U Form Factor — 50 lb Rack-Ready: At 50 lb and a 1U profile, this server fits standard 19-inch racks with two-post or four-post rail kits. Dense deployments (colocation, on-prem security server rooms) benefit from the space efficiency — more compute per rack unit means fewer racks and lower facility cost per channel.
- US/Mexico Origin: The P72993-005 is manufactured in Mexico and the United States, relevant for procurement teams with domestic-sourcing requirements or supply-chain audit obligations on federal and enterprise contracts.
Integration and Compatibility
As a ProLiant DL360 Gen11 platform, this server integrates with HPE's iLO 6 management firmware, HPE OneView, and Agentless Management Service (AMS) — though specific software version compatibility should be confirmed against your environment's current HPE infrastructure. For network video recorder and VMS deployments, verify that your chosen video management software vendor's hardware compatibility list includes Gen11 ProLiant hardware before provisioning. The 8SFF bay configuration supports HPE SmartArray and the NS204i-U boot device, but RAID controller specifics and memory configuration are not confirmed in available evidence and should be verified against HPE's HPE server configurator or QuickSpecs document for this SKU. Organizations building out rack infrastructure should plan rail kit and cable management accessories separately — confirm compatibility with your specific rack depth before ordering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What processor does the HPE P72993-005 include?
A: The product name specifies an Intel Xeon Silver 4516Y+ processor. For full clock speed, core count, and TDP details, consult the HPE QuickSpecs document for this SKU.
Q: How many drive bays does the P72993-005 have?
A: The P72993-005 includes 8 Small Form Factor (SFF) drive bays. Supported drive types and maximum capacities should be confirmed against HPE's official configuration guide for the DL360 Gen11.
Q: What is the NS204i-U on the P72993-005?
A: The NS204i-U is HPE's NVMe-based boot controller that provides dedicated OS storage, keeping the 8 SFF data bays free for workload use — useful in video surveillance or analytics deployments with continuous write workloads.
Q: What does the P72993-005 weigh and what are its dimensions?
A: The P72993-005 ships at 50 lb with overall dimensions of 36 × 22 × 10 inches (L × W × H). Plan rack rail kit and cable management accordingly for a 1U installation.
Q: Where is the HPE P72993-005 manufactured?
A: This unit is manufactured in Mexico and the United States, per the country of origin data on file.
The P72993-005 sits in an interesting spot in the DL360 Gen11 line — the 4516Y+ is a Xeon Silver part with enough core throughput for serious VMS back-end work, and the NS204i-U boot device means you are not burning any of your 8 SFF bays on an OS drive. That is the configuration detail that matters most when you are running continuous 24/7 video writes alongside analytics processing on the same box.
Technical Highlights:
- 8 SFF Bay Layout: All eight bays are available for video storage or tiered I/O — the NS204i-U handles OS independently, so you do not sacrifice a bay to a boot drive as you would in a simpler configuration.
- 1U at 50 lb: Dense but heavy for a 1U — verify your rack's per-shelf weight rating before sliding this in, especially in wall-mount or two-post open-frame racks that have lower weight tolerances than enclosed four-post cabinets.
- US/Mexico Manufacturing Origin: Relevant for TAA and domestic-content procurement rules on federal or state contracts — confirm TAA compliance status directly with HPE for this specific SKU before committing to a government bid.
Deployment Considerations:
- The evidence on file covers physical attributes only — memory configuration, RAID controller type, NIC count, and power supply redundancy are not confirmed. Pull the HPE QuickSpecs PDF for P72993-005 before finalizing a deployment BOM.
- At 36 inches depth, confirm your rack cabinet's usable interior depth accommodates the server plus rear cabling clearance — shallow wall-mount enclosures under 30 inches interior depth will not fit this unit.
This configuration is a practical fit for on-premises VMS server rooms and enterprise security operations centers where 1U density, dedicated NVMe boot, and a full 8-bay storage complement need to coexist in a standard rack — provided you verify the full configuration specs against your channel capacity and retention requirements before purchase.
