HPE DL380 G11 4514Y 8SFF MR408I-O SVR - P72982-005

HPE P72982-005 ProLiant DL380 Gen11 2U Rack Server

The HPE P72982-005 is a factory-configured ProLiant DL380 Gen11 2U rack server built around the Intel Xeon Gold 4514Y processor, an 8-bay small form factor (8SFF) drive cage, and the HPE MR408i-o storage controller. At 50 lb and 17 x 22 x 10 inches, this is a standard 2U rack footprint — plan rack space and cable management accordingly before deployment. The P72982-005 (often searched as P72982 005) is sourced factory-new through US distribution channels.

Overview

The DL380 Gen11 platform is HPE's 2U dual-socket workhorse, used widely in enterprise compute, virtualization, and storage-intensive workloads. This specific configuration pairs the Xeon Gold 4514Y — a 16-core Sapphire Rapids processor — with the MR408i-o, HPE's OEM variant of the Broadcom MegaRAID controller, which handles the 8SFF drive bays for local storage. The MR408i-o supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 and connects over PCIe, keeping storage throughput off the main I/O complex. If your workload requires NVMe-only or higher drive counts, review alternate DL380 Gen11 configurations before purchasing this SKU.

Key Features

• 8SFF Drive Bay Configuration: Eight 2.5-inch bays provide flexibility for SAS, SATA, or NVMe drives depending on backplane spec — size your storage to the actual workload retention and IOPS budget rather than bay count alone.
• MR408i-o RAID Controller: The onboard RAID controller offloads parity calculations from the CPU, which matters in write-heavy environments like database logging or continuous video recording at scale. Confirm cache and battery-backed write cache (FBWC) options with your procurement team for production use.
• Intel Xeon Gold 4514Y Processor: 16 cores on the Sapphire Rapids architecture give this configuration solid single-threaded and multi-threaded throughput for VM-dense or analytics workloads — without the power draw of higher-core-count Platinum-tier options.
• 2U Rack Form Factor (17 x 22 x 10 in, 50 lb): Standard EIA 19-inch rack compatible. At 50 lb populated, use a two-person lift or rail-mounted support arm during installation. Verify rail kit compatibility with your rack manufacturer before ordering.
• Factory-New, Genuine Hardware: Sourced through US distribution — no grey-market, no parallel imports. Manufacturer warranty applies; confirm active warranty status at time of order.

Integration & Compatibility

The DL380 Gen11 integrates with HPE's iLO 6 management interface for out-of-band monitoring, firmware updates, and remote KVM — standard for enterprise environments running HPE OneView or third-party DCIM tools. For video surveillance applications, this platform can serve as a recording server or analytics host for major VMS platforms including Milestone XProtect, Genetec Security Center, and Avigilon Control Center, provided you verify minimum CPU, RAM, and storage I/O requirements against your channel and retention targets before deployment. RAM and network card configuration are not confirmed in available evidence for this SKU — validate the full BOM against your application's requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What processor does the P72982-005 include?

A: The product name encodes an Intel Xeon Gold 4514Y (16-core, Sapphire Rapids). Confirm the full BOM with your HPE distributor prior to purchase.

Q: What storage controller is included?

A: The MR408i-o, HPE's OEM RAID controller based on Broadcom MegaRAID, is included. It manages the 8SFF (small form factor, 2.5-inch) drive bays.

Q: What are the physical dimensions and weight?

A: The P72982-005 measures 17 x 22 x 10 inches (L x W x H) and weighs 50 lb. It is a standard 2U EIA 19-inch rack unit.

Q: Does this server include RAM and drives?

A: RAM and drive configuration are not confirmed in available evidence for this SKU. Verify the complete bill of materials with your distributor before ordering for a production deployment.

Q: Is a rail kit included?

A: Rail kit inclusion is not confirmed in the available evidence. HPE DL380 Gen11 systems typically require a separately ordered rail kit matched to your rack manufacturer — confirm before ordering.

Ted Perry

The P72982-005 is a purpose-configured DL380 Gen11 built around the Xeon Gold 4514Y and MR408i-o RAID controller. At 50 lb in a 17 x 22 x 10-inch 2U chassis, the physical install is straightforward if you plan the rack load and cabling before the unit arrives — this is not a server you want to move twice in a populated rack.

Technical Highlights:

• Xeon Gold 4514Y (16-core): Sapphire Rapids architecture handles concurrent VM workloads or multi-stream analytics processing without hitting the power ceiling of higher-core Platinum SKUs — the right trade-off for mid-density deployments.
• MR408i-o RAID Controller: Offloads RAID parity from the main CPU path; in write-intensive recording or database environments this prevents storage I/O from competing with compute tasks for CPU cycles.
• 8SFF Drive Cage: Eight 2.5-inch bays give you enough spindle or NVMe slots to configure meaningful local storage tiers — though drive and RAM population details for this specific SKU should be confirmed before committing to a capacity plan.

Deployment Considerations:

• At 50 lb, a two-person lift or rack-mount arm is required during installation — do not attempt solo racking in a populated cabinet.
• RAM configuration, drive population, and network interface cards are not confirmed in the available evidence for this SKU — validate the full bill of materials against your VMS channel count, retention window, and network throughput requirements before purchase.

This configuration is well-suited for a mid-tier enterprise recording or virtualization node in a physical security operations center — where you need a proven 2U platform with local RAID storage and a capable processor, and you're managing rack space carefully against a defined channel budget.