HPE P83311-005 ProLiant DL380 Gen11 2U Rack Server

The HPE P83311-005 is a 2U rack-mount server from the ProLiant DL380 Gen11 family, configured with an Intel Xeon Gold 5418Y processor, 2×32GB of memory, and an 8-bay small form-factor SSD drive cage. At 88 lb and 39×24×11 inches, this is a full-depth enterprise chassis — plan rack space and rail kit compatibility before ordering. The P83311-005 (often searched as P83311 005) is built for compute-dense workloads where SSD-based storage and a high-core-count Xeon Gold processor are the primary sizing drivers.

Overview

The DL380 Gen11 platform is HPE's mainstream 2U workhorse, widely deployed as a VMS recording server, virtualization host, or AI inference node in physical security and enterprise IT environments. The 8 SFF SSD bay configuration in this SKU suits high-IOPS workloads — simultaneous write streams from multiple camera channels, for example — where spinning disk would become the bottleneck. Verify your specific application's storage throughput and capacity requirements against the populated drive count before committing to this configuration.

Key Features

• Intel Xeon Gold 5418Y processor: A 24-core Sapphire Rapids CPU with a 2.0GHz base clock and high memory bandwidth — gives you headroom for concurrent VMS analytics, transcoding, or VM consolidation without CPU contention under sustained load.
• 2×32GB memory (64GB total): Sufficient baseline for most VMS or hypervisor deployments; verify max DIMM slots and supported capacity if your workload will scale significantly beyond initial deployment.
• 8 SFF SSD bay configuration: All-flash storage eliminates rotational latency — relevant for surveillance workloads writing from dozens of simultaneous camera streams, or for database and analytics VMs that punish slow storage.
• 2U rack form factor (39×24×11 in, 88 lb): Standard EIA 19-inch rack mounting; the 39-inch depth requires a full-depth cabinet. Confirm rail kit and cable management arm compatibility with your existing rack before installation.
• Mexico country of origin: Relevant for procurement teams tracking domestic content or TAA compliance — verify TAA status directly with HPE for your specific contract vehicle if required.

Integration & Compatibility

The DL380 Gen11 supports HPE iLO 6 out-of-band management and is broadly compatible with major hypervisors (VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Red Hat OpenShift) and VMS platforms including Milestone XProtect, Genetec Security Center, and Avigilon Control Center — though compatibility should be confirmed against the specific software version and HPE SPP firmware in use. Rack integration requires HPE-compatible rail kits sold separately; verify part numbers against your cabinet type.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What processor does the P83311-005 include?

A: The P83311-005 is configured with an Intel Xeon Gold 5418Y processor, as indicated in the product name. Verify full processor specifications — including core count, clock speed, and TDP — against the HPE QuickSpecs document for this SKU before finalizing your deployment design.

Q: How much memory does the HPE P83311-005 ship with?

A: The configuration includes 2×32GB (64GB total) as populated from the factory. Additional DIMM slots may be available depending on the board layout — consult the HPE QuickSpecs for maximum supported memory capacity.

Q: Does the P83311-005 ship with drives installed?

A: The SKU specifies an 8 SFF SSD server configuration, but whether drives are pre-populated or the bays are empty should be confirmed at time of order. Contact pre-sales to verify the exact drive configuration included with this part number.

Q: What are the physical dimensions and weight of the P83311-005?

A: The server measures 39×24×11 inches (L×W×H) and weighs 88 lb. This is a full-depth 2U chassis — verify rack depth, rail kit availability, and floor or rack weight capacity before installation.

Q: Is the HPE P83311-005 TAA compliant?

A: The country of origin is listed as Mexico. TAA compliance status for this specific SKU should be confirmed directly with HPE or through your contract vehicle, as compliance depends on manufacturing and component sourcing details beyond country of origin alone.

Eden Phillips

The P83311-005 is a full-depth 2U server that tips the scale at 88 lb — that physical reality matters more than most buyers realize until it's time to lift it into a rack. Plan for two-person installation and confirm your cabinet's weight rating before the unit arrives on the loading dock.

Technical Highlights:

• 88 lb, 39-inch depth: This chassis requires a full-depth cabinet (typically 1000mm or deeper). Standard 800mm mid-depth racks will not accommodate it — a common gotcha on retrofit deployments where cabinet inventory is mixed.
• 8 SFF SSD configuration: All-flash bay layout is the right call for concurrent multi-stream writes. In a 64-channel VMS environment, SSD sustains the write throughput that HDDs start to miss under simultaneous record-plus-playback scenarios.
• Xeon Gold 5418Y platform: The 5418Y's core count handles software-based video analytics and transcoding without requiring a discrete GPU add-in for moderate channel counts — simplifies the BOM for mid-scale security operations center builds.

Deployment Considerations:

• Rail kits are not included with this SKU — order HPE-compatible rails matched to your specific cabinet type before scheduling installation. A missing rail kit on delivery day is a common project delay on HPE server deployments.
• The 64GB baseline memory is workable for a dedicated VMS server but tight if you're also hosting VMs for access control, analytics, or AD services on the same box — budget for memory expansion at the design stage, not after go-live.

This configuration is a practical fit for a dedicated VMS recording server in a mid-to-large physical security deployment — 32–128 camera channels with all-flash storage — where the alternative would be spinning-disk NAS with the associated latency trade-offs.