HPE DL380 G11 5515+ 2X32G 8SFF SSD SVR - P83303-005

HPE P83303-005 ProLiant DL380 G11 2U Rack Server

Overview

The HPE ProLiant DL380 G11, part number P83303-005, is a 2U rack server built around the 5th Gen Intel Xeon Gold 5515+ processor — a platform sized for mid-to-large surveillance recording workloads, AI-inference edge nodes, and dense virtualized security infrastructure. This configuration ships with 64 GB of DDR5 ECC registered memory across 2 of 32 available slots, two 960 GB SATA SSDs in a mirrored or striped configuration via the MR408i-o controller, dual 1000 W power supplies, and HPE iLO 6 remote management. If you are evaluating the HPE ProLiant server line for a high-channel NVR replacement or a physical VMS host, the P83303-005 (often searched as P83303 005) represents the mainstream 8-SFF SSD-configured entry point in the DL380 Gen11 family.

Key Features

• 5th Gen Intel Xeon Gold 5515+ (8-core, 3.20 GHz, 22.5 MB cache): Eight physical cores at 3.2 GHz base handle simultaneous decode streams without the per-core licensing overhead that plagues high-core-count SKUs in some VMS platforms. The 22.5 MB L3 cache reduces main-memory latency for random I/O patterns common in multi-stream surveillance recording.
• 64 GB DDR5 ECC Registered, 32-slot scalability to 8 TB: DDR5 delivers roughly 50% higher bandwidth than DDR4 at the same channel count — relevant when feeding multiple GPU inference cards or running concurrent analytics. ECC with registered buffering protects long-running recording processes from silent data corruption. The two occupied slots leave 30 open, so memory can scale to 8 TB without a board swap.
• 2 x 960 GB SATA SSD (1.92 TB total) via MR408i-o controller, RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60: SATA SSDs handle OS and application volumes well; for primary surveillance storage at scale, plan to populate the remaining 6 SFF bays with high-endurance drives. The MR408i-o supports RAID 5 and 6, which matter for write-intensive continuous recording — losing a drive does not take the array offline.
• 8 x 2.5-inch SFF bays: Eight front-accessible small-form-factor bays let you build out raw storage capacity post-deployment without powering down. For a network video recorder deployment, this is the expansion path that avoids external JBODs for moderate channel counts.
• 10 Gigabit Ethernet (2 x RJ-45 ports): Dual 10GbE onboard handles high-bitrate ingest from large camera arrays or fast backup egress. Bonding both ports gives you 20 Gbps aggregate — enough headroom for simultaneous live decode plus backup jobs without contention.
• HPE iLO 6 remote management: iLO 6 provides out-of-band server access — power cycling, BIOS configuration, remote console, and hardware health monitoring — without requiring a KVM or physical presence. For unmanned IDF closets and remote surveillance POPs, this is the management layer that makes a headless deployment practical.
• Dual 1000 W redundant power supplies (C13/C14 connectors): Hot-swap redundant PSUs eliminate single-point-of-failure on power. At 1000 W each, the supply headroom accommodates GPU cards or additional storage without derating. Standard C13/C14 connectors work with existing rack PDU infrastructure — no specialty cables.
• 3 PCIe expansion slots (x8, x16, x8): The x16 slot is the natural home for a GPU accelerator card (NVIDIA A2, L4, or similar) if you are adding on-server AI analytics. The two x8 slots cover NVMe HBA, additional NIC, or capture cards depending on the workload.
• Intel C741 chipset with NVMe + SATA/600 controller support: The C741 platform handles both NVMe and SATA storage simultaneously, so you can mix an NVMe boot/OS volume with SATA surveillance drives in the same chassis without a separate adapter.
• 5 USB ports (2 x USB 3.0), 1 x VGA: Local console access via VGA and USB 3.0 for initial provisioning or emergency access — useful during initial OS installation or BIOS configuration before iLO is fully configured on the network.

Integration and Compatibility

The DL380 G11 supports Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Windows Server, and Oracle Linux — covering the primary OS targets for VMS platforms including Milestone XProtect, Genetec Security Center, Avigilon Control Center, and Axis Camera Station, all of which publish certified hardware compatibility on Windows Server and RHEL. The HPE iLO 6 interface integrates with HPE OneView for data-center-scale infrastructure management. With dual 10GbE onboard, the server connects directly to spine/leaf switching fabrics common in enterprise security operations centers without an add-in NIC. For PoE switch planning in camera networks that feed this server, the dual 10GbE uplinks support aggregated camera traffic from large switch stacks without a bandwidth bottleneck at the server ingress.

What's in the Box

• 1x HPE ProLiant DL380 G11 Server (P83303-005)
• 1x HPE ProLiant DL3XX Gen11 Easy Install Rail 3 Kit
• 1x 6-foot IEC C-13/C-14 Jumper Cord

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many additional drives can I install in the P83303-005 after it ships?

A: The server has 8 x 2.5-inch SFF bays total. It ships with 2 x 960 GB SATA SSDs installed, leaving 6 bays open for additional drives. The MR408i-o controller supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60 across the populated bays.

Q: Can memory be expanded beyond the 64 GB shipped configuration?

A: Yes. The DL380 G11 has 32 DIMM slots and supports up to 8 TB of DDR5 ECC registered memory. The P83303-005 ships with 2 slots occupied (2 x 32 GB), leaving 30 slots available for expansion without any board-level changes.

Q: Does this server support GPU accelerator cards for AI video analytics?

A: The P83303-005 has 3 PCIe expansion slots — one x16 and two x8. The x16 slot accommodates standard GPU accelerator cards (such as NVIDIA data-center GPUs) for on-server AI inference workloads. GPU TDP and chassis airflow limits should be verified against HPE's QuickSpecs for the DL380 G11 before selecting a specific card.

Q: What remote management capability is included?

A: HPE iLO 6 is built in, providing out-of-band remote console, power control, hardware health monitoring, and BIOS access without requiring physical presence at the server. This is fully functional without an additional iLO Advanced license for basic remote management tasks.

Q: What operating systems does the P83303-005 support?

A: Verified supported OS options include Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Windows Server, and Oracle Linux. Most enterprise VMS platforms (Milestone, Genetec, Avigilon, Axis Camera Station) have certified deployments on Windows Server and/or RHEL, both of which are supported on this hardware.

Q: Are both power supplies active when installed?

A: The server ships with 2 x 1000 W power supplies in a hot-swap redundant configuration. Both are installed and active; if one fails, the other carries the full load without downtime. The C13/C14 connectors are standard rack PDU-compatible.

Karl Wilson

The P83303-005 lands in a specific sweet spot for physical security infrastructure: it is the 8-SFF SSD-configured DL380 G11 with a single Xeon Gold 5515+ — meaning you get 8 cores at 3.2 GHz base clock with 22.5 MB of cache, which is deliberately sized for concurrent VMS decode and moderate analytics without paying for core count that most VMS license models penalize you for anyway.

Technical Highlights:

• DDR5 ECC to 8 TB: Starting at 64 GB across 2 of 32 slots, this platform has the most memory headroom I've seen in a 2U chassis at this price tier — 8 TB ceiling matters when you're running a Genetec or Milestone instance with in-memory analytics caches alongside the recording engine.
• MR408i-o with RAID 5/6: RAID 6 on the 8 SFF bays means you can tolerate two simultaneous drive failures before data loss — the right call for continuous surveillance recording where a degraded array that keeps recording is more valuable than a clean shutdown.
• Dual 10GbE onboard: Two 10GbE ports without an add-in NIC keeps the PCIe slots free for a GPU or additional storage HBA. Bonded, you have 20 Gbps to the switching fabric — more than enough for 200+ camera streams at 4K H.265 bitrates.

Deployment Considerations:

• The server ships with only 2 SFF bays populated. For a surveillance-primary deployment, budget for additional high-endurance SATA or SAS drives in the remaining 6 bays before go-live — 1.92 TB is an OS/app volume, not a recording volume for any meaningful camera count.
• The single installed processor (socket 2 empty) is a genuine constraint: if your VMS workload or AI analytics pipeline hits CPU saturation, adding a second Xeon Gold requires a matching 5515+ and a memory rebalancing across 32 slots — plan the socket population strategy upfront rather than treating it as a free upgrade path.

This configuration is the right call for a regional surveillance operations center running 64–150 cameras on a single-server VMS instance where the operator wants HPE iLO 6 for remote headless management and needs room to grow memory and storage without a chassis replacement inside a 3–5 year refresh cycle.