HPE P71681-005 ProLiant DL380 Gen11 Rack Server
Overview
The HPE P71681-005 is a 2U rack-mount server in the ProLiant DL380 Gen11 family, configured with an Intel Xeon Gold 6526Y processor and 128GB of memory as indicated in the product designation. At 58 lb and 38 × 23 × 10 inches, it occupies a standard 2U rack footprint — plan your rack space and cable management accordingly before deployment. This is a factory-new unit sourced direct from distribution, carrying the UNSPSC code 43211502 (Electronic Computers), suitable for compute-intensive workloads including video management server (VMS) backends, NVR consolidation, and enterprise security infrastructure.
Key Features
- NS204i-U Storage Controller: The product name references the HPE NS204i-U NVMe boot device — a dedicated OS boot controller that keeps system drives separate from your primary storage pool, reducing single points of failure on the OS volume. Verify slot configuration against your rack and storage expansion requirements before ordering.
- 2U Rack Form Factor: At 38 inches deep and 58 lb, this server requires a mid- to full-depth rack (minimum 800mm depth recommended) and two-person installation. Factor in rail kit compatibility with your existing rack infrastructure — the P71681-005 ships as a server unit; confirm whether rail kits are included or require a separate order.
- Dual Country of Origin (MX/US): Manufactured across Mexico and US facilities — relevant for procurement teams with TAA or domestic-content compliance requirements. Verify TAA compliance status directly with HPE documentation for your specific contract vehicle before purchase.
Integration & Compatibility
As a member of the HPE ProLiant server line, the DL380 Gen11 platform integrates with HPE iLO management, HPE OneView, and a broad ecosystem of enterprise rack servers and storage expansion. For video management deployments, confirm VMS software vendor support for the Gen11 platform and Windows Server or Linux OS compatibility before provisioning. Review your network switching infrastructure for 10/25GbE uplink capacity appropriate to a multi-camera recording workload. A server selection guide can help match channel counts and retention requirements to compute and storage sizing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What processor does the HPE P71681-005 include?
A: The product designation references an Intel Xeon Gold 6526Y processor and 128GB of memory. Confirm exact BOM details with the HPE QuickSpecs document for P71681-005 prior to purchase.
Q: Is the P71681-005 TAA compliant?
A: The country of origin is listed as MX and US. TAA compliance determination requires review of the specific contract vehicle and HPE's official TAA compliance documentation — verify directly before procurement under a TAA-restricted contract.
Q: Does this server include rail kits and cable management?
A: Rail kits and cable management arms are typically sold separately for HPE ProLiant DL380 servers. Confirm included accessories against the HPE QuickSpecs for P71681-005 before finalizing your order.
Q: What is the rack space requirement for the P71681-005?
A: The server measures 38 × 23 × 10 inches (L × W × H) and weighs 58 lb. It occupies a standard 2U rack position. A rack depth of at least 900mm is advisable given the 38-inch chassis depth including cabling.
Q: Can the P71681-005 be used as a video management server?
A: The DL380 Gen11 platform is commonly deployed in enterprise VMS and NVR consolidation roles. Compatibility with specific VMS software (Milestone, Genetec, Avigilon, etc.) depends on the OS configuration and software vendor's hardware certification list — verify before deployment.
The P71681-005 is a 2U chassis that comes in at 58 lb and 38 inches deep — before anything else, those two numbers should drive your rack and logistics planning. I've seen DL380 deployments stall because the rack wasn't deep enough or the team wasn't prepared for a two-person lift. Get that confirmed before the unit arrives.
Technical Highlights:
- 58 lb / 2U chassis: Standard enterprise rack footprint, but at 38 inches of depth, verify your rack's usable depth (with cable management) clears the chassis fully — undersized racks are a common field problem with Gen11 platforms.
- NS204i-U Boot Device: The product name references HPE's NS204i-U NVMe OS boot controller, which isolates the boot volume from primary storage — a meaningful reliability feature for always-on VMS or recording server workloads where OS-drive failure can't be a single point of failure.
- MX/US Country of Origin: Dual-country manufacturing is relevant for procurement teams operating under domestic-content or TAA-restricted contract vehicles — flag this for your contracting officer and verify the current HPE TAA designation for P71681-005 on your specific contract.
Deployment Considerations:
- Rail kit compatibility is not confirmed in available evidence — do not assume rails are included. Verify the exact accessories in the P71681-005 BOM against HPE QuickSpecs before rack installation planning.
- For VMS or NVR use cases, the Gen11 platform's storage expansion and NIC options are critical to right-sizing — storage capacity and network throughput specs are not included in current evidence and must be pulled from HPE QuickSpecs before committing to a channel count or retention design.
The P71681-005 is a practical fit for a centralized recording server or VMS backend in a mid-to-large physical security deployment — particularly where the DL380's proven serviceability and HPE iLO remote management reduce on-site maintenance burden. Confirm the full BOM against HPE QuickSpecs before final procurement.
