HPE H55VWA30BD0 DL360 G11 Storage Server FOR DP Supp

HPE H55VWA30BD0 DL360 Gen11 Rack Storage Server for Data Protection

Overview

The HPE H55VWA30BD0 is a rack-mount storage server built on the ProLiant DL360 Gen11 platform, configured for data protection supplemental workloads. Designed for 1U rack deployment, it targets environments where dense compute and storage must coexist in constrained rack space — backup targets, secondary storage tiers, and supplemental data protection nodes in enterprise or mid-market deployments.

The DL360 Gen11 chassis is HPE's current-generation 1U platform, and this H55VWA30BD0 configuration is positioned as a supplement unit within a broader data protection architecture rather than a standalone primary server. If you are building or expanding a DP infrastructure, confirm your primary node and licensing topology before provisioning this unit.

Key Features

• Rack-Mount 1U Form Factor: Designed for standard 19-inch rack deployment. The 1U profile keeps data protection nodes from consuming disproportionate rack space in dense server rooms or colocation environments.
• PoE+ (802.3at) Support: Onboard PoE+ capability means this unit can power connected edge devices directly — useful in converged deployments where the server also handles network edge functions without a separate PoE switch for supplemental devices.
• 940nm Invisible IR: The 940nm invisible infrared specification indicates compatibility or integration with low-light or IR-sensitive components in the deployment stack — relevant when this server is paired with surveillance or monitoring workloads requiring invisible illumination support.

Integration and Compatibility

As part of the HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen11 family, the H55VWA30BD0 integrates with HPE's HPE server and storage catalog and is manageable via iLO. Confirm firmware revision and OS support requirements before integrating into an existing network video recorder or data protection fabric. For storage planning in multi-node DP architectures, consult your storage and retention planning guide to size this supplemental node correctly against your retention targets.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What workload is the H55VWA30BD0 designed for?

A: The H55VWA30BD0 is configured for data protection supplemental workloads on the HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen11 platform, intended as an additional node within a broader DP infrastructure.

Q: Does the H55VWA30BD0 support PoE+ devices?

A: Yes, the H55VWA30BD0 includes PoE+ (802.3at) support, allowing it to power compatible edge devices directly from the unit.

Q: What rack space does the H55VWA30BD0 require?

A: The DL360 Gen11 chassis is a 1U rack-mount unit, requiring a single rack unit in a standard 19-inch rack.

Q: Is the H55VWA30BD0 a standalone server or part of a larger system?

A: It is designed as a supplemental data protection unit. Verify your primary DP node, licensing, and architecture requirements before deploying this unit independently.

James Everett

The H55VWA30BD0 is a purpose-configured DL360 Gen11 unit — HPE's current 1U platform — slotted specifically into data protection supplemental roles. The PoE+ (802.3at) spec is an interesting inclusion here: it positions this unit to serve dual duty in converged rack deployments where the server also drives edge-connected devices without a dedicated switch tier.

Technical Highlights:

• PoE+ (802.3at): Delivers up to 30W per port to connected devices, eliminating a separate PoE injector or switch in space-constrained supplemental DP racks.
• 940nm Invisible IR: Invisible to the naked eye — unlike 850nm IR which produces a faint red glow — making this spec relevant in deployments where the server integrates with or manages surveillance endpoints requiring covert illumination.
• Rack-Mount 1U: The DL360 Gen11 1U chassis fits dense colo and on-prem racks without sacrificing the compute headroom needed for active DP workloads.

Deployment Considerations:

• This is a supplemental DP unit — map your primary node, replication topology, and HPE licensing before racking the H55VWA30BD0. Deploying it in isolation without the primary DP architecture in place will leave it underutilized.
• Source data on internal storage configuration, CPU, and RAM for this specific SKU before committing to a workload size — the H55VWA30BD0 designation reflects a DP-specific bundle configuration that may differ from standard DL360 Gen11 base specs.

Best fit for enterprise teams expanding an existing HPE data protection architecture who need a validated supplemental compute-storage node that drops into the same iLO management plane as their primary nodes — not a greenfield standalone deployment.