HPE P71687-005 ProLiant ML110 Gen11 Tower Server
Overview
The HPE ProLiant ML110 Gen11 — part number P71687-005 — is a single-socket tower server configured with an Intel Xeon Silver 4514Y processor, 64GB of memory, and an HPE MR408i-o storage controller. At 55.25 lb and 35.20 × 22.70 × 13.00 inches, it occupies the physical footprint of a standard mid-tower chassis, making it a practical fit for wiring closets, branch offices, or on-premises VMS deployments where rack space is limited or unavailable. The P71687-005 (often searched as P71687 005) ships factory-new from channel-direct sourcing with no grey-market, no parallel imports.
Key Features
- Intel Xeon Silver 4514Y Processor: The 4514Y is a 16-core Xeon Silver part — enough compute headroom to run a video management system, analytics engine, and OS workload concurrently without the thermal and licensing overhead of a higher-tier Gold/Platinum SKU. For mid-scale VMS deployments (32–64 camera channels), this is the processor tier that avoids over-provisioning costs while keeping CPU utilization comfortable.
- 64GB Installed Memory: 64GB covers the working-set requirements of most commercial VMS platforms (Milestone, Genetec, Avigilon) at moderate channel counts, leaving headroom for OS, analytics plug-ins, and buffered video streams without hitting swap. If your channel count grows past 64 cameras with analytics enabled, plan a memory expansion path before deployment — the ML110 Gen11 platform supports additional DIMMs.
- HPE MR408i-o Storage Controller: The MR408i-o is an HPE OEM RAID controller (based on Broadcom MegaRAID architecture) that supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10 and NVMe-attached storage. For surveillance storage, RAID 5 or RAID 6 across 4–6 drives gives you a practical balance of usable capacity and single or dual-drive fault tolerance — critical when a drive failure on a live recording server cannot wait for a maintenance window.
- Tower Form Factor — 55.25 lb, 35.20 × 22.70 × 13.00 in: At just over 55 lb, two-person lift is recommended for permanent placement. The tower orientation means no rack rails, no cable management arms, and no rack unit budgeting — a real simplification for branch deployments or retrofit installations where a server rack was never part of the original design.
- Factory-New, Channel-Direct Supply: This unit is sourced direct from the manufacturer or US — genuine HPE hardware with manufacturer warranty coverage, not a refurbished or grey-market unit. For a server that will anchor a 24/7 recording infrastructure, provenance matters.
Integration and Compatibility
The ML110 Gen11 platform runs HPE iLO (Integrated Lights-Out) for out-of-band management, which integrates with HPE OneView and third-party DCIM tools. For network video recorders and VMS workloads, the server supports Windows Server and major Linux distributions — confirm OS compatibility with your VMS vendor before provisioning. The MR408i-o controller is compatible with HPE Smart Array tooling for drive health monitoring, a useful integration point when the server is deployed in an unstaffed location. For a broader look at the HPE server and storage catalog, the ML110 Gen11 sits in the entry tower segment alongside rackmount alternatives for environments where rack density is a priority. If you are planning a full surveillance server build-out, pair this unit with an appropriate PoE switch for camera infrastructure and a supported NAS or DAS expansion if your retention requirements exceed the internal drive bays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What processor does the P71687-005 include?
A: The P71687-005 ships with an Intel Xeon Silver 4514Y processor — a 16-core Xeon Silver part suited for mid-scale VMS and analytics workloads.
Q: How much RAM comes installed in the P71687-005?
A: The unit ships with 64GB of installed memory, sufficient for most commercial VMS platforms at 32–64 camera channel counts.
Q: What storage controller is included?
A: The HPE MR408i-o RAID controller is included, supporting RAID configurations and NVMe-attached storage for flexible drive layouts.
Q: Is the P71687-005 a rack or tower server?
A: It is a tower server. Physical dimensions are 35.20 × 22.70 × 13.00 inches and weight is 55.25 lb — plan for a two-person lift during installation.
Q: Is this server suitable for a video management system deployment?
A: The combination of a 16-core Xeon Silver, 64GB RAM, and a RAID-capable storage controller makes it a practical platform for mid-scale VMS deployments. Confirm OS and driver compatibility with your specific VMS vendor before ordering.
When I look at the P71687-005, the spec that anchors everything for a surveillance deployment is the MR408i-o controller paired with 64GB RAM — that combination lets you run a write-intensive RAID array for continuous recording without the controller becoming the bottleneck, and the memory headroom means your VMS process and analytics engine are not competing for the same working set at 2 AM during an incident review.
Technical Highlights:
- Xeon Silver 4514Y (16-core): Enough cores to handle parallel decode, motion search, and VMS indexing simultaneously — without stepping up to a Gold-tier SKU that adds cost and cooling requirements you likely do not need at 32–64 channels.
- 55.25 lb tower chassis (35.20 × 22.70 × 13.00 in): Tower placement means no rack infrastructure required — relevant for retrofit security buildouts in facilities that were never designed with a server room. Verify floor-load and ventilation clearance before permanent placement.
- MR408i-o RAID controller: RAID 5/6 support gives you single or dual-drive fault tolerance on a 24/7 recording workload — the difference between a drive failure being a non-event versus an all-hands emergency at 3 AM.
Deployment Considerations:
- At 55.25 lb, two-person installation is the safe call — do not attempt solo placement in a tight wiring closet.
- Evidence on hand covers physical specs and configuration string only; confirm exact drive bay count, max storage capacity, and supported OS versions against the HPE QuickSpecs document for the ML110 Gen11 before finalizing your storage and retention design.
This unit is best positioned for a branch-office or mid-size facility VMS deployment — 32 to 64 cameras, on-premises recording, no existing rack infrastructure — where the tower form factor and integrated RAID controller eliminate two separate line items from the bill of materials.
