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HPE P87112-005 ProLiant ML350 G11 Tower Server

The HPE ProLiant ML350 G11 (P87112-005) is a 4U general-purpose tower server configured with an Intel Xeon Silver 4510 12-core processor, 32GB DDR5 Smart Memory, and a 16TB SAS drive — built for organizations that need reliable, scalable compute without moving to a rack-mounted footprint. This is the configuration to evaluate when your workload requires a capable mid-range server that can grow with your environment, and your facility runs tower deployments rather than a datacenter rack. For a broader look at the HPE server and storage lineup, the full catalog covers the ProLiant family across form factors and workloads.

When This Is the Correct Choice

The P87112-005 fits well in branch offices, distributed enterprise sites, and SMB environments where rack infrastructure isn't in place but you still need enterprise-grade compute, redundant power, and expandable storage. The 4U tower form factor means it can sit in a server closet or under a desk without requiring a dedicated rack cabinet — a practical consideration when facility budgets don't include rack build-outs. If you're running workloads like VMS recording servers, edge compute, ERP, or file services at a site without a data center, this configuration lands in a practical range. Explore the full tower server category to compare configurations.

Key Features

• Intel Xeon Silver 4510, 12-Core at 2.40 GHz: The Silver 4510 handles multi-threaded workloads without the cost premium of Gold-tier processors. At 12 cores and 30MB L3 cache, it's suited for concurrent recording, indexing, or virtualized workloads where single-threaded clock speed matters less than core count and cache depth. One socket is installed; the platform supports a second if you need to scale compute later.
• 32GB DDR5 5600 (HPE Smart Memory): DDR5 at 5600 MT/s delivers roughly double the bandwidth of DDR4, which translates directly into reduced memory bottlenecks on high-throughput workloads. HPE Smart Memory adds firmware-level validation and health monitoring, so the system can flag degrading DIMMs before they cause an outage rather than after.
• 16TB SAS Storage with HPE MR408i-o RAID Controller: The installed 16TB SAS drive pairs with the MR408i-o Gen11 OCP RAID controller — 4GB onboard cache, x8 PCIe Gen5 lanes, and SPDM (Security Protocol and Data Model) attestation for drive-level integrity. The 4LFF (large form factor) bay configuration means you have room to add drives without needing a different chassis. SAS over SATA is the right call when you need consistent I/O under sustained write loads like 24/7 video recording or database logging.
• Dual 800W Flex Slot Platinum Hot-Plug PSUs: Redundant power at 800W each means a PSU failure doesn't take the server down — the remaining unit carries full load while you swap the failed unit without downtime. Platinum efficiency reduces heat output and operating cost compared to Gold-rated supplies, which matters in facilities where cooling is constrained. The hot-plug design means no maintenance window needed for a PSU swap.
• PCIe Gen5 Expansion (2–10 slots, including 2x OCP 3.0): Gen5 PCIe doubles the per-lane bandwidth of Gen4, relevant if you're adding high-throughput storage HBAs, 25GbE NICs, or GPU accelerators later. The OCP 3.0 slots are already populated with the Broadcom BCM5719 4-port 1GbE adapter, but OCP 3.0's standardized form factor means upgrades swap without replacing the entire adapter ecosystem.
• Broadcom BCM5719 4-Port 1GbE BASE-T: Four onboard 1GbE ports give you immediate flexibility — dedicate a port to management (iLO), bond two for redundancy on your primary network, and keep a spare. For environments moving to 10GbE or 25GbE, the OCP 3.0 slot makes upgrading the NIC a straightforward swap rather than a riser card exercise.
• Silicon Root of Trust + TPM 2.0 + UEFI Secure Boot: HPE's Immutable Silicon Root of Trust means firmware integrity is anchored in hardware — the system validates every layer of firmware at boot, making it significantly harder for a compromised firmware update to persist across reboots. TPM 2.0 and Intel SGX support are available for workloads requiring hardware-attested key storage or confidential computing enclaves. For security-conscious deployments, these aren't checkbox features — they're the architecture that enterprise compliance frameworks increasingly require.
• 3x Standard Hot-Swap Fans: Hot-swap fans mean thermal maintenance doesn't require a service call or system shutdown. In a tower deployment where the server may be running in a remote or unstaffed location, this reduces the operational risk of a single fan failure causing thermal throttling or shutdown.

Integration and Compatibility

The ML350 G11 runs HPE's iLO (Integrated Lights-Out) management controller, giving you out-of-band remote management — power cycling, KVM-over-IP, firmware updates, and health monitoring without requiring a local administrator on-site. This is a meaningful operational advantage for distributed deployments. The server integrates with HPE OneView and InfoSight for fleet-level management. For network infrastructure planning, the four onboard 1GbE ports cover most branch deployments; the OCP 3.0 slot handles bandwidth upgrades when needed. The Xeon Silver 4510 supports Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x, VT-d), making this a capable platform for running virtualized workloads or containerized applications alongside primary server functions. The P87112-005 (often searched as P87112 005) is factory-new and sourced through channel-direct supply — no grey-market, no parallel imports.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What processor does the P87112-005 ship with?

A: The P87112-005 ships with one Intel Xeon Silver 4510 processor — 12 cores, 2.40 GHz base clock, and 30MB L3 cache. The platform supports a second socket if you need to add a second processor later.

Q: Is the power supply redundant on the P87112-005?

A: Yes. The P87112-005 includes two 800W HPE Flex Slot Platinum hot-plug power supplies. If one fails, the other carries full load and the failed unit can be swapped without powering down the server.

Q: How many drive bays does the ML350 G11 P87112-005 have?

A: This configuration ships with a 4LFF (large form factor) drive bay setup. One 16TB SAS drive is installed; the remaining bays are available for expansion.

Q: What RAID controller is included?

A: The HPE MR408i-o Gen11 OCP RAID controller is included — x8 PCIe Gen5 lanes, 4GB onboard cache, and SPDM drive attestation. It supports SAS drives in the installed bay configuration.

Q: Does the P87112-005 support remote management?

A: Yes. HPE iLO (Integrated Lights-Out) provides out-of-band remote management including power control, KVM-over-IP, health monitoring, and firmware updates without requiring a local admin on-site.

Q: What security features are built into the P87112-005?

A: The server includes HPE's Immutable Silicon Root of Trust (firmware integrity anchored in hardware), TPM 2.0, UEFI Secure Boot, and Intel SGX support for confidential computing workloads. These features are hardware-level, not software-only.

Karl Wilson

The P87112-005 is one of the ML350 G11 configurations I'd steer toward for distributed security or edge compute deployments where you need enterprise-grade redundancy — dual hot-plug 800W Platinum PSUs, hot-swap fans, and iLO out-of-band management — but the site doesn't have rack infrastructure. The 4U tower form factor removes the rack-room requirement without sacrificing anything meaningful in terms of expandability or serviceability.

Technical Highlights:

• HPE MR408i-o with 4GB Cache: The onboard RAID cache matters more than people expect on sustained-write workloads like VMS recording. 4GB of write cache on a Gen5 x8 controller means the storage stack isn't the bottleneck when multiple streams are writing simultaneously.
• DDR5 5600 with HPE Smart Memory: The jump from DDR4 to DDR5 at 5600 MT/s is roughly a 2x bandwidth improvement. For a server running virtualized workloads or high-throughput analytics, that's a real architectural gain — not a spec-sheet footnote.
• Silicon Root of Trust + SPDM on Storage: The combination of HPE's firmware-level Root of Trust and SPDM drive attestation means you can verify the integrity of both the server firmware and the attached storage devices — relevant for deployments in regulated environments or those subject to supply chain security requirements.

Deployment Considerations:

• The 4LFF bay configuration ships with one 16TB SAS drive populated. Plan your expansion strategy before deployment — SAS drive additions require compatible HPE-validated drives to maintain RAID controller support and warranty coverage.
• Watch the physical footprint: at 23