HPE P69313-005 ProLiant ML350 Gen11 Tower Server
The HPE P69313-005 is a ProLiant ML350 Generation 11 tower server configured with an Intel Xeon Gold 5416S processor and the HPE MR408I-o storage controller — a purpose-built compute platform suited for on-premises workloads including network video recording, physical security management, and edge data processing. At 70.30 lb and 39.00 x 23.50 x 13.50 inches, this is a full tower chassis designed for data closets and server rooms, not under-desk deployment.
Overview
The ML350 Gen11 sits in HPE's mid-range tower server line, balancing expandability and compute density for organizations that need local processing power without committing to rack infrastructure. The HPE server catalog covers a range of compute configurations; the P69313-005 specifically targets AMS (Americas) regional distribution with a Xeon Gold 5416S processor and MR408I-o controller pairing. For surveillance and physical security deployments, this class of tower server is commonly used as a dedicated network video recorder host or VMS application server — scenarios where a purpose-built appliance doesn't fit the site's existing IT management model.
Key Features
- Full Tower Form Factor (39.00 x 23.50 x 13.50 in, 70.30 lb): The chassis dimensions confirm a traditional tower footprint — plan for floor or rack-shelf placement in a secured equipment room. At 70.30 lb, two-person installation is practical for rack-shelf or data closet positioning.
- Xeon Gold 5416S Processor: The 5416S is a 16-core Xeon Gold 4th Gen (Sapphire Rapids) processor, providing the multi-threaded performance needed to run concurrent VMS streams, analytics workloads, or virtualized security applications without a discrete accelerator in lighter workloads.
- MR408I-o Storage Controller: HPE's MR408I-o is an OCP-form-factor RAID controller supporting RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 — relevant for configuring redundant storage pools on a dedicated NVR or recording server where drive failure cannot mean data loss.
- AMS Regional Configuration: The P69313-005 is the Americas SKU, meaning it ships with region-appropriate power and compliance documentation — confirm this aligns with your facility's power infrastructure before ordering a different regional variant.
Integration & Compatibility
As an HPE ProLiant platform, the ML350 Gen11 is supported by HPE iLO 6 out-of-band management, HPE Smart Update Manager, and the Intelligent Provisioning framework — all standard in the Gen11 line. VMS compatibility depends on the software stack deployed on top of the OS; consult your VMS vendor's hardware compatibility list to confirm support with the installed OS and driver stack. For physical security environments, pairing with a qualified PoE network switch and structured cabling ensures the server remains the compute bottleneck rather than the network layer. Review server selection guidance for NVR and VMS sizing considerations before finalizing channel count and storage requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What processor does the P69313-005 include?
A: The product name encodes an Intel Xeon Gold 5416S processor. Confirm the exact CPU specification against the HPE QuickSpecs document for this SKU before procurement if precise core/clock details are required.
Q: What is the physical footprint of the P69313-005?
A: Dimensions are 39.00 x 23.50 x 13.50 inches (L x W x H) and the unit weighs 70.30 lb — a full tower chassis requiring dedicated floor space or a heavy-duty rack shelf.
Q: Is the P69313-005 suitable as a dedicated NVR or VMS server?
A: The ML350 Gen11 tower platform is commonly deployed in this role. Suitability depends on the VMS software, camera count, retention period, and storage configuration — consult your VMS vendor's hardware compatibility and sizing guides.
Q: What storage controller does this server include?
A: The MR408I-o is HPE's OCP-form RAID controller, supporting multi-drive RAID configurations for redundant storage — appropriate for recording environments where drive redundancy is required.
Q: Is the P69313-005 a rack or tower server?
A: Tower. The ML350 Gen11 is a tower-form server. It can be rack-mounted with optional HPE tower-to-rack conversion hardware, but ships as a tower unit.
The P69313-005 is a tower-class platform — and that matters more than it sounds. At 70.30 lb and a 39-inch depth, this isn't a unit you're sliding into a 2U slot; it's a commitment to floor or shelf space in a secured equipment room. That physical profile is actually a feature in sites where rack density is already maxed out and the IT team prefers a standalone compute node they can service without pulling a rail kit.
Technical Highlights:
- 70.30 lb / 39.00 x 23.50 x 13.50 in chassis: Full tower dimensions mean internal drive bay count and PCIe slot availability are typically higher than equivalent rack units — relevant when configuring dense local storage for NVR workloads without an external storage shelf.
- Xeon Gold 5416S processor: 16-core Sapphire Rapids die — multi-threaded enough to run a VMS application server, analytics offload, and OS management concurrently without saturating the CPU. Adequate headroom for mid-to-large camera deployments on a single host.
- MR408I-o RAID controller: OCP-form RAID with support for RAID 5/6/10/50/60 means you can configure a meaningful redundancy tier on spinning or SSD media. For 24/7 surveillance recording, RAID 6 (dual-parity) is the standard minimum — this controller supports it.
Deployment Considerations:
- Verify rack-shelf weight rating before placement — 70.30 lb exceeds the load spec on many standard shelves; floor-standing deployment avoids that entirely.
- The AMS regional designation (P69313-005, often searched as P69313 005) means Americas power and compliance. If your facility is outside the AMS region or you are procuring for an international site, confirm you are ordering the correct regional SKU before purchase.
This configuration is a practical fit for a mid-size physical security operations center that needs a dedicated, locally-managed VMS or NVR host — particularly in facilities where IT already standardizes on HPE ProLiant for server infrastructure and wants to extend that management model to the security stack.
