HPE P87776-005 ProLiant DL320 Gen12 1U Rack Server
The HPE ProLiant DL320 Gen12 (P87776-005) is a single-processor 1U rack server built around AMD's EPYC 9515P — a 16-core, 2.3GHz processor from the Zen 4 generation — configured here with 64GB of registered DDR5 memory, eight small-form-factor drive bays, the MR408i-O storage controller, and dual 10GbE network ports. At 43.55 lb and 35.80 × 24.00 × 9.80 inches, it occupies a standard 1U rack slot and ships ready to deploy in enterprise and edge compute environments where dense, capable single-socket compute is the requirement.
Overview
The DL320 Gen12 is HPE's single-socket 1U platform for organizations that need server-class compute without the cost and complexity of a dual-processor chassis. The P87776-005 configuration pairs the 16-core EPYC 9515P with a single 64GB DDR5 RDIMM as a baseline, leaving room to expand memory capacity as workloads grow. Eight SFF bays managed by the MR408i-O controller provide flexible local storage for OS, application data, or caching tiers. Dual 10GbE onboard ports handle production network traffic without requiring an add-in card — a practical default for most enterprise LAN environments.
Key Features
- AMD EPYC 9515P (16-core, 2.3GHz): The 9515P's Zen 4 architecture delivers competitive per-core throughput for virtualization hosts, database servers, and edge analytics workloads — 16 physical cores in a single socket means meaningful VM density without the licensing overhead of a dual-socket platform.
- 1x64GB DDR5 Registered Memory: Ships with 64GB as a starting point. DDR5's higher bandwidth and lower voltage compared to DDR4 improves performance on memory-intensive workloads; expansion slots remain available to scale as application demands increase.
- 8x SFF Drive Bays + MR408i-O Controller: Eight small-form-factor bays give you flexibility to configure SAS, SATA, or NVMe storage depending on the controller and drive selection. The MR408i-O is HPE's entry-level modular RAID controller — appropriate for RAID 0/1/5/6 configurations protecting application and OS volumes.
- Dual 10GbE Onboard: Two 10-gigabit Ethernet ports included without an add-in card eliminates a procurement step and ensures adequate bandwidth for high-throughput applications, including video management system (VMS) server deployments ingesting feeds from dozens of cameras simultaneously.
- 1U Form Factor (43.55 lb, 9.80" height): Standard 1U height fits any 19-inch EIA rack. The 24-inch depth fits shallow-depth racks common in edge deployments, telecommunications closets, and branch office server rooms — verify your rack depth before ordering.
Integration and Compatibility
The DL320 Gen12 runs HPE's iLO management controller for out-of-band administration — remote KVM, power control, and health monitoring without requiring physical access to the server. It is compatible with VMware vSphere, Microsoft Windows Server, and major Linux distributions supported under HPE's Gen12 platform. As a rack server in the HPE ProLiant line, it integrates with HPE OneView for data center lifecycle management. For network video recorder deployments, the dual 10GbE ports and 8-bay storage configuration support multi-terabyte video retention at scale. Pair with a managed PoE switch to complete the camera-to-server pipeline. Consult HPE's server selection guide for workload-to-configuration matching before finalizing your order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What processor does the P87776-005 include?
A: The P87776-005 ships with a single AMD EPYC 9515P processor — 16 cores, 2.3GHz base clock — from AMD's Zen 4 generation, as specified in the HPE product configuration string.
Q: How much memory does the P87776-005 come with, and can it be expanded?
A: It ships with 1x64GB registered DDR5 DIMM. The DL320 Gen12 platform supports additional DIMM slots for memory expansion; consult HPE's memory compatibility list for validated module options.
Q: How many drive bays does the P87776-005 have?
A: Eight small-form-factor (SFF) bays, managed by the included MR408i-O storage controller.
Q: What network connectivity is included out of the box?
A: Two onboard 10GbE ports are included in this configuration — no add-in NIC required for standard 10-gigabit LAN connectivity.
Q: What are the physical dimensions and weight of the P87776-005?
A: 35.80 × 24.00 × 9.80 inches (L × W × H), 43.55 lb. It occupies a standard 1U rack slot in a 19-inch EIA rack.
Q: Is the P87776-005 suitable as a VMS server for physical security deployments?
A: The combination of a 16-core EPYC processor, 64GB DDR5 base memory, 8 SFF storage bays, and dual 10GbE ports makes it a capable platform for mid-to-large video management server deployments. Confirm VMS vendor certification (Milestone, Genetec, Avigilon, etc.) against HPE's Gen12 compatibility list before commissioning.
The P87776-005 is the configuration I reach for when a security integrator needs a single-socket VMS server with real storage headroom — the 8 SFF bays paired with the MR408i-O controller give you a practical RAID-protected pool for video retention without forcing a 2U chassis or a second processor socket you don't need.
Technical Highlights:
- EPYC 9515P (16 cores, 2.3GHz): Sixteen Zen 4 cores handle concurrent decode, motion analytics, and VMS indexing without the per-core licensing cost spike you'd see on a higher-core-count SKU — right-sized for 32–80 camera channels depending on resolution and retention policy.
- Dual 10GbE onboard: At 10Gbps per port, you have enough ingress bandwidth for roughly 500+ 4K H.265 streams at 4Mbps each — the network port is almost never the bottleneck on this platform; storage IOPS and CPU decode capacity will throttle first.
- 1U, 24-inch depth (35.80 × 24.00 × 9.80 in, 43.55 lb): The 24-inch chassis depth fits shallow racks in security operations centers and telco closets where full-depth rails aren't an option — confirm rail kit compatibility and weight capacity before rack integration.
Deployment Considerations:
- Ships with 1x64GB DDR5 — sufficient for a modest VMS deployment, but plan your memory expansion before go-live if you're running analytics-heavy workloads or multiple concurrent VMS services on the same host.
- The MR408i-O is an entry-level RAID controller; for write-intensive video workloads across all 8 bays simultaneously, validate the controller's sustained write throughput against your VMS vendor's minimum I/O requirements before commissioning.
This server is the right fit for a dedicated VMS host in a mid-size physical security deployment — a corporate campus, healthcare facility, or municipal installation running 32–80 cameras where single-socket compute, 10GbE connectivity, and local SFF storage cover the full retention and analytics requirement without oversizing the platform.
