HPE P89244-005 ProLiant DL360 Gen12 1U Rack Server
The HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen12 (P89244-005) is a 1U two-socket rack server configured with an Intel Xeon 6517P processor, 2x32GB registered DDR5 memory, eight small form factor drive bays, the NS204I-U v2 boot controller, MR408I-O storage controller, and dual 1GbE network ports. At 50 lb and 38.50 x 23.50 x 9.30 inches, this is a dense, fully-populated 1U platform sized for space-constrained data center rows and enterprise rack deployments.
Overview
The DL360 Gen12 platform targets workloads that demand single-socket-per-1U density without sacrificing I/O or storage flexibility. The P89244-005 configuration ships pre-integrated with a specific processor, memory, storage controller, and boot device — reducing integration time compared to configure-to-order builds. The 8SFF bay count supports NVMe or SAS/SATA drives, keeping storage expansion options open post-deployment. The MR408I-O RAID controller provides hardware-level data protection without relying on the OS stack, and the NS204I-U v2 handles OS boot independently, preserving all eight front bays for application data.
Key Features
- Intel Xeon 6517P Processor: A single-socket Gen12 configuration that delivers modern compute density in a 1U footprint — appropriate for virtualization hosts, edge compute nodes, or dedicated application servers where rack space is the constraint.
- 2x32GB DDR5 Registered Memory (64GB Total): Dual-channel DDR5 at 64GB provides a usable baseline for virtualized workloads; the platform supports further expansion as demand grows, avoiding forklift replacement.
- 8 Small Form Factor Drive Bays: Eight SFF bays allow flexible storage build-out — SAS, SATA, or NVMe depending on backplane configuration — giving you room to scale storage without additional chassis.
- MR408I-O RAID Controller: Onboard hardware RAID offloads parity calculation from the CPU, maintaining application performance under sustained write loads that would degrade software RAID implementations.
- NS204I-U v2 Boot Controller: Dedicated OS boot device keeps all eight front bays available for data, a meaningful distinction when every SFF slot has storage value in dense deployments.
- Dual 1GbE Network Ports: Two onboard 1GbE ports cover management and basic production traffic; additional PCIe NICs can be added for higher-throughput requirements without consuming the base configuration budget.
- 1U Rack Form Factor — 50 lb: At 38.50 x 23.50 x 9.30 inches, plan for proper rail kit support and verify rack weight capacity before deployment — 50 lb fully populated is on the heavier end of the 1U class.
Integration and Compatibility
The P89244-005 (often searched as P89244 005) is designed for standard 19-inch two-post or four-post rack infrastructure. HPE iLO management is standard on DL360 Gen12 platforms, enabling out-of-band management, remote console, and integration with HPE OneView or third-party data center infrastructure management tools. Verify specific iLO version, supported OS list, and firmware requirements against HPE's current compatibility matrix before deployment — Gen12 firmware dependencies differ from Gen10/11 baselines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What processor does the P89244-005 include?
A: The P89244-005 includes an Intel Xeon 6517P processor in a single-processor configuration, as indicated in the product model string.
Q: How much memory does the HPE P89244-005 ship with?
A: The configuration ships with 2x32GB registered DDR5 memory for 64GB total installed.
Q: How many drive bays does the P89244-005 have?
A: The P89244-005 includes eight small form factor (SFF) drive bays.
Q: What is the weight of the P89244-005?
A: The HPE P89244-005 weighs 50 lb per verified distribution data. Plan rail and rack capacity accordingly.
Q: What RAID controller does the P89244-005 include?
A: It ships with the HPE MR408I-O storage controller for hardware RAID support.
The P89244-005 is a fully pre-configured DL360 Gen12 1U server — and the key word there is pre-configured. In my experience, the integration labor saved by ordering a factory-configured SKU like this one versus a CTO build is consistently underestimated. You get a validated component combination (6517P, dual 32GB DDR5, MR408I-O, NS204I-U v2) with HPE's firmware qualification already done, which matters when you're staging 10 or 50 nodes for a rollout and can't afford validation cycles on each.
Technical Highlights:
- 8 SFF Drive Bays + Dedicated NS204I-U v2 Boot: All eight front bays stay available for data storage because the boot device is handled separately — a real advantage in storage-dense edge or branch deployments where every bay counts.
- MR408I-O Hardware RAID: Hardware RAID offloads parity from the CPU, keeping application cores free. For database or surveillance recording workloads with sustained sequential writes, this is the right architecture versus software RAID.
- 50 lb / 1U Form Factor: At 50 lb in a 9.30-inch height envelope, this is at the upper end of 1U weight. Verify your rail kit, rack weight rating, and power delivery (dual power supplies should be confirmed separately) before rack-and-stack.
Deployment Considerations:
- The product name encodes the core BOM, but verify iLO licensing tier, power supply count/wattage, and supported OS against HPE's current QuickSpecs document before procurement — Gen12 has revised options versus prior generations.
- DDR5 registered DIMMs ship at 64GB base; if your workload projects growth beyond that, confirm the maximum DIMM slot count and supported capacity for the DL360 Gen12 platform before committing to this SKU versus a higher-memory CTO.
Best fit for enterprise rack deployments, virtualization hosts, or surveillance server builds where validated factory integration and 1U density are the primary drivers — particularly where IT ops teams need identical node configurations across multiple racks.
