HPE Proliant DL320 GEN11 5416S 2.0GHZ 16C 1P 2X32GB-R 8SFF NS204I-U 2X800W PS - P69302-005

HPE P69302-005 ProLiant DL320 Gen11 1P Rack Server

Overview

The HPE ProLiant DL320 Gen11 (P69302-005) is a single-socket 1U rack server configured with an Intel Xeon Silver 5416S 2.0GHz 16-core processor, 64GB of DDR5 registered memory (2x32GB), eight small-form-factor drive bays, the NS204i-U boot controller, and a redundant 2x800W power supply pair. It is purpose-built for space-constrained data center deployments where compute density and redundant power matter — including video management server (VMS) workloads, network video recorder back-ends, and edge AI inference nodes supporting physical security infrastructure. At 43.55 lb and 35.80 x 24.00 x 9.80 in, the P69302-005 fits a standard 1U rack slot and ships ready to integrate into existing HPE or third-party rack environments. For a broader look at the HPE server and storage catalog, the ProLiant DL320 Gen11 sits in HPE's mainstream 1U rack lineup.

Key Features

• Intel Xeon Silver 5416S 2.0GHz 16-Core CPU: The 5416S delivers 16 physical cores in a 150W TDP envelope — enough headroom to run a full-featured VMS (Milestone XProtect, Genetec Security Center, Avigilon Control Center) alongside concurrent analytics workloads without CPU contention. Single-socket design keeps licensing costs lower for software that charges per socket.
• 64GB DDR5 RDIMM (2x32GB): DDR5 registered memory raises memory bandwidth versus prior-gen DDR4, which directly benefits network video recorders decoding multiple high-resolution H.265 streams in parallel. Two populated DIMM slots leave additional slots open for future memory expansion as camera counts grow.
• 8x Small Form Factor Drive Bays: Eight SFF bays give integrators flexibility to configure NVMe or SAS/SATA drives for video storage. An 8-bay SFF configuration supports meaningful raw capacity in 1U — scale storage to match your retention policy without moving to a larger chassis.
• NS204i-U Boot Controller: The NS204i-U is an M.2-based boot device that keeps the OS off the primary storage array, preserving all eight SFF bays for video data. This separation simplifies OS rebuild without touching surveillance footage.
• 2x800W Redundant Power Supplies: Dual 800W PSUs provide N+1 power redundancy — one supply can fail or be hot-swapped without dropping the server. For 24/7 surveillance infrastructure, this eliminates a single point of failure that would otherwise mean a recording gap during maintenance.
• 1U Rack Form Factor (35.80 x 24.00 x 9.80 in, 43.55 lb): A verified shipping weight of 43.55 lb and standard 1U depth (35.80 in) means standard two-person rack installation without specialty lift equipment. Plan rack weight budgets accordingly in high-density deployments. Pairs well with a rack mounting solution sized for 1U servers.

Integration and Compatibility

The ProLiant DL320 Gen11 platform supports HPE's iLO management interface for out-of-band monitoring, firmware updates, and remote KVM — critical for unmanned equipment rooms common in physical security deployments. The server integrates with PoE network switches and camera infrastructure through standard Ethernet, and its PCIe expansion slots can accommodate capture cards or GPU accelerators for edge video analytics. HPE ProLiant Gen11 servers are broadly supported by major VMS platforms; verify specific OS and driver support against your VMS vendor's hardware compatibility list prior to deployment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What processor does the HPE P69302-005 include?

A: The P69302-005 ships with one Intel Xeon Silver 5416S running at 2.0GHz with 16 cores.

Q: How much memory does the P69302-005 come with, and can it be expanded?

A: It ships with 2x32GB DDR5 RDIMM (64GB total). Additional DIMM slots are available for expansion, though maximum capacity should be verified against HPE's official memory configuration guide for the DL320 Gen11.

Q: Does the P69302-005 have redundant power supplies?

A: Yes. The configuration includes two 800W power supplies for N+1 redundancy, supporting hot-swap replacement without server downtime.

Q: What is the physical footprint of the P69302-005?

A: The server measures 35.80 x 24.00 x 9.80 inches (L x W x H) and weighs 43.55 lb — a standard 1U rack form factor.

Q: Is the P69302-005 suitable as a VMS server for surveillance deployments?

A: The 16-core Xeon Silver 5416S, 64GB DDR5, and 8 SFF drive bays make it a capable platform for mid-to-large VMS deployments. Validate your specific VMS vendor's hardware compatibility list for OS, driver, and licensing requirements before ordering.

Jerry Tildsen

When I spec a VMS back-end for a mid-to-large camera deployment, the P69302-005 checks the boxes that matter most in an equipment room: a 16-core Xeon Silver 5416S with enough concurrent thread capacity to handle simultaneous decode, analytics, and recording I/O, paired with 64GB DDR5 that keeps frame buffers from becoming the bottleneck. The redundant 2x800W PSUs are non-negotiable for any 24/7 surveillance application — single-PSU servers in this role are an audit finding waiting to happen.

Technical Highlights:

• 16-Core Xeon Silver 5416S: 16 physical cores at 2.0GHz handles concurrent H.265 decode across dozens of streams without the CPU becoming the recording bottleneck — a real consideration when analytics and live view run alongside archival write.
• 2x800W Redundant PSUs: N+1 power redundancy means one supply can be replaced live. In unmanned IDF closets running 24/7, this is the difference between a maintenance window and a recording gap.
• 8x SFF Drive Bays + NS204i-U Boot Device: Keeping the OS on the NS204i-U M.2 boot controller frees all eight SFF bays for video storage — clean architecture that simplifies OS recovery without touching footage volumes.

Deployment Considerations:

• At 43.55 lb and 35.80 in depth, standard two-person rack installation applies — verify your rack's weight capacity when stacking multiple 1U servers in the same bay zone.
• The P69302-005 ships as a configured system; memory and storage expansion beyond the base 64GB/8-bay configuration should be validated against HPE's QuickSpecs for the DL320 Gen11 before ordering additional DIMMs or drives.

This configuration is a strong fit for a dedicated Milestone XProtect or Genetec Security Center recording server supporting 64–150 cameras at 1080p/4K with local retention — the 8 SFF bays and redundant power make it purpose-appropriate for that role in a hardened equipment room.