Bosch Standard Application Server (HPE DL380 Gen11) - MHW-S380RB-SC

Bosch MHW-S380RB-SC Standard Application Server (HPE DL380 Gen11)

Overview

The Bosch MHW-S380RB-SC is a rack-mount application server built on the HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11 platform, purpose-configured for Bosch Bosch video management and security software workloads in enterprise and mid-large site deployments. At 2U and 26.75 inches deep (3.44 in H × 17.54 in W × 26.75 in D), it fits standard 19-inch data center and IDF racks without modification. The server ships pre-specified with components that Bosch has validated against their video management software stack, removing the guesswork of component qualification that typically consumes integrator time on self-built platforms.

Where this matters most: large camera counts, high-bitrate recording, or simultaneous live view and analytics processing demand predictable I/O and memory bandwidth. The DDR5-4800 memory subsystem and NVMe boot architecture on the MHW-S380RB-SC are matched to those demands in a way that commodity server configs frequently are not.

Key Features

• Intel Xeon Silver 4410Y Processor (12-core, 2.0 GHz, 150W TDP): Twelve physical cores handle concurrent recording, analytics, and client sessions without the thread contention you see on entry-level 8-core configs. The 150W TDP sits within mainstream rack thermal envelopes — no exotic cooling required in a standard 35°C ambient.
• 32GB DDR5-4800 Memory: DDR5-4800 delivers roughly 1.5× the memory bandwidth of DDR4-3200 at equivalent capacity. For VMS workloads with large camera counts and frequent seek operations, that bandwidth difference shows up in sustained throughput rather than just benchmark peaks.
• Dual 480GB M.2 NVMe SSDs in RAID-1: Boot and OS volumes on RAID-1 NVMe means a single drive failure does not take down the application server — the system continues running on the surviving mirror while a replacement is sourced. NVMe access latency is also substantially lower than SATA SSD, which matters during software startup and log-intensive operations.
• Dual 1000W Flex Slot Titanium Hot-Plug Power Supplies: Titanium efficiency rating means power conversion losses are under 4% at typical load — meaningful in 24/7 always-on server environments where even a few percent efficiency difference compounds over a year of runtime. Hot-plug capability lets you swap a failed PSU without scheduling a maintenance window or taking the system offline.
• Broadcom BCM57416 10GbE 2-Port BASE-T OCP3 Network Adapter: Dual 10Gb BASE-T ports over standard CAT6A — no SFP+ transceivers to manage or lose. Two ports support either active-active bonding for throughput aggregation or active-standby for NIC-level redundancy, depending on your switch infrastructure and VMS network configuration.
• 100–240 VAC Input Voltage Range: Universal input accepts both North American and international power without a manual voltage selection switch, simplifying deployment in mixed-infrastructure facilities and international projects without sourcing country-specific PSU variants.
• CE, EU DoC, IEC 62443 Regulatory Compliance: IEC 62443 is the industrial cybersecurity standard for operational technology environments. Compliance indicates the platform has been evaluated against cybersecurity requirements relevant to security infrastructure — a procurement requirement on an increasing number of government, critical infrastructure, and enterprise RFPs.
• Operating Range 10°C–35°C (50°F–95°F), Storage to 60°C (140°F): Standard data center operating envelope. If your IDF or server closet runs hot in summer, verify ambient stays below 35°C — the spec does not give headroom beyond that, and thermal throttling on a Xeon Silver will impact recording throughput.

Integration and Compatibility

The MHW-S380RB-SC is positioned within the Bosch video recording and server product line as a validated hardware platform for Bosch Video Management System (BVMS) and related application software. Deploying on a manufacturer-validated server configuration avoids the software support boundary issues that arise when VMS vendors encounter faults on unqualified hardware. For integrators building multi-server BVMS architectures, this platform provides a consistent, repeatable hardware baseline across sites.

The dual 10GbE ports accommodate high-density camera networks and server-to-server communication within BVMS distributed architectures. For storage expansion beyond the boot SSDs, the HPE DL380 Gen11 platform supports additional drive bays — consult the BVMS server sizing guide for storage channel configuration relative to your camera count and retention requirements. Pair with a qualified PoE network switch infrastructure upstream to keep camera feeds reliable at scale.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the physical dimensions of the MHW-S380RB-SC and how much rack space does it require?

A: The MHW-S380RB-SC measures 3.44 in H × 17.54 in W × 26.75 in D (8.73 cm × 44.54 cm × 67.94 cm). It occupies 2U of rack space in a standard 19-inch rack.

Q: What power supply configuration does the MHW-S380RB-SC use, and is the input voltage universal?

A: The server ships with dual 1000W Flex Slot Titanium Hot-Plug power supplies. Input voltage is universal at 100–240 VAC, compatible with standard North American and international facility power without manual adjustment.

Q: What storage is included for the operating system and applications?

A: Two 480GB M.2 NVMe SSDs are configured in RAID-1 as the boot and application volume. This provides drive-failure redundancy for the OS and application layer. Additional storage for video recording is separate and should be sized per BVMS guidelines.

Q: What network connectivity does the MHW-S380RB-SC provide out of the box?

A: The server includes a Broadcom BCM57416 dual-port 10GbE BASE-T OCP3 adapter, providing two 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports over standard RJ-45 (BASE-T) connectors. No SFP+ transceivers are required — standard CAT6A cabling connects directly to your switch.

Q: Is the MHW-S380RB-SC compliant with IEC 62443?

A: Yes. The MHW-S380RB-SC carries CE, EU DoC, and IEC 62443 compliance. IEC 62443 is the cybersecurity standard for industrial and operational technology systems, which is increasingly required in government and critical infrastructure procurement.

Q: What are the operating temperature limits for the MHW-S380RB-SC?

A: Operating temperature range is 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) with 8%–90% relative humidity (non-condensing). Storage range extends from -30°C to 60°C (-22°F to 140°F). Ensure the installation environment stays within the 35°C operating ceiling to avoid thermal throttling.

Eden Phillips

The MHW-S380RB-SC is one of those server specs where the redundancy stack tells the real story. Dual Titanium-rated hot-plug PSUs, RAID-1 NVMe boot, and dual 10GbE — Bosch has essentially eliminated the single points of failure that cause unplanned downtime on recording servers, without overbuilding into an expensive 4U platform. For a BVMS deployment that has to justify 99.9%+ uptime to an enterprise or government client, that redundancy profile is the spec to lead with.

Technical Highlights:

• DDR5-4800 Memory Bandwidth: At 32GB DDR5-4800, the memory subsystem handles the concurrent read/write demands of multi-stream VMS recording more comfortably than DDR4 configs at the same capacity — bandwidth is the constraint in high-camera-count deployments, not raw capacity.
• Dual 1000W Titanium Hot-Plug PSUs: Sub-4% conversion loss at typical load and hot-swap capability means neither a power efficiency shortfall nor a PSU failure requires a maintenance window — both matter in 24/7 physical security infrastructure.
• RAID-1 NVMe Boot Volume: Two 480GB M.2 NVMe drives in RAID-1 keep the OS and Bosch application stack running through a drive failure. NVMe latency also means faster BVMS startup and log operations versus SATA-based boot volumes on older server generations.

Deployment Considerations:

• The 26.75-inch chassis depth (67.94 cm) requires a full-depth rack or a deep-shelf IDF cabinet — measure your rack depth before ordering, particularly in retrofits where older cabinets may be 24-inch depth.
• Operating ambient ceiling is 35°C (95°F). IDF closets and wiring rooms without active cooling regularly exceed this in summer — validate your thermal environment before committing to this platform in a non-data-center location.

The MHW-S380RB-SC fits best in centralized BVMS deployments where a dedicated application server tier handles management, recording coordination, and analytics offload — enterprise campuses, large healthcare facilities, and government sites where the server lives in a proper rack environment and the redundancy spec supports the uptime SLA on the contract.