HPE ProLiant DL180 Gen10 12LFF CTO Server – 879516-B21

The HPE ProLiant DL180 Gen10 12LFF CTO Server, Part Number 879516-B21, is a versatile and scalable 2U rack-mounted server designed for business, enterprise, and data center environments. As a Configure-To-Order (CTO) platform, the server allows customers to customize processors, memory, storage, RAID controllers, networking, and other components according to their specific requirements. HPE identifies 879516-B21 as the DL180 Gen10 12LFF CTO Server.

One of the key features of this model is its 12LFF (Large Form Factor) drive configuration. The server includes space for up to 12 × 3.5-inch drive bays, making it an excellent choice for applications requiring high-capacity storage. This configuration is particularly suitable for file servers, backup solutions, storage infrastructure, and other data-intensive workloads.

The DL180 Gen10 platform supports up to two Intel Xeon Scalable processors, depending on the final configuration. Because 879516-B21 is a CTO server, processors are not included as a fixed standard configuration. Customers can select compatible processors according to their required performance and workload requirements.

The server provides 16 DIMM slots, allowing the system to be configured with compatible DDR4 memory. Memory capacity can be selected according to the installed processor configuration and workload requirements, providing flexibility for both current infrastructure needs and future expansion.

Since this is a CTO configuration, no specific hard drives are included as standard. The storage configuration can be customized with compatible enterprise storage devices based on capacity and performance requirements. The 12LFF chassis is especially beneficial for customers requiring large-capacity 3.5-inch SAS or SATA hard drives, depending on the selected storage configuration.

For storage management, the DL180 Gen10 platform supports embedded software RAID functionality and compatible HPE Smart Array and PCIe storage controllers. This flexibility allows customers to select an appropriate storage controller based on RAID requirements, performance needs, and data protection requirements.

The server provides embedded network connectivity and can support additional networking options depending on the final configuration. Compatible networking adapters can be installed to meet different infrastructure and connectivity requirements.

The 2U rack form factor provides an excellent balance between processing capability, storage capacity, and rack-space efficiency. The system can also support compatible PCIe expansion hardware, allowing additional network adapters, storage controllers, and other enterprise components to be installed.

For remote server administration, the HPE ProLiant DL180 Gen10 platform includes HPE Integrated Lights-Out 5 (iLO 5) with Intelligent Provisioning. This enables administrators to remotely monitor and manage the server, simplifying deployment, troubleshooting, maintenance, and daily system administration.

With its 12LFF storage configuration, support for up to two Intel Xeon Scalable processors, 16 DIMM slots, flexible storage options, expandable networking, and HPE iLO 5 remote management, the HPE ProLiant DL180 Gen10 879516-B21 is a reliable and adaptable platform for a wide range of business and enterprise workloads.

Ideal Applications

• File and Storage Servers
• Backup and Recovery Solutions
• Business Applications
• Virtualization
• Data Storage
• Branch Office Infrastructure
• General-Purpose Computing