HPE ProLiant DL180 Gen10 8LFF CTO Server – 879515-B21

The HPE ProLiant DL180 Gen10 8LFF CTO Server, Part Number 879515-B21, is a versatile and scalable 2U rack-mounted server designed for small and medium-sized businesses, enterprise branch offices, and data center environments. As a Configure-To-Order (CTO) platform, it allows the processor, memory, storage, RAID controller, networking, and other components to be customized according to specific workload requirements.

The server features an 8LFF (Large Form Factor) drive configuration, providing space for up to eight 3.5-inch drive bays. This configuration is particularly suitable for businesses requiring larger-capacity storage for applications such as file servers, backup systems, data storage, surveillance storage, and general business infrastructure.

Since 879515-B21 is a CTO server, it does not include a fixed processor configuration as standard. The DL180 Gen10 platform supports compatible Intel Xeon Scalable processors, allowing customers to select the appropriate processor based on performance and workload requirements. This flexibility makes the server suitable for general-purpose computing, business applications, virtualization, and storage-focused workloads.

The HPE ProLiant DL180 Gen10 provides 16 DIMM slots for compatible HPE DDR4 SmartMemory. The memory configuration can be customized according to the installed processor configuration and application requirements, allowing businesses to select the appropriate memory capacity for their workloads.

Because this is a CTO configuration, hard drives are not included as standard. Customers can configure compatible storage devices according to their capacity and performance requirements. The 8LFF chassis is designed for compatible 3.5-inch SAS and SATA hard drives or SSDs, depending on the final storage configuration and controller selection.

For storage management, the platform supports an embedded HPE Smart Array S100i software RAID controller and can also be configured with compatible HPE Smart Array or PCIe storage controllers depending on RAID, performance, and data protection requirements.

The server includes an embedded 2-Port 1GbE Ethernet controller for standard network connectivity. Additional networking options may be available through compatible HPE FlexibleLOM, media modules, or PCIe network adapters, allowing the server to be adapted to different network infrastructure requirements.

The 2U rack form factor provides a practical balance between performance, storage capacity, and rack-space efficiency. The DL180 Gen10 can also be expanded with compatible PCIe hardware, depending on the riser and final system configuration. This provides flexibility for installing additional networking cards, storage controllers, and other enterprise expansion hardware.

For simplified remote administration, the HPE ProLiant DL180 Gen10 includes HPE iLO 5 (Integrated Lights-Out) with Intelligent Provisioning. This allows IT administrators to remotely monitor and manage the server, helping simplify deployment, troubleshooting, maintenance, and day-to-day server administration.

With its 8LFF storage configuration, Intel Xeon Scalable processor support, 16 DIMM slots, flexible storage options, expandable networking, and HPE iLO 5 remote management, the HPE ProLiant DL180 Gen10 879515-B21 provides a reliable and adaptable platform for business and enterprise IT environments.

This server is suitable for:

• File and storage servers
• Backup and recovery solutions
• Business applications
• Virtualization
• Data storage
• Branch office infrastructure
• General-purpose computing