A fully configured HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen9 server can weigh approximately 23.6 kg (51.5 lb). This maximum weight is typically observed with a specific, heavily populated configuration.
Understanding the Server's Weight
The exact weight of an HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen9 server is not a fixed number, as it largely depends on its specific configuration. Servers are highly modular, meaning their weight fluctuates based on the number of components installed, such as hard drives, processors, power supplies, and expansion cards.
For instance, the maximum approximate weight of 23.6 kg (51.5 lb) is achieved with a configuration that includes:
| Component | Quantity |
|---|---|
| LFF Hard Drives (No rear) | 12 |
| Processors | 2 |
| Power Supplies | 2 |
| Flexible Smart Array | 1 |
| Risers | 2 |
This configuration represents a heavily loaded system designed for high storage capacity and processing power.
Factors Influencing Server Weight
Several key components contribute to the overall weight of a server. Understanding these factors can help in estimating the weight of different configurations:
- Hard Drives: The type and number of hard drives installed significantly impact weight. Large Form Factor (LFF) drives are heavier than Small Form Factor (SFF) drives. A server with 12 LFF drives will be considerably heavier than one with fewer or only SFF drives.
- Processors: While individual CPUs are not excessively heavy, installing two high-end processors adds to the overall mass.
- Power Supplies: Servers often support redundant power supplies, which are robust and can be quite weighty. Dual power supplies will increase the total weight compared to a single unit.
- Expansion Cards (Risers, HBAs, NICs): Components like risers, host bus adapters (HBAs), and network interface cards (NICs), especially those with heat sinks, add incremental weight.
- Memory Modules (RAM): While relatively light individually, a server fully populated with RAM modules will experience a slight increase in weight.
- Chassis Material: The server chassis itself contributes the base weight, typically made from durable metals.
Therefore, a basic server configuration with minimal drives and single power supply will weigh considerably less than the maximum approximate weight specified above. Always refer to the specific configuration details for the most accurate weight assessment.
