HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 2U Server 8SFF Barebone P408i-a Used
Barebone unit — no CPU · no memory · no drives. P408i-a RAID controller, 8-bay backplane, heatsinks, fans and power supplies are included.
Quick answer: the HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 is the 2U dual-socket Intel Xeon Scalable platform (1st and 2nd Gen, LGA 3647) that most enterprise racks were standardised on, with 24 DDR4 DIMM slots and PCIe 3.0. This unit is the 8-bay 2.5-inch SFF barebone with the Smart Array P408i-a 2GB cache controller fitted, and no processors or memory. It suits buyers who already hold LGA 3647 CPUs and DDR4 RDIMMs and want a complete tested chassis with hardware RAID already in the box.
What's included
- DL380 Gen10 2U chassis, 8 x 2.5-inch SFF hot-plug front cage and backplane
- HPE Smart Array P408i-a SR Gen10 — 12Gb/s SAS, 2GB cache, RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
- Both CPU heatsinks, hot-plug redundant fan cage
- HPE iLO 5 with dedicated 1Gb management port
- Power supply or supplies as quoted for the unit offered
What's not included
- No CPU — one or two Intel Xeon Scalable processors (1st/2nd Gen)
- No memory — DDR4 RDIMM required, 24 DIMM slots
- No drives — all 8 SFF bays are empty
- No rail kit unless arranged separately
- No operating system
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 |
| Part reference | DL380G10-P408IA |
| Form factor | 2U rack, dual socket (LGA 3647) |
| Drive bays | 8 x 2.5-inch SFF hot-plug, SATA/SAS |
| RAID controller | Smart Array P408i-a SR Gen10, 2GB cache (included) |
| Memory slots | 24 DDR4-2933 DIMM slots (not included) |
| Expansion | PCIe 3.0 via primary and secondary risers |
| Network | Embedded 4 x 1GbE plus FlexibleLOM slot |
| Management | HPE iLO 5 |
| Condition | Used — bench-tested on our own test line |
| Warranty | 90-day warranty from delivery. |
Why the P408i-a matters
The P408i-a carries 2GB of battery-backed cache, which is what separates it from the entry E208i-a: write-back caching turns random write traffic into sequential writes, and it adds RAID 6, RAID 60 and cache-backed rebuilds across the eight bays. It also sits in the dedicated storage slot, so none of the PCIe slots are consumed by storage.
If you need external SAS expansion, tri-mode NVMe or a larger cache, a Broadcom MegaRAID controller in a PCIe slot replaces it without changing the chassis.
Build guide
Reference build: two Xeon Scalable Silver or Gold processors, 8 to 16 DDR4-2933 RDIMMs split evenly across the sockets, and eight 2.5-inch SAS enterprise drives in a RAID 6 or RAID 10 set behind the P408i-a. Additional DDR4 RDIMM server memory is quoted per module against the 24 slots. Compare this chassis with the AMD EPYC DL385 Gen10 Plus if you want PCIe 4.0, or browse all used rack servers and barebones.
Why buy from Zhongxin Data
- In-house re-flash & testing — every unit runs on our own test line before it ships; we do not resell untested pallet stock.
- Reference image plus real photos on request — the image above is a stock reference photo for this model. Ask and we will send photos of the specific unit offered, before you commit.
- Model-level answers — send the processor, DIMM and drive part numbers you intend to fit and we will confirm compatibility in writing.
- 90-day warranty from delivery.
Request a quote
This is a quote-based listing — pricing moves with the market, so we quote per order instead of publishing a number. Send us the quantity, the processors and DIMMs you plan to fit, and the destination country, and we will come back with pricing and availability for that exact configuration.
WhatsApp +86 13068616914 — include the model, quantity, target CPU and destination country in your first message and we can answer in one round.
Frequently asked questions
Is a CPU or memory included?
No. This is a barebone chassis — processors, memory and drives are all customer-supplied. We quote them separately if you want us to configure the unit.
How many drive bays and what type?
Eight 2.5-inch SFF hot-plug bays, SATA or SAS, behind the P408i-a controller.
Which processors fit?
Intel Xeon Scalable 1st and 2nd Gen on LGA 3647, one or two sockets, both the same model.
Is the P408i-a sufficient for RAID 6?
Yes — RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 with 2GB cache. Across eight drives RAID 6 is comfortably within the controller's capability.
Does it include rails?
Rails are not part of this listing. Give us the rack depth and we will quote a rail kit separately if we have one for this model.
What is the condition and warranty?
Used, cleaned and bench-tested on our own test line before shipment, covered by a 90-day warranty from delivery.
Available at Zhongxin Data — used enterprise server, storage and network hardware. Worldwide shipping from Hong Kong, China.