The HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 is a powerful 2U, dual-processor server designed for demanding compute, storage, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and Big Data analytics workloads.

Powered by 4th Generation AMD EPYC 9004 Series processors, the DL385 Gen11 delivers increased compute performance, memory bandwidth, high-speed I/O, GPU support, and flexible storage capabilities in a scalable enterprise platform.

With support for up to 128 processor cores per CPU, up to 6TB of DDR5 memory, PCIe Gen5 connectivity, and multiple SAS, SATA, NVMe, and EDSFF storage options, the server is designed for organizations running workloads that require high core counts and extensive I/O scalability.

Accelerator-Optimized 2U 2P Server

The HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 is designed as an accelerator-optimized:

• 2U rack server
• 2-processor platform

Its architecture provides the compute density and expansion capabilities required for demanding enterprise applications.

The system is particularly suitable for workloads such as:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Big Data analytics
• Compute-intensive applications
• Data-intensive workloads
• Storage-intensive environments

The combination of high processor core counts, increased memory bandwidth, high-speed PCIe Gen5 I/O, and GPU support makes the DL385 Gen11 suitable for modern data center environments requiring scalable performance.

Processor

The HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 uses:

• AMD processors
• 4th Generation AMD EPYC 9004 Series

The platform supports up to:

• 2 processors

Each supported processor can provide up to:

• 128 cores

depending on the selected processor model.

This gives organizations the ability to configure the system according to workload performance, compute-density, and scalability requirements.

Processor Speed

Maximum processor speed reaches:

• 4.4GHz

depending on the selected processor.

This provides organizations with a range of processor options for workloads that require either high core density or higher operating frequencies.

Processor Cache

Depending on the processor model, available L3 cache options include:

• 64MB
• 128MB
• 256MB
• 384MB

The available processor options allow the DL385 Gen11 to address different application and workload requirements.

DDR5 Memory

The HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 supports:

• HPE DDR5 SmartMemory

Maximum memory capacity reaches:

• 6.0TB

using 256GB DDR5 memory modules.

Memory Slots

The server provides:

• 24 memory slots

This memory architecture provides the capacity required for data-intensive and compute-intensive workloads.

Memory Protection

The DL385 Gen11 supports:

• ECC memory protection

ECC helps improve system reliability by detecting and correcting certain memory errors.

This is particularly important in enterprise environments where server stability and data integrity are critical.

Flexible Storage Options

The HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 supports several storage configurations.

Depending on the selected model, configurations include support for:

LFF Storage

• Up to 12 LFF SAS/SATA drives
• Optional 4 LFF mid-drive configuration
• 4 LFF rear drives

SFF Storage

The platform can support:

• Up to 24 SFF SAS/SATA/NVMe drives
• Optional 8 SFF mid-drive configuration
• Optional 2 SFF rear drives

EDSFF Storage

The server can also support up to:

• 36 EDSFF drives

These options allow organizations to select the appropriate combination of capacity, performance, and storage technology for their workloads.

HPE Tri-Mode Storage Controllers

Storage management is provided through:

• HPE Tri-Mode Controllers

These controllers help support the flexible storage architecture available across the DL385 Gen11 platform.

PCIe Gen5 I/O

The HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 supports:

• High-speed PCIe Gen5 I/O

PCIe Gen5 provides the connectivity foundation required for modern high-performance devices and accelerator technologies.

Expansion Slots

The server provides up to:

• 8 expansion slots

depending on the selected configuration.

These expansion capabilities give organizations flexibility when building systems for demanding compute, networking, storage, and accelerator requirements.

GPU Support

The DL385 Gen11 includes enhanced support for GPUs.

This makes the server particularly relevant for accelerator-driven workloads such as:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Data analytics
• Other compute-intensive applications

The combination of AMD EPYC processors and GPU expansion provides organizations with additional flexibility when configuring accelerator-optimized infrastructure.

Network Controller Options

Network connectivity is configurable according to the selected model.

The server supports a choice of optional:

• OCP network controllers
• Stand-up network adapters

This allows businesses to configure network connectivity according to their infrastructure and bandwidth requirements.

HPE Silicon Root of Trust

Security is integrated into the HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 platform through the HPE Silicon Root of Trust.

Security features are built into the server firmware and create a digital fingerprint used by the AMD Secure Processor.

The system validates this fingerprint before boot, helping ensure that the firmware environment has not been compromised.

This provides an additional hardware-based security foundation for enterprise server environments.

Infrastructure Management

The HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 supports multiple HPE infrastructure management technologies.

Available management options include:

• HPE iLO Standard
• Intelligent Provisioning
• HPE OneView Standard
• HPE iLO Advanced
• HPE iLO Advanced Premium Security Edition
• HPE OneView Advanced
• Compute Ops Management Software

Some advanced management capabilities require additional licenses.

HPE iLO

HPE Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) provides embedded server management functionality.

The platform includes:

• HPE iLO Standard
• Intelligent Provisioning

More advanced management and security capabilities are available through licensed editions.

HPE OneView

The DL385 Gen11 also supports:

• HPE OneView Standard
• HPE OneView Advanced

HPE OneView can help organizations manage infrastructure from a centralized management environment.

System Cooling

The HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 includes:

• 6 system fans

This cooling configuration supports the server’s processor, memory, storage, networking, and expansion components.

Power Supply

The server supports up to:

• 2 Flexible Slot power supplies

depending on the selected model.

The dual-power-supply architecture provides organizations with configuration flexibility according to power and availability requirements.

Designed for High-Core-Count Workloads

One of the primary strengths of the HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 is its ability to support workloads that require high processor core counts.

With up to:

• 128 cores per processor
• 2 processors

the platform provides substantial compute capability within a 2U form factor.

This makes it suitable for workloads that require a combination of:

• Compute density
• Large memory capacity
• Accelerator support
• Storage scalability
• High-speed I/O

Designed for Data-Intensive Applications

The DL385 Gen11 also provides significant storage flexibility.

Support for:

• LFF drives
• SFF drives
• SAS
• SATA
• NVMe
• EDSFF

allows organizations to configure the server for different combinations of storage capacity and performance.

This makes the platform suitable for applications where both compute and data-storage scalability are important.

HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Specifications

Processor Type

• AMD

Processor Family

• 4th Generation AMD EPYC 9004 Series Processors

Processor Number

• Up to 2 processors

Processor Cores

• Up to 128 cores, depending on processor

Processor Speed

• Up to 4.4GHz, depending on processor

Processor Cache

Depending on the processor:

• 64MB L3
• 128MB L3
• 256MB L3
• 384MB L3

Maximum Memory

• 6.0TB with 256GB DDR5

Memory Slots

• 24

Memory Type

• HPE DDR5 SmartMemory

Memory Protection

• ECC

Storage Support

Available configurations include:

• Up to 12 LFF SAS/SATA
• Optional 4 LFF mid drives
• 4 LFF rear drives
• Up to 24 SFF SAS/SATA/NVMe
• Optional 8 SFF mid drives
• Optional 2 SFF rear drives
• Up to 36 EDSFF drives

Storage Controller

• HPE Tri-Mode Controllers

Expansion Slots

• Up to 8

Network Controller

• Optional OCP and stand-up configurations, depending on model

System Fans

• 6 fans included

Power Supplies

• Up to 2 Flexible Slot power supplies, depending on model

Warranty

The HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 includes a:

• 3/3/3 server warranty

This consists of:

• 3 years of parts coverage
• 3 years of labor coverage
• 3 years of on-site support coverage

Why Choose CITS for HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11?

CITS provides enterprise IT infrastructure solutions and supplies HPE servers in Egypt, helping organizations choose server platforms that match their compute, storage, networking, and data center requirements.

With experience across HPE servers, enterprise storage, networking, switching, security, data center solutions, and IT infrastructure services, CITS can help businesses evaluate how the HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 fits within their existing or planned infrastructure.

For organizations building environments for AI, machine learning, Big Data analytics, compute-intensive applications, or demanding enterprise workloads, CITS can support the selection and integration of the appropriate HPE server infrastructure while considering the wider networking, storage, and data center environment.

High-Performance HPE Server for Demanding Workloads

The HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 provides a powerful 2U dual-processor platform for organizations running demanding compute and data-intensive workloads.

With 4th Generation AMD EPYC 9004 Series processors offering up to 128 cores per processor, up to 6TB of DDR5 memory, PCIe Gen5 connectivity, enhanced GPU support, flexible SAS, SATA, NVMe, and EDSFF storage options, HPE Silicon Root of Trust security, and comprehensive infrastructure management capabilities, the DL385 Gen11 provides a scalable foundation for modern enterprise data centers.