ProLiant DL560 Gen10 Server
The HPE ProLiant DL560 Gen10 condenses four Xeon Scalable sockets into 2U — dense four-socket compute for databases, analytics, and consolidation with per-host licensing wins.
HPE ProLiant DL560 Gen10 Server – High-Density, Quad-Socket 2U Server for Enterprise-Grade Performance
The HPE ProLiant DL560 Gen10 is a high-density, 2U rack server engineered to deliver powerful performance, scalability, and reliability for demanding enterprise workloads. Supporting up to four processors in an efficient 2U form factor, the DL560 Gen10 is ideal for businesses that require strong compute capability without sacrificing rack space. Optimized for virtualization, large databases, analytics, and mission-critical applications, the DL560 Gen10 delivers enterprise-class performance with advanced management and security features. Below is a detailed overview covering its design, processing capabilities, memory architecture, storage options, networking, and management technologies.
Design and Build
The HPE ProLiant DL560 Gen10 fits exceptional compute and memory density into a compact 2U rackmount chassis. Its modular, tool-less design allows easy access to components, enabling fast upgrades and maintenance in enterprise environments. HPE’s optimized airflow and thermal engineering ensure efficient cooling, even in fully populated configurations. Its rugged construction, high-component density, and balanced thermal profile make the DL560 Gen10 ideal for data centers requiring maximum uptime in a constrained rack footprint.
Processor and Performance
Powered by Intel Xeon Scalable processors, the DL560 Gen10 supports up to four CPUs per system, with each processor offering high core counts, strong per-core performance, and advanced virtualization features. With support for CPUs reaching up to 28 cores per processor, the DL560 Gen10 excels in compute-intensive roles such as virtualization clusters, in-memory workloads, ERP systems, and large-scale enterprise databases. Intel’s architecture ensures consistent performance and rapid execution of parallel workloads while maintaining enterprise-class reliability.
Memory
The ProLiant DL560 Gen10 supports up to 6TB of DDR4 memory across its quad-processor configuration, enabling massive in-memory datasets, virtualization density, and multi-tenant workload support. With memory speeds up to 2933 MT/s, the platform delivers excellent bandwidth for demanding applications. ECC (Error-Correcting Code) memory is standard, ensuring continuous data integrity by detecting and correcting memory errors before they impact workload stability. The extensive memory capacity of the DL560 Gen10 makes it suitable for high-performance computing, analytics, and memory-driven enterprise workloads.
Storage Options and Flexibility
The HPE ProLiant DL560 Gen10 offers multiple storage configurations, supporting up to 24 SFF (2.5-inch) drive bays depending on chassis configuration. Users can combine high-capacity HDDs, high-performance enterprise SSDs, and NVMe drives for flexible storage tiering. NVMe support provides extremely low latency and high throughput, ideal for data-intensive workloads. With HPE Smart Array Controllers, the server supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, delivering strong data protection and performance. Hot-pluggable drive bays allow for live serviceability, ensuring uninterrupted availability.
Network Connectivity
The DL560 Gen10 includes four embedded 1GbE network ports, providing baseline connectivity with support for teaming, failover, and load balancing. For environments requiring higher bandwidth, the server supports a wide range of FlexibleLOM and PCIe standup adapters, including 10GbE, 25GbE, 40GbE, and 100GbE options. This modular networking approach gives enterprises the ability to scale bandwidth and redundancy based on application requirements, making the DL560 Gen10 suitable for high-traffic virtualization and database environments.
Advanced Manageability and Security
The HPE ProLiant DL560 Gen10 leverages HPE Integrated Lights-Out (iLO 5) for robust remote management, offering features for deployment, health monitoring, firmware updates, and troubleshooting—all accessible securely from any location. HPE’s Silicon Root of Trust provides hardware-level protection by safeguarding firmware and preventing unauthorized modifications. The DL560 Gen10 also supports TPM for secure encryption, key storage, and workload protection. These management and security capabilities reduce administrative overhead while ensuring strong protection for critical enterprise operations.
Energy Efficiency
Designed for efficient operation within a dense 2U chassis, the DL560 Gen10 incorporates high-efficiency power supplies, intelligent cooling, and dynamic workload power adjustments to reduce operational costs. Meeting stringent ENERGY STAR standards, the system delivers high performance while maintaining an energy-conscious footprint. HPE’s thermal management technology ensures optimized cooling across all configurations, making the DL560 an efficient choice for modern, power-aware data centers.
Use Cases and Applications
The HPE ProLiant DL560 Gen10 is engineered for environments requiring powerful compute density and high reliability in a compact form. Ideal workloads include:
- Large-scale virtualization and VDI
- Enterprise databases and transactional systems
- In-memory analytics and real-time data processing
- ERP, CRM, and enterprise application hosting
- High-performance compute clusters requiring dense 4-socket capability
Its balance of compute, memory, and storage flexibility makes it an exceptional choice for enterprises seeking robust performance with minimized rack utilization.
Conclusion
The HPE ProLiant DL560 Gen10 combines quad-socket compute performance, extensive memory capacity, and flexible storage in a compact 2U design. With enterprise-grade reliability, comprehensive security, and powerful remote management via iLO 5, the DL560 Gen10 delivers the performance and uptime demanded by mission-critical workloads. Whether deployed for virtualization, database consolidation, or real-time analytics, the DL560 Gen10 provides a high-performance, space-efficient server platform built to scale with evolving enterprise needs.