# HPE ProLiant DL380a Gen11

Build an ASTER RACKIT enquiry around the accelerator count and the required host resources. Capture the intended workload, network speed and rack power early so the selected chassis, processor generation and GPU accessories can be reviewed together.
Canonical: https://www.aster-rackit.com/explore/product/hpe-proliant-dl380a-gen11-e6eedd8b8e
Evidence status: oem-partial-review
Product family: ProLiant DL

## Recorded fields
- OEM review · chassis: 2U rack; accelerator-oriented chassis [verified_in_observed_oem_source] Source: https://www.hpe.com/us/en/collaterals/collateral.a50004309enw.html
- OEM review · cpu: Two 4th or 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable CPUs; cross-generation field upgrade is not supported [verified_in_observed_oem_source] Source: https://www.hpe.com/us/en/collaterals/collateral.a50004309enw.html
- OEM review · gpu layout: 4 double-width or 8 single-width layout; H100/H100 NVL examples allow 2 or 4 [verified_in_observed_oem_source] Source: https://www.hpe.com/us/en/collaterals/collateral.a50004309enw.html
- OEM review · memory: 24 DDR5 slots; up to 3TB at 4400 MT/s; 1DPC speeds depend on CPU generation [verified_in_observed_oem_source] Source: https://www.hpe.com/us/en/collaterals/collateral.a50004309enw.html
- OEM review · storage: 8 SFF U.3 NVMe or 8 E3.S NVMe options [verified_in_observed_oem_source] Source: https://www.hpe.com/us/en/collaterals/collateral.a50004309enw.html
- OEM review · power: 1600W or 1800-2200W PSU options; 4DW needs 4 PSUs, 8SW needs 2 [verified_in_observed_oem_source] Source: https://www.hpe.com/us/en/collaterals/collateral.a50004309enw.html
- OEM review · network: OCP or stand-up NIC required; no embedded data networking [verified_in_observed_oem_source] Source: https://www.hpe.com/us/en/collaterals/collateral.a50004309enw.html
- OEM review · management interface: iLO6; dedicated 1GbE; front service port [verified_in_observed_oem_source] Source: https://www.hpe.com/us/en/collaterals/collateral.a50004309enw.html
- OEM review · ports: Rear VGA; four USB 3.0; optional rear serial [verified_in_observed_oem_source] Source: https://www.hpe.com/us/en/collaterals/collateral.a50004309enw.html

## Source references
- hpe-dl380a-gen11-qs: https://www.hpe.com/us/en/collaterals/collateral.a50004309enw.html | OEM QuickSpecs | accessed 2026-09-11 23:15:23 UTC | high_for_observed_facts

## Review required
- latest_quickspecs_version
- thermal_gpu_cpu_matrix
- exact_dimensions
- lifecycle
- complete_option_bom
- All inherited parameters require verification

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