Memory, CPU, Storage Upgrades for HP PROLIANT DL385P GEN8 SERVER CTO 653203-B21

Built for Performance, Efficiency and Easier Access
The HP ProLiant DL385p Gen8 Server CTO 653203-B21 provides a perfect solution for virtualization, database, and dynamic computing workloads. The HP ProLiant DL385p Gen8 is 2U rack server that features SmartCarrier and FlexibleLOM technologies that will significantly enhance the productivity and maximize efficiency.
The HPE ProLiant DL385p Gen8 Server CTO 653203-B21 supports up to 768GB memory which can be RDIMM or LRDIMM DDR3 memory due to its DIMM slots. This configurable 2U rack server designed with an HPE Smart Array P420i Controller that helps increase the bandwidth and system performance.

The HP DL385p Gen8 Server is quick to install and deliver flexibility, performance and serviceability. The world’s first 16-core AMD Opteron Series Processor can be installed on HPE’s DL385p Gen8 Rack Server to handle multi-threaded workloads such as cloud computing, virtualization, high-performance computing (HPC), databases and business applications.
Technical Specifications:
Mfr System P/N: 653203-B21
Standard Memory: 16GB or 32GB (Removable)
Maximum Memory: 768GB LRDIMMs, 384GB ECC Registered DIMMs
Memory Expansion: 24 Sockets using two processors, 12 Sockets (3 Banks of 4) per processors
CPU: AMD Opteron
Chipset: AMD SR5690
Bus Architecture: PCI Express; PCI-X; SSD – SATA 2.5-inch 9.5mm; SSD – SATA 3.5-inch
Form Factor: 2U Rack
Key Features:
- User-Inspired Design
- 24×7 Active Health System
- Dynamic Workload Acceleration
- New HP iLO Management Engine
- Lifecycle Automation Integration
- 6 PCI-Express Expansion I/O Slots
- Smart Array P420i RAID Controller
- SmartDrive Carriers with “Snap and Go” Rails

Front View: | Rear View: | ||
1 | Quick removal access pane | 1 | PCIe 3.0 Slots 1, 2, 3-PCIe 2.0 top to bottom |
2 | Second Intel Processor | 2 | PCIe 3.0 Slots 4-6 top to bottom |
3 | First Intel Processor | 3 | Power supply 1 |
4 | 24 DIMM slots: DDR3 Registered (RDIMM), Load Reduced (LRDIMM), or Unbuffered (UDIMM) memory | 4 | Power supply 1 Power LED |
5 | Air Baffle | 5 | Power supply 1 Power connection (with Intelligent PDU communication) |
6 | Hot-plug fans, full N+1 redundancy | 6 | Power supply 2 Power connection (with Intelligent PDU communication) |
7 | Health LED | 7 | Power supply 2 Power LED |
8 | Power On /Standby button and system power LED button | 8 | Power supply 2 |
9 | USB connector | 9 | Unit ID LED/Button |
10 | Unit ID LED | 10 | USB connectors (4) |
11 | Systems Insight Display | 11 | Video connector |
12 | Asset Tag | 12 | LO connector |
13 | USB connector | 13 | Serial connector |
14 | Drive Bays | 14 | FlexibleLOM ports (Shown: 4 ports 1Gb each /Optional: 2 ports 10Gb each) |
15 | Optional Slim Optical Bay (SATA DVD-RW /ROM Optical Drive) | ||
16 | Video connector |
Upgrade HP ProLiant DL385p Gen8 Server CTO 653203-B21
Memory Upgrade:
- 32GB PC-10600 1333Mhz HP Memory 647885-B21
- 16GB PC-10600 1333Mhz HP Memory 647881-B21
- 32GB PC-12800 1600Mhz 3D Memory 3D-14D398R19385-32G
- 16GB PC-12800 1600Mhz 3D Memory 3D-14D311R26297-16G
Also Read:
Configure DDR3 Memory with HP Proliant Gen8 Server
CPU Upgrade:
- 703958-B21 3.20GHz AMD Opteron 6328 8 Core Processor
- 703962-B21 3.50GHz AMD Opteron 6308 Quad Core Processor
- 703946-B21 2.30GHz AMD Opteron 6376 16 Core Processor
- 703950-B21 1.80GHz AMD Opteron 6366 16 Core Processor
Network Adapters:
- 716591-B21 HP 561T Dual-Ports RJ-45 Network Adapter
- 665243-B21 HP Dual-Ports SFP+ 10Gbps Network Adapter
- 665240-B21 HPE Quad-Ports RJ-45 1Gbps 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T Network Adapter
- 656596-B21 HP 530T Dual-Ports RJ-45 10Gbps 10GBase-T Network Adapter
- 665249-B21 HP Dual-Ports SFP+ 10Gbps Network Adapter
Power Supplies:
- 656364-B21 HP 1200-Watts Hot Swap Platinum Plus Power Supply
- 656362-B21 HP 460-Watts Hot Swap Platinum Plus Power Supply
- 512327-B21 HP 750-Watts Hot Swap Platinum Plus Power Supply
Solid State Drives:
- 691868-B21 HP 800GB SATA 6Gbps 2.5-inch Internal Solid State Drive
- 691860-B21 HP 800GB SATA 6Gbps 3.5-inch Internal Solid State Drive
- 690827-B21 HP 400GB SAS 6Gbps 2.5-inch Internal Solid State Drive
- 690829-B21 HP 800GB SAS 6Gbps 2.5-inch Internal Solid State Drive
Storage Controllers:
- 615418-B21 HP Smart Array P822 2GB PCI Express 3.0 RAID Controller Card
- 631674-B21 HP Smart Array P421 2GB PCI Express 3.0 RAID Controller Card
- 631673-B21 HP Smart Array P421 1GB PCI Express 3.0 RAID Controller Card
- 631671-B21 HP Smart Array P420 2GB PCI Express 3.0 RAID Controller Card
- 650931-B21 HP H221 Dual Port PCI Express 2.0 x8 HBA Controller Card
Hard Drives:
- 761497-001 HP SAS 6.0 Gbps 6TB 3.5-inch 7200 RPM Hard Drive
- 695842-001 HP SAS 6.0 Gbps 4TB 3.5-inch 7200 RPM Hard Drive
- 653959-001 HP SAS 6.0 Gbps 3TB 3.5-inch 7200 RPM Hard Drive
- 628182-001 HP SATA 6.0 Gbps 3TB 3.5-inch 7200 RPM Hard Drive
- 693720-001 HP SATA 6.0 Gbps 4TB 3.5-inch 7200 RPM Hard Drive
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