| Processor Model | AMD EPYC 9654 |
|---|---|
| Core Count | 48 Cores |
| Thread Count | 96 Threads |
| Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| Max Boost Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 256 MB |
| Memory Slots | 12 DDR5 DIMM Slots |
| Memory Type | DDR5-4800 |
| Maximum Memory | 3TB |
| Drive Bays | 8 SFF Hot-Swap |
| Storage Controller | HPE MR408i-o 4GB Cache RAID Controller |
| Expansion Slots | 1 x OCP 3.0, 2 x PCIe Gen5 x16 |
| Network Interface | HPE Ethernet 1Gb 4-port 366FLR Adapter |
| Remote Management | HPE iLO 6 Advanced |
| Power Supply | 800W Flex Slot Platinum Hot-Plug Power Supply |
| Form Factor | 1U Rack Server |
| OS Support | Windows Server, Linux, VMware |
| Cooling System | 6 Hot-Plug Fans |
Engineer's Note: The HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen11 is a 1U Rack Server rack platform built around the AMD EPYC 9654, with support for up to 3TB of DDR5-4800. It is sized for high-performance computing and AI training nodes where memory capacity is as decisive as raw compute.
1. Compute density: 48 cores per processor, built on AMD EPYC 9654. In a consolidated environment, per-socket core count determines how many VMs or containers each node can absorb before scheduling contention appears. Sizing the compute tier correctly the first time avoids the classic trap of overbuying "just in case" and paying for idle silicon.
2. 1U Rack Server form factor: the chassis height sets the expansion budget — full-height PCIe slots for GPUs and HCAs, and drive bays for local boot or cache tiers. It determines how the platform evolves over its 5–7 year service life.
3. Power resilience: 800W Flex Slot Platinum Hot-Plug Power Supply. Redundant, hot-swap power keeps a single PSU failure from becoming an outage — the cheapest insurance in the rack.
4. Storage architecture: 8 SFF Hot-Swap. The controller and bay layout decide whether the box becomes an all-NVMe compute node or a capacity-oriented storage server. Either way, hot-swap carriers mean drive replacements happen without downtime.
5. Memory subsystem: up to 3TB, DDR5-4800, 12 DDR5 DIMM slots. Large memory footprints keep in-memory databases and VM farms off disk-based swap, which is often the single biggest lever on latency. Populating DIMM slots in matched sets also unlocks full interleaving bandwidth.
When the requirement is high-performance computing and AI training nodes, the HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen11 is engineered so no single subsystem bottlenecks the rest. 3TB of memory headroom absorbs dataset growth, and the management plane keeps operational overhead flat as you scale. Each unit is fully tested before dispatch, and our team supports bulk deployments with configuration guidance and consolidated pricing.
Q: Does it come with an OS installed?
A: Units ship hardware-tested without an OS by default. We can pre-install common enterprise Linux distributions or VMware ESXi on request — specify your preference in the quote form.
Q: Which rails and rack accessories do I need?
A: The server requires model-matched rail kits for your rack type (round-hole, square-hole, or threaded). Confirm your rack specification when ordering — we can include the correct rail kit and cable management arm.
Q: Is it new or refurbished? What warranty applies?
A: Both new and fully tested refurbished units are available; condition is shown on the listing. All servers ship with a one-year warranty and have been stress-tested (compute, memory, storage, and thermal) before dispatch.
Q: Can this server be shipped internationally?
A: Yes, we ship worldwide with export-compliant packaging. Transit insurance and appropriate power cables for your region are included on request.
Q: What is the power draw I should plan for?
A: Plan per the configured PSU rating plus headroom: a fully populated system can draw near the PSU maximum under load. For datacenter provisioning, size PDUs on max configured wattage, not idle draw.