HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 Plus Upgrade Guide: RAM, Drives, CPU

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RAM: HPE SmartMemory only, up to 32 slots

The DL360 Gen10 Plus has 32 DIMM slots: 16 per processor, arranged as 8 channels per processor with 2 DIMMs per channel. A second CPU is needed to use all 32 slots, so a single-CPU server is limited to 16 slots and half the maximum capacity.

It uses full-size HPE DDR4 SmartMemory, either registered (RDIMM) or load-reduced (LRDIMM), with ECC, at up to 3200 MT/s. RDIMMs go up to 64 GB per module, which gives 2 TB across 32 slots. The 256 GB modules are LRDIMMs, which gives 8 TB across 32 slots. Never mix RDIMM and LRDIMM in the same server. HPE says SmartMemory is needed to get the listed performance, and consumer, desktop or SO-DIMM modules won't work.

HPE also lists Intel Persistent Memory 200 Series modules (up to 16 x 512 GB, 8 TB listed). These are supported only with Gold and Platinum processors. HPE's own documents say each processor supports up to 6 TB of memory, but one reseller brochure says 4 TB per processor, so check the current QuickSpecs if you're planning a very large configuration. HPE publishes memory population rules that tell you which slots to fill first, so read them before installing. The user guide also explains how to read the label on a DIMM (capacity, rank, data width, speed and CAS latency).

Consejos de compra

• Buy HPE SmartMemory modules and check the label says RDIMM or LRDIMM before ordering.
• Pick one type, RDIMM or LRDIMM, and stick with it across the whole server.
• If you want more than 16 DIMMs, you'll need a second CPU.
• Fewer, larger modules leave slots free for later growth.

Storage: bay layout is fixed, plus optional M.2

Your chassis decides what drives fit. The 8-SFF version has eight 2.5 inch hot-plug bays taking SATA, SAS or NVMe drives, and an optional 2-SFF cage on the universal media bay makes it 8+2. The 4-LFF version has four 3.5 inch hot-plug bays taking SATA or SAS drives. You can't convert one layout to the other, so confirm which you have before buying. No drives ship as standard.

The largest SFF drives HPE lists include 15.36 TB NVMe SSDs and 2.4 TB SAS hard drives in the 8+2 setup. These are the largest sizes HPE listed, not hard limits. On the LFF side, HPE's documents disagree: the current QuickSpecs list 24 TB hard drives, while the 2023 version lists 18 TB, and the LFF SSD figures differ too. Check the current QuickSpecs before buying LFF drives. We couldn't find drive thickness limits (for example 7 mm versus 15 mm), or which PCIe generation the SFF NVMe bays use.

For M.2, the server supports two NVMe M.2 SSDs through the NS204i-p boot device or the NS204i-r riser. These have hardware RAID, and no M.2 drives are included. The riser handles 22110 modules (up to 110 mm long). A high-performance fan kit (P26477-B21) is required; HPE's documents attach this requirement to the M.2 riser in one place and the NVMe riser in another, so confirm which applies to your build. HPE also says riser changes after factory shipment are currently not available, so the riser layout you need has to be bought up front. The M.2 PCIe generation isn't stated.

Consejos de compra

• Count your bays first: 8 SFF or 4 LFF, with or without the 2-SFF cage.
• Match the interface to your bays: NVMe works in SFF bays only, not LFF.
• Buy M.2 SSDs separately; the boot riser doesn't include any.
• Confirm the NS204i-p or NS204i-r and the P26477-B21 fan kit are present or ordered before buying M.2 drives.
• Check the current QuickSpecs before buying large LFF drives.

Cómo ampliar

Antes de empezar

• Confirm your drive bay layout (8 SFF, 4 LFF, or 8+2 with the UMB cage).
• Check whether you have one or two CPUs installed; this decides how many DIMM slots work.
• Find out what memory is already installed (RDIMM or LRDIMM) so you don't mix types.
• Back up all important data and note any RAID configuration.
• Have the HPE user guide and maintenance and service guide open for exact procedures.

Pasos

1. Check compatibility
   Confirm the part is HPE SmartMemory (for RAM) or suits your bay type and interface (for drives). For M.2, confirm the boot riser and fan kit are in place.
2. Back up your data
   Copy anything important off the server and record your RAID and BIOS settings.
3. Power off and unplug
   Shut the server down properly, then disconnect all power cables and any other attached cables.
4. Ground yourself
   Use an anti-static wrist strap or touch bare metal on the chassis before handling components, and hold parts by their edges.
5. Open the server
   Follow the user guide or maintenance and service guide for removing the access panel and any air baffles, and for the exact procedure on your rack setup.
6. Install the part
   For RAM, follow HPE's memory population rules and don't mix RDIMM and LRDIMM. For drives, fit them into the hot-plug bays or the M.2 riser as the guide describes. Fit the high-performance fan kit if your M.2 setup needs it.
7. Close up and reconnect
   Refit any covers and baffles, return the server to the rack if needed, and reconnect power.
8. Check the system sees it
   Power on and confirm the new memory or drive shows up in the system setup or in iLO. If it doesn't, power down and recheck the seating and compatibility.

Es bueno saberlo

• HPE's QuickSpecs mark this server as retired and the base products as no longer for sale, so new HPE-branded parts may get harder to find. We couldn't confirm an official end-of-sale or end-of-support date; HPE's lifecycle notice is linked above.
• HPE's documents disagree on LFF drive maximums (24 TB per drive in the current QuickSpecs, 18 TB in the 2023 version) and on memory per processor (6 TB from HPE, 4 TB in one reseller brochure).
• We couldn't find drive thickness limits, the PCIe generation of the M.2 and SFF NVMe path, or any memory card slots.
• We don't have CPU compatibility details, so check HPE's current documentation before buying a processor.
• Riser changes after factory shipment are currently not available, so M.2 and expansion layouts should be planned before purchase.

Preguntas frecuentes

How much RAM can the HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 Plus take?

Up to 8 TB with 32 x 256 GB LRDIMMs, or 2 TB with 32 x 64 GB RDIMMs. Using all 32 slots needs two CPUs, since each CPU has 16 slots.

What type of memory does it use?

HPE DDR4 SmartMemory in full-size RDIMM or LRDIMM form, running at up to 3200 MT/s. It's ECC memory. Desktop, laptop and SO-DIMM modules won't work.

Can I mix RDIMM and LRDIMM?

No. Mixing the two types isn't supported.

Does it support M.2 NVMe SSDs?

Yes, two of them, through the NS204i-p boot device or NS204i-r riser, which has hardware RAID. The riser takes 22110-length modules, includes no drives, and needs the P26477-B21 high-performance fan kit.

Can I use 2.5 inch or 3.5 inch drives?

It depends on your chassis. The 8-SFF version takes 2.5 inch SATA, SAS or NVMe drives, with an optional 2-SFF cage for 8+2. The 4-LFF version takes 3.5 inch SATA or SAS drives. The layout is fixed by the chassis.

Can I upgrade the CPU?

We don't have a list of supported processors, so check HPE's current QuickSpecs before buying one. What's known: a second CPU is needed for all 32 DIMM slots and for the secondary riser slot, and Persistent Memory needs a Gold or Platinum processor.

Documentos y referencias oficiales

• HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 Plus QuickSpecs
  Memory, drive and riser specifications
• HPE QuickSpecs collateral page
  HPE's product page for the QuickSpecs
• PDF HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 Plus QuickSpecs (2023 version)
  Earlier version with different LFF drive figures
• PDF HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 Plus user guide
  Setup steps and DIMM label decoding
• PDF HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 Plus maintenance and service guide
  Part removal and replacement procedures
• PDF HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 Plus spec PDF
  Memory modes and riser slot details
• HPE product change notification on end-of-life dates
  Official lifecycle dates for the server