HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 E-2436 2.9GHz 4-core 1P 16GB-U 8SFF-HP 500W PS Server

Overview

The HPE P65096-001 is a ProLiant ML30 Gen11 tower server designed to provide small businesses, branch offices, and remote teams with reliable compute power without the complexity of rack installations. Powered by an Intel Xeon E-2436 processor featuring six cores at 2.9 GHz, it handles everyday workloads such as file sharing, collaboration, and light virtualization efficiently. With 16 GB of DDR5 memory installed and support for up to 128 GB, this server can grow alongside your business needs.

Its eight small form factor hot-swap drive bays offer flexible storage options, while embedded Intel VROC SATA software RAID enables you to balance capacity, performance, and data protection. Four integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports allow for traffic separation, redundancy, or dedicated management paths, and four PCIe slots provide room for future expansion. The 500 W hot-plug Flex Slot power supply ensures efficient operation and easy maintenance, all within a quiet chassis suitable for office or retail environments.

Key features

• Intel Xeon E-2436 processor delivers strong multi-core performance for business applications and virtualization.
• 16 GB DDR5 memory installed with expansion up to 128 GB to support growing workloads and multitasking.
• Eight hot-swap small form factor drive bays allow flexible storage configurations and easy drive replacement.
• Embedded Intel VROC SATA software RAID provides customizable data protection and performance tuning.
• Four integrated 1 GbE ports enable network traffic management, redundancy, and dedicated management connections.
• 500 W hot-plug Flex Slot power supply supports efficient power delivery and simplifies replacement during maintenance.
• HPE iLO technology offers secure, out-of-band remote management for monitoring and updates.
• Four PCIe expansion slots accommodate additional network cards, storage controllers, or other peripherals.
• Quiet operation at approximately 24 dBA makes it suitable for open office or retail back-room environments.
• Trusted Platform Module hardware security safeguards credentials and encryption keys for enhanced protection.

Key specs

• Processor: Intel Xeon E-2436, 6 cores, 2.9 GHz base speed
• Memory: 16 GB DDR5 installed, expandable to 128 GB
• Storage bays: 8 small form factor hot-swap drive bays
• RAID: Embedded Intel VROC SATA software RAID
• Network: 4 integrated 1 GbE ports
• Power supply: 500 W hot-plug Flex Slot
• Expansion slots: 4 PCIe slots
• Operating noise: Approximately 24 dBA
• Security: Trusted Platform Module included

Connectivity and compatibility

This server’s four integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports provide versatile networking options, allowing you to separate different types of traffic or create redundant links for higher availability. The four PCIe slots offer flexibility to add network adapters, storage controllers, or other expansion cards as your infrastructure evolves. This makes the ML30 Gen11 a flexible choice for various small business network setups and remote office environments.

Performance and reliability

The combination of the Intel Xeon E-2436 processor and DDR5 memory ensures smooth handling of typical business workloads, including file sharing, collaboration tools, and light virtualization. The embedded Intel VROC SATA software RAID enhances data protection and performance, while the 500 W hot-plug power supply supports continuous operation with easy maintenance. Quiet operation keeps the server unobtrusive in office or retail spaces, and the Trusted Platform Module adds a layer of hardware security to protect sensitive data.

Ideal uses and environments

This tower server fits well in small business offices, branch locations, and remote teams that require dependable compute power without the complexity of rack-mounted systems. It is a strong choice for hosting line-of-business applications, managing file and print services, or consolidating desktops. Its quiet operation and flexible expansion options make it suitable for environments where space and noise levels are considerations.