Customize your HPE DL385 Gen11: AMD EPYC-ready, 8×2.5″ hot-swap bays, DDR5 slots, Flex-Slot PSU & iLO 5. Factory CTO. UAE-wide delivery!
Overview
Start with a bare-bones, rack-optimized foundation: the HPE DL385 Gen11 8SFF CTO Server (P53921-B21). It’s a Configure-To-Order chassis that lets you pick CPU, memory, storage, RAID and networking to fit your exact workload—no filler, no fluff.
Product Description
This CTO kit includes the 1 U chassis, 8 hot-plug 2.5″ SFF drive bays, integrated iLO 5 management, a Flex-Slot Platinum PSU and rack rails. Support for dual AMD EPYC™ 7003-series CPUs, up to 2 TB DDR5-4800 RDIMMs, NVMe/SAS/SATA in any mix, plus PCIe 5.0 slots gives you total control over performance and capacity.
Key Features
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8×2.5″ SFF Bays: NVMe/SAS/SATA hot-swap flexibility
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CPU Sockets: Dual AMD EPYC 7003-series, up to 64 cores each
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Memory: 16 × DDR5-4800 RDIMM slots (up to 2 TB)
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Expansion: 3 × PCIe 5.0 slots (x16/x8/x8)
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Networking: 2 × 10 GbE LOM, optional FlexLOM/PCIe NICs
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Management: HPE iLO 5 with RESTful API & OneView ready
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Power: 800 W Flex-Slot Platinum PSU (included)
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Chassis: 1 U rack, 600 mm depth, tool-less access
Specifications
| Component |
Details |
| Part Number |
P53921-B21 |
| Form Factor |
1 U rack chassis (600 mm depth) |
| Drive Bays |
8 × 2.5″ hot-plug SFF (NVMe/SAS/SATA) |
| CPU Support |
2 × AMD EPYC 7003-series (1 P CTO kit) |
| Memory Slots |
16 × DDR5-4800 RDIMM, ECC |
| RAID Options |
Smart Array S150i (SW) or P408i-a (HW) |
| PCIe Slots |
3 × PCIe 5.0 (x16, x8, x8) |
| Network |
2 × 10 GbE LOM; FlexLOM/PCIe optional |
| Management |
HPE iLO 5, SNMP, Redfish, OneView integration |
| PSU |
800 W Flex-Slot Platinum (89%+ efficiency) |
| I/O Ports |
USB-C front, 2 × USB 3.0 rear, VGA |
| Dimensions |
43 × 482 × 600 mm (H×W×D) |
| Weight |
~13 kg |
Supported OS & Workloads
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OS: Windows Server, RHEL, SLES, Ubuntu, VMware ESXi
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Use Cases: Virtualization clusters, database servers, AI inference, EPC/SCADA, file/print
Benefits & Compatibility
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Total Customization: pick only what you need
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High Density: 16 cores per CPU in 1 U footprint
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Future-Ready I/O: PCIe 5.0 for next-gen NVMe & NICs
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Enterprise Manageability: iLO 5 for remote control & monitoring
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Scalable Storage: mix NVMe/SAS/SATA without adapters
Purpose of Use
Perfect for data centers, branch-office clusters or edge deployments where space, power and uptime are critical—and you want to tune every component.
How to Use
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Unpack chassis, install rails in rack.
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Slide server into rack and secure rails.
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Populate CPU sockets, DIMM slots, drive bays & add-ins.
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Connect power, network & iLO management port.
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Power on, configure iLO 5 IP, update firmware, install OS.
Packaging / Weight / Dimensions
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Includes: CTO chassis, rails, PSU, quick-start guide
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Box Size: 700 × 350 × 300 mm
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Gross Weight: ~18 kg
Warranty & FAQs
Warranty: 3-year parts, labor & on-site support
FAQs:
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CPU & Memory: Not included—configure to order.
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Redundant PSU? Optional redundant Flex-Slot kit.
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GPU support? Low-profile GPUs fit PCIe 5.0 x16 slot.
Performance & Reliability
Built for 24×7 operation with ECC memory, redundant cooling, proactive health alerts and HPE’s rigorous validation.
Best Price Guarantee
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Shop Today & UAE-Wide Delivery!
Fast dispatch to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah & beyond. Bulk or single CTO builds ship within 48 hrs.
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After-Sales Support
HPE-certified engineers are on call 24/7 via chat, email or phone for build advice, firmware updates and troubleshooting.
Get in Touch
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Stock Availability
In stock for immediate CTO fulfillment. For urgent or large orders, confirm availability before checkout.
Disclaimer
Specifications and pricing subject to change without notice. Images are illustrative. Verify final details with our sales team before purchase.
