Server comparison Dell PowerEdge R760 vs HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10

Server comparison Dell PowerEdge R760 vs HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10

OLEKSANDR SYZOV

Server comparison Dell PowerEdge R760 vs HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10

Comparative analysis of the Dell PowerEdge R760 vs the HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10, based on the characteristics you've outlined:

HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10


🔍 1. Workloads

Feature Dell PowerEdge R760 HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10
Target Workloads High-performance computing (HPC), virtualization, AI/ML workloads, data analytics Enterprise applications, databases, virtualization, software-defined storage
Scalability Highly scalable with support for up to 2x 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable CPUs Suitable for a wide range of workloads but slightly less optimized for AI/HPC than R760

🔹 R760 is better suited for high-intensity and AI-driven workloads.


⚙️ 2. Performance

Feature Dell PowerEdge R760 HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10
Processors Up to 2x Intel Xeon Scalable (4th Gen, aka Sapphire Rapids) Up to 2x Intel Xeon Scalable (1st/2nd Gen)
Memory Up to 32 DDR5 DIMMs, 6TB RAM Up to 3TB DDR4
Storage Supports NVMe drives natively, up to 24 NVMe SSDs Flexible storage, up to 190TB with support for SAS/SATA/NVMe
PCIe PCIe Gen5 PCIe Gen3/Gen4 (depending on model)

🔹 Dell R760 outperforms in raw performance thanks to newer DDR5 memory and PCIe Gen5 support.


🔧 3. Functionality

Feature Dell PowerEdge R760 HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10
Storage Flexibility Supports mixed drive types, front and rear NVMe options Highly flexible drive configurations, excellent backward compatibility
Expansion Slots Up to 8 PCIe Gen5 slots Up to 8 PCIe Gen4 slots
GPU Support Supports up to 2x double-width GPUs Supports up to 6x single-width or 3x double-width GPUs

🔹 Both are functional, but R760 has more advanced I/O and GPU support.


🛡️ 4. Reliability and Security

Feature Dell PowerEdge R760 HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10
Firmware & BIOS Security Dell Cyber Resilient Architecture, silicon root of trust HPE Silicon Root of Trust, iLO 5 with advanced security
Redundancy Redundant power, fans, hot-swappable drives Same features
Security Features Secure Boot, System Lockdown, signed firmware Runtime firmware validation, TPM 2.0, Secure Recovery

🔹 Security is strong on both, but HPE’s iLO is often considered slightly more mature.


🧩 5. Flexibility and Efficiency

Feature Dell PowerEdge R760 HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10
Chassis Options 2U rack-mountable, modular components 2U rack, highly modular
Power Efficiency Supports OpenManage Power Manager Excellent energy efficiency, HPE Power Discovery Services
Cooling Multi-vector cooling 2.0 Adaptive fans, thermal discovery

🔹 Both are flexible and efficient; Dell leads slightly in airflow optimization.


🛠️ 6. Management

Feature Dell PowerEdge R760 HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10
Management Tools Dell OpenManage Enterprise, iDRAC9 HPE iLO 5, HPE OneView
Remote Management iDRAC with Lifecycle Controller iLO Advanced (with HPE InfoSight)
Automation Comprehensive API support, Redfish HPE Insight Control, Redfish, Ansible integration

🔹 iDRAC9 is powerful and easy to use, but HPE’s OneView offers deeper integration and predictive analytics (with InfoSight).


🔌 7. Supplies (Components & Parts)

Feature Dell PowerEdge R760 HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10
Availability Newer model — more cutting-edge components, may be less available in some regions Widely adopted, many replacement parts available
Lifecycle Launched in 2023 — still in active deployment Older (launched ~2017) — parts still widely available

🔹 HPE DL380 Gen10 has a mature supply chain; Dell R760 is newer and may have a slight lead in innovation but less secondary market support.


💰 8. Price

Feature Dell PowerEdge R760 HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10
Base Configuration Higher cost due to newer architecture (~$8,000–$15,000+) Lower base cost (~$3,000–$9,000)
Value Premium for latest tech and performance Excellent value for mainstream workloads

🔹 R760 is more expensive but offers more future-proofing; DL380 is a better value for typical enterprise use.


Summary Table

Category Winner
Workloads Dell R760
Performance Dell R760
Functionality Dell R760
Reliability & Security HPE DL380 Gen10 (slight edge)
Flexibility & Efficiency Tie
Management Tie
Supplies HPE DL380 Gen10
Price HPE DL380 Gen10

🔚 Conclusion

  • Choose the Dell PowerEdge R760 if you need cutting-edge performance, future-ready specs (DDR5, PCIe Gen5, AI workloads), and can afford the premium.

  • Choose the HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 if you're looking for a reliable, cost-effective enterprise server with excellent security, mature support, and flexible configuration options.

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Доступні моделі серверів зі складу у Києві:

Сервер Dell PowerEdge R760 - Intel Xeon Silver 4510 2.4-4.1Ghz 12 Cores 

Сервер Dell PowerEdge R760 - Intel Xeon Silver 4514Y 2.0-3.4Ghz 16 Cores 

Сервер Dell PowerEdge R760 - Intel Xeon Gold 6526Y 2.8-3.9Ghz 16 Cores

Сервер Dell PowerEdge R760 - Intel Xeon Gold 5420+ 2.0-4.1Ghz 28 Cores

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