DL380 Gen9 vs R650xs
The DL380 Gen9 and the R650xs are both rack servers we supply tested from Hong Kong, and the figures below are the same ones published on each product page. They share the same supply and warranty terms and separate on processors, memory, expansion, so the decision is less about "which is better" and more about which of those differences your platform or workload can actually use.
Nothing on this page is a price: used and refurbished hardware is repriced weekly, so both are quoted on request against confirmed stock with the date the quote holds until. If you are replacing a part, send the platform and we will confirm the population before you commit.
Side by side
DL380 Gen9 vs R650xs specifications
| Specification | DL380 Gen9 | R650xs |
|---|---|---|
| Processors | 2× Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 (Haswell/Broadwell), up to 22 cores each | 2× 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable (Ice Lake), up to 40 cores each |
| Memory | 24× DDR4 DIMM slots, up to 1.5TB LRDIMM, 2400 MT/s | 16× DDR4 DIMM slots, up to 4TB RDIMM/LRDIMM, 3200 MT/s |
| Expansion | Up to 6× PCIe Gen3 slots (three-riser system) | Up to 3× PCIe Gen4 slots + OCP 3.0 |
| Storage | Up to 24× 2.5" SFF SAS/SATA or 12× 3.5" LFF hot-swap bays | Up to 10× 2.5" SAS/SATA (8 NVMe capable) front bays |
| Power | Redundant PSUs, 500W/800W/1400W options | Redundant PSUs, 800W–1400W options |
| Form factor | 2U rack | 1U rack |
| Networking | FlexibleLOM + PCIe NICs, 1/10GbE options | OCP 3.0 mezzanine + PCIe NICs, 1/10/25GbE |
| Management | HPE iLO4 Advanced | iDRAC9 Enterprise |
Rows that differ are highlighted. Figures are the same ones published on each product page; where a figure is community-sourced rather than vendor-published it is stated on that page. Confirm every part against your build sheet when ordering.
Where they differ
- ·Processors — DL380 Gen9: 2× Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 (Haswell/Broadwell), up to 22 cores each; R650xs: 2× 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable (Ice Lake), up to 40 cores each.
- ·Memory — DL380 Gen9: 24× DDR4 DIMM slots, up to 1.5TB LRDIMM, 2400 MT/s; R650xs: 16× DDR4 DIMM slots, up to 4TB RDIMM/LRDIMM, 3200 MT/s.
- ·Expansion — DL380 Gen9: Up to 6× PCIe Gen3 slots (three-riser system); R650xs: Up to 3× PCIe Gen4 slots + OCP 3.0.
- ·Storage — DL380 Gen9: Up to 24× 2.5" SFF SAS/SATA or 12× 3.5" LFF hot-swap bays; R650xs: Up to 10× 2.5" SAS/SATA (8 NVMe capable) front bays.
- ·Power — DL380 Gen9: Redundant PSUs, 500W/800W/1400W options; R650xs: Redundant PSUs, 800W–1400W options.
- ·Form factor — DL380 Gen9: 2U rack; R650xs: 1U rack.
- ·Networking — DL380 Gen9: FlexibleLOM + PCIe NICs, 1/10GbE options; R650xs: OCP 3.0 mezzanine + PCIe NICs, 1/10/25GbE.
- ·Management — DL380 Gen9: HPE iLO4 Advanced; R650xs: iDRAC9 Enterprise.
Decision
Which one to buy
With two rack servers the decision usually comes down to three things: which processor generation the platform takes, which memory type comes with it, and how many PCIe lanes and bays you get. A newer generation (4th/5th Gen Xeon, DDR5, PCIe Gen5) is the longer-lived buy and will still take current-generation parts in three years; a previous-generation DDR4 platform is the value buy when the workload is settled and the CPUs and memory for it are already on the shelf. Neither choice is wrong — but the platform decides what you can upgrade later, so match it to the CPU and memory you intend to run rather than to the chassis.
Choose the DL380 Gen9 if
- ·Processors: 2× Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 (Haswell/Broadwell), up to 22 cores each
- ·Memory: 24× DDR4 DIMM slots, up to 1.5TB LRDIMM, 2400 MT/s
- ·Expansion: Up to 6× PCIe Gen3 slots (three-riser system)
Choose the R650xs if
- ·Processors: 2× 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable (Ice Lake), up to 40 cores each
- ·Memory: 16× DDR4 DIMM slots, up to 4TB RDIMM/LRDIMM, 3200 MT/s
- ·Expansion: Up to 3× PCIe Gen4 slots + OCP 3.0
Photos
What the two look like
DL380 Gen9
Photo from the DL380 Gen9 page. Every unit's label is read against your order before dispatch.
Frequently asked questions
How much do the DL380 Gen9 and the R650xs cost?
We do not publish prices for either: secondary-market hardware is repriced weekly. Send the quantity, the platform and the condition you want and we quote both against confirmed stock, with the date the figure holds until.
What is the main difference between the DL380 Gen9 and the R650xs?
Processors (DL380 Gen9: 2× Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 (Haswell/Broadwell), up to 22 cores each; R650xs: 2× 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable (Ice Lake), up to 40 cores each); Memory (DL380 Gen9: 24× DDR4 DIMM slots, up to 1.5TB LRDIMM, 2400 MT/s; R650xs: 16× DDR4 DIMM slots, up to 4TB RDIMM/LRDIMM, 3200 MT/s); Expansion (DL380 Gen9: Up to 6× PCIe Gen3 slots (three-riser system); R650xs: Up to 3× PCIe Gen4 slots + OCP 3.0).
Can I use the DL380 Gen9 and the R650xs in the same system?
No. These are complete server platforms, not components: you would run two machines, not combine them. If you need a mixed fleet, we quote both configurations instead.
Which one should I buy?
Buy the one whose strong points match the job: see the "Choose" section above. If you are replacing an existing part, send the platform or the old part number and we will confirm compatibility before you order.
What condition are they in, and do you ship worldwide?
Both are supplied tested with a 1-year written warranty. Condition is stated line by line before you order — new, decommissioned pull or OEM tray — and we ship worldwide from the Hong Kong warehouse with full export documentation, typically 3–7 days by air.
Get a quote for either — or both
Tell us the quantity, the platform and the condition you need. We confirm stock and put a firm figure in writing with the date it holds until.
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