Special Offer HPE ProLiant ML350 Gen11 Compute ML350 Gen12 Data Center Media GPU Computer System for the Server Industry
Here’s a detailed comparison table for the HPE ProLiant ML350 Gen11, ML350 Gen11 Compute, and ML350 Gen12 servers:
HPE ProLiant ML350 Series Comparison Table
| Feature | ML350 Gen11 (Standard) | ML350 Gen11 Compute | ML350 Gen12 (Next-Gen) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | 5U Tower | 5U Tower | 5U Tower |
| Processor | Intel Xeon E-2300 | Intel Xeon E-2300 | Intel Xeon E-2400 |
| Max Cores/Threads | Up to 8C/16T | Up to 8C/16T | Up to 8C/16T |
| Memory Capacity | 8× DDR4 (Up to 256GB) | 8× DDR4 (Up to 256GB) | 8× DDR5 (Up to 512GB) |
| Storage | 12× LFF/SFF Bays | 8× LFF/SFF Bays | 12× LFF/SFF Bays |
| PCIe Expansion | 4× Gen4 Slots | 4× Gen4 Slots | 5× Gen5 Slots |
| GPU Support | Up to 2× 300W GPUs | Up to 1× 225W GPU | Up to 3× 350W GPUs |
| Networking | 4× 1GbE + OCP 3.0 | 2× 1GbE + OCP 3.0 | 4× 1GbE + OCP 3.0 |
| Power Supply | Dual 800W (Platinum) | Single 500W (Gold) | Dual 1000W (Titanium) |
| Management | iLO 6 | iLO 6 | iLO 7 |
| Use Cases | General Business | HCI/Cloud Edge | AI/High-Performance |
1. HPE ProLiant ML350 Gen11 (Standard Edition)
Built For: General business workloads and virtualization
Form Factor: 5U Tower (converts to rack-mount)
Key Features:
- Processor: Intel Xeon E-2300 series (up to 8C/16T)
- Memory: 8× DDR4 DIMM slots (256GB max)
- Storage: 12× LFF/SFF bays (supports SAS/SATA/NVMe)
- Expansion: 4× PCIe Gen4 slots (supports 2× 300W GPUs)
- Power: Dual 800W Platinum PSUs (redundant)
Standout Capabilities:
✔ Ideal for VMware/Hyper-V clusters
✔ Hardware RAID controllers available
✔ iLO 6 with Redfish API support
Best For:
- Medium business ERP/CRM systems
- On-premises file servers
- Backup and disaster recovery
2. HPE ProLiant ML350 Gen11 Compute (Optimized Edition)
Built For: Density-optimized cloud and edge workloads
Form Factor: 5U Tower (lightweight configuration)
Key Differences from Standard Gen11:
- Reduced Storage: 8× drive bays (instead of 12)
- Single PSU: 500W Gold (non-redundant)
- GPU Support: Limited to 1× 225W accelerator
- Networking: 2× 1GbE (vs 4× in standard)
Specialized Use Cases:
✔ Hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) nodes
✔ Retail edge computing
✔ Lightweight VDI deployments
Cost Advantage:
- 15-20% lower entry price than standard Gen11
- Maintains same Xeon E-2300 performance core
3. HPE ProLiant ML350 Gen12 (Next-Gen Powerhouse)
Built For: AI and high-performance workloads
Form Factor: 5U Tower (enhanced thermal design)
Generation Leap Features:
- Processor: Intel Xeon E-2400 (Raptor Lake, up to 8C/16T)
- Memory: 8× DDR5 DIMMs (512GB max)
- PCIe Gen5: 5× slots (2× bandwidth vs Gen4)
- GPU Power: Supports 3× 350W GPUs (e.g., NVIDIA L40S)
- Management: iLO 7 with AIOps capabilities
Future-Proof Advantages:
✔ 40% better AI inference performance
✔ Titanium-level PSU efficiency (96%+)
✔ Native support for CXL 1.1 memory expansion
Best For:
- Generative AI model serving
- 3D rendering farms
- High-frequency trading systems
Comparison Summary
| Decision Factor | ML350 Gen11 | ML350 Gen11 Compute | ML350 Gen12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Xeon E-2300 | Xeon E-2300 | Xeon E-2400 |
| Memory Tech | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR5 |
| Max GPUs | 2× 300W | 1× 225W | 3× 350W |
| PSU Config | Dual 800W | Single 500W | Dual 1000W |
| Best Use | General business | Cloud edge nodes | AI/ML workloads |
Shared HPE Advantages:
- Common 5U chassis design
- HPE InfoSight predictive analytics
- Security silicon root of trust
