Enterprise Servers HPE AMD EPYC Processor ProLiant DL325 Gen11 HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen10 Plus v2 1U Rack Server
Here’s a detailed comparison table between the HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen11 and DL325 Gen10 Plus v2 servers:
HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen11 vs DL325 Gen10 Plus v2 Comparison Table
| Feature | DL325 Gen11 | DL325 Gen10 Plus v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | 1U Rack Server | 1U Rack Server |
| Processor | AMD EPYC 9004 Series (Genoa) | AMD EPYC 7003 Series (Milan) |
| Max Cores/Threads | Up to 96C/192T | Up to 64C/128T |
| Memory | 12× DDR5 DIMMs (Up to 3TB) | 16× DDR4 DIMMs (Up to 4TB) |
| Storage | 8× SFF or 4× LFF bays | 10× SFF or 4× LFF bays |
| PCIe Expansion | 3× Gen5 (x16/x16/x8) | 3× Gen4 (x16/x16/x8) |
| GPU Support | 2× Single-Wide (150W each) | 1× Single-Wide (150W) |
| Drive Bays | 8× 2.5″ or 4× 3.5″ | 10× 2.5″ or 4× 3.5″ |
| Networking | 2× 1GbE + OCP 3.0 | 2× 1GbE + OCP 2.0 |
| Power Supply | Dual 800W (Platinum) | Dual 800W (Gold) |
| Remote Management | iLO 6 | iLO 5 |
| Security | Silicon Root of Trust v2 | Silicon Root of Trust |
| Ideal Workloads | AI/ML, High-Performance Compute | Virtualization, General Compute |
1. HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen11: Next-Gen Performance Leader
Built For: AI/ML and high-density compute workloads
Key Innovation: AMD EPYC 9004 (Genoa) with PCIe Gen5
Breakthrough Features:
- Processor: Up to 96C/192T (Zen 4 architecture)
- Memory: 12× DDR5 DIMMs (3TB max, 4800MHz)
- Storage: 8× 2.5″ NVMe/SATA or 4× 3.5″ bays
- Acceleration:
- 3× PCIe Gen5 slots (x16/x16/x8)
- Dual 150W GPU support (e.g., NVIDIA L4 or AMD Instinct MI210)
Enterprise Advantages:
✔ iLO 6 with cloud-based management
✔ 800W Platinum PSUs (94% efficiency)
✔ OCP 3.0 for 100/200GbE networking
Best For:
- Generative AI inference
- Financial modeling
- Scientific simulations
2. HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen10 Plus v2: Proven Workhorse
Built For: General-purpose virtualization and cloud
Key Strength: Cost-effective EPYC 7003 (Milan) platform
Reliable Performance:
- Processor: Up to 64C/128T (Zen 3 architecture)
- Memory: 16× DDR4 DIMMs (4TB max, 3200MHz)
- Storage: 10× 2.5″ or 4× 3.5″ bays
- Expansion:
- 3× PCIe Gen4 slots
- Single 150W GPU support
Value Proposition:
✔ Higher max memory capacity than Gen11
✔ iLO 5 with legacy system support
✔ 800W Gold PSUs (92% efficiency)
Best For:
- Virtualized environments (VMware, Hyper-V)
- Mid-size databases
- Video rendering farms
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Decision Factor | DL325 Gen11 | DL325 Gen10 Plus v2 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | EPYC 9004 (Genoa) | EPYC 7003 (Milan) |
| Memory Tech | DDR5 (Faster) | DDR4 (Higher Capacity) |
| PCIe | Gen5 (128GB/s total) | Gen4 (64GB/s total) |
| GPU Slots | 2 | 1 |
| Typical TCO | 20-30% Higher | More Budget-Friendly |
Shared AMD Advantages:
- Same 1U rack footprint
- AMD Infinity Guard security
- Support for Linux/Windows virtualization
Upgrade Considerations:
- Gen11 offers 1.4× better performance per watt
- Gen10 Plus v2 provides better $/core value
Need help selecting between these for your specific workload? Ask about:
- NVMe vs SATA storage tradeoffs
- GPU accelerator recommendations
- Memory bandwidth requirements
