HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen10 Tower Server

What It Is

The HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen10 (P16928-421) is a single-socket, tower-format entry-level server (4U chassis) designed for small-to-medium business workloads, remote office/branch office deployments, and general-purpose IT tasks. It is built around the Intel Xeon E-2224 processor, offering a balance of compute performance, memory capacity, and storage scalability in a compact, tool-less chassis.

Technical Details

• Processor: 1x Intel Xeon E-2224, 4 cores, 3.4 GHz base frequency (8 MB L3 cache, 1 MB L2 cache), Max Turbo frequency 4.6 GHz
• Memory: 1x 16 GB UDIMM DDR4-2666 (2UD), single-channel configuration
• Storage Controller: HPE Smart Array S100i (embedded, ZM/RAID 0/1/10/5 support)
• Drive Bays: No HDD included; supports up to 4 LFF (3.5-inch) hot-plug SATA/SAS drives
• Optical Drive: Not included (no DVD)
• Management: HPE iLO Standard (no dedicated management port)
• Cooling: 1x non-hot-plug system fan
• Form Factor: Tower (4U) with hot-plug drive capability

Configuration & Options

• Server ships without hard drives; 4 LFF bays available for customer-provided storage
• Embedded Smart Array S100i controller supports RAID 0/1/10/5 without additional hardware
• Memory expansion via additional UDIMM slots (max capacity per platform specifications)
• Optional HPE iLO Advanced license for remote management features (requires enabling via additional equipment)
• Additional fans or hot-plug options may be required for full feature utilization

Operating Conditions

This server is intended for rack-free tower placement in controlled indoor environments, such as server rooms, wiring closets, or office spaces with adequate ventilation and cooling. It is suitable for file/print services, domain controllers, lightweight virtualization, or edge workloads where reliability and ease of service are prioritized. The single-processor design and compact footprint allow deployment in space-constrained locations without dedicated rack infrastructure.