Dell R760 vs HPE DL380 Gen11
Dell PowerEdge R760
HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11
The Dell PowerEdge R760 and HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11 are the flagship 2U, dual-socket rack servers from the two largest x86 server vendors, and they target the same buyer: virtualization hosts, databases, VDI, consolidation, and general-purpose enterprise workloads. Both are built on the same Intel Xeon 4th/5th Gen Scalable foundation with DDR5, PCIe Gen5, and EDSFF NVMe, so on a raw spec sheet they land remarkably close. For most buyers the deciding factors are not raw silicon but the management ecosystem (iDRAC9 vs iLO 6), drive/expansion flexibility for your specific config, your existing fleet standard, and the pricing and support terms your reseller can secure.
Side by side
| Dell PowerEdge R760 | HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor & sockets | 2U, dual-socket rack server | 2U, dual-socket rack server |
| Processor support | Up to two Intel Xeon 4th Gen (up to 56 cores) or 5th Gen Scalable (up to 64 cores) | Up to two Intel Xeon 4th/5th Gen Scalable, up to 64 cores per socket (up to 350W) |
| Memory | 32 DDR5 DIMM slots, up to 8TB; up to 4800 MT/s (4th Gen) / 5600 MT/s (5th Gen) | 32 DDR5 DIMM slots (16 per CPU), up to 8TB; up to 4800/5600 MT/s |
| Storage flexibility | Up to 24x 2.5in SFF or 12x 3.5in LFF; NVMe U.2 Gen4 and E3.S Gen5 (EDSFF) options | Up to ~24 front + 6 rear SFF; 12 LFF + rear LFF option; 12/20 front EDSFF NVMe bays — wide bay matrix |
| Expansion | Up to 8 PCIe slots (Gen4/Gen5 risers); GPU support for 2x double-wide or up to 6x single-wide | Up to 8 PCIe Gen5 slots plus 2x OCP 3.0 NIC slots; GPU-capable |
| Systems management | iDRAC9 baseboard controller + OpenManage Enterprise; silicon Root of Trust, TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, system lockdown | iLO 6 baseboard controller + HPE GreenLake/OneView ecosystem; silicon root of trust, Secure Boot |
| Security & supply chain | Dell silicon Root of Trust, cryptographically signed firmware, system lockdown mode | HPE Silicon Root of Trust, signed firmware, runtime firmware verification |
| Ecosystem fit | Best when standardizing on Dell OpenManage, APEX, and Dell ProSupport | Best when standardizing on HPE iLO/OneView, GreenLake consumption, and HPE Pointnext support |
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Dell PowerEdge R760
HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11
Choose the Dell PowerEdge R760 when
Pick the R760 if your fleet is already standardized on Dell — iDRAC9 and OpenManage Enterprise give you a single, mature pane of glass across PowerEdge generations, and operators trained on iDRAC will be productive on day one. It is a strong default for dense NVMe builds (U.2 Gen4 plus E3.S Gen5 EDSFF) and for AI/ML or analytics nodes that benefit from its GPU configurations. The R760 is also the natural building block if you are extending into Dell storage (PowerStore, PowerFlex) or the APEX consumption model, and Dell's high production volume often gives resellers competitive pricing and broad parts availability.
Choose the HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11 when
Pick the DL380 Gen11 if you run an HPE-centric environment built on iLO 6 and HPE OneView, or if you want to consume infrastructure as-a-service through HPE GreenLake — the DL380 is HPE's most-deployed rack server and slots cleanly into those workflows. Its OCP 3.0 NIC slots and very broad drive-bay matrix (SFF, LFF, and EDSFF, including rear bays) make it easy to fit unusual storage and networking requirements. It is the safer choice when your operations team, monitoring tooling, and support contracts are already aligned to HPE Pointnext.
These are peer products: both are 2U dual-socket servers on the same Intel Xeon 4th/5th Gen platform, with 32 DDR5 slots, up to 8TB of memory, up to 8 PCIe Gen5 slots, EDSFF NVMe support, and silicon-rooted firmware security. Performance differences in real workloads come down to the specific CPU, memory, and drive config you order, not the chassis badge. For most buyers the decision is driven by which management ecosystem you already run (iDRAC9/OpenManage vs iLO 6/OneView), your fleet-standardization and support relationships, and the final quoted price and warranty terms. As a Dell reseller, Uniqcli can typically deliver the strongest value on the R760 through Dell pricing, ProSupport, and integration with the wider Dell storage and APEX portfolio — but the honest guidance is to standardize on whichever platform matches your existing operations, and let total cost of ownership and support terms break the tie.
Talk to a specialistFrequently asked
Is the Dell R760 or HPE DL380 Gen11 faster?
In practice they perform within the same band, because both use the same Intel Xeon 4th/5th Gen Scalable processors, DDR5 memory at up to 5600 MT/s, and PCIe Gen5 I/O. Real-world speed is determined by the exact CPU SKU, memory population (all 12 channels per socket filled or not), and storage tier you configure — not by which vendor's 2U chassis you choose. Match the config to the workload and the two will trade wins.
Can I manage both servers with the same tools?
Not natively. The R760 uses Dell's iDRAC9 controller with OpenManage Enterprise, while the DL380 Gen11 uses HPE's iLO 6 with OneView and GreenLake. Each ecosystem is excellent on its own, but mixing both in one fleet means running two management planes. If single-pane operations matter to you, standardize on one vendor; that consideration often outweighs small spec differences.
Which is the better value for a buyer working with a Dell reseller?
If you are sourcing through a Dell reseller like Uniqcli, the R760 is usually the stronger value: you get Dell pricing, ProSupport options, faster parts logistics, and clean integration with Dell storage (PowerStore, PowerFlex) and the APEX consumption model. The DL380 Gen11 remains the right call if your operations are already built around HPE iLO/OneView or GreenLake. Ask your reseller for a config-specific quote, since list specs alone do not capture total cost of ownership.
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