HPE ProLiant DL320 Gen11 Processors
Genuine HPE-qualified Intel Xeon Scalable processors for the HPE ProLiant DL320 Gen11, new and refurbished, alongside the heat sink and fan kits they need. This is a single-socket server — every option kit ships one processor, and that processor feeds all 16 DIMM slots.
DL320 Gen11 Processor Specifications
- Sockets: one — HPE describes the platform as 1U 1P, and all processor option kits ship with one processor only
- Families: 4th and 5th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable, from 8-core Bronze and Silver parts up to the 60-core 5th Gen Platinum 8581V, which the overview describes as up to 60 cores and 270W
- Memory grade: 5th Generation takes DDR5-5600 RDIMM SKUs and 4th Generation takes DDR5-4800 — only the matching grade may be selected
- Cooling: above 185W TDP a processor requires the Performance Heat Sink Kit and the 1U High Performance Fan Kit, which carries seven fans against the standard kit's five
- PCIe: the Bronze 3508U is listed as supporting up to PCIe Gen4 speed, which HPE flags as affecting high-speed networking cards
Order the cooling with the processor. HPE requires the DL320 Gen11 Performance Heat Sink Kit and the 1U High Performance Fan Kit for any processor above 185W TDP, and that fan kit carries seven fans against the standard kit's five. Processor option kits ship with the processor only.
Which processors does the DL320 Gen11 support?
| Tier | Examples HPE lists | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Gen Platinum | 8581V — 60 cores at 2.0GHz, 270W | Maximum core count in one socket |
| 5th Gen Gold | 6554S at 36 cores; 6534 at 8 cores and 3.9GHz | Core density or high clock |
| 5th Gen Silver and Bronze | 4509Y through 4516Y+; Bronze 3508U at 125W | Entry edge builds |
| 4th Gen Gold | 6430 and 6448Y at 32 cores; 6444Y at 3.6GHz | Matching an existing DDR5-4800 fleet |
| 4th Gen Silver | 4410Y at 12 cores; 4416+ at 20 cores | Cost-sensitive 4th Generation builds |
The 60-core 8581V is the ceiling HPE names in the overview, and a 270W part — so it arrives with the performance heat sink and the seven-fan kit attached to the order. Processors ship as the processor only; fans and heat sinks are selected alongside them.
Choosing the Right DL320 Gen11 Processor
- Order the cooling with the processor — the Performance Heat Sink Kit and the High Performance Fan Kit are required above 185W TDP.
- The GPU Dense chassis forces the performance heat sink — if the GPU CTO model is selected, HPE requires it.
- The CPU sets your memory speed grade: 5th Generation with DDR5-5600 SKUs, 4th Generation with DDR5-4800 — see DL320 Gen11 memory.
- License-bound workloads: the 8-core Gold 6534 at 3.9GHz and Gold 5515+ at 3.2GHz hold a high clock on the fewest licensed cores.
Complete Your DL320 Gen11 Build
The single processor feeds all 16 DIMM slots, so start with DL320 Gen11 memory, then drives, storage controllers, networking, and power supplies, or the DL320 Gen11 parts page. Neighboring generation: DL320 Gen12 processors. Two-socket alternatives: DL360 Gen11 processors and DL380 Gen11 processors. Catalog-wide: HPE parts by server model.
DL320 Gen11 Processors FAQ
What processors does the HPE ProLiant DL320 Gen11 support?
4th and 5th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors, in a single socket. The lineup runs from 8-core Bronze and Silver parts at 125W up to the 5th Generation Platinum 8581V at 60 cores and 270W.
How many processors does the DL320 Gen11 take?
One. HPE describes it as a 1U 1P server and states that all processor option kits ship with one processor only. There is no second socket to populate.
What is the maximum core count of the DL320 Gen11?
60 cores. The overview describes the platform as up to 60 cores and 270W, and the 60-core part HPE lists is the 5th Generation Platinum 8581V at 2.0GHz.
Do DL320 Gen11 processors come with heat sinks?
No. HPE states that the processor SKUs ship with a processor only, and that adequate fans and heat sinks, standard or high performance, must be selected. The GPU CTO model requires the performance heat sink.
Which DL320 Gen11 processors need the high-performance fan kit?
HPE requires the Performance Heat Sink Kit and the 1U High Performance Fan Kit for processors with a TDP greater than 185W. The cooling options section words the same rule as a TDP at or greater than 185W, so treat 185W as the boundary to check.
Which DL320 Gen11 processor is best for per-core licensing?
The 8-core high-clock parts: the 5th Generation Gold 6534 at 3.9GHz and Gold 5515+ at 3.2GHz, or the 4th Generation Gold 6434 at 3.7GHz and Gold 5415+ at 2.9GHz. They give per-core performance on the fewest licensed cores.
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