HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen10 Tower Server (P16929-421)

What It Is

The HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen10 (P16929-421) is a single-socket, tower-form-factor server (4U) designed for small-to-medium enterprise workloads requiring a balance of compute, memory, and storage scalability. This model is equipped with an Intel Xeon E-2224 processor, making it suitable for general-purpose IT operations, file serving, and entry-level virtualization.

Technical Details

• Processor: Intel Xeon E-2224, 4 cores, 3.4 GHz base frequency, 4.6 GHz Max Turbo, 1 MB L2 cache
• Memory: 1 x 16 GB (single module installed)
• Storage Controller: HPE Smart Array S100i (ZM) supporting RAID 0/1/10/5
• Drive Bays: 4 x LFF (Large Form Factor) hot-plug bays; no HDD included
• Optical Drive: Not included (no DVD)
• Network: 2 x 1GbE Ethernet ports
• Power Supply: 1 x 350W non-hot-plug (NHP) power supply
• Chassis & Cooling: 4U tower, 1 non-hot-plug fan, PCI fan baffle; iLO standard (no dedicated port)

Configuration & Options

• Additional memory modules can be installed to increase total capacity beyond the included 16 GB.
• Up to 4 LFF hot-plug SATA/SAS drives may be added for storage expansion.
• Optional optical drive (DVD) can be fitted via the available bay.
• The integrated S100i controller supports software RAID; a hardware RAID controller may be required for advanced configurations.
• No iLO advanced license or dedicated management port is included; standard integrated lights-out functionality is available via shared network.

Operating Conditions

This server is intended for deployment in standard office or data-center environments with controlled temperature and humidity. It operates as a standalone (single-platform) unit, suitable for rack-free installations on a desk or in a tower cabinet. The non-hot-plug fan and power supply indicate typical continuous-duty operation in low-to-moderate load scenarios.