| Brand: | HPE |
| Model: | ProLiant DL560 Gen10 |
| Grade: | Grade A |
| Storage support: | 8x 2.5" |
| CPU: | 4x Intel Xeon 22-Core Gold |
| CPU frequency: | 6152 2100MHz 30.25MB |
| Memory size: | 256GB |
| Memory type: | RDIMM DDR4 |
| Storage capacity: | No storage |
| Storage type: | SAS 2.5" |
| RAID Controller: | Smart Array E208i-p SR |
| Network card type: | 2-port 10Gb Ethernet FlexibleLOM |
| PSU: | 2x 800W Platinum Low Halogen |
| Management: | iLO 5 Standard |
| Case type: | Rack Mount 2U |
| Warranty: | 12 months |
A server-grade platform with management, redundancy and service logic depending on the exact configuration.
Can be configured around workload, budget, availability and warranty requirements.
As a refurbished server, it provides access to higher-class hardware at a more rational cost.
More suitable than consumer or entry-level equipment when the system must run continuously.
HPE ProLiant DL560 Gen10 should not be judged by the same logic as a DL360 or DL380. It is a four-socket server in a 2U form factor, designed for situations where the workload grows vertically and needs more CPU sockets, memory and I/O in one machine.
The point of DL560 Gen10 is scale-up. It is for heavier virtualization hosts, large database workloads, in-memory or analytics environments, corporate applications with high requirements and infrastructures where socket count and memory footprint are decisive.
As a refurbished server, the DL560 Gen10 can be extremely interesting because it opens access to a class that is often too expensive when purchased new. But configuration is more important than ever.
The compromise is complexity, power draw and specificity. DL560 Gen10 is not the most economical choice for small services and is not necessary when the workload can easily be distributed across several 1U or 2U nodes.
When consolidation on fewer, more powerful machines is preferable.
For environments that benefit from more sockets and a larger memory footprint.
For demanding business systems that require a scale-up approach.
When a more serious infrastructure needs to be simulated on one powerful server.
This map shows which applications HPE ProLiant DL560 Gen10 fits best as a refurbished server and where another form factor, configuration or more specialized platform may be the better choice. The ratings describe the model role, while the final decision should still follow CPU, memory, controller, drive, networking and warranty requirements.
Strong for larger virtualization environments where more CPU resources are needed in a single 2U server.
Suitable for specialized private cloud roles, while scale-out clouds often use more 1U or 2U dual-socket nodes.
Not storage-first; its strength is scale-up compute rather than maximum local disk capacity.
Can run backup orchestration, proxy or heavy processing roles, but large low-cost repositories are better served by storage models.
Usually too powerful and specialized for typical edge sites, except where heavy local processing is required.
Suitable for CPU-heavy scientific, engineering and analytical workloads that benefit from scale-up processing.
One of its strongest scenarios: heavy business systems requiring high compute concentration in one server.
Very strong for large databases and in-memory workloads with proper CPU, RAM and storage sizing.
Can host web services, but is usually oversized for a standard web server.
Useful for CPU inference or data preprocessing; not a first choice for GPU-heavy training.
Very suitable for analytics, large calculations and memory or CPU dependent data workloads.
Not a typical CDN or cache node; smaller and more economical nodes are usually more practical.
Can support large mail or archiving environments, but is often more powerful than a standard mail server needs.
Valuable for testing heavy enterprise applications, databases and simulations; not needed for ordinary development.
Can host backend processes, but is not a rational first choice for standard game servers.
Suitable for centralized processing of large IoT streams, not for small edge gateway roles.
Can support large collaboration platforms, while smaller environments are usually better served by the DL380.
Suitable for analytics and centralized processing; pure video storage favors storage-first models.
Not rational as a standalone load balancer; its value is in heavy compute and database roles.
Can handle transcoding and backend tasks, but large libraries need a dedicated storage design.
Very strong for heavy ERP, CRM, VDI control or compute roles and large enterprise applications.
Very suitable for in-memory cache when the configuration has large RAM capacity and the workload justifies it.
It can run file services, but its stronger role is in compute-heavy, database and enterprise application workloads.
Suitable for DNS, DHCP, Active Directory/LDAP and infrastructure services, although it is often more powerful than needed for that role alone.
Browse the filtered configurations for this model or send a CTO request based on workload, budget and warranty needs.
DL560 Gen10 sits above DL360 and DL380 as a scale-up platform. DL360 is 1U compute density, DL380 is the universal 2U model, and DL560 is for cases where more sockets and memory capacity in a single machine are justified.
Not ideal if you need a simple and economical business server, a standard virtualization host for a small environment, or a storage-first platform.
Choose the form factor by role: 1U for compute density, 2U for balance and storage or expansion, and four-socket 2U only when scale-up architecture brings real value.
Buying a refurbished enterprise server makes the most sense when the machine has been checked, configured and prepared for real business use. In that case, used servers become refurbished servers that can be a practical, predictable and professional alternative to new budget systems or much more expensive new enterprise configurations.
Is it suitable for virtualization?
Yes, if the exact configuration is sized for the number of virtual machines, memory needs and storage profile.
What should be specified for a quote?
CPU, RAM, drive bay format, controller, drives, networking, management license, power supplies, rails and warranty.
Why choose a refurbished server?
Because enterprise class often provides better manageability, redundancy and service logic than a new budget model.