HPE ProLiant DL145 Gen11 8024P Server
8‑core 2.4GHz, 32GB RAM

Key Capabilities

• Integrated Remote Console with virtual keyboard and mouse
• Virtual media & folders for remote OS/software installs
• Console record & playback for audit and troubleshooting
• Collaborative access for multiple administrators
• Power/thermal monitoring with history and dynamic capping
• iLO Federation group management (group media, power, licensing)

Security & Compliance

• Silicon Root of Trust and platform component integrity checks
• Directory integration and 2-factor authentication (CAC/PIV)
• Device identity (IDevID/LDevID) aligned with IEEE 802.1AR
• Kerberos-based single sign-on for streamlined access

Essentials10-Core

• Up to 25 users / 50 devices
• Simplified licensing for small businesses
• No virtualization rights

Standard16-Core

• For growing businesses
• Supports 2 virtual machines
• Full Windows Server feature set

Datacenter16-Core

• For enterprises & data centers
• Unlimited virtualization rights
• Advanced features for large-scale workloads

HDD Hard Disk Drive

• Large capacity, lower cost
• Slower performance
• Great for bulk storage & backups

SSD Solid-State Drive

• High performance, faster boot & apps
• Better for databases & OS
• Higher cost per GB

SAS Serial Attached SCSI

• Enterprise-grade reliability
• High performance for mission-critical workloads
• Designed for 24/7 operations

16GB DDR5-4800

• Good for basic workloads & file servers
• Suitable for small office environments
• Entry-level performance

32GB DDR5-4800

• Ideal for virtualization, databases, and multitasking
• Supports more demanding business workloads
• Higher performance headroom

Small Office / Basic Workloads

• Support: Tech Care Basic (3Y)
• Remote Mgmt: Optional iLO Advanced
• OS: Windows Server 2025 Essentials
• Storage: HDD (affordable, large capacity)
• Memory: 16GB DDR5

Why: Essentials edition is perfect for ≤25 users, while 16GB RAM and HDDs keep costs low. iLO Advanced is optional if you don’t need remote management.

Growing Business / Virtualization

• Support: Tech Care Essential (5Y)
• Remote Mgmt: iLO Advanced (3Y)
• OS: Windows Server 2025 Standard
• Storage: SSD (OS/apps) + HDD (data)
• Memory: 32GB DDR5

Why: Standard edition allows up to 2 VMs for growth. A mix of SSD + HDD balances performance and cost. iLO Advanced ensures remote management as IT expands.

Enterprise / Mission-Critical Workloads

• Support: Tech Care Essential (5Y)
• Remote Mgmt: iLO Advanced with Federation
• OS: Windows Server 2025 Datacenter
• Storage: SAS drives (high reliability)
• Memory: 32GB+ DDR5 (expandable)

Why: Datacenter edition unlocks unlimited virtualization. SAS drives support 24/7 uptime, while more RAM ensures smooth performance across many workloads.

Branch Office / Remote Site

• Support: Tech Care Essential (3Y)
• Remote Mgmt: iLO Advanced (critical for remote access)
• OS: Windows Server 2025 Standard
• Storage: SSD for fast apps, small HDD for data
• Memory: 16GB or 32GB DDR5

Why: Remote management via iLO is vital since IT staff may not be on-site. Standard edition supports light virtualization or file/print roles for branch users.

Development / Test Lab

• Support: Tech Care Basic (1–3Y)
• Remote Mgmt: iLO Advanced (collaboration features)
• OS: Windows Server 2025 Standard
• Storage: SSD-heavy (fast rebuilds)
• Memory: 32GB DDR5

Why: Developers benefit from iLO’s remote console recording/playback and SSD speed for frequent rebuilds. Standard edition licensing suits multiple test VMs.