HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 Configuration & Quote

Where HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 fits

The DL380a Gen12 is a 4U accelerator-focused Intel Xeon 6 platform. HPE documents configurations supporting up to ten double-width GPUs; the supported combination, power and cooling requirements must be confirmed for each build.

On an accelerator platform the GPU decides the build, the power draw, the delivery date and most of the price. Start from the model you intend to run, its precision and how many concurrent users it must serve, then work back to GPU count and memory — not the other way round. GPUs are also the component most likely to set the lead time, so tell us the date you need it working.

Installation and workload checks

Confirm the rack can actually feed and cool a fully populated 4U accelerator chassis: power per rack including all power supplies, whether a three-phase feed is available, rear clearance and airflow, and floor loading at full weight. Confirm the GPU, driver and framework combination against current HPE compatibility documentation for the exact build, and agree a representative workload test with a measurable acceptance target before the order is placed.

Configured to your project. Model names describe platforms. Processors, memory, drives, GPUs, software and support are included only when listed in your agreed quotation. Confirm India availability and lead time when requesting a proposal.

What to specify in your quote

HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 configuration checklist
Decision	Information to provide
AI workload	Model and framework, precision, context length, expected concurrency and whether the work is training or inference.
GPU configuration	Accelerator model, quantity, GPU memory required and the validated combination for this chassis.
Power and cooling	Power available per rack, number of supplies, three-phase availability, rear clearance, airflow and floor loading.
Storage and network	Dataset size and growth, throughput required to keep accelerators fed, and interconnect between nodes.
Delivery and support	Quantity, delivery location, GPU lead time, site readiness, support term and installation responsibilities.

Build a proposal that can be compared fairly

Ask Invitty for a bill of materials separating hardware, software licences, support and implementation, with every accelerator on its own line and its own lead time. On an AI build the GPUs are usually both the largest cost and the longest wait, and a single bundled figure hides both.

Confirm the power supply count and cords cover the fully populated configuration rather than a base build, and that the quoted rack can feed it. Agree a representative workload test with a measurable acceptance target before ordering: a component specification alone does not establish tokens per second, and that is the number you will be judged on.

HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12: buying questions

Will ten GPUs be included in a DL380a Gen12 quote?

Only when the quote explicitly includes ten compatible GPUs and the required supporting components. The platform maximum is not the default delivered configuration or a performance guarantee.

What is the price of HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 in India?

Pricing depends on the configured hardware, software, support term and deployment scope, and on this platform the accelerators dominate all of it. Send the model you intend to run, its precision, expected concurrency, quantity, delivery city and the date you need it in service for an itemised INR quotation with taxes, lead times and exclusions stated.

Can I request an AI configuration for HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12?

Yes — this is the platform built for it. Share your model and framework, precision, context length and expected concurrency. The accelerator combination, power and cooling must be validated against current HPE compatibility documentation for the exact build, and we will agree a measurable acceptance test with you before the order is placed.

What should I check before accepting the server?

Match delivered components to the agreed bill of materials, verify support registration and firmware, restrict management access, and run the agreed application and recovery checks. Acceptance criteria should be documented before installation.

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HPE documentation

Platform information checked on 15 October 2026 against HPE’s HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 documentation. Configuration support and regional availability can change; confirm the current bill of materials before ordering. The buying guidance on this page is written by Invitty.

HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12