HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen11 Tower – P78521-005

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The HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen11 Tower Server P78521-005 brings enterprise-class compute, security, and compact design to small and medium business environments. Powered by an Intel® Xeon® E-2414 4-core 2.60 GHz processor coupled with 16 GB of DDR5 memory, this ultra micro tower server delivers dependable processing for business applications, virtualization, file services, and light database workloads while maintaining a small footprint ideal for offices or network closets. Embedded support for up to four large-form-factor SATA drives provides scalable storage capacity for on-premises data retention and redundancy.

Engineered with integrated Gigabit Ethernet, flexible PCIe expansion, and HPE management features, the MicroServer Gen11 balances performance and manageability in a space-efficient chassis. Its external 180 W power supply and robust security suite — including TPM 2.0 and Silicon Root of Trust — provide foundational reliability for mission-critical services and remote office deployments.

Key Features – HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen11 Tower Server

• Processor: Intel® Xeon® E-2414 4-core 2.60 GHz, 12 MB cache
• Memory: 16 GB DDR5 SmartMemory (1×16 GB, 4800 MT/s)
• Storage: No drives included; supports up to 4 × LFF SATA
• Controller (if applicable): Embedded Intel® VROC SATA controller
• Networking / Ports: 4 × 1 GbE RJ-45 Ethernet; 6 USB ports; VGA; DisplayPort; remote management LAN
• Power & Cooling: 180 W external non-redundant PSU; standard system fan
• Management: HPE iLO 6 (remote management)
• Security (if applicable): TPM 2.0, UEFI Secure Boot, Silicon Root of Trust
• Form Factor: Ultra Micro Tower, compact design

Technical Specifications

• Processor Type: Intel® Xeon® E-2414 (4 cores, 55 W)
• Chipset / Platform: Intel® C262 server chipset
• Memory Technology: DDR5 SDRAM with ECC
• Storage Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s LFF bays
• RAID Support: Software RAID via Intel® VROC SATA (HW assisted)
• Expansion Slots: 2 × PCIe slots (Gen5 & Gen4 depending on configuration)
• Networking: 4 × 1 GbE embedded
• I/O Ports: VGA, DisplayPort, 6 × USB, iLO management LAN
• Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft Windows Server, Linux distributions, VMware ESXi (industry supported)

Physical Specifications

• Form Factor: Ultra Micro Tower server

• Weight:
   o 8.65 kg
   o 19.07 lbs

• Dimensions:
   o 153.92 mm × 261.11 mm × 249.43 mm
   o 6.06 in × 10.28 in × 9.82 in

• Rack Compatibility: Not designed for rack mount; stand-alone tower chassis

Ideal For

• Small business and branch office servers where space is at a premium and reliable compute is needed.
• File, print, and collaboration services with room for internal storage expansion.
• Entry virtualization hosts for lightweight VMs or container nodes.
• Remote management via HPE iLO with secure boot and platform integrity.

Warranty & Support

• Standard manufacturer warranty: 1-year parts, labor, next business day support included.
• Support contract compatibility: HPE Foundation Care, HPE Proactive Care options available; optional HPE iLO Advanced and OneView licenses supported.

FAQs – HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen11 Tower Server

Q1: Can the memory be expanded beyond 16 GB?
A1: Yes — the server supports up to 128 GB of DDR5 memory across up to four DIMM slots for heavier workloads.

Q2: Does this unit include hard drives?
A2: No — this configuration ships without storage. You can install up to four large-form-factor SATA drives.

Q3: Is this suitable for virtualization?
A3: Absolutely — its 4-core Xeon E-2414 and ECC memory are suited for entry-level hypervisor hosts or small VM farms.

Q4: What management features are included?
A4: HPE iLO 6 provides remote hardware control, monitoring, and firmware updates independent of the OS.

Q5: Does it support redundant power?
A5: The P78521-005 includes a single 180 W external PSU. Redundant power is not supported in this base configuration.

Q6: What environments is it ideal for?
A6: Ideal for SMB, edge, and branch office deployments needing reliable server compute, local storage growth, and remote administration without a large rack footprint.