Used HP Server: Complete Guide to Buying a Refurbished HP Server
Looking for a reliable used HP server for your IT infrastructure? Refurbished HP ProLiant servers are the most in-demand equipment on the professional used market in France. At IT And Office, find our range of refurbished HP ProLiant servers — tested component by component, guaranteed, and available immediately, with savings up to 80% compared to new.
Contents
- Why choose a used HP server?
- HP ProLiant Ranges: DL, ML, BL
- Used HP ProLiant DL360
- Used HP ProLiant DL380
- Used HP ProLiant ML350
- Which generation to choose? Gen8, Gen9, Gen10
- Model comparison table
- 5 criteria for choosing well
- FAQ
1. Why choose a used HP server?
HP (Hewlett-Packard Enterprise) is the world leader in enterprise servers. ProLiant servers are present in the vast majority of French SME data centers and server rooms, making them the most available, best documented, and easiest to maintain refurbished equipment.
- 💰 Massive savings: a new DL380 Gen10 costs over €8,000; refurbished at IT And Office, expect €800 to €2,500 depending on configuration.
- 🔧 Built-in iLO: native remote management (HP Integrated Lights-Out) on all ProLiant servers.
- 📦 Permanent stock: IT And Office maintains a large stock of HP servers in France.
- ✅ Tested component by component: CPU, RAM, drives, power supply, network cards.
- 🔄 Upgradeable: RAM, drives, PCIe cards easily upgradable.
- 🌱 Eco-friendly: extending server life reduces IT carbon footprint.
2. HP ProLiant Ranges: DL, ML, BL
- DL (Dense Line) Series: 1U to 4U rack servers, for server rooms and data centers. The best-selling used models.
- ML (Modular Line) Series: tower servers, quieter, ideal without a dedicated server room.
- BL (Blade) Series: blades for BladeSystem chassis, for maximum density in data centers.
- MicroServer Series: entry-level compact servers for very small businesses and small offices.
3. Used HP ProLiant DL360
The HP ProLiant DL360 is a 1U rack server, compact and high density. It is the ideal choice for environments with limited rack space. Very powerful for compute-oriented workloads (web, database, light virtualization).
Most requested DL360 models
- DL360 Gen9: 1 or 2 Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 processors, up to 768 GB DDR4, 8 SFF bays — excellent value for money
- DL360 Gen10: Xeon Scalable (Skylake/Cascade Lake), up to 3 TB RAM, 10 SFF bays — newer, more expensive
- DL360 Gen8: Xeon E5-2600 v1/v2, up to 384 GB DDR3 — very affordable entry-level
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4. Used HP ProLiant DL380
The HP ProLiant DL380 is the world’s best-selling 2U rack server. Versatile, scalable, and robust, it adapts to all workloads: VMware/Hyper-V virtualization, ERP, databases, storage. It is the absolute bestseller at IT And Office.
Popular used DL380 models
- DL380 Gen9: 2 × Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4, up to 768 GB DDR4, 24 SFF bays or 12 LFF — best value for money 2026
- DL380 Gen10: 2 × Xeon Scalable, up to 3 TB RAM, 24 SFF bays — maximum performance
- DL380 Gen8: 2 × Xeon E5-2600 v1/v2, up to 384 GB DDR3 — very affordable, light use
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5. Used HP ProLiant ML350
The HP ProLiant ML350 is a quiet tower server, ideal for SMEs without a dedicated server room. It offers the same performance as a DL380 in a discreet tower form factor that can operate in an office or technical closet.
- ML350 Gen9: 1 or 2 Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4, up to 768 GB DDR4, rack expandable
- ML350 Gen10: Xeon Scalable, up to 2 TB RAM, rack convertible
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6. Which generation to choose? Gen8, Gen9, Gen10
| Generation | Processors | Max RAM | Used price | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gen8 | Xeon E5-2600 v1/v2 | 384 GB DDR3 | 150 – 500 € | Small budgets, light use |
| Gen9 ⭐ | Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 | 768 GB DDR4 | 400 – 1 500 € | Best value for money 2026 |
| Gen10 | Xeon Scalable | 3 TB DDR4 | 800 – 3 000 € | Maximum performance, higher budget |
7. Comparison of HP ProLiant models
| Model | Form factor | Processors | Disk bays | Ideal use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL360 Gen9 | 1U rack | 1 or 2 × Xeon v3/v4 | 8 SFF | Web, database, compact virtualization |
| DL380 Gen9 | 2U rack | 2 × Xeon v3/v4 | 24 SFF / 12 LFF | Virtualization, ERP, versatile |
| DL380 Gen10 | 2U rack | 2 × Xeon Scalable | 24 SFF / 12 LFF | Heavy workloads, large volumes |
| ML350 Gen9 | Tower | 1 or 2 × Xeon v3/v4 | 8 LFF | SME without server room |
| DL160 Gen9 | 1U rack | 1 × Xeon v3/v4 | 8 SFF | Tight budget, single processor |
| MicroServer Gen10 | Compact tower | Intel Xeon / Core | 4 LFF | Very small business, NAS, small office |
8. 5 criteria to choose your used HP server wisely
- Rack or tower? Rack (DL) if you have a 19-inch rack. Tower (ML) if you don’t have a dedicated server room.
- Number of processors: single processor (DL160, single DL360) for light use; dual processor (DL380, dual DL360) for virtualization.
- RAM amount: minimum 32 GB for a file server, 64 to 256 GB for VMware/Hyper-V virtualization.
- Storage type: SFF (Small Form Factor, 2.5") for performance; LFF (Large Form Factor, 3.5") for capacity. Prefer 10K/15K SAS drives for servers.
- Generation: Gen9 is the sweet spot in 2026. Gen10 if you need Xeon Scalable or more than 768 GB RAM.
FAQ — Used HP Server
Is a used HP server reliable?
Yes. HP ProLiants are designed to run 24/7. At IT And Office, each server is tested component by component and comes with a 30-day warranty.
DL360 vs DL380: which to choose?
The DL360 (1U) is more compact, ideal for compute-oriented workloads. The DL380 (2U) is more versatile with more drive bays and scalability.
Which HP server for an SME of 10-50 people?
The DL380 Gen9 used server: 2 Xeon v3/v4, up to 768 GB RAM, ideal for virtualization and ERP.
Can you upgrade a used HP server?
Yes. IT And Office offers compatible DDR4 ECC RAM and SAS/SATA drives for all ProLiant generations.
Rack vs tower: what's the difference?
Rack (DL) = 19-inch rack, server room. Tower (ML) = desktop format, quieter, no dedicated infrastructure.
Which generation to choose in 2026?
Gen9 offers the best value for money. Gen10 for maximum performance. Gen8 for very tight budgets.
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