Model-specific server buyback
HPE ProLiant equipment can have very different recovery values across generations and configurations. Include the server model, serial information, CPU and memory, drive layout, and accessories to make the first review useful.
HPE ProLiant generations
HPE's ProLiant generation names are useful for narrowing down a server, but the same generation can contain different rack, tower, blade, storage, and accelerator platforms. Use the guide as a first pass, then submit the exact product number and configuration.
| Generation or era | Approx. years | Common examples | What changed | What sellers should document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gen8 | Approx. 2012–2014 | DL360p, DL380p, DL560p, ML350p | Xeon E5-2600 v1/v2, DDR3, iLO4, Smart Array storage controllers | Complete caddies, Smart Array cards, rails, and usable memory can matter as much as the chassis for older Gen8 lots. |
| Gen9 | Approx. 2014–2017 | DL360, DL380, DL560, DL580, BL460c Gen9 | Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4, DDR4, iLO4, refreshed storage and expansion options | Identify the exact DL360 or DL380 storage backplane, CPU generation, Smart Array controller, and caddy type. |
| Gen10 | Approx. 2017–2020 | DL360, DL380, DL560, ML350 Gen10 | 1st/2nd Gen Xeon Scalable and AMD EPYC options, DDR4, iLO5, NVMe-capable configurations | Processor family, memory population, iLO licensing, drive cage, rails, and power-supply configuration affect resale value. |
| Gen10 Plus | Approx. 2020–2022 | DL360, DL380, DL560, ML350 Gen10 Plus | 3rd Gen Xeon Scalable and AMD EPYC 7003 options, DDR4, PCIe Gen4, expanded NVMe support | Do not combine Gen10 and Gen10 Plus in an inventory summary; the platform and CPU compatibility are different even when the model name looks similar. |
| Gen11 | Approx. 2022–2024 | DL360, DL380, DL385, ML350 Gen11 | 4th/5th Gen Xeon Scalable and AMD EPYC 9004 options, DDR5, PCIe Gen5, iLO6 | List DDR5 capacity, NVMe or tri-mode backplane, accelerator support, Smart Array configuration, and remaining support coverage. |
| Gen12 | Approx. 2024–present | ProLiant Compute DL360, DL380, DL385, ML350 Gen12 | Current Xeon 6 and AMD platform options, DDR5, PCIe Gen5, newer management and security capabilities | Gen12 inventory is model-specific; include the product number, CPU platform, accelerator configuration, and warranty or support status. |
Dates are approximate market-identification windows. Model introductions overlap, and resale value depends on the exact configuration, condition, completeness, and current demand.
What affects the offer
A complete configuration helps us determine what can be reused, resold, or routed through another disposition path. These details are especially useful for HPE ProLiant lots.
You do not need a perfect spreadsheet. A model list, photos, or a plain-language description is enough to start.
Common submissions
These examples are not a limit. Send the exact equipment list for a more accurate review.
High-volume 1U and 2U rack platforms across multiple generations and storage layouts.
Four-socket systems where processor, memory, storage, and expansion details affect the offer.
Tower servers used in offices, branches, laboratories, and edge environments.
Compute modules, frames, enclosures, and dense HPE platforms submitted as complete systems or project lots.
We review model, configuration, condition, quantity, location, and current secondary-market demand.
Discuss data-bearing media and sanitization requirements before equipment moves through the handoff.
After an offer is accepted, we coordinate the next shipping, freight, or pickup step for qualifying lots.
