HP ProLiant ML30 Gen9 4U Tower Server Xeon E3-1240 v5 8GB 3x 480GB SATA SSD Wty
HP ProLiant ML30 Gen9 4U Tower Server Xeon E3-1240 v5 8GB 3x 480GB SATA SSD Wty
HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen9 — Tower Server, Xeon E3-1240 v5
The HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen9 is a single-socket tower server built around a quad-core Xeon E3-1240 v5 with 8 GB of ECC memory and three 480 GB SATA SSDs. iLO 4 remote management and quiet tower operation suit small business and branch office deployment. Backed by a 12-month Reboot IT warranty.
Key Benefits
- Quad-core Xeon E3-1240 v5: Four cores and eight threads at 3.5 GHz base with 8 MB cache — ample for file, print, domain controller, and small virtualisation duties.
- ECC memory: Error-correcting memory detects and corrects single-bit errors in place, which is the difference between a server that stays up and one that corrupts data silently.
- Three 480 GB SATA SSDs: Solid-state storage across three drives allows a RAID array for redundancy, or separate volumes for OS and data, with no mechanical drive latency.
- iLO 4 remote management: Integrated Lights-Out provides remote power control, health monitoring, and console access independent of the operating system.
- Quiet tower form factor: Designed to run in an office rather than a datacentre, so it can sit in a comms cupboard or under a desk without rack infrastructure.
- Enterprise-grade platform: ProLiant hardware is built for continuous operation with server-grade components, unlike a desktop PC pressed into server duty.
Performance in Use
The ML30 Gen9 is HPE's entry tower server, and it is aimed precisely at the business that needs a real server but has no rack and no datacentre. A single-socket Xeon with ECC memory in a quiet tower chassis covers the classic small-business workloads — Active Directory, file and print, accounting or line-of-business databases, backup targets — without the cost and infrastructure of rack hardware.
The E3-1240 v5 is a capable processor for this class. Four cores and eight threads at 3.5 GHz handle a domain controller plus a couple of light application VMs comfortably. Where it runs out of headroom is heavy virtualisation: with a single socket and a 64 GB memory ceiling on this platform, a dozen busy VMs is beyond what it is designed for.
The three SSDs are the part worth planning around. Configured as RAID 5 they give redundancy with usable capacity around 960 GB; as RAID 1 plus a spare, better resilience with less space. Either way the move from spinning disks to SSD is the single largest performance difference an older small-business server can gain, particularly on database and file-server workloads.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen9 |
| Form Factor | 4U tower |
| Processor | Intel Xeon E3-1240 v5, 4 cores / 8 threads, 3.5 GHz base |
| Cache | 8 MB |
| Memory | 8 GB DDR4 ECC |
| Storage | 3 x 480 GB SATA SSD |
| Storage Controller | HPE Dynamic Smart Array (SATA) |
| Management | HPE iLO 4 (Advanced licence not included) |
| Network | Embedded Gigabit Ethernet |
| Operating System | Not supplied |
| Warranty | 12 months (Reboot IT) |
Is It Right for You?
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✓ Best For: • Small businesses needing a first real server • Branch offices with no rack infrastructure • File, print, domain controller, and backup target roles • Light virtualisation with a small number of VMs • Offices needing quiet operation outside a datacentre |
✗ Not For: • Heavy virtualisation or high VM density • Buyers expecting an operating system or licences included • Rack-mount installations — this is a tower chassis • Workloads needing dual-socket CPU or large memory capacity • Sites requiring iLO Advanced without buying the licence |
Condition Grades
| Grade | Cosmetic Condition | Functional Testing |
|---|---|---|
| A — Excellent | Minimal marks, near-new appearance | Boot, POST, processor, memory, all three drives, and iLO verified |
| B — Good | Light wear from normal use, fully functional | Boot, POST, processor, memory, all three drives, and iLO verified |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it come with an operating system?
No. The server is supplied without an operating system and without software licensing. Windows Server, Linux, or a hypervisor would need to be installed and licensed separately.
Can the memory be upgraded?
Yes. The ML30 Gen9 uses DDR4 ECC UDIMM memory across four slots. Note that it takes unbuffered ECC memory, not registered (RDIMM) modules.
How should the three SSDs be configured?
That depends on your priority. RAID 5 across all three gives redundancy with roughly 960 GB usable; RAID 1 with a spare gives stronger resilience with less capacity. Configuration is done in the array controller at setup.
Is iLO included?
iLO 4 hardware is built in and provides remote power control and health monitoring. iLO Advanced features such as remote console require a separate HPE licence, which is not included.
Can it be rack mounted?
No. The ML30 Gen9 in this configuration is a tower chassis. Rack conversion kits exist for some ProLiant models but are not supplied here.
Is it noisy enough to be a problem in an office?
The ML30 Gen9 is designed for office placement and is considerably quieter than rack servers, though it is not silent. A comms cupboard or under-desk position suits it well.
What are the shipping options?
Shipping costs apply based on size and destination — rates are calculated at checkout.
Warranty & Support
Every HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen9 sold by Reboot IT includes a 12-month warranty covering hardware defects and functional failure from the date of purchase.
Reboot IT has been Australia's trusted refurbished IT specialist since 2001. Every unit is tested before dispatch — boot, POST, processor, memory, all three drives, and iLO are confirmed working. Shipping costs apply based on size and destination — rates are calculated at checkout. Melbourne-based support at reboot-it.com.au.