DL380 GEN10 4114 XEON-S KIT

Intel Xeon Silver 4114 Processor – Powering the HPE DL380 Gen10

The Intel Xeon Silver 4114 is a cornerstone of the Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) ProLiant DL380 Gen10 server family. Engineered on Intel’s Skylake microarchitecture and fabricated with a cutting‑edge 14 nm process, this 10‑core, 20‑thread CPU delivers robust performance for demanding enterprise workloads while maintaining energy efficiency.

Core Architecture & Performance

• Number of Cores: 10
• Threads per Core (Hyper‑Threading): 2 → Total Threads: 20
• Base Frequency: 2.2 GHz
• Turbo Boost Frequency: up to 3.0 GHz (Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0)
• Cache Hierarchy: 13.75 MB L3 cache, shared across all cores for low‑latency data access.
• Instruction Set Extensions: Supports AVX, AVX2, AVX‑512, and SSE4.2, enabling accelerated vector operations for scientific computing, machine learning, and high‑performance databases.
• Intel® AES New Instructions: Built‑in hardware acceleration for cryptographic workloads.
• Intel® TSX-NI (Transactional Synchronization Extensions): Enhances multi‑threaded performance by reducing lock contention.
• Execute Disable Bit: Enabled, providing a hardware level of protection against buffer overflow attacks.
• 64‑bit Architecture: Full support for 64‑bit operating systems and applications.

Thermal & Power Characteristics

• Thermal Design Power (TDP): 85 W, striking a balance between performance density and cooling requirements in the DL380 Gen10 chassis.
• Socket Type: LGA 3647, designed for high‑density server platforms.
• Scalable Design: Supports dual‑processor configurations (2S scalability) to double throughput while maintaining a single socket footprint per CPU.

Memory & I/O Support

• Supported Memory Type: DDR4‑SDRAM, ensuring high bandwidth and low latency for memory‑intensive applications.
• Maximum Supported Memory: Up to 786 432 MB (768 GB), allowing extensive in‑memory analytics and virtualization stacks.
• Memory Channels: Hexagonal (Esa) configuration, providing balanced memory access across all cores.
• PCI Express Version: PCIe 3.0 with a maximum of 48 lanes, facilitating high‑throughput storage and networking adapters.
• Intel® vPro Technology: Included for secure, manageability features in enterprise environments.
• Intel® SpeedStep Enhanced & Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0: Dynamic frequency scaling to optimize power consumption under varying workloads.

Security & Manageability Features

• Trusted Execution Technology (TXT): Provides a secure boot environment, protecting against rootkits and firmware attacks.
• Intel® vPro: Enables remote management, secure boot, and hardware‑based encryption support.
• Execute Disable Bit & TSX-NI: Enhance security by preventing certain classes of exploits.

Integration with HPE DL380 Gen10

The DL380 Gen10 server is engineered to fully exploit the capabilities of the Xeon Silver 4114. Its advanced chassis features include:

• High‑density dual‑socket design for scalable compute.
• Optimized thermal management to keep the 85 W TDP within safe operating limits.
• Robust I/O fabric supporting up to 48 PCIe lanes per processor, ideal for NVMe SSDs and high‑speed networking cards.
• Enterprise‑grade firmware and BIOS that leverage Intel® vPro and TXT for secure, remote management.

Typical Use Cases

• Virtualization: 10 cores with Hyper‑Threading support provide ample resources for running multiple virtual machines or containers.
• Database & Analytics: Large L3 cache and AVX‑512 acceleration accelerate OLAP queries, in‑memory databases, and big data workloads.
• High‑Performance Computing (HPC): The combination of 20 threads, high memory bandwidth, and vector instruction support makes it suitable for scientific simulations and engineering calculations.
• Enterprise Applications: Secure execution features and robust manageability make it ideal for finance, healthcare, and other regulated industries.

Conclusion

The Intel Xeon Silver 4114 delivers a compelling mix of performance, scalability, and security within the HPE DL380 Gen10 platform. Its 10‑core, 20‑thread architecture, coupled with advanced instruction sets and robust memory support, positions it as an excellent choice for modern data centers that demand both compute density and reliability.