Description

ProLiant is a brand of server computers that was originally developed and marketed by Compaq. After Compaq merged with Hewlett-Packard (HP), HP retired its Netserver brand in favor of the ProLiant brand. The brand is currently marketed by Hewlett Packard Enterprise. HP ProLiant systems led the x86server market in terms of units and revenue during first quarter of 2010.

ProLiant MicroServer

The HPE ProLiant MicroServer line of products are entry-level, low power, compact, and affordable servers meant for small business, home office, or edge computing. They offer user upgradable components and easy access to hard drives. There is the option to purchase the server with ClearOS installed in order for users to be able to enable applications via an easy to use web-GUI with minimal effort.

Details

ProLiant servers are separated into four main product lines – ML, DL, BL, and SL – which generally denote form factor. The ProLiant ML line comprises tower-based servers (convertible to rack mount) with capacity for internal expansion of disks and interconnects, while the DL line comprises general purpose rack mount servers. The BL line comprises blade servers which fit within the HP BladeSystem, and the SL line comprises dense rack mount servers for scale out environments. The MicroServer product line addresses small and home businesses.

ProLiant servers are also split into several series which denote processor configuration. The 100, 200, 300 and 400 series comprise single and dual socket capable systems, the 500 and 600 series comprise quad socket capable systems, and the 700 and 900 series comprise eight socket capable systems. The 900 series also includes eight sockets, supporting up to 80 CPU cores and up to 4 TB of RAM.

Models with a ‘0’ in the last digit use Intel processors while models with a ‘5’ in the last digit use AMD processors.

In February 2012, HP announced the ProLiant generation 8. In July 2013, HP announced a new blade server-based ProLiant, the HP Moonshot Server.

DL580 Gen8 is a “middle generation” between Gen8 and Gen9. This server has some of new features introduced in Gen9, primary there is available UEFI boot option.

Starting August 28, 2014, HP started producing Gen9 series of servers based on Intel Haswell chipset and DDR4 memory. First were the HP ProLiant ML350 Gen9 Server and HP ProLiant BL460c Gen9 Blade. Servers in this generation support both BIOS and UEFI.

Starting Q4 2017 Gen10 servers available.

The ProLiant forms part of the HP Converged Systems, which use a common Converged Infrastructure architecture for server, storage, and networking products. Designed to support 50 to 300 virtual machines, the HP ConvergedSystem 300 is configured with ProLiant servers.^[10] A system administrator can manage ProLiant servers using HP OneViewfor converged infrastructure management.

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HP ProLiant DL360p Generation 8 (Gen8)

the value and reliability the Gen8 server platform. While the DL360p has been very recently replaced with the DL360 Gen9, those looking for excellent enterprise value without the need for the highest-end computer power will find good value in the HP Gen8 servers as well as its enhanced serviceability and configuration flexibility.

Performance driven compute with storage density – ideal for enterprise applications. Industry leading performance, efficiency, capacity and reliability. Enterprise enhanced design for all workloads with versatility for future requirements. A space conscious 2- processor server with industry leading feature sets. Built to protect your investment and extend the life with reliability, accessibility and serviceability features designed in.

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