008100-000 - HP System Board (MotherBoard) for ProLiant 3000 Server

Description

The HP 008100-000 system board is a core component designed for the HP ProLiant 3000 Server, a model from an earlier generation of enterprise servers. This motherboard serves as the central nervous system of the server, facilitating communication between the CPU, memory, storage, and expansion cards. Its design is tailored to the specific architecture and requirements of the ProLiant 3000, ensuring compatibility and functionality within that server platform. Given the era of the ProLiant 3000, this motherboard likely supports processors such as the Intel Pentium III Xeon or similar processors of that generation. Memory support would typically be for SDRAM or ECC SDRAM modules, providing the necessary capacity for the server's intended applications. Expansion capabilities would be provided through standard PCI slots, allowing for the addition of network cards, SCSI controllers, or other necessary peripherals common in server environments of the late 1990s and early 2000s. Storage connectivity on this board would likely include interfaces for SCSI hard drives, which were the standard for enterprise servers requiring high reliability and performance, and possibly IDE for optical drives or less critical storage. While advanced remote management features like iLO were not standard on such early systems, it would incorporate basic server management functionalities for monitoring hardware status. This motherboard represents a foundational piece of infrastructure for businesses relying on the ProLiant 3000 for their server needs.

Condition: Refurbished