686203-S01 - HPE ProLiant DL380e Gen8 E5-2420 16GB RAM 8-SFF 460-Watts Redundant Power Supply Server

Description

The HP 686203-S01 identifies a specific configuration of the HP ProLiant DL380e Gen8 server. This 2U rackmount server is a versatile platform designed to meet a wide range of enterprise computing demands, from general-purpose computing to more specialized workloads. The 'e' designation often signifies an 'essential' or 'entry-level enterprise' focus, providing a robust feature set at a competitive price point. This particular configuration is equipped with an Intel Xeon E5-2420 processor. This CPU belongs to the Ivy Bridge-EP generation, offering a good balance of core count, clock speed, and power efficiency suitable for virtualization, application hosting, and database tasks. The 16GB of RAM provides a solid foundation for running multiple applications or virtual machines simultaneously, ensuring smooth operation and responsiveness. A key feature highlighted is the 8-SFF (Small Form Factor) drive bay configuration. This allows for the installation of up to eight 2.5-inch hard drives or SSDs, offering flexibility for storage capacity, performance tiers (e.g., mixing SSDs and HDDs), and RAID configurations. The DL380e Gen8 platform is known for its expandability and reliability, making it a popular choice for businesses seeking a dependable server for their critical operations.

Condition: Refurbished