HP AQ234B ProLiant DL385 G5 2 x AMD Opteron Quad Core 2.3GHz CPU Special Rack Server

Product Description

The HP ProLiant DL385 G5, identified by SKU AQ234B, is a powerful dual-processor rack server engineered for demanding enterprise workloads, particularly those benefiting from high core counts and robust performance. This specific configuration features two AMD Opteron Quad Core processors, each operating at 2.3GHz, providing a total of eight processing cores. This architecture is ideal for virtualization, complex database operations, scientific computing, and other applications that require significant parallel processing capabilities. Designed as a 2U rack server, the DL385 G5 offers a balance of computing power, storage flexibility, and manageability. It supports DDR2 ECC Registered DIMMs, allowing for substantial memory configurations to accommodate memory-intensive applications and virtual machines. The server typically includes multiple hot-plug Small Form Factor (SFF) drive bays, supporting both SAS and SATA interfaces, which enables flexible storage solutions and simplifies drive maintenance or upgrades without interrupting server operation. Equipped with an integrated NC373i Multifunction Gigabit Network Adapter, the AQ234B ensures reliable and high-speed network connectivity. Furthermore, the inclusion of Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) management provides comprehensive remote control and monitoring capabilities, allowing IT administrators to manage the server efficiently, regardless of its physical location. The ProLiant DL385 G5 platform is recognized for its strong performance-per-watt and its suitability for consolidation and virtualization projects, making the AQ234B a capable server for demanding IT environments.