HP PL-DL380E-G8-8P ProLiant DL380e Gen8 8-Port (Configure to Order) Server System

Product Description

The HP PL-DL380E-G8-8P ProLiant DL380e Gen8 server system represents a highly configurable and efficient platform designed for the demands of modern data centers. As a 2U rackmount server, it offers a substantial balance of compute power, storage capacity, and expandability, making it suitable for a wide range of enterprise applications, from virtualization and database management to web serving and high-performance computing. The 'Configure to Order' nature of this specific model (PL-DL380E-G8-8P) indicates that it serves as a base configuration, allowing IT administrators to customize it with specific processors, memory modules, storage drives, and network interface cards to precisely match their operational requirements. This generation of ProLiant servers leverages the capabilities of Intel Xeon E5-2400 v1 and v2 series processors, providing robust performance for multi-threaded workloads. It supports DDR3 ECC Registered memory, offering high memory bandwidth and data integrity crucial for mission-critical applications. The server's architecture is designed for flexibility, with options for various drive configurations, including hot-plug bays for SAS or SATA hard drives and SSDs, enabling scalable storage solutions and simplified maintenance without system downtime. The 8-port designation in the SKU likely refers to a specific I/O or storage controller configuration, but the overall system is built for extensive connectivity and expandability. HP's Smart Array controllers are typically integrated or available as options, providing advanced RAID capabilities for data protection and performance optimization. The DL380e Gen8 also incorporates features for power efficiency and manageability, such as HP's Intelligent Provisioning and iLO (Integrated Lights-Out) management, which streamline deployment, monitoring, and remote administration, ensuring optimal server uptime and operational efficiency.