Quad Core 1.8GHz Xeon
ProLiant DL360P Quad Core 1.8GHz Xeon
The HP ProLiant DL360P, equipped with the Quad Core 1.8GHz Xeon processor, is a robust server solution designed to meet the performance, scalability, and reliability demands of modern data centers and businesses. Known for its efficiency and versatility, this server is a reliable choice for organizations looking for a server that can handle a range of workloads without compromising on performance or energy efficiency. Whether you are running virtualized environments, business applications, or hosting databases, the ProLiant DL360P with a Quad Core 1.8GHz Xeon processor delivers dependable processing power with a low total cost of ownership.
Performance: Powered by the Quad Core 1.8GHz Xeon Processor
Overview of the Intel Xeon Processor
The heart of the HP ProLiant DL360P is the Intel Xeon Quad Core 1.8GHz processor, offering a solid foundation for handling multiple tasks efficiently. With four cores operating at a frequency of 1.8GHz, this processor is built to deliver reliable performance for various business workloads, including file sharing, data analytics, and moderate virtualization. The quad-core design allows the server to effectively handle parallel processing, offering improved performance over single-core solutions.
Efficient Multitasking with Multi-Core Architecture
By leveraging the multi-core architecture, the ProLiant DL360P can efficiently run multiple applications at the same time without experiencing significant performance degradation. This is particularly beneficial for businesses that require simultaneous execution of various workloads, such as web hosting, database management, and communication tools. The four cores enable the server to process tasks concurrently, enhancing system responsiveness and throughput for both light and moderate enterprise applications.
Intel Hyper-Threading Technology
While the ProLiant DL360P features a quad-core processor, it also supports Intel’s Hyper-Threading Technology. This technology allows each physical core to handle two threads simultaneously, effectively doubling the logical processors available. As a result, the server can manage tasks more efficiently and reduce latency in workloads that require multiple processing threads, making it an ideal choice for small to medium-sized businesses that need a reliable solution for day-to-day operations.
Memory: Scaling Up for Resource-Intensive Workloads
Memory Capacity and Expandability
The HP ProLiant DL360P supports up to 384GB of DDR3 memory, providing ample capacity for a wide range of enterprise applications. Whether you are running basic workloads, handling web traffic, or performing database queries, the server can efficiently allocate memory resources to meet the demands of your system. The generous memory capacity ensures that the server can handle multiple processes simultaneously without experiencing slowdowns, making it a solid choice for growing businesses.
Scalable Memory Options
The ProLiant DL360P provides flexible memory expansion options, allowing businesses to scale up their system as needed. The server supports both Registered DIMMs (RDIMM) and Unbuffered DIMMs (UDIMM), providing businesses with the flexibility to select the appropriate type of memory based on performance needs and budget. Whether adding more memory for a growing database or expanding memory for additional virtual machines, the ProLiant DL360P ensures that memory resources can be expanded efficiently.
Memory Speed for Enhanced Performance
In addition to its high capacity, the ProLiant DL360P offers memory speeds of up to 1333 MHz, ensuring quick data access and improved application performance. Faster memory speeds contribute to better system responsiveness, especially when working with large datasets or running memory-intensive applications. Whether using the server for file serving, running business-critical software, or handling moderate virtualization, the speed of the memory helps maximize overall system efficiency.
Storage Options: Flexibility and Efficiency
Versatile Storage Configurations
The HP ProLiant DL360P offers a wide array of storage options, making it highly flexible for businesses with varied storage needs. Supporting both 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drives, the server can be equipped with Solid-State Drives (SSDs) for high-speed data access or Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) for cost-effective storage. The ability to select the appropriate storage medium based on performance requirements or budget constraints allows businesses to optimize their IT infrastructure and maximize return on investment.
RAID Support for Data Protection
Data protection is crucial for any business, and the ProLiant DL360P offers a range of RAID configurations to safeguard your data against potential hardware failure. With support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10, businesses can configure their storage to ensure redundancy and minimize the risk of data loss. RAID 1 and RAID 5, for example, mirror or distribute data across multiple drives to ensure data integrity, while RAID 0 and RAID 10 are ideal for businesses seeking improved storage performance.
Hybrid Storage Solutions
The ability to combine SSDs and HDDs within the same server provides a hybrid storage solution, balancing speed and capacity. By using SSDs for applications that require fast read/write operations and HDDs for large-scale data storage, businesses can improve the overall performance of their systems while keeping costs manageable. This hybrid approach allows businesses to achieve the best of both worlds: high-speed access for critical tasks and large storage capacity for less frequently accessed data.
Networking: Reliable and Fast Connectivity
Standard 1GbE Networking
The ProLiant DL360P comes standard with dual 1GbE network adapters, ensuring reliable connectivity for most enterprise applications. These network adapters provide sufficient bandwidth for general data transfers, web hosting, and file sharing, making them ideal for businesses that do not require high-speed network access but still need consistent performance. The 1GbE network adapters offer excellent value for money while ensuring dependable network communication.
Optional 10GbE for High-Speed Networking
For businesses that require faster data transfer speeds, the ProLiant DL360P supports optional 10GbE network adapters. This feature is beneficial for organizations running bandwidth-intensive applications, large-scale virtualization platforms, or high-performance computing workloads. The 10GbE option enables faster communication between servers and ensures smooth data transfer for applications that rely on large datasets or require high levels of network performance.
Flexible PCIe Expansion
The ProLiant DL360P includes multiple PCIe expansion slots, offering flexibility for businesses that need to customize their server to meet specific network or storage requirements. Whether adding additional network cards, storage controllers, or other hardware components, the PCIe slots ensure that businesses can expand their server capabilities as their needs evolve. This flexibility ensures that the ProLiant DL360P can grow with your business and adapt to changing IT demands.
Virtualization: Empowering IT Environments
Efficient Virtualization Capabilities
The ProLiant DL360P, equipped with the Quad Core 1.8GHz Xeon processor, is an excellent choice for virtualization environments. With support for modern virtualization technologies such as VMware and Hyper-V, the server allows businesses to run multiple virtual machines (VMs) on a single physical machine, optimizing resource usage and lowering hardware costs. The ability to run numerous VMs concurrently ensures that businesses can consolidate their infrastructure and increase operational efficiency.
Supporting Modern Virtualized Environments
The combination of four processor cores, high memory capacity, and flexible storage options makes the ProLiant DL360P an ideal solution for hosting virtualized environments. The server can easily manage virtualized workloads, running several VMs simultaneously, without significant degradation in performance. This feature is especially useful for small to medium-sized businesses looking to leverage virtualization to reduce hardware costs and streamline their IT infrastructure.
Energy Efficiency: Cost Savings and Sustainability
Power Efficiency Features
As businesses seek to reduce operational costs and minimize their environmental impact, the ProLiant DL360P delivers several power efficiency features to help lower energy consumption. Technologies such as dynamic power management allow the server to adjust its power usage based on workload demands. This ensures that the server consumes only the necessary amount of energy, helping to reduce overall operating costs while maintaining optimal performance.
Advanced Cooling and Thermal Management
To maintain high performance and prevent overheating, the ProLiant DL360P is equipped with an advanced cooling system that includes redundant cooling fans and temperature sensors. The system dynamically adjusts fan speeds and cooling levels to ensure that the server remains within optimal thermal operating conditions. This helps to prevent hardware failures due to overheating and contributes to the longevity of the server components.
Security Features: Protecting Critical Data
Integrated Security Features
The ProLiant DL360P offers a range of security features designed to protect sensitive business data and ensure compliance with industry standards. Features such as TPM (Trusted Platform Module) for hardware encryption and Secure Boot for safeguarding against unauthorized boot-up processes provide an additional layer of security. These features protect critical business information from external threats and help maintain data integrity.
Remote Management with HP iLO
With HP’s Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) technology, businesses can monitor, manage, and troubleshoot their ProLiant DL360P server remotely. iLO allows IT administrators to access system diagnostics, perform firmware updates, and even power-cycle the server remotely, reducing the need for physical server intervention. This remote management capability simplifies server maintenance and minimizes downtime, ensuring that critical business operations remain uninterrupted.