8 Core 2.6GHz Xeon Silver

ProLiant DL380 8 Core 2.6GHz Xeon Silver

The ProLiant DL380 8 Core 2.6GHz Xeon Silver is a powerful and reliable server solution designed for small to medium-sized businesses and enterprise environments that require consistent performance, scalability, and efficiency. Powered by the Intel Xeon Silver processor, this server delivers a balanced blend of cost-effectiveness and high-performance features, making it an excellent choice for workloads such as virtualization, database management, and general-purpose computing. With its 8 cores running at 2.6GHz, the ProLiant DL380 can handle demanding applications while maintaining energy efficiency, ensuring that businesses get the most out of their IT infrastructure without excessive energy consumption or costs.

Key Features of the ProLiant DL380 8 Core 2.6GHz Xeon Silver

The ProLiant DL380 8 Core 2.6GHz Xeon Silver is powered by the Intel Xeon Silver 4208 processor, which is designed to deliver reliable performance for a range of workloads. This processor offers 8 cores and 16 threads, providing the ability to handle multiple tasks and processes simultaneously. Running at a base clock speed of 2.6GHz, the Xeon Silver processor offers excellent single-threaded performance for applications that require high clock speeds, while the multi-core design ensures that multi-threaded workloads, such as virtualized environments and multi-user applications, are processed efficiently. This processor provides businesses with a versatile solution that balances performance and cost-effectiveness.

Efficient Power Consumption

One of the key advantages of the ProLiant DL380 8 Core 2.6GHz Xeon Silver is its energy efficiency. The Intel Xeon Silver processor is designed to provide high performance without consuming excessive amounts of power. This makes the server an ideal choice for organizations that are looking to optimize their energy usage while maintaining reliable performance. Additionally, the ProLiant DL380’s advanced power management features help reduce energy consumption during low-demand periods, further improving the server’s cost-effectiveness over time. As businesses increasingly focus on reducing their environmental footprint, the energy-efficient design of the DL380 helps meet sustainability goals while maintaining productivity.

Scalable Memory Support

The ProLiant DL380 8 Core 2.6GHz Xeon Silver supports up to 768GB of DDR4 memory across 12 DIMM slots. This large memory capacity enables businesses to run memory-intensive applications and handle large data sets without compromising performance. The server supports various memory configurations, allowing IT administrators to tailor the memory configuration based on workload requirements. Whether you are running virtualized environments, databases, or business applications, the DL380 offers the scalability required to meet the growing demands of modern IT workloads. The support for higher memory bandwidth ensures that the server can efficiently process large amounts of data quickly, making it an excellent choice for data analytics and high-performance computing applications.

Versatile Storage Options

The ProLiant DL380 8 Core 2.6GHz Xeon Silver offers a wide range of storage options to suit the needs of different organizations. The server supports a variety of hard drives, including both traditional spinning hard drives (HDDs) and faster solid-state drives (SSDs), which offer increased performance and lower latency. The server can be configured with multiple drive bays, supporting up to 12 LFF or 24 SFF drives. Additionally, it supports hybrid configurations, where businesses can mix SSDs and HDDs to strike a balance between performance and storage capacity. The DL380 also supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, providing businesses with the ability to configure storage for performance, redundancy, or both, based on their specific needs.

Reliability and Availability Features

Redundant Power Supply

The ProLiant DL380 8 Core 2.6GHz Xeon Silver is designed for high availability and reliability. One of its key features is the ability to support dual, hot-swappable power supplies. This provides an additional layer of redundancy, ensuring that the server continues to operate even if one of the power supplies fails. This is particularly important for businesses that rely on their IT infrastructure to remain operational at all times, such as those in finance, healthcare, and e-commerce. The hot-swappable power supplies allow IT administrators to replace faulty power supplies without disrupting server operations, minimizing downtime and ensuring continuous availability.

Advanced Cooling System

Efficient cooling is essential to maintaining optimal performance and extending the lifespan of server components. The ProLiant DL380 8 Core 2.6GHz Xeon Silver is equipped with an advanced cooling system that uses strategically placed fans to provide consistent airflow and maintain proper temperature levels. The server automatically adjusts fan speeds to match the workload, ensuring that cooling is optimized based on system demands. This efficient thermal management reduces the risk of overheating and system failures, ensuring that the server operates at peak performance without throttling or excessive noise.

Hot-Swappable Components

Another important feature of the ProLiant DL380 is its ability to support hot-swappable components, such as hard drives, memory modules, and power supplies. This allows IT administrators to replace faulty components without taking the server offline. In environments where uptime is critical, the ability to replace components while the server remains operational helps ensure business continuity. The hot-swappable feature reduces downtime during maintenance or component upgrades, providing organizations with the flexibility to perform upgrades or repairs without interrupting their operations.

Security and Data Protection

Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT)

Security is a key consideration for any IT infrastructure, and the ProLiant DL380 8 Core 2.6GHz Xeon Silver includes Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) for enhanced system security. Intel TXT is a hardware-based security feature that ensures the server boots from trusted software and firmware. It helps protect the system from rootkits and other types of malware that could compromise the server's integrity. By verifying the integrity of the firmware and software during the boot process, Intel TXT helps prevent unauthorized code from running, providing an additional layer of protection for sensitive data and applications.

Silicon Root of Trust

The ProLiant DL380 8 Core 2.6GHz Xeon Silver also incorporates HPE's Silicon Root of Trust technology, which is designed to protect the server's firmware from unauthorized modifications. This security feature ensures that the firmware is secure and has not been tampered with during the manufacturing process. The Silicon Root of Trust provides a hardware-based foundation for system integrity, helping prevent attackers from compromising the firmware and gaining control of the system. By using secure cryptographic keys to validate firmware, HPE’s Silicon Root of Trust ensures that businesses can rely on their server’s security throughout its lifecycle.

HPE Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) Management

HPE Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) is a remote management tool that allows IT administrators to monitor, manage, and troubleshoot the ProLiant DL380 8 Core 2.6GHz Xeon Silver from anywhere in the world. With iLO, administrators can perform tasks such as server health monitoring, firmware updates, and remote system resets without needing physical access to the server. This is especially beneficial for organizations with remote data centers or multiple locations. iLO’s advanced features, such as out-of-band management and automated alerts, make it easier for IT teams to maintain the server’s health and performance, reducing the need for onsite visits.

Virtualization and Cloud Support

Optimized for Virtualization

The ProLiant DL380 8 Core 2.6GHz Xeon Silver is well-suited for running virtualized environments, supporting technologies such as VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, and other hypervisors. With its 8-core Xeon processor and ample memory capacity, the server can run multiple virtual machines (VMs) without sacrificing performance. Virtualization enables businesses to maximize their hardware resources, consolidate workloads, and reduce costs by running multiple applications on a single server. The ProLiant DL380 offers the processing power and scalability needed for medium-sized virtualization environments, making it an ideal choice for businesses looking to implement or expand their virtualization strategies.

Private and Hybrid Cloud Deployments

The ProLiant DL380 8 Core 2.6GHz Xeon Silver is also designed to integrate seamlessly into private and hybrid cloud environments. Its powerful processor, ample memory, and flexible storage options make it well-suited for hosting cloud services or extending on-premise infrastructure to the cloud. Organizations can use the ProLiant DL380 to deploy private cloud solutions, provide remote access to applications, and support hybrid cloud environments that combine both on-premise and cloud resources. With its scalability and cloud compatibility, the ProLiant DL380 offers businesses the flexibility to adapt to changing IT needs and leverage the benefits of cloud computing.

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Support

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) allows organizations to centralize desktop management, improving security and simplifying administrative tasks. The ProLiant DL380 8 Core 2.6GHz Xeon Silver is an excellent choice for hosting VDI solutions, providing the power and scalability needed to support multiple virtual desktops. With the 8-core processor and large memory capacity, the server can efficiently handle the demands of VDI applications, delivering a seamless user experience for employees regardless of location. Whether hosting a small number of VMs or scaling to support a large organization, the ProLiant DL380 offers the flexibility to meet VDI requirements.

Performance for Business Applications

Database Management

The ProLiant DL380 8 Core 2.6GHz Xeon Silver server is ideal for hosting databases such as SQL Server, Oracle, and MySQL. With its powerful processing capabilities and large memory support, it can handle high-performance database workloads, ensuring fast query execution and smooth transaction processing. The server’s storage options, including support for RAID configurations, provide reliable and efficient data management, ensuring that businesses can access and manage their data with minimal downtime.

Business Applications

The ProLiant DL380 8 Core 2.6GHz Xeon Silver is capable of running a wide range of business applications, from ERP and CRM systems to collaboration and productivity tools. Its robust performance ensures that these applications run smoothly even during peak usage times. With the ability to scale up memory and storage as needed, the DL380 can accommodate growing workloads, making it an excellent solution for businesses looking for a reliable platform to support their critical applications.

Scalability and Expansion

Expandable Storage and I/O Options

The ProLiant DL380 8 Core 2.6GHz Xeon Silver offers multiple expansion options, allowing businesses to customize their server to meet their specific needs. With support for additional storage drives, PCIe slots, and network interface cards, the DL380 can be easily upgraded to accommodate changing workload requirements. The server supports a range of I/O options, including high-speed networking cards and additional storage controllers, ensuring that businesses can expand their infrastructure as their needs evolve.

Future-Proofing Your Infrastructure

As your business grows, so do your IT infrastructure needs. The ProLiant DL380 8 Core 2.6GHz Xeon Silver is designed to scale with your organization, offering the flexibility to add memory, storage, and I/O components as your workload demands increase. With its high scalability and upgrade options, the DL380 ensures that your server can grow with your business, providing a long-term solution that meets your evolving IT needs.