8 Core 3.2GHz Xeon Gold

ProLiant DL380 8 Core 3.2GHz Xeon Gold Server

The ProLiant DL380 8 Core 3.2GHz Xeon Gold server is one of the most powerful and reliable solutions for enterprise-level computing needs. It is designed to provide high performance and scalability for demanding workloads, making it suitable for data centers, cloud hosting, virtualization, and high-performance computing. Equipped with an 8-core Intel Xeon Gold processor clocked at 3.2GHz, this server is built to handle multiple simultaneous tasks with ease, delivering outstanding performance for both small and large businesses. The ProLiant DL380 series offers exceptional reliability, security, and versatility in a rack-mounted server platform that can adapt to various workloads and environments.

Key Features of the ProLiant DL380 8 Core 3.2GHz Xeon Gold Server

Intel Xeon Gold 8-Core Processor at 3.2GHz

The ProLiant DL380 8 Core 3.2GHz Xeon Gold server features one of Intel’s most robust processors, the Intel Xeon Gold 8-core processor, operating at a high base clock speed of 3.2GHz. With 8 physical cores and the ability to handle up to 16 threads simultaneously, this processor is perfect for running mission-critical applications, complex databases, virtualization tasks, and high-performance computing workloads. The higher clock speed of 3.2GHz ensures faster data processing and greater responsiveness in real-time applications.

Superior Multi-Core Performance

The 8-core Xeon Gold processor in the ProLiant DL380 delivers exceptional performance for multi-threaded applications. Whether you're running complex business intelligence analytics, virtualized environments, or running demanding workloads, the high number of cores ensures that tasks are processed in parallel, significantly reducing processing time. This allows the server to easily handle workloads such as database management, virtualization, AI, and other resource-intensive applications without any slowdowns.

Enhanced Memory Capacity

The ProLiant DL380 8 Core 3.2GHz Xeon Gold server supports up to 3TB of high-performance DDR4 memory. The high memory capacity ensures that large datasets, virtualized environments, and complex workloads are handled efficiently. With support for memory speeds of up to 2933MHz, this server delivers optimal memory performance, reducing latency and boosting overall application performance. The ProLiant DL380’s memory architecture also allows for memory expansion, making it a flexible solution that can scale to meet growing business demands.

Storage and Flexibility

Storage is one of the key considerations for any server, and the ProLiant DL380 8 Core 3.2GHz Xeon Gold excels in this area. The server supports both solid-state drives (SSDs) and traditional hard disk drives (HDDs), offering flexibility in how data is stored and accessed. SSDs provide fast data retrieval speeds, making them ideal for applications that require high-speed access, such as databases and analytics tools. On the other hand, HDDs provide a more cost-effective solution for large-scale data storage. The ProLiant DL380 also supports various RAID configurations, ensuring data protection and redundancy to prevent data loss in case of drive failure.

Reliability and Availability

Redundant Power Supply

Reliability is paramount in mission-critical environments, and the ProLiant DL380 8 Core 3.2GHz Xeon Gold server ensures maximum uptime with redundant power supplies. The server can be configured with multiple hot-swappable power supplies, ensuring that even if one power supply fails, the system continues to operate without interruption. This redundancy minimizes the risk of downtime and ensures that your business applications and services remain operational around the clock.

Cooling and Thermal Management

The ProLiant DL380 comes equipped with an advanced thermal management system, designed to keep the server cool under load. The server features multiple cooling fans that help maintain optimal operating temperatures, even when running demanding applications. This active cooling system reduces the risk of hardware failure caused by overheating, ensuring that the server performs optimally for long periods. Additionally, the server’s thermal management system is designed to be energy-efficient, minimizing power consumption while maintaining effective cooling.

Hot-Swappable Components

One of the most important features of the ProLiant DL380 server is its ability to support hot-swappable components. This means that critical hardware components such as power supplies, cooling fans, and storage drives can be replaced without taking the server offline. Hot-swapping ensures minimal downtime, allowing businesses to maintain operations without disruption, even during hardware upgrades or maintenance.

Security Features

Intel Trusted Execution Technology

The ProLiant DL380 8 Core 3.2GHz Xeon Gold server incorporates Intel’s Trusted Execution Technology (TXT), which ensures that the system boots securely, preventing unauthorized or malicious code from being executed at the start of the boot process. This advanced security feature protects the system from firmware attacks, offering an additional layer of protection against cyber threats. As data security becomes increasingly important, the ProLiant DL380’s built-in security features ensure that sensitive information remains safe from tampering.

HP Silicon Root of Trust

The HP Silicon Root of Trust provides an additional level of security by ensuring that only trusted firmware is loaded during system boot-up. This security feature protects against firmware-level attacks and ensures that the server remains protected from cyber threats even before the operating system is loaded. The ProLiant DL380 offers a comprehensive suite of security features designed to safeguard both physical and digital assets, making it an ideal choice for organizations that prioritize data protection.

Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) Management

ProLiant DL380 servers come with HP’s Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) management, which allows IT administrators to remotely manage the server, monitor its health, and troubleshoot issues. This powerful management solution enables administrators to perform tasks such as remote power control, firmware updates, and health monitoring without requiring physical access to the server. iLO provides an efficient way to monitor and maintain the server, ensuring its continued performance and minimizing downtime.

Virtualization and Cloud Hosting

Optimized for Virtualized Environments

The ProLiant DL380 8 Core 3.2GHz Xeon Gold server is optimized for virtualized environments, making it a great choice for running multiple virtual machines (VMs) on a single physical server. With the powerful 8-core processor, the server can run demanding applications while supporting a large number of VMs, increasing resource utilization and lowering hardware costs. The server's support for virtualization platforms such as VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, and KVM ensures compatibility with industry-leading virtualization software, enabling businesses to create flexible and scalable IT infrastructures.

Private Cloud and Hybrid Cloud Solutions

The ProLiant DL380 8 Core 3.2GHz Xeon Gold server is an excellent solution for building private cloud environments or supporting hybrid cloud infrastructures. The server’s scalability, high performance, and security features make it well-suited for cloud hosting, whether for small-scale private clouds or large enterprise-grade cloud platforms. It can easily integrate with public cloud providers, allowing businesses to create hybrid cloud environments that combine the flexibility of cloud computing with the security and control of private infrastructure.

Remote Work and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)

As remote work becomes more prevalent, the ProLiant DL380 8 Core 3.2GHz Xeon Gold server can provide the performance and scalability needed to support Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environments. VDI allows organizations to provide remote employees with secure access to desktop environments and applications. The ProLiant DL380 offers high-speed processing, ample memory, and storage to handle multiple VDI sessions simultaneously, ensuring a smooth and responsive remote work experience for employees.

Application Use Cases

Database Management

The ProLiant DL380 8 Core 3.2GHz Xeon Gold server is ideal for hosting and managing databases. Whether running transactional systems or analytical databases, the server provides the necessary resources to ensure fast data retrieval and optimal performance. The high processing power, combined with ample memory and storage, makes it a suitable platform for both relational databases (such as MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, or Oracle) and NoSQL databases (such as MongoDB or Cassandra). The ProLiant DL380 ensures that even the most resource-intensive database operations are executed smoothly and efficiently.

Data Analytics and Big Data

The ProLiant DL380 8 Core 3.2GHz Xeon Gold server is an excellent choice for businesses looking to run big data analytics applications. Whether performing real-time analytics, running data warehouses, or processing large datasets, the powerful 8-core processor and high-speed memory ensure that data processing is fast and efficient. The server’s scalability and flexibility also allow it to handle growing data workloads, making it a future-proof solution for businesses that rely on data-driven insights.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Many organizations rely on enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to manage key business processes such as finance, supply chain management, and human resources. The ProLiant DL380 8 Core 3.2GHz Xeon Gold server provides the processing power and reliability needed to run ERP applications such as SAP, Oracle ERP, and Microsoft Dynamics. With the server’s high-performance capabilities, businesses can ensure that their ERP systems operate smoothly, providing employees with quick access to data and facilitating efficient business operations.

Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

Business continuity is critical, and the ProLiant DL380 8 Core 3.2GHz Xeon Gold server plays a key role in ensuring that organizations can recover quickly in the event of a disaster. With its redundant components, high-availability features, and backup capabilities, the ProLiant DL380 minimizes the risk of downtime and data loss. The server can be integrated into disaster recovery solutions, providing businesses with the ability to quickly recover critical applications and data in case of a system failure or natural disaster.

Scalability and Expansion

Expandable Storage Options

The ProLiant DL380 8 Core 3.2GHz Xeon Gold server offers flexible storage expansion options, supporting both SAS and SATA drives. This makes it easy to scale storage capacity as business needs evolve. The server supports multiple RAID configurations, including RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, and 50, allowing businesses to choose the right level of redundancy and performance for their applications. Whether you need high-capacity storage for large datasets or fast access for mission-critical applications, the ProLiant DL380 can be customized to meet your needs.

Flexible Expansion Slots

With multiple PCIe expansion slots, the ProLiant DL380 allows businesses to add additional network interfaces, storage controllers, or graphics cards to enhance the server’s capabilities. This flexibility ensures that the server can grow with your business and adapt to changing technology needs. The server’s ability to accommodate expansion cards also provides businesses with the ability to customize the system for specific applications, whether for AI workloads, machine learning, or high-performance computing.