Description
Optimal Performance and Reliability
The HPE Proliant ML350p G8 Performance Model with 2x Xeon Hexa-Core E5-2640 processors, 16GB DDR3 SDRAM, P420i with 2GB BBWC, 4x Gigabit Ethernet, and 2x 750W PS 2-way 5U rack server is a high-performance server that can be optimized for optimal performance and reliability with the following considerations:
- Cooling: The server should be installed in a well-ventilated and temperature-controlled room. The server’s fans and airflow should be regularly checked and cleaned to ensure proper cooling.
- Memory: To optimize performance, the server’s memory should be upgraded to the maximum supported amount. The HPE Proliant ML350p G8 Performance Model supports up to 768GB of DDR3 memory.
- Storage: The server’s storage can be optimized for performance and reliability by using high-speed SAS or SSD drives in a RAID configuration.
- Network: The server’s network performance can be optimized by using high-quality network switches and configuring the network settings for optimal performance.
- Power: The server should be connected to a reliable power source with a UPS to protect against power outages and surges.
- Firmware: The server’s firmware should be regularly updated to ensure optimal performance and security.
- Monitoring: The server’s performance and reliability can be monitored using monitoring software to quickly identify and resolve any issues.
Security Features and Options
The HPE Proliant Ml350p G8 Performance Model 2x Xeon Hexa-Core E5-2640/ 2.5GHz, 16GB Ddr3 Sdram, P420i With 2gb Bbwc, 4x Gigabit Ethernet, 2x 750w Ps 2-Way 5u Rack Server offers a variety of security features and options. Here are some of them:
- Integrated Lights-Out (iLO): iLO is a feature that provides remote server management capabilities. With iLO, you can access and manage your server from anywhere in the world using a web browser, and perform tasks such as power cycling, firmware upgrades, and remote console access. iLO also offers strong authentication, encryption, and access control mechanisms to ensure secure remote access.
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM): The server comes with an integrated TPM, which is a hardware-based security feature that provides secure storage of cryptographic keys and other sensitive data. TPM can be used to enhance the security of a variety of applications, such as disk encryption, virtual private networks (VPNs), and secure boot.
- RAID: The server comes with the P420i RAID controller, which supports a variety of RAID levels. RAID can be used to protect data against disk failures, and can also improve performance by spreading data across multiple disks.
- Network security: The server has four Gigabit Ethernet ports, which can be used to connect to your network. The server supports a variety of network security features, such as VLANs, firewalling, and port security, to help protect your network from unauthorized access and attacks.
- Access control: The server has a variety of access control features, such as secure boot, BIOS password protection, and user account management, to help prevent unauthorized access to the server and its data.
- Operating system security: The server can run a variety of operating systems, such as Windows Server, Linux, and VMware ESXi. These operating systems offer a variety of security features, such as firewalls, antivirus software, and access controls, to help protect your data and applications.
- Physical security: The server comes in a 5U rack form factor, which can be mounted in a data center rack. The server also has locking mechanisms to help prevent unauthorized access to the server hardware.
Management and Monitoring Features
The HPE Proliant ML350p G8 Performance Model server comes with a variety of management and monitoring features that help IT professionals efficiently manage and monitor the server’s health and performance. Some of these features include:
- Integrated Lights-Out (iLO): iLO is a remote management interface that allows administrators to manage the server even when it’s offline. With iLO, administrators can perform tasks such as power on/off, reboot, and update firmware.
- Smart Array Controllers: The P420i Smart Array Controller comes with 2GB Flash-Backed Write Cache (FBWC) and provides hardware-based RAID for data protection and performance optimization.
- System Management Homepage: This web-based tool provides a centralized location for monitoring system health, including hardware status, temperature, and fan speeds.
- Active Health System (AHS): AHS is a feature that collects server configuration and performance data and sends it to HPE for analysis. This helps administrators identify potential issues before they become critical problems.
- Insight Control: Insight Control is a suite of management tools that provide a comprehensive view of the server infrastructure, including hardware and software inventory, performance monitoring, and proactive alerts.
- Redundant Power Supplies: The server comes with two 750W power supplies, providing redundancy in case of a power supply failure.
- Gigabit Ethernet: The server comes with four Gigabit Ethernet ports, providing high-speed network connectivity.
General Information
- Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard Enterprise(HPE)
- Manufacturer Part Number: 646678-001
- Type: Server
- Sub-Type: Proliant Ml350P
- Product Name: Proliant Ml350p G8- 2-Way 5u Rack Server (Performance Model)
Processor & Chipset
- Processor Type: Intel Xeon E5-2640/ 2.5 GHz
- Multi-Core Technology: Hexa-Core (6-Core)
- 64 Bit Computing: Yes
- Installed Qty: 2
- Max Supported Qty: 2
- Upgradability: Upgradable
- Chipset Model: Intel C600
Cache Memory:
- Type: L3 Cache
- Installed Size: 30 MB
- Cache Per Processor: 15 MB
Memory
- Installed Ram Sizel: 16 GB / 384 GB (Max)
- Technology: Ddr3 Sdram
- Form Factor: Dimm 240-Pin
- Features: Registered, Quad Channel Memory Architecture, Hp Smartmemory
- Configuration Features: 4 X 4 Gb
- Ram Supported
- Pc3-12800 – 384 Gb – Registered
- Pc3-10600 – 128 Gb – Unbuffered – Advanced Ecc
Storage & Storage Controllers
- Hard Drive: None
- Optical Storage : Dvd-Rw – Sata
- Type : Card Reader
- Supported Flash Memory Cards : Sd Memory Card
- Storage Controller Type: 1 X Raid – Plug-In Card – Pci Express 3.0 X8
- Storage Controller Interface Type: Serial Ata-300 / Sas 2.0
- Storage Controller: Smart Array P420i
- Raid Levels: Raid 0, Raid 1, Raid 5, Raid 10, Raid 50
- Buffer Size: 2 GB
Display & Graphics
- Graphics Controller Type : Integrated
- Graphics Processor : Matrox G200
- Video Interfaces : Vga
Network & Communication
- Networking: Network Adapter – Integrated
- Ethernet Ports: 4 X Gigabit Ethernet
- Ethernet Controller(S): Hp 331i
- Data Link Protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
- Remote Management Protocol: Ipmi 2.0, Smash Clp
- Remote Management Controller: Integrated Lights-Out 4
- Features: Wake On Lan (Wol), Pxe Support
- Compliant Standards: Ieee 802.3, Ieee 802.3u, Ieee 802.3ab
