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∑ HP quality and reliability
∑ Compatibility and use of industry standards
Figure 5. Server
Choosing a server
The sizing of the server is highly dependent on the computing requirements of the end
users. As a general rule of thumb, a 2-way server would support 50 thin clients; a 4-way
would support 100 clients, and so on. Heavier use would require more memory, storage,
and processing power. As a world leader in servers, HP delivers the fast performance and
reliability that are essential for thin client server environments. HP provides a wide choice of
high-quality servers, allowing you to scale performance for any level of your business.
HP ProLiant server offerings include the following.
HP ProLiant ML servers
HP ProLiant ML servers are designed to provide maximum internal storage and I/O flexibility
for rack or tower deployments. These workhorses can handle intensive applications ranging
from enterprise resource planning (ERP) to e-commerce hosting. With up to eight
processors, up to 11 PCI slots,
next-generation PCI hot plug, and redundant power and cooling, HP ProLiant ML servers
are ideal for high-volume, 24 × 7 data center environments.
HP ProLiant DL servers
HP ProLiant DL servers deliver enterprise-class performance with robust, affordable
multiprocessors in a slim (1U–7U) form factor that is ideal for multiserver rack environments.
Optimized for clustering operations and attached external storage, HP ProLiant DL servers
can handle jobs as large as data warehousing or as small as Web hosting.
HP ProLiant BL servers
HP offers two families of HP ProLiant BL server blades: e-Class and p-Class.
∑ e-Class. These ultra-dense server blades are optimized for rapid deployment and
provisioning, and with up to 280 blades deployed in a single rack, they are ideal for
space-constrained service providers. HP ProLiant e-Class server blades can handle a
wide range of data center jobs, from front-end Web serving to other, more transaction-
intensive applications. Their
industry-standard design ensures that these server blades can integrate seamlessly into
an existing IT infrastructure. Drag-and-drop configuration and rip-and-replace servicing
position these server blades at the cutting edge of adaptive computing.
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