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HP ProLiant DL360p Gen8

I got 3 new toys in my server build room for a virtualization project. They are HP DL360p Gen8 (G8 became Gen8) servers. It is a 1U with elegant view. This server powered up with 2xIntel Xeon process and can be supported up to 768GB RAM (DDR3 with Load Reduced DIMM). HP introduced iLO ver4.0 in this servers and FlexibleLOM (4x 1Gb ports and optional 10 Gb port).  It has new slide-out SID (System Insight Display), the most useful stuff to find out the faulty components immediately. I watch this display screen often to see warning/critical errors of a server.
HP DL360p Gen8 introduced “Intelligent Provisioning” where you can configure and install the OS and perform maintenance activities such as Array Configuration utility, Firmware Update, iLO configuration and other tasks.
This feature really eliminates the SmartCD requirement.

  

















Tasks listed under Perform Maintenance:














Storage:
The internal storage with Hot Plug SFF SAS/SATA can be extended upto 8TB and 12TB with LFF SAS/SATA
Interface:
No front Video interface, it requires Front Video adapter kit.. Only Rear video.
1 internal SD Slot
1 internal USB port and 6 external (4 Rear, 2 Front)
iLO:
New version iLO4.0 and introduces iLO 4 management processor. ”Active Health System” is essential component of the HP iLO management engine and continuously monitoring over 1600 parameters. This log can be downloaded and forward to HP Support team for further investigations.




















FlexibleLOM
http://h30507.www3.hp.com/t5/Coffee-Coaching-HP-and-Microsoft/HP-FlexibleLOM-for-Gen8/ba-p/108515

DL360p Specs:
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/14211_div/14211_div.html

Memory Configuration Tool:
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/options/tool/hp_memtool.html

128 GB
Qty 8 x HP Option Part# 672631-B21 HP 16GB 2Rx4 PC3-12800R-11 Kit (HP Module Part# 672612-081) STD


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