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HPE ProLiant DL580 Gen9 High Performance - rack-mountable - Xeon E7-8890V3 2.5 GHz - 256 GB - no HDD

Mfg # 793312-B21 CDW # 3710875

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  • Server
  • 4U
  • 4 x Xeon E7-8890V3 / 2.5 GHz
  • SAS
  • no HDD
  • 10 GigE
  • rack-mountable
  • 4-way
  • RAM 256 GB
  • hot-swap 2.5" bay(s)
  • Matrox G200
  • monitor: none
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Does your business demand fast insights, support for increased number of users and uncompromised availability? The HPE ProLiant DL580 Gen9 Server is the 4S enterprise standard x86 server offering commanding performance, rock-solid reliability and availability, and compelling consolidation and virtualization efficiencies. Supporting Intel Xeon E7-4800/8800 v4/v3 processors, the HPE ProLiant DL580 Gen9 offers enhanced processor performance, up to 6 TB of memory, greater I/O bandwidth (9 PCIe 3.0 slots), and 12 Gb/s of SAS speeds. The HPE ProLiant DL580 Gen9 Server has security and data protection features for system resiliency that your business can depend on, making it ideal for mission-critical enterprise, business intelligence, and database applications. Whether needed for highly virtualized or cloud based deployments, with intelligence and simplicity of automated management with HPE OneView and HPE iLO4 your business can achieve agile and lower cost infrastructure management.

This item was discontinued on October 06, 2022

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HPE ProLiant DL580 Gen9 High Performance - rack-mountable - Xeon E7-8890V3 is rated4.71 out of5 by24.
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Some of the valuable features are Standardization and low-cost of ownership.What is most valuable?* Manageability* Ease of maintenance* Convenience* StandardizationHow has it helped my organization?Ease of management and the low-cost ownership.What needs improvement?Since the management went from HPE SIM into OneView, the problem is that the older generations are not supported by OneView. The new ones are supported by OneView. We have two management platforms to manage these DL servers and it's kind of a pain in the neck. We like integration.What do I think about the stability of the solution?It's very stable.What do I think about the scalability of the solution?It is scalable. The blade systems are very scalable. We just add blades as close as we need them.How is customer service and technical support?I have used technical support, and they are good. Sometimes the telephone technicians go through the manual instead of with us. We already told them that we changed the stuff and we just need the part. It takes a little long sometimes.Which solutions did we use previously?The solution was already there when I joined, but it was the much older generation. We've been using DL380 since the first generation and we are now at Generation 9.How was the initial setup?I was involved in the setup and it was straightforward.What other advice do I have?HPE DLs are very easy to implement. There is a lot more manageability now than there used to be. The IDOL 4S is great at managing.When selecting a vendor, we like to have an all-in-one solution, i.e., one company behind all the different products. We like to be able to have support when needed and a partner who can give us stuff as we need it.Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2017-06-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from With the DL380 on local discs, we get lots of performance where other systems will connect to a traditional SAN-based storage.Valuable Features:The flexibility of using storage options would be one valuable feature. Another would be competitive pricing. And yet another would the quite high top speeds on the processor.It's also the simplicity and user friendliness that's important to us. The only issues we've had were software related from our own side, but not from HP.The provisioning is something you want to do regardless of the actual types of hardware that you use as you want it as wide as possible.Improvements to My Organization:We use the DL380 mainly for our workloads, so it's a combination of having to use local storage but also having high demands in terms of top speed on processors. We're using the highest top speed possible in a DL380. With that on the local discs, we get lots of performance where other systems will connect to a traditional SAN-based storage.You would lose speed there, so we use the product for these high workloads, but we also use products like the 380 or the 360 for workloads that are actually offsite. These are like our smaller data centers where we don't have virtualization. These are branch offices or could be used as a domain controller for Windows, those sorts of workloads.Room for Improvement:We'd like to have a management platform that's not limited and that would give us a single view of all our systems. This full range of options is limited only to certain types of hardware.Also, if you look at compatible infrastructure that was introduced recently, it will be like an image streamer in a compatible system. An image streamer won't be able to provision older types of servers.Implementation Team:It's my job to design the infrastructure of the RAM. If there's any operational issue, I would be the one calling HP for that.Other Solutions Considered:We've looked at a lot of IBM systems as well as Lenovo and Dell. We also looked at converged systems like Nutanix.Other Advice:Look for performance specs. There's a lot of high-end servers being sold in the market with quite low specs.Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2015-12-31T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy to use and reliable, consistently stableHow has it helped my organization?It's easy to set up for the whole firm. Nobody has trouble with it.What is most valuable?* Easy to configure* ReliableWhat needs improvement?It's perfect. It could go faster all the time, but the next generation is always faster.For how long have I used the solution?More than five years.What do I think about the stability of the solution?Consistently stable. It is 99.9999.What do I think about the scalability of the solution?We only use it on single machines, and for VMware we use another product from Cisco.How is customer service and technical support?I am not responsible for the tech cases, so I can't comment.How was the initial setup?It's straightforward. We use Red Hat, it's straightforward. We go from five to six or seven. It's no problem.What other advice do I have?When our company looks to work with vendors, we look for* first the price* then the support* then the ease of use.Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2017-12-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Its Virtual Connect technology simplifies networking configuration. The product must support high-speed network adapters to meet customer expectations.Valuable Features:I found HP Virtual Connect (VC) technology to be the most valuable. VC technology simplifies networking configuration for the server administrator using an HP BladeSystem c-Class environment. VC adds a hardware abstraction layer that removes the direct coupling between the LAN and SAN. Hence, it reduces the number of cables required for an enclosure, the number of edge switches, enables direct server-to-server connectivity within the BladeSystem enclosure and more. This feature can significantly reduce the time required to complete a service event.Improvements to My Organization:Without VC, changes to server hardware (for example, replacing the system board during a service event) typically implies changes to the MAC addresses and WWNs. The server administrator must then contact the LAN/SAN administrators, give them the updated addresses, and wait for them to make the appropriate updates to their infrastructure. With VC, a server profile keeps the MAC addresses and WWNs constant, so the server administrator can apply the same networking profile to new hardware. Additionally, VC Flex-10 and VC Flex-20 technology further simplifies network interconnects. Flex-10/Flex-20 technology allows you to split a 10 Gb or 20 Gb Ethernet port into four physical function NICs (called FlexNICs). This feature lets you replace multiple lower-bandwidth NICs with a single 10 Gb or 20 Gb adapter. Prior to Flex-10, a typical server blade enclosure required up to 40 pieces of hardware (32 mezzanine adapters and eight modules) for a full enclosure of 16 virtualized servers. Using HP FlexNICs with Virtual Connect interconnect modules reduces the required hardware by up to 50 percent by consolidating all NIC connections onto two 10 Gb or 20 Gb ports.Room for Improvement:As server technology moves forward, I expect HPE server solutions to be compatible with the advancements such as supporting 40+ GbE network adapter and further reducing the complexities in a network topology such as fewer cables, edge switches and simple administration.This seems to be important to me because in today's competitive environment, the end users expect to have a high-speed SAN network, which majorly depends on the network adapter's speed and performance. In my opinion, the product must support high-speed network adapters in order to meet the customer's expectations.Use of Solution:I've been working on the HP server technology for almost three years now.Stability Issues:I encountered stability issues, particularly with HPE DL-580G8 and DL-360G9 servers. With a network topology similar to be used by an end-user, I encountered server failures such as server freeze, slow booting, and difficulties scanning the LUNs when performing a boot from SAN.Scalability Issues:I did not really encounter any scalability issues! I would say the product is quite stable as far as scalability is concerned.Initial Setup:The initial setup (such as network connections) is quite straightforward. The configuration part too is simple, considering that one must know what he/she is doing.Cost and Licensing Advice:Server technologies nowadays are expensive. Be it HPE, Dell or EMC ( https://www.itcentralstation.com/vendors/dell-emc ). In case of large network deployments, nothing can beat HPE Blade Server ( https://www.itcentralstation.com/categories/blade-servers ) Technology (with/without VC technology). It provides simple and efficient configuration and administration.Other Advice:One must be aware of the objectives he/she is expecting. Thorough research about the product and the reviews is always advisable from my end. If it fits in, the user can very well carry on.Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2016-08-31T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It is stable and easier to maintain than other servers that we had before.What is most valuable?It's pretty quick. It's much easier to maintain than other servers we had before. We believe that the 380s are more stable than the other HPE servers that we had before.How has it helped my organization?It benefits our organization, operation-wise, because of its stability. Operation-wise, we don't have to put out as much and there's less maintenance.What needs improvement?I would like more advice about drivers and servers, depending on the application we are using.What do I think about the stability of the solution?Stability is probably the most important feature, especially if you are running a production service. The stability of the solution is really good.What do I think about the scalability of the solution?Scalability is pretty good. It depends on the model. The 380 only has a couple of slots you can use. You can put some other enclosures in there as well.Which solutions did we use previously?We didn’t use other solutions before. We pretty much use servers from generation 3 and now we are up to generation 8.How was the initial setup?I was involved in the setup and it was straightforward. It gives you all the options that you want.Which other solutions did I evaluate?We select a vendor based on their statistics. We check if they work with other companies or other industries similar to ours. We see if they work with applications that we use, as well as the price.Right now, we have HPE from the service perspective. We do have HPE on our shortlist. We currently have IBM as well.We are looking into other service management companies. We have HPE at the moment, but we are looking at other service management options.What other advice do I have?Depending on the applications they use, they should study the technical requirements, such as storage and processing power.Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2017-06-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from We need its flexibility in adding new components and blades to our existing infrastructure.Improvements to My OrganizationThese servers provide us with very good performance, and the blade technology allows us to do high-performance computing. It's also a really useful product for us because we need its flexibility in adding new components and blades to our existing infrastructure. That's very important for us.Room for ImprovementThe Generation 9 servers have the new UEFI firmware version instead of the traditional firmware, but we don't have that on our servers. It would be great if they could run UEFI because they have longer boot times, so there's room for improvement there.Deployment IssuesThey deploy without any issues.Stability IssuesWe've had issues where some components fail, but overall the system runs well.Scalability IssuesWe've had no issues with scalability.Customer Service and Technical SupportThey're very, very responsive, calling us back within 10 minutes when we open a case. Normally, they'll have the problem fixed the next.We also have a service contract where the HP guys will take care of things like firmware updates. This helps us a lot in our daily work because we don't have to worry about those particular tasks.Initial SetupWith blade technology, there are the blades and then the whole chassis surrounding the blades. This type of technology is more complex than the normal standalone servers.Other AdviceIf you're looking for high-performance computing, then blade technology is the best you can get. Also, if you're looking for GPU power, then these are the servers for you.Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2016-01-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A stable, reliant platform we chose because of price. iLO license management must be better.What is most valuable?This kind of product is mainly a cost product. You need to have a good price. It is not a question of big features because there are no main differences between products.I think the main feature is that it works. We have good management for the product, HPE OneView ( https://www.itcentralstation.com/products/hpe-oneview ), which might be a good feature of the product, where you can manage it. Instead of the hardware technology, that is it.How has it helped my organization?What we are doing with the product is, we are building services on top of the HPE products, so the main advantage for us is that we have a stable, reliable platform.What needs improvement?I would like to see better license management with the iLO. It is very difficult to manage the licenses for the hardware, as they can easily be lost. Then it is very hard to get it back. That must be better.What do I think about the stability of the solution?We have not experienced any stability problems; 100% stable.What do I think about the scalability of the solution?It is a physical thing, so the main scalability issues are money and delivery time, and not the technology itself. It is difficult to evaluate scalability for a simple server. Scalability is determined by the software and we are not talking about Superdome, just a low-level ProLiant server.If we scale, we buy more machines. No issues so far.How is customer service and technical support?The standard technical support is fine. We also have support with Proactive Support and contact and sometimes you need it, especially for SAP HANA systems where it was average.The HP ProLiant support was OK.Which solutions did we use previously?We have been buying HPE rack servers ( https://www.itcentralstation.com/products/hpe-proliant-dl ) for years. We are talking every year about switching to another technology, and it depends on the performance and the price at that moment, for one year normally.When we are looking at a vendor like HPE, the most important criteria are innovation, reliability, and good support.Which other solutions did I evaluate?We also considered Dell rack servers ( https://www.itcentralstation.com/products/dell-poweredge-r ), Lenovo, and Fujitsu. In the end, we chose HPE because of price.What other advice do I have?Have a deep look at the HPE products. They are a market leader, by the numbers. Have a look at them; make a thorough comparison.Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2016-12-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It builds very well, is easy to install, is easy to maintain, is easy to administer remotely.What is most valuable?It builds very well, is easy to install, is easy to maintain, is easy to administer remotely.How has it helped my organization?It allows me to run a lot of virtual machines at the same time. It helps me do a lot of testing, so I can build a virtual machine and try things out on it. If it doesn't work, I can just recreate it.What needs improvement?I guess more regular automatic updates would be nice. Sometimes when you call support they'll say, "Well, what version of frameware are you on?" And you'll say, "Version X, Y, Z," and they'll say, "You need to be on A, B, C."What do I think about the stability of the solution?The stability is rock solid.What do I think about the scalability of the solution?I have not tried scaling it.How is customer service and technical support?Regarding the technical support - it depends on the day, sometimes it's good, sometimes bad, but I always know how to elevate or escalate to get to the next level if I need to.How was the initial setup?The setup was straightforward. It's easy to mount the rack, it's got great rails. Power it right up, launch and then you can start configuring it.Which other solutions did I evaluate?The most important aspect when selecting a vendor is ease of use. Probably the most important. We evaluated HP, IBM, Lenovo. We have a better relationship with HP.What other advice do I have?Get it because it will work very well for you.Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2017-06-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Their modularity offers good local storage and connectivity options.What is most valuable?They are simple, modular and great machines to work with. They offer the best management interface.How has it helped my organization?Their modularity offers good local storage and connectivity options. We can expand the disk capacity, processor and memory based on our needs. The solution is easy to maintain.What needs improvement?Boot times are relatively slow. Legacy BIOS options are tricky, but discoverable and manageable with experience.For how long have I used the solution?We have been using this solution for around seven years.What do I think about the stability of the solution?There haven’t really been any stability issues, but we have faced server rebooting during high CPU usage periods.What do I think about the scalability of the solution?There have not been any scalability issues. The solution is extremely scalable. Most of the software and peripheral devices on the market are tested and certified on these platforms. They are reliable.How is customer service and technical support?The technical support level is good. The support engineers have the skills needed to troubleshoot the issues.Which solutions did we use previously?I have used UCS. They are bit messy with their fiber interconnect and have too many configuration and maintenance activities involved. They are expensive compared to HPE ProLiant servers.How was the initial setup?IMHO, you cannot get a more straightforward initial setup.What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?ILO licensing is bought separately, but it is worth it. It gives you that extra power to manage the entire server remotely and do the following:* Re-image the server* Change BIOS and storage options* Control devices* Monitor resource usageYou can basically do all day-to-day activities remotely that you can do with physical access to the server.Which other solutions did I evaluate?There is very stiff competition from Dell in recent times. One could go the other way based on the purpose and ROI you are seeking.What other advice do I have?You wouldn’t regret purchasing this solution. However, do your homework on your needs and talk to relevant guys for any info you are missing.HPE offers three rack mount server categories and several models in each variant. Carefully choose the one that suits you the best. There are those that occupy 2U and others that occupy 1U. This could bring down the space and rack usage drastically.Take the following steps:* Find out the compatible processors from the server specifications.* Visit Intel‘s web site and carefully compare all the details of the supported processors.* Base your decision on the number of cores, speed, cache size, your usage, and the processor that you would like to combine with the server.Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:We are customers ourselves and we do services.
Date published: 2017-02-26T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from We can download all the firmware, drivers, agents, utilities, and any other software as a single download.Valuable FeaturesThe most valuable features of these servers are their stability and efficiency. We can download all the firmware, drivers, agents, utilities, and any other software as a single download.Improvements to My OrganizationWe've been with these servers for a long time. We know the book on them and we know the partners who work with us. We have confidence in them, which means we don't need to spend money and waste time on maintenance and other issues unnecessarily.Room for ImprovementIt could use less power. We want to go green and so want to use as little energy as possible.Use of SolutionWe got this a long time ago.Deployment IssuesThey deploy without any issues.Stability IssuesThey're very stable.Scalability IssuesWe as an organization haven't been growing, so scalability is not relevant for us.Customer Service and Technical SupportWe get technical support through our own partner, not through HP.Initial SetupMy colleagues who set it up said the initial setup was OK. It wasn't simple but it also wasn't complex.ROIWe're not going to see an ROI in 2016, but hopefully in 2017.Other AdviceI would recommend you use them, especially if you have other HP products.Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2016-01-17T00:00:00-05:00

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