| You might encounter the terms "server rack" and "server cabinet" used interchangeably. However, the rack itself is actually the basic backbone upon which other components are fixed, whereas the cabinet is an all-encompassing enclosure that neatly integrates all rack-mount technology. |
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| On the value-oriented end of the spectrum, HP's 5000 Series racks are specifically designed for significant savings on reliable industry-standard offerings. These 42U structures are made for easy assembly and are ideal for SMB's operating on tight budgets. |
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| HP's Rack 10000 Series system cabinet provides enterprise-class performance and value to deliver structural integrity with ease of use capabilities. Its universal design is suitable for a variety of HP rack-mounted server and storage products to better complement and protect your IT investments. This includes proper ventilation and locking cabinet doors for enhanced cooling and security along with detachable service panels on three sides. |
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| Note: HP Insight Power Manager Software, which comes with HP rack solutions, lets you monitor power consumption and thermal output. |
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Select a server |
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| Dual-processor HP ProLiant DL1XX servers are well suited for SMB and high-performance computing (HPC) environments or single-tier architectures. Enterprise and data center environments are best served with dual-processor HP ProLiant DL3XX computers, and high-availability networks are best suited for scalable ProLiant DL5XX platforms. |
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| Tip: To help minimize power consumption, select servers that automatically put idle-state servers into sleep modes during event-driven or predictable periods of inactivity. |
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| High-availability computing applications and services can be treated to four-way HP DL500 Series server platforms, which provide hot-pluggable mirrored memory that can be offered online as spare memory for other processes. IT staff can replace defective memory and other processors can utilize unused memory, all without having to bring the server down. |
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| HP offers a comprehensive server buying guide to help you make the best decisions for major purchases. |
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Select a storage solution |
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| HP ProLiant direct attached storage solutions come in a variety of forms to suit all IT storage environments. HP also provides high-performance storage enclosures for clustering applications, Fiber Channel host bus adapters, smart array controllers and tape storage solutions. |
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| HP StorageWorks solutions offer network attached storage (NAS) devices and external storage array systems, in addition to tape storage products for backup and recovery. |
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| Many business environments find NAS and storage area networks (SANs) are more flexible than traditional direct attached storage; however, you should select the right storage solution for your current and future needs. |
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Consider preconfigured rack solutions |
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| HP Factory Express offers preconfigured rack systems that cover the range of standards-based, virtualized network computing, storage and rack integration solutions that adapt to current business needs and are dynamically scalable for future trends. |
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| Tip: An HP Services representative can walk you through evaluating components and building the appropriate rack-mountable solution for your business needs. |
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