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HP ProLiant DL380 G6 review Editors Choice Award

8.7

Editors' Rating

Excellent

Typical price:£ 4113

Verdict

The 2U rack server of choice continues to impress, and the latest G6 implementation looks set to carry the crown for some time to come... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Standardisation with other HP server products
  • Four Gigabit Ethernet ports
  • Up to sixteen internal disks
  • Very quiet
  • Comprehensive management tools, including power-capping facilities

Cons

  • Management options can be a little confusing for new customers

Key Specs

Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Xeon E5520
Clock speed: 2.26 GHz
Number of processors installed: 2
RAM installed: 8192 MB
Hard drive size: 146 GB
Case form factor: 2U rack
Dimensions (W x H x D): 44.5x8.6x70 cm
Weight: 20.4 kg
Operating system: Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, Solaris 10 for x86/x64, NetWare, VMWare, HP Citrix Essentials for XenServer

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