1. HP ProLiant Gen8 servers
System architecture and design
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2. Armed with 22 years of client insight and two
years of dedicated design research, our engineers
rethought virtually every aspect of server design
and serviceability.
Servers so intuitive because they were designed Here’s another example: After analyzing motherboard failures, we
found that the most common cause of failure was improperly inserted
for the way you work processors. This finding gave rise to the HP Smart Socket guide. It
From the moment your first HP ProLiant Gen8 server emerges from the allows you to confidently add or upgrade processors without the fear
box, you will feel, see, and sense the built-in quality. Guided by our of bending pins that lead to motherboard failure and replacement.
“Client-2-Innovation” design philosophy, HP engineers and developers
We also addressed issues related to troublesome memory errors and
created more than 150 innovations that help you get tasks done
replacements. Next-generation ProLiant servers make it all easier
simply, reliably, and with confidence. These next-generation servers
with certified HP SmartMemory that includes a built-in brain and
were designed for the way you work.
new diagnostic algorithms that track errors, identify trends, and
Clients who have trusted ProLiant servers for years will be instantly resolve issues proactively.
familiar with the consistent experience and yet appreciative of the
attention to detail of the new features and design. Taken together, Hassle-free serviceability
the sweeping architecture and design innovations in the new ProLiant
Increase your productivity and confidence during setup,
family will help your IT team increase productivity, improve server and
upgrade, and repair.
application uptime, and drive higher levels of system performance.
Armed with 22 years of client insight and two years of dedicated
These benefits are delivered by a unique set of ProLiant innovations design research, our engineers rethought virtually every aspect of
that encompass designed-in quality, hassle-free serviceability, and server design and serviceability. Cables were reduced and taken
intuitive simplicity. out of your way. Tool-less touch points were added and simplified.
Components were made smarter, and labels more intuitive.
Designed-in quality Components were precisely located so that servicing one
wouldn’t accidentally impact another.
Virtually eliminate common problems that cause downtime
and data loss. In next-generation ProLiant servers, clear baffles let you easily
After examining more than 100,000 server incidents that led to see which processors and memory slots are populated when you
downtime, system damage, and data loss, HP engineers found that configure or service a system. Snap and Go rack rails reduce friction
most problems happen when administrators physically interact with with a high quality ball-bearing design, cutting deployment time of
servers. To help prevent these problems, next-generation HP ProLiant rack-mount servers in half. Consistent use of color and shapes of
servers feature a variety of HP-developed intelligent components that touch points lets you quickly recognize what to do and how to do it
actively assist administrators with common service tasks—and help when installing or servicing your servers. And high quality labels with
increase system uptime and staff productivity. enriched graphics make it easier to configure and service the system.
In our client research, for example, we learned that several times a Through these and other client-inspired innovations, we’re making
week around the world, someone accidentally removes the wrong serviceability simpler, accelerating common service tasks, and
drive during maintenance, causing data loss across an entire array. reducing the potential for errors. You can now cut up to 40 percent off
In response, our engineers created the HP SmartDrive carrier. It the time you’ve been spending installing or removing components—
proactively warns an administrator not to remove a drive if the and do away with a lot of frustration.
action will cause data loss.
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3. Intuitive simplicity The world’s most self-sufficient servers
Reduce errors and improve productivity with an intuitive, In today’s data centers, small advances in technology won’t solve
efficient user experience. the big problems. To respond effectively to exploding demand for
The HP Client-2-Innovation design philosophy is pragmatic: useful applications, data, and digital content, your IT organization needs
innovation to increase productivity, reduce downtime, and enhance intelligent technology built for the challenges of the cloud era.
the user experience. Before we design anything, we analyze real That’s the next-generation HP ProLiant family.
client usage data to focus on solving the critical issues. We create With an unprecedented set of innovations, the new ProLiant family
design solutions that are based on the principles of consistency and provides the heart and mind of a self-aware and intelligent converged
simplicity. These solutions are then subjected to rigorous human factor infrastructure. From core to cloud, HP is transforming the expectations
and prototype testing before they are engineered into next-generation and economics of the data center with the world’s most self-
releases. Our philosophy begins and ends with you. sufficient servers.
The redesigned user interface found in the new ProLiant To learn more about the new ProLiant family, visit
management tools rethinks the traditional approach of tables, www.hp.com/go/proliantgen8.
trees, and text in favor of a context-based graphical approach.
The new interface was built to communicate in the same way your
administrators actually think about their tasks, so they don’t get lost
in a maze of menus and buttons. Using consistent design principles,
visual organization, and usage models, the new interface creates
a predictable and intuitive experience that helps you reduce errors
and improve productivity.
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