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HP DL360p G8 E5-2690 Renewed 2.5" Server

A renewed dual-Xeon E5-2690 rack server with 256GB RAM and 3.6TB of 10K SAS storage for demanding enterprise workloads.

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Overview

High-Performance Computing: HP Proliant DL360p G8 Server

The HP Proliant DL360p G8 is a robust 2.5-inch server designed for demanding workloads. Equipped with 2x Intel Xeon E5-2690 2.9GHz 8-Core processors, 256GB DDR3 REG Memory, and 3.6TB of storage (4x 900GB 10K SAS SED NEW HDDs), this renewed server delivers exceptional performance.

Specifications:

  • Processors: 2x Intel Xeon E5-2690 2.9GHz 8-Core
  • Memory: 256GB DDR3 REG
  • Raid Controller: HP P420i 512MB
  • Storage: 3.6TB (4x 900GB 10K SAS SED NEW HDDs)
  • Power Supplies: 2x 750W PSU
  • Form Factor: 2.5-inch, 8 Bays
  • Condition: Renewed

Key Features

HP Proliant DL360p G8 8 Bays 2.5 Server

2x Intel Xeon E5-2690 2.9GHz 8 Core

256GB DDR3 REG MEMORY

HP P420i 512MB Raid Controller

3.6TB (4x 900GB 10K SAS SED NEW HDD)

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Dual E5-2690 processors provide 16 cores and 32 threads of server-grade processing power
  • 256GB of DDR3 registered memory supports large databases, virtualization, and memory-intensive applications
  • Four new 900GB 10K SAS SED drives deliver fast, encrypted storage out of the box
  • Redundant 750W power supplies ensure continued operation during a single PSU failure
  • The 8-bay 2.5-inch chassis allows storage expansion into four additional empty bays

👎 Cons

  • DDR3 memory and Sandy Bridge-EP processors represent older technology with higher power consumption than current-generation servers
  • The 2.5-inch SFF bays limit individual drive capacity compared to 3.5-inch LFF alternatives
  • As a renewed product, warranty coverage and remaining component lifespan may be more limited than new hardware
  • Rack-mount servers require appropriate infrastructure including a server rack, adequate cooling, and noise tolerance

Frequently Asked Questions

It comes with two Intel Xeon E5-2690 processors, each running at 2.9GHz with 8 cores, giving the server a total of 16 physical cores and 32 threads.
Renewed means the server has been professionally inspected, tested, and restored to working condition. The listing notes that the four 900GB SAS hard drives are new.
The server includes an HP P420i RAID controller with 512MB of cache, which supports various RAID levels for data redundancy and performance across the four drive bays.
This is the 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) model with 8 drive bays, four of which are populated with the included 900GB drives, leaving four bays available for expansion.
The server includes two 750W power supplies in a redundant configuration, so if one fails, the other continues operating without interruption.