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Verdict: Limited remote-management features, but good value for SMBs looking for a low-cost, general-purpose rack server

HP’s new ProLiant DL100 series rack servers aim to serve a two-fold purpose, as they target SMBs looking for a low-cost all-rounder and enterprises wanting cost-effective HPC nodes. In this exclusive review of the DL160 G5, we take a look to see what it has to offer smaller businesses on a tight budget.

This compact 1U rack server is up to the high standard of build quality we expect from HP, as the chassis is very solid. There isn’t a lot to see – the review model came equipped with a basic 160GB SATA hard disk fitted in a cold swap carrier with room for three more across the front. Adding drives is fairly straightforward, as the narrow panel in front of the removable lid can be unscrewed to provide access to the carriers plus interface and power cables.

Check out this article reviewing the DL160 G5. It’s always great to hear what others think of the products, the demand for a low cost rack server is here to stay I suspect. Anything the vendors can do to reach out with improved functionality/manageability has to be good news for the end user, and for the vendors in terms of competition and exposure to new markets/new potential customers. That customer which starts with one DL160 G5 could so easily be the one that buys your blade enclosures, a rack of servers or SAN storage.

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