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HP QuickSpecs

There are three main things a project manager/manager will want to know about the server, the model type, the upgrade path and the operating system. By that I mean, with these key facts, you can judge what role the server can play, how upgradeable it is, what operating systems are compatible and possibly if it is a candidate for virtualization. At this point I must stress that all servers should be judged as good for virtualization depending on it’s role and the application running on it.

With this in mind, I’ve taken six ‘legacy’ Compaq Proliant servers and summarized their specification. Please note this is a guide, it is not intended to replace the excellent QuickSpecs which are online, it was supposed to be the equivalent of a ‘post-it note summary’ with processor, memory, disk and pci slots.

A quick reference four line guide if you like.

I’ve done these servers to begin with, and dependent on the feedback, I was then going to do one for blades, and the following servers, DL360, DL380/385, DL580/585 and DL760/785′s in their different generations. If you thought this kind of thing is useful, do let me know and I’ll make a start on the next batch.

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