HP LH4r HP Netserver LXr 8500dc Product Overview

product

overview

hp netserver

lxr 8500dc

hp netserver lxr 8500dc

value proposition

As a key component of HP’s Microsoft

®

Windows

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2000 Datacenter Program, the HP Netserver

LXr 8500dc delivers next-generation processing power, reliability, and scalability to fast-growth

data centers with a solution that rivals UNIX

®

systems. A perfect fit for data centers operating

OLTP, ERP, database, and Web-based e-business environments, the HP Netserver LXr 8500dc

increases reliability, simplifies management, and reduces costs by consolidating smaller servers

and multiple applications.

target audience

Large enterprises, mid-sized corporate data centers, service providers, and dot.coms that:

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Need performance-tested high-availability platforms for mission critical Web or e-business

computing, large databases, and e-mail servers

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Demand end-to-end platform stability, reliability, and manageability

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Require pre-configured evaluation, integration, and compatibility of hardware, software,

application, and clustering components

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Want single-point-of-contact, rapid-response service and support

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Seek an integrated server consolidation solution for simplified system and application management

quick reference

For bet-the-business application support, the HP Netserver LXr 8500dc offers a powerful bundled

server platform that has been extensively evaluated by HP and Microsoft to ensure maximum

performance for even the most demanding IT requirements. It also delivers one-stop account

management, world-class technical support services, and stress-free system administration for

high-traffic computing networks.

features and

benefits

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Eight-way capable out of the box—just add processors

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Balanced, high-performance design that scales up to eight Intel

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Pentium

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III Xeon processors,

up to 32GB SDRAM memory, and four 64-bit PCI controllers

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Best-in-class reliability with fully hot-swappable and hot-pluggable components and pre-failure

alerting on critical components. Fault-resilient booting and “totally safe” memory scrubbing utility.

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Intelligent management tools for hardware, NOS, and applications, including HP Toptools and

HP Manage-x Event Manager

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Integration with leading management platforms, including HP OpenView Network Node Manager

(NNM) for Microsoft Windows NT

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, CA Unicenter TNG, and Tivoli Management Software.

Secure and easy remote management with preinstalled HP Toptools Remote Control card for

complete control anytime, anywhere

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Portfolio of multi-node clustering certifications for Microsoft Windows 2000 datacenter server

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Simple installation with 7U rack-optimized form factor, and easy customization via factory

configuration, integration, and delivery

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Bundled world-class service and support