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HP ProLiant BL680c Gen8 Server Dubai – Full-Height Blade Excellence
The HP ProLiant BL680c Gen8 server represents the pinnacle of blade server technology, delivering exceptional performance and scalability in a full-height blade form factor for enterprise environments in Dubai and across the UAE. Designed for organizations requiring maximum computational density and performance, the BL680c Gen8 combines advanced Intel Xeon E5-4600 v2 processor technology with extensive memory capabilities, high-speed interconnects, and enterprise-class features to provide an ideal platform for virtualization, database applications, high-performance computing, and mission-critical enterprise workloads.
Engineered for maximum performance density, the HP ProLiant BL680c Gen8 server features up to four Intel Xeon E5-4600 v2 processors supporting up to 15 cores per processor, delivering unprecedented computational power within the blade form factor. This quad-socket configuration provides exceptional processing capabilities for demanding applications requiring massive parallel processing power and computational throughput.
The memory subsystem is truly impressive, supporting up to 1.5TB of DDR3 memory across 48 DIMM slots, providing exceptional memory bandwidth and capacity for memory-intensive applications such as in-memory databases, large-scale virtualization environments, and high-performance analytics workloads. Advanced memory technologies including memory mirroring, online spare memory, and memory rank sparing ensure optimal reliability and availability for critical applications.
Storage capabilities include support for up to 2 Small Form Factor (SFF) drive bays with SAS or SATA drives, complemented by HP Smart Array controllers providing advanced RAID capabilities and data protection features. The server also supports shared storage through HP BladeSystem infrastructure, enabling flexible storage configurations and centralized storage management across the blade enclosure.
Network connectivity is comprehensive through HP BladeSystem interconnect modules, supporting Gigabit Ethernet, 10GbE, 20Gb Converged Network Adapter (CNA), InfiniBand, and Fibre Channel options. The server includes multiple mezzanine card slots for customized network connectivity based on specific application requirements, ensuring optimal network performance for high-bandwidth applications.
Management capabilities are extensive through HP Integrated Lights-Out 4 (iLO 4) technology and HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator, providing comprehensive remote management, monitoring, and troubleshooting capabilities across the entire blade infrastructure. These management tools enable efficient administration of multiple blade servers from a centralized interface, reducing operational complexity and administrative overhead.
Security features are robust with HP Sure Start technology, Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 support, secure boot capabilities, and comprehensive encryption options. The server includes advanced security monitoring and alerting capabilities, providing real-time visibility into potential security threats and ensuring compliance with industry security standards and regulatory requirements.
Energy efficiency is optimized through HP’s innovative power management technologies and the shared infrastructure benefits of HP BladeSystem. Dynamic Power Capping, Power Regulator for ProLiant, and intelligent cooling management enable organizations to reduce power consumption and cooling requirements while maintaining peak performance levels for demanding applications.
The HP ProLiant BL680c Gen8 server excels in large-scale virtualization environments, supporting VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer, and KVM with exceptional performance and scalability. The server’s massive memory capacity and quad-socket processing power make it ideal for consolidating hundreds of virtual machines while maintaining excellent performance isolation and resource allocation capabilities.
For database applications, the BL680c Gen8 provides outstanding performance with support for Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Database, IBM DB2, SAP HANA, and other enterprise database platforms. The combination of quad-socket processing power, extensive memory capacity, and high-speed storage and network connectivity ensures optimal database performance for transaction processing, data warehousing, business intelligence, and real-time analytics workloads.
High-performance computing applications benefit significantly from the BL680c Gen8’s powerful processor configuration and memory bandwidth, making it suitable for scientific computing, engineering simulations, financial modeling, weather forecasting, and research applications. The blade form factor enables high-density HPC clusters with exceptional performance per rack unit and simplified management.
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) and business-critical applications leverage the BL680c Gen8’s reliability features and performance capabilities, supporting SAP, Oracle ERP, Microsoft Dynamics, and other mission-critical business applications. The server’s high availability features ensure consistent application availability and optimal user experience for large user populations.
In-memory computing applications, including SAP HANA, Oracle Exalytics, and other in-memory platforms, benefit from the BL680c Gen8’s massive memory capacity and high-speed memory subsystem. The server provides an ideal platform for real-time analytics, business intelligence, and data processing applications requiring immediate access to large datasets.
Cloud computing and private cloud deployments leverage the BL680c Gen8’s scalability and management features, supporting OpenStack, Microsoft System Center, VMware vCloud Suite, and other cloud management platforms. The server’s standardized blade architecture and comprehensive management tools simplify cloud infrastructure deployment and ongoing operations.
Deployment and maintenance are simplified through HP BladeSystem infrastructure management tools, HP SmartStart, and Intelligent Provisioning technologies. These tools provide automated server setup, configuration, firmware updates, and ongoing maintenance capabilities, significantly reducing deployment time and ensuring consistent server configurations across the blade environment.
The server includes comprehensive warranty and support options through HP’s global support organization, providing 24/7 technical assistance, proactive monitoring, predictive analytics, and rapid response capabilities. HP’s extensive partner network in Dubai and the UAE ensures local support, service availability, and rapid parts replacement for optimal customer experience and minimal downtime.
Scalability is exceptional through HP BladeSystem infrastructure, allowing organizations to scale their computing resources by adding additional blade servers to existing enclosures or expanding to additional enclosures as business requirements grow. The standardized blade architecture ensures consistent management and operational procedures across the entire infrastructure.
For organizations in Dubai requiring maximum computational density and performance in a blade server platform, the HP ProLiant BL680c Gen8 represents the ultimate choice. Its combination of quad-socket processing power, massive memory capacity, comprehensive connectivity options, and enterprise-class management features make it ideal for the most demanding enterprise applications while providing exceptional performance density and operational efficiency.
