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HPE ProLiant ML350p Gen8 Performance - rack-mountable - Xeon E5-2640 2.5 GH

Mfg # 646678-001 CDW # 2637034

Quick tech specs

  • Server
  • 5U
  • 2 x Xeon E5-2640 / 2.5 GHz
  • SAS
  • no HDD
  • Matrox G200
  • monitor: none
  • rack-mountable
  • 2-way
  • RAM 16 GB
  • hot-swap 2.5" bay(s)
  • DVD-Writer
  • GigE
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How are you planning to deploy and manage multiple servers at your company's growing number of branch offices? The HPE ProLiant ML350p Gen8 Server series is the latest generation of the best-selling ProLiant ML 2P servers delivering best-in-class performance, availability, maximum expandability and simplified management for remote branch offices of large enterprises, growing businesses and data centers.

This item was discontinued on October 06, 2022

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HPE ProLiant ML350p Gen8 Performance - rack-mountable - Xeon E5-2640 2.5 GH is rated 4.40 out of 5 by 15.
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Highly compatible and dependable servers that last. What is most valuable? The quality of the build is the “be-all and end-all” in my eyes. I like the fact that it's indestructible. We've had servers for a long time. Most companies have servers that last for only three years and then they replace them. We've had servers for seven or eight years. The only reason we get rid of them is because the newer models are out. There is nothing wrong with them. I'm old school. When I look at servers, it has to have an HPE brand. I don't like Fujitsu. I've used them and I don't like them. I don't particularly like Dell. HPE works out of the box. There's no poshness or no stupid laws and regulations. You just choose what you want and it just works. How has it helped my organization? It's compatible with servers and other HP equipment we use in the schools. I don't have any issues with compatibility. If I need drivers for specific products, they are there online. I don't have to run around all over the place looking for equivalent drivers or equivalent bits of software. In my job in education, I have found that HPE has support for all technology. It's a one-stop-shop. What needs improvement? I would like to be able to interact with touchscreen smart boards. It comes with iPads and Apple devices. I'd like to interact wirelessly with smart boards. I found Apple a little bit better for that. That's why schools are buying a lot of iPads at the moment. I buy HPE laptops for the teachers and stuff like that, but to make it interactive, it has to be physically plugged into devices to get it to work. Once they're connected, it works great. Schools are going on iPads now where they can connect wirelessly. What do I think about the stability of the solution? I've been doing this for 20 years and I've only had one HPE server die during that time. The motherboard failed. I just rang HPE and an HPE engineer came out and fixed it within 24 hours. I can't find a fault with this product at all. What do I think about the scalability of the solution? You can scale it. We don't scale it as such. We buy a product to suit our needs, and we've never needed to enhance it after we bought it out of the box. What we normally do is look at the specifications, see what that job entails, and build a server to those specifications. We look at a two or a three-year growth expectancy. That's one of the jobs I basically do. How is customer service and technical support? I've used HPE technical support, and it is phenomenal. I had one issue once where I couldn't get the installation to start. It was a starting pack, which HPE has since built into your machines. Back then, it was a new product, Version 2, that I had never used. I just rang up and said, "How do you get this to kick in? Where's the CD? Where's this, where's that?" It worked really well. The fault was just in my knowledge. I didn't have that sort of range. With the new version, you just press a key and it kicks in. How was the initial setup? The setup is for single-layer network. We have servers on the main cover, and then it satellites out to individual premises in schools that go over the fiber link, and the group policies then travel from the main cover down to the satellite sites. What other advice do I have? This solution has average security, but only for education purposes. We have standard encryption. We inquire about the newest product that is coming out, and then we look at the cost-efficiency for how much it's capable of doing for what we need. If it's too big of a jump, then we will opt-out of that option, and look for an everyday solution. We're talking about primary and secondary skills. We haven't got thousands and thousands of pounds to pay for them. I've used HPE in the past. I know it works out of the box. I won't change since it works. If you want cheap, then you get cheap. If you want good quality that lasts you forever, then you buy HPE. You pay for what you have. Keep up the good work. Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2016-12-24T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Some of the valuable features are consistency, quality, and dependability. What is most valuable? Ease of use. When you use one HPE item, it's very simple to get into anything else, software-wise. It's all about consistency and quality. I would actually say that we've had a lot less down time or minimal issues with the HPE hardware than with any other hardware we've had over the years. How has it helped my organization? Dependability. That is a big thing for us, because we are in healthcare. What needs improvement? I would like see better integration with OneView. What do I think about the stability of the solution? The product is totally stable, until you're playing around with some of the updates and stuff. Other than that, it is stable. What do I think about the scalability of the solution? Scalability is there and it's very good. How is customer service and technical support? Technical support is very good. Which solutions did we use previously? We are provincially-driven in Canada. The hardware that we purchase is all purchased through a provincial agreement. We have to go with whatever they go with. We previously had IBM, up to five years ago. Then we had to start implementing HPE gear, due to the provincial requirements, based on RFQs and RFPs. How was the initial setup? The setup was very straightforward. Which other solutions did I evaluate? We have been evaluating other options. We have looked here and there at other vendors along the way. We do have other vendor equipment in our data center. When selecting a vendor, we look for customer service, which is the most important thing, and then product reliability. We need as many nines as we can get. What other advice do I have? Do your research and make sure that it fits your solution. There are so many new options out there. Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2017-06-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It allows users to manage it remotely if something happens What is most valuable? * The high resolution function is very good, one of the best on the market. * It allows users to manage it remotely if something happens, which is quite neat. How has it helped my organization? Our main concern is having to rebuy the solution or having downtime, so the fact that these servers run well and do not break often addresses our concern. What needs improvement? The HP writing systems could be more customer-focused instead of process-focused. It can take some companies quite a while to write. What was my experience with deployment of the solution? It deploys without issue. What do I think about the stability of the solution? I give it a nine out of 10. It is generally very stable. What do I think about the scalability of the solution? It's scalable, depending on the services that you are running. This is a known factor, so you should plan for it. How is customer service and technical support? I have found technical support to be responsive. What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing? I have found that the bigger the case that you want, the better the price. Which other solutions did I evaluate? We evaluated Dell, but found that HPE fit our needs better. We found that HPE worked better in our environment, and also, that our staff were more competent with HPE than with Dell. Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2017-11-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The most important feature for us is that they're simple to manage for administrators and IT infrastructure teams. The software needs some improvement for implementing updates. Valuable Features I've used these servers for 20 years since the days of Compaq, and so they're easy for me to use. They're good products and once you learn them, they're simple to manage for administrators and IT infrastructure teams. That's really the most important feature -- the ease of use. Improvements to My Organization This is a bit of a strange question because it's not a perfect solution for an organization that is reliant on its customers. The servers are not only for us but for our customers as well because, ultimately, we work for our customers. These servers let us provide the best service to our customers. Room for Improvement The software needs some improvement, especially when there's an issue. When implementing software updates, patches, or fixes, sometimes we need to stop a part of the service. Of course, this is downtime that interrupts services and impacts the relationships we have with our customers. We need to be able to rely on software that won't require downtime to update or at least have much more minimal effect on our business when there is a required update. Deployment Issues Deployment has been generally good with only minor issues. Stability Issues It's very stable, except where I've pointed out the need to stop parts of the services for software updates, patches, or fixes. Scalability Issues It has scaled for us without issues. Customer Service and Technical Support Technical support is good. Initial Setup The initial setup is fairly straightforward, particularly the hardware. The software has a bit of complexity and there's, again, the issue of updates and patches. Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2016-02-21T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from We've seen the most improvement in change in continuities, where each time we move new hardware, it's more and more effective. Valuable Features It's truly effective and it's always on. We've tried other manufacturers who claimed particular purposes for their servers, but we never got any decent results from them. We tried HP servers a few years ago and we've come back to it. It's perfect for what we do. Improvements to My Organization For us, it's change in continuities where we've seen the most improvement. Each time we move new hardware, it's more and more effective. Everyone on the team is familiar with the hardware, so we don't have to teach them everything. It's simple for us to operate as a team, which is of primary importance for us. Room for Improvement It seems that when we have a single problem, it's a fight with the hardware. We get the package and we do the assembly. This takes us a week or more, and that's a problem. It takes too much time. Deployment Issues Deployment has been issue-free. Stability Issues It's very stable. That's a main factor for us. Scalability Issues We're able to scale it, though we're mainly adding older servers to this new one. Scalability is not the most important thing for us. Customer Service and Technical Support Technical support has been good. We work in sensitive environments and technical support has been a positive point. Initial Setup Initial setup was straightforward. Implementation Team We implemented it ourselves in-house. Pricing, Setup Cost and Licensing HP maybe seems sometimes more expensive than others, but we stay with them and we know why. Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2016-01-03T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from We're standardized with these servers with the accompanying support and hardware. It makes things much more efficient for us to maintain and operate. Valuable Features We use the standard version of these servers. They're very useful for us and are the only servers we use for all our server needs. Improvements to My Organization We're standardized with these servers with the accompanying support and hardware. It makes things much more efficient for us to maintain and operate. Plus, it's easy for staff to manage. Use of Solution We first used them 25 years ago, and therefore have many different generations of them. We actually have thousands of them in our data centers. Deployment Issues They deploy without issues. Stability Issues We have stability problems when we install new generations, but they're usually resolved within six months or so. Scalability Issues It's very scalable. Customer Service and Technical Support I think that technical support is good enough for us. Initial Setup The initial setup is straightforward. Other Advice Just use it. Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2016-01-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from They are just as reliable as the blade servers. Valuable Features ProLiant ( https://www.itcentralstation.com/products/hpe-proliant-ml ) is the industry standard and the most popular selling rack mount server in the history of rack mount servers. We use them out of momentum. Room for Improvement The quality of the cases has gone down. They flex a lot. Use of Solution I’ve used the product for more years than I care to count. Stability Issues They are a very stable product for us and are just as reliable as the blade servers. Scalability Issues We use them for remote offices, normally in pairs, and we haven’t had any issues. They’re easy to work on and can deal with tight quarters where it is really hot. Customer Service and Technical Support HP support ( https://www.itcentralstation.com/products/hpe-proliant-ml/by_topic/technical_support ) is very good. I've never had an issue with it. HP ( https://www.itcentralstation.com/vendors/hewlett-packard-enterprise ) stands behind their product so they work hard to fix issues. Other Advice To pick a solution, we generally create a matrix and then fill in what we want out of the product. We pump in vendors ( https://www.itcentralstation.com/categories/tower-servers ) and choose whoever meets the targets that we set. I would rate the ProLiant a 9 out of 10. Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2016-08-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy to set up and use, with technical support that is both good and readily available What is our primary use case? We primarily use these as file servers. Rarely, we use them for applications. We are in a physical environment. We have a head office that is based in Saudi Arabia, as well as a second one. What is most valuable? The most valuable feature is the technical support, which is both good and available easily. What needs improvement? I think that the RAID support can be improved because it is not very effective compared to the DL series. Generally, scalability can be improved. I would like to see a centralized monitoring system for the ML series, where we can see all of them in one place. Something like InfoSight would work well. For how long have I used the solution? We have bee using the Proliant series for about 12 years, since perhaps 2008. We used to buy a new one every three to four years. What do I think about the stability of the solution? These servers are stable and we have never had an issue. What do I think about the scalability of the solution? The Proliant ML is not very scalable because we can hardly increase the memory. The RAID support is also much less than what you get with the DL series. We have between 10 and 15 Proliant servers and hundreds of users. How are customer service and technical support? HPE support is both good and easy to find, especially compared to competitors. There are two or three local partners in this area and they're good. Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch? We are also using the DL series. We primarily use these, as opposed to the ML series. The DL is better, for sure, because it's a little more high-end. How was the initial setup? The initial setup is simple and there is nothing complicated about it. You really just have to turn it on because it's just the backend. After that, it depends on your software and what you're going to install, but it's open and ready to use. What about the implementation team? Our in-house team implemented and deployed our servers. We have a service maintenance team of between three and five people, and we also have partners. If there is maintenance that needs to be done and it is an issue under warranty then they will come and fix it, or sometimes give us a replacement. All of the other things are done here. What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing? The ML series is cheaper than other products, and everything is included with the standard licensing fees. What other advice do I have? This is a product that I would certainly recommend because they are the easiest and simplest form of servers available here in the market. It's easy to use for any purpose. I would rate this solution and eight out of ten. Which deployment model are you using for this solution? On-premises Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2020-10-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from High part availability, reliable, and simple implementation What is most valuable? The most valuable feature of HPE Proliant ML is the high availability of the parts. It's easy to find parts, such as replacements or spares. Additionally, we have a good relationship with the brand which is important. For how long have I used the solution? I have been using HPE Proliant ML for approximately eight years. What do I think about the stability of the solution? HPE Proliant ML is stable. What do I think about the scalability of the solution? I have found HPE Proliant ML to be scalable. We have approximately seven people using this solution in our company. How are customer service and support? The technical support from HPE Proliant ML could improve. They are not as fast as they should be. When you have an SLA contractor, they don't give you the parts quickly, it can take weeks sometimes. When you open a ticket, there is always a long procedure. You have to restart the system and upgrade etc etcetera, but it's something that we usually do by ourselves. We don't need support. It takes a few hours, maybe days to get all the answers, such as you have to update, or you have to restart. That takes a lot of time. Then when you need a part, especially in this period where there is a shortage problem, they don't always have it in the shortest way possible. Sometimes it takes days to have a hard drive or memory delivered. How was the initial setup? The initial setup of HPE Proliant ML is easy. What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing? The price of HPE Proliant ML is very good. If we are partners, we have courses to attend and exams to do, but we buy more or less at the same price as everybody else. We have a small discount which should be increased. Which other solutions did I evaluate? We don't have a reason why we decided on HPE Proliant ML instead of Dell or something else, we found out it's the most available in the market and this is why we chose it. What other advice do I have? I rate HPE Proliant ML an eight out of ten. Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:Partner
Date published: 2022-06-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from An affordable server that can be used with VMware What is our primary use case? We use HPE Proliant server for VMware. What is most valuable? We have good service with our local partner. HPE Proliant's price is cheaper than other platforms. When we buy them, we have to receive some prices in order to make our decision. What needs improvement? HPE Proliant has a managed tool called OneView that could be improved. How was the initial setup? The solution's initial setup is easy, but adapting the server to our necessities is difficult. They have a bulk solution, and the problem is you can modify anything. What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing? On a scale from one to ten, where one is the cheapest and ten is expensive, I rate HPE Proliant's pricing a five out of ten. What other advice do I have? Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten. Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2023-10-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Suitable for applications and database usage and stable solution What is our primary use case? Basically, we primarily use it for applications, and one of them is for our database. What needs improvement? There is room for improvement in pricing. It could be on the lower side. For how long have I used the solution? I have been using Proliant ML for three years. We are using version Gen10 Plus currently. What do I think about the stability of the solution? It is a stable product. What do I think about the scalability of the solution? It might be scalable because, until now, we haven't had the opportunity or requirement to scale it up. Maybe a couple of years down the line, we may need to scale it up because scalability was kept in mind when we initially provisioned it four to five years ago. Currently, there are 15 to 20 users in our company. How are customer service and support? The customer service and support team is good. We are a part of Cisco, so we haven't faced any challenges as such. How would you rate customer service and support? Positive Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch? We have been using HP Proliant servers from the start. At one point, we tried the Cisco UCS option as well, but the team wasn't happy, so we switched back to Proliant ML. How was the initial setup? The initial setup is straightforward because the team has had hands-on experience for past many years, so we've never faced such a challenge. What about the implementation team? We have our own in-house team, so only in case of any RMA situations do we contact the OEMs. What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing? The pricing is not reasonable, but compared to Cisco, it is a bit on the lower side. Which other solutions did I evaluate? What other advice do I have? I would recommend using the solution. One can go ahead and easily deploy Proliant ML without any issues. Overall, I would rate the solution a nine out of ten. Which deployment model are you using for this solution? On-premises Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2023-06-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A flexible and stable solution for companies that have small offices What is our primary use case? Our customers use the solution for Active Directory. What is most valuable? The product is good for companies that have small offices. We can install more internal disks in the product. We can utilize more than a terabyte of memory. What needs improvement? The product should allow management to troubleshoot remotely. The management should be able to access remote management instead of going to the server location. For how long have I used the solution? I am using the solution in my current organization. What do I think about the stability of the solution? The solution is stable. What do I think about the scalability of the solution? The product is scalable. How are customer service and support? The support responds quickly to all our queries. How was the initial setup? The initial setup is simple. What about the implementation team? We deploy the product using Intelligent Provisioning. Once we have the ISO file, the product can be automatically installed. The deployment takes around 35 to 40 minutes. One person can deploy the solution. It is not difficult to maintain the solution. Which other solutions did I evaluate? Dell also provides similar solutions. Dell is cheaper than HPE. The choice of product depends on the customer’s needs. What other advice do I have? We are system integrators. We set up servers for our customers. Overall, I rate the solution a ten out of ten. Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:Integrator
Date published: 2023-05-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It's a reliable platform, and customer care replaces parts quickly What is our primary use case? We use one ProLiant for our secrets server and two for Hyper-V. What needs improvement? Updating the firmware could be easier. It's always a hassle, and the process HPE describes on their website doesn't seem to work well. For how long have I used the solution? I have used ProLiant servers for eight years. What do I think about the stability of the solution? I rate ProLiant servers 10 out of 10 for stability. We periodically need to replace components like disk drives, but HPE customer care is good about replacing them. What do I think about the scalability of the solution? We have three ProLiant servers, and that's enough to meet our needs. Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch? We've used Dell PowerEdge servers and various white box servers. We switched to ProLiant because HPE was offering them at a discount when we purchased them. How was the initial setup? Deploying a ProLiant server is straightforward and only takes about half a day. After deployment, the servers don't require much maintenance aside from periodic firmware updates. They need to be replaced or upgraded once every four years. What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing? ProLiant servers could be cheaper. We don't need to pay for a license, but we pay for customer care and an extended warranty, which we need to use the servers in production. What other advice do I have? I rate HPE ProLiant ML servers nine out of 10. I would recommend them. Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2023-05-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Quite scalable and runs smoothly What is our primary use case? We use it for database and file serving. What is most valuable? It is hard to pinpoint the most valuable features of HPE Proliant ML because everything does its job and runs smoothly. What needs improvement? One area where the product could improve is in its anti-rust protection, especially at the bottom, which has shown some signs of rusting. The fans are also very noisy when the machine is working hard. For how long have I used the solution? I have been using HPE Proliant ML for six years. What do I think about the stability of the solution? I would rate the stability a seven out of ten. We have had some downtime with it. What do I think about the scalability of the solution? The product is quite scalable. I would rate it a nine out of ten. We have around 40 users of it at the moment and only one person is needed to maintain it. How are customer service and support? The technical support is fine but it can be slow at times. I would rate it a seven out of ten. How would you rate customer service and support? Neutral How was the initial setup? The initial setup was very simple. An external IT company set it up for us. What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing? It is a fairly pricey product. I would rate it a three out of ten in terms of affordability. Which other solutions did I evaluate? We considered using Dell products as well. What other advice do I have? Overall, I would rate HPE Proliant ML a six out of ten. Which deployment model are you using for this solution? On-premises Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2023-09-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Highly reliable solution for virtualization and data storage capabilities What is our primary use case? The tool is designed for virtualization and critical data center applications. Therefore, as customers, we use it for such purposes. What is most valuable? The solution is well-suited for virtualization and standalone applications, like data center environments. There is 100% reliability. Additionally, it provides significant benefits in terms of data storage capabilities. What needs improvement? The product’s support should be improved. For how long have I used the solution? I have been using this solution for three years now. What do I think about the stability of the solution? The product is stable. What do I think about the scalability of the solution? The solution is scalable. We have 1500 users and two administrators for HPE ProLiant ML. Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch? We tried IBM, but HPE ProLiant ML has better functionality. The company plans to continue using the product in the future as well. How was the initial setup? The initial setup was straightforward, and the deployment was completed within two days. What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing? The tool is definitely worth the money. What other advice do I have? The solution is good because of its data centers and reliability on the data side. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten, with ten being excellent. Which deployment model are you using for this solution? On-premises Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2023-12-28T00:00:00-05:00

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