In a recent blog, we compared Dell’s 11th and 12th generation servers by exploring the differences between the PowerEdge R710 and R720. Now it’s only fair to look at the differences between the recent generation HP servers for another thorough assessment.

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Here is a comparison of the fundamental specifications of the HP ProLiant DL380 G7 and DL380p G8 to help you determine which server you really need.

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Processors

The HP ProLiant DL380p Gen8 Server series is comprised of 2U, 2-socket compute servers that feature a Smart Array P420i RAID controller with up to 2GB Flash Backed Write Cache (FBWC), up to five PCIe 3.0 expansion slots and one PCIe 2.0 expansion slot, and extensive built-in management capabilities. What components (if any) are compatible with both the G7 and the G8? Memory being my biggest concern, I want to find out if I can use all my Samsung PC3 - 10600R-09-10-E1-P1 in a G8. Had an HP guy at CDW tell me know but all my research is telling me I can. The G8 I know supports a maximum speed of 1600 but it will also run on 1333.

HP's latest generation servers are no different than other manufacturer's when it comes to CPU upgrades. The HP DL380p G8 supports Intel's Xeon E5-2600 product family, an advancement from the Intel Xeon X5600 and E5600 processors in the DL380 G7. So why would you need Intel’s E5-2600 series? For starters, these newer CPUs have up to 12 cores compared to the 6 core limit in the DL380 G7. The E5-2600 processors also increase performance, improve security and efficiency, and are ideal for demanding workloads.

Memory

• Increased processing power means the newest HP generation servers can support substantially more memory. With 24 DIMM slots, the HP DL380p G8 holds up to 768GB memory while the DL380 G7 maxes out at 384GB in only 12 DIMM slots. High memory capabilities make either of these servers a superior virtualization option.
• Server Type: HP Proliant DL560 G8 Refurbished Server. Processors: 4 X E5-4650 2.6Ghz 8C procs Memory: 4 X 8GB (Supports up to 1.5TB of memory in 48 Slots) Hard Drives: no drives (Hard drive configurations available) Drive Bays: 5 X 2.5 inch Raid Controller: HP smart array controller Optical Drive(s): no drives, available up request.
• The Server has 24 Slots to install memory, already with basic factory installed standard memory installed. For best ProLiant DL380p Gen 8 Server performance use the maximum amount of 768GB, fill all the slots with the max allowed memory per slot for your Server.

Increased processing power means the newest HP generation servers can support substantially more memory. With 24 DIMM slots, the HP DL380p G8 holds up to 768GB memory while the DL380 G7 maxes out at 384GB in only 12 DIMM slots. High memory capabilities make either of these servers a superior virtualization option. How much memory do you need to virtualize your infrastructure? Our recent blog mentioned that you should allocate at least 2GB memory per virtual machine (VM) generally.

Storage

As far as internal storage, both the DL380 G7 and DL380p G8 offer impressive maximum capacities. The DL380 G7 can support up to 24TB internal storage with a maximum of six 3.5' hard drives or sixteen 2.5' hard drives. With 48TB maximum internal storage, the DL380p G8 includes up to twelve 3.5” hard drives or twenty-five hard drives. Both server models provide support for 6Gb/s SAS, SATA, and SSD drives.

RAID Controller

Of course these considerable internal storage capabilities cannot be utilized in any server without the internal RAID controller. While the DL380 G7 comes with a standard Smart Array P410i RAID controller, the DL380p G8 includes the Smart Array P420i RAID controller upgrade. The main difference between the P410i and P420i RAID controllers is the RAID levels supported. Smart Array P420i controllers support all RAID levels, but the P410i controllers are limited to RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, 50. A couple of other P420i upgrades include 2GB RAID cache availability and Flash-Based Write Cache (FBWC).

While every difference is not covered, we hope this comparison of the HP DL380 G7 and DL380p G8 provided valuable information to reference for your next hardware purchase. To learn more about advancements in server technology check out our webinar.

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