NEW HP Releases: New Gen8 Server models, C-Class Interconnects, Racks, Microsoft Server 2012, Software, Graphics & Memory

Well there has been a lot of new HP releases, covering new Gen8 Servers, Microsoft Server 2012, new HP networking for C-class blades, racks, management software, VMware, SSD's, Graphics and Memory.

Here are some of the details on the new products.

HP ProLiant DL320e Gen8 Server series 
New Ideal single-application and IT infrastructure server
What’s new?

• Double memory capacity (32GB max) and higher performing 1600MHz DDR3 memory 
• HP Common Slot Platinum Plus Power Supplies for up to 94% power efficiency 
• HP Smart Array drives with up to 50% increase in storage capacity (12TB) 
• Enhanced serviceability with fast access PCIe riser solutions and HP SmartMemory 

 
HP ProLiant ML310e Gen8 Server series 
New Essential availability and expansion in a 1P tower
What’s new?

• Up to four PCIe 3.0 and Gen2 slots for additional I/O performance 
• Double memory capacity (32GB max) and higher performing 1600MHz DDR3 memory 
• Choice of hard drive cage and hot plug drives for 50% increase in storage capacity (up to 12TB) 
• iLO Management Engine (iLO 4) for enhanced manageability and reduced operational costs

HP ProLiant ML350e Gen8 Server series 
Essential performance with room to grow
What’s new?

• HP Hot-Plug 4LFF Shield Metal FIO Kit Factory integrated option kit allows 4LFF hot plug drives to be used in the 6LFF chassis with embedded controller.

HP 6125G and HP 6125G/XG Ethernet Blade Switches 
New Product
Features?

• Intelligent Resilient Framework (IRF) combines multiple switches into a single virtual switch at the enclosure, rack or data center level 
• Full layer 3 routing with IPv6 support for excellent investment protection 
• Comware operating system provides for a common level of management, features, and security form edge to core 

HP Intelligent Series Racks 
Achieve more compute power with limited space, power and cooling resources
What’s new? 

• New SKUs offer new dimensions and configurations with latest features 
• HP Location Discovery Services sends the rack identification number and precise U location to the servers
• HP Power Discovery Services eliminates configuration errors and precisely tracks power usage by rack and by server Reduce error-prone manual processes

HP Location Discovery Kit 
New Automated location awareness of installed servers in HP Intelligent Series Racks
What’s new?

• Provides exact U location of servers in the rack and synchronises with HP Intelligent PDUs and Insight Control to graphically show location with power topology 
• Eliminates human errors from inefficient manual documentation processes 
• Accurate location information combined with graphical power, temperature, and performance data in Insight 
• Control enables optimised workload placement Reduces unplanned downtime due to mis-wired servers in the wrong place 

Microsoft® Windows Server® 2012 
New HP and Microsoft combine the intelligence of HP ProLiant Gen8 with the virtualization and scalability of the Microsoft Windows Server 2012 product family
What’s new?

• Scale and secure workloads, cost-effectively build a private cloud, and securely connect to cloud services 
• Efficiently manage infrastructure while maximising up time and minimising failures and downtime 
• Build on an open and scalable web platform that supports applications across premises 
• Support a mobile and flexible work style 

HP Insight Control for VMware vCenter Server 7.1 
Full Interoperability with VMware’s latest version - vSphere 5.1
What’s new?

• One installer delivers both the .NET and New Web Client Graphical User Interface (NGC) 
• Active management for 3PAR arrays 
•  In context launch of HP management ecosystem tools (iLO, On board Administrator, Virtual Connect, HP Storage Management)

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for HP ProLiant & BladeSystem Servers
HP and SUSE combine for highly available computing environments
What’s new?

• SUSE has changed its packaging / pricing and HP is replacing its entire SUSE Portfolio 
• Now available for 2, 4 and 8 sockets and Physical or Virtual environments with 24x7 HP bundled support 
• HP offers greater coverage (more years/more support for less money) 

VMware vSphere from HP 
New VMware products for HP CloudSystem solutions
What’s new?

• VMware vCloud Suites Bundle of multiple VMware products such as vSphere Enterprise Plus, vCloud Director, vCenter Operations Manager, vCloud Networking & Security Suite, vCenter 
• Site Recovery Manager Offers comprehensive value for Cloud Deployments, as opposed to purchasing individual products within the bundle VMware vCenter Operations Enterprise and Enterprise Plus 
• The vCenter Operations Management Suite enables IT organisations to proactively ensure service levels, optimum resource usage, and configuration compliance in dynamic virtual and cloud environments 

HP Smart Bundles for Microsoft Hyper-V 
Pre-designed, preconfigured solutions: Servers, Storage, Networking, Management, and Software
What's new?

• New versions that Include new Microsoft® Windows® Server 2012 Essential Tower, Essential Rack HA, and Scalable Rack 
• HA Improved performance and admin productivity with new HP ProLiant Gen8 servers 
• Deploy with confidence, no worries about trying to integrate multiple vendor tools 

HP Smart Bundles for VMware 
Pre-designed, preconfigured solutions: Servers, Storage, Networking, Management, and Software
What's new?

• New versions of HP Smart Bundles for VMware Essential Tower, Essential Rack HA, and Scalable Rack HA 
• Improved performance and admin productivity with new HP ProLiant Gen8 servers 
• Deploy with confidence, no worries about trying to integrate multiple vendor tools 

HP 6G SAS Enterprise Mainstream Endurance 2.5-in SSDs 
Next generation of solid state drives using SLC NAND flash technology
What’s new?

• For HP G6, G7, and Gen8 servers and HP storage products 
• 25% more performance and 3X more endurance 10%-20% lower pricing than previous generation 
• Small form-factor (SFF) 
• Supported with SMARTSSD Wear Gauge 

 
NVIDIA Tesla K10 Dual GPU PCIe Module 
New PCIe module with two GPUs optimised for single-precision performance
What’s new?

• Available as option for HP ProLiant SL250s and SL270s servers 
• Dramatically reduces computational time for single-precision parallel applications 
• High density decreases the physical footprint required High performance per watt reduces the carbon footprint per unit of computation 

 
HP SmartMemory 
Industry first and unique technology for HP ProLiant BL460c Gen8 Server
What’s new?

• First to introduce 3 Rank DDR3 technology 
• New 24GB 3 Rank DIMM works at 1.35v @1333 MT/s Gives select HP ProLiant Gen8 Blade servers 384GB capacity at high speed and lower price 

If you need help with any additional details about any of the new releases above or need a HP server solution then please contact us and we will be happy to help you.

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September 2012 - HP Server, Storage and Networking offers

In order for you to have your own copy of this months offers, We offer them in a easy downloadable PDF for you.

This month many of HP's fantastic Storage and Networking promotions have been extended!

Please click the image above to open the PDF for more details.

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NEW OFFER: An extra £50 off HP Top Value Servers!

HP have launched an amazing £50 additional discount across ALL ISS Top Value Servers (INCLUDING the HP Microserver Part # 658553-421).

This offer will run from the 24th August until the 31st August 2012 only.

The maximum is 50 units on each TopValue product line during the promotional period. Deals with a quantity higher than 50 units on any single product line will require verification and authorisation from HP. Any high quantity deals on single lines that have not been verified and approved by HP may be exempt from the rebate claim made.

If you need help with any additonal details or need a HP server solution then please contact us and we will be happy to help you.

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HP ISS Fact of the week by Paul Kember (HP)

If you have any questions or need any help with HP servers or storage then please do not hesitate to contact us.

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August 2012 - HP Server, Storage and Networking offers

In order for you to have your own copy of this months offers, We offer them in a easy downloadable PDF for you.

This month many of HP's fantastic Storage and HP Networking promotions have been extended!
There is a fantastic £150 cash back offer on the HP ProLiant ML110 G7 plus lots of other great offers on HP ProLiant Servers.

Please click the image above to open the PDF for more details.

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HP Launch £100 Cash-back offer on the ML110 G7 (470065-612)

HP have launched a £100 Cash-back offer on the ML110 G7 Dual Core model (470065-612) from the 23rd July until the 31st August 2012

You will need to claim this cash back directly from HP the relevant claim forms will be attached once we have received them from HP.

Specifications on the 470065-612

• Processor - Intel G840 Dual Core (2.8Ghz), 
• Memory - 2GB
• HDD - 1x250GB Non Hot Plug LFF SATA HDD, 
• Optical - DVD-ROM, 
• Power - 1x350W PS, 
• Disk Controller - B110i (Raid 0,1,10)
• 1yr NBD warranty

If you need help with the above or any HP server solution then please contact us and we will provide a tailored solution to your customers needs.

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Westcoast launches EXCLUSIVE OFFER on HP Servers

Claim a free HDD with orders over £5k

Westcoast is introducing an EXCLUSIVE offer on HP servers
For a limited time only* you can get a free Hard drive with ever server deal over £5k

This offer is only available from Westcoast, so don't miss this opportunity and get a free HP HDD with your order. You can choose from the below top selling drives.

512547-B21 - HP 146GB 15k 6G 2.5" SAS DP HDD £259 RRP
512545-B21 - HP 72GB 15k 6G 2.5" SAS DP HDD £195 RRP
507127-B21 - HP 300GB 10k 6G 2.5" SAS HDD £215 RRP

Call your account manager today to take advantage of this exclusive offer.
* Offer runs until the 31st July, or while stocks last, available to HP Non-Specialist resellers only.

If you need help with a HP server solution then please contact us and we will provide a tailored solution to your customers needs.

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HP 3PAR Starter Kit - Now even more affordable

HP 3PAR Storage is based on a modern scalable architecture build from the ground up to serve the storage requirement of today’s virtual data centers.

50% less capacity, 90% less administration and 50% more VMs, …
… let’s make sure every customer can take advantage of these benefits!
 

HP have announced an update to the existing EMEA 3PAR Starter Kit Promotion.

Inform your customers they can start the 3PAR journey now for more than 11% less.
The promotional offer includes all that is needed to deploy a first HP 3PAR F-Class system

• HP 3PAR F200/F400 Starter Kit (QW960A/QW961A)
• Two F-Class 3PAR controller nodes including the Thin Build In ASIC
• Rack mount kits for racking into 3rd party and HP 19” racks (rack and PDUs need to be supplied separately)
• 4 embedded FC host ports, 4 embedded disk ports to connect disk chassis
• 2 disk drive chassis (Total of 32 drive slots)
• 16x 600GB 15k rpm FC disk drives (~ 9.6TB raw)
• 4 host cables
• HP 3PAR InForm Operating System Software Suite
• 10 TB of Thin Suite
• HP 3PAR Service Processor for remote support and call home
• HP 3 years Support Plus 24 and HP Installation Services

In addition, training is now available on how to position and articulate the value of 3PAR to a mid market customer which includes competitive differentiation, the sweet spots for the F-Class, sales tools and supporting programs to help you win new business. http://www2.ibtalk.net/index.php?cmp=attendx_meeting&mt_number=70269359

If you need help with a 3PAR storage solution then please contact us and we will provide a tailored solution to your customers needs.

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Technical ISS Solutions Team

HP ISS Fact of the week by Paul Kember (HP)

If you have any questions or need any help with HP servers or storage then please do not hesitate to contact us.

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July 2012 - HP Server, Storage and Networking offers

In order for you to have your own copy of this months offers, We offer them in a easy downloadable PDF for you.

This month many of HP's fantastic HP Storage and HP Networking promotions have been extended! There is a fantastic £150 cash back offer on the HP ProLiant ML110 G7 plus lots of other great offers on HP ProLiant Servers.

Please click the image above to open the PDF for more details.

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Technical ISS Solutions Team

HP Networking new releases - 25th June 2012

HPN have released a number of new products from the Switches and Network Management categories.

HP 1405 Small Office Switch Series 
The affordable new HP 1405-8 Switch delivers unmanaged plug-and-play set-up, Fast Ethernet performance, and broad compatibility, backed by a 3 Year Warranty.
• Unmanaged, Plug and play out of the box
• Improved green functionality through EEE and idle port detect with power savings modes
• Enhanced traffic prioritization with the use of IEEE 802.1p w/ DiffServ HP 3100 EI Switch Series These Layer 2 Ethernet switches are designed for enterprise networks demanding high security and intelligence.
• Comprehensive security control policies
• High reliability with improved backup redundancy
• Simplified deployment and ease of use
 • Highly expandable and highly reliable
• Diversified management modes and maintenance

HP 3600 EI Switch Series 
The HP 3600 EI Switch Series are Layer 2/3 Fast Ethernet and PoE/PoE+ switches, with advanced features that deliver premium levels of intelligent, resilient performance, security and reliability for robust switching at the enterprise network edge.
• Robust switching at the enterprise network edge
• Advanced Layer 3 and multicast routing
• IRF-automated stack and switching fabric setup
• Integrated and distributed security enforcement
• Enterprise-level nonblocking performance

HP Switch Software K/KA 15.09 
This software update is for HP Switch 8200, 6600, 6200, 5400, 3800, and 3500 series. It contains features that improve interoperability, simplify IP phone deployment, and enhance usability for enterprise customers.
• Improve interoperability with RPVST+
• Simplify IP phone configuration via CDPv2
• Improve usability for Comware users with Compatible CLI
• Add routing capability to existing HP Meshing feature
• Synchronize features in Switch 3800 with other ProVision switches.

IMC Virtual Application Networks Manager
IMC VAN Manager enables IT to provision applications quickly by accelerating VM deployment with a template-based approach for network automation and orchestration of edge connectivity.
• Save quantifiable time by reducing the manpower and operational cost of administering cloud networks
• Supports heterogeneous networks through IMC’s multi-vendor device support
• Reduces provisioning time from weeks to minutes
• Eliminates manual configuration from network edge

IMC Application Performance Manager 
IMC APM allows administrators to visualize and measure the health of business applications and the impact to network performance.
• Monitor performance and health of applications
• Discovers of applications automatically
• Manages fault for monitored applications
• Comprehensive reporting of monitored objects

IMC Service Health Manager 
IMC SHM delivers end-to-end network health monitoring and assurance.
• Model services using a visual perspective
• Includes predefined and custom key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Monitor Network Quality Assurance (NQA) Link
• Features comprehensive SHM reports and network service quality trend analysis
• Includes service level agreement (SLA) module

Extended APIs license 
eAPI license allows organizations integrate third-party applications with IMC’s open and extensible SOA platform.
• Utilizes RESTful implementation for simplified integration
• Over 200 eAPIs are available

HP IMC Remote Site Manager 
IMC RSM securely extends IMC's core platform capability to remote sites by deploying remote agents to provide comprehensive, efficient remote site management.
• Supports firewalled remote networks (NAT or Proxy)
• Discover local networks • Offers remote site service monitoring
• Communicates with agents in a secure fashion via SSL

HP IMC TACACS+ Authentication Manager
IMC TAM provides basic authentication, authorization and accounting functions for network devices or users.
• Supports TACACS+ device identification and authentication
• Flexible authorization policies
• Comprehensive user and log monitoring
• Centralized device user management

HP IMC Intelligent Analysis Reporter 
IMC IAR extends the reporting capabilities within IMC to include customized reporting.
• In-depth data collection of network information
• Provides Simple to use report design tools
• Automates and distribution of reports
• Exports into a variety of formats

IMC User Access Manager 
Supports BYOD phase 1 with Simple Network Access Control and portal for iOS clients.

IMC Endpoint Admission Defense 
Supports IPv6.

IMC Wireless Services Manager 
Includes performance monitoring and graphs and RF predictor support for HP MSM wireless devices.

IMC IPSec VPN Manager 
Supports templates, management and provisioning for Dynamic Virtual Private Network.

If you have any questions with regards to these new products or need any help with anything related to HP networking, servers or storage then please do not hesitate to contact us.

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NEW Release: AMD Opteron based Gen8 Servers

The first AMD Gen8 platforms have been released with the BL465c and DL385p server based on AMD Opteron™ 6200 Series processors.

BL465c Gen8 - Unique blend of core density and a broad memory footprint in a half-height form factor, delivering price and performance leadership for virtualized and high-performance computing environments.

DL385p Gen8 - The HP ProLiant DL385p Gen8 Server is built to protect your investment and extend server life with reliability, accessibility, and serviceability features. New features include: Up to two AMD Opteron 6200 Series Processors: and 2x the cores for more virtual machines per box for better virtualization.

If you wish to know more then please click the below PDF's

DL385p Gen8

BL465c Gen8

If you have any questions with regards to these server or need any help with HP servers or storage then please do not hesitate to contact us.

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