This server has some of new features introduced in Gen9, primary there is available UEFI boot option. They offer user upgradable components and easy access to hard drives. (2013-12). SL server models are rack-based. These models are mostly used in data centers and environments where a maximum of computing power is desired. They aim towards maximum expandability. The HPE ProLiant MicroServer line of products are entry-level, low power, compact, and affordable servers meant for small business, home office, or edge computing. There is the option to purchase the server with ProLiant servers are separated into four main product lines - ProLiant servers are also split into several series which denote In February 2012, HP announced the ProLiant generation 8.DL580 Gen8 is a "middle generation" between Gen8 and Gen9. ML server models are tower-based. “HP OneView Managing the Converged Infrastructure Data Center,” 1CloudRoad.
They are made specially for use in a blade enclosure and cannot be used without such. (September 28, 2013).
“Definition: Converged Infrastructure,” TechTarget.com. They aim towards a balance between density and computing power. Morgan, Timothy Prickett. Blade systems aim towards maximum density and manageability at limited rack space. ML server models are tower-based. Tiano, Luigi. There are two models of blade enclosures: HPE BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure (8 Bays for Blades), and HPE BladeSystem c7000 Enclosures (16 Bays for Blades). However improvements to back-plane of the enclosure in the new generation enclosures have enabled faster I/O capabilities (such as 10Gbit/s Ethernet adapters and switches, and Infiniband). Starting August 28, 2014, HP Proliant Gen9 series were available based on Intel Haswell chipset and DDR4 memory.Rouse, Margaret. One advantage of HP/HPE Blade Enclosures compared to competitors (such as IBM Blade Systems) has been that the older generation enclosures have been able to accommodate new generation BL servers just by upgrading the firmware for OA in the enclosure (Onboard Administrator). They aim towards maximum expandability. (April 29, 2013). The physical design of the enclosures has not changed since the first versions (other than the larger LCD screen at the front compared to the first generation enclosures, and new plastic covers and HPE branding on the 3rd generation enclosures). BL server models are enclosure-based.
DL server models are rack-based. “HP mashes up ProLiant, Integrity, BladeSystem, and Moonshot server business,” The Register.com.