HP ProLiant SE servers

[OliverF]

Hi all,

there are quite a number of 2nd hand HP ProLiant SE servers available at resellers. Given the prices and and specs I currently feel they are the most interesting offer for my needs.

I am slightly concerned however that the HP support side does not mentioned that product at all. Searching the forum I realize they are "custom build" (even though maybe at a very large scale) servers for specific datacentre clients.

Also I read that they are "similar" / "same" as DL servers.

Will DL drivers (Windows Server 2008) work on those?

Is there a chance to register with HP to get support? - Whereas that to me would not really mean anything more than getting access to the correct drivers for Windows Server versions.

Many thanks upfront for your insights!

Oliver

[Jimmy Vance]

This forum thread has your answers

http://h30499.www3.hp.com/t5/ProLiant-Servers-ML-DL-SL/HP-Proliant-SE326M1/td-p/5768811#.VNTgCfnF-dc

[OliverF]

Thanks Jimmy!

The thread says must be registered on "a portal". Any info as to where to find this portal to register or is logging a call the only way to find the portal in the first place?

/Oliver

[Jimmy Vance]

I'm not familiar with a portal for these systems. Calling support would be your best bet.

[BK_HPE]

Hi @Oliver, 

As Jimmy pointed out, it would be best to reach out to Support for a specific answer for DL driver compatibility.  He also pointed out on another community thread.  The HP Proliant SE326M1 was a custom-built server, there are some articles talking about SAP and Sharepoint installs. 

HP's Renew Program has similar servers with the price point you are working with and the specs/ workload you are considering.  Send me a message and I can get you setup with a specialist and the support you need.