9.3. Series Classifications

Each ProLiant server line is divided into three series classifications. Each series is defined by performance level and server availability. Figure 9-7 shows the relationship between performance and availability and how it relates to the series designation.

Figure 9-7. ProLiant server series performance/availability matrix.

9.3.1 100 Series

The 100 series offers an affordable server optimized for

• Clustered solutions for high-performance technical computing applications.

• Demanding workloads.

• Very large memory applications.

9.3.2 300 Series

The servers in the 300 series are best suited to performing applications, such as

• File/print and domain servers.

• Web server functions.

• Small databases and infrastructure applications.

9.3.3 500 Series

The servers in the 500 series offer increased levels of availability and performance, making them ideal for

• Complex Web applications.

• Large databases.

• Critical file server applications.

9.3.4 700 Series

The servers in the 700 series offer the maximum in performance and availability, which enables them to handle

• Very large databases.

• Server consolidation solutions.

• Multi-application environments.