ProLiants

ProLiants are a family of server computers produced by Hewlett-Packard (HP) and, after the 2015 split, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). The line encompasses x86 servers in rack, tower, and blade form factors designed for data centers, virtualization, and enterprise workloads. The ProLiant brand originated with Compaq in the 1990s and was retained when HP acquired Compaq in 2002, continuing under HPE after HP split into separate companies.

Hardware and management: ProLiants typically use Intel Xeon processors (with some models offering AMD Opteron options) and support multi‑processor configurations, large memory capacities, hot‑swappable drives, and redundant power supplies. They emphasize modularity and serviceability, with remote management provided by Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) technology across generations.

Form factors and examples: The lineup includes rack servers (DL series such as DL360 and DL380), blade servers (BL series such as BL460c), and tower servers (ML series such as ML350). The product family also spans storage and converged infrastructure components integrated with the server platforms.

Software and support: ProLiants run a wide range of operating systems, including Windows Server, Linux distributions, and virtualization platforms such as VMware ESXi and Microsoft Hyper-V. They are commonly managed with HP/HPE management software and iLO for remote administration.

Current status: The ProLiant line remains a core part of HPE's server portfolio, with generations such as Gen9 and Gen10 (including Gen10 Plus) emphasizing performance, security, and manageability for enterprise data centers.