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Inside an HP server

Inside an HP server

Date: Apr 11, 2011

Take a tour of the interior and exterior of the HP ProLiant DL360 G7 server with this Server Month video.

“The HP ProLiant DL360 G7 is known for its performance capacity and flexibility. It’s one of the most refined and respected 1U servers available and has late-model processors, integrated management and sensors that keep it running efficiently in the data center,” said Colin Steele, senior site editor.

Although the outside of the box is similar to other 1U servers discussed in our Server Month coverage, one particular feature stands out. Find out what that feature is, and walk through the HP BIOS system and power management options, thermal configuration, new advanced features and more.

Check out the rest of our Server Month tips and videos.

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