The Product Lines of HPE ProLiant: Available Models

ProLiant is a brand of server computers that was originally developed and marketed by Compaq. After Compaq merged with Hewlett-Packard (HP), HP retired its Netserver brand in favor of the ProLiant brand. The brand is currently marketed by Hewlett Packard Enterprise.

• The Product lines of HPE ProLiant

ProLiant servers are separated into four main product lines - ML, DL, BL, and SL - which generally denote form factor.

1. Modular Line (ML)

ML server models are tower-based. They aim towards maximum expandability.

1. Density Line (DL)

DL server models are rack-based. They aim towards a balance between density and computing power.

• Scalable Line (SL)

SL server models are rack-based. These models are mostly used in data centers and environments where a maximum of computing power is desired.

1. Blade Line (BL)

BL server models are enclosure-based. They are made specially for use in a blade enclosure and cannot be used without such. Blade systems aim towards maximum density and manageability at limited rack space.

The ProLiant ML line comprises tower-based servers (convertible to rack mount) with capacity for internal expansion of disks and interconnects, while the DL line comprises general purpose rack mount servers. The BL line comprises blade servers which fit within the HP BladeSystem, and the SL line comprises dense rack mount servers for scale out environments.

• The Main Available Models of HPE ProLiant

The table shows the main available models of hpe proliant.