Tag Archives: Enterprise Hardware

Discover the benefits of enterprise hardware, including HPE ProLiant servers, storage systems and business-class infrastructure.

Installing Proxmox VE on an HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen9

Install Proxmox On A Dl380 Gen9

The HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen9 remains one of the most popular enterprise servers available on the UK refurbished hardware market. Despite being several generations old, the DL380 Gen9 continues to offer exceptional performance, reliability and flexibility for organisations looking to deploy virtualisation platforms without the expense of modern enterprise hardware. Combined with Proxmox Virtual Environment […]

RAID Rebuild Guide for the HP ProLiant DL380 Gen9

Dl380 Gen9 Raid Rebuild Times 1

Rebuild Times, IOPS Expectations, and RAID Controller Best Practices For many IT professionals, small businesses, and home lab enthusiasts across the UK, the HP ProLiant DL380 Gen9 remains one of the most trusted enterprise servers available. Even years after its original release, it continues to be widely used in laboratories, small server rooms, and edge […]

HP ProLiant DL380 Gen9: Deployment Guide for Home Labs and Small Businesses

Hp Dl380 Gen9 In A Homelab

The HP ProLiant DL380 Gen9 is an enterprise-grade server renowned for its reliability, performance, and flexibility. Although it is commonly deployed in data centres and large enterprises, it is also a highly capable option for small businesses and advanced home lab environments. Its modular design, scalable memory, flexible storage options, and optional GPU acceleration make […]

Installing VMware ESXi 8.0 on an HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen9

Install Vmware On DL 380 Gen9

The HPE DL380 Gen9 is a tank. Even years after release, it’s still common in labs and SMB environments. Officially though, VMware ESXi 8.0 does not support Gen9 servers, which means installing it is equal parts to “this still works” and “you’re on your own.” This post walks through a successful ESXi 8.0 install, the […]