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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 […]
In a world where nearly everything we do relies on digital technology, data has become one of our most valuable assets. From personal photos and financial records to business documents and client information, much of what matters to us now exists as files stored on computers, phones, and online services. While technology makes it incredibly […]
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 […]
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 […]
