Thirty years is a milestone in technology. And this is even more true when we are talking about such an essential part of a company’s data center as servers. But thirty years is exactly what the HPE ProLiant server family is celebrating these days: three decades of continuous service in what has become one of the great benchmarks that companies consider when implementing a CPD or upgrading one they already have. . From the American multinational, from her debut in late 1993, these servers “have left an indelible mark on the history of modern technology through the innovation and continuous development of their technological capabilities, as well as their profound impact on various industries and their contribution to important entertainment projects.” Let’s see what is so special about these computers.

Innovation

Since its launch with servers HPE ProLiant They were synonymous with technological innovation. Over the decades, they pioneered many improvements, from the “hot-plug drive” in the first Compaq ProLiant 1000 server to the “hot-plug drive” that allowed the drive to be removed and replaced on the fly to support for the latest processors, the revolutionary HPE ProLiant Gen11 servers in performance and represent a leap in energy efficiency with support for Ampere processors, allowing companies to deploy them even in extreme power-constrained environments.

Impact

With over 40 million units sold worldwide, servers HPE ProLiant They have been a cornerstone in industries as diverse as entertainment, health and space exploration. Their versatility and reliability make them the preferred choice for a wide range of critical business applications. In France, HPE ProLiant servers have been present in the viewer experience of national television and the TF1 channel since their inception, including the use of first-generation servers for important tasks such as subtitling.

From Hollywood to Disney

HPE ProLiant servers play a vital role in world-renowned entertainment projects. For both theme parks and film productions, these servers have provided the computing power needed to create immersive and exciting experiences for audiences around the world.

Disneyworld’s “Mission Space” attraction uses HPE ProLiant servers to power one of the most immersive experiences. HPE ProLiant servers also made their debut in the world of film and animation, supporting directors such as James Cameron in the creation of films such as Avatar, where not only the 3D effects were impressive, but also the large number of 40,000 cores and 100 TB of memory mobilized to convey mystery and danger Pandora to the audience on the big screen. In addition, they inspired the artists of DreamWorks Animation in the creation of popular animations such as Shrek, Kung-Fu Panda and How to Train Your Dragon.

Critics in healthcare

In healthcare, HPE ProLiant servers have been the driving force behind significant advances in healthcare. From data management to telemedicine, they have helped save lives and improve the health of millions.

HPE ProLiant has become instrumental in the healthcare industry by facilitating real-time data transfer to healthcare professionals and improving patient care worldwide. This is the case of the San Vicente Fundación hospital in Colombia, which performs more than 20,000 surgical procedures per year, or the Slovenj Gradec General Hospital in Slovenia, which, using HPE ProLiant servers, created a shared medical record system to better manage medical information safely during the COVID pandemic.

Sustainable

HPE ProLiant Gen11 servers are at the forefront of sustainability, delivering superior energy efficiency and helping organizations reduce their carbon footprint. With their innovative design and focus on efficiency, these servers pave the way to a more sustainable future for the technology industry. These servers incorporate sustainable practices in their design, manufacturing and operation, which has allowed them to set numerous energy efficiency records and offer up to 99% more performance and 43% more energy efficiency compared to the previous generation, allowing them to contribute to reducing your carbon footprints.

Space exploration

Beyond Earth, HPE ProLiant servers play a key role in space exploration. Whether to support critical systems on the International Space Station or to improve the efficiency of data processes on long-distance missions. The HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 server is part of the HPE Spaceborne Computer-2 (SBC-2) used aboard the International Space Station. This revolutionary solution allows astronauts to process data directly in space, reducing latency and improving autonomy during long-distance space missions.