productoverviewhp netserverlxr 8500dchp netserver lxr 8500dcvalue proposition As a key component of HP’s Microsoft ® Windows® 2000 Datacenter Program, the HP NetserverLXr 8500dc delivers next-generation processing power, reliability, and scalability to fast-growthdata centers with a solution that rivals UNIX® systems. A perfect fit for data centers operatingOLTP, ERP, database, and Web-based e-business environments, the HP Netserver LXr 8500dcincreases reliability, simplifies management, and reduces costs by consolidating smaller serversand multiple applications.target audience Large enterprises, mid-sized corporate data centers, service providers, and dot.coms that:• Need performance-tested high-availability platforms for mission critical Web or e-businesscomputing, large databases, and e-mail servers• Demand end-to-end platform stability, reliability, and manageability• Require pre-configured evaluation, integration, and compatibility of hardware, software,application, and clustering components• Want single-point-of-contact, rapid-response service and support• Seek an integrated server consolidation solution for simplified system and application managementquick reference For bet-the-business application support, the HP Netserver LXr 8500dc offers a powerful bundledserver platform that has been extensively evaluated by HP and Microsoft to ensure maximumperformance for even the most demanding IT requirements. It also delivers one-stop accountmanagement, world-class technical support services, and stress-free system administration forhigh-traffic computing networks.features andbenefits• Eight-way capable out of the box—just add processors• Balanced, high-performance design that scales up to eight Intel® Pentium® III Xeon processors,up to 32GB SDRAM memory, and four 64-bit PCI controllers• Best-in-class reliability with fully hot-swappable and hot-pluggable components and pre-failurealerting on critical components. Fault-resilient booting and “totally safe” memory scrubbing utility.• Intelligent management tools for hardware, NOS, and applications, including HP Toptools andHP Manage-x Event Manager• Integration with leading management platforms, including HP OpenView Network Node Manager(NNM) for Microsoft Windows NT® , CA Unicenter TNG, and Tivoli Management Software.Secure and easy remote management with preinstalled HP Toptools Remote Control card forcomplete control anytime, anywhere• Portfolio of multi-node clustering certifications for Microsoft Windows 2000 datacenter server• Simple installation with 7U rack-optimized form factor, and easy customization via factoryconfiguration, integration, and delivery• Bundled world-class service and support