Setting the standard for 2-way dense computing, the ProLiant DL380 G2 is the first density-optimized server to provide enterprise-class availability and performance for demanding Internet and business applications - all in a 2U form factor.The next-generation ProLiant DL380 is the first 2U server offering robust high-availability features, giving customers the ability to provide higher levels of uptime to their end users. The ProLiant DL380's reengineered, modular, space-saving design, coupled with Compaq's advanced deployment and management tools, makes it quick and easy to deploy and manage, allowing IT staff to spend more time meeting customer needs and less time managing servers. The DL380 is the only 2U server providing the exceptional performance necessary for today's most demanding web and database applications. The DL380 is 33% smaller than its predecessor, enabling customers to put more computing power in less space. The DL380 Generation 2 is an ideal file/print server, domain controller, application server, Exchange server, web server, small database server, and web-hosting server.