** Optical drive not included** The HPE Pro Liant Micro Server Gen 8 is a small, quiet, & stylishly designed server that is ideal as a first server solution for small businesses. With a form factor that is easy to use & service, it helps small businesses drive down their expenses while improving productivity, efficiency, & security. HPE Pro Liant Micro Server Gen 8 comes with HPE i LO4, providing access to innovations like Intelligent Provisioning for quick & simple installation & setup. Instant out-of-box server set up & deployment Ideal first server for a small or home office scenario using Windows Server 2012 Foundation software Tool-less access to hard drives, memory, & PCI slots for simple installation or upgrade enhanced serviceability with features such as icon-based status display & system health status LEDs Two up-front USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports allow for easy deployment New i LO Essentials license provides ability to connect media from your client device to your server & receive email alerts regarding server events Small, quiet, energy efficient, & can be placed anywhere Stylish blue LED light bar for at-a-glance system health status Stackable managed switch creates clean, elegant look for networking & compute Compatible with HP PS1810 Switch - unique chassis design for the 8-port managed switch that enables physical stacking Memory Options available up to 16GB, add QF 388582 add additional 2GB or upgrade to 4GB with QF 388584. Hard drive options available, add QF 359324, 1TB drive (Up to 4 bays total / 4 free). OS options recommended are qf 611752, Server Foundation 2012. 3 Year NBD Warranty available here, for more options please contact solutions@ebuyer.com. Did you know that your Windows Server 2003 including Windows Small Business Server 2003 has reached end of support? We can help you put an upgrade plan in place to reduce costs & increase security. Keep in mind that end of support means that you will no longer receive updates or patches to combat security issues after July 14, 2015. Without updates, your systems are vulnerable to security & compliance issues. If your organization processes Visa & Master Card transactions, for example, you could have problems with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). Call 01430 433 671 to speak to one of our Specialists or alternatively, drop us an email at solutions@ebuyer.com