Combining concentrated 1U compute power, integrated Lights-Out management, and essential fault tolerance, the DL360 is optimized for space constrained data center installations.
General |
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Where can I find detailed information on the DL360 G6 specifications and supported options? |
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The DL360 G6 QuickSpecs include descriptions of all models of the ProLiant DL360 G6 and an extensive list of supported options from HP. |
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What is the difference between DL360 G6 Entry, Efficiency, Base, Performance Models? |
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The new ProLiant DL360 G6 four partially configured models offering different processor models, Smart Array RAID controllers, memory capacity, and other options. The performance model includes the latest performance technologies and enterprise class availability features pre-installed for convenience and value.
- Performance model features: 2 Intel® Xeon® Processors 5500 sequence, featuring Quad-Core technology. This model comes standard with 12GB (6×2GB) 1333MHz DDR3 Registered Memory with 18 sockets, and a Smart Array P410i RAID controller with 512MB of transportable Battery Backed Write Cache (BBWC). Also included are Redundant Fans, 2 hot plug 460w Redundant Power Supplies, and 8 SFF Hard Drive Bays.
- Base model features: 1 Intel® Xeon® Processor 5500 sequence, featuring Quad-Core processor technology. This model comes standard with 6GB (3×2GB) 1333MHz DDR3 Registered Memory with 4:1 interleaving (18 sockets), and a Smart Array P410i RAID controller with 256MB of cache. Also included are Redundant Fans, and 1 hot plug 460w Power Supply.
- Efficiency model features: 1 Intel® Xeon® Processor 5500 sequence (low power 60w processor), featuring Quad-Core processor technology. This model comes standard with 4GB (2x2GB) 1333MHz DDR3 Unbuffered Memory with 4:1 interleaving (18 sockets), and a Smart Array P410i RAID controller. Also included are Redundant Fans, and 1 hot plug 460w Power Supply.
- Entry model features: 1 Intel® Xeon® Processor 5500 sequence, featuring Quad-Core processor technology. This model comes standard with 4GB (2x2GB) 1333MHz DDR3 Memory with 4:1 interleaving (18 sockets), and a Smart Array P410i RAID controller. Also included are Redundant Fans, and 1 hot plug 460w Power Supply.
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What new product specific options are available for the ProLiant DL360 G6 server? |
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The DL360 G6 includes optional support for a conversion of the full size expansion slot from PCI Express Gen2 to PCI-X. Other product specific options are redundant power supplies, additional memory, SAS hard disk drives, DVD, and a cable management arm, and the Video Graphic card support kit.
The DL360 G6 4 SFF Hard Drive Models can be upgraded to 8 SFF HD via an optional backplane kit. |
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What DL360 G5 options can be shared with the DL360 G6? |
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Rack rails and cable management arm are shared between G5 and G6, Many other options from previous DL360 models cannot be shared with the DL360 G5 such as memory and power supplies. |
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What operating systems are supported on the ProLiant DL360 G6? |
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Operating system support includes:
- Microsoft Windows 2003 (all version except for DataCenter edition)
- LINUX® (Red Hat®, SuSE®, United)
- Novell® NetWare® 6.5
- Solaris 10
- VMWare (ESX3.5.OU4)/ Xen Source/RH and SLES XEN/ Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V
For a complete and up-to-date listing of supports OS's and versions, please visit our OS Support Matrix.. |
Options |
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Does the DL360 G6 support video graphics cards? |
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Yes, the DL360 G6 will support up to 150w third party video graphics cards. However, you will need to purchase the HP PCI Thermal - Power Kit (519253-B21) in order for it to be functional.
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Does the DL360 G6 support the 6Gb SAS or 3Gb SATA technology? |
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Yes, the DL360 G6 is 6Gb SAS and 3Gb SATA ready.
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Does my DDR3 Memory always run at 1333MHz? |
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No, it will depend your processor model, and memory configurations.
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What rack options are available for the DL360 G6? |
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Two rack options are available to address the challenges of cable management for a 1U server. An optional ambidextrous cable management arm can be attached to the rack rail. Cables from the server are set inside the arm, significantly improving in rack servicing.
For out of rack servicing, optional PDU extension bars have been designed specifically for a 1U server. These PDU's have shortened power cords already attached to the PDU. This significantly reduces the cable bulk from power cords, especially when running redundant power in the server. To service the system, simply unplug the shortened power cables and remove the service from the rack.
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Does HP offer racking solutions for my ProLiant DL360 G6 in Telco and Third Party Racks? |
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Yes, the DL360 G6 slide out rail system provides tool-free support for racks with square or round mounting holes (including HP/Compaq 10000, 9000. 7000 and HP series), with an adjustment range of 24-inch to 36-inch.
Installation into Telco racks requires a 3rd party option.
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Health and management |
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Can the SD Card slot or USB ports on the DL360 G6 be used as a boot device or floppy replacement? |
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Utilities are now available that allow the use of SD Card/USB instead of floppy for a number of tasks, including system boot from USB drive key. For additional information, view the HP Drive Key Boot Utility whitepaper. |
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How does SD Card/USB compare to floppy? |
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USB 2.0 offers a fast interface for low speed peripheral devices - including storage devices. USB drive keys support large data capacities. Available capacities on USB disk keys can support anywhere from 16 to 300 times more capacity than a 1.44 MB floppy disk.
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What are the system health LEDs used for? What do the different colors mean (green, red, amber)? |
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The front panel and internal LEDs are used to help diagnose a server failure. When an internal component fails, the indication is made on an internal component LED (amber) and on the front panel. If the item is serviceable without removing the server hood, as in the case of a redundant power supply failure, the External Health LED will illuminate. If the item is serviceable by removing the hood, as in the case of a fan failure, the Internal Health LED will illuminate.
If no failures have occurred, the system health LEDs will be green. If a failure has occurred, but a redundant feature has enabled the system to continue running, the LED will be amber. If the failure is critical and is/has caused the system to shutdown, the LED will be red. These LEDs serve as local indicators for several failure conditions. Insight Manager will continue to report these, and many other failure conditions, as well.
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Service and warranty |
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What is the warranty on this product? |
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Industry Standard Servers are supported with a Worldwide Limited warranty featuring 3 years of parts, labor, and on-site service. In addition processors, memory, and hard drives are also covered by HP's prefailure warranty. Click for a complete description of your warranty. |
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What Service offerings are recommended? |
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HP recommends customers purchase for deployment, HP Care Pack hardware installation and start up and same day 24×7 hardware support combined with software technical support for opertaing system and management software. This combination provides ready access to technical expertise, will help minimize downtime, and enable customers to focus on their core business. For a complete list of Support Services that are available, visit: http://www.hp.com/services/proliant |
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Configuration & Utilities |
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How do I determine which of the 3 G6 Power Supplies (460w/750w/1200w) I should use? |
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Most configurations for DL360 G6 fit with the 460w Model, which optimizes power. Please refer to the HP Power Calculator for determining your specific power requirements based on your server configuration. |
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Can I mix the 460w/750w/1500w Power Supplies within the same DL360 G6 Server? |
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No mixing is allowed. The system will become unstable and shutdown when it detects mix matched Power Supplies. Please refer to the user guide for more a more detailed explaination. |
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When upgrading from a 1 Processor configuration to a 2 Processor configuration, do I need to populate an additional fan? |
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Yes, our Processor Option kits include an additional fan. |
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Will there be instances when the individual system fans run at different speeds? |
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Yes, the new G6 design allows for individual fan control. This individual control allows for optimized cooling of the individual system components, resulting in increased power efficiency. |
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