| General |
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Where can I find detailed information on the DL385 G6 specifications and supported options? |
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The DL385 G6 QuickSpecs include descriptions of all models and an extensive list of supported options from HP. |
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| Q2. |
What are the standard features of the DL385 G6? |
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- Up to 16 Small Form Factor SAS or SATA HDD (with optional drive cage)
- (5) available PCI-Express slots - (3) x8 and (1) x4; optional mixed: (2) PCI-X, (2) x8 PCI-Express; optional PCI-Express (1) x16 and (1) x4; (2) x8 Dual Port 10GbE risers
- Dual-port multi-function gigabit NICs with TOE (total 4)
- HP Smart Array P410/512MB/BBWC in Performance; P410/256MB in Base; and P410 in Entry/HE)
- Integrated Lights-Out (iLO2) technology embedded
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| Q3. |
Does HP offer racking solutions for my ProLiant DL385 G6 in Telco and Third Party Racks? |
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Yes, the DL385 G6 Quick Deploy Rail System provides Tool-free support for racks with square or round mounting holes (including Compaq/HP 7000, 9000, 10000 and HP series), with an adjustment range of 24" - 36". Installation into Telco racks requires a 3rd party option kit from Rack Solutions |
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| Processors & Memory |
| Q1. |
What processor does the DL385 G6 use? |
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Up to two AMD Opteron processors
AMD Opteron model 2435 2.6GHz, 75 Watts
AMD Opteron model 2431 2.4GHz, 75 Watts
AMD Opteron Model 2427 2.2GHz, 75 Watts
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| Q2. |
Why has HP delivered ProLiant servers with Opteron processor technology? |
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HP has a history of delivering servers which offer outstanding performance, versatility, uptime, and manageability. The ProLiant server family is the most trusted server line in the industry, based on volumes sold. Opteron processor technology allows us to deliver specific enhanced features and continue delivering the broadest server line to our customers. |
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| Q3. |
What memory does the ProLiant DL385 G6 support? Is it interleaved? |
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The DL385 G6 supports up to 128GB.Standard models support 2:1 Bank Interleaving, with 4:1 Bank Interleaving (Data saved across 2 pairs of DIMMs) and Node Interleaving support (data saved across 2 processors memory sets) available. Memory is interleaved and must be installed in pairs. Please see the DL385 G6 Quickspecs for additional information. |
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| Options |
| Q1. |
What new product specific options are available for the ProLiant DL385 G6 server? |
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The DL385 G6 includes optional support for:
- AMD Opteron Six-core processors
- Internal tape support: HP StorageWorks Removable Disk Backup System
For a complete list of supported options, including product specific options, please review the DL385 G6 Quickspecs.
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| Q2. |
Can the front USB port on the DL385 G6 be used as a floppy replacement? |
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Utilities are now available that allow the use of 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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| Q3. |
What DL380 G6 components/options can be shared with the DL385 G6? |
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The DL380 G6, DVD, HDD, DC and AC power supplies are identical to those included in the DL385 G6. These are the only components that can be shared. |
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| Health & Management |
| Q1. |
What server management software and features are supported on the ProLiant DL385 G6? |
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The ProLiant DL385 G6 offers a number of
industry-leading server management software and features to help
you manage your server faster and easier than ever before, which
helps to lower your total cost of owning this server. Some of
these include:
- HP Insight Control - value-added software suite that is now available standard on select DL385 G6 Performance models
- ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack (SmartStart, HP System Insight Manager, System Management Homepage) - packaged with every ProLiant server
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| Q2. |
What is the purpose of the UID? |
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The Unit Identification light (UID) is a feature of all DL servers that allows the user to distinguish which server they are working on in the rack. The UID can be lit from the Insight Manager console, as well as at the server by pressing either the front or rear UID button. Once lit, the LED will be blue to help the user identify the unit |
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| Q3. |
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. |
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| Q4. |
What is HP Insight Control ?
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Insight Control allows you to take advantage of the embedded ProLiant Onboard Administrator management capabilities built into every HP ProLiant BL/ML/DL server. The result is superior management of physical and virtual servers, from any location. Insight Control integrates specific infrastructure management functionality into HP System Insight Manager to more easily manage server health, quickly deploy servers, optimize server power consumption, and control servers from anywhere. Insight Control is easy to buy, either as a standalone software license or conveniently bundled with HP ProLiant servers and BladeSystem enclosures. Backed by HP service and support, Insight Control delivers the best hardware management experience for customers who are running HP ProLiant and BladeSystem. Each Insight Control license includes 1 year 24x7 technical support and updates, in addition Insight Control training courses are available from HP Education Services to train IT administrators. With Insight Control you can manage HP servers running either Windows, Linux, VMware ESX, and Citrix XenServer environments, or even integrate Insight Control with leading third party enterprise management consoles, including HP Software and Microsoft System Center.
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| Q5. |
What are the advantages of AMD's new PowerNow! technology, and what operating systems and processors support the new technology? |
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AMD's PowerNow! is an ACPI-based OS demand-based switching technology that allows the processors to run dynamically at different frequencies and voltages depending upon CPU computing demand. Therefore, PowerNow! enables lower server power consumption without compromises in performance. AMD PowerNow! Technology enables the CPU to:
- Run at multiple performance states (frequency and voltage combinations)
- Switch among multiple performance states (controlled by software), without having to reset CPU or change FSB frequency
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| Service and warranty |
| Q1. |
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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| Q2. |
What Service offerings are recommended? |
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Full range of hardware and software support offerings are available ranging from installation services to 7/24 on-site repair coverage. HP recommends 4 hour same day response and software technical support to maximize uptime, improve system performance, and increase the productivity of system managers/operators. Click for a complete listing of response and service offers. |
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