General |
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Where can I find detailed information on the DL580 G5 specifications and supported options? |
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The DL580 G5 QuickSpecs include descriptions of all models of the ProLiant DL580 G5 and an extensive list of supported options from HP. |
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Are there any features of the DL580 G5 that are not included on the DL580 G5? |
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Yes. The DL580 G5 does not support hot-plug
memory, RAID memory, or hot-plug PCI-X.
For more information on standard features and options see the DL580 G5 QuickSpecs.
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What is the advantage of having front accessible memory and processors in the DL580 G5? |
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Memory and processors as well as hard drives can all be accessed from the front of the DL580 G5. Power supplies can be accessed from the rear of the server. These features enable administrators to service these components without disengaging the server from the rack, alleviating cable management issues and easing accessibility to servers mounted higher in racks.
Hard drives and redundant power supplies can be maintained without taking the server down or removing the server hood, depending on the chosen configuration. |
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| Q4. |
Does HP offer racking solutions for my ProLiant DL580 G5 in Telco and Third Party Racks? |
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Yes, the DL580 G5 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 23.75" to 35". Installation into Telco racks will also require a 3rd party option kit. |
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Processors & Memory |
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What memory does the ProLiant DL580 G5 support? |
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The DL580 G5 supports Fully Buffered DIMM's (FBD), a new memory architecture which addresses scaling needs of capacity and bandwidth enabling memory to keep pace with processor and I/O improvements. Typical DRAM subsystems use a stub-bus (parallel path) topology that requires the data signals from the memory controller be electrically connected to the data lines of every DRAM module on the bus. Until now, server designers have had to choose between limiting memory density to reduce high-speed errors or accepting slower speed to achieve high density. With the introduction of FBDIMM's, designers get a solution that increases reliability, speed, and density.
Fully Buffered DIMM's use an Advanced Memory Buffer (AMB) chip that maintains signal integrity and improved error detection methods that reduce soft errors, making fully buffered DIMM's an ideal system memory solution. Using a point-to-point architecture, the AMB transmits signals among the controller, memory devices, and other modules without sacrificing signal integrity or speed. Unlike modules with stub-bus (parallel path) architecture, FBDIMMs move data serially between the AMB and memory controller. |
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What is Advanced Memory Protection and what levels are supported on the DL580 G5? |
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Advanced Memory Protection is designed to maintain server availability and memory reliability without service intervention. Advanced Memory Protection consists of a variety of memory protection alternatives, such as Mirrored and Online Spare Memory. These memory configurations provide additional fault tolerance by configuring extra system memory for a fail-over scenario. These options can be configured in ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU) by pressing F9 at POST. Within RBSU, select Advanced Memory Protection from the Main Menu. |
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Options |
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What new product specific options are available for the ProLiant DL580 G5 server? |
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The DL580 G5 includes the following server specific options:
- DL580 G5 Tower Kit
- DL580 G5 SAS SFF 8-Bay Drive Cage Option (This option provides an additional 8 SFF drives for the DL580G5. This option requires an additional storage controller.)
- PCI Express X8 3 Slot Option Card (Adds three PCI Express (X8) I/O slots)
- PCI-X 3 Slot Option Card (Adds three PCI-X I/O slots (2 64bit 100MHz slots, and 1 64bit 133MHz slot))
- DL580 G5 Memory Expansion Boards Option (This option consists of 4 memory expansion boards with 4 dimm sockets each for a total of 16 additional dimm sockets. This brings the DL580G5 to a total of 32 dimm sockets.)
For a complete list of supported options, please review the DL580 G5 QuickSpecs.
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| Q2. |
Can the front USB ports on the DL580 G5 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 are the minimum operating system versions recommended to support Intel® Xeon® quad-core processors? |
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For supported versions of windows on the DL
580G5, please view the
support matrix. For Linux distribution information please view the Linux for ProLiant Processor Notes.
Operating systems with versions that are less than those recommended may not function as expected or may require additional workarounds. For more information, or for other operating system vendors, please refer to your OS vendor's website. |
Health & Management |
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What server management software and features are supported on the ProLiant DL580 G5? |
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The ProLiant DL580 G5 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:
- ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack
- SmartStart
- HP Systems Insight Manager
- System Management Homepage
- ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack
- Integrated Lights-Out 2
More information for all of the above can be found at HP's ProLiant Essentials website. |
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What is Integrated Lights-Out 2 (iLO2)? |
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Integrated Lights-Out 2 is HP lights-out technology that is embedded on selected ProLiant servers. There are two versions of Integrated Lights-Out 2 available to meet customers varying remote management needs. The iLO2 Standard version provides basic Lights-Out management features that are integrated as standard components of the ProLiant server. The iLO2 Standard features are available free of charge on supported ProLiant servers. The iLO2 Standard features include, simplified setup, text-based console for access to server boot sequences and text-mode operating system console, group configuration and server actions, remote power on/off, SSL security, detailed server status, logs, alert forwarding, virtual indicators, diagnostics, and automatic server recovery.
Customers can easily upgrade iLO2 Standard to iLO2 Advanced by purchasing the ProLiant Essentials iLO2 Advanced Pack which provides a license key for switching on the advanced functionality of iLO2. The iLO 2 Advanced Pack includes Virtual Graphical Console and Virtual Media that provide significant cost savings by removing any advantages of being physically present in front of the server for routine access and maintenance.
For additional information visit the iLO2 website.
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What is RDMA? |
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RDMA stands for Remote Direct Memory Access and is a communications protocol that provides transmission of data from the memory of one computer to the memory of another without involving the CPU. RDMA is implemented in the embedded, multi-function NICs and is enabled with licensing by purchasing the HP ProLiant Essentials RDMA Pack for Embedded Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapters.
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Service & 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 with next business day response time where applicable. In addition processors, memory, and hard drives are also covered by HP's pre-failure warranty.
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What Service offerings are recommended? |
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A 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.
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