The powerfully simple HP server trusted by value-conscious small businesses.
| General |
| Q1. |
What is the general difference between the new ProLiant ML110
G5 and the old ML110 G4? |
| A1. |
A few features set the new ML110 G5 apart from its previous generation. ML110 G5 supports higher processor speed (up to 3.16 GHz), higher FSB (up to 1333MHz), increased video memory capacity from 2MB to 32MB shared supporting 1600x1200x16M resolution, and higher memory speed (up to 800MHz) for better system performance. In addition, HP Lights-Out 100c Remote Management is an improvement from the previous generation. ML110 G5 also has three (3) PCI Express slots (1 x8 and 2 x1) and one (1) 3.3 V PCI for optimal expandability. |
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| Q2. |
Why should I buy a ML110 G5 instead of using a desktop PC as a server? |
| A2. |
There are several important differences between the ML110 G5 and a desktop PC for server deployment. First, the ProLiant ML110 G5 uses a chipset that is designed specifically for server applications. The chipset is stress tested for ECC memory support, a critical feature for server dependability.
Second, the ML110 G5 was specifically designed for and rigorously tested with server applications in demanding server configurations. This testing cycle ensures optimal performance and dependability when deployed as a server.
Finally, the ML110 G5 is packaged in an ergonomic chassis that makes typical server hardware configuration changes simple. By not including expensive graphics or sound cards found in desktop PCs the ML110 G5 is able to offer true server functionality at an equivalent desktop PC price.
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| Q3. |
How does the HP ProLiant ML/DL 100 series compare to the HP ProLiant ML/DL 300 series? |
| A3. |
The HP ProLiant ML/DL 100 series is the entry level of the ProLiant server line designed to deliver appropriate technology to specific market segments. The HP ProLiant 100 series will offer a limited suite of options and leverages the various operating system enabled manageability features. The HP ProLiant 100 series is optimized for small / medium businesses running small business applications and enterprises running high performance technical computing solutions. These clients usually have 1-50 clients (usually peer-to-peer), and use file & print and web access (modem) servers. The ideal customer for the HP ProLiant ML/DL 100 series works in single homogeneous environment with little or no IT staff and values the low cost that the HP ProLiant 100 series provides.
The HP ProLiant ML/DL 300 series are enterprise class servers providing industry-leading reliability, features and advanced manageability tools. The HP ProLiant 300 series are targeted towards a more IT sophisticated small/medium business.
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| Q4. |
How can HP offer such a competitive price point? |
| A4. |
The HP ProLiant 100 server series leverages the priorities on which ProLiant is built, reliability and performance. The focus on design provides a simplified server with the right features, while limiting the cost burdened to the server and qualification process. The new 100 server series designs have tailored features that closely reflect their usage needs and the addition of qualified third-party configuration vendors to enable a simpler, more affordable solution. |
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| Q5. |
What is the HP Lights-Out 100c Remote Management Card? |
| A5. |
HP Lights-Out 100c Remote Management provides entry-level remote management capabilities for ProLiant ML100 Series servers. HP Lights-Out 100c, when the option card is installed, allows customers or their service providers to remotely manage the ProLiant 100 Series servers over a LAN or the Internet.
The ML110 G5 customers get standard IPMI 2.0 reporting embedded in the server. If the Lights-Out 100c option card is purchased, additional features such as KVM over IP and virtual media are added to the server.
For further information on the HP Lights-Out 100 Remote Management option please visit the Lights-Out 100c Remote Management Card section.
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| Processors and memory |
| Q1. |
How do the processor offering on ML110 G5 differ from ML110
G4? |
| A1. |
The ML110 G5 introduces Dual and Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® processors 3000/3100/3300 series. These processors offer Intel's latest UP architecture for servers. The ML110 G5 also offers Intel® Core 2 Duo, Pentium® D and Celeron® D processors. |
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| Q2. |
How do the memory offering on the ML110 G5 differ from ML110
G4? |
| A2. |
The memory offering on the ML110 G5 server is
DDR2 PC6400 SDRAM (8 GB Max/512 Std), Un-Buff ECC. This new
memory runs at a higher speed and results in a better server
performance. As in the ML110 G4, the standard memory offering is
512 MB with a maximum of 8 GB. |
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| Q3. |
What is ECC memory? |
| A3. |
ECC memory, or Error checking and Correcting
memory, helps protect your server from failure due to errors in
the transfer of data to and from the memory. Unlike standard
memory, ECC memory can actually detect and correct single-bit
errors. With standard memory if even a single-bit memory error
occurs, your server stops functioning. |
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| Q4. |
Why do I need four memory slots? |
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Having 4 memory slots most likely enables systems to accommodate more total memory than a 2 or 3 slot solution. Additionally, having up to 3 open slots allows users to add memory incrementally, and to grow only as fast as it is necessary. Most importantly for cost-sensitive small businesses, having 4 slots accommodates large memory configurations without using extremely expensive high density DIMMs. For example, loading 2GB in 2 slots is more expensive than loading 2GB in 4 slots (2 x1GB DIMMs vs. 4 x512MB DIMMs). |
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| Q5. |
What is a Front Side Bus (FSB)? |
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The Front Side Bus (FSB) is the pipeline that carries information to and from the CPU to the memory and chipset. The wider (or faster) the pipeline, the more transactions per second are carried, the better the system performs. |
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| Options |
| Q1. |
What new product specific options are available
for the ProLiant ML110 G5 server? |
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There is only one main new product specific options for the
ML110 G5, which is HP ProLiant Lights-Out 100c Remote Management Card.
For a complete list of supported options, including product
specific options, please visit the ML110G5 QuickSpecs. |
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| Q2. |
How does USB booting 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. ML110
G5 comes without floppy, but offers either USB drive key options in 512 MB or 1 GB, as well as an
external USB floppy disk drive kit. |
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| Q3. |
What is PCI-Express and why is it important? |
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PCI Express is the latest serial transmission interface for I/O slots. With transmission rate requirements rising and interfaces moving towards serial, PCI slot is no exception. During the transition period, HP is keeping one legendary PCI 32-bit slot and offering an additional PCI Express slot in the newest ML110 G5 by offering both the PCI and PCI Express (1 x8, 2 x1) slots on ML110 G5, SMB customers now have the flexibility in choosing the most suitable I/O options available today for their servers. |
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| Q4. |
PCI-X slot is not available with ML110 G5, what
do I do with options that require PCI-X interface? |
| A4. |
The embedded 32bit/33MHz 3.3V PCI slot is capable of utilizing
qualified PCI-X controllers. For a list of options, please refer
to ML110
G5 QuickSpecs. |
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| Q5. |
Does the ML110 G5 support an Uninterrupted Power System option? |
| A5. |
Yes, a UPS option has been tested and is available for the ML110
G5. Currently, HP supports the usage of an HP T750 or T1000 UPS for the ML110
G5. |
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| Storage |
| Q1. |
What is RAID? Why do I need it? |
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RAID stands for Redundant Array Of Independent Disks and is a way of storing data across several different hard disks. By placing data on multiple disks, read/write operations can
overlap and improve performance. Many RAID configurations also provide data redundancy
which increases the fault tolerance of the system. A RAID appears to the operating system to be a single logical hard disk. RAID employs the technique of striping, which involves partitioning each drive's storage space into units ranging from a sector (512 bytes) up to several megabytes. The stripes of all the disks are interleaved and addressed in order. RAID is typically used for increased data integrity and better performance. Optional RAID cards for both SATA and SAS are available for the ML110
G5. |
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| Q2. |
Why should I buy a RAID array controller? |
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There are many benefits to using a RAID array
controller in a server,but the primary benefits fall into two main
categories: improved data integrity and higher performance.
Data Integrity: Using a RAID controller, you can choose to mirror data (RAID 1) across
two hard
drives or to spray that data across three or more hard drives
(RAID 5). In both cases, if a hard drive fails, then the data
will not be lost. Once the failed hard drive is replaced, then
the RAID controller re-builds the array and once again ensures the
integrity of that data.
Performance: Using a RAID controller you can choose to spray data across three or
more drives either in a non-secure manner (RAID 0),meaning that
if a drive fails then data will be lost, or in a secured manner
(RAID 5),meaning that if a drive fails then no data will be
lost. Both RAID 0 and RAID 5 lead to improved performance of the
hard-drive subsystem over standard straight drive controllers
(without RAID). This performance benefit can be 30% or more improvement over straight drive controllers. |
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| Q3. |
Does the ML110 G5 support hot-plug hard disk drives? |
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No, the ML110 G5 does not support hot-plug hard disk drives but adds two hard disk drive bays over the previous generation. Utilizing a non hot plug solution helps HP to offer the highest value solution to SMB customers.
If a Hot Plug hard disk drive is desired, please consider the ProLiant ML310
G5 for your solution. |
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| Q4. |
Does the ML110 G5 support Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) hard drives? |
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Yes. The ML110 G5 supports SAS hard drives in a non-hot plug configuration with the installation of an optional HP 8 Internal Port SAS HBA with RAID (part number 347786-B21). Please refer to ML110
G5 QuickSpecs for additional details on SAS hard drive options and configurations. |
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| Q5. |
Does the HP ProLiant ML110 G5 support embedded SATA RAID in a Windows configuration? |
| A5. |
Yes. However, it requires the use of an optional USB floppy drive (part number DC361B). Please refer to the HP ProLiant 100 Series Server. Please reference the User Guide, Server software and configuration utilities, for specific instructions on configuring embedded SATA RAID |
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| Service and warranty |
| Q1. |
What is the warranty on this product? |
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The ML110 G5 is supported with a Worldwide Limited Warranty featuring 1-year of parts, labor, and on-site service. Click for a complete description of your warranty.
For additional information on the types of service upgrades available, please
visit the ML110
G5 QuickSpecs on the product's web site. |
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| Q2. |
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. Click for a complete listing of response and service offers. |
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