| General |
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Where can I find detailed information on the DL320s specifications and supported options? |
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The DL320s QuickSpecs include descriptions of all models of the ProLiant DL320s and an extensive list of supported options from HP. |
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| Q2. |
Why should I buy this product? |
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- If you have a requirement for high capacity storage with low cost/GB
- If you have a requirement for high-density servers and high-capacity storage systems running Industry
- If you are moving toward the Industry trend to utilize high capacity, low cost servers with integrated storage in a scale out model.
- If you have an application that has a scale out model which drives requirements for best in class provisioning and lights out automation capabilities.
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| Processors and memory |
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What memory does the ProLiant DL320s support? |
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The DL320s supports 8GB of of PC2-5300 (667 MHz) Unbuffered DDR2 ECC SDRAM Memory with Advanced ECC. |
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| Options |
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What new product specific options are available for the ProLiant DL320 G3 server? |
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The DL320s includes optional support for:
- 2 GB Unbuffered PC2-5300 ECC DIMM
- 1 GB Unbuffered PC2-5300 ECC DIMM
- 512 MB Unbuffered PC2-5300 ECC DIMM
- DL320s Rear DVD Tray
- HP 3.5 SAS Dual Rear Drive Cage
- Multi-bay USB Cradle
For a complete list of supported options, including product specific options, please review the DL320s QuickSpecs.
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| Q2. |
How does 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. USB disk keys can support anywhere from 16 to 300 times the capacity of a 1.44 MB floppy disk. |
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| Q3. |
Can the USB port on the DL320s 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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| Health and management |
| Q1. |
What server management software and features are supported on the ProLiant DL320s? |
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The ProLiant DL320s 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
- New - Integrated Lights-Out 2
More information for all of the above can be found at HP's ProLiant Essentials website. |
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| Q2. |
What is Integrated Lights-Out 2 (iLO 2)? |
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Integrated Lights-Out is HP's lights-out technology embedded on selected ProLiant servers. There are two versions of Integrated Lights-Out available to meet customers varying remote management needs. The iLO Standard version provides basic Lights-Out management features that are integrated as standard components of the ProLiant server. The iLO Standard features are available free of charge on supported ProLiant servers. The iLO 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 iLO Standard to iLO Advanced by purchasing the ProLiant Essentials iLO Advanced Pack which provides a license key for switching on the advanced functionality of iLO. The iLO Advanced feature suite include Virtual Graphical Console and Virtual Floppy Drive 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 iLO website. |
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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 support and one year each of labor, and on-site service support. 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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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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