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HP ProLiant DL385 G2 Server series - HP ProLiant DL Servers
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The new DL385 G2 is engineered with ProLiant reliability and proven 2-way AMD Opteron performance for ease of ownership, enterprise-class uptime and manageability, and 2U density for a variety of rack deployments and applications.

»  Proven performance for demanding scale-out applications
»  Versatility and availability
»  Industry-leading management solutions enable powerful administration
»  Engineered for reliability and ease of ownership
»  Delivering Best-run Server Infrastructure

Proven performance

  • State-of the-art AMD Opteron 2000 Series dual core processors
  • Up to 32GB of DDR2-667 SDRAM to support demanding memory intensive applications
  • 4 PCI-Express expansion slots and optional Mixed PCI-X/Express cage or a High speed x16 Buss PCI-E cage
  • Dual multifunction Gigabit NICs with TOE to reduce network latency.
  • HP Smart Array P400 controller with 256 MB (Raid 0,1,5 base model) or Smart Array E200 controller with 64 MB read cache (Raid 0,1 entry model); BBWC/Raid 6 optional.

Versatility and availability

  • Complete data protection HP Smart Array P400 with 256 MB read cache (Base model) or 512MB read cache and BBWC (Performance model); or Smart Array E200 with 64MB read cache (Entry model).
  • Capacity and performance with (8) small form factor hot-plug drive bays
  • Hot plug fully redundant fans and power supply capabilities provide for maximum up-time

Industry-leading management solutions

  • Integrated Lights-Out 2 (iLO2) allows powerful, hardware-based remote administration and control from a standard web-browser to conserve valuable IT staff resources
  • Server configuration and deployment is simplified with tools like SmartStart, Rapid Deployment Pack, PXE, and ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU)
  • Management tools such as HP Systems Insight Manager and iLO provide easy yet secure status and access to ProLiant servers, ensuring optimal levels of uptime

Engineered for reliability and ease of ownership

The world's best run server infrastructures are built with ProLiant servers and HP Infrastructure Management-- software that gives you total control, maximum flexibility and tangible savings from your ProLiant investment.
  • Clean, tool-free, mechanical design enhances reliability and simplifies configuration and maintenance
    • Tool-free, modular components
    • Hot-plug redundancy features for fast maintenance
    • Minimal cables for easy access to components
  • Quick deploy rail system delivers easy installation and fast server access
    • Universal tool-free sliding rails support square and round hole racks
    • New Ambidextrous cable management arm for cabling flexibility
    • Quick Release levers provide fast access
  • Commonality focus, within and across platforms, increases IT productivity
    • Universal drives and Smart Array Controllers
    • Common components simplify spares
      • Hot-plug fans shared with DL380 G3, DL380 G4 and DL385
    • Unit ID for easy in rack identification
  • ROM based configuration and management features increase uptime and simplify configuration
    • Redundant ROM protects platform during upgrades
    • ROM based drivers for OS independent health monitoring

Delivering Best-run Server Infrastructure

The world's best run server infrastructures are built with ProLiant servers and HP Infrastructure Management-- software that gives you total control, maximum flexibility and tangible savings from your ProLiant investment.

  • Total Control
    • Take complete control of your server infrastructure from anywhere
  • Maximum Flexibility
    • Be responsive to the needs of your organization, efficiently and precisely
  • Tangible Savings
    • Make the most of every dollar you invest in server assets, IT staff and facilities
HP delivers these capabilities through HP Systems Insight Manager and SmartStart that ship with every ProLiant server and ProLiant Essentials software, advanced tools to further enhance IT staff efficiency and server availability. To learn more about the management tools that enable you to deliver a best run server infrastructure, today, visit the HP Systems Insight Manager and ProLiant Essentials website.
*Except where noted, all prices are estimated U.S. HP prices. Actual prices from other locations or websites may vary.
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