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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Q6.
How do the processor offering on ML110 G5 differ from ML110 G4?
A6.
The ML110 G5 introduces 4 and 2 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.
Q7.
How do the memory offering on the ML110 G5 differ from ML110 G4?
A7.
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.
Q8.
What is ECC memory?
A8.
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.
Q9.
Why do I need four memory slots?
A9.
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).
Q10.
What is a Front Side Bus (FSB)?
A10.
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.
Q11.
What new product specific options are available for the ProLiant ML110 G5 server?
A11.
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. (http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12867_na/12867_na.html)
Q12.
How does USB booting compare to floppy?
A12.
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.
Q13.
What is PCI-Express and why is it important?
A13.
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.
Q14.
PCI-X slot is not available with ML110 G5, what do I do with options that require PCI-X interface?
A14.
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. (http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12867_na/12867_na.html)
Q15.
Does the ML110 G5 support an Uninterrupted Power System option?
A15.
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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