HP ProLiant DL580 Generation 5 (G5) User Manual

The HP ProLiant DL580 G5 is the best in class platform for virtualization, combining Intel's newest Xeon® processor technology,
maximum scalability and high availability features. This 4-socket server offers unsurpassed flexibility and serviceability in a versatile,
4U rack-optimized form factor. Based on the latest industry standard technologies, the DL580 G5 provides the highest levels of
performance demanded by today's compute intensive applications.
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1. Quick Removal Access Panel 1. Power supplies (2 ship standard in 2P Models; 4 ship
standard in 4P Models)
2. Six Hot Plug Redundant Fans Standard on all models
3. Front accessible Processor and memory drawer 2. Keyboard port
4. Support for up to four Quad-Core Intel® Xeon®
Processors
3. Two USB ports
5. Support for up to 16 Small Form-Factor (SFF) SAS or Serial
ATA (SATA) drives
4. Video port
5. Serial port
6. One front video port 6. Integrated Lights-Out 2 port
7. Two front accessible USB 2.0 ports 7. Mouse port
8. Front Panel LED Display and Power Button 8. PCI-Express or PCI-X option (slots 1-3)
9. Half-height tape bay 9. PCI-Express slots (slots 4-11)
10. Quick release levers for fast server access 10. Two Multifunction Gigabit NICs
11. Slimline Drive (DVD Drive standard) 11. Service tool
12. Slide-out Systems Insight Display
13. Universal Tool-less "Snap In" Sliding Rail Solution
14. Server Lifting Handles
15. 4U (7" Height) Rack Form Factor
16. Up to eleven Available PCI Express/PCI-X Internal
Expansion Slots. Eight Standard: (4) full length PCI-E x8, (1)
full length PCI-E x4 and (3) half length PCI-Ex4 slots.
Optional Expansion for up to (3) PCI-X or (3) PCI-E x8
17. Hot Plug Redundant Power Supplies (two standard with 2P
Models, requires four for redundancy)
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HP ProLiant DL580 Generation 5 (G5)
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HP ProLiant DL580 Generation 5 (G5)
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HP ProLiant DL580 Generation 5 (G5) Specifications

General

Form Factor	4U Rack
Processor	Up to four Intel Xeon 7300 series processors
Memory	Up to 256 GB PC2-5300 Fully Buffered DIMMs
Storage	Up to eight 2.5-inch SAS or SATA hard drives
RAID	HP Smart Array P400i
Network	Embedded NC373i Multifunction Gigabit Network Adapter
Power Supply	Up to two 1200W hot-plug power supplies
Operating System Support	Microsoft Windows, Red Hat Linux, SUSE Linux, VMware

Summary

Overview

What's New

Highlights recent additions or changes to the server model.

Standard Features

Processor

Details on the types and configurations of Intel Xeon processors supported.

Memory

Standard memory configurations and maximum capacity.

Expansion Slots

Information on PCI-Express and PCI-X slot types and configurations.

Storage

Details on internal storage options, bays, and drive support.

Power Supply

Details on power supply units, wattage, and redundancy.

HP Integrated Lights-Out (iLO)

Features for remote server management and monitoring.

Warranty

Details on product warranty terms and support.

Optional Features

HP Insight Control

Software for managing IT infrastructure, deployment, and monitoring.

HP Insight Dynamics for ProLiant

Integrated command center for infrastructure analysis and optimization.

Solutions

High-level overview of typical usage scenarios and benefits.

Factory Express Portfolio

HP's factory integration and deployment services.

Service and Support

Recommended HP Care Pack Services

Key service packages for optimal product satisfaction.

ProLiant Servers Installation and Startup Service

Professional installation and setup for servers and OS.

eSupport

HP's portfolio of technology-based services for IT management.

Configuration Information - Factory Integrated Models

Step 1: Base Configuration

Details the foundational components of a factory integrated model.

Step 2: Choose Required Options

Guides selection of essential components for configuration.

Step 3: Choose Additional Options

Options for further customization of factory integrated models.

Core Options

HP Processors

List of available processor kits for configuration.

HP Memory

Available memory kits and upgrade options.

HP Hard Drives

Internal hard drive options, including SAS and SATA.

HP Power Supplies

Details on AC and DC power supply options.

Additional Options

HP Insight Software

Licenses and kits for HP Insight management software.

HP Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) Advanced

Advanced features for remote server management.

HP Storage Controllers

Various SAS controller options.

HP Tape Backup

Options for tape backup solutions and autoloaders.

HP Care Pack Services

Extended warranty and support packages.

Memory

HP ProLiant DL580 G5 - Base memory configuration

Standard memory setup for 4GB configuration.

Upgrading Memory and Memory Interleaving

Guidelines for maximizing memory performance.

Memory Board Upgrade Option

Option to add expansion boards for more memory sockets.

Storage

Hard Drives

Information on SAS and SATA hot-plug hard drives.

External Storage

Support for external storage solutions.

Tape and Disk Backup

Overview of tape and disk backup solutions.

Power Specifications

HP 1200W 12V Hot Plug AC Power Supply

Technical details of the AC power supply.

HP 1200W -48V DC Common Slot Power Supply

Technical details of the DC power supply.

Default - Power Supply Override Disabled

Default power supply redundancy behavior.

Power Supply Override Enabled

Behavior when power supply override is enabled.

Technical Specifications

Processor

Details on the system board processor.

Power Supply Output (per power supply)

Rated steady-state and peak power output.

Operating System Support

List of supported operating systems.

iLO 2 Standard Features

Standard remote management features of iLO 2.

Smart Array P400i Controller

Specifications of the integrated storage controller.