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HP ProLiant DL580 G5 Series

$7,359.00 Released February, 2009

The Pros:Runs as an SQL server very well, access times are excellent. Processes requests so quickly the only bottleneck is the drives in your RAID. Reliable operation for years at a time.

The HP ProLiant DL580 G5 Series is a high-end server designed to meet all the modern requirements for a high performance server unit. The DL580 G5 features full support for Intel Xeon 7400 series processors combined with 32 DIMM memory sockets and provides 4 terabytes of internal storage.

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The DL580 G5 server also provides a 4 socket unit with a 4U rack optimized case, up to 24 cores, and PCI-Express and PCI-X mezzanine slots. A unique dual integrated set of Gigabit NIC's ensure a very fast and large bandwidth output for all business and application needs.

The HP ProLiant DL580 G5 includes support for up to four 6 core Intel Xeon processors working simultaneously with fully buffered DIMM support for increased performance. The G5 unit also includes 8 standard PCI-Express slots plus support to add 3 additional PCI-E or PCI-X slots for enhanced upgradability. Integrated Lights-Out 2 technology allows remote admin access from any location using a standard web browser. Additional DL580 features include a cable management system, a quick deploy rail for easier component racking, a unique server level power regulator, hot plug components (power supplies, fans, hard drives), allows easy server migration with the use of Microsoft Virtual Server, and a special rack to tower size case kit.

Features/Specs

Processor Type Support:
- Intel Xeon 7400 Series
- Intel Xeon 7300 Series
Processor Support: 6-Core or Quad or Dual
Support Processors:
- 6 Core Processors
  - Intel Xeon X7460 processor (2.67 GHz, 16MB cache, 130 Watts)
  - Intel Xeon L7455 processor (2.13 GHz, 12MB cache, 65 Watts)
  - Intel Xeon E7450 processor (2.40 GHz, 12MB cache, 90 Watts)
- Quad Core Processors
  - Intel Xeon E7440 processor (2.40 GHz, 16MB cache, 90 Watts)
  - Intel Xeon E7430 processor (2.13 GHz, 12MB cache, 90 Watts)
  - Intel Xeon E7420 processor (2.13 GHz, 8MB cache, 90 Watts)
  - Intel Xeon X7350 processor (2.93 GHz, 2x4M cache, 130 Watts)
  - Intel Xeon E7340 processor (2.4 GHz, 2x4M cache, 80 Watts)
  - Intel Xeon E7330 processor (2.4 GHz, 2x3M cache, 80 Watts)
  - Intel Xeon E7320 processor (2.13 GHz, 2x2M cache, 80 Watts)
  - Intel Xeon E7310 processor (1.6 GHz, 2x2M cache, 80 Watts)
  - Intel Xeon L7345 processor (1.86 GHz, 2x4M cache, 50 Watts)
- Dual Core Processors
  - Intel Xeon E7220 processor (2.93 GHz, 2x4M cache, 80 Watts)
Cache: Up to 16MB shared L3 cache
Sockets: 4
Front Side Bus (FSB): 1066MHz
Memory:
- Type: PC2-5300 FB DIMMs DDR2 667MHz
- Standard Memory: 4, 8 or 16GB (depending on model)
- Max Memory: 256GB
- Protection: Advanced ECC; Online Spare; Mirrored Memory
Storage:
- Type:
  - Hot plug 2.5-inch SAS
  - Hot plug 2.5-inch SATA
- Drive Bays: Up to 16: Hot plug SFF SAS drives
- Removable Media Bays: 0
- Expansion Slots: Up to 11 slots
- Storage Controller:
  - 2P Base Models: HP Smart Array P400i/256MB Controller (optional 512MB BBWC upgrade)
  - 4P Base Models: HP Smart Array P400i/512MB BBWC Controller
Unit/ Dimensions:
- Form Factor: Rack
- Rack Height: 4U
- Networking: Dual NC371i Multi-function Gigabit Server Adaptors (Embedded)
- Remote Management Software:
  - Integrated Lights Out 2 (iLO2)
  - Automatic Server Recovery (ASR)
  - ROM Based Setup Utility (RBSU)
  - HP Systems Insight Manager
- Power Supply Type: Optional
- System Fans: Standard
- Warranties:
  - 3 year limited parts
  - 3 year limited labor
  - 3 year on-site servicing

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runs as an SQL server very well, access times are excellent
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processes requests so quickly the only bottleneck is the drives in your RAID
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reliable operation for years at a time
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able to handle very heavy loads without slowing or overheating
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plenty of room in the chassis for add-ons
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management features are well thought-out, makes ongoing adjustments and maintenance a breeze
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pop-out panel gives complete status display on all critical components, cuts troubleshooting time right down