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HP ProLiant DL380 G3 - Overview

| Product Description
| Product Features
| Software Overview
| Link to Warranty Information
| Link to QuickSpecs

Product Description

| The HP ProLiant DL380 G3 server combines the latest Intel Xeon processors with Hyper-Threading technology, PCI-X expansion slots, PCI Hot Plug, Integrated Lights-Out (iLO), Online Spare Memory support, embedded Smart Array 5i Plus Controller with optional transportable battery-backed write cache, simplex/duplex SCSI backplane, dual integrated Gigabit NICs, optional hot-plug redundant power and cooling, and rapid deploy rails for HP, Compaq branded, telco, and third-party racks.

Product Features

Feature | Description

Processor

| NOTE: | One of the following depending on Model

Intel Xeon Processor 3.2 GHz/533MHz - 512KB/2MB

Intel Xeon Processor 3.2 GHz/533 MHz - 512KB/1MB

Intel Xeon Processor 3.06 GHz/533 MHz - 512KB/1MB

Intel Xeon Processor 2.8 GHz/533MHz - 512KB/1MB

Intel Xeon Processor 3.06 GHz/533MHz - 512KB

Intel Xeon Processor 2.8 GHz/400MHz - 512KB

Intel Xeon Processor 2.4 GHz/400MHz - 512KB

Cache Memory

| NOTE: | One of the following depending on Model

2-MB Level 3 cache

| NOTE: | Included with some 3.2 GHz models.

1-MB Level 3 cache

| NOTE: | Included with some 2.8 GHz, 3.2 GHz or 3.06 GHz models.

512-KB Level 2 cache

| NOTE: | Included with all models.

Upgradability | Upgradable to dual processing

Chipset

ServerWorks GC -LE Chipset

| NOTE: | For more information regarding ServerWorks, please see the following URL: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c00459641&lang=en&cc=us&taskId=101&prodSeriesId=316529&prodTypeId=15351#{#EXT http://www.serverworks.com/products/overview.html#}#

Memory

Standard | 1GB of 2-way interleaved PC2100 DDR SDRAM running at up to 266MHz with Advanced ECC and Online Spare capabilities
Maximum | 12 GB (6GB max on 400MHz Front Side Bus Models)

Network Controller | Two NC7781 PCI-X Gigabit NICs (embedded)

Expansion Slots

Slot Number | Bus Speed | Bus Number | Hot Plug | PCI Voltage | Notes
1 | 64-bit/133MHz PCIX | A | No | 3.3 Volt | Supported RILOE II slot
2 | 64-bit/100MHz PCIX | B | Yes | 3.3 Volt |
3 | 64-bit/100MHz PCIX | B | Yes | 3.3 Volt |

| NOTE: | For more information regarding PCI-X, please see the following technology brief: Click here to access the Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) bus implementation in HP ProLiant servers .

| NOTE: | All slots can accept universal keyed PCI cards

Storage Controller | Smart Array 5i Plus Controller (integrated on system board)

Storage

Diskette Drive | 1.44 MB Diskette Drive
Optical Drive | 24x IDE CD-ROM (Universal Media Bay)

Hard Drives

None

| NOTE: | The system can be operated in single channel (using either the embedded Smart Array 5i Plus controller or a PCI-based controller) or dual channel (with the first 2 drives on 1 channel, driven by the Smart Array 5i Plus controller and 4 drives driven by either the Smart Array 5i Plus or a PCI-based controller).

Maximum Internal Storage | 1.80 TB (6 x 300 GB Ultra320 1")

Interfaces

Serial | 1
Pointing Device (Mouse) | 1
Graphics | 1
Keyboard | 1
External SCSI (VHDCI) | 1
Network RJ-45 | 3 (1 for iLO)
USB | 2

| NOTE: | Please see the following URL for additional information regarding USB support: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/platforms/usb-support.html

Graphics | Integrated ATI Rage XL Video Controller with 8-MB SDRAM Video Memory
Form Factor | Rack (2U), (3.5-inch)

Industry Standard Compliance

ACPI 1.0b Compliant

PCI 2.2 Compliant

WOL Support

Microsoft Logo certifications

USB 1.1

Manageability

Insight Manager 7

HP Systems Insight Manager

Redundant ROM

Remote Flash ROM

Management Agent

Automatic Server Recovery (ASR)

Integrated Management Log

Drive Parameter Tracking (with Smart Array Controllers)

Dynamic Sector Repairing (with Smart Array Controllers)

Hot Spare Boot

| NOTE: | Upon the event of a failed processor or VRM in a multi-processing environment, the system will automatically reboot and use the remaining good processor(s).) Pre-Failure Warranty (covers processors, hard drives and memory

Remote Manageability

Integrated Lights Out (iLO)

Integrated Lights Out Advanced Pack (optional)

Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition ll (optional)

Security

Power-on password

Keyboard password

Diskette drive control

Diskette boot control

QuickLock, Network Server Mode

Serial interface control

Administrator's password

Disk configuration lock

Server Power Cords | One Lowline NEMA power cord and One Highline IEC Power cord ships standard

Power Supply

400 Watt, CE Mark Compliant

Optional Hot Plug AC Redundant Power Supply and DC Redundant Power Supply

System Fans

5 fans ship standard. 8 total supported internally for full redundancy

| NOTE: | The additional 3 fans are available via Redundant Fan Option Kit (PN 293048-B21).

Rack Kit | Tool-free support for racks with square mounting holes (including Compaq/HP 7000, 9000, 10000 and H9 series), with an adjustment range of 24" - 36".
Telco Rack Support | DL380 G3 Telco Rack Kit: Support for all 2-post Telco racks requires the use of the standard rack kit and an additional option kit from Rack Solutions (http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c00459641&lang=en&cc=us&taskId=101&prodSeriesId=316529&prodTypeId=15351#{#EXT http://www.racksolutions.com/hp#}# ).
HP Factory Express Capabilities | HP Factory Express gives you the flexibility to choose from a full menu of factory capabilities all in one manufacturing facility, in one process, with one touch giving you full control and access to HP's World class manufacturing facility anytime. This approach provides you the speed to deploy your IT needs, with total quality assurance, reliability, and predictability to lower your total cost of ownership by letting HP install, rack, and customize your software and hardware options for you.

Software Overview

ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack Software

Feature | Description
HP Systems Insight Manager | HP's new HP Systems Insight Manager (HP SIM) helps maximize system uptime and performance and reduce system maintenance costs by providing proactive notification of problems before those problems result in unplanned downtime or reduced productivity. HP SIM are both easy to set up work with the Insight Management Agents, integrated Light-Out and Remote Insight Light-Outs Edition, and Version Control Agents to deliver robust fault, configuration, and asset management as well as remote administration. With HP SIM customers will also be able to take advantage of role-based security; the ability to manage ProLiant, Integrity, and HP 9000 systems; and plug-ins for storage, client, printer, and power management as well as server rapid deployment, performance management, and workload management. For more details on HP SIM visit http://www.hp.com/go/hpsim .

SmartStart

SmartStart is a tool that simplifies server setup, providing a rapid way to deploy reliable and consistent server configurations. For more information, please visit the SmartStart Web site at: http://www.hp.com/servers/smartstart

SmartStart version supported (minimum): SmartStart 6.0

Management Agents | The Management Agents form the foundation for HP's Intelligent Manageability strategy. They provide direct, browser-based access to in-depth instrumentation built into HP servers, workstations, desktops, and portables, and send alerts to Insight Manager 7 and other enterprise management applications in case of subsystem or environmental failures. For additional information about the Management Agents and other management products from, HP please visit the management Web site at: http://www.hp.com/servers/manage
Subscribers Choice | Subscriber's Choice Driver and Support Alerts/Notifications is a web-based email subscription service that provides automatic delivery of software and driver change notifications for ProLiant products. Sign up at http://www.hp.com/go/subscriberschoice and customize your profile to receive various new alerts as they become available, on a weekly or monthly basis.
ROMPaq, support software, and configuration utilities | The latest software, drivers, and firmware fully optimized and tested for your ProLiant server and options available in SmartStart or downloadable from Software and Drivers download pages, linked from the SmartStart website at http://www.hp.com/servers/smartstart .
Survey Utility and diagnostics utilities | The most advanced configuration analysis, reporting and troubleshooting utilities used by HP and at your fingertips, available in SmartStart.

Optional ProLiant Essentials Value Packs

Optional software offerings that selectively extend the functionality of an Adaptive Infrastructure to address specific business problems and needs:

Rapid Deployment Pack – an automated solution for multi-server deployment and provisioning, enabling companies to quickly and easily adapt to changing business demands.

Workload Management Pack – provides easier management of complex environments, improving overall server utilization and enabling Windows 2000 customers for the first time to confidently deploy multiple applications on a single multiprocessor ProLiant Server.

Integrated Lights-Out Advanced Pack – upgrades the Integrated Lights-Out processor to full virtual presence and control with graphical console and virtual media.

Recovery Server Option Pack – entry-level high availability software that will provide reliable protection and increased uptime against server hardware and operating system failures.

Performance Management Pack – a performance management solution that identifies and explains hardware performance bottlenecks on ProLiant servers and attached options enabling users to better utilize their valuable resources.

Intelligent Networking Pack - detects and analyzes network bottlenecks or broken network linkages and steers traffic to the optimum route based on network conditions

| NOTE: | Flexible and volume quantity license kits are available for ProLiant Essentials Value Packs. Refer to http://www.hp.com/servers/proliantessentials or the various ProLiant Essentials Value Pack product QuickSpecs for more information.

| NOTE: | For more information regarding ProLiant Essentials Software, please see the following URL: http://www.hp.com/servers/proliantessentials .

Operating Systems Supported

Feature | Description

OS Support

Microsoft Windows NT Server

Microsoft Windows 2000

Novell NetWare

Caldera OpenUNIX 8

LINUX (Red Hat, SuSE)

| NOTE: | For a more complete and up-to-date listing of supported OSs and versions, please visit our OS Support Matrix at: http://www.hp.com/go/supportos

| NOTE: | For an up-to-date listing of the latest drivers available for the ProLiant DL380 G3, please see: http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/index.html .

| NOTE: | For a more complete and up-to-date information on Linux support, please visit HP Linux Web site at: http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/servers/linux/hpLinuxcert.html .

| NOTE: | For more complete and up-to-date information on how to buy server operating systems from HP please visit the OS product site at: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/software/OEM.html

Link to Warranty Information

Click here for additional information regarding worldwide limited warranty and technical support available at: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/platforms/warranty/index.html

Link to QuickSpecs

Information for this Overview is taken from the product QuickSpecs. To access the complete QuickSpecs for this product, select the desired link from the following list:

Click here to access the HP ProLiant DL380 G3 Server Worldwide QuickSpec in html format .

Click here to access the HP ProLiant DL380 G3 Server Worldwide QuickSpec in .pdf format .

Click here to access the HP ProLiant DL380 G3 Server North America QuickSpec in html format .

Click here to access the HP ProLiant DL380 G3 Server North America QuickSpec in .pdf format .

Click here to access the QuickSpec homepage, which provides access to the QuickSpecs for other regions/countries .

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