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HP ProLiant DL380 G4 Server - Overview


Product description
The world's best selling server just got better; the new ProLiant DL380 G4 delivers on its history of design excellence with enterprise-class uptime and manageability, proven two-way Intel Xeon performance, and 2U density for a variety of rack deployments and applications.
Product features
CAUTION: THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS A HIGH RISK MODEL FOR NO FAULT FOUND WITH HARD DRIVES AND MEMORY MODULES. PARTS MUST NOT BE ORDERED WITHOUT DOING APPROPRIATE DIAGNOSIS! SEE THE ORDERING LINKS BELOW.
NOTE: For the Standard Features shipped in the "Factory Integrated Models", please see the "Configuration Information - Factory Integrated Models" section.
Feature Specification
Processors
NOTE: One of the following depending on Model
Dual-core procesors:
  • Dual-core Intel Xeon 2.8 GHz/800MHz -2x2M L2 cache processor


Cache Memory
NOTE: One of the following depending on Model
  • 1 MB Level 2 cache
  • 2 MB Level 2 cache
  • 2 x 2 MB Level 2 cache (Dual-core Models)
Front-Side Bus 800 MHz Front Side Bus
Upgradability Upgradeable to dual processing
Chipset Intel E7520 Chipset

Memory
NOTE: One of the following depending on model


Type PC2-3200R 400 MHz DDR2
Standard (base models) 1 GB (2 x 512 MB)
Standard (High Performance models) 2 GB (2 x 1024 MB)
Maximum 12 GB
Network Controller Embedded NC7782 PCI-X Gigabit Server Adapter
Expansion Slots
Slot Type Slot Number Bus Speed Bus Number Device Number Hot Plug PCI Voltage
PCI-X Non Hot-Plug Riser Expansion Slots
NOTE: Universal cards are supported
1 64-bit/133MHz PCI-X 10 1 no 3.3 Volt
2 64-bit/100MHz PCI-X 6 1 no 3.3 Volt
3 64-bit/100MHz PCI-X 6 2 no 3.3 Volt
PCI-X Hot Plug Riser (Optional)
NOTE: Universal cards are supported
1 64-bit/133MHz PCI-X 10 1 no 3.3 Volt
2 64-bit/100MHz PCI-X 6 1 yes 3.3 Volt
3 64-bit/100MHz PCI-X 6 2 yes 3.3 Volt
PCI Express Non-Hot Plug Riser (Optional) 1 PCI Express x4 8 0 no NA
2 PCI Express x4 5 0 no NA
NOTE: For information about PCI Express visit: http://www.hp.com/servers/pci-express
NOTE: x8 cards are supported but will run at x4 speeds.
NOTE: Default bus assignment. Inserting cards with PCI bridges may alter the actual bus assignment number.
NOTE: Slots are enumerated differently based on OS. MS OS's enumerate from lowest to highest Device ID by bus (starting with the lowest bus).
Storage Controller Smart Array 6i Controller (integrated on system board)

Storage
  • 1.44 MB Diskette Drive (optional on some models)
  • 24x IDE CD-ROM (IDE DVD-ROM included on High performance models)
  • None Standard
    NOTE: The system can be operated in single channel or dual channel (2/4 split). SCSI configuration kit (364471-B21) is required for dual channel configurations.
Maximum Internal Storage Type
Hot Plug U320 SCSI 1.8 TB 6 x 300 GB with standard internal hot plug SCSI drive cage
Hot Plug SAS 1.168 TB 8 x 146 GB with standard internal hot plug small form factor SAS drive cage
Interfaces
Graphics Integrated ATI RAGE XL Video Controller with 8 MB SDRAM Video Memory
Form Factor Rack (2U), (3.5-inch)
Industry Standard Compliance
  • ACPI 2.0 Compliant
  • PCI 2.2 Compliant
  • WOL Support
  • Microsoft Logo certifications
  • USB 2.0 Support
Remote Management Integrated Lights Out (iLO) Standard Management:
  • Virtual Text Remote Console
  • Virtual Power Button Control
  • Dedicated & shared LAN Connectivity
  • Browser and command line access
  • Automatic IP Configuration via DHCP/DNS/WINS
  • Industry Standard 128-bit Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Secure Shell Security
  • IML and iLO Event Logging
  • Support for 12 user accounts with customizable access privilege
  • Integrated Lights Out Advanced Pack (optional)
  • Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition ll (optional)
Intelligent Manageability
  • HP Systems Insight Manager
  • SmartStart
  • Redundant ROM
  • Remote Flash ROM
  • Management Agent
  • Integrated Management Log
  • Automatic Server Recovery (ASR)
  • Dynamic Sector Repairing (with Smart Array Controllers)
  • Drive Parameter Tracking (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)
Server Power Cords

One Lowline NEMA power cord and One Highline IEC Power cord ships standard
Power Supply
  • 575 Watt, CE Mark Compliant
  • Optional Hot Plug AC Redundant Power Supply
System Fans Five hot plug fans ship standard. Eight hot plug fans total supported internally for full redundancy
NOTE: The additional three fans are available via Redundant Fan Option Kit (PN 293048-B21).
Rack Kit The DL380 quick deploy rail system provides tool-free support for racks with square or round mounting holes (including Compaq/HP 7000, 9000, 10000 and HP series), with an adjustment range of 24 - 36 inches. The ambidextrous cable management arm can be mounted on either the left or right side for improved cable management.
NOTE: Cable management arm must be removed to access hot-plug power supplies when the cable management arm is mounted on the right.
Telco Rack Support DL380 G4 Telco Rack Kit: Support for all two-post Telco racks requires the use of the standard rack kit and an additional option kit from Rack Solutions. Click here to see www.racksolutions.com kit offerings .
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.
Service and Support Three-year limited warranty, including hardware diagnostic support, pre-failure warranty (coverage of hard drives, memory and processors). The warranty is fully supported by HP Services and a worldwide network of resellers and service providers. In addition 90-day's getting started software telephone support may be covered under the warranty or available for an additional fee. Enhancements to warranty services are available through HP Care Pack services.
NOTE: Limited warranty includes three year parts, three year labor, three-year next business day on-site support


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 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

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 HP Systems Insight Manager 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 http://www.hp.com/go/support
Insight Diagnostics Online Edition 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.
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 System Support
Feature Description
OS Support
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2000
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003
  • Novell NetWare
  • LINUX (Red Hat, SuSE)
  • SCO UnixWare, OpenServer
  • VMware Virtualization Software


Important links
Product specifications:
Guided Troubleshooting (GT):
Warranty:
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:

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