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HP DL585 - ProLiant - G2 Technology Brief

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Abstract.............................................................................................................................................. 2
Introduction......................................................................................................................................... 2
Operating system support ..................................................................................................................... 2
DL585 G2 architecture......................................................................................................................... 3
Quad-core processor support ............................................................................................................ 3
64-bit architecture ............................................................................................................................ 3
AMD Opteron processors and the AMD-8132 chipset .......................................................................... 3
NVIDIA nForce Professional 2200 and 2050 chipsets .......................................................................... 4
Memory technologies ........................................................................................................................... 5
I/O technologies ................................................................................................................................. 6
Storage technologies............................................................................................................................ 7
Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) ............................................................................................................... 7
Small Form Factor (SFF) hard drives ................................................................................................... 7
Smart Array SAS P400 Controller ...................................................................................................... 8
Networking technologies ...................................................................................................................... 8
TCP Offload Engine.......................................................................................................................... 8
iSCSI .............................................................................................................................................. 9
Management technologies .................................................................................................................... 9
Integrated Lights-Out 2...................................................................................................................... 9
ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack software ....................................................................................... 9
Mechanical technologies .................................................................................................................... 10
Conclusion........................................................................................................................................ 10
For more information.......................................................................................................................... 11
Call to action .................................................................................................................................... 11

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    HP ProLiant DL585 G2 server technology technology brief, 4 edition Abstract.............................. 2 Introduction............................2 Operating system support ........................2 DL585 G2 architecture......................... 3 Quad-core processor support ......................3 64-bit architecture ..........................3 AMD Opteron processors and the AMD-8132 chipset ................3 NVIDIA nForce Professional 2200 and 2050 chipsets ................

  • Page 2: Abstract

    Abstract The second generation (G2) HP ProLiant DL585 server offers the performance and efficiency of AMD Opteron® processors, enhanced by improvements to all major subsystems in the server. This paper explains the technologies implemented in the HP ProLiant DL585 G2 server that make it an excellent choice for enterprise customers needing increased performance and investment protection with a 64- bit migration path.

  • Page 3: Dl585 G2 Architecture

    DL585 G2 architecture The DL585 G2 is a powerful, 4U enterprise server incorporating technologies that extend the capabilities of industry-standard x86 computing. This high-performance server is capable of simultaneously running both 32-bit and 64-bit applications with no performance degradation when using an operating system that supports 64-bit extensions.

  • Page 4: Nvidia Nforce Professional 2200 And 2050 Chipsets

    The AMD-8132 HyperTransport PCI-X Tunnel provides two PCI-X bridges (see Figure 1). One 16-bit, 1-GHz HyperTransport interface connects to the CPUs, while the other 16-bit, 1-GHz HyperTransport interface connects to the downstream NVIDIA nForce® Professional 2050 PCI-E Bridge. The AMD- 8132 supports two PCI-X bridges operating at 100 MHz.

  • Page 5: Memory Technologies

    Memory technologies Typical multiprocessor PC server architecture connects IA-32 processors to memory DIMMs by means of a north bridge chip. The north bridge is a memory controller and bridge to the I/O expansion interface. AMD Opteron architecture differs from typical multiprocessor server architecture in that the memory controller is integrated into the processor to boost performance.

  • Page 6: I/O Technologies

    The DL585 G2 supports PC2-5300 DDR2 memory at 533 MHz and 667 MHz. When more than four DIMMS are installed on a single memory controller, the memory bus will be clocked down to 533 MHz. Table 1 lists available memory configurations for the DL585 G2. Table 1.

  • Page 7: Storage Technologies

    Table 2. Preferred order for populating PCI Express expansion slots in the ProLiant DL585 G2 server Installation Slot Operational sequence support First Second Third Fourth Fifth Sixth Seventh Storage technologies The DL585 G2 has an updated disk subsystem and includes the Smart Array SAS P400 Controller. Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) The peak data transfer rate for the current generation of SAS drives is 3 gigabits per second in full duplex mode.

  • Page 8: Smart Array Sas P400 Controller

    Smart Array SAS P400 Controller The DL585 G2 includes a Smart Array P400 Controller which supports SAS storage. Some configurations of the DL585 G2 include a battery-backed write cache (BBWC) on the P400 controller. For models that do not include the BBWC, it is available as an option. The battery will last two days without receiving any power from the computer.

  • Page 9: Iscsi

    iSCSI iSCSI (internet SCSI) is a standard that implements the SCSI protocol for interacting with storage devices over a TCP/IP network. While iSCSI can be implemented over any TCP/IP network, the most common implementation is over gigabit Ethernet. iSCSI serves the same purpose as Fibre Channel in building Storage Area Networks (SANs), but without the cost, complexity, and compatibility issues associated with Fibre Channel SANs.

  • Page 10: Mechanical Technologies

    Mechanical technologies The DL585 G2 leverages the chassis design of the ProLiant DL580 G3 server. The 4U form factor supports efficient use of space with maximum deployment flexibility. The DL585 G2 ships with tool-free, snap-in, sliding rails and a cable management system for simple deployment in HP and third-party racks and for in-rack server access.

  • Page 11: For More Information

    Send any comments about this paper to TechCom@HP.com. © 2006, 2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services.

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