HP ProLiant DL180 G User instructions

The HP ProLiant DL180 G6 is a low cost high capacity storage optimized 2-way server that delivers on a history of design excellence
and 2U density for a variety of rack deployments and applications.
Front View: Rear View:
1. Access panel 1. Redundant Power Supply Bay (Optional)
2. Front LED Indicators 2. Power Supply Cable Socket
3. Power on/off 3. Low Profile Card Slot
4. Optional DVD-RW or DVD-ROM drive 4. PCI Expansion Card Slot
5. Front USB Ports (2) 5. PCI Expansion Card Slot
6. Non-Hot Plug Non Redundant fans (4 fans) 6. UID LED Button
7. Air Baffle 7. (Optional) LO100i 10/100 Mbps LAN port for IPMI
management (RJ-45)
8. PCI Cage
9. System Board 8. LAN Port
9. LAN Port
10. 2 Rear USB 2.0 Ports
11. VGA Port
12. Serial Port
What's New
Support for HP 3TB 3G SATA 7.2K 3.5in MidlLine Hard Drive
QuickSpecs
HP ProLiant DL180 Generation 6 (G6)
Overview
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NOTE: For the Standard Features shipped in the Factory Integrated Models, please see the "Configuration Information - Factory
Integrated Models" section.
Processor
One of the following
depending on Model
Intel® Xeon® X5660 (2.80GHz/6-core/12MB/95W, DDR3-1333, HT, Turbo 2/2/2/2/3/3) Processor
NOTE: Available through Configure To Order only. See Factory Integration Models section for more details.
Intel® Xeon® X5650 (2.66GHz/6-core/12MB/95W, DDR3-1333, HT, Turbo 2/2/2/2/3/3) Processor
Intel® Xeon® E5649 (2.53GHz/6-core/12MB/80W, DDR3-1333, HT, Turbo 1/1/1/1/2/2) Processor
NOTE: Available through Configure To Order only. See Factory Integration Models section for more details.
Intel® Xeon® E5645 (2.40GHz/6-core/12MB/80W, DDR3-1333, HT, Turbo 1/1/1/1/2/2) Processor
Intel® Xeon® L5640 (2.26GHz/6-core/12MB/60W, DDR3-1333, HT, Turbo 2/2/3/3/4/4) Processor
NOTE: Available through Configure To Order only. See Factory Integration Models section for more details.
Quad -Core Processors
Intel® Xeon® X5672 (3.20GHz/4-core/12MB/95W, DDR3-1333, HT, Turbo NA/NA/2/2/3/3) Processor
Intel® Xeon® E5620 (2.40GHz/4-core/12MB/80W, DDR3-1066, HT, Turbo 1/1/2/2) Processor
Intel® Xeon® E5606 (2.13GHz/4-core/8MB/80W, DDR3-1066) Processor
Intel® Xeon® E5603 (1.60GHz/4-core/4MB/80W, DDR3-1066) Processor
NOTE: Available through Configure To Order only. See Factory Integration Models section for more details.
Intel® Xeon® L5630 (2.13GHz/4-core/12MB/40W, DDR3-1066, HT, Turbo 1/1/2/2/) Processor
Intel® Xeon® E5540 (2.53GHz/4-core/8MB/80W, DDR3-1066, HT, Turbo 1/1/2/2) Processor
Intel® Xeon® E5520 (2.26GHz/4-core/8MB/60W, DDR3-1066, HT, Turbo 1/1/2/2) Processor
NOTE: HT indicates that the processor model supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology.
NOTE: Turbo indicates the maximum potential frequency increment when using Intel® Turbo Boost
Technology, with 4, 3, 2, and 1 cores active.
NOTE: DDR3 speed is the maximum memory speed of the processor. Actual memory speed may depend on
the quantity and type of DIMMs installed.
NOTE: For the Intel 5000 Series, the letter preceding the model number indicates the
performance/wattage of the processor. "X" denotes High Performance/Wattage; "E" denotes Enterprise
Performance/Wattage (Mainstream); and "L" denotes Lower Wattage.
Cache Memory
One of the following
depending on Model
12 MB Level 3 cache (L5630,E5620,X5650)
Chipset Intel® 5520 Chipset
NOTE: For more information regarding Intel chipsets, please see the following URL:
http://www.intel.com/products/server/chipsets/ .
Upgradeability Upgradeable to two processors
QuickSpecs
HP ProLiant DL180 Generation 6 (G6)
Standard Features
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Memory Protection Advanced memory protection
Mirroring Mode
Lockstep Mode
Memory Type DDR3 Registered (RDIMM) or Unbuffered (UDIMM)
DIMM slots Total 12 DIMM slots
Standard (Entry Models) 4GB (1 x 4GB)
Standard (Base Models) 8GB (2 x 4GB)
Standard (Performance
Models)
16GB (4 x 4GB)
Maximum (RDIMM) 192GB (12 x 16GB)
Maximum (UDIMM) 48GB (12 x 4GB)
NOTE: Half DIMM slots are available when one processor is installed.
NOTE: Depending on the memory configuration and processor model, the memory speed may run at
1333MHz, 1066MHz, or 800MHz. Please see the Online Memory Configuration Tool at:
www.hp.com/go/ddr3memory-configurator .
Network Controller HP NC362i Integrated Dual Port Gigabit Server Adapter
Expansion Slots Slot Number Bus Speed Bus Number * Device
Number **
Hot Plug
(Y/N)
Notes
1 x16 PCI-Express 6 0 N Low Profile
2 x8 PCI-Express 5 0 N Full Length
Full Height
3 x8 PCI-Express 4 0 N Full Length
Full Height
4 x4 PCI-Express 3 0 N Full Length
Full Height
2 PCI-X *** Dynamic 1 N Full Length
Full Height
3 PCI-X *** Dynamic 2 N Full Length
Full Height
NOTE: All slots can accept universal keyed PCI cards.
NOTE: Only PCI-X support is available in slot 4, supporting PCI-X cards. PCI legacy cards are not supported.
* Default bus assignment. Inserting cards with PCI bridges may alter the actual bus assignment number.
** Slots are enumerated differently based on OS. MS OS's enumerate from lowest to highest Device ID by
bus (starting with the lowest bus).
*** PCI-X bus speed will be 100MHz in maximum and support two PCI-X/100MHz cards.
**** Slot 2 contains bus 4 and bus 5 because BIOS configures this x16 PCI-express.
NOTE: Slot to two x8 PCI-express slot for production riser, this is valid only on Option1: 2 PCIe2x8 full-
length/full-height PCI-Express slots (Optional) or Option 4: 2 PCIe2x8 and 1 PCIex8 (4) full-length/full-
height slots (Optional).
QuickSpecs
HP ProLiant DL180 Generation 6 (G6)
Standard Features
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Storage Controller
One of the following
depending on Model
4HDD Models HP Smart Array B110i SATA RAID
NOTE: To enable RAID on Embedded SATA, use the HP Smart Array B110i SATA
RAID Controller, To enable use of the B110i, enter the ROM based setup
utility(RBSU). The option for enabling RAID can be found in the Advanced
section of the RBSU.
NOTE: Embedded SATA controller support transfer rate up to 3Gb/s
NOTE: A diskette drive or virtual FDD using LO100 Advanced Pack is needed to
install storage controller drivers during a Windows operating system
installation from a CD.
NOTE: HP Smart Array B110i does not support greater than 2TB hard drive.
8HDD Models HP Smart Array P410/256MB Controller (RAID 0/1/1+0/5/5+0)
NOTE: Support transfer rate up to 6Gb/s SAS or 3Gb/s SATA
12HDD Models HP Smart Array P212/256MB Controller (RAID 0/1/1+0/5/5+0)
NOTE: Available upgrades: P410 with FBWC, 256MB with BBWC, 512MB with
FBWC, Battery kit upgrade (for the 256MB cache), and Smart Array Advanced
Pack (SAAP).
NOTE: Support transfer rate up to 3Gb/s SAS or 3Gb/s SATA
25HDD Models HP Smart Array P410/256MB Controller (RAID 0/1/1+0/5/5+0)
NOTE: Available upgrades: P410, 512MB with FBWC, Battery kit upgrade (for
the 256MB cache), and Smart Array Advanced Pack (SAAP).
NOTE: Support transfer rate up to 6Gb/s SAS or 3Gb/s SATA
NOTE: A minimum of 256 MB cache, battery kit, and Smart Array Advanced Pack License Key upgrade (P/N:
516471-B21) is required to enable RAID 6, 6+0
NOTE: To achieve highest possible stated transfer rate please make sure the firmware on the drive bays
(backplanes) and HP Smart Array controller up to date. Latest firmware are available to download from HP
support web site.
NOTE: All Hard drive bay options except 4LFF require HP Smart Array P410 or P212 controller. NOTE: Full
Height/ Full Length Riser Option is not available when the Rear 2LFF drive bays is selected for the system.
Internal Storage Devices Diskette Drives Via USB only
Optical Drives
One of the following
depending on Model
Optional HP Slim SATA DVD-ROM Optical Drive
Optional HP Slim SATA DVD RW Optical Drive
NOTE: Support in 4, 8, and 12 drive models. Optical drives can only be installed
in 12 drive model and 25SFF drive bay system with rear option kit (P/N
515826-B21).
Drive Bays
One of the following
depending on Model
Up to 14 Hot Plug SAS/SATA 3.5" drives
Up to 25 Hot Plug SAS/SATA 2.5" drives
NOTE: 4 Drive Models are Non-Hot Pluggable. Smart Array Controller must be
added for Hot Plug drive capability. 4 Drive Models can be upgraded with the
addition of a Smart Array Controller and a SAS/SATA Multi-lane cable
(496013-B21).
NOTE: The addition of a Smart Array Controller requires the addition of a
SAS/SATA Multi-lane cable (P/N 496013-B21).
QuickSpecs
HP ProLiant DL180 Generation 6 (G6)
Standard Features
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Maximum Internal
Storage
One of the following
depending on Model
Hot Plug 3.5" SATA 42.0TB (14 x 3TB)
Hot Plug 3.5" SAS 42.0TB (14 x 3TB)
Hot Plug 2.5" SATA 25.0TB (25 x 1.0TB)
Hot Plug 2.5" SATA SSD 10.0TB (25 x 400GB)
Hot Plug 3.5" SATA SSD 5.6TB (14 x 400GB)
Hot Plug 2.5" SAS 25.0TB (25 x 1.0TB)
Hot Plug 2.5" SAS SSD 20.0TB (25 x 800GB)
Interfaces Network RJ-45 (Ethernet) 2 10/100/1000 NIC ports (plus 1 dedicated for the HP ProLiant Lights Out 100i
Remote Management)
Serial 1
Graphics 1
USB 5 total ports: (2) front, (2) rear, (1) optional internal
NOTE: In order to connect a USB device internally, the internal USB Cable G6
Kit must be used (P/N 536769-B21).
Industry Standard
Compliance
ACPI V2.0 Compliant
PCI 2.2 Compliant
PXE Support
WOL Support
Microsoft® Logo certifications
IPMI 2.0 Compliant
Server Power Cords One 6' Highline (IEC-IEC) power cord ships standard
NOTE: HP ProLiant DL servers no longer ship standard with NEMA power cords (P/N 163719-002) that
allow connection to 110V US wall outlets in a home or office. ProLiant DL servers are primarily connected
to PDU's in data center racks so they now ship standard with a PDU power cord (416151-B21). If a user
wishes to power a ProLiant DL server using a 110V receptacle (NEMA-15), the NEMA power cord must be
ordered separately.
If customers require a local power cord, they can check the power cord matrix for the appropriate cord.
Please see the following power cord matrix: http://www.hp.com/go/powercordmatrix
NOTE: Rack models ship standard with an IEC cable.
Localized cables included with geographic specific models in other world regions.
QuickSpecs
HP ProLiant DL180 Generation 6 (G6)
Standard Features
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Common Slot Power
Supply
HP has a new design for ProLiant power. The new Common Slot Power Supply bay. This design provides
the customer with commonality in power supplies across multiple platforms to save on the cost of spares
and allows HP to offer multiple power solutions to fit the customers' needs. Many HP ProLiant Servers
come with Common Slot, High Efficiency and Right-Size Power Supplies. Common Slot (CS) designates
commonality of the power supply across multiple ProLiant servers. HP's new Common Slot power supplies
are designed for highest efficiency to provide power efficiency without degrading performance of the
ProLiant. Power Supplies will have efficiency ratings up to 92%. There are three Right Size power options
available, depending on the configuration of your server. To make sure you select the correct power
supply to meet your configuration, we suggest that you use the HP Power Advisor to decide the "Right-
Size" for your configuration. All HP Common Slot power sources are UL, CE Mark Compliant, Hot Plug and
Redundant.
It is highly recommended that you use the HP Power Advisor in defining the "Right-Size" power supply for
your needs. HP offers Power Supply Options:
460Watts, Common Slot, 92% Efficiency
750Watts, Common Slot, 92% Efficiency
460Watts, Common Slot, 94% Efficiency
750Watts, Common Slot, 94% Efficiency
1200Watts, Common Slot, -48V DC Power Supply
HP's ProLiant Common Slot Power supplies (460W & 750W) meet multiple Energy Efficiency Initiatives.
Climate Savers Computing Initiative GOLD, ECOS Consulting 80PLUS GOLD and plans on offering models
that meet the Energy Star for Server requirements when they are published.
HP's ProLiant Common Slot Power supplies (1200W) meet multiple Energy Efficiency Initiatives. Climate
Savers Computing Initiative Bronze, ECOS Consulting 80PLUS Bronze Power Supply requirements.
Redundant Power: Optional (1+ 1 or n+n redundant) power supplies can be purchased through power
supply option kits.
System Fans 4 system fans ship standard; Non-hot plug, Non-redundant
NOTE: Redundant fan kit (P/N 516009-B21) available for purchase.
Operating Systems and
Virtualization Software
Support for ProLiant
Servers
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server Hyper-V
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES)
VMware ESX Server
Citrix Essentials for XenServer (Retail)
NOTE: For more information on HP's Certified and Supported ProLiant Servers for OS and Virtualization
Software and latest listing of software drivers available for your server, including how to purchase from
HP, please visit our OS Support Site at: http://www.hp.com/go/ossupport
Graphics 32MB shared supporting all display resolutions up to 1600x1200 16bpp@75Hz
NOTE: 8MB is dedicated to video memory.
QuickSpecs
HP ProLiant DL180 Generation 6 (G6)
Standard Features
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Form Factor Rack (2U), (3.5 in/8.89 cm)
Embedded Manageability HP Lights-Out 100
(LO100) Advanced
HP LO100 with Optional LO100 Advanced Licenses for Virtual KVM and Virtual
Media.
Features:
Embedded IPMI standard reporting
System event log access
Remote Serial console (serial redirection)
Browser, Telnet access
SMASH-CLP compliant
IPMI 2.0 compliant
Secure Socket Layer Encryption
Secure Shell Encryption
Virtual media (Floppy, CD, USB 2.0) with Advanced License
Virtual KVM with Advanced License
NOTE: For more information, see: http://www.hp.com/go/lo100
Core Server Management ProLiant 100 Series G6
Core Management
Software
HP provides management solutions that are designed to simplify a server's
installation, configuration, and maintenance throughout the entire server
lifecycle. This provides the customers with higher levels of operational
efficiency and highly reliable systems.
While ProLiant 100 series G6 servers do not support the Insight Foundation
Suite for ProLiant, they support a key subset of this important suite software
tools and utilities which are very suitable for this class of server: SIM, SMH,
agents, providers, and a SmartStart 'like' deployment CD called Easy Set-up
which greatly simplifies server set-up. Additionally the DL100 and SL100 G6
models support the SmartStart Scripting Toolkit (SSSTK), an automated
scalable deployment utility.
Information on core management supported on ProLiant 100 series G6 servers
can be found at these URLS:
Core Management: www.hp.com/go/coremanagement
HP ProLiant 100 series Easy Set-up CDs: www.hp.com/servers/easysetup
HP Systems Insight
Manager
HP Systems Insight Manager (HP SIM) provides a unified, secure and
extensible standards-based environment to centrally manage servers,
storage and other infrastructure devices, (both HP and non-HP) across
multiple operating system platforms.
Insight Management
Agents
HP Insight Management Agents and Insight Management Providers are
available for HP Systems Insight Manager (SIM) Integration.
ProLiant 100-series G6 servers can use the same SNMP based Insight
Management Agents supported by other ProLiant servers. As a result,
administrators can use HP Systems Insight Manager (SIM) 5.3 and
QuickSpecs
HP ProLiant DL180 Generation 6 (G6)
Standard Features
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greater to manage ProLiant 100-series G6 servers. Administrators can
also use any other SNMP- based management tool. These agents are
obtained as part of the ProLiant 100-series model-specific "Easy Set-
up" CDs, or through: www.hp.com/servers/easysetup
The following capabilities are enabled on the 100-series G6 servers by
the SNMP agents:
Health monitoring capabilities, including monitoring for drives, fans,
network, power supplies, and temperature
Alerting capabilities, including basic alert notification for Smart Array
drive pre-failure only
Performance monitoring capabilities providing information on
processor, memory, disk free space, network utilization
NOTE: For additional information, please see: http://www.hp.com/go/insight
Easy Set-up CD Easy Set-up CDs are available on all 100-series G6 servers and are also
available as an ISO image web download. HP ProLiant Easy Set-up CDs provide
easy, step-by-step, single and multi-server server utilities for the ProLiant
100-series G6 servers to streamline server setup for 100-series G6 servers.
The user experience is consistent with SmartStart and offers the following
capabilities:
Boot environment and GUI
Assisted Installation: Windows 2003 Server and Windows 2008 Server
drivers
Manual installation: Windows 2003 Server, Windows 2008 Server, and
Linux drivers (specific OS support varies by server. Refer to each
server's QuickSpecs for supported versions)
HP Insight Diagnostics
AutoRun
Array Configuration Utility (ACU) has been combined with Array
Diagnostics Utility (ADU) to offer both configuration of array controllers
and storage devices and testing of array controller hardware
SmartStart Scripting Toolkit (SSSTK) and Smart Components for
software and drivers for DL100 and SL100 servers
NOTE: OS and SW available for Manual Installation are listed on each server's
QuickSpecs.
SmartStart Scripting
Toolkit (SSSTK)
The SmartStart Scripting Toolkit is a server deployment product that delivers
an unattended automated installation for high-volume server deployments.
The SmartStart Scripting Toolkit includes a set of utilities for configuring and
deploying servers in a customized, predictable, and unattended manner.
These utilities enable you to duplicate the configuration of a source server on
target servers with minimum user interaction.
The Toolkit is designed for IT experts with experience in scripting operating
system installations and configuring ProLiant server hardware.
NOTE: For additional information, please see:
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/management/toolkit/
index.html
QuickSpecs
HP ProLiant DL180 Generation 6 (G6)
Standard Features
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Subscriber's Choice Subscriber's Choice Driver and Support Alerts/Notifications is a web-based
email subscription service that provides 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, software and
latest drivers
The latest software, drivers, and firmware fully optimized and tested for your
ProLiant server and options; downloaded from Software and Drivers
download pages website at: http://www.hp.com/go/support and from
www.hp.com/servers/easysetup . Contains the following:
HP Insight Management Agents for Systems Insight Manager (SIM)
Integration
HP Systems Management Homepage
Array Configuration Utility (ACU)
Array Diagnostics Utility (ADU)
HP Insight Diagnostics
Security Power-on password
Setup password
Diskette boot control
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
Secure Shell (SSH)
Warranty This product is covered by a global limited warranty and supported by HP Services and a worldwide
network of HP Authorized Channel Partners. Hardware diagnostic support and parts replacement is
available for three years from date of purchase. Support for software and initial setup is available for 90
days from date of purchase. Enhancements to warranty services are available through HP Care Pack
services or customized service agreements. Hard drives have either a one year or three year warranty;
refer to the specific hard drive QuickSpecs for details.
NOTE: Server Warranty includes 3-Years Next Business Day Parts replacement, 0-Years Labor, 0-Years
Onsite support. Additional information regarding worldwide limited warranty and technical support is
available at: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/platforms/warranty/index.html
QuickSpecs
HP ProLiant DL180 Generation 6 (G6)
Standard Features
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HP Insight Control
management software
HP Insight Control for
Linux
HP Insight Control for Linux, as a product option, delivers essential
infrastructure management that can help save time and money by making it
easy to deploy, monitor, remote control, and optimize your IT infrastructure
through a single, simple management console. The Insight Control for Linux
installs and license software modules that are integrated into HP System
Insight Manager.
The HP Insight Control for Linux (IC-Linux) serves environments requiring a
Linux-based management consoles. See www.hp.com/go/ic-linux
HP Insight Control include one year of 24 x 7 HP Software Technical Support
and Update Service ensuring rapid access to HP support staff and proactive
delivery of software updates. For more information about this service, please
visit: http://www.hp.com/services/insight
Insight Control server
deployment
HP Insight Control server deployment is a deployment solution for HP ProLiant
and Integrity servers hosted on a Windows CMS. It automates the process of
deploying and provisioning server software, enabling companies to quickly
and easily adapt to changing business demands. Insight Control server
deployment includes software optimizations for HP servers, including the HP
scripting toolkits, configuration jobs for leading industry-standard operating
systems, sample unattended files, and HP server support packs that include
software drivers, management agents, and important documentation.
Deploying servers can be accomplished either through imaging or through
scripting.
Insight Control server deployment is hosted on a Windows server and is
intended for heterogeneous environments deploying Windows, Linux, VMware
ESX and Microsoft Hyper-V systems.
Insight Control server deployment includes one year of 24 x 7 HP Software
Technical Support and Update Service ensuring rapid access to HP support
staff and proactive delivery of software updates. For more information about
this service, please visit: http://www.hp.com/services/insight .
QuickSpecs
HP ProLiant DL180 Generation 6 (G6)
Optional Features
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