HP ProLiant DL785 Generation 5 User instructions

Front View: Rear View:
1. Front Panel LED display (internal and external health,
Unit ID button & LED, NIC LED and Power Button
1. NIC connector 1
2. Keyboard connector
2. System Insight Display (SID) 3. USB connector
3. Slimline Media Bay 4. Video connector
4. Processor Memory Cells (1 - 8) 5. Serial connector
5. Eight bay Small Form Factor (SFF) Serial Attached
SCSI (SAS) drive cage
6. HP Integrated Lights-Out 2 (iLO 2) connector
7. Mouse connector
6. Video Connector 8. NIC connector 2
7. SAS backplane (Standard) 9. PCI Express expansion slots
8. SAS backplane (Optional) 10. Fan 6
9. USB Connectors 11. Fan 5
10. BBWC Battery Pack 12. Fan 4
11. Power Supply Backplane 13. T-15 Torx screwdriver
12. PCI-Express x8 non-hot-plug expansion slot 1 14. Redundant power supply 4 - 6 (optional)
13. PCI-Express x4 non-hot-plug expansion slot 2 15. Power supply 1 - 3
14. PCI-Express x4 non-hot-plug expansion slot 3
15. PCI-Express x4 non-hot-plug expansion slot 4
16. PCI-Express x16 non-hot-plug expansion slot 5
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17. PCI-Express x4 non-hot-plug expansion slot 6
18. PCI-Express x4 non-hot-plug expansion slot 7
19. Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Board
20. System Maintenance Switch
21. Fan 1
22. Fan 2
23. Fan 3
Not shown: PCI-Express expansion slots 8 - 11
What's New
This release introduces support for new Quad-Core AMD Opteron™ Processors with higher frequencies
Support for HP NC522SFP Dual Port 10GbE Gigabit Server Adapter
Support for new HP Smart Array Controllers:
HP Smart Array P212, P411, and P410 Controllers
HP SAS Expander Card
At A Glance
The HP ProLiant DL785 G5, the newest and most expandable addition to the award winning HP ProLiant line, is an 8-socket
x86 server, supporting up to 8 AMD Opteron™ Quad-Core processors, 512 GB of memory and 11 PCI-e I/O slots. With this
highly scalable feature set the DL785 G5, is an ideal choice for the growing enterprise class database, consolidation and
virtualization environments seeking to improve server utilization and reduce server sprawl, while continuing to leverage all
the familiar and easy to use ProLiant management tools and options.
Processors :
Supports 4 or 8 Quad-Core AMD 8300 Series Processors
Serverworks HT-2100 Northbridge and HT-1000 Southbridge chipset
Memory :
Up to 512 GB of memory, 64 slots of PC2-5300 or PC2-6400 registered DIMMs up to 800MHz
Support of low-power or regular PC2-5300 or PC2-6400 registered DIMMs
Storage Controller :
HP Smart Array P400i Controller
Optional 256MB and 512MB battery backed write cache
Internal Drive Support :
Support for up to 8 hot plug SFF SAS drives, standard
Optional SAS Option Kit available to support an additional 8 hot plug SFF SAS drives, for a total of 16 internal
drives
Optional Slimline DVD/CD-RW drives
Network Controller :
Two HP NC371i Multifunction Gigabit Network Adapters with TCP/IP Offload Engine, including support for
Accelerated iSCSI through an optional Licensing Kit
Expansion Slots :
11 total slots: (3) x16 PCI-Express; (3) x8 PCI-Express; (5) x4 PCI-Express
Optional backplane with 9 total slots: (2) x16 HTx ; (1) x16 PCI-Express; (1) x8 PCI-Express; (5) x4 PCI-
Express
NOTE: VMware is not supported on DL785 G5 with backplane that has (2) HTx slots and (7) PCI-Express slots
Ports :
USB: (5) Total USB 2.0 Ports: (2) front; (2) rear; (1) internal
Video: One front and one rear video ports
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU):
Support for Nvidia FX5600 1.5GB PCIe
Redundancy :
Redundant hot plug power supplies and fans
Infrastructure Management :
Convenient slide-out Systems Insight Display for quick and easy front view server diagnostics, along with status
LEDs, Automatic Server Recovery (ASR), ROM Based Setup Utility (RBSU)
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HP Integrated Lights-Out 2 management processor for simplified server setup, health monitoring and recovery,
power and thermal control, and lights-out remote administration.
HP Insight Control a product option, delivers essential infrastructure management that can help save time and
money by making it easy to deploy, migrate, monitor, control and optimize your IT infrastructure through a
single, simple management console. Insight Control supports both Windows and Linux-based central
management servers.
HP Insight Dynamics for ProLiant, a product option, is an integrated command center that enables IT Staff
personnel to continuously analyze and optimize a converged infrastructure, while automating and reducing the
cost of common data center tasks by as much as 40 percent. This ultimately enables them to dynamically keep
pace with the organization's changing business requirements.
Form Factor :
Delivering maximum performance in a versatile, rack optimized form factor
Operating Systems and Virtualization Software Support for ProLiant Servers :
Supports Windows, RHEL, SLES, OEL, Solaris, VMware, Citrix XenServer
Deployment/Serviceability :
Tool-less and virtually cable-less internal design
System Insight Display on the front bezel for quick and easy server diagnostics
Rapid Deployment racking solution (rack rails and cable management)
Warranty :
This product is covered by a global limited warranty and supported by HP Services and a worldwide network of
HP Authorized Channel Partners resellers. Hardware diagnostic support and repair 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-Year Parts, 3-Year Labor, 3-Year Onsite support with next business day
response. Additional information regarding worldwide limited warranty and technical support is available at:
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/platforms/warranty/index.html
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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
Four or eight of the
following depending on
Model
AMD Opteron™ Processor 8393 SE, Quad-Core (3.1 GHz, 105W ACP)
AMD Opteron™ Processor 8389, Quad-Core (2.9 GHz, 75W ACP)
AMD Opteron™ Processor 8387, Quad-Core (2.8 GHz, 75W ACP)
AMD Opteron™ Processor 8381 HE, Quad-Core (2.5 GHz, 55W ACP)
AMD Opteron™ Processor 8376 HE, Quad-Core (2.3 GHz, 55W ACP)
AMD Opteron™ Processor 8384, Quad-Core (2.7 GHz, 75W ACP)
AMD Opteron™ Processor 8380, Quad-Core (2.5 GHz, 75 W ACP)
AMD Opteron™ Processor 8378, Quad-Core (2.4 GHz, 75 W ACP)
NOTE: 4 or 8 supported.
Cache Memory 512 KB integrated level 2 cache per core
2 or 6 MB shared level 3 cache per processor (depends on model)
Upgradeability Supports up to 8 processors
Chipset Serverworks HT-2100 Northbridge and HT-1000 Southbridge chipset
Memory Protection &
Functionality
Advanced ECC
Memory Type
One of the following
depending on model
PC2-5300 Registered DIMMs at 667 MHz
PC2-6400 Registered DIMMs at 800 MHz
Standard PC2-5300 16GB (16 x 1GB) (8378 Processor)
Standard PC2-6400
One of the following
depending on Model
32GB (8 x 4GB) (8389, 8387 Processors)
64GB (16 x 4GB) (8393 SE Processor)
Maximum 512GB (64 x 8GB)
Network Controller Two HP NC371i Multifunction Gigabit Network Adapters with TCP/IP Offload Engine, including
support for Accelerated iSCSI through an optional Licensing Kit
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Expansion Slots
I/O backplane with 11
PCIe slots
Expansion
Slots
Technology
Bus
Width **
Connector
Width
Bus
Number *
Device
No. **
Form
Factor
Notes
1 PCIe x8 x16 4 0 Full-size
2 PCIe x4 x8 7 0 Full-size
3 PCIe x4 x8 10 0 Full-size
4 PCIe x4 x8 13 0 Full-size
5 PCIe x16 x16 65 0 Full-size
6 PCIe x4 x8 68 0 Full-size
7 PCIe x4 x8 71 0 Full-size
8 PCIe x16 x16 129 0 Full-size
9 PCIe x8 x16 132 0 Full-size
10 PCIe x16 x16 193 0 Full-size
11 PCIe x8 x16 196 0 Full-size
* Default bus assignment (in Decimal format). Inserting cards with PCI bridges may alter the
actual bus assignment number
** Indicates the number of physical electrical lanes running to the connector
NOTE: All slots are non-hot-plug Default bus assignment. Inserting cards with PCI bridges may
alter the actual bus assignment number. Slots are enumerated differently based on the operating
system. Microsoft operating systems enumerate from lowest to highest Device ID by bus (starting
with the lowest bus).
I/O backplane with 7
PCIe & 2 HTx slots
Expansion
Slots
Technology
Bus
Width **
Connector
Width
Bus
Number *
Device
No. **
Form
Factor
Notes
1 PCIe x8 x16 4 0 Full-size
2 PCIe x4 x8 7 0 Full-size
3 PCIe x4 x8 10 0 Full-size
4 PCIe x4 x8 13 0 Full-size
5 PCIe x16 x16 65 0 Full-size
6 PCIe x4 x8 68 0 Full-size
7 PCIe x4 x8 71 0 Full-size
8 HTx x16 N/A 128 N/A Full-
Height/Full-
Length
No Slot
10 HTx x16 N/A 192 N/A Full-
Height/Full-
Length
No Slot
* Default bus assignment (in Decimal format). Inserting cards with PCI bridges may alter the
actual bus assignment number
** Indicates the number of physical electrical lanes running to the connector
NOTE: All slots are non-hot-plug Default bus assignment. Inserting cards with PCI bridges may
alter the actual bus assignment number. Slots are enumerated differently based on the operating
system. Microsoft operating systems enumerate from lowest to highest Device ID by bus (starting
with the lowest bus).
NOTE: This optional IO backplane with 7 PCIe and 2 HTX slots replaces standard I/O backplane
with 11 PCIe slots.
NOTE: VMware is not supported on DL785 G5 with backplane that has (2) HTx slots and (7) PCI-
Express slots.
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Storage Controllers HP Smart Array P400i Controller
Storage Data
Protection
The Battery-Backed Write Cache (BBWC) Enabler for the Smart Array P400i Controller protects
up to 512-MB write cache memory from hard boot, power, controller, or system board failures.
Battery charge/life: Up to 72 hours/3 years
Transportable data protection
Increases overall controller performance
NOTE: Safely transport your write cache data to another HP ProLiant DL785 G5 in the data center
by removing the BBWC Enabler and Smart Array P400i Controller Memory Module simultaneously
(connected by short cable).
Storage Optical Drive Slimline DVD/CD-RW Drive Standard on all models - ejectable for
security and serviceability
Hard Drives None ship standard
Hard Disk Drive
Backplane
Standard: Internal SAS backplane supports up to eight SFF hard disk
drives
Optional: Adding the optional SAS Option Kit enables the second SAS
backplane to support an additional eight SFF hard disk drives
Maximum Internal
Storage Type
Hot Plug SAS 8.000TB 16 x 500GB SFF SAS drives
Interfaces Serial 1
Pointing Device (Mouse) 1
Video 1 front, 1 rear
Keyboard 1
USB 2.0 Ports 2 front, 2 rear, 1 internal
HP Integrated Lights-Out
2 (iLO 2)
1
Network RJ-45 2
Graphics Integrated ATI ES1000 with 32MB memory
Form Factor Rack (7U = 12.25 inches), ships with sliding rails and cable management system
Space saving form factor (7U) provides space efficiencies while providing maximum deployment
flexibility
HP Insight
management software
HP Insight Foundation Managing the growing number of servers can be complex and
expensive for your organization. IT managers need to address changing
business needs with tools that meet the challenges of managing today's
complex Datacenters.
HP provides management solutions that are designed to simplify a
server's installation, configuration and maintenance throughout the
entire server lifecycle. This provides the customer with higher levels of
operational efficiency and highly reliable systems:
www.hp.com/go/foundation .
The foundation pack includes:
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HP SmartStart
HP Management
HP ProLiant Firmware Maintenance
SmartStart version supported (minimum): SmartStart 8.0
http://www.hp.com/servers/smartstart
Integrated Lights-Out
(iLO)
(integrated on system
board)
HP Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) simplifies server setup, health
monitoring, power and thermal control, and lights-out remote
administration of ProLiant ML, DL, and BL servers. HP iLO functions
without additional software and can be accessed from any location via a
web browser. HP iLO works hand-in-hand with HP Systems Insight
Manager, Insight Control, and Insight Dynamics for ProLiant, helping
customers unleash the value of the ProLiant platform and deliver the
highest possible quality of IT service. For more information, visit:
www.hp.com/go/iLO
HP Insight Control HP Insight Control, a product option, delivers essential infrastructure
management that can help save time and money by making it easy to
deploy, migrate, monitor, remote control, and optimize your IT
infrastructure through a single, simple management console.
Two versions of Insight Control are available, to serve environments
requiring either a Linux-based or a Windows-based central management
server: HP Insight Control for Linux, and HP Insight Control. See
www.hp.com/go/insightcontrol
HP Insight Control 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 .
HP Insight Dynamics for
ProLiant
HP Insight Dynamics for ProLiant, a product option, is an integrated
command center that enables IT Staff personnel to continuously analyze
and optimize a converged infrastructure, while automating and reducing
the cost of common data center tasks by as much as 40 percent. As a
powerfully integrated by design toolkit to accelerate complex technology
projects and simplify daily operations that ultimately enable IT Staff
personnel to dynamically keep pace with the organizations changing
business requirements. It enables them to plan capacity and power
continuously, balance across physical and virtual resources, and ensure
cost-effective high availability. It also enables IT organizations to
provision infrastructure consistently and automatically from pools of
shared resources using a self-service portal. Resources provisioned can
range from a single virtual machine to complex multi-tier environments
and their associated physical and virtual resource requirements. In
addition to the previous functional benefits, it also provides a cost-
effective disaster recovery for physical and virtual environments that
works with HP StorageWorks Continuous Access software for both the
Enterprise Virtual Array and the XP storage array allowing application
environments to be reactivated in minutes with the touch of a button to a
remote location.
NOTE: For more information, visit:
http://www.hp.com/go/insightdynamics
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Industry Standard
Compliance
ACPI 1.0a. Compliant
PCI 2.2 Compliant
PXE Support
WOL Support (with embedded NC371i Multifunction Gigabit Network Adapters)
Physical Address Extension (PAE) Support
Microsoft® Logo certifications
USB 2.0 Support
Intelligent
Manageability
HP Systems Insight Manager software
SmartStart
Redundant ROM
Remote Flash ROM
Management Agents
Integrated Management Log (IML)
Automatic Server Recovery-2 (ASR-2)
ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU)
Dynamic Sector Repairing (with Smart Array Controllers)
Drive Parameter Tracking (with Smart Array Controllers)
Pre-Failure Warranty (covers processors, SAS hard drives and memory)
Redundant/adaptive load balancing NIC Support
Serviceability System Insight Display - precisely depicts all major subsystems of the server (PCI I/O,
Memory, CPU, Redundant Cooling, Interlock, Thermtrip) and gives instant visual indication
of fault status. Located on top front of server, beneath lid.
Tool-less, virtually cable-less interior design
Tool-less access to interior of server
Ejectable, slimline Media Bay media drives (DVD/CD-RW) removable without the use
of tools
Front accessible processors and memory
PCI Card Guides locks full length PCI cards in place during transit
Six individually removable fans
Tool-less removal of system board
Quick Deploy Rails
Tool-less design "snap in" rail
Security Power-on password
Keyboard password
External USB port enable/disable
Network Server Mode
Serial interface control
Administrator's password
Removable Diskette drive (optional)
Removable optical drive
Power Supply HP 1200W 12V Hot plug AC Power Supply 910W (low line), 1300W (high line).
Size is 2.8"(H) X 4.9"(W) X 7.5"(L).
NOTE: Three Hot Plug Power Supplies ship standard with the AM431A, AM430A, and AM424A
skus. Three optional power supplies may be added for redundancy.
NOTE: Six Hot Plug Power Supplies ship standard with the AM429Askus (the 4th, 5th and 6th
power supplies are for redundancy).
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UPS and PDU Power
Cord Matrix
Please see the UPS and PDU cable matrix's on the HP Power Protection and Management page.
Under Power Cords, click on the "HP Power Cord Matrix" link. That link will list cable descriptions,
requirements, and specifications for UPS and PDU units. Please see the following link:
www.hp.com/products/powercords .
Server Power Cords NOTE: The HP ProLiant DL785 G5 servers ship standard worldwide with a 6-foot IEC 320-C14 to
IEC320-C13 jumper cord. If you require a local power cord, please check the Power Specifications
below for the appropriate country-specific power cord, or consult the Power Cord Matrix:
http://www.hp.com/go/powercordmatrix .
System Fans Standard 6 Hot plug, redundant fans
Maximum 6 Hot plug, redundant fans
NOTE: Fans are N+1 hot plug redundant and individually removable.
Required Cabling For required cabling information, refer to the HP Web site at: www.hp.com/servers/dl785
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)
Oracle Enterprise Linux (OEL)
Solaris
VMware
Citrix XenServer
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, please visit
our Support Matrix at: http://www.hp.com/go/ossupport and our driver download page
www.hp.com/support/DL785G5 .
Rack Airflow
Requirements
Rack 10000 G2 series Cabinets
The increasing power of new high-performance processor technology requires increased cooling
efficiency for rack-mounted servers. The 10000 G2 Series Racks provide enhanced airflow for
maximum cooling, allowing these racks to be fully loaded with servers using the latest processors.
CAUTION: If a third-party rack is used, observe the following additional requirements to ensure
adequate airflow and to prevent damage to the equipment:
Front and rear doors: If your 42U server rack includes closing front and rear doors, you
must allow 830 square inches (5,350 sq cm) of holes evenly distributed from top to bottom
to permit adequate airflow (equivalent to the required 64 percent open area for ventilation).
Side: The clearance between the installed rack component and the side panels of the rack
must be a minimum of 2.75 inches (7 cm).
CAUTION: Always use blanking panels to fill all remaining empty front panel U-spaces in the rack.
This arrangement ensures proper airflow. Using a rack without blanking panels results in improper
cooling that can lead to thermal damage.
NOTE: For additional information, refer to the Setup and Installation Guide or the Documentation
CD provided with the server, or to the server documentation located in the Support section at the
following URL: www.hp.com/servers/dl785 .
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Rack Kit Quick deploy rail system provides tool-free support for racks with square or round mounting holes
(including Compaq/HP 7000, 9000, 10000 G2 and HP series), with an adjustment range of 24" -
36". The ambidextrous cable management arm can be mounted on either the left or right side for
improved cable management.
Telco Rack Support Support for all 2-post Telco racks requires the use of the standard rack kit and an additional option
kit from Rack Solutions at: http://www.hp.com/go/rackandpower .
Factory Express
Portfolio for Servers
and Storage
HP Factory Express offers configuration, customization, integration and deployment services for
HP servers and storage products. Customers can choose how their factory solutions are built,
tested, integrated, shipped and deployed.
Factory Express offers service packages for simple configuration, racking, installation, complex
configuration and design services as well as individual factory services, such as image loading,
asset tagging, and custom packaging. HP products supported through Factory Express include a
wide array of servers and storage: HP Integrity, HP ProLiant, HP ProLiant Server Blades, HP
BladeSystem, HP 9000 servers as well as the MSAxxxx, VA7xxx, EVA, XP, rackable tape libraries
and configurable network switches.
For more information on Factory Express services for your specific server model, please contact
your sales representative or go to: http://www.hp.com/go/factory-express .
HP Enterprise
Configurator
The HP eConfigure-Enterprise Configurator now provides factory default racking for our HP
hardware portfolio. This approach is aligned with our strategic direction to meet the needs and
expectations of our valued customers. If you require "custom" rack configuration, please contact
HP's Customer Business Center or an Authorized Partner for assistance.
http://www.hp.com/products/configurator
Solutions The very scalable 8-socket x86 ProLiant DL785 G5, with Quad-Core processing power, delivers
outstanding flexibility, scalability and performance for customers growing Enterprise class
database, consolidation and virtualization environments. Specifically, the HP ProLiant DL785 G5
would be excellent for running the following types of applications:
Typical Usage:
High Performance Computing (HPC)
Electronic Design Automation (EDA)/Semiconductor
Financial
Large database applications
ERP / CRM
Petrochemical
Life Science and Material Science
Video Rendering
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