HP ProLiant DL785 Generation 5

Front Panel LED display (internal and external health, Unit ID button & LED, NIC LED and Power Button

System Insight Display (SID)

Slimline Media Bay

Processor Memory Cells (1 - 8)

• 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:
  • Smart Array P212 Controller and the Smart Array P411 Controller

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 up to 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
• 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
• Management:
• HP Insight Control suite delivers essential management, including proactive health management, lights out remote control, optimization of power usage, rapid server deployment, performance analysis, vulnerability scanning and patch management and virtual machine management. For more information, go to: www.hp.com/go/ice.
• HP ProLiant Onboard Administrator (powered by the Integrated Light-Out 2 management processor) for simplified server setup, health monitoring and recovery, power and thermal control, and lights-out remote administration
• Integrated Lights-Out 2 Advanced unlocks the full capabilities of the ProLiant Onboard Administrator with high performance Integrated Remote Console, multi-user console sharing, video record and replay, and virtual media, including virtual folders for rapid server updates.
• System Insight Display on the front bezel for quick and easy server diagnostics
• Form Factor:
• Delivering maximum performance in a versatile, rack optimized form factor
• Deployment/Serviceability:
• Tool-less and virtually cable-less internal design
• 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. SATA hard drives have a one-year warranty.
    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

PC2-5300 Registered DIMMs at 667 MHz
PC2-6400 Registered DIMMs at 800 MHz

8 GB (8 x 1 GB) (8354 Processor)

• HP Insight Control suite: essential management, including proactive health management, lights out remote control, optimization of power usage, rapid server deployment, performance analysis, vulnerability scanning and patch management and virtual machine management. For more information, go to: www.hp.com/go/ice.
• HP ProLiant Onboard Administrator (powered by the Integrated Light-Out 2 management processor) for simplified server setup, health monitoring and recovery, power and thermal control, and lights-out remote administration

• Optional on the AH261A, standard on all other HP ProLiant DL785 G5 models
• Battery charge/life: Up to 72 hours/3 years
• Transportable data protection
• Increases overall controller performance

The HP Insight Control suite delivers essential infrastructure management, including proactive health management, lights out remote control, optimization of power usage, rapid server deployment, performance analysis, vulnerability scanning and patch management and virtual machine management.

HP Insight Control suite installs and licenses the following components by default using a wizard-based integrated installer:

• HP Systems Insight Manager software
• HP iLO Advanced
• HP Insight Power Manager software
• HP Insight Performance Manager module
• HP Insight Vulnerability and Patch Manager module
• HP Insight Virtual Machine Manager software for ProLiant

Additional Insight software and management tools included on the Insight Software DVDs can be installed manually

• HP Insight Server Migration software for ProLiant
  NOTE: Licensed separately from the HP Insight Control suite.
• HP Open Service Event Manager
• HP Service Essentials Remote Support Pack

NOTE: HP Insight Server Migration software for ProLiant can be installed from the SMP CD included in the Insight Software media kit.
NOTE: For additional product and licensing information about HP Insight Control suite, visit: http://www.hp.com/go/ice.

NOTE: As of Feb. 1, 2009, HP iLO Power Management Pack is being discontinued. Customer can either purchase HP Insight Control Environment suite which contains all the components of IPMP or the standalone components which include iLO Advanced, Insight Power Manager and System Insight Manager.

The HP Insight Control suite and most related software include a 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 ProLiant Onboard Administrator (powered by the Integrated Lights-Out 2 management processor) simplifies server setup, health monitoring, power and thermal control, and lights-out remote administration of ProLiant ML, DL, and BL servers. HP ProLiant Onboard Administrator functions without additional software, and can be accessed from any location via a web browser. It works hand-in-hand with HP Systems Insight Manager, Insight Control, and Insight Dynamics - VSE suite for ProLiant helping customers unlock the value of the ProLiant platform and deliver the highest possible quality of IT service to the business.

Capabilities of the HP ProLiant Onboard Administrator embedded in ProLiant ML/DL servers include, but are not limited to the following:

• Rom-based Setup Utility (RBSU) and Option Rom Configuration for Arrays (ORCA)
• IML and iLO event logging
• Automatic Server Recovery (ASR)
• OS independent hardware health status
• Present server power consumption
• Virtual Unit ID control
• Remote serial console
• Virtual power button control
• Dynamic Sector Repairing (with Smart Array controller)
• Drive Parameter Tracking (with Smart Array controller)
• Hot Spare Boot
  NOTE: Upon the event of a failed processor in a multi-processing environment, the system will automatically reboot and attempt to use the remaining good processor.

Unlock the full remote administration capabilities of HP ProLiant Onboard Administrator with Integrated Lights-Out 2 Advanced.

HP Systems Insight Manager software

HP Insight Rapid Deployment software

HP Insight Server Migration software for ProLiant

Upgrading, replacing, or virtualizing your existing server? Effortlessly transition to new virtual or physical HP ProLiant servers or BladeSystem with automated, accurate and affordable migration of OS, application and data. Insight Server Migration software for ProLiant (SMP) automates the manual processes required for migrating servers between physical or virtual platforms, whether migrating to VMware or Microsoft virtual machines. SMP allows all of the following migrations:

• physical to ProLiant
• physical to virtual
• virtual to virtual
• virtual to ProLiant

NOTE: For more information, visit: http://www.hp.com/go/migrate.

The HP Insight Dynamics - VSE suite for ProLiant is advanced infrastructure management software that allows you to analyze and optimize your adaptive infrastructure to manage physical and virtual resources in the same way. HP Insight Dynamics - VSE gives you a powerful toolkit to accelerate complex technology projects and simplify daily operations. It enables you to plan capacity and power continuously, balance across physical and virtual resources, ensure cost-effective high availability and provision infrastructure consistently.

HP Insight Orchestration, an optional extension to Insight Dynamics - VSE, 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. HP Insight Recovery, also an optional extension for Insight Dynamics - VSE, enables cost-effective disaster recovery for physical and virtual environments. Application environments can 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, http://www.hp.com/go/insightorchestration, http://www.hp.com/go/insightrecovery

HP Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) Advanced Pack

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 lifecyle. This provides the customer with higher levels of operational efficiency and highly reliable systems: http://www.hp.com/go/foundation.

The foundation pack includes:

• HP SmartStart
  
• HP Management
  
• HP ProLiant Firmware Maintenance

SmartStart version supported (minimum): SmartStart 8.0
http://www.hp.com/servers/smartstart

Insight Management Agents and The HP System Management Homepage are included on ProLiant Support Packs, and can also be installed using the server profiles provided with the ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack

For additional information about the Management Agents and the HP System Management Homepage please visit the management Web site at: http://www.hp.com/servers/manage.

• Supported Linux Distributions:
  • Red Hat EL 4
  • Red Hat EL 5
  • SUSE SLES10
• Supported Server Platforms
• HP Integrity BladeSystem to Superdome
• HP ProLiant BladeSyste p-Class & c-Class
• HP ProLiant DL
• HP ProLiant ML
• IBM System x
• IBM BladeCenter
• Dell PowerEdge
• Sun x64
• Fujitsu Siemens PRIMERGY
• Supported Virtual Machines
  • SG/LX in HP Integrity Virtual Machines guests
  • SG/LX in VMware ESX guests
  • SG/LX in Red Hat and SUSE Xen hosts (DOM0)
• Application Integration Toolkits
• HP Serivceguard for Linux Oracle Database Toolkit
• HP Serviceguard Extension for SAP on Linux (SGeSAP/LX)
• Free Application Integration Toolkits:
  • Apache
  • MySQL
  • NFS
  • PostgreSQL
  • Samba
  • Tomcat
  • Sendmail
• Disaster Tolerant Solutions
• HP Serviceguard for Linux Extended Distance Cluster (XDC) extends cluster distances up to 100 km, utilizes software RAID mirroring for data replication and is storage array independent
• HP StorageWorks XP/EVA Cluster Extension Software for Linux (CLX) works seamlessly with HP Serviceguard for Linux, HP StorageWorks Continuous Access, and HP Disk Arrays to automate failover and failback between sites
• Software updates are distributed by HP Services to customers with support contracts

NOTE: For additional information including software and server support on HP Serviceguard for Linux, visit: http://www.hp.com/go/sglx or see the HP Serviceguard for Linux QuickSpecs.
NOTE: HP Serviceguard for Linux products for HP ProLiant and select 3rd party x86 class servers 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/swsupport

• 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

Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server Hyper V
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES)
Oracle Enterprise Linux (OEL)
Solaris 10 for x86/x64 based Systems
VMware

The increasing power of new high-performance processor technology requires increased cooling efficiency for rack-mounted servers. The 10000 Series Racks provide enhanced airflow for maximum cooling, allowing these racks to be fully loaded with servers using the latest processors.

HP ProLiant DL785 G5 in Telco Racks Support for all 2-post Telco racks requires the use of the standard rack kit and an additional option kit from Rack Solutions (http://www.racksolutions.com/hp/)

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.

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.

HP Care Pack services provide total care and support expertise with committed response designed to meet your IT and business needs.

HP Care Pack services include coverage for the HP branded hardware options qualified for the server and purchased at the same time or afterward that are internal to the enclosure. This also includes the 22" and smaller external monitors and tower UPS options up to 3kVA. These items will be covered at the same service level and for the same coverage period as the server. Coverage of UPS Battery is not included, and standard warranty terms & conditions apply. For servers or storage systems installed within a rack, service also covers all HP qualified rack options installed within the same rack.

To fully capitalizing on your HP ProLiant servers' capabilities requires a service partner who thoroughly understands your server technology and systems environment. HP Services, an industry leader in provision of multi vender support solutions, provides a range of support services designed to meet the varying needs of your business. Whether an SMB, or large global corporation, HP has a ProLiant server support offer to help you speedily deploy and maximize system uptime.

Recommended Service - simplify ProLiant solution implementation, maintenance, and management.

• Support: 3-Year 4-Hour response 24x7 Same Business Day Coverage only
• Deployment Service: Installation and Start up only

Enhanced Service - optimize service level to increase IT performance and availability.

• Support: 3-Year Support Plus 24 only

Refer to the information on "Installation & Start-Up" for service on ProLiant server and Microsoft or Linux O/S per the Customer Description and/or Data Sheet; to be delivered on a scheduled basis 8am-5pm, M-F, excluding HP holidays.

NOTE: For a complete listing of service offerings and information visit:
http://www.hp.com/services/proliantservices
http://www.hp.com/go/proliant/carepack

• High Performance Computing (HPC)
• Electronic Design Automation (EDA)/Semiconductor
• Financial
• Large database applications
• ERP / CRM
• Petrochemical
• Life Science and Material Science
• Video Rendering

Two embedded NC371i Multifunction Gigabit Network Adapters
HP Smart Array P400i Controller
HP ProLiant Onboard Administrator (powered by the Integrated Lights-Out 2 management processor) management
Six (6) Redundant Hot Plug Fans
Three Hot Plug Power Supply
Rack 7U Form Factor

HP Insight Control suite, No Media 1-Server License including 1 year of 24x7 Technical Support and Updates
NOTE: Contains 1 license for each of RDP, PMP, VMM, VPM, IPM and iLO Advanced. Includes one year of 24 x 7 HP Software Technical Support and Update Service.
NOTE: This part number can be purchased as a single license or as multiple licenses with a single activation key. Customer will receive a license entitlement certificate via e-mail. The license entitlement certificate must be redeemed online or via fax in order to obtain the license activation key(s). Includes one year of 24 x 7 HP Software Technical Support and Update Service. Only available directly from HP and select resellers in the Americas region.

Modular Power Distribution Units 1U/0U
(Up to 32 outlets)
NOTE: 1U/0U mounting brackets shipped with
the unit (optimized for 10000 and 9000 series racks).

HP Modular Power Distribution Units (mPDU), High Volt Model, 16A (200-240 VAC) (WW)
NOTE: This PDU has a detachable input power cord and allows for adaptability to country specific power requirements.

AG053A

AG054A

AG055A

AG056A

2 GB PC2-5300 DDR2 (2 x 1 GB) Kit, single rank

4 GB PC2-5300 DDR2 (2 x 2 GB) Kit, dual rank

4 GB REG PC2-6400 2 x 2 GB Kit

1
(Slot furthest from processor)

1
(Slot furthest from processor)

2

3

4

5

6

1
(Slot furthest from processor)

1
(Slot furthest from processor)

2

3

4

5

6

A

Ejectable Slimline Drives

External Storage

50 Modular Smart Array

Up to 4

External

Maximum Storage Capacity - (External Enclosure Attached)

Internal

HP StorageWorks USB Tape Drives, External
DAT 40 USB
DAT 72 USB
DAT 160 USB
1U Rack-Mount Kit

HP StorageWorks D2D Backup Systems
D2D120
D2D130
D2D2503i
D2D4004i

PRC

USA

System Unit

Dimensions (H x W x D)
(with bezel)

12.04 x 17.32 x 27.4 in (30.58 x 44 x 69.6cm)

Weight
(approximate)

Input Requirements
(per 3 power supplies non redundant)

NOTE: To review typical system power ratings use the HP Power Advisor which is available online located at url: www.hp.com/go/proliant-energy-efficient or www.hp.com/go/hppoweradvisor

• Click on the system of interest. Example: DL785 G5
• Follow the instructions of the next screens

Relative Humidity
(non-condensing)

Slimline CD-RW/DVD-ROM 24X Combo Drive

Applicable Disk

DVD-ROM

DVD-R (Read Only)

2.6 GB/side DVD-RAM (Read Only)

5.2 GB/side DVD-RAM (Read Only)

CD-ROM Mode-1 data disc

Capacity

DVD-ROM

Diameter

120 mm, 80 mm (with adapter at vertical mounting mode)

Tray type

EIDE (ATAPI)

Random

DVD-ROM < 120 ms, CD-ROM < 110 ms

Full-Stroke

DVD-ROM < 240 ms, CD-ROM < 160 ms

Audio Output Level (typical)

Line-out

CD 0.7 Vrms at 47 Kohms Load

DVD-ROM

Single Layer

CD-ROM

7.2 MB/sec. Max.

2 MB

Spin-up Time (typical)

less than 10 seconds

120,000 Power On Hours (POH)

Operating

-22° to 140° F (-30° to 60° C)

Operating

10% to 80%

Storage/Transportation

(HxWxD, maximum)

0.5 x 5.04 x 5.1 in (12.7 x 128 x 129.4 mm)

Smart Array P400i Controller

Two embedded NC371i Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapters

Environment-friendly Products and Approach

Hewlett-Packard offers end-of-life HP product return, trade-in, and recycling programs in many geographic areas. For trade-in information, please go to: http://www.hp.com/go/green. To recycle your product, please go to: http://www.hp.com/go/green or contact your nearest HP sales office. Products returned to HP will be recycled, recovered or disposed of in a responsible manner.

The EU WEEE directive (2002/95/EC) requires manufacturers to provide treatment information for each product type for use by treatment facilities. This information (product disassembly instructions) is posted on the Hewlett Packard web site at: http://www.hp.com/go/green. These instructions may be used by recyclers and other WEEE treatment facilities as well as HP OEM customers who integrate and re-sell HP equipment.