HP ProLiant DL385 server -
key benefits

The new DL385 is engineered with ProLiant reliability and proven 2-way AMD Opteron performance for ease of ownership, enterprise-class uptime and manageability, and 2U density for a variety of rack deployments and applications.

Proven performance

• SCSI Models - Up to two AMD Opteron processors model 280 (2.4GHz dual-core), 275 (2.2GHz dual-core), 270 (2.0GHz dual-core), 265 (1.8GHz dual-core), 254 (2.8GHz single-core), 252 (2.6GHz single-core) and 250 (2.4GHz single-core) with 1MB L2 cache per core
• SAS Models - Up to two AMD Opteron processors model 280 (2.4GHz dual-core), 275 (2.2GHz dual-core) and 265 (1.8GHz dual-core) with 1MB L2 cache per core
• Up to 16GB of 2-way interleaved PC3200 DDR SDRAM or 32GB PC2700 DDR SDRAM to support demanding memory intensive applications
• 3 full-length PCI-X expansion slots
• Dual embedded Gigabit NICs for fast network communications
• SCSI Model - Smart Array 6i controller with Battery-Backed Write Cache enabler
• SAS Model - Smart Array P600 controller

Industry-leading management solutions

• Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) allows powerful, hardware-based remote administration and control from a standard web-browser to conserve valuable IT staff resources
• Server configuration and deployment is simplified with tools like SmartStart, Rapid Deployment Pack, PXE, and ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU)
• Management tools such as HP Systems Insight Manager and iLO provide easy yet secure status and access to ProLiant servers, ensuring optimal levels of uptime

Engineered for reliability and ease of ownership

• Clean, tool-free, mechanical design enhances reliability and simplifies configuration and maintenance
  • Tool-free, modular components
  • Hot-plug redundancy features for fast maintenance
  • Minimal cables for easy access to components
• Quick deploy rail system delivers easy installation and fast server access
  • Universal tool-free sliding rails support square and round hole racks
  • New Ambidextrous cable management arm for cabling flexibility
  • Quick Release levers provide fast access
• Commonality focus, within and across platforms, increases IT productivity
  • Universal drives and Smart Array Controllers
  • Common components simplify spares
    • Hot-plug fans shared with DL380 G3 and DL380 G4
  • Unit ID for easy in rack identification
• ROM based configuration and management features increase uptime and simplify configuration
  • Redundant ROM protects platform during upgrades
  • ROM based drivers for OS independent health monitoring