QuickSpecs

Compaq ProLiant DL580

Storage

AHot Plug Power Supplies

B3.5 inch Diskette Drive

C

High Speed IDE CD-ROM

0-3

Wide Ultra2/Ultra3 Drive Cage (4 x 1″ )

DRIVE SUPPORT

 

 

Quantity

Position

Controller

 

 

Supported

Supported

Removable Media

 

 

 

 

1.44-MB Diskette Drive

Up to 1

C

Integrated

 

IDE CD-ROM Drive

Up to 1

B

Integrated IDE

 

 

 

 

Hard Drives

 

 

 

Wide Ultra3 Hot Pluggable Drives

 

 

 

Note: Wide Ultra3 SCSI drives require the purchase and installation of Wide Ultra3 Controllers or Adapters to run at Wide Ultra3 speeds.

 

1-inch

Up to 4

0-3

Integrated Smart Array Controller

 

36.4-GB 10,000 rpm

 

 

Smart Array 431 Controller

 

18.2-GB 10,000 rpm

 

 

Smart Array 3200 Controller

 

9.1-GB 10,000 rpm

 

 

Smart Array 4200 Controller

 

18.2-GB 15,000 rpm

 

 

Smart Array 5300 Controller

 

9.1-GB 15,000 rpm

 

 

64-bit/66-MHz Single Channel Wide Ultra3 SCSI Adapter

 

 

 

 

64-bit/66-MHz Dual Channel Wide Ultra3 SCSI Adapter

Wide Ultra2 Hot Pluggable Drives

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1-inch

Up to 4

0-3

Integrated Smart Array Controller

 

18.2-GB

 

 

Smart Array 431 Controller

 

9.1-GB

 

 

Smart Array 3200 Controller

 

 

 

 

Smart Array 4200 Controller

 

 

 

 

Smart Array 5300 Controller

 

 

 

 

64-bit/66-MHz Single Channel Wide Ultra3 SCSI Adapter

 

 

 

 

64-bit/66-MHz Dual Channel Wide Ultra3 SCSI Adapter

 

 

 

 

External Storage

 

 

 

 

StorageWorks Enclosure

Up to 10

External

Integrated Smart Array Controller

 

4200/4300 Family

(2 per channel

 

Smart Array 431 Controller

 

(supports Ultra2/Ultra3 drives SCSI

 

Smart Array 3200 Controller

 

only)

controller)

 

Smart Array 4200 Controller

 

 

 

 

Smart Array 5300 Controller

 

 

 

 

64-bit/66-MHz Single Channel Wide Ultra3 SCSI Adapter

 

 

 

 

64-bit/66-MHz Dual Channel Wide Ultra3 SCSI Adapter

 

ProLiant Storage System

Up to 10

External

Smart Array 3200 Controller

 

Models UE

(2 per channel

 

Smart Array 4200 Controller

 

ProLiant Storage System

SCSI

 

Smart Array 5300 Controller

 

Models U2

controller)

 

64-bit/66-MHz Single Channel Wide Ultra3 SCSI Adapter

 

(supports Wide-Ultra SCSI-3

 

 

64-bit/66-MHz Dual Channel Wide Ultra3 SCSI Adapter

 

drives only)

 

 

 

 

SCSI Storage Expander II

Up to 10

External

Smart Array 3200 Controller

 

 

(2 per channel

 

Smart Array 5300 Controller

 

 

SCSI

 

64-bit/66-MHz Single Channel Wide Ultra3 SCSI Adapter

 

 

controller)

 

64-bit/66-MHz Dual Channel Wide Ultra3 SCSI Adapter

 

 

 

 

 

 

StorageWorks RAID Array

Up to 11

External

Fibre Channel Host Adapter

 

4100 Kit

 

 

 

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DL580 specifications

The Compaq DL580 is a powerful and versatile server designed for demanding enterprise environments. Released as part of Compaq's ProLiant series, the DL580 targets mission-critical applications and offers a robust architecture that ensures high availability, scalability, and performance.

One of the defining features of the Compaq DL580 is its ability to support multiple Intel Xeon processors. This server typically accommodates four processors, making it capable of handling substantial workloads and enabling significant multitasking capabilities. The processor options come with advanced technologies such as hyper-threading, which allows for more efficient use of processing resources by enabling multiple threads to run on each core.

The system memory of the DL580 is designed to optimize performance in memory-intensive applications. With support for a large capacity of RAM, it ensures faster data access and improved throughput. The use of ECC (Error-Correcting Code) memory enhances reliability, detecting and correcting potential data corruption, which is crucial in critical business applications.

Storage flexibility is another hallmark of the Compaq DL580. The server offers various drive options, including support for SATA and SCSI drives, which can be configured in RAID arrays for improved performance and data redundancy. This capability allows organizations to tailor their storage solutions based on their specific needs, balancing between cost and performance.

In terms of connectivity, the DL580 comes equipped with multiple network interfaces, allowing for redundancy and load balancing across connections. The server often features integrated NICs (Network Interface Cards) that support advanced networking technologies, enhancing overall network performance.

The DL580 is also built with manageability in mind. It often includes Compaq Insight Manager tools, which provide proactive monitoring and management capabilities, allowing IT staff to troubleshoot issues before they escalate into significant problems. This feature contributes to minimizing downtime and maintaining service excellence.

In summary, the Compaq DL580 stands out as a reliable server solution equipped with advanced processing power, extensive memory support, flexible storage options, robust connectivity, and comprehensive management tools. These characteristics make it an ideal choice for businesses seeking a dependable platform to support their critical applications and services.