Quickspecs – HP Proliant DL580 User Manual

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System Fans

6 Hot plug, redundant fans (individually removable) ship standard

Required Cabling

For required cabling information, refer to the HP Web site at:

www.hp.com/servers/dl580

OS Support

Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
SuSE Linux Enterprise Server
Novell NetWare
Sun Solaris Intel Platform Edition
VMware Virtualization Software

NOTE:

NOTE: For a more complete and up-to-date listing of supported OSs and versions, please visit our OS
Support Matrix at:

http://www.hp.com/go/supportos

NOTE:

NOTE: For more Linux OS support & certification information, please visit our the ProLiant &
BladeSystem Server Linux matrix at:

http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/linux/hpLinuxcert.html

NOTE:

NOTE: For an up-to-date listing of the latest software and drivers available for your server, please select
your server:

www.hp.com/servers/dl580

NOTE:

NOTE: For more information on HP's Certified and Supported ProLiant Servers, please visit the VMware
Server Support Matrix at:

http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/software/vmware/hpvmwarecert.html

Rack Airflow

Rack Airflow
Requirements

Requirements

Rack 10000 series Cabinets

Rack 10000 series Cabinets 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.

CAUTION:

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 5,350 sq cm (830 square inches) of hole 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 7 cm (2.75 inches).

CAUTION:

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:

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:

http://www.hp.com/servers/dl580

QuickSpecs

HP ProLiant DL580 Generation 5 (G5)

Standard Features

DA - 12770 Worldwide — Version 18 — July 18, 2008

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