The HP ProLiant DL580 G5 is the best in class platform for virtualization, combining Intel’s newest Xeon® processor technology, maximum scalability and high availability features. This 4-socket server offers unsurpassed flexibility and serviceability in a versatile, 4U rack-optimized form factor. Based on the latest industry standard technologies, the DL580 G5 provides the highest levels of performance demanded by today's compute intensive applications. Multiple high availability features promote maximum uptime. Remote management with Integrated Lights-Out 2 (iLO2) technology allows administration from a standard web browser without the need to visit the server. The highly expandable architecture provides maximum application deployment flexibility with the ability to add I/O, processing, memory or storage capability as needed.

Features

More performance and expansion
- The latest 6 and 4 core Intel® Xeon® 7400 processors provide for maximum scalability as your needs grow
- Plenty of bandwidth and flexibility for expansion are offered through eight (8) standard PCI Express slots and the ability to add three (3)additional PCI Express or PCI-X slots
- 32 DIMM sockets allow up to 256GB of PC2-5300 Fully Buffered DIMMs (DDR2-667)
- Customers looking for additional storage can fill up to 16 SFF SAS/SATA hot plug drives with up to 4TB of internal storage
- Standard features that enhance performance include dual integrated Gigabit NICs and the Smart Array P400i controller with up to 512MB battery backed write cache

Ease of serviceability and management
- Tool-less maintenance and service access to external and internal hot plug components without sacrificing internal expansion capacity
- Up to 32 memory modules, 2 media bays, 11 PCI slots, and 16 internal hard disk drives provide the flexibility required to deploy and re-deploy in a variety of application environments
- Ejectable slimline DVD drive and removable half-height tape drives are easily accessible from the front of the server. USB ports (two front, two back, and two internal) increase media options including the ability to boot from a USB Key.
- Snap on rail kits and cable-less design built specifically for the 4U form factor allows hassle-free rack deployments in tapped or square hole racks
- Front slide-out System Insight Display provides instant visual indication of fault conditions within all major subsystems of the server, allows for rapid response to service events and reduces system downtime and IT service/maintenance costs

Ease of ownership
- Built-in Integrated Lights-Out 2 (iLO 2) Standard combines secure, basic management functions and diagnostics with essential virtual presence and control to manage ProLiant servers across the data center or across the world.
- ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack, shipped with every ProLiant server, enables you to quickly install and configure systems, proactively manage change and ensure continuous server operations.
- SmartStart configures hardware, loads optimized drivers and assists with software installation to achieve optimum reliability, performance and system uptime.
- SmartStart Scripting Toolkit radically simplifies high-volume server deployments by including replication utilities that create and copy configuration and script files.
- Expand your capabilities with tools like the ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Value Pack that automates the process of deploying and provisioning your unique server software configurations.