HP ProLiant AMD-based 300-series G7 servers

NOTE:

At a minimum, a 256 MB cache and battery kit is required to enable the

SAAP license key. SAAP is not available on Zero Memory Configurations

Solid state drives

HP has introduced the second generation of solid state drives (SSD) for ProLiant servers. These solid

state drives are 3Gb/s SATA interface in both 60GB and 120GB capacities. The product, based on

NAND Single Level Cell flash technology, are implemented as SFF and LFF hot plug devices on the HP

universal drive carrier for general use across the ProLiant portfolio. These drives deliver higher

performance, lower latency, and low power solutions when compared with traditional rotating media.

You can use the HP second generation SSDs with the present generation Smart Array controllers

based on the PM8011 SRC MIPS processor on select ProLiant G6 and G7 servers. See the server

QuickSpecs to confirm that SSDs are supported.

For more information on HP second generation SSDs, download the “Drive technology overview”

technology brief at

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/S

upportManual/c01071496/c01071496.pdf

Power and thermal technologies

HP engineers have developed a robust set of power and thermal technologies and components to

manage power within ProLiant 300-series G7 servers. The following technologies improve power

efficiency throughout the power delivery chain:

• Efficient power delivery

• Thermal sensors and fan control

• Dynamic Power Capping

• Processor Management technologies

Administrators can disable certain components and capabilities within ProLiant 300-series G7 servers

or reduce capabilities to bring the components to a lower power state.

Efficient power delivery

The ProLiant DL385 G7 server uses HP common slot power supplies. To see the power supply options

offered with other HP servers, consult the server QuickSpecs or go to the HP ProLiant Server

Compatibility Guide at www.hpproliantoptions.com/intro/

Common Slot power supplies

The HP C

ommon Slot power strategy provides power supply commonality across supported ProLiant

G7 servers. Three different sized common slot power supplies are available so customers can choose

the most effective power supply to match their power needs. “Right sizing” power supplies lets

customers more closely match the power supply to the server power requirements in specific

environments, significantly reducing wasted power. The HP Common Slot power strategy has also

reduced the number of power supply designs, which in turn reduces the number of spares the

customer must keep in the data center.

Power supply efficiency relates to the level of effective transfer and delivery of power through the

power chain. Table 2 shows that HP power supplies have achieved efficiency ratings of up to 94%,

meeting the Climate Savers Platinum requirements.