HP Proliant ML570 G3 Server

Overview
The HP ProLiant ML570 G3 server is the industry's first 4 processor expansion server that offers not only exceptional performance, but increased reliability with hot-plug RAID memory, powerful management capabilities, and unmatched internal expansion. With expansion capabilities featuring up to 64GB max memory, support for up to 10×1" hot-plug Ultra 320 SCSI hard drives or 18 Small Form Factor (SFF) SAS drives, and up to 10 PCI I/O slots, the ProLiant ML570 G3 is a truly expandable and reliable server for a data center or remote enterprise environment. The ML570 G3 now supports Intel's new Xeon dual core processor technology providing performance gains for multi-threaded applications, for example database, financial services, and supply-chain management.
 
Features
The HP ProLiant ML570 G3 server now supports Intel’s new dual-core technology.

Performance
• Support for Dual-Core 64-bit Intel Xeon Processors MP
• Up to 64GB of 400MHz DDR2 memory with 4GB DIMMs
• 667MHz Dual Independent Front-Side Bus (FSB)
• SAS models provide serial point-to-point connections with more spindles per platform
 
Management
• Integrated Lights Out Management (iLO) standard
• iLO shared network port
• SmartStart 7.40
• SA P600 Controller allows control of multiple SAS devices per port
 
Options
• Hot-Plug RAID Memory Advanced Memory Protection
• Optional floppy drive
• Ten I/O slots including four PCI-Express x4 slots, two hot-plug PCI-X 64 bit/133MHz slots and four PCI-X 64 bit/100MHz slots
• SAS drive cage option kit allows access to SAS technology across all models
 
Design
• USB up-front
• Universal rails (fits square and round hole racks)
• Ambidextrous snap-on cable management arm and quick release levers provide fast access to server
• SAS offers greater efficiency / improved thermals - half the power consumption of 3.5" drives and smaller form factor enables better airflow
 
Ideal environment
Ideal for remote office environments
• The unmatched expandability of the ML570 allows it to handle all the storage, memory and I/O needed for standalone, remote environments.
• Large internal storage capacity for everything from web apps to databases
• Easily connected to storage networks and easily managed from one place
 
Corporate data centers and service providers
• Availability features like hot plug drives, hot plug/redundant power, hot plug/redundant fans, and hot plug RAID memory keep environments up and running and users productive
• Remote manageability to support centralized or remote data center environments
• Ambidextrous cable management and a quick deploy rail solution make racking a snap
 
Consolidation
• With four processors, maximum storage, memory and I/O in a 6U form factor, the ML570 is ideal for consolidating multiple servers with VMWare or Microsoft Virtual Server.
• Need a MP server for a rack environment? Consider the ProLiant DL580.

 

 

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