The new ProLiant DL560 is a groundbreaking, ultra-dense 4-way server designed for environments that require high levels of computing power while maintaining maximum cooling and power efficiency. The DL560 delivers enterprise class performance based on award-winning ProLiant engineering and industry standard technology, and its compact 2U form factor means the server uses at least 50% less rack space than most enterprise servers on the market. The server takes advantage of Xeon Processor MP, PCI-X architecture, Wide Ultra320 SCSI capability, DDR SDRAM memory, and Gigabit networking technology to provide the performance and scalability required for today's compute intensive applications. In addition, ProLiant management features such as remote administration from a standard web-browser and Insight Manager event and configuration management significantly reduce total cost of ownership. The ProLiant DL560 server combines maximum levels of compute performance, system efficiencies, and manageability to today's and tomorrow's enterprise data center.

What's new

New Models: Single processor 2.2GHz, 2M L3 Cache Dual processor 2.7GHz, 2M L3 Cache Dual processor 3.0GHz, 4M L3 Cache

Ideal environment

Ideal for... Space constrained data center customers and service providers Problems and Requirements A growing number of IT centers are experiencing a proliferation of servers as they begin to move toward a distributed computing model, where they centralize their servers in a data center for security, easy accessibility, and better management. While the workload for IT computing has increased, often the space allotted has not. Typical Use DL560 space saving design makes it an ideal platform for multi-node, highly available ProLiant clusters. Using partitioning software such as the ProLiant Workload Management Pack allows the DL560 to consolidate smaller and older technology servers and web applications onto fewer, newer servers. Like other ProLiant 500 series servers, the DL560 provides an excellent platform for transaction management, mail and messaging, or decision processing. Solving the Customer Problem The DL560 allows planners to increase the processing capabilities in a rack of their MP servers while more efficiently utilizing existing data center infrastructure. Sleek 2U (3.5") form factor uses less rack space than any major server in its class. General-purpose design maximizes the different locations the server can be deployed, while common rack and rail solution with other 2U ProLiant servers' means easier deployment and quick access to the system. Store the server. All necessary cabling and components in a single, organized rack to simplify management and maintenance. Power conscious enterprise customers and IT shops Problems and Requirements Faster processors, hard drives, and memory are some of the key factors driving power and cooling requirements in data center environments significantly higher. While the last decade has seen a dramatic decrease in the floor and rack space required to achieve constant computing capability, the power consumption and heat densities have not followed suit. Typical Use Customers looking to maximize the power and cooling efficiency of their data center rack space, while maintaining high levels of performance when running back-office and enterprise business applications. They are looking at metrics like processing power and wattage per U. The DL560 offers maximum flexibility when providing power to high-density data centers. Flexibility of high line or low line AC power provides ability to scale capacity when planned and unplanned upgrades become necessary. High-density rack deployments of mission critical applications. These servers must stay on, and thus cannot reduce power consumption by sleeping when the system is idle. Solving the Customer Problem By limiting the memory footprint and drive capacity, the DL560 is able to deliver enterprise performance with a lower thermal load. Requiring just two 550-watt power supplies to run a fully loaded and redundant system, the DL560 has the lowest power requirements of any major server in its class. The DL560 can run fully configured using low-line or high-line power sources. Innovative mechanical design adequately dissipates the total heat generated quickly out of the box, delivering excellent cooling and ventilation. Zoned cooling system ensures efficient ventilation to all major components. Processor and Memory Available Processors Intel Xeon MP 3.0 GHz/400 MHz - 4 MB L3 Intel Xeon MP 2.8 GHz/400 MHz - 2 MB L3 Intel Xeon MP 2.7 GHz/400 MHz - 2 MB L3 Intel Xeon MP 2.5 GHz/400 MHz - 1 MB L3 Intel Xeon MP 2.2 GHz/400 MHz - 2 MB L3 Intel Xeon MP 2.0 GHz/400 MHz - 1 MB L3 Processor Capacity 4 Memory Type PC 2100 DDR Max Memory 12 GB Memory Protection Advanced ECC, Online Spare Storage Storage Type SCSI Hot Plug Max Drive Bays 2 Removable Media Bays 2 Storage Controller Integrated Smart Array 5i Plus Deployment Form Factor Rack Rack Height 2U Networking Dual HP NC7781 PCI-X Gigabit server adapters (embedded) Remote Management Integrated Lights Out (iLO) Redundant Power Supply Hot Plug Redundant Fans Hot Plug Warranty - year(s) (parts/labor/onsite) 3-3-3