Description
RAID Support and Configuration Options
The HPE 505768-B21 ProLiant DL320 Gen6 server is equipped with integrated Smart Array P410i RAID controller, providing hardware-based RAID support for up to 8 SFF hard drives. The RAID controller supports various RAID levels, including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5.
RAID 0 combines multiple hard drives into a single logical volume, providing increased performance and storage capacity. However, RAID 0 does not provide any data redundancy, which means that a single drive failure can result in complete data loss.
RAID 1 mirrors the data across two hard drives, providing data redundancy and increased read performance. However, RAID 1 reduces the storage capacity to half of the total hard drive capacity.
RAID 10 combines the benefits of RAID 0 and RAID 1, striping data across mirrored pairs of hard drives, providing both performance and redundancy. RAID 10 requires a minimum of four hard drives and provides high read and write performance with a fault tolerance of up to two drive failures.
RAID 5 distributes data across multiple hard drives, providing data redundancy and increased performance. However, RAID 5 requires a minimum of three hard drives and has a write performance penalty due to the parity calculation overhead.
The HPE 505768-B21 ProLiant DL320 Gen6 server also supports online RAID level migration, which allows the user to change the RAID level of a logical volume without losing data. The server also supports hot-plug hard drives, which means that a failed hard drive can be replaced without shutting down the server.
The RAID configuration options for the HPE 505768-B21 ProLiant DL320 Gen6 server can be accessed through the Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) management interface. The iLO management interface provides a user-friendly web-based interface that allows the user to configure the RAID controller, monitor hard drive health, and perform remote management tasks.
Management and Monitoring Tools for the HPE 505768-B21
The HPE 505768-B21 ProLiant DL320 Gen6 8SFF CTO Chassis Server provides several management and monitoring tools to ensure optimal performance and stability. These tools include:
- Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) – The iLO management tool allows remote management and monitoring of the server, including power control, server health monitoring, and remote console access. It can be accessed via a web browser or through the iLO command line interface.
- Insight Control – This tool provides comprehensive management of HPE ProLiant servers, including hardware and software inventory, firmware and driver updates, and server deployment. It is a server management software that helps you manage your HPE servers and infrastructure.
- SmartStart – This is an installation and deployment tool that simplifies the initial configuration of the server, including operating system installation, firmware updates, and hardware configuration.
- System Management Homepage – This web-based tool provides access to server hardware and software status, including system health, fan and temperature status, and installed hardware components.
- HPE Smart Update Manager (SUM) – This tool enables firmware and driver updates for multiple HPE servers simultaneously. It is useful for keeping the server infrastructure up-to-date with the latest security patches and bug fixes.
- HPE Systems Insight Manager (SIM) – This tool provides centralized management of HPE servers and storage, including health monitoring, performance analysis, and proactive management of potential issues. It is an application that enables you to manage your HPE server environment and other HPE devices from a single management console.
- HPE OneView – This tool is a software-defined infrastructure management solution that enables automated management of servers, storage, and networking devices. It provides a single interface for managing multiple HPE servers and storage arrays.
Operating System Compatibility and Support for the Server
The HPE 505768-B21 ProLiant DL320 Gen6 8SFF CTO Chassis server supports a variety of operating systems, including:
- Microsoft Windows Server – The server is compatible with multiple versions of Windows Server, including Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows Server 2016.
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) – The server supports RHEL 5, RHEL 6, and RHEL 7.
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) – The server is compatible with SLES 10, SLES 11, and SLES 12.
- VMware – The server is certified to work with VMware ESXi versions 5.0, 5.1, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, and 6.7.
- Oracle Linux – The server supports Oracle Linux 5, 6, and 7.
- Citrix XenServer – The server is compatible with Citrix XenServer versions 5.6, 6.0, 6.1, and 6.2.
- Ubuntu – The server is compatible with Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, 14.04 LTS, and 16.04 LTS.
It’s important to note that certain operating systems may require additional drivers or firmware updates to work with the HPE 505768-B21 ProLiant DL320 Gen6 server. For the latest compatibility information and driver downloads, it is recommended to consult the HPE website or the operating system vendor.
In addition to compatibility, HPE also provides support for many of these operating systems on the HPE 505768-B21 ProLiant DL320 Gen6 server. This support includes access to HPE software updates and patches, as well as technical assistance and troubleshooting from HPE support specialists.
HPE offers a range of support services, including the HPE Foundation Care service, which provides basic hardware support and software support during standard business hours. HPE also offers the HPE Proactive Care service, which includes 24/7 monitoring, proactive identification and resolution of potential issues, and access to technical experts for rapid problem resolution.
General Information about HPE 505768-B21
- Brand Name : HPE
- Part Number or SKU# 505768-B21
- Devices Type: Proliant DL320 Gen6 Server
Processor & Chipset of Gen 6 Server
- Installed CPU: None
- Default CPU Slots: 2
- CPU Upgradability: 4 CPU Would Require Optional Mezzanine Board Kit
- Chipset Type: Intel® C621 Chipset
Memory
- Installed Ram Size: 0 GB
- Default Ram Slots: 24 DIMM Slots For Rdimm
- Maximum Ram Slots: 48 DIMM Configuration Would Require Optional CPU Mezzanine Board Kit
- Technology: Ddr4 Rdimm, Lrdimm
- Hard Drives: 8 SFF, No Drives
- 1 Micro SD Card Slot (internal)
Display & Graphics
- graphics Controller Type: Integrated
- graphics Processor: ATI Es1000
- video Memory: 64 Mb Video Standard
- 16-Bit Color: Maximum Resolution Of 1600 X 1200
- 32-Bit Color: Maximum Resolution Of 1280 X 1024
Network & Communication
- Flexible Slot: Various Options Can Be Chosen For Networking, NIC Cards Also Available Via Expansion Slot
Expansion & Connectivity
- 4 ( 4 ) X Hot-swap – 3.5in
- 1 ( 1 ) X Front Accessible – 5.25in Slim Line
- 1 ( 1 ) X Pci Express X4 – Half-length, Low-profile ( X1 Mode )
- 1 ( 1 ) X Pci Express X16 – Full-length ( X16 Mode )
- 1 ( 1 ) X Processor
- 9 ( 9 ) X Memory – Dimm 240-pin
- 1 X Keyboard – Generic – 6 Pin Mini-din (ps/2 Style)
- 1 X Mouse – Generic – 6 Pin Mini-din (ps/2 Style)
- 1 X Serial – Rs-232 – 9 Pin D-sub (db-9)
- 1 X Display / Video – Vga – 15 Pin Hd D-sub (hd-15)
- 6 X Hi-speed Usb – 4 Pin Usb Type A ( 2 In Front )
- 2 X Network – Ethernet 10base-t/100base-tx/1000base-t – Rj-45(2 In Front)
- 1 X Management – Hp Ilo – Rj-45
Dimensions & Weight
- height : 1.70 In
- width : 17.64 In
- depth : 26.85 In
- weight : 25.6 Lb
