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Introduction
The seventh generation HP ProLiant DL580 Server series stands out as a major advancement over earlier
generations of four-socket servers. The DL580 G7 (Figure 1) features improved HP architecture, advanced RAS
features, enhanced HP Integrated Lights-Out (iLO 3) remote management capabilities, and the latest technology-
based hardware options. The DL580 G7 also gives you excellent system performance using Intel® Xeon® E7 series
processors, and the 7500 series memory architecture, a large memory footprint, numerous I/O slots and disk
subsystems. This paper discusses the key technologies that make the ProLiant DL580 G7 an excellent choice for
enterprise customers seeking enhanced performance and investment protection.
Figure 1: The design of the HP ProLiant DL580 G7 server incorporates the latest technologies and features.
The DL580 G7 benefits from a modular architecture. It offers a front-serviceable component drawer for the
processor and memory modules. It also features memory cartridges, several I/O slot options, a standard peripheral
module, four redundant power supplies, and robust power distribution.
At its initial launch, the DL580 G7 supported up to 1 TB of system memory (64 x 16 GB DIMMs) using eight
memory cartridges. Now, after the introduction of the 32 GB DDR3 DIMM module, the system supports up to 2 TB
(64 x 32 GB DIMMs) of memory. This enables the server to address the rapid requirements of maximum memory
footprint.
The DL580 G7 supports dual-socket and four-socket configurations with connectivity to all PCIe slots and peripheral
components. It uses all available memory controllers, memory buffers, I/O controllers, and Quick-Path Interconnect®
links to connect the four processors.
The server has 11 full-height, full-length PCIe slots and flexible sub-IO modules. They position the DL580 G7 to take
advantage of emerging technologies with flexible choice of x4, x8, and x16 PCIe Gen 2 slots. Four power supplies
and distributed voltage-regulator technology provide robust power-distribution architecture. The power and cooling
management system increases power efficiency in the DL580 G7.