HP ProLiant DL185 G5 Storage Server -
Overview & Features

Overview

You have better things to do than worry about file storage. You’re juggling multiple interfaces, security concerns, and shrinking backup windows - all while your users demand more storage space. You need high-capacity file storage that's powerful and easy to manage, and you need it soon.

What's new

• Create, migrate, manage, and protect shared storage without the need for storage expertise using All-in-One Storage Manager (ASM) Software, which is now included with all DL185 G5 Storage Servers.

Features and Benefits

• Be up and serving files in minutes, not hours: The operating system is pre-installed and user storage is pre-configured, so it's a quick, secure, and easy way to add file storage to your network.
• A single, centralized file server: Consolidate islands of direct-attached storage to one network attached storage (NAS) platform or create a scalable disk-based backup or replication target.
• HP All-in-One Storage Manager (ASM) included: Create, migrate, manage, and protect file shares (NAS) and application storage (iSCSI Target) without the need for storage expertise; it’s like having a storage expert in the box.
• Multiple configurations to fit your needs: 12-drive models greatly reduce your cost per GB and new Base and 8-drive models have open drive slots for flexible internal expansion.

• Multi-protocol file serving: Install in wide range of heterogeneous file serving environments with support for SMB/CIFS, NFS, HTTP, FTP, WebDAV, AppleTalk, and NetWare protocols.
• Spend less time and effort managing files: A consolidated and networked solution means you have one thing to manage, scale, and protect.
• Familiar management look and feel: If you've used Microsoft Management Console (MMC) to manage a Windows server, you're probably already familiar with how to manage a ProLiant Storage Server.
• All-in-One Storage Manager wizards: No special training is required to make an IT generalist look like a storage expert. Automated ‘best practice’ logic enables optimal storage setup without needing to know industry-established best practices.

• HP ProLiant server hardware: Relax - your investment is protected because you're not locked into a proprietary platform. And you can take advantage of built-in functionality like Lights-out 100i that lets you manage and troubleshoot remotely.
• Seamless integration into your environment: It's running Windows, so it integrates natively into your Active Directory and DFS environments, and runs your favorite antivirus, backup, and storage management applications.
• High density storage platform: The 2U rack-mount platform features quad-core processing, support for up to twelve 3.5 inch SATA or SAS internal hard drives, and easy external expansion using HP MSA enclosures.
• Print server support: - Don't forget that a DL185 G5 Storage Server is a Windows print server too, offering consolidation benefits to your Windows print environment.

• Optional data services that integrate with HP ASM: Upgrade to host block-based storage for Exchange, SQL or other applications with Microsoft® iSCSI Software Target; backup to disk, tape, or other removable media with Data Protector Express Software; and replicate data on a scheduled basis to another system using HP Storage Mirroring Software.
• Optimized for file serving: Up to 20% faster file serving performance than a Windows Server 2003 R2 installation.
• Get more space using file deduplication: Single Instance Storage (SIS) recovers up to 35% of disk space by reducing the amount of redundant data
• Storage-specific tools and features included: Reap the benefits of optimized Indexed Search, SharePoint® Services support, Quotas, File Screening, Storage Reporting, Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) snapshots, and Distributed File System (DFS) Replication - all at no extra charge.