Customer-specific BIOS configuration (using the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU).
NOTE:
For further information, please refer to HP's RBSU (ROM based setup utility) user guide:
www.hp.com/support/rbsu
.
Storage Controller
One of the following
depending on Model
Entry Models
(Non hot plug)
HP Dynamic Smart Array B120i Controller
NOTE:
Supports 3.0Gb/s SATA.
NOTE:
Supports RAID 0/1/10 only. It does not have FBWC support so cannot
support advanced RAID (5 onwards). For FBWC, a standup Smart Array
Controller card must be configured.
Base Models
(Hot plug)
HP Dynamic Smart Array B120i Controller
NOTE:
Supports 3.0Gb/s SATA.
NOTE:
Supports RAID 0/1/10 only. It does not have FBWC support so cannot
support advanced RAID (5 onwards). For FBWC, a standup Smart Array
Controller card must be configured.
Performance Models
(Hot plug)
HP Smart Array P222/512MB FBWC controller
NOTE:
P222 can support RAID 0/1/10/5/5+0/6/6+0.
NOTE:
HP Smart Array Advanced Pack (SAAP 2.0) is no longer required to
enable RAID 6 & 60 (Advanced Data Guarding). However, controller must be in
firmware version 4.68 (or later).
NOTE:
The DL320e Gen8 can support other advanced controllers as well, depending on model and
configuration
NOTE:
For set up instructions for HP Smart Array B120i SATA Controller please refer to the HP ProLiant
DL300 series server user guide.
NOTE:
For general information about HP Smart Array B120i SATA RAID Controller, please visit:
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliantstorage/arraycontrollers
/dynamicsmartarray/index.html
Internal Storage Devices
Diskette Drive
None
Optical Drive
Optional
DVD-ROM, DVD-RW
Hard Drives
One of the following
depending on Model
None ship standard (Base Models and Performance Models)
1x NHP 500GB SATA 3.5" drive (Entry Models)
Hard Drive Bays
8 SFF drive bays or 4 LFF Non hot plug/Hot plug
NOTE:
HP ProLiant DL320e Series servers offer both SFF, and LFF versions in
CTO. The Optical Drive bay is available with both models.
NOTE:
LFF versions are not an upgradeable option from SFF models, or vice
versa, also between Non Hot Plug LFF and Hot Plug LFF.
NOTE:
All Pre-configured Models come populated with some hard drive blanks
installed. Should the customer need additional hard drive blanks, they can
order more using either P/N 666987-B21: HP SFF Gen8 Hard Drive Blank Kit or
P/N 666986-B21: HP LFF Gen8 Hard Drive Blank Kit. These part numbers for
single HDD blanks below are also provided should the customer require
replacement HDD blanks for their server.
QuickSpecs
HP ProLiant DL320e Generation 8 (Gen8)
Standard Features
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