Executive summary
Important:
This document describes a performance characterization performed
utilizing the HP 64-bit test harness, which incorporates a Microsoft® Office
2003 workload.
Test results cannot be compared directly with the results of tests performed
using the 32-bit Office XP- or Office 2003-based harness.
The HP ProLiant DL585 G5 is a highly manageable, rack-optimized, four-socket
server designed for
maximum performance in an industry-standard architecture. With up to four Quad-Core AMD
Opteron™ processors and a large memory footprint, the HP ProLiant DL585 G5 server delivers the
performance and performance-per-watt needed for compute-hungry database, virtualization, and
consolidation applications. Its impressive remote management capabilities can help reduce your costs
and improve your ability to respond quickly to business changes.
Key benefits include:
•
Outstanding performance and reliability
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Industry-leading management options
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Flexibility for a variety of enterprise deployments
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High performance-per-watt
A 4P HP ProLiant DL585 G5 server equipped with the Quad-Core AMD Opteron Processor Model
8360 SE (2.5 GHz) can provide optimal support for up to the following numbers of users (as
) in a 64-bit HP Server Based Computing (SBC) environment:
Heavy Users
Medium Users
Light Users
288
444
528
Since the kernel memory constraints that limit scalability in a 32-bit HP SBC environment have been
removed, this performance characterization demonstrates that customers can expect to fully utilize the
resources of this server in a 64-bit environment, even when running their 32-bit applications.
Target audience
: This performance characterization is intended primarily for IT professionals planning
HP SBC solution deployments. The performance and sizing information provided herein is designed to
help customers estimate the number of HP ProLiant DL585 G5 servers required for a particular
environment.
Testing performed in June 2008 is described.
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Four-processor, also known as 4P
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