Storage Controller
One of the following
depending on Model
4HDD Models
HP Smart Array B110i SATA RAID
NOTE:
To enable RAID on Embedded SATA, use the HP Smart Array B110i SATA
RAID Controller, To enable use of the B110i, enter the ROM based setup
utility(RBSU). The option for enabling RAID can be found in the Advanced
section of the RBSU.
NOTE:
Embedded SATA controller support transfer rate up to 3Gb/s
NOTE:
A diskette drive or virtual FDD using LO100 Advanced Pack is needed to
install storage controller drivers during a Windows operating system
installation from a CD.
NOTE:
HP Smart Array B110i does not support greater than 2TB hard drive.
8HDD Models
HP Smart Array P410/256MB Controller (RAID 0/1/1+0/5/5+0)
NOTE:
Support transfer rate up to 6Gb/s SAS or 3Gb/s SATA
12HDD Models
HP Smart Array P212/256MB Controller (RAID 0/1/1+0/5/5+0)
NOTE:
Available upgrades: P410 with FBWC, 256MB with BBWC, 512MB with
FBWC, Battery kit upgrade (for the 256MB cache), and Smart Array Advanced
Pack (SAAP).
NOTE:
Support transfer rate up to 3Gb/s SAS or 3Gb/s SATA
25HDD Models
HP Smart Array P410/256MB Controller (RAID 0/1/1+0/5/5+0)
NOTE:
Available upgrades: P410, 512MB with FBWC, Battery kit upgrade (for
the 256MB cache), and Smart Array Advanced Pack (SAAP).
NOTE:
Support transfer rate up to 6Gb/s SAS or 3Gb/s SATA
NOTE:
A minimum of 256 MB cache, battery kit, and Smart Array Advanced Pack License Key upgrade (P/N:
516471-B21) is required to enable RAID 6, 6+0
NOTE:
To achieve highest possible stated transfer rate please make sure the firmware on the drive bays
(backplanes) and HP Smart Array controller up to date. Latest firmware are available to download from HP
support web site.
NOTE:
All Hard drive bay options except 4LFF require HP Smart Array P410 or P212 controller. NOTE: Full
Height/ Full Length Riser Option is not available when the Rear 2LFF drive bays is selected for the system.
Internal Storage Devices
Diskette Drives
Via USB only
Optical Drives
One of the following
depending on Model
Optional HP Slim SATA DVD-ROM Optical Drive
Optional HP Slim SATA DVD RW Optical Drive
NOTE:
Support in 4, 8, and 12 drive models. Optical drives can only be installed
in 12 drive model and 25SFF drive bay system with rear option kit (P/N
515826-B21).
Drive Bays
One of the following
depending on Model
Up to 14 Hot Plug SAS/SATA 3.5" drives
Up to 25 Hot Plug SAS/SATA 2.5" drives
NOTE:
4 Drive Models are Non-Hot Pluggable. Smart Array Controller must be
added for Hot Plug drive capability. 4 Drive Models can be upgraded with the
addition of a Smart Array Controller and a SAS/SATA Multi-lane cable
(496013-B21).
NOTE:
The addition of a Smart Array Controller requires the addition of a
SAS/SATA Multi-lane cable (P/N 496013-B21).
QuickSpecs
HP ProLiant DL180 Generation 6 (G6)
Standard Features
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