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Introduction
The Opteron-based ProLiant DL585 server is a 4-way, x86 rack-optimized server delivering best-in-
class performance, industry-leading management, and enterprise-class reliability for large data center
deployments. The DL585 is a 4-way platform for high-performance 32-bit and 64-bit computing
requirements. This capability allows IT organizations to protect their large x86 investments and
manage their 32- to 64-bit transition.
Customers can order the ProLiant DL585 server in a 2P configuration or upgrade it to support four
processors. Computing environments for which the server is particularly well suited include:
• High-performance technical computing (HPTC)
• Electronic design automation (EDA)/semiconductor
• Financial
• Large database applications
• ERP/CRM
• Petrochemical
• Life science and material science
• Video rendering
Operating system support
The ProLiant DL585 server supports the following operating systems for single-core processing
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• Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
• Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
• Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4
• SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8
• SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 9
• VMware Virtualization Software
The ProLiant DL585 server supports the following operating systems for dual-core processing (update
or service pack for dual-core processing listed if required)
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• Microsoft Windows 2000 Server (licensed by core)
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server (licensed by core)
• Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition (licensed by processor socket)
• Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition (licensed by processor socket)
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 Update 5
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Update 2
• SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 SP1
• VMware Virtualization Software
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For up-to-date information on supported operating systems, visit the HP OS Support matrices at: http://www.hp.com/go/supportos
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For an up-to-date listing of the latest drivers available for the HP ProLiant DL585 server, see www.hp.com/support/files
