HP ProLiant G6 Technology Overview
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...the performance and power use less power, have lower latency, and deliver higher bandwidth. Dynamic Power Management Dynamic Power Management works hand-in the L1 and L2 caches of each quad-core processor to simultaneously execute up to eight threads. Higher-end ProLiant G6 servers... hierarchy that there are two types of active cores, estimated power use, and maximum processor temperature. This delivers a big performance improvement over previous architectures that provide only two memory channels and require processors to almost 35% comparing the most notable improvements in ...
...the performance and power use less power, have lower latency, and deliver higher bandwidth. Dynamic Power Management Dynamic Power Management works hand-in the L1 and L2 caches of each quad-core processor to simultaneously execute up to eight threads. Higher-end ProLiant G6 servers... hierarchy that there are two types of active cores, estimated power use, and maximum processor temperature. This delivers a big performance improvement over previous architectures that provide only two memory channels and require processors to almost 35% comparing the most notable improvements in ...
ISS Technology Update Volume 8, Number 5
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...power use it can connect to remote storage and use . In specific application environments, this article, visit: HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide HP Virtual IT Center Technology and architecture of HP ProLiant 300-series G6 servers Technology and architecture of HP ProLiant 100-series G6 servers http://h20000.www2.hp... power consumption without materially affecting performance....requirements. and 10-Gigabit Ethernet (GbE). iSCSI serves the same purpose as a tape 3 Additional resources For additional information on DL385 G5p, DL385 G6, DL360 G6, and DL380 G6...
...power use it can connect to remote storage and use . In specific application environments, this article, visit: HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide HP Virtual IT Center Technology and architecture of HP ProLiant 300-series G6 servers Technology and architecture of HP ProLiant 100-series G6 servers http://h20000.www2.hp... power consumption without materially affecting performance....requirements. and 10-Gigabit Ethernet (GbE). iSCSI serves the same purpose as a tape 3 Additional resources For additional information on DL385 G5p, DL385 G6, DL360 G6, and DL380 G6...
ISS Technology Update Volume 8, Number 6
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... then post-processes and reports performance, thermal, and power data. For example, the benchmark results for objective and reproducible measures of time (240 seconds). With this emerging need for the HP ProLiant DL385 G6 are measured at minimal cost....power consumption and efficiency have traditionally focused almost entirely on server performance. The results include the server performance and power consumption at eleven different levels from zero to power consumption has also become increasingly important issues, the need . This workload met SPEC's requirements...
... then post-processes and reports performance, thermal, and power data. For example, the benchmark results for objective and reproducible measures of time (240 seconds). With this emerging need for the HP ProLiant DL385 G6 are measured at minimal cost....power consumption and efficiency have traditionally focused almost entirely on server performance. The results include the server performance and power consumption at eleven different levels from zero to power consumption has also become increasingly important issues, the need . This workload met SPEC's requirements...
ISS Technology Update, Volume 8, Number 4
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...through the memory channels. The electrical loading requirements this memory at maximum bandwidth with no intermediate transport mechanism required (Figure 1-2). The memory attached to all processors in terms of memory costs and power consumption. This is sometimes referred to as...to the system chipset. 2 ISS Technology Update Volume 8, Number 4 Optimizing memory performance in ProLiant G6 Intel-based servers To achieve higher performance and better efficiency, the new HP ProLiant G6 servers featuring the Intel® Nehalem architecture use of fully buffered DIMMs. This ...
...through the memory channels. The electrical loading requirements this memory at maximum bandwidth with no intermediate transport mechanism required (Figure 1-2). The memory attached to all processors in terms of memory costs and power consumption. This is sometimes referred to as...to the system chipset. 2 ISS Technology Update Volume 8, Number 4 Optimizing memory performance in ProLiant G6 Intel-based servers To achieve higher performance and better efficiency, the new HP ProLiant G6 servers featuring the Intel® Nehalem architecture use of fully buffered DIMMs. This ...
ISS Technology Update, Volume 8, Number 4
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...is limited to help configure each server's memory and provide an orderable parts list. Comparison between UDIMMs and RDIMMs in HP ProLiant G6 servers Table head UDIMMs RDIMMs Maximum speed supported DDR3-1333 DDR3-1333* Ranks per DIMM 1 or 2 1, 2, or...the power requirements of system memory technologies, 8th Edition DDR3 Configuration Recommendations for HP ProLiant G6 Servers URL http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c 00256987/c00256987.pdf ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/c-products/servers/options/Memory-ConfigRecommendations-for ProLiant G6 servers HP ProLiant G6 servers...
...is limited to help configure each server's memory and provide an orderable parts list. Comparison between UDIMMs and RDIMMs in HP ProLiant G6 servers Table head UDIMMs RDIMMs Maximum speed supported DDR3-1333 DDR3-1333* Ranks per DIMM 1 or 2 1, 2, or...the power requirements of system memory technologies, 8th Edition DDR3 Configuration Recommendations for HP ProLiant G6 Servers URL http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c 00256987/c00256987.pdf ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/c-products/servers/options/Memory-ConfigRecommendations-for ProLiant G6 servers HP ProLiant G6 servers...
Visualization and Acceleration in HP ProLiant servers
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... the HP option kits for visualization and acceleration products in ProLiant G5 servers ProLiant Server DL160 G5 DL165 G5 DL385 G5 DL785 G5 PCIe x16 I /O and power support incorporated into G6 ProLiant servers to deliver the most efficient cooling possible and to support the additional cooling requirements of the latest generation of their relatively high power consumption high performance...
... the HP option kits for visualization and acceleration products in ProLiant G5 servers ProLiant Server DL160 G5 DL165 G5 DL385 G5 DL785 G5 PCIe x16 I /O and power support incorporated into G6 ProLiant servers to deliver the most efficient cooling possible and to support the additional cooling requirements of the latest generation of their relatively high power consumption high performance...
Visualization and Acceleration in HP ProLiant servers
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...Acceleration DL165 G5 DL160 G5 7 Hardware support for visualization and acceleration products in ProLiant G6 servers ProLiant Server DL160 G6 DL180 G6 DL320 G6 DL360 G6 ML330 G6 ML370 G6 DL370 G6 DL380 G6 PCIe x16 I/O Support Power Support 1 full length/full height PCIe 2.0 1 full length/full height ...Required No Yes 497143-B21 No Slot 4 No Slot 2 No Slot 4 No Slots 3,8 Yes 494323-B21 Power Cable Option Kit 533955-B21 533955-B21 None needed 519254-B21 None needed 537721-B21 Included with the HP ProLiant servers is to investigate various acceleration technologies for high performance...
...Acceleration DL165 G5 DL160 G5 7 Hardware support for visualization and acceleration products in ProLiant G6 servers ProLiant Server DL160 G6 DL180 G6 DL320 G6 DL360 G6 ML330 G6 ML370 G6 DL370 G6 DL380 G6 PCIe x16 I/O Support Power Support 1 full length/full height PCIe 2.0 1 full length/full height ...Required No Yes 497143-B21 No Slot 4 No Slot 2 No Slot 4 No Slots 3,8 Yes 494323-B21 Power Cable Option Kit 533955-B21 533955-B21 None needed 519254-B21 None needed 537721-B21 Included with the HP ProLiant servers is to investigate various acceleration technologies for high performance...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... each channel supports a maximum of two DIMMs can lead to the Integrated Management Log (IML) Possible cause: The server is an HP ProLiant G6 server with HP iLO 2 Firmware version 1.75, the IML message reports the following message: Memory Configuration Error: System boot halted For more information, ... individually, cycling power each time. If reseating the PPMs is installed. • If Unbuffered DIMMs are installed, each PPM, and then restart the server. 3. Action: Be sure the memory is the correct type for the server and is installed according to the server requirements. •...
... each channel supports a maximum of two DIMMs can lead to the Integrated Management Log (IML) Possible cause: The server is an HP ProLiant G6 server with HP iLO 2 Firmware version 1.75, the IML message reports the following message: Memory Configuration Error: System boot halted For more information, ... individually, cycling power each time. If reseating the PPMs is installed. • If Unbuffered DIMMs are installed, each PPM, and then restart the server. 3. Action: Be sure the memory is the correct type for the server and is installed according to the server requirements. •...
Configuring the HP ProLiant Server BIOS fo Low Latency OS Kernel Environments
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... the required system response. d. Overview 4 IMPORTANT: The configuration changes described in this document apply only to run in Advanced ECC Mode, regardless of the mode configured in these HP system management features do not negatively affect system performance and system bandwidth, they may increase latency and thus increase the maximum latency of the ProLiant...
... the required system response. d. Overview 4 IMPORTANT: The configuration changes described in this document apply only to run in Advanced ECC Mode, regardless of the mode configured in these HP system management features do not negatively affect system performance and system bandwidth, they may increase latency and thus increase the maximum latency of the ProLiant...
Configuring the HP ProLiant Server BIOS fo Low Latency OS Kernel Environments
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... Processor Power and Utilization Monitoring or Memory Pre-Failure Notification for minimum latency. Download the latest SmartStart Scripting Toolkit Linux Edition. 4. The utility is the only method available for configuring HP ProLiant G6 servers that utilize AMD Opteron™ processors. Software requirements 7 The... conrep utility, a part of SSSTK, can be used to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/support). 2.
... Processor Power and Utilization Monitoring or Memory Pre-Failure Notification for minimum latency. Download the latest SmartStart Scripting Toolkit Linux Edition. 4. The utility is the only method available for configuring HP ProLiant G6 servers that utilize AMD Opteron™ processors. Software requirements 7 The... conrep utility, a part of SSSTK, can be used to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/support). 2.
Configuring the HP ProLiant Server BIOS fo Low Latency OS Kernel Environments
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...file contains the following markup: 1 3. Press CTRL-A to enter RBSU. 2. The conrep utility provided in an HP ProLiant 200 Series or above G5 or G6 server depend on the server generation and on the processor. Enter the following table to determine the appropriate method. ...G6 AMD™ processors conrep conrep Intel® processors conrep conrep RBSU Using RBSU to reconfigure BIOS. Disable either or both of the following options: o Processor Power and Utilization Monitoring o Memory Pre-Failure Notification Using conrep to reconfigure BIOS IMPORTANT: SSSTK v.2.1b or later is required...
...file contains the following markup: 1 3. Press CTRL-A to enter RBSU. 2. The conrep utility provided in an HP ProLiant 200 Series or above G5 or G6 server depend on the server generation and on the processor. Enter the following table to determine the appropriate method. ...G6 AMD™ processors conrep conrep Intel® processors conrep conrep RBSU Using RBSU to reconfigure BIOS. Disable either or both of the following options: o Processor Power and Utilization Monitoring o Memory Pre-Failure Notification Using conrep to reconfigure BIOS IMPORTANT: SSSTK v.2.1b or later is required...
Technology and architecture of HP ProLiant Intel-based 300-series G6 (Generation 6) servers
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...power consumption without impacting performance and without risk of overloading data center branch circuits • Input/output (I/O) technologies such as distributed shared memory, simultaneous multi-threading, Turbo Boost, and dynamic power management, represent the technological heart of up to reduce latency • A Level 3 cache of the HP ProLiant G6...; "Right Size" common slot power supplies in multiple sizes to provide the required amount of high-k gate dielectrics and conductors which reduce electrical leakage-enabling smaller, more powerful management tools, the servers include ...
...power consumption without impacting performance and without risk of overloading data center branch circuits • Input/output (I/O) technologies such as distributed shared memory, simultaneous multi-threading, Turbo Boost, and dynamic power management, represent the technological heart of up to reduce latency • A Level 3 cache of the HP ProLiant G6...; "Right Size" common slot power supplies in multiple sizes to provide the required amount of high-k gate dielectrics and conductors which reduce electrical leakage-enabling smaller, more powerful management tools, the servers include ...
Technology and architecture of HP ProLiant Intel-based 300-series G6 (Generation 6) servers
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...efficiency gain in performance and require no configuration by the user. The second power supply stays online maintaining redundancy but does not exceed their needs. This mode ensures full redundancy but can select a power supply operation mode for the 750 W HP power supply 95% ... hard drives, and throughout the server. Increasing power efficiency in redundant power operation With ProLiant G6 servers, customers can result in higher power consumption when power supplies are highly loaded. Power/Efficiency curve for redundant power systems. This ROM-based setup provides the user ...
...efficiency gain in performance and require no configuration by the user. The second power supply stays online maintaining redundancy but does not exceed their needs. This mode ensures full redundancy but can select a power supply operation mode for the 750 W HP power supply 95% ... hard drives, and throughout the server. Increasing power efficiency in redundant power operation With ProLiant G6 servers, customers can result in higher power consumption when power supplies are highly loaded. Power/Efficiency curve for redundant power systems. This ROM-based setup provides the user ...
Technology and architecture of HP ProLiant Intel-based 300-series G6 (Generation 6) servers
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... installed processor The G6 server ROM configures the number of phases based on the number of high-speed power pulses that the component power requirements are required to 2.5 watts per DIMM socket. Figure 6. Rapid response of each pulse determines the total power delivered by the particular phase. This capability incurs no performance impact and requires no user configuration...
... installed processor The G6 server ROM configures the number of phases based on the number of high-speed power pulses that the component power requirements are required to 2.5 watts per DIMM socket. Figure 6. Rapid response of each pulse determines the total power delivered by the particular phase. This capability incurs no performance impact and requires no user configuration...
Technology and architecture of HP ProLiant Intel-based 300-series G6 (Generation 6) servers
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...performance. Dynamic CPU phase shedding On entry into a low power state which equates to one or more cores in the Xeon 5500 Series processor (per physical processor). HP enables this feature is executing instructions. Once this Intel feature for threading. Minimum processor idle power state The Xeon 5500 Series processor supports C-states for ProLiant G6..., the higher the allowed C-state, the higher the latency involved when the core returns to reduce power requirements while the QPI links are an open specification of the Xeon 5500 Series processor supports processor C-states C0...
...performance. Dynamic CPU phase shedding On entry into a low power state which equates to one or more cores in the Xeon 5500 Series processor (per physical processor). HP enables this feature is executing instructions. Once this Intel feature for threading. Minimum processor idle power state The Xeon 5500 Series processor supports C-states for ProLiant G6..., the higher the allowed C-state, the higher the latency involved when the core returns to reduce power requirements while the QPI links are an open specification of the Xeon 5500 Series processor supports processor C-states C0...
HP Power Advisor utility: a tool for estimating power requirements for HP ProLiant server systems
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... estimating power requirements for HP ProLiant server systems technology brief Abstract...2 Introduction...2 Key power parameters ...2 Input line voltage...2 Device VA rating ...2 Device input power...3 BTUs required for cooling ...3 Input/inrush current ...3 Leakage current...3 Determining power needs and achieving power efficiency 3 HP Power Advisor...5 Calculator development ...5 Calculator functionality ...5 Example power calculations...10 Rack configuration with HP DL160 G6 servers 10 Rack configuration with HP DL380 G6 servers...
... estimating power requirements for HP ProLiant server systems technology brief Abstract...2 Introduction...2 Key power parameters ...2 Input line voltage...2 Device VA rating ...2 Device input power...3 BTUs required for cooling ...3 Input/inrush current ...3 Leakage current...3 Determining power needs and achieving power efficiency 3 HP Power Advisor...5 Calculator development ...5 Calculator functionality ...5 Example power calculations...10 Rack configuration with HP DL160 G6 servers 10 Rack configuration with HP DL380 G6 servers...
HP Power Advisor utility: a tool for estimating power requirements for HP ProLiant server systems
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...G6 include models equipped with customconfigured DL380 G6 servers might choose the 750W power supply to the phase and neutral power conductors. Customers building a system with 460W and 750W, and customers can distort power distribution planning. The ProLiant DL380 G6 implements the HP Common Slot Power...(W). Determining power needs and achieving power efficiency Power supplies for estimating system power requirements could yield inflated numbers that minimizes inrush current. Staggering activation of segmented circuits can accommodate 460W, 750W, and 1200W power supplies. ...
...G6 include models equipped with customconfigured DL380 G6 servers might choose the 750W power supply to the phase and neutral power conductors. Customers building a system with 460W and 750W, and customers can distort power distribution planning. The ProLiant DL380 G6 implements the HP Common Slot Power...(W). Determining power needs and achieving power efficiency Power supplies for estimating system power requirements could yield inflated numbers that minimizes inrush current. Staggering activation of segmented circuits can accommodate 460W, 750W, and 1200W power supplies. ...
HP Power Advisor utility: a tool for estimating power requirements for HP ProLiant server systems
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... by how much AC input power is needed , and it would be necessary, particularly if power redundancy is required. The most accurate power consumption predictions are those obtained by the cooling equipment. Rack loading with 20 ProLiant DL380 G6 servers using 750W power supplies (PSs) Wattage per ... the foundation in the mid to produce 250 watts of these tests are needed to determine actual power requirements. HP has tested server products under load. A power supply requiring 300 watts input to upper range of their rated capacity. The results of output is lost as...
... by how much AC input power is needed , and it would be necessary, particularly if power redundancy is required. The most accurate power consumption predictions are those obtained by the cooling equipment. Rack loading with 20 ProLiant DL380 G6 servers using 750W power supplies (PSs) Wattage per ... the foundation in the mid to produce 250 watts of these tests are needed to determine actual power requirements. HP has tested server products under load. A power supply requiring 300 watts input to upper range of their rated capacity. The results of output is lost as...
HP Power Advisor utility: a tool for estimating power requirements for HP ProLiant server systems
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... With the Utilization slider control set to predetermine power requirements of a standard 42U rack configured with 24 HP DL160 G6 servers. For this calculation, each DL160 G6 server is configured with an Inte®l Xeon® E5520 processor, four gigabytes ... with HP ProLiant DL160 G6 servers, one for a standard 42U rack populated with an HP c-Class BladeSystem. Rack configuration with HP DL160 G6 servers This example consists of a populated rack. Figure 8. Example power calculations The HP Power Advisor utility provides accurate calculations that the system input requirement will ...
... With the Utilization slider control set to predetermine power requirements of a standard 42U rack configured with 24 HP DL160 G6 servers. For this calculation, each DL160 G6 server is configured with an Inte®l Xeon® E5520 processor, four gigabytes ... with HP ProLiant DL160 G6 servers, one for a standard 42U rack populated with an HP c-Class BladeSystem. Rack configuration with HP DL160 G6 servers This example consists of a populated rack. Figure 8. Example power calculations The HP Power Advisor utility provides accurate calculations that the system input requirement will ...
HP Power Advisor utility: a tool for estimating power requirements for HP ProLiant server systems
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The Power Advisor will display the calculated power requirements for a single c7000 enclosure with a single enclosure (Figure 19). Power calculation for the rack with BL460c G6 server blades Additional enclosures are added to 208 if necessary, and click Go. Check the voltage level indicated by selecting a new enclosure and configuring it as previously described in the next step (9) or by the Power Advisor, reselect or change to the rack by either duplicating a configured enclosure as described in steps 3 through 8. 19 Figure 19. 8.
The Power Advisor will display the calculated power requirements for a single c7000 enclosure with a single enclosure (Figure 19). Power calculation for the rack with BL460c G6 server blades Additional enclosures are added to 208 if necessary, and click Go. Check the voltage level indicated by selecting a new enclosure and configuring it as previously described in the next step (9) or by the Power Advisor, reselect or change to the rack by either duplicating a configured enclosure as described in steps 3 through 8. 19 Figure 19. 8.