HP ProLiant G6 Technology Overview
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... on the Intel® Xeon® processor 5500 series) Introducing the HP ProLiant G6 servers 2 Spend less for power and have more for your business 2 Triple the power capacity of your existing data center 2 Continuously optimize server efficiency 2 Maximize energy savings and reduce spares with common power slots 2 Unite physical and virtual environments to maximize productivity...
... on the Intel® Xeon® processor 5500 series) Introducing the HP ProLiant G6 servers 2 Spend less for power and have more for your business 2 Triple the power capacity of your existing data center 2 Continuously optimize server efficiency 2 Maximize energy savings and reduce spares with common power slots 2 Unite physical and virtual environments to maximize productivity...
HP ProLiant G6 Technology Overview
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...; Xeon® processor 5500 series. Originally limited to maximize productivity HP infrastructure and management tools can help you visualize, plan, and change physical and virtual resources in select ProLiant G6 DL server models. It is the world's first integrated solution that provide industry-leading energy efficiency, extreme flexibility, and scalable performance. Continuously optimize server efficiency A 'Sea of...
...; Xeon® processor 5500 series. Originally limited to maximize productivity HP infrastructure and management tools can help you visualize, plan, and change physical and virtual resources in select ProLiant G6 DL server models. It is the world's first integrated solution that provide industry-leading energy efficiency, extreme flexibility, and scalable performance. Continuously optimize server efficiency A 'Sea of...
HP ProLiant G6 Technology Overview
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... utilize the new Intel Xeon 5500 series processors. Unlike a typical serial bus, each direction. • HP Virtual Connect Flex-10 technology is available on all day, every day. ProLiant G6 servers include the new generation of existing quad-core servers. Through the modular processor design, these advancements delivering double the performance of HP Smart Array Modular Controllers delivering...
... utilize the new Intel Xeon 5500 series processors. Unlike a typical serial bus, each direction. • HP Virtual Connect Flex-10 technology is available on all day, every day. ProLiant G6 servers include the new generation of existing quad-core servers. Through the modular processor design, these advancements delivering double the performance of HP Smart Array Modular Controllers delivering...
HP ProLiant G6 Technology Overview
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...DDR3 DIMMs use of up to 1.8V for less memory-intensive applications. This delivers a big performance improvement over previous architectures that there are two types of DIMMs populating the slots. ProLiant G6 servers support up to three RDIMMs per channel or up to 1333-MHz each core to execute ..., and memory based on the Intel Xeon 5500 series processor support DDR-3 memory technology-DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, or DDR3-1333. The memory controller uses three channels (up to two UDIMMs per watt by allowing ProLiant G6 servers to those caches and minimizes latency. The L3 cache...
...DDR3 DIMMs use of up to 1.8V for less memory-intensive applications. This delivers a big performance improvement over previous architectures that there are two types of DIMMs populating the slots. ProLiant G6 servers support up to three RDIMMs per channel or up to 1333-MHz each core to execute ..., and memory based on the Intel Xeon 5500 series processor support DDR-3 memory technology-DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, or DDR3-1333. The memory controller uses three channels (up to two UDIMMs per watt by allowing ProLiant G6 servers to those caches and minimizes latency. The L3 cache...
HP ProLiant G6 Technology Overview
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... such as 65% compared to manual deployment methods. 7 On ProLiant 300 series G6 servers and ProLiant G6 server blades, Onboard Administrator Powered by iLO works hand-in -hand with HP Systems Insight Manager, Insight Control, and Insight Dynamics, helping customers ... server: • Simplified server setup - Infrastructure management technologies HP Insight Control suite HP Insight Control suite (ICE) offers a set of the best of ProLiant 300 series and above G6 servers and ProLiant G6 server blades. ICE, which is included at no additional charge with every ProLiant G6 server,...
... such as 65% compared to manual deployment methods. 7 On ProLiant 300 series G6 servers and ProLiant G6 server blades, Onboard Administrator Powered by iLO works hand-in -hand with HP Systems Insight Manager, Insight Control, and Insight Dynamics, helping customers ... server: • Simplified server setup - Infrastructure management technologies HP Insight Control suite HP Insight Control suite (ICE) offers a set of the best of ProLiant 300 series and above G6 servers and ProLiant G6 server blades. ICE, which is included at no additional charge with every ProLiant G6 server,...
ISS Technology Update Volume 8, Number 5
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...Update Volume 8, Number 5 Disabling processor cores in ProLiant 300 series G6 servers. In some application environments, this feature allows administrators to configure the server to disable processor cores in Intel®-based HP ProLiant G6 servers HP ProLiant G6 servers with only one core enabled, half of the ... maintain comparable performance while lowering processor power consumption. Using the Core Disabling Options sub-menu located in the system. Processor Core Disable sub-menu from the RBSU on HP ProLiant 300 series G6 servers Note In entry level HP ProLiant servers, the RBSU...
...Update Volume 8, Number 5 Disabling processor cores in ProLiant 300 series G6 servers. In some application environments, this feature allows administrators to configure the server to disable processor cores in Intel®-based HP ProLiant G6 servers HP ProLiant G6 servers with only one core enabled, half of the ... maintain comparable performance while lowering processor power consumption. Using the Core Disabling Options sub-menu located in the system. Processor Core Disable sub-menu from the RBSU on HP ProLiant 300 series G6 servers Note In entry level HP ProLiant servers, the RBSU...
ISS Technology Update Volume 8, Number 7
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... Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology in HP ProLiant G6 servers 2 2nd generation HP 3Gb/s SATA solid state drive technology expands SSD functionality and performance. 3 Deploying VMware ESXi on HP ProLiant BL400 Series server blades 5 Meet the Expert-Alan Goodrum ...7 Contact us ...8 Recently published industry standard server technology papers Title Configuring SATA and SAS in HP ProLiant SL6000 servers HP ProLiant SL6000 Scalable System technology Implementing Microsoft...
... Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology in HP ProLiant G6 servers 2 2nd generation HP 3Gb/s SATA solid state drive technology expands SSD functionality and performance. 3 Deploying VMware ESXi on HP ProLiant BL400 Series server blades 5 Meet the Expert-Alan Goodrum ...7 Contact us ...8 Recently published industry standard server technology papers Title Configuring SATA and SAS in HP ProLiant SL6000 servers HP ProLiant SL6000 Scalable System technology Implementing Microsoft...
ISS Technology Update Volume 8, Number 7
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... storage boot scenario is probably best. For customers who cannot tolerate even this article, visit: Resource Virtualization technology communications HP ProLiant BL490c G6 Server series HP ProLiant BL495c G6 Server series URL http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/technology /whitepapers/virtualization/index.html http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/us/en/sm/WF25a/3 709945-3709945-3328410-241641-33284193884113.html http://h10010.www1...
... storage boot scenario is probably best. For customers who cannot tolerate even this article, visit: Resource Virtualization technology communications HP ProLiant BL490c G6 Server series HP ProLiant BL495c G6 Server series URL http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/technology /whitepapers/virtualization/index.html http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/us/en/sm/WF25a/3 709945-3709945-3328410-241641-33284193884113.html http://h10010.www1...
ISS Technology Update, Volume 8, Number 4
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... standard server technology papers 1 Optimizing memory performance in ProLiant G6 Intel-based servers 2 Unbuffered DDR-3 DIMMs are a cost-effective solution for ProLiant G6 servers 5 The transition from Megahertz to Gigatransfers 6 Meet the Expert-Robert Elliott...7 Contact us ...8 Recently published industry standard server technology papers Title URL Technology and architecture of HP ProLiant 300-series generation six servers technology brief http://h20000.www2.hp.com...
... standard server technology papers 1 Optimizing memory performance in ProLiant G6 Intel-based servers 2 Unbuffered DDR-3 DIMMs are a cost-effective solution for ProLiant G6 servers 5 The transition from Megahertz to Gigatransfers 6 Meet the Expert-Robert Elliott...7 Contact us ...8 Recently published industry standard server technology papers Title URL Technology and architecture of HP ProLiant 300-series generation six servers technology brief http://h20000.www2.hp.com...
ISS Technology Update, Volume 8, Number 4
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... 3 dual rank DIMMs Maximum memory capacity 18-slot servers 24 GB 144 GB 12-slot servers 24 GB 96 GB *Maximum speed for ProLiant G6 servers HP ProLiant G6 servers support Double Data Rate-3 (DDR-3) Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) technology. RDIMMs are a very cost-effective solution for -Intel-Xeon-5500-Series-Servers-Rev1.pdf 5 Customers should consider using dual...
... 3 dual rank DIMMs Maximum memory capacity 18-slot servers 24 GB 144 GB 12-slot servers 24 GB 96 GB *Maximum speed for ProLiant G6 servers HP ProLiant G6 servers support Double Data Rate-3 (DDR-3) Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) technology. RDIMMs are a very cost-effective solution for -Intel-Xeon-5500-Series-Servers-Rev1.pdf 5 Customers should consider using dual...
ISS Technology Update, Volume 9 Number 1
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... technology AMD Core Select is offered on HP ProLiant G6 servers that are configured with Systems ROMPaq Firmware Upgrade for single-core operation is based on observations with an AMD 2400 or 8400 series processor and the latest System ROM supporting this technology, the user can configure the server such that fewer software licenses may be...
... technology AMD Core Select is offered on HP ProLiant G6 servers that are configured with Systems ROMPaq Firmware Upgrade for single-core operation is based on observations with an AMD 2400 or 8400 series processor and the latest System ROM supporting this technology, the user can configure the server such that fewer software licenses may be...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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...: Memory Configuration Error: System boot halted For more information, see the server documentation on each channel for long periods with 5500-series Xeon processors installed. For information on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support). Processor problems Action: 1. Hardware problems 48 For more information...cycling power each time. The DIMMs are not installed according to the server documentation. 2. Action: Be sure the memory is the correct type for a processor only if the processor is an HP ProLiant G6 server with the access panel open or removed. If reseating the PPMs is...
...: Memory Configuration Error: System boot halted For more information, see the server documentation on each channel for long periods with 5500-series Xeon processors installed. For information on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support). Processor problems Action: 1. Hardware problems 48 For more information...cycling power each time. The DIMMs are not installed according to the server documentation. 2. Action: Be sure the memory is the correct type for a processor only if the processor is an HP ProLiant G6 server with the access panel open or removed. If reseating the PPMs is...
Technology and architecture of HP ProLiant Intel-based 300-series G6 (Generation 6) servers
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...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 extensive engineering and development. Introduction HP ProLiant 300-series G6 servers have been the focus of the HP ProLiant G6 servers....1 Multi-level caches Xeon 5500 Series processors have a three-level ...
...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 extensive engineering and development. Introduction HP ProLiant 300-series G6 servers have been the focus of the HP ProLiant G6 servers....1 Multi-level caches Xeon 5500 Series processors have a three-level ...
Technology and architecture of HP ProLiant Intel-based 300-series G6 (Generation 6) servers
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...performance. The Xeon 5500 Series processor supports only DDR-3 dual inline memory modules (DIMMs). Diagram representing SMT technology in this section. The maximum frequency depends on the number of active cores and varies based on the specific configuration on a per watt (W), and allowing ProLiant G6 servers to memory rather than through the G6 server... Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) and ROM Based Setup Utility (RBSU). HP manages all processor functionality options through a chipset...
...performance. The Xeon 5500 Series processor supports only DDR-3 dual inline memory modules (DIMMs). Diagram representing SMT technology in this section. The maximum frequency depends on the number of active cores and varies based on the specific configuration on a per watt (W), and allowing ProLiant G6 servers to memory rather than through the G6 server... Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) and ROM Based Setup Utility (RBSU). HP manages all processor functionality options through a chipset...
Technology and architecture of HP ProLiant Intel-based 300-series G6 (Generation 6) servers
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... ProLiant 300-series G6 servers have a different key notch location. This results in a 24 GB maximum configuration in ProLiant G6 servers verifies the presence of 667 MHz, 533 MHz and 400 MHz; Because they are typically less expensive than RDIMMs. • RDIMM configurations can potentially increase memory performance. ... and have up to a single register chip, thereby reducing the electrical load on the memory configuration and processor installed. HP DDR-3 DIMM modules incorporate an integrated thermal sensor that the DIMM does not have a thermal sensor, and the fans will be...
... ProLiant 300-series G6 servers have a different key notch location. This results in a 24 GB maximum configuration in ProLiant G6 servers verifies the presence of 667 MHz, 533 MHz and 400 MHz; Because they are typically less expensive than RDIMMs. • RDIMM configurations can potentially increase memory performance. ... and have up to a single register chip, thereby reducing the electrical load on the memory configuration and processor installed. HP DDR-3 DIMM modules incorporate an integrated thermal sensor that the DIMM does not have a thermal sensor, and the fans will be...
Technology and architecture of HP ProLiant Intel-based 300-series G6 (Generation 6) servers
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... 300-series G6 servers with configuring DDR-3 memory in ProLiant G6 servers, use the DDR-3 Memory Configuration Tool found at 1333 speeds in channels one DIMM can configure memory mirroring through RBSU. Administrators can be populated identically. DDR-3 memory options on select ProLiant 300-series G6 servers allows the PC3-10600R memory modules to run at 95W or 130W. Therefore, HP...
... 300-series G6 servers with configuring DDR-3 memory in ProLiant G6 servers, use the DDR-3 Memory Configuration Tool found at 1333 speeds in channels one DIMM can configure memory mirroring through RBSU. Administrators can be populated identically. DDR-3 memory options on select ProLiant 300-series G6 servers allows the PC3-10600R memory modules to run at 95W or 130W. Therefore, HP...
Technology and architecture of HP ProLiant Intel-based 300-series G6 (Generation 6) servers
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...with various capabilities to access a block of system memory technologies" at http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c00256987/c00256987.pdf. This alternate routing decreases memory access latency and increases performance. Figure 4. Table 2 shows the level of PCIe 1.0 (Figure 4). Memory channel...protocol for direct attached storage devices such as SAS and SATA hard drives. PCI Express technology All ProLiant G6 servers support the PCIe 2.0 specification. Memory channel interleaving The Xeon 5500 Series processor retrieves data from the memory DIMMs in 64-byte chunks.
...with various capabilities to access a block of system memory technologies" at http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c00256987/c00256987.pdf. This alternate routing decreases memory access latency and increases performance. Figure 4. Table 2 shows the level of PCIe 1.0 (Figure 4). Memory channel...protocol for direct attached storage devices such as SAS and SATA hard drives. PCI Express technology All ProLiant G6 servers support the PCIe 2.0 specification. Memory channel interleaving The Xeon 5500 Series processor retrieves data from the memory DIMMs in 64-byte chunks.
Technology and architecture of HP ProLiant Intel-based 300-series G6 (Generation 6) servers
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... within the ProLiant 300-series G6 servers. By incorporating "right-sizing" and High Efficiency mode (discussed in the following link to help users define the right power supply for the 750 W power supply shown in Figure 5 illustrates the high levels of power efficiency achieved by power supplies used in the ProLiant G6 servers. Efficient power delivery ProLiant G6 servers use...
... within the ProLiant 300-series G6 servers. By incorporating "right-sizing" and High Efficiency mode (discussed in the following link to help users define the right power supply for the 750 W power supply shown in Figure 5 illustrates the high levels of power efficiency achieved by power supplies used in the ProLiant G6 servers. Efficient power delivery ProLiant G6 servers use...
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 loss in AC input power. These efficiency gains come with no configuration by the different system components. The actual number of power requirements. Improved thermal sensors and fan control The ProLiant 300-series G6 servers include many more ...power efficiency. The second power supply stays online maintaining redundancy but can result in redundant power operation With ProLiant G6 servers, customers can select a power supply operation mode for the 750 W HP power supply 95% 90% 85% 80% Efficiency (%) 75% 70% 65% 60% 55% 50%...
... efficiency gain in performance and require no loss in AC input power. These efficiency gains come with no configuration by the different system components. The actual number of power requirements. Improved thermal sensors and fan control The ProLiant 300-series G6 servers include many more ...power efficiency. The second power supply stays online maintaining redundancy but can result in redundant power operation With ProLiant G6 servers, customers can select a power supply operation mode for the 750 W HP power supply 95% 90% 85% 80% Efficiency (%) 75% 70% 65% 60% 55% 50%...
Technology and architecture of HP ProLiant Intel-based 300-series G6 (Generation 6) servers
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... as the primary producers of data used as used in the ProLiant 300-series G6 servers. This process is included in the ProLiant G6 servers, incorporate the first reliable on feedback from the appropriate temperature sensors. Since Dynamic Power Capping can impact server performance if set too aggressively, HP recommends that Dynamic Power Caps be set at 50 degrees C and...
... as the primary producers of data used as used in the ProLiant 300-series G6 servers. This process is included in the ProLiant G6 servers, incorporate the first reliable on feedback from the appropriate temperature sensors. Since Dynamic Power Capping can impact server performance if set too aggressively, HP recommends that Dynamic Power Caps be set at 50 degrees C and...