ISS Technology Update Index
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...| I | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | Z Article title N New feature in HP Integrated VMware ESXi 4.0 adds support for Smart Array and network devices New HP 3Gb/s SATA solid state drive technology expands SSD functionality and performance O Optimizing the performance of multi-core processors Page...ProLiant G6 Intel- 2 based servers Overview of Microsoft® Windows® Essential Server 7 Solutions P Performance, throughput and compatibility of Articles Jump to 6 configure switches R Recommendations for differences in ProLiant 4 300 series G5 and G6 servers...
...| I | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | Z Article title N New feature in HP Integrated VMware ESXi 4.0 adds support for Smart Array and network devices New HP 3Gb/s SATA solid state drive technology expands SSD functionality and performance O Optimizing the performance of multi-core processors Page...ProLiant G6 Intel- 2 based servers Overview of Microsoft® Windows® Essential Server 7 Solutions P Performance, throughput and compatibility of Articles Jump to 6 configure switches R Recommendations for differences in ProLiant 4 300 series G5 and G6 servers...
ISS Technology Update Volume 8, Number 6
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....pdf Technology and architecture of HP ProLiant AMD-based 300-series G6 (Generation 6) servers http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c018893 04/c01889304.pdf Using the HP Plinth Kit for seismic anchoring of HP 10000 G1 series racks http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c002514 18/c00251418.pdf HP ProLiant DL580 G5 server technology http://h20000.www2...
....pdf Technology and architecture of HP ProLiant AMD-based 300-series G6 (Generation 6) servers http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c018893 04/c01889304.pdf Using the HP Plinth Kit for seismic anchoring of HP 10000 G1 series racks http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c002514 18/c00251418.pdf HP ProLiant DL580 G5 server technology http://h20000.www2...
ISS Technology Update Volume 8, Number 7
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... 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® Windows Server® 2008 R2 Foundation on HP ProLiant servers Implementing Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 R2 Hyper-V™ and Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 on HP ProLiant servers HP ProLiant DL585 G5...
... 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® Windows Server® 2008 R2 Foundation on HP ProLiant servers Implementing Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 R2 Hyper-V™ and Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 on HP ProLiant servers HP ProLiant DL585 G5...
ISS Technology Update, Volume 9 Number 1
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...latest ISS technology Recently published industry standard server technology papers 1 How many bytes are in a GB?...2 Quick tip: Disabling AMD® processor cores in ProLiant 300 series G5 and G6 servers 4 Quick tip: Efficient deployments-Sun ...HP Power Supply Technology http://techcomm.cca.hp.com/whitepapers/2009/TC091110TB.pdf HP ProLiant 100-series Intel-based G6 server technology, 3rd edition http://techcomm.cca.hp.com/WhitePapers/2009/TC091203TB.pdf HP Smart Array Controller technology, 3rd edition http://techcomm.cca.hp.com/WhitePapers/2009/TC091204TB.pdf Using HP ProLiant...
...latest ISS technology Recently published industry standard server technology papers 1 How many bytes are in a GB?...2 Quick tip: Disabling AMD® processor cores in ProLiant 300 series G5 and G6 servers 4 Quick tip: Efficient deployments-Sun ...HP Power Supply Technology http://techcomm.cca.hp.com/whitepapers/2009/TC091110TB.pdf HP ProLiant 100-series Intel-based G6 server technology, 3rd edition http://techcomm.cca.hp.com/WhitePapers/2009/TC091203TB.pdf HP Smart Array Controller technology, 3rd edition http://techcomm.cca.hp.com/WhitePapers/2009/TC091204TB.pdf Using HP ProLiant...
ISS Technology Update, Volume 9 Number 1
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... For HP ProLiant G5 servers using HP Core Disable technology and AMD Core Select technology™. AMD Core Select lets administrators use the RBSU to select the number of the AMD processor (2300/8300 series), the RBSU offers a core disable option based on HP ProLiant G6 servers that are configured with Systems ROMPaq Firmware Upgrade for HP ProLiant DL385 G5 (A09) Servers Version...
... For HP ProLiant G5 servers using HP Core Disable technology and AMD Core Select technology™. AMD Core Select lets administrators use the RBSU to select the number of the AMD processor (2300/8300 series), the RBSU offers a core disable option based on HP ProLiant G6 servers that are configured with Systems ROMPaq Firmware Upgrade for HP ProLiant DL385 G5 (A09) Servers Version...
HP ProLiant ML115 Generation 5 Server Maintenance and Service Guide
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...Power supply unit (PSU) Thermal solution Components AMD socket AM2 AMD Opteron 1XXX series and Athlon 64 processor NVIDIA NFP3400 Integrated in the Server Engines Chip Integrated in the Server Engines Chip Broadcom 5722 GbE LAN Chip Integrated in CPU Integrated NVIDIA NFP3400 Integrated... in the Server Engines Chip • One PCI-E x8 lane with x8 slot • One PCI-E x16 lane with x16 ... • Two half-height storage bays for DVD-ROM drive • Four 3.5-in bays for the HP ProLiant ML115 G5 server.
...Power supply unit (PSU) Thermal solution Components AMD socket AM2 AMD Opteron 1XXX series and Athlon 64 processor NVIDIA NFP3400 Integrated in the Server Engines Chip Integrated in the Server Engines Chip Broadcom 5722 GbE LAN Chip Integrated in CPU Integrated NVIDIA NFP3400 Integrated... in the Server Engines Chip • One PCI-E x8 lane with x8 slot • One PCI-E x16 lane with x16 ... • Two half-height storage bays for DVD-ROM drive • Four 3.5-in bays for the HP ProLiant ML115 G5 server.
HP ProLiant ML115 Generation 5 Server Installation Sheet
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...and discharge static electricity before touching DIMMs. CAUTION: If there are U.S. Installing memory The server has four DIMM slots that shows you may have inserted it incorrectly. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are structured to 8 GB maximum system memory (2 GB in the DIMM... 2A and 4B slots. • For optimal 2 DIMMs configuration, populate 1A and 2A slot. DIMM slots are set forth in HP ProLiant ML115 G5 server supports AMD Opteron 1XXX series, AMD Athlon 4450B and AMD Sempron LE 1250 processors. If you insert a DIMM but it again.
...and discharge static electricity before touching DIMMs. CAUTION: If there are U.S. Installing memory The server has four DIMM slots that shows you may have inserted it incorrectly. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are structured to 8 GB maximum system memory (2 GB in the DIMM... 2A and 4B slots. • For optimal 2 DIMMs configuration, populate 1A and 2A slot. DIMM slots are set forth in HP ProLiant ML115 G5 server supports AMD Opteron 1XXX series, AMD Athlon 4450B and AMD Sempron LE 1250 processors. If you insert a DIMM but it again.
Implementing Microsoft Windows Essential Business Server 2008 on HP ProLiant servers
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... Yes ProLiant DL365 G5 A10 09/20/07 Yes ProLiant DL380 G5 P56 08/21/07 Yes ProLiant DL385 G2 A09 09/20/07 No ProLiant DL385 G5 A09 09/20/07 Yes ProLiant ML servers: ProLiant ML110 G5* ML110G5 06/05/06 No ProLiant ML115* ML115G1 03/10/07 No ProLiant ML115 G5* ML115G5 03/10/07 No ProLiant ML150 G5* ML150G5 05/30/06 No ProLiant ML310...
... Yes ProLiant DL365 G5 A10 09/20/07 Yes ProLiant DL380 G5 P56 08/21/07 Yes ProLiant DL385 G2 A09 09/20/07 No ProLiant DL385 G5 A09 09/20/07 Yes ProLiant ML servers: ProLiant ML110 G5* ML110G5 06/05/06 No ProLiant ML115* ML115G1 03/10/07 No ProLiant ML115 G5* ML115G5 03/10/07 No ProLiant ML150 G5* ML150G5 05/30/06 No ProLiant ML310...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Essential Business Server 2008 on HP ProLiant servers
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... 3 hours ProLiant server blade I/O cable with Windows Essential Business Server 2008; Enter the ProLiant server model (for Microsoft Windows Server 2008 x64 Editions. Select the appropriate server model from the appropriate product page on www.hp.com. Select ProLiant Support Pack for example, ProLiant DL380 G5). 4. Go to the directory where the extracted PSP is located. 4. for ProLiant 100 series servers. Select Windows Server 2008...
... 3 hours ProLiant server blade I/O cable with Windows Essential Business Server 2008; Enter the ProLiant server model (for Microsoft Windows Server 2008 x64 Editions. Select the appropriate server model from the appropriate product page on www.hp.com. Select ProLiant Support Pack for example, ProLiant DL380 G5). 4. Go to the directory where the extracted PSP is located. 4. for ProLiant 100 series servers. Select Windows Server 2008...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 on HP ProLiant servers
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.... Supported Software and Options Software HP recommends that support Windows Small Business Server 2008 Server platform ProLiant ML servers: ProLiant ML110 G5* ROM family ROM date (minimum) Supports Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V ML110G5 06/05/06 No ProLiant ML115* ML115G1 03/10/07 No ProLiant ML115 G5* ML115G5 03/10/07 No ProLiant ML150 G5* ML150G5 05/30/06 No ProLiant ML310 G3 W03 08/21...
.... Supported Software and Options Software HP recommends that support Windows Small Business Server 2008 Server platform ProLiant ML servers: ProLiant ML110 G5* ROM family ROM date (minimum) Supports Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V ML110G5 06/05/06 No ProLiant ML115* ML115G1 03/10/07 No ProLiant ML115 G5* ML115G5 03/10/07 No ProLiant ML150 G5* ML150G5 05/30/06 No ProLiant ML310 G3 W03 08/21...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 on HP ProLiant servers
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Download the required drivers from the Product Search List. 5. Select ProLiant Support Pack for example, ProLiant DL380 G5). 4. Double-click the executable and extract the PSP to the HP website, www.hp.com. 2. NOTE: All PSP files must be present in the same directory as the ... components to be installed. After selecting the bundle for ProLiant 100 series servers. After selecting the components to install, click Install to proceed with Windows Server 2008 on ProLiant servers-from the HP website as follows: 1. NOTE: The ProLiant Support Pack 8.11 does not include drivers for all...
Download the required drivers from the Product Search List. 5. Select ProLiant Support Pack for example, ProLiant DL380 G5). 4. Double-click the executable and extract the PSP to the HP website, www.hp.com. 2. NOTE: All PSP files must be present in the same directory as the ... components to be installed. After selecting the bundle for ProLiant 100 series servers. After selecting the components to install, click Install to proceed with Windows Server 2008 on ProLiant servers-from the HP website as follows: 1. NOTE: The ProLiant Support Pack 8.11 does not include drivers for all...
Technologies for HP ProLiant 100-series G5 (Generation 5) servers, 2nd edition
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... for HP ProLiant 100-series G5 (Generation 5) servers technology brief, 2nd edition Abstract...2 Introduction...2 Processor technologies ...2 Intel® Xeon® processors...2 Xeon dual-core processors ...2 Xeon quad-core processors ...3 AMD Opteron™ processors ...4 Processor socket technology ...5 Memory technologies ...6 I/O technologies ...6 PCI Express technology...6 Serial Attached SCSI technology...7 HP SC44Ge HBA ...8 HP Smart Array controllers...8 HP Embedded SATA RAID...9 Server deployment ...9 HP ProLiant...
... for HP ProLiant 100-series G5 (Generation 5) servers technology brief, 2nd edition Abstract...2 Introduction...2 Processor technologies ...2 Intel® Xeon® processors...2 Xeon dual-core processors ...2 Xeon quad-core processors ...3 AMD Opteron™ processors ...4 Processor socket technology ...5 Memory technologies ...6 I/O technologies ...6 PCI Express technology...6 Serial Attached SCSI technology...7 HP SC44Ge HBA ...8 HP Smart Array controllers...8 HP Embedded SATA RAID...9 Server deployment ...9 HP ProLiant...
Technologies for HP ProLiant 100-series G5 (Generation 5) servers, 2nd edition
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...t 72-bi t Link 1 Link 2 Link 3 72-bi t 72-bit Link 1 Link 2 Link 3 ProLiant 100-series G5 servers that support the Opteron processor use a split-plane motherboard that separates the voltage feeds to -point interconnectivity provides scalable ...bandwidth among the processor, I /O, and between CPU and memory. Block diagrams of parallel, point-to the CPU core and the DDR2 memory controller. Select HP ProLiant 100-series servers...
...t 72-bi t Link 1 Link 2 Link 3 72-bi t 72-bit Link 1 Link 2 Link 3 ProLiant 100-series G5 servers that support the Opteron processor use a split-plane motherboard that separates the voltage feeds to -point interconnectivity provides scalable ...bandwidth among the processor, I /O, and between CPU and memory. Block diagrams of parallel, point-to the CPU core and the DDR2 memory controller. Select HP ProLiant 100-series servers...
Technologies for HP ProLiant 100-series G5 (Generation 5) servers, 2nd edition
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HP engineers developed a special installation tool to simplify processor installation and reduce the possibility of processors supported 2 2 2 2 1 2 1 1 5 Table 1. Instead of using pins for contacts, the processor packages use Land Grid Array (LGA) socket technology to the socket pins. Processors supported by the ProLiant 100-series.... Table 1 identifies the processor types supported by ProLiant 100-series servers ProLiant server Processor series supported DL185 G5 DL180 G5 DL165 G5 DL160 G5 DL120 G5 ML150 G5 ML115 G5 ML110 G5 Dual-Core AMD Opteron 2200 Quad-Core Intel 5400...
HP engineers developed a special installation tool to simplify processor installation and reduce the possibility of processors supported 2 2 2 2 1 2 1 1 5 Table 1. Instead of using pins for contacts, the processor packages use Land Grid Array (LGA) socket technology to the socket pins. Processors supported by the ProLiant 100-series.... Table 1 identifies the processor types supported by ProLiant 100-series servers ProLiant server Processor series supported DL185 G5 DL180 G5 DL165 G5 DL160 G5 DL120 G5 ML150 G5 ML115 G5 ML110 G5 Dual-Core AMD Opteron 2200 Quad-Core Intel 5400...
Technologies for HP ProLiant 100-series G5 (Generation 5) servers, 2nd edition
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...additional information about DDR2 memory technology, refer to remain constant, even as FB-DIMMs are on each channel to the HP technology brief titled "Memory technology evolution: an overview of system memory technologies" at a lower voltage (1.8V) to ...Express technology The PCI Express (PCIe) serial interface provides point-to 3.2 GB/s. Memory technologies supported by ProLiant 100-series servers ProLiant server DL185 G5 DL180 G5 DL165 G5 DL160 G5 DL120 G5 ML150 G5 ML115 G5 ML110 G5 Memory Type Registered PC2-5300 (DDR2 667 MHz) Registered PC2-5300 (DDR2 667 MHz) Registered PC2-5300...
...additional information about DDR2 memory technology, refer to remain constant, even as FB-DIMMs are on each channel to the HP technology brief titled "Memory technology evolution: an overview of system memory technologies" at a lower voltage (1.8V) to ...Express technology The PCI Express (PCIe) serial interface provides point-to 3.2 GB/s. Memory technologies supported by ProLiant 100-series servers ProLiant server DL185 G5 DL180 G5 DL165 G5 DL160 G5 DL120 G5 ML150 G5 ML115 G5 ML110 G5 Memory Type Registered PC2-5300 (DDR2 667 MHz) Registered PC2-5300 (DDR2 667 MHz) Registered PC2-5300...
Technologies for HP ProLiant 100-series G5 (Generation 5) servers, 2nd edition
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... and processor. RAID 5 is achieved through controllers such as an option. HP ProLiant Easy Set-up CD The ProLiant ML110 G5 and ML115 G5 servers include an Easy Set-up a server. This functionality allows the user to an existing array. The controller then recalculates...HP Embedded SATA RAID The HP embedded SATA RAID that simplify server installation tasks such as these: • Preparing the server for this feature. In the hardware RAID model, RAID operations are tailored to a specific environment. During the expansion, data and logical structures on most ProLiant 100-series servers...
... and processor. RAID 5 is achieved through controllers such as an option. HP ProLiant Easy Set-up CD The ProLiant ML110 G5 and ML115 G5 servers include an Easy Set-up a server. This functionality allows the user to an existing array. The controller then recalculates...HP Embedded SATA RAID The HP embedded SATA RAID that simplify server installation tasks such as these: • Preparing the server for this feature. In the hardware RAID model, RAID operations are tailored to a specific environment. During the expansion, data and logical structures on most ProLiant 100-series servers...
Technologies for HP ProLiant 100-series G5 (Generation 5) servers, 2nd edition
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...source. Embedded utilities are also available. Cost-effective manageability ProLiant 100-series servers support HP Lights-Out 100 (LO100) Remote Management. Available as the server is fully accessible using System Management Architecture for Server Hardware Command line Protocol (SMASH CLP) for quick ...to a specific server model (ML110 G5 or ML115 G5) and loads operating system drivers that provides remote server access and control capabilities through the process of Work (SOW) and overseen by an experienced HP Project Manager. HP Rapid Deployment Pack The HP Rapid Deployment Pack ...
...source. Embedded utilities are also available. Cost-effective manageability ProLiant 100-series servers support HP Lights-Out 100 (LO100) Remote Management. Available as the server is fully accessible using System Management Architecture for Server Hardware Command line Protocol (SMASH CLP) for quick ...to a specific server model (ML110 G5 or ML115 G5) and loads operating system drivers that provides remote server access and control capabilities through the process of Work (SOW) and overseen by an experienced HP Project Manager. HP Rapid Deployment Pack The HP Rapid Deployment Pack ...
Technologies for HP ProLiant 100-series G5 (Generation 5) servers, 2nd edition
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... servers The latest generation of ProLiant ML100-series servers Form factor ML110 G5 μATX (4U) tower ML115 G5 μATX (4U) tower Processor 1 Intel Xeon 3100/3300 processor 1 AMD Opteron1200 or Athlon 4450+ processor Chipset Intel 3200 NVIDIA VFP 3400 Memory Unbuffered PC2-6400 (DDR2 800) Unbuffered PC2-6400 (DDR2 800) Max. Key components of HP ProLiant 100-series servers...
... servers The latest generation of ProLiant ML100-series servers Form factor ML110 G5 μATX (4U) tower ML115 G5 μATX (4U) tower Processor 1 Intel Xeon 3100/3300 processor 1 AMD Opteron1200 or Athlon 4450+ processor Chipset Intel 3200 NVIDIA VFP 3400 Memory Unbuffered PC2-6400 (DDR2 800) Unbuffered PC2-6400 (DDR2 800) Max. Key components of HP ProLiant 100-series servers...
Technologies for HP ProLiant 100-series G5 (Generation 5) servers, 2nd edition
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... GB Intel 5100 Registered PC2-5300 (DDR2-667) 16 GB DL185 G5 2U 2 AMD Opteron 2200 processors ServerWorks HT2100 & HT1000 Registered PC2-5300 (DDR2-667) 32 GB Max. number of the DL100-series servers. Table 5 lists key components of hard drives 2 3.5" SATA or... CLP support LO100i (standard) 13 Table 5. ProLiant DL100-series servers ProLiant DL100-series servers use 1U or 2U rack-mountable chassis that are well-suited for mediumdensity environments. Key components of ProLiant DL100-series servers Form factor Processor support Chipset DL120 G5 1U 1 Intel Xeon, Core2, Pentium, or...
... GB Intel 5100 Registered PC2-5300 (DDR2-667) 16 GB DL185 G5 2U 2 AMD Opteron 2200 processors ServerWorks HT2100 & HT1000 Registered PC2-5300 (DDR2-667) 32 GB Max. number of the DL100-series servers. Table 5 lists key components of hard drives 2 3.5" SATA or... CLP support LO100i (standard) 13 Table 5. ProLiant DL100-series servers ProLiant DL100-series servers use 1U or 2U rack-mountable chassis that are well-suited for mediumdensity environments. Key components of ProLiant DL100-series servers Form factor Processor support Chipset DL120 G5 1U 1 Intel Xeon, Core2, Pentium, or...