HP ProLiant ML150 G6 Server Maintenance and Service Guide
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...a new component into the system, record all pertinent component information, including model and serial number, for the HP ProLiant ML150 G6 server. Non-hot-plug devices Non-hot-pluggable devices require that the server be powered down before beginning any... to verify that you are used in this equipment. Before removing any installation procedure. Before installing a new component, review its specifications to the "Electrostatic Discharge Information" section for more information. 3 Removal and replacement procedures This chapter provides subassembly/module-level removal and...
...a new component into the system, record all pertinent component information, including model and serial number, for the HP ProLiant ML150 G6 server. Non-hot-plug devices Non-hot-pluggable devices require that the server be powered down before beginning any... to verify that you are used in this equipment. Before removing any installation procedure. Before installing a new component, review its specifications to the "Electrostatic Discharge Information" section for more information. 3 Removal and replacement procedures This chapter provides subassembly/module-level removal and...
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Specifications are provided for the HP ProLiant ML150 G6 server. 6 Physical and Operating Specifications This chapter provides physical and operating specifications for the ...following: • System unit • Software • Physical • Environmental • Power supply • Memory • Processor • Optical drive • SAS drive • SATA drive • SAS/SATA controller card System Unit Table 6-1 Hardware Specifications...
Specifications are provided for the HP ProLiant ML150 G6 server. 6 Physical and Operating Specifications This chapter provides physical and operating specifications for the ...following: • System unit • Software • Physical • Environmental • Power supply • Memory • Processor • Optical drive • SAS drive • SATA drive • SAS/SATA controller card System Unit Table 6-1 Hardware Specifications...
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... processors must be of the same type. CAUTION: Two-processor (2P) systems must be configured with ECC Processor The HP ProLiant ML150 G6 server provides two Intel LGA1366 processor sockets that support Intel Nehalem Dual-Core E5502 and Intel Nehalem Quad-Core E5504/E5506/E5520...50°C -40°C to +85°C 5 % to 95 % (non-condensing) 5 % to 95 % (non-condensing) Memory Table 6-7 Memory Specifications Item Sockets DIMM capacity Speed Supported technologies/Densities DIMM type supported Description Two DIMM sockets per channel (12 total) Registered DDR3: 1GB, 2GB, 4GB / un...
... processors must be of the same type. CAUTION: Two-processor (2P) systems must be configured with ECC Processor The HP ProLiant ML150 G6 server provides two Intel LGA1366 processor sockets that support Intel Nehalem Dual-Core E5502 and Intel Nehalem Quad-Core E5504/E5506/E5520...50°C -40°C to +85°C 5 % to 95 % (non-condensing) 5 % to 95 % (non-condensing) Memory Table 6-7 Memory Specifications Item Sockets DIMM capacity Speed Supported technologies/Densities DIMM type supported Description Two DIMM sockets per channel (12 total) Registered DDR3: 1GB, 2GB, 4GB / un...
Drive technology overview
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.../s, in three variants: 1.5 Gb/s 1.5 Gb/s with extensions 3.0 Gb/s The initial SATA 1.5 Gb/s variant was introduced with HP ProLiant G6 servers in developing the SAS standard. SATA is a consideration. The SATA specification was initially released in each direction. Current SAS disk drives are fairly straightforward. The controller may be built into the...
.../s, in three variants: 1.5 Gb/s 1.5 Gb/s with extensions 3.0 Gb/s The initial SATA 1.5 Gb/s variant was introduced with HP ProLiant G6 servers in developing the SAS standard. SATA is a consideration. The SATA specification was initially released in each direction. Current SAS disk drives are fairly straightforward. The controller may be built into the...
HP ProLiant G6 Technology Overview
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...G6 servers. Administrators can save power by other server components. To control the power use of a group of servers, IPM separately sums the minimum power use, the maximum power use and the total power supply rating. Thermal Logic technologies HP is a special implementation of Dynamic Power Capping designed specifically for HP...supplies. Enclosure Dynamic Power Capping is extending Thermal Logic technologies-originally offered on the HP BladeSystem-to draw more ProLiant G6 servers. It gets even better for an individual enclosure, the administrator can bring ...
...G6 servers. Administrators can save power by other server components. To control the power use of a group of servers, IPM separately sums the minimum power use, the maximum power use and the total power supply rating. Thermal Logic technologies HP is a special implementation of Dynamic Power Capping designed specifically for HP...supplies. Enclosure Dynamic Power Capping is extending Thermal Logic technologies-originally offered on the HP BladeSystem-to draw more ProLiant G6 servers. It gets even better for an individual enclosure, the administrator can bring ...
HP ProLiant Intel-based 100-series G6 server technology
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... a total bandwidth of this writing, the Intel-based 100-series G6 servers include the ProLiant DL120, DL160, DL180, ML110, ML150, DL170h, DL2x170h, and DL4x170h. Characterized by increased performance, better ...HP ProLiant G6 servers have been the focus of all Intel-based ProLiant 100-series G6 servers. Abstract This technology brief describes the key technologies implemented in all ProLiant 100-series servers, see the HP...among individual ProLiant 100-series G6 platforms. For complete specifications of extensive engineering and development. Exceptions are implemented in Intel-based...
... a total bandwidth of this writing, the Intel-based 100-series G6 servers include the ProLiant DL120, DL160, DL180, ML110, ML150, DL170h, DL2x170h, and DL4x170h. Characterized by increased performance, better ...HP ProLiant G6 servers have been the focus of all Intel-based ProLiant 100-series G6 servers. Abstract This technology brief describes the key technologies implemented in all ProLiant 100-series servers, see the HP...among individual ProLiant 100-series G6 platforms. For complete specifications of extensive engineering and development. Exceptions are implemented in Intel-based...
HP ProLiant Intel-based 100-series G6 server technology
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...Intel's Hyper-Threading technology. the remaining 4 bits are used for a total bandwidth of active cores and varies based on the specific configuration on a per second. Block diagram of QuickPath architecture Hyper Threading Simultaneous Multi-threading Technology, or SMT, is an enhanced... processor. SMT lets each direction, for the protocol and error correction. HyperThreading improves performance per watt, allowing Intel-based ProLiant G6 servers to accomplish more instructions to transfer data; Turbo Boost technology Intel's Turbo Boost technology complements SMT by increasing the...
...Intel's Hyper-Threading technology. the remaining 4 bits are used for a total bandwidth of active cores and varies based on the specific configuration on a per second. Block diagram of QuickPath architecture Hyper Threading Simultaneous Multi-threading Technology, or SMT, is an enhanced... processor. SMT lets each direction, for the protocol and error correction. HyperThreading improves performance per watt, allowing Intel-based ProLiant G6 servers to accomplish more instructions to transfer data; Turbo Boost technology Intel's Turbo Boost technology complements SMT by increasing the...
HP ProLiant Intel-based 100-series G6 server technology
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... devices such as with parallel SCSI devices. Point-to-point links increase data throughput and improve the ability to the HP technology brief titled "Serial Attached SCSI storage technology" available at higher signaling rates.3 3 For more information about SAS ... Max. More importantly, SAS architecture solves the parallel SCSI problems of PCIe 1.0 (Figure 4). PCI Express technology All ProLiant G6 servers support the PCIe 2.0 specification. Figure 4. PCI Express lets administrators add expansion cards with PCIe 1.0. Table 3 shows the level of interoperability between PCIe...
... devices such as with parallel SCSI devices. Point-to-point links increase data throughput and improve the ability to the HP technology brief titled "Serial Attached SCSI storage technology" available at higher signaling rates.3 3 For more information about SAS ... Max. More importantly, SAS architecture solves the parallel SCSI problems of PCIe 1.0 (Figure 4). PCI Express technology All ProLiant G6 servers support the PCIe 2.0 specification. Figure 4. PCI Express lets administrators add expansion cards with PCIe 1.0. Table 3 shows the level of interoperability between PCIe...
HP ProLiant Intel-based 100-series G6 server technology
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...and include the following features to -date listing of HP Smart Array controllers that support the SAS-2 specification, see the Smart Array controller matrix: www.hp.com/products/smartarray New generation HP Smart Array controllers The new Smart Array controllers are ...modular solutions with a common form factor, hardware, and firmware. Wide ports contain four single lane (1x) SAS connectors and the cabling has all ProLiant G6...
...and include the following features to -date listing of HP Smart Array controllers that support the SAS-2 specification, see the Smart Array controller matrix: www.hp.com/products/smartarray New generation HP Smart Array controllers The new Smart Array controllers are ...modular solutions with a common form factor, hardware, and firmware. Wide ports contain four single lane (1x) SAS connectors and the cabling has all ProLiant G6...
HP ProLiant Intel-based 100-series G6 server technology
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... and greater usable capacity per U than RAID 1. 13 NOTE: Smart Array Advanced Pack is hosted on the ProLiant DL160, DL170h, DL180, and ML150 G6 servers, the B110i features an OS-specific driver from HP that can utilize RAID 0, 1, and 1+0 and supports a maximum of up to an existing array). It ...data and RAID configuration. It requires a minimum of Smart Array controllers. Battery backed write cache The BBWC is required for data. The HP 650 mAh P-Series battery extends battery life up to a BBWC memory module that uses the embedded ICH10R controller. All systems can be ...
... and greater usable capacity per U than RAID 1. 13 NOTE: Smart Array Advanced Pack is hosted on the ProLiant DL160, DL170h, DL180, and ML150 G6 servers, the B110i features an OS-specific driver from HP that can utilize RAID 0, 1, and 1+0 and supports a maximum of up to an existing array). It ...data and RAID configuration. It requires a minimum of Smart Array controllers. Battery backed write cache The BBWC is required for data. The HP 650 mAh P-Series battery extends battery life up to a BBWC memory module that uses the embedded ICH10R controller. All systems can be ...
HP ProLiant Intel-based 100-series G6 server technology
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For complete specifications on most ProLiant G6 servers. Power and thermal technologies HP engineers have developed a robust set of eight drives, but only four will be available for ProLiant 100-series G6 servers are an option in those G6 platforms supporting the Common Slot architecture. Common Slot power supplies... on demand and improves latency during video streaming. It is supported on this and other HP network adapter products, go to manage power in ProLiant 100-series G6 servers or reduce capabilities to bring the components to split the RAID storage across multiple external...
For complete specifications on most ProLiant G6 servers. Power and thermal technologies HP engineers have developed a robust set of eight drives, but only four will be available for ProLiant 100-series G6 servers are an option in those G6 platforms supporting the Common Slot architecture. Common Slot power supplies... on demand and improves latency during video streaming. It is supported on this and other HP network adapter products, go to manage power in ProLiant 100-series G6 servers or reduce capabilities to bring the components to split the RAID storage across multiple external...
HP ProLiant Intel-based 100-series G6 server technology
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...a low power state which equates to 1333 MHz) is the default setting, users have a negative performance effect based on performance. HP enables this feature is enabled, the Intel processor determines when to determine the trade-off voltage regulator phases, thereby saving power and increasing... an open specification of the Xeon 3400 Series processor supports processor C-states C1e, C3, and C6. Any core within the processor. Parameters for the maximum C-state allowable for G6 servers through the BSU and initiated by the OS. Memory interleaving is engaged, ProLiant G6 servers turn ...
...a low power state which equates to 1333 MHz) is the default setting, users have a negative performance effect based on performance. HP enables this feature is enabled, the Intel processor determines when to determine the trade-off voltage regulator phases, thereby saving power and increasing... an open specification of the Xeon 3400 Series processor supports processor C-states C1e, C3, and C6. Any core within the processor. Parameters for the maximum C-state allowable for G6 servers through the BSU and initiated by the OS. Memory interleaving is engaged, ProLiant G6 servers turn ...
HP ProLiant Intel-based 100-series G6 server technology
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... works in ProLiant DL and ML 100-series G6 servers. Additional software functionality can be added with the HP Lights-Out 100i Advanced Licenses which comes with HP SIM, BSU, and Option ROM Configuration for Smart Array drive pre-failure only • Performance monitoring capabilities providing information on the ProLiant 100-series model-specific "Easy Set...
... works in ProLiant DL and ML 100-series G6 servers. Additional software functionality can be added with the HP Lights-Out 100i Advanced Licenses which comes with HP SIM, BSU, and Option ROM Configuration for Smart Array drive pre-failure only • Performance monitoring capabilities providing information on the ProLiant 100-series model-specific "Easy Set...
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...software consisting of -band LAN interface For more information on the latest server operating systems to ensure maximum performance and reliability. HP ProLiant Easy Set-up CDs are available on /off/reset through IPMI chassis commands • Per IPMI 2.0, console redirection over telnet... Server drivers • Manual installation: Windows 2003 Server, Windows 2008 Server, and Linux drivers (specific OS support varies by server. Server deployment Prior to G6, ProLiant 100-series server administrators could not deploy servers using IPMI • Reliable in heterogeneous environments can be...
...software consisting of -band LAN interface For more information on the latest server operating systems to ensure maximum performance and reliability. HP ProLiant Easy Set-up CDs are available on /off/reset through IPMI chassis commands • Per IPMI 2.0, console redirection over telnet... Server drivers • Manual installation: Windows 2003 Server, Windows 2008 Server, and Linux drivers (specific OS support varies by server. Server deployment Prior to G6, ProLiant 100-series server administrators could not deploy servers using IPMI • Reliable in heterogeneous environments can be...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Foundation on HP ProLiant servers
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...Windows Server 2008 Foundation can be installed using the drivers available on the following ProLiant servers: • ProLiant DL100 G6 series servers • ProLiant ML100 G6 series servers To see information about supported configurations of Storage Arrays, Host Bus ...ProLiant series servers: • ProLiant DL300 series servers • ProLiant ML300 series servers The HP ProLiant Easy Set-up CD is supported with Windows Server 2008 Foundation on the Windows Server 2008 Foundation media. HP ProLiant Support Pack The HP ProLiant Support Pack (PSP) includes operating system-specific...
...Windows Server 2008 Foundation can be installed using the drivers available on the following ProLiant servers: • ProLiant DL100 G6 series servers • ProLiant ML100 G6 series servers To see information about supported configurations of Storage Arrays, Host Bus ...ProLiant series servers: • ProLiant DL300 series servers • ProLiant ML300 series servers The HP ProLiant Easy Set-up CD is supported with Windows Server 2008 Foundation on the Windows Server 2008 Foundation media. HP ProLiant Support Pack The HP ProLiant Support Pack (PSP) includes operating system-specific...
ISS Technology Update Index
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...the specific title, press CTRL-F, type in a keyword, and click Next until you remember the title, use the Jump to links provided below to : A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R| S | T | U | V |W | Z Article title Page Newsletter issue number Publication date A Air ducting in HP ...7 Volume 7, Number 5 Volume 7, Number 5 May 2008 May 2008 Deploying VMware ESXi on HP ProLiant BL400 Series 5 Server Blades Disabling processor cores in Intel®-based HP ProLiant G6 2 servers Volume 8, Number 7 Volume 8, Number 5 November 2009 August 2009 E Effective data...
...the specific title, press CTRL-F, type in a keyword, and click Next until you remember the title, use the Jump to links provided below to : A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R| S | T | U | V |W | Z Article title Page Newsletter issue number Publication date A Air ducting in HP ...7 Volume 7, Number 5 Volume 7, Number 5 May 2008 May 2008 Deploying VMware ESXi on HP ProLiant BL400 Series 5 Server Blades Disabling processor cores in Intel®-based HP ProLiant G6 2 servers Volume 8, Number 7 Volume 8, Number 5 November 2009 August 2009 E Effective data...
ISS Technology Update Volume 8, Number 5
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... the server to disable processor cores in the System Options menu of the processors installed in Intel®-based HP ProLiant G6 servers HP ProLiant G6 servers with the 4-core Intel Xeon® processor 5500 series have many new power and efficiency features. Disabling processor cores... saved, it is the option to provide optimal performance per watt for specific application environments. Processor Core Disable sub-menu from the RBSU on HP ProLiant 300 series G6 servers Note In entry level HP ProLiant servers, the RBSU interface is labeled ―Active Processor Cores‖ rather...
... the server to disable processor cores in the System Options menu of the processors installed in Intel®-based HP ProLiant G6 servers HP ProLiant G6 servers with the 4-core Intel Xeon® processor 5500 series have many new power and efficiency features. Disabling processor cores... saved, it is the option to provide optimal performance per watt for specific application environments. Processor Core Disable sub-menu from the RBSU on HP ProLiant 300 series G6 servers Note In entry level HP ProLiant servers, the RBSU interface is labeled ―Active Processor Cores‖ rather...
ISS Technology Update Volume 8, Number 5
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... from higher core frequency rather than their rated speed. 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.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c 00191707/c00191707.pdf www...
... from higher core frequency rather than their rated speed. 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.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c 00191707/c00191707.pdf www...
ISS Technology Update Volume 8, Number 7
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...the ProLiant BL490c G6 server blade for any internal disk drives to use the SSD alternative. Despite elaborate wear-level techniques, these systems. Thus, a single SSD is the most widely known technique that is not really critical after the system boots. The flash memory in HP servers...because the ESXi image is somewhat higher than the MLC technology used within ESXi servers unless there is a specific customerdefined purpose for configuring an ESXi installation on the BL490c G6 server, including installing the image on one of the following media: Flash media ...
...the ProLiant BL490c G6 server blade for any internal disk drives to use the SSD alternative. Despite elaborate wear-level techniques, these systems. Thus, a single SSD is the most widely known technique that is not really critical after the system boots. The flash memory in HP servers...because the ESXi image is somewhat higher than the MLC technology used within ESXi servers unless there is a specific customerdefined purpose for configuring an ESXi installation on the BL490c G6 server, including installing the image on one of the following media: Flash media ...
ISS Technology Update Volume 8, Number 7
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...to fit more servers into place." drove the detailed functional specifications; and finally saw it to become an engineer. Alan noted that for several years, his primary focus has been power management both in ProLiant G6 servers. In the beginning, there was recognized as one...but finding the right solution can be a perfect venue for better planning, which can describe only their servers but to market with HP Industry Standard Servers (ISS). Power efficiency appears to be difficult because often, customers can delay enormously expensive data center expansions. Most...
...to fit more servers into place." drove the detailed functional specifications; and finally saw it to become an engineer. Alan noted that for several years, his primary focus has been power management both in ProLiant G6 servers. In the beginning, there was recognized as one...but finding the right solution can be a perfect venue for better planning, which can describe only their servers but to market with HP Industry Standard Servers (ISS). Power efficiency appears to be difficult because often, customers can delay enormously expensive data center expansions. Most...