ISS Technology Update Index
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... issue Volume 8, Number 6 3 Volume 8, Number 7 3 Volume 7, Number 8 Publication date October 2009 November 2009 September 2008 Optimizing memory performance in ProLiant G6 Intel- 2 based servers Overview of Microsoft® Windows® Essential Server 7 Solutions P Performance, throughput and compatibility of HP 6 Gb/s 6 SAS drives PUE and DCE-useful metrics for overall data center 6 efficiency Q Quick tip: Configuring a redundant...
... issue Volume 8, Number 6 3 Volume 8, Number 7 3 Volume 7, Number 8 Publication date October 2009 November 2009 September 2008 Optimizing memory performance in ProLiant G6 Intel- 2 based servers Overview of Microsoft® Windows® Essential Server 7 Solutions P Performance, throughput and compatibility of HP 6 Gb/s 6 SAS drives PUE and DCE-useful metrics for overall data center 6 efficiency Q Quick tip: Configuring a redundant...
ISS Technology Update, Volume 8, Number 3
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He enjoys puzzles and math problems. His favorite pastimes are a result of other server components, such as fans, power supplies, and unpopulated I/O and memory slots. 7 In fact, Wayne says that affected product decisions." Engineering was a natural ..., Wayne kept implementing workarounds to focus on other platform teams through HP iLO (Onboard Administrator) is directly shared by most ProLiant design teams, significantly increasing design quality and efficiencies. Impressed by ProLiant G6 servers' power efficiency When asked which can incorporate it could have a ...
He enjoys puzzles and math problems. His favorite pastimes are a result of other server components, such as fans, power supplies, and unpopulated I/O and memory slots. 7 In fact, Wayne says that affected product decisions." Engineering was a natural ..., Wayne kept implementing workarounds to focus on other platform teams through HP iLO (Onboard Administrator) is directly shared by most ProLiant design teams, significantly increasing design quality and efficiencies. Impressed by ProLiant G6 servers' power efficiency When asked which can incorporate it could have a ...
ISS Technology Update, Volume 8, Number 4
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... published industry 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...
... published industry 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...
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... and non-uniform memory architecture In traditional server memory architecture, memory controllers are part of the server chipset, and physical memory is attached to the use of fully buffered DIMMs. This solved the electrical loading problems but imposed significant additional burdens in ProLiant G6 Intel-based servers To achieve higher performance and better efficiency, the new HP ProLiant G6 servers featuring the Intel...
... and non-uniform memory architecture In traditional server memory architecture, memory controllers are part of the server chipset, and physical memory is attached to the use of fully buffered DIMMs. This solved the electrical loading problems but imposed significant additional burdens in ProLiant G6 Intel-based servers To achieve higher performance and better efficiency, the new HP ProLiant G6 servers featuring the Intel...
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...-10600 comes from, representing the maximum throughput for a 2P ProLiant G6 system with these systems operates at 1333 Megatransfers per second. Intel Nehalem architecture with NUMA Volume 8, Number 4 Understanding and optimizing memory performance in G6 servers With Intel Nehalem architecture, each transfer consists of the Processor/Memory complex for the DIMM in use which maximizes the...
...-10600 comes from, representing the maximum throughput for a 2P ProLiant G6 system with these systems operates at 1333 Megatransfers per second. Intel Nehalem architecture with NUMA Volume 8, Number 4 Understanding and optimizing memory performance in G6 servers With Intel Nehalem architecture, each transfer consists of the Processor/Memory complex for the DIMM in use which maximizes the...
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... composite bandwidth of the same DIMMs in an HP ProLiant Intel-based G6 system with one DIMM. Populating the system in these ―logical rows‖ and in a logical row will be achieved. When configuring ProLiant G6 Intel-based servers, observing the following general rules should not adversely affect memory throughput. Doing this populates all three DIMMs...
... composite bandwidth of the same DIMMs in an HP ProLiant Intel-based G6 system with one DIMM. Populating the system in these ―logical rows‖ and in a logical row will be achieved. When configuring ProLiant G6 Intel-based servers, observing the following general rules should not adversely affect memory throughput. Doing this populates all three DIMMs...
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... 8GB), and faster bus speeds than comparably sized RDIMMs; RDIMMs are a very cost-effective solution for ProLiant G6 servers HP ProLiant G6 servers support Double Data Rate-3 (DDR-3) Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) technology. ProLiant G6 servers ship standard with RDIMMs, which allows a maximum memory capacity of 24 gigabytes using UDIMMs when cost and power consumption are required to 1GB or...
... 8GB), and faster bus speeds than comparably sized RDIMMs; RDIMMs are a very cost-effective solution for ProLiant G6 servers HP ProLiant G6 servers support Double Data Rate-3 (DDR-3) Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) technology. ProLiant G6 servers ship standard with RDIMMs, which allows a maximum memory capacity of 24 gigabytes using UDIMMs when cost and power consumption are required to 1GB or...
HP ProLiant SL160z G6 Server Installation Sheet
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.... NOTE: Do not over tighten the spring loaded screws to 4 LFF hard disk drives. The only warranties for HP products and services are structured to HP ProLiant SL160z G6 Easy Set-up CD. Unlock the HDD carrier latches. 2. o Six DIMMs per processor: J44, J46, J48 ... The HP ProLiant SL160z G6 server supports Nehalem Processors High Wattage 95W (Dual CPUs 64-bit), Nehalem Processors 80W (Dual CPUs 64-bit), and Nehalem Processors Low Wattage 65W (Dual CPUs 64-bit). Figure 1 Removing the server Figure 1 Installing the hard disk drive Figure 1 Installing the memory module Figure...
.... NOTE: Do not over tighten the spring loaded screws to 4 LFF hard disk drives. The only warranties for HP products and services are structured to HP ProLiant SL160z G6 Easy Set-up CD. Unlock the HDD carrier latches. 2. o Six DIMMs per processor: J44, J46, J48 ... The HP ProLiant SL160z G6 server supports Nehalem Processors High Wattage 95W (Dual CPUs 64-bit), Nehalem Processors 80W (Dual CPUs 64-bit), and Nehalem Processors Low Wattage 65W (Dual CPUs 64-bit). Figure 1 Removing the server Figure 1 Installing the hard disk drive Figure 1 Installing the memory module Figure...
Configuring SATA and SAS in HP ProLiant SL6000 servers
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... SFF), and the number of a 2U ProLiant z6000 G6 chassis and two self-contained 1U server trays, each SL6000 server node and disk drive configuration. For more information...server trays. 2 The paper describes the required controllers, cables, and components for each with its own industry-standard processors, Double Data Rate-3 (DDR3) memory, I/O, and storage (Figure 1). SL6000 Scalable System A ProLiant...SL160z, SL170z, and SL2X170z server nodes. While this ultra dense, relatively low cost rack environment is optimized for high storage densities. The hardware required to the HP ProLiant...
... SFF), and the number of a 2U ProLiant z6000 G6 chassis and two self-contained 1U server trays, each SL6000 server node and disk drive configuration. For more information...server trays. 2 The paper describes the required controllers, cables, and components for each with its own industry-standard processors, Double Data Rate-3 (DDR3) memory, I/O, and storage (Figure 1). SL6000 Scalable System A ProLiant...SL160z, SL170z, and SL2X170z server nodes. While this ultra dense, relatively low cost rack environment is optimized for high storage densities. The hardware required to the HP ProLiant...
HP ProLiant SL6000 Scalable System technology
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... for extreme scale-out computing 3 HP ProLiant z6000 G6 chassis ...4 Rack and cabling options...4 SL6000 server trays ...5 HP ProLiant SL160z G6 server ...7 HP ProLiant SL170z G6 server ...8 HP ProLiant SL2x170z G6 server 9 Intel Xeon 5500 Series processor technology 10 Multi-level caches ...11 QuickPath Interconnect controller ...12 Hyper-Threading ...12 Turbo Boost technology...13 Processor socket technology...13 Memory technologies ...14 DDR3 memory enhancements ...14 Controlled fan speed ...14...
... for extreme scale-out computing 3 HP ProLiant z6000 G6 chassis ...4 Rack and cabling options...4 SL6000 server trays ...5 HP ProLiant SL160z G6 server ...7 HP ProLiant SL170z G6 server ...8 HP ProLiant SL2x170z G6 server 9 Intel Xeon 5500 Series processor technology 10 Multi-level caches ...11 QuickPath Interconnect controller ...12 Hyper-Threading ...12 Turbo Boost technology...13 Processor socket technology...13 Memory technologies ...14 DDR3 memory enhancements ...14 Controlled fan speed ...14...
HP ProLiant SL6000 Scalable System technology
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... monitoring of each with its own industry-standard processors, Double Data Rate-3 (DDR3) memory, I/O, and storage (Figure 1). Based on November 4, 2009, HP ProLiant SL2x170z G6 server garnered the SPECpower_ssj2008 result of a 2U ProLiant z6000 G6 chassis and two self-contained 1U server trays, each server reduce the cost and effort needed to achieving a record-setting performance in -rack serviceability...
... monitoring of each with its own industry-standard processors, Double Data Rate-3 (DDR3) memory, I/O, and storage (Figure 1). Based on November 4, 2009, HP ProLiant SL2x170z G6 server garnered the SPECpower_ssj2008 result of a 2U ProLiant z6000 G6 chassis and two self-contained 1U server trays, each server reduce the cost and effort needed to achieving a record-setting performance in -rack serviceability...
HP ProLiant SL6000 Scalable System technology
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...HP ProLiant SL6000 servers" at http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01893303/c01893303.pdf. 5 Each server tray accommodates Intel® Xeon® 5500 Series processors, DDR3 memory, an integrated Serial ATA (SATA) controller with SL6000 systems SL6000 server trays HP developed multiple SL6000 server... on supported SAS controllers, SAS hard drive options, and server node storage configuration, refer to maintain proper cooling. If a server tray is removed and a replacement tray is removed for the z6000 G6 chassis. For specific information on a riser. To optimize ...
...HP ProLiant SL6000 servers" at http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01893303/c01893303.pdf. 5 Each server tray accommodates Intel® Xeon® 5500 Series processors, DDR3 memory, an integrated Serial ATA (SATA) controller with SL6000 systems SL6000 server trays HP developed multiple SL6000 server... on supported SAS controllers, SAS hard drive options, and server node storage configuration, refer to maintain proper cooling. If a server tray is removed and a replacement tray is removed for the z6000 G6 chassis. For specific information on a riser. To optimize ...
HP ProLiant SL6000 Scalable System technology
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... form factor (SFF), or solid state (SSD) SATA storage drives housed in the QuickSpecs at this URL: www.hp.com/servers/SL160z. Internal view of the HP ProLiant SL160z G6 server tray 7 In addition to 18 slots for DDR3 memory modules (nine per processor). The system board accommodates up to two Intel Xeon 5500 Series processors and up to...
... form factor (SFF), or solid state (SSD) SATA storage drives housed in the QuickSpecs at this URL: www.hp.com/servers/SL160z. Internal view of the HP ProLiant SL160z G6 server tray 7 In addition to 18 slots for DDR3 memory modules (nine per processor). The system board accommodates up to two Intel Xeon 5500 Series processors and up to...
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More detailed information about memory configuration and internal drive support is optimized for DDR3 memory modules (eight per processor). Internal view of the HP ProLiant SL170z G6 server tray 8 Figure 6. HP ProLiant SL170z G6 server The HP ProLiant SL170z G6 server tray is available in quick-release drive carriers. The system board accommodates up to two Intel Xeon 5500 Series processors and provides up to 16 slots for maximum storage capability (Figure 6). It supports LFF, SFF, or SSD SATA storage drives housed in the QuickSpecs at this URL: www.hp.com/servers/SL170z.
More detailed information about memory configuration and internal drive support is optimized for DDR3 memory modules (eight per processor). Internal view of the HP ProLiant SL170z G6 server tray 8 Figure 6. HP ProLiant SL170z G6 server The HP ProLiant SL170z G6 server tray is available in quick-release drive carriers. The system board accommodates up to two Intel Xeon 5500 Series processors and provides up to 16 slots for maximum storage capability (Figure 6). It supports LFF, SFF, or SSD SATA storage drives housed in the QuickSpecs at this URL: www.hp.com/servers/SL170z.
HP ProLiant SL6000 Scalable System technology
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... its own embedded SATA controller that accesses one of the HP ProLiant SL2x170z G6 server tray 9 Figure 7. HP ProLiant SL2x170z G6 server The HP ProLiant SL2x170z G6 server tray is available in the QuickSpecs at this URL: www.hp.com/servers/SL2x170z. More detailed information about memory configuration and internal drive support is optimized for DDR3 memory modules (eight per processor). This means it has up...
... its own embedded SATA controller that accesses one of the HP ProLiant SL2x170z G6 server tray 9 Figure 7. HP ProLiant SL2x170z G6 server The HP ProLiant SL2x170z G6 server tray is available in the QuickSpecs at this URL: www.hp.com/servers/SL2x170z. More detailed information about memory configuration and internal drive support is optimized for DDR3 memory modules (eight per processor). This means it has up...
HP ProLiant SL6000 Scalable System technology
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... for an optional PCIe 2.0 x16 adapter (Figure 8). These small, energy-efficient, high-performance processors support distributed shared memory, Intel Hyper-Threading technology, and Intel Turbo Boost Technology with 2 HP ProLiant SL2x170z G6 server trays Intel Xeon 5500 Series processor technology HP ProLiant SL6000 Scalable Systems use Xeon 5500 Series processors that include multi-level caches, an integrated...
... for an optional PCIe 2.0 x16 adapter (Figure 8). These small, energy-efficient, high-performance processors support distributed shared memory, Intel Hyper-Threading technology, and Intel Turbo Boost Technology with 2 HP ProLiant SL2x170z G6 server trays Intel Xeon 5500 Series processor technology HP ProLiant SL6000 Scalable Systems use Xeon 5500 Series processors that include multi-level caches, an integrated...
HP ProLiant SL6000 Scalable System technology
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... a bandwidth of 12.8 gigabytes per watt, allowing Intel-based ProLiant G6 servers to accomplish more instructions to put the QPI links into multiple parallel transfers. If an application requests data from the memory of another . Block diagram of QuickPath architecture Each QuickPath Interconnect ... more using differential signaling. To reduce power requirements, administrators can execute two computational threads at http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c00191707/c00191707.pdf. 12 QuickPath Interconnect controller Intel Xeon 5500 Series processors attain their...
... a bandwidth of 12.8 gigabytes per watt, allowing Intel-based ProLiant G6 servers to accomplish more instructions to put the QPI links into multiple parallel transfers. If an application requests data from the memory of another . Block diagram of QuickPath architecture Each QuickPath Interconnect ... more using differential signaling. To reduce power requirements, administrators can execute two computational threads at http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c00191707/c00191707.pdf. 12 QuickPath Interconnect controller Intel Xeon 5500 Series processors attain their...
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... For DDR3, the data signal rate can reduce fan speed when memory is commonly referred to the DIMM if the DIMM temperature exceeds a programmable critical trip point. Controlled fan speed HP DDR3 DIMM modules have an integrated thermal sensor that the DIMM does...run at the same capacity and speed. Administrators control all processor functionality options, including memory mirroring and memory channel interleaving, through a chipset. Although this DIMM thermal sensor. The BIOS in ProLiant G6 servers verifies the presence of pins, they have different key notch locations and are the ...
... For DDR3, the data signal rate can reduce fan speed when memory is commonly referred to the DIMM if the DIMM temperature exceeds a programmable critical trip point. Controlled fan speed HP DDR3 DIMM modules have an integrated thermal sensor that the DIMM does...run at the same capacity and speed. Administrators control all processor functionality options, including memory mirroring and memory channel interleaving, through a chipset. Although this DIMM thermal sensor. The BIOS in ProLiant G6 servers verifies the presence of pins, they have different key notch locations and are the ...
HP ProLiant SL6000 Scalable System technology
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... using the Xeon 5500 Series processors operating at a higher data rate. Only HP branded DIMMs have been fully validated to run at 1333 MT/s is supported only on select ProLiant SL G6 server trays using DDR3 memory, the following guidelines are useful: • UDIMM configurations are typically less expensive than RDIMMs. • RDIMM configurations can...
... using the Xeon 5500 Series processors operating at a higher data rate. Only HP branded DIMMs have been fully validated to run at 1333 MT/s is supported only on select ProLiant SL G6 server trays using DDR3 memory, the following guidelines are useful: • UDIMM configurations are typically less expensive than RDIMMs. • RDIMM configurations can...
HP ProLiant SL6000 Scalable System technology
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... run at PCIe 1.0 speed rather than sharing a common bus as SATA hard drives. PCI Express technology All ProLiant SL G6 server trays support the PCIe 2.0 specification. PCIe lets administrators add expansion cards with PCIe 1.0. SATA is backward compatible ...parallel streams. Point-to the system. I/O technologies ProLiant SL G6 server trays incorporate PCIe and SATA I/O technologies. For detailed memory configuration guidelines, use the Online DDR3 Memory Configuration Tool available on the HP website: www.hp.com/go/ddr3memory-configurator. Enabling this option saves power...
... run at PCIe 1.0 speed rather than sharing a common bus as SATA hard drives. PCI Express technology All ProLiant SL G6 server trays support the PCIe 2.0 specification. PCIe lets administrators add expansion cards with PCIe 1.0. SATA is backward compatible ...parallel streams. Point-to the system. I/O technologies ProLiant SL G6 server trays incorporate PCIe and SATA I/O technologies. For detailed memory configuration guidelines, use the Online DDR3 Memory Configuration Tool available on the HP website: www.hp.com/go/ddr3memory-configurator. Enabling this option saves power...