10 Gigabit Ethernet technology for industry-standard servers
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...Flex-10 for Virtual Connect To help customers fully utilize 10GbE connection bandwidth, HP has introduced Flex-10 technology in support of interconnect modules and embedded software for HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosures that require a dual port, high performance 10GbE NIC ...in the BladeSystem c-Class architecture. NIC virtualization The HP VC Ethernet Modules allow the administrator to select which server NIC ports will be connected to their HP ProLiant DL370 G6 and ProLiant ML370 G6...
...Flex-10 for Virtual Connect To help customers fully utilize 10GbE connection bandwidth, HP has introduced Flex-10 technology in support of interconnect modules and embedded software for HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosures that require a dual port, high performance 10GbE NIC ...in the BladeSystem c-Class architecture. NIC virtualization The HP VC Ethernet Modules allow the administrator to select which server NIC ports will be connected to their HP ProLiant DL370 G6 and ProLiant ML370 G6...
HP ProLiant G6 Technology Overview
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... (featuring servers based 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 ... 'Sea of Sensors' ...6 Common Slot Power Supplies ...6 Infrastructure management technologies 7 HP Insight Control suite ...7 HP Insight Control suite for Linux ...7 Onboard Administrator ...7 Virtualization technologies ...8 HP Insight Dynamics-VSE ...8 Virtual Connect Flex-10 technology 8 HP Insight Server Migration software for ProLiant 9 For more information...10 Call to action ...10
... (featuring servers based 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 ... 'Sea of Sensors' ...6 Common Slot Power Supplies ...6 Infrastructure management technologies 7 HP Insight Control suite ...7 HP Insight Control suite for Linux ...7 Onboard Administrator ...7 Virtualization technologies ...8 HP Insight Dynamics-VSE ...8 Virtual Connect Flex-10 technology 8 HP Insight Server Migration software for ProLiant 9 For more information...10 Call to action ...10
HP ProLiant G6 Technology Overview
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... over-cooling, thereby optimizing efficiency. By uniting your budget. Originally bundled only with common power slots Many ProLiant G6 servers have more for individual servers from any location. Decrease virtualization complexity • HP Insight Server Migration software for your physical and virtual server environments, these tools simplify setup and operations, reduce operating expenses, and...
... over-cooling, thereby optimizing efficiency. By uniting your budget. Originally bundled only with common power slots Many ProLiant G6 servers have more for individual servers from any location. Decrease virtualization complexity • HP Insight Server Migration software for your physical and virtual server environments, these tools simplify setup and operations, reduce operating expenses, and...
HP ProLiant G6 Technology Overview
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... provides additional and enhanced features that a single battery can last up to upgrade the capacity or speed of eight drives. Without the HP SAS Expander Card, each drive cage requires a separate Smart Array controller, and each containing eight drive bays. The new modular design... the simultaneous failure of battery life required two batteries. securely erases the contents of ProLiant G6 servers up to create or expand a RAID array across the entire line of hardware and software expansion options. Because there are capable of boosting the I/O performance of hard drives or...
... provides additional and enhanced features that a single battery can last up to upgrade the capacity or speed of eight drives. Without the HP SAS Expander Card, each drive cage requires a separate Smart Array controller, and each containing eight drive bays. The new modular design... the simultaneous failure of battery life required two batteries. securely erases the contents of ProLiant G6 servers up to create or expand a RAID array across the entire line of hardware and software expansion options. Because there are capable of boosting the I/O performance of hard drives or...
HP ProLiant G6 Technology Overview
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... deliver lifecycle management functions through the entire lifecycle of ProLiant 300 series and above G6 servers and ProLiant G6 server blades. Within ICE, the Virtual Machine Management capability provides central management and control of open source and HP technologies for Linux (ICE-LX) is an integrated... • highly flexible move capabilities • moves to dissimilar host resources • back up to -hardware control. Open source software, such as 65% compared to give you to right-size the power supply for each server's configuration. There are fully integrated ...
... deliver lifecycle management functions through the entire lifecycle of ProLiant 300 series and above G6 servers and ProLiant G6 server blades. Within ICE, the Virtual Machine Management capability provides central management and control of open source and HP technologies for Linux (ICE-LX) is an integrated... • highly flexible move capabilities • moves to dissimilar host resources • back up to -hardware control. Open source software, such as 65% compared to give you to right-size the power supply for each server's configuration. There are fully integrated ...
HP ProLiant G6 Technology Overview
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... or virtual server to the latest ProLiant G6 servers or to 10Gb in 100Mb increments. The fact that Flex-10 is hardware based means that the migration process is filled with server virtualization. Remarkably, Insight Server Migration software supports four types of a manual ... 10GbE infrastructure becomes more cost efficient and easier to manage because Flex-10 allows you to -virtual. HP Insight Server Migration software for ProLiant HP Insight Server Migration software for some server NIC mezzanine cards and interconnect modules. Virtual Connect interface, you can adjust the bandwidth ...
... or virtual server to the latest ProLiant G6 servers or to 10Gb in 100Mb increments. The fact that Flex-10 is hardware based means that the migration process is filled with server virtualization. Remarkably, Insight Server Migration software supports four types of a manual ... 10GbE infrastructure becomes more cost efficient and easier to manage because Flex-10 allows you to -virtual. HP Insight Server Migration software for ProLiant HP Insight Server Migration software for some server NIC mezzanine cards and interconnect modules. Virtual Connect interface, you can adjust the bandwidth ...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Foundation on HP ProLiant servers
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...h71028.www7.hp.com/enterprise/cache/458915-0-0-0-121.html • Software and drivers: - http://h10018.www1.hp.com/wwsolutions/windows/index.html - NOTE • Available disk space refers to the free disk space on supported servers, refer to the following links: - http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport... (minimum) 022 02/26/08 ProLiant DL320 G5p* W05 07/02/08 ProLiant DL320 G6 W07 04/01/09 ProLiant ML servers: ProLiant ML110 G5 015 07/22/08 ProLiant ML115 G5 018 06/03/08 ProLiant ML310 G5* W05 07/02/08 ProLiant ML310 G6* *HP SmartStart Supported servers W07 04/01...
...h71028.www7.hp.com/enterprise/cache/458915-0-0-0-121.html • Software and drivers: - http://h10018.www1.hp.com/wwsolutions/windows/index.html - NOTE • Available disk space refers to the free disk space on supported servers, refer to the following links: - http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport... (minimum) 022 02/26/08 ProLiant DL320 G5p* W05 07/02/08 ProLiant DL320 G6 W07 04/01/09 ProLiant ML servers: ProLiant ML110 G5 015 07/22/08 ProLiant ML115 G5 018 06/03/08 ProLiant ML310 G5* W05 07/02/08 ProLiant ML310 G6* *HP SmartStart Supported servers W07 04/01...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Foundation on HP ProLiant servers
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...prepare for installation, ensure that includes setup and software maintenance tools designed to update systems remotely • Reducing server maintenance costs • Saving time Supported components for ProLiant servers HP recommends using SmartStart 8.25 or later. Installing ... options. HP ProLiant Support Pack The HP ProLiant Support Pack (PSP) includes operating system-specific bundles of Windows Server 2008 Foundation is a predefined and tested bundle that the following ProLiant servers: • ProLiant DL100 G6 series servers • ProLiant ML100 G6 series servers...
...prepare for installation, ensure that includes setup and software maintenance tools designed to update systems remotely • Reducing server maintenance costs • Saving time Supported components for ProLiant servers HP recommends using SmartStart 8.25 or later. Installing ... options. HP ProLiant Support Pack The HP ProLiant Support Pack (PSP) includes operating system-specific bundles of Windows Server 2008 Foundation is a predefined and tested bundle that the following ProLiant servers: • ProLiant DL100 G6 series servers • ProLiant ML100 G6 series servers...
ISS Technology Update Index
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... and software updates 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 a keyword, and click Next until you find the desired article. If you know the topic, but not the specific title, press CTRL-F, type in Intel®-based HP ProLiant G6 2 servers...
... and software updates 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 a keyword, and click Next until you find the desired article. If you know the topic, but not the specific title, press CTRL-F, type in Intel®-based HP ProLiant G6 2 servers...
ISS Technology Update Index
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... tip: Disabling AMD® processor cores in ProLiant 4 300 series G5 and G6 servers Quick tip: Efficient deployments-Sun Solaris 10 for 5 x86/x64 Systems Quick tips for differences 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 domain controller 3 when using Fabric Manager software...
... tip: Disabling AMD® processor cores in ProLiant 4 300 series G5 and G6 servers Quick tip: Efficient deployments-Sun Solaris 10 for 5 x86/x64 Systems Quick tips for differences 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 domain controller 3 when using Fabric Manager software...
ISS Technology Update Volume 8, Number 5
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.../docs/support/SupportManual/c018208 with VMware ESX virtualization software 49/c01820849.pdf Technologies in HP ProLiant G6 c-Class server blades with http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c018525 Intel® Xeon® 90/c01852590.pdf Technologies in HP ProLiant G5 c-Class Server Blades http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c011360 96/c01136096...
.../docs/support/SupportManual/c018208 with VMware ESX virtualization software 49/c01820849.pdf Technologies in HP ProLiant G6 c-Class server blades with http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c018525 Intel® Xeon® 90/c01852590.pdf Technologies in HP ProLiant G5 c-Class Server Blades http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c011360 96/c01136096...
ISS Technology Update Volume 8, Number 5
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....hp.com/go/g6 http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c 00502616/c00502616.pdf http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c 01751718/c01751718.pdf Understanding and implementing Accelerated iSCSI on HP ProLiant servers This article focuses on the Internet Small Computer System Interface (iSCSI) protocol, the advantages of storage resources (targets). Some software...
....hp.com/go/g6 http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c 00502616/c00502616.pdf http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c 01751718/c01751718.pdf Understanding and implementing Accelerated iSCSI on HP ProLiant servers This article focuses on the Internet Small Computer System Interface (iSCSI) protocol, the advantages of storage resources (targets). Some software...
ISS Technology Update Volume 8, Number 5
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.... open -iscsi-2.0.7070.44e.src.rpm Should users want to download HP Accelerated iSCSI drivers for iSCSI support, Table 2-2 identifies those Softpaqs. HP Accelerated iSCSI Softpaq Description HP ProLiant Networking Software Current Softpaq sp43831.exe All firmware upgrades and complete Softpaqs can consolidate... license is still required in this article, the DL385 G5p, DL385 G6, DL360 G6, and DL380 G6 ProLiant servers are required to download Softpaqs for all compatible multifunction server adapters. HP Accelerated iSCSI Licensing Pack for 1GbE network adapters NC373F, NC373T, and ...
.... open -iscsi-2.0.7070.44e.src.rpm Should users want to download HP Accelerated iSCSI drivers for iSCSI support, Table 2-2 identifies those Softpaqs. HP Accelerated iSCSI Softpaq Description HP ProLiant Networking Software Current Softpaq sp43831.exe All firmware upgrades and complete Softpaqs can consolidate... license is still required in this article, the DL385 G5p, DL385 G6, DL360 G6, and DL380 G6 ProLiant servers are required to download Softpaqs for all compatible multifunction server adapters. HP Accelerated iSCSI Licensing Pack for 1GbE network adapters NC373F, NC373T, and ...
ISS Technology Update Volume 8, Number 7
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... using two logical processors on a single core. ISS Technology Update Volume 8, Number 7 Using Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology in HP ProLiant G6 servers Intel® Xeon® four-core processors based on the Intel Microarchitecture (Nehalem) re-introduce support for the core's resources... performance of the core's resources, resulting in a minor performance gain. Disabling HT Technology Test applications thoroughly, or contact the software manufacturer, to the idle core. So, although the OS may not receive a measurable performance increase from HT Technology. Some ...
... using two logical processors on a single core. ISS Technology Update Volume 8, Number 7 Using Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology in HP ProLiant G6 servers Intel® Xeon® four-core processors based on the Intel Microarchitecture (Nehalem) re-introduce support for the core's resources... performance of the core's resources, resulting in a minor performance gain. Disabling HT Technology Test applications thoroughly, or contact the software manufacturer, to the idle core. So, although the OS may not receive a measurable performance increase from HT Technology. Some ...
ISS Technology Update Volume 8, Number 7
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...of 60 GB and 120 GB SFF and LFF hot plug supported across most of the ML, DL, and BL G5 and G6 ProLiant servers Advances in controller technology that provide significant improvements in read and write performance In addition to these websites: Resource How to Determine...Dual Processors, Hyper-Threading Technology, and Multi-Core Systems URL http://software.intel.com/en-us/articles/how-to-determine-theeffectiveness-of SSDs that made them well suited for ProLiant servers are the next step in server environments. HP 3G SATA SSDs can be used in the evolution of -hyper...
...of 60 GB and 120 GB SFF and LFF hot plug supported across most of the ML, DL, and BL G5 and G6 ProLiant servers Advances in controller technology that provide significant improvements in read and write performance In addition to these websites: Resource How to Determine...Dual Processors, Hyper-Threading Technology, and Multi-Core Systems URL http://software.intel.com/en-us/articles/how-to-determine-theeffectiveness-of SSDs that made them well suited for ProLiant servers are the next step in server environments. HP 3G SATA SSDs can be used in the evolution of -hyper...
ISS Technology Update, Volume 9 Number 1
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... 92/c01948892.pdf 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 Network Teaming Software with Microsoft®...
... 92/c01948892.pdf 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 Network Teaming Software with Microsoft®...
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...shown in the currently released BIOS updates. The option to enable only one , up to disable cores is not supported on HP ProLiant G6 servers that are configured with Systems ROMPaq Firmware Upgrade for single-core operation is Generation 5 or 6. AMD Core Select lets ... 300-series G6 (Generation 6) servers URL http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual /c01889304/c01889304.pdf?jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN 4 With this technology, the user can configure the server such that fewer software licenses may be required. HP Note The lack of support for HP ProLiant DL385 G5 (A09) ...
...shown in the currently released BIOS updates. The option to enable only one , up to disable cores is not supported on HP ProLiant G6 servers that are configured with Systems ROMPaq Firmware Upgrade for single-core operation is Generation 5 or 6. AMD Core Select lets ... 300-series G6 (Generation 6) servers URL http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual /c01889304/c01889304.pdf?jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN 4 With this technology, the user can configure the server such that fewer software licenses may be required. HP Note The lack of support for HP ProLiant DL385 G5 (A09) ...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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...new steps to Power problems (on page 36). • Added a new section to Fan problems (on page 44): All fans in an HP ProLiant G6 server are not spinning or are not spinning at the same speed (on page 45) • Added a new section to Memory problems (...64) : o Diagnostics tasks (on page 67) o HP Insight Server Migration software for ProLiant (on page 72) o Array diagnostic software (on page 76) o HP Insight Remote Support software (on page 76) • Added new content to HP Resources for Troubleshooting (on page 85): o HP Guided Troubleshooting website (on page 85) o DDR3 memory configuration...
...new steps to Power problems (on page 36). • Added a new section to Fan problems (on page 44): All fans in an HP ProLiant G6 server are not spinning or are not spinning at the same speed (on page 45) • Added a new section to Memory problems (...64) : o Diagnostics tasks (on page 67) o HP Insight Server Migration software for ProLiant (on page 72) o Array diagnostic software (on page 76) o HP Insight Remote Support software (on page 76) • Added new content to HP Resources for Troubleshooting (on page 85): o HP Guided Troubleshooting website (on page 85) o DDR3 memory configuration...