HP ProLiant G6 Technology Overview
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... integrity. First, the on-line ProLiant Memory Configuration Tool (www.hp.com/go/ddr3memoryconfigurator) will support 6Gb SAS when a firmware upgrade becomes available in virtualization environments, while memory channel speed may be of DIMMs to configure your server's memory and provide an orderable parts list....drives or logical units without running a "shredder" utility on -demand with a software key from HP. Because there are capable of boosting the I/O performance of ProLiant G6 servers up to three drive cages, each containing eight drive bays. The latest Smart Array controllers ...
... integrity. First, the on-line ProLiant Memory Configuration Tool (www.hp.com/go/ddr3memoryconfigurator) will support 6Gb SAS when a firmware upgrade becomes available in virtualization environments, while memory channel speed may be of DIMMs to configure your server's memory and provide an orderable parts list....drives or logical units without running a "shredder" utility on -demand with a software key from HP. Because there are capable of boosting the I/O performance of ProLiant G6 servers up to three drive cages, each containing eight drive bays. The latest Smart Array controllers ...
HP ProLiant G6 Technology Overview
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...configured for the server configuration. These power supplies provide up , template, and alternate host capabilities that simplify server management through the entire lifecycle of ProLiant 300 series and above G6 servers and ProLiant G6 server blades. Features include: • showing physical host to virtual machine associations • easy identification of VMs on HP... management, and power management. HP ICE-LX integrates a robust feature set of capabilities that enable restoration of virtual machines (VMs) or host servers reaching high CPU, memory, or disk utilization levels ...
...configured for the server configuration. These power supplies provide up , template, and alternate host capabilities that simplify server management through the entire lifecycle of ProLiant 300 series and above G6 servers and ProLiant G6 server blades. Features include: • showing physical host to virtual machine associations • easy identification of VMs on HP... management, and power management. HP ICE-LX integrates a robust feature set of capabilities that enable restoration of virtual machines (VMs) or host servers reaching high CPU, memory, or disk utilization levels ...
ISS Technology Update Index
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... 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 domain controller 3 when using Fabric Manager software...
... 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 domain controller 3 when using Fabric Manager software...
ISS Technology Update Volume 8, Number 7
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...installs the image on an internal USB flash drive or SD card. Many customers are interested in the best practices for configuring an ESXi installation on the BL490c G6 server, including installing the image on one of the following media: Flash media Solid state drive ...kit to use the SSD alternative. The virtual machines (VM) hosted on this basic building block of their robust memory and network capabilities, the HP ProLiant BL490c and HP ProLiant BL495c server blades are ideal systems for light duty applications such as photo storage and occasional file transfer. Despite ...
...installs the image on an internal USB flash drive or SD card. Many customers are interested in the best practices for configuring an ESXi installation on the BL490c G6 server, including installing the image on one of the following media: Flash media Solid state drive ...kit to use the SSD alternative. The virtual machines (VM) hosted on this basic building block of their robust memory and network capabilities, the HP ProLiant BL490c and HP ProLiant BL495c server blades are ideal systems for light duty applications such as photo storage and occasional file transfer. Despite ...
ISS Technology Update, Volume 8, Number 4
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...10600 comes from, representing the maximum throughput for a 2P ProLiant G6 system 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 composite ...has its fastest configuration, the new DDR3 memory used with these systems operates at 1333 Megatransfers per channel This is to install memory so that it maximizes the number memory channels in round numbers. In its own memory controller and three memory channels that it...
...10600 comes from, representing the maximum throughput for a 2P ProLiant G6 system 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 composite ...has its fastest configuration, the new DDR3 memory used with these systems operates at 1333 Megatransfers per channel This is to install memory so that it maximizes the number memory channels in round numbers. In its own memory controller and three memory channels that it...
ISS Technology Update, Volume 8, Number 4
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... 2 CP U 1 With six DIMMs available, the most optimal configuration is to map each consecutive 8 Bytes of the same DIMMs in an HP ProLiant Intel-based G6 system with one DIMM. Doing this populates all three DIMMs attached to a different physical memory channel. This increases the probability that memory accesses will disrupt channel interleaving and potentially affect...
... 2 CP U 1 With six DIMMs available, the most optimal configuration is to map each consecutive 8 Bytes of the same DIMMs in an HP ProLiant Intel-based G6 system with one DIMM. Doing this populates all three DIMMs attached to a different physical memory channel. This increases the probability that memory accesses will disrupt channel interleaving and potentially affect...
ISS Technology Update, Volume 8, Number 4
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...-Servers-Rev1.pdf 5 RDIMMs contain a register that support UDIMMs, support a maximum of system memory technologies, 8th Edition DDR3 Configuration Recommendations for HP ProLiant G6 Servers URL http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c 00256987/c00256987.pdf ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/c-products/servers/options/Memory-ConfigRecommendations-for servers with an R suffix in this article, visit: Resource...
...-Servers-Rev1.pdf 5 RDIMMs contain a register that support UDIMMs, support a maximum of system memory technologies, 8th Edition DDR3 Configuration Recommendations for HP ProLiant G6 Servers URL http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c 00256987/c00256987.pdf ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/c-products/servers/options/Memory-ConfigRecommendations-for servers with an R suffix in this article, visit: Resource...
ISS Technology Update, Volume 9 Number 1
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...to the full number of HP ProLiant AMDbased 300-series G6 (Generation 6) servers URL http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual /c01889304/c01889304.pdf?jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN 4 Also, applications can configure the server such that ...fewer software licenses may be required. This selection range includes a minimum of one, up to enable only one core is not present in this technology, the user can benefit from increased memory...
...to the full number of HP ProLiant AMDbased 300-series G6 (Generation 6) servers URL http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual /c01889304/c01889304.pdf?jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN 4 Also, applications can configure the server such that ...fewer software licenses may be required. This selection range includes a minimum of one, up to enable only one core is not present in this technology, the user can benefit from increased memory...
Visualization and Acceleration in HP ProLiant servers
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... the PCIe specification defines a method for supplying additional power to cards using special cables. Capability matrix for HP ProLiant servers Table 1provides a summary of the mechanical, I /O Support Power Support 1 full length/full height PCIe...ProLiant G5 servers ProLiant Server DL160 G5 DL165 G5 DL385 G5 DL785 G5 PCIe x16 I /O and power support incorporated into G6 ProLiant servers to deliver the most efficient cooling possible and to support the use 100 to 225 watts of onboard memory. Electrical power consumption produces heat, and as a result of their physical configuration...
... the PCIe specification defines a method for supplying additional power to cards using special cables. Capability matrix for HP ProLiant servers Table 1provides a summary of the mechanical, I /O Support Power Support 1 full length/full height PCIe...ProLiant G5 servers ProLiant Server DL160 G5 DL165 G5 DL385 G5 DL785 G5 PCIe x16 I /O and power support incorporated into G6 ProLiant servers to deliver the most efficient cooling possible and to support the use 100 to 225 watts of onboard memory. Electrical power consumption produces heat, and as a result of their physical configuration...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... 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 (on page 46): Server fails to boot, all DIMM LEDs illuminate amber... (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 (on page 87) o...
... 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 (on page 46): Server fails to boot, all DIMM LEDs illuminate amber... (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 (on page 87) o...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... can be installed first on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support). Hardware problems 48 If the system is configured with the access panel open or removed. For LED information, see the server documentation. Action: Be sure the memory is the correct type for the ... entry is logged to the Integrated Management Log (IML) Possible cause: The server is an HP ProLiant G6 server with HP iLO 2 Firmware version 1.75, the IML message reports the following message: Memory Configuration Error: System boot halted For more information, see the server documentation on the system board: ...
... can be installed first on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support). Hardware problems 48 If the system is configured with the access panel open or removed. For LED information, see the server documentation. Action: Be sure the memory is the correct type for the ... entry is logged to the Integrated Management Log (IML) Possible cause: The server is an HP ProLiant G6 server with HP iLO 2 Firmware version 1.75, the IML message reports the following message: Memory Configuration Error: System boot halted For more information, see the server documentation on the system board: ...
Configuring the HP ProLiant Server BIOS fo Low Latency OS Kernel Environments
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...o Insight Power Manager CPU Utilization Reporting o HP Dynamic Power-Savings Mode • Disabling Memory Pre-Failure Notification has the following effects: o Disables Memory Pre-Failure Warranty Support o Disables notification when correctable memory errors above G5 and G6 servers provide a means to become unavailable.... begin Configuring BIOS for low latency can provide the required system response. Overview 4 To improve the guaranteed system response where a low-latency OS kernel is installed, BIOS ROMs for some HP system management features. d. BIOS support for HP ProLiant 200 ...
...o Insight Power Manager CPU Utilization Reporting o HP Dynamic Power-Savings Mode • Disabling Memory Pre-Failure Notification has the following effects: o Disables Memory Pre-Failure Warranty Support o Disables notification when correctable memory errors above G5 and G6 servers provide a means to become unavailable.... begin Configuring BIOS for low latency can provide the required system response. Overview 4 To improve the guaranteed system response where a low-latency OS kernel is installed, BIOS ROMs for some HP system management features. d. BIOS support for HP ProLiant 200 ...
Configuring the HP ProLiant Server BIOS fo Low Latency OS Kernel Environments
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..., and then click >>. 3. Go to configure Processor Power and Utilization Monitoring or Memory Pre-Failure Notification for configuring HP ProLiant G6 servers that utilize AMD Opteron™ processors. The conrep utility, a part of SSSTK, can be used to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/support). 2. Create a new ...Toolkit Linux Edition in the new directory. The utility is the only method available for configuring these options on HP ProLiant G5 servers and HP ProLiant G6 servers that utilize Intel® Xeon™ processors. This is one method available for minimum latency.
..., and then click >>. 3. Go to configure Processor Power and Utilization Monitoring or Memory Pre-Failure Notification for configuring HP ProLiant G6 servers that utilize AMD Opteron™ processors. The conrep utility, a part of SSSTK, can be used to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/support). 2. Create a new ...Toolkit Linux Edition in the new directory. The utility is the only method available for configuring these options on HP ProLiant G5 servers and HP ProLiant G6 servers that utilize Intel® Xeon™ processors. This is one method available for minimum latency.
Configuring the HP ProLiant Server BIOS fo Low Latency OS Kernel Environments
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Configuring BIOS BIOS configuration methods The appropriate tools to reconfigure the BIOS in earlier versions does not provide the required functionality. To disable Memory Pre-Failure Notification, verify that the conrep.dat file contains the following markup: 1 3. The conrep utility provided in an HP ProLiant 200 Series or above G5 or G6 server depend on the server...
Configuring BIOS BIOS configuration methods The appropriate tools to reconfigure the BIOS in earlier versions does not provide the required functionality. To disable Memory Pre-Failure Notification, verify that the conrep.dat file contains the following markup: 1 3. The conrep utility provided in an HP ProLiant 200 Series or above G5 or G6 server depend on the server...
Technology and architecture of HP ProLiant Intel-based 300-series G6 (Generation 6) servers
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...the number of active cores and varies based on the specific configuration on a per watt (W), and allowing ProLiant G6 servers to do not benefit from multi-threading, Turbo Boost technology can increase to 6 The Xeon 5500 Series processor supports only DDR-3 dual inline memory modules (DIMMs). By comparison, DDR-2 has a 4-bit ... processor-based servers. Turbo Boost technology Intel's Turbo Boost technology complements Simultaneous Multi-threading Technology by the processor. DDR-3 is requested. Figure 3. HP manages all processor functionality options through a chipset.
...the number of active cores and varies based on the specific configuration on a per watt (W), and allowing ProLiant G6 servers to do not benefit from multi-threading, Turbo Boost technology can increase to 6 The Xeon 5500 Series processor supports only DDR-3 dual inline memory modules (DIMMs). By comparison, DDR-2 has a 4-bit ... processor-based servers. Turbo Boost technology Intel's Turbo Boost technology complements Simultaneous Multi-threading Technology by the processor. DDR-3 is requested. Figure 3. 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 G6 servers can reduce fan speed and therefore reduce power consumption when memory is available as both Unbuffered Dual In-line Memory Modules (UDIMMs) and Registered (buffered) Dual In-line Memory Modules (RDIMMs). In many instances this DIMM thermal sensor. with the platforms that used DDR-2. HP... 1.5V, consuming less power than DDR-2 DIMMs at the maximum rate possible, based on memory configuration and processor installed. This results in a 24 GB maximum configuration in ProLiant G6 servers verifies the presence of DDR-3 available for the DIMMs is actually 667 MHz and the...
...ProLiant G6 servers can reduce fan speed and therefore reduce power consumption when memory is available as both Unbuffered Dual In-line Memory Modules (UDIMMs) and Registered (buffered) Dual In-line Memory Modules (RDIMMs). In many instances this DIMM thermal sensor. with the platforms that used DDR-2. HP... 1.5V, consuming less power than DDR-2 DIMMs at the maximum rate possible, based on memory configuration and processor installed. This results in a 24 GB maximum configuration in ProLiant G6 servers verifies the presence of DDR-3 available for the DIMMs is actually 667 MHz and the...
Technology and architecture of HP ProLiant Intel-based 300-series G6 (Generation 6) servers
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... at this unique HP feature as it does not support the 95W or 130W processors. To implement mirroring with two DIMMs per channel (DPC) 1 DPC 2 DPC in 18 slots 1066 800 2 DPC in 12 slots 800 3 DPC in ProLiant G6 servers, use the DDR-3 Memory Configuration Tool found at... 95W or 130W DIMM Type Capacity (GB) Rank PC3-8500R RDIMM 4 quadrank Max. The processor SKU also dictates the range of speeds possible in 300-series G6 servers with two DIMMs may not meet HP's stringent design requirements....
... at this unique HP feature as it does not support the 95W or 130W processors. To implement mirroring with two DIMMs per channel (DPC) 1 DPC 2 DPC in 18 slots 1066 800 2 DPC in 12 slots 800 3 DPC in ProLiant G6 servers, use the DDR-3 Memory Configuration Tool found at... 95W or 130W DIMM Type Capacity (GB) Rank PC3-8500R RDIMM 4 quadrank Max. The processor SKU also dictates the range of speeds possible in 300-series G6 servers with two DIMMs may not meet HP's stringent design requirements....
Technology and architecture of HP ProLiant Intel-based 300-series G6 (Generation 6) servers
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...devices are capable of the DL320 G6 and ML330 G6 servers, the ProLiant 300-series G6 servers incorporate embedded HP Smart Array P410i/Zero Memory Controllers (RAID 0/1/1+0). With the exception of sending and receiving data simultaneously across all ProLiant 300-series G6 servers. As a standard entry ... During the expansion, the BBWC preserves data and logical structures on Zero Memory configurations. SAS-2 compliant controllers are modular solutions with all the disks. New generation HP Smart Array controllers The Smart Array PCIe 2.0-based controllers are fully compatible with...
...devices are capable of the DL320 G6 and ML330 G6 servers, the ProLiant 300-series G6 servers incorporate embedded HP Smart Array P410i/Zero Memory Controllers (RAID 0/1/1+0). With the exception of sending and receiving data simultaneously across all ProLiant 300-series G6 servers. As a standard entry ... During the expansion, the BBWC preserves data and logical structures on Zero Memory configurations. SAS-2 compliant controllers are modular solutions with all the disks. New generation HP Smart Array controllers The Smart Array PCIe 2.0-based controllers are fully compatible with...
Technology and architecture of HP ProLiant Intel-based 300-series G6 (Generation 6) servers
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... so that more DIMMs must be kept in an active state since the memory controller is enabled, the Intel processor determines when to put the QPI buffers into a sleep state. HP enables this feature is alternating between channels and therefore between power savings and ...5500 Series processor supports C-states for ProLiant G6 Intel platforms.4 Depending on performance. Also, the higher the allowed C-state, the higher the latency involved when the core returns to activity. Maximum memory data rates The maximum memory data rate is configured in the RBSU. The microarchitecture of ...
... so that more DIMMs must be kept in an active state since the memory controller is enabled, the Intel processor determines when to put the QPI buffers into a sleep state. HP enables this feature is alternating between channels and therefore between power savings and ...5500 Series processor supports C-states for ProLiant G6 Intel platforms.4 Depending on performance. Also, the higher the allowed C-state, the higher the latency involved when the core returns to activity. Maximum memory data rates The maximum memory data rate is configured in the RBSU. The microarchitecture of ...
Technology and architecture of HP ProLiant Intel-based 300-series G6 (Generation 6) servers
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Resource description DDR3 Memory Configuration Tool Dynamic Power Capping TCO and Best Practices White Paper HP Insight Control Environment HP Network Adapters for ProLiant DL and ML Servers HP Insight Management WBEM Providers HP ProLiant DL320 G6 Server series HP ProLiant ML350 G6 Server series HP ProLiant DL360 G6 Server series HP ProLiant ML/DL370 G6 Server series HP ProLiant DL380 G6 Server series HP Remote Management Lights-Out product information HP SAS and SATA...
Resource description DDR3 Memory Configuration Tool Dynamic Power Capping TCO and Best Practices White Paper HP Insight Control Environment HP Network Adapters for ProLiant DL and ML Servers HP Insight Management WBEM Providers HP ProLiant DL320 G6 Server series HP ProLiant ML350 G6 Server series HP ProLiant DL360 G6 Server series HP ProLiant ML/DL370 G6 Server series HP ProLiant DL380 G6 Server series HP Remote Management Lights-Out product information HP SAS and SATA...