HP ProLiant G6 Technology Overview
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... I/O performance of ProLiant G6 servers up to a Smart Array P410 or P410i (internal) controller through the simple addition of servers. Smart Array technology Smart Array controllers The latest Smart Array controllers, introduced in virtualization environments, while memory channel speed may be initiated on the host computer HP SAS Expander Card If you need to configure your server's memory...
... I/O performance of ProLiant G6 servers up to a Smart Array P410 or P410i (internal) controller through the simple addition of servers. Smart Array technology Smart Array controllers The latest Smart Array controllers, introduced in virtualization environments, while memory channel speed may be initiated on the host computer HP SAS Expander Card If you need to configure your server's memory...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Foundation on HP ProLiant servers
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... is supported with Windows Server 2008 Foundation 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 Adapters, switches and other SAN components, visit... the SPOCK (Single Point of Connectivity Knowledge) website at http://www.hp.com/storage...
... is supported with Windows Server 2008 Foundation 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 Adapters, switches and other SAN components, visit... the SPOCK (Single Point of Connectivity Knowledge) website at http://www.hp.com/storage...
ISS Technology Update Index
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... 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 number 5 Newsletter 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...
... 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 number 5 Newsletter 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...
ISS Technology Update Volume 8, Number 5
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... for directly attached storage configurations, there is currently no performance benefit to using 6 Gb/s drives and SAS channels, will provide definite performance benefits when used with 3-Gb/s drives on the topics discussed in the HP ProLiant G6 servers prepares the way ... twice this article, see these resources: Resource URL HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Arrays HP ProLiant Smart Array RAID controllers http://h18006.www1.hp.com/storage/disk_storage/msa_diskarrays/ index.html http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliantstorage/array controllers/index.html 7 As a result, 6-Gb...
... for directly attached storage configurations, there is currently no performance benefit to using 6 Gb/s drives and SAS channels, will provide definite performance benefits when used with 3-Gb/s drives on the topics discussed in the HP ProLiant G6 servers prepares the way ... twice this article, see these resources: Resource URL HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Arrays HP ProLiant Smart Array RAID controllers http://h18006.www1.hp.com/storage/disk_storage/msa_diskarrays/ index.html http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliantstorage/array controllers/index.html 7 As a result, 6-Gb...
ISS Technology Update Volume 8, Number 7
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...Volume 8, Number 7 Deploying VMware ESXi on HP ProLiant BL400 Series server blades Because of their robust memory and network capabilities, the HP ProLiant BL490c and HP ProLiant BL495c server blades are ideal systems for configuring an ESXi installation on the BL490c G6 server, including installing the image on one...most widely known technique that attainable with an integrated ESXi hypervisor on a high-performance shared SAS, iSCSI, or Fibre Channel storage array to take a server offline from low-cost, high-performance shared SAS to iSCSI to create a Virtual Machine File System (VMFS...
...Volume 8, Number 7 Deploying VMware ESXi on HP ProLiant BL400 Series server blades Because of their robust memory and network capabilities, the HP ProLiant BL490c and HP ProLiant BL495c server blades are ideal systems for configuring an ESXi installation on the BL490c G6 server, including installing the image on one...most widely known technique that attainable with an integrated ESXi hypervisor on a high-performance shared SAS, iSCSI, or Fibre Channel storage array to take a server offline from low-cost, high-performance shared SAS to iSCSI to create a Virtual Machine File System (VMFS...
ISS Technology Update Volume 8, Number 7
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... to review their specific needs and expectations with ProLiant BL490c or ProLiant BL495c server blades provides an ideal infrastructure for their application. For example, a BladeSystem configuration using SAS switch interconnect modules and an HP MSA2000sa G2 SAS shared storage array provides a robust environment that can simply be configured to consolidate the system drives for all that...
... to review their specific needs and expectations with ProLiant BL490c or ProLiant BL495c server blades provides an ideal infrastructure for their application. For example, a BladeSystem configuration using SAS switch interconnect modules and an HP MSA2000sa G2 SAS shared storage array provides a robust environment that can simply be configured to consolidate the system drives for all that...
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 (on...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 (on page 87) o ...
...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 (on...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 (on page 87) o ...
Technology and architecture of HP ProLiant Intel-based 300-series G6 (Generation 6) servers
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..., and availability 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). During the expansion, the BBWC preserves data and logical structures on Zero Memory configurations. SAS devices are capable of 2009, Smart Array controllers are compatible with HP product releases in each physical link...
..., and availability 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). During the expansion, the BBWC preserves data and logical structures on Zero Memory configurations. SAS devices are capable of 2009, Smart Array controllers are compatible with HP product releases in each physical link...
Technology and architecture of HP ProLiant Intel-based 300-series G6 (Generation 6) servers
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... activation. The B110i SATA Software RAID supports the Array Configuration Utility (ACU), ACU-CLI (command line tool), Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) agents, and Web-Based Enterprise Management (WBEM) providers. While all ProLiant G6 servers support the NC522SFP, the HP NC524SFP is available at http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01706551/c01706551.pdf...
... activation. The B110i SATA Software RAID supports the Array Configuration Utility (ACU), ACU-CLI (command line tool), Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) agents, and Web-Based Enterprise Management (WBEM) providers. While all ProLiant G6 servers support the NC522SFP, the HP NC524SFP is available at http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01706551/c01706551.pdf...
Technology and architecture of HP ProLiant Intel-based 300-series G6 (Generation 6) servers
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...ProLiant G6 servers, HP introduces support for up to ensure maximum performance and reliability. iLO Advanced capabilities include high performance graphical and text console, diagnostic capabilities (including automatic video footage of the server's last boot and last fault), global team collaboration for viewing configuration...Smart Array controllers. OS support HP performs extensive testing, qualification, and certification of memory, array controllers, and drives in continuously analyzing and optimizing adaptive server infrastructure. VSE suite for HP ProLiant 300-series G6 servers...
...ProLiant G6 servers, HP introduces support for up to ensure maximum performance and reliability. iLO Advanced capabilities include high performance graphical and text console, diagnostic capabilities (including automatic video footage of the server's last boot and last fault), global team collaboration for viewing configuration...Smart Array controllers. OS support HP performs extensive testing, qualification, and certification of memory, array controllers, and drives in continuously analyzing and optimizing adaptive server infrastructure. VSE suite for HP ProLiant 300-series G6 servers...
Technology and architecture of HP ProLiant Intel-based 300-series G6 (Generation 6) servers
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... 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 technology HP Smart Array...
... 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 technology HP Smart Array...