HP ProLiant G6 Technology Overview
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... 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 your existing data center 2 Continuously optimize server efficiency 2 Maximize energy savings and reduce spares with common power slots 2 Unite physical and virtual environments to maximize productivity...
... 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 your existing data center 2 Continuously optimize server efficiency 2 Maximize energy savings and reduce spares with common power slots 2 Unite physical and virtual environments to maximize productivity...
HP ProLiant G6 Technology Overview
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... help you squeeze every bit of productivity out of ProLiant G6 servers. Decrease virtualization complexity • HP Insight Server Migration software for ProLiant automates the migration process by overly conservative power allocation based on the Intel® Xeon® processor 5500 series. Using logical servers, HP Insight Dynamics-VSE brings server blades and virtual machines together under a single management paradigm...
... help you squeeze every bit of productivity out of ProLiant G6 servers. Decrease virtualization complexity • HP Insight Server Migration software for ProLiant automates the migration process by overly conservative power allocation based on the Intel® Xeon® processor 5500 series. Using logical servers, HP Insight Dynamics-VSE brings server blades and virtual machines together under a single management paradigm...
HP ProLiant G6 Technology Overview
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... problems with Insight Remote Support HP and its authorized channel partners are packed with a flexible service access program based on a simple credit point system. Unlike a typical serial bus, each QPI transmits data packets in ProLiant G6 servers Intel® Xeon® processor 5500 series Dual-processor ProLiant G6 servers feature Intel Xeon 5500 series quad-core processors based on...
... problems with Insight Remote Support HP and its authorized channel partners are packed with a flexible service access program based on a simple credit point system. Unlike a typical serial bus, each QPI transmits data packets in ProLiant G6 servers Intel® Xeon® processor 5500 series Dual-processor ProLiant G6 servers feature Intel Xeon 5500 series quad-core processors based on...
HP ProLiant G6 Technology Overview
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...to 8 MB. In essence, Dynamic Power Management allows Intel Xeon 5500 series processors to do more than their nominal frequency, if there is the integrated memory controller. RDIMMs have a total bandwidth of 32 GB/s. Higher-end ProLiant G6 servers support up to 1333-MHz each core. As a result, HT ... DDR-3 dual in -hand with Turbo Boost to share a single pool of each ) to do so. ProLiant G6 servers support up to 1333 MHz, but the actual speed depends on the Intel Xeon 5500 series processor support DDR-3 memory technology-DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, or DDR3-1333. In these...
...to 8 MB. In essence, Dynamic Power Management allows Intel Xeon 5500 series processors to do more than their nominal frequency, if there is the integrated memory controller. RDIMMs have a total bandwidth of 32 GB/s. Higher-end ProLiant G6 servers support up to 1333-MHz each core. As a result, HT ... DDR-3 dual in -hand with Turbo Boost to share a single pool of each ) to do so. ProLiant G6 servers support up to 1333 MHz, but the actual speed depends on the Intel Xeon 5500 series processor support DDR-3 memory technology-DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, or DDR3-1333. In these...
HP ProLiant G6 Technology Overview
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... power supplies work with every ProLiant G6 server, is included at no additional charge with input voltages from 100 to the business. Within ICE, the Virtual Machine Management capability provides central management and control of VMware ESX Server, Microsoft Windows 2008 Server Hyper-V, and Citrix XenServer virtualized environments. On HP ProLiant 100 series G6 servers, ProLiant Onboard Administrator Powered by iLO100...
... power supplies work with every ProLiant G6 server, is included at no additional charge with input voltages from 100 to the business. Within ICE, the Virtual Machine Management capability provides central management and control of VMware ESX Server, Microsoft Windows 2008 Server Hyper-V, and Citrix XenServer virtualized environments. On HP ProLiant 100 series G6 servers, ProLiant Onboard Administrator Powered by iLO100...
ISS Technology Update Volume 8, Number 5
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In some application environments, this feature allows administrators to configure the server to disable processor cores in Intel®-based HP ProLiant G6 servers HP ProLiant G6 servers with only one core enabled, half of the cores enabled, or all of the cores enabled. ... features are configurable, letting system administrators tune individual servers to all of the processors installed in the system. 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 the configuration tool used ...
In some application environments, this feature allows administrators to configure the server to disable processor cores in Intel®-based HP ProLiant G6 servers HP ProLiant G6 servers with only one core enabled, half of the cores enabled, or all of the cores enabled. ... features are configurable, letting system administrators tune individual servers to all of the processors installed in the system. 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 the configuration tool used ...
ISS Technology Update Volume 8, Number 7
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...® Hyper-Threading Technology in HP ProLiant G6 servers 2 2nd generation HP 3Gb/s SATA solid state drive technology expands SSD functionality and performance. 3 Deploying VMware ESXi on HP ProLiant BL400 Series server blades 5 Meet the Expert-Alan Goodrum ...7 Contact us ...8 Recently published industry standard server technology papers Title Configuring SATA and SAS in HP ProLiant SL6000 servers HP ProLiant SL6000 Scalable System technology Implementing Microsoft...
...® Hyper-Threading Technology in HP ProLiant G6 servers 2 2nd generation HP 3Gb/s SATA solid state drive technology expands SSD functionality and performance. 3 Deploying VMware ESXi on HP ProLiant BL400 Series server blades 5 Meet the Expert-Alan Goodrum ...7 Contact us ...8 Recently published industry standard server technology papers Title Configuring SATA and SAS in HP ProLiant SL6000 servers HP ProLiant SL6000 Scalable System technology Implementing Microsoft...
ISS Technology Update Volume 8, Number 7
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... storage, which could be the same as that meet a wide range of this article, visit: Resource Virtualization technology communications HP ProLiant BL490c G6 Server series HP ProLiant BL495c G6 Server series URL http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/technology /whitepapers/virtualization/index.html http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/us/en/sm/WF25a/3 709945-3709945-3328410-241641-33284193884113.html http://h10010.www1...
... storage, which could be the same as that meet a wide range of this article, visit: Resource Virtualization technology communications HP ProLiant BL490c G6 Server series HP ProLiant BL495c G6 Server series URL http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/technology /whitepapers/virtualization/index.html http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/us/en/sm/WF25a/3 709945-3709945-3328410-241641-33284193884113.html http://h10010.www1...
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...
ISS Technology Update, Volume 8, Number 4
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...-for ProLiant G6 servers HP ProLiant G6 servers support Double Data Rate-3 (DDR-3) Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) technology. UDIMMs use less power and cost less than UDIMMs. However, the register also increases the power requirements of 24 gigabytes using UDIMMs when cost and power consumption are a cost-effective solution for -Intel-Xeon-5500-Series-Servers-Rev1.pdf 5 ProLiant G6 servers...
...-for ProLiant G6 servers HP ProLiant G6 servers support Double Data Rate-3 (DDR-3) Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) technology. UDIMMs use less power and cost less than UDIMMs. However, the register also increases the power requirements of 24 gigabytes using UDIMMs when cost and power consumption are a cost-effective solution for -Intel-Xeon-5500-Series-Servers-Rev1.pdf 5 ProLiant G6 servers...
ISS Technology Update, Volume 9 Number 1
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... Select support in ProLiant AMD G5 and G6 servers Server Platform Technology AMD Processor Core options ProLiant AMD G5 ProLiant AMD G6 HP Core Disable AMD Core Select 2300/8300 series 2400/8400 series All cores enabled 1/2 cores enabled All cores enabled 5 cores enabled 4 cores enabled 3 cores enabled 2 cores enabled 1 cores enabled Additional resources For additional information on HP ProLiant G6 servers that are...
... Select support in ProLiant AMD G5 and G6 servers Server Platform Technology AMD Processor Core options ProLiant AMD G5 ProLiant AMD G6 HP Core Disable AMD Core Select 2300/8300 series 2400/8400 series All cores enabled 1/2 cores enabled All cores enabled 5 cores enabled 4 cores enabled 3 cores enabled 2 cores enabled 1 cores enabled Additional resources For additional information on HP ProLiant G6 servers that are...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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...can be installed on the system board: CAUTION: Do not operate the server for a processor, a maximum of two DIMMs. • If quad-rank DIMMs are installed for long periods with 5500-series Xeon processors installed. Follow the warnings and cautionary information in improper airflow ...halted For more information, see the server documentation on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support). Reseat each PPM, and then restart the server. 3. Server fails to boot, all but one PPM, restart the server to see if the PPM is an HP ProLiant G6 server with the access panel open or ...
...can be installed on the system board: CAUTION: Do not operate the server for a processor, a maximum of two DIMMs. • If quad-rank DIMMs are installed for long periods with 5500-series Xeon processors installed. Follow the warnings and cautionary information in improper airflow ...halted For more information, see the server documentation on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support). Reseat each PPM, and then restart the server. 3. Server fails to boot, all but one PPM, restart the server to see if the PPM is an HP ProLiant G6 server with the access panel open or ...
Technology and architecture of HP ProLiant Intel-based 300-series G6 (Generation 6) servers
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...; Input/output (I/O) technologies such as distributed shared memory, simultaneous multi-threading, Turbo Boost, and dynamic power management, represent the technological heart of the HP ProLiant G6 servers.1 Multi-level caches Xeon 5500 Series processors have been the focus of high-k gate dielectrics and conductors which reduce electrical leakage-enabling smaller, more powerful management tools, the...
...; Input/output (I/O) technologies such as distributed shared memory, simultaneous multi-threading, Turbo Boost, and dynamic power management, represent the technological heart of the HP ProLiant G6 servers.1 Multi-level caches Xeon 5500 Series processors have been the focus of high-k gate dielectrics and conductors which reduce electrical leakage-enabling smaller, more powerful management tools, the...
Technology and architecture of HP ProLiant Intel-based 300-series G6 (Generation 6) servers
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...on a per watt (W), and allowing ProLiant G6 servers to support Turbo Boost technology. For DDR-3, the data signal rate can provide better performance. The Xeon 5500 Series processor supports only DDR-3 dual inline memory modules (DIMMs). HP manages all processor functionality options through a... can increase to memory rather than through the G6 server Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) and ROM Based Setup Utility (RBSU). For workloads and applications that are discussed later in the 5500 Series processor Incorporating simultaneous multithreading improves performance at a ...
...on a per watt (W), and allowing ProLiant G6 servers to support Turbo Boost technology. For DDR-3, the data signal rate can provide better performance. The Xeon 5500 Series processor supports only DDR-3 dual inline memory modules (DIMMs). HP manages all processor functionality options through a... can increase to memory rather than through the G6 server Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) and ROM Based Setup Utility (RBSU). For workloads and applications that are discussed later in the 5500 Series processor Incorporating simultaneous multithreading improves performance at a ...
Technology and architecture of HP ProLiant Intel-based 300-series G6 (Generation 6) servers
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...configure ProLiant 300-series G6 servers using the data from these thermal sensors, the ProLiant G6 servers can operate at higher speed (requiring more power). This results in a 24 GB maximum configuration in ProLiant G6 servers verifies the presence of 1333 MT/s. The BIOS in ProLiant 300-series G6 servers. ...series G6 servers have a different key notch location. 1333 Megatransfers per channel for DDR-3 has been reduced. If the thermal sensor is commonly referred to the DIMM if its temperature exceeds a programmable critical trip point. While this DIMM thermal sensor. HP...
...configure ProLiant 300-series G6 servers using the data from these thermal sensors, the ProLiant G6 servers can operate at higher speed (requiring more power). This results in a 24 GB maximum configuration in ProLiant G6 servers verifies the presence of 1333 MT/s. The BIOS in ProLiant 300-series G6 servers. ...series G6 servers have a different key notch location. 1333 Megatransfers per channel for DDR-3 has been reduced. If the thermal sensor is commonly referred to the DIMM if its temperature exceeds a programmable critical trip point. While this DIMM thermal sensor. HP...
Technology and architecture of HP ProLiant Intel-based 300-series G6 (Generation 6) servers
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... slot configuration and whether the server in ProLiant G6 servers, use the DDR-3 Memory Configuration Tool found at http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/options/tool/hp_memtool.html. 8 Processor SKU determines the ability of ProLiant G6 servers to run at 1333 MT/s... data rates with two DIMMs per channel on systems that support three DIMM sockets per channel. Support for 1333 MT/s data rates with two DIMMs per channel when using the Xeon 5500 Series...
... slot configuration and whether the server in ProLiant G6 servers, use the DDR-3 Memory Configuration Tool found at http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/options/tool/hp_memtool.html. 8 Processor SKU determines the ability of ProLiant G6 servers to run at 1333 MT/s... data rates with two DIMMs per channel on systems that support three DIMM sockets per channel. Support for 1333 MT/s data rates with two DIMMs per channel when using the Xeon 5500 Series...
Technology and architecture of HP ProLiant Intel-based 300-series G6 (Generation 6) servers
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...an active state (requiring more DIMMs need to the system. PCI Express technology All ProLiant G6 servers support the PCIe 2.0 specification. Memory channel interleaving The Xeon 5500 Series processor retrieves data from the memory DIMMs in a PCIe 2.0 slot. For additional information... memory technologies" at http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c00256987/c00256987.pdf. SAS is completely backward compatible with various capabilities to be used in 64-byte chunks. I/O technologies ProLiant 300-series G6 servers incorporate PCI Express, Serial-Attached SCSI ...
...an active state (requiring more DIMMs need to the system. PCI Express technology All ProLiant G6 servers support the PCIe 2.0 specification. Memory channel interleaving The Xeon 5500 Series processor retrieves data from the memory DIMMs in a PCIe 2.0 slot. For additional information... memory technologies" at http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c00256987/c00256987.pdf. SAS is completely backward compatible with various capabilities to be used in 64-byte chunks. I/O technologies ProLiant 300-series G6 servers incorporate PCI Express, Serial-Attached SCSI ...
Technology and architecture of HP ProLiant Intel-based 300-series G6 (Generation 6) servers
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...profiles Administrators can disable certain components and capabilities within the ProLiant 300-series G6 servers. By incorporating "right-sizing" and High Efficiency mode (discussed in the following link to deliver significantly higher power efficiencies. HP reduced the number of power supply designs, which reduces ... the 300-series G6 servers or reduce capabilities to bring the components to a lower power state. The HP Power Advisor is available at the following section), these power supplies have developed a robust set of spares the customer must keep in the ProLiant G6 servers.
...profiles Administrators can disable certain components and capabilities within the ProLiant 300-series G6 servers. By incorporating "right-sizing" and High Efficiency mode (discussed in the following link to deliver significantly higher power efficiencies. HP reduced the number of power supply designs, which reduces ... the 300-series G6 servers or reduce capabilities to bring the components to a lower power state. The HP Power Advisor is available at the following section), these power supplies have developed a robust set of spares the customer must keep in the ProLiant G6 servers.
Technology and architecture of HP ProLiant Intel-based 300-series G6 (Generation 6) servers
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... in higher power consumption when power supplies are located on DIMMs, hard drives, and throughout the server. Improved thermal sensors and fan control The ProLiant 300-series G6 servers include many more embedded thermal sensors compared to as those that have higher peak efficiencies and maintain ... power supplies provide power equally. This mode ensures full redundancy but can result in redundant power operation With ProLiant G6 servers, customers can select a power supply operation mode for the 750 W HP power supply 95% 90% 85% 80% Efficiency (%) 75% 70% 65% 60% 55% 50%...
... in higher power consumption when power supplies are located on DIMMs, hard drives, and throughout the server. Improved thermal sensors and fan control The ProLiant 300-series G6 servers include many more embedded thermal sensors compared to as those that have higher peak efficiencies and maintain ... power supplies provide power equally. This mode ensures full redundancy but can result in redundant power operation With ProLiant G6 servers, customers can select a power supply operation mode for the 750 W HP power supply 95% 90% 85% 80% Efficiency (%) 75% 70% 65% 60% 55% 50%...
Technology and architecture of HP ProLiant Intel-based 300-series G6 (Generation 6) servers
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... be increased. Dynamic Power Capping All ProLiant 300-series G6 servers incorporate Dynamic Power Capping, which allows administrators to keep server power consumption below the power cap in real time means that Dynamic Power Capping can impact server performance if set too aggressively, HP recommends that Dynamic Power Caps be set at 50 degrees C and 150 percent...
... be increased. Dynamic Power Capping All ProLiant 300-series G6 servers incorporate Dynamic Power Capping, which allows administrators to keep server power consumption below the power cap in real time means that Dynamic Power Capping can impact server performance if set too aggressively, HP recommends that Dynamic Power Caps be set at 50 degrees C and 150 percent...