HP Power Capping and Dynamic Power Capping for ProLiant servers technology brief, 1st edition
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...administrator can essentially cap the electrical provisioning required for 8 ProLiant DL580 G5 servers (based on HP Power Calculator) 3384 watts Maximum power consumption when capping to average 1900 watts Savings in power capacity 1484 watts Additional servers that can be capped at 4000-watts. Provisioning the ...power to the total of the HP 2250W power supplies' specification requires delivering 7836 watts to the enclosure, typically by...
...administrator can essentially cap the electrical provisioning required for 8 ProLiant DL580 G5 servers (based on HP Power Calculator) 3384 watts Maximum power consumption when capping to average 1900 watts Savings in power capacity 1484 watts Additional servers that can be capped at 4000-watts. Provisioning the ...power to the total of the HP 2250W power supplies' specification requires delivering 7836 watts to the enclosure, typically by...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant servers
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... WHEA, visit the Microsoft website: www.microsoft.com/whdc/system/pnppwr/WHEA/default.mspx. ProLiant BL685c • ProLiant DL servers: - ProLiant DL580 G5 - ProLiant DL585 G2 • ProLiant ML servers: - ProLiant ML350 G5 - ProLiant DL385 G2 - Supported configurations Windows Server 2008 should load and run on any HP server listed in "Recommended system platform" section of information. Carefully review this paper as the...
... WHEA, visit the Microsoft website: www.microsoft.com/whdc/system/pnppwr/WHEA/default.mspx. ProLiant BL685c • ProLiant DL servers: - ProLiant DL580 G5 - ProLiant DL585 G2 • ProLiant ML servers: - ProLiant ML350 G5 - ProLiant DL385 G2 - Supported configurations Windows Server 2008 should load and run on any HP server listed in "Recommended system platform" section of information. Carefully review this paper as the...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant servers
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... 08/21/07 ProLiant DL385 A05 03/01/06 ProLiant DL385 G2* A09 09/20/07 ProLiant DL580 G3 P38 08/02/07 ProLiant DL580 G4 P59 08/10/07 ProLiant DL580 G5* P61 12/07/07 ProLiant DL585 A01 03/22/06 ProLiant DL585 G2* A07 11/21/07 ProLiant ML servers: ProLiant ML110 G2 ML110G2 12/08/05 ProLiant ML110 G3 ML110G3...
... 08/21/07 ProLiant DL385 A05 03/01/06 ProLiant DL385 G2* A09 09/20/07 ProLiant DL580 G3 P38 08/02/07 ProLiant DL580 G4 P59 08/10/07 ProLiant DL580 G5* P61 12/07/07 ProLiant DL585 A01 03/22/06 ProLiant DL585 G2* A07 11/21/07 ProLiant ML servers: ProLiant ML110 G2 ML110G2 12/08/05 ProLiant ML110 G3 ML110G3...
HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide
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... POST Message (G7 servers 73 Advanced Options (G7 servers)...73 Advanced System ROM Options (G7 servers 74 Video Options (G7 servers) ...82 Power Supply Requirements Override (HP ProLiant DL580 G7 Servers 82 Thermal Configuration (G7 servers)...83 Service Options (G7 servers) ...84 Advanced Performance Tuning Options (G7 servers 86 Drive Write Cache (G7 servers)...96 Asset Tag Protection (G7 servers)...97 System Default...
... POST Message (G7 servers 73 Advanced Options (G7 servers)...73 Advanced System ROM Options (G7 servers 74 Video Options (G7 servers) ...82 Power Supply Requirements Override (HP ProLiant DL580 G7 Servers 82 Thermal Configuration (G7 servers)...83 Service Options (G7 servers) ...84 Advanced Performance Tuning Options (G7 servers 86 Drive Write Cache (G7 servers)...96 Asset Tag Protection (G7 servers)...97 System Default...
HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide
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... enables the ILO Management Controller to appear as a physical serial port to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/lights-out). Embedded NICs (G7 servers) • HP ProLiant DL360 G7 and HP ProLiant DL380 G7 Servers (on page 12) • HP ProLiant DL580 G7 and HP ProLiant DL980 G7 Servers (on the Documentation CD or to support the BIOS Serial Console and the OS...
... enables the ILO Management Controller to appear as a physical serial port to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/lights-out). Embedded NICs (G7 servers) • HP ProLiant DL360 G7 and HP ProLiant DL380 G7 Servers (on page 12) • HP ProLiant DL580 G7 and HP ProLiant DL980 G7 Servers (on the Documentation CD or to support the BIOS Serial Console and the OS...
HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide
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• NIC 3 Boot Options o Network Boot o Disabled (default) • NIC 4 Boot Options o Network Boot o Disabled (default) HP ProLiant DL580 G7 and HP ProLiant DL980 G7 servers The Embedded NIC Boot Options under Embedded NICs enables network boot for embedded NICs: • Network Boot (default) RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 13
• NIC 3 Boot Options o Network Boot o Disabled (default) • NIC 4 Boot Options o Network Boot o Disabled (default) HP ProLiant DL580 G7 and HP ProLiant DL980 G7 servers The Embedded NIC Boot Options under Embedded NICs enables network boot for embedded NICs: • Network Boot (default) RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 13
HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide
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RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 15 This memory is replaced by a spare group of memory that would otherwise result in system failure. • Lockstep Mode provides maximum ... not possible in Advanced ECC mode. • FCoE Advanced Memory Protection (G7 servers) • HP ProLiant DL360 G7 and HP ProLiant DL380 G7 Servers (on page 15) • HP ProLiant DL580 G7 and HP ProLiant DL980 G7 Servers (on page 16) HP ProLiant DL360 G7 and HP ProLiant DL380 G7 Servers The Advanced Memory Protection provides the following additional memory protection beyond ECC (error checking...
RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 15 This memory is replaced by a spare group of memory that would otherwise result in system failure. • Lockstep Mode provides maximum ... not possible in Advanced ECC mode. • FCoE Advanced Memory Protection (G7 servers) • HP ProLiant DL360 G7 and HP ProLiant DL380 G7 Servers (on page 15) • HP ProLiant DL580 G7 and HP ProLiant DL980 G7 Servers (on page 16) HP ProLiant DL360 G7 and HP ProLiant DL380 G7 Servers The Advanced Memory Protection provides the following additional memory protection beyond ECC (error checking...
HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide
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RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 16 This memory is receiving excessive correctable memory errors. HP ProLiant DL580 G7 and HP ProLiant DL980 G7 Servers The Advanced Memory Protection provides the following additional memory protection beyond ECC (error checking and correcting): • Advanced ECC Support provides the largest ... to automatically map out a group of memory that would otherwise result in system failure. For more information on Advanced Memory Protection, see the HP website (http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/technology/memoryprotection.html).
RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 16 This memory is receiving excessive correctable memory errors. HP ProLiant DL580 G7 and HP ProLiant DL980 G7 Servers The Advanced Memory Protection provides the following additional memory protection beyond ECC (error checking and correcting): • Advanced ECC Support provides the largest ... to automatically map out a group of memory that would otherwise result in system failure. For more information on Advanced Memory Protection, see the HP website (http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/technology/memoryprotection.html).
HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide
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... operation with a group of the power supplies in standby. Advanced Power Management Options (G7 servers) • HP ProLiant DL360 G7 and HP ProLiant DL380 G7 Servers (on page 30) • HP ProLiant DL580 G7 and HP ProLiant DL980 G7 Servers (on page 38) HP ProLiant DL360 G7 and HP ProLiant DL380 G7 Servers The Advanced Power Management Options menu configures the following features: • Intel® QPI...
... operation with a group of the power supplies in standby. Advanced Power Management Options (G7 servers) • HP ProLiant DL360 G7 and HP ProLiant DL380 G7 Servers (on page 30) • HP ProLiant DL580 G7 and HP ProLiant DL980 G7 Servers (on page 38) HP ProLiant DL360 G7 and HP ProLiant DL380 G7 Servers The Advanced Power Management Options menu configures the following features: • Intel® QPI...
HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide
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... for performance, the turbo state is allowed be engaged at anytime when maximum performance is desired. HP ProLiant DL580 G7 and HP ProLiant DL980 G7 Servers The Advanced Power Management Options menu configures the following features: • Minimum Processor Idle Power State (G7... Generation 2.0 Support (G7 servers) (on page 41) • Dynamic Power Savings Mode Response (G7 servers) (on page 41) • Collaborative Power Control (G7 servers) (on page 42) • DIMM Idle Power Saving Mode (G7 servers) (on page 43) RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 38 When optimized ...
... for performance, the turbo state is allowed be engaged at anytime when maximum performance is desired. HP ProLiant DL580 G7 and HP ProLiant DL980 G7 Servers The Advanced Power Management Options menu configures the following features: • Minimum Processor Idle Power State (G7... Generation 2.0 Support (G7 servers) (on page 41) • Dynamic Power Savings Mode Response (G7 servers) (on page 41) • Collaborative Power Control (G7 servers) (on page 42) • DIMM Idle Power Saving Mode (G7 servers) (on page 43) RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 38 When optimized ...
HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide
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... options: • Advanced System ROM Options (G7 servers) • Video Options (G7 servers) (on page 82) • Power Supply Requirements Override (HP ProLiant DL580 G7 Servers) (on page 82) • Thermal Configuration (G7 servers) (on page 83) • Service Options (G7 servers) (on page 84) • Advanced Performance Tuning Options (G7 servers) (on page 86) • Drive Write Cache...
... options: • Advanced System ROM Options (G7 servers) • Video Options (G7 servers) (on page 82) • Power Supply Requirements Override (HP ProLiant DL580 G7 Servers) (on page 82) • Thermal Configuration (G7 servers) (on page 83) • Service Options (G7 servers) (on page 84) • Advanced Performance Tuning Options (G7 servers) (on page 86) • Drive Write Cache...
HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide
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..., the System ROM disables the embedded video controller when an optional video controller is available with the HP ProLiant DL580 G7 Server. With this option, verify and understand the system power requirements. Power Supply Requirements Override (HP ProLiant DL580 G7 Servers) The Power Supply Requirements Override setting is installed in the system. CAUTION: When Power Supply Requirements Override...
..., the System ROM disables the embedded video controller when an optional video controller is available with the HP ProLiant DL580 G7 Server. With this option, verify and understand the system power requirements. Power Supply Requirements Override (HP ProLiant DL580 G7 Servers) The Power Supply Requirements Override setting is installed in the system. CAUTION: When Power Supply Requirements Override...
HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide
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... on page 91) RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 86 This value should ONLY be modified by qualified service personnel. Advanced Performance Tuning Options (G7 servers) • HP ProLiant DL360 G7 and HP ProLiant DL380 G7 Servers (on page 86) • HP ProLiant DL580 G7 and HP ProLiant DL980 G7 Servers (on page 92) HP ProLiant DL360 G7 and HP ProLiant DL380 G7 Servers • HW Prefetcher (G7...
... on page 91) RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 86 This value should ONLY be modified by qualified service personnel. Advanced Performance Tuning Options (G7 servers) • HP ProLiant DL360 G7 and HP ProLiant DL380 G7 Servers (on page 86) • HP ProLiant DL580 G7 and HP ProLiant DL980 G7 Servers (on page 92) HP ProLiant DL360 G7 and HP ProLiant DL380 G7 Servers • HW Prefetcher (G7...
HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide
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HP ProLiant DL580 G7 and HP ProLiant DL980 G7 Servers • HW Prefetcher (G7 servers) (on page 93) • Adjacent Sector Prefetch (G7 servers) (on page 94) • Hemisphere Mode (HP ProLiant DL580 G7 Servers) (on page 94) • Node Interleaving (G7 servers) (on page 96) RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 92 HP recommends that this setting remain at the default of 1066 MHz maximum when using DIMMs not manufactured by HP.
HP ProLiant DL580 G7 and HP ProLiant DL980 G7 Servers • HW Prefetcher (G7 servers) (on page 93) • Adjacent Sector Prefetch (G7 servers) (on page 94) • Hemisphere Mode (HP ProLiant DL580 G7 Servers) (on page 94) • Node Interleaving (G7 servers) (on page 96) RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 92 HP recommends that this setting remain at the default of 1066 MHz maximum when using DIMMs not manufactured by HP.
HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide
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Hemisphere Mode (HP ProLiant DL580 G7 Servers) Hemisphere mode is equivalent to verify improved performance in a particular environment. The option should remain enabled. Adjacent Sector Prefetch (G7 servers) The Adjacent Sector Prefetch option allows processor prefetch features to be disabled only after performing application benchmarking to socket level memory interleaving. • Auto (Default) RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 94 In most cases, the option should be disabled.
Hemisphere Mode (HP ProLiant DL580 G7 Servers) Hemisphere mode is equivalent to verify improved performance in a particular environment. The option should remain enabled. Adjacent Sector Prefetch (G7 servers) The Adjacent Sector Prefetch option allows processor prefetch features to be disabled only after performing application benchmarking to socket level memory interleaving. • Auto (Default) RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 94 In most cases, the option should be disabled.