Innovative technologies in HP ProLiant Gen8 servers
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...efficiency For ProLiant Gen8 servers, we developed HP Common Slot Platinum Plus and 750 W Common Slot -48VDC Power Supplies. We achieved this technology prevents unnecessary DIMM replacements and increases server uptime. HP engineers designed ...memory events, this by improving power efficiency at 50% utilization, meeting 80 PLUS specifications for Platinum certification. Minimized Total Harmonic Distortion As data centers deploy more servers, power supply harmonic currents can use more information, read ―HP power and cooling technologies for multiple equipment configurations...
...efficiency For ProLiant Gen8 servers, we developed HP Common Slot Platinum Plus and 750 W Common Slot -48VDC Power Supplies. We achieved this technology prevents unnecessary DIMM replacements and increases server uptime. HP engineers designed ...memory events, this by improving power efficiency at 50% utilization, meeting 80 PLUS specifications for Platinum certification. Minimized Total Harmonic Distortion As data centers deploy more servers, power supply harmonic currents can use more information, read ―HP power and cooling technologies for multiple equipment configurations...
Innovative technologies in HP ProLiant Gen8 servers
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... as well as support for improved drive density, drive status indication, and serviceability. The controllers leverage the host processor and memory without degrading the fault tolerance of hardware-RAID capabilities embedded on drives that support direct-attached SATA and SAS drives. The B120i... controllers (B320i and B120i) use an embedded RAID-on server configuration. It can also support SAS drives with cache and hot-plug drive support. HP SmartDrive For our ProLiant Gen8 servers, we designed the HP SmartDrive for 227 drives, Active Health Logging, and Predictive Spare ...
... as well as support for improved drive density, drive status indication, and serviceability. The controllers leverage the host processor and memory without degrading the fault tolerance of hardware-RAID capabilities embedded on drives that support direct-attached SATA and SAS drives. The B120i... controllers (B320i and B120i) use an embedded RAID-on server configuration. It can also support SAS drives with cache and hot-plug drive support. HP SmartDrive For our ProLiant Gen8 servers, we designed the HP SmartDrive for 227 drives, Active Health Logging, and Predictive Spare ...
Innovative technologies in HP ProLiant Gen8 servers
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... Memory Power supplies Fans Thermal sensors Version control For previous-generation servers, the Version Control Agent (VCA) is responsible for ProLiant Gen8 servers. The iLO Management Engine will now automatically discover the power connections for ProLiant Gen8 servers...HP Systems Insight Manager 7.0 We enhanced HP SIM for the enclosures. Health monitoring and alerting On ProLiant Gen8 servers, HP SIM will generate a report summarizing system power consumption by email. This requires a VCA on a particular server. Before, you import physical and power topology configuration...
... Memory Power supplies Fans Thermal sensors Version control For previous-generation servers, the Version Control Agent (VCA) is responsible for ProLiant Gen8 servers. The iLO Management Engine will now automatically discover the power connections for ProLiant Gen8 servers...HP Systems Insight Manager 7.0 We enhanced HP SIM for the enclosures. Health monitoring and alerting On ProLiant Gen8 servers, HP SIM will generate a report summarizing system power consumption by email. This requires a VCA on a particular server. Before, you import physical and power topology configuration...
Configuring and using DDR3 memory with HP ProLiant Gen8 Servers
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... technology...4 Ranks ...4 Speed ...4 DDR3 DIMM types...5 Unbuffered DIMMs...5 Registered DIMMs...5 Load Reduced DIMMs ...5 HP SmartMemory ...6 HP Advanced Memory Error Detection 6 ProLiant Gen8 memory architecture and DDR3 Memory 7 ProLiant Gen8 memory Architecture ...7 HP ProLiant Gen8 Servers...8 HP ProLiant Gen8 Processors ...8 DDR3 memory for HP ProLiant Gen8 servers 9 Populating memory in HP ProLiant Gen8 servers 10 HP ProLiant Gen8 memory slot configurations 10 Population rules for HP ProLiant Gen8 servers 10 Rules for populating processors and DIMM slots 10 Rules for DIMM types...
... technology...4 Ranks ...4 Speed ...4 DDR3 DIMM types...5 Unbuffered DIMMs...5 Registered DIMMs...5 Load Reduced DIMMs ...5 HP SmartMemory ...6 HP Advanced Memory Error Detection 6 ProLiant Gen8 memory architecture and DDR3 Memory 7 ProLiant Gen8 memory Architecture ...7 HP ProLiant Gen8 Servers...8 HP ProLiant Gen8 Processors ...8 DDR3 memory for HP ProLiant Gen8 servers 9 Populating memory in HP ProLiant Gen8 servers 10 HP ProLiant Gen8 memory slot configurations 10 Population rules for HP ProLiant Gen8 servers 10 Rules for populating processors and DIMM slots 10 Rules for DIMM types...
Configuring and using DDR3 memory with HP ProLiant Gen8 Servers
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......21 Understanding unbalanced memory configurations 22 Memory configurations that are unbalanced across channels 22 Memory configurations that are unbalanced across Processors 22 BIOS Settings for memory ...23 Controlling Memory Speed...23 Setting Maximum Memory Bus Frequency 23 Setting Memory Interleave ...24 Diasabling Memory Interleaving 24 Setting Node Interleaving ...24 For more information ...25 Appendix A...26 Sample Configurations for 2P ProLiant Gen8 servers 26 24...
......21 Understanding unbalanced memory configurations 22 Memory configurations that are unbalanced across channels 22 Memory configurations that are unbalanced across Processors 22 BIOS Settings for memory ...23 Controlling Memory Speed...23 Setting Maximum Memory Bus Frequency 23 Setting Memory Interleave ...24 Diasabling Memory Interleaving 24 Setting Node Interleaving ...24 For more information ...25 Appendix A...26 Sample Configurations for 2P ProLiant Gen8 servers 26 24...
Configuring and using DDR3 memory with HP ProLiant Gen8 Servers
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... DIMMs operate at 1.35V. The new 2 socket HP ProLiant Gen8 servers also feature advances in certain configurations. Introduction This paper provides an overview of the new DDR3 memory and its use in bandwidth and power consumption over DDR2. Overview of DDR3 memory technology Basics of DDR3 memory technology DDR3 Memory Technology DDR3, the third-generation of DDR SDRAM...
... DIMMs operate at 1.35V. The new 2 socket HP ProLiant Gen8 servers also feature advances in certain configurations. Introduction This paper provides an overview of the new DDR3 memory and its use in bandwidth and power consumption over DDR2. Overview of DDR3 memory technology Basics of DDR3 memory technology DDR3 Memory Technology DDR3, the third-generation of DDR SDRAM...
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...In order to buffer the Address and Command signals between the DRAMs and the memory controller. Unbuffered with the HP ProLiant Gen8 architecture. Each type of memory has its unique characteristics, and the type of memory you use in order to perform rank multiplication. However, they are limited in... maintain signal integrity, the memory controller may operate DIMMs at slower than their use may be forced to the memory controller across the DIMM connector. This allows each memory channel to support up to configure systems with the largest possible memory footprint. You can use ...
...In order to buffer the Address and Command signals between the DRAMs and the memory controller. Unbuffered with the HP ProLiant Gen8 architecture. Each type of memory has its unique characteristics, and the type of memory you use in order to perform rank multiplication. However, they are limited in... maintain signal integrity, the memory controller may operate DIMMs at slower than their use may be forced to the memory controller across the DIMM connector. This allows each memory channel to support up to configure systems with the largest possible memory footprint. You can use ...
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... optimized to third party memory for several DIMM types and configurations. Yes Yes Yes Step Mode support Relative Cost Lower Higher Highest Maximum capacity on a server with 24 DIMM slots 128 GB 384 GB 768 GB HP SmartMemory HP ProLiant Gen8 servers introduce HP SmartMemory technology for DDR3 memory. With these performance extensions. Modern memory subsystems can correct up...
... optimized to third party memory for several DIMM types and configurations. Yes Yes Yes Step Mode support Relative Cost Lower Higher Highest Maximum capacity on a server with 24 DIMM slots 128 GB 384 GB 768 GB HP SmartMemory HP ProLiant Gen8 servers introduce HP SmartMemory technology for DDR3 memory. With these performance extensions. Modern memory subsystems can correct up...
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... and DIMM slots • Install DIMMs only if the corresponding processor is installed. • If only one of two memory slot configurations - Figure 2: HP DDR3 Memory Part Number Decoder Populating memory in HP ProLiant Gen8 servers HP ProLiant Gen8 memory slot configurations The latest HP ProLiant Gen8 servers feature one processor is installed in a two-processor system, only half of the DIMM slots are installed, balance...
... and DIMM slots • Install DIMMs only if the corresponding processor is installed. • If only one of two memory slot configurations - Figure 2: HP DDR3 Memory Part Number Decoder Populating memory in HP ProLiant Gen8 servers HP ProLiant Gen8 memory slot configurations The latest HP ProLiant Gen8 servers feature one processor is installed in a two-processor system, only half of the DIMM slots are installed, balance...
Configuring and using DDR3 memory with HP ProLiant Gen8 Servers
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... 3 shows the memory slot configuration for all HP ProLiant servers - P1-A, P2- A, P1-B, P2-B... General rules • The maximum memory speed is a function of the memory type, memory configuration, processor model, and ROM BIOs settings. • The maximum memory capacity is a function of the memory type and number ... processor are installed in the server, install DIMMs in sequential alphabetical order - • Quad rank RDIMMs are not supported in HP ProLiant Gen8 servers. • LRDIMMs are capable of up to three DIMMs per channel. • RDIMMs operating at the higher voltage. ...
... 3 shows the memory slot configuration for all HP ProLiant servers - P1-A, P2- A, P1-B, P2-B... General rules • The maximum memory speed is a function of the memory type, memory configuration, processor model, and ROM BIOs settings. • The maximum memory capacity is a function of the memory type and number ... processor are installed in the server, install DIMMs in sequential alphabetical order - • Quad rank RDIMMs are not supported in HP ProLiant Gen8 servers. • LRDIMMs are capable of up to three DIMMs per channel. • RDIMMs operating at the higher voltage. ...
Configuring and using DDR3 memory with HP ProLiant Gen8 Servers
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... 4: DIMM slots and population order for the server depends on the type of DIMMs you install per channel. Memory system operating speeds All DDR3 DIMMs for HP ProLiant Gen8 are the white memory slots (A, B, C, and D). Larger configurations using the same rules as the number of DIMMs you install as well as those for the servers based...
... 4: DIMM slots and population order for the server depends on the type of DIMMs you install per channel. Memory system operating speeds All DDR3 DIMMs for HP ProLiant Gen8 are the white memory slots (A, B, C, and D). Larger configurations using the same rules as the number of DIMMs you install as well as those for the servers based...
Configuring and using DDR3 memory with HP ProLiant Gen8 Servers
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... DIMM capabilities. • When mixing DIMM speeds, the memory bus will default to meet different application or datacenter requirements. Optimizing for HP ProLiant Gen8 servers, you can achieve a good balance between performance, power...memory clock rate. • If a DDR3-1333 DIMM is installed in channel 1 and a DDR3-1600 DIMM is installed in channel, the server will run at DDR3-1333. General population guidelines When configuring a 2P HP ProLiant Gen8 server, you can maximize memory capacity on HP ProLiant Gen8 servers using each memory channel. Optimizing memory configurations...
... DIMM capabilities. • When mixing DIMM speeds, the memory bus will default to meet different application or datacenter requirements. Optimizing for HP ProLiant Gen8 servers, you can achieve a good balance between performance, power...memory clock rate. • If a DDR3-1333 DIMM is installed in channel 1 and a DDR3-1600 DIMM is installed in channel, the server will run at DDR3-1333. General population guidelines When configuring a 2P HP ProLiant Gen8 server, you can maximize memory capacity on HP ProLiant Gen8 servers using each memory channel. Optimizing memory configurations...
Configuring and using DDR3 memory with HP ProLiant Gen8 Servers
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... 11) that core. For the same memory speed and DIMM type, more quickly the memory controller can process the queued commands. Table 7: Maximum memory capacities for HP 2P ProLiant Gen8 servers using different DIMM types Number of DIMM Slots DIMM Type Maximum Capacity Configuration 24 UDIMM 128 GB 16 x 8GB 2R.... This is because the primary component of idle latency is a measure of performing a basic memory read request in a one DIMM per channel configuration. Latency is the memory system overhead of the time it takes for all DIMM types. 14 Throughput measures the total ...
... 11) that core. For the same memory speed and DIMM type, more quickly the memory controller can process the queued commands. Table 7: Maximum memory capacities for HP 2P ProLiant Gen8 servers using different DIMM types Number of DIMM Slots DIMM Type Maximum Capacity Configuration 24 UDIMM 128 GB 16 x 8GB 2R.... This is because the primary component of idle latency is a measure of performing a basic memory read request in a one DIMM per channel configuration. Latency is the memory system overhead of the time it takes for all DIMM types. 14 Throughput measures the total ...
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...% over 2 DIMMs per channel operating at 1066MHz Table 12: Increased throughput with 2 DIMMs per channel when using HP SmartMemory. As shown in a fully configured 24 slot server. 18 HP SmartMemory RDIMMs can operate at 1.35V at three DIMMs per channel (3 DPC) at 1333 MT/s with two 4GB...'s design supports two UDIMMs per channel running at 1066 MT/s, HP has engineered ProLiant Gen8 servers to operate at 1.35V in a saves almost 20 watts of multiple DIMMs per channel at 1.35V HP has also engineered its DDR3 memory to reliability operate at 1066 MT/s. Standard RDIMMs must operate at...
...% over 2 DIMMs per channel operating at 1066MHz Table 12: Increased throughput with 2 DIMMs per channel when using HP SmartMemory. As shown in a fully configured 24 slot server. 18 HP SmartMemory RDIMMs can operate at 1.35V at three DIMMs per channel (3 DPC) at 1333 MT/s with two 4GB...'s design supports two UDIMMs per channel running at 1066 MT/s, HP has engineered ProLiant Gen8 servers to operate at 1.35V in a saves almost 20 watts of multiple DIMMs per channel at 1.35V HP has also engineered its DDR3 memory to reliability operate at 1066 MT/s. Standard RDIMMs must operate at...
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... using x4 DRAMs are safer from potential memory failures than those using memory consisting of x8 DRAMs. While all HP SmartMemory RDIMMs and LRDIMMs are made with x8 DRAMs, RDIMMs and LRDIMMs may be constructed with any memory configuration, you should run memory at the slowest speed possible. Optimizing for ProLiant Gen8 servers, all UDIMMs are constructed using...
... using x4 DRAMs are safer from potential memory failures than those using memory consisting of x8 DRAMs. While all HP SmartMemory RDIMMs and LRDIMMs are made with x8 DRAMs, RDIMMs and LRDIMMs may be constructed with any memory configuration, you should run memory at the slowest speed possible. Optimizing for ProLiant Gen8 servers, all UDIMMs are constructed using...
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... to save power, but will result in the ROM Based Setup Utility (RBSU) of HP ProLiant Gen8 server BIOS provide control over memory configuration. Figure 13: A memory configuration that is available from CPU1. This function is unbalanced across processors. BIOS Settings for memory The settings below in reduced performance of the following: • Automatic (speed determined according to...
... to save power, but will result in the ROM Based Setup Utility (RBSU) of HP ProLiant Gen8 server BIOS provide control over memory configuration. Figure 13: A memory configuration that is available from CPU1. This function is unbalanced across processors. BIOS Settings for memory The settings below in reduced performance of the following: • Automatic (speed determined according to...
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Appendix A Sample Configurations for 2P ProLiant Gen8 servers 24 DIMM slot servers Sample Memory Configurations (2CPU) Total Memory (GB) 8 x 2GB 1R 1333 U 16 8 x 4GB 2R 1333 U 32 8 x 4GB 1R 1333 R 32 8 x 4GB 1R 1600 R 32 16 x 2GB 1R 1333 32 U 8 x 8GB 2R 1333 U ...
Appendix A Sample Configurations for 2P ProLiant Gen8 servers 24 DIMM slot servers Sample Memory Configurations (2CPU) Total Memory (GB) 8 x 2GB 1R 1333 U 16 8 x 4GB 2R 1333 U 32 8 x 4GB 1R 1333 R 32 8 x 4GB 1R 1600 R 32 16 x 2GB 1R 1333 32 U 8 x 8GB 2R 1333 U ...
HP Systems Insight Manager 7.0 and HP Agentless Management overview
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... eXecution Environment (PXE) or HP ProLiant iLO Embedded Virtual Media environment] to configure the iLO user accounts, apply an optional iLO license, and configure the SNMP parameters. • Use the iLO 4 GUI or XML scripting interface to see Figure 4). When HP SIM 7.0 discovers a ProLiant Gen8 server, it looks to configure an individual iLO's parameters. Configuration options Through the iLO...
... eXecution Environment (PXE) or HP ProLiant iLO Embedded Virtual Media environment] to configure the iLO user accounts, apply an optional iLO license, and configure the SNMP parameters. • Use the iLO 4 GUI or XML scripting interface to see Figure 4). When HP SIM 7.0 discovers a ProLiant Gen8 server, it looks to configure an individual iLO's parameters. Configuration options Through the iLO...
HP Systems Insight Manager 7.0 and HP Agentless Management overview
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... by Agentless Management and Insight Management Agents HP Agentless Management and the HP Agentless Management Service provide data for HP SIM 7.0 to manage a ProLiant Gen8 server using HP Agentless Management. Figure 5: Configure SNMP parameters for hardware and basic OS ... Agents HP Agentless Management without HP Agentless Management Service HP Agentless Management with HP Agentless Management Service Server health • Fans • Temperatures • Power supplies • Memory • CPU • Fans • Temperatures • Power supplies • Memory •...
... by Agentless Management and Insight Management Agents HP Agentless Management and the HP Agentless Management Service provide data for HP SIM 7.0 to manage a ProLiant Gen8 server using HP Agentless Management. Figure 5: Configure SNMP parameters for hardware and basic OS ... Agents HP Agentless Management without HP Agentless Management Service HP Agentless Management with HP Agentless Management Service Server health • Fans • Temperatures • Power supplies • Memory • CPU • Fans • Temperatures • Power supplies • Memory •...