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[March 1998] PCI Bus Balancing and Optimization on Prepared By Windows NT Compaq ProLiant Servers Integration Team Compaq Computer Corporation CONTENTS Executive Summary PCI Architecture PCI Load Balancing Performance Optimization Using PCI Bus Balancing Bus Balancing Rules Example Configurations - Compaq ProLiant 6000 | PCI Bus Balancing and Optimization on Compaq ProLiant Ser - Page 2
color, and Compaq PC Card Solution logo are trademarks and/or service marks of Compaq Computer Corporation. Server and Workstation, Microsoft SQL Server for Windows NT are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. PCI Bus Balancing and Optimization on Compaq ProLiant Servers - Compaq ProLiant 6000 | PCI Bus Balancing and Optimization on Compaq ProLiant Ser - Page 3
. ECG073/0398 ... EXECUTIVE SUMMARY With the introduction of the Compaq ProLiant 5000 Server and its dual-peer PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) bus architecture, Compaq recommended certain configurations to balance the load between the two PCI buses and achieve optimal performance on the - Compaq ProLiant 6000 | PCI Bus Balancing and Optimization on Compaq ProLiant Ser - Page 4
.compaq.com/solutions/frontline/pciutils.html. TABLE 1: PCI BUS TO SLOT NUMBER ASSIGNMENTS Slot Bridged PCI Number Bus Systems Dual-Peer PCI Bus Systems ProLiant 3000/ ProLiant 6000/ ProLiant 6500 ProLiant 2500 ProLiant 1200 ProLiant 1600 ProLiant 5500 ProLiant 5000 ProLiant 7000 1 Secondary - Compaq ProLiant 6000 | PCI Bus Balancing and Optimization on Compaq ProLiant Ser - Page 5
systems, careful consideration of load balancing must be given before the initial system setup and configuration take place. For example, the Intel Pentium Pro processor is optimized for performance using PCI peripherals. The Compaq ProLiant servers that support ) and one drive array controller, - Compaq ProLiant 6000 | PCI Bus Balancing and Optimization on Compaq ProLiant Ser - Page 6
2 explains where to place controllers to enable PCI bus balancing on Compaq ProLiant servers that contain the dual-peer bus architecture. For example, a system configuration might consist of one NIC and two drive array controllers (configuration #3 highlighted in Table 2). As demands change and the - Compaq ProLiant 6000 | PCI Bus Balancing and Optimization on Compaq ProLiant Ser - Page 7
the non-hot-plug slots. This splits the load so that a single NIC and array controller is the system administrator time to replace the failed NIC (#4) during non-peak hours, when access to the server is NICs and two drive array controllers are needed, as in Table 4, both drive arrays and network - Compaq ProLiant 6000 | PCI Bus Balancing and Optimization on Compaq ProLiant Ser - Page 8
"The Compaq Advanced Network Error Correction Support in a Microsoft Windows NT Server Environment." Plug Slot 1 SMART 2/P Drive Array (Active) XXXXXX 2 SMART 2/P Drive Array (Standby) 3 users would have access to any resources on that server while the system administrator shuts down the system - Compaq ProLiant 6000 | PCI Bus Balancing and Optimization on Compaq ProLiant Ser - Page 9
might be necessary to keep performance optimal. PCI BUS BALANCING TOOLS Compaq offers a variety of helpful tools to assist in keeping the PCI busload balanced on Compaq servers. Some tools specifically help users optimize their system containing PCI technology. A brief description of each tool is - Compaq ProLiant 6000 | PCI Bus Balancing and Optimization on Compaq ProLiant Ser - Page 10
Buses, Power Supply and NetFlex-3 Controllers. The System Management Performance Monitor, specifically, adds several System Management Objects to the Windows NT Performance Monitor. These counters include items concerning the EISA Bus, PCI Bus, and Power Supply. These counters require Compaq Support - Compaq ProLiant 6000 | PCI Bus Balancing and Optimization on Compaq ProLiant Ser - Page 11
white paper Compaq Advanced Network Error Correction Support using PCI Hot compaq.com/solutions/frontline FUTURE PCI BUS LOADING AND TECHNICAL SUMMARY Compaq's first server using PCI technology contained a single PCI bus. A short time later, Compaq system is using multiple disk and network controllers and
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ECG073/0398
[March 1998]
Prepared By
Windows NT
Integration Team
Compaq Computer
Corporation
C
ONTENTS
Executive Summary
3
PCI Architecture
3
PCI Load Balancing
5
Performance Optimization
Using PCI Bus Balancing
5
Bus Balancing Rules
5
Example Configurations
6
PCI Bus Loading with
PCI Hot Plug
7
PCI Bus
Balancing Tools
9
System Management
Performance Monitor
10
Balancing Bus Use
10
PCI Bus Loading with
Redundant Controllers
10
Online Storage Controller
Recovery Option
10
Compaq Advanced Network
Control Utility
10
Future PCI Bus Loading
and Technical Summary
11
PCI Bus Balancing and Optimization on
Compaq ProLiant Servers
With the introduction of dual-peer PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) bus
architecture, Compaq recommends balancing the load between the two PCI buses to
achieve optimal performance on the server.
This white paper identifies the importance of PCI Bus Balancing and provides technical
configurations for achieving high performance and availability on bridged PCI buses
and dual-peer PCI bus architectures.
Additional Resources include:
PCI Bus Numbering in a Microsoft Windows NT
Environment, First Edition,
February, 1998 – Doc ID ECG024/0298.
Configuring the Compaq
ProLiant 5000 Server for Peak Performance, Fourth Edition,
July 1997 – Doc ID 679A/0697.
Implementing Online Storage Controller Recovery Option Under Windows NT
, July
1997 - Doc ID ECG066A/0797
.
Compaq Advanced Network Error Correction Support using PCI Hot Plug with
Microsoft Windows NT
, August 1997 – Doc ID ECG057/0897.
Compaq Advanced Network Error Correction Support in a Microsoft
Windows NT
Server Environment, June 1996 – Part Number 353A/0696.
Advanced Network Fault Detection and Correction Feature for NetWare
, June 1996 –
Part Number 385A/0696.