HP BL2x220c Configuring the HP ProLiant Server BIOS fo Low Latency OS Kernel E
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Configuring the HP ProLiant Server BIOS for Low Latency OS Kernel Environments White Paper Part Number 581608-001 June 2009 (First Edition) - HP BL2x220c | Configuring the HP ProLiant Server BIOS fo Low Latency OS Kernel E - Page 2
or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Intended audience This document is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers and storage systems. HP assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards in - HP BL2x220c | Configuring the HP ProLiant Server BIOS fo Low Latency OS Kernel E - Page 3
...4 Before you begin...4 Software requirements ...6 System requirements ...6 Upgrading BIOS ...6 Obtaining SSSTK ...6 Configuring BIOS ...8 BIOS configuration methods ...8 Using RBSU to reconfigure BIOS...8 Using conrep to reconfigure BIOS...8 Restoring management functionality ...9 Restoring - HP BL2x220c | Configuring the HP ProLiant Server BIOS fo Low Latency OS Kernel E - Page 4
response in these specific environments. To improve the guaranteed system response where a low-latency OS kernel is installed, BIOS ROMs for HP ProLiant 200 Series and above G5 and G6 servers provide a means to disable some HP system management features. While these HP system management features do - HP BL2x220c | Configuring the HP ProLiant Server BIOS fo Low Latency OS Kernel E - Page 5
Disabling Processor Power and Utilization Monitoring provides the greatest benefit in low latency environments. Disabling Memory Pre-Failure Notification latency kernels provide features that result in system latency greater than that caused by Memory PreFailure Notification. For example, Red Hat - HP BL2x220c | Configuring the HP ProLiant Server BIOS fo Low Latency OS Kernel E - Page 6
Processor Power and Utilization Monitoring or Memory Pre-Failure notification, upgrade the BIOS to the most recent version. To obtain the most recent BIOS upgrade: 1. Go to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/support). 2. Select Download drivers and software (and firmware). 3. Enter the server - HP BL2x220c | Configuring the HP ProLiant Server BIOS fo Low Latency OS Kernel E - Page 7
HP ProLiant G5 servers and HP ProLiant G6 servers that utilize AMD Opteron™ processors. The utility is one method available for configuring HP ProLiant G6 servers that utilize Intel® Xeon™ processors. To install the SSSTK: 1. Go to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/support). 2. Enter SmartStart - HP BL2x220c | Configuring the HP ProLiant Server BIOS fo Low Latency OS Kernel E - Page 8
Configuring BIOS BIOS configuration methods The appropriate tools to reconfigure the BIOS in an HP ProLiant 200 Series or above G5 or G6 server depend on the server generation and on the processor. Use the following table to determine the appropriate method. Generation G5 G6 AMD™ processors - HP BL2x220c | Configuring the HP ProLiant Server BIOS fo Low Latency OS Kernel E - Page 9
, see "BIOS configuration methods (on page 8)," and then select one of the following methods. Restoring management functionality using RBSU To restore Processor Power and Utilization Monitoring and Memory Pre-Failure Notification using RBSU: 1. Press F9 during POST to enter RBSU. 2. Press - HP BL2x220c | Configuring the HP ProLiant Server BIOS fo Low Latency OS Kernel E - Page 10
depend on HP ProLiant server model and generation. C- State Support options include the following: o C1E Support o AMD C1 Halt Support o Any other C-State modes, such as C3 or C6, that are enabled by the BIOS • On HP ProLiant G6 servers utilizing Intel® Xeon™ processors, disable QPI Power Management - HP BL2x220c | Configuring the HP ProLiant Server BIOS fo Low Latency OS Kernel E - Page 11
purchased a Care Pack (service upgrade), call 1-800-633-3600. For more information about Care Packs, refer to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/hps). • In other locations, see the Contact HP worldwide (in English) webpage (http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact.html). Technical support 11 - HP BL2x220c | Configuring the HP ProLiant Server BIOS fo Low Latency OS Kernel E - Page 12
Acronyms and abbreviations BIOS Basic Input/Output System ECC error checking and correcting iLO 2 Integrated Lights-Out 2 OS operating system POST Power-On Self Test RBSU ROM-Based Setup Utility ROM read-only memory SSSTK SmartStart Scripting Tool Kit Acronyms and abbreviations 12
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Configuring the HP ProLiant Server BIOS for Low
Latency OS Kernel Environments
White Paper
Part Number 581608-001
June 2009 (First Edition)