HP DL360 Server virtualization technologies for x86-based HP BladeSystem and H
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virtualization technologies for x86-based HP BladeSystem and HP ProLiant servers technology brief, 3rd edition Abstract...2 Introduction...2 Software-layer abstraction: virtual machines 3 Integrated hypervisors in ProLiant servers 5 Use of familiar HP management tools 5 Scale-up to enterprise - HP DL360 | Server virtualization technologies for x86-based HP BladeSystem and H - Page 2
overall costs, decrease power consumption, footprint requirements, and improve resource utilization. This technology brief describes how HP is using virtual machine technology and expanding into other areas of server virtualization such as physical-layer abstraction and management technologies - HP DL360 | Server virtualization technologies for x86-based HP BladeSystem and H - Page 3
Figure 1. HP technologies for machine abstraction include Virtual Connect, integrated hypervisors, and integrated management. Software-layer abstraction: virtual machines In a virtual machine environment, a software layer abstracts the physical server hardware and creates one or more virtual machine - HP DL360 | Server virtualization technologies for x86-based HP BladeSystem and H - Page 4
primary hypervisor techniques used. Vendor 2 Terminology varies when referring to software-based hypervisor technology. The definitions in this document may differ from other documents. 3 Appendix A contains additional information about processor virtualization and privileged instruction calls. 4 - HP DL360 | Server virtualization technologies for x86-based HP BladeSystem and H - Page 5
ProLiant server management tools so that any of the hypervisor versions can be managed using HP Systems Insight Manager (HP SIM). For example, in its ESXi hypervisor, VMware removed the SNMP agents and uses Web-based enterprise management WBEM providers instead.4 When using the ProLiant-integrated - HP DL360 | Server virtualization technologies for x86-based HP BladeSystem and H - Page 6
servers, storage, software, and services designed to support machine abstraction. ProLiant Virtual Console HP has developed a ProLiant Virtual Console (PVC) that provides unique HP management capabilities. Designed for new users of virtual machine technology, HP PVC provides a simple graphical user - HP DL360 | Server virtualization technologies for x86-based HP BladeSystem and H - Page 7
LS). With firmware version 1.31 and later, the embedded Virtual Connect Manager abstracts the server connection and network node ID/address (MAC and WWN) also in addition to defining the container and settings as part of a Virtual Connect server profile. Like VM-LS, PM-LS can be adjusted based on OS - HP DL360 | Server virtualization technologies for x86-based HP BladeSystem and H - Page 8
hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01598869/c01598869.pdf. With Virtual Connect firmware releases of v1.31and later, customers can define the logical server abstractions within a VC server profile definition. These logical server to a completely different server blade. This improves flexibility - HP DL360 | Server virtualization technologies for x86-based HP BladeSystem and H - Page 9
ability to change the bandwidth allocated to each FlexNIC. Flex-10 is currently available with supported HP BladeSystem servers (for supported servers, see http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/blades/components/ethernet/10-10gbf/questionsanswers.html#c1). For more information about Flex-10 technology - HP DL360 | Server virtualization technologies for x86-based HP BladeSystem and H - Page 10
system services and resources-everything that the OS and application stack for a given workload require to operate-whether these services and resources are virtual, physical, shared, or unshared. The logical server profile can be managed centrally by means of a CMS using the Logical Server Manager - HP DL360 | Server virtualization technologies for x86-based HP BladeSystem and H - Page 11
by enabling flexibility of the application/OS workload. Logical server lifecycle management Deploy apps/OS as a test VM. OS Boot Image /apps Entitlements Logical ID & Settings 3 months later Apps/OS migrated to production on blade. OS Boot Image /apps Entitlements Logical ID & Settings 12 - HP DL360 | Server virtualization technologies for x86-based HP BladeSystem and H - Page 12
LAN and SAN addresses (MAC and World Wide Names) and group-based management tools that allow system administrators to logically link separate domains and migrate VC server profiles between Virtual Connect domains that are part of the same Virtual Connect domain group. More information about VCEM is - HP DL360 | Server virtualization technologies for x86-based HP BladeSystem and H - Page 13
Groups and Domains Blade Enclosures Integrity and ProLiant Servers Virtual Servers For more information about Insight Dynamics - VSE, refer to www.hp.com/go/insightdynamics. HP Insight Orchestration software HP Insight Orchestration extends the management capabilities of the HP Insight Dynamics - HP DL360 | Server virtualization technologies for x86-based HP BladeSystem and H - Page 14
for large memory, processing, and I/O footprints Wide range of storage options including boot-from SAN, shared storage, direct-attached hot-plug SAS drives, and Smart Array Controller options Power management tools: - Power meter for monitoring server power consumption use - Power Regulator for - HP DL360 | Server virtualization technologies for x86-based HP BladeSystem and H - Page 15
operations, changing server resources quickly, and increasing productivity. With the addition of Flex-10 technology, administrators have a way to increase the number of NICs without the additional processor overhead or latency associated with software-based virtualization. Significant infrastructure - HP DL360 | Server virtualization technologies for x86-based HP BladeSystem and H - Page 16
Ring 2 (typically not used) OS kernel/ device drivers Ring 1 (typically not used) Ring 0 Platform hardware layer Processor Because the hypervisor must be able to control all of the system's physical resources, just as the OS normally does (with privileged instructions), the hypervisor normally - HP DL360 | Server virtualization technologies for x86-based HP BladeSystem and H - Page 17
such as VMware ESX Server that uses binary translation, the guest OS operates in ring 1 or ring 3. Typical multitasking operating system Application Ring 3 Multitasking OS in a virtual machine environment Guest application Guest application OS kernel/ device drivers Ring 2 Ring 1 Ring 0 Guest - HP DL360 | Server virtualization technologies for x86-based HP BladeSystem and H - Page 18
Hardware assistance from AMD-V and Intel VT-x technologies extends the x86 instruction set with new instructions that affect the processor, memory, and local I/O address translations. The new instructions enable guest operating systems to run in the standard Ring-0 architectural layer, as they were - HP DL360 | Server virtualization technologies for x86-based HP BladeSystem and H - Page 19
greater performance than using a binary translation technology; however, because there is no separation between the hypervisor the operating system, there is see Qumranet's white paper titled ‖KVM - Kernel-based Virtualization Machine‖ at www.qumranet.com/files/white_papers/KVM_Whitepaper.pdf. 19 - HP DL360 | Server virtualization technologies for x86-based HP BladeSystem and H - Page 20
/virtualconnect www.hp.com/go/vcem ProLiant servers www.hp.com/go/proliant HP Virtualization solutions Industry-Standard Server Technology Communications Insight Control Management Software www.hp.com/go/virtualization www.hp.com/servers/technology/ www.hp.com/servers/proliantessentials Insight - HP DL360 | Server virtualization technologies for x86-based HP BladeSystem and H - Page 21
in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. AMD is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Intel is
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Abstract
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Introduction
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Software-layer abstraction: virtual machines
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Integrated hypervisors in ProLiant servers
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Use of familiar HP management tools
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Scale-up to enterprise versions
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ProLiant Virtual Console
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Physical-layer abstraction: HP Virtual Connect solution
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Virtual Connect server profiles
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Flex-10 for Virtual Connect
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Virtual Connect Enterprise Manager
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Logical servers
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HP Virtualization Management Software
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HP Insight Dynamics
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VSE software
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HP Insight Orchestration software
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Conclusion
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Appendix A: Background about processor ring layers
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Appendix B: Common types of software-layer abstraction for virtual machines
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For more information
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Call to action
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Server virtualization technologies for x86-based
HP BladeSystem and HP ProLiant servers
technology brief, 3rd edition