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Advisor utility: a tool for estimating power requirements for HP ProLiant server systems technology brief Abstract...2 Introduction...2 Key power parameters configuration with HP DL160 G6 servers 10 Rack configuration with HP DL380 G6 servers 13 Rack configuration with the HP c-Class BladeSystem - HP ProLiant BL280c | HP Power Advisor utility: a tool for estimating power requi - Page 2
hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01234421/c01234421.pdf . This paper does not discuss other signification parameters such as system serviceability is used in other parts of the world but is also increasingly common in North American data centers. Most HP ProLiant servers accept a line voltage - HP ProLiant BL280c | HP Power Advisor utility: a tool for estimating power requi - Page 3
for estimating system power requirements could yield inflated numbers that result in excessive power infrastructure costs. Figure 1 illustrates how the use of nameplate ratings can distort power distribution planning. The ProLiant DL380 G6 implements the HP Common Slot Power Supply bay. This bay - HP ProLiant BL280c | HP Power Advisor utility: a tool for estimating power requi - Page 4
. Figure 1. Rack loading with 20 ProLiant DL380 G6 servers using 750W power supplies (PSs) Wattage where cumulative energy losses from a number of servers can be significant. The most component to acquire the measurements. HP has tested server products under various configurations and loads - HP ProLiant BL280c | HP Power Advisor utility: a tool for estimating power requi - Page 5
more power than typical user applications. Calculator development HP developed the HP Power Advisor using data collected from testing HP ProLiant servers. Each test starts with a system fully configured with the maximum number of processors, memory, hard drives, expansion cards, and power supplies - HP ProLiant BL280c | HP Power Advisor utility: a tool for estimating power requi - Page 6
DL, SL, and some ML server chassis mount directly into the racks. For HP ProLiant BL (BladeSystem) components, the user must select a BladeSystem c-Class enclosure and then configure each enclosure with the desired components. Figure 3 shows a ProLiant DL160 G6 placed in the bottom of the first - HP ProLiant BL280c | HP Power Advisor utility: a tool for estimating power requi - Page 7
the left of the screen. NOTE The Power Advisor BOM report only includes data for system components that affect power consumption. Refer to the individual server QuickSpecs for part numbers of optional components that may be required but are not included in the Power Advisor BOM report. 7 - HP ProLiant BL280c | HP Power Advisor utility: a tool for estimating power requi - Page 8
) of the hardware based on the rate paid per kWh. By selecting the Power Report tab, the user can generate a Power Report (Figure 6) for a single server or a complete rack. Figure 6. HP Power Advisor, Power report 8 - HP ProLiant BL280c | HP Power Advisor utility: a tool for estimating power requi - Page 9
the Configuration screen showing the updated power calculations. Figure 7. HP Power Advisor, Recommendations report After selecting a unit server, the user can quickly load a rack of identically configured servers by highlighting the configured server and clicking on the Duplicate button. The Delete - HP ProLiant BL280c | HP Power Advisor utility: a tool for estimating power requi - Page 10
with an HP c-Class BladeSystem. Rack configuration with HP DL160 G6 servers This example consists of a standard 42U rack configured with 24 HP DL160 G6 servers. For this calculation, each DL160 G6 server is configured with an Inte®l Xeon® E5520 processor, four gigabytes of DDR3 memory, four 250 - HP ProLiant BL280c | HP Power Advisor utility: a tool for estimating power requi - Page 11
While a standard 42U rack can physically accommodate 42 ProLiant DL160 G6 servers, it is advisable to allow space for server expansion, power distribution components, keyboard/video/mouse (KVM) equipment, or networking components. In Figure 9, Power Advisor calculates a single rack configured with - HP ProLiant BL280c | HP Power Advisor utility: a tool for estimating power requi - Page 12
rack configuration of 24 HP ProLiant DL160 G6 servers with battery backup power Physical Configuration DL160 G6 servers 1 thru 12 DL160 G6 servers 13 thru 24 HP R5500 UPS Functional Block Diagram PS PDU DL160 G6 servers 1 thru 12 PDU PS DL160 G6 servers 13 thru 24 PDU PDU HP R5500 UPS AC Bus - HP ProLiant BL280c | HP Power Advisor utility: a tool for estimating power requi - Page 13
This example describes a standard 42U rack configured with 20 HP DL380 G6 servers. For this calculation, each DL380 G6 server is configured with two Intel Xeon E5502 processors, 24 gigabytes of DDR3 memory, eight 120-GB SATA hard drives and two Smart Array Controller cards (Figure 11). Two 460 - HP ProLiant BL280c | HP Power Advisor utility: a tool for estimating power requi - Page 14
Figure 12. Power calculation for 20 HP DL380 G6 servers The Power Advisor determines that a rack configuration of 20 DL380 G6 servers would require the following: • 5761.6 VA total apparent power (20 x 288.08 VA) that the power distribution components must transfer • 17887.2 total BTU/hr that - HP ProLiant BL280c | HP Power Advisor utility: a tool for estimating power requi - Page 15
42U rack configuration of HP ProLiant DL380 G6 servers with redundant power buses Physical Configuration 40A PDU DL380 G6 servers 1 thru 10 Functional Block Diagram PS A PS B DL380 G6 servers 1 thru 10 PS A PS B 40A PDU 27.6 A DL380 G6 servers 11 thru 20 13.8 A DL380 G6 servers 11 thru 20 - HP ProLiant BL280c | HP Power Advisor utility: a tool for estimating power requi - Page 16
. This example describes a standard 42U rack configured with four c7000 enclosures each loaded with 16 BL460c G6 server blades. NOTE Prior familiarization with the HP c-Class BladeSystem is strongly recommended in avoiding Power Advisor error indications and inaccurate calculations. To calculate the - HP ProLiant BL280c | HP Power Advisor utility: a tool for estimating power requi - Page 17
c7000 enclosure configuration screen NOTE The enclosure must be configured with a power supply and interconnect modules BEFORE adding and configuring the blades. 5. Click the Config button. The enclosure configuration screen appears. Configure the enclosure as to power supply type and quantity - HP ProLiant BL280c | HP Power Advisor utility: a tool for estimating power requi - Page 18
enclosure with BL460c G6 server blades 7. Highlight the blade in slot 1 and click Config. The configuration screen for the BL460c G6 appears as shown in Figure 18. Figure 18. Initial BL460c G6 blade configuration screen Configure the blade for processor type and quantity, memory amount, hard drive - HP ProLiant BL280c | HP Power Advisor utility: a tool for estimating power requi - Page 19
power requirements for the rack with a single enclosure (Figure 19). Figure 19. Power calculation for a single c7000 enclosure with BL460c G6 server blades Additional enclosures are added to the rack by either duplicating a configured enclosure as described in the next step (9) or by selecting - HP ProLiant BL280c | HP Power Advisor utility: a tool for estimating power requi - Page 20
rack and click Duplicate. In the pop up window requesting for the number of copies, enter the desired value (for this example, enter 3). watts dissipated by the equipment NOTE The configuration flexibility of the HP c-Class BladeSystem can result in a wide range of power requirements. Depending - HP ProLiant BL280c | HP Power Advisor utility: a tool for estimating power requi - Page 21
based on HP ProLiant products. The HP offers IT administrators post-installation support with the following power management solutions designed to maximize server efficiency and reduce power consumption to maintain the data center power budget: • HP Insight Power Manager-included as part of HP - HP ProLiant BL280c | HP Power Advisor utility: a tool for estimating power requi - Page 22
standard technology papers from HP HP energy efficiency solutions information http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual /c01234421/c01234421.pdf http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/technology/whi tepapers/index.html http://www.hp.com/go/proliant-energy-efficient Call to
HP Power Advisor utility: a tool for estimating
power requirements for HP ProLiant server systems
technology brief
Abstract
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Introduction
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Key power parameters
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Input line voltage
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Device VA rating
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Device input power
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BTUs required for cooling
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Input/inrush current
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Leakage current
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Determining power needs and achieving power efficiency
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HP Power Advisor
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Calculator development
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Calculator functionality
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Example power calculations
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Rack configuration with HP DL160 G6 servers
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Rack configuration with HP DL380 G6 servers
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Rack configuration with the HP c-Class BladeSystem
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Conclusion
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Do use the Power Advisor for:
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Do not use the Power Advisor for:
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For more information
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Call to action
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