HP ProLiant DL365 Configuring the HP ProLiant Server BIOS for Low-Latency Appl
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- HP ProLiant DL365 | Configuring the HP ProLiant Server BIOS for Low-Latency Appl - Page 1
Configuring the HP ProLiant Server BIOS for LowLatency Applications White Paper Part Number 581608-002 February 2010 (Second Edition) - HP ProLiant DL365 | Configuring the HP ProLiant Server BIOS for Low-Latency Appl - Page 2
of Microsoft Corporation. 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 products with hazardous energy levels. - HP ProLiant DL365 | Configuring the HP ProLiant Server BIOS for Low-Latency Appl - Page 3
Enterprise Real Time Extension ...5 HP support for real-time operating systems ...5 Configuring BIOS ...6 System requirements ...6 BIOS tuning recommendations for optimum performance 6 BIOS low-latency settings ...7 Upgrading BIOS ...7 Obtaining SSSTK ...8 BIOS configuration methods ...8 Using RBSU - HP ProLiant DL365 | Configuring the HP ProLiant Server BIOS for Low-Latency Appl - Page 4
presents suggestions and best practice recommendations on BIOS configuration, and on OS selection and tuning to obtain the best performance from HP ProLiant BL c-Class server blades and HP ProLiant DL, ML, and SL servers in the financial service market. IMPORTANT: The configuration changes described - HP ProLiant DL365 | Configuring the HP ProLiant Server BIOS for Low-Latency Appl - Page 5
://www.novell.com/products/realtime/). HP support for real-time operating systems Tuning the operating system is critical and is dependent on application characteristics. HP works with realtime operating system vendors to ensure compatibility with HP servers and server blades. For more information - HP ProLiant DL365 | Configuring the HP ProLiant Server BIOS for Low-Latency Appl - Page 6
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. • Disable Intel® Turbo Boost on HP ProLiant G6 servers and server blades based on - HP ProLiant DL365 | Configuring the HP ProLiant Server BIOS for Low-Latency Appl - Page 7
Processor Power and Utilization Monitoring or Memory Pre-Failure notification, upgrade the BIOS to the most recent version. IMPORTANT: Before upgrading the BIOS in HP ProLiant G1 through G5 server blades with InfiniBand mezzanine cards installed, upgrade the InfiniBand mezzanine card firmware - HP ProLiant DL365 | Configuring the HP ProLiant Server BIOS for Low-Latency Appl - Page 8
. To obtain the most recent BIOS upgrade for HP ProLiant servers: 1. Go to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/support). 2. Select Download drivers and software (and firmware). 3. Enter the server model number and then click >>. 4. Select the appropriate product link. 5. Select an operating system - HP ProLiant DL365 | Configuring the HP ProLiant Server BIOS for Low-Latency Appl - Page 9
up the toolkit if only a few servers are being configured. When deploying servers in a low-latency environment, an Service Options. 4. Disable either or both of the following options: o Processor Power and Utilization Monitoring o Memory Pre-Failure Notification Using conrep to reconfigure BIOS - HP ProLiant DL365 | Configuring the HP ProLiant Server BIOS for Low-Latency Appl - Page 10
POST to enter RBSU. 2. Press CTRL-A to open the menu. 3. Select Service Options. 4. Enable either or both of the following options: o Processor Power and Utilization Monitoring o Memory Pre-Failure Notification Restoring management functionality using conrep To restore management functionality using - HP ProLiant DL365 | Configuring the HP ProLiant Server BIOS for Low-Latency Appl - Page 11
of the mode set in BIOS. Memory Pre-Failure Warranty Support also becomes unavailable because there is no notification of errors exceeding the programmed threshold. Q. How does disabling iLO 2 Processor State Monitoring in the HP ProLiant cClass enclosure affect power management? A. Disabling - HP ProLiant DL365 | Configuring the HP ProLiant Server BIOS for Low-Latency Appl - Page 12
Q. How can the actual memory operating speed be confirmed? A. Memory operating speed can be confirmed using memory benchmarking tests. On HP ProLiant servers utilizing Intel® Xeon® processors, RBSU can configure the memory operating speed. Q. Why don't all the server blades boot when power is first - HP ProLiant DL365 | Configuring the HP ProLiant Server BIOS for Low-Latency Appl - Page 13
to have the following information available before you call HP: • Technical support registration number (if applicable) • Product serial number • Product model name and number • Product identification number • Applicable error messages • Add-on boards or hardware • Third-party hardware or software - HP ProLiant DL365 | Configuring the HP ProLiant Server BIOS for Low-Latency Appl - Page 14
MRG iLO 2 Integrated Lights-Out 2 OA Onboard Administrator POST Power-On Self Test RBSU ROM-Based Setup Utility RDMA Remote Direct Memory Access SLERT SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time Extension SMI System Management Interrupt SSSTK SmartStart Scripting Tool Kit Acronyms and abbreviations 14
Configuring the HP ProLiant Server BIOS for Low-
Latency Applications
White Paper
Part Number 581608-002
February 2010 (Second Edition)