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    Smart Array Controller 14 Rapid Deployment and Maintenance 15 Modularity and Serviceability .... 15 Manageability 16 Commitment to IndustryStandard 64-Bit Computing 18 Conclusion 19 ... TC020702TB 1 ProLiant DL590/64 Server Technology The computer industry has entered the next stage of
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    mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies. 2002 Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. Compaq Computer Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hewlett-Packard Company. ProLiant DL590/64 Server Technology First Edition (July 2002) Document Number TC020702TB 2
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    requirements Customers with power-hungry applications such as decision support, database management, data mining, data warehousing, and e-commerce will see significant performance improvements through the adoption of 64-bit solutions. Applications requiring higher floating point capabilities, such
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    . The ProLiant DL590/64 server architecture also includes support for up to 64 GB of industry-standard 100-MHz SDRAM and up to four PCI bridges with a total of 11 slots. Figure 1: Diagram of ProLiant DL590/64 server architecture. Processors The ProLiant DL590/64 server includes support for up
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    is switched to an IA-32 mode. When the user returns to the 64-bit OS or launches an IA-64 application, the processor is switched back to IA-64 mode. For IA-32 applications running under a 64-bit OS that supports IA-32 applications and drivers, the OS manages the processor mode switching. While
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    one memory board attaches to the bottom. Figure 3: Each memory board in the ProLiant DL590/64 server supports up to 32 DIMMs. Advanced ECC memory technology with single-bit error correction and double-bit and nibble error detection technology is integral to the Intel 82460GX chipset. Advanced ECC
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    are much larger than the 32-bit Pentium Xeon processor and its power module. For example, Compaq required the use of very high-density metric connectors to provide tool-free insertion and removal of the processor and memory drawer in the ProLiant DL590/64 server. Compaq also required that these
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    System power modules are typically more reliable than the power supplies they replace. Three 1250-watt primary power supplies in the front of the ProLiant DL590/64 server take in AC power. Each of these distributes 48 volts DC at up to 1200 watts (see Figure 7). These 48-volt supplies provide power
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    amount of power available. Compaq strongly recommends using high-line power to operate ProLiant DL590/64 servers when possible. All of the power supplies and system power modules in the ProLiant DL590/64 server are hot pluggable, so a failed power supply in a redundant configuration can be replaced
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    fan design so that it could be hot plugged from the top and placed in an optimal position to cool these components. The ProLiant DL590/64 server uses four of these hot-pluggable, redundant 6-inch fans. Figure 9: Four hot-pluggable, redundant 6-inch fans cool the system power modules, media bay
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    user can have continuous service and the administrator can greatly reduce planned and unplanned downtime. The ProLiant DL590/64 server supports a Compaq NC3134 Fast Ethernet controller on the PCI local bus. The NC3134 is a dual port, 10/100 modular NIC that features 64-bit, 66-MHz performance using
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    -line power. Figure 10: Dual AC feeds allow redundancy throughout the power subsystem. The ProLiant DL590/64 server also uses intelligent, redundant, hot-plug power supplies to reduce downtime. The server supports three dual-rated 1250-watt/700-watt primary power supplies (Figure 11) to deliver 48
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    their associated system power modules are N+1 redundant and load balancing. Two primary power supplies and system power modules can support a fully loaded ProLiant DL590/64 server; the third power supply and system power module provide redundancy. If one of the primary power supplies or system power
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    for Arrays Utility is firmware that comes with the integrated controller in the ProLiant DL590/64 server. This firmware allows users to set up a simple configuration during the power-on self-test (POST). The support includes the ability to create up to four logical drives, delete existing logical
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    controller supports logical ProLiant DL590/64 servers. RAPID DEPLOYMENT AND MAINTENANCE Design excellence in serviceability and manageability enables rapid setup and deployment and easy management of multiple servers in growing data centers. Modularity and Serviceability The ProLiant DL590/64 server
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    of PCI adapter cards easier than ever. Figure 15: The ProLiant DL590/64 server features an improved PCI Hot Plug implementation. The ProLiant DL590/64 server also includes light-pipe diagnostic LED indicators that improve serviceability and further reduce downtime associated with upgrades and field
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    agents across groups of servers. This enhances system stability, reduces troubleshooting complexity, and reduces server configurations that ProLiant customers rely on. SmartStart will not be supported on the ProLiant DL590/64 server. With RBSU, initial configuration is fast and easy and the server
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    type of environment. Customers who use Terminal Services can also expect improved performance with the ProLiant DL590/64 server. Terminal Server is very dependent on the amount of kernel space that the OS makes available. The 64-bit Windows Advanced Server, Limited Edition OS allows much more kernel
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    improve manageability. For customers needing the greater performance of a 64-bit architecture combined with availability, manageability, and serviceability, the ProLiant DL590/64 server is an excellent choice. Development of this server demonstrates Compaq's commitment to provide industry-standard
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July 2002
Compaq Computer
Corporation
ISS Technology
Communications
C
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ProLiant DL590/64 Server Technology
The computer industry has entered the next stage of a multi-year transition that is
bringing the benefits of 64-bit computing to industry-standard architectures.
Industry-standard 64-bit solutions, based on Intel Itanium processors will establish a
solid foundation to deliver the performance, innovation, and price essential to businesses
for many years to come.
Compaq has incomparable advantages in leading this technology shift.
In addition to a
5-year investment in 64-bit industry-standard server technology, Compaq has a
multi-year technology and marketing agreement with Intel to accelerate the availability of
next-generation enterprise servers based on the Intel Itanium processor family.
Microsoft
and Compaq have continued a two-decade-long partnership to deliver one of the most
stable and reliable industry-standard computing platforms in the market by working hand
in hand to develop the Windows 64-bit server family.
Aside from the tight integration
work with Intel and Microsoft, Compaq has been collaborating with independent software
vendors (ISVs) and early adopter companies to port 32-bit applications or develop 64-bit
applications on the new ProLiant platform.
The ProLiant DL590/64 server represents the official entry from Compaq into the world
of high-performance industry-standard 64-bit computing.
With this introduction of the
Itanium-based server, Compaq strengthens its enterprise product portfolio by delivering
an industry-standard platform with enterprise-class performance.
This technology brief gives an overview of 64-bit computing.
It explains the technologies
implemented in the ProLiant DL590/64 server and describes development efforts Compaq
has taken to ensure that reliable and stable 64-bit solutions are available.
Please direct comments regarding this communication to the ISS Technology Communications Group at this Internet
address:
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