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HP ProLiant 100-series Intel-based G6 server technology Technology brief, 3rd edition Abstract...3 Introduction...3 Intel Xeon 5500 Series processor technology 3 Multi-level caches ...4 QuickPath Interconnect controller ...4 Hyper Threading...5 Turbo Boost technology...5 Intel - HP ML150 | HP ProLiant Intel-based 100-series G6 server technology - Page 2
IPMI 2.0 and DCMI 1.0...23 Server deployment ...23 HP ProLiant Easy Set-up CDs ...23 OS support ...23 DL1000 Multi Node server design for scale out computing 24 Chassis design...24 Shared power ...25 Riser options ...25 Fans and fan control...25 Power supply support ...26 Advanced Power Management - HP ML150 | HP ProLiant Intel-based 100-series G6 server technology - Page 3
-based 100-series G6 servers include the ProLiant DL120, DL160, DL180, ML110, ML150, DL170h, DL2x170h, and DL4x170h. Links to the QuickSpecs for each of these servers are listed in the "For more information" section at the end of this technology brief. Introduction HP ProLiant G6 servers have been - HP ML150 | HP ProLiant Intel-based 100-series G6 server technology - Page 4
-kilobyte, Level 1 cache, split into two 32 kilobyte caches: one for data and one for instructions • 256-kilobyte, Level 2 cache for each core to reduce latency • A Level 3 cache architecture also connects each processor to distributed shared memory and to the I/O chipset. Each QuickPath - HP ML150 | HP ProLiant Intel-based 100-series G6 server technology - Page 5
bandwidth memory subsystem supplies data faster to the two computational processes than traditional front side buses, and the low-latency cache hierarchy allows more instructions to be processed simultaneously. HyperThreading improves performance per watt, allowing Intel-based ProLiant G6 servers to - HP ML150 | HP ProLiant Intel-based 100-series G6 server technology - Page 6
3400 series microarchitecture is based on 45 nanometer core technology with an integrated memory controller and PCI Express graphics interface. Xeon 3400 series processors are used in the ProLiant ML110 and DL120 G6 servers. The Xeon 3400 Series processors and chipsets can accommodate up to three - HP ML150 | HP ProLiant Intel-based 100-series G6 server technology - Page 7
are quad core, have 8 MB L3 caches, and operate at 95W. Table 1. Processor technologies supported on the ML110 G6 and DL120 G6 servers Intel Xeon Processor Processor 3430 CPU Supported ML and Frequency DL G6 platforms 2.40 GHz ML110 DL120 Intel HT Technology No Max Turbo Boost frequency - HP ML150 | HP ProLiant Intel-based 100-series G6 server technology - Page 8
than through a chipset. They support only DDR-3 dual inline memory modules (DIMMs). In the ProLiant 100-series G6 servers, HP manages all processor functionality options, including memory mirroring and memory channel interleaving, through the G6 server BIOS and BIOS Setup Utility (BSU). DDR-3 DDR - HP ML150 | HP ProLiant Intel-based 100-series G6 server technology - Page 9
the memory at 1333 MT/s is supported only on select 100-series G6 servers using Xeon 3400 or 5500 Series processors operating at 95W or 130W. For help configuring DDR-3 memory in ProLiant G6 servers, use the DDR-3 Memory Configuration Tool found at http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/options - HP ML150 | HP ProLiant Intel-based 100-series G6 server technology - Page 10
and between DIMMs. This is discussed further in the "Power and thermal technologies" section. Lockstep memory mode Lock-step mode is an advanced memory protection feature supported in ProLiant Intel 100-series G6 servers using the Xeon 5500 Series processor. It uses two of the Xeon 5500 processor - HP ML150 | HP ProLiant Intel-based 100-series G6 server technology - Page 11
hard drives. PCI Express technology All ProLiant G6 servers support the PCIe 2.0 specification. PCIe 2.0 has a per-lane HP Smart Array and SAS/SATA technology The newest serial PCIe 2.0-capable Smart Array disk failures. More importantly, SAS architecture solves the parallel SCSI problems of clock - HP ML150 | HP ProLiant Intel-based 100-series G6 server technology - Page 12
-2 specification, see the Smart Array controller matrix: www.hp.com/products/smartarray New generation HP Smart Array controllers The new Smart Array controllers are modular solutions with a common form factor, hardware, and firmware. The controllers are compatible with all ProLiant G6 servers. All - HP ML150 | HP ProLiant Intel-based 100-series G6 server technology - Page 13
the Array Configuration Utility (ACU), ACU-CLI (command line interface), Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) agents, and Web-Based Enterprise Management (WBEM) providers. Supported on the ProLiant DL160, DL170h, DL180, and ML150 G6 servers, the B110i features an OS-specific driver from HP that - HP ML150 | HP ProLiant Intel-based 100-series G6 server technology - Page 14
the SAAP license key. SAAP is not available on Zero Memory Configurations. Networking technologies The NC522SFP is a Dual Port 10GbE eight lane (x8) PCI Express (PCIe) 10 Gigabit network adapter. It is supported on most ProLiant G6 servers. The NC522SFP uses two SFP+ (Small Form-factor Pluggable - HP ML150 | HP ProLiant Intel-based 100-series G6 server technology - Page 15
DC power regulators to deliver significantly higher power efficiencies. Common Slot power supplies The HP G6 Common Slot power strategy provides power supply commonality across supported ProLiant G6 server lines. HP reduced the number of power supply designs, which reduces the number of spares the - HP ML150 | HP ProLiant Intel-based 100-series G6 server technology - Page 16
come with no loss in performance and require no configuration by the user. Improved thermal sensors and fan control HP has added additional thermal sensors throughout the ProLiant 100-series G6 servers. The 100series G6 servers have "zoned" fans that increase cooling and energy efficiencies in the - HP ML150 | HP ProLiant Intel-based 100-series G6 server technology - Page 17
the server. Administrators should perform testing in their application environment to determine the trade-off between power savings and performance. Maximum memory data rates The maximum memory data rate is effectively 1333 MHz for ProLiant G6 Intel platforms.6 Depending on the memory configuration - HP ML150 | HP ProLiant Intel-based 100-series G6 server technology - Page 18
MHz. This will save power, but may incur some performance penalty. Administrators can configure the maximum memory data rate through the BSU. Managing I/O technologies Disable PCIe 2.0 All ProLiant G6 servers include an option that allows all expansion slots to run at PCIe 1.0 speed rather than PCIe - HP ML150 | HP ProLiant Intel-based 100-series G6 server technology - Page 19
Agents that are supported by other ProLiant servers. This means that administrators can use SIM 5.3 and greater to manage ProLiant 100-series G6 servers. Administrators can also use any other SNMP- based management tool. Support Automation Services are provided on 100-series G6 servers through these - HP ML150 | HP ProLiant Intel-based 100-series G6 server technology - Page 20
included on the ProLiant 100-series model-specific "Easy Set-up" CDs. They are also available at www.hp.com/servers/easysetup. The SNMP agents enable the following capabilities on 100-series G6 servers: • Health monitoring capabilities, including monitoring for drives, fans, network, power supplies - HP ML150 | HP ProLiant Intel-based 100-series G6 server technology - Page 21
speed network ports on the ProLiant ML series and DL120 G6 servers do not support DNS registered names. LO100i includes the following features: • Improvements to HP SIM support through the addition of Insight Management (SNMP) Agents - A new Health driver supports gathering and delivering LO100i - HP ML150 | HP ProLiant Intel-based 100-series G6 server technology - Page 22
7. LO100i sideband architecture for ML100-series G6 servers and the DL120 G6 System Network Port Embedded NIC Limited speed sideband LO100i ML100 G6 series/DL120 G6 Shared ML100 G6 & DL120 G6 Configuration A limited speed shared network configuration can be used for LO100 Standard features - HP ML150 | HP ProLiant Intel-based 100-series G6 server technology - Page 23
: • Boot environment and GUI • Assisted Installation: Windows 2003 Server and Windows 2008 Server drivers • Manual installation: Windows 2003 Server, Windows 2008 Server, and Linux drivers (specific OS support varies by server. Refer to each server's QuickSpecs for supported versions) • HP Insight - HP ML150 | HP ProLiant Intel-based 100-series G6 server technology - Page 24
100-series G6 family. Chassis design The HP ProLiant h1000 G6 chassis can hold up to four half-width HP ProLiant DL170h G6 server nodes in a 2U space (Figure 8). The HP h1000 chassis provides shared power supplies and fans across all server nodes, as well as the flexibility to configure for various - HP ML150 | HP ProLiant Intel-based 100-series G6 server technology - Page 25
riser boards support both full and half length PCIe 2.0 cards (Figure 10). Figure 10. 2U riser options Half length riser Full length riser Fans and fan control Standard fan configuration for the h1000 chassis includes four, 80mm non-redundant fans. Figure 11 illustrates how the server nodes share - HP ML150 | HP ProLiant Intel-based 100-series G6 server technology - Page 26
processors and memory speed in each node within the chassis. HP provides a simple command-line utility for reading and configuring the power control logic of the server nodes. Versions are available for MS Windows Server OS (2003 and 2008) and Linux OS with the requirement that the OS IPMI Driver be - HP ML150 | HP ProLiant Intel-based 100-series G6 server technology - Page 27
The HP ProLiant 100-series G6 servers help administrators increase business performance, lower power costs, and manage their server hardware more easily. To improve performance, the 100-series G6 servers use Intel Xeon 3400 or 5500 Series processor technologies with integrated memory controllers - HP ML150 | HP ProLiant Intel-based 100-series G6 server technology - Page 28
Memory Configuration Tool SAS and SATA technology Smart Array Advance Pack Smart Array controllers HP Network Adapters for ProLiant DL and ML Servers HP ProLiant 100-series Easy Set-up CDs HP ProLiant DL120 G6 Server HP ProLiant DL160 G6 Server HP ProLiant DL180 G6 Server HP ProLiant ML110 G6 Server - HP ML150 | HP ProLiant Intel-based 100-series G6 server technology - Page 29
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HP ProLiant 100-series Intel-based G6 server
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Technology brief, 3
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Abstract
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Introduction
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Intel Xeon 5500 Series processor technology
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Multi-level caches
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QuickPath Interconnect controller
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Hyper Threading
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Turbo Boost technology
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Intel Xeon 3400 Series processor technology
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Memory
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DDR-3
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DIMM Choices
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Memory Mirroring with DDR-3
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Memory channel interleaving
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Lockstep memory mode
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I/O technologies
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PCI Express technology
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HP Smart Array and SAS/SATA technology
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SAS-2 standard
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New generation HP Smart Array controllers
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Battery backed write cache
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Zero Memory RAID
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Software RAID
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Smart Array Advanced Pack
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Networking technologies
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Power and thermal technologies
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Efficient power delivery
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Common Slot power supplies
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Redundant power operation
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Voltage regulation
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Improved thermal sensors and fan control
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Phase shedding
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Memory phase shedding
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Dynamic CPU phase shedding
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Managing processor technologies
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QuickPath Interconnect power
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Disabling processor cores
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C-state package limit setting
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Managing memory technologies
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Memory channel interleaving
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Maximum memory data rates
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Managing I/O technologies
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