HP ML150 HP ProLiant Intel-based 100-series G6 server technology - Page 3

Abstract This technology brief describes the key technologies implemented in Intel-based HP ProLiant 100-series G6 servers. The 100-series family includes the ProLiant DL100-series, the ML100-series, and the DL1000 Multi Node architecture. As of this writing, the Intel-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 the focus of extensive engineering and development. Characterized by increased performance, better power efficiency, and more powerful management tools, the servers include these new technologies: • The Intel® Xeon® Processor 5500 Series • The Intel Xeon Processor 3400 Series • Double Data Rate-3 (DDR-3) memory DIMMs • Thermal sensors incorporated throughout the ProLiant100-series G6 servers • ProLiant Onboard Administrator Powered by Lights-Out 100i (LO 100i) • I/O technologies such as PCIe generation 2 (PCIe 2.0) and faster Smart Array controllers that incorporate common form factor components • "Right Size" Common Slot power supplies in multiple sizes to provide the required amount of power and improve power efficiency • Management options accessed from the BIOS setup utility that can reduce power and thermal use by power supplies, I/O, processors, and memory The technologies discussed in this paper are implemented in all Intel-based ProLiant 100-series G6 servers. Exceptions are noted where different levels of technology implementation or service exist among individual ProLiant 100-series G6 platforms. For complete specifications of all ProLiant 100-series servers, see the HP website: www.hp.com/products/servers/platforms. Intel Xeon 5500 Series processor technology Some ProLiant Intel-based 100-series G6 servers contain the Xeon 5500 Series processors. The processors include an integrated memory controller and Intel QuickPath technology to boost bandwidth between processors, memory, and I/O subsystems. Three memory channels from each integrated memory controller to its dedicated memory provide a total bandwidth of 32 gigabytes per second. The Xeon 5500 Series microarchitecture is built on hafnium-based, 45 nanometer high-k metal gate silicon technology to reduce electrical leakage. These small, energy-efficient, high-performance processors support distributed shared memory, Intel Hyper-Threading technology, and Intel Turbo Boost Technology with Intelligent Power Technology.1 1 For additional information about Intel processors, see the HP technology brief titled "The Intel processor roadmap for industry-standard servers": http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c00164255/c00164255.pdf. 3