HP ML150 ISS Technology Update, Volume 7, Number 9 - Page 2

ISS Technology Update Volume 7, Number 9 Differences in energy efficiency From an energy efficiency standpoint, the differences between the two technologies are as follows: • State-of-the-art, double-conversion UPS models provide 92% to 93% efficiency, while older models range from 88% to 90%. • Online "on-demand" technology, such as the HP R12000/3, provides a higher efficiency at 97%. Conclusion Installing a UPS with an Eco Mode (provided with HP R12000/3) is a good way to save energy in data center applications. Use iLO Advanced to capture server event video HP Integrated Lights-Out (iLO 2) is a remote management processor that is integrated into HP ProLiant and BladeSystem servers. Basically, iLO enables full control of data center servers 24 hours a day from anywhere there is access to the network. Although this capability is not new, the fact that HP iLO Advanced Pack automatically captures video footage of the server's boot-up and failure occurrences, and offers "on-demand" video capture capabilities, is indeed something above and beyond basic remote management. iLO video iLO video is a significant advance in remote monitoring technology that allows video capture of data center events such as server boot or fault sequences. A replay menu and control buttons built into iLO 2 firmware provide easy selection of the type of video footage to be recorded, where to save video for later viewing, and quick playback (see Figure 1-1). Figure 1-1. Screen capture showing iLO Advanced Replay Menu and playback buttons 2