HP ProLiant DL380p Innovative technologies in HP ProLiant Gen8 servers - Page 8

Networking The open and standards-based HP FlexNetwork Architecture is a key component of the HP Converged Infrastructure. We carry this convergence down to ProLiant Gen8 Servers through HP FlexibleNetwork Adapters. We also offer HP FlexibleLOM (LAN-on-motherboard) modules to address rigid and aging infrastructures. HP FlexibleNetwork Adapters Select HP 1 GbE and 10 GbE FlexibleNetwork Adapters for ProLiant Gen8 servers support the IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol (PTP) standard, which provides precise timing and synchronization over Ethernet networks. This allows you to time stamp all communications and calculate data traffic delays in the sub-microsecond range. Consequently, you can find out where your data is delayed and determine ways to improve data delivery for competitive business advantage. FlexibleNetwork Adapters let ProLiant Gen8 servers offload synchronization processes. So, there is minimal impact on processor performance and network bandwidth. As part of our expanded Sea of Sensors 3D, FlexibleNetwork Adapters for ProLiant Gen8 servers have an embedded temperature sensor. The sensor reports thermal data to the iLO Management Engine (see ―Server management-HP iLO Management Engine‖) for capture by the HP Active Health System log. This allows the server to manage fan speeds and internal temperatures better and maximize system power efficiency. Additionally, some FlexibleNetwork Adapters are Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE)-compliant. EEE increases energy efficiency by automatically adjusting adapter power consumption based on actual network traffic. During low activity, a FlexibleNetwork Adapter will enter sleep mode and use less energy than it would idling at full power. The adapter lets connected devices instantly re-engage when data transmission occurs. This can reduce adapter power consumption by up to 70%. HP FlexibleLOM modules Select ProLiant Gen8 servers offer customers the choice of using a traditional embedded adapter on the motherboard or using our field-replaceable FlexibleLOM modules. You can upgrade the FlexibleLOM module from 1 Gb to 10 Gb and essentially grow your environment without overhauling your infrastructure. Available FlexibleLOM modules include 4x1Gb Ethernet, 2x10Gb Ethernet, 2x InfiniBand, and FlexFabric options. HP ProLiant Smart Storage ProLiant Gen8 servers use HP Smart Array P-Series Controllers, HP Dynamic Smart Array B-Series Controllers, and H-Series Host Bus Adapters (HBAs). The servers also accommodate HP IO accelerators, which can drive down costs in high performance computing (HPC) environments. For more information about ProLiant Smart Storage technology, read the technology brief ―Selecting storage controllers: technology considerations.‖ Find it at www.hp.com/servers/technology. HP Smart Array controllers We embed HP Smart Array P-Series Controllers on the system board or offer them as low-profile cards. The controllers support the PCI Express 3.0 host interface and the 6 Gb/s SAS or 6 Gb/s SATA storage interfaces. 8