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http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c018479 18/c01847918.pdf
HP Smart Array Controller technology, 2nd edition
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c006875 18/c00687518.pdf
Using the HP Direct Connect Shared SAS storage solution http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c018208
with VMware ESX virtualization software
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...maintaining the same processor power consumption.
Disabling processor cores using the HP ROM-based Setup Utility
The HP ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU) is the configuration tool used to disable processor cores in ProLiant ...of the processors installed in the system.
Figure 1-1. Processor Core Disable sub-menu from the RBSU on HP ProLiant 300 series G6 servers
Note In entry level HP ProLiant servers...
ISS Technology Update Volume 8, Number 5 - Page 3
... no FC SAN infrastructure exists. An iSCSI SAN is typically comprised of software or hardware initiators on the host connected to an isolated Ethernet network and some number of storage resources (targets). While the target is usually a hard drive enclosure or another computer, it can also be any other storage device that supports the iSCSI protocol, such as a tape
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...Disk Driver
SCSI iSCSI MP**
TCP/IP Ethernet
iSCSI target
iSCSI
SCSI
TCP/IP
Ethernet
Direct attached block storage using SCSI/SAS*
* Serial Attached SCSI ** Multipathing
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Remote block storage using iSCSI
Initiators include both software- and hardware-based initiators incorporated on host bus adapters (HBAs) and network interface cards (NICs). Software initiators require CPU...
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... Networking Software
Current Softpaq sp43831.exe
All firmware upgrades and complete Softpaqs can be downloaded from http:www.hp.com/go/ProLiantNICs. Select ―Support and Documents‖ and enter the product name/number.
Additional resources
For additional information on the topics discussed in this article, visit these resources:
HP iSCSI resources HP network adapters
URL http:www.hp...
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HP ProLiant Accelerated iSCSI for Windows User Guide
HP Insight software Accelerated iSCSI Pack for Embedded Multifunction server adapters
Performance comparison of HP hardware and software accelerated iSCSI - Tolly Group
HP iSCSI solutions brief
http://bizsupport.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/ c00577553/c00577553.pdf http://h18000.www1.hp.com...
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.... Disk controllers capable of supporting 6-Gb/s operation will be better able to support the increased throughput of these drives when they are introduced.
Additional resources
For additional information on the topics discussed in this article, see these resources:
Resource
URL
HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Arrays
HP ProLiant Smart Array RAID controllers
http://h18006.www1.hp.com/storage...
ISS Technology Update Volume 8, Number 5 - Page 8
...memory module in the model of ProLiant server
in which it will be installed. Eric also helps to re-qualify module manufacturers each time HP offers a new processor...test memory. Aided by new circuitry in today's servers, he is ―sewing together‖ different software ...sell HP memory. Eric is also a key contributor in the direct communications between the Engineering Problem Resolution team...
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... servers, 10th Edition The AMD processor roadmap for industry-standard servers, 6th Edition HP BladeSystem c-Class SAN connectivity
Implementing UPS power management applications with HP Systems Insight Manager, 3rd edition
URL
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c018933 03/c01893303.pdf
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c019385 87/c01938587.pdf
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ISS Technology Update Volume 8, Number 7 - Page 2
... or the processor is operating below power and thermal design points set by the user.
Disabling HT Technology
Test applications thoroughly, or contact the software manufacturer, to determine whether HT Technology can provide a measurable performance gain. If using HT Technology degrades application performance, it may be beneficial to disable it through the ROM Based Setup Utility...
ISS Technology Update Volume 8, Number 7 - Page 3
... supported across most of the ML, DL, and BL G5 and G6 ProLiant servers Advances in controller technology that provide significant improvements in read and write performance
In addition to these improvements, the new SSDs retain the original ruggedness that made them well suited for environments where traditional disk drives cannot operate. HP 3G SATA...
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... are interested in using the most widely known technique that installs the image on an internal USB flash drive or SD card. This eliminates the need for any internal disk drives to host operating system files. The virtual machines (VM) hosted on this infrastructure are stored on external networked storage, which can range from low-cost, high-performance shared...
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... failing flash-based ESXi install, the shared storage boot scenario is probably best. For example, a BladeSystem configuration using SAS switch interconnect modules and an HP MSA2000sa G2 SAS shared storage array...drives for a number of blade servers on an HP StorageWorks MDS600 Disk System. More elaborate configurations based on Fibre Channel SAN arrays are also possible.
Summary
VMware ESXi on HP...
Innovative technologies in HP ProLiant Gen8 servers - Page 2
... ...10 Embedded HP Remote Support (coming soon 11 Management and power monitoring 11 HP Systems Insight Manager 7.0 11 HP Insight Control power management software 11 Firmware and system software management 12 Service Pack for ProLiant ...12 HP Smart Update Manager 5.0 12 HP rack technologies...13 HP Intelligent Series Rack ...13 HP Discovery Services ...13 Power Discovery Services ...13...
Innovative technologies in HP ProLiant Gen8 servers - Page 3
... low data activity.
We offer powerful I/O solutions for demanding storage-centric applications that require performance, capacity, and resilience. HP Smart Array Controllers, HP SmartDrives, HP Host Bus Adapters, and HP I/O accelerators deliver high performance and allow you to grow storage capacity as needed by supporting more drives and RAID levels.
Because power costs can account for more than...
Innovative technologies in HP ProLiant Gen8 servers - Page 10
... Power monitoring and management-HP Systems Insight Manager 7.0 and HP Insight Control power management software Firmware and system software management-Service Pack for ProLiant and HP Smart Update Manager 5.0
Server management-HP iLO Management Engine
HP iLO Management Engine is a set of embedded management technologies that comes standard on all ProLiant Gen8 Servers. These technologies support...
Innovative technologies in HP ProLiant Gen8 servers - Page 11
... Engine detects and reports error conditions for the following components:
Embedded Smart Array controllers CPU Memory Power supplies Fans Thermal sensors
Version control For previous-generation servers, the Version Control Agent (VCA) was responsible for determining whether the server is out of date with its assigned baseline. A baseline is a set of software and firmware that has been tested...
Innovative technologies in HP ProLiant Gen8 servers - Page 12
... HP Smart Update Manager version 5.0. Together, these new management tools give you more flexibility, less downtime, and better overall operating stability. In addition, we provide 12 months of technical support from the month that we release the SPP.
Service Pack for ProLiant An SPP is a comprehensive release set of systems software (drivers, agents, utilities) and firmware for all HP ProLiant...
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... E5 series processors, high-performance HP SmartMemory, HP FlexibleNetwork Adapters including FlexibleLOM modules, ProLiant Smart Storage options, and seamless server management capabilities to deliver enormous value to our customers. In addition, ProLiant Gen8 servers feature industry-leading power management software and the most advanced firmware and system software management update process...
PCI-X 2 Gigabit Fibre Channel and Gigabit EthernetPerformanceUsing the HP rp8400 Server with Server Expansion Unit - Page 15
... the test load for Gigabit Ethernet
HP StorageWorks DS2405 Fibre Channel Disk Systems
rp8400 with Server Expansion Unit (SEU). A6434A SEU shown.
Four, 750 MHz CPUs per cell (16 total)
16 GB RAM (4GB per cell)
Operating System - HP-UX 11i version 1 (B.11.11.0312)
A9782A/A9784A 2 Gigabit Fibre Channel and Gigabit Ethernet adapter
PCI-X (64-bit, 133MHz)
LAN Driver version - Gigether-01...