HP ProLiant AMD-based 100-series G7 servers

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not. Given the same workload, Cool Speed activation will depend on the installed processor model
and local environmental conditions. AMD Cool Speed is enabled by default and is not a user option.
C1E ™
In G34 based
-systems, the Northbridge chipset detects when all of the processor cores are idle and
communicates that command to the Southbridge chipset. After the command is sent, the Northbridge
and HT links are powered down and the cores go into a deeper sleep state. Depending on system
configuration, this feature can equate to a significant datacenter power savings when the Northbridge
and HT links are powered down and cores are at idle. The OS manages C1E and it is enabled or
disabled through the BSU.
Active Processor Cores
This t
echnology allows users to select the number of active cores per processor (minimum one, up to
full number supported). This technology can improve performance of applications not designed to
employ the full number of processor cores. Reducing the active core count can increase memory
bandwidth per thread. Selecting the number of active cores is a BSU option.
Server management
ProLiant ML and DL 100-series G7 server users have different computing requirements. Consequently,
the way in which customers manage and control servers can differ. With these requirements in mind,
this section examines the following management topics:
 Systems management and monitoring
 100i remote management and control (LO100i)
 Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) 2.0 and Data Center Management Interface
(DCMI) 1.0 Standards
Some of these technologies are new tools for the ProLiant 100-series G7 servers, while others have
been available with previous generations of ProLiant 100-series servers. Users may already be
familiar with Agents, SmartStart Scripting Toolkit (SSSTK), and software Smart Components. These
tools are now available for ProLiant 100-series G7 servers. The tools let users deploy many servers at
once and manage them with HP SIM and Insight Management Agents.
Systems management and monitoring
Unplanned downtime can be significantly reduced through alerting provided by Insight Management
Agents, which are based on SNMP. SNMP is the protocol developed to manage nodes (such as
servers, workstations, routers, switches, and hubs) on an IP network. Network management systems
learn of problems by receiving traps or change notices from network devices implementing SNMP.
Insight Management Agents
ProLiant 1
00-series G7 servers can use the same SNMP-based Insight Management Agents that are
supported by other ProLiant servers. This means that administrators can use HP SIM 5.3 and greater
to manage ProLiant 100-series G7 servers. Administrators can also use any other SNMP- based
management tool. Support Automation Services are provided on 100-series G7 servers through these
SNMP agents. The agents are 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 G7 servers:
 Health monitoring capabilities, including monitoring for drives, fans, network, power supplies, and
temperature