HP ProLiant Intel-based 100-series G6 servers

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. For detailed

information about these servers, refer to the QuickSpec links listed at the end of this technology brief.

Introduction

HP ProLiant G6 servers have been the focus of extensive engineering and development. These Intel-

based G6 servers are characterized by increased performance, better power efficiency, and more

powerful management tools. Several key technologies are included:

 The Intel® Xeon® Processor 5500 Series

 The Intel Xeon Processor 5600 Series

 The Intel Xeon Processor 3400 Series

 Double Data Rate-3 (DDR3) memory DIMMs

 Thermal sensors incorporated throughout the ProLiant100-series G6 servers

 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

 B110i software RAID with SATA Hot Plug technology

 Flash-backed write cache for Smart Array controllers

 Common Slot power supplies 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

HP servers and balanced architecture

HP designs cost-competitive, power-efficient servers that use a balanced architecture to address

performance requirements and provide value.

HP servers achieve a balanced architecture through superior engineering of fundamental elements

such as mechanical infrastructure, power, cooling, processor, memory, IO devices, storage, boot,

networking, and interconnecting components. A balanced architecture includes the following:

 Compute capability, processor core count, cache size per processor, and processor socket count

 Low-latency processor-to-memory bandwidth commensurate with core count

 Memory footprint and capacity that maximizes bandwidth and capacity with power efficiency and

performance without compromising quality or reliability

 Application-appropriate IO devices