HP SmartMemory

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HP Qualified Server Memory Whats new

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Introducing new DDR3 memory

DDR3-1600
New for ProLiant Gen8 20% higher memory bandwidth

HP SmartMemory

Authentication verifies memory qualified on HP ProLiant Gen8 servers Enables HP SmartMemory enhanced memory performance Future manageability support through HP Active Health System

LRDIMMs
Alleviates loading on the memory data bus Allows faster operation speed, higher DIMM counts: (3DPC@1066) 50% greater memory capacity 768GB: 2 socket 3DPC servers
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DDR3L 1.35V

Now standard for many ProLiant Gen8 servers SKU flexibility: DDR3L supports both 1.35V or1.5V (same performance)

HP Qualified Server Memory HP SmartMemory

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HP SmartMemory
Unique technology introduced for ProLiant Gen8 servers that unlocks certain features only available on HP Qualified memory. ProLiant Gen8 systems are able to reliably identify and verify if loaded memory has passed HPs rigorous qualification and test processes. Ideal for customers who want assurance of buying genuine HP qualified memory, optimized on HP ProLiant and capable of future enhanced support through HP Active Health System.

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HP SmartMemory
Reliable, performance tuned, increased manageability Provide premium and unique HP Qualified Memory features and capabilities extending value in reliability, performance, and manageability
Reliability

Performance

Manageability

Verifies HP SmartMemory is optimized for HP ProLiant Memory authentication reduces counterfeiting

Performance tested and tuned for HP ProLiant Enables future premium performance features

Simplified, intelligent and automated messaging through Active Heath Warranty verified

Ensures each HP SmartMemory module is genuine HP Qualified Memory

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HP Qualified Server Memory Why buy HP memory?

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HP Memory Qualification (HPMQ)

Selection Validation
DRAM suppliers
HP selects only
the highest quality DRAM

HP Development Validation

Supplier Product Qualification

Product qualified

Continuous Improvement
Sourced only from Tier 1 suppliers
DRAM HP rejects get sold elsewhere Complete testing on HP servers Warranty integrated with HP server

DRAM must meet

strict HP quality & reliability spec

on HP ProLiant servers Testing beyond industry requirements (SW, thermals)

Tier 1 Only Spot buy, Generic, B-grade memory

Third Party memory, white box, other OEMs Why Buy HP Qualified Memory:

HP Qualified Server Memory

Ensures highest quality, reliability, performance and compatibility

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/c-products/servers/options/Memory_Why_Buy_4AA0-4216ENW.pdf
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Why HP?
Complete testing on every HP server platform to provide maximum compatibility, performance, and reliability. Most third-party memory vendors simply dont do this or arent capable.

HP Qualified Server Memorys stringent requirements specifies only the highest quality components from tier 1 suppliers. DRAM chips that dont meet HP standards get sold elsewhere.
Competitive price with a much higher level of reliability and compatibility with your HP server and HP server management tools Warranty and service integrated with HP ProLiant server
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HP qualified server memory Features and key benefits

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Broad HP Qualified Memory offering

RDIMMs
Maximum Server Capacity DIMM Capacities Max DIMMs/ Channel Memory Channels/CPU Low voltage option Address Parity Ranks/DIMM support
Intel 2 CPU servers: 256GB: 24 slots 24x16GB dual rank

LRDIMMs
Intel 2 CPU servers: 768GB: 24 slots 24x32GB quad rank

UDIMMs

Intel 2 CPU servers: 128GB: 16 slots (2DPC max) 16x8GB dual rank

4, 8, 16 3 DIMMs (Intel) 4 Yes Yes 1, 2

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2, 4, 8 2 DIMMs (Intel) 4

Yes Yes 4

Yes No 1, 2

DRAM support
DIMM Power Lower cost

x4

x4

x8

LVDIMM about 20% lower than 1.5V RDIMM

Generally, but at smaller capacities

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HP Qualified Server Memory SKU information

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Intel DDR3 memory part numbers

Registered DIMMs (RDIMMs) Simplified DDR3-1333 RDIMM offering run either 1.35V or 1.5V with no impact to performance:
Low Voltage DDR3-1333 647893-B21 HP 4GB 1Rx4 PC3L-10600R-9 Kit 647897-B21 HP 8GB 2Rx4 PC3L-10600R-9 Kit 647901-B21 HP 16GB 2Rx4 PC3L-10600R-9 Kit DDR3-1600 647895-B21 HP 4GB 1Rx4 PC3-12800R-11 Kit 647899-B21 HP 8GB 1Rx4 PC3-12800R-11 Kit 672631-B21 HP 16Gb 2Rx4 PC3-12800R-11 Kit (1333; 2Gb) (1333; 2Gb) (1333; 4Gb)

New DDR3-1600 RDIMMs provides 20% performance boost

(1600; 2Gb) (1600; 2Gb) (1600, 4Gb)

Load Reduction DIMMs (LRDIMMs) Reduced loading achieves 50% higher max capacity (up to 768GB)
647903-B21 HP 32GB 4Rx4 PC3L-10600L-9 Kit (1333; 4Gb)

Unbuffered with ECC DIMMs (UDIMMs); up to128GB UDIMMs offer lower latency and power consumption than RDIMMs, but are limited in capacity.
647905-B21 HP 2GB 1Rx8 PC3L-10600E-9 Kit 647907-B21 HP 4GB 2Rx8 PC3L-10600E-9 Kit 647909-B21 HP 8GB 2Rx8 PC3L-10600E-9 Kit (1333; 2Gb) (1333; 2Gb) (1333; 2Gb)

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DDR3 part number description format

HP ggggg eRxff PC3 v-wwwwwm-aa bb-ccd Kit

Capacity 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB Rank 1R = single 2R = dual 4R = quad Memory Type PC3 = DDR3 Module Bandwidth 8500MT/s (DDR3-1066) 10600MT/s (DDR3-1333) 12800MT/s (DDR3-1600) CAS Latency 7 = 7-7-7 8 = 8-8-8 9 = 9-9-9 11 = 11-11-11 Special Descriptor (If Needed) LP (Low Power)

Data Width x8 = 8 x4 = 4

Voltage Blank = 1.5V L = 1.35V

DIMM Type E = Unbuffered with ECC R = Registered L = Load Reduced

Above format becomes; HP 8GB 2Rx4 PC3L-10600R-9 Kit

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HP Qualified Server Memory Resources

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Summary / call to action

HP SmartMemory provides real differentiation to industry standard memory
Verifies memory purchased is a genuine HP Qualified Option HP SmartMemory is performance tuned on HP ProLiant and BladeSystem Will enable key memory lifecycle information for HP SmartMemory for proactive notification through HP Active Heath

To learn more visit www.hp.com/products/memory

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Memory tools & resources

HP Server Memory www.hp.com/products/memory HP ProLiant Compatibility Guides (Online Memory Wheel): www.hpproliantoptions.com/intro/ Configurators www.hp.com/go/ddr3memory-configurator

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Additional resources
HP Qualified Options Page www.hp.com/go/hpqo Why HPQO? Whats New (videos, podcasts, whitepapers) Options compatibility guide, configuration tools & sizers DDR for Dummies 2nd Edition

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HP SmartMemory
Authentication during OS pre-boot

HP SmartMemory authentication

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HP SmartMemory
IML message example

Non HP SmartMemory IML Message: Processor 1, DIMM 1 could not be authenticated a genuine HP SmartMemory. Enhanced and extended HP SmartMemory features will not be active.
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DDR3 Memory population rules Intel

General guidelines
Install DIMMs only if the corresponding processor is installed. If only one processor is installed in a two processor system, only half of the DIMM slots are available. To maximize performance, it is recommended to balance the total memory capacity between all installed processors and load the channels similarly whenever possible. When two processors are installed, balance the DIMMs across the two processors. White DIMM slots denote the first slot to be populated in a channel. Place the DIMMs with the highest number of ranks in the white slot when mixing DIMMs of different ranks on the same channel. Do not mix UDIMMs, RDIMMs or LRDIMMs. Quad rank RDIMMs are not supported in HP ProLiant Gen8 servers. LRDIMMs are capable of up to three DIMMs per channel. RDIMMs operating at either 1.35V or 1.5V may be mixed in any order, but the system will power them at the higher voltage. DIMMs of different speeds may be mixed in any order; the server will select a common optimal speed. The maximum memory speed is a function of the memory type, memory configuration, and processor model. The maximum memory capacity is a function of the memory type and number of installed processors. To realize the performance memory capabilities listed in this document, HP SmartMemory is required.

For detailed memory configuration rules and guidelines, use the Online DDR3 Memory Configuration Tool: www.hp.com/go/ddr3memory-configurator
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Intel Gen8 memory performance table

HP SmartMemory advantages:

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DDR3-1333 1.35V RDIMM: 15-20% less power than 3rd party memory at 3DPC (rated at 1.5V) DDR3-1333 LRDIMM: 15-20% less power than 3rd party memory up to 3DPC (rated at 1.5V). DDR3-1333 UDIMM: 25% greater throughput at either 1DPC or 2DPC versus 3rd party memory (DDR3-1066)
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Slot diagrams for Gen8 servers Intel

24 slot servers
There are four (4) channels per processor; eight (8) channels per server There are three (3) DIMM slots for each memory channel; eighteen (24) total slots Memory channels1 and 3 consists of the three (3) DIMMs that are furthest from the processor Memory channel 2 and 4 consists of the three (3) DIMMs that are closest to the processor

For optimal performance, balance DIMMs equally across all four channels, starting farthest from the CPUs.
Population Order: 24 slot server (processor proximity varies by platform):

When one processor is installed, install DIMMs in sequential alphabetical order (A,B,C,D,E,F) and so forth. When two processors are installed, install DIMMs in sequential alphabetical order (P1-A, P2-A, P1-B, P2-B, P1-C, P2-C)

For more recommendations and guidelines visit: Online configuration tool; www.hp.com/go/ddr3memory-configurator
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Slot diagrams for Gen8 servers Intel

16 slot servers
There are four (4) channels per processor; eight (8) channels per server There are two (2) DIMM slots for each memory channel; sixteen (16) total slots Memory channels1 and 3 consists of the two (2) DIMMs that are furthest from the processor Memory channel 2 and 4 consists of the two (2) DIMMs that are closest to the processor

For optimal performance, balance DIMMs equally across all four channels, starting farthest from the CPUs.
Population Order: 16 slot server (processor proximity varies by platform):

When one processor is installed, install DIMMs in sequential alphabetical order (A,B,C,D,E,F) and so forth. When two processors are installed, install DIMMs in sequential alphabetical order (P1-A, P2-A, P1-B, P2-B, P1-C, P2-C)

For more recommendations and guidelines visit: Online configuration tool; www.hp.com/go/ddr3memory-configurator
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HP Advanced Memory Error Detection

Reduce unplanned downtime
Average GB per server has grown by more than 500% over the last five years DRAM technology has evolved to support up to 4Gb (4 gigabit) per chip

Ability to determine a systems vulnerability to future memory errors has remained unchanged for over 10 years
New algorithm pinpoints error that may cause uncorrectable errors and unplanned downtime For more information Technology Brief: HP Advanced Memory Error Technology http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c02878598/c02878598.pdf

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RAS features Intel E5-2600 servers

Reliability, Availability, Serviceability
Online spares mode*
# of Channels Must Populate Identically? Max Memory supported (32GB DIMMs @ DDR3-1066) Rank sparing Yes 640GB (Intel/AMD) 12x32GB LRDIMMs Maximum memory shown is full 2CPU servers

Mirrored channel mode**

2 Yes 384GB

Lockstep
4 Yes 768GB

* 1 rank in spare channel ** Mirrored channel mode supported mid-2012

Intel Servers:

Online Spares
Spare rank not usable by system memory

Mirroring CPU
Ch 1 & 2 mirror each other
Ch 3 & 4 mirror each other Ch 1 & 2 operate in lockstep Ch 3 & 4 operate in lockstep

Lockstep

CPU

CPU

Diagrams reflect just one (of 2 possible) CPUs

Correct up to an 8-bit error, vs. only 4-bit errors.

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Memory technology cheat sheet

DDR3 is the third generation of Double Data Rate (DDR) SDRAM memory. It is a continuing evolution of DDR memory technology that delivers higher speeds, lower power consumption and heat dissipation. It is an ideal memory solution for bandwidth hungry systems equipped with multi-core processors. Capacities available include 2, 4, 8, 16 & 32GB. HP DDR3 option kits consist of single DIMMs DIMM type

UDIMMs with ECC offer lower latency and power consumption than RDIMMs, but are more limited in capacity. Unbuffered with ECC identified with an E in the manufacturers module name (example PC3-10600E).
RDIMMs also have ECC and offer larger capacities than UDIMMs and include address parity protection. Registered identified with an R in the module manufacturers name (example PC3-10600R).

ECC indicates Error Correct Code capabilities. Can correct single bit errors. Can detect but not correct multi-bit errors. Advanced ECC allows correction of certain multi-bit errors. Speed indicates the data rate of the DRAM chips and the Memory Module that uses those chips. Current Gen8 Memory offers two base speeds;
DDR3-1066 DRAM operates at 1066 Mbits/s. A DIMM with DDR3-1066 DRAM is called PC3-8500 (1066 x 8 Bytes ~= 8500 MBytes/s) DDR3-1333 DRAM operates at 1333 Mbits/s. A DIMM with DDR3-1333 DRAM is called PC3-10600 (1333 x 8 Bytes ~=10600 MBytes/s) DDR3-1600 DRAM operates at 1600 Mbits/s. A DIMM with DDR3-1600 DRAM is called PC3-12800 (1600 x 8 Bytes ~= 12800 MBytes/s)

System realized speeds will depend on how the server is populated with memory.

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Memory technology cheat sheet contd

Rank DDR3 supports Single, Dual and Quad rank DIMMs. Rank refers to DRAM chips that are ganged together to provide 64 bits (8 Bytes) of data on the memory bus. All chips in a rank are controlled simultaneously by the same Chip Select, Address and Command signals. Data width x4 and x8 indicate the number of data outputs per DRAM. Eight x8 DRAMs make one rank. Sixteen x4 DRAMs make one rank. 64 bits in each case. For Gen8 memory, all RDIMMs are x4 only. UDIMMs are x8 only.
Unbuffered ECC and Registered DIMMs will have: 9 DRAMs (x8) or 18 DRAMs (x4) per rank, with the additional DRAMs used for ECC.

Density Describes the number of storage locations in a DRAM chip. DDR3 will launch with 1Gb and 2Gb-based DRAM. No 512Mb in DDR3. Voltage Over time, DDR3 memory will consist of three voltage ratings; Standard at G6 announce (1.5V); G7 launched with Low Voltage (1.35V). Future: Ultra Low Voltage (TBD; ~1.25V)

DDR3 has lower power architecture, due to lower core voltage

>25% power savings over DDR2 (DDR2-800 vs. DDR3-800) DDR3-1066 consumes less power than DDR2-800.

CAS latency Column Address Strobe latency refers to the DRAM read response time in number of bus clocks from the Column Address to the DRAM providing data on the memory bus. A lower number will yield a performance increase for most applications.

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DDR3 memory configuration tool

HP ProLiant DDR3 Memory Configuration Tool
HP provides a unique web-based tool to assist with populating DDR3 Memory in ProLiant servers Latest version includes improved navigation, performance, and slot population diagrams DDR3 Memory Configuration Tool Link www.hp.com/go/ddr3memoryconfigurator

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Intel Gen8 server specific

* Online Spare Supported 2H12

* SL270s Gen8 is launching end of March

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DDR3 RDIMM population scenarios

ProLiant Gen8 servers (Intel)
Maximum capacity
1066MT/s 8 channels (to 68GB/s^) Up to 3 DPC (24 DIMMs total) Capacity: 768GB (w/ 32GB LRDIMMs)* Virtualization, Database, OLTP environments * Max capacity is reached with 24 32GB Quad Rank LRDIMMs @ 3 DPC Ch 1 Ch 2 CPU 1 CPU 2 Ch 1 Ch 1 Ch 2 Ch 2 CPU 1 CPU 2 Ch 1 Ch 2 Ch 4 Ch 3 Ch 4 Ch 4 Ch 3 Ch 3 Ch 4 Ch 3

Balanced performance

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Maximum bandwidth

1333MT/s across 8 channels (to 84.8GB/s^) Up to 2 DPC (16 DIMMs) Capacity: 256GB (w/ 16GB 2R RDIMMs at 1333MT/s) General purpose enterprise workload, virtualization OR 1600MT/s across 8 channels (to 102.4GB/s^) 2 DPC (16 DIMMs) Capacity: 256GB (w/ 16GB 2R RDIMMs at 1600MT/s) HPC technical computing

^ - max theoretical bandwidth #s

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Note that UDIMMs are limited to 2 DIMMs/channel & 128GB maximum

DDR3 RDIMM population scenarios

Optimizing performance Balanced performance
Base memory w/16GB 4x4GB 1600MT/s 4 channels (to 51.2GB/s ^)
Ch 1
Ch 2 4x4GB Ch 4 Ch 3

4x4GB, 4 channels =

42.4 GB/s max bandwidth

Unbalanced performance
Base memory w/16GB
2x8GB 1600MT/s 2 channels (to 25.6GB/s^)
^ - max theoretical bandwidth #s

Ch 1

Ch 2 2x8GB

Ch 4

Ch 3

2x8GB, 2 channels =

21.2 GB/s max bandwidth

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