Proof Point: Example Clustered Microsoft SQL Server Configuration on the HP ProLiant DL980

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BIOS
The HP ProLiant DL980 BIOS version is P66 05/01/2012 for this configuration.
All BIOS default settings are taken, except:
• 44-bit address mode is enabled.
• All PCI-e card ROMs are disabled.
• HP Power Profile is set to Maximum Performance.
The tables below summarize the BIOS settings used for this test case configuration.
Table 2 System Options
Serial Port Options Embedded Serial Port COM 1: IRQ4: IO: 3F8h-3FFh
Virtual Serial Port COM 2: IRQ3: IO: 2F8h-2FFh
Embedded NICs Embedded NIC Boot Options Network Boot
Advanced Memory
Protection
Advanced ECC Support
USB Options USB Control USB Enabled
USB 2.0 Controller Enabled
Removable Flash Media Boot Sequence External DriveKeys First
Processor Options No-Execute Memory Protection Enabled
Intel® Virtualization Technology Enabled
Intel® Hyperthreading Options Enabled
Processor Core Disable All Cores Enabled
Enhanced Processor Core Disable (Intel Core Select) 10
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology Enabled
Intel® VT-d Enabled
NUMLOCK Power-On State Off
Table 3 Power Management Options
HP Power Profile Maximum Performance
HP Power Regulator OS Control
Redundant Power Supply Mode Balanced Mode
Advanced Power Management Options Minimum Processor Idle Power Core State No C-states
Minimum Processor Idle Power Package State No Package State
Maximum Memory Bus Frequency Auto
Memory Power Capping Enabled
PCI Express Generation 2.0 Support Auto
Dynamic Power Savings Mode Response Fast
Collaborative Power Control Enabled
DIMM Idle Power Saving Mode Disabled