Intel Microarchitecture and 10 gigabit Ethernet Transforming the Data Center

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Abstract

A transformation is taking place in the data center. With more

powerful compute resources available, IT managers are using

virtualization to consolidate more applications onto fewer physical

servers for greater efficiency and better resource utilization. The

result is a more efficient, flexible data center that can better adapt

to changing needs. Intelligent and powerful servers are a key element

of this new data center. Another is a flexible and reliable network fabric

that meets the bandwidth needs of demanding applications and simplifies

the network by consolidating multiple types of data center traffic. This

paper describes how new server and networking products from Intel

combine to provide the foundation of this new data center model.

Intel® Microarchitecture

and 10 Gigabit Ethernet

Transforming the Data Center

White Paper

10 Gigabit Ethernet

Server Platforms

Summary of content (8 pages)

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Intel® Microarchitecture and 10 Gigabit Ethernet Transforming the Data Center White Paper 10 Gigabit Ethernet Server Platforms Abstract A transformation is taking place in the data center. With more powerful compute resources available, IT managers are using virtualization to consolidate more applications onto fewer physical servers for greater efficiency and better resource utilization. The result is a more efficient, flexible data center that can better adapt to changing needs.
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White Paper: Intel® Microarchitecture and 10 Gigabit Ethernet Transforming the Data Center Table of Contents Introduction �� 3 Rising I/O Demands in the Data Center ��
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White Paper: Intel® Microarchitecture and 10 Gigabit Ethernet Transforming the Data Center Introduction IT managers are turning increasingly to server virtualization and consolidation to increase data center efficiency and improve total cost of ownership (TCO). Consolidating the tasks of multiple servers onto a single server running multiple virtual machines (VMs) saves power and space costs and reduces data center sprawl, all critical issues to cost-conscious IT departments.
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White Paper: Intel® Microarchitecture and 10 Gigabit Ethernet Transforming the Data Center Rising I/O Demands in the Data Center Data center evolution to virtualization, as shown in Figure 1(b), To put the importance of the Intel Xeon processor 5500 series and reduces server sprawl and its associated costs by allowing multiple the Intel 82599 10 Gigabit Ethernet Controller into perspective, it is helpful to first consider the major evolutionary stages of I/O in the data center.
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White Paper: Intel® Microarchitecture and 10 Gigabit Ethernet Transforming the Data Center The Benefits of 10GbE The benefit of transitioning the data center to 10GbE connectivity is apparent in Figure 2(a). Compared to the multiple GbE NICs in Figure 1(b), 10GbE connectivity provides greater bandwidth while reducing the number of server adapters and switch ports and the amount of cabling required for LAN connectivity as shown in Figure 2(a).
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White Paper: Intel® Microarchitecture and 10 Gigabit Ethernet Transforming the Data Center New Server Architecture Optimizes I/O Performance Faster Interconnect Architecture 10GbE as a universal network fabric provides significant advantages for creating a flexible, reliable, and agile data center. However, achieving optimum performance in the dynamic data center also requires a platform that is optimized for greater I/O scalability.
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White Paper: Intel® Microarchitecture and 10 Gigabit Ethernet Transforming the Data Center Figure 4 compares network throughput scalability for an Intel Xeon processor 5500 series-based server with an adapter based on the Intel 82599 10 Gigabit Ethernet Controller versus a server based on the previous generation Intel® Xeon® processor and previous generation Intel 10 Gigabit Ethernet controller.
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For More Information Intel® 10 Gigabit Ethernet Server Adapters: www.intel.com/go/10GbE Intel® Virtualization Technology for Connectivity: www.intel.com/go/vtc Intel® Virtualization Technology: www.intel.com/technology/virtualization/index.htm New Generation Intel® Microarchitecture, code-named Nehalem: www.intel.com/technology/architecture-silicon/next-gen/ Intel® Xeon® processor 5500 series: www.intel.com/products/processor/xeon5000/index.htm 1 Up to 2.