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Contents

5Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Who Should Read This Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Product Documentation Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Customer Support and Online Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7Chapter 1 Recommended Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13Chapter 2 General Hardware Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

17Chapter 3 Tested Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

21Chapter 4 Other Tested Platforms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24NIC-Platform Compatibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Tap Kits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3Real-User Monitoring Data Center Hardware Recommendations

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Real-User Monitoring Data Center Hardware Recommendations4

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I N T R O D U C T I O N

Who Should Read This GuideThis guide is intended to be used by network engineers and system administrators selecting,installing, or configuring Gomez Agentless Monitoring Device or report server hardware.

Product Documentation LibraryThe following publications offer information on using and configuring {Compuware Product}.

Real-User Monitoring Data Center Release NotesSummarizes new product features, known issues, and limitations, and lists last-minuteinformation not included in other publications related to the product.

Distributed License Management - License Installation GuideDescribes how to install and administer Compuware product licensing components.

Real-User Monitoring Data Center Getting Started GuideIntroduces product components, release information, system requirements, licensinginformation, and performance estimates.

Central Analysis Server Installation Guide, Advanced Diagnostics Server InstallationGuide

Describes how to install the report server.

Gomez Agentless Monitoring Device Installation and Configuration GuideDescribes how to install the Agentless Monitoring Device, which collects data for theCentral Analysis Server and Advanced Diagnostics Server.

Real-User Monitoring Data Center System Administration GuideDescribes how to configure and administer Real-User Monitoring Data Center.

Advanced Diagnostics Server on-line help, Central Analysis Server on-line helpProvides on-line procedures and information to help you use the product.


Advanced Diagnostics Server User Guide, Central Analysis Server User GuideGuides you through the features of the report server. It describes each top-level report andmany lower-level reports, shows you how to interpret the reports, how to identify problemsand how to optimize your network and site operation.

Web Application Monitoring GuideExplains how to configure Web application monitoring with the Guided Configurationperspective in RUM Console.

Real-User Monitoring Data Center Web Services - Getting Started Guide for DevelopersProvides data structure definitions and usage examples for Data Center RUM Web servicedevelopers.

WAN Optimization in Gomez Getting Started GuideIntroduces the WAN optimization concept within Gomez. It describes how to properlyconfigure Gomez and accurately monitor your optimized WAN environment using theAMD and the report server.

PDF files can be viewed with Adobe Reader, version 7 or later. If you do not have the Readerapplication installed, you can download the setup file from the Adobe Web site athttp://www.adobe.com/downloads/.

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All high-priority issues should be reported by phone.


Introduction

C H A P T E R 1

Recommended Hardware

To obtain optimal and reliable performance from your Gomez software, Compuware recommendsthat you use the platforms and cards described in this section.

Compuware and Cisco

Compuware is a Cisco Solutions Technology Integrator and Cisco Developer Network SolutionProvider. Compuware integrates its Application Performance Monitoring solutions with theCisco Data Center Business Advantage, WAN Optimization and Application Acceleration, andNetwork Management and Automation solutions.

Compuware leverages these integrations to enable customers to create unique and enhancedapplication performance management (APM) solutions optimized with Cisco Solutions totransform their businesses.

The Compuware APM standardizes on the Cisco UCS hardware, which becomes the "goldstandard" for developing and running all data center monitoring components. As part of thispartnership, Compuware will OEM and sell UCS C210 and C460 high performance servers asthe preferred integrated platform for the Compuware APM.

AMD recommended configurations

Table 1. Cisco Tier 1 AMD Cisco UCS C210 M2

IMPORTANT

To maximize performance, open the machine's BIOS configuration and change the CPU performancesetting to High Throughput.

Recommended Components

Cisco UCS C210 M2 serverPlatform

LSI 6G MegaRAID 9261-8i card (RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 60) 512 MB cacheRAID controller

Riser card


Table 1. Cisco Tier 1 AMD Cisco UCS C210 M2 (continued)


(5x) PCIe 2.0 slots: (2x) full-height, full-length and (3x) full-height,half-length x8 PCIe slots, all with x16 connectors

Slots

(2x) Intel Xeon Processor X5670 (12 MB Cache, 2.93 GHz)CPUs

64 GB RAM (DDR3-1333 MHz DRAMs)Memory

(8x) 146 GB, 2.5'', 10k rpm, hot plug, RAID 1+0HDDs

Cisco Integrated Management Controller Version: 1.2(1a)Remote Management

Required for installation of operating system and application software.DVD-ROM

DVD-RW Drive for UCS C210 M2 Rack Servers

650W power supply, w / added 5A Standby for UCS C200 for C210Power Supply

Battery Back-up

Table 2. Cisco Tier 2 AMD Cisco UCS C460 M2


Cisco UCS C460 M2Platform


Riser card

10x PCIe - 1x PCI2.0 (x16) length, 4x PCI2.0 (x8) length, 3x PCI2.0(x4) length, 1x PCI1.0 (x4) length, 1x PCI1.0 (x4) length

Slots

(2x) Intel Xeon Processor E7-8837 (24 MB cache, 2.67 GHz)CPUs

64 GB RAM (DDR3-1333 MHz DRAMs)Memory

(8x) 146 GB, 2.5'', 15k rpm, hot plug, RAID 1+0HDDs


DVD-ROM

(2x) 850W Power supply Unit for C-SERIES C460 M1Power Supply

Battery Back-up


Chapter 1 Recommended Hardware

Report server recommended configuration

Table 3. Cisco report server Cisco UCS C210 M2


Cisco UCS C210 M2 serverPlatform


Riser card

(5x) PCIe 2.0 Slots: (2x) full-height, full-length and (3x) full-height,half-length x8 PCIe slots, all with x16 connectors

Slots

(2x) Intel Xeon Processor X5670 (12 MB Cache, 2.93 GHz)CPUs

Please refer to Module-specific system requirements and recommendations[p. 15] to select required memory configuration appropriate to your needs.

Memory

Please refer to Module-specific system requirements and recommendations[p. 15] to select required disks configuration appropriate to your needs.

HDDs


Required for installation of operating system and application software.DVD-ROM

DVD-RW Drive for UCS C210 M2 Rack Servers

650W power supply, w / added 5A Standby for UCS C200 for C210Power Supply

Battery Back-up

Compatible network cards

Use this list to select NICs and SSL cards for the AMD on recommended platforms. Thesetables do not apply to report server platforms.

Table 4. Recommended PCIe card configurations for the AMD for Cisco platforms

Cisco UCSC460 M2

Cisco UCSC460 M1

Cisco UCSC210 M2

Part Number

Description and Important Notes

YYY

EXPI9402PF

Intel Pro/1000 PF PCIe 1000base-SX Multimodefiber Dual Port Server Adapter with LCconnectors. Type: low-profile. This card isstocked by and available directly fromCompuware.

YYYEXPI9402PT



Table 4. Recommended PCIe card configurations for the AMD for Cisco platforms (continued)

Cisco UCSC460 M2

Cisco UCSC460 M1

Cisco UCSC210 M2

Part Number


Intel Pro/1000 PT PCIe 10/100/1000base-T(X)copper Ethernet Dual Port Server Adapter. Type:low-profile. This card is stocked by andavailable directly from Compuware.

YYY

EXPI9404PTL

Intel PRO/1000 PTL PCIe 10/100/1000base-T(X) copper Ethernet Quad PortLow-Profile Server Adapter. Type: low-profile.This card is stocked by and available directlyfrom Compuware.

Important: Only cards with a revision numberof 004 or higher appear to work in these Ciscoplatforms. To determine the card revisionnumber, locate the bar code label on the cardand note the part number, which takes the formNNNNN-RRR, where RRR is the revisionnumber.

YYY

EXPX9502AFXSR

Intel 10 Gigabit XF SR Dual Port ServerAdapter. Type: low-profile. This card is stockedby and available directly from Compuware.

YYY

EXPX9501AFXLR

Intel 10 Gigabit XF LR Server Adapter. Type:low-profile.

YYY

E10G41AT2

Intel 10 Gigabit AT2 Server Adapter. Type:low-profile.

Table 5. Recommended SSL card configuration for the AMD on recommended platforms

Cisco UCSC460 M2

Cisco UCSC460 M1

Cisco UCSC210 M2

Part Number


YYY

NC4033E-6K0

nCipher nShield 6000e F3, FIPS 140-2 SSLaccelerator card (RoHS)6. Type: low profile andregular slots. In a Cisco UCS C210, you mustuse the standard (full) height bevel option.

YYYNC3023E-6K0



Table 5. Recommended SSL card configuration for the AMD on recommended platforms (continued)

Cisco UCSC460 M2

Cisco UCSC460 M1

Cisco UCSC210 M2

Part Number


nCipher nShield 6000e F2, FIPS 140-2 SSLaccelerator card (RoHS)6. Type: low profile andregular slots. This card is stocked by andavailable directly from Compuware. In a CiscoUCS C210, you must use the standard (full)height bevel option.



C H A P T E R 2

General Hardware Requirements

This section describes general hardware requirements, not specific platforms. Be sure to readthis section before you go on to any vendor-specific section.

If you are selecting any hardware other than that described in Recommended Hardware [p. 7],you must ensure that hardware you select meets or exceeds the general requirements describedhere.

Choosing a 32-bit or 64-bit AMD

The 64-bit AMD is recommended as this version has improved performance, support fornon-standard MTU packets and higher capacity limits (memory). While the 32-bit version willstill meet the monitoring needs of the customer, the preferred version for most customers is the64-bit AMD.

Selecting DIMM module size

When installing RAM in your platform, Compuware recommends the use of as few DIMMmodules as possible. Communication between CPU and RAM is much more efficient whenRAM is configured in fewer modules. In addition, this approach allows for future RAM expansionwithout the necessity of DIMM module replacement.

Processing of non-standard MTU packets on the AMD

The AMD is capable of processing packets of up to 16128 bytes, besides the Ethernet standardMTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) of 1536 bytes. However:

AMD hardware configurations using the custom e1000e_rtm NIC driver may experiencea non-standard MTU packets (jumbo frames) limitation due to hardware constraints.Support for non-standard MTU packets may vary depending upon the manufacturer andmodel of the NIC. Please examine the NIC documentation provided by the card manufacturerto determine how non-standard MTU packets are supported on that NIC.

Although the 32-bit AMD is technically capable of supporting non-standard MTU packetsof up to 8192 bytes, performance is severely limited and cannot be recommended.Compuware therefore supports non-standard MTU packets only on the 64-bit AMD.

Processing non-standard MTU packets on the 64-bit AMD requires additional memory.


Table 6. Recommended RAM configuration for Maximum packet size values for AMDs

Recommended RAM size for 64-bit platformsMaximum packet size

64 GB8192 B or less

96 GB8192 B

128 GB16132 B

Upon adding more RAM to the AMD, be sure to re-run the rtminst utility on the AMD andconfigure the Data memory limit and Packet buffer size as described in the AgentlessMonitoring Device Installation Guide. Use the RUM Console to set the non-standard MTU size(General/Maximum packet size).

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Licensing

Red Hat Enterprise Linux is sold on a per-socket-pair basis. This means the prices in vendor'sdirectory concern every two populated sockets in the server. Choose a subscription dependingon the target hardware architecture for your AMD. Existing customers who obtained their RedHat Enterprise Linux subscription for 32-bit AMDs and intend to upgrade their AMDs to 64-bitRed Hat Enterprise Linux are entitled within their existing subscription to install the 64-bit OSat no extra cost (no additional licensing fee). For more information on operating system licensing,refer to the Red Hat Web site.

The AMD has the same functionality and performance on all versions of Red Hat EnterpriseLinux 5.

General requirements for AMD platforms

An AMD platform should meet or exceed the following requirements.

Memory64 GB RAM on 64-bit AMD platforms.

16 GB RAM on 32-bit AMD platforms.

CPUsAt least 2x quad core CPU (or at least 8 cores in total) working with at least 2 GHz clock.In general, performance improves with higher CPU frequencies and core counts. Undertesting, the best performance-to-cost ratio was achieved with 12 cores.

HDDs8x 146 GB, 6G, 10k or 15k rpm SAS drives

Network and SSL card compatibilitySee Tested Cards [p. 17].

Operating SystemRed Hat Enterprise Linux 5.x.

General requirements for report servers

A report server platform should meet or exceed the following requirements.


Chapter 2 General Hardware Requirements

CPUsAt least 2x quad core CPU (or at least 8 cores in total) working with at least 2 GHz clock.In general, performance improves with higher CPU frequencies and core counts. Undertesting, the best performance-to-cost ratio was achieved with 12 cores.

Operating SystemFor a report server, select a server capable of running one of the following Windowseditions with the latest release, service packs, and 5 Client Access Licenses (CALs).Standard Edition is appropriate for installations up to 32 GB RAM; Enterprise Edition isappropriate for installations exceeding 32 GB RAM.

Microsoft Windows 2008 R2 (64-bit) Standard or Enterprise Edition (depending onthe server memory size)

Microsoft Windows 2008 (64-bit) Standard or Enterprise Edition (depending on theserver memory size)

Microsoft Windows 2003 (64-bit) Standard or Enterprise Edition (depending on theserver memory size)

(This Windows edition is supported but not recommended; it is reaching EOL.)

SQL Server:

Microsoft SQL 2005 Server (64-bit Edition) Standard or Enterprise

Microsoft SQL 2008 Server (64-bit Edition) Standard or Enterprise

Microsoft SQL 2008 Server R2 (32-bit and 64-bit Edition) Standard or Enterprise

Memory and HDDsThe memory and HDD requirements of your report server depend on the functions assignedto that report server.

CAS = Central Analysis Server

ADS = Advanced Diagnostics Server

CAS SQL = the CAS SQL database

ADS SQL = the ADS SQL database

RUM Console Server = the server portion of the Gomez RUM Console software

Table 7. Module-specific system requirements and recommendations

This table lists module system requirements in terms of RAM size (minimum and recommended),HDD requirements (minimum), and module intercompatibility. Note that these numbers are permodule. Refer to the next table for recommended machine configurations.

Can co-exist withMin. HDDRec. RAMMin. RAMModule

CAS SQL,10 GB32 GB24 GBCAS

RUM Console Server

ADS SQL,10 GB32 GB24 GBADS

RUM Console Server



Table 7. Module-specific system requirements and recommendations (continued)

Can co-exist withMin. HDDRec. RAMMin. RAMModule

CAS,8 x 146 GB (inRAID setup)

32 GB24 GBCAS SQL

RUM Console Server

ADS,8 x 146 GB (inRAID setup)

32 GB24 GBADS SQL

RUM Console Server

CAS,1 GB2 GB2 GBRUM ConsoleServer ADS,

CAS SQL,

ADS SQL

Table 8. Illustrative installations

This table lists example machine configurations in terms of RAM size, HDD requirements, andmodule intercompatibility.

NOTE

For each row, the listed amount of RAM should be sufficient for that machine running thosemodules, but adding more RAM will in many cases result in even better performance.

You may find one of the first two configurations below particularly useful.

CAS and ADS can never be installed on the same machine.

HDDRAMModules

8 x 146 GB (in RAID setup)64 GBCAS + CAS SQL database + RUM ConsoleServer

8 x 146 GB (in RAID setup)64 GBADS + ADS SQL database + RUMConsole Server

10 GB32 GBCAS

8 x 146 GB (in RAID setup)64 GBCAS + CAS SQL database

10 GB32 GBADS

8 x 146 GB (in RAID setup)64 GBADS + ADS SQL database

8 x 146 GB (in RAID setup)32 GBCAS SQL + RUM Console Server

8 x 146 GB (in RAID setup)32 GBADS SQL + RUM Console Server



C H A P T E R 3

Tested Cards

The NICs and SSL cards listed in the tables here have been tested.

IMPORTANT

The cards listed in this chapter were successfully tested with non-Cisco platforms. Some ofthem may not work in Cisco UCS servers. For the list of cards that were successfully tested ina Cisco environment, be sure to refer to Recommended Hardware [p. 7].

NOTE

The AMD supports all NICs that are compatible with libpcap library of Red Hat EnterpriseLinux . However, this support is limited in performance and is referenced in this document asnative driver mode.

Native driver mode is not recommended. The native driver is less efficient than the Compuwarecustom driver. Under heavy load, the AMD running with a native driver might not be able toprocess all traffic. The native driver makes the AMD process traffic up to 50 percent slowerthan the performance results described in the System Administration Guide.

A number of cards are supported by a Compuware driver referenced in this document as acustom driver. The performance of the AMD has been tested only with NICs recommendedin this document and using the Compuware custom driver.

AMD hardware configurations using the custom e1000e_rtm NIC driver may experience ajumbo frames limitation due to hardware constraints. Support for jumbo frames may varydepending upon the manufacturer and model of the NIC. Please examine the NIC documentationprovided by the card manufacturer to determine how jumbo frames are supported on that NIC.

The following cards, which use the AMD custom driver (e1000e_rtm), have not yet been testedfor their jumbo frames (MTU) support.

Intel PRO/1000 PF Quad Port Server Adapter

Intel PRO/1000 PF Dual Port Server Adapter

Intel PRO/1000 PT Dual Port Server Adapter

Intel PRO/1000 PT Quad Port Low Profile Server Adapter


Network Cards

Data Center RUM versionDescriptionPart No.

10.0 SP2 or higherIntel PRO/1000 PT PCIe10/100/1000 base-T(X) fiber

EXPI9404PF

Ethernet Quad Port ServerAdapter; PCIe; full-height

10.0 SP1 or higherIntel PRO/1000 PF PCIe1000base-SX Multimode fiber

EXPI9402PF

Dual Port Server Adapter withLC connectors; PCIe;low-profile. This card is stockedby and available directly fromCompuware.

10.0 SP1 or higherIntel PRO/1000 PT PCIe10/100/1000 base-T(X) copper

EXPI9402PT

Ethernet Dual Port ServerAdapter; PCIe; low-profile. Thiscard is stocked by and availabledirectly from Compuware.

10.0 SP2 or higherIntel PRO/1000 PTL PCIe10/100/1000 base-T(X) copper

EXPI9404PTL

Ethernet Quad Port Low-ProfileServer Adapter; PCIe;low-profile. This card is stockedby and available directly fromCompuware.

10.3 or higher, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.1or higher

Intel 10 Gigabit XF SR DualPort Multi-mode Fiber ServerAdapters; PCIe; low-profile.

EXPX9502AFXSR

This card is stocked by andavailable directly fromCompuware.

11.5.1 or higher, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.5or higher

Intel 10 Gigabit XF LR ServerAdapters; PCIe; low-profile

EXPX9501AFXLR


Intel 10 Gigabit AT2 ServerAdapters; PCIe; low-profile

E10G41AT2


Intel Ethernet Server AdaptersX520-LR1; PCIe; low-profile

E10G41BFLR


Intel Ethernet Server AdaptersX520-SR2; PCIe; low-profile

E10G42BFSR


Chapter 3 Tested Cards


5.1 or higherIntel PRO/1000 MF PCI-X1000base-LX (single-modefiber) server adapter; PCI-X

PWLA8490LX

5.1 or higherIntel PRO/1000 MF PCI-X1000base-SX Multimode fiber

PWLA8492MF

Dual Port Server Adapter withLC connectors; PCI-X

5.1 or higherIntel PRO/1000 MT PCI-X10/100/1000 base-T(X) copper

PWLA8492MT

Ethernet Dual Port ServerAdapter; PCI-X

10.0 SP1 or higherIntel PRO/1000 GT PCI-X10/100/1000 base-T(X) copper

PWLA8494GT

Ethernet Quad Port ServerAdapter; PCI-X

SSL Cards

All cards were tested in 32-bit and 64-bit modes unless otherwise noted.


10.0 SP1 or higherCavium NITROX XL FIPS SSLaccelerator card (RoHS); PCI-X.Supported for 32-bit AMD only.

CN1120-350-NFB-1.0-G

10.2 or highernCipher nShield 2000 F2 TPSFIPS 140-2 SSL acceleratorcard (RoHS); PCI-X

NC3023P-2K0

10.2 or highernCipher nFast SSL acceleratorcard (RoHS); PCI-X. Supportedfor 32-bit AMD only.

NC1003P-500

11.0.1 or highernCipher nShield 6000e F3, FIPS140-2 SSL accelerator card(RoHS); PCIe

NC4033E-6K0

11.5.0 or highernCipher nShield 6000e F2, FIPS140-2 SSL accelerator card

NC3023E-6K0

(RoHS); PCIe. This card isstocked by and availabledirectly from Compuware.



C H A P T E R 4

Other Tested Platforms

The systems described in this section have been tested with past releases of Real-User Monitoring Data Center.

If it is impossible to obtain the recommended systems described in Recommended Hardware[p. 7], these other platforms may be suitable alternatives provided you can configure them tomeet the general requirements described in General Hardware Requirements [p. 13].

IMPORTANT

Recent tests have revealed that some of our recommended and tested servers do not supportmore than 22 interfaces (or more than 20 interfaces if an SSL card is also used). This is alimitation related to x86 hardware architecture. As of this date, it is known to apply to the HPDL 585 G2, HP DL 585 G7, and Dell R900 servers. It is possible that the same problem is alsopresent in other x86 server models. Please consult your hardware vendor prior to placing anyhardware order.

At the same time, we are aware that some of the servers definitely can support more than 22interfaces. For example, the HP DL 585 G6 was successfully certified to work with an AMDwith 30 ports, and the Cisco UCS C460 M1 was successfully tested with 36 ports.

Table 9. Other platforms tested

Some of these systems have reached end-of-life but are still listed here because you may already ownsuch a system. If so, and if you can upgrade it to meet the requirements outlined in General HardwareRequirements [p. 13], it may make a suitable Real-User Monitoring Data Center platform.

Tested modesTested SWDetailsPlatform

32-bit11.5 and upLSI 6G MegaRAID 9260-8i card (RAID 0, 1, 5, 6,10, 60) 512 MB cache

Cisco UCSC460 M1 64-bit

Slots: 10x PCIe - 1x PCI2.0 (x16) full height, 5xPCI2.0 (x8) full height, 1x PCI2.0 (x8) low profile,1x PCI2.0 (x4) low profile, 2x PCI1.0 (x4) lowprofile


Table 9. Other platforms tested (continued)


CPUs: (2x) Intel Xeon Processor X7542 (12 MBcache, 2.67 GHz)

Memory: 64 GB RAM (DDR3-1333 MHz DRAMs)

HDDs: (8x) 146 GB, 2.5'', 15k rpm, hot plug, RAID1+0

Remote Management: Cisco Integrated ManagementController Version: 1.2(1a)

Power Supply: (2x) 850W Power supply Unit forC-SERIES C460 M1, battery back-up

64-bit11.5.2HP Smart Array P410i Integrated; (3x) PCIe Gen2x 8, (3x) PCIe Gen2 x 4; Intel Xeon X5670, six cores

HP DL380 G7

@ 2.93 GHz, 12 MB cache; (6x) 146 GB, 15k rpmSAS (RAID 1+0 configuration); IntegratedLights-Out 3

Note: Tests have revealed that Red Hat version 5.5fails to install on this platform in this configuration.Compuware therefore recommends the use of RedHat version 5.6 on this platform.

64-bit11.5.2HP Smart Array P410i Integrated / 512 MB FBWC;(2x) PCIe Gen2 x 8, (3x) PCIe Gen2 x 4; (2x) Intel

HP DL580 G7

Xeon X7542, six cores @ 2.66 GHz, 18 MB cache;(8x) 146 GB, 15K rpm, 2.5'' SAS (RAID 1+0configuration); Integrated Lights-Out 3

To use a PCI-X card (rather than a PCIe card) in thismachine, you must also purchase the 588139-B21DL580 G7 PCI-X Combo Express Kit riser kit.

HP DL580 G7 is supported by Red Hat from RedHat Enterprise Linux 5.5.

32-bit11.5.2Smart Array P410i/512 PCIe Controller ; OptionalSecondary PCIe Riser (Slots 4, 5, and 6); 2 x PCIe

HP DL380 G6

64-bitX4 low-profile, 2 x PCIe X4, 2 x PCIe X8; 2 x IntelXeon Quad Core 5570, 2.93 GHz, 8 MB Cache, 95Watts; 8 x 146 GB, Hot Plug 10k rpm, 2.5'' SAS(RAID 1+0 configuration); iLO 2 Advanced Pack1-Server License

32-bit11.1HP Smart Array P410/512 MB BBWC Controller(RAID 0/1/1+0/5/5+0); (3x) x8 PCI-Express; (4x)

HP DL585 G6

64-bitx4 PCI-Express; (2x) PCI-X (100MHz); 2x Six-CoreAMD Opteron 8435 (2.6 GHz) processors, totalcores: 12 (2 x6); 4 x 146 GB, Hot Plug 15K rpm,2.5'' SAS (RAID 1+0); iLO 2 Advanced Pack1-Server License


Chapter 4 Other Tested Platforms



32-bit10.0Integrated Smart Array 6i Controller; PCI-X RiserCard; 3 x PCI-X; 2 x Intel Xeon 3.4 GHz; 6 x 72.8GB, Ultra320 SCSI, 15K rpm; iLO Advanced

HP DL380 G4Rack Server

32-bit10.3Smart Array P400/512 PCIe Controller; 2 xAMD Opteron Quad Core Processors 2356 (2.3

HP DL385 G2server

GHz, 2 MB Level 3 Cache, 75 Watts); 6 x 146 GB,Hot Plug, 2.5'', SAS, 10K rpm (RAID 1+0configuration); iLO 2 Advanced Pack 1-ServerLicense

32-bit11.5.2PERC6/i SAS RAID Controller, 256 MB cache, x8backplane; Riser with 2 PCIe X 8 and 2 PCIe X 4

Dell PowerEdgeR710 64-bit

G2 slots; 2 PCIe X 8, 1 PCIe X 4 G2; (2x) Intel Xeon5540 Quad Core @ 2.53 GHz Processor, 8MB Cache, 5.86 GT/s QPI; (8x) 146 GB, 2.5'' SAS,Hot Plug 10k rpm (RAID 1+0 configuration);iDRAC6 Express Embedded Remote Management

32-bit11.5.2PERC6/i SAS RAID Controller, 256 MB cache; (7x)PCI-Express; (2x) E7440 Intel Xeon Quad Core,

Dell PowerEdgeR900

2x4 MB L2, 2.40 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB, 80 W; (6x)73 GB, 2.5'' SAS, 15k rpm Hot Plug, Serial-AttachSCSI, 3 Gbps; Dell Remote Access Card, 5thGeneration for PowerEdge

32-bit11.0Embedded Integrated RAID Controller ROMBPERC4ei; 3 x PCI-X, 4 x PCIe; 2 x Intel Xeon 3.66

Dell PowerEdge6850 RackServer GHz; 4 x 146 GB, Ultra320 SCSI, 15K rpm; Dell

Remote Access Controller 4/P

32-bit11.0PERC 5/i Integrated RAID Controller; Riser with 2PCI-X Slots (3 Volts) and 1 PCIe Slot; 2 x PCI-X,

Dell PowerEdge2950 Server

1 x PCIe; 2 x Dual Core Intel Xeon 5160 3.00 GHz;6 x 73 GB, SAS, 2.5'', 10K rpm; Dell Remote AccessController 5

32-bit11.0Embedded Integrated RAID Controller ROMBPERC4ei; PCI-X Riser Card; 3 x PCI-X; 2 x Intel

Dell PowerEdge2850 RackServer Xeon 3.4 GHz; 6 x 72.8 GB, Ultra320 SCSI, 15K

rpm; Dell Remote Access Controller 4/I

32-bit11.0PERC6i SAS RAID Controller, 256 MB cache, x8Backplane; Riser with 2 PCI-X Slots (3 Volts) and

Dell PowerEdge2950 III

1 PCIe Slot (AMD); 2 x PCI-X, 1 x PCIe full-heightor low profile; 2 x Quad Core Intel Xeon 5450, 3.00GHz Processor, 1333 MHz FSB; 6 x 73 GB (AMD)or 6 x 146 GB (report server), SAS, 2.5'', 10K rpm





(RAID 1+0 configuration); Dell Remote AccessCard, 5th Generation for PowerEdge

32-bit11.1.0ServeRAID 8K SAS Controller (25R8064); (2x)PCI-X, 4 x PCIe full-height or low profile; (2x)

IBM X3755Server(8877xxx) AMD Opteron Processors 8384 Quad Core (2.7

GHz); (4x) 146 GB, Hot Plug 15k rpm, 2.5'' SAS(RAID 1+0 configuration); RSA-II Slimline Adapter

32-bit11.1.0ServeRAID 8K SAS Controller; IBM PCI-X RiserCard X3650; (2x) PCI-X, 2 x PCIe low profile; (2x)

IBM X3650Server(7979xxx) Intel Xeon 5450 Quad Core, 3.00 GHz Processor,

1333 MHz FSB; (6x) 73 GB, Hot Plug 10k rpm,SAS (RAID 1+0 configuration); RSA-II SlimlineAdapter

32-bit10.0ServerRaid 8i SAS Zero Channel Controller; 6 xPCI-X; 2 x Intel Xeon 3.66 GHz; 6 x 72.8 GB, 2.5'',SAS, 15K rpm; Remote Supervisor Adapter II

IBM x366 RackServer

32-bit10.0Integrated Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Controller;4 x PCI-X; 2 x Intel Xeon 3.4 GHz; 6 x 72.8 GB,

IBM x346 RackServer

Ultra320 SCSI, 15K rpm; Remote SupervisorAdapter II

32-bit11.0ServeRAID 8I SAS Controller; 6 x PCI-X; 2 x 3.66GHz Intel Xeon; 6 x 73 GB, 10K rpm, SAS; RemoteSupervisor Adapter II

IBM x3850Server

32-bit11.1.0Internal SAS RAID PCI-E HBA (LSI3081E)supporting RAID 0, 1, 1E, 10E; (6x) Low Profile

Sun x4450Server

PCI-Express slots; (2x) Intel Xeon E7440 Quad-Core(2 x 4 MB L2, 2.40 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB, 80 W);(6x) 73 GB, Hot Plug 15k rpm, 2.5'' SAS (RAID10 configuration); Sun Embedded Lights OutManager

32-bit10.0MegaRAID Quad Ultra-320 Controller; 7 x PCI-X;2 x AMD 852 Opteron 2.6 GHz; 4 x 146 GB, 10K

Sun Fire V40zRack Server

rpm, Ultra320 SCSI; Sun System ManagementConsole

NIC-Platform CompatibilityIf you have selected a platform other than one of the recommended Cisco platforms, use thissection to help you select cards that have been tested with your selected platform.



HP

Table 10. PCIe cards tested with HP platforms

Server modelPCIe Card

HP DL580 G7HP DL380 G7Part No.Type

YYEXPI9404PFFull-height

YYEXPI9404PT

YYEXPI9402PF1

Low-profile

YYEXPI9402PT1

Y2YE10G41AT2

YYEXPI9404PTL1

YY3EXPX9502AFXSR1

YYEXPX9501AFXLR

YYNC4033E-6K0Low profile andregular slots YYNC3023E-6K01

Table 11. PCI-X cards tested with HP platforms

Server modelPCI-X Card

HP DL585 G6HP DL585

(365185-261)HP DL380 G4(371293-405)

Part No.Type

YYYPWLA8494MT

SniffingYNYPILA8472C3

YYY313879-B21

YYY313881-B21

YYYNC3022PSSL

Y4NNCN1120-350-NFB-1.0-G

1 This card is stocked by and available directly from Compuware.2 Tested and supported on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.5 or higher running AMD software version 11.5.13 Tested and supported on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.1 or higher.4 Supported for 32-bit AMD only



Table 11. PCI-X cards tested with HP platforms (continued)


HP DL585 G6HP DL585

(365185-261)HP DL380 G4(371293-405)

Part No.Type

YYY916-11000-840

Dell

Table 12. PCIe cards tested with Dell platforms


Dell PowerEdgeR9005

Dell PowerEdgeR710

Part No.Type

YYEXPI9404PFFull-height

NYEXPI9402PF1

Low-profile

NYEXPI9402PT1

YYEXPI9404PTL1

Y3Y3EXPX9502AFXSR1

YYNC4033E-6K0

YYNC3023E-6K01

Table 13. PCI-X cards tested with Dell platforms


Dell PE 2950III

Dell PE 6850Dell PE 2850Dell PE 2950(222-3390)

Part No.Type

YYYYPWLA8494MT

Sniffing

YYYPILA8472C3

YYY313879-B21

YYY313881-B21

YYYYPWLA8494GT

5 With this server, the maximum number of ports on PCIe cannot exceed 22.



Table 13. PCI-X cards tested with Dell platforms (continued)


Dell PE 2950III

Dell PE 6850Dell PE 2850Dell PE 2950(222-3390)

Part No.Type

YPWLA8492MF

YPWLA8492MT

YYYNC3022P

SSL

YYY916-11000-840

Y4CN1120-350-NFB-1.0-G

YNC3023P-2K0

Y4NC1003P-500

Table 14. PCIe cards tested with Dell platforms


Dell PowerEdge 2950 IIIPart No.Type

YEXPI9402PF1

Low-profileYEXPI9402PT1

YEXPI9404PTL1

Y3EXPX9502AFXSR1

IBM

Table 15. PCI-X cards tested with IBM platforms


IBM X3755IBM X3650Part No.Type

YYPWLA8490LX

SniffingYYPWLA8492MF

YYPWLA8492MT

YYPWLA8494GT

Y4Y4CN1120-350-NFB-1.0-GSSL



Table 15. PCI-X cards tested with IBM platforms (continued)



YYNC3023P-2K0

Y4Y4NC1003P-500

Table 16. PCIe cards tested with IBM platforms



NNEXPI9404PFFull-height

YYEXPI9402PF1

Low-profileYYEXPI9402PT1

YYEXPI9404PTL1

Y3Y3EXPX9502AFXSR1

YYNC4033E-6K0Low profile andregular slots YYNC3023E-6K01

Table 17. PCI-X cards tested with IBM platforms


IBM x366IBM x346IBM X3850

(8863)Part No.Type

YYYPWLA8494MT

Sniffing

YYYPILA8472C3

YYY313879-B21

YYY313881-B21

NYNPWLA8494GT

YYYNC3022PSSL

YYY916-11000-840



Sun

Table 18. PCIe cards tested with Sun platforms


Sun x4450 ServerPart No.Type

NEXPI9404PFFull-height

YEXPI9402PF1

Low-profileYEXPI9402PT1

YEXPI9404PTL1

Y3EXPX9502AFXSR1

YNC4033E-6K0Low profile andregular slots YNC3023E-6K01

Table 19. PCI-X cards tested with Sun platforms


Sun Fire v40zPart No.Type

YPWLA8494MT

Sniffing

YPILA8472C3

Y313879-B21

Y313881-B21

YPWLA8494GT

YNC3022PSSL

Y916-11000-840

Tap KitsCompuware does not guarantee that AMDs will be able to process monitored signals from 10Gigabit network taps. For best results when using 10 Gigabit network taps, the customer shouldstrictly adhere to industry best practices for 10 Gigabit network designs, including a worst-caseanalysis and design considering light loss margins on all light paths. In particular, it is imperativethat accurate light measurements are taken to ensure that the amount of light presented to theAMD 10 Gigabit NIC receivers exceeds the sensitivity of that receiver. Compuware recommends



10G LR fiber for passive optical monitoring using fiber optic splitter taps. The 10G SR serveradapters are suitable only for point to point links including SPAN ports.

Specifications for receiver light level sensitivity can be found on www.finisar.com for thetransceivers used on the Intel 10G cards:

TransceiverNIC Card P/NOptical TypeBus

Finisar FTLX1412D3BCLIntel EXPX9501AFXLRLR single-modePCIe

Finisar FTLX8511D3Intel EXPX9502AFXSRSR multi-modePCIe

Finisar FTLX1451E2Intel PXLA8591LRLR single-modePCI-X

DescriptionPartnumber

Netoptics passive multispeed copper tap for 10/100/1000 Mbps. Includes 23 metercrossover cables and 23 meter straight through cables.

TP-CU3

Net Optics passive 1 GigaBit multimode SX fiber optic tap. Includes 13 meter LCmonitoring fiber cable and 13 meter LC network fiber cables. Various optical split ratios

TP-SX3-LCSLM

are available. Please refer to the Net Optics web site for the appropriate part number forthe split ratio that best suits your needs.

Net Optics passive 1 GigaBit single mode LX fiber optic tap. Includes 13 meter LCmonitoring fiber cable and 13 meter LC network fiber cables. Various optical split ratios

TP-LX3-LCSLM


(Not Recommended. See information at the beginning of this section) Net Optics passive10 GigaBit multimode SR fiber optic tap. Includes 13 meter LC monitoring fiber cable

TP-SR3-LCSLM

and 13 meter LC network fiber cables. Various optical split ratios are available. Pleaserefer to the Net Optics web site for the appropriate part number for the split ratio that bestsuits your needs.

Net Optics passive 10 GigaBit single mode LR fiber optic tap. Includes 13 meter LCmonitoring fiber cable and 13 meter LC network fiber cables. Various optical split ratios

TP-LR3-LCSLM




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