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Background

I avoided enterprise servers at home, because they're loud AF.

But

Here we are.

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IT: OpenStack Servers

The Goods

Product Overview: https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c03235277 Option Parts: https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docLocale=en_US&docId=c03235291

Based on Intel Ivy Bridge architecture.

This server (the DL380p g8) has:

  • 2 LGA-2011 sockets supporting any E5-26XXv2 CPU
  • 24 DDR3 slots supporting up to 3TB LRDIMM RAM
  • 2 PCI risers each supporting (2x8 + 1x16) PCI-E
  • 4x GB Ethernet OR 2x 10GB Ethernet
  • Intel C600 Chipset
  • ILO 4

The Bads

Noise

Yes they're loud, potentially AF. But they're also quiet, as far as datacenter servers go. Still not quiet enough.

The front drive bays, by default, require HP SAS drives - small and expensive. If we use cheaper options, the fans go to max and scream. We can add external array storage via HBA-mode perc H310 cards. This is tested, and required for any large storage expansion.

Assisted Cooling Required

We already have:

  • sealed cabinets (to develop pressure and vacuum)
  • front fans and filters on the cabinets
  • rear exhaust barrel fan on cabinet exhaust vent
  • 90F cabinet temp trigger to max exhaust pressure and alarm

These make a big difference, but not enough. More options I'm exploring include:

  • sealing air flow around servers within cabinet (required)
  • sound-deadening screens

If I have to quiet these servers more, I can run them open-case with my modified narrow-ILM CPU coolers. I should then be able to remove the stock hot-swap fans which can make so much noise. Add a fiberglass air shroud for fun, learning, and efficiency.

Network

1 Gbit FlexLOM options:

  • 629135-B21: HP Ethernet 1Gb 4-port 331FLR Adapter (Broadcom BCM5719)
  • 665240-B21: HP Ethernet 1Gb 4-port 366FLR Adapter (Intel i350-T4v2)

10 Gbit FlexLOM options:

  • 647581-B21: HP Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 530FLR-SFP+ Adapter
  • 629142-B21: HP FlexFabric 10Gb 2-port 554FLR-SFP+ Adapter
  • 665243-B21: HP Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 560FLR-SFP+ Adapter
  • 629138-B21: HP FlexFabric 10Gb 2-port 526FLR-SFP+ Adapter
  • 700759-B21: HP FlexFabric 10Gb 2-port 533FLR-T Adapter (QLogic 57810S)
  • 700751-B21: HP FlexFabric 10Gb 2-port 534FLR-SFP+ Adapter
  • 700699-B21: HP Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 561FLR-T Adapter (Intel X540)
  • 717491-B21: HP Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 570FLR-SFP+ Adapter
  • 728992-B21: HP Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 571FLR-SFP+ Adapter

10 Gbit PCIe Cards:

  • 593717-B21: HP NC523SFP 10Gb 2-port Server Adapter
  • 652503-B21: HP Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 530SFP Adapter
  • 656596-B21: HP Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 530T Adapter
  • 665249-B21: HP Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 560SFP+ Adapter
  • 614203-B21: HP NC552SFP 10Gb 2-port Ethernet Server Adapter
  • 516937-B21: HP 10 GbE PCI-e G2 Dual Port Network Interface Card
  • 716591-B21: HP Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 561T Adapter
  • 718904-B21: HP Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 570SFP+ Adapter
  • 728987-B21: HP Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 571SFP+ Adapter

1 Gbit PCIe Cards:

  • 503746-B21: HP NC112T PCI Express Gigabit Server Adapter
  • 593722-B21: HP NC365T 4-port Ethernet Server Adapter
  • 647594-B21: HP Ethernet 1Gb 4-port 331T Adapter
  • 652497-B21: HP Ethernet 1Gb 2-port 361T Adapter
  • 615732-B21: HP Ethernet 1Gb 2-port 332T Adapter