AMD 30925 manual Validated Server Program VSP, Value Proposition

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30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004	Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor-
	Based Servers and Workstations

Chapter 2 Validated Server Program (VSP)

For those System Builders, VARs and Integrators that prefer a pre-built system, the Validated Server Program (VSP) is designed to enable rapid introduction of AMD Opteron™ processor- based servers. AMD has joined forces with Celestica, one of the world’s leading electronics manufacturing services (EMS) providers, to bring you the VSP. Building on tested, stable, and reliable VSP solutions available from Celestica, your organization can:

•Gain leverage in a highly competitive market

•Streamline the development cycle and simplify your business

•Speed time-to-market

•Build revenue through value-added products and services

•Focus on customer service and other core competencies

•Boost customer satisfaction with Celestica’s end-to-end service and support

2.1Value Proposition

VSP platforms are designed to take advantage of the performance of AMD Opteron processors, HyperTransport™ technology links, and the AMD-8000™ series of chipsets. All of Celestica’s server platforms are defined with reliability, availability, and serviceability as key objectives. This attention to detail provides servers that can be relied on for mission critical applications.

2.2Design Methodology for the VSP Platform

The design methodology for the VSP platform includes:

•Hot plug testing with multiple operating systems

•Peripheral compatibility testing with more than 100 cards, drives, and multiple operating systems

•Worst-case power consumption analysis (including PCI-X®peripherals and drives)

•Thermal analysis of components

•Accelerated life test (used to determine MTBF figures)

•Full Flotherm analysis using the latest software modeling tools to confirm sufficient airflow in the design

•Signal analysis on all high-speed bus and critical signal traces

•Acoustic testing

•Shock, vibration, and drop testing

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Contents Revision Trademarks Contents EMI Reduction Techniques Servers and WorkstationsAMD Opteron Processor Architecture List of FiguresList of Tables Date Revision Description Revision History Revision History AMD64 Architecture AMD Opteron Processor Key Architectural FeaturesHyperTransport Technology Other Features of the AMD Opteron ProcessorIntegrated DDR Dram Memory Controller Design Methodology for the VSP Platform Validated Server Program VSPValue Proposition Platform Description Model A2210 1U/2P Rack Server Model A8440 4U/4P Rack Server Not Yet a Member of VSP? Servers and Workstations Validated Server Program VSP AMD64 Processor-in-a-Box AMD Opteron Processor-In-a-BoxServers and Workstations AMD Opteron Processor-In-a-Box Heatsink Installation Procedure Heatsink InstallationBackplate Release Liner Ensure Proper Contact Between Backplate and Motherboard Tightening Down the Retention Frame Pushing Gently Down on the Processor Heatsink Centered Over Processor Pushing Straight Down on the Clip Turning the Cam Lever Installed Heatsink Servers and Workstations Heatsink Installation Basic Chassis Selection Guidelines Hardware ConsiderationsSystem Enclosures and Chassis Selection Basic System Enclosure Selection GuidelinesDesirable Airflow-Power Supply with Bottom Inlet Power Supply ConsiderationsServer and Workstation Platform Power Supplies Power Supply GuidelinesPower Worksheet 1-Component Power Calculating System Power ConsumptionTotal Watts A = W For Each Voltage Level Power Worksheet 2-Total WattsAMD Opteron Processor Thermal Solution Guidelines Thermal SolutionAMD Opteron Processor Information Memory Guidelines for AMD Opteron Processor- Based SystemsAMD64 AMD Opteron Processor Series and Model NumbersAMD-8000 Series Chipset AMD Chipset InformationAMD-8131 HyperTransport PCI-XTunnel Graphics and StorageAMD-8000 Series Chipset Drivers AMD Opteron Processor Utilities and UpdatesBit Operating Systems Drivers for Linux Kernel Linux Drivers for the AMD-8000 Series of Chipset ComponentsServers and Workstations Hardware Considerations Spread Spectrum Clocking EMI Reduction TechniquesEMI Emission Standards Processor Heatsink Fan Cable Routing Disable Unused ClocksPower Supply Cable Routing Rear I/O Connector ShieldProcessor Heatsink Grounding Servers and Workstations EMI Reduction Techniques Appendix a AMD Opteron Processor-Based System Build Procedure Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron Processor Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron Processor-Based AMD Opteron Processor FAQs Appendix B FAQsWhat is the value proposition of the AMD Opteron processor? Where are EMI guidelines for motherboards located? Validated Server Program FAQsWill these validated servers be available in all regions? Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron Processor