Configuring and Tuning HPE ProLiant Servers for Low-Latency Applications

Introduction

This document provides essential guidance for optimizing HPE ProLiant servers to achieve low-latency performance. This is critical for applications in financial services, such as high-frequency trading and market data distribution, as well as in other industries like real-time signal and image processing. Achieving predictable and rapid response times under heavy workloads requires careful consideration of hardware, operating system, and BIOS configurations.

Key Areas Covered

• Recommended hardware configurations for low-latency environments.
• BIOS settings and tuning procedures for optimal performance.
• Operating system tuning for Linux and Windows.
• Tools and utilities for configuration and testing, including HPE ILO RESTful Interface Tool, CONREP, and HPE-TimeTest.
• Specific considerations for Intel Xeon processors and their features.

About This Document

This white paper, published by Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), offers detailed recommendations and best practices for configuring HPE ProLiant servers, including BL c-Class server blades, Synergy Compute modules, and DL, ML, and XL servers. While it references earlier generations, the primary focus is on Gen10 servers.

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