You are here: silicon.com > Resources > White Papers > Networking and Communications > LAN - WAN > Switching

Switching White Papers

Enabling Demand-Based Switching in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 on Dell PowerEdge Servers

Overview As processor speed increases, so do processor power and cooling requirements. Low power and low heat have been notebook PC requirements for some time, but only recently have these considerations become important for servers as well. Intel SpeedStep technology takes advantage of a power-management technique known as Demand-Based Switching (DBS). Developed by Intel and enabled in recent Linux kernels, DBS is designed to dynamically modify the voltage of the CPU - and hence the processor clock speed-based on CPU load. This paper describes DBS features and utilities enabled by the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 OS when running on Intel Xeon processor-based Dell PowerEdge servers.

Further White Paper Details
Publisher	Dell	File Format	PDF
Date Published	August 2005	Downloads	1
Format	White Papers
Topics	Switching, Application Servers, Linux Server OS

Did you find this white paper useful? 3 out of 9 users found this white paper useful

Dummies out, Linux in at Chrysler

Now the company is switching to less-expensive systems with Intel processors running Red Hat's version of the Linux operating system, DaimlerChrysler said. DaimlerChrysler has purchased 108 dual-processor Linux workstations from IBM to run car...

Channel:
Desktops

Dell and Oracle cluster up

That cluster includes more than 2,000 Dell PowerEdge servers running Red Hat Linux. That price includes two dual-processor Dell PowerEdge 2650 servers with direct-attach SCSI storage, the Oracle software license and two years of gold-level support...

Red Hat and Fujitsu in Linux partnership

Red Hat has sales, development and support partnerships with three top server makers - IBM, Hewlett-Packard and Dell Computer - and is working on a deal with Sun Microsystems. Fujitsu on Thursday said it has signed an agreement with Red Hat under...

Sun turns up the heat on Dell and IBM

Sun is stepping up its efforts in the low-end server market - and turning up the heat on its rivals in the process - by releasing two new machines and announcing deeper ties with Oracle and Red Hat. Sun will also begin to distribute Red Hat's...

Channel:
Servers
Tags:
server market,
sun,
hp

Dell lays out 64-bit Madison plans

The company will offer the system with Microsoft's Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition or with Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating systems. The Round Rock, Texas-based PC maker on Wednesday said it will begin selling the PowerEdge 3250, a server...

Channel:
Servers
Tags:
clustering,
madison,
xeon,
64-bit

Linux enlisted for mission-critical defence app

To maximise real-time performance, it uses symmetric multi-processing, load-balancing and CPU shielding. It uses Red Hat Linux with a special, multi-threaded, low-latency kernel. The move into such an important government contract marks a major...

Live Webcast: Telecoms 2.0 - Where is telecoms heading?

In this webcast, our panel of experts will review where we are with next generation telecoms in the UK, working through the concept of 'Telecoms 2.0': - Realising the potential of Next Generation Networks - why it isn't just about the technology? - What attributes should firms be looking for in their telco partner? - Is the relationship between telco provider and customer changing? - What things need to happen to make next generation services a reality? - You say you want the supplier to change. Do you want to change too? - What is Telecoms 2.0?

Publisher:
ZDNet UK

Telecom 2.0: Mind over matter

ntl:Telewest Business believes that the role of the telco is evolving. Gone are the days when it was enough to simply focus on circuits and minutes, customers now need a far higher degree of interaction and look for suppliers who will talk business solutions with them.

Publisher:
ntl:Telewest Business

IBM Information Server Change Data Capture

In today's fast-paced world, access to real-time data has never been more important. To be successful, organizations need to be able to report and analyze corporate data quickly and easily, regardless of what applications created the data, what platform they're running on, or what database they're stored in.

Publisher:
IBM

An examination of server consolidation: the trends that can drive efficiencies and help businesses gain a competitive edge

This white paper provides a starting point for organizations contemplating server consolidation. It includes an overview of server consolidation concepts and techniques and provides guidance on methodologies. It also looks at the potential cost savings associated with server consolidation and offers information on how organizations can sustain the advantage they have gained by consolidating their servers.

Publisher:
IBM

Also on silicon.com

Site Navigation:

Switching White Papers

Enabling Demand-Based Switching in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 on Dell PowerEdge Servers

Quick Sitemap Links:

About Us

Search

Blogs

Verticals

Advertising Features

CNET Networks in Europe

CNET Networks in the United States

CNET Networks in Asia Pacific