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Service Hints & Tips

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Netfinity 7000 / PC Server 704 - Performance problems

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Source: RETAIN tip H166165

Abstract: Netfinity 7000 or PC Server 704: Performance problems

SYMPTOMS:
Performance problems.

PROBLEM ISOLATION AIDS:
The system is any of the following IBM servers:

• a Netfinity 7000 server, Type 8651, any model.
• a Netfinity 704 server, Type 8650, any model.

The system's diagnostics pass.

The system displays the symptom (above).

FIX:
Reboot the system into the F1 Set-up Utility. Choose "Advanced" from the top of the screen, then choose "Advanced Chipset Configuration". Check the setting of "Cache Mode", it must be "Write Back." If it is set to "Write Thru" then a severe performance issue will be seen on the server and the setting needs to be changed to "Write Back".

SAS KEYWORDS:
PSY2, NETFINITY, PCSERVER, SERVICER ONLY, 7000, D/T8651, 704, D/T8650, PERFORMANCE, WRITE BACK, WRITE THRU

	Search Keywords
	Document Category	Performance, Retain
	Date Created	12-04-99
	Last Updated	12-04-99
	Revision Date
	Brand	IBM PC Server
	Product Family	Netfinity 7000, PC Server 704
	Machine Type	8651, 8650
	Model
	TypeModel
	Retain Tip (if applicable)	H166165
	Reverse Doclinks and Admin Purposes	Date last altered: A99/03/26