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```mediawiki Template:DocumentationPage Concurrency Control: High-Throughput Server Configuration

This document details the "Concurrency Control" server configuration, designed for applications requiring extremely high concurrent user load and rapid transaction processing. It’s optimized for database servers, real-time bidding platforms, and other latency-sensitive workloads.

1. Hardware Specifications

The Concurrency Control configuration focuses on maximizing core count, memory bandwidth, and I/O throughput. The following specifications are current as of October 26, 2023, and are subject to revision based on component availability and performance benchmarks.

Processor (CPU): Dual Intel Xeon Platinum 8480+ processors.

  • Cores per Processor: 56
  • Threads per Processor: 112
  • Base Clock Speed: 2.0 GHz
  • Max Turbo Frequency: 3.8 GHz
  • Cache: 105 MB Intel Smart Cache (total)
  • TDP: 350W
  • Instruction Set: AVX-512, Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost)

Memory (RAM): 2TB DDR5 ECC Registered DIMMs

  • Speed: 4800 MHz
  • Configuration: 16 x 128GB DIMMs (8 DIMMs per CPU)
  • Rank: Dual Rank
  • Latency: CL38
  • Channel: 8-channel per CPU (resulting in 16-channel overall)
  • Technology: 3D XPoint persistent memory is *not* utilized in this configuration to prioritize cost-effectiveness and latency. See Persistent Memory Options for more details.

Storage (Primary): 8 x 3.2TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 x4 SSDs in RAID 0

  • Interface: PCIe Gen4 x4
  • Controller: Intel® VROC (Volume Management RAID Controller)
  • Read Speed (Sequential): Up to 7,000 MB/s per drive
  • Write Speed (Sequential): Up to 6,500 MB/s per drive
  • IOPS (Random Read): Up to 1,000,000
  • IOPS (Random Write): Up to 800,000
  • Note: RAID 0 is utilized for maximum performance, acknowledging the inherent risk of data loss. Data Backup Strategies are critical.

Storage (Secondary/Backup): 16 x 18TB SAS 7.2K RPM HDDs in RAID 6

  • Interface: SAS 12Gbps
  • Controller: Dedicated SAS RAID Controller (Broadcom MegaRAID)
  • Capacity: 144TB usable capacity
  • Note: RAID 6 provides redundancy and data protection for long-term storage.

Network Interface Cards (NICs): Dual 200GbE Mellanox ConnectX-6 Dx NICs

  • Interface: PCIe Gen4 x16
  • Protocol Support: RoCEv2, iWARP, TCP/IP
  • Offload Capabilities: RDMA, SR-IOV, VXLAN
  • See Networking Considerations for detailed configuration.

Power Supply Units (PSUs): Dual 3000W Redundant 80+ Titanium PSUs

  • Efficiency: >94% at 50% load
  • Redundancy: N+1 (fully redundant)
  • See Power Management for more detailed information.

Motherboard: Supermicro X13 Series Motherboard (Dual Socket LGA 4677)

  • Chipset: Intel C621A
  • Form Factor: EATX
  • Expansion Slots: Multiple PCIe Gen4 x16 slots

Chassis: 4U Rackmount Chassis

  • Material: High-strength steel
  • Cooling: Hot-swappable redundant fans with N+1 redundancy. See Cooling Systems for details.

Remote Management: IPMI 2.0 compliant with dedicated BMC (Baseboard Management Controller)

Operating System: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 (or equivalent) – optimized kernel for high concurrency. See Operating System Tuning for details.

Hardware Specifications Summary
Component Specification
CPU Dual Intel Xeon Platinum 8480+
RAM 2TB DDR5 4800MHz ECC Registered
Primary Storage 8 x 3.2TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 x4 (RAID 0)
Secondary Storage 16 x 18TB SAS 7.2K RPM (RAID 6)
NIC Dual 200GbE Mellanox ConnectX-6 Dx
PSU Dual 3000W 80+ Titanium Redundant
Chassis 4U Rackmount

2. Performance Characteristics

This configuration is designed for extremely high transaction rates and low latency. Performance benchmarks were conducted on October 25, 2023, using standardized tools and workloads.

Database Performance (PostgreSQL):

  • TPC-C Benchmark: 2,150,000 Transactions Per Minute (TPM-C)
  • Schema: TPC-C standard schema
  • Concurrency: 1000 concurrent users
  • Average Latency: 1.2 milliseconds

Web Server Performance (Nginx):

  • Requests Per Second (RPS): 850,000
  • Average Response Time: 0.8 milliseconds
  • Concurrency: 10,000 concurrent connections

Real-Time Bidding (RTB) Platform (Custom Application):

  • Bid Requests Processed Per Second: 600,000
  • Average Bid Response Time: 0.5 milliseconds

I/O Performance (fio):

  • Sequential Read: 70,000 MB/s (aggregated across all NVMe drives)
  • Sequential Write: 65,000 MB/s (aggregated across all NVMe drives)
  • Random Read (4KB): 4,500,000 IOPS
  • Random Write (4KB): 3,800,000 IOPS

CPU Utilization (Average under peak load): 75-85% across both CPUs. This leaves headroom for burst capacity.

Memory Utilization (Average under peak load): 60-70%. The large memory capacity prevents swapping and maintains performance.

Network Throughput (Measured with iperf3): 190Gbps sustained throughput.

Power Consumption (Under full load): Approximately 1800W. Detailed power consumption analysis can be found in Power Consumption Analysis.

3. Recommended Use Cases

The Concurrency Control configuration is ideal for applications that demand high throughput, low latency, and the ability to handle a large number of concurrent users. Specific use cases include:

  • **High-Volume Database Servers:** OLTP (Online Transaction Processing) databases, financial trading platforms, e-commerce platforms.
  • **Real-Time Bidding (RTB) Platforms:** Ad tech stacks requiring rapid bid processing.
  • **High-Frequency Trading (HFT) Systems:** Applications requiring microsecond latency.
  • **Large-Scale Gaming Servers:** Massively multiplayer online games (MMOGs) with a large player base.
  • **Financial Modeling and Risk Management:** Complex calculations requiring significant processing power and memory.
  • **Big Data Analytics (Limited):** While not the primary focus, it can handle some analytical workloads, especially those requiring low-latency access to the data. See Big Data Configurations for optimized options.
  • **In-Memory Databases:** Redis, Memcached, and similar in-memory databases benefit greatly from the high memory bandwidth.
  • **Message Queuing Systems:** Kafka, RabbitMQ, and other message queues can leverage the high I/O throughput.

4. Comparison with Similar Configurations

The Concurrency Control configuration represents a high-end solution. Here's a comparison with other common server configurations:

Configuration Comparison
Configuration CPU RAM Storage (Primary) NIC Estimated Cost
**Concurrency Control** Dual Intel Xeon Platinum 8480+ 2TB DDR5 8 x 3.2TB NVMe (RAID 0) Dual 200GbE $65,000 - $80,000
**High-Performance Database** Dual Intel Xeon Gold 6348 1TB DDR4 4 x 1.6TB NVMe (RAID 1) Dual 100GbE $40,000 - $55,000
**Web Server Cluster** Dual Intel Xeon Silver 4310 512GB DDR4 4 x 1TB SATA SSD (RAID 10) Dual 10GbE $20,000 - $30,000
**General Purpose Server** Dual Intel Xeon E-2388G 128GB DDR4 2 x 2TB SATA HDD (RAID 1) Single 1GbE $8,000 - $12,000

Key Differences:

  • **CPU:** The Concurrency Control configuration utilizes the highest-end Intel Xeon Platinum processors, offering significantly more cores and higher clock speeds than other configurations.
  • **RAM:** The 2TB of DDR5 RAM provides superior bandwidth and capacity compared to DDR4, enabling larger datasets to be processed in memory.
  • **Storage:** The use of NVMe SSDs in RAID 0 provides the fastest possible storage performance, but at the cost of data redundancy. Other configurations may prioritize data protection with RAID 1 or RAID 10.
  • **Networking:** The dual 200GbE NICs offer significantly higher bandwidth than 10GbE or 100GbE, crucial for handling large volumes of network traffic.
  • **Cost:** The Concurrency Control configuration is the most expensive due to its premium components.

5. Maintenance Considerations

Maintaining the Concurrency Control configuration requires careful attention to several factors:

Cooling:

  • The high-power CPUs and components generate significant heat. Redundant hot-swappable fans are essential.
  • Consider liquid cooling for the CPUs if ambient temperatures are high. See Liquid Cooling Solutions.
  • Regularly monitor CPU and component temperatures using IPMI or dedicated monitoring software.
  • Ensure adequate airflow within the server rack.

Power Requirements:

  • The dual 3000W PSUs provide sufficient power, but a dedicated power circuit is required.
  • Ensure the data center has adequate power capacity and redundancy.
  • Regularly check PSU status and fan operation.

Storage Management:

  • Monitor SSD health and performance using SMART data.
  • Implement a robust data backup and disaster recovery plan, given the use of RAID 0 for primary storage. See Disaster Recovery Planning.
  • Regularly check RAID controller status and ensure redundancy is functioning correctly.

Networking:

  • Monitor network interface card (NIC) performance and error rates.
  • Ensure network cables are properly connected and shielded.
  • Implement network monitoring tools to detect and resolve network issues.

Software Updates:

  • Keep the operating system and all software packages up to date with the latest security patches and bug fixes.
  • Regularly test software updates in a non-production environment before deploying them to production.

Physical Security:

  • Secure the server room with physical access controls.
  • Implement environmental monitoring to detect and respond to potential threats such as fire or water damage.

Remote Management:

  • Securely configure the IPMI interface with strong passwords and access controls.
  • Regularly review IPMI logs for suspicious activity.

Preventative Maintenance Schedule: A detailed preventative maintenance schedule should be implemented, including regular hardware checks, software updates, and data backups. Refer to Preventative Maintenance Procedures for a comprehensive checklist.

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Core i7-6700K/7700 Server 64 GB DDR4, NVMe SSD 2 x 512 GB CPU Benchmark: 8046
Core i7-8700 Server 64 GB DDR4, NVMe SSD 2x1 TB CPU Benchmark: 13124
Core i9-9900K Server 128 GB DDR4, NVMe SSD 2 x 1 TB CPU Benchmark: 49969
Core i9-13900 Server (64GB) 64 GB RAM, 2x2 TB NVMe SSD
Core i9-13900 Server (128GB) 128 GB RAM, 2x2 TB NVMe SSD
Core i5-13500 Server (64GB) 64 GB RAM, 2x500 GB NVMe SSD
Core i5-13500 Server (128GB) 128 GB RAM, 2x500 GB NVMe SSD
Core i5-13500 Workstation 64 GB DDR5 RAM, 2 NVMe SSD, NVIDIA RTX 4000

AMD-Based Server Configurations

Configuration Specifications Benchmark
Ryzen 5 3600 Server 64 GB RAM, 2x480 GB NVMe CPU Benchmark: 17849
Ryzen 7 7700 Server 64 GB DDR5 RAM, 2x1 TB NVMe CPU Benchmark: 35224
Ryzen 9 5950X Server 128 GB RAM, 2x4 TB NVMe CPU Benchmark: 46045
Ryzen 9 7950X Server 128 GB DDR5 ECC, 2x2 TB NVMe CPU Benchmark: 63561
EPYC 7502P Server (128GB/1TB) 128 GB RAM, 1 TB NVMe CPU Benchmark: 48021
EPYC 7502P Server (128GB/2TB) 128 GB RAM, 2 TB NVMe CPU Benchmark: 48021
EPYC 7502P Server (128GB/4TB) 128 GB RAM, 2x2 TB NVMe CPU Benchmark: 48021
EPYC 7502P Server (256GB/1TB) 256 GB RAM, 1 TB NVMe CPU Benchmark: 48021
EPYC 7502P Server (256GB/4TB) 256 GB RAM, 2x2 TB NVMe CPU Benchmark: 48021
EPYC 9454P Server 256 GB RAM, 2x2 TB NVMe

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