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```mediawiki DISPLAYTITLEChange Management System - Server Configuration Documentation

Overview

This document details the hardware configuration designated as the "Change Management System" (CMS). This configuration is designed to provide a robust, reliable, and performant platform for hosting a complex Change Management System, encompassing version control, automated testing, deployment pipelines, and associated databases. This system is critical for our software development lifecycle and demands high availability and scalability. This document aims to provide comprehensive technical information for system administrators, hardware engineers, and support personnel.

1. Hardware Specifications

The CMS server configuration is built around a dual-socket server platform to maximize processing power and redundancy. Specific component selections have been made to optimize for I/O performance, memory bandwidth, and storage capacity, all critical for the demanding workload of a Change Management System.

Motherboard: Supermicro X13DEM-N6 (Dual Socket LGA 4677) Chipset: Intel C621A CPU: 2 x Intel Xeon Platinum 8480+ (56 Cores, 112 Threads, 3.2 GHz Base Clock, 3.8 GHz Turbo Boost, 300MB L3 Cache, TDP 350W) RAM: 512GB DDR5 ECC Registered RDIMM 5600MHz (16 x 32GB Modules) - Configured in 8-channel mode per CPU. See Memory Configuration Best Practices for optimal RAM setup. Storage:

  • Boot Drive: 1 x 1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD (Samsung 990 Pro) – Used for the operating system and core system utilities.
  • Version Control Storage: 4 x 8TB SAS 12Gbps 7.2K RPM Enterprise HDD (Seagate Exos X18) - Configured in RAID 10 for redundancy and performance. See RAID Configuration Guide for details.
  • Database Storage: 2 x 4TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD (Micron 9400 Pro) - Configured in RAID 1 for redundancy and high IOPS. See SSD Performance Characteristics for further information.
  • Artifact Storage: 8 x 16TB SAS 12Gbps 7.2K RPM Enterprise HDD (Seagate Exos X20) - Configured in RAID 6 for maximum storage capacity and fault tolerance.

Network Interface Cards (NICs):

  • Primary NIC: 2 x 100GbE QSFP28 Mellanox ConnectX-7 – Used for high-bandwidth communication with the core network. See Network Interface Card Selection for details.
  • Management NIC: 1 x 1GbE Intel I350 – Dedicated for out-of-band management (IPMI).

Power Supply Units (PSUs): 2 x 1600W 80+ Platinum Redundant Power Supplies – Provides redundancy and sufficient power for the system. Chassis: Supermicro 4U Rackmount Chassis with hot-swappable fan trays. See Chassis Cooling Solutions for details. RAID Controller: Broadcom MegaRAID SAS 9460-8i – Hardware RAID controller for SAS HDD management. Host Bus Adapter (HBA): Broadcom 9400-8i – HBA for NVMe SSD connectivity. GPU: None - This configuration does not require a GPU.

Specification Table:

Hardware Specifications
Specification | 2 x Intel Xeon Platinum 8480+ | 112 (56 per CPU) | 224 (112 per CPU) | 512 GB DDR5 ECC Registered 5600MHz | 1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD | 4 x 8TB SAS 12Gbps 7.2K RPM HDD (RAID 10) | 2 x 4TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD (RAID 1) | 8 x 16TB SAS 12Gbps 7.2K RPM HDD (RAID 6) | 2 x 100GbE QSFP28 | 1 x 1GbE | 2 x 1600W 80+ Platinum | 4U Rackmount | Broadcom MegaRAID SAS 9460-8i | Broadcom 9400-8i |

2. Performance Characteristics

The CMS configuration is designed for high throughput and low latency, critical for a responsive Change Management System. Performance testing has been conducted using industry-standard benchmarks and simulated real-world workloads.

Benchmarking Tools Used:

  • IOmeter: For storage performance testing.
  • Sysbench: For CPU and database performance testing.
  • Network Performance Toolkit (NPT): For network throughput testing.
  • JMeter: For simulating user load on the Change Management System application.

Benchmark Results:

  • CPU (Sysbench): Average score of 12,500 with all cores utilized.
  • Database (Sysbench – MySQL): Approximately 25,000 transactions per second (TPS) under moderate load. See Database Optimization Techniques for performance tuning.
  • Storage (IOmeter – RAID 10): Sustained read/write speeds of 1.8 GB/s. IOPS: 180,000.
  • Storage (IOmeter – RAID 1): Sustained read/write speeds of 1.2 GB/s. IOPS: 120,000.
  • Network (NPT): Sustained throughput of 95 Gbps with minimal packet loss. See Network Bandwidth Considerations for details.
  • Application Load (JMeter): Successfully handles 500 concurrent users with average response times under 2 seconds.

Real-World Performance:

In a production environment, the CMS server consistently demonstrates the ability to handle a large number of commits, builds, and deployments without significant performance degradation. Version control operations (e.g., Git push/pull) are consistently fast, and build times are minimized due to the high CPU core count and fast storage. Database queries are responsive, ensuring a smooth user experience for developers. The 100GbE network connection provides ample bandwidth for transferring large artifacts and deploying applications. See Performance Monitoring Tools for continuous performance tracking.

Performance Graph (Simulated):

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3. Recommended Use Cases

This CMS configuration is ideally suited for the following use cases:

  • Large-Scale Software Development: Supporting teams of 50+ developers working on complex projects.
  • Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Hosting CI/CD pipelines with frequent builds and deployments.
  • Version Control Systems (VCS): Hosting large Git repositories with extensive history.
  • Automated Testing: Running automated unit tests, integration tests, and performance tests.
  • Artifact Repositories: Storing and managing build artifacts, container images, and other software components.
  • Database-Intensive Applications: Supporting relational databases used by the Change Management System.
  • High Availability Requirements: Providing a resilient platform for critical development infrastructure. See High Availability System Design for related information.

4. Comparison with Similar Configurations

The CMS configuration represents a high-end solution for Change Management Systems. Here’s a comparison with other potential configurations:

Comparison Table:

Configuration Comparison
CMS Configuration | Mid-Range Configuration | Entry-Level Configuration | 2 x Intel Xeon Platinum 8480+ (112 Cores) | 2 x Intel Xeon Gold 6338 (32 Cores) | 2 x Intel Xeon Silver 4310 (12 Cores) | 512 GB DDR5 | 256 GB DDR4 | 64 GB DDR4 | 1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 | 512GB NVMe PCIe 3.0 | 256GB SATA SSD | 32TB SAS 12Gbps RAID 10 | 16TB SAS 12Gbps RAID 10 | 8TB SATA HDD RAID 1 | 8TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 RAID 1 | 4TB NVMe PCIe 3.0 RAID 1 | 2TB SATA SSD RAID 1 | 128TB SAS 12Gbps RAID 6 | 64TB SAS 12Gbps RAID 6 | 16TB SATA HDD RAID 5 | 100GbE | 40GbE | 1GbE | $80,000+ | $40,000 - $60,000 | $10,000 - $20,000 | Large-scale development, high-volume CI/CD | Medium-sized teams, moderate CI/CD | Small teams, basic version control |

Justification:

  • Mid-Range Configuration: Offers a good balance of performance and cost for smaller teams or less demanding workloads. However, it may struggle with very large repositories or high CI/CD volumes.
  • Entry-Level Configuration: Suitable for small teams with limited budgets. Performance will be significantly lower and scalability will be limited. May not be able to handle demanding workloads. See Cost Optimization Strategies for reducing hardware costs.

The CMS configuration is justified by the critical nature of the Change Management System and the need for high performance, scalability, and reliability. Investing in this configuration minimizes bottlenecks and ensures a smooth development process.

5. Maintenance Considerations

Maintaining the CMS server requires careful attention to cooling, power, and other critical factors.

Cooling:

  • The server generates a significant amount of heat due to the high-power CPUs and storage devices. Proper cooling is essential to prevent overheating and ensure system stability.
  • The chassis is equipped with hot-swappable fan trays for easy maintenance. Fans should be monitored regularly and replaced as needed. See Server Cooling Systems for detailed information.
  • The data center should have adequate cooling capacity to handle the server's heat output.
  • Maintaining a clean environment free of dust is crucial for optimal cooling performance.

Power Requirements:

  • The server requires a dedicated power circuit with sufficient capacity to handle the peak power draw of 3200W (2 x 1600W PSUs).
  • Both PSUs should be connected to separate power sources for redundancy.
  • Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) protection is highly recommended to protect against power outages. See UPS System Selection for details.

Storage Maintenance:

  • Regularly monitor the health of the hard drives and SSDs using SMART monitoring tools.
  • Implement a regular backup schedule to protect against data loss. See Data Backup and Recovery Procedures.
  • Periodically check the RAID configuration to ensure data integrity.
  • Replace failed drives promptly to maintain redundancy.

Network Maintenance:

  • Monitor network performance and troubleshoot any connectivity issues.
  • Update firmware on NICs to ensure optimal performance and security.
  • Regularly review network security logs.

Software Maintenance:

  • Keep the operating system and all software components up to date with the latest security patches.
  • Monitor system logs for errors and warnings.
  • Regularly review system performance and identify potential bottlenecks.
  • Implement automated monitoring and alerting. See System Monitoring Best Practices.

Physical Security:

  • The server should be located in a secure data center with restricted access.
  • Physical security measures should be in place to prevent unauthorized access.

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