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1 Full Disclosure Report Exchange MAPI Messaging Benchmark 3 (MMB3) Category: Single Server Hardware: Dell PowerEdge 1955 Software: Exchange Server 2003 ( )122/ Test Profile: MAPI Messaging Benchmark 3 Date Accepted: 7/28/06 Revision History 7/28/06 original submission Page 1 of 13

2 Executive Summary Dell PowerEdge 1955 Single Server Test results MMB3 score Response time 304 milliseconds (ms) CPU utilization 75% Avg. queue 86 Messages submitted Messages delivered Messages sent (4-hour steady state period) (4-hour steady state period) (4-hour steady state period) Server configuration CPU 3.0 GHz Intel Xeon 5160 Dual Core CPU count 2 RAM L1 cache L2 cache L3 cache Operating system Storage Controller 8GB Instruction: 12KB Data: 8KB 4MB N/A Microsoft Windows 2003 Server Enterprise Edition 1) 2 x 36GB disks for operating system, Active Directory, page file, and Exchange Server system files 2) 360 x 36GB disks for Exchange Information Store and transaction log files 1) Dell SAS 5 controller (operating system, Active Directory, Exchange Server system files) 2) Dell/EMC CX700 and CX500 SAN (Exchange Information Store and transaction log files) NIC One Integrated Intel PRO/1000 MT Gigabit adapter Results based on 4 hours of steady state running. Results should be interpreted as a benchmark for messaging throughput and should not be confused with deployment recommendations. Factors such as backup/restore, topology and other issues should be considered when planning a deployment. For information on how MMB3 results differ from deployment and configuration information refer to the on Benchmark vs. Production Configuration Disclosure Note section. Test conducted by Dell Performance Analysis Lab using Microsoft Exchange Load Simulator Tool in June Page 2 of 13

3 Dell PowerEdge 1955 Dell s Innovative 9th Generation PowerEdge Servers Through ground-breaking hardware design and continued focus on fewer system updates, Dell s 9th generation PowerEdge servers help reduce the complexity involved in managing data, whether you are a large enterprise or a small business. The servers are designed to a Dell-developed Behavioral Specification that defines consistent hardware layout and user interaction across all server models in this and future PowerEdge generations. Featuring the latest Intel Xeon processors, the 9th generation PowerEdge servers offer the power and performance you expect from Dell. The Dell PowerEdge 1955 Server Saves Valuable Data Center Resources By sharing one chassis infrastructure across multiple servers, the Dell PowerEdge 1955 blade server offers exceptional rack density. As many as 10 blade servers fit in one 7U chassis and share components like power, cooling, server management and embedded I/O Pass-Through devices. The result can be reduced data center floor space usage, a 70 percent reduction in necessary cables and simpler installation and maintenance. High Performance and Availability to Maximize Uptime The Dell PowerEdge 1955 server delivers incredible processing power in an efficient, small form factor. Each blade features dual Intel Xeon dual-core processors that provide next generation performance. It also includes Fully Buffered DIMMs for advanced memory and performance benefits, low latency response and high throughput. Embedded I/O connectivity options include redundant Gigabit Ethernet Layer 2 switches and Pass-Throughs, and Fibre Channel switches and Pass-Throughs, as well as Infiniband Pass-Throughs. High availability is another key benefit of the Dell PowerEdge 1955 server. All of its critical support modules including power, cooling and management features are hot-pluggable and redundant. Plus, each blade supports Single Device Data Correction (SDDC) memory technology that enables the system to withstand multi-bit errors. Simplified Management to Reduce Complexity Simplified management is critical in highly-populated data centers. The PowerEdge 1955 server is designed to help reduce deployment, management and maintenance complexity. Each PowerEdge system is shipped with Dell OpenManage IT Administrator and Server Assistant software that guides you through set-up and installation. The PowerEdge blade chassis also includes Dell Remote Access Card (DRAC)/MC management modules and embedded KVMs that enable management from a remote location. Furthermore, the Dell PowerEdge 1955 blade server fits into the current Dell modular server chassis to protect your technology investment and help reduce Total Cost of Ownership. Page 3 of 13

4 22&xslt=detail&pgn=f8611b24-0dc8-33ef-0b5b-daff4ad1dbce Index EXECUTIVE SUMMARY... 2 INDEX BENCHMARK VS. PRODUCTION CONFIGURATION DISCLOSURE NOTE TEST RESULTS RESPONSE TIMES (LATENCIES) MESSAGE THROUGHPUT TEST CONFIGURATION LOAD GENERATOR CONFIGURATION ADDITIONAL CONFIGURATION AND TUNING Page 4 of 13

5 1 Benchmark vs. Production Configuration Disclosure Note This test measures the messaging throughput of a single server, single site topology. Its purpose is to measure the maximum throughput of a Microsoft Exchange Server on this hardware configuration. This can provide a benchmark for comparing hardware and/or software products, but cannot be used as a deployment guide for production environments. For deployment specific information contact a Microsoft or Dell representative. The MMB3 benchmark does not account for: Usage profiles not matching that of the Load Simulator MMB3 profile; Per user storage, and per server backup requirements; Fault tolerance requirements; Anti-virus processes and effects on the server; UBE/UCE (spam) mail flow; Workloads other than MAPI private folder access. This includes Public Folder, NNTP, POP3 and other interfaces; Multiple Exchange Server deployments, where additional resources are required to forward mail intra-site; Connectors, Links and Replication to remote Exchange sites; Network topologies, bandwidth availability, latency requirement and SLA related factors like QOS and fail-over path issues; Page 5 of 13

6 2 Test Results The new MAPI Messaging Benchmark (MMB3) measures throughput in terms of a specific profile of user actions, executed over an 8 hour working day. This benchmark is different from the MMB2 setting that was used with Exchange 2000 in that the rate of client requests is significantly greater for the MMB3 profile. Summary Supported Benchmark Load Benchmark Profile Protocol Length of Steady State Length of Test MMB3s MAPI Messaging Benchmark 3 (MMB3) Exchange MAPI 4 Hours 8 Hours Transactions in Total Total Messages Submitted Total Message Recipients Delivered Total Messages Sent Message Recipients Delivered / Messages Submitted 2.48 Transaction Load (per hour) Messages Submitted / hour Message Recipients Delivered / hour Messages Sent / hour Transaction Load (per Second) RPC Read Bytes / sec RPC Write Bytes / sec Processor Average Max Min % Processor Time Database Average Max Min Database cache size Table opens/sec Page 6 of 13

7 Memory Utilization Average Max Min Available MBytes Cache Faults/sec Free System Page Table Entries Pages / sec Pool Nonpaged Bytes (Bytes) Pool Paged Bytes (Bytes) System Cache Resident Bytes Transition Faults/sec MSExchangeIS Mailbox Average Max Min Folder Opens / sec Message Opens / sec MSExchangeIS Send Queue Average Length MSExchangeIS Receive Queue Average Length MSExchangeIS Average Max Min Active User Count RPC Average Latency (ms) RPC Num. of Slow Packets RPC Packets/sec RPC Read bytes/sec RPC Requests RPC Operations/sec RPC Write bytes/sec TempTable Current MSExchangeIS VM Largest Block Size MSExchangeIS VM Total 16MB Free Blocks MSExchangeIS VM Total Free Blocks MSExchangeIS VM Large Free Block Bytes Paging File Average Max Min % Usage (_Total) Page 7 of 13

8 Processor Utilization Average Max Min System Processor Utilization (%) System Processor Interrupts/sec (Total) Process % CPU Time - Store Process % CPU Time - Inetinfo Exchange server is also domain controller? (yes/no) Process % CPU Time LSASS (on domain controller) Yes Handle Count (STORE) Private Bytes (STORE) ,000,000,000 Virtual Bytes (STORE) ,000,000,000 Working Set (STORE) ,000,000,000 Handle Count (Inetinfo) Private Bytes (Inetinfo) Virtual Bytes (Inetinfo) Working Set (Inetinfo) SMTP Server Average Max Min Cat: Address lookups completions/sec Cat: LDAP searches/sec SMTP Categorizer Queue DNS Queries/sec SMTP Local Queue Messages Currently Undeliverable Messages Delivered/sec Messages Received/sec Messages Sent/sec NDRs Generated Remote Queue Length System Average Max Min System Processor Queue Length System Context Switches/Sec Page 8 of 13

9 Disk Utilization (Aggregate for Database Logical Disks) Average Max Min Logical Drive Utilization (%) Disk Reads/Sec Disk Read Bytes/Sec Disk Writes/Sec Disk Write Bytes/Sec Disk Avg. Disk sec / Read Disk Avg. Disk sec / Write Average Disk Queue Length Disk Utilization (Aggregate for Transaction Log Logical Disks) Average Max Min Logical Drive Utilization (%) Disk Reads/Sec Disk Read Bytes/Sec Disk Writes/Sec Disk Write Bytes/Sec Disk Avg. Disk sec / Read Disk Avg. Disk sec / Write Average Disk Queue Length Network Utilization Average Max Min Packets Sent/sec Packets Received/sec Bytes Sent/sec Bytes Received/sec Page 9 of 13

10 2.1 Response Times (Latencies) Client Actions 95 th Percentile Response Time (in milliseconds) Send 1015 Read 141 Reply 78 Reply All 79 Forward 94 Move 203 Delete 125 Permanently Delete 141 S+ Free/Busy 156 Browse Calendar 219 Make Appointment 1234 Request Meeting 1656 Create Smart Folder 219 Delete Smart Folder 500 Create Rule 172 Delete Rule 219 Apply View/Sort 6078 Weighted Total Message Throughput Summary of the MMB3 profile for an 8 hour day: Expected Measured Messages Submitted/MMB3/Day Messages Delivered/MMB3/Day Average Recipients per Message Page 10 of 13

11 3 Test Configuration Describe below the configuration of the Exchange Server machines (physical) used for this test. If more then one, they should have an identical configuration. Hardware Exchange Server Domain Controller (if remote) Vendor Dell n/a Model PowerEdge 1955 n/a Processor Intel Dual Core Xeon 3.0GHz n/a # of Processors (Physical) 2 n/a # of Processors (Logical) 4 n/a Hyper-Threading enabled? N/A n/a Primary Cache Instruction: 12KB Data: 8KB n/a Secondary Cache 4MB n/a Other Cache N/A n/a Memory 8GB n/a Disk Subsystem Disk Controllers Other Hardware 1) 2 x 36GB disks for operating system, Active Directory and Exchange Server system files 2) 360 x 36GB disks for Exchange Information Store and transaction log files 1) Dell SAS 5 controller (operating system, Active Directory and Exchange Server system files 2) Dell/EMC CX700 and CX500 SAN (Exchange Server Information Store and transaction log files) Integrated Intel PRO/1000 MT Gigabit adapter n/a n/a n/a Page 11 of 13

12 Mail Software Exchange Server Domain Controller (if remote) Vendor Microsoft Corporation n/a Mail Server Exchange Server n/a Release Version 2003 Service Pack 1 n/a Operating System Exchange Server Domain Controller (if remote) OS Version Microsoft Windows 2003 Enterprise Edition n/a Service Pack Service Pack 1 n/a OS Hot-fixes/patches n/a n/a File System Type NTFS n/a Network Exchange Server Domain Controller (if remote) Type of Network Ethernet n/a Network Speed 1 Gbit n/a TCP/IP Offload/Checksum Tx/Rx TCP/IP Checksum Tx/Rx TCP Segmentation n/a PCI Flow Control? Generate and Respond n/a Interrupt Coalescing? Hardware Default n/a 3.1 Load Generator Configuration This section holds all the configuration parameters of the load generator machines used in the test. # of Load Generators (LG) 18 Total # of LG processes Simulated Users/Process users users 1 99 users Model PowerEdge 1650 Processor 1.4 GHz Intel Pentium III # of Processors (Physical) 1 (/numproc=1) # of Processors (Logical) 1 Hyper-Threading enabled? N/A Page 12 of 13

13 Memory Network Controller Network Bandwidth Operating System 1GB Embedded Intel PRO/1000 XT 1 Gbit Windows XP Professional SP1 KB Microsoft Outlook Additional Configuration and Tuning Describe below in items any modifications done to the Exchange Server(s) and the server/client operating systems. These modifications include but are not restricted to performance tuning changes like registry keys and boot.ini settings. All modifications must be approved by Microsoft prior to the testing and submission of the MMB3 result. Boot.ini /3GB /userva=3030 Registry HeapDeCommitFreeBlockThreshold=0x Show Advanced Counters=0x1 Active Directory msexcheseparamcachesizemax= Dell, the Dell logo, and PowerEdge are trademarks of Dell Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell disclaims proprietary interest in the marks and names of others. Copyright 2006 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. For more information contact Dell. Page 13 of 13