DL380 G3 Displays 4 CPU's in Task Manager

[Derek_52]

I have configured two DL380 G3 servers with dual P4 3.2GB processors in each. One of them is a Web server, the other is a Database server. I noticed that in the Task Manager "Performance" window it displays 4 CPU's.

I tried right-clicking a process in the "Processes" window and setting the Affinity for it, it tells me that I have CPU0, CPU1, CPU2, CPU3.

I'm a little wierd, but not crazy. I know I only installed two processors, besides, it's only a two processor board!

Can anyone answer this fine problem?

[Doug de Werd · Accepted solution]

Intel Xeon processors have a feature called hyperthreading where a single physical CPU acts like 2, so you don't have a problem. You can turn it off in BIOS if you want, but in general you'll get better performance by leaving it on.

Thanks,
Doug

[SAKET_5]

Hi Doug,

Take a look here:
http://forums1.itrc.hp.com/service/forums/questionanswer.do?threadId=607730

It should explain all about your issue (mind you what you are experiencing is not a problem, you might end up benefitting from it)...

hope it helps and dont forget to assign points:)

regards

[Prashant (I am Back)]

Hi,

Disabling the RBSU will do for us in this case.

Regards,
Prashant S.