virtualization:xenserver:xenserver_pwr_mgmt

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Citrix XenServer and Power Management
- Get Power Managemment Status
- BIOS Settings

Citrix XenServer and Power Management

http://www.ingmarverheij.com/damn-you-c-states-unexpected-xenserver-reboot/

http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX127395

Disable all power management in the BIOS:

AMD Power Now
Intel SpeedStep

Disable all C-states, including C1E.

Get Power Managemment Status

A result above 2 indicates you need to disable power management in the BIOS:

xenpm get-cpuidle-states | grep total | uniq

BIOS Settings

Advanced → CPU Configuration → Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology
Advanced → CPU Configuration → Turbo Mode (Turbo Boost)
Advanced → CPU Configuration → CPU C1E
Advanced → CPU Configuration → CPU C3 Report
Advanced → CPU Configuration → CPU C6 Report

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