SQL Server 2008 R2 and Nehalem Processors

I want to share a note about our latest experiences with SQL Server 2008 R2 EE X64 and Nehalem Processors. We have an active/active SQL Server cluster solution running on Two Dell R710 machines and Equallogic Storage Solution using iSCSI. Each Server has Two Intel X5550 processors, 64 GB of RAM and is running under Windows Server 2008 R2 EE X64.

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Rheem A/C air handler and its annoying high pitch noise

Around August of 2007 my central A/C broke. A service company came to the house and  installed a 15 Seer Rheem split A/C system, a high efficiency unit that helped me reduce the electric bill by 35%. I was happy with the new unit until I noticed a high pitch noise coming from the furnace;  asked the vendor about it and said that was normal. Tried getting used to it for another 2 months until  it suddenly stopped.

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