HP rp8420 Overview Download Page 1

1. Hot-plug Disks

4. Redundant Hot-swap Fans

2. Cell Boards

5. PCI Power Supplies

3. Redundant Hot-swap Power

6. Removable Media DVD/DAT

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HP 9000 rp8420 Server

HP 9000 rp8420 Server

HP 9000 rp8420 Server

HP 9000 rp8420 Server

Overview

DA - 11894   Worldwide — Version 25 — March 1, 2007

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Page 1: ...2 Cell Boards 5 PCI Power Supplies 3 Redundant Hot swap Power 6 Removable Media DVD DAT QuickSpecs HP 9000 rp8420 Server HP 9000 rp8420 Server HP 9000 rp8420 Server HP 9000 rp8420 Server Overview DA 11894 Worldwide Version 25 March 1 2007 Page 1 ...

Page 2: ...Redundant Fans 2 Core I O 5 Hot plug PCI Slots 3 2N Redundant Power Inputs QuickSpecs HP 9000 rp8420 Server HP 9000 rp8420 Server HP 9000 rp8420 Server HP 9000 rp8420 Server Overview DA 11894 Worldwide Version 25 March 1 2007 Page 2 ...

Page 3: ...ion cards Standard System Features Standard System Features Standard System Features Standard System Features 64 bit HP UX 11i v1 11i v2 and 11i v3 operating system External Ultra3 LVD SCSI channel Four Internal Ultra SCSI channels one channel to each internal disk 10 100 1000Base T LAN with auto speed sensing Management Processor technology with Integrated Web Console and LAN console RS 232 local...

Page 4: ...anagement Password protection on console port Disablement of remote console ports Internet Server Functions Internet Server Functions Internet Server Functions Internet Server Functions Internet server inetd Domain name server Routing OSPF BIND RIP EGP HELLO gateD Network Time Protocol Client Configuration Client Configuration Client Configuration Client Configuration Services Services Services Se...

Page 5: ... 9000 rp8400 cell board A6096A cannot cannot cannot cannot be carried forward to the HP 9000 rp8420 Server and must be replaced although previous HP 9000 rp8400 memory can be carried forward When replacing previous HP 9000 rp8400 cell boards in an upgrade situation cell board and PA 8700 8700 return credits may be used Cell Details Cell Details Cell Details Cell Details 4 Processor module slots su...

Page 6: ...ties 2 GB 4 512MB 4 GB 4 1024MB 8 GB 4 2048MB and 16 GB 4 x 4096MB Minimum memory is 2 GB per cell Maximum memory per system is 256 GB using sixteen 16 GB Quads On each cell board Memory Quads must be installed in the following order 1st 0A 0B 1A 1B 2nd 2A 2B 3A 3B 3rd 4A 4B 5A 5B 4th 6A 6B 7A 7B Performance Tuning Performance Tuning Performance Tuning Performance Tuning Guidelines Guidelines Guid...

Page 7: ... The second core is used to enable the dual partitioning in the HP 9000 rp8420 Server and provide access to a second set of disk drives The internal peripheral bay is divided into two identical halves Each half supports up to two low profile disks and one removable media device A SCSI controller chip located on each core I O board supports each half of the internal peripheral bay This means that b...

Page 8: ...et Fiber Adapter AB287A 11iv2 No Duplex LC Yes Yes 2 2 PCI X 4 port 1000Base T Gigabit Adpt AB545A 11i v2 RJ 45 Yes No 16 64 PCI X 2 port 1000Base SX A7011A 11i Yes Duplex SC Yes Yes 16 32 PCI X 2 port 1000Base T A7012A 11i Yes RJ 45 Yes Yes 16 32 PCI 1 port 1000Base SX AD331A 11i Yes Duplex SC Yes Yes 16 16 PCI 1 port 1000Base T AD332A 11i Yes Duplex SC Yes Yes 16 16 PCI 1 port 1000Base SX A4926A...

Page 9: ...r upgrade Each HP 9000 core I O card provides the following features Management Processor Management Processor Management Processor Management Processor The Management Processor MP is a dedicated processor that simplifies and extends system management as well as enhances serviceability The MP feature set was designed to minimize eliminate the need for the System Administrator to be physically at t...

Page 10: ...n Unit See its section for more details Internal Disk Drives Internal Disk Drives Internal Disk Drives Internal Disk Drives HP 9000 rp8420 Server chassis supports up to four internal low profile hot plug disk drives in three capacities Two UltraSCSI controllers provide each disk drive with an independent SCSI channel Supported by MirrorDisk UX across disk drives controllers and Core I O boards Mus...

Page 11: ...usly mentioned configuration rules pertaining to usage of I O slots and internal peripherals within the HP 9000 rp8420 Server chassis Configuration Configuration Configuration Configuration Minimum Number of Cells Minimum Number of Cells Minimum Number of Cells Minimum Number of Cells Minimum Number of Core I Os Minimum Number of Core I Os Minimum Number of Core I Os Minimum Number of Core I Os 8 ...

Page 12: ...or nPar utilizing that PCI supply and the associated I O bay All other nPars will continue normal operation For high availability consider mirroring two nPars using MC Serviceguard PCI power supplies are not hot swap capable AC Power AC Power AC Power AC Power The HP 9000 rp8420 Server contains four C20 power receptacle ports located at the bottom rear bulkhead A minimum of two power cords must be...

Page 13: ...Maximum Power Typical Maximum Power Typical Maximum Power Typical Maximum Power or User Expected Maximum Power Typical Configuration Expressed as Volt Amps The measured maximum worst case power consumption This number represents the larges power consumption that HP engineers were able to produce for the server with any combination of hardware under laboratory conditions using aggressive software a...

Page 14: ...id A cords into one branch circuit and both grid B cords into 2nd branch circuit The remaining PDU outlets can be used to power other components as long as the specs per PDU rating is not exceeded For redundant power inputs the second set of red cords is added If the second PDU is plugged into a second grid this configuration provides protection against Losing power from a single power grid Accide...

Page 15: ...effect Though HP UX 11i does include commands for some configuration tasks HP recommends you use the Partition Manager parmgr to configure partitions The current release of HP 9000 rp8420 Server HP UX 11i supports hardware partitioning Hardware based partition configuration changes may require a reboot of the partition depending upon the configuration change The reboot of the partition only affect...

Page 16: ...oval of any FRU within 15 minutes or less This design feature minimizes the downtime associated with system upgrades in the rare event of a component failure Also included with ever rack mounted HP 9000 rp8420 Server is a cable management arm CMA The CMA neatly secures data cables and prevents cables from becoming entangled while servicing of the system The following racking rules apply for HP 900...

Page 17: ... this For those customers HP has developed a set of guidelines that when followed enables server installations into third party cabinets It is extremely important that the guidelines be followed due to the wide variety of cabinets in the market place When field racking for the mid range servers in any rack 10K G2 System E or 3rd party the customer will have to order the appropriate service product...

Page 18: ...e per cell board you must order cell board processor terminator AB225A When upgrading to HP mx2 modules you must buy one cell board baffle A9792A per cell board being upgraded New processor modules New processor modules New processor modules New processor modules HP sells two processors per module These will replace two processors of the older modules Intel Itanium 2 dual core module 1 3 GHz 3 MB ...

Page 19: ...ocessors MHz Processors MHz Processors MHz Processors Obsoleted Obsoleted Obsoleted Obsoleted L1 Cache 1 5 MB core 3 MB L2 Cache 32 MB Memory Memory Memory Memory Memory slots Memory slots Memory slots Memory slots 64 16 per cell board Minimum memory Minimum memory Minimum memory Minimum memory Quad 4 DIMMs 2 GB Maximum memory Maximum memory Maximum memory Maximum memory capacity capacity capacity...

Page 20: ...wer AC Input power 200 240V 50 60 Hz Hotswap Power supplies Hotswap Power supplies Hotswap Power supplies Hotswap Power supplies 6 total 2 included with base Redundant AC power Redundant AC power Redundant AC power Redundant AC power inputs inputs inputs inputs 2 required 4 cords for 2N Typical maximum power Typical maximum power Typical maximum power Typical maximum power dissipation for maximum ...

Page 21: ...20 C hour Operating relative Operating relative Operating relative Operating relative humidity humidity humidity humidity 15 to 80 non condensing max web bulb 26 C Non operating relative Non operating relative Non operating relative Non operating relative humidity humidity humidity humidity 5 to 90 non condensing Operating altitude above Operating altitude above Operating altitude above Operating ...

Page 22: ...es for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein QuickSpecs HP 9000 rp8420 Server HP 9000 rp8420 Server HP 9000 rp8420 Server HP 9000 rp8420 Server Technical Specifica...

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