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“Maintenance Switch ” (page 24)
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Optional Hardware for an NS2100 system includes:
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“IP CLuster I/O Module (CLIM) (Optional)” (page 19)
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“CLIM Cable Management Ethernet Patch Panel” (page 23)
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“Enterprise Storage System — ESS (Optional)” (page 26)
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“Tape Drive and Interface Hardware (Optional)” (page 27)
All NS2100 system components are field-replaceable units that can only be serviced by service
providers trained by Hewlett Packard Enterprise.
Because of the number of possible configurations, you can calculate the total power consumption,
heat dissipation, and weight of each modular cabinet based on the hardware configuration that
you order from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. For site preparation specifications for the modular
cabinets and the individual enclosures, see
Blade Element (rx2800 i2)
The HPE Integrity rx2800 i2 server is adapted for use as an AC-powered blade element in the
NS2100 system. Each blade element contains an Intel® Itanium® processor with one core
enabled and a ServerNet PCI adapter card to provide connectivity to the ServerNet fabrics.
NOTE:
NS2100 blade elements cannot be mixed with NS2200 blade elements in the same
system.
For details about the rx2800 i2 server, see the
HPE Integrity rx2800 i2 Server User Service Guide
at:
http://www.hpe.com/support/Integrity_NonStop_rx2800_i2Server_Manuals
An NS2100 system supports up to four blade elements configured in pairs. Because modular
hardware provides flexibility in how hardware is distributed in a rack, up to four blade elements
can be installed in a single footprint.
To reduce ambiguity in identifying proper cable connections to the blade element, an identification
convention uses numbers to refer to each connection. A number such as 1, 2, 3, and 4 identifies
each blade element. These IDs reference the appropriate blade element for proper connection
of cables.
Versatile I/O (VIO) Enclosure
A VIO enclosure, which is 4U, provides Gigabit Ethernet networking and connectivity to the
processors. Two VIO enclosures, one required for each ServerNet fabric, are installed in a 19-inch
rack.
For a description and illustration of the VIO enclosure slot locations, see
.
Each VIO enclosure contains:
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Connectivity for up to four processors, configured in pairs.
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Connectivity for up to four Storage CLuster I/O Modules (CLIMs) configured in pairs and
used to communicate with storage devices such as Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) disk
enclosures or Enterprise Storage System (ESS) disks.
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Up to eight copper/optical Ethernet ports used for Ethernet connectivity. Additional Ethernet
connectivity is available through IP or Telco CLIM connections with up to two IP or Telco
CLIMs.
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