IBM 9123710 - eServer OpenPower 710, Introduction Manual

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Chapter 2. Architecture and technical overview
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Table 2-3 Available SCSI adapters
2.5.4 Graphic accelerator
The OpenPower 710 server supports one enhanced POWER GXT135P 2D graphic
accelerator (FC 1980). It can be configured to operate in either 8-bit or 24-bit color modes.
This adapter supports both analog and digital monitors. The adapter requires one short 32-bit
or 64-bit PCI-X slot. The GXT135P is supported for SMS, firmware, and other functions, as
well as when a Linux operating system starts the X11-based graphical user interface (GUI).
2.5.5 Service processor communication ports
The service processor communications ports S1 and S2, at the rear of the system, provide a
virtual serial connection.
This virtual connection provides support on a non HMC-managed server. When no HMC is
attached, these ports can be used for a local console, remote console, and call home modem
attachment. The virtual ports do not support serial devices like printers or uninterruptible
power supplies (UPS).
When a HMC is connected, the S1 and S2 ports are disabled.
If serial ports are needed, optional PCI adapters are available. Table 2-4 shows a list of
available serial adapters available at the time of writing.
Table 2-4 Available serial adapter
2.6 Internal storage
There is one integrated dual channel Ultra320 SCSI controller managed by an EADS-X chip,
that is used to drive the internal disk drives. The OpenPower 710 server supports four bays
that are designed for hot-swappable disk drives. The disk drive backplane docks directly to
the system planar. The virtual SCSI Enclosure Services (VSES) hot-swappable control
functions are provided by the integrated Ultra320 SCSI controller.
The four internal drives are on SCSI bus 0, which is connected to the internal port on the
integrated Ultra320 SCSI controller. See “Dynamic LPAR minimum requirements” on page 30
for dynamic LPAR considerations.
2.6.1 Internal media devices
The OpenPower 710 server provides one slimline media bay for mandatory DVD drives.
Table 2-5 lists available and supported internal media devices. The DVD device or an Internet
connection can be used to maintain or update system microcode to the latest required level.
Feature
code Adapter description Slot priority Size Max
1975 PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter 1, 2, 3 Long 3
1974 PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Adapter 1, 2, 3 Short 3
Feature
code Adapter description Slot priority Size Max
5723 2-Port Asynchronous EIA-232 PCI Adapter 1, 2, 3 Short 2