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64-Bit Computing
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Maximum Performance
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Technology ......................... 4
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ProLiant DL590/64 Server
Architecture ...............................4
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System Board Design .................7
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Cooling......................................9
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PCI Hot Plug Technology.......... 11
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Redundant Network Interface
Controller Technology .............. 11
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Redundant Power System ......... 12
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Hot-Plug Hard Disk Drives ........ 13
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Integrated Smart Array
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Commitment to Industry-
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Conclusion........................ 19
July 2002
Compaq Computer
Corporation
ISS Technology
Communications
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O N T E N T S
ProLiant DL590/64 Server Technology
The computer industry has entered the next stage of a multi-year transition that is
bringing the benefits of 64-bit computing to industry-standard architectures.
Industry-standard 64-bit solutions, based on Intel Itanium processors will establish a
solid foundation to deliver the performance, innovation, and price essential to businesses
for many years to come.
Compaq has incomparable advantages in leading this technology shift. In addition to a
5-year investment in 64-bit industry-standard server technology, Compaq has a
multi-year technology and marketing agreement with Intel to accelerate the availability of
next-generation enterprise servers based on the Intel Itanium processor family. Microsoft
and Compaq have continued a two-decade-long partnership to deliver one of the most
stable and reliable industry-standard computing platforms in the market by working hand
in hand to develop the Windows 64-bit server family. Aside from the tight integration
work with Intel and Microsoft, Compaq has been collaborating with independent software
vendors (ISVs) and early adopter companies to port 32-bit applications or develop 64-bit
applications on the new ProLiant platform.
The ProLiant DL590/64 server represents the official entry from Compaq into the world
of high-performance industry-standard 64-bit computing. With this introduction of the
Itanium-based server, Compaq strengthens its enterprise product portfolio by delivering
an industry-standard platform with enterprise-class performance.
This technology brief gives an overview of 64-bit computing. It explains the technologies
implemented in the ProLiant DL590/64 server and describes development efforts Compaq
has taken to ensure that reliable and stable 64-bit solutions are available.
Please direct comments regarding this communication to the ISS Technology Communications Group at this Internet
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