Integrated
Multifunction I/O
The HP 9000 rp7420 Server chassis supports up to two core I/O boards (AB306A). Core I/O slots
are located along the right rear vertical edge of the chassis. A minimum of one core I/O board set
must be ordered with each system; the optional second core I/O board set can be used to enable
hardware partitioning or to utilize the full capacity of the built in mass storage bays.
When upgrading HP Server rp7410s ordered before September 2003, these older servers will
require a Core I/O board upgrade. These servers were ordered with Core I/O product A6096A,
which is not supported in the rp7410 to rp7420 upgrade.
Each HP 9000 core I/O board set provides the following features:
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 the system to perform tasks such as diagnostics, system management, or even
hard resets.
Features:
System management over the Internet or Intranet
System console redirection
Console mirroring
System configuration for automatic restart
Viewing history log of system events
Viewing history log of console activity
Setting MP inactivity timeout thresholds
Remote system control
Remote power cycle (except for MP housekeeping power)
Viewing system status
Event notification to system console, e-mail, pager, and/or HP Response Centers
Automatic hardware protection of critical environmental problems
Access to management interface and console(s) on LAN failure (modem required)
Auto system restart
Remote resetting of hardware partitions
Forward progress indicator (Virtual front-panel)
Out-of-band Manageability and PDC firmware update
Configure manageability and console security
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer)
External LAN port:
10/100/1000Base-T LAN port using an RJ-45 connector
External SCSI port:
Ultra3 LVD SCSI port for connections to mass storage or media
Access to internal peripheral bay:
The first core I/O card enables half of the HP 9000
rp8420 peripheral bay, which includes one removable media and two low profile disks. The
second core I/O card enables the remaining internal peripherals, two disks and one
removable media bays. Customers that require access to more than two internal disks
and/or one removable media slot must purchase the second core I/O card and more than
one cell board.
QuickSpecs
HP 9000 rp7420 Server
Configuration
DA - 11895 U.S. QuickSpecs — Version 24 — 10/1/2006
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