HP 9000 A-180 User manual

User’s Manual
HP 9000 Model A-180
Manufacturing Part Number:
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February 2000

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A-Class Server - System Overview
A-Class Server - System Overview
The A-Class server is a compact addition to the HP9000 server family, targeted at
the ISP server market. The A-Class server design allows the use of existing qualified
peripherals and I/O add-in options. It is a PCXL-2 (PA-7300 RISC Processor) based
platform designed to support the UNIX Internet Service Provider (ISP) market.
System Hardware Overview
A-Class server hardware has the following characteristics:
• It has a two rack unit height that makes it suitable for racked (up to 20 per rack)
or stand-alone installations.
• It comes configured with one (1-way) 180 MHz. PA-7300 RISC Processor. An
additional (optional) 1Mb of 2nd-level cache is available.
• It has eight RAM memory slots that can use 128, 256 or 512MB memory
modules.
• There are two I/O slots each capable of handling either PCI or HSC add-in cards.
One slot is Access Port (AP) card capable.
• The embedded disk bay is capable of supporting 2 single-ended type-1 SCSI
drives.
• The server supports the following core I/O functions:
One 10/100 Base-T port supports connection to the primary LAN.
One 10 Base-T Port supports connection to the integrated web-based
console.
One 9-Pin RS-232 port supports connection to an ASCII console.
The internal SCSI bus is available externally to connect additional

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single-ended Type-1 SCSI devices.
System Software Overview
A-Class servers require the HP-UX 10.20 or 11.0 operating system with an
Independent Peripheral Release (IPR) date of October 1998 (9810) or later.
NOTE HP-UX is the only supported operating system for A-Class servers.

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A-Class Server Service Reference Information
A-Class Server Service Reference Information
Overview
Service reference data consists of the following:
• “A-Class Server System Block Diagram” for maintenance personnel and
operators.
• “A-Class Server System Regulatory Compliance Statements” required by the U.
S. government and required by some countries that import HP products.

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A-Class Server System Block Diagram
A-Class Server System Block Diagram
Overview
The A-Class server block diagram is included for information.

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A-Class Server System Regulatory Compliance Statements
A-Class Server System Regulatory Compliance
Statements
Overview
Regulatory Compliance statements are required by some countries for international
importation of A-Class servers. The following information is provided:
“Regulatory Information”
“Safety”
“Declaration of Conformity”
“FCC STATEMENT (USA Only)”
“FCC Regulations for Telephone Line Interconnection”
“Canada RFI Statement”
“European Union RFI Statement”
“Japan RFI Statement”
“Korean RFI Statement”
“Taiwan RFI Statement”
“Japan-Only JATE Mark”
“Japan Harmonic Statement”
“Acoustics (Germany)”
“UK General Approval (United Kingdom only)”
“Internal Modem and HP A2991-600xx Line Access Module (LAM)”
“Terminal DOC (Canada only)”

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“National Post and Telecom Agency Statement (Sweden only)”
“AUSTEL Telecom Statement (Australia only)”
“New Zealand and Telecom Statement (New Zealand only)”

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Regulatory Information
For your protection, this product has been tested for conformance to various national
and international regulations and standards. The scope of this regulatory testing
includes electrical and mechanical safety, electromagnetic emissions, immunity,
acoustics and hazardous materials.
When required, approvals are obtained from third party test agencies. Approval
marks appear on the product label. In addition, various regulatory bodies require
some information under the headings listed in this section.
Safety
This product has not been evaluated for connection to an “IT” power system (ac
distribution system having no direct connection to earth according to IEC 950).
Locate the AC outlet near the computer! The ac power cord is this product's main ac
disconnect device and must be easily accessible at all times.
Battery Notice
This product contains a Lithium battery.
This battery is not to be removed or replaced by the user. If the battery needs to be
replaced, contact your Hewlett-Packard authorized service personnel.
CAUTION Lithium batteries may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, or
dispose of in a fire.
Please properly recycle all used batteries.

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Declaration of Conformity
FCC STATEMENT (USA Only)
The United States Federal Communications Commission has specified that the
following notice be brought to the attention of users of this product:
NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his
own expense.
Hewlett-Packard's system verification tests were conducted with HP-supported
peripheral devices and HP shielded cables, such as those you receive with your
computer. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Cables used with this
device must be properly shielded to comply with the requirements of the FCC.
FCC Regulations for Telephone Line Interconnection
• This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the outside surface
of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC
registration, the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number
(REN). If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone
company.
• This equipment uses the following Universal Service Code (USOC) jacks:
RJ11C or RJ11W (single line).
• The REN is used to determine the quality of devices which may be connected to
the telephone line. Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the
devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all areas,
the sum of the RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of
devices that may be connected to the line, as determined by total RENs, contact
the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area.
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will, where practicable, notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of
service may be required. If advance notice isn’t practical, the telephone
company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised
of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.
• The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment,
operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this
happens, the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to
make the necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service.
• If trouble is experienced with this equipment, please contact: Hewlett-Packard
Company, Response Center, 20 Perimeter Summit Boulevard, Atlanta, GA
30319 U.S.A. 1 [phone] (Toll Free - North America Only) or 1 (404)
648-0000 (Main Number)
for repair and/or warranty information. If the trouble is causing harm to the
telephone network, the telephone company may request that you remove the
equipment from the network until the problem is resolved.
• No repairs are to be made by you. Repairs are to be made only by
Hewlett-Packard or its licensees. Unauthorized repairs void registration and
warranty.
• This equipment cannot be used on telephone company-provided coin service.
Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state tariffs. (Contact the state
public utility commission, public service commission, or corporation
commission for information).
• If so required, this equipment is hearing-aid compatible.
Canada RFI Statement
• This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
• Cet appareil num
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European Union RFI Statement
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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Japan RFI Statement
Korean RFI Statement
Taiwan RFI Statement
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Japan Harmonic Statement
Acoustics (Germany)
Acoustic noise level per ISO 9296 (25 q C):
LpAm<57dB (operators position)
GerÌuschemission nach ISO 9296 (25 q C):
LpAm<57dB (Arbeitsplatte)
UK General Approval (United Kingdom only)
Pursuant to Section 22 of Telecommunications Act of 1984, this product is approved
for indirect connection to Public Telecommunications systems within the United
Kingdom under the General Approval number NS/G/1234/J/100003.
Internal Modem and HP A2991-600xx Line Access Module (LAM)
The following warnings apply to the use of the HP 2991-60001 internal modem and
HP A2991-600xx LAM that may be provided with the computer.
Terminal DOC (Canada only)
NOTE The Canadian Department of Communications label identifies certified equipment.
This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunication
network protective operational and safety requirements. The Department does not
guarantee the equipment will operate to the user's satisfaction.
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connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment
must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. In some cases, the
company's inside wiring associated with a single line individual service may be
extended by means of a certified assembly (telephone extension cord). The customer
should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent
degradation of service in some situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian
maintenance facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by
the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the
telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.
Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections
of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if
present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in
rural areas.
The Load Number (LN) assigned to each terminal device denotes the percentage of
total load to be connected to a telephone loop which is used by the device to prevent
overloading. The termination on a loop may consist of any combination of devices
subject only to the requirement that the total of the Load Numbers of all devices
does not exceed 100. The load number for this product is 33.
CAUTION Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact
the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.
National Post and Telecom Agency Statement (Sweden only)
The LAM Interface shall be connected to SELV (max.42.4 V peak, or 60 V DC)
according to EN 60950. (The internal modem complies with this requirement.)
AUSTEL Telecom Statement (Australia only)
When setting the number of automatic redials for the modem, ensure the following:
The number of automatic redials that the modem performs should be limited to a
maximum of 9 redials plus the original call. If the above retries are unsuccessful, no
further attempts should be made to the same number for a minimum period of 5
minutes.
CAUTION Failure to set the modem, and any communication software used with the modem to
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non-compliant manner. Consequently, there would be no permit in force for this
equipment, and the Telecommunications Act 1991 prescribes a penalty of A$12,000
for the connection of non-permitted equipment.
Australian C-Tick Label
New Zealand and Telecom Statement (New Zealand only)
When using an application software that allows the setting of automatic redialing,
the following guidelines should be followed:
• Not more than five call attempts to the same number within a one hour period.
• A minimum of 60 seconds between each attempt.
• Not more than a total of 10 call attempts to the same number.
Any setting that violates the above guidelines will cause the equipment to go out of
compliance, and thus no Telepermit will be in force for this equipment which will
make it subject to penalties.
The operation of this equipment on the same line as telephones or other equipment
with audible warning devices or automatic ring detectors will give rise to bell tinkle
or noise and may cause false tripping of the ring detector. Should such problems
occur, the user is not to contact Telecom Faults Service.

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A-Class Server System Installation
Overview
The sections listed below describe the procedures you will use to prepare for, install,
and begin operation of, your A-Class server:
“A-Class Server Site Preparation”. Contains environmental requirements for
preparing the area where your server is to be located.
“Stand-Alone A-Class Server Unpack and Install Instructions”. Details what you
will find when you open the carton containing your A-Class server and how to
set it up for stand-alone operation.
“Cabinet-Mounted A-Class Server System Unpack and Install”. Tells you how
to install and connect the server to external devices and power, either as a
stand-alone unit or in an HP-supported cabinet. Unpacking, set up, and
connection information is also included for those who ordered a cabinet from the
factory with one or more servers installed,
“A-Class Server System Software Configuration”. Tells you how to install
memory (RAM), cache memory, embedded disk and I/O card add-on
components.
“A-Class Server Power Up and Boot Procedures”. Leads you through the
process for powering up external devices and the server, gives the software
commands for customizing the A-Class Secure Web Console IP address, and
lists the steps required for booting the server to an operating state.
“A-Class Server System Software Configuration”. Directs you to the software
commands necessary for preparing both the A-Class server and the A-Class
Secure Web Server for operation.

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A-Class Server Site Preparation
Overview
This section contains the following environmental requirements for preparing a site
for the A-Class Server:
“Space Requirements”. Space requirements for both stand-alone and
cabinet-mounted A-Class servers.
“Input Power Requirements”. Nominal input voltage, nominal frequency, and
typical current requirements.
“Cooling Requirements”. Operating and non-operating temperature extremes
and relative humidity parameters.
Space Requirements
Stand-Alone Server Dimensions
The physical characteristics of the A-Class server are listed as follows:
Dimension
Height 8.89 cm (3.5 in.)
Width 43.18 cm (17 in.)
Depth 58.42 cm (23 in.)
Weight 9.98kg (22 lbs)

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CAUTION Stacking A-Class servers in any manner and mounting in any cabinet other than a
Hewlett-Packard approved cabinet, is not supported.
While they are constructed to be strong, A-Class servers have not been tested for
stacking load carrying capacity. Failure to follow this precaution mayresult in major
damage to the server.
Access Location
Rear 15 cm (6 in.)
Sides 7.5 cm (3 in.)
Front 7.5 cm (3 in.)
23” (58.42cm)