HP 9000 rp8440 User instructions

1. Hot-plug Disks 4. Redundant Hot-swap Fans
2. Cell Boards 5. PCI Power Supplies
3. Redundant Hot-swap Power 6. Removable Media DVD/DAT
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1. System Backplane 4. Hot-swap Redundant Fans
2. Core I/O 5. Hot-plug PCI Slots
3. 2N Redundant Power Inputs
HP 9000 rp8440 Server Flexible Advantage Starter (FAST) Base Systems
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HP 9000 rp8440 Server Flexible Advantage Starter (FAST) Base Systems
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from the parts
Product Number
Product NumberProduct Number
Product Number * Number of Processor
Number of ProcessorNumber of Processor
Number of Processor
cores
corescores
cores
Number of Cell Boards
Number of Cell BoardsNumber of Cell Boards
Number of Cell Boards Number of core I/O
Number of core I/ONumber of core I/O
Number of core I/O
Cards
CardsCards
Cards
Number of Power
Number of PowerNumber of Power
Number of Power
Supplies
SuppliesSupplies
Supplies
AD031A 4113
AD032A 8113
AD033A 16 214
AD034A 24 315
AD035A 32 416
* NOTE:
NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE: Includes base chassis and power supplies
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Minimum System
Minimum SystemMinimum System
Minimum System Two HP PA RISC PA 8900 (1P/2C) processors
One processor per cell board (Dual core PA 8900 requires one active core per cell board)
One cell board
2GB memory (1 pair of 1 GB DIMMs)
One core I/O
One internal DVD drive for OpenVMS and Windows
Two power cords
8 hot plug 33 /66 /133 /266 MHz 64 bit PCI X slots with adaptive signaling technology
Maximum Server
Maximum ServerMaximum Server
Maximum Server
Capacities
CapacitiesCapacities
Capacities
Sixteen HP PA RISC PA 8900 (16P/32C) processors
Four processors per cell board
Four cell boards
256GB memory (32 pairs of 4GB DIMMs)
Four power cords, providing 2N power and dual grid support
Four internal hot plug LVD SCSI disks
Two removable media drives-DVD or DAT
Sixteen PCI expansion cards
Maximum capacities when configured with the Server Expansion Unit 2 (SEU 2):
Four core I/O cards
Eight internal hot plug LVD SCSI disks
Four removable media drives-DVD or DAT
32 hot plug 33 /66 /133 /266 MHz 64 bit PCI X slots with adaptive signaling technology
Standard System Features
Standard System FeaturesStandard System Features
Standard System Features Operating system support: HP UX 11i v1, HP UX 11i v2 and HP UX 11i v3
External Ultra320 SCSI channel
Two Internal Ultra320 SCSI channels, one channel to each internal disk
1 GbE LAN ports
Management Processor technology with Integrated LAN console
Rackmountable into HP 19 inch cabinets (factory or field integration)
Rackmountable into some 3rd party cabinets
Two hardware partitions (nPartitions)
Four hardware partitions when configured with the Server Expansion Unit
Factory integration of processors, memory, disk drives, removable media drives, and I/O cards
HP site planning and installation
One year warranty with same business day on site service response
Owner's Guide and General Usage media set
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High Availability
High AvailabilityHigh Availability
High Availability N+1 Hot swap cooling
Redundant and hot swap power supplies
Cell Hot plug
Hot plug disks
2N power inputs
On line memory page deallocation
ECC protected DDR II memory
Full parity protection of data and address buses
On chip processor cache with ECC protection
Memory "chip spare", "chip kill" like (Double Chip Spare to be added 3 months after launch)
Dynamic Processor resilience and deallocation (processor deallocation on failure)
On line addition and replacement of PCI I/O cards
UPS power management
Management Processor Failover (requires server to have two MP installed)
Four independent UltraSCSI buses to internal disks for mirroring across disks and controllers
Journal file system (HP UX)
Auto reboot
On line diagnostics and system health monitor
Security
SecuritySecurity
Security Separate console LAN port for system management
Password protection on console port
Disablement of remote console ports
Internet Server Functions
Internet Server FunctionsInternet Server Functions
Internet Server Functions Internet server (inetd)
Domain name server
Routing (OSPF, BIND, RIP, EGP, HELLO, gateD)
Network Time Protocol
Client Configuration
Client ConfigurationClient Configuration
Client Configuration
Services
ServicesServices
Services
Automatic configuration for printers, PCs, workstations, and X terminals (DHCP, Bootp, tftp,
rbootp)
Optional Web Services
Optional Web ServicesOptional Web Services
Optional Web Services Netscape Communication Server
Netscape Navigator
Email
EmailEmail
Email Mail, MailX, ELM
Sendmail, MIME, SMTP, ESMTP
Remote Access Services
Remote Access ServicesRemote Access Services
Remote Access Services Telnet, ftp, anonymous ftp server
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Configuration
ConfigurationConfiguration
Configuration The HP 9000 rp8440 Server is a symmetrical multiprocessing (SMP) server supporting up to 16 high
performance dual core HP PA RISC PA 8900 (1.068 GHz/64 MB L3 cache). The server is based on the
new and improved sx2000 chip set. The rp8440 can be configured as a single SMP server or divided
into up to four smaller, hardware partitioned (nPars), logical servers.
Cell Boards
Cell BoardsCell Boards
Cell Boards A minimum of one and a maximum of four cells can be ordered in HP 9000 rp8440 Servers. Each cell
can be purchased with up to four active PA 8900 processors, or in combination with Instant Capacity
processors.
The HP 9000 rp8440 and HP 9000 rp7440 (8 processor) servers share the same cell board. The
rp8400/rp8420/rx8620 cell boards cannot be carried forward to the rp8440 server.
Note that the rp8440 and rp7440 cell boards can be carried forward to the rx7640 and rx8640 Servers.
Cell Details
Cell DetailsCell Details
Cell Details 4 processor slots (supporting up to eight processor cores with dual core)
HP sx2000 cell controller
16 DDR 2 Memory DIMM slots
DC DC Power converters
Manageability and Processor Dependent Hardware Circuitry
Cell Board Configuration
Cell Board ConfigurationCell Board Configuration
Cell Board Configuration
Rules
RulesRules
Rules
Cell boards are ordered individually
Minimum: 1 cell board; Maximum: 4 cell boards
Cell slots 0 or 1 must be loaded first
Recommended Cell board loading order: 0, 1, 2, 3
HP PA RISC PA 8900
HP PA RISC PA 8900HP PA RISC PA 8900
HP PA RISC PA 8900
Processor Details
Processor DetailsProcessor Details
Processor Details
1.068 GHz
Level 2 cache: 64 MB
Level 1 cache: .0.75 MB instr + 0.75 MB data per core (3 MB total)
44 bit physical addressing
64 bit virtual addressing
4 GB maximum page size
Processor Configuration
Processor ConfigurationProcessor Configuration
Processor Configuration
Rules
RulesRules
Rules
The HP PA RISC PA 8900 processors have two processors core per processor module.
There must be at least one active processors core (non iCAP) on each active cell board.
Activation of iCAP processors cores can be done one core at a time customers may order and
upgrade the PA 8900 processor in increments of at least one core (in this case the other core in a
processor must be iCAP).
On each cell board, processors must be installed in the following sequence 0, 2, 1, 3
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Memory Configuration
Memory ConfigurationMemory Configuration
Memory Configuration The memory DIMMs used in the HP 9000 rp8440 Server are sold in pairs and are custom designed by
HP. Each DIMM contains DDR II memory chips qualified to run at 267/533 MHz, with full ECC
protection. DIMM sizes of 1 GB and 2 GB are supported. HP 9000 rp8400/rp8420/rx8620 memory
modules cannot be carried forward to the rp8440 server. Each HP 9000 rp8440 Server cell board
supports up to 16 DIMM slots and 17 GB/s of peak memory bandwidth.
HP 9000 rp8440 Memory DIMMs
HP 9000 rp8440 Memory DIMMsHP 9000 rp8440 Memory DIMMs
HP 9000 rp8440 Memory DIMMs
Pair Size (Product)
Pair Size (Product)Pair Size (Product)
Pair Size (Product) rp8440 Product Number
rp8440 Product Numberrp8440 Product Number
rp8440 Product Number HP 9000 rp8440 Server
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Maximum Capacity Using 1
Maximum Capacity Using 1Maximum Capacity Using 1
Maximum Capacity Using 1
DIMM Size
DIMM SizeDIMM Size
DIMM Size
DIMM Size
DIMM SizeDIMM Size
DIMM Size
2 GB AB453A 16 GB 1024 MB
4 GB AB454A 128 GB 2048 MB
8 GB AB455A 256 GB 4096 MB
Memory Loading Rules
Memory Loading RulesMemory Loading Rules
Memory Loading Rules Memory must be installed in pairs (2 DIMMs of equal density)
DIMM pairs must be loaded in slot order
Memory is available in three densities: 2 GB (2×1024MB), 4 GB (2×2048MB) and 8 GB
(2×4096MB)
Minimum memory is 2 GB per cell
Maximum memory per system is 256 GB-using 32 4GB pairs per system
Larger DIMMs must be loaded first across a cell, followed by progressively smaller DIMM sizes.
On each cell board, Memory pairs must be installed in the following order:
(0A, 0B), (1A, 1B), (2A, 2B), (3A, 3B), (4A, 4B), (5A, 5B), (6A, 6B), (7A, 7B)
DIMM mixing other than recommended configurations is supported as long as the memory
loading rules are followed
rp8440 Recommended Memory Configurations
rp8440 Recommended Memory Configurationsrp8440 Recommended Memory Configurations
rp8440 Recommended Memory Configurations
Memory per Cell
Memory per CellMemory per Cell
Memory per Cell
(GBs)
Number of DIMMs
Number of DIMMsNumber of DIMMs
Number of DIMMs Quad Echelon
Quad EchelonQuad Echelon
Quad Echelon
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3A, 3B3A, 3B
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4A, 4B 5A, 5B
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5A, 5B 6A, 6B
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6A, 6B 7A, 7B
7A, 7B7A, 7B
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1 GB1 GB
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1.
2.
Performance Tuning
Performance TuningPerformance Tuning
Performance Tuning
Guidelines
GuidelinesGuidelines
Guidelines
For best performance, a cell should be configured with a multiple of 8 DIMMs or four pairs
(although the server will execute properly with an odd number of pairs). It takes 8 DIMMs to
populate both memory buses. Populating only one of the two memory buses on a cell board will
deliver only half the peak memory bandwidth.
Load memory equally across the available cell boards.
Memory Latencies
Memory LatenciesMemory Latencies
Memory Latencies There are two types of memory latencies within the HP 9000 rp8440 Server:
Memory latency within the cell refers to the case where an application either runs on a partition
that consists of a single cell or uses cell local memory.
Memory latency between cell refers to the case where the partition consists of two or more cell and
cell interleaved memory is used. For example, for an rp8440 server with four cells in the partition,
25% of the addresses are to memory on the same cell as the requesting processor, and the other
75% of the addresses are to memory on the other three cells.
The HP 9000 rp8440 Server memory latency depends on the number of processors in the partition.
Assuming that memory accesses are equally distributed across all cell boards and memory controllers
within the partition, the average idle memory latency (load to use) is as shown below:
Number of processor modules
Number of processor modulesNumber of processor modules
Number of processor modules Average Memory Latency
Average Memory LatencyAverage Memory Latency
Average Memory Latency
4-processor 185 ns
8-processor 249 ns
16-processor 334 ns
I/O Architecture
I/O ArchitectureI/O Architecture
I/O Architecture Components within the I/O subsystem are the I/O controllers, internal peripheral bay, and multifunction
Core I/O. The figure below shows the basic block diagram of the I/O subsystem. The Integrity I/O
architecture utilizes industry standard PCI buses in a unique design for maximum performance,
scalability and reliability.
The HP 9000 rp8440 Server contains two master I/O controller chips located on the PCI X backplane.
Each I/O controller contains sixteen high performance 12 bit wide links, which connect to sixteen slave
I/O controller chips supporting the PCI X card slots and core I/O. Two links, one from each master
controller is routed through the crossbar backplane and is dedicated to core I/O. The remaining thirty
links are divided among the sixteen I/O card slots. This one card per link architecture leads to greater
I/O performance and higher availability. Each controller chip is also directly linked to a host cell board.
This means that at least two cell boards, located in cell slots 0 and 1, must be purchased in order to
access all sixteen I/O card slots. With one cell board, access to eight slots is enabled.
The HP 9000 rp8440 Server can be purchased with either one or two core I/O boards (if an SEU 2 is
added, then four core I/O boards with two core I/O in the SEU 2). Both core I/O boards are identical
and provide console, SCSI, serial, and Management Processor (MP) functionality. The second core I/O is
used to enable the dual hard partitioning in the HP 9000 rp8440 Server and provide access to a second
set of disk drives.
The internal peripheral bay is divided into two identical halves. Each half supports up to two low profile
disks and one removable media device. A SCSI controller chip located on each core I/O board supports
each half of the internal peripheral bay. This means that both core I/O boards must be purchased to
access both halves of the peripheral bay.
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PCI Backplane
PCI BackplanePCI Backplane
PCI Backplane Eight of sixteen I/O card slots are supported by dual high performance fat links. Each link is capable of
providing 1060 MB/s of bandwidth. This means that half HP 9000 rp8440 Server I/O slots are capable
of sustained 2.12 GB/s. Six of the sixteen I/O card slots are supported at 1060 MB/s of bandwidth.
Aggregate I/O slot bandwidth is approximately 23 GB/s. In addition, because each I/O slot has a
dedicated bus, any slot can be "hot plugged" or serviced without affecting other slots. The hot plug
operation is very easy, and can be done with minimal training and effort.
The HP 9000 rp8440 Server supports a number of PCI and PCI X HBA (I/O) cards for I/O expansion.
NOTE:
NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE: The PCI X backplane is backward compatible with the older PCI backplane and can support
many PCI HBA (I/O) cards.
When HP 9000 rp8400 servers are upgraded to HP 9000 rp8440 servers using the chassis upgrade kit,
the older and slower PCI backplanes in the HP 9000 rp8400 server must be upgraded to the newer and
faster PCI X backplanes (AB314A) of the HP 9000 rp8440 Server.
When the rp8440 Server Expansion Unit 2 is connected to the HP 9000 rp8440 Server, its I/O
backplanes act as PCI X I/O backplanes. See the rp8440 Server Expansion Unit 2 section for more
details.
Supported HP-UX I/O Cards
Supported HP-UX I/O CardsSupported HP-UX I/O Cards
Supported HP-UX I/O Cards
I/O Card
I/O CardI/O Card
I/O Card Product Number
Product NumberProduct Number
Product Number First HP-UX
First HP-UXFirst HP-UX
First HP-UX
Release / Boot
Release / BootRelease / Boot
Release / Boot
Support
SupportSupport
Support
Connector
ConnectorConnector
Connector
Type(s)
Type(s)Type(s)
Type(s)
Hot Plug /
Hot Plug /Hot Plug /
Hot Plug /
Factory
FactoryFactory
Factory
Integration
IntegrationIntegration
Integration
Maximum
MaximumMaximum
Maximum
Cards/Ports
Cards/PortsCards/Ports
Cards/Ports
Mass Storage Host Bus Adapters
Mass Storage Host Bus AdaptersMass Storage Host Bus Adapters
Mass Storage Host Bus Adapters
PCI 1-port 2x Fibre Channel A5158A 11.00/No Duplex SC Yes / No 16 / 16
PCI 2-Gb Fibre Channel A6795A 11.00/Yes LC Yes / Yes 16 / 16
PCI 1-port 4-GB Fibre Channel AB378A 11i/Yes LC Yes / Yes 16 / 16
PCI 2-port 4-GB Fibre Channel AB379B 11i/Yes LC Yes / No 16 / 32
Dual channel Ultra320 SCSI Adapter A7173A 11i/Yes VHDCI Yes / Yes 16 / 32
PCI-X 2 channel 2 GB/s Fibre Channel A6826A 11i/Yes LC (SFF) Yes / Yes 16 / 32
PCI-X 2 channel Smart Array 6402 128
MB (not supported in SEU 2)
A9890A 11i/Yes VHDCI Yes / Yes 8 / 16
PCI-X 4 channel Smart Array 6404 256
MB (not supported in SEU 2)
A9891A 11i/Yes VHDCI Yes / Yes 8 / 32
Local Area Network Interface Cards
Local Area Network Interface CardsLocal Area Network Interface Cards
Local Area Network Interface Cards
PCI-X 1 port 10 GB Ethernet Fiber Adapter AB287A 11i v2/Yes Duplex LC Yes / Yes 2 / 2
PCI-X 4 port 1000Base-T Gigabit Adapter AB545A 11i v2/Yes RJ-45 Yes / Yes 16 / 64
PCI-X Dual port 1000Base-SX A7011A 11i v2/Yes Duplex SC Yes / Yes 16 / 32
PCI-X Dual port 1000Base-T A7012A 11i v2/Yes RJ-45 Yes / Yes 16 / 32
PCI-X 1000Base SX AD332A 11i v2/Yes Duplex SC Yes / Yes 16 / 32
PCI-X 1000Base-T AD331A 11i v2/Yes RJ-45 Yes / Yes 16 / 32
Multi-Function Cards (Mass Storage & LAN)
Multi-Function Cards (Mass Storage & LAN)Multi-Function Cards (Mass Storage & LAN)
Multi-Function Cards (Mass Storage & LAN)
PCI-X 4 GB Fibre Channel, 1000Base-T AD193A 11i v1/yes LC (SFF) /RJ-45 Yes / No 16 / 32
PCI-X 2 port 4GB FC, 2 Port 1000Base-T AD194A 11i v1/yes LC (SFF) /RJ-45 Yes / No 16 / 32
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PCI-X 2 GB Fibre Channel, 1000Base-SX A9782A 11i/Yes LC (SFF)/LC
GigE
Yes / Yes 16 / 32
PCI-X 2 GB Fibre Channel, 1000Base-T A9784A 11i/Yes 1LC/1 RJ-45 Yes / Yes 16 / 32
PCI-X 2 port 2GB FC/2 port 1GB Ethernet AB465A 11i v2/Yes 2 LC/2 RJ-45 Yes/Yes 16/64
PCI X 2 port 1000Base T/2 port Ultra320
SCSI
AB290A 11i/Yes 2 LC GigE/2 RJ-
45
Yes / Yes 16/64
Wide Area Network Interface Cards
Wide Area Network Interface CardsWide Area Network Interface Cards
Wide Area Network Interface Cards
2-port Programmable Serial Interface (PSI)
X.25/Frame Relay/SDLC
J3525A 11.00/No RS 530, RS-232,
V.35, RS-449 or
X.21
Yes / Yes 16 / 32
Additional Interface Cards
Additional Interface CardsAdditional Interface Cards
Additional Interface Cards
PCI 8-port Terminal Multiplexer A6748A 11.00 / No RS-232 Yes / No 16 / 128
PCI 64-port Terminal Multiplexer A6749A 11.00 / No RS-232 or RS-
422
Yes / No 16 / 1024
PCI Hyperfabric2 Fiber Adapter A6386A 11.00 / No LC Duplex Yes / Yes 4 / 4
External Server Storage
External Server StorageExternal Server Storage
External Server Storage
Connectivity
ConnectivityConnectivity
Connectivity
HP has the broadest, most robust server and storage line up in the industry, providing exactly the right fit
for every need. Refer to the Storage Server matrix to see a matrix that highlights which storage device,
server and operating system is interoperable.
Integrated Multifunction
Integrated MultifunctionIntegrated Multifunction
Integrated Multifunction
I/O
I/OI/O
I/O
The HP 9000 rp8440 Server chassis supports either one or two Core I/O cards (AB314A). Core I/O
slots are located along the right rear vertical edge of the chassis. One core I/O card is included with
each system. The first core I/O card will support up to four cell boards in the server and all I/O slots. For
support of two hard partitions, a second core I/O is required in the host system. For support of three or
four hard partitions (nPars), a third and/or fourth core I/O card can be added in the rp8440 Server
Expansion Unit 2. See the SEU 2 section for more details. HP 9000 rp8400/rp8420 Core I/O cards
cannot be carried forward to the HP 9000 rp8440 server.
Each Integrity core I/O card 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. The MP in
the rp8440 can be configured to failover to a secondary MP (again provided two core I/O board
sets are installed). Here are some of the features enabled by the HP 9000 rp8440 Server
management processor:
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
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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
External LAN port: 1 GbE LAN port using an RJ 45 connector
External SCSI port: Ultra320 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 rp8440
Server 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.
The integrated multifunction I/O provides core I/O functionally and includes the Management Processor
technology.
Core I/O Loading Rules
Core I/O Loading RulesCore I/O Loading Rules
Core I/O Loading Rules 1 Core I/O card is included with each HP 9000 rp8440 Server
Load the first Core I/O board into slot 0.
Core I/O slot 0 corresponds to Cell Board slot 0. Core I/O slot 1 corresponds to Cell Board slot
1.
A cell board must be installed in slot 0 to enable use of Core I/O 0. Likewise, a cell board must
be installed in slot 1 to enable use of Core I/O 1.
Access to two internal disk drives and one Removable Media bay is enabled with the installation of
the first Core I/O board.
The optional second Core I/O board must be ordered to enable hardware partitioning (systems
not using the Server Expansion Unit 2).
The optional second Core I/O board must be ordered to enable access to the third/fourth internal
disks and second removable media drive. ( NOTE:
NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE: For support of 3 or 4 hard partitions
[nPartitions], a third and fourth core I/O board is included in the rp8440 Server Expansion Unit 2.
See the SEU 2 section for more details. )
Internal Disk Drives
Internal Disk DrivesInternal Disk Drives
Internal Disk Drives
HP 9000 rp8440 Server supports up to four internal low profile hot plug disk drives.
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Product Number
Product NumberProduct Number
Product Number Disk Capacity
Disk CapacityDisk Capacity
Disk Capacity Rotational speed
Rotational speedRotational speed
Rotational speed Average seek time
Average seek timeAverage seek time
Average seek time
(read/write)
Sustained Bandwidth
Sustained BandwidthSustained Bandwidth
Sustained Bandwidth
AD146A 36 GB 15,000 RPM 3.6 msec (read); 3.9
msec (write)
40 MB/s
AD147A 73 GB 15,000 RPM 3.6 msec (read); 3.9
msec (write)
40 MB/s
AD148A 146 GB 10,000 RPM 4.7 msec (read); 5.2
msec (write)
40 MB/s
AD149A 300 GB 10,000 RPM 4.7 msec (read); 5.2
msec (write)
69 MB/s
AD210A 146 GB 15,000 RPM 3.6 msec (read); 3.9
msec (write)
40 MB/s
AD265A 300 GB 15,000 RPM 3.6 msec (read); 3.9
msec (write)
40 MB/s
HP 9000 rp8400/rp8420/rx8620 disk drives can be carried forward to the HP 9000 rp8440 server.
For HP-UX:
Independent UltraSCSI controllers provide each disk drive with an independent SCSI channel
Supported by MirrorDisk/UX across disk drives, controllers, and Core I/O boards
Must order two Core I/O cards to support more than two internal disk drives
Internal Removable
Internal RemovableInternal Removable
Internal Removable
Media
MediaMedia
Media
HP 9000 rp8440 Server contains two removable media bays, which will support either a
DVD+RW or DAT drive. Removable media drives are not hot plug capable.
DVD+RW drive provides enhanced features while preserving backward read compatibility with
CD ROM. Data transfer rates of up to 6.75 MB/s are achieved with the DVD format; 4.8 MB/s
can be achieved with the CD format. ( NOTE:
NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE: Installing the Smart Array card connected to the
internal drives does not affect the function of the DVD ROM. )
DAT 72GB drive has a maximum storage capacity of 72 GB and is RoHS compliant.
Must order two Core I/O cards to enable more than one Internal Media device.
HP rp8400/rp8420/rx8620 removable media drives can be carried forward to the HP 9000
rp8440 server
Internal Removable Media Specifications
Internal Removable Media SpecificationsInternal Removable Media Specifications
Internal Removable Media Specifications
Product Number
Product NumberProduct Number
Product Number Device
DeviceDevice
Device Capacity
CapacityCapacity
Capacity Data transfer rate
Data transfer rateData transfer rate
Data transfer rate
AB351B * DVD+RW (RoHS)
AB400A ** DAT 72 72 GB
* NOTE:
NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE: Third Party software (not included with AB351A) is required to support DVD write capability with Windows.
** NOTE:
NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE: Not supported with Linux.
I/O Configuration Rules
I/O Configuration RulesI/O Configuration Rules
I/O Configuration Rules The following table summarizes previously mentioned configuration rules pertaining to usage of I/O slots
and internal peripherals.
Configuration
ConfigurationConfiguration
Configuration Minimum Number of Cells
Minimum Number of CellsMinimum Number of Cells
Minimum Number of Cells Minimum Required Number of Core I/Os
Minimum Required Number of Core I/OsMinimum Required Number of Core I/Os
Minimum Required Number of Core I/Os
>8 I/O card slots 2 1
>2 Internal Disks 2 2
2 Internal Removable Media 2 2
2 Partitions 2 2
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Addition I/O resources
Addition I/O resourcesAddition I/O resources
Addition I/O resources
using the Server
using the Serverusing the Server
using the Server
Expansion Unit
Expansion UnitExpansion Unit
Expansion Unit (SEU)
Additional I/O resources can be obtained by adding the HP Server Expansion Unit 2 (SEU 2). The SEU 2
is an add on chassis containing I/O resources that complement the I/O and partitioning capabilities
within the HP 9000 rp8440 Server. The SEU 2 mirrors the I/O resources embedded within the HP 9000
rp8440 Server chassis, adding 16 I/O card slots, 4 disk bays, 2 removable media slots, and enabling 2
additional hard partitions.
The SEU 2 must be installed in the same cabinet and directly above the host rp8440 server. Please refer
to the Server Expansion Unit 2 section in this guide or more specific details.
The following table summarizes the I/O configuration rules when an SEU 2 is configured with the HP
9000 rp8440 Server.
Required Configuration
Required ConfigurationRequired Configuration
Required Configuration Minimum Required Number of Cells
Minimum Required Number of CellsMinimum Required Number of Cells
Minimum Required Number of Cells Minimum Required Number of Core I/Os
Minimum Required Number of Core I/OsMinimum Required Number of Core I/Os
Minimum Required Number of Core I/Os
>16 I/O card slots 3 4
1
>24 I/O card slots 4 4
1
>4 Disks 3 4
1
>6 Disks 4 4
1
3 Removable Media 3 4
1
4 Removable Media 4 4
1
3 Hard Partitions 3 4
1
4 Hard Partitions 4 4
1
NOTE 1:
NOTE 1:NOTE 1:
NOTE 1: Two Core I/O cards are included in each SEU
AC/DC Power
AC/DC PowerAC/DC Power
AC/DC Power DC Power Supplies
DC Power SuppliesDC Power Supplies
DC Power Supplies
The HP 9000 rp8440 Server supports up to six hot swap bulk power supplies for 2N+1 protection. The
hot swap design allows for the replacement of a failed power supply without interrupting server
operation. Two supplies are included with the base system. A minimum of one additional supply is
required for each cell board. Following this rule, all configurations will have 2N+1 power protection. HP
rp8400/rp8420/rx8620 DC power supplies can be carried forward to the HP 9000 rp8440 server.
PCI Power Supplies
PCI Power SuppliesPCI Power Supplies
PCI Power Supplies
PCI power supply is now a redundant N+1 design. One PCI power supply failure will not affect the I/O
bay since the remaining PCI power supply will power both I/O bays (this is an upgrade from the sx1000
based systems). PCI power supplies are hot swap capable (this is an upgrade from the sx1000 based
systems). HP rp8400/rp8420/rx8620 PCI power supplies cannot be carried forward to the HP 9000
rp8440 server.
AC Power
AC PowerAC Power
AC Power
The HP 9000 rp8440 Server contains four C20 power receptacle ports located at the bottom rear
bulkhead. A minimum of two power cords must be used to maintain normal operation of the HP 9000
rp8440 Server. A second set of two cords can be added to improve system availability by protecting, for
example, against power grid failures or accidentally tripped circuit breakers. The HP 9000 rp8440
Server hardware is capable of receiving AC input from two different AC power sources. The objective is
to maintain full equipment functionality when operating from power source A and power source B, or A
alone, or B alone. This capability is called "fault tolerant power compliance."
Although many HP 9000 rp8440 Server configurations can be sufficiently powered from a single 16 /20
amp branch circuit, HP strongly recommends using one 16 amp (minimum) branch circuit per power
cord. Due to the variety of 16/20 plugs used throughout the world, the HP 9000 rp8440 Server menu
offers a choice of plug options.
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All HP 9000 rx8620 servers are shipped with four AC power cords.
AC Power Consumption
AC Power ConsumptionAC Power Consumption
AC Power Consumption
The HP 9000 rp8440 Server power consumption will vary greatly depending on the hardware
configuration and the input line voltages supplied at customer sites. Because of the disparity of
line voltages throughout the world it's best to represent power consumption in VA (Volt Amperes).
With power consumption being of high concern throughout the world, it's necessary to specify
consumption in a couple of different ways.
Maximum Theoretical Power or "Maximum Configuration" (input power at the AC input expressed
as volt amps to take into account power factor correction)-The calculated sum of the maximum
worst case power consumption for every subsystem in the server. This number will never be
exceeded by a functioning server for any combination of hardware and software under any
conditions.
Marked Electrical Power (input power at the AC input expressed as volt amps)-The server Marked
Electrical Power is the rating given on the chassis label and represents the input power required for
facility AC power planning and wiring requirements. This number represents the expected
maximum power consumption for the server based on the power rating of the bulk power supplies.
This number can safely be used to size AC circuits and breakers for the system under all
conditions.
Typical Maximum Power, User Expected Maximum Power, or "Typical Configuration" (expressed as
volt amps)-The measured maximum worst case power consumption. This number represents the
larges power consumption that HP engineers were able to produce for the server with any
combination of hardware under laboratory conditions using aggressive software applications
designed specifically to work the system at maximum load. This number can safely be used to
compute thermal loads and power consumption for the system under all conditions.
Power Numbers per configuration are shown below. For further power consumption details, see the HP
9000 rp8440 Installation Manual.
Configuration
ConfigurationConfiguration
Configuration HP 9000 rp8440 Server Fully Loaded Configuration
HP 9000 rp8440 Server Fully Loaded ConfigurationHP 9000 rp8440 Server Fully Loaded Configuration
HP 9000 rp8440 Server Fully Loaded Configuration
16 dual core HP PA 8900 1.068 GHz processors /533 MHz Front Side Bus
256 GB of Memory
16 PCI cards
4 cell boards
4 internal hard drives
2 DVD drives
2 Core I/O cards
6 bulk power supplies.
Typical maximum power: 3,866 VA (3,789 W) (19.33 A @ 200 VAC across 2 cords)
Marked Electrical for the server: 5400 VA (30 A @ 180 VAC across 2 cords)
Marked Electrical per line cord: 2700 VA (15A @ 180 VAC across each cord)
Maximum theoretical power: 5,720 VA (5,837 W) (28.6 A @ 200 VAC across 2 cords)
HP 9000 rp8440 Server Average Configuration
HP 9000 rp8440 Server Average ConfigurationHP 9000 rp8440 Server Average Configuration
HP 9000 rp8440 Server Average Configuration
8 dual core HP PA 8900 1.068 GHz processors
16 GB of Memory
8 PCI cards
2 cell boards
2 internal hard drives
1 DVD drives
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2 Core I/O cards
3 bulk power supplies.
Typical power consumption: 1870 VA (9.35 A @ 200 VAC across 2 cords)
Power Distribution Units
Power Distribution UnitsPower Distribution Units
Power Distribution Units 60 amp Power Distribution Unit
60 amp Power Distribution Unit60 amp Power Distribution Unit
60 amp Power Distribution Unit
AF916A (NA/JPN) and AF917A (International)-supported with 10K G2 rack
E7683A (US) and E7684A (International)-supported in Rack System E
A 60 amp Power Distribution Unit (PDU) has been developed for Integrity customers that prefer to use
fewer, higher amperage connections into their wall electrical infrastructure. This PDU is sold separately
and can be ordered with any HP Server solution. For more details on PDUs, please refer to the PDU
sales collateral.
The drawing below is an example of how the PDU can be configured with the HP 9000 rp8440 Server in
a dual grid configuration. In this case there are two HP 9000 rp8440 servers (average configurations
drawing ~9 amps each) and two 60 amp PDUs configured with redundant power. The blue cords
represent the primary power connections needed for normal operation. In this example, cords from each
server are plugged
into a separate branch circuits. However, it is acceptable, for lower VA configurations, for each server to
plug both grid A cords into one branch circuit and both grid B cords into second branch circuit. The
remaining PDU outlets can be used to power other components as long as the specifications for the PDU
rating are not exceeded.
For redundant power inputs, the second set of red cords is added. If the second PDU is plugged into a
second grid this configuration provides protection against:
Losing power from a single power grid
Accidental tripping of one or two circuit breakers
Accidental disconnect of a single PDU power cord
Accidental disconnect of up to four system power cords
30 amp Power Distribution Unit-
30 amp Power Distribution Unit-30 amp Power Distribution Unit-
30 amp Power Distribution Unit-
252663 D74 (NA/JPN) and 252663 B33 (International)-supported on 10K G2 rack
E7681A (NA/JPN) and E7682A (International)-supported on Rack System E
A 30 amp Power Distribution Unit (PDU) is also supported with HP 9000 rp8440 Server. This PDU is
sold separately and can be ordered with any HP Server solution.
The following configuration guidelines apply when using the 30 amp PDU:
HP 9000 rp8440 Server plugs A0 and A1 should be plugged into the same PDU
Ax and Bx cords should never be plugged into the same PDU
Use two 30 amp PDUs to achieve input power redundancy. A0/A1 and B0/B1 into separate
PDUs.
Ordering tools will not force the purchase of a second PDU for input power redundancy. A second
PDU must be manually selected if redundant input power is desired.
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Partitioning
PartitioningPartitioning
Partitioning A hardware partition corresponds roughly to a single, standalone system. The HP 9000 rp8440 Server
can be subdivided into four partitions, each containing one or more cells that communicates coherently
over a high bandwidth, low latency crossbar fabric. Special programmable hardware in the cells defines
the boundaries of a partition in such a way that the isolation is enforced from the actions of other
partitions. Each partition runs its own independent instance of the operating system (HP UX 11i v1, v2
and v3). Applications cannot span partitions since each partition runs its own instance of the OS,
essentially functioning as a stand alone server. However, different partitions may be executing the same
or different revisions of an operating system, or they may be executing different operating systems, with
OS availability.
Each partition has its own independent processors, memory and I/O resources consisting of the
resources of the cells that make up the partition. Resources may be removed from one partition and
added to another without having to physically manipulate the hardware just by using commands that are
part of the System Management interface. With future releases of HP UX and Windows, using the related
capabilities of dynamic reconfiguration (e.g. on line addition, on line removal), new resources may be
added to a partition and failed modules may be removed and replaced while the partition continues in
operation.
Partitioning the resources of the complex in this way makes it easy to run multiple applications on the
same physical system; you can allocate physical resources and tune the operating system running on
each partition depending on the needs of the application (or the most important application) you intend
to run on it. Alternatively, you can configure the HP 9000 rp8440 Server as a single partition, allowing
all the resources to be focused on a single set of tasks, for example a large online transaction processing
application.
You can increase or reduce the processing power of a partition by adding or deleting cells. With the
rp8440, you must shut down the operating system running on the affected partition(s) before moving
cells, and before making configuration changes that will take effect. Though the OS may include
commands for some configuration tasks, HP recommends you use the Partition Manager (parmgr) to
configure partitions.
Hardware based partition configuration changes may require a reboot of the partition depending upon
the configuration change. The reboot of the partition only affects the partition that is being reconfigured.
The other partitions defined in the chassis are not affected and will continue to execute without
interruption. In a future HP UX release, dynamic hard partitions will be supported. Dynamic partitions
imply that partition configuration changes do not require a reboot of the partition.
The HP 9000 rp8440 Server can be divided into four independent hardware partitions when configured
with the HP Server Expansion Unit 2. In a partitioned configuration, I/O bay resources such as I/O slots,
core I/O, disk and removable media bays, are always dedicated to the corresponding cell board slot. In
other words, I/O bay 0 resources are always configured to the cell board in Cell slot 0. Therefore, in a
partitioned system, the amount of resources within a partition is always proportional to the number of
cells within that partition. There is no flexibility to otherwise divide these components. For example, in a
system configured with two cells in separate nPars, it is not possible to include twelve I/O slots in
partition 0 and four I/O slots in partition 1. Please refer to the "HP Server Expansion Unit 2" section in
this guide or more specific details.
The table below summarizes the resource availability based on hardware partitions.
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Number of Hard
Number of HardNumber of Hard
Number of Hard
Partitions
PartitionsPartitions
Partitions
Minimum # of Cells
Minimum # of CellsMinimum # of Cells
Minimum # of Cells Minimum Available I/O
Minimum Available I/OMinimum Available I/O
Minimum Available I/O
Slots
SlotsSlots
Slots
Core I/O (required)
Core I/O (required)Core I/O (required)
Core I/O (required) Minimum Available
Minimum AvailableMinimum Available
Minimum Available
Disk/Media Bays
Disk/Media BaysDisk/Media Bays
Disk/Media Bays
1 Partition Any one Cell 8 1 2/1
2 Partitions Any two Cells 16 2 4/2
3 Partitions Any three Cells 24 4 6/3
4 Partitions Four Cells 32 4 8/4
Software Partitioning
Software PartitioningSoftware Partitioning
Software Partitioning HP 9000 rp8440 servers support virtual partitioning (vPars) to the single processor level similar to
support on HP 9000 servers with HP UX 11i v1. With vPars, a user will be able to support up to eight
separate virtual partitions each with an instance of HP UX within each hard partition. VPars will provide
many of the features of nPars but without the electrical isolation and support for hardware failures that
nPars provides.
HP System Insight
HP System InsightHP System Insight
HP System Insight
Manager
ManagerManager
Manager
HP Systems Insight Manager (SIM) is the central point of administration for management applications
that address the HP 9000 rp7440 and rp8440 server's management requirements. HP SIM delivers
powerful monitoring and control, notifying the administrator of potential hardware or software problems
before they occur. It also provides inventory reporting and asset management capabilities that
dramatically reduce the time and effort required to track server assets. HP SIM provides secure
communications as well as role based security to make certain that its powerful capabilities are kept
secure from unauthorized users.
HP-UX
HP-UXHP-UX
HP-UX Ignite UX addresses the need for HP-UX system administrators to perform fast deployment for one
or many servers. It provides the means for creating and reusing standard system configurations,
enables replication of systems, permits post installation customizations, and is capable of both
interactive and unattended operating modes.
Software Distributor UX (SD UX) is the HP-UX administration toolset used to deliver and maintain
HP-UX operating systems and layered software applications. Delivered as part of HP-UX, SD UX
can help you manage your HP-UX operating system, patches, and application software on HP
9000 servers.
System Management Homepage (SMH) is used to manage accounts for users and groups,
perform auditing and security operations, and handle disk and file system management and
peripheral device management. HP Systems Insight Manager allows these tasks to be distributed
to multiple systems and delegated using role based security.
HP-UX Kernel Configuration is used for self optimizing kernel changes. The new HP-UX Kernel
Configuration tool allows users to tune both dynamic and static kernel parameters quickly and
easily from a Web based GUI to optimize system performance. This tool also sets kernel
parameter alarms that notify you when system usage levels exceed thresholds.
Partition Manager creates and manages nPars for high end servers. After the partitions are
created, the systems running on those partitions can be managed consistently with all the other
tools integrated into SIM.
HP-UX 11i Webmin based Admin is a Web based system management framework that allows a
wide variety of open source Webmin system management modules to be plugged in. HP supports
this tool for the configuration of the HP-UX 11i Apache based Web Server and the HP-UX 11i
Tomcat based Servlet Engine.
HP-UX Bastille is a security hardening/lockdown tool that enhances the security of an HP-UX 11i
UNIX host. It accommodates the various degrees of hardening required of servers used for webs,
applications, and databases.
Security Patch Check efficiently improves systems security by performing analysis of file sets and
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patches installed on an HP-UX 11i system and generating a report of recommended security
patches.
System Inventory Manager is for change and asset management. It enables you to easily collect,
store, and manage inventory and configuration information for HP-UX-based servers. It provides
an easy to use, web based interface, superior performance, and comprehensive reporting
capabilities.
Event Monitoring Service (EMS) keeps the administrator of multiple systems aware of system
operation throughout the cluster, and it notifies the administrator of potential hardware or
software problems before they occur. HP Systems Insight Manager can launch the EMS interface
and configure EMS monitors for any node or node group that belongs to the cluster, resulting in
increased reliability and reduced downtime.
HP Process Resource Manager (PRM) controls the resources that processes use during peak system
load. PRM can manage the allocation of processor, memory resources, and disk bandwidth. It
allows administrators to run multiple mission critical applications on a single system, improve
response time for critical users and applications, allocate resources on shared servers based on
departmental budget contributions, provide applications with total resource isolation, and
dynamically change configuration at any time-even under load.
HP-UX Workload Manager (WLM) provides automatic processor resource allocation and
application performance management based on prioritized service level objectives (SLOs). In
addition, WLM allows administrators to set real memory and disk bandwidth entitlements
(guaranteed minimums) to fixed levels in the configuration. The use of workload groups and SLOs
improves response time for critical users, allows system consolidation, and helps manage user
expectations for performance.
HP OpenView Operations Agent provides a fully integrated, single pane of glass management
solution for systems, networks, applications, and databases. A powerful ability to monitor, filter,
correlate, and respond to events enables IT organizations to establish central management control
over their managed environments and improve overall availability and reliability.
HP OpenView Performance Agent monitors and analyzes the performance of systems and
applications to compare SLOs with actual application performance, and it enables real time
performance monitoring as well as action on alarm.
HP OpenView GlancePlus is a powerful system monitoring and diagnostic tool that provides
online performance information, examination of system activities, identification and resolution of
performance bottlenecks, and system fine tuning.
HP OpenView Data Protector (Omniback II) provides reliable, high performance data protection
for enterprise wide heterogeneous environments without impacting system or application
performance. It centralizes and automates backup and recovery operations and tracks file versions
and media to enable swift recovery of information.
HP OpenView Network Node Manager (NNM) management station runs on Itanium 2 based HP-
UX servers. NNM provides a powerful network management solution that includes concise, in
depth views of network devices and their status in an intuitive graphical format. NNM helps
network managers evaluate network performance, pinpoint problem sources, and proactively
manage their networks and network availability.
All other HP OpenView management tools, such as HP OpenView Operations, Service Desk, and
Service Reporter, will be able to collect and process information from the agents running on
HP9000 or HP Integrity servers with HP-UX.
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Racking
RackingRacking
Racking The HP 9000 rp8440 Server was designed to provide industry leading performance density and
availability when ordered in a racked configuration. At 17 EIA units (29.75 inches), two HP 9000
rp8440 servers can be mounted into a single HP rack two meter cabinet with 7 or 8 EIA units of extra
space for mounting external peripherals. One rp8440 can be mounted in a rack along with a Server
Expansion Unit 2.
The HP 9000 rp8440 Server industrial design and packaging was designed to allow easy and quick
access to all of the system's components. The most frequently handled devices, removable media and
disks, are directly accessible at the system's front. By removing the front bezel, hot swap fans, hot swap
power supplies, and PCI power supplies can be completely serviced. At the rear, core I/O and more hot
swap fans are directly accessible. For access to all other components, the rack mounted HP 9000
rp8440 Server comes with rack sliders.
These rack sliders enables the HP 9000 rp8440 Server to be slid forward out of the HP Rack cabinet for
servicing of internal components such as fans, cell boards, and I/O cards, while the system is still
running. The sliders also allows for servicing or replacement of any FRU (field replaceable unit) without
removing the chassis from the cabinet. The HP 9000 rp8440 Server industrial design and slider strategy
enables access and removal of any FRU within 15 minutes or less. This design feature minimizes the
downtime associated with system upgrades in the rare event of a component failure. Also included with
ever rack mounted HP 9000 rp8440 Server is a cable management arm (CMA). The CMA neatly
secures data cables and prevents cables from becoming entangled while servicing of the system.
The following racking rules apply for HP 9000 rp8440 servers configured with an HP Server Expansion
Unit 2 that is factory integrated:
The HP Server Expansion Unit 2 must be mounted in the same cabinet as the host HP 9000
rp8440 Server.
The HP 9000 rp8440 Server must be mounted directly below the HP Server Expansion Unit
When adding an SEU 2 in the field to an existing host server, It is preferred that the SEU 2 be installed
directly above the host server. When not possible to install the SEU 2 above the host server in the field, it
is supported to install the SEU 2 in an adjacent rack. Please consult the SEU 2 install guide for more
details.
Heavy Duty Stabilizing Kit
Heavy Duty Stabilizing KitHeavy Duty Stabilizing Kit
Heavy Duty Stabilizing Kit
for 10K G2 Universal
for 10K G2 Universalfor 10K G2 Universal
for 10K G2 Universal
Rack
RackRack
Rack (not used with Rack
System E)
A heavy duty stabilizing kit is required for the rack of the rp8440 server to add stability for the HP
Universal 10K G2 rack. With this stabilizing kit, the ballast is no longer needed with the new HP
Universal rack. Use of the Heavy Duty Stabilizing kit is mandatory and should be installed immediately.
Ballasts for Rack System E
Ballasts for Rack System EBallasts for Rack System E
Ballasts for Rack System E
Cabinets
CabinetsCabinets
Cabinets (not used with
Universal Rack 10K G2)
Due to the weight of the HP 9000 rp8440 Server, ballast kits have been developed to add stability to HP
Rack Systems/E cabinets while the system is being serviced. Every HP 9000 rp8440 Server shipped to
customers will be shipped with a ballast kit. These ballasts were designed to easily attach to the rear anti
tip foot that comes standard with every HP Rack System E cabinet. Use of the HP 9000 rp8440 Server
ballast kit is mandatory and should be installed immediately.
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UPS
UPSUPS
UPS Management of local UPSs for the rx7640 and rp8440 is now through a LAN port on the core I/O card.
Management of UPSs by the predecessor, rx7620 and rx8620 servers was through a serial port on the
core I/O. The serial port is not available on the rx7640 and rp8440 servers. Therefore, when upgrading
or adding rx7640 and rp8440 servers to your environment and using local UPSs (as opposed to
datacenter wide UPSs), make sure there is a LAN management card available on the local UPS.
HP 10000 and 9000
HP 10000 and 9000HP 10000 and 9000
HP 10000 and 9000
Racks
RacksRacks
Racks (These racks are the
pre merger Compaq
racks)
The HP 9000 and Integrity servers are supported for field installs into these racks. Factory integration will
not be supported for HP 10000 and HP 9000 racks. Differing depth requirements of the HP
9000/Integrity racking kits preclude racking HP 9000/Integrity servers and HP ProLiant servers in the
same racks.
Third-Party Racking
Third-Party RackingThird-Party Racking
Third-Party Racking HP Servers are designed to maximize performance density when installed into HP Rack Systems. HP Rack
Solutions maintain the high level of safety and reliability of HP Server solutions that customers have come
to expect. Although HP strongly recommends racking servers in HP Rack Solutions, it recognizes that
some customer circumstances may prohibit this. For those customers, HP has developed a set of
guidelines that when followed, enables server installations into third party cabinets. It is extremely
important that the guidelines be followed due to the wide variety of cabinets in the market place.
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HP 9000 rp84xx
HP 9000 rp84xxHP 9000 rp84xx
HP 9000 rp84xx
Upgrades to HP 9000
Upgrades to HP 9000Upgrades to HP 9000
Upgrades to HP 9000
rp8440 Servers
rp8440 Serversrp8440 Servers
rp8440 Servers
All HP rp84xx servers are in box upgradeable to rp8440 servers in the current chassis. In box upgrades
may take one to two 8 hour periods either of successive days or using successive shifts on the same day.
In box upgrades will have the advantage of asset tag retention.
You can also accomplish an upgrade by combining the purchase of a new server with Trade Up credits
on the older server. Box swap upgrades may have the advantage of less upgrade down time.
In box upgrades and box swap upgrades may have similar prices depending on the amount of memory
and number of cell boards and processors that have to be upgraded.
Included in the In box Upgrade Kit
Included in the In box Upgrade KitIncluded in the In box Upgrade Kit
Included in the In box Upgrade Kit (AD056A)
System Backplane-The HP 9000 rp8440 server backplane is a new design with the following
feature modifications:
New high speed differential links
Redesign of the crossbar ASIC
Additional switch fabric on the backplane
Redesign of the backplane power subsystem
Redesign of the system clock infrastructure
New high speed, impedance controlled, board to board connectors will be used
Mass Storage Backplane PCA-the mass storage subsystem upgrades from SCSI SE interconnect to
U320.
Other Miscellaneous
Nameplates and labels
"Read Me" documents, Upgrade Guide, CD ROM
Miscellaneous cables
Must Order Separately for an In box Upgrade
Must Order Separately for an In box UpgradeMust Order Separately for an In box Upgrade
Must Order Separately for an In box Upgrade
Processors - Customer won't be able to use their existing PA 8900 processors due to a faster FSB
Cell Boards - New Cell board design to support new chipset
Memory DIMMs - The memory system uses Double Data Rate DRAMs (DDR II)
I/O Backplane - The I/O backplane must be ordered
Core I/O - U320 support
Installation services
Material to be Reused in an In Box Upgrade
Material to be Reused in an In Box UpgradeMaterial to be Reused in an In Box Upgrade
Material to be Reused in an In Box Upgrade
Chassis
System fans
AC power distribution PCA
DC power distribution PCA
OL* PCA (I/O cards)
Bulk power supplies
Hard disk drives
Removable media drives
Supported I/O cards (please refer to supported I/O card list)
Upgrading to HP Integrity
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Upgrading to HP Integrity
Customers can also upgrade their rp8440 server to a HP Integrity rx8640 Server using the AD056A
product. This upgrade kit consists of the following:
QuickSpecs
HP 9000 rp8440 Server
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HP 9000 rp8440 Server
Upgrades
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