HP D7171A - NetServer - LPr Operating and safety instructions

product
overview
hp netserver
lxr 8500dc
hp netserver lxr 8500dc
value proposition As a key component of HP’s Microsoft®Windows®2000 Datacenter Program, the HP Netserver
LXr 8500dc delivers next-generation processing power, reliability, and scalability to fast-growth
data centers with a solution that rivals UNIX®systems. A perfect fit for data centers operating
OLTP, ERP, database, and Web-based e-business environments, the HP Netserver LXr 8500dc
increases reliability, simplifies management, and reduces costs by consolidating smaller servers
and multiple applications.
target audience Large enterprises, mid-sized corporate data centers, service providers, and dot.coms that:
• Need performance-tested high-availability platforms for mission critical Web or e-business
computing, large databases, and e-mail servers
• Demand end-to-end platform stability, reliability, and manageability
• Require pre-configured evaluation, integration, and compatibility of hardware, software,
application, and clustering components
• Want single-point-of-contact, rapid-response service and support
• Seek an integrated server consolidation solution for simplified system and application management
quick reference For bet-the-business application support, the HP Netserver LXr 8500dc offers a powerful bundled
server platform that has been extensively evaluated by HP and Microsoft to ensure maximum
performance for even the most demanding IT requirements. It also delivers one-stop account
management, world-class technical support services, and stress-free system administration for
high-traffic computing networks.
features and
benefits
• Eight-way capable out of the box—just add processors
• Balanced, high-performance design that scales up to eight Intel®Pentium®III Xeon processors,
up to 32GB SDRAM memory, and four 64-bit PCI controllers
• Best-in-class reliability with fully hot-swappable and hot-pluggable components and pre-failure
alerting on critical components. Fault-resilient booting and “totally safe” memory scrubbing utility.
• Intelligent management tools for hardware, NOS, and applications, including HP Toptools and
HP Manage-x Event Manager
• Inte
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(NNM) for Microsoft Windows NT®, CA Unicenter TNG, and Tivoli Management Software.
Secure and easy remote management with preinstalled HP Toptools Remote Control card for
complete control anytime, anywhere
• Portfolio of multi-node clustering certifications for Microsoft Windows 2000 datacenter server
• Simple installation with 7U rack-optimized form factor, and easy customization via factory
configuration, integration, and delivery
• Bundled world-class service and support

specs-at-a-glance
operating system Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server pre-tested and pre-installed:
• 32-bit system
• Up to 64GB memory support
• Up to 32-way symmetric multiprocessing (SMP)
• 4-node clustering
• Winsock Direct for streamlined communications across a server area network
processor Two Intel Pentium III Xeon 700MHz processors; upgradable to 8 CPUs
ECC memory Minimum 2GB, 100MHz ECC SDRAM DIMM (standard); upgradable to 32GB
I/O, expansion slots Ten hot-plug, full-length PCI slots; four 64-bit, 66MHz slots; and six 64-bit, 33MHz slots (one
33MHz PCI slot used by pre-installed HP Toptools Remote Control card); CD-ROM; 3.5” floppy
disk drive
NIC D5013B 10/100 (Intel Pro100); options include Giganet cLAN 1000
power architecture Three hot-swap power supplies (2+1 redundant); 6 redundant fans
controller Integrated, dual-channel Ultra2 SCSI, Net-RAID-1Si for disk boot mirroring; options include
Net-RAID-3Si, Fibre Channel HBA
external storage,
including fibre channel
Options include HP Netserver Rack Storage/12, HP Netserver Rack Storage/12 FC,
HP Surestore XP48, HP Surestore XP256, HP Surestore XP512, EMC Symmetrix 4.8,
EMC Symmetrix 5.0
management software • HP Toptools for Servers facilitates troubleshooting, administration, and asset information
collection
• HP OpenView Manage-x Event Manager for complete NOS and application management
• Pre-failure alerts on key system components
hp service and support highlights
HP’s world-class Microsoft Services Organization provides HP Netserver LXr 8500dc customers
with maximum uptime and stress-free system reliability through the following offerings:
• Installation and startup services for hardware and software
• Availability assessment
• Worldwide 24 × 7 hardware and software support
• One-stop, no finger-pointing service and support
• Onsite parts and service, six-hour call-to-repair commitment
• Direct access to dedicated Account Support Engineer (ASE)
• Optional uptime commitment available
• Robust solution testing and certification programs
For a complete list of service offerings from HP’s Microsoft Services Organization, visit:
http://www.Microsoft.hp.com or http://www.hp.com/go/mstechservices
for more information For more information about the HP Netserver LXr 8500dc solution, as well as the entire
HP Netserver family, visit: http://netserver.hp.com/netserver
For more information on the Windows 2000 Datacenter solution, please visit
www.hp.com/windows2000
Intel and Pentium are U.S. re
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istered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, Windows,
and Windows NT are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. UNIX is a
registered trademark of The Open Group.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company 2001
Printed 02/01