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HP (Hewlett-Packard) Integrity Superdome Server manual

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  • Page 1

    QuickSpecs HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-way, 32-way, HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-way, 32-way, HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-way, 32-way, HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-way, 32-way, and 64-way and 64-way and 64-way and 64-way Overview DA - 11717 Worldwide — Version 1 — June 30, 2003 Page 1[...]

  • Page 2

    At A Glance At A Glance At A Glance At A Glance The latest release of Superdome, HP Integrity Superdome supports the new and improved sx1000 chip set. HP Integrity Superdome supports Itanium 2 1.5- GHz processors in mid 2003, and the next generation PA RISC processor, PA 8800 and the mx2 processor module based on two Itanium 2 processors in early 2[...]

  • Page 3

    Superdome Service Superdome Service Superdome Service Superdome Service Solutions Solutions Solutions Solutions Superdome continues to provide the same positive Total Customer Experience via industry-leading HP Services, as with existing Superdome servers. The HP Services component of Superdome is as follows: HP customers have consistently achieved[...]

  • Page 4

    System System System System HP UX 11i version 2 HP UX 11i version 2 HP UX 11i version 2 HP UX 11i version 2 Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Windows Server 2003 Datacenter edition edition edition edition Linux Linux Linux Linux Minimum Minimum Minimum Minimum Maximum Maximum Maximum Maximu[...]

  • Page 5

    There are three basic building blocks in the Superdome system architecture: the cell, the crossbar backplane and the PCI X based I/O subsystem. Cabinets Cabinets Cabinets Cabinets Starting with the sx1000 chip set, Superdome servers will be released with the Graphite color. A Superdome system will consist of up to four different types of cabinet as[...]

  • Page 6

    I/O Subsystem I/O Subsystem I/O Subsystem I/O Subsystem Each I/O chassis provides twelve PCI X slots; eight standard and four high bandwidth PCI X slots. There are two I/O chassis in an I/O Chassis Enclosure (ICE). Each I/O chassis connects to one cell board and the number of I/O chassis supported is dependent on the number of cells present in the [...]

  • Page 7

    I/O Expansion Cabinet I/O Expansion Cabinet I/O Expansion Cabinet I/O Expansion Cabinet The I/O expansion functionality is physically partitioned into four rack mounted chassis-the I/O expansion utilities chassis (XUC), the I/O expansion rear display module (RDM), the I/O expansion power chassis (XPC) and the I/O chassis enclosure (ICE). Each ICE s[...]

  • Page 8

    DVD Solution DVD Solution DVD Solution DVD Solution The DVD solution for Superdome requires the following components. These components are recommended per partition, although it is acceptable to have only one DVD solution and connect it to one partition at a time. External racks A4901A and A4902A must also be ordered with the DVD solution. Superdom[...]

  • Page 9

    CPU CPU CPU CPU : The features below nearly eliminate the down time associated with CPU cache errors (which are the majority of CPU errors). If a CPU is exhibiting excessive cache errors, HP-UX 11i version 2 will ONLINE activate to take its place. Furthermore, the CPU cache will automatically be repaired on reboot, eliminating the need for a servic[...]

  • Page 10

    HP-UX: Serviceguard and Serviceguard Extension for RAC Windows Server 2003: Microsoft Cluster Service (MSCS) - limited configurations supported Linux: Serviceguard for Linu Multi-system High Multi-system High Multi-system High Multi-system High Availability Availability Availability Availability HP-UX 11i v2: HP-UX 11i v2: HP-UX 11i v2: HP-UX 11i v[...]

  • Page 11

    access to the MP, and by its support for multiple geographically distributed console devices. Three common data center styles are: The secure site where both the system and its console are physically secured in a small area. The "glass room" configuration where all the systems' consoles are clustered in a location physically near the[...]

  • Page 12

    Windows Windows Windows Windows TFor Windows Server 2003 customers desiring full visibility to the Superdome Windows partition, an IP console solution is available to view the partition while the OS is rebooting (in addition to normal Windows desktop). Windows Terminal Services (standard in Windows Server 2003) can provide remote access, but does n[...]

  • Page 13

    Functional Capabilities: Functional Capabilities: Functional Capabilities: Functional Capabilities: Allows local access to SMS by CE. Provides integrated console access, providing hpterm emulation over telnet and web browser, connecting over LAN or serial to a Superdome system Provides remote access over a LAN or dialup connection: ftp server with [...]

  • Page 14

    and security, and handle disk and file system management and peripheral device management. Servicecontrol Manager enables these tasks to be distributed to multiple systems and delegated using role based security. HP-UX Kernel Configuration HP-UX Kernel Configuration HP-UX Kernel Configuration HP-UX Kernel Configuration -for self optimizing kernel c[...]

  • Page 15

    All other OpenView management tools, such as OpenView Operations, Service Desk, and Service Reporter, will be able to collect and process information from the agents running on Itanium 2-based servers running HP-UX. Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition Windows Server[...]

  • Page 16

    Itanium2 based workstation or server running HP-UX 11i Version 2) in order to configure Linux partitions. Refer to HP-UX section above for key features of Partition Manager. HP's Management Processor HP's Management Processor HP's Management Processor HP's Management Processor enables remote server management over the Web regard[...]

  • Page 17

    Customer Provided Part Customer Provided Part Customer Provided Part Customer Provided Part PDCA Product PDCA Product PDCA Product PDCA Product Number Number Number Number Attached Power Attached Power Attached Power Attached Power Cord Cord Cord Cord Attached Plug Attached Plug Attached Plug Attached Plug In Line Connector In Line Connector In Lin[...]

  • Page 18

    alternative cooling solutions may need to be explored by the customer. HP has teamed with Liebert to develop an innovative data room cooling solution called DataCool. DataCool is a patented overhead climate system utilizing fluid based cooling coils and localized blowers capable of cooling heat loads of several hundred watts per square foot. Some o[...]

  • Page 19

    For more information on the product and to manage the reference sales process. Please go to http://hpcp.grenoble.hp.com/ for more information. APC Uninterruptible Power Supplies for Superdome APC Uninterruptible Power Supplies for Superdome APC Uninterruptible Power Supplies for Superdome APC Uninterruptible Power Supplies for Superdome The Superdo[...]

  • Page 20

    The APC SL20KFB2 provides unparalleled power conditioning with its Delta-Conversion on- line double conversion technology. This is especially helpful in regions were power is unstable. Continuous Power during Short Interruptions of Input Power Continuous Power during Short Interruptions of Input Power Continuous Power during Short Interruptions of [...]

  • Page 21

    Ordering Guidelines Ordering Guidelines Ordering Guidelines Ordering Guidelines The APC SL20KFB2 Silcon 3-phase UPS units may be ordered as part of a new Superdome system order or as a field upgrade to an existing system. For new systems order please contact Ron Seredian at APC by e-mail at rseredia@apcc.com during the Superdome pre-consulting phas[...]

  • Page 22

    16 16 16 16 Removable media device controller should be in slot 8 of the I/O chassis. Removable media device controller should be in slot 8 of the I/O chassis. Removable media device controller should be in slot 8 of the I/O chassis. Removable media device controller should be in slot 8 of the I/O chassis. 17 17 17 17 Core I/O card must be in slot [...]

  • Page 23

    33 33 33 33 Same amount of memory in each cell, but non optimal and/or mixed loading within a cell Same amount of memory in each cell, but non optimal and/or mixed loading within a cell Same amount of memory in each cell, but non optimal and/or mixed loading within a cell Same amount of memory in each cell, but non optimal and/or mixed loading with[...]

  • Page 24

    8800 128 way systems). This requirement is due to a possible 50% cluster failure. 8800 128 way systems). This requirement is due to a possible 50% cluster failure. 8800 128 way systems). This requirement is due to a possible 50% cluster failure. 8800 128 way systems). This requirement is due to a possible 50% cluster failure. 51 51 51 51 Servicegua[...]

  • Page 25

    Superdome server will be populated with two or four CPUs and the customer orders the number of CPUs that must be activated prior to shipment. Description Description Description Description Product Number Product Number Product Number Product Number Right-to-use dual 1.5 GHz Itanium 2-processor module A6924A iCOD right-to-access dual 1.5 GHz Itaniu[...]

  • Page 26

    Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 3 and Debian Linux Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 3 and Debian Linux Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 3 and Debian Linux Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 3 and Debian Linux Superdome partitions running Linux do not support CPU iCOD, cell board iCOD and iCOD temporary capacity. Utility or Pay-per-Use Program Utility or Pay-per-Use Pro[...]

  • Page 27

    This section applies to upgrades within HP Integrity Superdome systems. For information on upgrades from existing HP 9000 Superdome systems to HP Integrity Superdome systems, please refer to the upgrade section of the HP 9000 Superdome QuickSpec. Upgrade Availability Upgrade Availability Upgrade Availability Upgrade Availability Component Component[...]

  • Page 28

    Card (A5210A) must be ordered when ordering a Superdome 32-way to 64- way upgrade. Add-on Upgrade Requirements Add-on Upgrade Requirements Add-on Upgrade Requirements Add-on Upgrade Requirements Component Upgrade Component Upgrade Component Upgrade Component Upgrade Product Number Product Number Product Number Product Number Configuration Detail Re[...]

  • Page 29

    Benefits of Optional Services Benefits of Optional Services Benefits of Optional Services Benefits of Optional Services Optional Service Optional Service Optional Service Optional Service Benefits Benefits Benefits Benefits TCE Manager for adding cells into existing partition or creating a new partition Enhance TCE by coordinating all of HP's [...]

  • Page 30

    iCOD for Add-on and iCOD for Add-on and iCOD for Add-on and iCOD for Add-on and Upgrades Upgrades Upgrades Upgrades The customer's current system configuration is required for all add ons (except I/O cards) and upgrades to ensure an accurate design and proper installation: For CSS and BCS customers, the on site ASE collects this data. Foundati[...]

  • Page 31

    Total Total Total Total Amount Amount Amount Amount Memory Memory Memory Memory per Cell per Cell per Cell per Cell No. of No. of No. of No. of 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB No. of 1 No. of 1 No. of 1 No. of 1 GB GB GB GB E0 E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6 E7 E8 E9 EA EB EC ED EE EF 0A- 0B 1A- 1B 2A- 2B 3A-3B 4A- 4B 5A- 5B 6A- 6B 7A- 7B 8A- 8B 9A-9B AA- AB BA-BB C[...]

  • Page 32

    Superdome Specifications Superdome Specifications Superdome Specifications Superdome Specifications SPU Model Number SPU Model Number SPU Model Number SPU Model Number Superdome 16-way Superdome 16-way Superdome 16-way Superdome 16-way Superdome 32-way Superdome 32-way Superdome 32-way Superdome 32-way Superdome 64-way Superdome 64-way Superdome 64[...]

  • Page 33

    3-phase 5-wire input Option 6: 3-phase 4-wire input 44 A 44 A 44 A Required Power Receptacle- Options 6 and 7 None. Cord, plug and included. Receptacle should be ordered separately. Electrician must hard wire receptacle to site power. Maximum Input Power (watts) 8,490 12,196 24,392 Typical Input Power (watts) 5,900 4 cells, 32 GB, 4 I/O chassis wit[...]

  • Page 34

    Superdome I/O Expansion Superdome I/O Expansion Superdome I/O Expansion Superdome I/O Expansion (IOX) Cabinet (IOX) Cabinet (IOX) Cabinet (IOX) Cabinet Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Maximum Number of I/O Maximum Number of I/O Maximum Number of I/O Maximum Number of I/O Chassis Enclosures Chassis Enclosures Chassis Encl[...]

  • Page 35

    G84Y) Units per Pallet 1.0 Communications and Communications and Communications and Communications and Management Management Management Management Interface port DB-25 RS-232, Contact Closure Smart Slot Interface Quantity 2 Pre-Installed SmartSlot Cards AP9606 Control panel Multi-function LCD status and control console Audible alarm Beep for each 5[...]

  • Page 36

    Superdome Supported I/O Superdome Supported I/O Superdome Supported I/O Superdome Supported I/O Card Card Card Card Product # Product # Product # Product # HP-UX 11i v2 HP-UX 11i v2 HP-UX 11i v2 HP-UX 11i v2 Windows Server Windows Server Windows Server Windows Server 2003 Datacenter 2003 Datacenter 2003 Datacenter 2003 Datacenter Edition Edition Ed[...]

  • Page 37

    Superdome Supported Online Storage Superdome Supported Online Storage Superdome Supported Online Storage Superdome Supported Online Storage Storage Device Storage Device Storage Device Storage Device HP-UX 11i v2 HP-UX 11i v2 HP-UX 11i v2 HP-UX 11i v2 Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition[...]

  • Page 38

    Superdome Supported Nearline Storage Superdome Supported Nearline Storage Superdome Supported Nearline Storage Superdome Supported Nearline Storage Storage Device Storage Device Storage Device Storage Device HP-UX 11i v2 HP-UX 11i v2 HP-UX 11i v2 HP-UX 11i v2 Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2003 Datacenter[...]

  • Page 39

    © Copyright 2003 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Microsoft and Windows Server 2003 are US registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel and Itanium are US registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth[...]