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HP NetServer E Series
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The HP NetServer E Series is designed and optimized for Novell NetWare versions
3.12, 4.1, and 4.11; Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.51 and 4.0; and MS-DOS.
These versions of Novell NetWare and Microsoft Windows NT Server are the only tested, certified, and supported Network Operating Systems on the HP NetServer E Series.
Customers who choose to downgrade to older versions of these Network Operating
Systems or to install any other NOS will not receive support from Hewlett-Packard for
any problems, hardware or software. Drivers for other operating systems are not distributed by Hewlett-Packard for the HP NetServer E Series.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of, and Windows NT is a trademark of, Microsoft Corporation. Novell and NetWare are registered trademarks of Novell Inc. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. All other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
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except as allowed under the copyright laws. Printed in USA M0896 P/N 5965-3230EUS
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The Easy Server
Your Business
Can Depend On
HP NetServer E Series
The ideal server for small to medium
self-supported workgroups
product brochure
The HP NetServer E Series
helps you maximize productivity
while requiring a minimum of
your attention.
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Easy to set up
Easy to back up
Easy to troubleshoot
Easy to expand
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I want a
server thats
easy to set up
so I can plug
it in and get
back to my
real job!
Easy to set up
Assured compatibility
t
So theres nothing to slow you down,
the HP Order Assi stant ensures all
the right parts are ordered, and an
integrated Tested Products List helps
you check for HP and thi r d-par ty
add-on compatibility.
Preinstalled NIC
No need to spend extra ti me or money
shopping for a Network Interface
Controller (NIC).
Automated hardware
configuration
You wont have to spend hours fi netuning third-party cards and accessori es
eitherthe HP Confi gurati on Assistant
wi ll au tom a ti ca lly recogni ze a n d
confi gure most add-i n cards.
Guided NOS installation
Optimi zed for Windows NT Server and
NetWare, the HP NetServer E Series will
gui de you easi ly through the NOS
installation process.
Instant setup assistance
Have a question? Search the
HP Information Assi stanta comprehensive onli ne help reference bui lt i nto
the HP NetServer E Seri esfor an
instant answer.
Get up and running immediately
Setting up a server could be complex: Is
everything compatible? How can performance be optimized without spending
hours of valuable time fine-tuning it?
HP makes setting up a server easy by providing assistance every step of the way
from ordering to installation to configuration. With a smooth, fast setup, the
HP NetServer E Series helps workgroups
start boosting their productivity and
efficiency almost immediately.
Optimized for the two leading Network
Operating Systems (NOS)Microsoft
Windows®NTServer and Novell
NetWare®the HP NetServer E Series
features automated hardware configuration
and a preinstalled and configured network
adapter card, streamlining and simplifying
your setup.
Whether youre setting up a server to share
resources such as printers and scanners, or
to share information and applications, the
built-in HP NetServer Navigator will help
you sail through the configuration process,
including the NOS installation. You can be
assured everything is set up correctlyand
configured for optimum performance.
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®
HP NetServer E Series highlights
HP NetServer Navigator bootable CD
to get up and running immediately
HP Configuration Assistant
automates and ensures proper
hardware configuration
Guided Windows NT and NetWare
installation process
Preinstalled and configured
HP DeskDirect network adapter card
Can you use a desktop PC as a server?
While its possible to use a desktop PC as a
server, keep in mind that desktop PCs are
designed and optimized for individual
productivity, not network productivity.
Compared to PCs, servers are specially
optimized and certified for Network Operating
Systems, provide more room for expansion,
and offer special server management tools and
features to ensure data integrity, reliability, and
security in a networked environment.
For the same price, a dedicated server is the
best value for the money.
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HP NetServer E Series
Optional Accessories
Accessory Product No.
To add memory (6 slots; must be added in pairs)
8MB SIMM (60ns)
16MB SIMM (60ns)
32MB SIMM (60ns)
To add extra storage (4 free shelves; no trays needed)
2.1GB Fast SCSI-2 disk drive (4500RPM)
2.1GB Fast SCSI-2 hard disk (5400RPM)
4.2GB Fast SCSI-2 hard disk (7200RPM)
Extra devices
5.25-inch, 1.2MB flexible disk drive
8x IDE CD-ROM drive (needs D2880A rails)
Highest-value backup solution
HP SureStore T4i providing 4GB native storage and up to 8GB compressed (using data compression software). Includes necessary rails.
Highest-performance backup solution
HP SureStore 6000i internal tape drive (8GB compressed)
HP SureStore 5000i internal tape drive (4GB compressed)
HP SureStore 2000i internal tape drive
Plus 5.25-inch DAT/CD-ROM mounting rail kit
To add external storage
HP NetServer Storage System/6 cabinet with additional SCSI
Controller Card (Disk Array Controller is not supported)
Monitors
HP Super VGA 1024 14" Display (.28mm dot pitch)
HP Ergo Ultra VGA 15" Display (.28mm dot pitch)
To change network adapter (one is standard) or install additional adapters
HP DeskDirect PCI 10-Mbit PCI LAN adapter
HP DeskDirect PCI 10-Mbit PCI Combo adapter
HP DeskDirect 10/100VG PCI LAN adapter
HP DeskDirect 10/100VG ISA LAN adapter
D4890A
D4891A
D4892A
D4884A
D2077A
D4852A
D2035B
D4381A
C5644A
D1528F
C1526G
C1525G
D2880A
C3610A
D2810A
D2806B
J2973A
J2970A
J2585B
J2573A
Regulatory Compliance Other Specifications
Electromagnetic Compliance
CISPR 22 Class B (International)
EN 55022 Class B (EU Countries)
EN50082-1, Generic Immunity
(EU Countries), includes:
IEC 801-2, ESD
IEC 801-3, RI
IEC 801-4, FT
FCC Class B (USA)
M of C Class A (Korea)
VCCI Class 1 (Japan)
Safety Compliance
CSA Certified (Canada, File LR106647)
EN 60950 Compliance (International)
NOM (Mexico)
TÜV Certified (Germany)
UL Listed (USA, File E139742)
Operating Temperature
Operating Humidity
Acoustic Emissions
Power Supply
Power Consumption
Power Availability
System Dimensions
System Weight
5 to 35Þ C
20% to 80% noncondensing
Sound level (LpA): <45 dB(A)
nominal, 100127/200240V AC, 50/60Hz;
range, 90140/180264V AC, 47/63Hz
246W continuous max
with 110/220V supply. 307 W
peak with 110/220V supply
160W continuous, 200W peak
17.25H x 7.5W x 17.5D
32lb (not including keyboard,
mouse, navigator)
Configuration and Models
Name Model Product No. Includes
HP NetServer E 30 5/133 M1 D4874A 133MHz processor, 16MB ECC
M2100 D4875A 133MHz processor, 16MB ECC
HP NetServer E 30 5/166 M1 D4876A 166MHz processor, 16MB ECC
M2100 D4877A 166MHz processor, 16MB ECC
memory, 10BT NIC, no HDD
memory, 10BT NIC, 2.1GB HDD
memory, 10BT NIC, no HDD
memory, 10BT NIC, 2.1GB HDD
Support
Support can be delivered either by your local reseller or
by the Hewlett-Packard Customer Support Organization
Hardware Support Choices Order Number
3-year, on-site, Product No. +H5522A
2nd business day
3-year, on-site, Product No. +H5517A
same business day
3-year, on-site, Product No. +H5512A
7-day, 24-hour
1-year, on-site, Product No. only
next-business day
HPs MAP strategy delivering the
highest levels of Manageability,
Availability, and Performance
ensures self-supported workgroups
dont have to compromise on ease of
use, dependability, or value when looking for powerful networking solutions.
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HP NetServer E Series
Product Highlights
Benefit Key Product Features
Easy to set up
Easy to back up
Easy to troubleshoot
Easy to expand
HP reliability for maximum
dependability
HP NetServer Navigator bootable CD to get up and running immediately
HP Configuration Assistant automates and ensures proper hardware configuration
HP Installation Assistant provides guided Windows NT and NetWare installation process
Preinstalled and configured HP DeskDirect network adapter card
HP Order Assistant and integrated Tested Products List help ensure all the right parts are ordered and compatible
Specially designed, optional, HP SureStore T4i tape backup solution provides 4GB native storage capacity and up to 8GB
compressed (using data compression software); Fast SCSI-2 interface optimized for use with HP NetServer E Series, at
514KB per second, native transfer rate
Optional, high-performance HP SureStore DAT backup solution
Support for referenced solutionsCheyenne and Seagate
Extensive built-in self-tests
HP NetServer AutoPilot using intuitive graphical user interface provides early warning should issues occur
HP Diagnostic Assistant and HP Information Assistant for rapid issue resolution
Easy sliding front for instant access to internal components
Built-in securitypower-on password, administrative password, lockable front cover, enable/disable capabilities
Five mass storage shelves: three front-accessible (one with CD-ROM), two internal
Six expansion slots: two PCI, two PCI/ISA combination, two ISA
Expandable RAM to a maximum of 192MB
Optional external storage cabinet (supports NT and NetWare RAID)
HP NetServer AutoPilot provides automatic notification when more hard disk capacity is needed
Built-in Automatic Server Restart (ASR)
Error Checking and Correcting (ECC) memory
Broad choice of HP on-site support options up to 24 hours a day
Product Features / Specifications
Processors
Network Operating Systems
Memory
Video
Network Interface Controller (NIC)
Controller
Internal Storage
Flexible Disk Drive
CD-ROM
Expansion I/O Slots
Built-In I/O Ports
Mass Storage Shelves
*When released by Novell
Intel Pentium®133MHz or 166MHz processor
Supports Novell® NetWare®3.12, 4.1, and 4.11*; Microsoft®Windows® NTServer 3.51 and 4.0; MS-DOS
16MB ECC standard memory, expandable to 192MB; 256KB write-back cache
1MB standard video memory; up to 1024x768, 256-color, noninterlaced
HP DeskDirect PCI 10BaseT adapter (J2973A)
Single-channel bus master PCI Fast SCSI-2 controller (Adaptec 2910Ai)
4500RPM 2.1GB Fast SCSI-2 hard disk drive; 21GB maximum (5 x 4.2GB) internal storage
One 1.44MB, 3.5-inch flexible disk drive
One quad-speed IDE CD-ROM drive
Two PCI, two PCI/ISA combination, two ISA
One 24-pin parallel, two 9-pin serial, video, mini-DIN keyboard and mouse
Five half-height: three front-accessible (one with CD-ROM), two internal; supporting one-inch high drives and 1.6inch high other devices
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I want a
backup
solution
thats fast,
easy, and
reliable,
so I dont
wake up
at 3 a.m.
worrying if
our customer
database
Easy to back up
Safeguarding your businesscritical information
From your confidential customer information
A ra nge of optiona l
t
ba ckup choices
When i t comes to ba cku p, y ou ve
got options. From the low-cost
HP SureStore T4i to the highperformance HP SureStore DAT drive,
theres a soluti on to fit your needs.
An optimized solution
HPthe indu stry leader i n backup
solutionsspecifically designed and
optimized the HP SureStore T4i for
use with the HP NetServer E Series,
ensuring maximum dependability at
a low cost.
HP dependability
With a mean-time-between-failures
of 200,000 hoursthats more than
22 y ea r sy ou can be con fi dent the
HP SureStore T4i tape backup dri ve
wi ll be ther e when you n eed i t.
Affordable
To help you mi ni mize capi tal
investment costs, the HP SureStore T4i
i s a ffor da ble: check ou t the pri ce tag.
to future product plans to financial
documentsyou cant afford to lose
information that gives you a competitive
advantage. A solid backup system can give
you peace of mind.
You have several backup choices with the
HP NetServer E Series, beginning with the
HP SureStore T4i, a low-cost tape backup
system specially designed for use with the
HP NetServer E Series. Dependability has
never been so affordable.
For high-performance backup, choose the
HP SureStore Digital Audio Tape (DAT)
backup system and select a referenced backup solution such as Cheyenneor Seagate
software: the HP NetServer E Series
supports both.
®
is safe.
HP NetServer E Series highlights
Specially designed, optional,
HP SureStore T4i tape backup
solution providing 4GB native
storage capacity and up to 8GB
compressed (using data
compression software)
Optional, high-performance HP
SureStore DAT backup solution
Support for referenced solutions
Cheyenne and Seagate
HP SureStore T4i tape
backup solution
Why is optimization important?
While both servers and desktop PCs may offer
comparable individual components (processor,
memory, input/output systems), a real server
delivers optimized performance of those components, ensuring all the parts work together to
provide the highest server functionality.
Designed to transmit data as quickly as
possible to and from network users, servers are
also optimized to work with network backup systems, allowing your important data to be stored
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I want a
server so
dependable it
doesnt need
trouble-
shooting.
Avoiding prob-
lems before
they start is
my idea
Easy to troubleshoot
Friendly and dependable for
maximum peace of mind
When you have little or no dedicated
Legendary HP quality
t
and dependability
When i t comes to dependable technology,
HP is a name you can trust.
Self-monitoring
a nd corr ecting
Constantly moni tori ng your
servers pulse, the built-in
Automatic Server Restart wi ll
automa ti cally r eboot y our ser ver
should the Network Operati ng System
(NOS) stall. And Error Checki ng and
Correcting (ECC) memory will help
mi ni mi ze stoppages before they happen.
HP NetServer AutoPilot
Relax, your server i s on autopilot. The
simple, friendly HP NetServer AutoPilot
software will alert you i f theres an
issue, and the HP Diagnostic and
HP Information Assi stants will
help you resolve i tfast.
support, time spent tending your server
is time spent away from your business:
You need a server you can rely on
for maximum uptimeand thats
exactly what youll get with the
HP NetServer E Series.
From extensive self-tests to
Error Checking and Correcting (ECC)
memory to Automatic Server Restart
(ASR), the HP NetServer E Series is
designed to monitor and correct itself.
If your attention is needed, the
HP NetServer AutoPilot will alert you
via an onscreen message and the
HP Diagnostic Assistant will help you
quickly diagnose and resolve any issues.
of trouble-
shooting.
HP NetServer E Series highlights
Built-in Automatic Server Restart (ASR)
Error Checking and Correcting
(ECC) memory
HP NetServer AutoPilot using friendly
user interface provides proactive
warning of problems
Easy sliding front for instant access to
internal components
HP Diagnostic Assistant and
HP Information Assistant for rapid
issue resolution
Wide range of HP
support options
A broad choi ce of hardware and software
support options ar e availableup to 24
hou r s a da y, 7 da ys a week.
The friendly
HP NetServer
AutoPilot not only
alerts you to
potential problems,
it helps you quickly
resolve them.
What do ASR and ECC do?
Industry experts estimate that 80 percent of
server stoppages are caused by hangs in the
Network Operating System (NOS). Automatic
Server Restart (ASR) and Error Checking and
Correcting (ECC) memoryvaluable server
reliability features not found on desktop PCs
help ensure maximum availability.
ECC memory helps minimize system hangs in
the first place, and ASR automatically reboots
a server when a stall does occur, getting the
s
stem back u
and runnin
immediatel
.
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I need a
server that
can grow right
along with me.
Even better
Id like one
that could tell
me when
it needs
to grow!
Easy to expand
Flexibility and expandability for
the future
In todays fast-moving business environment,
Lots-o-slots
t
Five mass storage shelves and
six expansi on slots give you plenty
of r oom to gr ow.
Expanda ble memory
Installing a memory-hungry
appli cati on? Expand the Error Checki ng
and Correcti ng (ECC) memory up to
192MB maximum.
Up to 21GB
internal storage
Plug 4.2GB of storage into each of
the four free mass storage shelves for a
maximum of 16.8GB more.
Optional external
storage
Future growth is easy. The optional
external storage cabinet allows
maximum expansion.
Automatic ca pacity planning
Not sure if your server needs more
storage? The HP NetServer AutoPilot
will conti n uously moni tor your hard
disk capacity and automati cally tell
you when the time is right.
staying competitive means being able to adapt
quickly to change and opportunity. For longterm maximization of your server investment,
you need a server that can change and grow
with your network needsfrom adding more
memory and storage to adding new users
and applications.
HP NetServer E Series servers have plenty of
room to grow, starting with five mass storage
shelves (four of which are free for additions),
six expansion slots, and an optional external
storage cabinet.
Upgrading applications or adding more users
to your network? These activities can place
greater demands on your server, calling for
more memory for optimal performance. No
problem: the HP NetServer E Series can be
expanded up to a maximum of 192MB of Error
Checking and Correcting (ECC) memory.
Best of all, because the built-in
HP NetServer AutoPilot is constantly
monitoring your server, it will let you
know automatically when more storage
is needed. What could be easier?
HP NetServer E Series highlights
Five mass storage shelves: three front
accessible (one preinstalled CD-ROM),
two internal
Six expansion slots: two PCI, two
PCI/ISA combination, two ISA
Expandable RAM to a maximum
of 192MB
Optional external storage cabinet
(allows NT and NetWare RAID)
HP NetServer AutoPilot provides
automatic notification when more
What will your network needs be tomorrow?
Servers are specially designed for expansion,
offering much more room to grow. As your network needs change, you may want to add
more memory, and hard disk capacity to
ensure optimum efficiency.
With more free expansion slots, larger hard
disks, and the ability to add external
storage, servers are uniquely designed to
accommodate your changing needs and
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