HP Integrity Superdome 16-socket, Integrity Superdome 32-socket, Integrity Superdome 64-socket Specification

QuickSpecs

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

socket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socketsocket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socket

Overview

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At A Glance

At A GlanceAt 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 the following
processors:

Itanium 2 1.5 GHz and 1.6-GHz processors
PA 8800
HP mx2 processor module based on two Itanium 2 processors

HP Integrity Superdome cannot support both PA-8800 and Itanium processors in the same system, even if they are on different partitions. However, it is
possible to have the Itanium 2 1.5-GHz processor, the Itanium 2 1.6-GHz processor and the HP mx2 processor module in the same system, but on different
partitions.

Throughout the rest of this document, the term HP Integrity Superdome with Itanium 2 1.5 GHz processors, Itanium 2 1.6-GHz processors or mx2 processor
modules will be referred to as simply "Superdome".

Superdome with Itanium processors showcases HP's commitment to delivering a 64 socket Itanium server and superior investment protection. It is the dawn
of a new era in high end computing with the emergence of commodity based hardware.

Superdome supports a multi OS environment. Currently, HP UX, Windows Server 2003, Red Hat RHEL AS 3, and SUSE SLES 9 are shipping with Integrity
Superdome Customers can order any combination of HP UX 11i v2, Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition, or RHEL AS 3, running in separate hard
partitions.

The multi-OS environment offered by Superdome is listed below.

HP-UX 11i version 2

HP-UX 11i version 2HP-UX 11i version 2

HP-UX 11i version 2

Improved performance over PA-8700
Investment protection through upgrades from existing Superdomes to next-generation Itanium 2 processors

Windows Server 2003,

Windows Server 2003,Windows Server 2003,

Windows Server 2003,
Datacenter Edition for

Datacenter Edition forDatacenter Edition for

Datacenter Edition for
Itanium 2

Itanium 2Itanium 2

Itanium 2

Extension of industry standard-based computing with the Windows operating system further into the enterprise data
center
Increased performance and scalability over 32-bit implementations
Lower cost of ownership versus proprietary operating system solutions
Ideal for scale up database opportunities (such as SQL Server 2000 (64-bit), Enterprise Edition)
Ideal for database consolidation opportunities such as consolidation of legacy 32-bit versions of SQL Server 2000
to SQL Server 2000 (64-bit)

Red Hat RHEL AS 3 and

Red Hat RHEL AS 3 andRed Hat RHEL AS 3 and

Red Hat RHEL AS 3 and
SUSE SLES 9

SUSE SLES 9SUSE SLES 9

SUSE SLES 9

Extension of industry standard computing with Linux further into the enterprise data center
Lower cost of ownership
Ideal for server consolidation opportunities
Not supported on Superdome with mx2 processor modules

QuickSpecs

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

socket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socketsocket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socket

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Superdome Service

Superdome ServiceSuperdome Service

Superdome Service
Solutions

SolutionsSolutions

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 higher levels of satisfaction when key components of their IT infrastructures
are implemented using the

Solution Life Cycle

Solution Life CycleSolution Life Cycle

Solution Life Cycle

. The Solution Life Cycle focuses on rapid productivity and
maximum availability by examining customers' specific needs at each of five distinct phases (plan, design,
integrate, install, and manage) and then designing their Superdome solution around those needs. HP offers three
pre configured service solutions for Superdome that provides customers with a choice of lifecycle services to address
their own individual business requirements.

Foundation Service Solution:

Foundation Service Solution:Foundation Service Solution:

Foundation Service Solution:

This solution reduces design problems, speeds time-to-production, and
lays the groundwork for long-term system reliability by combining pre-installation preparation and
integration services, hands on training and reactive support. This solution includes HP Support Plus 24 to
provide an integrated set of 24x7 hardware and software services as well as software updates for selected HP
and third party products.
Proactive Service Solution:

Proactive Service Solution:Proactive Service Solution:

Proactive Service Solution:

This solution builds on the Foundation Service Solution by enhancing the
management phase of the Solution Life Cycle with HP Proactive 24 to complement your internal IT
resources with proactive assistance and reactive support. Proactive Service Solution helps reduce design
problems, speed time to production, and lay the groundwork for long term system reliability by combining
pre installation preparation and integration services with hands on staff training and transition assistance.
With HP Proactive 24 included in your solution, you optimize the effectiveness of your IT environment with
access to an HP-certified team of experts that can help you identify potential areas of improvement in key IT
processes and implement necessary changes to increase availability.
Critical Service Solution:

Critical Service Solution:Critical Service Solution:

Critical Service Solution:

Mission Critical environments are maintained by combining proactive and
reactive support services to ensure maximum IT availability and performance for companies that can't
tolerate downtime without serious business impact. Critical Service Solution encompasses the full spectrum
of deliverables across the Solution Lifecycle and is enhanced by HP Critical Service as the core of the
management phase. This total solution provides maximum system availability and reduces design
problems, speeds time-to-production, and lays the groundwork for long term system reliability by combining
pre-installation preparation and integration services, hands on training, transition assistance, remote
monitoring, and mission critical support. As part of HP Critical Service, you get the services of a team of HP
certified experts that will assist with the transition process, teach your staff how to optimize system
performance, and monitor your system closely so potential problems are identified before they can affect
availability.

HP's Mission Critical Partnership:

HP's Mission Critical Partnership:HP's Mission Critical Partnership:

HP's Mission Critical Partnership:

This service offering provides customers the opportunity to create a custom
agreement with Hewlett Packard to achieve the level of service that you need to meet your business requirements.
This level of service can help you reduce the business risk of a complex IT infrastructure, by helping you align IT
service delivery to your business objectives, enable a high rate of business change, and continuously improve service
levels. HP will work with you proactively to eliminate downtime, and improve IT management processes.
Service Solution Enhancements:

Service Solution Enhancements:Service Solution Enhancements:

Service Solution Enhancements:

HP's full portfolio of services is available to enhance your Superdome Service
Solution in order to address your specific business needs. Services focused across multi-operating systems as well as
other platforms such as storage and networks can be combined to compliment your total solution.

QuickSpecs

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

socket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socketsocket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socket

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Minimum/Maximum Configurations for Superdome with Intel Itanium 2 Processors (1.5-GHz and 1.6-GHz)

Minimum/Maximum Configurations for Superdome with Intel Itanium 2 Processors (1.5-GHz and 1.6-GHz)Minimum/Maximum Configurations for Superdome with Intel Itanium 2 Processors (1.5-GHz and 1.6-GHz)

Minimum/Maximum Configurations for Superdome with Intel Itanium 2 Processors (1.5-GHz and 1.6-GHz)

System

SystemSystem

System

HP-UX 11i version 2

HP-UX 11i version 2HP-UX 11i version 2

HP-UX 11i version 2

Windows Server 2003

Windows Server 2003Windows Server 2003

Windows Server 2003

Datacenter Edition

Datacenter EditionDatacenter Edition

Datacenter Edition

Red Hat RHEL

Red Hat RHELRed Hat RHEL

Red Hat RHEL

AS 3 U3 &

AS 3 U3 &AS 3 U3 &

AS 3 U3 &

SUSE SLES 9

SUSE SLES 9SUSE SLES 9

SUSE SLES 9

SUSE

SUSESUSE

SUSE
SLES 9

SLES 9SLES 9

SLES 9

Red Hat

Red HatRed Hat

Red Hat
RHEL AS 3

RHEL AS 3RHEL AS 3

RHEL AS 3

Minimum

MinimumMinimum

Minimum

Maximum

MaximumMaximum

Maximum
(in one

(in one(in one

(in one
partition)

partition)partition)

partition)

Minimum

MinimumMinimum

Minimum

Maximum

MaximumMaximum

Maximum
(in one

(in one(in one

(in one
partition)

partition)partition)

partition)

Minimum

MinimumMinimum

Minimum

Maximum

MaximumMaximum

Maximum
(in one

(in one(in one

(in one
partition)

partition)partition)

partition)

Maximum

MaximumMaximum

Maximum
(in one

(in one(in one

(in one
partition)

partition)partition)

partition)

Superdome 16-

Superdome 16-Superdome 16-

Superdome 16­socket

socketsocket

socket

2 CPUs
2 GB
Memory
1 Cell
Board
1 PCI-X
Chassis

16 CPUs
256 GB
Memory
4 Cell
Boards
4 PCI-X
Chassis
4

npars

max

2 CPUs
2 GB
Memory
1 Cell
Board
1 PCI-X
Chassis

16 CPUs
256 GB
Memory
4 Cell
Boards
4 PCI-X
Chassis
4

npars

max

2 CPUs
2 GB
Memory
1 Cell
Board
1 PCI-X
Chassis

16 CPUs
256 GB
Memory
4 Cell
Boards
2 PCI-X
Chassis
4 nPars
max

8 CPUs
128 GB
Memory
2 Cell
Boards
2 PCI-X
Chassis
4

npars

max

Superdome 32-

Superdome 32-Superdome 32-

Superdome 32­socket

socketsocket

socket

2 CPUs
2 GB
Memory
1 Cell
Board
1 PCI-X
Chassis

32 CPUs
512 GB
Memory
8 Cell
Boards
8 PCI-X
Chassis

8 npars
max
IOX
required if
more than
4 npars.

2 CPUs
2 GB
Memory
1 Cell
Board
1 PCI-X
Chassis

32 CPUs
512 GB
Memory
8 Cell
Boards
8 PCI-X
Chassis

8 npars
max
IOX
required if
more than
4 npars.

2 CPUs
2 GB
Memory
1 Cell
Board
1 PCI-X
Chassis

16 CPUs
256 GB
Memory
4 Cell
Boards
2 PCI-X
Chassis
8 nPars
max
IOX
required if
more than
4 nPars

8 CPUs
128GB
Memory
2 Cell
Boards
2 PCI-X
Chassis

8 npars
max
IOX
required if
more than
4 npars

Superdome 64-

Superdome 64-Superdome 64-

Superdome 64­socket

socketsocket

socket

6 CPUs
6 GB
memory
3 Cell
Boards
1 PCI-X
Chassis

64 CPUs
1024 GB
Memory
16 Cell
Boards
16 PCI-X
Chassis

16 npars
max
IOX
required if
more than
8 npars.

6 CPUs
6 GB
memory
3 Cell
Boards
1 PCI-X
Chassis

64 CPUs
1024 GB
total
memory
(512 GB
Max per
partition)
16 Cell
Boards
16 PCI-X
Chassis

16 npars
max
IOX
required if
more than
8 npars.

6 CPUs
6 GB
memory
3 Cell
Boards
1 PCI-X
Chassis

16 CPUs
256 GB
Memory
4 Cell
Boards
2 PCI-X
Chassis
16 nPars
max
IOX
required if
more than
8 nPars.

8 CPUs
128 GB
Memory
2 Cell
Boards
2 PCI-X
Chassis

16 npars
max
IOX
required if
more than
8 npars.

Standard

StandardStandard

Standard
Hardware

HardwareHardware

Hardware
Features

FeaturesFeatures

Features

Redundant Power supplies
Redundant Fans
Factory integration of memory and I/O cards
Installation Guide, Operator's Guide and Architecture Manual
HP site planning and installation
One-year warranty with same business day on-site service response

Minimum/Maximum Configurations for Superdome with mx2 Processor Modules

Minimum/Maximum Configurations for Superdome with mx2 Processor ModulesMinimum/Maximum Configurations for Superdome with mx2 Processor Modules

Minimum/Maximum Configurations for Superdome with mx2 Processor Modules

QuickSpecs

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

socket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socketsocket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socket

Standard Features

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System

SystemSystem

System

HP-UX 11i version 2

HP-UX 11i version 2HP-UX 11i version 2

HP-UX 11i version 2

Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition

Windows Server 2003 Datacenter EditionWindows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition

Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition

Minimum

MinimumMinimum

Minimum

Maximum

MaximumMaximum

Maximum

Minimum

MinimumMinimum

Minimum

Maximum

MaximumMaximum

Maximum

Superdome

SuperdomeSuperdome

Superdome
16-socket

16-socket16-socket

16-socket

2 CPUs
2 GB Memory
1 Cell Board
1 PCI-X Chassis

32 CPUs
256 GB Memory
4 Cell Boards
4 PCI-X Chassis

4 nPars max

2 CPUs
2 GB Memory
1 Cell Board
1 PCI-X Chassis

32 CPUs
256 GB Memory
4 Cell Boards
4 PCI-X Chassis

4 nPars max

Superdome

SuperdomeSuperdome

Superdome
32-socket

32-socket32-socket

32-socket

2 CPUs
2 GB Memory
1 Cell Board
1 PCI-X Chassis

64 CPUs
512 GB Memory
8 Cell Boards
8 PCI-X Chassis

8 nPars max
IOX required if more than
4 nPars

2 CPUs
2 GB Memory
1 Cell Board
1 PCI-X Chassis

64 CPUs
512 GB Memory
8 Cell Boards
8 PCI-X Chassis

8 nPars max
IOX required if more than
4 nPars.

Superdome

SuperdomeSuperdome

Superdome
64-socket

64-socket64-socket

64-socket

6 CPUs
6 GB memory
3 Cell Boards
1 PCI-X Chassis

128 CPUs (64 CPUs max
per partition)
1024 GB Memory
16 Cell Boards
16 PCI-X Chassis

16 nPars max
IOX required if more than
8 nPars

6 CPUs
6 GB memory
3 Cell Boards
1 PCI-X Chassis

128 CPUs (64 CPUs max
per partition)
1024 GB Memory
16 Cell Boards
16 PCI-X Chassis

16 nPars max
IOX required if more than
8 nPars.

Standard

StandardStandard

Standard
Hardware

HardwareHardware

Hardware
Features

FeaturesFeatures

Features

Redundant Power supplies
Redundant Fans
Factory integration of memory and I/O cards
Installation Guide, Operator's Guide and Architecture Manual
HP site planning and installation
One-year warranty with same business day on-site service response

QuickSpecs

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

socket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socketsocket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socket

Standard Features

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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

CabinetsCabinets

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 assemblies:

One Superdome left cabinet.
No more than one Superdome right cabinet (only Superdome 64-socket system)
The Superdome cabinets contain all of the processors, memory and core devices of the system. They will also house
most (usually all) of the system's PCI X cards. Systems may include both left and right cabinet assemblies
containing, a left or right backplane respectively.
One or more HP Rack System/E cabinets. These 19-inch rack cabinets are used to hold the system peripheral
devices such as disk drives.
Optionally, one or more I/O expansion cabinets (Rack System/E). An I/O expansion cabinet is required when a
customer requires more PCI X cards than can be accommodated in their Superdome cabinets.

Superdome cabinets will be serviced from the front and rear of the cabinet only. This will enable customers to arrange the
cabinets of their Superdome system in the traditional row fashion found in most computer rooms. The width of the cabinet
will accommodate moving it through common doorways in the U.S.. The intake air to the main (cell) card cage will be
filtered. This filter will be removable for cleaning/replacement while the system is fully operational.

A status display will be located on the outside of the front and rear doors of each cabinet. The customer and field engineers
can therefore determine basic status of each cabinet without opening any cabinet doors.

Superdome 16-socket and Superdome 32-socket systems are available in single cabinets. Superdome 64-socket systems are
available in dual cabinets.

Each cabinet may contain a specific number of cell boards (consisting of CPUs and memory) and I/O. See the following
sections for configuration rules pertaining to each cabinet.

Cells (CPUs and Memory)

Cells (CPUs and Memory)Cells (CPUs and Memory)

Cells (CPUs and Memory)

A cell, or cell board, is the basic building block of a Superdome system. It is a symmetric multi-processor (SMP), containing
up to 4 processor modules and up to 16 GB of main memory using 512 MB DIMMs or up to 32 GB of main memory using
1 GB DIMMs. It is also possible to mix 512 MB and 1 GB DIMMs on the same cell board. A connection to a 12-slot PCI-X
card cage is optional for each cell.

The Superdome cell boards shipped from the factory are offered with 2 sockets or 4 sockets. These cell boards are different
from those that were used in the previous PA RISC releases of Superdome.

The Superdome cell board contains:

Itanium 2 1.5 GHz CPUs or Itanium 2 1.6-GHz CPUs (up to 4 processor modules for a total of 4 CPUs) or mx2
dual processor modules (up to 4 modules for a total of 8 CPUs)
Cell controller ASIC (application specific integrated circuit)
Main memory DIMMs (up to 32 DIMMs per board in 4 DIMM increments, using 512 MB, 1 GB, or 2-GB DIMMs ­or some combination of both.)
Voltage Regulator Modules (VRM)
Data buses
Optional link to 12 PCI-X I/O slots

Crossbar Backplane

Crossbar BackplaneCrossbar Backplane

Crossbar Backplane

Each crossbar backplane contains two sets of two crossbar chips that provide a non blocking connection between eight
cells and the other backplane. Each backplane cabinet can support up to eight cells or 32 processors (in a Superdome 32­socket in a single cabinet). A backplane supporting four cells or 16 processors would result in a Superdome 16-socket. Two
backplanes can be linked together with flex cables to produce a cabinet that can support up to 16 cells or 64 processors
(Superdome 64-socket in dual cabinets).

QuickSpecs

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

socket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socketsocket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socket

Configuration

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I/O Subsystem

I/O SubsystemI/O Subsystem

I/O Subsystem

Each I/O chassis provides twelve I/O slots. Superdome with Itanium 2 processors or mx2 processor modules supports I/O
chassis with 12 PCI-X 133 capable slots, eight supported via single enhanced (2x) ropes (533 MB/s peak) and four
supported via dual enhanced (4x) ropes (1066 MB/s peak). Please note that if a PCI card is inserted into a PCI-X slot, the
card cannot take advantage of the faster slot.

Each Superdome cabinet supports a maximum of four I/O chassis. The optional I/O expansion cabinet can support up to
six I/O chassis.

A 4-cell Superdome (16-socket) supports up to four I/O chassis for a maximum of 48 PCI-X slots.

An 8-cell Superdome (32-socket) supports up to eight I/O chassis for a maximum of 96 PCI-X slots. Four of these I/O
chassis will reside in an I/O expansion cabinet.

A 16-cell Superdome (64-socket) supports up to sixteen I/O chassis for a maximum of 192 PCI-X slots. Eight of these I/O
chassis will reside in two I/O expansion cabinets (either six chassis in one I/O expansion cabinet and two chassis in the
other, or four chassis in each).

Core I/O

Core I/OCore I/O

Core I/O

The core I/O in Superdome provides the base set of I/O functions required by every Superdome partition. Each partition
must have at least one core I/O card in order to boot. Multiple core I/O cards may be present within a partition (one core
I/O card is supported per I/O backplane); however, only one may be active at a time. Core I/O will utilize the standard
long card PCI-X form factor but will add a second card cage connection to the I/O backplane for additional non-PCI X
signals (USB and utilities). This secondary connector will not impede the ability to support standard PCI-X cards in the core
slot when a core I/O card is not installed.

Any I/O chassis can support a Core I/O card that is required for each independent partition. A system configured with 16
cells, each with its own I/O chassis and core I/O card could support up to 16 independent partitions. Note that cells can
be configured without I/O chassis attached, but I/O chassis cannot be configured in the system unless attached to a cell.

HP-UX Core I/O

HP-UX Core I/OHP-UX Core I/O

HP-UX Core I/O
(A6865A)

(A6865A)(A6865A)

(A6865A)

The core I/O card's primary functions are:

Partitions (console support) including USB and RS-232 connections
10/100Base-T LAN (general purpose)

Other common functions, such as Ultra/Ultra2 SCSI, Fibre Channel, and Gigabit Ethernet, are not included on the core I/O
card. These functions are, of course, supported as normal PCI-X add-in cards.

The unified 100Base-T Core LAN driver code searches to verify whether there is a cable connection on an RJ-45 port or on an
AUI port. If no cable connection is found on the RJ-45 port, there is a busy wait pause of 150 ms when checking for an AUI
connection. By installing the loopback connector (description below) in the RJ-45 port, the driver would think an RJ-45 cable
was connected and would not continue to search for an AUI connection, hence eliminate the 150 ms busy wait state:

Product/

Product/Product/

Product/
Option Number

Option NumberOption Number

Option Number

Description

DescriptionDescription

Description

A7108A

RJ-45 Loopback Connector

0D1

Factory integration RJ-45 Loopback Connector

Windows Core I/O

Windows Core I/OWindows Core I/O

Windows Core I/O
(A6865A and optional

(A6865A and optional(A6865A and optional

(A6865A and optional
VGA/USB A6869A)

VGA/USB A6869A)VGA/USB A6869A)

VGA/USB A6869A)

For Windows Server 2003, Windows does not support the 10/100 LAN on the A6865A core I/O card, a separate Gigabit
Ethernet card such as the A7061A, A7073A, A9899A or A9900A is required.The use of Graphics/USB card (A6869A) is
optional and not required.

QuickSpecs

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

socket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socketsocket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socket

Configuration

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Linux Core I/O (A6865A)

Linux Core I/O (A6865A)Linux Core I/O (A6865A)

Linux Core I/O (A6865A)

The core I/O card's primary functions are:

Partitions (console support) including USB and RS-232 connections
10/100Base-T LAN (general purpose)

Other common functions, such as Ultra/Ultra2 SCSI, Fibre Channel, and Gigabit Ethernet, are not included on the core
I/O card. These functions are supported as normal PCI-X add-in cards.

I/O Expansion Cabinet

I/O Expansion CabinetI/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 supports up to two 12-slot PCI-X chassis.

Field Racking

Field RackingField Racking

Field Racking

The only field rackable I/O expansion components are the ICE and the 12-slot I/O chassis. Either component would be
field installed when the customer has ordered additional I/O capability for a previously installed I/O expansion cabinet.

No I/O expansion cabinet components will be delivered to be field installed in a customer's existing rack other than a
previously installed I/O expansion cabinet. The I/O expansion components were not designed to be installed in racks other
than Rack System E. In other words, they are not designed for Rosebowl I, pre-merger Compaq, Rittal, or other third-party
racks.

The I/O expansion cabinet is based on a modified HP Rack System E and all expansion components mount in the rack.
Each component is designed to install independently in the rack. The Rack System E cabinet has been modified to allow
I/O interface cables to route between the ICE and cell boards in the Superdome cabinet. I/O expansion components are
not designed for installation behind a rack front door. The components are designed for use with the standard Rack System
E perforated rear door.

I/O Chassis Enclosure

I/O Chassis EnclosureI/O Chassis Enclosure

I/O Chassis Enclosure
(ICE)

(ICE)(ICE)

(ICE)

The I/O chassis enclosure (ICE) provides expanded I/O capability for Superdome. Each ICE supports up to 24 PCI-X slots
by using two 12-slot Superdome I/O chassis. The I/O chassis installation in the ICE puts the PCI-X cards in a horizontal
position. An ICE supports one or two 12-slot I/O chassis. The I/O chassis enclosure (ICE) is designed to mount in a Rack
System E rack and consumes 9U of vertical rack space.

To provide online addition/replacement/deletion access to PCI or PCI-X cards and hot-swap access for I/O fans, all I/O
chassis are mounted on a sliding shelf inside the ICE.

Four (N+1) I/O fans mounted in the rear of the ICE provide cooling for the chassis. Air is pulled through the front as well
as the I/O chassis lid (on the side of the ICE) and exhausted out the rear. The I/O fan assembly is hot swappable. An LED
on each I/O fan assembly indicates that the fan is operating.

Cabinet Height and

Cabinet Height andCabinet Height and

Cabinet Height and
Configuration Limitations

Configuration LimitationsConfiguration Limitations

Configuration Limitations

Although the individual I/O expansion cabinet components are designed for installation in any Rack System E cabinet,
rack size limitations have been agreed upon. IOX Cabinets will ship in either the 1.6 meter (33U) or 1.96 meter (41U)
cabinet. In order to allay service access concerns, the factory will not install IOX components higher than 1.6 meters from
the floor. Open space in an IOX cabinet will be available for peripheral installation.

Peripheral Support

Peripheral SupportPeripheral Support

Peripheral Support

All peripherals qualified for use with Superdome and/or for use in a Rack System E are supported in the I/O expansion
cabinet as long as there is available space. Peripherals not connected to or associated with the Superdome system to which
the I/O expansion cabinet is attached may be installed in the I/O expansion cabinet.

Server Support

Server SupportServer Support

Server Support

No servers except those required for Superdome system management such as Superdome Support Management Station or
ISEE may be installed in an I/O expansion.

Peripherals installed in the I/O expansion cabinet cannot be powered by the XPC. Provisions for peripheral AC power must
be provided by a PDU or other means.

QuickSpecs

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

socket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socketsocket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socket

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Standalone I/O Expansion

Standalone I/O ExpansionStandalone I/O Expansion

Standalone I/O Expansion
Cabinet

CabinetCabinet

Cabinet

If an I/O expansion cabinet is ordered alone, its field installation can be ordered via option 750 in the ordering guide
(option 950 for Platinum Channel partners).

DVD Solution

DVD SolutionDVD Solution

DVD Solution

The DVD solution for Superdome requires the following components. These components are required per partition. External
racks A4901A and A4902A must also be ordered with the DVD solution.

NOTE:

NOTE:NOTE:

NOTE:

One DVD and one DAT is required per nPartition.

Superdome DVD Solutions

Superdome DVD SolutionsSuperdome DVD Solutions

Superdome DVD Solutions

Description

DescriptionDescription

Description

Part Number

Part NumberPart Number

Part Number

Option Number

Option NumberOption Number

Option Number

PCI Ultra160 SCSI Adapter or PCI-X Dual channel Ultra160 SCSI Adapter

A6828A or A6829A

0D1

PCI Ultra160 SCSI Adapter or PCI X Dual channel Ultra 160 SCSI Adapter
(Windows Server 2003, Red Hat RHEL AS 3, SUSE SLES 9)

A7059A or A7060A

0D1

Surestore Tape Array 5300

C7508AZ

HP DVD+RW Array Module (one per partition)

NOTE:

NOTE: NOTE:

NOTE:

The HP DVD-ROM Array Module for the TA5300 (C7499B) is replaced
by HP DVD+RW Array Module (Q1592A) to provide customers with read
capabilities for loading software from CD or DVD, DVD write capabilities for
small amounts of data (up to 4 GB) and offline hot-swap capabilities.
Windows supports using and reading from this device, but Windows does not
support DVD write with this device.

Q1592A

0D1

DDS-4/DAT40 (DDS-5/DAT 72 is also supported. Product number is Q1524A)
(one per partition)

C7497B

0D1

Jumper SCSI Cable for DDS-4 (optional)

1

C2978B

0D1

SCSI cable 1-meter multi-mode VH-HD68

C2361B

0D1

SCSI Terminator

C2364A

0D1

1

0.5-meter HD HDTS68 is required if DDS-4 or DDS-5 is used.

QuickSpecs

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

socket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socketsocket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socket

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Partitions

PartitionsPartitions

Partitions

Superdome can be configured with hardware partitions, (nPars). Given that HP UX 11i version 2, Windows Server 2003,
SUSE SLES 9 and Red Hat (RHEL) AS 3 do not support virtual partitions (vPars), Superdome systems running HP UX 11i
version 2, Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition, SUSE SLES 9 or Red Hat RHEL AS 3, do not support vPars.

A hardware partition (nPar) consists of one or more cells that communicate coherently over a high bandwidth, low latency
crossbar fabric. Individual processors on a single-cell board cannot be separately partitioned. Hardware partitions are
logically isolated from each other such that transactions in one partition are not visible to the other hardware partitions
within the same complex.

Each nPar runs its own independent operating system. Different nPars may be executing the same or different revisions of an
operating system, or they may be executing different operating systems altogether. Superdome supports HP UX 11i version 2,
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition, SUSE SLES 9 and Red Hat RHEL AS 3 operating systems. The diagram below
shows a multi OS environment within Superdome.

Each nPar has its own independent CPUs, memory and I/O resources consisting of the resources of the cells that make up
the partition. Resources (cell boards and/or I/O chassis) may be removed from one nPar and added to another without
having to physically manipulate the hardware, but rather by using commands that are part of the System Management
interface. The table below shows the maximum size of nPars per operating system:

HP-UX 11i Version

HP-UX 11i VersionHP-UX 11i Version

HP-UX 11i Version
2222

Windows Server

Windows ServerWindows Server

Windows Server
2003

20032003

2003

Red Hat RHEL AS 3

Red Hat RHEL AS 3Red Hat RHEL AS 3

Red Hat RHEL AS 3

SUSE SLES 9

SUSE SLES 9SUSE SLES 9

SUSE SLES 9

Maximum size of

Maximum size ofMaximum size of

Maximum size of
nPar

nParnPar

nPar

64 CPUs, 512 GB RAM 64 CPUs, 512 GB RAM

8 CPUs, 128 GB RAM

16 CPUs, 256 GB RAM

Maximum number of

Maximum number ofMaximum number of

Maximum number of
nPars

nParsnPars

nPars

16 16 16 16

For information on type of I/O cards for networking and mass storage for each operating environment, please refer to the
Technical Specifications

Technical SpecificationsTechnical Specifications

Technical Specifications

section of this document. For licensing information for each operating system, please refer to

the Ordering Guide.

Superdome supports static partitions. Static partitions imply that any nPar configuration change requires a reboot of the
nPar. In a future HP-UX and Windows release, dynamic nPars will be supported. Dynamic npars imply that nPar
configuration changes do not require a reboot of the nPar. Using the related capabilities of dynamic reconfiguration (i.e. on­line addition, on-line removal), new resources may be added to an nPar and failed modules may be removed and replaced
while the nPar continues in operation. Adding new nPars to Superdome system does not require a reboot of the system.

Windows Server 2003,

Windows Server 2003,Windows Server 2003,

Windows Server 2003,
Datacenter edition for

Datacenter edition forDatacenter edition for

Datacenter edition for
Itanium-based systems -

Itanium-based systems -Itanium-based systems -

Itanium-based systems ­HP Product Structure

HP Product StructureHP Product Structure

HP Product Structure

Product Number

T2372A

T2372AT2372A

T2372A

Pre-loaded Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition for Itanium 2 systems

Options:

0D1 - factory integration
B01 - on site installation at customer's location (must contact HP Services for a quote to install on-site!)
ABA - English localization only (other languages, Ger, Fre, Ita available only as a special with extra lead time)
002 - 2 processor LTU
004 - 4 processor LTU
008 - 8 processor LTU
016 - 16 processor LTU
032 - 32 processor LTU
064 - 64 processor LTU

QuickSpecs

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

socket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socketsocket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socket

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Single System

Single SystemSingle System

Single System
Reliability/Availability

Reliability/AvailabilityReliability/Availability

Reliability/Availability
Features

FeaturesFeatures

Features

Superdome high availability offering is as follows:

NOTE:

NOTE: NOTE:

NOTE:

Online addition/replacement for cell boards is not currently supported and will be available in a future HP-UX

release. Online addition/replacement of individual CPUs and memory DIMMs will never be supported.)

CPU

CPUCPU

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 service call.

Dynamic processor resilience w/ Instant Capacity enhancement.

NOTE:

NOTE:NOTE:

NOTE:

Dynamic processor resilience and
Instant Capacity are not supported when running Windows Server 2003 SUSE SLES 9 or Red Hat RHEL AS 3
in the partition.

CPU cache ECC protection and automatic de allocation
CPU bus parity protection
Redundant DC conversion

Memory

MemoryMemory

Memory

: The memory subsystem design is such that a single SDRAM chip does not contribute more than 1 bit to
each ECC word. Therefore, the only way to get a multiple-bit memory error from SDRAMs is if more than one
SDRAM failed at the same time (rare event). The system is also resilient to any cosmic ray or alpha particle strike
because these failure modes can only affect multiple bits in a single SDRAM. If a location in memory is "bad", the
physical page is deallocated dynamically and is replaced with a new page without any OS or application
interruption. In addition, a combination of hardware and software scrubbing is used for memory. The software
scrubber reads/writes all memory locations periodically. However, it does not have access to "locked down" pages.
Therefore, a hardware memory scrubber is provided for full coverage. Finally data is protected by providing
address/control parity protection.

Memory DRAM fault tolerance, i.e. recovery of a single SDRAM failure
DIMM address / control parity protection
Dynamic memory resilience, i.e. page de allocation of bad memory pages during operation.

NOTE:

NOTE: NOTE:

NOTE:

Dynamic memory resilience is not supported when running Windows Server 2003, SUSE SLES 9 or
Red Hat RHEL AS 3 in the partition.

Hardware and software memory scrubbing
Redundant DC conversion
Cell COD.

NOTE:

NOTE: NOTE:

NOTE:

Cell COD is not supported when Windows Server 2003 SUSE SLES 9 or Red Hat RHEL AS 3 is
running in the partition.

I/O

I/OI/O

I/O

: Partitions configured with dual path I/O can be configured to have no shared components between them,
thus preventing I/O cards from creating faults on other I/O paths. I/O cards in hardware partitions (nPars) are fully
isolated from I/O cards in other hard partitions. It is not possible for an I/O failure to propagate across hard
partitions. It is possible to dynamically repair and add I/O cards to an existing running partition.

Full single-wire error detection and correction on I/O links
I/O cards fully isolated from each other
HW for the Prevention of silent corruption of data going to I/O
On-line addition/replacement (OLAR) for individual I/O cards, some external peripherals, SUB/HUB.

NOTE:

NOTE:NOTE:

NOTE:

Online addition/replacement (OLAR) is not supported when running Red Hat RHEL AS 3, or SUSE
SLES 9 in the partition.

Parity protected I/O paths
Dual path I/O

Crossbar and Cabinet Infrastructure

Crossbar and Cabinet InfrastructureCrossbar and Cabinet Infrastructure

Crossbar and Cabinet Infrastructure

:
Recovery of a single crossbar wire failure
Localization of crossbar failures to the partitions using the link
Automatic de-allocation of bad crossbar link upon boot
Redundant and hotswap DC converters for the crossbar backplane
ASIC full burn-in and "high quality" production process
Full "test to failure" and accelerated life testing on all critical assemblies
Strong emphasis on quality for multiple-nPartition single points of failure (SPOFs)
System resilience to Management Processor (MP)
Isolation of nPartition failure
Protection of nPartitions against spurious interrupts or memory corruption
Hot swap redundant fans (main and I/O) and power supplies (main and backplane power bricks)
Dual power source
Phone-Home capability

"HA Cluster-In-A-Box" Configuration

"HA Cluster-In-A-Box" Configuration"HA Cluster-In-A-Box" Configuration

"HA Cluster-In-A-Box" Configuration

: The "HA Cluster-In-A-Box" allows for failover of users' applications
between hardware partitions (nPars) on a single Superdome system. All providers of mission critical solutions agree
that failover between clustered systems provides the safest availability-no single points of failures (SPOFs) and no

QuickSpecs

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

socket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socketsocket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socket

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ability to propagate failures between systems. However, HP supports the configuration of HA cluster software in a
single system to allow the highest possible availability for those users that need the benefits of a non-clustered
solution, such as scalability and manageability. Superdome with this configuration will provide the greatest single
system availability configurable. Since no single system solution in the industry provides protection against a SPOF,
users that still need this kind of safety and HP's highest availability should use HA cluster software in a multiple
system HA configuration. Multiple HA software clusters can be configured within a single Superdome system (i.e.,
two 4-node clusters configured within a 32-socket Superdome system).

HP-UX: Serviceguard and Serviceguard Extension for RAC
Windows Server 2003: Microsoft Cluster Service (MSCS) - limited configurations supported
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 3 and SUSE SLES 9: Serviceguard for Linux

Multi-system High

Multi-system HighMulti-system High

Multi-system High
Availability

AvailabilityAvailability

Availability

HP-UX 11i v2

HP-UX 11i v2HP-UX 11i v2

HP-UX 11i v2
Any Superdome partition that is protected by Serviceguard or Serviceguard Extension for RAC can be configured in a cluster

with:

Another Superdome with like processors (i.e. Both Superdomes must have Itanium 2 1.5 GHz processors or both
Superdomes must have mx2 processor modules in the partitions that are to be clustered together.)
One or more standalone non Superdome systems with like processors
Another partition within the same single cabinet Superdome (refer to "HA Cluster-in-a-Box" above for specific
requirements) that has like processors

Separate partitions within the same Superdome system can be configured as part of different Serviceguard clusters.

Geographically Dispersed

Geographically DispersedGeographically Dispersed

Geographically Dispersed
Cluster Configurations

Cluster ConfigurationsCluster Configurations

Cluster Configurations

The following Geographically Dispersed Cluster solutions fully support cluster configurations using Superdome systems. The
existing configuration requirements for non-Superdome systems also apply to configurations that include Superdome
systems. An additional recommendation, when possible, is to configure the nodes of cluster in each datacenter within
multiple cabinets to allow for local failover in the case of a single cabinet failure. Local failover is always preferred over a
remote failover to the other datacenter. The importance of this recommendation increases as the geographic distance
between datacenters increases.

Extended Campus Clusters (using Serviceguard with MirrorDisk/UX)
MetroCluster with Continuous Access XP
MetroCluster with EMC SRDF
ContinentalClusters

From an HA perspective, it is always better to have the nodes of an HA cluster spread across as many system cabinets
(Superdome and non-Superdome systems) as possible. This approach maximizes redundancy to further reduce the chance of
a failure causing down time.

QuickSpecs

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

socket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socketsocket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socket

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Windows Server 2003,

Windows Server 2003,Windows Server 2003,

Windows Server 2003,
Datacenter Edition for

Datacenter Edition forDatacenter Edition for

Datacenter Edition for
Itanium 2 systems

Itanium 2 systemsItanium 2 systems

Itanium 2 systems

Microsoft Cluster Service (MSCS) comes standard with Windows Server 2003. When a customer orders T2372A, Windows
Server 2003, Datacenter edition for Itanium 2 systems, it includes Microsoft Cluster Service - there is no additional SKU or
charge for this Windows Server 2003 functionality. MSCS does not come preconfigured from HP's factories, however, so it is
recommended that if your customer is interested in a MSCS configuration with Integrity Superdome, HP Services be engaged
for a statement of work to configure MSCS on Integrity Superdome with HP storage.

HP Storage is qualified and supported with MSCS clusters. HP storage arrays tested and qualified with MSCS clusters on
Superdome are:

EVA 3000 v3.01
EVA 5000 v3.01
XP 48/512
XP 128/1024.
XP12000
MSA1000

In addition, the following EMC storage arrays are supported with MSCS:

EMC CLARiiON FC4700
EMC CLARiiON CX200/CX400/CX600
EMC CLARiiON CX300/CX500/CX700
EMC Symmetrix 8000 Family
EMC DMX 800/1000/2000/3000

HP has qualified and supports the following capabilities with Integrity Superdome and MSCS:

Active/Active and Active/Passive MSCS clusters
Partition size: any size from 2 CPUs up to 64 CPUs can be in a cluster
HP supports anywhere from 2 nodes in an MSCS cluster with Superdome to 8 nodes
Cluster nodes can be within the same Superdome cabinet or between different Superdome cabinets co-located at
the same site
MSCS clusters can be between similar partitions of CPU capacity (i.e. 8CPU partition clustered to 8CPU partition,
16CPU partition clustered to 16CPU partition)
MSCS clusters can be also be between dissimilar partitions of CPU capacity (i.e. 16CPU partition clustered to 8CPU
partition, 32CPU partition clustered to 16CPU partition) Please note, however, that you and the customer should
work with HP Support to determine the appropriate configuration based on the availability level that is needed by
the customer. As an example, if the customer wants a Service Level Agreement based on application availability,
then perhaps an exact mirror of the production partition be set up for failover (i.e. similar CPU capacity). In any
event, please ensure that the proper amount of hardware resources on the target server is available for failover
purposes.
HP Cluster Extention XP is a disaster recovery solution that extends local clusters over metropolitan-wide distance. It
now supports MSCS on Windows Integrity with XP48/XP512, XP128/XP1024, XP12000.

For high availability purposes with MSCS, it is recommended (but not required) that customers also use HP SecurePath
software (v4.0c-SP1) with HP storage for multi pathing and load balancing capabilities in conjunction with the fibre
channel HBA, AB232A, AB466A or AB4667A. Additionally, the NCU (NIC Configuration Utility), which is provided from
HP on the SmartSetup CD that ships with Windows partitions, can also be used in conjunction with MSCS clusters with the
HP supported Windows NIC cards.

Additionally, customers can see the completion of our certification for the Microsoft Windows catalog at the following URL:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/catalog/server/default.aspx?subID=22&xslt=
cataloghome&pgn=catalogHome

Microsoft requires hardware vendors to complete this certification - also called "Windows logo-ing."

QuickSpecs

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

socket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socketsocket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socket

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Below is the ordering information for Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition.

Windows Server 2003 Datacenter edition

Windows Server 2003 Datacenter edition Windows Server 2003 Datacenter edition

Windows Server 2003 Datacenter edition

(for Itanium 2 based HP Integrity Superdome only)

To order a system with Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition, you must order the T2372A product number with English or Japanese localization (option
ABA or ABJ), and the appropriate license to use option code (002 through 064). Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition license options should be ordered
to accommodate the total number of processors running Windows in the system. Order the fewest option numbers possible for the total license number. For
example if there are a total of 24 processors in the system running Datacenter, order options 016 and 008. Datacenter can be partitioned (npars only) into
any number of instances, but is limited to one OS image per npar.

NOTE 1:

NOTE 1: NOTE 1:

NOTE 1:

Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition must be installed by HP. If factory installation is selected, then a qualified Windows storage device
must be ordered and an A9890A, AB466A or AB467A card must be ordered. There must be at least one boot drive for each partition. Two drives are
required for RAID 1; one drive is required for RAID 0 or no RAID.
NOTE 2:

NOTE 2:NOTE 2:

NOTE 2:

Can not order more than one of the same license options.

NOTE 3:

NOTE 3:NOTE 3:

NOTE 3:

Windows only supports a maximum of 64 processors per partition.

Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 Datacenter Edition for Itanium 2 Systems

T2372A

English Localization

ABA

Japanese Localization

ABJ

Factory Integration

0D1

Include with complete system

B01

2 processor license to use

002

4 processor license to use

004

8 processor license to use

008

16 processor license to use

016

32 processor license to use

032

64 processor license to use

064

HP Standalone Operating System for field install. Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition Stand-alone for use when adding licenses
to an existing server or replacing another operating system on a Datacenter qualified server. 0D1 (factory integration) is the default
operating system installation method and should be used whenever possible. Must be ordered with the appropriate number of licenses
(LTU, for example T2372A-016 for 16 Windows Server 2003 Datacenter licenses. There must be a Windows Server 2003 Datacenter
Edition processor license for each processor in an Integrity server running Windows. When ordering T2372A-501, the appropriate on­site HP Services installation options will be added to the order.

501

Network Adapter

Network AdapterNetwork Adapter

Network Adapter
Teaming with Windows

Teaming with WindowsTeaming with Windows

Teaming with Windows
Server 2003

Server 2003Server 2003

Server 2003

Windows Server 2003 supports NCU, NIC Configuration Utility. This is the same NCU that is available to Proliant
customers. This NCU has been ported to 64 bit Windows Server 2003 and is included with every SmartSetup CD that comes
with a Windows partition on Integrity Superdome.

All ProLiant Ethernet network adapters support the following three types of teaming:

NFT—Network Fault Tolerance
TLB—Transmit Load Balancing
SLB—Switch-assisted Load Balancing

For Windows Server 2003, Datacenter edition on Superdome, there are four network interface cards that are currently
supported (thus, these are the only cards that can be teamed with this NCU):

Windows/Linux PCI 1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet Adapter (Copper)

A7061A

Windows/Linux PCI 1000Base-SX Gigabit Ethernet Adapter (Fiber)

A7073A

Windows/Linux PCI 2 port 1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet Adapter (Copper)

A9900A

Windows/Linux PCI 2 port 1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet Adapter (Fiber)

A9899A

Also, note that teaming between the ports on a single A9900A or A9899A above is supported by the NCU.

Red Hat RHEL AS 3 and

Red Hat RHEL AS 3 andRed Hat RHEL AS 3 and

Red Hat RHEL AS 3 and
SUSE SLES 9

SUSE SLES 9SUSE SLES 9

SUSE SLES 9

Support of Serviceguard and Cluster Extension on Red Hat RHEL AS 3 and SUSE SLES 9 should be available in late 2004 or
early 2005.

QuickSpecs

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

socket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socketsocket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socket

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Supportability Features

Supportability FeaturesSupportability Features

Supportability Features

Superdome now supports the Console and Support Management Station in one device.

Console Access

Console AccessConsole Access

Console Access
(Management Processor

(Management Processor(Management Processor

(Management Processor
[MP])

[MP])[MP])

[MP])

The optimal configuration of console device(s) depends on a number of factors, including the customer's data center
layout, console security needs, customer engineer access needs, and the degree with which an operator must interact with
server or peripheral hardware and a partition (i.e. changing disks, tapes). This section provides a few guidelines. However
the configuration that makes best sense should be designed as part of site preparation, after consulting with the customer's
system administration staff and the field engineering staff.
Customer data centers exhibit a wide range of configurations in terms of the preferred physical location of the console
device. (The term "console device" refers to the physical screen/keyboard/mouse that administrators and field engineers use
to access and control the server.) The Superdome server enables many different configurations by its flexible configuration of
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
machine room.
The geographically dispersed site, where operators administer systems from consoles in remote offices.

These can each drive different solutions to the console access requirement.

The considerations listed below apply to the design of provision of console access to the server. These must be considered
during site preparation.

The Superdome server can be operated from a VT100 or an hpterm compatible terminal emulator. However some
programs (including some of those used by field engineers) have a more friendly user interface when operated from
an hpterm.
LAN console device users connect to the MP (and thence to the console) using terminal emulators that establish
telnet connections to the MP. The console device(s) can be anywhere on the network connected to either port of the
MP.
Telnet data is sent between the client console device and the MP "in the clear", i.e. unencrypted. This may be a
concern for some customers, and may dictate special LAN configurations.
If an HP-UX workstation is used as a console device, an hpterm window running telnet is the recommended way to
connect to the MP. If a PC is used as a console device, Reflection1 configured for hpterm emulation and telnet
connection is the recommended way to connect to the MP.
The MP currently supports a maximum of 16 telnet-connected users at any one time.
It is desirable, and sometimes essential for rapid time to repair to provide a reliable way to get console access that is
physically close to the server, so that someone working on the server hardware can get immediate access to the
results of their actions. There are a few options to achieve this:

Place a console device close to the server.
Ask the field engineer to carry in a laptop, or to walk to the operations center.

Use a system that is already in close proximity of the server such as the Instant Support Enterprise Edition (ISEE) or the System
Management Station as a console device close to the system.

The system administrator is likely to want to run X-applications or a browser using the same client that they access
the MP and partition consoles with. This is because the partition configuration tool,

parmgr

, has a graphical
interface. The system administrator's console device(s) should have X-window or browser capability, and should be
connected to the system LAN of one or more partitions.

Functional capabilities

Functional capabilitiesFunctional capabilities

Functional capabilities

:

Local console physical connection (RS-232)
Display of system status on the console (Front panel display messages)
Console mirroring between LAN and RS-232 ports
System hard and soft (TOC or INIT) reset capability from the console.
Password secured access to the console functionality
Support of generic terminals (i.e. VT100 compatible).
Power supply control and monitoring from the console. It will be possible to get power supply status and to switch
power on/off from the console.
Console over the LAN. This means that a PC or HP workstation can become the system console if properly

QuickSpecs

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

socket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socketsocket, and 64-socket

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connected on the customer LAN. This feature becomes especially important because of the remote power
management capability. The LAN will be implemented on a separate port, distinct from the system LAN, and
provide TCP/IP and Telnet access.
There is one MP per Superdome cabinet, thus there are two (2) for Superdome 64-socket. But one, and only one, can
be active at a time. There is no redundancy or failover feature.

Windows Server 2003

Windows Server 2003Windows Server 2003

Windows Server 2003

For Windows Server 2003 customers desiring uninterrupted visibility to the Superdome Windows partition, it is recommended
that customers purchase an IP console solution separately to view the partition while the OS is rebooting (in addition to
normal Windows desktop if desired). Windows Terminal Services (standard in Windows Server 2003) should be the
recommended method to provide remote access, but is lacking in displaying VGA output during reboot.

For customers who mandate VGA access during reboot, the IP console switch (262586-B21), used in conjunction with a
VGA/USB card in the partition (A6869A) is the solution. These IP console solutions are available "off the shelf" with resellers
or the ProLiant supply chain.

The features of this switch are as follows:

Provides keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) connections to 16 direct attached Windows partitions (or servers) ­expandable to 128.
Allows access to partitions (or servers) from a remote centralized console.
1 for local KVM
3 concurrent remote users (secure SSL data transfer across network)
Single screen switch management with the IP Console Viewer Software:

Authentication
Administration
Client Software

If the full graphical console access is needed, the following must be ordered with the Integrity Superdome purchase (it will
not be integrated in the factory, but will ship with the system):

Component

ComponentComponent

Component

Product Number

Product NumberProduct Number

Product Number

3×1×16 IP console switch (100 240V)-1 switch per 16 OS instances (n<=16), each connected to
VGA card

262586-B21

8 to 1 console expander-Order expander if there are more than 16 OS instances

262589-B21

USB interface adapters-Order one per OS instance

336047-B21

CAT5 cable-Order one per OS instance

For additional information, please visit:

http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliantstorage/rack-options/kvm/index-console.html

Support Management

Support ManagementSupport Management

Support Management
Station

StationStation

Station

The purpose of the Support Management Station (SMS) is to provide Customer Engineers with an industry-leading set of
support tools, and thereby enable faster troubleshooting and more precise problem root-cause analysis. It also enables
remote support by factory experts who consult with and back up the HP Customer Engineer. The SMS complements the
proactive role of HP's Instant Support Enterprise Edition (ISEE) (which is offered to Mission Critical customers), by focusing
on reactive diagnosis, for both mission-critical and non-mission-critical Superdome customers.
The user of the SMS is the HP Customer Engineer and HP Factory Support Engineer. The Superdome customer benefits from
their use of the SMS by receiving faster return to normal operation of their Superdome server, and improved accuracy of fault
diagnosis, resulting in fewer callbacks. HP can offer better service through reduced installation time.
Only one SMS is required per customer site (or data center) connected to each platform via Ethernet LAN. Physically, it
would be beneficial to have the SMS close to the associated platforms because the customer engineer will run the scan tools
and would need to be near platform to replace failing hardware. The physical connection from the platform is an Ethernet
connection and thus, the absolute maximum distance is not limited by physical constraints.
The SMS supports a single LAN interface that is connected to the Superdome and to the customer's management LAN.
When connected in this manner, SMS operations can be performed remotely.

Physical Connection:

Physical Connection:Physical Connection:

Physical Connection:
The SMS will contain one physical Ethernet connection, namely a 10/100Base-T connection. Note that the connection on
Superdome (MP) is also 10/100Base-T, as is the LAN connection on the core I/O card installed in each hardware partition.

QuickSpecs

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

socket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socketsocket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socket

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For connecting more than one Superdome server to the SMS, a LAN hub is required for the RJ-45 connection.

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 capability to ftp the firmware files and logs

dialup modem access support (e.g. PC-Anywhere or VNC)
Provides seamless integration with data center level management.
Provides partition logon capability, providing hpterm emulation over telnet, X-windows, and Windows Terminal
Services capabilities.
Provides following diagnostics tools:

Runs HP's proven highly effective JTAG scan diagnostic tools, which offer rapid fault resolution to the

failing wire.

Console log storage and viewing

Event log storage and viewing

Partition and memory adviser flash applications
Supports updating platform and system firmware.
Always-on event and console logging for Superdome systems, which captures and stores very long event and
console histories, and allows HP specialists to analyze the first occurrence of a problem.
Allows more than one LAN connected response center engineer to look at SMS logs simultaneously.
Can be disconnected from the Superdome systems and not disrupt their operation.
Provides ability to connect a new Superdome system to the SMS and be recognized by scan software.
Scans one Superdome system while other Superdome systems are connected (and not disrupt the operational
systems).
Supports multiple, heterogeneous Superdome platforms.

Sx1000-based SMS Minimum Hardware Requirements:

Sx1000-based SMS Minimum Hardware Requirements:Sx1000-based SMS Minimum Hardware Requirements:

Sx1000-based SMS Minimum Hardware Requirements:
There are two PC (Windows 2000 SP4) SMS models available for selection:

A9802A or A9802B -Rackable version of the SMS (E series racks).

NOTE:

NOTE: NOTE:

NOTE:

You must order the 1U integrated keyboard/monitor/mouse AB243AZ (factory racked monitor) or AB243A

(field racked monitor).

In addition to the above, the rx2600 server is also officially supported as the Support Management Station (SMS) for the
following Superdome platforms:

HP Integrity Superdome with Intel Itanium 2 (Madison)
HP Integrity Superdome with mx2
HP 9000 Superdome with PA-8800

A customer may not substitute any PC running Windows Server 2000 SP4 for these SKUs due to the specialized software
applications that have been qualified on the SMS hardware and OS. Utilizing any other device as the SMS will void the
warranty on the Superdome system and degrade the ability to service the customer's system.

The approved hardware for HP Integrity Superdome sx1000-based SMS includes:

Modem
DVD R/W
Keyboard/monitor/mouse
512 MB memory
Options:

- Factory racked (AB243AZ) or field-racked (AB243A)

- Rack mount or desk mount keyboard/monitor/mouse/platform (bundled CPL line items)

NOTE:

NOTE:NOTE:

NOTE:

If full graphical access to the SMS is needed, the PS/2 Interface Adapter (262588-B21) will allow the SMS

to share the IP Console Switch with other OS instances

Software Requirements:

Software Requirements:Software Requirements:

Software Requirements:
The sx1000-based SMS will run Windows 2000 SP4 as the default operating system. The SMS will follow the Windows OS
roadmap and support later versions of this operating system as needed.

QuickSpecs

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

socket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socketsocket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socket

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SMS

SMSSMS

SMS

Console

ConsoleConsole

Console

Legacy

LegacyLegacy

Legacy

(pre March 1, 2004)

rp2470 bundle

B2600 + J1479A or
DL320 + TFT5600

Legacy

LegacyLegacy

Legacy

(post March 1, 2004)

rx2600 bundle

TFT5600 + switch

Legacy upgraded to Integrity or

Legacy upgraded to Integrity orLegacy upgraded to Integrity or

Legacy upgraded to Integrity or
PA-8800

PA-8800PA-8800

PA-8800

rp2470 with software upgrade or
rx2600 with software upgrade or
Current sx1000 SMS

rp2470: DL320 + TFT5600
rx2600: TFT5600
sx1000: N/A

Integrity

IntegrityIntegrity

Integrity

sx1000 SMS-Currently ProLiant ML350 G3 or G4

PA-8800

PA-8800PA-8800

PA-8800

sx1000 SMS-Currently ProLiant ML350 G3 or G4

sx1000-based SMS Components List

sx1000-based SMS Components Listsx1000-based SMS Components List

sx1000-based SMS Components List

Required-1x ProLiant ML350 SMS/console bundle

Required-1x ProLiant ML350 SMS/console bundleRequired-1x ProLiant ML350 SMS/console bundle

Required-1x ProLiant ML350 SMS/console bundle
includes:

HP ProLiant server ML350
1 × 750 MHz PA-8700 CPU
2 × 256 MB
36-GB 10K Ultra320 HDD
1 × internal DVD
1 × internal modem with phone cord
Windows 2000 Server SP4
1 × 1-meter SCSI cable
1 × .5-meter SCSI cable
1 × 24-port ProCurve switch + jumper cord (E7742A) to share SMS
1 × 25-foot CAT5e cable for connection of customers/private LAN port to switch
1 × 4- foot CAT5e cable for connection of SMS to switch
Required network infrastructure to integrate SMS into customer's management LAN

sx1000-based SMS Read Me First

sx1000-based SMS Read Me Firstsx1000-based SMS Read Me First

sx1000-based SMS Read Me First

1. The Private LAN port on the MP is unconnected-On IPF, we now use TCP/IP instead of UDP (lossy) to run scan
diagnostics, thus removing the necessity for the Private LAN

2. The current product TFT5600 has a keyboard cable with two PS2 connectors-One for the keyboard and one for the
mouse. There is a separate VGA cable for video. The next generation TFT5600 will have both types of connectors on one
keyboard cable to choose from (two PS2 and one USB). Note that only the blue version of this product (AB243A) includes
the required rack kit and cable necessary for mounting in E41 racks.

3. The ProLiant also has a modem that must be connected to a phone line (stencil not available at time or writing)-The
modem on the PC SMS is supposed to be connected to a phone line. This is for the case in which the customer does not
want to SMS to be on the public network, and the HP Field Services needs to get into the SMS (then they would go through
the phone line with PC Anywhere)

4. Do not order additional LAN cards for the PC SMS/console-If customers decide they want to purchase an additional LAN
cad for their PC SMS to use for the Private LAN connection, they should be discouraged. Scan diagnostics will not work
properly on the PC SMS if two IP addresses exist on the PC SMS.

5. Accept no substitute - Only the A9802A/A9802B can be ordered as the SMS/console for IPF and PA 8800 Superdome.
You cannot substitute a similarly configured PC. The supply chain had to work very hard in order to get the qualifications
and applications lined up to be supported on the OS and the bios that are on the ML350 today. Also, third party
applications are used on this machine so there are licensing issues involved.

The ProLiant SMS/Console uses TCP/IP (not UDP) for scan diagnostics, therefore the Private SMS network in not required.
Core I/O from each nPar are optionally connected to the switch to facilitate graphical console functionality (i.e., parmgr).
Security concerns may dictate that a partition NIC not be connected to the Management LAN. Alternatives: 1) Access from
a management station to a partition LAN through a secure router, 2) Text mode access to commands via the console.

QuickSpecs

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

socket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socketsocket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socket

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System Management

System ManagementSystem Management

System Management
Features

FeaturesFeatures

Features

HP-UX

HP-UXHP-UX

HP-UX

HP-UX Servicecontrol Manager

HP-UX Servicecontrol ManagerHP-UX Servicecontrol Manager

HP-UX Servicecontrol Manager

is the central point of administration for management applications that address
the configuration, fault, and workload management requirements of an adaptive infrastructure.
Servicecontrol Manager

Servicecontrol ManagerServicecontrol Manager

Servicecontrol Manager

maintains both effective and efficient management of computing resources. It integrates
with many other HP-UX-specific system management tools, including the following, which are available on Itanium 2
based servers:
Ignite-UX

Ignite-UXIgnite-UX

Ignite-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

Software Distributor Software Distributor

Software Distributor

(SD) is the HP-UX administration tool set used to deliver and maintain HP-UX operating
systems and layered software applications. Delivered as part of HP-UX, SD can help you manage your HP-UX
operating system, patches, and application software on HP Itanium2-based servers.
System Administration Manager

System Administration Manager System Administration Manager

System Administration Manager

(SAM) is used to manage accounts for users and groups, perform auditing 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 ConfigurationHP-UX Kernel Configuration

HP-UX Kernel Configuration

-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

Partition ManagerPartition Manager

Partition Manager

creates and manages nPartitions-hard partitions for high-end servers. Once the partitions are
created, the systems running on those partitions can be managed consistently with all the other tools integrated into
Servicecontrol Manager. Key features include:

Easy-to-use, familiar graphical user interface.
Runs locally on a partition, or remotely. The Partition Manager application can be run remotely on any system
running HP-UX 11i Version 2 and eventually select Windows releases and remotely manage a complex either
by 1) communicating with a booted OS on an nPartition in the target complex via WBEM, or 2)
communicating with the service processor in the target complex via IPMI over LAN. The latter is especially
significant because a complex can be managed with NONE of the nPartitions booted.
Full support for creating, modifying, and deleting hardware partitions.
Automatic detection of configuration and hardware problems.
Ability to view and print hardware inventory and status.
Big picture views that allow system administrators to graphically view the resources in a server and the
partitions that the resources are assigned to.
Complete interface for the addition and replacement of PCI devices.
Comprehensive online help system.

Security Patch Check

Security Patch CheckSecurity Patch Check

Security Patch Check

determines how current a systems security patches are, recommends patches for continuing
security vulnerabilities and warns administrators about recalled patches still present on the system.
System Inventory Manager

System Inventory ManagerSystem Inventory Manager

System Inventory Manager

is for change and asset management. It allows 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

Event Monitoring ServiceEvent Monitoring Service

Event Monitoring Service

(EMS) keeps the administrator of multiple systems aware of system operation throughout
the cluster, and notifies the administrator of potential hardware or software problems before they occur. HP
Servicecontrol 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.
Process Resource Manager

Process Resource Manager Process Resource Manager

Process Resource Manager

(PRM) controls the resources that processes use during peak system load. PRM can
manage the allocation of CPU, 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. (fee based)
HP-UX Workload Manager

HP-UX Workload Manager HP-UX Workload Manager

HP-UX Workload Manager

(WLM) A key differentiator in the HP-UX family of management tools, Workload
Manager provides automatic CPU 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. (Fee-based)
HP's Management Processor

HP's Management ProcessorHP's Management Processor

HP's Management Processor

enables remote server management over the Web regardless of the system state. In
the unlikely event that none of the nPartitions are booted, the Management Processor can be accessed to power cycle
the server, view event logs and status logs, enable console redirection, and more. The Management Processor is
embedded into the server and does not take a PCI slot. And, because secure access to the Management Processor is
available through SSL encryption, customers can be confident that its powerful capabilities will be available only to
authorized administrators. New features that will be available include:

QuickSpecs

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

socket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socketsocket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socket

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Support for Web Console that provides secure text mode access to the management processor
Reporting of error events from system firmware.
Ability to trigger the task of PCI OL* from the management processor.
Ability to scan a cell board while the system is running. (only available for partitionable systems)
Implementation of management processor commands for security across partitions so that partitions do not
modify system configuration (only available for partitionable systems).

OpenView Operations Agent

OpenView Operations AgentOpenView Operations Agent

OpenView Operations Agent

-collects and correlates OS and application events (fee based)

OpenView Performance Agent

OpenView Performance AgentOpenView Performance Agent

OpenView Performance Agent

-determines OS and application performance trends (fee based)

OpenView GlancePlus

OpenView GlancePlusOpenView GlancePlus

OpenView GlancePlus

-shows real time OS and application availability and performance data to diagnose
problems (fee based)
OpenView Data Protector

OpenView Data Protector OpenView Data Protector

OpenView Data Protector

(Omniback II)-backs up and recovers data (fee based)

In addition, the Network Node Manager (NNM) management station will run on HP-UX Itanium 2 based servers. NNM
automatically discovers, draws (maps), and monitors networks and the systems connected to them.

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 EditionWindows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition

Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition

The HP Essentials Foundation Pack for Windows

The HP Essentials Foundation Pack for WindowsThe HP Essentials Foundation Pack for Windows

The HP Essentials Foundation Pack for Windows

is a complete toolset to install, configure, and manage
Itanium2 servers running Windows. Included in the Pack is the Smart Setup DVD which contains all the latest tested
and compatible HP Windows drivers, HP firmware, HP Windows utilities, and HP management agents that assist in
the server deployment process by preparing the server for installation of standard Windows operating system and in the
on going management of the server. Please note that this is available for HP service personnel but not provided to
end customers.
Partition Manager Command Line

Partition Manager Command LinePartition Manager Command Line

Partition Manager Command Line

create and manage nPartitions-hard partitions for high-end servers. The SMS
will run the Partition Manager Command Line interface. Once the hard partitions are created, the Windows Server
2003 resources running on those partitions can be managed consistently with the Windows System Resource Manager
and Insight Manager 7 through the System Management Homepage (see below). Key features include full support for
creating, modifying, and deleting hardware partitions.

Refer to HP-UX section above for key features of Partition
Manager.
Insight Manager 7

Insight Manager 7Insight Manager 7

Insight Manager 7

maximizes system uptime and provides powerful monitoring and control. Insight Manager 7
delivers pre-failure alerting for servers ensuring potential server failures are detected before they result in unplanned
system downtime. Insight Manager 7 also provides inventory reporting capabilities that dramatically reduce the time
and effort required to track server assets and helps systems administrators make educated decisions about which
system may required hardware upgrades or replacement. And Insight Manager 7 is an effective tool for managing your
HP desktops and notebooks as well as non HP devices instrumented to SNMP or DMI.
System Management Homepage

System Management HomepageSystem Management Homepage

System Management Homepage

displays critical management information through a simple, task oriented user
interface. All system faults and major subsystem status are now reported within the initial System Management
Homepage view. In addition, the new tab-based interface and menu structure provide one click access to server log.
The System Management Homepage is accessible either directly through a browser (with the partition's IP address) or
through a management application such as Insight Manager 7 or an enterprise management application.
HP's Management Processor

HP's Management ProcessorHP's Management Processor

HP's Management Processor

enables remote server management over the Web regardless of the system state. In
the unlikely event that the operating system is not running, the Management Processor can be accessed to power cycle
the server, view event logs and status logs, enable console redirection, and more. The Management Processor is
embedded into the server and does not take a PCI slot. And, because secure access to the Management Processor is
available through SSL encryption, customers can be confident that its powerful capabilities will be available only to
authorized administrators. New features on the management processor include:

Support for Web Console that provides secure text mode access to the management processor
Reporting of error events from system firmware.
Ability to trigger the task of PCI OL* from the management processor.
Ability to scan a cell board while the system is running.
Implementation of management processor commands for security across partitions so that partitions do not
modify system configuration.

OpenView Management Tools

OpenView Management ToolsOpenView Management Tools

OpenView Management Tools

, such as OpenView Operations and Network Node Manager, will be able to
collect and process information from the SNMP agents and WMI running on Windows Itanium 2 based servers. In the
future, OpenView agents will be able to directly collect and correlate event, storage, and performance data from
Windows Itanium 2-based servers, thus enhancing the information OpenView management tools will process and
present.

Red Hat RHEL AS 3 and SUSE SLES 9

Red Hat RHEL AS 3 and SUSE SLES 9Red Hat RHEL AS 3 and SUSE SLES 9

Red Hat RHEL AS 3 and SUSE SLES 9

QuickSpecs

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

socket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socketsocket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socket

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Insight Manager 7

Insight Manager 7Insight Manager 7

Insight Manager 7

maximizes system uptime and provides powerful monitoring and control. Insight Manager 7
also provides inventory reporting capabilities that dramatically reduce the time and effort required to track server assets
and helps systems administrators make educated decisions about which system may required hardware upgrades or
replacement. And Insight Manager 7 is an effective tool for managing your HP desktops and notebooks as well as
non HP devices instrumented to SNMP or DMI.
The HP Enablement Kit for Linux

The HP Enablement Kit for LinuxThe HP Enablement Kit for Linux

The HP Enablement Kit for Linux

facilitates setup and configuration of the operating system. This kit includes
System Imager, an open source operating system deployment tool. System Imager is a golden image based tool and
can be used for initial deployment as well as updates.
Partition Manager

Partition ManagerPartition Manager

Partition Manager

creates and manages nPartitions-hard partitions for high-end servers. Once the partitions are
created, the systems running on those partitions can be managed consistently with all the other tools integrated into
Servicecontrol Manager.

NOTE:

NOTE: NOTE:

NOTE:

At first release, Partition Manager will require an HP-UX 11i Version 2 partition or separate device (i.e.
Itanium2 based workstation or server running HP-UX 11i Version 2) in order to configure Red Hat or SUSE partitions.
Refer to HP UX section above for key features of Partition Manager.

HP's Management Processor

HP's Management ProcessorHP's Management Processor

HP's Management Processor

enables remote server management over the Web regardless of the system state. In
the unlikely event that the operating system is not running, the Management Processor can be accessed to power cycle
the server, view event logs and status logs, enable console redirection, and more. The Management Processor is
embedded into the server and does not take a PCI slot. And, because secure access to the Management Processor is
available through SSL encryption, customers can be confident that its powerful capabilities will be available only to
authorized administrators.

Support for Web Console that provides secure text mode access to the management processor
Reporting of error events from system firmware.
Ability to trigger the task of PCI OL* from the management processor.

NOTE:

NOTE:NOTE:

NOTE:

Online addition/replacement (OLAR) is not supported when running Red Hat or SUSE in the
partition.

Ability to scan a cell board while the system is running. (only available for partitionable systems)
Implementation of management processor commands for security across partitions so that partitions do not
modify system configuration. (only available for partitionable systems)

General Site Preparation

General Site PreparationGeneral Site Preparation

General Site Preparation
Rules

RulesRules

Rules

AC Power Requirements

AC Power RequirementsAC Power Requirements

AC Power Requirements
The modular, N+1 power shelf assembly is called the Front End Power Subsystem (FEPS). The redundancy of the FEPS is
achieved with 6 internal Bulk Power Supplies (BPS), any five of which can support the load and performance requirements.

Input Options

Input OptionsInput Options

Input Options
Reference the Site Preparation Guide for detailed power configuration options.

Input Power Options

Input Power OptionsInput Power Options

Input Power Options

PDCA

PDCAPDCA

PDCA
Product

ProductProduct

Product
Number

NumberNumber

Number

Source

SourceSource

Source
Type

TypeType

Type

Source Voltage

Source VoltageSource Voltage

Source Voltage
(nominal)

(nominal)(nominal)

(nominal)

PDCA

PDCAPDCA

PDCA
Required

RequiredRequired

Required

Input Current

Input CurrentInput Current

Input Current
Per Phase

Per PhasePer Phase

Per Phase
200-240 VAC

200-240 VAC200-240 VAC

200-240 VAC

Power Required

Power RequiredPower Required

Power Required

A5800A
Option 006

3-phase

Voltage range 200­240 VAC, phase-to­phase, 50/60 Hz

4-wire

44 A Maximum
per phase

2.5 meter UL power cord and OL
approved plug provided. The customer
must provide the mating in line connector
or purchase quantity one A6440A opt 401
to receive a mating in line connector. An
electrician must hardwire the in- line
connector to
60 A site power.

a,b

a. A dedicated branch is required for each PDCA installed.
b. Refer to the

Option 006 Specifics Table

Option 006 Specifics TableOption 006 Specifics Table

Option 006 Specifics Table

for detailed specifics related to this option.

Option 006 Specifics

Option 006 SpecificsOption 006 Specifics

Option 006 Specifics

a

QuickSpecs

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

socket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socketsocket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socket

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Customer Provided Part

Customer Provided PartCustomer Provided Part

Customer Provided Part

PDCA Product

PDCA ProductPDCA Product

PDCA Product
Number

NumberNumber

Number

Attached Power

Attached PowerAttached Power

Attached Power
Cord

CordCord

Cord

Attached Plug

Attached PlugAttached Plug

Attached Plug

In Line Connector

In Line ConnectorIn Line Connector

In Line Connector

Panel Mount

Panel MountPanel Mount

Panel Mount
Receptacle

ReceptacleReceptacle

Receptacle

A5800A Option 006

OLFLEX 190 (PN

600804), four­conductor, 6-AWG
(16 mm2), 600- Volt,
60-Amp, 90- degree
C, UL, and CSA
approved, conforms
to CE directives
GN/YW ground wire.

Mennekes ME 460P9
3-phase, 4-wire, 60­Amp, 250-Volt, UL­approved. Color
blue, IEC 309-1, IEC
309-1, grounded at
3:00 o'clock.

Mennekes ME 460C9 3­phase,
4-wire, 60-amp, 250-Volt,
UL-approved. Color blue,
IEC 309-1, IEC 309-1,
grounded at 9:00 o'clock.

a

Mennekes ME 460R9 3
phase,
4-wire, 60-amp, 250-Volt,
UL-approved. Color blue,
IEC 309-1, IEC 309-1,
grounded at 9:00 o'clock.

b

a. In line connector is available from HP by purchasing A6440A, Option 401.
b. Panel mount receptacles must be purchased by the customer from a local Mennekes supplier.

NOTE:

NOTE: NOTE:

NOTE:

A qualified electrician must wire the PDCA in line connector to site power using copper wire and in compliance

with all local codes.

Input Requirements

Input RequirementsInput Requirements

Input Requirements
Reference the Site Preparation Guide for detailed power configuration requirements.

Requirements

RequirementsRequirements

Requirements

Value

ValueValue

Value

Conditions/Comments

Conditions/CommentsConditions/Comments

Conditions/Comments

Nominal Input Voltage (VAC rms)

200/208/220/230/240

Input Voltage Range (VAC rms)

200-240

Auto selecting. Measure at input
terminals

Frequency Range (Hz)

50/60

Number of Phases

3

3-phase 4-wire with power cord

Maximum Input Current (A rms), 3­Phase 4-wire

40

3-phase source with a source voltage of
either 208 VAC or 230 VAC measured
phase to phase

Maximum Inrush Current (A peak)

90

Circuit Breaker Rating (A),
3-Phase 4-wire

45 A

Per phase

Power Factor Correction

0.95 minimum

Ground Leakage Current (mA)

>3.5 mA, with 6 BPSs installed

Warning label applied to the PDCA at
the AC Mains input

Cooling Requirements

Cooling RequirementsCooling Requirements

Cooling Requirements

The cooling system in Superdome was designed to maintain reliable operation of the system in the specified
environment. In addition, the system is designed to provide redundant cooling (i.e. N+1 fans and blowers) that
allows all of the cooling components to be "hot swapped."
Superdome was designed to operate in all data center environments with any traditional room cooling scheme (i.e.
raised floor environments) but in some cases where data centers have previously installed high power density systems,
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 of DataCool's highlights are listed below:
Liebert has filed for several patents on DataCool
DataCool, based on Liebert's TeleCool, is an innovative approach to data room cooling
Liquid cooling heat exchangers provide distributed cooling at the point of use
Delivers even cooling throughout the data center preventing hot spots
Capable of high heat removal rates (500 W per square foot)
Floor space occupied by traditional cooling systems becomes available for revenue generating equipment.
Enables cooling upgrades when installed in data rooms equipped with raised floor cooling

DataCool is a custom engineered overhead solution for both new data center construction and for data room upgrades for
high heat loads. It is based on Liebert's TeleCool product, which has been installed in 600 telecommunications equipment

QuickSpecs

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

socket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socketsocket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socket

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rooms throughout the world. The system utilizes heat exchanger pump units to distribute fluid in a closed system through
patented cooling coils throughout the data center. The overhead cooling coils are highly efficient heat exchangers with
blowers that direct the cooling where it is needed. The blowers are adjustable to allow flexibility for changing equipment
placement or room configurations. Equipment is protected from possible leaks in the cooling coils by the patented
monitoring system and purge function that detects any leak and safely purges all fluid from the affected coils. DataCool has
interleaved cooling coils to enable the system to withstand a single point of failure and maintain cooling capability.

Features and Benefits

Features and BenefitsFeatures and Benefits

Features and Benefits

Fully distributed cooling with localized distribution
Even cooling over long distances
High heat load cooling capacity (up to 500 W per square foot)
Meets demand for narrow operating temperature for computing systems
Allows computer equipment upgrade for existing floor cooled data rooms
Floor space savings from removal of centralized air distribution
Withstand single point of failures

For More Information

For More InformationFor More Information

For More Information

http://www.liebert.com/assets/products/english/products/env/
datacool/60hz/bro_8pg/acrobat/sl_16700.pdf

HP has entered into an agreement with Liebert to sell the DataCool solution.

Liebert will perform installation, service and support.

Environmental

EnvironmentalEnvironmental

Environmental

68 to 86 degrees F (20 to 30 degrees C) inlet ambient temperature
0 to 10,000 feet (0 to 3048 meters)
2600 CFM with N+1 blowers. 2250 CFM with N.
65 dBA noise level

Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)

Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)

Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)
HP is reselling high-end (10-kW and above) three-phase UPS systems from our partners.

All third-party UPS resold by HP are tested and qualified by HP to ensure interoperability with our systems
We plan to include ups_mond ups communications capability in the third party UPS(s), thus ensuring consistent
communications strategy with our PowerTrust UPS(s)
We will also establish a support strategy with our third-party UPS partners to ensure the appropriate level of support
our customer have come to expect from HP.

APC Uninterruptible Power Supplies for Superdome

APC Uninterruptible Power Supplies for SuperdomeAPC Uninterruptible Power Supplies for Superdome

APC Uninterruptible Power Supplies for Superdome
The Superdome team has qualified the APC Silcon 3-phase 20 kW UPS for Superdome.

There are several configurations that can be utilized depending on the Superdome configuration your customer is deploying.
They range from a 64-socket Superdome with dual cord and dual UPS with main tie main to a 32-socket Superdome with
single cord and single UPS. In all configurations the APC Silcon SL20KFB2 has been tested and qualified by the Superdome
engineers to ensure interoperability.

HP UPS Solutions

HP UPS SolutionsHP UPS Solutions

HP UPS Solutions

QuickSpecs

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

socket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socketsocket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socket

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Product

ProductProduct

Product
Number/

Number/Number/

Number/
Description

DescriptionDescription

Description

Quantity/

Quantity/Quantity/

Quantity/
Configuration

ConfigurationConfiguration

Configuration

Watt

WattWatt

Watt

VA

VAVA

VA

Technology

TechnologyTechnology

Technology

Family

FamilyFamily

Family

Package

PackagePackage

Package

Output

OutputOutput

Output

SL20KFB2
APC Silcon
3-phase UPS

Quantity 2/
32- or 64-socket
dual-cord/dual­UPS with main­tie-main
Quantity 1/
32- or 64-socket
single-cord/
single-UPS

20 kW

20 kVA

Delta
conversion
on line
double
conversion

APC
Silcon
3-phase

Standalone
rack

Configurable
for 200: 208
or 220V 3
phase
nominal
output
voltage

QJB22830
Switch Gear

Quantity 1/
32- or 64-socket
dual- cord/dual­UPS with main­tie-main
Quantity 0/
32- or 64-socket
single- cord/
single-UPS

N/A N/A N/A

Customer
Design for
Superdome

N/A N/A

WSTRUP5X8- SL10
Start Up Service

Quantity 2/
32- or 64-socket
dual-cord/dual­UPS with main­tie-main
Quantity 1/
32- or 64-socket
single-cord/
single-UPS

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

WONSITENBD­SL10
Next Business Day
On site Service

Quantity 2/
32- or 64-socket
dual- cord/dual­UPS with main­tie-main
Quantity 1/
32- or 64-socket
single- cord/
single-UPS

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

QuickSpecs

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

socket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socketsocket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socket

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Power Protection

Power ProtectionPower Protection

Power Protection

Runtimes

RuntimesRuntimes

Runtimes
The UPS will provide battery backup to allow for a graceful shutdown in the event of a power failure. Typical runtime on the
APC SL20KFB2 Silcon 3 Phase UPS varies with the kW rating and the load. The APC SL20KFB2 UPS provides a typical
runtime of 36.7 minutes at half load and 10.7 at full load. If additional run time is needed please contact your APC
representative

Power Conditioning

Power ConditioningPower Conditioning

Power Conditioning
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 PowerContinuous Power during Short Interruptions of Input Power

Continuous Power during Short Interruptions of Input Power
The APC SL20KFB2 will provide battery backup to allow for continuous power to the connected equipment in the event of a
brief interruption in the input power to the UPS. Transaction activity will continue during brief power outage periods as long
as qualified UPS units are used to provide backup power to the SPU, the Expansion Modules, and all disk and disk array
products.

UPS Configuration Guidelines

UPS Configuration GuidelinesUPS Configuration Guidelines

UPS Configuration Guidelines
In general, the sum of the "Watt rating for UPS sizing" for all of the connected equipment should not exceed the watt rating
of the UPS from which they all draw power. In previous configuration guides, this variable was called the "VA rating for UPS
sizing." With Unity Power Factor, the Watt rating was the same as the kVA rating, so it didn't matter which one we used. VA is
calculated by multiplying the voltage times the current. Watts, which is a measurement of true power, may be less than VA if
the current and voltage are not in phase. APC SL20KFB2 has Unity Power Factory correction, so the kW rating equals the
kVA rating. Be sure to add in the needs for the other peripherals and connected equipment. When sizing the UPS, allow for
future growth as well. If the configuration guide or data sheet of the equipment you want to protect gives a VA rating, use
this as the watt rating. If the UPS does not provide enough power for the additional devices such as system console and mass
storage devices, additional UPSs may be required.

Superdome

SuperdomeSuperdome

Superdome
The only qualified UPS available for use with Superdome is the APC SL20KFB2 Silcon 3 Phase 20-kW UPS.
The APC SL20KFB2 can provide power protection for the SPU and peripherals. If the system console and primary mass
storage devices also require power protection (which is highly recommended) they may require one or more additional UPSs
depending on the total Watts. Make sure that the total watts do not exceed the UPS's voltage rating.

Integration/Installation

Integration/InstallationIntegration/Installation

Integration/Installation
The APC SL20KFB2 includes both field integration start up service and next day on-site service for one year provide by APC.

Power Connections with the APC SL20KFB2

Power Connections with the APC SL20KFB2Power Connections with the APC SL20KFB2

Power Connections with the APC SL20KFB2

Product Number

Product NumberProduct Number

Product Number

Watts

WattsWatts

Watts

NOM Out

NOM OutNOM Out

NOM Out

Output Receptacles

Output ReceptaclesOutput Receptacles

Output Receptacles

Input Receptacles

Input ReceptaclesInput Receptacles

Input Receptacles

SL20KFB2

20 kW

115/200 3PH, 120/208
3PH, 127/220 3PHV

Hardwire Hardwire

Communications Connections

Communications ConnectionsCommunications Connections

Communications Connections
A DB-25 RS-232 Contact Closure connection is standard on all APC SL20KFB2 UPS. A WEB/SNMP card is also included.

Power Management

Power ManagementPower Management

Power Management

Description

DescriptionDescription

Description

Network interface cards that provide standards-based remote management of UPSs

General Features

General FeaturesGeneral Features

General Features

Boot-P support, Built-in Web/SNMP management, Event logging, Flash Upgradeable,
MD5 Authentication Security, Password Security, SNMP Management, Telnet Management,
Web Management

Includes

IncludesIncludes

Includes

CD with software, User Manual

Documentation

DocumentationDocumentation

Documentation

User Manual
Installation Guide

QuickSpecs

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

socket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socketsocket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socket

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Type of UPSs

Type of UPSsType of UPSs

Type of UPSs
Some customers may experience chronic "brown-out" situations or have power sources that are consistently at the lower

spectrum of the standard voltage range. For example, the AC power may come in consistently at 92 VAC in a 110 VAC
area. Heavy-load electrical equipment or power rationing are some of the reasons these situations arise. The APC SL20KFB2
units are designed to kick in before the AC power drops below the operating range of the HP Superdome Enterprise Server.
Therefore, these UPS units may run on battery frequently if the AC power source consistently dips below the threshold
voltage. This may result in frequent system shutdowns and will eventually wear out the battery. Although the on-line units
can compensate for the AC power shortfall, the battery life may be shortened. The best solution is to use a good quality
boost transformer to "correct" the power source before it enters the UPS unit.

Ordering Guidelines

Ordering GuidelinesOrdering 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

[e-mail]

during the Superdome
pre-consulting phase. APC will coordinate with HP to ensure the UPS is installed to meet the Superdome
installation schedule.
For field upgrades please contact Ron Seredian at APC by e-mail at

[e-mail]

when you determine a
customer is in need and/or interested in power protection for Superdome. APC will coordinate with the customer to
ensure the UPS is installed to meet their requirements.
Numerous options can be ordered to compliment APC SL20KFB2 Silcon 3-phase UPS units. Your APC consultant
can review these option with you are you can visit the APC website at

www.apcc.com

Power Redundancy

Power RedundancyPower Redundancy

Power Redundancy
Superdome servers, by default, provide an additional power supply for N+1 protection. As a result, Superdome servers will

continue to operate in the event of a single power supply failure. The failed power supply can be replaced without taking
the system down.

Multi-cabinet

Multi-cabinetMulti-cabinet

Multi-cabinet
Configurations

ConfigurationsConfigurations

Configurations

When configuring Superdome systems that consist of more then one cabinet and include I/O expansion cabinets, certain
guidelines must be followed, specifically the I/O interface cabling between the Superdome cabinet and the I/O expansion
cabinet can only cross one additional cabinet due to cable length restrictions.

Configuration Guidelines/Rules

Configuration Guidelines/RulesConfiguration Guidelines/Rules

Configuration Guidelines/Rules

Superdome Configuration Guidelines/Rules

Superdome Configuration Guidelines/RulesSuperdome Configuration Guidelines/Rules

Superdome Configuration Guidelines/Rules

Category

CategoryCategory

Category

Rule Index

Rule IndexRule Index

Rule Index

Rule Description

Rule DescriptionRule Description

Rule Description

General

GeneralGeneral

General

1

Every Superdome complex requires connectivity to a Support Management Station (SMS). The PC-based SMS also
serves as the system console.

2

Every cell in a Superdome complex must be assigned to a valid physical location.

CPU

CPUCPU

CPU

3

All CPUs in a cell are the same type, same Front Side Bus (FSB) frequency, and same core frequency.

Memory

MemoryMemory

Memory

4

Configurations with 8, 16 and 32 DIMM slots are recommended (i.e. are fully qualified and offer the best
bandwidth performance.)

5

Configurations with 4 and 24 DIMM slots are supported (i.e. are fully qualified, but don't necessarily offer the
best bandwidth performance).

6

DIMMs can be deallocated in 2 DIMM increments (to support HA).

7

Mixed DIMM sizes within a cell board are supported, but only in separate Mbat interleaving groups.

8

System orders from the factory provide mixed DIMM sizes in recommended configurations only.

9

For system orders from the factory, the same memory configuration must be used for all cells within a partition.

10

DIMMs in the same rank must have SDRAMs with the same number of banks and row and column bits.

11

Size of memory within an interleave group must be power of 2.

12

DIMMs within the same interleave group must be same size and have same number of banks, row bits, and
column bits.

13

There are currently no restrictions on mixing DIMMs (of the same type) with different vendor SDRAMs.

QuickSpecs

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

socket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socketsocket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socket

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I/O

I/OI/O

I/O

14

One cell in every partition must be connected to an I/O chassis that contains a Core I/O card, a card connected
to boot media, a card connected to removable media, and a network card with a connected network.

15

A partition cannot have more I/O chassis than it has active cells.

16

Removable media device controller should be in slot 8 of the I/O chassis.

17

Core I/O card must be in slot 0 of the I/O chassis.

18

Boot device controller should be in slot 1 of the I/O chassis

19

PCI-X high bandwidth I/O cards should be in the high bandwidth slots in the I/O chassis

20

Every I/O card in an I/O chassis must be assigned to a valid physical location.

21

Every I/O chassis in a Superdome complex must be assigned to a valid physical location

Performance

PerformancePerformance

Performance

22

The amount of memory on a cell should be evenly divisible by 4 GB if using 512-MB DIMMs or 8 GB if using 1­GB DIMMs, i.e. 8, 16 or 32 DIMMs. The cell has four memory subsystems and each subsystem should have an
echelon (2 DIMMs) populated. The loading order of the DIMMs alternates among the four subsystems. This rule
provides maximum memory bandwidth on the cell, by equally populating all four memory subsystems.

23

All cells in a partition should have the same number of processors.

24

The number of active CPUs per cell should be balanced across the partition, however minor differences are OK.
(Example: 4 active CPUs on one cell and three active CPUs on the second cell)

25

If memory is going to be configured as fully interleaved, all cells in a partition should have the same amount of
memory (symmetric memory loading). Asymmetrically distributed memory affects the interleaving of cache lines
across the cells. Asymmetrically distributed memory can create memory regions that are non optimally
interleaved. Applications whose memory pages land in memory interleaved across just one cell can see up to 16
times less bandwidth than ones whose pages are interleaved across all cells.

26

If a partition contains 4 or fewer cells, all the cells should be linked to the same crossbar (quad) in order to
eliminate bottlenecks and the sharing of crossbar bandwidth with other partitions. In each Superdome cabinet,
slots 0, 1, 2 and 3 link to the same crossbar and slots 4, 5, 6 and 7 link to the same crossbar.

27

A Core I/O card should not be selected as the main network interface to a partition. A Core I/O card is a PCI X
1X card that possibly produces lower performance than a comparable PCI X 2X card.

28

The number of cells in a partition should be a power of two, i.e., 2, 4, 8, or 16.
Optimal interleaving of memory across cells requires that the number of cells be a power of two. Building a
partition that does not meet this requirement can create memory regions that are non optimally interleaved.
Applications whose memory pages land in the memory that is interleaved across just one cell can experience up
to 16 times less bandwidth than pages which are interleaved across all 16 cells.

29

Before consolidating partitions in a Superdome 32-socket or 64-socket system, the following link load
calculation should be performed for each link between crossbars in the proposed partition.

Links loads less then 1 are best. As the link load begins to approach 2 performance bottlenecks may occur.

For crossbars X and Y
Link Load = Qx * Qy / Qt / L, where

- Qx is the number of cells connected to crossbar X (quad)

- Qy is the number of cells connected to crossbar Y (quad)

- Qt is the total number of cells in the partition

- L is the number of links between crossbar X and Y (2 for Superdome 32-socket systems and 1 for Superdome 64­socket systems)

30

Maximum performance for optimal configurations (power of two cells, uniform memory across cells, power of two
DIMM ranks per cell)

31

(If rule #30 cannot be met, rule #31 is recommended) Non-power of two cells, but still uniform memory across
cells, power of two DIMM ranks per cell, uniform type of DIMM.

32

(If rule #30 or #31 cannot be met, rule #32 is recommended) Same amount of memory in each cell, but
possibly different memory types in each cell (for instance, a two cell configuration with 8 512MB DIMMs in one
cell, and 4 1GB DIMMs in the other). Differences in memory across different cells within the same partition
should be minimal for the best performance.

33

Same amount of memory in each cell, but non optimal and/or mixed loading within a cell (for instance, a two
cell configuration with 16 512MB DIMMs and 8 1GB DIMMs in each cell).

34

Non-uniform amount of memory across cells (this needs to boot and run, but performance is whatever you get).

35

For the same amount of total memory, best performance is with a larger number of smaller size DIMMs.

Single System

Single SystemSingle System

Single System

36

Each cell should have at least two active CPUs.

QuickSpecs

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

socket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socketsocket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socket

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High Availability

High AvailabilityHigh Availability

High Availability

37

Each cell should have at least 4 GB (8 DIMMs) of memory using 512-MB DIMMs and at least 8 GB of memory
using 1-GB DIMMs.

38

I/O chassis ownership must be localized as much as possible. One way is to assign I/O chassis to partitions in
sequential order starting from INSIDE the single cabinet, then out to the I/O expansion cabinet 'owned' by the
single cabinet.

39

I/O expansion cabinets can be used only when the main system cabinet holds maximum number of I/O card
cages. Thus, the cabinet must first be filled with I/O card cages before using an I/O expansion cabinet.

40

Single cabinets connected to form a dual cabinet (using flex cables) should use a single I/O expansion cabinet if
possible.

41

Spread enough connections across as many I/O chassis as it takes to become 'redundant' in I/O chassis'. In
other words, if an I/O chassis fails, the remaining chassis have enough connections to keep the system up and
running, or in the worst case, have the ability to reboot with the connections to peripherals and networking
intact.

42

All SCSI cards are configured in the factory as unterminated. Any auto termination is defeated. If auto
termination is not defeatable by hardware, the card is not used at first release. Terminated cable would be used
for connection to the first external device. In the factory and for shipment, no cables are connected to the SCSI
cards. In place of the terminated cable, a terminator is placed on the cable port to provide termination until the
cable is attached. This is needed to allow HP-UX to boot. The customer does not need to order the terminators for
these factory integrated SCSI cards, since the customer will probably discard them. The terminators are provided
in the factory by use of constraint net logic.

43

Partitions whose I/O chassis are contained within a single cabinet have higher availability than those partitions
that have their I/O chassis spread across cabinets.

44

A partition's core I/O chassis should go in a system cabinet, not an I/O expansion cabinet

45

A partition should be connected to at least two I/O chassis containing Core I/O cards. This implies that all
partitions should be at least 2 cells in size. The lowest number cell or I/O chassis is the 'root' cell; the second
lowest number cell or I/O chassis combo in the partition is the 'backup root' cell.

46

A partition should consist of at least two cells.

47

Not more than one partition should span a cabinet or a crossbar link. When crossbar links are shared, the
partition is more at risk relative to a crossbar failure that may bring down all the cells connected to it.

Multi-System

Multi-SystemMulti-System

Multi-System
High Availability

High AvailabilityHigh Availability

High Availability
(Please also refer to
Multi-System High
Availability section
following this table)

48

Multi-initiator support is required for Serviceguard.

Traditional

TraditionalTraditional

Traditional
Multi-System

Multi-SystemMulti-System

Multi-System
High Availability

High AvailabilityHigh Availability

High Availability

49

To configure a cluster with no SPOF, the membership must extend beyond a single cabinet. The cluster must be
configured such that the failure of a single cabinet does not result in the failure of a majority of the nodes in the
cluster. The cluster lock device must be powered independently of the cabinets containing the cluster nodes.
Alternative cluster lock solution is the Quorum Service, which resides outside the Serviceguard cluster providing
arbitration services.

50

A cluster lock is required if the cluster is wholly contained within two single cabinets (i.e., two Superdome/16­socket or 32-socket systems or two Superdome/PA-8800 32-socket or 64-socket systems) or two dual cabinets (i.e.
two Superdome/64-socket systems or two Superdome/PA-8800 128-socket systems). This requirement is due to a
possible 50% cluster failure.

51

Serviceguard only supports cluster lock up to four nodes. Thus a two cabinet configuration is limited to four
nodes (i.e., two nodes in one dual cabinet Superdome/64-socket system or Superdome/PA-8800 128-socket
system and two nodes in another dual cabinet Superdome/64-socket system or Superdome/PA-8800 128-socket
system). The Quorum Service can support up to 50 clusters or 100 nodes (can be arbitrator to both HP-UX and
Linux clusters).

52

Two-cabinet configurations must evenly divide nodes between the cabinets (i.e. 3 and 1 is not a legal 4-node
configuration).

53

Cluster lock must be powered independently of either cabinet.

54

Root volume mirrors must be on separate power circuits.

55

Redundant heartbeat paths are required and can be accomplished by using either multiple heartbeat subnets or
via standby interface cards.

56

Redundant heartbeat paths should be configured in separate I/O chassis when possible.

QuickSpecs

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

socket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socketsocket, and 64-socket

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57

Redundant paths to storage devices used by the cluster are required and can be accomplished using either disk
mirroring or via LVM's pvlinks.

58

Redundant storage device paths should be configured in separate I/O chassis when possible.

59

Dual power connected to independent power circuits is recommended.

Heterogeneous

HeterogeneousHeterogeneous

Heterogeneous
Multi System

Multi SystemMulti System

Multi System
High Availability

High AvailabilityHigh Availability

High Availability

60

Cluster configurations can contain a mixture of Superdome and non Superdome nodes.

61

Care must be taken to configure an even or greater number of nodes outside of the Superdome cabinet

62

If half the nodes of the cluster are within a Superdome cabinet, a cluster lock is required
(4-node maximum cluster size)

63

If more than half the nodes of a cluster are outside the Superdome cabinet, no cluster lock is required (16-node
maximum Serviceguard cluster size).

64

Up to a 4-node cluster is supported within a single cabinet system (Superdome/16-socket or Superdome/PA­8800 32-socket)

65

Up to an 8-node cluster is supported within a single cabinet system* (Superdome/32-socket or Superdome/PA­8800 64-socket)

66

Up to a 16-node cluster is supported within a dual cabinet system* (Superdome/64-socket or Superdome/PA­8800 128-socket)

67

Cluster lock is required for 2-node configurations

68

Cluster lock must be powered independently of the cabinet.

69

Root volume mirrors must be on separate power circuits.

70

Dual power connected to independent power circuits is highly recommended.

* Superdome 32-socket system requires an I/O expansion cabinet for greater than 4 nodes. Superdome 64-socket system requires an I/O expansion cabinet for
greater than 8 nodes.

NOTE

NOTENOTE

NOTE

:
"Recommended" refers to configurations that are fully qualified and offer the best bandwidth performance.
"Supported" refers to configurations that are fully qualified, but do not necessarily offer the best performance.

QuickSpecs

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

socket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socketsocket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socket

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Instant Capacity

Instant CapacityInstant Capacity

Instant Capacity

CPU Instant Capacity

CPU Instant CapacityCPU Instant Capacity

CPU Instant Capacity
Superdome servers can be populated with Itanium 2 CPUs or mx2 CPUs. Cell boards will be available from HP in either half
or fully populated versions. A half populated cell board has CPUs or dual processor modules in two of the four available
sockets. A fully populated cell board has all four sockets filled.

It is no longer necessary to pay for the additional CPUs until the customer uses them. However with HP's Instant Capacity the
remaining CPUs that would cause the cell board to become fully populated can be installed and remain idle. The
additional CPUs can be activated instantly with a simple command providing immediate increases in processing power to
accommodate application traffic demands.

In the unlikely event that a CPU fails, the HP system will replace the failed CPU on the cell board at no additional charge.
The Instant Capacity CPU brings the system back to full performance and capacity levels, reducing downtime and ensuring
no degradation in performance.

When additional capacity is required, additional CPUs on a cell board can be brought online. The Instant Capacity CPUs
are activated with a single command.

CPU Instant Capacity on Demand can be ordered pre installed on Superdome servers. All cell boards within the 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

DescriptionDescription

Description

Product Number

Product NumberProduct Number

Product Number

Itanium 2 1.5 GHz processor module, contains two CPUs

A6924A

Instant Capacity right-to-access dual 1.5 GHz Itanium 2-processor module

A6925A

Instant Capacity Itanium 2 processor enablement

A6955A option 02A

Itanium 2 mx2 processor assembly (contains 4 CPUs and occupies 2 sockets)

A6868A

Instant Capacity right-to-access mx2 processor assembly

A6887A

Instant Capacity mx2 processor enablement

A6954A option 02A

Please note that when ordering active sx1000 cell boards, Temporay Instant Capacity and non-Temporay Instant Capacity
processors and non-Instant Capacity memory can be ordered. But when ordering Temporay Instant Capacity sx1000 cell
boards, only Instant Capacity processors and Instant Capacity memory can be ordered.

The following applies to CPU Instant Capacity on Superdome servers:

The number of Instant Capacity processors is selected per partition instead of per system at planning/order time.
At least one processor per cell in a partition must be a purchased processor.
Processors are deallocated by Instant Capacity in such a way as to distribute deallocated processors evenly across the
cells in a partition. There is no way for a Customer Engineer (CE) or an Account Support Engineer (ASE) or a
customer to influence this distribution.
Reporting for the complex is done on a per partition basis. In other words, all partitions with Instant Capacity
processors must be capable of and configured for sending e mail to HP.
Processors can be allocated and deallocated instantly or after a reboot at the discretion of the user.
A license key must be obtained prior to either activating or deactivating Instant Capacity processors. A free license
key is issued once email connectivity with HP has been successfully established from all partitions with Instant
Capacity processors.

Performance Considerations with CPU Instant Capacity:

Going from one to two to three active CPUs on a cell board gives linear performance improvement
Going from three to four active CPUs gives linear performance improvement for most applications except some
technical applications that push the memory bus bandwidth.
Number of active CPUs per cell boards should be balanced across partitions. However, minor differences are okay
(example: four active CPUs on one cell board and three active CPUs on the second cell board).
Note that the Instant Capacity software will do CPU activation to minimize differences of number of active CPUs per
cell board within a partition.

Cell Board COD

Cell Board CODCell Board COD

Cell Board COD
With cell board COD, Superdome servers can be populated with Itanium 2 cell boards (CPU and memory) and it is no
longer necessary to pay for the additional cell boards (CPU and memory) until the customer uses them. Additional CPUs and

QuickSpecs

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

socket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socketsocket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socket

Configuration

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cell boards can be activated instantly with a simple command providing immediate increases in processing power and
memory capacity to accommodate application traffic demands.

In the unlikely event that a cell board fails, the HP system will replace the cell board at no additional charge. The COD cell
board brings the system back to full performance and capacity levels, reducing downtime and ensuring no degradation in
performance.

Please note the following when when ordering Instant Capacity sx1000 cell boards:

only Instant Capacity processors and Instant Capacity memory can be ordered.
the maximum memory needed must be ordered because it is not possible to purchase additional Instant Capacity
memory without ordering the Instant Capacity Cell Board upgrade product, A9913A.

When additional capacity is required, additional cell boards can be brought online. The COD cell boards are each
activated with a single command.

Cell board Capacity on Demand (COD) can be ordered pre-installed on Superdome servers. All cell boards within the
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.

Below are the relevant product numbers of cell board Instant Capacity:

Description

DescriptionDescription

Description

Product Number

Product NumberProduct Number

Product Number

Instant Capacity cell board (no cpu/memory included)
factory integration
field add-on

A9743A
A9913A

Instant Capacity cell board enablement

A9747A option 02A

Instant Capacity 2 GB memory (Integrity SD)

A9744A

Instant Capacity 2 GB memory enablement

A9748A option 02A

Instant Capacity 4 GB memory (Integrity SD)

A9745A

Instant Capacity 4 GB memory enablement

A9749A option 02A

Instant Capacity 8 GB memory (Integrity SD)

A9746A

Instant Capacity 8 GB memory enablement

A9750A option 02A

Temporay Instant Capacity

Temporay Instant CapacityTemporay Instant Capacity

Temporay Instant Capacity
Temporary Capacity for Instant Capacity provides the customer the flexibility to temporarily activate an Instant Capacity
processor(s) for a 30-CPU day period. The program includes a temporary Operating Environment (OE) license to use and
temporary hardware/software support. The Instant Capacity temporary capacity program enables customers to tap into
processing potential for a fraction of the cost of a full activation, to better match expenditures with actual usage
requirements and to enjoy the benefits of a true utility model in a capitalized version.

To order Instant Capacity temporary capacity on Superdome, A7067A must be ordered. For more information on Instant
Capacity, please refer to the appropriate section in this guide.

Windows Server 2003

Windows Server 2003Windows Server 2003

Windows Server 2003
Superdome partitions running Windows Server 2003 Datacenter edition (64-bit) do not support CPU Instant Capacity, cell
board Instant Capacity and Instant Capacity temporary capacity at this time.

Red Hat RHEL AS 3 and SUSE SLES 9

Red Hat RHEL AS 3 and SUSE SLES 9Red Hat RHEL AS 3 and SUSE SLES 9

Red Hat RHEL AS 3 and SUSE SLES 9
Superdome partitions running Red Hat or SUSE do not support CPU Instant Capacity, cell board Instant Capacity and
Instant Capacity temporary capacity.

Utility or Pay-per-Use Program

Utility or Pay-per-Use ProgramUtility or Pay-per-Use Program

Utility or Pay-per-Use Program
HP Utility Pricing allows financial decisions on investments to be postponed until sufficient information is available. It
allows customers to align their costs with revenues, thereby allowing customers to transition from fixed to variable cost
structures. This more flexible approach allows customers to size their compute capacity consistent with incoming revenues
and Service Level Objectives. HP Utility Pricing encompasses just-in- time purchased capacity, pay-per-forecast based on
planned usage, as well as pay-per-use via metered usage. All offerings are industry leading performance solutions to our
customers.

QuickSpecs

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

socket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socketsocket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socket

Configuration

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Customers are able to pay for what they use with this new processing paradigm. The usage payments are comprised of both
fixed and variable amounts, with the latter based on average monthly CPU usage. Additionally, with HP retaining ownership
of the server, technology obsolescence and underutilized processing assets are no longer a customer concern. This is the
cornerstone of HP's pay-as-you-go Utility Pricing. Customers will be able to benefit from their servers as a "compute utility".
Customers will choose when to apply additional CPU capacity and will only be charged when the additional processing
power is utilized. Real-life examples of processing profiles that benefit from Pay per Use are season spikes and month-end
financial closings.

The utility program is

mutually exclusive

mutually exclusivemutually exclusive

mutually exclusive

with Instant Capacity. In order to take part in this program, the utility metering

agent (T1322AA) must be ordered.

Windows

WindowsWindows

Windows
Superdome systems running Windows Server 2003 Datacenter edition (64-bit)

does not support

does not supportdoes not support

does not support

utility or pay per used

program at this time.

Linux

LinuxLinux

Linux
Superdome systems running Linux do not support utility or pay-per-use program.

QuickSpecs

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

socket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socketsocket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socket

Configuration

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For information on Superdome System Upgrades, please refer to the Superdome Server Upgrades QuickSpec.

QuickSpecs

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

socket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socketsocket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socket

Upgrades

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Total

TotalTotal

Total

Amount

AmountAmount

Amount
Memory

MemoryMemory

Memory

per Cell

per Cellper Cell

per Cell

No. of

No. ofNo. of

No. of

512 MB

512 MB512 MB

512 MB

No. of 1

No. of 1No. of 1

No. of 1
GB

GBGB

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

CA-CBDA-DBEA-EB

FA-FB

4 GB

8

512MB512MB512MB512

MB

8 GB

8

1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB

8 GB

16 512MB512MB512MB512MB512MB512MB512MB512MB

16 GB

16

1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB

16 GB

32 512MB512MB512MB512MB512MB512MB512MB512MB512MB512MB512MB512MB512MB512MB512MB512

MB

32 GB

32

1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB

12 GB

8 8

1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB

512MB512MB512MB512MB

24 GB

16 16

1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB

512MB512MB512MB512MB512MB512MB512MB512

MB

28 GB

8 24

1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB

512MB512MB512MB512

MB

2 GB

4 512MB512MB

4 GB

4

1 GB 1 GB

12 GB

24 512MB512MB512MB512MB512MB512MB512MB512MB512MB512MB512MB512MB

24 GB

24

1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB

20 GB

8 16

1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB

512MB512MB512MB512MB

Ex Echelon number, i.e. Echelon 0 consists of 2 DIMMs, 1 on A side and 1 on B side.
0A 0B refers to two DIMMs in Echelon 0, A and B side.

Recommended List of DIMM Configurations in Superdome

Recommended List of DIMM Configurations in SuperdomeRecommended List of DIMM Configurations in Superdome

Recommended List of DIMM Configurations in Superdome

Total Amount of Memory Per Cell (GB)

Total Amount of Memory Per Cell (GB)Total Amount of Memory Per Cell (GB)

Total Amount of Memory Per Cell (GB)

Number of 512 MB DIMMs

Number of 512 MB DIMMsNumber of 512 MB DIMMs

Number of 512 MB DIMMs

Number of 1 GB DIMMs

Number of 1 GB DIMMsNumber of 1 GB DIMMs

Number of 1 GB DIMMs
2 4 0
4 8 0
4 0 4
8 0 8
8 16 0
12 8 8
12 24 0
20 8 16
16 0 16
16 32 0
24 16 16
24 0 24
28 8 24
32 0 32

NOTES

NOTESNOTES

NOTES

:

1. Configurations with 8, 16, or 32 DIMMs will result in the best performance

2. These are configurations that are shipped from manufacturing. Other configurations are supported, as long as they are not illegal.

QuickSpecs

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

socket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socketsocket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socket

Memory

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Superdome Specifications

Superdome SpecificationsSuperdome Specifications

Superdome Specifications

SPU Model Number

SPU Model NumberSPU Model Number

SPU Model Number

Superdome 16-socket*

Superdome 16-socket*Superdome 16-socket*

Superdome 16-socket*Superdome 32-socket*

Superdome 32-socket*Superdome 32-socket*

Superdome 32-socket*

Superdome 64-

Superdome 64-Superdome 64-

Superdome 64­socket*

socket*socket*

socket*

SPU Product Number

SPU Product NumberSPU Product Number

SPU Product Number

A6113A A5201A

A5201A+A5202A

TPC-C disclosure

TPC-C disclosureTPC-C disclosure

TPC-C disclosure
(HP-UX)

N/A N/A

TBD

TPC-C disclosure

TPC-C disclosureTPC-C disclosure

TPC-C disclosure

(Windows)

N/A N/A

786,646 tpmC (Windows
Server 2003 Datacenter
Edition with SQL Server
2000 (64-bit version)

2 - 16 2 - 32 6 - 64

Itanium 2 Processor

Itanium 2 ProcessorItanium 2 Processor

Itanium 2 Processor

1.5 GHz, 6 MB cache 1.5 GHz, 6 MB cache 1.5 GHz, 6 MB cache

Itanium 2 Processor

Itanium 2 ProcessorItanium 2 Processor

Itanium 2 Processor

1.6 GHz, 9 MB cache 1.6 GHz, 9 MB cache 1.6 GHz, 9 MB cache

Mx2 Processor Module

Mx2 Processor ModuleMx2 Processor Module

Mx2 Processor Module

(2

CPUs)

1.1 GHz, 6 MB cache (each
CPU)

1.1 GHz, 6 MB cache (each
CPU)

1.1 GHz, 6 MB cache
(each CPU)

Number of Itanium 2 1.5

Number of Itanium 2 1.5Number of Itanium 2 1.5

Number of Itanium 2 1.5
GHz or 1.6-GHz

GHz or 1.6-GHzGHz or 1.6-GHz

GHz or 1.6-GHz
processors

processorsprocessors

processors

2 - 16 2 - 32 6 - 64

Number of mx2 processors

Number of mx2 processorsNumber of mx2 processors

Number of mx2 processors

2 - 32 2 - 64

6 - 128
(Windows supports up to
64 processors in a single
partition; a single
Windows Server 2003
partition can support up
to 64-way SMP, a fully
configured mx2 64­socket Superdome
requires at least 2
Windows operating
system partitions)

Memory

MemoryMemory

Memory

(with 512 MB)

2 - 128 GB 2 - 256 GB 6 - 256 GB

Memory

MemoryMemory

Memory

(with 1 GB DIMMs)

4 - 128 GB 4 - 256 GB

12 - 512 GB

Memory

MemoryMemory

Memory

(with 2 GB DIMMs)

8 - 256 GB 8 - 512 GB

24 - 1024 GB
(Windows supports up to
512GB in a single
partition)

1-socket

1-socket1-socket

1-socket

(mx2 only)

,2

,2,2

,2

socket, 3-socket

socket, 3-socketsocket, 3-socket

socket, 3-socket

(mx2 only)

or 4 socket cells

or 4 socket cellsor 4 socket cells

or 4 socket cells

1 - 4 1 - 8

3 - 16

12-slot PCI-X I/O chassis

12-slot PCI-X I/O chassis12-slot PCI-X I/O chassis

12-slot PCI-X I/O chassis

NOTE:

NOTE:NOTE:

NOTE:

SPU cabinet must be
filled first before placing I/O
chassis in I/O expansion
cabinet

1 - 4
No I/O expansion cabinet
required.

1 - 8
I/O expansion cabinet required
if number of I/O chassis is
greater than 4.

1 - 16
I/O expansion cabinet
required if number of I/O
chassis is greater than 8.
A second I/O expansion
cabinet is required if the
number of I/O chassis is
greater than 14.

Number of Partitions

Number of PartitionsNumber of Partitions

Number of Partitions
without I/O expansion

without I/O expansionwithout I/O expansion

without I/O expansion
cabinet

cabinetcabinet

cabinet

1 - 4 1 - 4 1 - 8

Number of Partitions with

Number of Partitions withNumber of Partitions with

Number of Partitions with
I/O expansion cabinet

I/O expansion cabinetI/O expansion cabinet

I/O expansion cabinet

N/A

1 - 8

1 - 16

HP-UX revision

HP-UX revisionHP-UX revision

HP-UX revision

HP- UX 11i version 2

Windows revision

Windows revisionWindows revision

Windows revision

Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition for Itanium 2.

Linux revision on

Linux revision onLinux revision on

Linux revision on
Supedome with Intel

Supedome with IntelSupedome with Intel

Supedome with Intel
Itanium 2 processors only

Itanium 2 processors onlyItanium 2 processors only

Itanium 2 processors only

Red Hat RHEL AS 3 Update 3
SUSE SLES 9

QuickSpecs

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

socket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socketsocket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socket

Technical Specifications

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(not on Superdome with mx2
processor modules)

RS-232C Serial Ports

RS-232C Serial PortsRS-232C Serial Ports

RS-232C Serial Ports

Y Y Y

10/100Base-T Ethernet

10/100Base-T Ethernet10/100Base-T Ethernet

10/100Base-T Ethernet

Y (Windows does not support
the 10/100 Base-T Ethernet, A
Gigabit Ethernet card is
required for Windows)

Y (Windows does not support
the 10/100 Base-T Ethernet, A
Gigabit Ethernet card is
required for Windows)

Y (Windows does not
support the 10/100 Base­T Ethernet, A Gigabit
Ethernet card is required
for Windows)

DIMM Density

DIMM Density DIMM Density

DIMM Density

(MB)

512/1024 512/1024 512/1024

Site planning and

Site planning andSite planning and

Site planning and
installation included

installation includedinstallation included

installation included

Y Y Y

Maximum Heat

Maximum HeatMaximum Heat

Maximum Heat
dissipation

dissipationdissipation

dissipation

(BTUs/hour)

28,969 41,614 83,288

Typical Heat dissipation

Typical Heat dissipationTypical Heat dissipation

Typical Heat dissipation
(BTUs/hour)

20,131 33,439 66,877

Depth

DepthDepth

Depth

(in/mm)

48.03/1,220 48.03/1,220 48.03/1,220

Width

WidthWidth

Width

(in/mm)

30/762 30/762

60/1,524

Height

HeightHeight

Height

(in/mm)

77.16/1,960 77.16/1,960 77.16/1,960

Weight

WeightWeight

Weight

(lbs/kg)

1102.31/500 1318.36/598

2636.73/1,196

Electrical Characteristics

Electrical CharacteristicsElectrical Characteristics

Electrical Characteristics
AC input power-Option 7: 3

phase 5 wire input

200 240 VAC phase to neutral, 5 wire, 50/60 Hz

AC input power-Option 6: 3
phase 4 wire input

200 240 VAC phase to phase, 4 wire, 50/60 Hz

Current requirements at 220V­240V

Option 7:
3-phase 5-wire input

24 A 24 A 24 A

Option 6:
3-phase 4-wire input

44 A 44 A 44 A

Required Power Receptacle­Options 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
with 6 PCI each

9,800
8 cells, 32 GB, 4 I/O chassis
with 6 PCI each

19,600
16 cells, 32 GB, 4 I/O
chassis with 6 PCI each

Environmental Characteristics

Environmental CharacteristicsEnvironmental Characteristics

Environmental Characteristics
Acoustics

65 dB

Operating temperature

68° to 86°F (20°C to 30°C)

Non-operating temperature

-40° to 158°F (-40° to 70°C)

Maximum rate of temperature
change

68°F/hr (20°C/hr)

Operating relative humidity

15% to 80% @ 86°F (30°C)

Operating altitude

0 to 10,000 ft (0 to 3.1 km)

Non-operating altitude

0 to 15,000 ft (0 to 4.6 km)

Regulatory Compliance

Regulatory ComplianceRegulatory Compliance

Regulatory Compliance
Safety

IEC 950:1991+A1, +A2, +A3, +A4;
EN60950:1992+A1, +A2, +A3, +A4, +A11;
UL 1950, 3rd edition;
cUL CSA C22.2 No. 950 95

Key Dates

Key DatesKey Dates

Key Dates
First CPL date

6/03

First ship date

3Q03

QuickSpecs

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

socket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socketsocket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socket

Technical Specifications

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Dimensions

DimensionsDimensions

Dimensions
Height

5.25 ft or 6.43 ft (1.6 meters or 1.96 meters)

Depth

45.5 in (115.67 cm)(same depth as 32W)

Width

24.0 in (60.96 cm)

Electrical Characteristics

Electrical CharacteristicsElectrical Characteristics

Electrical Characteristics
AC input power

200-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

Current requirements at
200V240V

16 A

Typical maximum power
dissipation (watts)

2,290

Maximum power dissipation
Itanium 2 (watts)

5,880 9,790 19,580

Maximum power dissipation
mx2 (watts)

5,730 9,490 18,980

Environmental Characteristics

Same as Superdome

*NOTE:

*NOTE:*NOTE:

*NOTE:

Given that Itanium 2 1.5 GHz are single core processors and mx2 is a dual core processor, the columns listed in
this table refer to 16-socket, 32-socket and 64-socket. This terminology refers to 16-way, 32-way and 64-way for Superdome
Itanium 2 1.5 GHz systems and 32-way, 64-way and 128-way for Superdome mx2 systems.

Superdome I/O Expansion

Superdome I/O ExpansionSuperdome I/O Expansion

Superdome I/O Expansion
(IOX) Cabinet

(IOX) Cabinet(IOX) Cabinet

(IOX) Cabinet
Specifications

SpecificationsSpecifications

Specifications

Maximum Number of I/O

Maximum Number of I/OMaximum Number of I/O

Maximum Number of I/O
Chassis Enclosures

Chassis EnclosuresChassis Enclosures

Chassis Enclosures
(ICEs)*

(ICEs)*(ICEs)*

(ICEs)*

3

Peripherals Supported

Peripherals SupportedPeripherals Supported

Peripherals Supported

All peripherals qualified for use with Superdome and/or for use in a Rack System E are
supported in the I/O expansion cabinet as long as there is available space. Peripherals not
connected to or associated with the Superdome system to which the I/O expansion cabinet
is attached may be installed in the I/O expansion cabinet.

Servers Supported

Servers SupportedServers Supported

Servers Supported

No servers except those required for Superdome system or High Availability Observatory or
ISEE may be installed in an I/O expansion cabinet.

Superdome Models

Superdome ModelsSuperdome Models

Superdome Models
Supported

SupportedSupported

Supported

Superdome 32-socket
Superdome 64-socket

Relevant Product Numbers

Relevant Product NumbersRelevant Product Numbers

Relevant Product Numbers

12-slot P-X Chassis for Rack
System E Expansion Cabinet

A6864AZ

I/O expansion cabinet Power
and Utilities Subsystem

A5861A

I/O Expansion Power and
Utilities Subsystem Graphite
color

A5861D

I/O Chassis Enclosure for 12­slot PC-X Chassis

A5862A

* Each ICE holds two I/O card cages or 24 PCI-X I/O slots.

APC SL20KFB2

APC SL20KFB2APC SL20KFB2

APC SL20KFB2
Specifications

SpecificationsSpecifications

Specifications

Description

DescriptionDescription

Description

APC Silcon, 20000VA/20000W, Input 115/200 3PH, 120/208 3PH, 127/220 3PHV/
Output 115/200 3PH, 120/208 3PH, 127/220 3PHV, Interface Port DB-25 RS--232,
Contact Closure

General Features

General FeaturesGeneral Features

General Features

0% to 95% non-condensing, 200% overload capability, Audible Alarms, Built in static
bypass switch, Delta Conversion On line Technology, Environmental Protection, Event
logging, Extendable Run Time, Full rated output available in kW, Input Power Factor
Correction, Intelligent Battery Management, LCD Alphanumeric Display, Overload
Indicator, Paralleling Capability, Sine wave output, SmartSlot, Software, Web
Management

Includes

IncludesIncludes

Includes

Parallel Card, Triple Chassis for three SmartSlots, User Manual, Web/SNMP Management
Card

Spare parts kits

Spare parts kitsSpare parts kits

Spare parts kits

See APC website

www.apcc.com

QuickSpecs

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

socket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socketsocket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socket

Technical Specifications

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Documentation

DocumentationDocumentation

Documentation

User Manual and Installation Guide

Input

InputInput

Input

Nominal input voltage

115/200 3PH, 120/208 3PH, 127/220 3PH V

Input frequency

50 Hz programmable +/- 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8%; 60 Hz
programmable +/- 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8%

Input connection type

Hardwire 5-wire (3PH + N + G)

Input voltage range for main
operations

170-230 (200 V), 177-239 (208 V), 187-242 (220 V) V

Batteries

BatteriesBatteries

Batteries

Typical backup time at half
load

36.7 minutes

Typical backup time at full load

10.7 minutes

Battery type

Maintenance-free sealed Lead-Acid battery with
suspended electrolyte: leak proof

Typical recharge time **

2 hours

Physical

PhysicalPhysical

Physical

Maximum height dimensions

55.12 in (140.00 cm)

Maximum width dimensions

39.37 in (100.00 cm)

Maximum depth dimensions

31.50 in (80.01 cm)

Net weight

1,290.00 lbs (586.36 kg)

Shipping Weight

1,340.00 lbs (609.09 kg)

Shipping Height

66.93 in (170.00 cm)

Shipping Width

43.31 in (110.00 cm)

Shipping Depth

35.43 in(90.00 cm)

Color

Dark green (NCS 7020 B50G), Light gray (NCS 2703
G84Y)

Units per Pallet

1.0

Communications and

Communications andCommunications and

Communications and
Management

ManagementManagement

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 52 alarm conditions

Emergency Power Off (EPO)

Yes

Optional Management Device

See APC website

www.apcc.com

Environmental

EnvironmentalEnvironmental

Environmental

Operating Environment

32° to 104°F (0° to 40 °C)

Operating Relative Humidity

0% to 95%

Operating Elevation

0 to 3333 ft (0 to 999.9 m)

Storage Temperature

-58° to 104°F (-50° to 40 °C)

Storage Relative Humidity

0% to 95%

Storage Elevation

0 to 50,000 ft (0 to 15,000 m)

Audible noise at 1 meter from
surface of unit

55 dBA

Online thermal dissipation

4,094 BTU/hour

Protection Class

NEMA 1, NEMA 12

Conformance

ConformanceConformance

Conformance

Approvals

EN 55022 Class A, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, UL 1778, UL
Listed, cUL Listed

Standard warranty

One-year repair or replace, optional on-site warranties
available, optional extended warranties available

Optional New Service

See APC website

www.apcc.com

* Without TAX/VAT
** The time to recharge to 90% of full battery capacity following a discharge to shutdown using a load rated for 1/2 the full
load rating of the UPS

QuickSpecs

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

socket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socketsocket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socket

Technical Specifications

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Superdome Supported I/O

Superdome Supported I/OSuperdome Supported I/O

Superdome Supported I/O

Card

CardCard

Card

Maximum number of cards for 16-socket, 32-socket and 64-socket
systems are listed in parentheses. For example, 16/32/64 refers to a
maximum of 16 cards in 16-socket, 32 cards in 32-socket and 64 in
64-socket systems.

Product Number

Product NumberProduct Number

Product Number

HP-UX 11i v2

HP-UX 11i v2HP-UX 11i v2

HP-UX 11i v2

Windows Server

Windows ServerWindows Server

Windows Server
2003 Datacenter

2003 Datacenter2003 Datacenter

2003 Datacenter
Edition

EditionEdition

Edition

Red Hat RHEL AS

Red Hat RHEL ASRed Hat RHEL AS

Red Hat RHEL AS
3 & SUSE SLES9

3 & SUSE SLES93 & SUSE SLES9

3 & SUSE SLES9

LAN/WAN

LAN/WANLAN/WAN

LAN/WAN
FDDI Universal PCI Adapter (16/32/64)

A3739B

Yes

No No

1000Base SX PCI LAN Adapter (16/32/64)

A4926A

Yes

No No

1000Base T PCI Gigabit Ethernet LAN Adapter (16/32/64)

A4929A

Yes

No No

PCI 10/100Base T LAN Adapter (24/48/96)

A5230A

Yes

No No

PCI 4 port 100Base TX LAN Adapter (8/16/32)

NOTE:

NOTE:NOTE:

NOTE:

For Linux, the maximum number is 2.

A5506B

Yes

No

Yes

PCI ATM 155 Mbps MMF Adapter (8/16/32)

A5513A

Yes

No No

PCI Token Ring 4/16/100 Hardware Adapter (8/16/32)

A5783A

Yes

No No

PCI 2 port 100Base T 2 port Ultra2 SCSI (8/16/32)

A5838A

Yes - No boot or
Serviceguard support

No No

PCI 1000Base T Gigabit Ethernet Adapter (16/32/64)

A6825A

Yes

No No

PCI X 2 port 1000Base SX Gigabit Adapter (16/32/64)

A7011A

Yes

No No

PCI X 2 port 1000Base T Gigabit Adapter (16/32/64)

A7012A

Yes

No No

Windows/Linux PCI 1000Base T Gigabit Ethernet Adapter (Copper)
(32/32/32)

NOTE:

NOTE:NOTE:

NOTE:

For Linux, the maximum number is 8.

A7061A

No

Yes Yes

Windows/Linux PCI 1000Base SX Gigabit Ethernet Adapter (Fiber)
(32/32/32)

NOTE:

NOTE:NOTE:

NOTE:

For Linux, the maximum number is 8.

A7073A

No

Yes Yes

Windows/Linux PCI 2 port 1000Base T Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
(Copper)

A9900A

No

Yes

No

Windows/Linux PCI 2 port 1000Base SX Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
(Fiber) (16/16/16)

A9899A

No

Yes

No

PCI 1000Base SX Gigabit Ethernet Adapter (24/48/96)

A6847A

Yes

No No

PCI X 2 Gb Fibre Channel/1000Base T HBA (48/96/192)

A9784A

Yes

No No

PCI X 2 Gb Fibre Channel/1000Base SX Adapter (48/96/192)

A9782A

Yes

No No

SCSI

SCSISCSI

SCSI
PCI Ultra160 SCSI Adapter (48/96/192)

A6828A

Yes

No No

HP Dual Channel Ultra32O SCSI Adapter (48/96/192)

A7173A

Yes

No No

Windows/Linux Ultra160 SCSI Adapter (16/16/16)

NOTE:

NOTE:NOTE:

NOTE:

For Linux, the maximum number is 8.

A7059A

No

Yes Yes

Windows/Linux Dual channel Ultra160 SCSI Adapter (16/16/16)

NOTE:

NOTE:NOTE:

NOTE:

For Linux, the maximum number is 5.

A7060A

No

Yes Yes

PCI Dual channel Ultra160 SCSI Adapter (48/96/192)

A6829A

Yes

No No

RAID

RAIDRAID

RAID
PCI X RAID Smart Array 6402 U320, 2CH (2 per partition for

Windows)

NOTE:

NOTE:NOTE:

NOTE:

For Linux, the maximum number is 8.

A9890A

No

Yes - boot supported Yes - boot supported

PCI-X RAID Smart Array 6404 U320, 4CH

A9891A

No

Yes Yes

FC

FCFC

FC
PCI 2X Fibre Channel Adapter (48/96/192)

A5158A

Yes - No boot
support

No No

PCI 2 Gb Fibre Channel Adapter (48/96/192)

A6795A

Yes

No No

PCI X Dual Channel 2 Gb Fibre Channel HBA (48/96/192)

NOTE:

NOTE:NOTE:

NOTE:

(14 for SLES 9) (8 for RHEL 3)

A6826A

Yes

No

Yes

QuickSpecs

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

socket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socketsocket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socket

Technical Specifications

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PCI-X 2-Gb 64-bit 133-MHz Dual-channel Fibre Channel HBA for
Windows (16/16/16)

AB234A

No No No

PCI-X 2-Gb 64-bit 133-MHz Single Channel Fibre Channel HBA for
Windows (32/32/32)

AB466A

No

Yes - boot supported

No

PCI-X 64-bit 133-MHz 2GB For Windows

AB467A

No

Yes - boot supported

No

Miscellaneous

MiscellaneousMiscellaneous

Miscellaneous
HP PCI-X 2-port 4X Fabric (HPC) Adpt (8/8/8)

AB286A

Yes

No No

HP 24-port 4x Fabric Copper Switch (8/8/8)

AB399A

Yes

No No

PCI HyperFabric2 fiber adapter (8/8/8)

A6386A

Yes

No No

PCI 8 port serial MUX adapter (8/14/14)

A6748A

Yes

No No

PCI 64 port serial MUX adapter (8/14/14)

A6749A

Yes

No No

Dual port PSI Adapter (8/16/32)

J3525A

Yes

No No

Dual port PSI Adapter (8/16/32)

J3525A

Yes

No No

The following options are supported, but may no longer

The following options are supported, but may no longerThe following options are supported, but may no longer

The following options are supported, but may no longer
be orderable.

be orderable.be orderable.

be orderable.
PCI-X 2-Gb FCA2404 Fibre Channel HBA (16/32/32)

AB232A

No

Yes - Boot supported

No

QuickSpecs

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

socket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socketsocket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socket

Technical Specifications

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Please refer to the table below as guidance for configuring your

Windows Server 2003 partition

Windows Server 2003 partitionWindows Server 2003 partition

Windows Server 2003 partition

on Superdome (note that "Watson" rules are in place
that reflect these recommendations). Please note that if the VGA/USB card (A6869A) is used, it would only be needed once per instance to the Windows OS
instance.

PCI-X Technical Slotting Information for Windows Server 2003

PCI-X Technical Slotting Information for Windows Server 2003PCI-X Technical Slotting Information for Windows Server 2003

PCI-X Technical Slotting Information for Windows Server 2003

Left

LeftLeft

Left

Right

RightRight

Right

Slot

SlotSlot

Slot

11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Clock Speed

Clock SpeedClock Speed

Clock Speed
(MHz)

66 66 66 66

66 or

133

66 or 133

66 or

133

66 or

133

66 66 66 66

Special Notes for

Special Notes forSpecial Notes for

Special Notes for
Windows Server

Windows ServerWindows Server

Windows Server
2003 Datacenter

2003 Datacenter2003 Datacenter

2003 Datacenter
Edition

EditionEdition

Edition

SCSI Card

(A7060A)
removable
media slot

Default boot

device slot for

Smart Array

controller
(A9890A)

recom-mended

Windows LAN

Gig E card

(A7061A)

Core I/O slot

(A6865A)

Previously on

Previously onPreviously on

Previously on
A4856A

A4856AA4856A

A4856A

2X 2X 2X 2X 4X 4X 4X 4X 2X 2X 2X 2X

Now on PCI-X

Now on PCI-XNow on PCI-X

Now on PCI-X

4X 4X 4X 4X 8X 8X 8X 8X 4X 4X 4X 4X

NOTE:

NOTE:NOTE:

NOTE:

FC HBA (AB232A, AB466A or AB467A) is to consume 8X slots first and then populate 4X slots (recommended for performance optimization)

The boot configuration for Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition Superdome partitions can be the Smart Array 6402 disk array controllers (A9890A)
connected to StorageWorks 4400 (a.k.a. MSA30 series enclosures. Other boot devices are the Fibre Channel PCI-X AB4667A or AB467A HBAs. The Windows
Server 2003 operating system comes with a software mirroring solution. However, the majority of Windows customers use hardware based RAID solutions
instead, such as the industry leading Smart Array disk array controllers from HP, and do not use this mirroring tool. Also note that the Smart Array controllers
do not support failover capability (customers cannot have 2 Smart Array cards connected to the same boot partition on a StorageWorks 4300/4400
enclosure). RAID levels 0,1,5,1+0 and ADG are supported as well as disk sparing.

Note that booting from external storage arrays is now supported (HP XP and EVA storage). In these cases, it is recommended by HP that the FC-HBAs are
configured in a redundant pair using HP Secure Path software for high availability.

To ensure Windows Server 2003 high availability for storage connectivity, it is recommended to use HP SecurePath (with HP storage) and EMC PowerPath
(with EMC storage) for load balancing/redundancy between fibre channel HBAs (AB232A, AB466A or AB467A).

For EMC connectivity with Windows Server 2003 on HP Integrity servers, the EMC support matrix has detailed information concerning supported HP
hardware:

http://www.emc.com/interoperability/index.jsp

. Please consult this matrix to determine if your customer's desired configuration is supported by

EMC.

Superdome Supported Online Storage

Superdome Supported Online StorageSuperdome Supported Online Storage

Superdome Supported Online Storage

QuickSpecs

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

socket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socketsocket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socket

Technical Specifications

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Storage Device

Storage DeviceStorage Device

Storage Device

HP-UX 11i v2

HP-UX 11i v2HP-UX 11i v2

HP-UX 11i v2

Windows Server 2003

Windows Server 2003Windows Server 2003

Windows Server 2003
Datacenter Edition

Datacenter EditionDatacenter Edition

Datacenter Edition

Red Hat RHEL AS 3 &

Red Hat RHEL AS 3 &Red Hat RHEL AS 3 &

Red Hat RHEL AS 3 &
SUSE SLES 9

SUSE SLES 9SUSE SLES 9

SUSE SLES 9

XP 48/512

Yes Yes Yes

XP128/1024

Yes Yes Yes

VA7100

Yes

No

Yes

VA7400

Yes

No

Yes

VA 7410/7110

Yes Yes Yes

MSA1000

Yes Yes Yes

EVA 5000

Yes

Yes (EVA v3 or greater)

Yes

EVA 3000

Yes

Yes (EVA v3 or greater)

Yes

StorageWorks 4300 series

No

Yes Yes

StorageWorks 4400 series (MSA30)

Yes Yes Yes

FC10

Yes

No No

SC10

Yes

No No

DS2100

Yes Yes Yes

DS2110

Yes

No

Yes

DS2300

Yes

No

Yes

DS2405

Yes

No

Yes

EMC Symmetrix 3000

Yes

No No

EMC Symmetrix 5000

Yes

No No

EMC Symmetrix 5500

Yes

No No

EMC Symmetrix 8000

Yes Yes

No

EMC DMX Series

Yes Yes

No

EMC CLARiiON CX200

No

Yes

No

EMC CLARiiON CX 400/CX600

No

Yes

No

EMC CLARiiON CX300/CX500/CX700

Yes

EMC CLARiiON FC4700

No

Yes

No

SAN 2/8

Yes

No

Yes

SAN 2/8 EL

Yes

No

Yes

SAN 2/16

Yes

No

Yes

SAN 2/16 EL

Yes

No

Yes

StorageWorks Core 2/64

Yes Yes Yes

StorageWorks Edge 2/24

Yes

No

Yes

StorageWorks Edge 2/32

Yes

No

Yes

StorageWorks SAN Director 2/64

Yes Yes Yes

StorageWorks SAN Director 2/140

Yes

No

Yes

QuickSpecs

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

socket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socketsocket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socket

Technical Specifications

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Superdome Supported Nearline Storage

Superdome Supported Nearline StorageSuperdome Supported Nearline Storage

Superdome Supported Nearline Storage

Storage Device

Storage DeviceStorage Device

Storage Device

HP-UX 11i v2

HP-UX 11i v2HP-UX 11i v2

HP-UX 11i v2

Windows Server 2003

Windows Server 2003Windows Server 2003

Windows Server 2003
Datacenter Edition

Datacenter EditionDatacenter Edition

Datacenter Edition

Red Hat RHEL AS 3 &

Red Hat RHEL AS 3 &Red Hat RHEL AS 3 &

Red Hat RHEL AS 3 &
SUSE SLES 9

SUSE SLES 9SUSE SLES 9

SUSE SLES 9

ESL9595 with SDLT 220 and 320

Yes Yes Yes

ESL9595 with Ultrium 230 and 460 drives

Yes Yes Yes

ESL9322 with SDLT 220 and 320

Yes Yes Yes

ESL9322 with Ultrium 230 and 460 drives

Yes Yes Yes

MSL5000 series with Ultrium 230 drives

Yes Yes Yes

MSL5000 series with SDLT 220 drives

Yes Yes Yes

MSL5000 series with SDLT 320 drives

Yes Yes Yes

MSL6000 series with Ultrium 460 drives

Yes Yes Yes

SSL1016 with DLT1

Yes Yes Yes

SSL1016 with SDLT 320

Yes Yes Yes

SSL1016 with Ultrium 460

Yes Yes Yes

Tape Autoloader 1/8

Yes Yes Yes

NSR 1200 FC/SCSI router for MSL series libraries

Yes

No

Yes

NSR e1200, e1200-160 FC/SCSI router for MSL libraries

Yes

No

Yes

NSR e2400, e2400-160 FC/SCSI router for ESL libraries

Yes

No

Yes

NSR 2402 FC/SCSI router for ESL series libraries

Yes

No

Yes

Optical Jukebox 2200mx

Yes

No No

Optical Jukebox 1200mx

Yes

No No

Optical Jukebox 700mx

Yes

No No

Optical Jukebox 600mx

Yes

No No

Optical Jukebox 300mx

Yes

No No

Optical Jukebox 220mx

Yes

No No

Optical Jukebox 9100mx

Yes

No No

Ultrium 460 Standalone/Rack

Yes Yes Yes

Ultrium 230 Standalone/Rack

Yes Yes Yes

Ultrium 215 Standalone/Rack

Yes Yes Yes

DVD ROM - Rack

Yes Yes Yes

TA5300 - Tape Array (plus all supported devices in TA5300)

Yes Yes Yes

DDS-4 Standalone/Rack

Yes Yes Yes

DDS-4×6 Standalone

Yes

No

Yes

DDS-5 Standalone/Rack

Yes Yes Yes

DLT-80 Standalone/Rack

Yes

No

Yes

DLTVS80 Standalone/Rack

Yes

No

Yes

NOTES

NOTESNOTES

NOTES

:

All shipments of SCSI devices for Superdome except HVD10 and SC10 are supported with standard cables and auto termination enabled. Only the
Surestore Disk System HVD10 (A5616AZ) and the Surestore Disk System SC10 (A5272AZ) will use disabled auto termination and In-Line Terminator
cables.
Each A5838A PCI 2-port 100Base-T 2-port Ultra2 SCSI card that supports a Surestore Disk System SC10 (A5272AZ) will need quantity two (2) of
product number C2370A (terminator); otherwise it must have a terminated cable in place prior to HP UX boot.

Peripherals Required Per Partition (nPar)

Peripherals Required Per Partition (nPar)Peripherals Required Per Partition (nPar)

Peripherals Required Per Partition (nPar)

QuickSpecs

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

socket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socketsocket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socket

Technical Specifications

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HP-UX 11i v2

HP-UX 11i v2HP-UX 11i v2

HP-UX 11i v2

Windows Server 2003

Windows Server 2003Windows Server 2003

Windows Server 2003

Red Hat RHEL AS 3 & SUSE SLES 9

Red Hat RHEL AS 3 & SUSE SLES 9Red Hat RHEL AS 3 & SUSE SLES 9

Red Hat RHEL AS 3 & SUSE SLES 9

I/O Cards

I/O CardsI/O Cards

I/O Cards

Core I/O (Slot 0) provides console
and LAN
Default Boot Device (Slot 1)
Removable Media Card (Slot 8)

Core I/O (Slot 0) provides console
only, Windows does not support the
10/100 LAN
A7061A, A7073A, A9899A or
A9900A provide LAN support (Slot

2)
Optional A6869A Obsidian Card
(Slot 6)-USB/VGA
Removable Media Card
A7059A/A7060A (Slot 8)

Core I/O (Slot 0) provides console
and LAN
Default Boot Device (Slot 1)
Removable Media Card
A7059A/A7060A (Slot 8)

Peripherals

PeripheralsPeripherals

Peripherals

DVD Hard Drive (Boot Disk)
DDS-4/DAT-40 Tape Backup
C7508AZ or C7508A (Qualec
Device)

DVD Hard Drive (Boot Disk)
DDS-4/DAT-40 Tape Backup
C7508AZ or C7508A Tape Array
5300

DVD Hard Drive (Boot Disk)
DDS-4/DAT-40 Tape Backup
C7508AZ or C7508A (Tape Array

5300)

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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 in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein
should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

QuickSpecs

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

HP Integrity Superdome Servers: 16-socket, 32-

socket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socketsocket, and 64-socket

socket, and 64-socket

Technical Specifications

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