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HP NetServer LS Series
Scalable servers
for business-critical
applications
HP NetServer 5/100 LS, LS2, LS4
HP NetServer 5/133 LS, LS2, LS4
HP NetServer 5/166 LS, LS2, LS4
These high-end servers deliver
the high levels of manageability,
availability, and performance
required by business-critical
environments.
Designed to meet the demanding
needs of upsizers and LAN
expanders, the HP NetServer LS
offers up to four-way symmetric
multiprocessing (SMP), large
dedicated cache, and the industry-leading Extended Express
Architecture (XXpress). Dual
PCI peer buses with concurrent
operation deliver blazing I/O
performance.
A hot-swap disk subsystem with
internal disk duplexing ensures
maximum uptimefailed
disks can be replaced without
compromising availability.
Advanced server setup and
management tools on a bootable
CD-ROM ensure easy installation,
configuration, and administration.
Product Highlights
Scalable, superserver
performance
Maximum system uptime
and data protection
Building on
HP NetServer
manageability
Support for up to four-way symmetric multiprocessing (SMP)
on Pentium
XXpress architecture with clock-independent 64-bit system bus,
dual PCI peer buses, and concurrent bus operation
512KB and 1MB external write-back caches per processor
Integrated dual PCI Fast and Wide SCSI-2 controllers
Fast disks and network cards for maximum I/O throughput
Fast and Wide SCSI-2 drives in RAID levels 0, 1, 5, and 6
Hot-swap drives and automatic data reconstruction in the
event of failure
Error Checking and Correcting (ECC) memory
Automatically resets and reboots upon NOS hang
Service and support available from HP or authorized resellers
HP NetServer Navigator bootable CD-ROM with
configuration, installation, and management tools; includes
HP NetServer Assistant server management software for
proactive alerting and problem resolution
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100MHz, Pentium 133MHz, and Pentium 166MHz processors
data sheet
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Product Features
Processor Upgrade Two processor card slots to accommodate single Pentium 100MHz, 133MHz, and 166MHz or Dual Pentium
100MHz, 133MHz, and 166MHz SMP processor cards
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System Architecture XXpress architecture
Clock-independent, 64-bit system bus
Expansion Slots Up to nine bus master slots (when one processor slot used): three PCI, four EISA, two shared PCI/EISA
Up to eight bus master slots (when two processor slots used): two PCI, four EISA, two shared PCI/EISA
HP Disk Array (With Model 1 Array) PCI Disk Array Controller with dual Fast and Wide SCSI-2 channels, based on i960 processor with
4MB cache
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Hot-swap and hot-spare capabilities uSupport for RAID 0, 1, 5, and 6 (logical combination of
RAID 0 and 1)
SCSI Two PCI Fast and Wide SCSI-2 controllers, integrated on system board
Mass Storage Subsystems Eight front-accessible, half-height shelves: one for CD-ROM included, one standard half-height, six hot-swap
shelves (must use hot-swap drives); one 3.5-inch flexible disk drive
Disk Drives One 1.44MB flexible disk drive and one quad-speed CD-ROM drive included
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Built-In I/O Ports PCI Fast and Wide external SCSI-2 port (included on Model 1 Array only)
Two serial 9-pin RS-232 ports
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Video port uMini-DIN keyboard and mouse port
One 25-pin parallel port
Video Integrated 1024x768, 16-color, noninterlaced u512KB standard video memory (upgradable to 1MB)
Super VGA drivers available with operating system or from HP electronic support services
Keyboard and Mouse Localized keyboard and two-button mouse
Installation and Configuration HP NetServer Navigator bootable CD-ROM includes:
Management Automated, menu-driven installation and configuration application that helps you install,
configure/reconfigure, and optimize the performance of the HP NetServer LS
Server management software that provides monitoring, proactive alerting, and problem identification for
subsystems such as SCSI controllers, hard disk drives, ECC memory, and uninterruptible power
supplies; includes HP OpenView for Windows
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network management platform
Intelligent information retrieval system for quick access to information on HP NetServers and accessories,
network operating system installation and tuning, and product service and support
Easy-to-use diagnostic tool for system verification and rapid troubleshooting of hardware issues, such as
incorrect SCSI cabling and termination
Supported Operating Systems Banyan
Server, Novell®NetWare®, Novell NetWare SFTIII, SCO®OpenServer, SCO UnixWare
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VINES®, IBM®OS/2®Warp and LAN Server, Microsoft®MS-DOS®, Microsoft Windows®NT
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Supported SMP Operating Systems IBM OS/2 SMP and LAN Server, Microsoft Windows NT Server, SCO MPX, and SCO UnixWare
HP Advanced Cooling System Dual fans provide extra cooling for internal components; superior air-flow design
Rackmounting Rackmountable in standard 19-inch rack uCoordinated racks and accessories are available from HP
Security Startup password uNetwork server mode uKeyboard lock button with optional screen blanking uServer casE
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lock
to flexible disk drive
Service and Support Three-year, next-business-day, on-site limited warranty from HP or authorized resellers (standard
business hours)
Optional 4-hour response during standard business hours, or 7 days a week, 24 hours a day available as
HP SupportPack from resellers
Free telephone support for basic setup, installation, and troubleshooting in U.S., Canada, and Europe
during warranty
Network phone-in support (advanced NOS and network support) available in U.S., Canada, Europe,
and Australia as optional HP SupportPack from resellers
HP NetServer Compatibility Evaluation Guarantee
Accessories For information on ordering HP accessories, see the HP NetServer Order Assistant available on the HP WWW;
http://www.hp.com/go/netserver or through an HP sales representative or reference an HP Configuration Guide.
EISA configuration protection password uEnable or disable serial port, flexible disk drives, and write operations