HP netserver lxr8500 Datasheet

hp netserver

lxr8500 datasheet

technical

specifications

delivering unbeatable scalability to the data center

A perfect fit for data centers operating OLTP, ERP, database, and Web-based e-business
environments, the HP Netserver LXr 8500 increases reliability, simplifies management, and reduces
costs by consolidating smaller servers and multiple applications.

The HP Netserver LXr 8500 delivers next generation processing power, reliability, and scalability to
fast-growth data centers with a solution that rivals UNIX

®

systems:

• Eight-way capable out of the box—just add processors

• Balanced, high-performance design that scales up to eight Intel® Pentium® III Xeon processors, up

to 32GB SDRAM memory, and four 64-bit PCI controllers

• Best-in-class reliability with fully hot-swappable and hot-pluggable components and pre-failure

alerting on critical components. Fault-resilient booting and “totally safe” memory scrubbing utility.
Full one-button disaster recovery protection with optional HP Surestore tape drive

• Intelligent management tools for hardware, NOS, and applications, including HP Toptools and

HP OpenView Managex Event Manager

• Integration with leading management platforms, including HP OpenView Network Node Manager

(NNM) for Microsoft

®

Windows NT®, CA Unicenter TNG, and Tivoli Management Software.
Secure and easy remote management with preinstalled HP Toptools Remote Control Card for
complete control anytime, anywhere

• Complete portfolio of multi-node clustering certifications for SCSI and Fibre Channel from

Microsoft, Novell, EMC, Giganet, Vinca, and NSI

• Simple installation with 7U rack-optimized form factor, and easy customization via factory

configuration, integration, and delivery through HP Select Express Program

• World-class service and support offerings to design, implement, and maintain data center solutions

for maximum availability

features

performance

processor

level 2 cache

ECC memory

I/O expansion slots

controller

external storage,
including
fibre channel

video

CD-ROM drive

flexible disk drive

built-in I/O ports

availability

hot-swap power
supplies

Up to 8 Intel Pentium III Xeon 700MHz processors

1MB or 2MB

256MB, 100MHz ECC SDRAM DIMM (standard)

Ten hot-plug, full-length PCI slots; four 64-bit, 66MHz slots; and six 64-bit, 33MHz slots (one
33MHz PCI slot used by pre-installed HP Toptools Remote Control Card)

Integrated, dual-channel Ultra2 SCSI

Optional HP Netserver Rack Storage/12 with support for eight 73GB half-height, twelve
36GB low-profile, twelve 73GB low-profile, twelve 18.2GB, or twelve 9.1GB drives; or HP
Netserver Rack Storage/12FC with optional redundant Fibre Channel controllers

1024 × 768, 256-color resolution at 60–75Hz video, 2MB standard video memory

24X max-speed IDE

3.5" 1.44MB

Keyboard, video, mouse, 2 serial ports, 1 parallel port, and 2 LVDS SCSI (1 internal, 1
external)

2+1 redundant hot-swap power supplies with pre-failure alerting

self-restart capability

internal monitoring

CPU

self-correcting memory

hot-swap disk drives

PCI hot-plug support

disk array controller

advanced cooling
system

intelligent platform
management interface
(IPMI)

Automatic Server Restart (ASR) that reboots the server in the event of a NOS hang

90 monitoring and reporting sensors

Fault resilient boot deallocates a failed processor upon boot-up and continues operation

• Error Checking and Correcting (ECC) system memory and cache memory

• “Totally safe” software memory scrubbing utility

• System (BIOS) deallocates “failed” memory (bank/board) at boot-up

• System (BIOS) reconfigures misconfigured DIMMs (across memory boards)

• Memory pre-failure alerting

Up to 2 hot-swap, Ultra2 or Ultra3 SCSI low-profile drives with pre-failure alerting

Allows for online repair of PCI adapter card in all PCI slots

• HP NetRAID-1M Controller with 32MB cache (Ultra3 SCSI, 1-channel PCI card)

• HP NetRAID-2M Controller with 64MB cache (Ultra3 SCSI, 2-channel PCI card)

• HP NetRAID-2M Controller with 128MB cache (Ultra3 SCSI, 2-channel PCI card)

• HP NetRAID-4M Controller with 64MB cache (Ultra3 SCSI, 4-channel PCI card)

• HP NetRAID-4M Controller with 128MB cache (Ultra3 SCSI, 4-channel PCI card)

6 hot-swappable redundant fans, individually removable

• An open specification for system component monitoring

• Foundation for self-healing

network interface

Optional 10/100TX network interface card with support for optional redundant cards,
failover, load balancing, and fast Etherchannel

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features (continued)

availability (continued)

tape backup

intelligent management

installation and
configuration

remote administration

• “One button” disaster recovery with optional HP Surestore DAT. A single backup tape

includes system image and data files. The user can boot from tape upon disaster, then
restore the data files from the tape.

• Optional scalable and highly available tape backup:

− Internal DDS-3 DAT24i tape drive with world’s first hardware-based one-button disaster

recovery feature.

− HP Surestore Taperack enclosure, with up to 4 removable DLT 40r or DLT 80r drives,

delivering 40GB to 320GB capacity. Dual, redundant, load-sharing power supplies and
fans ensure uninterrupted backup operation. Super fast backup—up to 100GB/hr for
320GB in under 4 hrs.

− HP Surestore DLT Autoloaders and libraries for maximized performance and capacity.

• HP Surestore Fibre Channel SCSI bridge provides for maximum availability of critical

backup data. It supports long-distance backup or mirroring of data—up to 500 meters for
a single connection.

HP Netserver Navigator with automated menu-driven setup, and guided Microsoft Windows
NT and Novell NetWare and IntranetWare installation

• Preinstalled HP Toptools Remote Control card for secure remote management

• Remote plug and play capability—remote software installation and hardware configuration

• Group actions—take action on a group of servers simultaneously

management software

expandability

design features

flexibility

supported operating
systems

• HP Toptools for Servers, a comprehensive server management solution with intuitive

browser-based user interface; facilitates troubleshooting, administration, and asset
information collection

• HP OpenView Managex Event Manager for complete NOS and application management

• Easy interaction with other leading network and system management products

• Pre-failure alerts on key system components

Up to 8 Intel Pentium III Xeon processors with your choice of L2 cache

• Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, NT 4.0E

• Microsoft Windows

• Novell NetWare 5.0

• SCO UNIXWare 7.1

• SCO OpenServer 5.05

• Linux 6.0

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features (continued)

security and safety

system security

service and support

warranty

hp instant support

hardware support

software support

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Available in North America only

• Startup password

• HP Toptools Remote Control Card encrypted password

• Keyboard lock button with optional screen blank

• Enable or disable serial port, flexible disk drives, and write operations to flexible disk drives

• 3-year, next-business day, onsite limited warranty from HP or authorized resellers (standard

business hours) worldwide

• Pre-failure warranty/notification

• Free telephone support for basic setup, installation, and troubleshooting for the life of the

product

Fast, Web-based support that automates and speeds resolution of most computing problems.
Available at no charge, HP Instant Support is:

• Automated—Web-based problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution

• Personalized—Ability to select your preferred support experience

• Relevant—Seamless transmission of hardware information and case history to HP support

specialists at any time

• Reliable—It’s there when you need it, 24 hours a day

For more information, visit the HP Instant Support Web site at:

http://www.hp.com/go/instantsupport

• 3-year, Hardware Call-to-Repair Commitment within 6 hours

(24 hours/day, 7 days/week)

• 3-year, onsite within 4-hour response (24 hours/day, 7 days/week) H5515A

• 3-year, onsite within 4-hour response (standard business hours) H5516A

• Onsite installation and network configuration H5751A

HP Critical System Support for Windows NT (includes HP High Availability Observatory)

• Priority Recovery for Windows NT, 1 Year

• Priority Recovery Add-on for BackOffice, 1 Year

• Proactive Prevention for Windows NT, 1 Year

• Managed Change for Windows NT, 1 Year

• Performance Optimization for Windows NT, 1 Server

• Remote Support Business Builder

• ASE Services for Windows NT, 1 Day

• Operations Checkup for Windows NT, 1 Engagement

• CSS for Windows NT Bundle, 1 Year (includes Hardware Call-to-

Repair and Priority Recovery for one server, Proactive Prevention,
Managed Change, Performance Optimization, Expert Technical
Advice, and Operations Checkup

• CSS for Windows NT Reactive Bundle (includes Hardware Call-to-

Repair and Priority Recovery for one server)

HP Personalized System Support

• Standard Recovery, 1 Year H2217AA

• Standard Recovery, Applications Add-on, 1 Year H2216AA

• Proactive Management, 1 Year H2219AA

• Proactive Support, 1 Year H2218AA

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H1948BA
H1950BA
H1931BA

H1932BA

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features (continued)

service and support

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reseller support services

hp netserver racks
express

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regulatory compliance

Comprehensive reseller support framework ensures successful support of HP Netservers;
includes:

• Proactive Notification e-mail service

• Service and support Web site (www.hp.com/go/netserver)

• Server Management and Hardware Troubleshooting courses (STAR)

• Troubleshooting toolkit

• 24×7 telephone support for authorized resellers

• Business Builders Reseller Support

• Information Assistant Navigator CD Reference Library (optional)

• Easy and quick server deployment: Complete HP Netserver solutions are delivered to your

reseller, or your site, within four weeks of receipt of order, with components such as HP
Netservers, racks, PDUs, cables, RAID storage, and switchboxes installed and configured

• Dramatic time savings: Because a system from HP Racks Express is delivered configured to

your site, power-on is reduced from days to hours

• Easy customization: Your reseller and HP Sales Representative will work together with you to

design HP Netserver solutions that meet your unique needs

• Convenience: HP Netserver Racks Express services deliver preassembled rack systems in four

weeks or less at a single economical price per rack

electromagnetic
immunity

electromagnetic
interference

safety

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Not available in all regions

Generic Immunity (EN 50082-1, EU Countries), including:

• ESD (IEC-801-2): 4KV Contact, 8KV Air

• Radiated Immunity (IEC-801-3): 3V/m, 80% AM Mod, 27-1000MHz

• EFT (IEC-801-4): 1.0KV Power, 0.5KV I/O lines

• IEC 1000-3-2: Harmonic Current

• IEC 1000-3-3: Voltage Fluctuation and Flicker

• USA/Canada: FCC Class A

• EU Countries: EN 55022 Class A

• Korea: M of C Class A

• Japan: VCCI Class A

• Australia: CISPR 22 Class A

• New Zealand: CISPR 22 Class A

• Taiwan: BSMI Class A

• EN 60950/IEC 950 Compliance (International)

• UL, cUL Listed (USA, Canada file E139742)

• TÜV Certified (Germany)

• CE Marking (Europe)

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product accessory

memory

processor

internal storage devices

RAID controllers

• 256MB DIMM

• 512MB DIMM

• 1GB DIMM

• Optional second memory carrier board

• Intel Pentium III Xeon 700MHz 1MB L2 cache

• Intel Pentium III Xeon 700MHz 2MB L2 cache

• 9.1GB low-profile, hot-swap Ultra3 SCSI disk drive (10,000rpm)

• 18.2GB low-profile, hot-swap Ultra3 SCSI disk drive (10,000rpm)

• 36.4GB low-profile, hot-swap Ultra3 SCSI disk drive (10,000rpm)

• 18.2GB low-profile, hot-swap Ultra3 SCSI disk drive (15,000prm)

• 73.4GB low-profile, hot swap Ultra3 SCSI disk drive (10,000rpm)

• HP NetRAID-1M Controller with 32MB cache (Ultra3 SCSI, 1-channel

PCI card)

• HP NetRAID-2M Controller with 64MB cache (Ultra3 SCSI, 2-channel

PCI card)

• HP NetRAID-2M Controller with 128MB cache

PCI card)

• HP NetRAID-4M controller with 64MB cache (Ultra3 SCSI, 4 channels)

• HP NetRAID-4M controller with 128MB cache (Ultra3 SCSI, 4

channels)

host bus adapter • HP Ultra3 SCSI PCI adapter

• HP FC HBA (host bus adapter) card (cluster or standalone)

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Ultra3 SCSI, 2-channel

product no.

D9325A
D7138A

P1222A

D7071A

P1734A
P1761A

P1168A

P1166A
D9419A
D9421A

P3577A

P3410A

P3411A

P3475A

D9161A

D9351A

P3413A

D8602B

external storage
SCSI enclosure

• HP Netserver Rack Storage/12 (Ultra3)

• HP Netserver Rack Storage/12 SCSI Card (Ultra3)

D5989C
D6025C

• HP Netserver Rack Storage/12 Cables:

− 2.5-meter SCSI cable, high density to high density

− 2.5-meter SCSI cable, high density to very high density offset

− 5-meter SCSI cable, high density to very high density offset

− 10-meter SCSI cable, high density to very high density offset

− HP Netserver Y Power Cable kit

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Ultra3 SCSI performance can only be achieved by using an Ultra3 SCSI controller or an Ultra3 SCSI RAID Controller with the Ultra3 drives.

2

One kit is required for each of the 10th to 15th HP Netserver Rack Storage/12 or HP Netserver Rack Storage/12FC units to be installed in a
single rack.

2

D3636C
D6020A
D6982A
D6983A
D4991A

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external storage
fibre channel enclosures

storage devices for
external enclosures

product accessory

• HP Netserver Rack Storage/12FC

HP FCArray disk array controller (includes three 3-meter cables and

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three copper GBICs)

• HP 8-port Fibre Channel Loop Switch (includes one 3-meter Fibre

Channel cable and two copper GBICs)

HP Netserver Rack Storage/12FC Cables:

• 1-meter SCSI cable, high density to very high density offset

• 3-meter Fibre Channel HSS DC to HSS DC copper cable with 2 copper

GBICs

2

• 5-meter Fibre Channel HSS DC to HSS DC copper cable with 2 copper

GBICs

• 10-meter Fibre Channel HSS DC to HSS DC copper cable with 2

copper GBICs

• 50-meter Fibre Channel multimode short-wave optical with 2 optical-

fibre GBICs

• 100-meter Fibre Channel multimode short-wave optical with 2 optical-

fibre GBICs

• HP Surestore Fibre Channel SCSI Bridge 2100ER for DLT libraries

• 9.1GB low-profile, hot-swap Ultra3 SCSI disk drive (10,000rpm)

• 18.2GB low-profile, hot-swap Ultra3 SCSI disk drive (10,000rpm)

• 36.4GB low-profile, hot-swap Ultra3 SCSI disk drive (10,000rpm)

• 73.4GB half height, hot-swap Ultra3 SCSI disk drive (10,000rpm)

• 73.4GB low-profile, hot swap Ultra3 SCSI disk drive (10,000rpm)

• 18.2GB low-profile, hot-swap Ultra3 SCSI disk drive (15,000rpm)

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product no.

D5991A
D5990A

P4459A

D7131A
D6978A

D6979A

D7080A

D6980A

D6981A

C6340F

P1168A
P1166A

D9419A
D9420A

P3577A
D9421A

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internal backup

automated backup

• HP Surestore DAT24i tape drive

• HP Surestore DAT40i tape drive

• HP Surestore DAT24x6e Autoloader

C1555DV
C5686AV

• HP Surestore DAT40x6e Autoloader

• HP Surestore DLT Autoloader 418

• HP Surestore DLT Autoloader 818

• HP Surestore Tape Library 2/20 LVDS

• HP Surestore Tape Library 4/40 LVDS

• HP Surestore Tape Library 6/60 LVDS

• HP Surestore Autoloader 1/9 standalone, Remote Management Card

• HP Surestore Autoloader 1/9 rackmount, Remote Management Card

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Required for dual SCSI channel RS/8 configuration when connecting to RS/12FC.

2

Gigabit interface converter (GBIC) is attached to each end of the cable and is installed into the FC Hub and the FC HBA.

3

Ultra3 SCSI performance can only be achieved by using an Ultra3 SCSI controller or an Ultra3 SCSI RAID Controller with the Ultra3 drives.

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Autoloaders—http://www.products.storage.hp.com/eprise/main/storage/DisplayPages/automatedbackup.htm

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C6282RA/NB

C7202NB
C7214NB
C7230NB

C7146RA/NB

4

C7746RA/NB

C1559C
C5717A

C6280F

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external backup

rack-optimized backup

hp storage

network interface card

product no

• HP Surestore DAT24e tape drive

• HP Surestore DAT40e tape drive

• HP Surestore DLT 40e tape drive

• HP Surestore DLT 80e tape drive

• HP Surestore Ultrium 230

• HP Surestore DLT 1e

• HP Surestore 2Uk rack kit

• HP Surestore 3Uk rack kit

• HP Surestore DAT24k DDS-3 tape drive

• HP Surestore DAT40k DDS-4 tape drive

• HP Surestore DLT 40k DLT drive

• HP Surestore DLT 80k DLT drive

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• HP Surestore Ultrium 230

• HP Surestore Tape Array 5500

For a complete list of storage products, please see the HP Storage Index,
located at

http://products.storage.hp.com/eprise/main/storage/DisplayPages/
StorageIndex.htm.

• HP 10/100TX PCI LAN adapter

• HP 10/100 IPSec 3DES Security LAN adapter

• HP Gigabit Ethernet LAN adapter

C1556
C5687
C1579
C5726
C7401
C7483

C6542
C6543
C6525
C6541
C6515
C6529
C7470

C1534AE

D5013
P3492
P3482

APC uninterruptible power
supply (UPS)

(APC) American Power Conversion UPS devices used to protect servers
and storage against downtime and data loss due to power anomalies
and are fully compatible with the HP environment. Available through
Hewlett-Packard. Refer to http://www.hp.com/racksolutions/p_ups.html

monitors

• HP 15” Rackmount Flat Panel Monitor/Keyboard

• HP 15” Low Emissions Display

• HP 19” Display

• HP 21” Display

hp racks

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• HP Rack System/E41 (41 EIA units of usable space)

• Front door for /E41

• Tie kit for /E41

• Side panel kit for /E41

• HP Rack System/E33 (33 EIA units of usable space)

• Front door for /E33 or /U33

• Tie kit for /E33 or /U33

• Side panel kit for /E33

• HP Rack System/E25 (25 EIA units of usable space)

• Front door for /E25 or /U25

• Side panel kit for /E25

1

2Uk rack kit (C6542A) or 3Uk3 rack kit (C6543A) required

2

EIA unit = 1.75 inches

1470

D2825
D2843
D2846

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hp netserver racks

product accessory

• HP Rack System/U33 (33 EIA units of usable space)

HP Rack System/U25 (25 EIA units of usable space)

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product no

1466
1464

• Monitor/Keyboard Switchboxes:

− 4-port switchbox (cable not included)

− 8-port switchbox(cable not included)

− 2-User Expansion Kit

− Cable, 8 foot

−

Cable, 15 foot

• Vertical Extension Kit for /E41, /E33, /E25

1473
1474
1475
1476
1477
1471

• Rackmount Kits:

− Keyboard rackmount kit

− Monitor rackmount kit

− Sliding Shelf Rackmount Kit

− Plain shelf rackmount kit

• Filler panels (qty 6)

1518
1519
1526
1520
1514

• Delivery Services:

− Inside delivery service

− Coordinated shipment service

− HP Netserver Rack Installation Self-Paced Training kit

1543
1544

D7001

For a complete list of racks and additional rack accessories and kits,
please see the HP Netserver Rack Configuration Guide, located at

http://netserver.hp.com/netserver/products/racks_accs/racks_accs.asp.

Use HP Netserver Rack Assistant to configure your complete rackmounted
solution. Download from

http://netserver.hp.com/netserver/tools/rack_asst.asp.

service kit

keyboard and mouse

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EIA unit = 1.75 inches

2

Japanese only keyboard

Hot swap service kit with power supply and fan D7073

• HP Mini-DIN mouse

• HP Netserver keyboard

D8597A/D4950B

C3751

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specifications

operating temperature 41° to 95°F (5° to 35°C)

operating humidity 20% to 80% noncondensing

acoustic emissions Sound pressure (LpA): <55 dB(A), bystander position

power supply Three N+1 750W, 200/240V, hot-swap, redundant

power availability from
power system
dc source

maximum power draw
from ac source

system dimensions Rack: 17.5" W × 12.25" H × 28" D (445m W × 311m H × 711m D)

system weight 135 lb (61.24 kg)

1500 watts dc continuous

1100 watts

choose your hp netserver lxr 8500

product no. processor

P1230A Pentium III Xeon 700MHz/1MB cache

P1231AV Pentium III Xeon 700MHz/1MB cache

P1765A Pentium III Xeon 700MHz/2MB cache

P1766AV Pentium III Xeon 700MHz/2MB cache

P3453A Pentium III Xeon 900MHz/2MB cache

P3454AV Pentium III Xeon 900MHz/2MB cache

All “A” models include:

256MB, 100MHz ECC SDRAM DIMM,
CD-ROM, 3.5" FDD, 3 hot-swap power
supplies, 6 redundant hot-swap fans, 2 CPU
boards, two 4X SRAM Processor Coherency
Filters, 7 CPU terminator cards, 1 memory
card, HP Toptools for Servers, HP Toptools
Remote Control Card, and HP OpenView
Managex/SE. “AV” models do not include
memory.

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suppor

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Support can be delivered by your local reseller or by the Hewlett-Packard Customer Support Organization. Web-based
troubleshooting available through HP Instant Support: www.hp.com/go/instantsupport

For additional information on HP products and services, visit us at

www.hp.com

For the location of the nearest sales office, call:

United States: [phone]
Canada: [phone]
Japan: [phone]
Latin America: [phone]
Australia/New Zealand: [phone]
Asia Pacific: [phone]
Europe/Africa/Middle East: [phone]

For more information, contact any of our worldwide
sales offices or HP Channel Partners (in the U.S. call
1 800 637 7740).

HP’s world-class services and support provide maximum uptime for
HP Netservers. Standard warranty includes:

• Next-day onsite service

• Phone support

• Free exchange parts

For a complete list of enhanced Supportpacks, see:

http://netserver.hp.com/netserver/products/
highlights_lxr8500.asp

HP Select Express Program:

HP Netservers are also available through the HP Select Express program,
which provides direct, coordinated delivery. This program offers custom
integration of HP hardware offered at HP’s lowest prices. For more
information, visit our Web site at:

http://netserver.hp.com/netserver/buy/select/sep

Intel and Pentium are U.S. registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft,
Windows, and Windows NT are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group

Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

© Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company 2001

6/2001