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HP sx2000, sx1000 Specification

QuickSpecs
HP Integrity Superdome Servers 16- processor, 32-
HP Integrity Superdome Servers 16- processor, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers 16- processor, 32-
HP Integrity Superdome Servers 16- processor, 32-
processor, and 64- processor Systems
processor, and 64- processor Systemsprocessor, and 64- processor Systems
processor, and 64- processor Systems
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 sx2000 chip set. The Integrity Superdome with the sx2000 chipset supported the Mad9M Itanium processor at initial release. HP Integrity Superdome currently supports the following processors:
sx2000
sx2000sx2000
sx2000
Intel Itanium series 9100 1.6-GHz processor (Montvale) Intel Itanium series 9000 1.6-GHz processor (Montecito)
1, 2
Intel Itanium 1.6 GHz processor (Madison 9M) (no longer offered)
sx1000 (no longer offered as new systems)
sx1000 (no longer offered as new systems)sx1000 (no longer offered as new systems)
sx1000 (no longer offered as new systems)
Intel Itanium 1.6 GHz processor (Madison 9M) HP mx2 processor module based on two Intel Itanium processors (no longer offered)
The November 2007 release of Montvale was accompanied by the release of a new I/O chassis for Superdome. The mixed interface I/O chassis supports six slots of PCI-Express (PCIe) and six slots of PCI-X. The abbreviation PCIeX is used below to discuss this product.
HP sx1000 Integrity Superdome supports mixing the Intel Itanium 1.6-GHz/9M processor and the HP mx2 processor module in the same system, but in different partitions, as long as they have the same chipset. All cell boards to be mixed in a system must contain the same chipset, sx1000 only. HP Integrity sx1000 Superdome supports mixing the Itanium 1.6-GHz/9M processor, PA 8800 and PA 8900 processors in the same system, but in different partitions, again only with the same chipset, sx1000. HP Integrity sx2000 Superdome supports mixing the Intel Itanium series 9000 and series 9100 , Itanium 1.6 GHz processor (Mad9M) and PA 8900 processors in the same system, but in different partitions, again only with the same chipset, sx2000.
Throughout the rest of this document, the term HP sx1000 Integrity Superdome with Intel Itanium 1.6 GHz processors or mx2 processor modules will be referred to as simply "Superdome sx1000." The HP sx2000 Integrity Superdome with Intel Itanium series 9000 or series 9100 processors or single core Intel Itanium processors is refered to as "Superdome sx2000."
Integrity Superdome (with Itanium processors) showcases HP's commitment to delivering a 64 processor Intel 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 2008, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES), and OpenVMS are shipping with Integrity Superdome sx1000. Customers can order any combination of HP UX 11i v2, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 for Itanium- based Systems, RHEL 4 or 5, SLES 9 or10 or OpenVMS running in separate hard partitions.
With the release of HP Superdome sx2000 (with Intel Itanium series 9000 processors), HP-UX, Windows Server 2008, OpenVMS, and Linux are all supported in separate hard partitions.
Some details of each Operating Environment offered by Superdome are listed below.
1
Unless otherwise noted, Montecito and Montvale specifications and features operate the same in Integrity Superdome. Montecito is
Intel Itanium 9000 series and Montvale is Intel Itanium 9100 series.
2
As of July 1, 2008 the Montecito processor is only available as an add-on to existing Superdome systems. Contact your regional
product marketing team for the end of sales of add-on Montecito processors.
QuickSpecs
HP Integrity Superdome Servers 16- processor, 32-
HP Integrity Superdome Servers 16- processor, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers 16- processor, 32-
HP Integrity Superdome Servers 16- processor, 32-
processor, and 64- processor Systems
processor, and 64- processor Systemsprocessor, and 64- processor Systems
processor, and 64- processor Systems
Overview
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HP-UX 11i version 2
HP-UX 11i version 2HP-UX 11i version 2
HP-UX 11i version 2 (sx1000 & sx2000 systems)
Improved performance over PA 8900 Improved performance from v2 to v3 for Superdome sx2000 Investment protection through upgrades from existing Superdomes to next generation Itanium processors
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows ServerMicrosoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 for Itanium- based
2008 for Itanium- based2008 for Itanium- based
2008 for Itanium- based Systems
Systems Systems
Systems
(sx2000
Superdome servers)
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 2005 [64 bit], Enterprise Edition) Ideal for database consolidation opportunities such as consolidation of legacy 32 bit versions of SQL Server 2000 to SQL Server 2005 (64 bit)
NOTE:
NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE:
Customers can purchase Windows Server 2008 for Itanium based systems license and later downgrade to Windows Server 2003 which is supported on the Superdome. HP no longer sells Windows Server 2003 under the OEM agreement with Microsoft.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Red Hat Enterprise LinuxRed Hat Enterprise Linux
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 and 5, SUSE Linux
4 and 5, SUSE Linux4 and 5, SUSE Linux
4 and 5, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 and
Enterprise Server 11 andEnterprise Server 11 and
Enterprise Server 11 and 10
1010
10
(sx2000 systems)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Red Hat Enterprise LinuxRed Hat Enterprise Linux
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 and 4, SUSE Linux
3 and 4, SUSE Linux3 and 4, SUSE Linux
3 and 4, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 and
Enterprise Server 9 andEnterprise Server 9 and
Enterprise Server 9 and 10
1010
10
(sx1000 Itanium
systems)
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
NOTE:
NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:
For minimum support release see Linux Integrity Support matrix at
www.hp.com/go/lxintegritycert
OpenVMS
OpenVMSOpenVMS
OpenVMS
Unmatched availability and disaster tolerance
100% application availability with clustering Up to 800 km between cluster nodes affords maximum Disaster Tolerance
Impenetrable security
Most secure commercial OS Complies with US Federal Government C2 Standards
Minimum TCO and outstanding investment protection
Allowing nodes in a cluster from a workstation to Superdome as well as mixed architecture clusters Server consolidation UNIX portability features allowing easy port to OpenVMS
HP Superdome sx1000 configurations
Minimum version is OpenVMS V8.2-1 Mad9M processors only Requires Firmware Version rel_6.0 (or higher). In systems with PA-RISC and Integrity partitions, firmware version rel_6.1 (or higher) is required.
HP Superdome sx2000 configurations
Minimum version is OpenVMS V8.3 Intel Itanium series 9000 or 9100 processors only
QuickSpecs
HP Integrity Superdome Servers 16- processor, 32-
HP Integrity Superdome Servers 16- processor, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers 16- processor, 32-
HP Integrity Superdome Servers 16- processor, 32-
processor, and 64- processor Systems
processor, and 64- processor Systemsprocessor, and 64- processor Systems
processor, and 64- processor Systems
Overview
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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. See Chapter 10 for a detailed description of the Solution Life Cycle and how multiple systems purchased by the same customer affect the cost of the services provided. 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-to­production, and lays the groundwork for long-term system reliability by combining pre­installation 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-to­production, and lays the groundwork for long term system reliability by combining pre­installation 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- processor, 32-
HP Integrity Superdome Servers 16- processor, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers 16- processor, 32-
HP Integrity Superdome Servers 16- processor, 32-
processor, and 64- processor Systems
processor, and 64- processor Systemsprocessor, and 64- processor Systems
processor, and 64- processor Systems
Overview
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NOTE:
NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:
HP Integrity Superdome (sx2000) supports all 4 OEs with either Montvale or Montecito processors
NOTE:
NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:
HP Superdome (sx2000) systems (Itanium 2 (1.6 GHz) '"Mad9M") support only HP-UX and Windows.
Minimum/Maximum Configurations for Superdome (sx2000) with Intel Itanium Processors (both Montvale and Montecito)
Minimum/Maximum Configurations for Superdome (sx2000) with Intel Itanium Processors (both Montvale and Montecito)Minimum/Maximum Configurations for Superdome (sx2000) with Intel Itanium Processors (both Montvale and Montecito)
Minimum/Maximum Configurations for Superdome (sx2000) with Intel Itanium Processors (both Montvale and Montecito)
Minimum Configuration
Minimum ConfigurationMinimum Configuration
Minimum Configuration
Maximum Configuration (One Partition)
Maximum Configuration (One Partition)Maximum Configuration (One Partition)
Maximum Configuration (One Partition)
HP UX
HP UXHP UX
HP UX
11i v2/v3
11i v2/v311i v2/v3
11i v2/v3
Microsoft
MicrosoftMicrosoft
Microsoft Windows
WindowsWindows
Windows
Server
ServerServer
Server
2008 for
2008 for2008 for
2008 for
Itanium-
Itanium-Itanium-
Itanium-
based
basedbased
based
Systems
SystemsSystems
Systems
SLES10
SLES10SLES10
SLES10
Red Hat
Red HatRed Hat
Red Hat
R4
R4R4
R4
OpenVMS
OpenVMSOpenVMS
OpenVMS
V8.3 (or
V8.3 (orV8.3 (or
V8.3 (or
higher)
higher)higher)
higher)
3333
HP UX
HP UXHP UX
HP UX
11i v2/v3
11i v2/v311i v2/v3
11i v2/v3
Microsoft
MicrosoftMicrosoft
Microsoft
Windows
WindowsWindows
Windows
Server
ServerServer
Server
2008 for
2008 for2008 for
2008 for
Itanium-
Itanium-Itanium-
Itanium-
based
basedbased
based
Systems
SystemsSystems
Systems
SLES 10
SLES 10SLES 10
SLES 10
Red Hat
Red HatRed Hat
Red Hat
RHEL 4
RHEL 4RHEL 4
RHEL 4
OpenVMS
OpenVMSOpenVMS
OpenVMS
version
versionversion
version
8.3 (or
8.3 (or8.3 (or
8.3 (or
higher)
higher)higher)
higher)
3333
16 Processors / 32 Cores
16 Processors / 32 Cores16 Processors / 32 Cores
16 Processors / 32 Cores Processors/
cores
1/1 1/1 1/1 1/1 1/1
16/32
Datacenter
16/32;
Enterprise
8/16
16/32 16/32 16/32
Memory
16 GB 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB
512 GB
Datacenter
512 GB;
Enterprise
256 GB
512 GB 512 GB 512 GB
Cell Boards
1 1 1 1 1 4
Datacenter
4;
Enterprise 2
4 4 4
PCIeX Chassis
1 1 1 1 1 4
Datacenter
4;
Enterprise 2
4 4 4
PCI X Chassis
1 1 1 1 1 4
Datacenter
4;
Enterprise 2
4 4 4
Maximum nPars
1 1 1 1 1 4
Datacenter
4;
Enterprise 2
4 4 4
32 Processors / 64 Cores
32 Processors / 64 Cores32 Processors / 64 Cores
32 Processors / 64 Cores Processors
/ Cores
1/1 1/1 1/1 1/1 1/1
32/64
Datacenter
32/64;
Enterprise
8/16
32/64 32/64 16/32
Memory
16 GB 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB
1024 GB
Datacenter
1024 GB;
Enterprise
256 GB
1024 GB 1024 GB
512 GB
Cell Boards
1 1 1 1 1 8
Datacenter
8;
Enterprise 2
8 8 4
PCIeX Chassis
1 1 1 1 1 8
Datacenter
8;
Enterprise 2
8 4 4
QuickSpecs
HP Integrity Superdome Servers 16- processor, 32-
HP Integrity Superdome Servers 16- processor, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers 16- processor, 32-
HP Integrity Superdome Servers 16- processor, 32-
processor, and 64- processor Systems
processor, and 64- processor Systemsprocessor, and 64- processor Systems
processor, and 64- processor Systems
Standard Features
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PCI X Chassis
1 1 1 1 1 8
Datacenter
8;
Enterprise 2
8 4 4
Maximum nPars
N/A N/A
1
N/A N/A
8
1
Datacenter
81;
Enterprise 2
8
1
8
1
8
1
64 Processors / 128 Cores
64 Processors / 128 Cores64 Processors / 128 Cores
64 Processors / 128 Cores Processors
/ Cores
2/2 2/2 2/2 2/2 1/1
64/128
Datacenter
32/64;
Enterprise
8/16
64/128 64/128
16/32
Memory
16 GB 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB
2048 GB
Datacenter
1024 GB;
Enterprise
256 GB
2048 GB 2048 GB
512 GB
Cell Boards
2 2 2 2 1
16
Datacenter
16;
Enterprise 2
16 16
4
PCIeX Chassis
1 1 1 1 1
16
Datacenter
16;
Enterprise 2
8 6 4
PCI X Chassis
1 1 1 1 1
16
Datacenter
16;
Enterprise 2
8 6 4
Maximum nPars
1 1 1 1 1
16
2
Datacenter
162;
Enterprise 2
16
2
16
2
162
1
Requires I/O expansion cabinet if more than 4 nPars
2
Requires I/O expansion cabinet if more than 8 nPars
3
Dual core Montecito processors only on sx2000 configurations for OpenVMS and Linux
Standard Hardware
Standard HardwareStandard Hardware
Standard Hardware Features
FeaturesFeatures
Features
Superdome with Intel Itanium Processors Standard Hardware Features
Superdome with Intel Itanium Processors Standard Hardware FeaturesSuperdome with Intel Itanium Processors Standard Hardware Features
Superdome with Intel Itanium Processors Standard Hardware 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- processor, 32-
HP Integrity Superdome Servers 16- processor, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers 16- processor, 32-
HP Integrity Superdome Servers 16- processor, 32-
processor, and 64- processor Systems
processor, and 64- processor Systemsprocessor, and 64- processor Systems
processor, and 64- processor Systems
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 (or PCIeX) based I/O subsystem. Below is a high level illustration of this architecture. The figures below depict the system architecture:
Cabinets
CabinetsCabinets
Cabinets
(sx2000)
Starting with the sx1000 chip set, Superdome servers have been released with the graphite color. A Superdome system will consist of up to four different types of cabinet assemblies:
Superdome left cabinet (required) Superdome right cabinet (only Superdome 64 processor 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 10K G2 Universal Rack cabinets (required). These 19 inch rack cabinets are used to hold the system peripheral devices such as disk drives and DVD. Optionally, one or more I/O expansion cabinets (HP 10K G2 Universal Rack only). An I/O expansion cabinet is required when a customer requires more I/O cards than can be accommodated in their Superdome cabinets. Superdome I/O expansion cabinets require a special I/O Expansion Power and Utilities Subsystem (A5861D).
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. and Europe. The intake air to the main (cell) card cage will be filtered. This filter is removable for cleaning/replacement while the system is fully operational.
A status display is 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 processor and Superdome 32 processor systems are available in single cabinets. Superdome 64 processor systems are available in dual cabinets.
Each cabinet may contain a specific number of cell boards (consisting of processors and memory) and I/O. See the following sections for configuration rules pertaining to each cabinet.
QuickSpecs
HP Integrity Superdome Servers 16- processor, 32-
HP Integrity Superdome Servers 16- processor, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers 16- processor, 32-
HP Integrity Superdome Servers 16- processor, 32-
processor, and 64- processor Systems
processor, and 64- processor Systemsprocessor, and 64- processor Systems
processor, and 64- processor Systems
Configuration
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Cells
CellsCells
Cells
(Processors 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 four processor modules and up to 16 GB of main memory using 512-MB DIMMs (sx1000 only) in 32 memory slots, up to 32 GB of main memory using 1 GB DIMMs, up to 64 GB of main memory using 2 GB DIMMs, and up to 128 GB of main memory using 4-GB DIMMS (sx2000 only). It is also possible to mix DIMM sizes on the same cell board. A connection to a 12 slot PCI X card cage is optional for each cell. Each hard partition must be connected to at least one PCI-X I/O card cage.
The Superdome cell boards shipped from the factory are offered with 1, 2, 3, or 4 processors.
The Superdome cell board contains:
sx2000: Intel Itanium 9000 or 9100 series processor modules (up to 4 processor modules for a total of 8 cores) or Itanium 1.6 GHz processors (up to 4 processor modules for a total of 4 cores) Cell controller ASIC (application specific integrated circuit) Main memory DIMMs installed in groups of eight Voltage Regulator Modules (VRM) Data buses Optional link to 12 PCI X I/O slots
Crossbar Backplane
Crossbar BackplaneCrossbar Backplane
Crossbar Backplane
sx2000: Each backplane contains three independent crossbar fabrics resulting in a robust highly available system. A High speed serial (HSS) link technology is employed for crossbars interconnect. Each backplane cabinet can support up to eight cells. Eight cells support a 32 processor module Superdome. Two backplanes (two cabinets) can be linked together with flex cables to produce a complex that can support up to 16 cells resulting in a 64 processor module Superdome (128 core dual core Itanium or 64 core Itanium (Mad9M)).
sx1000: 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. A backplane supporting four cells results in a 16 processor Superdome (16 core Itanium Madison or 32 core Itanium mx2). Similarly, a backplane supporting eight cells would result in a 32 processor Superdome (32 core Itanium Madison or 64 core Itanium mx2). Two backplanes can be linked together with flex cables to produce a cabinet that can support up to 16 cells resulting in a 64 processor Superdome (64 core Itanium Madison or 128 core Itanium mx2).
I/O Subsystem
I/O SubsystemI/O Subsystem
I/O Subsystem
Each I/O chassis provides twelve I/O slots. Sx2000: The sx2000 Superdome supports I/O chassis with two PCI-X 266 MHz slots, six PCI-X 133MHz slots and 4 PCI -X 66 MHz slots. These I/O chassis employ a PCI-X bus for each I/O slot. PCI-X mode 2 is supported.
Each Superdome cabinet supports a maximum of four I/O chassis. The optional I/O expansion cabinet can support up to an additional six I/O chassis A 4 cell Superdome (16 processor) supports up to four I/O chassis for a maximum of 48 PCI X slots. An 8 cell Superdome (32 processor) 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 processor) 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).
QuickSpecs
HP Integrity Superdome Servers 16- processor, 32-
HP Integrity Superdome Servers 16- processor, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers 16- processor, 32-
HP Integrity Superdome Servers 16- processor, 32-
processor, and 64- processor Systems
processor, and 64- processor Systemsprocessor, and 64- processor Systems
processor, and 64- processor Systems
Configuration
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Core I/O
Core I/OCore I/O
Core I/O
(required by sx1000 systems only, sx2000 systems do not have a 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. sx2000 systems must have I/O cards with at least LAN connectivity as its "core" I/O capability in each partition. 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)
(sx1000 systems only, sx2000 systems do not have a core I/O)
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
Core I/O (A6865A and
Core I/O (A6865A andCore I/O (A6865A and
Core I/O (A6865A and optional VGA/USB
optional VGA/USBoptional VGA/USB
optional VGA/USB A6869A/A6869B)
A6869A/A6869B)A6869A/A6869B)
A6869A/A6869B)
­(sx1000 systems only, sx2000 systems do not have core I/O)
For Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008, 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/A6869B) is optional and not required.
NOTE:
NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE:
A6869A is not supported on systems with the sx2000 chipset.
QuickSpecs
HP Integrity Superdome Servers 16- processor, 32-
HP Integrity Superdome Servers 16- processor, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers 16- processor, 32-
HP Integrity Superdome Servers 16- processor, 32-
processor, and 64- processor Systems
processor, and 64- processor Systemsprocessor, and 64- processor Systems
processor, and 64- processor Systems
Configuration
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Linux Core I/O
Linux Core I/OLinux Core I/O
Linux Core I/O (A6865A)
(A6865A)(A6865A)
(A6865A)
(sx1000 systems only, sx2000 systems do not have core I/O)
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.
OpenVMS Core I/O
OpenVMS Core I/OOpenVMS Core I/O
OpenVMS Core I/O (A6865A)
(A6865A)(A6865A)
(A6865A)
(sx1000 systems only, sx2000 systems do not have core I/O)
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 Ultra320 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 HP Racks or the Universal 10K G2 racks. 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 and the new Universal 10K G2 and all expansion components mount in the rack. Each component is designed to install independently in the rack. The HP Rack and the Universal 10K G2 cabinets have 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 HP Rack and the Universal 10K G2 perforated rear door.
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HP Integrity Superdome Servers 16- processor, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers 16- processor, 32-
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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 I/O slots by using two 12 slot Superdome I/O chassis. The I/O chassis installation in the ICE puts the I/O 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 an HP Universal 10K G2 rack and consumes 9U of vertical rack space.
To provide online addition/replacement/deletion access to I/O 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 an HP Universal 10K G2 rack, rack size limitations have been agreed upon. 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.
Refer to the 10K G2 Series Rack Best Practices Guide for information on rack deployment, stabilization, and transportation. Go to:
http://www.hp.com/go/rackandpower
for more information.
Peripheral Support
Peripheral SupportPeripheral Support
Peripheral Support
All peripherals qualified for use with Superdome and/or for use in a Universal 10K G2 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.
Standalone I/O
Standalone I/OStandalone I/O
Standalone I/O Expansion Cabinet
Expansion CabinetExpansion Cabinet
Expansion Cabinet
If an I/O expansion cabinet is ordered alone, its field installation can be ordered via option 750 in the ordering guide.
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HP Integrity Superdome Servers 16- processor, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers 16- processor, 32-
HP Integrity Superdome Servers 16- processor, 32-
processor, and 64- processor Systems
processor, and 64- processor Systemsprocessor, and 64- processor Systems
processor, and 64- processor Systems
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DVD Solution
DVD SolutionDVD Solution
DVD Solution
The DVD solution for Superdome requires the following components. These components are required per partition. An external rack AF004A or AF014A must also be ordered with the DVD solution.
NOTE:
NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE:
One DVD is required and one DAT is recommended per nPartition.
NOTE:
NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE:
For OpenVMS, only the one DVD 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 2 channel Ultra320 SCSI (required for OpenVMS)
A7173A
0D1
Surestore Tape Array 5300
C7508BZ
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. OpenVMS supports reading and booting, only, from this device, at this time.
Q1592B
0D1
DDS-4/DAT40 (DDS-5/DAT 72 is also supported. Product number is Q1524B) (one per partition)
C7497C
3
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.
2
Supported, but may no longer be orderable.
3
Not supported by Linux
Partitions
PartitionsPartitions
Partitions
Superdome can be configured with hardware partitions, (nPars). Superdome systems running Microsoft Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, or OpenVMS, do not support virtual partitions (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 and electrically 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 and 3, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 for Itanium based Systems, SUSE SLES 9 ,10 amd 11, Red Hat RHEL AS 3,4 and 5, and OpenVMS operating systems. The diagram below shows a multi OS environment within Superdome.
NOTE:
NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:
The sx2000 Superdome with Mad9M processors only supports HP UX 11i version2 and 3 , and Microsoft Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems, (does not support any version of Linux or OpenVMS)
Each nPar has its own independent processors, 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
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commands that are part of the System Management interface. The table below shows the maximum size of nPars per operating system:
HP UX 11i
HP UX 11iHP UX 11i
HP UX 11i Version 3
Version 3Version 3
Version 3
HP UX 11i
HP UX 11iHP UX 11i
HP UX 11i Version 2
Version 2Version 2
Version 2
Windows
WindowsWindows
Windows Server
ServerServer
Server 2008
20082008
2008
RHEL AS 3 and
RHEL AS 3 andRHEL AS 3 and
RHEL AS 3 and AS4
AS4AS4
AS4
SUSE SLES 9
SUSE SLES 9SUSE SLES 9
SUSE SLES 9 and SLES 10
and SLES 10and SLES 10
and SLES 10
OpenVMS
OpenVMSOpenVMS
OpenVMS
Maximum size of
Maximum size ofMaximum size of
Maximum size of nPar
nParnPar
nPar
64 processors/ 128 cores 2048 GB RAM
64 processors/ 128 cores 512 GB RAM
Datacenter
DatacenterDatacenter
Datacenter Edition
EditionEdition
Edition 32 processors/ 64 cores 1024 GB RAM Enterprise
EnterpriseEnterprise
Enterprise Edition
EditionEdition
Edition 8 processors/ 16 cores 256 GB RAM
sx1000 (RHEL
sx1000 (RHELsx1000 (RHEL
sx1000 (RHEL AS 3 and AS4)
AS 3 and AS4)AS 3 and AS4)
AS 3 and AS4) 4 cells with up to 16 processors/16 cores 256 GB RAM sx2000 (RHEL
sx2000 (RHELsx2000 (RHEL
sx2000 (RHEL AS4)
AS4)AS4)
AS4) 64 processors/128 cores 2048 GB RAM
sx1000 (SLES
sx1000 (SLESsx1000 (SLES
sx1000 (SLES 9 and SLES 10)
9 and SLES 10)9 and SLES 10)
9 and SLES 10) 4 cells with up to 16 processors/16 cores 256 GB RAM sx2000 (SLES
sx2000 (SLESsx2000 (SLES
sx2000 (SLES
10)
10)10)
10) 64 processors/128 cores 2048 GB RAM
sx1000
sx1000sx1000
sx1000 4 cells with up to 16 processors/16 cores 256 GB RAM sx2000
sx2000sx2000
sx2000 4 cells with up to 16 processors/32 cores 512 GB RAM
Maximum number
Maximum numberMaximum number
Maximum number of nPars
of nParsof nPars
of nPars
16 16 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 hard partitions (nPars) on all operating environments. Static partitions imply that any nPar configuration change requires a reboot of the nPar.
Superdome running HP-UX 11i Version 3 supports dynamic hard partitions. Dynamic nPars imply that nPar configuration changes do not require a reboot of the nPar. Using the related capabilities of dynamic reconfiguration (i.e. on line addition, on line removal), new resources may be added to an nPar and failed modules may be removed and replaced while the nPar continues to operate.
Adding new nPars to a Superdome system does not require a reboot of the system.
QuickSpecs
HP Integrity Superdome Servers 16- processor, 32-
HP Integrity Superdome Servers 16- processor, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers 16- processor, 32-
HP Integrity Superdome Servers 16- processor, 32-
processor, and 64- processor Systems
processor, and 64- processor Systemsprocessor, and 64- processor Systems
processor, and 64- processor Systems
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Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows ServerMicrosoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Datacenter edition
2008, Datacenter edition2008, Datacenter edition
2008, Datacenter edition for Itanium-based systems
for Itanium-based systemsfor Itanium-based systems
for Itanium-based systems
- HP Product Structure
- HP Product Structure- HP Product Structure
- HP Product Structure
Product Number
T8704A
T8704A T8704A
T8704A Microsoft Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems-Per processor with virtualization rights for unlimited guest OS instances (all physical processors require a license) Also includes one Client Access licenses.
Options:
0D1 - factory integration B01 - on site installation at customer's location (must contact HP Services for a quote to install on­site!) 501 - Field install; ships standalone for upgrades and expansions ABA - English localization only (other languages, Ger, Fre, Ita available only as a special with extra lead time) ABJ - Japanese localization 001 - 1 processor LTU 004 - 4 processor LTU 008 - 8 processor LTU 016 - 16 processor LTU 032 - 32 processor LTU 064 - 64 processor LTU
NOTE:
NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE:
See Windows Server 2008 Ordering Section for further information.
Mixing of PA-RISC and
Mixing of PA-RISC andMixing of PA-RISC and
Mixing of PA-RISC and Itanium Cells in
Itanium Cells inItanium Cells in
Itanium Cells in Superdome
SuperdomeSuperdome
Superdome
1)
1)1)
1) Which processors can be mixed in a Superdome?
Which processors can be mixed in a Superdome?Which processors can be mixed in a Superdome?
Which processors can be mixed in a Superdome?
The first step in determining which processors can be mixed within a Superdome is to look at the chipset. A Superdome can only support one type of chipset (sx1000 or sx2000 chipset) at a time.
With the sx1000 chipset, processors of like architectures (PA RISC and Itanium architectures) that are supported by the sx1000 chipset can be mixed in separate hard partitions. For example, the HP 9000 Superdome supports mixing the PA 8800 and PA 8900 processors in separate hard partitions. The HP Integrity Superdome supports mixing the Itanium 9M processors as well as the mx2 dual processor module in separate hard partitions. In addition, a subset of the PA RISC and Itanium processors (PA 8800, PA 8900 and Itanium 9M processors) can be supported at the same time in different hard partitions within a Superdome.
With the sx2000 chipset, Intel Itanium processors (Montecito and Montvale) and Itanium 1.6 GHz (Mad9M) processors and PA-8900 are the supported processors, and like above, all of these types of processors can be mixed in separate hard partitions.
The table below highlights which processors can co exist on a Superdome in separate hard partitions.
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HP Integrity Superdome Servers 16- processor, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers 16- processor, 32-
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processor, and 64- processor Systems
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PA RISC Processors
PA RISC ProcessorsPA RISC Processors
PA RISC Processors
Itanium Processors
Itanium ProcessorsItanium Processors
Itanium Processors
PA-
PA-PA-
PA-
8600
86008600
8600
PA-
PA-PA-
PA-
8700
87008700
8700
PA-
PA-PA-
PA-
8700
87008700
8700
++++
PA-
PA-PA-
PA-
8800
88008800
8800
PA-
PA-PA-
PA-
8900
89008900
8900
(sx
(sx(sx
(sx
1000)
1000)1000)
1000)
PA-
PA-PA-
PA-
8900
89008900
8900
(sx
(sx(sx
(sx
2000)
2000)2000)
2000)
Itanium
ItaniumItanium
Itanium
6M
6M6M
6M
Itanium
ItaniumItanium
Itanium
9M
9M9M
9M
mx2 dual
mx2 dualmx2 dual
mx2 dual processor
processorprocessor
processor
module
modulemodule
module
Dual
DualDual
Dual
core
corecore
core
Itanium
ItaniumItanium
Itanium
1111
PA 8600
PA 8600PA 8600
PA 8600
NA
Yes Yes
No No No No No No No
PA 8700
PA 8700PA 8700
PA 8700
Yes
NA
Yes
No No No No No No No
PA 8700 +
PA 8700 +PA 8700 +
PA 8700 +
Yes Yes
NA
No No No No No No No
PA 8800
PA 8800PA 8800
PA 8800
No No No
NA
Yes
No No
Yes
No No
PA 8900
PA 8900PA 8900
PA 8900 (for
(for(for
(for sx1000)
sx1000)sx1000)
sx1000)
No No No
Yes
NA
No No
Yes
No No
PA-8900
PA-8900PA-8900
PA-8900 (1.068GHz
(1.068GHz(1.068GHz
(1.068GHz for sx2000)
for sx2000)for sx2000)
for sx2000)
No No No No No
NA
No
Yes
No
Yes
Itanium 6M
Itanium 6MItanium 6M
Itanium 6M (sx1000)
(sx1000)(sx1000)
(sx1000)
No No No No No
NA NA
Yes Yes
No
Itanium 9M
Itanium 9MItanium 9M
Itanium 9M (sx1000)
(sx1000)(sx1000)
(sx1000)
No No No
Yes Yes
No
Yes
NA
Yes
No
mx2 Dual
mx2 Dualmx2 Dual
mx2 Dual processor
processorprocessor
processor Module
ModuleModule
Module (sx1000)
(sx1000)(sx1000)
(sx1000)
No No No No No
Yes Yes Yes
NA
No
Itanium 9M
Itanium 9MItanium 9M
Itanium 9M (sx2000)
(sx2000)(sx2000)
(sx2000)
No No No No No
Yes
No
N/A
No
Yes
Dual core
Dual coreDual core
Dual core Itanium
ItaniumItanium
Itanium (sx2000)
(sx2000)(sx2000)
(sx2000)
No No No No
Yes
(future)
No No
Yes
No
NA
2)
2)2)
2) In order to run an Itanium-based partition in an Integrity server, what changes are required?
In order to run an Itanium-based partition in an Integrity server, what changes are required?In order to run an Itanium-based partition in an Integrity server, what changes are required?
In order to run an Itanium-based partition in an Integrity server, what changes are required?
In order to add a new partition with Itanium 9M processors on an HP 9000 Superdome, the following steps are required:
Step #1: Upgrade firmware on PA-RISC based partitions
Step #2: Create a new hard partition in the Superdome for Itanium based cell (s)
Step #3: Plug in cell boards for Itanium based cells
Step #4: Some I/O cards may need to be added for that specific hard partition (Windows does not support the identical set of I/O cards that HP-UX 11i supports)
Step #5: Load operating system for Itanium based partition
Upgrading a PA-RISC partition to support Itanium processors would require similar steps:
Step #1: Upgrade firmware on PA-RISC based partitions
Step #2: Pull out existing PA-RISC cell boards
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Step #3: Swap existing memory into cell boards for Intel Itanium processor (protects investment in current memory)
Step #4: Plug in cell boards for Itanium based cell boards
Step #5: Some I/O cards may need to be added for that specific hard partition (Windows does not support the identical set of I/O cards that HP-UX 11i supports)
Step #6: Load operating system for Itanium based partition
The in-box addition of Itanium processors can be done with no additional hardware, no new chassis and no change to backplane.
3) Is mixing of PA-RISC and Itanium processors factory configurable?
3) Is mixing of PA-RISC and Itanium processors factory configurable?3) Is mixing of PA-RISC and Itanium processors factory configurable?
3) Is mixing of PA-RISC and Itanium processors factory configurable?
No. HP supports PA RISC systems that shipped from the factory adding Itanium partitions later on in the field. In addition, HP offers the ability to enable Itanium based systems that shipped from the factory to add PA RISC partitions later on in the field (this will happen less frequently)
HP does not allow PA RISC partitions to be added to Intel Itanium-based Integrity systems that shipped from the factory. Mixing of sx1000 and sx2000 chipsets in the same system is NOT supported.
4)
4)4)
4) How long does it take to add an Itanium-based partition in an HP 9000 customers?
How long does it take to add an Itanium-based partition in an HP 9000 customers?How long does it take to add an Itanium-based partition in an HP 9000 customers?
How long does it take to add an Itanium-based partition in an HP 9000 customers?
The effort required to add an Itanium-based partition to an HP 9000 Superdome is slightly more than what is required to add a new PA-RISC-based partition. In both cases you have to create a new hard partition in the Superdome, plug in cell boards for the new processors and load the operating system. There are no hardware changes required to support mixing of processor types. The only known difference at this time is that a customer would need to upgrade the firmware to support the Itanium architecture.
5)
5)5)
5) Will mixing impact the overall performance of a Superdome (i.e., would an Itanium based partition
Will mixing impact the overall performance of a Superdome (i.e., would an Itanium based partitionWill mixing impact the overall performance of a Superdome (i.e., would an Itanium based partition
Will mixing impact the overall performance of a Superdome (i.e., would an Itanium based partition
have lower performance in a mixed Superdome as in a Superdome only populated with Itanium
have lower performance in a mixed Superdome as in a Superdome only populated with Itaniumhave lower performance in a mixed Superdome as in a Superdome only populated with Itanium
have lower performance in a mixed Superdome as in a Superdome only populated with Itanium processors)?
processors)?processors)?
processors)?
No. For example, suppose you have a hard partition with 16 Intel Itanium 9M processors. This partition would have the same performance in a system with a mix of PA RISC and Itanium based hard partitions as a server where all of the other partitions are Itanium based. This is assuming that besides the type of processors, all of the other configuration options are the same (memory, cell board locations, number of partitions, etc).
6) Can I add PA RISC processors to an Itanium based Integrity Superdome?
6) Can I add PA RISC processors to an Itanium based Integrity Superdome?6) Can I add PA RISC processors to an Itanium based Integrity Superdome?
6) Can I add PA RISC processors to an Itanium based Integrity Superdome?
Yes. HP offers the ability to enable Itanium-based systems that shipped from the factory to add PA-RISC partitions later on in the field. This serves as a safety net/insurance policy. If the customer determines after the fact that a specific application is not ready for the Itanium technology, they can simply add a PA-RISC hard partition to that Integrity Superdome and continue the execution of the application while it is certified.
7) Which versions of the HP UX 11i operating system are supported?
7) Which versions of the HP UX 11i operating system are supported?7) Which versions of the HP UX 11i operating system are supported?
7) Which versions of the HP UX 11i operating system are supported?
HP supports HP UX 11.11 (HP UX 11i v1) for the PA RISC architecture as well as 11.23 (HP UX 11i v2) and 11.31 (HP-UX 11i v3) for Itanium processors and PA RISC processors in a mixed environment.
QuickSpecs
HP Integrity Superdome Servers 16- processor, 32-
HP Integrity Superdome Servers 16- processor, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers 16- processor, 32-
HP Integrity Superdome Servers 16- processor, 32-
processor, and 64- processor Systems
processor, and 64- processor Systemsprocessor, and 64- processor Systems
processor, and 64- processor Systems
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NOTE:
NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE:
HP UX 11i v2 and v3 are the only HP UX versions supported on sx2000 based systems.
8) Does a customer have to power down when they add an Itanium-based partition to a PA-RISC-
8) Does a customer have to power down when they add an Itanium-based partition to a PA-RISC-8) Does a customer have to power down when they add an Itanium-based partition to a PA-RISC-
8) Does a customer have to power down when they add an Itanium-based partition to a PA-RISC­based Superdome?
based Superdome?based Superdome?
based Superdome?
It depends. Please refer to the Superdome mixed configuration documents for these details. The documents for sx1000 can be found at:
http://docs.hp.com/en/6906/SuperdomeMixingRev1.3.pdf
The sx2000 information is included in the service guide for sx2000 Superdome here:
http://docs.hp.com/en/A9834-9001D/index.html
9) What are the minimum firmware requirements for mixing various operating environments?
9) What are the minimum firmware requirements for mixing various operating environments?9) What are the minimum firmware requirements for mixing various operating environments?
9) What are the minimum firmware requirements for mixing various operating environments?
The matrix below describes the minimum firmware requirements for sx1000 systems:
Mixing Mad9M with PA
Mixing Mad9M with PAMixing Mad9M with PA
Mixing Mad9M with PA 8800/PA 8900
8800/PA 89008800/PA 8900
8800/PA 8900
11i v2 HWE0409;
11i v2 HWE0409;11i v2 HWE0409;
11i v2 HWE0409; 11i v2 HWE0505
11i v2 HWE050511i v2 HWE0505
11i v2 HWE0505 (no vPars)
(no vPars)(no vPars)
(no vPars) Windows Server
Windows ServerWindows Server
Windows Server 2008
20082008
2008 Linux
LinuxLinux
Linux
11i v2 HWE0505
11i v2 HWE050511i v2 HWE0505
11i v2 HWE0505 (vPars)
(vPars)(vPars)
(vPars)
OpenVMS
OpenVMSOpenVMS
OpenVMS
11i v1
PDC 22.3 IPF 2.54 MFW 15.14
PDC 22.3 IPF 3.x MFW 15.20
PDC 22.3 IPF 3.88, MFW
15.22
11i v2
PDC 22.1 IPF 2.50 MFW 15.14
PDC 22.1 IPF 3.x MFW 15.20
PDC 22.1 IPF 3.88, MFW
15.22
11i v3
PDC 22.1 IPF 2.50 MFW 15.14
PDC 22.1 IPF 3.x MFW 15.20
PDC 22.1 IPF 3.88, MFW
15.22
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 processors and memory DIMMs will never be supported.)
Processor: The features below nearly eliminate the down time associated with processor cache errors (which are the majority of processor errors). If a processor is exhibiting excessive cache errors, HP UX 11i version 2 will ONLINE activate to take its place. Furthermore, the processor cache will automatically be repaired on reboot, eliminating the need for a service call.
Dynamic processor resilience with Instant Capacity enhancement.
NOTE:
NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE:
Dynamic processor resilience and Instant Capacity are not supported when running Windows Server 2008, SUSE SLES 9, Red Hat, or OpenVMS V8.2 1 in the partition. Cell iCAP support is available with OpenVMS partitions starting with OpenVMS V8.3.
Processor cache ECC protection and automatic de allocation Processor 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
QuickSpecs
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HP Integrity Superdome Servers 16- processor, 32-HP Integrity Superdome Servers 16- processor, 32-
HP Integrity Superdome Servers 16- processor, 32-
processor, and 64- processor Systems
processor, and 64- processor Systemsprocessor, and 64- processor Systems
processor, and 64- processor Systems
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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 double SDRAM failure DIMM address / control parity protection Dynamic memory resilience, i.e. page de allocation of bad memory pages during operation.
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NOTE:NOTE:
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Dynamic memory resilience is not supported when running Windows Server 2008, SUSE SLES 9,r Red Hat RHEL AS 3, or OpenVMS in the partition.
Hardware and software memory scrubbing Redundant DC conversion Cell ICAP.
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Cell ICAP is not supported when Windows Server 2008, SUSE SLES 9 or 10, RHEL AS 3 or 4, or OpenVMS V8.2 1 is running in the partition. Cell iCAP support is available with OpenVMS partitions starting with OpenVMS V8.3.
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.
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NOTENOTE
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Online addition/replacement (OLAR) is not supported when running Red Hat RHEL AS 3,SUSE SLES 9, or OpenVMS 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 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
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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-processor Superdome system).
HP-UX: Serviceguard and Serviceguard Extension for RAC Windows Server 2003: Microsoft Cluster Service (MSCS) - limited configurations supported RHEL 4 and SUSE SLES 9: Serviceguard for Linux HP OpenVMS Cluster Software
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 1.6 GHz processors or both Superdomes must have mx2 processor (sx1000 systesm only) 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.
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