QuickSpecs HP 9000 Superdome Servers (PA-8600, PA-8700 and PA-8800) Overview This subchapter pertains to all HP 9000 Superdome servers (running PA-8600, PA-8700 or PA-8800 processors) for all markets. With Superdome, HP launches a new strategy to ensure a positive Total Customer Experience is achieved via industry-leading HP Services.
QuickSpecs HP 9000 Superdome Servers (PA-8600, PA-8700 and PA-8800) Overview Service Solutions HP offers three pre-configured service solutions for Superdome that provide customers with a choice of lifecycle services to address their own individual business requirements.
HP 9000 Superdome Servers (PA-8600, PA-8700 and PA-8800) QuickSpecs Standard Features NOTE: Given that PA-8600/PA-8700 are single-core processors and PA-8800 is a dual-core processor, the columns listed in this table refer to 16-socket, 32-socket and 64-socket. This terminology refers to 16-way, 32-way and 64-way for Superdome PA-8600/PA-8700 and 32-way, 64-way and 128-way for Superdome PA 8800 systems.
HP 9000 Superdome Servers (PA-8600, PA-8700 and PA-8800) QuickSpecs Configuration There are three basic building blocks in the Superdome system architecture: the cell, the crossbar backplane and the I/O subsystem. Please note that Superdome with PA-8800 is based on a different chip set (sx1000) than Superdome with PA-8600 or PA-8700. For more information on the sx1000 chip set, please refer to the HP Integrity Superdome QuickSpec.
QuickSpecs HP 9000 Superdome Servers (PA-8600, PA-8700 and PA-8800) Configuration Cells (CPUs and Memory) A cell, or cell board, is the basic building block of a Superdome system. It is a symmetric multi-processor (SMP), containing: Four sockets that can hold PA-8600, PA-8700 or PA-8800 processors (only one type is allowed per cell) Memory (up to 16-GB RAM with 512-MB DIMMs, 32-GB RAM with 1-GB DIMMs and 64-GB with 2-GB DIMMs.
HP 9000 Superdome Servers (PA-8600, PA-8700 and PA-8800) QuickSpecs Configuration I/O Subsystem Each I/O chassis provides twelve I/O slots. Superdome PA-8600 and Superdome PA-8700 support I/O chassis with 12 PCI 66 capable slots, eight supported via single (1x) ropes (266 MB/s peak) and four supported via dual (2x) ropes (533 MB/s peak).
QuickSpecs HP 9000 Superdome Servers (PA-8600, PA-8700 and PA-8800) Configuration Factory Integration When an I/O Expansion cabinet is ordered as an upgrade to a Superdome system, it includes the factory testing and integration of any components that are ordered at the same time as the cabinet. This includes any I/O Chassis, PCI or PCIX cards and peripherals.
HP 9000 Superdome Servers (PA-8600, PA-8700 and PA-8800) QuickSpecs Configuration DVD Solution The DVD solution for Superdome requires the following components per partition. External racks A4901A and A4902A must also be ordered with the DVD solution. NOTE: One DVD and one DAT is required per nPartition.
HP 9000 Superdome Servers (PA-8600, PA-8700 and PA-8800) QuickSpecs Configuration High Availability NOTE: Online addition/replacement for cell boards is not currently supported and will be available in a future HP UX release. Online addition/replacement of individual CPUs and memory DIMMs will never be supported.) Superdome high availability offering is as follows: CPU: CPU The features below nearly eliminate the down time associated with CPU cache errors (which are the majority of CPU errors).
QuickSpecs HP 9000 Superdome Servers (PA-8600, PA-8700 and PA-8800) Configuration Multi-system High Availability Any Superdome partition with PA-RISC processors that is protected by Serviceguard or Serviceguard Extension for RAC can be configured in a cluster with: Another Superdome with PA-RISC processors One or more standalone non Superdome systems with PA-RISC processors Another partition within the same single cabinet Superdome (refer to "HA Cluster-in-a-Box" above for specific requirements) Separate
QuickSpecs HP 9000 Superdome Servers (PA-8600, PA-8700 and PA-8800) Management Features Supportability and management features on HP 9000 Superdome are covered in the next section. Service Processor (MP) The service processor (MP) utility hardware is an independent support system for nPartition servers. It provides a way for you to connect to a server complex and perform administration or monitoring tasks for the server hardware and its nPartitions.
HP 9000 Superdome Servers (PA-8600, PA-8700 and PA-8800) QuickSpecs Management Features Support Management Station (SMS) The Support Management Station (SMS) runs the Superdome scan tools that enhance the diagnosis and testability of Superdome. The SMS and associated tools also provide for faster and easier upgrades and hardware replacement.
HP 9000 Superdome Servers (PA-8600, PA-8700 and PA-8800) QuickSpecs Management Features It is desirable, and sometimes essential for rapid time to repair to provide a reliable way to get console access that is physically close to the server, so that someone working on the server hardware can get immediate access to the results of their actions. There are a few options to achieve this: Place a console device close to the server.
HP 9000 Superdome Servers (PA-8600, PA-8700 and PA-8800) QuickSpecs Management Features PA 8700 Hardware Requirement Customers ordering an SMS for the first time for a new PA 8700 Superdome should order the rx2600 SMS. The rx2600 SMS can also be used to manage PA8800 and Integrity Superdomes. Customers using the earlier-released A180 SMS must replace it with the rx2600 if they expect to use it with new Superdome or Integrity servers.
HP 9000 Superdome Servers (PA-8600, PA-8700 and PA-8800) QuickSpecs Management Features Console Connectivity PA8700 Superdomes require scan and console to be on separate networks. Existing PA-8700 Superdome customers may have a Legacy UNIX SMS (e.g. A500 or rp2470) that required a separate console device. Typically a Unix workstation or PC was configured in these environments. These customers may continue to use their existing console device to access any new PA 8700 Superdomes.
HP 9000 Superdome Servers (PA-8600, PA-8700 and PA-8800) QuickSpecs Management Features Supports multiple, heterogeneous Superdome platforms. The Windows ProLiant SMS/Console is comprised of a ProLiant ML350 G3/G4 and a TFT5600 retractable display monitor/keyboard/mouse to enable console access. This solution also requires (and includes) a switch. This is because scan diagnostics will not work properly if more than one IP address exists on the ProLiant SMS/Console.
QuickSpecs HP 9000 Superdome Servers (PA-8600, PA-8700 and PA-8800) Management Features SMS/Console Connectivity One SMS can support up to 16 Superdomes using a switch (the Windows ProLiant SMS can support Integrity Superdomes only, and the UNIX rx2600 SMS can support both Integrity and HP 9000 Superdomes). Please note, however, that certain datacenters are so large that the networking structure will not permit the sharing of one SMS for the entire datacenter.
HP 9000 Superdome Servers (PA-8600, PA-8700 and PA-8800) QuickSpecs Management Features Mixed Superdome Environments Some important rules regarding SMS/Console support in mixed Superdome environments: 1. PA-8700 Superdomes require scan and console traffic to be isolated on separate networks 2. PA-8800 Superdomes do not require scan and console traffic to be isolated on separate networks 3. The Windows ProLiant SMS cannot be used to manage PA-8700 Superdomes 4.
QuickSpecs HP 9000 Superdome Servers (PA-8600, PA-8700 and PA-8800) System Management Features HP-UX HP-UX Systems Insight Manager is an easy-to-use multi-system management solution with web-enabled and command line interfaces. HP Systems Insight Manager delivers multi system access to all key system administration tools for fault monitoring, configuration, and workload management. HP Systems Insight Manager will replace HP Servicecontrol Manager.
HP 9000 Superdome Servers (PA-8600, PA-8700 and PA-8800) QuickSpecs System Management Features OpenView Operations Agent-collects and correlates OS and application events (fee-based) Agent OpenView Performance Agent-determines OS and application performance trends (fee-based) Agent OpenView GlancePlus-shows real time OS and application availability and performance data to diagnose GlancePlus problems (fee-based) OpenView Data Protector (Omniback II)-backs up and recovers data (fee-based) II)In addition, t
HP 9000 Superdome Servers (PA-8600, PA-8700 and PA-8800) QuickSpecs System Management Features Console Considerations The optimal configuration of console device(s) depends on a number of factors, including the customer's data center layout, console security needs, customer engineer access needs, and the degree with which an operator must interact with server or peripheral hardware and a partition (i.e., changing disks, tapes). This section provides a few guidelines.
HP 9000 Superdome Servers (PA-8600, PA-8700 and PA-8800) QuickSpecs System Management Features Pre-existing SMS Customers Some customers may have an existing rp2470 or A500 SMS that required a separate console device. Typically a Unix workstation or PC was configured in these environments. These customers may continue to use their existing SMS (with the appropriate software upgrade) along with their existing console device to access the new PA-8800 Superdome.
HP 9000 Superdome Servers (PA-8600, PA-8700 and PA-8800) QuickSpecs System Management Features Cooling Requirements The cooling system in Superdome was designed to maintain reliable operation of the system in the specified environment as shown in the Superdome Specifications Table. Table In addition, the system is designed to provide a redundant cooling (i.e. N+1 fans and blowers) that allows all of the cooling components to be "hot swapped.
HP 9000 Superdome Servers (PA-8600, PA-8700 and PA-8800) QuickSpecs System Management Features Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) HP will be reselling high-end (10 kW and above) three-phase UPS systems from our partners. We will test and qualify a three-phase UPS for Superdome. The UPS is planned to be available Q1 FY01.
HP 9000 Superdome Servers (PA-8600, PA-8700 and PA-8800) QuickSpecs System Management Features Power Protection Runtimes The UPS will provide battery backup to allow for a graceful shutdown in the event of a power failure. Typical runtime on the APC SL20KFB2 Silcon 3 Phase UPS varies with the kW rating and the load. The APC SL20KFB2 UPS provides a typical runtime of 36.7 minutes at half load and 10.7 at full load. If additional run time is needed please contact your APC representative.
HP 9000 Superdome Servers (PA-8600, PA-8700 and PA-8800) QuickSpecs System Management Features Power Management Description Network interface cards that provide standards based remote management of UPSs General Features Boot-P support, Built-in Web/SNMP management, Event logging, Flash Upgradeable, MD5 Authentication Security, Password Security, SNMP Management, Telnet Management, Web Management Includes CD with software, User Manual Documentation User Manual Installation Guide Type of UPSs Some c
HP 9000 Superdome Servers (PA-8600, PA-8700 and PA-8800) QuickSpecs System Management Features SuperDome Configuration Guidelines/Rules Category General Rule Index Rule Description 1 Every Superdome complex requires connectivity to a Support Management Station (SMS). For Superdome PA-8800, the PC-based SMS also serves as the system console. For Superdome PA-8600/PA-8700, a separate system console is needed. 2 Every cell in a Superdome complex must be assigned to a valid physical location.
QuickSpecs HP 9000 Superdome Servers (PA-8600, PA-8700 and PA-8800) System Management Features Category Performance Rule Index Rule Description 22 NOTE: Only Superdome PA-8800 supports 1 GB and 2 GB DIMM sizes. The amount of memory on a cell should be evenly divisible by 4 GB if using 512-MB DIMMs or 8 GB if using 1-GB DIMMs or 16 GB if using 2-GB DIMMs, i.e. 8, 16 or 32 DIMMs. The cell has four memory subsystems and each subsystem should have an echelon (2 DIMMs) populated.
HP 9000 Superdome Servers (PA-8600, PA-8700 and PA-8800) QuickSpecs System Management Features Category Single System High Availability Rule Index Rule Description 36 Superdome PA-8600/PA-8700 PA-8600/PA-8700: Each cell should have at least two active CPUs. Superdome PA-8800: PA-8800 Each cell should have at least four active CPUs. 37 NOTE: Only Superdome PA 8800 supports 1-GB DIMMs.
HP 9000 Superdome Servers (PA-8600, PA-8700 and PA-8800) QuickSpecs System Management Features Category Rule Index Rule Description Multi-System High Availability (Please also refer to Multi-System High Availability section following this table) 48 Multi-initiator support is required for Serviceguard. Traditional Multi-System High Availability 49 To configure a cluster with no SPOF, the membership must extend beyond a single cabinet.
HP 9000 Superdome Servers (PA-8600, PA-8700 and PA-8800) QuickSpecs System Management Features Power Redundancy Superdome servers, by default, provide an additional power supply for N+1 protection. As a result, Superdome servers will continue to operate in the event of a single power supply failure. The failed power supply can be replaced without taking the system down. Instant Capacity (formerly With HP's Instant Capacity solutions, Superdome servers can be populated with high performance PA-RISC CPUs.
HP 9000 Superdome Servers (PA-8600, PA-8700 and PA-8800) QuickSpecs System Management Features individually. Description Product Number PA-8800 processor assembly (contains 4 CPUs and occupies 2 sockets) A6888A PA-8800 processor assembly (contains 2 CPUs and occupies 1 socket) NOTE: Requires terminator AB480A if only a single socket is occupied.
HP 9000 Superdome Servers (PA-8600, PA-8700 and PA-8800) QuickSpecs System Management Features of a true utility model in a capitalized version. To order Temporary Instant Capacity apacity on Superdome, A7067A must be ordered. For more information on Instant Capacity, please refer to the appropriate section in this guide. Utility or Pay-per-Use Program HP Utility Pricing allows financial decisions on investments to be postponed until sufficient information is available.
QuickSpecs HP 9000 Superdome Servers (PA-8600, PA-8700 and PA-8800) Upgrades For information on Superdome Server Upgrades, please refer to the Superdome Server Upgrades QuickSpec.
HP 9000 Superdome Servers (PA-8600, PA-8700 and PA-8800) QuickSpecs Technical Specifications Superdome Specifications SPU Description Superdome 16-socket Superdome 32-socket Superdome 64socket A6113A A5201A A5201A + A5202A Not disclosed Not disclosed 541,674 tpm 552 MHz 750 MHz, 875 MHz 552 MHz 750 MHz, 875 MHz 552 MHz 750 MHz, 875 MHz SPU Product Number PA-8600 / PA-8700 Attributes TPC-C disclosure (PA 8700)/ 875 MHz Clock speed (MHz) - PA 8600 - PA 8700 Number of CPU's 1-16 1-32 6-64 2-6
HP 9000 Superdome Servers (PA-8600, PA-8700 and PA-8800) QuickSpecs Technical Specifications HP-UX Attributes Maximum CPUs per HP-UX 11i partition 16 32 64 Maximum CPUs per HP-UX 11i partition 16 32 128 Maximum memory per HP-UX 11i partition 128 GB 256 GB 512 GB Maximum memory per HP-UX 11i partition 128 GB 256 GB 1 TB HP-UX 11i, HP-UX 11i v2 HP-UX 11i, HP-UX 11i v2 HP-UX 11i, HP-UX 11i v2 HP-UX revisions supported Maximum I/O Cards See supported I/O table for specific products Mass Sto
HP 9000 Superdome Servers (PA-8600, PA-8700 and PA-8800) QuickSpecs Technical Specifications Regulatory Compliance Safety IEC 950:1991+A1, +A2, +A3, +A4; EN60950:1992+A1, +A2, +A3, +A4, +A11; UL 1950, 3rd edition; cUL CSA C22.2 No. 950-95 Key Dates First CPL date 9/00 9/00 9/00 First ship date 4Q /00 4Q /00 4Q /01 1 Due to limitation of HP UX 11i, maximum memory in a partition is 512 GB 2 Superdome PA 8600/PA 8700 support only fully populated cells.
HP 9000 Superdome Servers (PA-8600, PA-8700 and PA-8800) QuickSpecs Technical Specifications Superdome I/O Expansion SPU Description (IOX) Cabinet Specifications SPU Product Number Maximum Number of I/O Chassis Enclosures (ICEs)* Superdome 16 socket Superdome 32 socket Superdome 64 socket A6113A A5201A A5201A+A5202A 3 3 3 Peripherals Supported All peripherals qualified for use with Superdome and/or for use in an RBII D rack are supported in the I/O expansion cabinet as long as there is available
HP 9000 Superdome Servers (PA-8600, PA-8700 and PA-8800) QuickSpecs Technical Specifications Management Includes Parallel Card, Triple Chassis for three SmartSlots, User Manual, Web/SNMP Management Card Spare parts kits See APC website http://www.apcc.com Documentation User Manual and Installation Guide Input Nominal input voltage 115/200 3PH, 120/208 3PH, 127/220 3PH V Input frequency 50 Hz programmable +/- 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8%; 60 Hz programmable +/- 0.
HP 9000 Superdome Servers (PA-8600, PA-8700 and PA-8800) QuickSpecs Technical Specifications * Without TAX/VAT ** The time to recharge to 90% of full battery capacity following a discharge to shutdown using a load rated for 1/2 the full load rating of the UPS Supported I/O Cards with Superdome PA-8600/PA-8700 Product Number Bootable Fast/Wide/Differential SCSI A4800A PCI 1 port 2x Fibre Channel4 A5158A Dual port FWD SCSI A5159B PCI 2 Gb/s Fibre Channel A6795A PCI X 2 channel 2 Gb /sFibre Chann
HP 9000 Superdome Servers (PA-8600, PA-8700 and PA-8800) QuickSpecs Technical Specifications X.21 PCI 8 port X.25/BX.25 Advance Communications Controller Z7340A RS-232, V.35, RS-449 or X.
HP 9000 Superdome Servers (PA-8600, PA-8700 and PA-8800) QuickSpecs Technical Specifications Copper PCI-X 133MHz 10GbE SR Fiber Adapter AB287A 16 32 64 PCI-X 4-port 1000 Base-T Gigabit Adapter AB545A 16 32 64 PCI -X 24 port 4x Fabric Copper Switch AB399A 4x Infiniband Copper 8 8 8 Multi-Function Cards (Mass Storage / LAN) PCI 2 port 100Base T/ 2 port Ultra2 SCSI A5838A Yes VHDCI/RJ-45 8 16 32 PCI-X 2Gb Fibre Channel / 1000BaseSX A9782A Yes LC 48 481 961 PCI-X 2Gb Fibre Channe
HP 9000 Superdome Servers (PA-8600, PA-8700 and PA-8800) QuickSpecs Technical Specifications C7508AZ (racked TA5300 tape and DVD chassis) C1354AZ (racked TA5500 tape chassis) Mass Storage Infrastructure FC Hub 1X and 2X FC/SCSI MUX FC Switch 1X and 2X SE/FWD SCSI Converter (not in the base configuration any more) Online Storage Mass Storage Arrays XP48 AutoRAID 12 XP128 AutoRAID 12H XP256 - FWD SCSI ports Nike 10 XP256 - Fibre Channel ports Nike 20 XP512 Nike 30 XP1024 MSA1000 XP Enhanceme
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