Specifications

core I/O
The rp8400 chassis supports up to two core I/O cards, installed in core I/O slots located along
the right-rear vertical edge of the chassis. A minimum of one core I/O card must be ordered with
each system; the optional second core I/O card can be used to enable hardware partitioning or
to utilize the full capacity of the built-in mass storage bays.
figure 13. Block diagram showing the basic core I/O in the rp8400.
Each rp8400 core I/O card has a management processor, external LAN port, and external SCSI
port, and each supports access to the internal peripheral bay.
management processor
The management processor (MP), located on each core I/O card, is a dedicated processor that
simplifies and extends system management and also enhances serviceability. The MP minimizes or
eliminates the need for the system administrator to be physically at the system to perform tasks
such as diagnostics, system management, or even hard resets. Here are some of the features
enabled by the rp8400 management processor:
• system management over the Internet or intranet
• system console redirection
• console mirroring
• system configuration for automatic restart
• viewing history log of system events
• viewing history log of console activity
• setting MP inactivity timeout thresholds
• remote system control
• remote power cycle (except for MP housekeeping power)
• viewing system status
• event notification to system console, e-mail, pager, and/or HP Response Centers (e-mail and
pager notification work in conjunction with HP’s Event Monitoring Service [EMS]).
• automatic hardware protection from critical environmental problems
• access to management interface and consoles on WAN failure (modem required)
• automatic system restart
• remote resetting of hardware partitions
• forward progress indicator (via a virtual front panel)
• out-of-band manageability and processor-dependent code (PDC) firmware update
• configuration of manageability and console security
• Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
external LAN port
The external LAN port is a 10/100/1000Base-T external LAN port using an RJ45 connector.
external SCSI port
The external SCSI port is an Ultra2 LVD external SCSI port for connections to mass storage or
media.
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