This subchapter pertains to all HP 9000 Superdome servers (running PA-8600, PA-8700 or PA-8800 processors) for all markets. With Superdome, HPlaun

Multi-system HighMulti-system HighMulti-system HighMulti-system HighAvailabilityAvailabilityAvailabilityAvailabilityAny Superdome partition with PA-RI

Supportability and management features on HP 9000 Superdome are covered in the next section. Service Processor (MP)Service Processor (MP)Service Proce

Support ManagementSupport ManagementSupport ManagementSupport ManagementStationStationStationStation (SMS)The Support Management Station (SMS) runs th

It is desirable, and sometimes essential for rapid time to repair to provide a reliable way to get console access that isphysically close to the serve

PA 8700PA 8700PA 8700PA 8700 Hardware RequirementHardware RequirementHardware RequirementHardware RequirementCustomers ordering an SMS for the first t

Console ConnectivityConsole ConnectivityConsole ConnectivityConsole ConnectivityPA8700 Superdomes require scan and console to be on separate networks.

Supports multiple, heterogeneous Superdome platforms.The Windows ProLiant SMS/Console is comprised of a ProLiant ML350 G3/G4 and a TFT5600 retractable

SMS/Console ConnectivitySMS/Console ConnectivitySMS/Console ConnectivitySMS/Console ConnectivityOne SMS can support up to 16 Superdomes using a switch

Mixed Superdome EnvironmentsMixed Superdome EnvironmentsMixed Superdome EnvironmentsMixed Superdome EnvironmentsSome important rules regarding SMS/Con

HP-UXHP-UXHP-UXHP-UXHP-UX Systems Insight ManagerHP-UX Systems Insight ManagerHP-UX Systems Insight ManagerHP-UX Systems Insight Manager is an easy-to

Service SolutionsService SolutionsService SolutionsService SolutionsHP offers three pre-configured service solutions for Superdome that provide custom

OpenView Operations AgentOpenView Operations AgentOpenView Operations AgentOpenView Operations Agent-collects and correlates OS and application events

Console ConsiderationsConsole ConsiderationsConsole ConsiderationsConsole ConsiderationsThe optimal configuration of console device(s) depends on a nu

Pre-existing SMSPre-existing SMSPre-existing SMSPre-existing SMSCustomersCustomersCustomersCustomersSome customers may have an existing rp2470 or A500

Cooling RequirementsCooling RequirementsCooling RequirementsCooling RequirementsThe cooling system in Superdome was designed to maintain reliable oper

Uninterruptible PowerUninterruptible PowerUninterruptible PowerUninterruptible PowerSupplies (UPS)Supplies (UPS)Supplies (UPS)Supplies (UPS)HP will be

Power ProtectionPower ProtectionPower ProtectionPower ProtectionRuntimesRuntimesRuntimesRuntimesThe UPS will provide battery backup to allow for a gra

Power ManagementPower ManagementPower ManagementPower ManagementDescriptionDescriptionDescriptionDescriptionNetwork interface cards that provide stand

SuperDome Configuration Guidelines/RulesSuperDome Configuration Guidelines/RulesSuperDome Configuration Guidelines/RulesSuperDome Configuration Guidel

CategoryCategoryCategoryCategoryRule IndexRule IndexRule IndexRule IndexRule DescriptionRule DescriptionRule DescriptionRule DescriptionPerformancePer

CategoryCategoryCategoryCategoryRule IndexRule IndexRule IndexRule IndexRule DescriptionRule DescriptionRule DescriptionRule DescriptionSingle SystemS

NOTE:NOTE:NOTE: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 refe

CategoryCategoryCategoryCategoryRule IndexRule IndexRule IndexRule IndexRule DescriptionRule DescriptionRule DescriptionRule DescriptionMulti-SystemMu

Power RedundancyPower RedundancyPower RedundancyPower RedundancySuperdome servers, by default, provide an additional power supply for N+1 protection.

individually. DescriptionDescriptionDescriptionDescriptionProduct NumberProduct NumberProduct NumberProduct NumberPA-8800 processor assembly (conta

of a true utility model in a capitalized version.To order Temporary Instant Capacity apacity on Superdome, A7067A must be ordered. For more informatio

For information on Superdome Server Upgrades, please refer to the Superdome Server Upgrades QuickSpec.QuickSpecsHP 9000 Superdome ServersHP 9000 Super

Superdome SpecificationsSuperdome SpecificationsSuperdome SpecificationsSuperdome SpecificationsSPU DescriptionSPU DescriptionSPU DescriptionSPU Descr

HP-UX AttributesHP-UX AttributesHP-UX AttributesHP-UX AttributesMaximum CPUs per HP-UX 11ipartition16 32 64Maximum CPUs per HP-UX 11ipartition16 32 12

Regulatory ComplianceRegulatory ComplianceRegulatory ComplianceRegulatory ComplianceSafetyIEC 950:1991+A1, +A2, +A3, +A4; EN60950:1992+A1, +A2, +A3,

Superdome I/O ExpansionSuperdome I/O ExpansionSuperdome I/O ExpansionSuperdome I/O Expansion(IOX) Cabinet(IOX) Cabinet(IOX) Cabinet(IOX) CabinetSpecif

ManagementIncludesIncludesIncludesIncludesParallel Card, Triple Chassis for three SmartSlots, User Manual, Web/SNMP ManagementCardSpare parts kitsSpar

There are three basic building blocks in the Superdome system architecture: the cell, the crossbar backplane and the I/O subsystem. Please note thatSu

* 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 fullload ra

X.21PCI 8 port X.25/BX.25 AdvanceCommunications ControllerZ7340A RS-232, V.35,RS-449 or X.2125 25 25 Additional Interface CardsAdditional Interface

CopperPCI-X 133MHz 10GbE SR Fiber AdapterAB287A 16 32 64 PCI-X 4-port 1000 Base-T GigabitAdapterAB545A 16 32 64 PCI -X 24 port 4x Fabric Coppe

C7508AZ (racked TA5300 tape and DVD chassis)C1354AZ (racked TA5500 tape chassis)Mass Storage InfrastructureMass Storage InfrastructureMass Storage Inf

© Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.Microsoft and Windows S

Cells (CPUs and Memory)Cells (CPUs and Memory)Cells (CPUs and Memory)Cells (CPUs and Memory)A cell, or cell board, is the basic building block of a Su

I/O SubsystemI/O SubsystemI/O SubsystemI/O SubsystemEach I/O chassis provides twelve I/O slots. Superdome PA-8600 and Superdome PA-8700 support I/O ch

Factory IntegrationFactory IntegrationFactory IntegrationFactory IntegrationWhen an I/O Expansion cabinet is ordered as an upgrade to a Superdome syst

DVD SolutionDVD SolutionDVD SolutionDVD SolutionThe DVD solution for Superdome requires the following components per partition. External racks A4901A

High AvailabilityHigh AvailabilityHigh AvailabilityHigh AvailabilityNOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: Online addition/replacement for cell boards is not current