QuickSpecs HP 9000 rp7420 Server Overview The Flexible Advantage STarter base systems for the HP 9000 rp7420 Server allow for faster configurations and lower prices due to the semi configured base system bundles.
QuickSpecs HP 9000 rp7420 Server Overview HP 9000 rp7420 Server System Overview-Rear View 1. 2. 3. 4. N+1 PCI Coding Fans System Backplane (right side) Core I/O Power Cord Retention Bracket 5. Dual-grid 2N Redundant Power Inputs 6. Hot-swap Redundant Fans 7. 15 Hot-plug PCI-X Slots DA - 11895 U.S.
QuickSpecs HP 9000 rp7420 Server Standard Features Minimum System One processor core per dual core PA 8900/PA 8800 processors One Processor/Memory Cell Board 2-GB Memory (1 quad) One Core I/O board Two Hot-swap power supplies, providing 2N+1 protection Two Power cords Hot-plug 33/66/133-MHz×64-bit PCI-X slots-with adaptive signaling technology Maximum Server Capacities Eight dual core PA-8900/8800 processor modules (16 processors) Two Processor/Memory Cell Boards 128-GB Memory (8 quads) Two Core I/O bo
QuickSpecs HP 9000 rp7420 Server Standard Features High Availability N+1 Hot-swap cooling Redundant and hot-swap power supplies Hot-plug disks 2N power inputs (redundant line cords/dual power grid support) On-line memory page deallocation ECC protected SyncDRAM memory Full parity protection of data and address buses On-chip processor cache with ECC protection Memory "chip spare", "chip kill" like Dynamic Processor resilience and deallocation (processor deallocation on failure ) CPU deallocation on failur
QuickSpecs HP 9000 rp7420 Server Configuration Configuration The HP 9000 rp7420 Server is a symmetrical multiprocessing (SMP) server supporting up to 8 high performance dual core PA 8900 (1.1 GHz or 1.0 GHz) or PA 8800 (1.0 GHz or 900 MHz) processor modules. A dual core processor module supports two processors resulting in a 16processor core server. It also supports the sx1000 chip set.
QuickSpecs HP 9000 rp7420 Server Configuration Dual core PA-8800 processor module details 1.0-GHz or 900 MHz frequencies Level 2 Cache: 32 MB Level 1 Cache: 3 MB (1.5-MB integrated cache per core) 44-bit physical addressing 4-processor set associative cache Single bit cache error correction 4-processor superscalar 56 instruction reorder buffer Full PA RISC 2.0 binary compatibility Processor Configuration Rules Processors can be ordered individually (2 processors) or upgraded individually.
QuickSpecs HP 9000 rp7420 Server Configuration Performance Tuning Guidelines Memory Latencies A cell should be configured with a multiple of 8 DIMMs. It takes 8 DIMMs to populate both buses. Populating only one of the two memory buses on a cell board will deliver only half the peak memory bandwidth. Load memory equally across the available cell boards. If growth is planned for the system, then plan on configuring high density 4GB, 8-GB, or 16GB modules to minimize future memory slot constraints.
QuickSpecs HP 9000 rp7420 Server Configuration core I/O board set supports each pair of internal disks. This means that you must have both board sets in order to access both halves of the peripheral bay. This also means that I/O paths are not shared, and disks are electrically isolated, providing for optimal isolation between partitions. PCI Backplane Fourteen of sixteen I/O card slots are supported by dual high-performance links. Each link is capable of providing 530 MB/s of bandwidth.
QuickSpecs HP 9000 rp7420 Server Configuration PCI 1 port 1000Base SX PCI 1 port 1000Base T PCI 1 port 1000Base SX PCI 1 port 10/100Base T PCI 1 port 1000Base T PCI 4 port 10/100Base T PCI 1 port 802.5 Token ring 4/16/100 Mb/s PCI 1 port Universal FDDI Multi-Function Cards (Mass Storage / LAN) PCI 2 port 100Base T/ 2 port Ultra2 SCSI PCI-X 2Gb Fibre Channel / 1000BaseSX PCI-X 2Gb Fibre Channel / 1000Base-T A6847A A6825A A4926A A5230A A4929A A5506B A5783A 11.00 / Yes 11.00 / Yes 11.00 / No 11.00 / No 11.
QuickSpecs HP 9000 rp7420 Server Configuration Integrated Multifunction I/O The HP 9000 rp7420 Server chassis supports up to two core I/O boards (AB306A). Core I/O slots are located along the right rear vertical edge of the chassis. A minimum of one core I/O board set must be ordered with each system; the optional second core I/O board set can be used to enable hardware partitioning or to utilize the full capacity of the built in mass storage bays.
QuickSpecs HP 9000 rp7420 Server Configuration Core I/O Loading Rules Minimum of one Core I/O board set (primary) must be purchased with each HP 9000 rp7420 Server Load the Primary (1) MP/SCSI board into slot 1 and the LAN SCSI board into I/O cabinet 1 (slot 8). MP/SCSI slot 0 and I/O cabinet 0 corresponds to Cell Board slot 0. MP/SCSI slot 1 and I/O cabinet 1 corresponds to Cell Board slot 1. A cell board must be installed in slot 0 to enable use of Core I/O 0.
QuickSpecs HP 9000 rp7420 Server Configuration Internal Removable Media HP 9000 rp7420 Server contains one removable media bay, which will support either a DVD-ROM or DDS-4 DAT drive. Removable media drives are not hot-plug capable. DVD-ROM drive provides enhanced features while preserving backward read compatibility with CD-ROM. Data transfer rates of up to 6.75 MB/s are achieved with the DVD format; 4.8 MB/s can be achieved with the CD format.
QuickSpecs HP 9000 rp7420 Server Configuration AC Power Consumption The HP 9000 rp7420 Server power consumption will vary greatly depending on the hardware configuration and the input line voltages supplied at customer sites. Because of the disparity of line voltages throughout the world it's best to represent power consumption in VA (Volt*Amperes). With power consumption being of high concern throughout the world, it's necessary to specify consumption in a couple of different ways.
QuickSpecs HP 9000 rp7420 Server Configuration Power Distribution Units 60 amp Power Distribution UnitAF916A - supported in 10KG2 rack E7683A - supported in Rack System E Customers who prefer the fewest higher amperage connections from their ac line current source to the HP 9000 rp7420 Server can use the 60 amp power distribution unit (PDU). This PDU is sold separately and can be ordered with any HP server solution.
QuickSpecs HP 9000 rp7420 Server Configuration Partitioning A hardware partition corresponds roughly to a single, standalone system. Each HP 9000 rp7420 Server can be subdivided into two partitions, each containing one cell that has minimal shared resources with the other cell (partition). Cells are grouped into physical structures called cabinets or nodes.
QuickSpecs HP 9000 rp7420 Server Configuration In addition to hard partitioning (nPars), HP 9000 rp7420 servers support virtual partitioning (vPars) to the single processor or processor level (expected release of support or vPars on HP 9000 rp7420 servers in second calendar quarter of 2004). With vPars, a user may support up to eight separate virtual partitions each with an instance of HP-UX 11i v1 within each hard partition.
QuickSpecs HP 9000 rp7420 Server Configuration Third-Party Racking HP Servers are designed to maximize performance density when installed into HP system cabinets. HP system cabinets maintain the high level of safety and reliability of HP Server solutions that customers have come to expect. Although HP strongly recommends racking servers in HP cabinets, it is recognizes that some customer circumstances may prohibit this.
QuickSpecs HP 9000 rp7420 Server Upgrades HP Server rp7410 Upgrades to HP 9000 rp7420 Server The HP 9000 rp7405/rp7410 Servers were designed to be easily upgradeable to Intel Itanium 2 and PA-RISC processors. With the release of the Intel Itanium 2 Madison and the HP mx2 processors, HP 9000 rp7405/rp7410 Server customers can now upgrade their systems as desired.
QuickSpecs HP 9000 rp7420 Server Upgrades Return credits: If the customer returns his old cell boards, processor modules or core I/O boards, they can get a return credit: Processors (NOTE: These are single processor credits, not dual processor module credits. This means that two PA 8700 return credits should be ordered for each new dual processor module purchased.
QuickSpecs HP 9000 rp7420 Server Technical Specifications Server model number rp7420 Server product number Base A7025A Number of processors 1-8 (16) (# of core) Supported Processors PA-8900 Dual core 1.1 L1 Cache (1.5-MB/core) GHz Processors L2 Cache PA-8900 Dual core 1.0 L1 Cache (1.5-MB/core) GHz Processors L2 Cache PA-8800 Dual core 1.0 L1 Cache (1.5-MB/core) GHz Processors L2 Cache 3 MB 64 MB 3 MB 64 MB 3 MB 32 MB PA-8800 Dual core 900 L1 Cache (1.
QuickSpecs HP 9000 rp7420 Server Technical Specifications I/O Buses and Slots Total Hot-plug PCI-X 15 Slots (133 MHz×64 bits) 14 Dual channel slots (1060 MB/s each) 2 Single channel (530 MB/s each) Maximum I/O Cards Mass Storage See supported I/O table LAN WAN Multi-Function (Mass Storage / LAN) Additional Interface Cards 8-15 15 15 15 4-15 Electrical Characteristics AC Input power 200-240V 50/60 Hz Hotswap Power 2 total, included with base supplies Redundant AC power 2 required, 4 cords for 2N input
QuickSpecs HP 9000 rp7420 Server Technical Specifications Environmental Characteristics Acoustics (sound 7.4 Bels LwA power) at 25°C Acoustics (sound 7.4 Bels LwA power) at 30°C Acoustics 58.4 dB LpA (operator/bystander) at 24°C Operating Temperature41° to 95° F (5° to 35° C) (up to 5000 ft)2 Non-operating -40° to 158° F (-40° to 70° C) Temperature Maximum rate of 20°C/hour temperature change Operating relative 15% to 80%, non-condensing, humidity max.
