HP Cluster Platform Server and Workstation Overview

5 Workstations
Some HP Cluster Platform solutions support HP workstations. This chapter presents an overview
of the following HP workstations:
• HP xw8200 Workstation (see Section 5.1)
• HP xw8400 Workstation (see Section 5.2)
• HP xw9300 Workstation (see Section 5.3)
• HP xw9400 Workstation (see Section 5.4)
5.1 HP xw8200 Workstation Overview
The HP xw8200 is an Intel-based dual processing workstation with Hyper-Threading technology.
It is equipped with the Intel E7525 high-end performance chipset for Intel Xeon processors.
Hyperthreading technology, developed by Intel, enables a single processor to execute multiple
threads of instructions simultaneously. Hyperthreading technology enables the processor to use
its execution resources more efficiently, delivering performance increases and improving user
productivity.
Table 5-1 describes the standard features of the HP xw8200 Workstation.
Table 5-1 HP Workstation xw8200 features
SpecificationFeature
One or two Intel Xeon processor(s) at 2.8, 3.2, 3.4, and 3.6 GHz with 1MB L2 cache
with Hyper-Threading
Processor
800 MHzFront side bus
Intel E7525Chipset
Up to 16 GB of registered ECC DDR2-400 SDRAM (8 DIMMs in 4 pairs, dual
channel architecture)
Memory
Three external 5.25-inch bays (one used for optional floppy), five internal 3.5-inch
bays
Expansion bays
Integrated dual-channel SATA/150 controller with RAID (0 or 1) capability,
integrated dual-channel Ultra320 SCSI controller with RAID (0 or 1) capability,
Drive controllers
optional 4 channel SATA controller with RAID (0 or 1) capability, optional single
channel Ultra320 SCSI controller with RAID (0, 1, 01, 5) capability
48X CD-ROM, 48X CD-RW, 16X DVD-ROM, 48X CD-RW/DVD combo, 8X
DVD+RW
Removable media
Seven slots: one PCI Express (x16) graphics slot, one PCI ExpressExpansion slots
PCI Express (x16) graphics NVIDIA NVS 280 PCI/ PCI-E NVIDIA Quadro FX
540, ATI FireGL V3100 NVIDIA Quadro FX 1400 ATI FireGL V5100 NVIDIA
Quadro FX 3400
Graphics
HP Performance Tuning Framework guides system setup, allowing a custom
configuration that best matches the workstation to user requirements. This custom
High Performance Tuning
Framework
feature ensures availability of the graphics drivers and removes some memory
restraints. For specific application support and download instructions, go to the
following web site: http://www.hp.com/go/framework
Front: headphone, microphone, and two USB 2.0, 1 IEEE 1394 Rear: 6 USB, one
standard serial port, one parallel port, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, one RJ-45, one
audio in, one audio out, one mic in, IEEE 1394
I/O ports and connectors
Integrated Intel Pro MT 10/100/1000 LAN, optional Intel Pro MT PCI NIC, optional
Intel Pro XT PCI-X NIC, optional Broadcom Gigabit PC NIC
Communications
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