HP Cluster Platform Server and Workstation Overview

5.4.1 PCI Slot Indentification
The HP xw9400 workstation has seven PCI expansion slots. Figure 5-27 shows the PCI slots
available in the xw9400 workstation, and Table 5-13 identifies the slots.
Figure 5-27 HP xw9400 Slot Numbering
3
2
4
5
1
6
7
Table 5-13 HP xw9400 Workstation PCI Slots
AssignmentSlot
PCI Express x16 (x8)
1
1
PCI Express x16 graphics2
PCI 32 bit, 33 MHz3
PCI Express x16 (x8)4
PCI Express x16 graphics5
PCI–X 1006
PCI–X 100/1337
1 Slot 1 is for short cards only
5.4.2 Slot Assignment Rules
Table 5-14 lists the slot assignments for graphics cards.
Table 5-14 Graphics Cards
2 CPU, 2 Graphics Cards2 CPU, 1 Graphics Card1 CPUSlot TypeSlot
Graphics 1Graphics 1Graphics 1PCI Express, x161
N/AN/AN/APCI Express, x162
Graphics 2SI – Gigabit Ethernet or
InfiniBand
N/APCI 32/333
N/AG-SyncG-SyncPCI Express, x164
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