HP Cluster Platform Server and Workstation Overview

3. PCI-X slot 3
4. Mixed PCI-X/PCI-E riser board
1.4.3 Installing PCI Cards in the Integrity rx2660
Ensure that you install the proper drivers for the PCI-X/PCI-E card before installing the card.
To install a PCI-X/PCI-e card, follow these steps:
1. Remove the I/O backplane assembly as described in Section 1.4.2.
2. Remove the defective PCI card or install a new PCI-X or PCI-E card.
3. If not already removed, remove the appropriate slot cover (see callout 5 in Figure 1-19) for
the PCI slot to be used.
4. Insert the replacement card into the PCI slot:
a. Insert the tab at the base of the card bulkhead into the slot in the server.
b. Align the card connectors with the slots on the I/O backplane board.
c. Apply firm, even pressure to both sides of the card until it fully seats into the slot.
Caution:
Ensure that you fully seat the card into the slot or the card may fail after power is applied
to the slot.
5. Close the gate latch to secure the end of the card.
6. Replace the slotted T15 screw that attaches the card bulkhead to the server; use a T15 driver
to turn the screw clockwise until it tightens to the server.
7. Install the I/O backplane assembly into the server.
8. Connect all internal and external cables to the PCI cards in the I/O backplane assembly.
9. Replace the top cover.
10. Slide the server completely back into the rack.
11. Reconnect the power cables and power on the server.
1.5 HP Integrity rx3600
The HP Integrity rx3600 is a 4U, quad processor server that typically functions as a control node,
utility node, or I/O node. It is a 4-socket system IPF rack-mount server based on the Itanium 2
processor family architecture. The server accommodates up to 32 DIMMs and internal peripherals,
including disks and DVD-ROM. Its high availability features include hot-swappable fans and
200-240 VAC power supplies, hot-pluggable disk drives, and hot-pluggable PCI-X cards.
Figure 1-21 shows the front view of the HP Integrity rx3600.
Figure 1-21 HP Integrity rx3600 Front View
All nodes are fitted with an MP that provides access to system console, reset, power management,
firmware upgrade, and system status via 10/100 LAN connections. The MP is powered from the
node's standby power source and is independent of the power on/off state of the node. Figure 1-22
shows rear ports of the HP Integrity rx3600.
1.5 HP Integrity rx3600 45