User Service Guide, Third Edition - HP Integrity rx4640 Server

1 Introduction
The HP Integrity rx4640 server is a 4-processor/8-core IPF rack-mount server based on the
Itanium2 processor family architecture. The supported operating systems include HP-UX,
Windows, Linux, and OpenVMS. The server accommodates up to 32 DIMMs and internal
peripherals; including two hard disk drives, and a DVD. Its high availability features include
hot-swappable fans and 200-240 VAC power supplies, hot-pluggable disk drives, and
hot-pluggable PCI-X cards.
Server Overview
The HP Integrity rx4640 server is a 4U high Electronics Industry Association (EIA) enclosure,
which mounts in any standard 19” EIA rack. All external cabling enters and exits from the rear
of the enclosure. With the server installed in the rack, service access is enhanced by the use of
chassis slides. It has bays to accommodate 1 + 1 redundant, hot-swappable power supplies,
accessible from the rear of the enclosure. There are two low-profile hot swappable hard disk
drives accessible from the front, as well as a slim-line optical drive for a CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R
or DVD+RW. There are N + 1 redundant, hot-swappable server fans, all clearly identified and
easily accessible. Server status indication, a power switch, server locator switch and LED are
located in the front within the control panel access door on the bezel. There is also a server locator
switch and LED located on the front and back of the server for easy identification in the rack.
For more detailed server specifications and requirements, see the HP Integrity rx4640 Site
Preparation Guide. Figure 1-1, Figure 1-2, and Figure 1-3 show the top, front, and rear views of
the server.
Figure 1-1 HP Integrity rx4640 Server with Front Bezel
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