Installation Guide, Sixth Edition - HP Integrity rx8620 Server

Chapter 1
Introduction
Detailed HP Integrity rx8620 Server Description
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Detailed HP Integrity rx8620 Server Description
Figure 1-4 HP Integrity rx8620 Server 16-Socket Block Diagram
Cell Board
The cell board contains the processors, main memory, and the CC ASIC that interfaces the processors and
memory to the I/O. The cell board is shown in Figure 1-5. It is the heart of the cell board, providing a crossbar
connection that allows communication with other cell boards in the system. It connects to the processor
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scsi
core I/O
cc
Crossbar (XBC)
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System Backplane
I/O EXPANSION
CONNECTOR
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Mass Storage
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