HP Netserver E 60 - Frequentlly Asked Questions
Q13.
What optional SCSI kits are available for the NetServer E 60?
A13.
HP NetServer E 60 SCSI Duplexing Cable kit P/N D8212A/D9153A
Use to mirror drives internally on two different SCSI channels in case one channel goes
down. This requires a minimum of two hard disk drives and the Duplexing Cable Kit.
D9153A cable kit can be used with NetRAID 1Si or for duplexing.
HP NetServer E 60 External SCSI Cable kit P/N D8214A
The NetServer E 60 can be configured to extend one of its SCSI channels (typically
channel B) to an external connector. This allows you to connect additional external
mass storage devices to the second channel of the system’s embedded SCSI controller.
This requires the External SCSI Cable Kit.
Q14.
Does the NetServer E 60 share interrupts?
A14.
Because hardware interrupts are limited, the system allows IRQ sharing. This means that two
similar devices, like embedded NICs and D5013A(in PCI slot #4), may share the same
interrupt. Using this scheme the system is capable of supporting more accessory devices and
avoid internal conflicts; however, interrupt sharing results in a small performance loss as the
operating system has to resolve which of the devices caused the interrupt before it responds.
Q15.
How are IRQs shared in the NetServer E 60?
A15.
The IRQ shared devices and slots are as follows:
IRQ Shared Devices and Slots
Slot 1 and Slot 5
Slot 2 and Slot 6
Embedded SCSI and slot 3
Embedded LAN and slot 4
NOTE: The AGP video board shipped with NetServer E 60 has the interrupt jumper disabled.
The jumper on AGP card disables use on interrupt. The performance of some video intensive
operations, such as 3D rendering, can be improved by enabling (removing) this jumper on the
video board. You should also be aware (if jumper removed) that the AGP slot on the system
board share an interrupt with slot 1 and slot 5.
Q16.
What is the slot architecture for the PCI Bus in the NetServer E 60?
A16.
It supports six PCI accessory slots in the system, the NetServer E 60 has a Primary and
Secondary PCI Bus. HP recommends that you place high performance cards on the Primary
bus before populating the Secondary PCI bus.
PCI Slots PCI Bus
Slots 1 and 2 Primary PCI Bus
Slots 3 through 6 Secondary PCI Bus