Managing Superdome Complexes: A Guide for HP-UX System Administrators

Overview of the Superdome System Environment
Overview of Superdome System Features
Chapter 116
HP Superdome Server Models
Three models of Superdome systems are available, providing a powerful
base set of functionality and increasing capacities in the larger models.
See “HP Superdome System Hardware Components” on page 18 for
details on the physical components that comprise a server.
All HP Superdome servers are highly scalable systems that allow you a
tremendous amount of configurability to adapt the system to meet your
particular hardware and software needs.
The three Superdome models include:
• Superdome 16-way—This single-cabinet server provides from 2 to 4
cells, each with 4 HP PA-RISC processors and up to 32 DIMMs.
The Superdome 16-way server provides up to 16 processors,
128 DIMMs, and up to 4 12-slot PCI I/O chassis.
The model string for Superdome 16-way servers is
9000/800/SD16000.
• Superdome 32-way—This single-cabinet server has from 2 to 8
cells, each with 4 HP PA-RISC processors and up to 32 DIMMs.
The Superdome 32-way server provides up to 32 processors,
256 DIMMs, and up to 4 12-slot PCI I/O chassis.
The model string for Superdome 32-way servers is
9000/800/SD32000.
• Superdome 64-way—This tightly interconnected dual-cabinet
server has from 4 to 16 cells, each with 4 HP PA-RISC processors and
up to 32 DIMMs.
The Superdome 64-way server provides up to 64 processors,
512 DIMMs, and up to 8 12-slot PCI I/O chassis. (Each of the two
cabinets in a Superdome 64-way server provides up to 32 processors,
256 DIMMs, and up to 4 12-slot PCI I/O chassis.)
The model string for Superdome 64-way servers is
9000/800/SD64000.
With HP’s Superdome servers you can start with a system that meets
your needs now, and add more components as your needs increase.
You can add components (cells and I/O chassis) to your existing system
as needs arise, and can also upgrade to larger-capacity systems as