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Technical specifications
Performance/Scalability/Flexibility
  • Up to 16 processors / 32 processor cores
    • PA-8900 (1.0 GHz or 1.1 GHz with 1.5 MB L1 cache/64 MB combined L2 cache)
  • 1 to 4 cell boards (each cell: 2–8 processors and 2 to 64 GB memory)
  • 2 to 256 GB memory capacity
  • 16 PCI-X internal hot-plug I/O card slots
  • 4 internal disk bays and 2 internal removable media bays (DVD + RW or DAT)
  • Optional Server Expansion Unit (SEU)
    16 additional PCI-X hot-plug I/O card slots
    4 additional disk drive slots
    2 additional removable media slots (DVD + RW or DAT)
  • Up to 2 hard partitions (nPars); up to 4 hardware partitions with optional SEU
  • Support for up to 16 virtual partitions (vPars); up to 32 virtual partitions with optional SEU
  • 32 GB/s crossbar bandwidth and 17 GB/s aggregate I/O slot bandwidth (34 GB/s using SEU)
  • Rack and standalone server solutions
  • Hot-swap, redundant power supplies
  • Redundant (2N+1) input power
  • Hot-swap, redundant cooling fans
Operating system HP-UX 11i v3, HP-UX 11i v2 and HP-UX 11i v1 (choice of Foundation, Enterprise, Mission-Critical, and Technical Computing operating environments)
Availability
  • Dynamic CPU and memory allocation/de-allocation
  • Memory chip-sparing technology
  • Hot-plug cell boards
  • Error checking and correction (ECC) on all CPU, cache, memory, and I/O paths
  • Online addition and replacement of PCI-X I/O cards
  • Redundant power inputs for dual grid connections
  • N+1 hot-swappable fans and power supplies
  • Hot-spare Instant Capacity on Demand CPU functionality
  • Electrically isolated hardware partitions (nPars)
  • Extensive HP-UX 11i security features: IPSec, IPFilter, LDAP-UX, AAA Server, Secure Shell
Optional high-availability and business-continuity solutions
  • HP Serviceguard
  • HP Serviceguard Extension for RAC
  • HP Serviceguard Extension for SAP
  • HP Serviceguard Manager
  • HP Event Monitoring Service
  • HA Monitors
  • High Availability toolkits
  • HP Mirrordisk/UX
  • HP Extended Campus Cluster
  • HP Metrocluster with Continuous Access XP
  • HP Metrocluster with EMC SRDF
  • HP Continentalcluster (including RAC)
Connectivity
  • Core I/O: 10/100/1000Base-T LAN, Ultra3 SCSI, management LAN, 3 serial ports
  • Add-in cards: ATM, Token Ring, FDDI, 1000Base-SX, 1000Base-T, 10/100Base-T, Ultra2, Ultra3, FW, Fibre Channel, Terminal MUX, HP Speedcardsoftware, X.25, Hyperfabric, combo cards
Manageability HP Management solutions deliver the software and services needed to manage todays most demanding IT environments. These solutions help your organization reduce operational costs, increase staff efficiencies, improve application availability and optimize service delivery.

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Optional high-availability and business-continuity solutions HP High Availability & Business Continuity solutions help reduce operational risk, enhance IT performance and develop stable, reliable and agile enterprises.
  • Business Continuity
  • High Availability Management
  • Disaster Tolerance
  • Data Protection and Recovery
  • Security
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Rack-optimized design
  • Rackmount solution offering allows server to fit into 10U (44.45 cm height) space in all HP racks (Rack System/E and 10000 series rack)
  • J1530B: HP field rack kit
  • J1530BZ: HP factory rack kit
For a complete list of racks and rack accessories, refer to http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliantstorage/bcs-rackandpower/index.html
Physical and environmental specifications
Physical dimensions
Height Racked chassis: 29.75 in. (756 mm); 17U EIA
Standalone chassis: 32.8 in. (833 mm)
Server expansion unit: 15.75 in. (400 mm); 9U EIA
Width 19 in. (482 mm)
Depth 30 in. (762 mm)
Net weight
Maximum configuration Chassis: 378 lb. (171.4 kg)
Server expansion unit: 180 lb. (81.65 kg)
Temperature
Operating +41° to +95° F (+5° to +35° C); 86° F (30° C) @ 10,000 ft. (3000 m)
Non-operating –40° to +158° F (–40° to +70° C)
Maximum rate of temperature change 36° F (20° C) per hr
Humidity
Operating 15% to 80% RH non-condensing
Altitude
Maximum operating 10,000 ft. (3000 m)
Maximum non-operating 15,000 ft. (4500 m)
Power requirements
Typical power dissipation 3560 VA (max. configuration)
17.8 A @ 200 V
Server expansion unit: 662 VA (max. configuration)
Regulatory
Safety UL listed, CUL certified, TÐV GS Mark, compliant with EN 60950
Electromagnetic interference Complies with FCC rules and regulations, Part 15 as a Class A Digital Device; Manufacturer's Declaration to EN55022 Level A, VCCI
Power line LF emissions Registered, Class I, Korea RLL
Europe: EN 61000-3-2; Europe: EN 61000-3-3

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