Compaq ProLiant DL760 Service Overview
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May 2001
Prepared by Customer Service
Training and Development
Compaq Computer Corporation
Contents
Product Description ....................3
New Models..................................3
New Features ...............................4
Understanding PCI-X .................4
Understanding RBSU.................5
Key Features .........................6
Upgrade Options..........................7
Upgrade .....................................7
Supported.....................................7
Service Considerations...............8
Slot Information..........................8
Descriptions ..........................8
Boards ...................................9
Distribution Guidelines .............10
RBSU Operation ......................11
RBSU Main Menu...............11
Compaq ProLiant DL760
Service Overview
Abstract: This white paper outlines new features and benefits of the
Compaq ProLiant DL760, successor to the ProLiant 8500. Key
differences include the new PCI-X bus, new ROM Based Setup
Utility (RBSU) and the Intel Pentium III 900 MHz processor. PCI-X
information includes a description of PCI-X technology, physical
expansion board and slot configurations and distribution guidelines.
Information on RBSU addresses features, configuration options and
startup procedures. Descriptions and part numbers for three models
of the ProLiant DL760 and a list of supported operating systems are
also included. Since existing ProLiant 8500 systems can be upgraded
to ProLiant DL760 systems in the field, you will find information
and part numbers for the upgrade kits.
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
ProLiant 8500 to DL760 Upgrade ........7 startup procedures. Descriptions and part numbers for three models Operating Systems of the ProLiant DL760 and a list of supported operating systems are Supported........7 also included. Since existing ProLiant 8500 systems can be upgraded Service Considerations....8... - Page 2 Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information in this document is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice.
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Page 3: Product Description
Error checking and correcting (ECC) memory Disk System Tracking and Disk Drive Fault Tolerance Automatic Server Recovery (ASR2). In addition to a new Intel Pentium III Xeon 900 MHz processor, the ProLiant DL760 ships standard with PCI-X technology and ROM-Based-Setup-Utility (RBSU). New Models Three new server models are shown in the following table. -
Page 4: New Features
RBSU supports a wide range of customizable configuration features. RBSU replaces the System Configuration Utility feature. Faster Intel Pentium III Xeon processors are supported on the ProLiant DL760 server. The server is capable of supporting up to eight processors and eight Processor Power Modules. Each processor requires an associated Processor Power Module. -
Page 5: Understanding Rbsu
Compaq ProLiant DL760 Compaq Confidential - Need to Know Required A PCI-X system automatically switches between conventional PCI and PCI-X mode, depending on the type of adapters installed on the bus segment. If a PCI-X bus segment includes any conventional PCI adapters, that segment must operate in conventional PCI mode. -
Page 6: Key Features
• Virtual Presence. Because RBSU is embedded in the system ROM, system administrators can use the Compaq Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition to remotely access and configure the system in a totally unattended fashion. (When these tools are used in combination with the SmartStart Scripting Toolkit, multiserver configurations can also be performed remotely in a silent command line mode.) -
Page 7: Upgrade Options
For customers who have already invested in the ProLiant 8500, Compaq provides an upgrade kit that enables them to take advantage of the features offered in the ProLiant DL760. There is also a kit available to upgrade 8500 processors from 550MHz to 900MHz :... -
Page 8: Service Considerations
Compaq ProLiant DL760 Compaq Confidential - Need to Know Required Service Considerations New I/O Module PCI/PCI-X Slot Information I/O Board Slot Descriptions The new I/O module has 11 slots divided into 3 buses. The Primary bus (slots 7 through 9) is keyed (1) for 64-bit 5V PCI boards or 64-bit PCI universal boards. -
Page 9: Pci Hot-Plug I/O Expansion Boards
Compaq ProLiant DL760 Compaq Confidential - Need to Know Required PCI Hot-Plug I/O Expansion Boards The ProLiant DL760 server supports PCI Hot Plug. PCI Hot Plug and the server’s operating system work together to allow the following hot-plug actions: •... -
Page 10: Pci-X And Pci Bus Distribution Guidelines
Compaq ProLiant DL760 Compaq Confidential - Need to Know Required PCI-X and PCI Bus Distribution Guidelines The new I/O board in the new I/O module has 11 PCI Hot Plug I/O expansion slots. Maximum bus speed and expansion board type for each slot are shown in the table below:... -
Page 11: Rbsu Operation
Compaq ProLiant DL760 Compaq Confidential - Need to Know Required RBSU Operation Starting and Exiting RBSU During initial installation when the server is not yet configured, RBSU starts automatically. After the server has been configured, you can launch RBSU by pressing F9 when prompted during the power up. - Page 12 Compaq ProLiant DL760 Compaq Confidential - Need to Know Required Rev. 1.21 Page 12 of 12...