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QuickSpecs
Configuration
Integrated Multifunction Integrated Multifunction Integrated Multifunction Integrated Multifunction
Core I/O Core I/O Core I/O Core I/O
The HP Integrity rx8640 Server chassis supports either one or two Core I/O cards (AB314A). Core I/O
slots are located along the right rear vertical edge of the chassis. One core I/O card is included with
each system. The first core I/O card will support up to four cell boards in the server and all I/O slots. For
support of two hard partitions, a second core I/O is required in the host system. For support of three or
four hard partitions (nPars), a third and/or fourth core I/O card can be added in the rx8640 Server
Expansion Unit 2. See the SEU-2 section for more details.
HP Integrity rp8400/rp8420/rx8620 Core I/O cards cannot be carried forward to the HP Integrity
rx8640 server.
Each Integrity core I/O card provides the following features:
Management Processor: The Management Processor (MP) is a dedicated processor that simplifies and Management Processor Management Processor Management Processor
extends system management, as well as, enhances serviceability. The MP feature set was designed to
minimize/eliminate the need for the System Administrator to be physically at the system to perform tasks
such as diagnostics, system management, or even hard resets.
Features:
System management over the Internet or Intranet
System console redirection
Console mirroring
System configuration for automatic restart
Viewing history log of system events
Viewing history log of console activity
Setting MP inactivity timeout thresholds
Remote system control
Remote power cycle (except for MP housekeeping power)
Viewing system status
Event notification to system console, e-mail, pager, and/or HP Response Centers
Automatic hardware protection of critical environmental problems
Access to management interface and console(s) on LAN failure (modem required)
Auto system restart
Remote resetting of hardware partitions
Forward progress indicator (Virtual front-panel)
Out-of-band Manageability and PDC firmware update
Configure manageability and console security
SSL
External LAN port External LAN port External LAN port External LAN port: 1-GbE LAN port using an RJ-45 connector
External SCSI port: Ultra320 SCSI port for connections to mass storage or media. (A second U320 External SCSI port External SCSI port External SCSI port
external port only available when internal drive off of LAN/SCSI is connected to Smart Array).
Access to internal peripheral bay Access to internal peripheral bay Access to internal peripheral bay: The first core I/O card enables half of the HP Integrity rx8640 Server Access to internal peripheral bay
peripheral bay, which includes one removable media and two low profile disks. The second core I/O
card enables the remaining internal peripherals, two disks, and one removable media bays. Customers
that require access to more than two internal disks and/or one removable media slot must purchase the
second core I/O card and more than one cell board.
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