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QuickSpecs
Configuration
Software Partitioning Software Partitioning Software Partitioning Software Partitioning
The HP Integrity rx8640 Server can be divided into four independent hardware partitions when configured
with the HP Server Expansion Unit 2. In a partitioned configuration, I/O bay resources such as I/O slots,
core I/O, disk and removable media bays, are always dedicated to the corresponding cell board slot. In
other words, I/O bay 0 resources are always configured to the cell board in Cell slot 0. Therefore, in a
partitioned system, the amount of resources within a partition is always proportional to the number of
cells within that partition. There is no flexibility to otherwise divide these components. For example, in a
system configured with two cells in separate nPars, it is not possible to include twelve I/O slots in partition
0 and four I/O slots in partition 1. Please refer to the "HP Server Expansion Unit 2" section in this
document for more specific details.
The table below summarizes the resource availability based on hardware partitions.
Number of Hard Number of Hard Number of Hard Number of Hard Minimum Number Minimum Number Minimum Number Minimum Number
Partitions Partitions Partitions Partitions of Cells of Cells of Cells of Cells
1 Partition Any one cell
2 Partitions Any two cells
3 Partitions Any three cells
4 Partitions Four cells
HP Integrity rx8640 servers support virtual partitioning (vPars) to the single processor level similar to
support on HP 9000 servers with HP-UX 11i v1. With vPars, a user will be able to support up to eight
separate virtual partitions each with an instance of HP-UX within each hard partition. VPars will provide
many of the features of nPars but without the electrical isolation and support for hardware failures that
nPars provides.
HP Virtual Machines is supported on the rx8640 server. HP Virtual Machines:
increases server utilization
enables server consolidation
provides rapid deployment of new environments (a requirement for test and development
environments)
enhances the HP Virtual Server Environment by providing soft partitioning with shared I/O, sub
CPU granularity, and built in dynamic resourcing for all Integrity servers
HP System Insight Manager HP System Insight Manager HP System Insight Manager HP System Insight Manager
HP Systems Insight Manager (SIM) is the central point of administration for management applications
that address the Integrity rx7640 and rx8640 server's management requirements. HP SIM delivers
powerful monitoring and control, notifying the administrator of potential hardware or software problems
before they occur. It also provides inventory reporting capabilities that dramatically reduce the time and
effort required to track server assets. HP SIM provides secure communications as well as role based
security to make certain that its powerful capabilities are kept secure from unauthorized users.
HP-UX HP-UX HP-UX HP-UX
HP Integrity Essentials for HP-UX 11i are advanced plug ins to HP SIM that provides modular,
integrated system management software for complete HP Integrity server management. It
integrates with many other HP-UX-specific system management tools, including the following tools
available on Integrity servers:
Ignite-UX addresses the need for HP-UX system administrators to perform fast deployment for one
or many servers. It provides the means for creating and reusing standard system configurations,
enables replication of systems, permits post installation customizations, and is capable of both
interactive and unattended operating modes.
Software Distributor-UX (SD-UX) is the HP-UX administration toolset used to deliver and maintain
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Minimum Available Minimum Available Minimum Available Minimum Available Core I/O (Rquired) Minimum Available Core I/O (Rquired) Core I/O (Rquired) Core I/O (Rquired)
I/O slots I/O slots I/O slots I/O slots
8 1
16 2
24 4
32 4
HP Integrity rx8640 Server HP Integrity rx8640 Server HP Integrity rx8640 Server HP Integrity rx8640 Server
Minimum Available Minimum Available Minimum Available
Disk/Media Bays Disk/Media Bays Disk/Media Bays Disk/Media Bays
2/1
4/2
6/3
8/4
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