Overview - NEC HV8600 User Manual

Overview

The server is a modular, multiprocessing server based on the Intel Pentium
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Xeon processor chip set. The chip set incorporates a modular scaleable
architecture that integrates a 64-bit bus interface with three Peripheral
Component Interconnect (PCI) buses and an Industry Standard Architecture
(ISA) bus. The architecture supports Symmetrical Multiprocessing (SMP) and a
variety of operating systems. The chassis and system boards are designed to
meet the needs of the server marketplace.
The combination of computing performance, memory capacity, and integrated
I/O provides a high performance environment for many applications including
network servers and multi-user systems. The server is designed for use in
applications where downtime must be minimized. To this end, the server
includes or has the option to include the following.
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All systems are configured with an additional redundant power supply.
The redundant power supply system will continue to operate in the event
of a single power supply failure.
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Hot-swap self-contained power supply units that can be easily installed or
removed from the back of the chassis.
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Hot-swap Ultra2-wide SCSI hard drive bays accessible from the front of
the chassis where a failed drive can be removed, and a new drive installed
without system power being turned off.
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High degree of SCSI hard disk fault tolerance and advanced disk array
management features through the use of RAID (Redundant Array of
Independent Disks) technology.
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Cooling system redundancy where the system will continue to operate in
the event of a fan failure or having cabinet temperatures approaching the
threshold limit, the redundant fans will switch to maximum operating
speed.
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Hardware monitors (temperature and voltage) and software monitors to
indicate failures.
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Easy access to all parts for service.
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