Optional Pcix Unit; Power Bay Unit; Peripheral Devices; Security - NEC Express5800 1160Xd User Manual

Optional PCIX Unit

At least one PCIX Unit is required in a 16-way and 32-way server configuration. PCIX
Units can be added as follows:
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Up to 4 PCIX Units can be added to the 16-way Main Cabinet.
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Up to 2 PCIX Units can be added to the 32-way Main Cabinet.
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Up to 6 PCIX Units can be added to the I/O Expansion Cabinet for the 32-way
system..
The PCIX Unit connects to the system via a 1.6-GB interface cable (dedicated cable for
connecting the unit).

Power Bay Unit

Up to six Distributed Power Supply (DPS) modules can be installed in a Power Bay
Unit.
Power Bay Units can be installed as follows:
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16-way server (1160Xd) – one Power Bay Unit can be installed; two units are
required for redundancy.
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32-way server (1320Xd) – one or two Power Bay Units can be installed; two
units are required for redundancy.
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I/O Expansion Cabinet – one unit can be installed; two units are required for
redundancy.

Peripheral Devices

Disk drives can connect to a SCSI board, and ATA devices can connect to the Basic I/O
Board. You can also connect peripheral devices via PCI cards installed in the PCIX
Unit.

Security

To help prevent unauthorized entry or use of the system, the server provides the
following security features:
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Locked areas require a security key for entry. Locked areas include the front and
rear Main Cabinet doors.
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The BIOS Setup utility provides user and administrative password security,
protecting the system from unauthorized operation.
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Console operation requires the entry of login authentication with a login account
and password.
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