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Technical Specifications
The boot configuration for Windows Server 2008 Superdome partitions can be:
The Smart Array 6402/6404 disk array controllers (A9890A/A9891A) connected to StorageWorks 4400 (a.k.a. MSA30) series
enclosures.
NOTE: MSA30 is End of Life and may not be available.
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
The SA P600 SAS controller (337972 B2) connected to the MSA50
Fibre Channel PCI X (AB466A or AB467A) HBAs(no boot from factory).
Windows Server 2008 operating system comes with a software mirroring solution. However, the majority of Windows customers use
hardware based RAID solutions (such as the industry leading Smart Array disk array controllers from HP) instead and do not use this
mirroring tool. Also note that the Smart Array controllers do not support failover capability (customers cannot have 2 Smart Array
cards connected to the same boot partition on a StorageWorks 4300/4400 enclosure). RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 1+0, and ADG are
supported as well as disk sparing.
Note that booting from external storage arrays is supported (HP XP and EVA storage). In these cases, it is recommended by HP that
the FC HBAs are configured in a redundant pair using HP Secure Path software for high availability.
Please refer to the table below as guidance for configuring your Windows Server 2003 or Windows Server 2008 partition
Superdome (note that "Watson" rules are in place that reflect these recommendations). Please note that if the VGA/USB card
(A6869A/A6869B) is used, it would only be needed once per instance to the Windows OS instance.
PCI-X Technical Slotting Information for Windows Server 2008
PCI-X Technical Slotting Information for Windows Server 2008
PCI-X Technical Slotting Information for Windows Server 2008
PCI-X Technical Slotting Information for Windows Server 2008
Left
Left
Left
Left
Slot
Slot
Slot
Slot
11
10
Clock Speed
Clock Speed
Clock Speed
Clock Speed
66
66
(MHz)
Special Notes
Special Notes
Special Notes
Special Notes
for Windows
for Windows
for Windows
for Windows
Server 2008
Server 2008
Server 2008
Server 2008
Previously on
Previously on
Previously on
Previously on
2X
2X
A4856A
A4856A
A4856A
A4856A
Now on PCI-X
Now on PCI-X
Now on PCI-X
Now on PCI-X
4X
4X
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE: FC HBA (AB466A or AB467A) are to consume 8X slots first and then populate 4X slots (recommended for performance
optimization)
To ensure Windows Server 2008 high availability for storage connectivity, it is recommended to use HP SecurePath (with HP storage)
and EMC PowerPath (with EMC storage) for load balancing/redundancy between fiber channel HBAs (AB466A or AB467A).
External Storage
External Storage
External Storage
External Storage
HP has the broadest, most robust server and storage line up in the industry, providing exactly the right fit for every need. Refer to the
Storage-Server matrix found in the introductory section of Chapter 4 of this configuration guide to see a matrix that highlights which
storage device, server and operating system is interoperable.
For HP Storage connectivity, the webpage http://spock.corp.hp.com/index.aspx has all of the detail for HP hardware. Please consult
this matrix for HP supported on line and near line storage.
For EMC connectivity with Windows Server 2008 on HP Integrity servers, the EMC support matrix has detailed information concerning
supported HP hardware: http://www.emc.com/interoperability/index.jsp. Please consult this matrix to determine if your customer's
9
8
7
66
66
66
66
or
or
133
133
SCSI Card
A7173A)
removable
media slot
2X
2X
4X
4X
4X
4X
8X
8X
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processor, and 64- processor Systems
processor, and 64- processor Systems
processor, and 64- processor Systems
processor, and 64- processor Systems
(NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE: Maximum cable length available is 4 meters.)
Windows Server 2003 or Windows Server 2008 partition on
Windows Server 2003 or Windows Server 2008 partition
Windows Server 2003 or Windows Server 2008 partition
6
5
4
3
66
66
66
or
or
133
133
Default boot
device slot for
Smart Array
controller
(A9890A)
recommended
4X
4X
2X
8X
8X
4X
2
1
66
66
Windows LAN
VGA/USB
Gig E card
(A6869B). If
(AD337A)
ordered, must
be placed in
Slot One
2X
2X
4X
4X
Right
Right
Right
Right
0
66
Core I/O slot
(A6865A)
Not supported
on sx2000
2X
4X
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