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QuickSpecs
Configuration
Server Form Factors and Server Form Factors and Server Form Factors and Server Form Factors and
Rack Configuration Rack Configuration Rack Configuration Rack Configuration
Non-HP Cabinets Non-HP Cabinets Non-HP Cabinets Non-HP Cabinets
I/O Architecture I/O Architecture
I/O Architecture I/O Architecture
The HP Integrity rx2660 I/O architecture utilizes industry standard PCI X and PCI Express buses in a unique design for maximum
flexibility, I/O card availability, performance, scalability, and reliability.
The HP Integrity rx2660 I/O architecture consists of six dedicated I/O channels which provide up to 8.2 GB/s of I/O bandwidth
allocated across standard I/O connectivity (with the Combo I/O backplane option), a dedicated slot for an optional 8 port Smart
Array P400 Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) controller (mandatory with Windows based systems) and three open slots for additional,
optional I/O card choices. The diagrams above show how these channels allocate bandwidth to the open I/O slots and to the
The HP Integrity rx2660 is a 2U server. It comes in 3 form factors: rack mounted, OFS (Office Friendly
Server) and pedestal versions. The rack mounted and OFS versions have the same base model product
numbers with different options. The rack mounted versions are AH234A and AH235A options 001-003;
the OFS are AH234A and AH235A options 004-006
The OFS is a pedestal form factor with reduced acoustics for workstation replacement and/or office
environments. Note that the OFS does not support redundant fans or redundant power.
Please note that the pedestal version is not factory installed-it is a kit (AD251A) that must be assembled
on site.
The rack mounted version of the rx2660 is supported in HP 10000 Series G2 cabinets. For factory
integration order the Universal Rack Kit, AD253A, with 0D1 feature code. Sliding mounts and a cable
management arm will be installed with the server in a factory integrated rack.
The HP Integrity rx2660 can be installed in the field with the Universal Rack Kit (AD253A with B01
feature code). This kit contains the slide mounts, cable management arm, and all other hardware
needed to mount an rx2660 into a 19 inch cabinet.
Refer to the 10000 Series G2 Rack Best Practices Guide for information on rack deployment,
stabilization, and transportation. Go to
For customers who choose to use non HP cabinets, the HP Integrity rx2660 provides simple options for
installation and HP field support. The HP Integrity rx2660 field rack kit (AD253A) contains adjustable
slide rails, allowing the server to be mounted in cabinets that use the four post EIA mounting system.
Once the server is mounted in a non HP cabinet, it must meet some simple criteria to ensure that HP
field personnel can fully support the rack environment.
Anti Tip Anti Tip-The rack/cabinet must be solidly anchored to the floor both front and rear. This is usually
Anti Tip Anti Tip
accomplished by anti tip feet or by direct bolting to the floor.
Air Flow-The HP Integrity rx2660 uses front to back airflow to cool the unit. Thus a cabinet cannot Air Flow Air Flow Air Flow
have a solid front or rear door. Solid doors may have to be removed or changed to an open
perforation pattern.
Cable Strain Relief Cable Strain Relief Cable Strain Relief-A proper method of strain relief must be used. This may force the elimination Cable Strain Relief
of the rear door in some cases.
Front and Rear Access-For proper cooling and ease of service access, HP recommends 32 inches Front and Rear Access Front and Rear Access Front and Rear Access
of unobstructed floor space in the front and rear of rack installations. This recommendation
applies to both HP and third party racks and cabinets.
DA - 12698 Worldwide — Version 30 — April 13, 2012
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