Compaq ProLiant 8000 Introduction Manual
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Brand: Compaq
Category: Desktop , Laptop , PDA , Server
Type: Technology brief
Model: Compaq Aero 8000 , Compaq 303900-001 - ProLiant - 8000
Pages: 22 (1.4 Mb)
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ECHNOLOGY
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June 2000
Compaq Computer
Corporation
ISSD Technology
Communications
C
ONTENTS
Introduction....................... 3
High-Performance
Technologies ..................... 3
ProLiant 8000 Architecture......4
Pentium III Xeon
Processor Technology........... 10
High-Availability
Technologies ....................11
PCI Hot Plug Technology ......11
Redundant Array
Controller Technology...........12
Redundant Network Interface
Controller Technology...........12
Redundant Hot-Plug Fans ..... 13
Redundant Processor
Power Modules..................... 15
Redundant Hot-Plug
Power Supplies ....................15
Hot-Plug Hard Disk Drives..... 18
Storage
Technologies ....................18
Hard Drive Technology.......... 18
Array Controller Technology..18
Management
Technologies ....................19
Remote-Flash
Redundant ROM................... 19
Auto-Default
ROM Configuration ............... 20
Integrated Management
Display................................. 21
Integrated Remote Console...21
Remote Insight
Board/PCI Option .................21
Serviceability
Features............................22
Conclusion........................22
Compaq ProLiant 8000 Server Technology
This technology brief describes the high-performance, high-availability, storage, and
management technologies built into the Compaq ProLiant 8000 server. The high-
performance technologies include a new 8-way system architecture driven by the
Profusion chipset codeveloped by Compaq, Intel, and Corollary, as well as Intel’s
Pentium III Xeon processors. In addition, new disk drive technology and a new extended
SCSI controller with redundancy capability allows the ProLiant 8000 server to deliver
maximum highly available internal storage capacity.
The high-availability technologies include redundant internal array controllers; PCI Hot
Plug technology; redundant hot-plug power supplies, drives, and fans; and redundant
processor power modules. The ProLiant 8000 design also contains easy-access
components that reduce downtime for service or upgrades. Key management
technologies, such as the Integrated Remote Console, Integrated Management Display,
Remote-flash Redundant ROM, and auto-default ROM configuration, further enhance
availability.
The intended audience for this paper is engineers and system administrators familiar
with existing Compaq technology and servers. For those less familiar with Compaq
technology, please see the related technology briefs referenced in this document. For
more information about the ProLiant 8000 server, see the complete list of features at
http://www.compaq.com/products/servers/ProLiant8000/quickspecs.html.
Please direct comments regarding this communication to the ISSD Technology Communications Group at this Internet
address: TechCom@compaq.com