•Hard drives

•Cables

•Backplane board

•Core I/O cards

The server can contain up to eight SAS disk drives. The drives have LEDs that indicate activity and device status, and an LED used to locate each drive. Additionally, there is a set of slot availability LEDs positioned in the middle of the disk drive bays on the front of the chassis. The illuminated LEDs indicate connection and power from a SAS controller to the bank of SAS disk drive slots.

The disk drives plug directly into the SAS backplane board. There is one SAS backplane board in the server.

Two cables connect from the SAS backplane board to the SAS core I/O card. Service the SAS backplane board and SAS core I/O card from the top of the chassis.

Firmware

Firmware consists of many individually linked binary images that are bound together by a single framework at run time. Internally, the firmware employs a software database called a device tree to represent the structure of the hardware platform and to provide a means of associating software elements with hardware functionality.

The firmware incorporates the following main interfaces:

Processor Abstraction Layer (PAL)

PAL provides a seamless firmware abstraction between

 

the processor and system software and platform firmware.

System Abstraction Layer (SAL)

SAL provides a uniform firmware interface, and initializes

 

and configures the platform.

Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI)

EFI provides an interface between the operating system

 

and the platform firmware. EFI uses data tables that contain

 

platform-related information, and boot and run-time

 

service calls that are available to the operating system and

 

its loader to provide a standard environment for booting.

Advanced Configuration and Power

ACPI provides a standard environment for configuring

Interface (ACPI)

and managing server systems. ACPI moves system power

 

configuration and management from the system firmware

 

to the operating system, and abstracts the interface between

 

the platform hardware and the operating system software.

 

This enables each to evolve independently of the other.

The firmware supports HP-UX 11i version 2, June 2006 release, Linux®, Windows®, and OpenVMS 8.3 operating systems through the Itanium processor family standards and extensions, and has no operating system-specific functionality included. All operating systems are presented with the same interface to system firmware, and all features are available to the operating system.

User Interface

The Itanium processor family firmware employs a user interface defined by an HP standard called Pre-OS System Startup Environment (POSSE). The POSSE shell is based on the EFI standard shell. Several commands were added to the standard EFI Shell to support HP value-added functionality.

Event IDs for Errors and Events

The system firmware generates event IDs for errors, events, and forward progress to the iLO 2 MP through common shared memory. The iLO 2 MP interprets and stores event IDs. Reviewing

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INTEGRITY RX3600 specifications

The HP Integrity RX3600 is a high-performance server designed to address the demanding needs of enterprises that require robust computing capabilities, reliability, and scalability. Part of the HP Integrity server family, the RX3600 is built on the Itanium architecture, which is known for its exceptional processing power and advanced features that support mission-critical applications.

One of the main features of the RX3600 is its capability to handle multiple workloads with ease. The server supports up to 64 GB of RAM, allowing for efficient multitasking and enhanced performance in data-intensive environments. Its modular design also enables organizations to scale up their systems by adding additional memory or processors as needed, making it a flexible choice for growing businesses.

The RX3600 is equipped with HP's Integrity Virtual Machines (VMs), which provide virtualization capabilities that allow businesses to run multiple operating systems and applications on a single physical server. This not only maximizes resource utilization but also simplifies management by reducing the number of physical servers required in the data center.

Another significant characteristic of the RX3600 is its advanced reliability features. The server is designed with fault-tolerant components, including redundant power supplies and cooling systems. This ensures that the server remains operational even in the event of hardware failures. Additionally, HP's Error Correction Code (ECC) memory helps detect and correct data corruption, further enhancing the system's reliability.

For security, the HP Integrity RX3600 includes built-in features such as Secure Boot, which ensures that the server boots using only trusted firmware and software. This protects against unauthorized changes and vulnerabilities that could compromise data integrity.

In terms of connectivity, the RX3600 offers multiple I/O options, including advanced networking capabilities that support high-speed data transfer and improved bandwidth. This is critical for organizations that rely on data-intensive applications and need to maintain seamless connectivity.

Furthermore, the server supports a range of operating systems, including HP-UX and Linux, making it adaptable to various enterprise environments. Its robust performance, reliability, and scalability make the HP Integrity RX3600 an ideal choice for businesses looking to optimize their IT infrastructure and support their critical workloads with confidence.
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