Removal and Replacement

Removing and Replacing a PCI Card

Step 3. Wait for SAM to complete its critical resource analysis for the selected card and then review the analysis results.

 

 

If no critical resources will be disabled by taking the selected card offline then click the OK button

 

 

to suspend the card’s driver and power off the card’s PCI slot, and then proceed with the next step.

 

 

If SAM detected that the selected PCI card cannot be taken offline, you will not be able to click the

 

 

OK button and cannot replace the card while HP-UX remains running. In this case, you must shut

 

 

down HP-UX on the nPartition before replacing the defective card.

Step

4.

Locate the PCI slot where the selected card resides.

 

 

On the server, you can view the PCI slots and slot LEDs from the rear of the cabinet.

 

 

The selected slot will be powered off (its green power LED will be off), and the slot’s amber

 

 

attention indicator (a dark orange yellow LED) will be blinking.

Step

5.

Label and remove the cable(s) connected to the PCI card to be removed.

Step

6.

Remove the top cover.

Step

7.

Flip the card slot’s PCI gate to the open position.

Figure 4-20PCI Gate Detail

Step

8.

Firmly pull up on the tabs on the PCI card separator.

Step

9.

Remove the card from the PCI slot.

 

Note that the card is defective, for future reference.

Step 10.

Position the new, replacement PCI card in the slot.

 

 

 

 

NOTE

A slow firm pressure is needed to properly set the card into its connection. PCI cards

 

 

tend to be difficult to install.

 

 

Step 11.

Flip the card slot’s PCI gate to the closed position.

Step 12.

Replace the top cover.

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RP7405/7410 specifications

The HP RP7405 and RP7410 are high-performance servers in the HP Integrity line, specifically designed for mission-critical applications. These servers are built on the Itanium architecture and showcase HP's commitment to reliability, scalability, and performance. Targeted primarily at the enterprise market, both models are ideal for data-intensive workloads, virtualization, and large databases.

One of the standout features of the RP7405 and RP7410 is their robust architecture. The servers utilize HP's NonStop technology, ensuring high availability and fault tolerance. This architecture is designed to provide continuous uptime, which is crucial for businesses dependent on uninterrupted access to their data and applications. The RP7405 supports up to 4 processors, while the RP7410 can accommodate up to 8 processors, allowing for enhanced compute power and the ability to handle increasingly demanding workloads.

In terms of memory, the RP7405 and RP7410 support significant RAM configurations, making them capable of handling large memory-intensive applications. They are equipped with advanced memory management technology, including ECC (Error-Correcting Code) memory, which helps to detect and correct data corruption, thereby enhancing system reliability.

The servers employ HP's Virtual Partition (vPars) technology, which allows for efficient server consolidation by enabling multiple virtual servers to operate on a single physical machine. This capability enhances resource utilization and simplifies management, thus reducing IT costs while maximizing performance.

HP's Serviceguard clustering software is integrated into both servers, offering enhanced availability through active-active clustering and failover capabilities. This software ensures that workloads can be seamlessly transitioned between servers in the event of hardware failures or maintenance, further minimizing downtime.

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Additionally, the servers support a wide range of operating systems, including HP-UX, which is optimized for the Itanium architecture. This flexibility allows organizations to choose the operating environment that best suits their application needs.

In conclusion, the HP RP7405 and RP7410 are powerful servers designed for high-performance applications in enterprise environments. With their advanced architecture, extensive memory support, virtualization capabilities, and robust security features, these servers stand out as reliable solutions for organizations seeking to enhance their IT infrastructure while ensuring high availability and performance.
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