HP RP7405/7410 manual MP Core I/O Connections, MP/SCSI Connections, LAN/SCSI Connections

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Installation

MP Core I/O Connections

MP Core I/O Connections

Each hp rp7405/rp7410 can have up to two MP Core I/O board sets installed. This allows for two partitions to be operating, or allows for MP Core I/O redundancy in a single partition configuration. Each MP Core I/O board set consists of two boards: the MP/SCSI board and the LAN/SCSI board. The MP/SCSI board is oriented vertically and accessed from the back of the server. The LAN/SCSI is accessed from the PCI expansion card bay. Only the primary MP core I/O board set (MP/SCSI slot 1 & LAN/SCSI slot 8, Chassis 1) is required for a single partition implementation. The secondary MP/SCSI board is not necessary for full operation, however, without the secondary MP/SCSI board only two internal disks can be accessed.

MP/SCSI Connections

The MP/SCSI board is required to update firmware, access the console, turn partition power on/off, access all but one of the internal peripherals, and utilize other features of the system.

Connections to the MP/SCSI board include the following:

DB25 Connector; via the M cable.

This RS232 connector provides connections for a local console, external modem, and a UPS. The server end of the M cable terminates in a DB25 connector. The opposite side of the cable terminates in 3 DB9 connectors labeled CONSOLE, UPS, and REMOTE.

10/100 Base-T LAN RJ45 connector (for LAN and Web Console access).

This LAN uses standby power and is active when AC is present and the front panel power switch is off.

Internal LVD Ultra 160 SCSI channel for connections to internal mass storage.

Internal SE Ultra SCSI channel for connection to internal removable media device.

LAN/SCSI Connections

The LAN/SCSI board is a PCI form factor card that provides the basic external I/O connectivity for the system.

Connections to the LAN/SCSI board include the following:

PCI-X to PCI-X Bridge for multi-device compatibility

Internal LVD Ultra 160 SCSI channel for connections to internal mass storage.

External LVD Ultra 160 SCSI channel connected to a 68-pin VHDCI connector

10/100/1000 Base-T LAN RJ45 connector.

The primary LAN interface is located on the LAN/SCSI board installed in the rightmost slot when viewing the system from the back.

Management Processor Access

NOTE

In order to access the Management Processor for the initial installation, the M cable must first

 

be connected to the DB25 connector located on the Primary MP/SCSI board. The Primary

 

MP/SCSI board is located in the lower MP/SCSI board slot.

 

 

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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.

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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.