QuickSpecs

HP xw8200 Workstation

Technical Specifications

 

single bit errors

 

double bit errors

 

an odd number of errors

 

error bursts up to 32-bits long

Drive Self Tests (DPS)

Drive Protection System (Adaptec and LSI SCSI controllers do not offer DPS)

 

A diagnostic hard drive self test. It scans critical physical components and every sector of

 

the hard drive for physical faults and then reports any faults to the user.

 

Running independently of the operating system, it can be accessed through the computer's

 

setup procedure. It produces an evaluation on whether the hard drive is the source of the

 

problem and needs to be replaced.

 

The system expands on the Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (SMART), a

 

continuously running systems diagnostic that alerts the user to certain types of failures.

 

DPS Access through F10 Setup during Boot (F10 diagnostic access not available with SCSI

 

drives)

SMART Technology

Allows hard drives to monitor their own health and to raise flags if imminent failures were predicted

(Self-Monitoring, Analysis

Predicts failures before they occur. Tracks fault prediction and failure indication parameters such

and Reporting

as re-allocated sector count, spin retry count, calibration retry count.

Technology)

By avoiding actual hard drive failures, SMART hard drives act as “insurance” against unplanned

 

user downtime and potential data loss from hard drive failure.

 

SMART I – Drive Failure Prediction

 

SMART II – Off-Line Data Collection

 

SMART III – Off-Line Read Scanning with Defect Reallocation

 

 

Security Features

 

Access panel key lock

Prevents removal of the access panel and all internal components including optical and floppy

(standard)

drives

Padlock (optional)

Prevents entire system theft and discourages access panel removal. 7mm diameter padlock loop

 

at rear of system.

Kensington Cable Lock

Prevents entire system theft only. 3mm x 7mm slot at rear of system.

(optional)

 

Universal chassis clamp

The version without a cable discourages access panel removal and prevents theft of IO devices.

lock (optional)

The version with a cable additionally prevents entire system theft and allows multiple systems to

 

be secured with a single cable.

 

 

Serviceability Features

 

of System

 

Access panel

Tool-less, one-handed

Optical drives

Tool-less

Floppy drive

Tool-less

Hard drives

Tool-less

Expansion cards

Tool-less

Green user touch points

Yes, on tool-free internal chassis mechanisms

Color-coordinated cables

Yes

and connectors

 

Memory

Tool-less, can be upgraded without removing any internal components

CPUs

Tool-less, can be upgraded without removing any internal components

Chassis fan removal

Tool-less

Power supply diagnostic

Yes, dual function: AC OK & power OK

LED

 

Power Button

Yes, ACPI multi-function

Power LED

Yes, dual color LED indicates normal operation and faults.

Hard drive activity LED

Yes

Internal speaker

Yes, used for pre-boot diagnostic beep codes

 

 

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xw8200 specifications

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