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NEC A1160 manual Supported Processors, Rules for Mixing Processors, Multicore Processors

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Supported Processors

Processors

Figure 2-2 shows the location of the processor sockets (along with the processor number) on the processor board.

Figure 2-2 Processor Socket Location on Processor Board

Supported Processors

Express5800/A1160 systems support the following Intel Xeon processor 7400 series (Dunnington) processors:

•Model E7440 (2.4 GHz with 2 x 3-MB L2 cache, 16-MB L3 cache, quad core, 1066 MHz front-side bus)

•Model X7460 (2.66 GHz with 3 x 3-MB L2 cache, 16-MB L3 cache, hex core, 1066 MHz front-side bus)

Check with your sales representative for the availability of a specific processor.

Multicore Processors

Multicore processors contain four or six complete physical processors (cores) in the same integrated circuit. A quad-core processor (four cores) can appear as four logical processors, and a hex-core processor (six cores) can appear as six logical processors.

Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T)

The Xeon processors support the Intel EM64T technology. EM64T is an enhancement to the 32-bit Intel architecture. It allows a processor to run 64-bit code and access larger amounts of memory. Processors with Intel EM64T support 64-bit operating systems from Microsoft, SUSE, and Red Hat. Processors running in legacy or 32-bit mode remain fully compatible with existing 32-bit applications and operating systems.

Rules for Mixing Processors

Intel supplies different types, or families, of processors, such as the Intel Xeon processor family. In addition, processors within a given family can have different

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NEC A1160 Supported Processors, Rules for Mixing Processors, Multicore Processors, Extended Memory 64 Technology EM64T

Contents

Page Trademarks Proprietary Notice and Liability DisclaimerSystem Configuration ContentsSection IntroductionAppendix ACell Components Figures Page Tables Page Symbols and Conventions Using This GuideWho Should Use This Guide Related DocumentsRelated Documents Safety Notices temperature of 89.6F Safety Noticesxiii Page Introduction Documentation UpdatesSection Scalable Symmetric Multiprocessing ServersReliability, Availability, and Serviceability Customer Installation and ServicingOperating Systems Modular ExpansionVirtual Machine Monitors Virtual Machine MonitorsLinux Operating Systems Page Cell Component Express5800/A1160 CellSection Processors Processor SocketsFigure 2-1Basic Cell Rules for Mixing Processors Supported ProcessorsMulticore Processors Extended Memory 64 Technology EM64TProcessor Voltage Regulator Modules Node ControllerProcessors Memory MemoryFigure 2-3Node Controller Figure 2-4Memory Boards DIMM Slot NumberingRules for Memory Expansion DIMM Capacity and Cell MemoryFigure 2-5DIMM Numbering Table 2-1DIMM Capacity and Cell MemoryI/O Subsystem Indicators on the Memory BoardDynamic DIMM Sparing Memory MirroringFigure 2-6I/O Riser Board PCIe Card CarrierPorts Figure 2-7PCIe Card CarrierFigure 2-8External Card Slots Figure 2-9Ports on Back of the Cell Inbuilt RAID ControllerAC/DC Power Supplies PowerFigure 2-10Power Supplies Power Supply Indicators Power ControlUninterruptible Power Supply UPS Partitions and Power200-VoltRedundancy and AC Source Options CoolingCooling Peripherals Peripherals2-15 Figure 2-11Fan ModulesBoot Options Figure 2-12Peripherals on the Drive TrayExternal Peripherals EXPRESSSCOPE Monitor System ClocksSystem Clocks 2-17Fault Messages on the EXPRESSSCOPE Monitor LCD Fault Messages on the EXPRESSSCOPE Monitor LCD2-18 Figure 2-13EXPRESSSCOPE Monitor2-19 Fault Messages on the EXPRESSSCOPE Monitor LCDTrusted Platform Module TPM Inbuilt VirtualizationInbuilt Virtualization 2-20Cell Interconnect and Multiple Cell Systems System ConfigurationSection Multiple-CellSystemsCell Interconnect and Multiple Cell Systems Figure 3-2System with Two CellsFigure 3-3System with Four Cells Cell Identification System Serial NumberCell Identification Cabinets CabinetsFigure 3-4System Serial Number Label Clustering PartitionsFigure 3-5Cabinet Configuration PartitionsReplaceable Components Redundant ConfigurationsRedundant Configurations Clustering SoftwareExpress5800/A1160 Configuration Summary Express5800/A1160 Configuration SummaryTable 3-2Minimum and Maximum Configurations Page System Components Server ManagementSection Service Processor Maintenance LAN MLANNetwork Components CellsManagement Server Windows Domain ControllerClient Workstation Console Manager Client SoftwareManagement Architecture Intelligent Platform Management InterfaceMain Components Management Board Management BoardFigure 4-1Management Architecture Service Processor Figure 4-2Management BoardFirmware Hub Trusted Platform Module TPM Remote Console InterfacesPorts Other Management LogicBIOS Server Management SoftwareHardware Components Management Software Components ESMPRO Manager and AgentFigure 4-3Server Management Hardware Components Accessing Remote Monitoring Remote MonitoringComponents on the Front of a Cell Appendix ACell Components Figure A-1Front of the CellComponents on the Rear of a Cell Components on the Rear of a Cell Figure A-1Rear of the CellTable A-2Component on the Rear of the Cell Components on the Front of a Cell