Compaq ProLiant 6500 Compaq ProLiant 7000 Server Technology - Page 1

TECHNOLOGY BRIEF June 1998 Compaq Computer Corporation ECG Technology Communications CONTENTS Introduction 3 High-Performance Technologies 3 Pentium II Xeon Processor Technology 3 Pentium II Xeon Performance 5 ProLiant 7000 Architecture 6 High-Availability Technologies 10 Redundant Network Interface Controller Technology 11 Redundant, Hot-Plug Fans 11 Redundant Processor Power Modules 13 Redundant Hot-Plug Power Supplies 13 Hot-Plug Hard Disk Drives 16 Compaq Smart Array 3100ES Controller 16 PCI Hot Plug Technology for PCI Adapters 17 Management Technologies 18 Integrated Management Display 19 Integrated Remote Console 19 Auto-Default ROM Configuration 19 Serviceability Features 20 ProLiant 7000 Upgrade Path 20 Power Supplies 21 Fan Cooling Capacity ...... 21 Chassis Design 22 Conclusion 23 ... Compaq ProLiant 7000 Server Technology This technology brief describes the high-performance, high-availability, and management technologies built into the Compaq ProLiant 7000 Server. The high-performance technologies include Intel's 32-bit Pentium® II Xeon™ processor, as well as improvements to the ProLiant 7000's PCI bus architecture. Compaq has fulfilled its promise to extend the functionality of the ProLiant 7000 by providing an upgrade path to four or eight Pentium II Xeon processors. The high-availability technologies include: PCI Hot Plug technology, redundant network interface controllers, redundant hot-plug power supplies, drives, and fans; and redundant processor power modules. The ProLiant 7000 design also contains easyaccess components that reduce downtime for service or upgrades. The ProLiant 7000 incorporates key management technologies, such as the Integrated Management Display, Integrated Remote Console, and Auto-Default ROM Configuration, that further enhance availability. The intended audience for this paper is the engineer or system administrator familiar with existing Compaq technology and servers. For those less familiar with Compaq technology, please see the related technology briefs referenced in this document. For more information about the ProLiant 7000, see the complete list of features at http://www.compaq.com/products/servers/ProLiant7000/quickspecs.html. Please direct comments regarding this communication to the ECG Technology Communications Group at this Internet address: [email protected] ECG078/0698 1