HP Integrity Superdome SX2000 READ ME FIRST: Processor/Cell Add-On Products -

HP Integrity Superdome Servers

Part No.: A5201-96048

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HP Integrity Superdome Servers

The HP Integrity Superdome servers may require a firmware update to support Intel

Itanium

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Processor/Cell Add-On products shipping after June 15th, 2005.

Affected Intel

Itanium

2 processor products for the HP Integrity Superdome are:

• AD003A – Intel

Itanium

2 1.6-GHz 9MB CPU (2-Pack)

• AD004A – Instant Capacity Right To Access Intel

Itanium

2 1.6-GHz 9MB CPU

ACTION

Check the server firmware prior to installing any of these processor products. The firmware versions can be

checked using the MP “sysrev” command. The HP Integrity Superdome requires “Firmware Version rel_5.1”

or later. The individual firmware revisions that make up version rel_5.1 and the firmware upgrade

instructions are in the Release Notice that is included in the firmware download bundle. If you are not able to

check the firmware or if the firmware is not at version rel_5.1 or later, contact HP support.

NOTE

Once the firmware is at the supported revision level, proceed with attaching the Processor/Cell

Add-On Products to the server using the Service Guide. The Service Guide is available at

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