Table of Contents
About This Document
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Intended Audience
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New and Changed Information in This Edition
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Publishing History
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Document Organization
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Typographic Conventions
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HP-UX Release Name and Release Identifier
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Related Documents
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HP Encourages Your Comments
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1 Overview
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Introduction
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System Backplane
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System Backplane to PCI-X Backplane Connectivity
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Clocks and Reset
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I/O Subsystem
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Detailed HP 9000 rp7420 Server Description
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Cell Board
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PDH Riser Board
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Central Processor Units
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DIMMs
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Main Memory Performance
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Valid Memory Configurations
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Cells and nPartitions
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Internal Disk Devices for the HP 9000 rp7420 server
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MP/SCSI MP Core I/O Board
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Procurium LAN/SCSI Board
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Mass Storage (Disk) Backplane
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Server Description
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Dimensions
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System Chassis
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2 Unpacking the Server
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Unpacking a Racked Server
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Securing the Cabinet
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Unpacking a Non-Racked Server
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Unloading With a Lifter
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Unloading the Server With Lift Handle Panels
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Installing the Server Into the Rack
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3 Installing Accessories
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Installing the Wheel Kit
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Required Tools
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PCI-X Card Cage Assembly I/O Cards
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Installing PCI I/O Cards
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Prerequisites for Adding a PCI I/O Card Using the Attention Button
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