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• Text to be replaced with text that you supply is represented using this font. Example: "Enter the ls -l filename command" means you must replace filename with your own text. • Keyboard keys and graphical interface items (such as buttons, tabs, and menu items) are represented using this font. Examples: The Control key, the OK button, the General tab, the Options menu. • Menu -> Submenu represents a menu selection you can perform. Example: "Select the Partition -> Create Partition action" means you must select the Create Partition menu item from the Partition menu. • Example screen output is represented using this font. Related Information Further information on HP server hardware management, Microsoft® Windows®, and diagnostic support tools are available through the following website links. Website for HP Technical Documentation The main website for HP technical documentation is: http://www.hp.com/go/bizsupport. Server Hardware Information The following website offers more information: http:// www.hp.com/go/integrity_servers-docs. It provides HP nPartition server hardware management information, including information on site preparation, installation, and more. Diagnostics and Event Monitoring: Hardware Support Tools Complete information about HP's hardware support tools, including online and offline diagnostics and event monitoring tools, is at the following website: www.hp.com/go/bizsupport Web Site for HP Technical Support: HP's IT resource center is located at the following website: http://www13.itrc.hp.com/service/home/home.do?admit It provides comprehensive support information for IT professionals on a wide variety of topics, including software, hardware, and networking. Publishing History The document printing date and edition number indicate the document's current edition and are included in the following table. The printing date will change when a new edition is produced. Document updates may be issued between editions to correct errors or document product changes. The latest version of this document is available on line at: http://www.hp.com/go/bizsupport. First Edition Second Edition Third Edition Fourth Edition Fifth Edition Sixth Edition Seventh Edition ... March 2006 September 2006 February 2007 November 2007 March 2009 September 2009 March 2010 14

Section	Page
User Service Guide	1
Table of Contents	3
About This Document	13
Intended Audience	13
Document Organization	13
Typographic Conventions	13
Related Information	14
Publishing History	14
HP contact information	15
Documentation feedback	15
1 Overview	17
Server History and Specifications	17
Server Components	18
Power Subsystem	19
AC Power	20
DC Power	20
Power Sequencing	21
Enabling 48 Volts	21
Cooling System	21
Utilities Subsystem	22
Platform Management	22
UGUY	23
CLU Functionality	23
PM3 Functionality	23
System Clocks	24
Management Processor	24
Compact Flash	25
HUCB	25
Backplane	26
Crossbar Chip	26
Switch Fabrics	27
Backplane Monitor and Control	27
I2C Bus Distribution	27
Clock Subsystem	27
System Clock Distribution	27
Hot-Swap Oscillator	28
sx2000 RCS Module	28
Cabinet ID	29
Cell ID	29
Backplane Power Requirements and Power Distribution	29
CPUs and Memories	30
Cell Controller	31
Processor Interface	31
Processors	32
Cell Memory System	32
Memory Controller	33
DIMM Architecture	33
Memory Interconnect	33
Mixing Different Sized DIMMs	34
Memory Interleaving	34
Memory Bank Attribute Table	34
Cell Map	35
Link Interleaving	35
Memory Error Protection	35
DRAM Erasure	36
PDC Functional Changes	36
Platform Dependent Hardware	36
Reset	37
Cell OL*	37
I/O Subsystem	37
PCI-X Backplane Functionality	38
SBA Chip CC-to-Ropes	38
Ropes-to-PCI LBA Chip	39
PCI Slots	40
Mixed PCI-X and PCI Express I/O Chassis	40
PCI Hot-Swap Support	41
System Management Station	41
User Accounts	42
New Server Cabling	42
m-Link Cable	42
e-Link Cable	42
Clock Cable	44
Firmware	44
Itanium Firmware for HP Integrity Superdome/sx2000	44
Itanium System Firmware Functions	46
PA-RISC Firmware for HP 9000/sx2000 Servers	46
PA-RISC System Firmware Functions	47
Server Configurations	47
Server Errors	48
2 System Specifications	49
Dimensions and Weights	49
Component Dimensions	49
Component Weights	49
Shipping Dimensions and Weights	50
Electrical Specifications	50
Grounding	51
Circuit Breaker	51
Power Options	51
System Power Requirements	52
Component Power Requirements	53
IOX Cabinet Power Requirements	53
IOX Cabinet Power Cords	53
Environmental Requirements	54
Temperature and Humidity Specifications	54
Power Dissipation	54
Acoustic Noise Specification	56
Airflow	56
3 Installing the System	59
Introduction	59
Communications Interference	59
Electrostatic Discharge	59
Public Telecommunications Network Connection	60
Unpacking and Inspecting the System	60
Verifying Site Preparation	60
Gathering LAN Information	60
Verifying Electrical Requirements	60
Checking the Inventory	60
Inspecting the Shipping Containers for Damage	61
Inspection Precautions	62
Claims Procedures	62
Unpacking and Inspecting Hardware Components	62
Tools Required	63
Unpacking the Cabinet	63
Unpacking the PDCA	71
Returning Equipment	71
Setting Up the System	72
Moving the System and Related Equipment to the Installation Site	72
Unpacking and Installing the Blower Housings and Blowers	72
Attaching the Side Skins and Blower Side Bezels	75
Attaching the Side Skins	75
Attaching the Blower Side Bezels	77
Attaching the Leveling Feet and Leveling the Cabinet	79
Installing the Front Door Bezels and the Front and Rear Blower Bezels	79
Installing the Front Door Bezels	79
Installing the Rear Blower Bezel	81
Installing the Front Blower Bezel	82
Wiring Check	83
Installing and Verifying the PDCA	84
Checking Voltage	88
Removing the EMI Panels	89
Connecting the Cables	91
Routing the I/O Cables	91
Installing the Support Management Station	93
Installing the SMS Support Shelf	93
Connecting the SMS to the Superdome	94
SMS Software and Superdome Firmware Downloading Procedure	94
Configuring the Event Information Tools	95
Turning On Housekeeping Power	96
Connecting the MP to the Customer LAN	98
Connecting the MP to the Network	98
Setting the Customer IP Address	99
Booting and Verifying the System	101
Connecting to the MP	101
Powering On the System 48 V Power Supply	104
Booting the HP Integrity Superdome/sx2000 to an EFI Shell	104
Booting an HP 9000 sx2000 Server to BCH	106
Verifying the System	106
Running JET Software	108
Running JUST	108
Power Cycling After Using JET	109
Offline Diagnostic Environment	109
Attaching the Rear Kick Plates	109
Performing a Visual Inspection and Completing the Installation	110
Conducting a Post-Installation Check	112
4 Booting and Shutting Down the Operating System	113
Operating Systems Supported on Cell-based HP Servers	113
System Boot Configuration Options	114
HP 9000 Boot Configuration Options	114
HP Integrity Boot Configuration Options	114
Booting and Shutting Down HP-UX	118
HP-UX Support for Cell Local Memory	118
Adding HP-UX to the Boot Options List	118
Booting HP-UX	119
Standard HP-UX Booting	120
Single-User Mode HP-UX Booting	123
LVM-Maintenance Mode HP-UX Booting	126
Shutting Down HP-UX	127
Booting and Shutting Down HP OpenVMS I64	128
HP OpenVMS I64 Support for Cell Local Memory	129
Adding HP OpenVMS to the Boot Options List	129
Booting HP OpenVMS	131
Shutting Down HP OpenVMS	132
Booting and Shutting Down Microsoft Windows	133
Microsoft Windows Support for Cell Local Memory	133
Adding Microsoft Windows to the Boot Options List	134
Booting Microsoft Windows	135
Shutting Down Microsoft Windows	137
Booting and Shutting Down Linux	138
Linux Support for Cell Local Memory	138
Adding Linux to the Boot Options List	139
Booting Red Hat Enterprise Linux	140
Booting SuSE Linux Enterprise Server	141
Shutting Down Linux	142
A sx2000 LEDs	145
B Management Processor Commands	149
BO Command	149
CA Command	149
CC Command	150
CP Command	151
DATE Command	152
DC Command	152
DF Command	153
DI Command	154
DL Command	155
EL Command	155
HE Command	156
ID Command	157
IO Command	158
IT Command	159
LC Command	159
LS Command	160
MA Command	160
ND Command	161
PD Command	161
PE Command	162
PS Command	163
RE Command	164
RL Command	165
RR Command	166
RS Command	166
SA Command	167
SO Command	167
SYSREV Command	168
TC Command	169
TE Command	169
VM Command	170
WHO Command	170
XD Command	171
C Powering the System On and Off	173
Shutting Down the System	173
Checking System Configuration	173
Shutting Down the Operating System	175
Preparing the Partitions for Shutdown	176
Powering Off the System	177
Turning On Housekeeping Power	178
Powering On the System Using the PE Command	180
D Templates	183
Templates	183
Equipment Footprint Templates	185
Computer Room Layout Plan	185

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Related Information

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support tools are available through the following website links.

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Server Hardware Information

The following website offers more information:

http://

www

.hp.com/go/integrity_serv

ers-docs

. It provides HP nPartition server hardware management

information, including information on site preparation, installation, and more.

Diagnostics and Event Monitoring: Hardware Support Tools

Complete information about HP’s

hardware support tools, including online and offline diagnostics and event monitoring tools, is

at the following website:

www

.hp.com/go/bizsupport

Web Site for HP Technical Support:

HP’s IT resource center is located at the following website:

http://www13.itrc.hp.com/service/home/home.do?admit

It provides comprehensive support information for IT professionals on a wide variety of topics,

including software, hardware, and networking.

Publishing History

The document printing date and edition number indicate the document’s current edition and

are included in the following table. The printing date will change when a new edition is produced.

Document updates may be issued between editions to correct errors or document product changes.

The latest version of this document is available on line at:

http://www

.hp.com/go/bizsupport

March 2006

........................................................

First Edition

September 2006

........................................................

Second Edition

February 2007

........................................................

Third Edition

November 2007

........................................................

Fourth Edition

March 2009

........................................................

Fifth Edition

September 2009

........................................................

Sixth Edition

March 2010

........................................................

Seventh Edition