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Hardware Requirement
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Hardware Requirement
Customers ordering an SMS for the first time for a new PA 8700 Superdome should order the rx2600 SMS. The rx2600 SMS
can also be used to manage PA8800 and Integrity Superdomes.
Customers using the earlier-released A180 SMS must replace it with the rx2600 if they expect to use it with new Superdome
or Integrity servers. Customers may use an existing rp2470 or A500 SMS to manage any new PA 8700 Superdome.
One rx2600 SMS can support up to 16 Superdomes using a switch. Please note, however, that certain datacenters are so
large that the networking structure will not permit the sharing of one SMS for the entire datacenter. The SMS is connected to
each PA 8700 Superdome system on a private LAN. It is beneficial to have the SMS in close physical proximity to the
Superdome(s) because the Customer Engineer (CE) requires SMS access to service the Superdome hardware. The physical
connection from the Superdome is a private Ethernet connection and thus, the absolute maximum distance is determined
by the Ethernet specification.
The UNIX rx2600 SMS bundle is comprised of:
HP rx2600 1.0G 1.5MB CPU server Solution
Factory rack kit for rx2600
1GB DDR memory
36GB 15K HotPlug Ultra320 HDD
HP-UX 11iv2 Foundation OE
1 x HP Tape Array 5300 with DVD-ROM and DAT 40
HP ProCurve Switch 2124
CAT 5e Cables
By default, the rx2600 SMS does not come with a display monitor or keyboard unless explicitly ordered to enable console
access (the TFT5600 rackmounted display/mouse/keyboard is the recommended solution). See the ordering guide for details
on the additional components that are required in order to use the rx2600 SMS as a console.
Software Requirements
Software RequirementsSoftware Requirements
Software Requirements
All SMS software is preloaded in the factory and delivered to the customer as a complete solution. The rx2600 SMS supports
only HP UX 11i at this time. Current versions of the SMS software have not been qualified for 64 bit Windows. To ensure
only optimal diagnostic solutions are used, an integrated Windows/Linux SMS/Console is not available for PA 8700
Superdomes. All SMS software is preloaded in the factory and delivered to the customer as a complete solution.
SMS Connectivity
SMS ConnectivitySMS Connectivity
SMS Connectivity
PA-8700 Superdome requires scan traffic to be isolated from console traffic, therefore two distinct networks are required for
the SMS and/or console. The rx2600 SMS has two LAN connections on the integrated multifunction I/O that can support
and connect to two LAN interfaces on the Superdome MP: the Private LAN and the Customer LAN. These two LAN
connections allow SMS and console operations to be performed remotely.
The 10/100Base TX port on the rx2600 is required, and is connected to the Private LAN on the Superdome MP. This
connection is solely used for the various diagnostics supported by the SMS. The 10/100/1000Base TX port on the rx2600 can
optionally be connected to the Superdome MP's Customer LAN for console access to the MP (and the Superdome partitions)
from the existing management network. More details on console use of the rx2600 is provided later in this chapter.
For use as an SMS only, the rx2600's 10/100Base-TX port is connected to the Private LAN port on the Superdome MP. This
can be done with a direct-connect crossover cable, or by using an Ethernet switch. HP recommends the switched connect
configuration for the rx2600 SMS in order for the SMS to be shared with other Superdomes, and remotely accessed.
The SMS can be accessed remotely from the Management LAN, or directly via RS 232 on an as needed basis. If the customer
chooses to access the SMS from the Customer Management LAN, the SMS traffic is on a distinct and private network.
Console traffic goes to Customer LAN port on MP. This diagram assumes that the Customer provides the console
infrastructure. Note as well that the UNIX rx2600 SMS is supported for use on all current models of Superdome.
Providing the Ethernet switch is configured with the UNIX rx2600 SMS, additional Superdomes can be easily added into the
existing infrastructure with minimal disruption and downtime. Each additional Superdome MP's Private LAN port should be
connected to the Ethernet switch. Note this will share SMS scan functionality only, not console access.
QuickSpecs
HP 9000 Superdome Servers
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HP 9000 Superdome Servers
(PA-8600, PA-8700 and PA-8800)
(PA-8600, PA-8700 and PA-8800)(PA-8600, PA-8700 and PA-8800)
(PA-8600, PA-8700 and PA-8800)
Management Features
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