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Contents
About This Guide
How this Guide is Organized .................................................................................................... ... x
Text Conventions ............................................................................................................... ......... xi
Symbols in Text.......................................................................................................................... xii
Symbols on Equipment ........................................................................................................... ... xii
Server Warnings ................................................................................................................ ........ xiii
Rack Stability ................................................................................................................. ........... xiv
Getting Help ................................................................................................................... ........... xiv
Compaq Website ................................................................................................................ x iv
Telephone Numbers ........................................................................................................... xiv
Using the Compaq Systems Reference Library CD ........................................................... xv
Chapter 1
Compaq ProLiant 6500 Features
System Board Features.............................................................................................................. 1-2
Processors and Redundant Processor Power Modules ...................................................... 1-2
Cache Memory and System Architecture .......................................................................... 1-2
Expansion Slots.................................................................................................................. 1-3
PCI Hot Plug ................................................................................................................... ... 1-3
Redundant Hot-Plug Fans .................................................................................................. 1-3
Internal Drive Bays ............................................................................................................ 1-4
Power Supplies................................................................................................................... 1-4
Memory Board Features............................................................................................................ 1-6
Peripheral Board Features ...................................................................................................... ... 1-7
SCSI ........................................................................................................................... ........ 1-7
Video .......................................................................................................................... ........ 1-7
ROM ............................................................................................................................ ....... 1-7
Supported External Interfaces............................................................................................ 1-7
Network Interface Controller Board Features........................................................................... 1-7
Network Interface Controller (NIC) .................................................................................. 1-8
NIC Software Features....................................................................................................... 1-8
High-Availability Features........................................................................................................ 1-8
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Compaq ProLiant 6500 Features continued
Server Management Features and Configuration Tools ........................................................... 1-9
Compaq SmartStart .......................................................................................................... 1-10
Compaq System Configuration Utility ............................................................................ 1-10
Compaq Operating System Utilities ................................................................................ 1-11
Compaq Integrated Management Log ............................................................................. 1-11
Compaq Integrated Management Display ....................................................................... 1-11
Compaq Insight Manager................................................................................................. 1-12
Compaq Integrated Remote Console ............................................................................... 1-13
Compaq Survey Utility .................................................................................................... 1-13
Automatic Server Recovery-2.......................................................................................... 1-14
Diagnostics Tools .............................................................................................................. ...... 1-14
Supported Drive Configurations ............................................................................................. 1-14
Maximum SCSI Configuration ........................................................................................ 1-15
Maximum Fibre Channel Configuration.......................................................................... 1-15
Security Features .............................................................................................................. ....... 1-16
Software Security ............................................................................................................. 1 -16
Hardware Security............................................................................................................ 1- 17
Major Hardware Options......................................................................................................... 1-17
Routine Maintenance............................................................................................................... 1-18
Warranty ....................................................................................................................... ........... 1-19
Server Registration ............................................................................................................ ...... 1-19
Chapter 2
Rack-Mountable Server Installation
Installation Choices ........................................................................................................... ........ 2-1
Using the Compaq Optional Installation Service .............................................................. 2-1
Using the Procedures in this Chapter................................................................................. 2-1
Preparing the Server ........................................................................................................... ....... 2-4
Optimum Environment ...................................................................................................... 2-4
Unpacking the Server......................................................................................................... 2- 8
Rack Warnings and Precautions ........................................................................................ 2-8
Server Warnings and Precautions ...................................................................................... 2-9
Removing the Hot-Plug Power Supply Shipping Screws................................................ 2-10
Locating Materials ........................................................................................................... 2- 10
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Rack-Mountable Server Installation continued
Preparing the Rack-Mounting Brackets and Slide Rail Assemblies....................................... 2-13
Attaching the Bracket Rail to the Rack-Mounting Bracket............................................. 2-14
Attaching the Slide Rail Assembly to the Rack............................................................... 2-19
Attaching the Rack-mounting Bracket Assembly to the Rack ........................................ 2-22
Attaching Server Rails to the Server................................................................................ 2-24
Installing the Server into the Rack .......................................................................................... 2-24
Attaching the Cable Management Arm Bracket and Cable Management Arm .............. 2-26
Cabling the Server ............................................................................................................. ...... 2-30
Powering Up the Server ......................................................................................................... . 2-32
Powering Down the Server ..................................................................................................... 2- 32
Chapter 3
Installing Hardware Options
Non Hot-Plug Area Access ....................................................................................................... 3-2
Accessing and Installing Processors .................................................................................. 3-2
Accessing the System Board Components ...................................................................... 3-12
Accessing the Memory Expansion Board Components .................................................. 3-14
Accessing the Peripheral Board Components.................................................................. 3-20
Installing the Duplex Enabler Board Option ................................................................... 3-21
Hot-Plug Areas ................................................................................................................. ....... 3-28
Accessing PCI Hot Plug Expansion Slots........................................................................ 3-28
Accessing Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drives ........................................................................... 3-34
Removing Hot-Plug Hard Drives..................................................................................... 3-37
Accessing and Installing Hot-Plug Fans .......................................................................... 3-38
Pre-Failure Warranty............................................................................................................... 3-42
Compaq Insight Manager Alert........................................................................................ 3-42
Chapter 4
Integrated Management Log
Multiple Ways of Viewing the Log........................................................................................... 4-1
Integrated Management Display ............................................................................................... 4-2
Integrated Management Display Features ......................................................................... 4-2
Configuring the Integrated Management Display ............................................................. 4-3
Setup with the System Configuration Utility..................................................................... 4-3
Customizing Integrated Management Display Fields........................................................ 4-4
Standard Integrated Management Display Fields .............................................................. 4-8
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Integrated Management Log continued
Navigating the Menus ........................................................................................................... .... 4-9
Normal Run-time Behavior................................................................................................ 4-9
Navigation Buttons ............................................................................................................ 4 -9
Display Symbols .............................................................................................................. 4- 11
System Behavior with Error Events................................................................................. 4-12
Menu Structure................................................................................................................. 4-12
Compaq Insight Manager ........................................................................................................ 4 -14
Viewing the Event List .................................................................................................... 4-14
Printing the Event List ..................................................................................................... 4-1 4
Compaq Survey Utility............................................................................................................ 4-15
Chapter 5
PCI Hot Plug Technology
Introduction ................................................................................................................... ............ 5-1
PCI Hot Plug System ......................................................................................................... 5-3
PCI Hot Plug Application .................................................................................................. 5-3
PCI Hot Plug Feature ......................................................................................................... 5- 3
PCI Hot Plug Button .......................................................................................................... 5- 3
PCI Hot Plug LEDs............................................................................................................ 5- 4
PCI Hot Plug Application Support .................................................................................... 5-7
Novell intraNetWare Configuration Manager Console ..................................................... 5-7
PCI Hot Plug Utility for Windows NT ............................................................................ 5-11
Chapter 6
Cabling Guidelines
Network Interface Controller (NIC).......................................................................................... 6-1
Connecting the Network Cables ........................................................................................ 6-1
External Cabling........................................................................................................................ 6-2
SCSI Cabling............................................................................................................................. 6-3
SCSI Buses......................................................................................................................... 6-3
Removable Media Bay Connectors ................................................................................... 6-7
Determining Cabling Needs ...................................................................................................... 6-9
Internal Cabling With Integrated or Additional SCSI Controller ............................................. 6-9
SCSI Cabling Examples .......................................................................................................... 6-17
Example 1: Standard Configuration................................................................................. 6-17
Example 2: Integrated Duplex Configuration.................................................................. 6-19
Example 3: Smart Array 3200 Duplex Configuration ..................................................... 6-21
Example 4: SMART-2DH External Configuration ......................................................... 6-24
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Cabling Guidelines continued
PCI Hot Plug Cabling.............................................................................................................. 6-25
IDE Removable Media Cabling .............................................................................................. 6-26
Power Cabling .................................................................................................................. ....... 6-27
Securing the Power Cords ....................................................................................................... 6-28
Chapter 7
Server Configuration and Utilities
Compaq SmartStart .............................................................................................................. ..... 7-1
Installing the SmartStart and Support Software CD .......................................................... 7-1
Opening the Internal CD-ROM Tray Manually................................................................. 7-2
Compaq System Configuration Utility...................................................................................... 7-3
Installing an Operating System .......................................................................................... 7-4
SMP Operating System Support ........................................................................................ 7-5
Diagnostics and Other Utilities .......................................................................................... 7-5
Loading Compaq Device Drivers.............................................................................................. 7-5
Appendix A
Regulatory Compliance Notices
Federal Communications Commission Notice......................................................................... A-1
Class A Equipment............................................................................................................ A- 1
Modifications .................................................................................................................. .. A-1
Cables ......................................................................................................................... ....... A-1
Declaration of Conformity for products marked with the FCC logo - United States
only ........................................................................................................................... ......... A-2
Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien)............................................................................................ A-2
Class A Equipment............................................................................................................ A- 2
European Union Notice .......................................................................................................... .. A-3
Taiwanese Notice ............................................................................................................... ...... A-3
Japanese Notice ................................................................................................................ ........ A-3
Appendix B
Electrostatic Discharge
Grounding Methods.................................................................................................................. B-1
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Appendix C
Switch Settings
Maintenance Configuration Switch Functions (SW1) ............................................................. C-1
Core Frequency Switch (SW2 and SW3)................................................................................. C-2
Appendix D
LEDs
Interlock LEDs ................................................................................................................. ........ D-1
Network Interface Controller (NIC) LEDs .............................................................................. D-3
PCI Hot Plug LEDs .............................................................................................................. .... D-4
Hot-Plug Fan LEDs .............................................................................................................. .... D-7
Power Supply LEDs .............................................................................................................. ... D-8
SCSI Hard Drive LEDs ........................................................................................................... . D-9
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About This Guide
IMPORTANT: This guide is for Pentium II Xeon and Pentium III Xeon
processor-based servers only.
This Compaq ProLiant 6500 Setup and Installation Guide is designed to be
used as step-by-step instructions to set up your server for optimal performance,
and as a reference for operation, troubleshooting, and future upgrades.
This guide is for the person who installs, administers, and repairs servers.
Compaq assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and
trained in recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.
Use this guide with the technical information on the configuration and
installation poster, the hood labels, the Systems Reference Library CD, the
SmartStart and Support Software CD, and the Management CD for complete
reference source materials. Now you can also quickly access much of the
server's configuration and installation information by using the poster or the
hood labels that shipped with your server.
WARNING: There is a risk of personal injury from hazardous
! energy levels. The installation of options and routine maintenance
and service of this product shall be performed by individuals who
are knowledgeable about the procedures, precautions, and
hazards associated with equipment containing hazardous energy
circuits.
WARNING: The power supplies in this server produce hazardous
! energy levels.
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How this Guide is Organized
This guide describes the features, configuration, diagnostics, and technical
specifications of your new server. The guide is divided into the following
chapters:
Chapter 1 - Compaq ProLiant 6500 Features - provides an overview of
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the Compaq ProLiant 6500 server and its features.
Chapter 2 - Rack-Mountable Server Installation - outlines the initial
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Compaq ProLiant 6500 rack-mount installation.
Chapter 3 - Installing Hardware Options - outlines Compaq ProLiant
s
6500 options installation.
Chapter 4 - Integrated Management Log - covers operation and use of
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the Integrated Management Log (IML) in the Compaq ProLiant 6500
server.
Chapter 5 - PCI Hot Plug Technology - describes the PCI Hot Plug
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Technology capabilities of the Compaq ProLiant6500 server.
Chapter 6 - Cabling Guidelines - discusses cabling guidelines for the
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Compaq ProLiant 6500 server.
Chapter 7 - Server Configuration and Utilities - details Compaq
s
ProLiant 6500 server configuration and utilities.
Appendices - describes regulatory compliances, electrostatic discharge,
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switch settings, and interlock LEDs.
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Text Conventions
This document uses the following conventions to distinguish elements of text:
Keys Keys appear in boldface. A plus sign (+) between two
keys indicates that they should be pressed
simultaneously.
USER INPUT User input appears in a different typeface and in
uppercase.
File names appear in uppercase italics.
FILENAMES
Menu Options, These appear in initial capital letters.
Command Names,
Dialog Box Names
COMMANDS, These always appear in uppercase.
DIRECTORY NAMES,
and DRIVE NAMES
Type When you are instructed to type information, type the
information without pressing the Enter key.
Enter When you are instructed to enter information, type the
information and then press the Enter key.
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Symbols in Text
These symbols may be found in the text of this guide. They have the
following meanings.
WARNING: Indicates that failure to follow directions in the
! warning could result in bodily harm or loss of life.
CAUTION: Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in
damage to equipment or loss of information.
IMPORTANT: Presents clarifying information or specific instructions.
NOTE: Presents commentary, sidelights, or interesting points of information.
Symbols on Equipment
These icons may be located on equipment in areas where hazardous conditions
may exist.
Any surface or area of the equipment marked with these
symbols indicates the presence of electrical shock hazards.
Enclosed area contains no operator serviceable parts.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock
hazards, do not open this enclosure.
Any RJ-45 receptacle marked with these symbols indicates a
Network Interface Connection.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire or
damage to the equipment, do not plug telephone or
telecommunications connectors into this receptacle.
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Any surface or area of the equipment marked with these
symbols indicates the presence of a hot surface or hot
component. If this surface is contacted, the potential for injury
exists.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from a hot component,
allow the surface to cool before touching.
Power Supplies or Systems marked with these
! symbols indicate the equipment is supplied by
multiple sources of power.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electrical
shock, remove all power cords to completely
disconnect power from the system.
Server Warnings
WARNING: Any product or assembly marked with
! these symbols indicates that the component exceeds
the recommended weight for one individual to handle
39 - 50 kg safely.
87 - 110 lb WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or
damage to the equipment, observe local Occupational
Safety requirements and guidelines for heavy
equipment handling.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the
! equipment:
s Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The
grounding plug is an important safety feature.
s Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical
outlet that is easily accessible at all times.
s Install the power supply before connecting the power cord to
the power supply.
s Unplug the power cord before removing the power supply
from the server.
s If the system has multiple power supplies, disconnect power
from the system by unplugging all power cords from the
power supplies.
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Rack Stability
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the
! equipment, be sure that:
s The leveling jacks are extended to the floor.
s The full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks.
s The stabilizing feet are attached to the rack if it is a single
rack installations.
s The racks are coupled together in multiple rack installations.
s A rack may become unstable if more than one component is
extended for any reason. Extend only one component at a
time.
Getting Help
If you have a problem and have exhausted the information in this guide, you
can get further information and other help in the following locations.
Compaq Website
The Compaq website has information on this product as well as the latest
drivers and Flash ROM images. You can access the Compaq website by
logging on to the Internet at www.compaq.com.
Telephone Numbers
For the name of your nearest Compaq Authorized Reseller:
In the United States, call 1-800-345-1518
In Canada, call 1-800-263-5868
For Compaq technical support:
In the United States and Canada, call 1-800-386-2172
For Compaq technical support phone numbers outside the United States and
Canada, visit the Compaq website at: www.compaq.com.
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Using the Compaq Systems Reference
Library CD
The Compaq Systems Reference Library CD (SRL) provides a wide variety of
user, reference, and integration information. The SRL contains additional
details on Compaq technology and provides information such as modem
documentation, maintenance instructions, technotes, and part numbers for
ordering options or spares. You can use the full-text search to find the
information you need quickly.
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Chapter 1
Compaq ProLiant 6500 Features
IMPORTANT: This guide is for Pentium II Xeon and Pentium III Xeon
processor-based servers only.
The Compaq ProLiant 6500 Server delivers high-performance, state-of-the-art
Pentium II Xeon and Pentium III Xeon processor technology, reliability, and
enhanced memory, with advanced high-availability features required for
demanding data center environments and key server management technologies
that further enhance availability.
Performance is maximized with up to four Pentium II Xeon or Pentium III
Xeon processors and 4 GB of Error Checking and Correcting (ECC) memory.
Input/output performance is further enhanced by Dual Peer 64-bit PCI buses,
Dual Channel Integrated Wide-Ultra SCSI-3 Controller and 10,000 rpm SCSI
hard drives.
High-availability features include: PCI Hot Plug slots, hot-plug redundant
power supplies, redundant hot-plug fans, redundant processor power modules,
redundant network interface controllers (NIC), Smart Array 3200 Controllers,,
SMART-2DH Array Controllers, ECC Memory, Disk System Tracking, Disk
Drive Fault Tolerance, and Automatic Server Recovery-2 (ASR-2).
Server management and configuration tools important to high-availability
include: Compaq SmartStart, Compaq Insight Manager, Compaq Remote
Insight, Integrated Remote Console (IRC), Compaq Survey Utility and
Automatic Server Recovery-2.
This chapter provides an overview of the ProLiant 6500 Server and its standard
features which, unless otherwise noted, include the following:
System board features
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Memory board features
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Peripheral board features
s
High-availability features
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Server management features and configuration tools
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Figure 1-1. Compaq ProLiant 6500 Server
System Board Features
Processors and Redundant Processor Power
Modules
Supports up to four Pentium II Xeon or Pentium III Xeon processors with
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corresponding redundant processor power modules
Heat sinks attached to the processor
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One redundant processor power module per processor
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Upgradable to future Pentium II Xeon and Pentium III Xeon processors
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IMPORTANT: You cannot mix Pentium III Xeon processors in a server that
has Pentium II Xeon processors.
Cache Memory and System Architecture
Full-speed secondary (L2) cache integrated into the Pentium processor
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82450NX chipset running at 100-MHz processor bus speed
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Dual Peer 64-bit PCI buses
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Expansion Slots
Six I/O expansion slots are available:
s 5 64-bit PCI Hot Plug slots
Pre-installed Compaq NC3122 Dual 10/100 TX UTP Controller
t
4 available slots
t
One shared 64-bit PCI/ISA slot
s
NOTE: The ISA slot is for modem use only.
PCI Hot Plug
The PCI Hot Plug feature provides the ability to remove and replace, upgrade,
and add PCI expansion boards without powering down the server. Any PCI
board can be placed in a PCI Hot Plug slot. PCI Hot Plug device drivers and OS
support, however, are required in order to enable the PCI Hot Plug.
New with the Compaq ProLiant 6500 Server, a PCI Hot Plug Button allows PCI
Hot Plug access directly at each PCI slot, providing PCI Hot Plug control
directly at the server without using the PCI Hot Plug utility software.
For more information about the PCI Hot Plug, see the Systems Reference
Library CD included in the Reference Information pack.
Redundant Hot-Plug Fans
The Compaq ProLiant 6500 Server includes redundant hot-plug fans that
provide high-level thermal protection. A failed hot-plug fan generates a system
alert and triggers the secondary (or redundant) fan to take over automatically.
Redundant hot-plug fans protect the various server components from
overheating and possible system interruption.
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Internal Drive Bays
The Compaq ProLiant 6500 Server can house up to 10 mass storage devices.
Internal Hot-Plug Drive Bays
The Compaq ProLiant 6500 Server supports one SCSI hard-drive cage that can
be configured with seven 1.0-inch or five 1.6-inch form factor standard hot-
plug SCSI hard drives. Drives can be of any storage capacity but must be
mounted on Compaq hot-plug drive trays.
Internal Removable Media Drive Bays
Three half-height removable media bays are available:
2 available removable media bays
s
Pre-installed IDE CD-ROM drive
s
A pre-installed 1.44-MB 3.5-inch diskette drive is also available.
Power Supplies
Two hot-plug redundant power supplies (750/500W at 220/110V,
s
respectively)
IMPORTANT: Hot-plug redundant power supplies are not designed to be
installed with AC current connected. Be sure to disconnect from the AC
current prior to removal or installation of hot-plug redundant power supplies.
Hot-plug redundant power supplies are load-balancing and have
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microcontroller monitoring for advanced health and configuration
management.
Power Supply Advanced Features
Auto Line Sensing capability; no switch is needed to select the
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appropriate line voltage.
Power Supply Viewer Utility
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Power Down Manager
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These utilities are provided on the Compaq Support Software for Microsoft
Windows NT 4.0 diskettes (NTSSD). For more detailed information, see the
NTREADME.HLP file on Diskette 1. Future operating sytem support is
planned for later release.
System Power Supplies Management:
Guidelines
CAUTION: Unless operating at 220V, it may be necessary to make
tradeoffs with respect to which options can be added and
powered with the installed power supplies while still remaining
redundant.
Use the following guidelines when evaluating these tradeoffs.
NOTE: The following guidelines are general. Use the Power Supply Viewer
Utility and option documentation to obtain the most accurate power capacity
and assessment of power margin.
Comparing processor and hard drive power: two processors draw as
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much current as five to six hard drives.
Comparing memory and 3.3V-powered PCI Expansion Board power:
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each additional 512 MB draws approximately as much current as one to
two PCI boards.
Comparing hard drive and 5V-powered PCI Expansion Board Power: one
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PCI card draws as much current as two to five hard drives.
In general, PCI array controllers draw more current than PCI NICs.
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For example, if the available capacity of the installed power supplies permits
adding two processors, you have the option of adding:
two processors, or
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one processor and three hard drives, or
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up to six hard drives
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Memory Board Features
ECC Memory with single-bit error correction and detection down to a
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single DIMM, and multi-bit error detection down to the memory bank
Supports EDO-buffered, 60-ns or faster, refreshed DIMMs installed in sets
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of four (bank)
Expandable to 4 GB (16 x 256-MB DIMMs)
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Supports up to four memory banks with each bank consisting of four
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DIMMs. One bank is installed or removed at a time. Each DIMM of a given
bank must be of the same size, type, and speed. However, to maintain 50-ns
timing support, all four banks must contain only 50-ns DIMMs; if mixed
with slower (for example, 60-ns) DIMMs, the memory speed is adjusted
down to the slowest DIMMs.
Performance enhancement by configuring your memory to take advantage of
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Peripheral Board Features
SCSI
Dual-Channel Wide-Ultra SCSI-3 Controller
Video
Integrated PCI Video Controller provides maximum resolution of 1280 x
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1024, 256 color, non-interlaced
2-MB video SGRAM standard
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Supports SVGA, VGA, and EGA graphics resolution
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ROM
Software upgradable firmware including diagnostics
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ROMPaq Utility used to upgrade ROM
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Supported External Interfaces
External SCSI
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Serial (two connectors)
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Video
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Parallel
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Keyboard
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Mouse
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NOTE: Keyboard and mouse do not ship with this rack server.
Network Interface Controller Board
Features
For detailed information, see the NIC user documentation.
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Network Interface Controller (NIC)
The Network Interface Controller (NIC) is a Compaq NC3122 Dual 10/100 TX
UTP Controller in a PCI slot. Features of the controller include two RJ-45
connectors for 10BaseT or 100 TX Ethernet, PCI Hot Plug support, Fast
Etherchannel support, redundancy and load balancing. The NIC supports full
duplex Ethernet for up to 20 or 200 Mb/s aggregate bandwidth per port. 100
Mb/s Fast Ethernet meets high bandwith requirements. For information
regarding the NIC, visit the Compaq website at www.compaq.com.
NIC Software Features
Redundant NIC software supports a redundant NIC configuration and
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may be used with one dual-port, two dual-port, or two single-port NICs.
Fast Etherchannel
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Load-balancing
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High-Availability Features
The following high-availability features are built into the ProLiant 6500 Server,
unless otherwise noted as options:
Hot-plug SCSI drive support
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Hot-plug redundant power supplies
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Five 64-bit PCI Hot Plug capable I/O slots
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Redundant hot-plug fans
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Redundant processor power modules
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Redundant Network Interface Connector (NIC) support
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Error Checking and Correcting (ECC) memory
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Disk System Tracking
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Automatic Server Recovery-2
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Optional SCSI controllers
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Optional Smart Array 3200 Controllers
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Optional SMART-2DH Array Controllers
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Server Management Features, also important aspects of high availability
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and discussed in the following Server Management Features and
Configuration Tools section, are:
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Compaq Insight Manager
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Compaq Remote Insight
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Compaq Integrated Remote Console
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Compaq Survey Utility
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Server Management Features and
Configuration Tools
Compaq offers an extensive set of management features and optional tools to
support effective server management and configuration:
Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD
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Compaq System Configuration Utility
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Compaq Operating System Utilities
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Compaq Integrated Management Log
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Compaq Integrated Management Display
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Compaq Insight Manager
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Compaq Integrated Remote Console
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Compaq Survey Utility
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Automatic Server Recovery-2
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Compaq SmartStart
SmartStart, which is located on the SmartStart and Support Software CD, is the
intelligent way to configure your Compaq server with Microsoft, Novell, and
SCO system software. SmartStart uses a step-by-step process to configure the
server and to load the system software, thereby achieving a well-integrated
server that ensures maximum dependability and supportability. The SmartStart
and Support Software CD also holds the Compaq System Configuration Utility.
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For information regarding SmartStart, see the Server Setup and Management
pack included in the shipping box.
Compaq System Configuration Utility
The Compaq System Configuration Utility performs a wide range of
configuration activities, including the following:
Configures I/O expansion boardsautomatically
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Provides switch and jumper settings
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Resolves resource conflicts in areas such as memory, port addresses, and
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interrupts (IRQs)
Manages the installation of memory, processor upgrades, and mass
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storage devices such as hard drives and tape drives
Stores configuration information in nonvolatile memory
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Assists in the running of software and firmware diagnostic tools such as
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INSPECT, Diagnostics (DIAGS), Drive Array Advanced Diagnostics
(DAAD), ROMPaq, and ASR-2
The first time the server is configured, the SmartStart program automatically
creates a system partition and installs the configuration utility and other
Compaq utilities in that partition.
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Compaq Operating System Utilities
Compaq servers running Windows NT take advantage of several utilities that
provide detailed information and offer special capabilities.
Compaq PCI Hot Plug Utility
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Compaq Advanced Network Control Utility
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Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer
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Power Down Manager
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Compaq Integrated Management Log Utility
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Compaq Power Supply Viewer
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These utilities are provided on the Compaq Support Software for Microsoft
Windows NT 4.0 diskettes (NTSSD). For more detailed information, see the
Systems Reference Library and the NTREADME.HLP file on Diskette 1.
Future operating sytem support is planned for later release.
Compaq Integrated Management Log
The Compaq Integrated Management Log (IML) records events and stores
them in an easily viewable form. The IML records hundreds of events and then
marks each event with a time stamp. The events can then be viewed from the
Integrated Management Display (IMD), from within the Compaq Insight
Manager and Compaq Survey Utility, and from online operating system
utilities. For more information regarding the IML, see Chapter 4, "Integrated
Management Log."
Compaq Integrated Management Display
The Integrated Management Display (IMD) is an LCD display panel that allows
you to view events in the Compaq Integrated Mangement Log (IML) and
assists you in diagnosing and servicing the server without using a keyboard and
monitor.
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The features of the Integrated Management Display include:
Flexibility - The Integrated Management Display rotates to support both
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tower and rack configurations.
Manageability - Typical service and administrative information
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POST (Power-On Self-Test) messages
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POST error events
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System information
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Ease of Use - The Integrated Management Display (IMD) provides a 16
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x 4 character display and four-button control panel to navigate through
menus.
For information about using the IMD, see Chapter 4, "Integrated Management
Log."
Compaq Insight Manager
Compaq Insight Manager is a systems management tool delivering fault,
performance, and configuration management for Compaq servers and clients.
Insight Manager has two components:
Insight Manager software, which runs on the management console
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Insight Manager agents (operating system-specific), which run on the
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server or managed desktop client
Compaq Insight Manager features an easy-to-use graphical interface, and
includes online documentation and context-sensitive help. Key features include:
Forwards server alert fault conditions
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Controls server security and configuration
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Remotely controls servers
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For information regarding Compaq Insight Manager, see the Server Setup and
Management pack shipped with your server.
Compaq Integrated Remote Console
When the Compaq ProLiant 6500 Server is equipped with an optional
supported modem, you can perform a wide range of configuration activities
using the Compaq Integrated Remote Console (IRC), a hardware-based remote
console solution for enhanced out-of-band remote server manageability. The
IRC features include:
Operating system independent
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Remote server reboot
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Reset and failure sequence replay
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Out-of-band communication
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The Compaq ProLiant 6500 Server includes one ISA modem slot which can be
used for the IRC. The IRC requires a modem for out-of-band communication.
For information regarding the Integrated Remote Console, see the Compaq
Integrated Remote Console User Guide.
Compaq Survey Utility
The Compaq Survey Utility is a serviceability tool available for Windows NT
and Novell NetWare that delivers online configuration capture and comparison
to maximize server availability. It is available on the Compaq Management CD
in the SmartStart package or on the Compaq website at www.compaq.com. See
the Compaq Management CD for information on installing and running the
Survey Utility.
After you have run the Survey Utility, you can view the Integrated Management
Log by loading the output of the utility (typically called "survey.txt") into a text
viewer such as Microsoft Notepad. The event list follows the system slot
information. Once you have opened the text file, you can print it using the print
feature of the viewer. For more information on the List of Events, see the
Compaq Servers Troubleshooting Guide.
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Automatic Server Recovery-2
If there is a critical system failure, Automatic Server Recovery-2 (ASR-2)
allows you to restart the server and page a designated system administrator. For
more information, see the Server Reference Guide on the Systems Reference
Library CD (SRL).
Diagnostics Tools
Some of the Compaq software and firmware diagnostics tools include:
Power-On Self-Test (POST)
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Diagnostics (DIAGS)
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ROMPaq utilities to upgrade flash ROMs
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Drive Array Advanced Diagnostics (DAAD)
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For information regarding Compaq diagnostic tools, see the Systems Reference
Library CD included in the Reference Information pack of the shipping box.
Supported Drive Configurations
Standard server configurations can include as many as five Smart Array 3200
Controllers, depending on the installed network operating system. Each Smart
Array 3200 Controller can support two Compaq ProLiant Storage Systems or
one Compaq ProLiant Storage System and up to seven 1.0-inch or five 1.6-inch
internal hot-plug hard drives.
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Maximum SCSI Configuration
A maximum practical SCSI configuration optimizing performance and storage
could include the following:
One network interface controller (NIC)
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Dual Channel Wide-Ultra SCSI-3 Controller
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Five Smart Array 3200 Controllers
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Ten Compaq ProLiant Storage System/UE units
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Eighty-eight 18.2 GB drives
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This configuration would yield a total storage capacity of 1.6 TB (Terabytes)
[1601 GB].
Maximum Fibre Channel Configuration
A maximum Fibre Channel configuration optimizing performanace and storage
could include the following:
One network interface controller (NIC)
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Five Fibre Channel Host Controllers
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Five 12-port Fibre Channel Storage Hubs
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55 Fibre Channel Arrays
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440 18.2 GB drives (eight drives per Array)
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This configuration would yield a total external storage capacity of 8 TB
(Terabytes) [8008 GB].
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Security Features
For detailed information regarding the security features listed below, see the
Systems Reference Library CD included in the Reference Information pack
shipped with your server.
Software Security
These software security features are established through the Compaq System
Configuration Utility:
Administrator Password
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Configuration Lock
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Power-on Password
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Diskette Boot Override
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Diskette Write Control
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Keyboard Password
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Network Server Mode
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Parallel Interface Control
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QuickLock
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Serial Interface Control
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Remote Access Password
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Hardware Security
These hardware security features are provided:
Power supply security bar with padlock and key kit
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PCI Hot Plug access door lock with key to protect PCI expansion boards
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Hot-plug fan access door lock with key to protect hot plug fans
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Built-in interlock circuit on system, peripheral and memory boards which
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prevents power from being applied if critical system components are not
correctly installed to prevent component damage.
NOTE: No chassis interlocks exist on the rack server but the system utilizes
system, peripheral and memory board interlocks.
WARNING: To protect thermally-sensitive components, do not
! operate the server with top and/or side access panels removed.
Doing so may create undesirable temperature conditions that
could result in damage to the equipment.
Major Hardware Options
The Compaq ProLiant 6500 Server supports the following server hardware
options which are available from a Compaq Reseller or Authorized Service
Provider. Hardware options installation instructions can be found inside each
hardware option kit. For additional information on Compaq servers and options,
visit the Compaq website at www.compaq.com.
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Disk Controller Options
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www.compaq.com for updates on device support):
- Smart Array 3200 Controller
- SMART-2DH Array Controller
- Dual-Channel Wide-Ultra SCSI-3 Controller
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