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Product Summary
The HP 3000 Series 9x8LX/RX servers are high performance entry level members of the HP 3000 family of business computers and are available in two packages -- the two I/O slot 9x8LX package and the four I/O slot 9x8RX package. These servers take advantage of HP Precision Architecture-RISC (PA-RISC) and powerful VLSI technology to set new standards for cost effective, high performance. Offering a range of processor performance, packaging, and user license options, these servers allow you to purchase for your needs today yet grow easily. Your investment is protected by the ability to increase computing power through simple processor board upgrades or increase your I/O capacity via an easy I/O backplane upgrade. Since these servers are compatible with other HP 3000 systems, a multitude of business solutions are available making them ideal computing systems for small to medium sized businesses, departments and remote office locations. These servers are driven by a robust operating system, MPE/iX, designed to handle a variety of business-critical online transaction processing and client-server applications. MPE/iX offers powerful system management utilities, high-availability options, tools for performance monitoring and management and many built-in features to ensure data integrity. The entire system processing unit (SPU) including the central processing unit (CPU), memory, disk, tape backup, CD-ROM drive and operating system comes preconfigured from the factory in a compact, integrated package which fits into an office environment. A standalone 600 VA HP PowerTrust uninterruptable power system (UPS) also comes standard with the system. The SPU, along with external peripherals, can be rack-mounted in a compact 1.1 or 1.6 meter cabinet. By using state of the art technologies, these servers provide a low cost of ownership. A high speed, high capacity integrated Digital Data Storage (DDS) tape drive provides the performance of half-inch magnetic tape backup at a much lower cost. The DDS backup unit allows many server configurations to be backed up on a single cassette, eliminating the need for an operator to be present during backup operations. The systems also support from 1 Gbyte to 8 Gbytes of high capacity disk drives inside the system package. All HP 3000 servers are complemented by a full range of high quality HP peripherals, industry standard networking, a rich set of application development facilities, several high performance database management solutions, and advanced PC and Desktop integration products.Top / Product Summary / Features / HP Precision Architecture-RISC
Features
Single-chip CMOS CPU with integrated
high performance floating point and instruction pipelining for fast
instruction execution on virtually every clock cycle ECC memory expandable to 512 Mbytes Up to 140 Gbytes of mass storage
with external disk drives Integrated Digital Data Storage tape
backup unit with up to 8 Gbytes per cassette Integrated CD-ROM drive for software
and documentation distribution Standard power protection via an
HP PowerTrust Uninterruptable Power System to prevent data loss after
power failures Standard office power and cooling
requirements The HP 3000 Operating System and
HP subsystem software pre-loaded on all models Support for thousands of applications
to meet your business needs.
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HP Precision Architecture-RISC
All HP 3000 900 Series servers use HP Precision Architecture-RISC (PA-RISC) to achieve high performance and reliability at a low cost. PA-RISC is based on the concept of reduced instruction set computing (RISC), a design approach that leads to greatly simplified computers optimized to provide the highest performance for a given integrated circuit technology. The inherent simplicity of PA-RISC implies that computer systems can be implemented with fewer components to achieve lower manufacturing costs and vastly superior reliability when compared to older Complex Instruction Set Computer (CISC) systems. At the core of PA-RISC is an instruction set containing 140 carefully selected, fixed-format instructions. Because the instruction set is simple, instructions are hardwired directly into the central processing unit (CPU). This eliminates the need for microcode and the necessity to decode complex instructions. PA-RISC utilizes a load/store design to reduce the number of relatively slow memory accesses, as most operations are performed register-to-register. To further enhance performance, optimizing compilers are used to schedule instructions and manage the instruction pipeline. With hardwired control, a load/ store design, and optimizing compilers, one instruction is executed with virtually every clock cycle. Single-cycle execution provides much of the performance benefit of PA-RISC over traditional architectures. PA-RISC also incorporates many other extensions to RISC which greatly enhance its functionality such as extended addressing and memory-mapped I/O. As one of the first major vendors to deliver a RISC-based system, Hewlett-Packard is one of the leading manufacturers of RISC-based computers today.Top / HP Precision Architecture-RISC / Server Packaging and Expandability / Table of Specifications
Server Packaging
The servers are available in a compact, attractive cabinet measuring 0.4 meters high and 0.2 meters wide. The cabinet has been uniquely designed to hold an entire modular server in the space of a desktop personal computer, maximizing the efficiency of office or computer room space. It is capable of holding the CPU, a multi-function I/O card, memory, a digital data storage device, a CD-ROM device and up to two disk drives. Series 9x8LX servers offer the ability to add up to two additional I/O slots for connecting external peripherals and networks. Series 9x8RX servers provide added connectivity by providing up to four additional I/O slots. For power protection, the 9x8LX/RX servers come with a standard deskside 600 VA HP PowerTrust Uninterruptable Power System. If AC power is lost, the CPU board, all internal peripherals and the console are protected for up to 15 minutes with no loss of data. A 1.3 kVA, 1.8 kVA and 3.0 kVA UPS are available for configurations that include external devices and therefore exceed the 600 VA power limitation of the standard 600kVA UPS. 1.1 and 1.6 meter cabinets are also available in which the system, additional external disk storage, tape backup, and a Datacommunications and Terminal Controller (DTC) may be racked to house an entire server configuration.Field Upgrades
Simple processor and I/O backplane upgrades are available to allow you to grow from one server to another. Through an easy processor board or I/O backplane swap, you can increase your server performance, expandability, or both, thus protecting your initial investment.Memory Subsystem
The memory subsystem uses either 4 Mbit or 16 Mbit fast-page mode dynamic RAMs mounted on industry standard SIMMs, and is expandable in 16, 64, or 128 Mbyte increments. Refer to the following table of specifications for standard and maximum memory sizes.Top / Server Packaging and Expandability / Table of Specifications / Digital Data Storage
HP 3000 9x8 Server Specifications
Table 1.Processor S918LX S918RX S928LX S928RX S968LX S968RX Type CMOS CMOS CMOS CMOS CMOS CMOS Relative Performance 1 1 1.4 1.4 2.1 2.1 CPU Clock Cycle (ns) 29.4* 29.4* 20.8 20.8 15.6 15.6 Typical logged-on users 24-64 24-64 64-160 64-160 100-256 100-256 Maximum Logged-on users 64 64 400 400 600 600 I/O expansion slots 2 4 2 4 2 4 Floating Point Co-processor Stand. Stand. Stand. Stand. Stand. Stand. Standard/ Maximum memory (MB) 32/512 32/512 32/512 32/512 64/512 64/512 Cache (KB) 64 64 64 64 256 256 Standard/ Maximum disk (GB) 1/80 1/140 1/80 1/140 1/80 1/140 Maximum embedded disk (GB) 8 8 8 8 8 8 Processor S978LX S978RX S988LX S988RX Type CMOS CMOS CMOS CMOS Relative Performance 2.6 2.6 3.9 3.9 CPU Clock Cycle (ns) 12.5 12.5 10.4 10.4 Typical logged-on users 100-380 100-380 100-500 100-500 Maximum Logged-on users 900 900 1000 1000 I/O expansion slots 2 4 2 4 Floating Point Co-processor Stand. Stand. Stand. Stand. Standard/ Maximum memory (MB) 64/512 64/512 64/512 64/512 Cache (KB) 256 256 1024 1024 Standard/ Maximum disk (GB) 1/80 1/140 1/80 1/140 Maximum embedded disk (GB) 8 8 8 8 *Effective with software
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Digital Data Storage
The Digital Data Storage tape backup unit integrated with each system provides high capacity storage on a standard DDS DAT cassette, measuring only 73 by 54 by 10.5 mm. With data compression, up to 8 Gbytes can be stored on a single cassette. This large capacity storage on a single DAT cassette eliminates the need for operator intervention during backup and offers a convenient and compact storage medium. The standard DDS tape drive offers these features: 2-4 Gbyte capacity on a 120-minute (90m) tape Typical transfer rate of 11 Mbytes/minute A 512 Kbyte data buffer to maintain host transfer rate Automatic error detection and correction Three levels of Error Correcting Code (ECC) Standard 3.5-inch form factor
Disk Storage Series 9x8LX/RX servers take advantage of
state-of-the-art disk storage devices by integrating up to two
3.5-inch disk drive units into the server and supporting up to
140 Gbytes with external disk storage devices. The storage
devices offer reliable, high capacity, high performance, random
access mass storage. This is accomplished by the use of advanced
electronics which reduce the component count and improve
reliability. Key features of the integrated disk drives include:
High reliability (MTBF over 300,000 hours) 1, 2 or 4 Gbyte formatted disk Extensive use of HP's state-of-the-art VLSI processes
CD-ROM Subsystem
Each HP 3000 9x8 Server contains a standard CD-ROM drive for software distribution and for application packages that use the 650 Mbytes of read only storage supported on CD-ROM disks. In addition, servers supporting PCs over NetWare/iX or LANManager may use their PCs to read MPE/iX software documentation that may be ordered on CD-ROM disks.Top / Digital Data Storage / Server Organization / Systems Management
Server Organization
System Structure
HP 3000 9x9 Interface Cards
Instruction Pipelining
Server Processors
The Series 9x8LX/RX server processors use a one-board set containing the CPU chip, cache and memory SIMMs. The CPU chip is implemented with advanced VLSI logic functions and since it uses hardwired control, it is capable of executing one instruction with virtually every clock cycle. Separate instruction and execution units facilitate pipelining and allow for efficient, parallel use of processor resources. The cache is a high-speed buffer for the CPU that minimizes the number of relatively slow transactions with main memory. The servers use a high-speed, combined instruction and data cache which uses a direct mapped access scheme. Data modified in the cache is written to main memory only when the processor requires other data to be in that cache location or when a direct memory access operation is performed within that data area.Instruction Pipelining
These servers are pipelined at the instruction level such that multiple instructions can be operated on simultaneously. Excluding penalties for cache misses, and branch instructions, the net effect is that one instruction is completed with every clock cycle.Floating Point Operation
Single and double precision floating point calculations are performed by an on-CPU chip floating point coprocessor (FPC). The coprocessor significantly decreases the time required to perform floating point calculations. Superscalar operation is a technique that allows floating point operations to be executed concurrently with other non-floating point operations in the same instruction cycle. The next effect of superscalar operations is greater systems performance for floating point applications.I/O Subsystem
HP Precision Bus
The 32-bit HP Precision Bus supports I/O expansion cards for interfacing to peripheral devices and providing data communications and networking functions.Peripheral and Networking Connections
Disks, tapes, and system printers are connected via an industry standard Small Computer Systems Interconnect (SCSI) channel card. One SCSI adapter is integrated into the server to provide connection for up to seven peripheral devices. Each additional SCSI channel card supports up to seven peripheral devices. External disks can also be connected via either HP Fiber Optic Link interfaces (HP-FL),HP fast/wide SCSI (with MPE/iX Release 5.0) or HP IEEE-488 Interface Bus (HP-IB). HP-FL interfaces support up to eight external disks, fast/wide SCSI interfaces support up to fifteen external disks and HP-IB interfaces support up to six external devices. In addition to peripheral interface cards, the HP Precision Bus supports Programmable Serial Interface (PSI) cards, 802.3 Local Area Network Interface System Structure cards, 802.5 Token Ring Local Area Network Interface cards and FDDI Interface cards (with MPE/iX Release 5.0) for networking and system-to-system datacommunications.Workstation and Serial Printer Connections
Connections for workstations, serial printers, and other serial devices are provided via Data-communications and Terminal Controllers (DTCs) that are distributed over an IEEE 802.3 standard Local Area Network (LAN). This flexible connection scheme allows DTCs to be situated in the department that they service, saving the cost and effort of running cables from the system processing unit to each workstation. The DTC72MX can support up to 72 direct or modem connected ports while the DTC16MX and DTC16RX can support up to 16 direct or modem connected ports. PCs can also be connected to the HP 3000 through HP LAN Manager and Novell Netware LANs. Physical connections can be via HP EtherTwist which is a local area networking scheme using unshielded twisted pair (or phone wire). Both workstations connected via a DTC, and PCs connected via LAN can communicate with HP 3000 systems and servers sharing the same LAN.Top / Server Organization / Systems Management / Open Systems Functionality
Systems Management
Series 9x8LX/RX servers have a robust, integrated set of functionality for managing the servers and network environments. Available from Hewlett-Packard and its third parties are a wide variety of systems management solutions in the areas of performance management, network management, system accounting and configuration, security, availability, operations control and storage management.Top / Systems Management / Open Systems Functionality / Environmental Specifications
Open Systems Functionality
All HP 3000 900 systems provide OLTP performance and functionality while supporting industry and de facto standards. The HP 3000 provides interoperability networking (ARPA, OSI and IBM SNA services) and application portability through standard application programming interfaces (POSIX, industry and de facto standard languages and relational database management systems).Industry Standard Networking
HP networking solutions are based on de facto and industry standards. These standards include: Open Systems Interconnect (OSI); Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP); Systems Network Architecture (SNA), and the Open Software Foundation's Distributed Computing Environment (OSF/DCE). A networking solution based on standards enables effective communication between a variety of computer systems. In addition, it protects your current computer equipment investment and gives you the flexibility to choose the best technologies and applications for your future needs.System-to-System
For system-to-system communications, the HP 3000 has a complete offering of local and wide-area networking services. ARPA Services, NFS, and NCS allow for transparent file access, file transfer, and sharing of resources in a TCP/IP environment. In OSI networks, FTAM allows users to transfer files between different vendor computers. In addition, HP Open DeskManager, the HP 3000's electronic messaging solution lets users send and receive electronic mail messages across the network. Finally, for HP 3000 to HP 3000 communication, HP Network services provides virtual terminal and file transfer capabilities.Desktop Integration
The HP 3000's family of Desktop Networking products, Novell Netware, LAN Manager and AppleTalk (available with MPE/iX Release 5.0), enable desktop users to access enterprise-wide information and computing resources. This provides users with the best of both worlds: access to desktop applications plus access to the power and resources of the HP 3000.Top / Open Systems Functionality / Environmental Specifications / Information Management
Environmental specifications
Regulatory Compliance:-
UL Listed, ETL Listed, CSA Certified, compliant with EN 60950.
Contact local HP Sales representative for European Datacom
license numbers.
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Complies with FCC Rules and Regulations, Part 15,
Subpart J, as a Class A computing device. Manufacturer's
Declaration to EN55022 Level A. VCC1 Registered, Class 4
| Nominal: | 100-120V, 50/60Hz |
| Range: | 90-132 VAC/47-63 Hz |
| Rated Current: | 6.5A |
| Nominal: | 220-240V, 50/60Hz |
| Range: | 180-264 VAC/47-63 Hz |
| Rated Current: | 3.5A |
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Height: 430 mm (16.9 in.)
Width: 222 mm (8.7 in.)
Depth: 533 mm (21 in.)
Weight: 32 kg (72.5 lbs)
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Operating: +5 degrees to +40 degrees C (41 degrees to 104 degrees F)
Non-operating: -40 degrees to +65 degrees C (-40 degrees to 149 degrees F)
Non-operating (with tape media): -40 degrees to +45 degrees C (-40 degrees to 113 degrees F)
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Operating: 20% to 80%,non-condensing
Non-operating: 5% to 80%, non-condensing, maximum wet bulb = 26 degrees C
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5.5 bels (A) sound power below 37 degrees C, racked in cabinet
6.0 bels (A) sound power above 37 degrees C, racked in cabinet
Networking Foundation
HP 3000 System-to-System and Desktop Networking products are supported over industry standard links: 802.3/Ethernet, 802.5 Token Ring and FDDI (with MPE/iX Release 5.0) for local-area communication and X.25 for wide-area connection. NS Point-to-Point is also supported for a direct connection between HP 3000 systems.IBM Coexistence
For seamless integration into an IBM computing environment, the HP 3000 offers a complete array of SNA and BSC connectivity products, including: interactive communication products SNA IMF for 3270 emulation and SNA DHCF for IBM 3270 access to the HP 3000; batch communication products SNA/RJE and BSC RJE; LU 6.2/PU 2.1 API for program-to-program communications; and electronic mail communications through either SNADs or X.400. SNA/SDLC Link, SNA/Token Ring, BSC Link and SNA/X.25 provide the link for HP-to-IBM communication in SNA and Bisync environments.Top / Environmental Specifications / Information Management / Support and Ordering Information
Information Management
The HP 3000 has four database management products for information storage. HP ALLBASE/SQL is HP's relational database management system (DBMS) for HP 3000 900 systems. It provides key benefits for customers requiring a mainframe class DBMS: high availability support for large databases (>50 Gbytes), large numbers of concurrent users (>500), and support of key standards and client-server features. HP IMAGE/SQL is HP's TurboIMAGE DBMS which has been enhanced to include an SQL interface and key client-server features. Third party DBMSs, ASK/Ingres and Oracle, are also supported on the HP 3000 systems. Software developers are provided with a rich selection of programming languages and CASE tools that support these databases. Reporting and presentation tools are available to allow access to the stored data without programming.Learning Products
Series 9x8LX servers ship with a streamlined manual set covering installation and basic system operation and maintenance. Series 9x8RX servers are shipped with an expanded set of manuals covering a wider range of system operation and management tasks to aid in efficient operation of the system. Additional manual sets covering more advanced system management functions, administration tasks, HP 3000 programming environments, and other topics are available and must be ordered separately.Top / Information Management / Support and Ordering Information