HP 9000 A-180 User manual
User’s Manual
HP 9000 Model A-180
Manufacturing Part Number:
Aclassdoc00
February 2000
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A-Class Server - System Overview
A-Class Server - System Overview
The A-Class server is a compact addition to the HP9000 server family, targeted at
the ISP server market. The A-Class server design allows the use of existing qualified
peripherals and I/O add-in options. It is a PCXL-2 (PA-7300 RISC Processor) based
platform designed to support the UNIX Internet Service Provider (ISP) market.
System Hardware Overview
A-Class server hardware has the following characteristics:
• It has a two rack unit height that makes it suitable for racked (up to 20 per rack)
or stand-alone installations.
• It comes configured with one (1-way) 180 MHz. PA-7300 RISC Processor. An
additional (optional) 1Mb of 2nd-level cache is available.
• It has eight RAM memory slots that can use 128, 256 or 512MB memory
modules.
• There are two I/O slots each capable of handling either PCI or HSC add-in cards.
One slot is Access Port (AP) card capable.
• The embedded disk bay is capable of supporting 2 single-ended type-1 SCSI
drives.
• The server supports the following core I/O functions:
One 10/100 Base-T port supports connection to the primary LAN.
One 10 Base-T Port supports connection to the integrated web-based
console.
One 9-Pin RS-232 port supports connection to an ASCII console.
The internal SCSI bus is available externally to connect additional
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single-ended Type-1 SCSI devices.
System Software Overview
A-Class servers require the HP-UX 10.20 or 11.0 operating system with an
Independent Peripheral Release (IPR) date of October 1998 (9810) or later.
NOTE HP-UX is the only supported operating system for A-Class servers.
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A-Class Server Service Reference Information
A-Class Server Service Reference Information
Overview
Service reference data consists of the following:
• “A-Class Server System Block Diagram” for maintenance personnel and
operators.
• “A-Class Server System Regulatory Compliance Statements” required by the U.
S. government and required by some countries that import HP products.
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A-Class Server System Block Diagram
A-Class Server System Block Diagram
Overview
The A-Class server block diagram is included for information.
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A-Class Server System Regulatory Compliance Statements
A-Class Server System Regulatory Compliance
Statements
Overview
Regulatory Compliance statements are required by some countries for international
importation of A-Class servers. The following information is provided:
“Regulatory Information”
“Safety”
“Declaration of Conformity”
“FCC STATEMENT (USA Only)”
“FCC Regulations for Telephone Line Interconnection”
“Canada RFI Statement”
“European Union RFI Statement”
“Japan RFI Statement”
“Korean RFI Statement”
“Taiwan RFI Statement”
“Japan-Only JATE Mark”
“Japan Harmonic Statement”
“Acoustics (Germany)”
“UK General Approval (United Kingdom only)”
“Internal Modem and HP A2991-600xx Line Access Module (LAM)”
“Terminal DOC (Canada only)”
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A-Class Server System Regulatory Compliance Statements
“National Post and Telecom Agency Statement (Sweden only)”
“AUSTEL Telecom Statement (Australia only)”
“New Zealand and Telecom Statement (New Zealand only)”
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A-Class Server System Regulatory Compliance Statements
Regulatory Information
For your protection, this product has been tested for conformance to various national
and international regulations and standards. The scope of this regulatory testing
includes electrical and mechanical safety, electromagnetic emissions, immunity,
acoustics and hazardous materials.
When required, approvals are obtained from third party test agencies. Approval
marks appear on the product label. In addition, various regulatory bodies require
some information under the headings listed in this section.
Safety
This product has not been evaluated for connection to an “IT” power system (ac
distribution system having no direct connection to earth according to IEC 950).
Locate the AC outlet near the computer! The ac power cord is this product's main ac
disconnect device and must be easily accessible at all times.
Battery Notice
This product contains a Lithium battery.
This battery is not to be removed or replaced by the user. If the battery needs to be
replaced, contact your Hewlett-Packard authorized service personnel.
CAUTION Lithium batteries may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, or
dispose of in a fire.
Please properly recycle all used batteries.
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