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HP Entry and Midrange Systems HP 3000 Series 917LX, 927LX, 937LX, 937, 947LX, 947, 957LX, 957, 967LX, and 967 The HP 3000 Series 917LX through Series 967 are high-performance entry to midrange members of the HP 3000 family of business computers. These ten systems take advantage of HP Precision Architecture-RISC (PA-RISC) to deliver low cost solutions with outstanding price/performance. Offering a range of CPU performance, packaging, and user license options, these systems allow you to purchase for your needs today yet grow easily. Your investment is further protected by the ability to increase computing power through simple processor board upgrades, or to increase your I/O capacity using easy package upgrades. Because these systems 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. The entire system including CPU, memory, disk, tape backup, and operating system come preconfigured from the factory in a compact, integrated package that fits into an office environment with no special requirements. The system, along with external peripherals, can also be rack mounted in a compact 1.1-meter or 1.6-meter cabinet. By using state of the art technologies, these systems provide a low cost of ownership. A high-speed, high-capacity integrated tape drive provides the performance of half-inch magnetic tape backup at a much lower cost. The Digital Data Storage (DDS) backup unit allows many system configurations to be backed up on a single cassette, eliminating the need for an operator to be present during backup operations. The ten systems also support from 1.3 Gbytes to 4.0 Gbytes of next generation, high-capacity disk drives inside the system package.Figure 2-7. HP 3000 900 Series Entry and Midrange Packages Server versions of these systems combine the HP 3000's strength in transaction processing with client-server applications, services and tools for PC users. The Server versions run all current HP 3000 applications. They offer tools to enhance existing VPLUS applications with NewWave and Microsoft Windows PC graphical user interfaces. In addition, the Servers provide the capabilities to configure and administer PCs, to backup PCs, and to allow PC users to share files and peripherals. Major features * Single-chip, submicron CMOS CPU single-board processor * ECC memory expandable to 192 Mbytes * Up to 66 Gbytes of mass storage with external disk drives * Integrated Digital Data Storage tape backup unit with 1.3 Gbytes per cassette * Battery backup, automatic power fail recovery * Standard office power and cooling requirements * HP Easytime User Interface pre-loaded on LX versions * MPE/XL Operating System and HP subsystem software pre-loaded System organization The processor communicates with I/O using the 32-bit HP Precision Bus. The Precision Bus supports Programmable Serial Interface (PSI) cards allowing 900 Series HP 3000 systems to be linked to other computers in a distributed data processing environment. The Precision Bus also supports I/O interfaces to peripheral devices and local area network links.Figure 2-8. Series 9x7 System Structure Configuration Maximums 917LX 927LX 937LX 937 947LX 947 957LX 957 967LX 967 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Performance x 917 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.6 1.6 2.3 2.3 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Memory (Mbytes) 192 192 192 192 192 192 192 192 192 192 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- User license 8 20 32 32 32 64/100/64/100/64/100/100/160/00/160/ UL* UL* UL* UL* UL* --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disks 18 18 18 49 18 49 18 49 18 49 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Integrated disk 1.3 1.3 1.3 4.0 1.3 4.0 1.3 4.0 1.3 4.0 storage (Gbytes) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disk storage 24 24 24 66 24 66 24 66 24 66 (Gbytes) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tape drives 6 6 6 8 6 8 6 8 6 8 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- System printers 6 6 6 8 6 8 6 8 6 8 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * UL = unlimited user license System processors The system processors use a one-board set implemented with VLSI logic functions. With hardwired control, the systems are capable of executing one instruction with every clock cycle. Separate instruction and execution units facilitate pipelining and allow for efficient, parallel use of processor resources. Cache The cache is a high-speed buffer for the CPU that minimizes the number of relatively slow transactions with main memory. These systems use two high-speed CPU caches, one for data and one for instructions. The two caches use a direct mapped 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 (DMA) operation is performed within that data area, or upon a powerfail.Figure 2-9. HP 3000 Series 9x7 and 9x7LX Processor Instruction pipelining Instruction level pipelining allows multiple instructions to be executed simultaneously, such that five instructions can be operated on simultaneously. The instruction pipeline consists of five stages. During the first stage, the instruction is fetched from the I-Cache. The instruction is decoded and General Registers are read in the second stage. The specified function or calculation is performed during the third stage, and in the fourth stage the result of the calculation is saved to a CPU general purpose register. Excluding penalties for cache misses, and branch instructions, the net effect is that one instruction is completed with every clock cycle. Floating-point coprocessor A floating-point coprocessor is available as an option to the Series 957LX, 957, 967LX, and 967 systems. By operating in parallel with the CPU, the coprocessor increases performance in applications that utilize floating point. Floating-point calculations on the Series 917LX, 927LX, 937LX, 937, 947LX, and 947 are performed by software routines. Virtual memory management Virtual addresses are 48 bits in length, ensuring sufficient expandability to meet evolving software needs. Virtual memory is divided into a set of 4.3 Gbyte spaces, with each space being 2 Gbytes in length. Spaces are further divided into fixed-length, 2-Kbyte pages, with a given page holding either data or code. A single data structure can be up to 1 Gbyte or 2 GBytes in length (compiler dependent), and code can span multiple spaces. Memory subsystem The memory subsystem uses 1 Mbit or 4 Mbit, fast-page mode dynamic RAMs and is expandable in 8-, 16-, or 32-Mbyte increments. Main memory has battery backup to ensure that information is maintained for a minimum of 15 minutes in the event of an interruption in AC power. The system state (including all jobs and sessions) is saved, and processing continues without data loss upon resumption of power. The internal memory word size is 72 bits, with 64 data bits plus 8 bits for error detection and correction. Single-bit memory errors are automatically corrected, with automatic detection of all double-bit errors. Digital data storage The digital data storage tape backup unit integrated with each system stores 1.3 Gbytes of data on a standard audio DAT cassette, measuring only 73 by 54 by 10.5 mm. With TurboSTORE/XL data compression, up to 5 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. High data reliability is achieved through read-after-write, additional third-level error detection and correction circuitry. The DDS tape drive offers these features: * 1.3 Gbyte capacity on a 120-minute (60m) tape * Typical transfer rate of 11 Mbytes/minute * A large 512 Kbyte data buffer to maintain host transfer rate * Automatic error detection and correction * Three levels of error correcting code (ECC) * Standard 5.25-inch form factorFigure 2-10. DDS Tape allows Unattended Backup Disk Storage The systems take advantage of the state-of-the-art disk storage devices by integrating from one to three 5.25-inch disk drive units into the system and supporting up to 66 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 and by embedding the servo and data information on the same track, thereby reducing component count and improving reliability. Key features of the integrated disk drives include: * High reliability (MTBF over 100,000 hours) * 673 or 1355 Mbyte formatted disk * Extensive use of HP's state-of-the-art VLSI processes System Packaging The systems are available in one of two compact, attractive cabinets. Series 917LX through 967LX systems use a small cabinet measuring 0.4 meters high and 0.2 meters wide. The cabinet has been uniquely designed to hold an entire modular system in the space of a desktop personal computer maximizing the efficiency of office or computer room space. It is capable of holding the SPU, a digital data storage device, and one disk drive. Series 937, 947, 957, and 967 systems use a larger package offering more room for expansion as well as more integrated peripherals. This package measures 0.4 meters high and 0.4 meters wide. It is capable of holding the SPU, a digital data storage device, and up to three disk drives in a space smaller than a two drawer filing cabinet. Also available are larger 1.1 and 1.6 meter racks in which the system, additional external disk storage, and a Datacommunications and Terminal Controller (DTC) may be mounted to house an entire system configuration. I/O subsystemFigure 2-11. System Configuration I/O buses The HP Precision Bus supports I/O expansion cards for interfacing to peripheral devices and providing data communications functions. The Precision Bus runs synchronously with an 8-MHz clock, and can support data transfer rates of up to 20 Mbytes/second. Memory-mapped I/O Input/Output operations are initiated and controlled via a memory-mapped I/O scheme, such that the processor only needs to access reserved virtual or physical memory locations to control I/O operations. Memory-mapped I/O allows for streamlined I/O operations and thus increases system performance in I/O intensive applications. Peripheral connections Disks, tapes, and system printers are connected either using an industry standard Small Computer Systems Interconnect (SCSI) channel card or a Hewlett-Packard Interface Bus channel card, which supports the 8 bit wide, IEEE-488 standard Hewlett-Packard Interface Bus (HP-IB). One SCSI adapter is integrated into the system to provide for peripheral connections. Each additional SCSI channel card supports up to seven peripheral devices, while HP-IB channel cards support up to six peripheral devices. External disks can also be connected using HP Fiber Optic Link interfaces (HP-FL). HP-FL interfaces support up to eight external disks and are supported on Series 937, 947, 957, and 967 systems. Workstation and serial printer connection Connections for workstations, serial printers, and other serial devices are provided via Datacommunications 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 each workstation back to the system processing unit. The DTC48 can support up to 48 directly connected ports, or 36 modem ports, or a combination of the two. The DTC16 supports 16 directly connected ports, or 12 modem ports, or a combination of the two. PCs can also be connected to the HP 3000 through HP LAN Manager and Novell NetWare LANs. Physical connections can be HP EtherTwist, which is a local area networking scheme using unshielded twisted pair (or phonewire). Both workstations that are connected using a DTC, and PCs that are connected using a LAN, can communicate with HP 3000 systems and servers connected over the same LAN. Terminal connections are not supported on the standard Server versions. Instead all PC workstations are connected to the server using a LAN. Terminal connections can be added to the Servers by purchasing an additional terminal connection software product. HP EasyTime/XL. HP EasyTime/XL is an easy-to-use interface to commonly-performed system management functions on entry-level HP 3000 900 Series systems. HP EasyTime is supplied standard on 9x7LX systems. Based upon a state-of-the-art interface (UIMS ISA Dialog Manager) and architecture, HP EasyTime/XL provides a simple way to access the most commonly used system management utilities. Context-sensitive online help addresses the needs of novice system managers and end users with limited computer experience. HP EasyTime/XL makes the administration of MPE/XL systems possible without costly training. HP EasyTime/XL provides access to the HP 3000's rich systems management functionality through a logical, simple-to-use hierarchy of windows. Key features of HP EasyTime/XL are as follows: * Print file management: show status of print files, read file, delete print files, put print files on hold, take print files off hold, load/align forms, change number of copies, change print device, print first, reprint * Printer management: enable printer, disable printer, set outfence * Backup management: full backup, partial backup, review backup information, schedule full backup, schedule partial backup * Console management: read requests, reply to requests, read console messages, print messages and requests * Job management: review job details, start job, schedule job, delete a job, suspend a job, resume a job, set job limit, set jobfence, put on hold, take off hold, run next * Session management: show sessions, abort sessions, send message, limit number of sessions * File management: show list of files, read files, delete files, print files, store/restore files, copy files, rename files, release files, secure files, move files * HP EasyTime/XL customization: end user restrictions, choice of startup screen, whether console elimination is on or off, streaming of jobs before or after a scheduled backup * General capabilities: on-line help, ability to change presentation of display data, flexible sort criteria, special options for advanced users Open systems functionality The HP 3000 900 Series systems provide OLTP performance and functionality while supporting industry and de facto standards. The HP 3000 supports X/Open's open systems definition by providing interoperable networking (ARPA, OSI and IBM SNA services) and application portability through application programming interfaces (APIs). In addition, the HP 3000 supports de facto market standards such as Microsoft's LAN Manager and Novell's NetWare for PC Integration, as well as SQL Access for interoperable relational databases. System-to-system data communication HP NS/XL Network Services provide virtual terminal, network file transfer, remote file and database access, network interprocess communication, and remote process management between HP 3000s on an IEEE 802.3 local area network using HP LAN Link/XL or over wide areas using the HP DTC X.25/XL Network Link or the HP NS Point-to-Point Link. In multivendor, interoperational environments, the HP 3000 supports ARPA Telnet and FTP, and OSI X.400 messaging services and FTAM. HP SNA Link/XL and HP BSC Link/XL are provided for HP-to-IBM system communication in SNA and Bisync environments, respectively. Network services over these links include HP SNA IMF/XL for SNA 3270 emulation; HP SNA NRJE/XL for SNA remote job entry; HP LU 6.2 API/XL, an LU 6.2 program-to-program application interface; HP SNA Distributed Host Command Facility/XL (HP SNA DHCF/XL) for IBM 3270/PC access to the HP 3000; and BSC RJE/XL for Bisync remote job entry. For detailed network information, please refer to Chapter 5 on "Networks". Learning Products Series 917LX through Series 967LX systems ship with a streamlined manual set covering installation and basic system operation and management. Series 937 and Series 947 systems are shipped with the System Management Core set of manuals to aid in efficient operation of the system. Series 957 and Series 967 systems come with the System Management Core Plus set of manuals. Additional manual sets covering more advanced system management and administration tasks, HP 3000 programming environments, as well as other topics are available and must be ordered separately. Environmental Specifications with Integrated Peripherals ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Regulatory compliance UL-listed, ETL listed, CSA certified, compliant with EN 60950 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Electromagnetic Complies with FCC Rules and Regulations, Part interference 15, Subpart J, as a Class A computing device. Manufacturer's Declaration to German FTZ 1046. VCCI Registered. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Input current Nominal Range Rated Current 9x7LX 100-120 V, 90-132 VAC, 6.5 A 50/60 Hz 47-63 Hz 220-240 V, 180-264 VAC, 3.5 A 50/60 Hz 47-63 Hz 9x7 100-120 V, 90-132 VAC, 12 A 50/60 Hz 47-63 Hz 220-240 V, 180-264 VAC, 6 A 50/60 Hz 47-63 Hz ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Power consumption 9x7LX: 1383 BTU/hour 9x7: 2766 BTU/hour ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Physical dimensions 9x7LX 9x7 Height: 430 mm 430 mm (16.9 in) (16.9 in) Width: 222 mm 444 mm (8.7 in) (17.4 in) Depth: 533 mm 533 mm (21 in) (21 in) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Weight 9x7LX: 31.8 kg (70 lbs) 9x7: 50 kg (110 lbs) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Temperature Operating: 5 degrees to 40 degrees C (41 degrees to 104 degrees F) Nonoperating: -40 degrees to 65 degrees C (-40 degrees to 149 degrees F) Nonoperating with tape media: -40 degrees to 45 degrees C (-40 degrees to 113 degrees F) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Relative humidity Operating: 20 to 80%, noncondensing Nonoperating: 5 to 80%, noncondensing ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Altitude (operating) Up to 3.0 km (10,000 ft) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Battery backup time 15 minutes (minimum) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Acoustics 9x7LX: 5.7 bels (A) sound power below 30 degrees C 9x7: 6.2 bels (A) sound power below 30 degrees C
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