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B — Support Information
HP 9x9KS Block Diagram................................................................................................. B-2
HP K100 Block Diagram ................................................................................................... B-3
HP K2x0/K4x0 Block Diagram ......................................................................................... B-4
Kx70/Kx80 Block Diagram ............................................................................................... B-5
Access Port Commands...................................................................................................... B-6
ISL Commands................................................................................................................... B-7
PDC Menus and Commands .............................................................................................. B-8
Configuration menu.........................................................................................................B-9
Information Menu............................................................................................................B-9
Service Menu.................................................................................................................B-10
PDC Update Procedures................................................................................................... B-11
Current Version Verification............................................................................................ B-12
With On-line Diagnostics .........................................................................................B-12
With Boot Console Handler (BCH)..........................................................................B-12
PDC Distribution.............................................................................................................. B-14
HP Electronic Support Center (HPESC) Access......................................................B-14
Creating The Firmware Update Tape............................................................................... B-17
Firmware Update Procedure............................................................................................. B-18
C — Memory Configuration Guidelines
Memory Configuration and SIMM Installation ................................................................. C-1
Before You Begin............................................................................................................C-1
Configuring Memory for Optimum Performance............................................................C-2
Memory Optimization Procedure for Single Memory Extenders — Overview..............C-4
Procedure for Single Memory Extenders — Detailed.....................................................C-5
Verifying Memory ......................................................................................................C-6
Memory Optimization Procedure for Dual Memory Extenders — Overview ................C-8
Procedure for Dual Memory Extenders — Detailed .......................................................C-9
If You Still Get Warning Messages...............................................................................C-12
D — New System Features and Configuration Issues
Hardware Features.............................................................................................................. D-1
Processor Speed...............................................................................................................D-1
UPS Power Supply ..........................................................................................................D-1
The 5.5KvA Power Trust UPS is supported for Kx80 Systems......................................D-1
HP-PB Slot Expansion.....................................................................................................D-1
HVersion Numbers..........................................................................................................D-1
Firmware Differences......................................................................................................... D-2
Expanded ChipRevision Information .........................................................................D-2
Configuration Issues........................................................................................................... D-2
Memory for HP9000/Kx70/Kx80 Servers:......................................................................D-2
LASI Lan on HP9000/Kx80 Servers...............................................................................D-3
External HP-PB I/O Card Configuration.........................................................................D-3
Configuring the HP-PB I/O Card Cage for 9x9KS/K-Class System Performance ....D-3