About This Document
This document provides information, installation procedures, and server specifications for the
HP 9000 rp7420 server. It also provides parts information and describes how to remove and
replace server components, troubleshoot, and diagnose server problems.
The document printing date and part number indicate the document’s current edition. The
printing date changes when a new edition is printed. Minor changes may be made at reprint
without changing the printing date. The document part number changes when extensive changes
are made.
Document updates may be issued between editions to correct errors or document product changes.
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product support service. See your HP sales representative for details.
The latest version of this document can be found online at: http://docs.hp.com/en/hw.html
under Enterprise Servers, Workstations, Systems Hardware.
Intended Audience
This document is intended to provide technical product and support information for authorized
service providers, customer system administrators, and HP support personnel.
This document is not a tutorial.
New and Changed Information in This Edition
This document has been updated into a new format for greater usability.
Publishing History
The publishing history below identifies the edition dates of this manual. Updates are made to
this publication on an unscheduled, as needed, basis. The updates will consist of a complete
replacement manual and pertinent online or CD documentation.
Table 1 Publishing History Details
Publication DateSupported Product VersionsOperating Systems
Supported
Document
Manufacturing Part
Number
December 2003rp7420• HP-UXA7027–96005
June 2004rp7420• HP-UXA7025–96011
October 2006rp7420• HP-UXA7025–96017
May 2007rp7420• HP-UXA7025-96023
July 2009rp7420• HP-UXA7025-96023–ed5
Document Organization
This guide is divided into the following chapters and appendices.
Chapter 1 Overview Use this chapter to learn about the features and components of the
HP Integrity rp7420 server.
Chapter 2 Unpacking the Server Use this chapter to learn about how to unpack the server
from its shipping packaging.
Chapter 3 Installing Accessories Use this chapter to learn about installing accessories
into the server.
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