NOTE:
Hardware RAID is not supported on Linux systems. The Linux kernel, with built-in software RAID,
provides excellent functionality and performance. It is a good alternative to hardware-based RAID. Please
visit
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c00060684/c00060684.pdf
for RAID
capabilities with Linux.
Integrated SAS RAID
RAID 0, 1, 10
Support one RAID array with 2-4 drives
Supports two RAID arrays with 2 drives each
RAID 0 Configuration - Striped Array
RAID 1 Configuration - Mirrored Array
RAID 10 Configuration - Stripe of Mirrors
External RAID arrays possible
NOTE:
Hardware RAID is not supported on Linux systems. The Linux kernel, with built-in software RAID,
provides excellent functionality and performance. It is a good alternative to hardware-based RAID. Please
visit
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c00060684/c00060684.pdf
for RAID
capabilities with Linux.
SAS/SATA Connectors
6 SATA only connectors
4 SAS connectors
IEEE 1394 Connectors
1 IEEE 1394b rear connector, 1 IEEE 1394a header for front connector (Not supported in Linux)
USB 2.0 Connectors
8 total: 5 rear, 2 on header for front connectors, 1 internal
Power Supply Headers
Yes
Power Switch, Power LED
& Hard Drive LED Header
Yes (2x12 connector, 2x2 aux connector, 2x4 CPU connector)
Password Clear Header
Yes
Cooling
Cooling Solutions
Supported
Yes
Power Supply Fan
92 mm x 32 mm
Memory Fan
80 mm x 25 mm
Processor Fan-Heatsink
80 mm x 15 mm
Chassis Fan (rear)
One 120 mm x 25 mm
Optional Front PCI fan
80 mm x 25 mm - not required for most workstation compute environments
Optional Rear PCI fan
70 mm x 15 mm - not required for most workstation compute environments
QuickSpecs
HP xw8400 Workstation
Technical Specifications
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