HP xw8600

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HP xw8600 Workstation
Technical Specifications
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§ RAID 10 configuration - stripe of mirrors
§ RAID 5 configuration - parity striping
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
(LSI 1068X)*
§ RAID 0, 1, 10
§ Support one RAID array with 2-5(6) 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: Specific user-configured hardware SAS RAID configurations are supported on this Linux
system. Please visit: http://www.hp.com/support/linux_hardware_matrix for details.
SAS/SATA
Connectors
6 SATA only connectors
4 SAS connectors, 2 of these SAS connectors (color coded red) can be used for External SATA
(eSATA) with the appropriate eSATA After Market Option kit
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
2x12 connector, 2x4 CPU connector, 2x3 memory connector
Power Switch,
Power LED & Hard
Drive LED Header
Power switch, power LED, and hard drive LED cables connect to the Control Panel connector.
There is also a 2 pin header to connect a SCSI LED cable to the motherboard.
Password Clear
Header
Yes
Cooling
Power Supply Fan 92 mm x 32 mm
Memory Fan 92 mm x 25 mm (for systems without memory risers)
Processor Fan-Heatsink 80 mm x 15 mm (single or dual)
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
Power Supply
Power Supply 800W Custom PSU
(Wide Ranging, Active PFC)
1050W Custom PSU –
(Wide Ranging, Active PFC)
Operating Voltage
Range
90 – 269 VAC 90 – 269 VAC