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NEC 1000 Series User Manual

NEC 1000 Series
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NEC Enterprise Server
NEC Express5800/1000 Series
NEC Express5800/1000 Technology Guide Vol.1
Powered by the Dual-Core Intel
®
Itanium
®
Processor
Reliability and Perfor mance through
the fusion of the NEC “A
3
” chipset and
the Dual-Core Intel
®
Itanium
®
processor
NEC Express5800/1000 Series
1320Xf/1160Xf 1080Rf
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NEC 1000 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandNEC
Model1000 Series
CategoryServer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Next Generation Enterprise IT Platform

Introduction to Supercomputer-class Performance

Overview of high processing power, large cache, and efficient data transfer.

Introduction to Flexibility and Operability

Overview of resource virtualization, multi-OS support, and scalable chassis.

Internal Connections and System Hardware Layout

System Hardware Layout (1320Xf)

Illustrates internal components and their arrangement in the 1320Xf server.

Mainframe-class RAS Features Overview

Reliability and Availability Features

Details error handling, memory mirroring, chipset degradation, and modularization.

Serviceability

Describes autonomic logging and proactive error prediction for easier maintenance.

Supercomputer-class Performance Details

Performance Improvement Features

Details dual-core Itanium processor and cache data transfer enhancements.

High Processing Power of Dual-Core Intel Itanium

Explains dual-core, L3 cache, and EPIC architecture for advanced parallelism.

VLC Architecture for Cache Data Transfer

VLC Cache-to-Cache Data Transfer

Enables low latency data transfer between CPUs within a cell by bypassing the chipset.

Dedicated Cache Coherency Interface (CCI)

Provides high-speed, low latency Inter-Cell cache-to-cache data transfer.

Crossbar-less Configuration

Lowers data transfer latency by directly connecting Cell to Cell and Cell to PCI box.

Mainframe-class RAS Design Philosophy

RAS Design Philosophy

Achieving mainframe-level reliability and availability within a single server.

Dual-Core Intel Itanium Processor MCA

Explains the 3-stage error handling mechanism for hardware, firmware, and OS.

Mainframe-class RAS: Memory and Chipset Features

Memory Mirroring

Ensures continuous operation during non-correctable memory errors via data duplication.

Partial Chipset Degradation

Prevents multi-partition shutdowns by isolating failures to individual chipset sub-units.

Mainframe-class RAS: Availability and Modularity

Highly Available Center Plane

Allows crossbar card replacement without planned system downtime.

Complete Modularization and Redundancy

Enhances fault resilience, operation, and serviceability through modular components.

System Clock Modularization and Segmentation

Diagnostics of Error Detection Circuits

Ensures data integrity by diagnosing error detection circuits during system boot.

Mainframe-class RAS: Error Handling and Serviceability

Enhanced High-Speed Interconnect Error Detection

Utilizes multi-bit error detection and data resending for reliable interconnect operation.

Two Independent Power Sources

Prevents system shutdown due to power distribution unit failures.

Autonomic Reporting of Failed Components

Provides proactive error prediction and detailed logs for minimized maintenance time.

Flexibility and Operability Features

Investment Protection and Processor Migration

Supports smooth migration to future processors with advanced Itanium technologies.

Resource Virtualization with Floating I/O

Enables flexible resource allocation and system recovery without data loss.

Multi OS Support and Application Lineup

Supports Windows and Linux, allowing multiple operating systems in a single server.

Superior Standard Chassis Configuration

Offers small footprint and highly scalable I/O for efficient datacenter deployment.

NEC Express5800/1000 Series Specifications

Safety Notes

Provides essential safety precautions for product usage, installation, and operation.

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