HP D7171A - NetServer - LPr Frequently Asked Questions Manual page 3

Q3. What are the available ports and connectors on the rear of the NetServer LC 2000
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A3. One RJ-45 LAN connector and two LEDs to indicate LAN speed and link
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Serial Port A
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Embedded Remote Management Port or Serial Port B
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Parallel Port (ECP/EPP)
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Mouse Port
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Keyboard Port
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Monitor Port (SVGA)
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Power Connector
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External SCSI Port Knockout (requires external SCSI port cable kit D8600A)
Q4. What IDE devices come bundled in the NetServer LC 2000?
A4. The NetServer LC 2000 comes bundled with a 32x IDE CD-ROM drive. IDE hard drives are
not supported on LC 2000.
Q5. How many channels are on the embedded Ultra 2 SCSI controller?
A5. The Ultra 2 SCSI controller in the NetServer LC 2000 has two channels. Both Channel A
and Channel B have cables attached to them. Channel B is used to connect to Common Tray
devices using a self-terminated SCSI cable or to an external mass storage solution using
additional D8600A cable kit. Channel A is connected to the Hot Swap hard disk cage.
Q6. What is the maximum number of common tray internal disk drives support in the NetServer
LC 2000?
A6. The self-terminating SCSI cable has two 68-pin high-density connectors. The two 5 ¼ front
accessible shelf can hold up to two devices. A maximum of two common tray internal disk
drives are supported on LC 2000.
One 68-pin connector can connect to the hard disk and one 68-pin connector with 68 to 50 pin
adapter can connect to an SCSI tape drive. All systems are shipped with a 68 to 50 pin
adapter pre installed on the SCSI cable.
Q7. What type of SCSI controller is embedded on the system board of the NetServer LC 2000?
A7. The NetServer LC 2000 has an embedded dual-channel Ultra 2 Wide PCI SCSI controller.
Channel A is used for cabling the optional hard disk drive and one more additional SCSI
drives (or optional SCSI tape drive). Channel A may be used to accommodate an external
mass storage solution (either requires an additional cable kit—D8600A). Channel B is
connected to Hot Swap drive cage.
Q8. What is the boot priority for bootable devices in the NetServer LC 2000?
A8. 1. IDE CDROM Drive
2. Floppy Disk Drive
3. Embedded SCSI A
SCSI Device ID 0
SCSI Device ID 9
4. Embedded SCSI B