HP xw4550 Workstation User Manual download pdf

HP xw4550 Workstation frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

AMD

Opteron Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Chassis design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Operating systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Linux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

PCI Express Graphics and I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

ISV certifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Manageability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Options and modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Warranty and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Frequently asked questions

HP XW4550 Workstation

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Summary of Contents

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HP xw4550 Workstation frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3AMD®Opteron Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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HP has very strong relationships with independent software vendors (ISVs). The software vendors recognize that HP is a criticalally in the industry, n

Page 3 - Opteron Technology

What security features areavailable on the HP xw4550?• Padlock support – standard; padlock loop in rear of chassis • HP Solenoid Hood Lock/Sensor Kit

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HP XW4550 WorkstationOperating systems:Genuine Windows Vista® Business 32-bitGenuine Windows Vista® Business 64-bit (available Q1, 2008)Genuine Window

Page 6 - Chassis design

3Who will benefit from thefunctionality and features ofthe HP xw4550 Workstation?Does HP offer ENERGY STAR®support on the xw4550?Yes. HP offers a stan

Page 7 - Operating Systems

4Does the new dual-core processor offer any performance improvementover previous single anddual-core processors?Yes, the new dual core processors from

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5What is ECC memory?Why is ECC memory important?“ECC” stands for Error Correcting Code or Error Checking and Correction. ECC memory modules have an ex

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6Does the HP xw4550 offer and support SATA 3.0 Gb/shard drives?Yes. The HP xw4550 has an integrated 4-channel SATA 3.0 Gb/s controller for Serial ATA

Page 10 - PCI Express Graphics and I/O

7Is Microsoft Windows 2000supported on the new HPxw4550 Workstations?Microsoft Windows 2000 is not supported on the new HP xw4550. Microsoft discontin

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Why would I choose Linux onHP workstations?• HP Workstations deliver ROI-based solutions on industry standard platforms. • HP partners with customers

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What does the future hold forHP and Linux?HP simplifies the integration of open source and Linux! Our solutions are built with best-of-breed software