Hardware compatibility question

[B. Chapman]

Experts,

(Hopefully) a quick question:

Can I mix/match interface cards (LAN, SCSI, Fibre) between the following hardware models: RP7410, RP5470, N4000.

Also (and this is a FAR reach) - can I mix/match memory DIMMs between those systems?

The root of my question is this: We will be retiring our N4000's soon, and I'm wondering if I can harvest any "usable" parts for our RP systems. But, I'd also like to know if I can mix/match between RP systems as well (7410 and 5470) for future reference.

Thanks in advance!

Later,
Ben.

[Tim Nelson · Accepted solution]

Yes,

You can even mix memory. Although they have different model numbers the memory is the same.

[Torsten.]

There is no simple YES/NO - it depends on every single card, because some cards are supported in a specific server/OS combination, some are not. Not all supported cards for a N4000/HP-UX 11.0 combination are supported in later systems and HP-UX 11i.

Every card family (e.g. SCSI,FC,LAN) has a support matrix on http://docs.hp.com.

T.

[HGN]

Hi

I completely agress with Torsten, not all may be compatible maybe some. You can to go part by part.

Rgds

HGN

[Tim Nelson]

Here is one example:
A6795A 2GB Fibre HBA

Supported in all rp and rx class servers.
HP 9000 Superdome (96)http://www.hp.com/products1/serverconnectivity/storagesnf2/adapter15/specifications/index.html

rp8420 (16)

rp8400 (16)

rp7420 (15)

rp7410 (15)

rp7400 (12)

rp5400 series (10)

rp4440 (6)

rp3440 (4)

rp3410 (2)

rp2400 series (4)

Integrity Superdome (96)

rx8620 (16)

rx7620 (15)

rx5670 (10)

rx4640 (6)

rx2600 (4)

rx1600 (2)

http://www.hp.com/products1/serverconnectivity/storagesnf2/adapter15/specifications/index.html

[Leif Halvarsson_2]

Hi,

If it is possible for you to test, one simple way is to add the cards to a host and do a fresh OS install. If the cards is supported, they should be detected and the correct drivers is added automatic at the installation process.

[melvyn burnard]

take a look at http://www.partsurfer.hp.com as this should help you see which of these cards will fit in the servers

[B. Chapman]

Many thanks to you all! I will have to draw up a matrix from the websites that you've posted. Although, the idea of using a test server to install parts - and then see if the OS detects and installs drivers - seems like the easiest (NON-research) method. But, if... I... only... had that test server.

Again - thanks!

Later,
Ben.
bchapman@telcordia.com