HP AH342-2005E CTO Integrity Superdome 2 CB900s i2 Server Blade

Product Description

The HP AH342-2005E represents a Configure-To-Order (CTO) server blade for the HP Integrity Superdome 2 platform, specifically the CB900s i2 model. The Superdome 2 is a high-end, mission-critical server designed for extreme scalability, availability, and performance, typically running HP-UX or other supported enterprise operating systems. A CTO server blade like this one is not a fully functional server on its own; rather, it is a foundational component that requires specific processors, memory modules, I/O cards, and other options to be selected and installed to create a complete, operational server blade. This blade serves as the chassis and core infrastructure for a single processing cell within the larger Superdome 2 architecture. It provides the necessary slots and connections for CPUs, RAM, and I/O devices, all managed within the robust framework of the Superdome 2 system. The platform is renowned for its fault tolerance, dynamic partitioning capabilities, and ability to scale from a few processors to hundreds, making it suitable for the most demanding enterprise workloads such as large databases, ERP systems, and high-performance computing. As a CTO component, the AH342-2005E allows organizations to precisely tailor their server configuration to meet specific performance, capacity, and budget requirements. This flexibility is crucial for optimizing resource allocation and ensuring that the deployed server meets the exact needs of the business. The Integrity Superdome 2 platform, with blades like the CB900s i2, is built for environments where uptime and data integrity are paramount.