Compaq AlphaServer GS80 Operating instructions

Compaq Computer Corporation

AlphaServer GS80/160/320

Site Preparation

Order Number: EK-GS320-SP. C01

This manual is for customers and service personnel who intend

to install a Compaq AlphaServer GS80/160/320 system.

Revised September 2000

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FCC Notice

This equipment generates, uses, and may emit radio frequency energy. The equipment has been type

tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC

rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such radio frequency interference.

Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference in which case the user at his

own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.

Any modifications to this device—unless expressly approved by the manufacturer—can void the

user’s authority to operate this equipment under part 15 of the FCC rules.

Modifications

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not expressly approved by Compaq Computer Corporation may void the user's authority to operate the

equipment.

Cables

Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods

in order to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.

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the equivalent international standards):

EN55022 (CISPR 22) - Electromagnetic Interference

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EN60950 (IEC950) - Product Safety

Warning!

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in

which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Achtung!

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Gerätes Rundfunkstörungen auftreten, in welchen Fällen der Benutzer für entsprechende

Gegenmaßnahmen verantwortlich ist.

Attention!

Ceci est un produit de Classe A. Dans un environnement domestique, ce produit risque de créer des

interférences radioélectriques, il appartiendra alors à l'utilisateur de prendre les mesures spécifiques

spécifiques appropriées.

Contents

Preface .......................................................................................................................vii

Chapter 1 Overview

1.1 The Systems .......................................................................................... 1-2

1.1.1 GS80 System ......................................................................................... 1-2

1.1.2 GS160/320 System ................................................................................ 1-2

1.2 System Diagrams .................................................................................. 1-3

1.2.1 Block Diagrams..................................................................................... 1-3

1.2.2 Physical Diagrams ................................................................................ 1-7

Chapter 2 System Specifications

2.1 GS80...................................................................................................... 2-2

2.1.1 System Dimensions............................................................................... 2-2

2.1.2 Power Specifications ............................................................................. 2-3

2.2 GS160/320 ............................................................................................. 2-5

2.2.1 System Dimensions............................................................................... 2-5

2.2.2 Power Specifications ............................................................................. 2-7

2.3 System Weights................................................................................... 2-13

Index

Figures

1–1 Two-Drawer GS80 Block Diagram........................................................ 1-3

1–2 GS160 Block Diagram........................................................................... 1-4

1–3 GS160 Block Diagram........................................................................... 1-5

1–4 GS320 Block Diagram........................................................................... 1-6

1–5 GS80 Physical Diagram ........................................................................ 1-7

1–6 GS160 Physical Diagram ...................................................................... 1-8

1–7 GS320 Physical Diagram ...................................................................... 1-9

2–1 Bird's-Eye View of a GS80 System........................................................ 2-2

2–2 Bird’s-Eye View of a GS320 System...................................................... 2-5

Tables

1 Compaq AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Documentation ............................ vii

2–1 Dimensions of a GS80 System .............................................................. 2-2

2–2 Power Specifications of GS80 Systems ................................................. 2-3

2–3 Heat Dissipation in GS80 Systems ....................................................... 2-4

2–4 Dimensions of System Enclosures and Expander Cabinets.................. 2-6

2–5 Power Specifications of a GS160 with One System Box ....................... 2-7

2–6 Power Specifications of a GS160 with Two System Boxes.................... 2-8

2–7 Power Specifications of a GS320 with Three System Boxes ................. 2-9

2–8 Power Specifications of a GS320 with Four System Boxes................. 2-10

2–9 Power Specifications of I/O Expander Cabinet ................................... 2-11

2–10 GS80/160/320 Environmental Specifications...................................... 2-12

2–11 Weights of Fully Configured Systems................................................. 2-13

vii

Preface

Intended Audience

This manual is for customers who intend to install an AlphaServer

GS80/160/320 system. It gives system specifications and site requirements in

terms of space, power, and environmental conditions.

Document Structure

This manual has two chapters.

• Chapter 1, Overview, provides a conceptual introduction to the systems.

• Chapter 2, System Specifications, gives system dimensions, power and

environmental requirements, as well as the weights of fully configured

systems.

viii

Documentation Titles

Table 1 Compaq AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Documentation

Title Order Number

QA–6GAAA–G8 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Documentation Kit

EK–GS320–UG AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide

EK–GS320–RM AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Firmware Reference

Manual

EK–GSPAR–RM AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Getting Started with

Partitions

EK–GS320–IN AlphaServer GS160/320 Installation Guide

EK–GSR80–IN AlphaServer GS80 Installation Guide

AG–RKSWB–BE AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User Information CD

(HTML files)

AG–RLVJA–BE AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User Information CD

(translations)

QA–6GAAB–G8 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Service Documentation Kit

EK–GS320–SV AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Service Manual

EK–GS320–RM AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Firmware Reference

Manual

AG–RKSZ*–BE AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Service Information CD

EK–GSCON–IN AlphaServer GS80/160/320 System Management

Console Installation and User’s Guide

EK–GS320–UP AlphaServer GS160/320 Upgrade Manual

EK–GSR80–UP AlphaServer GS80 Upgrade Manual

EK–GS320–SP AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Site Preparation

Information on the Internet

Visit the Compaq Web site at www.compaq.com/alphaserver/site_index.html for

service tools and more information about the AlphaServer GS80/160/320

systems.

Overview 1-1

Chapter 1

Overview

The AlphaServer GS80, GS160, and GS320 systems are high-performance

server platforms designed for enterprise-level applications. They are

distinguished by their versatility and high degree of scalability and

expandability.

These powerful, switch-based systems use four Alpha microprocessors per quad

building block (QBB). Two QBBs paired back-to-back and rotated 1800with

reference to each other form a system box. Each QBB backplane contains a

switch that acts as an interconnect between the CPU modules, memory

modules, I/O riser modules, and the global port module.

1-2 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Site Preparation

1.1 The Systems

The GS80 is a rack system whereas the GS160 and GS320 are box-based

systems.

1.1.1 GS80 System

The GS80 system is contained in a single cabinet. It is a drawer-based system

consisting of one or two drawers. Each drawer contains one QBB with up to

four CPU modules and up to four memory modules. In a two-drawer system a

distribution board connects the two QBBs through their global ports.

The system cabinet of the GS80 also contains the power supplies and

accommodates one PCI box, a storage shelf, and the OCP (operator control

panel). An expander cabinet can house additional PCI boxes and storage

shelves.

1.1.2 GS160/320 System

The GS160/320 system consists of a power cabinet and one system cabinet

(GS160) or two system cabinets (GS320), depending on the configuration. The

power cabinet contains the power supplies, the I/O components—the PCI boxes

and storage units—and the OCP. The system cabinets house the system boxes

that carry interconnect modules as well as CPU and memory modules.

The system cabinet can be configured with one or two system boxes. The first

system box is located in the lower cavity of the cabinet and the second system

box is inserted in the upper cavity. A fully configured system consists of a

power cabinet and two system cabinets—system cabinet 1 and system cabinet

2—each system cabinet containing two system boxes.

In a single system box system a distribution board interfaces the two QBBs

directly through their global ports. In configurations with more than one

system box a hierarchical switch replaces the distribution board and adds a

second level switch to route information between the system boxes.

Additional PCI boxes and storage shelves can be accommodated in expander

cabinets that can be attached to either side of the system.

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