QuickSpec Changes

Compaq AlphaServer DS20E
Compaq AlphaStation DS20E
(Linux-Ready)


July 15, 2003 - From Version 26 to 27
Changed
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Step 14 - Hardware Supplemental Support Services
  • Systems include 3-year hardware warranty, on-site, with 13x5, 24-hour response time; select optional Hardware Support Services if required
  • Options ordered as part of ²Initial System Sale² take on warranty of the enclosure; options added after ² Initial System Sale² take on warranty of enclosure until enclosure warranty ends
  • All unique AlphaServer DS20E options have a minimum of 1-year Return-to-Compaq warranty
   
Hardware Support - Americas and Asia Pacific only 3 Years
3 Yr 4hr, 13x5 HW support for AlphaSrv/AlphaStation DS20E,4-hour on-site response, 8am-9pm,M-F excl. HP holidays FM-TG4HR-36
3 Yr 4hr, 24x7 HW support for AlphaSrv/AlphaStation DS20E,4-hour on-site response. 24x7 incl. HP holidays FM-TG724-36
   
Installation Services Hardware product installation for DS20E

FM-TGINS-IN

April 9, 2003 - From Version 25 to 26
Changed/Added/Removed
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Step 2e - Ethernet Adapters - Mandatory
  • Selection of one Ethernet adapter is mandatory (Ethernet adapter is not required if KZPCM is selected)
PCI 10/100 Mbit Fast Ethernet adapter, UTP (up to four per system) 3X-DE600-AA
PCI 10/100 Mbit 4-port Ethernet adapter, UTP, maximum one per system DE504-BA
PCI Video/NIC Combo adapter, 3Dlabs Permedia P2 graphics with 4-MB VRAM, single-port 10/100 Mbit Fast Ethernet, maximum one per system 3X-DEPVD-AA
Cable for 10BaseT twisted pair connection BN25G-xx
Step 2f - Power Cords - Mandatory
  • Selection of one power cord is mandatory for all systems.
Pedestal Power Cords North American 120V, 75-inch BN26J-1K
North American 200 to 240V, 75-inch BN18J-1K
Step 6 - External Storage - Optional
Step 6 - External Storage was completely revised
Step 7 – Storage Devices - Optional
System Disk Drive
(Supported in StorageWorks Shelf)
9.1-GB 10,000 rpm UltraSCSI drive DS-RZ1DD-VW
18.2-GB 10,000 rpm UltraSCSI drive DS-RZ1ED-VW
36.4-GB 10,000 rpm UltraSCSI drive DS-RZ1FC-VW
DAT Tape Drive 20/40-GB DDS4 hot-plug LVD Universal tape drive, uses two slots in BA610-6D, requires 3X-KZPCA-AA adapter

3R-A2780-AA

Step 9 - Monitors - Recommended
Step 9 - Monitors was completely revised
December 18, 2002 - From Version 24 to 25
Added
Options
Carbon/Silver Monitors V7550 17-inch (16-inch viewable image size) flat-faced shadow mask color monitor, two-tone (carbon/silver), 0.25mm dot pitch, VGA to 1024 x 768 @85 Hz, MPRII/TCO99/ Energy Star compliant, Northern Hemisphere with NA power cord, VGA cable 3R-A4002-AA
P720 17-inch (16-inch viewable image size) auto-scanning color monitor, Diamondtron NF, 0.25-mm aperture grille pitch, VGA to 1280 x 1024 @85 Hz, MPRII/TCO 99/Energy Star Compliant, Northern Hemisphere with Euro power cord, VGA cable -
NOTE: This variant can also be used for North America and Asia Pacific
3R-A3389-AA
Carbon/Silver Flat Panel Monitors TFT1825, 18-inch (18-inch viewable image size) TFT flat panel monitor, 0.28mm pixel pitch, 1600 x 1200 @60Hz, multi-mode support, MPRII/TCO99/Energy Star compliant, one VGA, one DVI-I input connector. NA power cord, VGA and DVI-I cables 3R-A4292-AA
TFT1520, 15.1-inch (15-inch viewable image size) TFT flat panel monitor, 0.297 mm pixel pitch, 1024 x 768 @75 Hz, multi-mode support, MPRII/TCO99/Energy Star compliant, two video input connectors (one VGA and one DVI-I), NA power cord, VGA and DVI-I cables 3R-A4249-AA
November 6, 2002 - From Version 23 to 24
Changed
Systems/Options
Step 1 - Select system
AlphaServer DS20E systems require the mandatory selection of the following items:
  • Pedestal/tower or rackmount bezel kit
  • Disk drive cage
  • LVD SCSI adapter
  • System disk drive
  • Ethernet adapter
  • Power cord
NOTE: Graphics adapter, keyboard, mouse, and monitor are recommended.
Options
Step 2f - Power Cords - Mandatory
  • Selection of one power cord is mandatory for all systems.
Pedestal Power Cords North American 120V, 75-inch BN26J-1K
Australia, New Zealand, 2.5-meter (103541-511) BN19H-2E
Central Europe, 2.5-meter BN19C-2E
Denmark, 2.5-meter (103541-481)
BN19K-2E
Egypt, India, South Africa, 2.5-meter (103541-AR1) BN19S-2E
Israel, 2.5-meter BN18L-2E
Italy, 2.5-meter (103541-461)
BN35M-02
Japan, 2.5-meter 3X-BN46F-02
Switzerland, 2.5-meter (103541-511) BN19E-2E
Step 9 - Monitors - Recommended - Was completely revised
Technical Specifications
The Technical Specifications section was completely revised.
October 16, 2002 - From Version 22 to 23
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Step 2f - Power Cords - Mandatory
  • Selection of one power cord is mandatory for all systems.
 
Step 5 - Additional Power Supplies - Optional
DS20E redundant power supply FR-H7910-AA
 
Step 9 - Monitors - Recommended
  • Graphics monitors other than those listed can be used if compatible with SVGA graphics ordered with system
  • Video extension cable required if monitor is located more than 1 meter from server
  • Monitors will ship with, but not be integrated with systems
  • A video cable, 6-foot/1.8-meter length, is included with all variants of monitors
 
Step 10 - Networks and Communications - Optional
Ethernet
PCI (32-bit, 33-MHz) single-port 10/100 Ethernet (UTP/RJ45) NIC, maximum four per system. Use BN25G, BN26M, BN24Q, or BN28Q twisted pair RJ45 cables. 3X-DE600-AA
PCI (32-/64-bit, 33-/66-MHz) single-port 10/100/1000 (UTP/RJ45) Gigabit NIC, copper; no on-board boot-ROM support, maximum two per system.
Use BN25G, BN26M, BN24Q, or BN28Q twisted pair RJ45 cables.
DEGPA-TA
FDDI
PCI (32-bit, 33-MHz) to FDDI SAS (MMF/duplex-SC) NIC, maximum two per system.

Use BN34A, BN34B, or BN34D cables.

3X-DEFPA-AC
PCI (32-bit, 33-MHz) to FDDI DAS (MMF/duplex-SC) NIC, maximum two per system.

Use BN34A, BN34B, or BN34D cables.

3X-DEFPA-DC
MIC-SC dual fiber optic cable BN34D-xx
SC-to-SC dual fiber optic cable BN34B-xx
PCI (32-bit, 33-MHz) to FDDI SAS (UTP/RJ45) NIC, maximum two per system.

Use BN25G, BN26M, BN24Q, or BN28Q twisted pair RJ45 cables.

3X-DEFPA-UC
PCI (32-bit, 33-MHz) to FDDI DAS (UTP/RJ45s) NIC, maximum two per system.
Use BN25G, BN26M, BN24Q, or BN28Q twisted pair RJ45 cables.
3X-DEFPA-MC
Ethernet, FDDI, Multi-use Cables
Multimode fiber optic (MMF) 62.5/125um duplex cable, with SC-to-ST connectors.
–xx = available lengths: (2E, 4E, 01, 03, 10, 20, 30) for 2.4, 4.5, 1, 3, 10, 20, 30 meters
BN34A-xx
Multimode fiber optic (MMF) 62.5/125um duplex cable, with SC-to-SC connectors.
-xx = available lengths: (2E, 4E, 01, 03, 10, 20, 30) for 2.4, 4.5, 1, 3, 10, 20, 30 meters
BN34B-xx
Category 5e (4-Unshielded Twisted Pairs / UTP) straight-through cable with RJ45-to-RJ45 connectors for system to switch, repeater, or hub connectivity.
-xx = available lengths: (0B, 0E, 01, 03, 04, 07) for 0.2, 0.5, 1, 3, 4, 7 meters
BN25G-xx
Category 5e (4-Twisted Pairs, Screened/ ScTP) straight-through cable with RJ45-to-RJ45 connectors for system to switch, repeater, or hub connectivity.
-xx = available lengths: (0E, 01, 03, 04, 07) for 0.5, 1, 3, 4, 7 meters
BN26M-xx
Category 5e (4-Unshielded Twisted Pairs / UTP) Xover cable with RJ45-to-RJ45 connectors for system to switch, repeater, or hub connectivity.
-xx = available lengths: (0E, 01, 03, 04, 07) for 0.5, 1, 3, 4, 7 meters
BN24Q-xx
Category 5e (4-Twisted Pairs, Screened / ScTP) Xover cable with RJ45-to-RJ45 connectors for system to switch, repeater, or hub connectivity.
-xx = available lengths: (0E, 01, 03, 04, 07) for 0.5, 1, 3, 4, 7 meters
BN28Q-xx
Step 11 - Keyboard and Mouse - Recommended
Keyboard/Language Carbon
Turkish Q keyboard 3R-LKQ48-BU
September 25, 2002 - From Version 21 to 22
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Step 2f - Power Cords - Mandatory
  • Selection of two power cords is mandatory for all systems. If optional third power supply is ordered, three power cords are required.
Step 5 - Additional Power Supplies - Optional
  • Two 375 watt power supplies included with system; optional third power supply provides N+1 redundancy
DS20E redundant power supply (a third power cord is also required)

FR-H7910-AA

Step 7 – Storage Devices - Optional
DLT/SDLT Tape Drives SDLT tabletop 110/220-GB external tape drive, carbon black - requires 3X-KZPCA-AA LVD adapter - U.S.
192103-002
Same as above – International
192103-B32
Same as above – Japan
192103-292
SDLT tabletop 160/320-GB external tape drive, carbon black - requires 3X-KZPCA-AA LVD adapter - U.S.
257319-001
Same as above - International
257319-291
Same as above - Japan
257319-B31
AIT Tape Drives AIT 35/70-GB hot-plug LVD Universal tape drive, uses two slots in BA610-6D or 43xxx shelves, requires 3X-KZPCA-AA adapter 3R-A2396-AA
AIT 50/100-GB hot-plug LVD Universal tape drive, uses two slots in BA610-6D or 43xxx shelves, requires 3X-KZPCA-AA adapter 3R-A2779-AA
 
AIT Autoloaders AIT 35-GB rackmount autoloader, 8 cartridge, U.S.
280349-001
Same as above, International
280349-B31
AIT 35-GB tabletop autoloader, 8 cartridge, U.S.
292355-001
Same as above, International
292355-B31
August 16, 2002 - From Version 20 to 21
Removed
Options
Step 9 - Monitors - Recommended
Carbon/Silver Monitors V570 15-inch (13.8-inch viewable image size) multiple-scan color monitor, VGA to 1024 x 768 @85 Hz, 0.28 mm DP, MPRII/Energy Star Compliant, Northern Hemisphere with NA power cord, VGA cable 3R-A3383-AA
228113-001
Same as above with Euro-power cord, TCO99 3R-A3384-AA
228113-021
Same as above, APD, no power cord, MPRII 3R-A3385-AA
228113-B22
Same as above, PRC, with power cord, CCIB 3R-A3386-AA
228113-AA1
Same as above, Southern Hemisphere, with Australia/New Zealand power cord 3R-A3387-AA
228113-011
Same as above, Equatorial, for Latin America with NA power cord 3R-A3704-AA
228113-B29
June 4, 2002 - From Version 19 to 20
Changed
Overview image; call-out #6 Ultra2/Ultra3 SCSI
Systems/Options
Step 1 - Select system
NOTES: Graphics adapter, keyboard, mouse, and monitor are recommended.
Option part numbers identified with the notation ²U.S./Canada orders² and ²Other country orders² refers specifically to the country where the order originates, and indicates the valid and orderable part numbers in the respective geographies.
For system integration of options with
6-3 part numbers, non-U.S./Canada orders, contact CustomSystems
Step 2b - Bezel Kits - Mandatory
  • Systems support one disk drive cage; disk drive cage supports six 3.5-inch hard disk drives
Step 2c - SCSI Adapter - Mandatory
Single-channel LVD adapter, maximum two per system

3X-KZPCA-AA

Options
Step 2d - System Disk Drive (Supported in Disk Drive Cage) - Mandatory
  • Selection of one disk drive is mandatory
18.2-GB Ultra3 SCSI 10,000 rpm 1-inch Universal disk drive 3R-A0585-AA
18.2-GB Ultra3 SCSI 15,000 rpm 1-inch Universal disk drive 3R-A1543-AA
36.4-GB Ultra3 SCSI 10,000 rpm 1-inch Universal disk drive 3R-A0919-AA
36.4-GB Ultra3 SCSI 15,000 rpm 1-inch Universal disk drive 3R-A3079-AA
72.8-GB Ultra3 (LVD) 10,000 rpm 1-inch Universal disk drive 3R-A3050-AA
Ultra Universal drive height converter (4-pack); required for installed base customers with 4-slot drive cage when ordering 1.0-inch universal drives 3R-A0528-AA
Step 2f - Power Cords - Mandatory
Pedestal Power Cords Italy, 2.5-meter 103541-461
(U.S./Canada orders)
BN35M-02
(Other country orders)
Step 6 - External Storage - Optional
UltraSCSI StorageWorksä Pedestals
  • UltraSCSI shelf supports: seven 3.5-inch hard disk drives, or one 5.25-inch device and four 3.5-inch hard disk drives, or two 5.25-inch devices and one 3.5-inch hard disk drive
  • Installation of redundant power supply reduces number of 3.5-inch drive slots by one
Storage Controllers for External StorageWorks Shelves VHDCI male-to-VHDCI male UltraSCSI cable; required for each external UltraSCSI shelf attached to KZPCM, xx = 02, 2E [2.5], 02, 05, 10, 20 meter BN37A-xx
PCI 1-port UltraSCSI single-ended adapter (uses one PCI slot); includes internal 68-pin and 50-pin HD connectors and external 68-pin HD connector, maximum one per system; requires BN38C cable (2 to 20 meters) to connect to single-ended UltraSCSI shelf KZPBA-CA
PCI 1-port UltraSCSI differential adapter (uses one PCI slot); includes external 68-pin HD connector, maximum four per system; requires BN38C cable (2 to 25 meters) to connect to differential UltraSCSI shelf or external RAID array controller 3X-KZPBA-CC
68-pin HD male-to-VHDCI male UltraSCSI cable; required for each external UltraSCSI shelf attached to KZPBA-CA/CB adapter xx = 02, 03, 05, 10, 20, 25 meter BN38C-xx
Step 9 - Monitors - Recommended
  • At least one video cable, 1.8-meter length, is included with all variants of monitors
Monitor Power Cords Italy, 2.5-meter 103541-461
(U.S./Canada orders)
BN35M-02
(Other country orders)
Step 12 - Console Terminal - Optional
Console cable, male connector (IBM compatible)

H8575-E

Removed
Options
Step 6 - External Storage - Optional
Storage Controllers for External StorageWorks Shelves 1-channel Ultra2 SCSI RAID controller, 4-MB cache, maximum four per system SN-KZPBC-AA
3-channel Ultra2 SCSI RAID controller, 32-MB cache, maximum four per system FR-PCTAR-IB
3-channel Ultra2 SCSI RAID controller, 64-MB cache, maximum four per system FR-PCTAR-IC
    
Removable Media Devices for External StorageWorks Shelves 600-MB 32X CD-ROM drive in StorageWorks carrier DS-RRD47-VA
   
Tape Drives 20/40-GB DAT DDS4 hot plug LVD Universal tape drive, uses two slots in BA610-6D or 43xxx shelves, requires 3X-KZPCA-AA adapter 3R-A2780-AA
May 8, 2002 - From Version 18 to 19
Changed
Changes affected Canada QuickSpec only.
April 15, 2002 - From Version 17 to 18
Changed
Significant changes occurred throughout the document.
March 21, 2002 - From Version 16 to 17
Changed
Systems/Options
Step 1 - Select system
AlphaServer DS20E systems require the mandatory selection of the following items:
  • Pedestal/tower or rackmount bezel kit
  • Disk drive cage
  • LVD SCSI adapter
  • System disk drive
  • Ethernet adapter
  • Power cord
Step 2 - Select mandatory options
Step 2c - SCSI Adapter - Mandatory
  • Selection of LVD SCSI adapter to connect to internal disk drive cage is mandatory; SCSI cable included with system
Single channel LVD adapter, maximum two per system 3X-KZPCA-AA
Removed
Options
Step 2 - Select mandatory options
Step 2d - System Disk Drive (Supported in Disk Drive Cage) - Mandatory
  • Selection of one disk drive is mandatory
9.1-GB Ultra3 SCSI 10,000 rpm 1.0² Universal disk drive 3R-A0584-AA
9.1-GB Ultra3 SCSI 15,000 rpm 1.0² Universal disk drive 3R-A1542-AA
March 6, 2002 - From Version 15 to 16
Changed
Significant changes occurred throughout the document.
January 30, 2002 - From Version 14 to 15
Changed
Changes affected Canada QuickSpecs only.
January 14, 2002 - From Version 13 to 14
Added
Systems/Options

Step 1 - Select system

NOTES: Graphics adapter, keyboard, mouse, and monitor are recommended. Option part numbers identified with the notation "US/Canada orders" and "Other country orders" refers specifically to the country where the order originates, and indicates the valid and orderable part numbers in the respective geographies. For system integration of options with 6-3 part numbers, contact CustomSystems

Options

Step 11 - Keyboard and Mouse - Recommended
  • Keyboard and mouse are not included with system and must be ordered separately
Mouse 3-button mouse – Opal SN-PBQWS-WA
3-button mouse – Carbon 3R-A3480-AA
December 20, 2001 - From Version 12 to 13
Changed
Significant changes occurred throughout the document.
July 10, 2001 - From Version 11 to 12
Changed
Please note that this document was completely revised.
April 18, 2001 - From Version 10 to 11
Changed
Changes affected Canada QuickSpecs only.
March 29, 2001 - From Version 9 to 10
Added
Options
Step 9 - Monitors - Recommended
  • Country-specific power cord is required for all monitors; if not included, order power cord as appropriate
  • Video extension cable required if monitor is located more than 1 meter from server
S510 15" (13.8" viewable image size) multiple-scan color monitor with Invar Shadow Mask, VGA to 1024 x 768 @ 75 Hz, 0.28mm AG, MPR II; Northern Hemisphere with NA power cord 3R-A1741-AA
Same as above, with Eurocord 3R-A2832-AA
Same as above, APD, no power cord 3R-VRQS5-24
P710 17" (16" viewable image size) auto-scanning color monitor, Diamondtron NF, 0.25mm aperture grille pitch, VGA to 1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz, TCO 99; Northern Hemisphere with NA power cord 3R-A2936-AA
Same as above, APD, no power cord 3R-A2260-AA
Same as above, Northern Hemisphere, with Power Factor Correction and Eurocord, 220V only 3R-A2261-AA
Same as above, Southern Hemisphere, with Australia/New Zealand power cord 3R-A2263-AA
TFT8020 18² (18.1" viewable image size) flat panel monitor, 0.28mm DP, 1280x 1024 @75 Hz, TCO 99, U.S. power cord - Use with SN-PBXGD-A* or SN-PBXGK-BB (326100-001) 3R-A0852-AA
P910 19" (18" viewable image size) auto-scanning color monitor, Diamondtron NF, 0.25mm aperture grille pitch, VGA to 1280 x 1024 @ 85 Hz, TCO 99; Northern Hemisphere with NA power cord 3R-A2935-AA
Same as above, Northern Hemisphere, with power factor correction and Eurocord, 220V only 3R-A2265-AA
P1100 21" (19.8" viewable image size) auto-scanning color monitor, Trinitron, 0.28mm aperture grille pitch, VGA to 1600 x 1200 @ 85 Hz, TCO 99 with Australia/New Zealand power cord 3R-VRQP1-23
P1210 22" (20" viewable image size) auto-scanning color monitor, Diamondtron NF, 0.24mm aperture grille pitch, VGA to 1600 x 1200 @ 85 Hz, TCO 99 with power factor correction, Northern Hemisphere with NA power cord 3R-A2934-AA
Same as above with Eurocord 3R-VRQP2-AA
Same as above, APD, no power cord 3R-A2268-AA
Removed
Options
Step 9 - Monitors - Recommended
Selection of a video extension cable and country-specific power cord is mandatory for all monitors
15² Corporate Series auto-scan color monitor, VGA to 1024 x 768 @ 85 Hz; Northern Hemisphere without power cord 3R-VRQV5-24
Same as above except Southern Hemisphere without power cord 3R-VRQV5-11
17² (16.0² viewable image size) professional series auto-scanning color monitor, Trinitron CRT, 0.25 mm aperture grill pitch, VGA to 1280 x 1024 @75 Hz, TCO 99, MPR-II, Energy Star, attached 1.8-m video cable; Northern Hemisphere without power cord 3R-VRQP7-24
Same as above except Southern Hemisphere without power cord 3R-VRQP7-23
21² (19.6² viewable image size) auto-scanning color monitor, Trinitron CRT, 0.28 mm aperture grill pitch, VGA to 1600 x 1200 @85 Hz NI, TCO 95, Energy Star, includes 1.8-m video cable; Northern Hemisphere without power cord 3R-VRQP1-24
Same as above except Southern Hemisphere without power cord 3R-VRQP1-23