 |
Options
Step 4 - Select Memory Options |
- Memory options are engineered specifically for use with this series and include
additional components that are integral to the system architecture.
|
- Memory options consist of a series of base modules that contain one memory array. A
second array (called "upgrades" in the table) may be added to a base module in
the factory or in the field.
|
|
0.5-GB GS80/160/320 base memory
module |
3X-MS8AA-AB |
|
0.5-GB GS80/160/320 memory DIMM
upgrade |
3X-MS8AA-AU |
|
1-GB GS80/160/320 base memory
module |
3X-MS8AA-BB |
|
1-GB GS80/160/320 memory DIMM
upgrade |
3X-MS8AA-BU |
|
2-GB GS80/160/320 base memory
module |
3X-MS8AA-CB |
|
2-GB GS80/160/320 memory DIMM
upgrade |
3X-MS8AA-CU |
|
4-GB GS80/160/320 base memory
module |
3X-MS8AA-DB |
|
4-GB GS80/160/320 memory DIMM
upgrade |
3X-MS8AA-DU |
|
|
|
| Memory
Configuration Guidelines |
| Memory options should
be selected in the context of the application's sensitivity to memory bandwidth and memory
capacity, and the number of hardware partitions. This will determine the number of memory
base modules and upgrades needed. The total capacity required will determine the size of
the arrays to be chosen. |
The configuration of
memory may influence the performance of applications, and there are numerous ways to
configure the choices of memory base modules and upgrade DIMMs. The following general
guidelines can lead to several configuration choices. Application-specific guidelines will
help narrow down the choices.
- Configuring for capacity: The highest capacity is achieved when the 3X-MS8AA-DB/DU
combination is used.
- Configuring for performance: Interleaved operations reduce the average latency and
increase the memory throughput over non-interleaved operations. Each memory base module is
capable of 4-way interleaving with one array (no upgrades added) or 8-way interleaving
with two arrays (base module plus one upgrade). A QBB configured with eight arrays (four
base modules plus four array upgrades) provides 32-way interleaving and has the maximum
potential memory bandwidth. Refer to "Memory Applications Examples" below to
determine which applications gain the most benefit from this bandwidth.
- Memory modules should be configured in powers of 2: That is, 0, 1, 2, or 4 base modules
in a QBB. Upgrades should also be installed in powers of 2: 0, 1, 2, or 4 base modules in
a QBB.
- Although mixed-capacity memory modules may be configured, the highest bandwidth is
achieved when a QBB is populated with eight identical arrays: four base modules, and four
upgrades. The next-highest bandwidth would be four base modules (four arrays).
- If it is not possible to match the capacities of all the arrays, the next best choice is
to configure pairs of identical base modules, or base module/upgrade combinations. For
example, a configuration of two 2-GB base modules (3X-MS8AA-CB), each with a 1-GB upgrade
(3X-MS8AA-BU), is a better choice than a configuration of three 2-GB modules
(3X-MS8AA-CB).
|
|
| Memory Application
Examples |
Configuring memory is
a compromise between cost, total memory capacity, and memory bandwidth requirements. The
behavior of the application must be used to define the most-desired configuration. Some
applications are sensitive to memory capacity, some are sensitive to memory bandwidth,
some are sensitive to neither. If actual application measurements are not available, the
following may be used as guidelines:
- Large memory (VLM) applications, in which large amounts of memory can substantially
reduce I/O, may be optimized for total memory capacity and future capacity growth. In VLM
applications, the right balance might be one memory base module, with upgrade, for every
two CPUs. This would result in one memory array per CPU.
- Typical commercial applications, such as transaction processing (OLTP) and multi-user
timesharing, usually operate efficiently from cache and may not be materially affected by
memory bandwidth. Memory configuration is a balance between memory bandwidth and future
capacity growth. It is advisable to match the number of arrays to the number of CPUs.
- Data mining can benefit from additional memory bandwidth. It is best to match the number
of memory base modules to the number of CPUs.
- The most demanding high-performance technical applications (HPTC) achieve a performance
level that is directly proportional to memory bandwidth. In these cases, configure one
memory base module with upgrade per CPU. This results in two memory arrays per CPU.
The following table represents how 8 GB could be configured in a 4-CPU QBB in each of
the four referenced applications. The numbers under each application represent how many of
each memory option would be ordered. |
|
| Memory Configuration Examples
– Configuring a QBB with a total of 8 GB for specific applications |
| |
Application |
| |
|
VLM |
OLTP, Timesharing |
Data Mining |
HPTC |
| 1-GB base module |
(3X-MS8AA-BB) |
- |
- |
- |
4 |
| 1-GB upgrade |
(3X-MS8AA-BU) |
- |
- |
- |
4 |
| 2-GB base module |
(3X-MS8AA-CB) |
2 |
2 |
4 |
- |
| 2-GB upgrade |
(3X-MS8AA-CU) |
2 |
2 |
- |
- |
| The following additional
configuration options utilizing the 4-GB base module are available: |
| 4-GB base module |
(3X-MS8AA-DB) |
2 |
2 |
N/R |
N/R |
| 4-GB upgrade |
(3X-MS8AA-DU) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| N/R = Not
recommended - For these applications, configure either four or
eight like-sized memory options rather than one or two. |
| |
| Step
5 - Evaluate Configuration Requirements to Support Optional
Partitioning |
| Configuration
Requirements for Partitions |
| Configuring
partitions requires some attention to detail with respect to minimum requirements for
option selection, population, and option placement. |
- A single AlphaServer GS160 can be divided into logical hardware partitions, each running
an instance of Tru64 UNIX V4.0G or Tru64 UNIX V5.1 or an instance of OpenVMS V7.2-1H1.
Each partition is allocated its own dedicated "shared-nothing" set of hardware
resources: QBB(s), CPU module(s), memory module(s), and I/O.
|
- Each hardware partition is viewed as a unique node, from a system point-of-view, with
its own instance of Tru64 UNIX or OpenVMS operating system and application software,
independent system console, and error log.
|
- Hardware partitions are defined on QBB boundaries; each partition is an integer multiple
of QBBs.
|
- Up to two hardware partitions are supported on GS160 Model 8 systems; up to four
hardware partitions are supported on Model 16 systems.
|
- One system management console (3X-DS8BA-xx) and one console hub (3X-DS8AA-AA) are
required per system.
|
- Supported option rules apply for maximum configurations of each AlphaServer GS160 system
partition. Care must be exercised to ensure that any planned reconfiguration of hardware
partitions will not violate option support rules.
|
| |
| Minimum Hardware
Required per AlphaServer GS160 Hardware Partition |
| Each hardware
partition requires a minimum of one QBB, however, multiple QBBs are allowed within a
single hardware partition. The first QBB in a hardware partition must be configured with
the minimum hardware listed below. This, and other QBBs in the partition, can be
configured with additional hardware once this minimum requirement is met. |
- One Alpha 21264 6/731-MHz CPU module
|
- One 3X-MS8AA-BB/CB/DB memory module (1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB)
|
- One 3X-KFWHA-AA system I/O module and one 3X-DWWPA-AA master PCI drawer. Depending upon
the configuration, this may require the use of an H9A20-AA/AB/AC expansion cabinet.
|
- AlphaServer GS160 systems are normally configured according to standard module placement
rules, and are shipped with one copy of the operating system installed at the factory
(Tru64 UNIX V4.0G, Tru64 UNIX V5.1, or OpenVMS V7.2-1H1). However, systems with hardware
partitions offer hardware and software configuration flexibility. Factory integration
services (VIS) are recommended to enable custom module configuration and factory
installation of multiple copies of the operating system on hardware partitioned systems.
|
|
| Optimizing System
Resources |
| The following
configuration guidelines can be used to improve performance in systems or in each
partition of a hardware-partitioned system. |
- Balance the resources in the system (or hardware partition) based upon the available
backplane space and the proposed option populations:
- Sparsely configured systems, those using half or less than half of their available
capacity for CPUs, memory, and PCI drawers, should be configured with the options
concentrated in as few QBBs as possible. For example, a GS160 Model 16 with eight CPUs,
eight memory modules, and four PCI drawers would usually be configured in the first two
QBBs. The first two QBBs would be "active" and the 3rd and 4th QBBs would be
available for expansion.
- Densely populated systems, those using more than half of their available capacity for
CPUs, memory, and PCI drawers, should be configured with the options spread out across all
QBBs.
|
- Configure active QBBs symmetrically, each with CPUs, memory, and PCI drawers.
|
- Configure the I/O adapters so that each active QBB has direct access to the most
frequently accessed data.
|
| |
| System Software
Required for AlphaServer GS160 Hardware Partition Support |
| Software Licensing
for Hardware Partitions |
- Base systems include operating system license (Tru64 UNIX or OpenVMS) that licenses
hardware partitions up to the physical limit of the base system package: two hardware
partitions for Model 8 systems, four partitions for Model 16 systems.
|
| User and
capacity-based licensing is unaffected by hardware partitions. Examples: |
- If a product is licensed for 200 concurrent users, these users can be split among the
partitions, but cannot exceed 200 total users.
|
- If users have an enterprise capacity license for a product, that license can be loaded
into the license databases on each of the hardware partitions.
|
| |
| Licensing
Partitioned AlphaServer GS160 Systems for Both OpenVMS and Tru64 UNIX |
- If the system requires both OpenVMS and Tru64 UNIX operating systems be licensed, one
operating system license is included in the base system and the second is added as a line
item. The second operating system license upgrade, which includes the license for only one
CPU, would be added to the order using the following part numbers. Order appropriate media
and documentation kits from Step 13.
|
|
OpenVMS software upgrade for
GS160/GS320 |
QB-63PAQ-AG |
|
Tru64 UNIX software upgrade for
GS160/GS320 |
QB-595AN-AA |
| |
- Only those SMP processors intended for use with the second operating system must be
similarly licensed. Use the following license-only part numbers to add an SMP license for
any CPUs intended for use with the second operating system:
|
|
OpenVMS Alpha SMP license for
GS160/GS320 |
QL-MT1A9-6R |
|
Tru64 UNIX Alpha SMP license for
GS160/GS320 |
QL-MT4A9-6R |
| |
- The order of licensing is not important, but the following examples are similarly
constructed for clarity. The configuration starts with a Tru64 UNIX base system part
number and the addition of OpenVMS licenses.
|
Example 1: 16-CPU
GS160 system in which all processors are licensed for both OpenVMS and Tru64 UNIX:
- Base system order would include a DA-160CC-Ax and 15 3X-KN8AA-AD SMP upgrade CPUs
- Add one QB-63PAQ-AG OpenVMS Software Upgrade and 15 QL-MT1A9-6R OpenVMS Alpha SMP
licenses
|
Example 2: 16-CPU
GS160 system in which all the processors are licensed for Tru64 UNIX and eight processors
are also licensed for OpenVMS:
- Base system order would include a DA-160CC-Ax and 15 3X-KN8AA-AD SMP upgrade CPUs
- Add one QB-63PAQ-AG OpenVMS software upgrade and seven QL-MT1A9-6R OpenVMS Alpha SMP
licenses
|
- User and capacity-based licenses would be added for the second operating system
environment as though it were a standalone system.
|
| |
| Step
6 - Configure Packaging Options |
| Step 6a - Redundant (N+1) Power Supplies |
- Power supplies included with Model 8 and Model 16 systems can support all combinations
of CPUs, memory, and I/O that can be configured within the system boxes.
|
- Additional 48V power regulators can be ordered to provide N+1 power redundancy.
|
- For Model 8 systems, order one power supply to achieve N+1 capability; for Model 16
systems, order two power supplies to achieve N+1 capability.
|
|
1600W 48V power supply |
H7506-AA |
| |
| Step 6b - Internal System Expansion |
- AlphaServer GS160 Model 8 and Model 16 systems support two additional shelves in the
power cabinet.
|
| Available choices
are: |
- One additional PCI drawer (master or expansion)
|
- One additional PCI drawer (master or expansion) and one BA36R or DS-SL13R-xx
StorageWorks shelf, or
|
- One or two StorageWorks BA36R or DS-SL13R-xx shelves
|
- Mixed configurations of BA36R and DS-SL13R-xx shelves are supported, but cannot be
factory integrated.
|
| |
| Internal
StorageWorks Expansion |
- System power cabinet provides space for up to two forward facing storage shelves. There
are two configuration options:
- Up to two BA36R-RC/RD StorageWorks shelves; each shelf holds a maximum of two 5.25"
devices and one 3.5" device or seven 3.5" devices
- Up to two DS-SL13R-xx Ultra3 SCSI (LVD) shelves; each shelf supports a maximum of 14
Ultra3 disk drives
|
|
- Mixed configurations of BA36R and DS-SL13R-xx shelves are supported, but cannot be
factory integrated.
|
|
|
|
|
| Configuring BA36R StorageWorks
Shelves |
- Each UltraSCSI StorageWorks shelf requires a SCSI controller and a SCSI cable to connect
controller to shelf
|
|
|
- StorageWorks drives are listed in a subsequent section
|
|
|
UltraSCSI single-channel SE
StorageWorks shelf includes 16-bit I/O personality module
(DS-BA35X-FA), 180 W ac power supply, dc fans, and RETMA rackmounting hardware; supports
16-bit UltraSCSI devices and some 8-bit narrow SCSI devices depending on compliance with
minimum revision levels |
BA36R-RC |
|
UltraSCSI dual-channel SE
StorageWorks shelf, includes 16-bit I/O personality module
(DS-BA35X-FB), 180 W ac power supply, dc fans, and RETMA rackmounting hardware; supports
16-bit UltraSCSI devices and some 8-bit narrow SCSI devices depending on compliance with
minimum revision levels |
BA36R-RD |
|
UltraSCSI StorageWorks
Differential personality card; installs in BA36R-RC and is cabled to the KZPBA-CB; field
installed only |
DS-BA35X-DA |
| |
| Configuring DS-SL13R-xx Ultra3
(LVD) Shelves |
- Each single-bus Ultra3 shelf requires a 3X-KZPCA-AA Ultra2 (LVD) SCSI adapter or
DS-KZPCC-CE RAID controller and a SCSI cable to connect controller to shelf
|
|
|
- Each split-bus Ultra3 shelf requires two 3X-KZPCA-AA Ultra2 (LVD) SCSI adapters or
DS-KZPCC-CE RAID controllers and SCSI cables to connect controller to shelf
|
|
|
Ultra3
shelves connected to 3X-KZPCA-AA adapters in the power cabinet require BN38C-02 2-meter
cables; DS-KZPCC-CE RAID controllers require BN37A-02 2-meter cables.
|
|
|
Ultra3
shelves connected to 3X-KZPCA-AA adapters in an attached expander cabinet require BN38C-10
10-meter cables;
DS-KZPCC-CE RAID controllers require BN37A-10 10-meter cables.
|
|
|
- Ultra3
shelves connected to 3X-KZPCA-AA adapters in a remote expander cabinet require 10-20 meter
BN38C-xx cables, depending upon physical cabinet location; DS-KZPCC-CE RAID controllers
require BN37A-xx cables..
|
|
|
- Ultra3 Universal drives are listed in a subsequent section
|
|
|
StorageWorks Model 4314R Ultra3
SCSI (LVD) single-bus universal drive rack-mount shelf, US |
DS-SL13R-AA |
|
StorageWorks Model 4314R Ultra3
SCSI (LVD) single-bus universal drive rack-mount shelf, International |
DS-SL13R-AB |
|
StorageWorks Model 4314R Ultra3
SCSI (LVD) single-bus universal drive rack-mount shelf, Japan |
DS-SL13R-AJ |
|
StorageWorks Model 4354R Ultra3
SCSI (LVD) split-bus universal drive rack-mount shelf, US |
DS-SL13R-BA |
|
StorageWorks Model 4354R Ultra3
SCSI (LVD) split-bus universal drive rack-mount shelf, International |
DS-SL13R-BB |
|
StorageWorks Model 4354R Ultra3
SCSI (LVD) split-bus universal drive rack-mount shelf, Japan |
DS-SL13R-BJ |
|
Note:
Model 4314 shelf with DS-KZPCC-CE RAID controller does not support a disk drive in the
last slot. |
| |
| Power Option for
BA36R Shelves |
- Additional power supply provides N+1 power for StorageWorks shelves; power supply uses
3.5" slot in StorageWorks shelf reducing total number of devices supported by one
|
|
- StorageWorks drives are listed in a subsequent section
|
|
|
180W redundant power supply for
StorageWorks shelf, includes power cord |
CK-BA35X-HH |
|
|
|
| Power Option for DS-SL13R-xx
Shelves |
- Additional power supply provides N+1 power for 4314R Ultra3 (LVD) StorageWorks shelves;
power supply uses a dedicated location in the shelf.
|
|
|
- Not required for 4354R shelves.
|
|
|
Redundant power supply for 4314R
Ultra3 (LVD) StorageWorks shelf, North America |
DS-SE2UP-AA |
|
Redundant power supply for 4314R
Ultra3 (LVD) StorageWorks shelf, International |
DS-SE2UP-AI |
|
|
|
| System I/O
Expansion |
- Model 8 systems support up to four PCI drawers; Model 16 systems support up to eight PCI
drawers. One PCI drawer included in Model 8 and Model 16 base systems.
|
|
- Model 8 and Model 16 power cabinets provide space for one additional PCI drawer if no
more than one internal storage shelf has been configured.
|
|
|
- Additional PCI drawers and storage shelves can be configured in H9A20-AB/AC I/O
expansion cabinet, described in a subsequent section.
|
|
|
- All PCI drawers contain 14 PCI slots configured into four PCI buses; two of the buses
have four slots each, the other two buses have three slots each.
|
|
|
- There are two types of PCI drawers: expansion drawers and master drawers. Base system
configurations include one PCI master drawer with 12 configurable PCI slots.
|
|
|
- Expansion drawers contain 14 PCI slots and N+1 redundant power system; expansion drawers
are used for most PCI expansion applications.
|
|
|
- Master drawers contain 13 configurable PCI slots, N+1 redundant power system, plus the
console ports and storage devices required for use as a system console. (These devices are
listed on page 2. Note that the Fast Ethernet adapter is not included in optional master
PCI drawers.) Master drawers have two applications:
- As redundant console sub-systems
- As consoles for individual partitions in hardware partitioned systems
|
|
|
- PCI drawers are connected to a QBB utilizing a 3X-KFWHA-AA system I/O module that
connects to the PCI drawer using two BN39B cables.
|
|
|
|
|
| PCI Drawer
Expansion |
- PCI drawers are connected to a QBB utilizing a 3X-KFWHA-AA system I/O module that
connects to the PCI drawer using two BN39B cables. One 3X-KFWHA-AA and one cable pair are
mandatory per PCI drawer.
|
|
- Maximum one additional drawer in the system power cabinet, see "External Expansion
Cabinets" for more details.
|
|
|
Master PCI shelf mount box for
system and I/O expansion cabinets with standard I/O PCI module and 13 PCI expansion slots.
(The 1st master is standard with all systems and includes a standard Ethernet network card
and the system module and cable pair for connection to the QBB.) |
3X-DWWPA-AA |
|
Expansion PCI shelf mount box for
system and I/O expansion cabinets with 14 PCI expansion slots |
3X-DWWPA-BA |
|
System I/O module for connecting
to master or expansion PCI shelves |
3X-KFWHA-AA |
|
I/O module cable for connection
between I/O module and master or expansion PCI shelves are mounted in system power
cabinet; two are mandatory per system I/O module |
BN39B-04 |
|
|
|
| Step 6c - External Expansion Cabinets |
- Additional PCI drawers and storage shelves can be installed in optional H9A20-AA/AB/AC
expansion cabinets. Up to four H9A20-AA/AB/AC cabinets are supported.
|
- H9A20-AA/AB/AC I/O expansion cabinet can be configured to hold all disk BA36R
StorageWorks shelves or
DS-SL13x-xx Ultra3 StorageWorks shelves or combination of StorageWorks shelves and PCI
drawers.
- If no PCI drawers are configured, cabinet supports up to eight BA36R or five DS-SL13R-xx
StorageWorks shelves.
- If one PCI drawer is configured, cabinet supports up to five BA36R or four DS-SL13R-xx
StorageWorks shelves.
- If two PCI drawers are configured, cabinet supports up to four BA36R or three
DS-SL13R-xx StorageWorks shelves.
- If three PCI drawers are configured, cabinet supports up to two BA36R or two DS-SL13R-xx
StorageWorks shelves.
- If four PCI drawers are configured, the cabinet supports one BA36R or DS-SL13R-xx
StorageWorks shelf.
|
- BA36R and DS-SL13R-xx StorageWorks shelves can be combined in the same expansion
cabinet, but cannot be factory configured.
|
|
I/O expansion cabinet for use
with GS160 systems, includes two 120V single-phase power controllers and cords for use in
US and Canada - Does not support dual AC input configurations |
H9A20-AA |
|
I/O expansion cabinet for use
with GS160 systems, includes two 220-240V single phase power controllers and cords for use
in Europe – Supports dual AC input configurations |
H9A20-AB |
|
I/O expansion cabinet for use
with GS160 systems, includes two 200-240V single phase power controllers and cords for use
in US, Canada, and Japan – Supports dual AC input configurations |
H9A20-AC |
|
|
|
- If large quantities of disks are required, the use of StorageWorks Storage Array
cabinets and components is highly recommended.
|
- Systems installed in the US and Canada may use the H9A20-AA when 120V input power is
required. In all other cases, the H9A20-AC is preferred because of the ability to support
dual AC input.
|
- H9A20-AA/AB/AC cabinets may be joined to GS160 systems. PCI drawers placed in these
cabinets require 7-m I/O cables.
|
- H9A20-AA/AB/AC cabinets may be placed up to 6 meters from the system cabinet. Multiple
expander cabinets may be connected to one another or placed separately. Each group of
free-standing H9A20 cabinets requires an end-panel trim kit (CK-H9A20-AA).
|
- PCI drawers placed in remote cabinets require 10-m I/O cables.
|
|
End-panel trim kit for remote
H9A20-AA/AB/AC cabinets |
CK-H9A20-AA |
|
I/O module cables for connection
between I/O module and master or expansion PCI drawers mounted in H9A20-AA/AB/AC expansion
cabinet adjacent to the system; two cables (BN39B-07 or BN39B-10) are mandatory per PCI
drawer. |
BN39B-07 |
|
I/O module cables for connection
between I/O module and master or expansion PCI drawers mounted in a second expansion
cabinet or in remote H9A20-AA/AB/AC expansion cabinets; two cables (BN39B-07 or BN39B-10)
are mandatory per PCI drawer. |
BN39B-10 |
|
|
|
|
| Step 7 - Internal Storage |
| PCI UltraSCSI Adapters and Controllers |
- Tru64 UNIX 4.0G or Tru64 UNIX V5.1/5.1A supports a maximum of 64 total SCSI controllers
per operating system instance (hardware partition). Support for these controller
quantities will be phased-in. OpenVMS 7.2-1H1 supports a maximum of 26 total SCSI
controllers per operating system instance. Total SCSI controllers (all types) in the
system must be within these limits regardless of the maximum per system I/O adapter
limitations. Refer to the "Supported Options List" for specific configuration
rules.
|
- Each master PCI drawer contains embedded SCSI controllers (a FIS disk and a CD-ROM
connected to the STD-IO), which is included in the overall count of SCSI controllers
configured in the system (or partition). Tru64 UNIX counts FIS disk and CDROM as an
embedded SCSI device. OpenVMS counts the FIS disk only as an embedded SCSI device.
Therefore, one (OpenVMS) or two (Tru64 UNIX) SCSI controllers per master PCI drawer must
be included in the total count of SCSI devices in the system.
|
- Calculating the total number of SCSI controllers in the system (or partition) is done by
adding all the devices in the system that the operating system categorizes as a SCSI
device. Tru64 UNIX includes the following devices in this count: KZPBA-CA, KZPBA-CB,
DS-KZPCC-CE, DS-KGPSA-CA Fibre Channel, and two embedded master PCI components per master
PCI drawer. OpenVMS includes the following devices in this count: KZPBA-CA, KZPBA-CB, and
one embedded master PCI component per master PCI drawer.
|
- For cluster configurations, use Y cable (BN39A-0G).
|
- Manufacturing may substitute correct cable lengths depending on configuration.
|
| Note: "Per System"
quantities apply to systems or to each hardware partition. The SCSI adapters included in
the base system or in 3x-DWWPA-AA master PCI drawers must be included in this calculation. |
| |
| |
Maximum
# Supported |
|
| |
Tru64
UNIX |
OpenVMS |
|
| |
Per System |
Per
QBB |
Per PCI Drawer |
Per System |
Per
QBB |
Per PCI Drawer |
|
| PCI Fibre Channel adapter (uses 1
PCI slot); requires Fibre Channel cable* |
26/62 |
26/26 |
13 |
26 |
26 |
13 |
DS-KGPSA-CA |
Fibre Channel cable (BNGBX-xx)
x=1 (02m), 2 (05m), 3 (15m), 4 (30m),
5 (50m) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
234457-B2x |
| PCI 1-port UltraSCSI single-ended
host adapter (uses 1 PCI slot) |
8 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
KZPBA-CA |
PCI 1-port UltraSCSI differential
host adapter* (uses 1 PCI slot);
requires BN38C-xx cable |
24/62 |
24/26 |
12/13 |
24 |
24 |
12 |
KZPBA-CB |
VHDCI male-to-68-pin HD male
UltraSCSI cable
xx=02, 03, 05, 10, 20 meters (use -02 for connecting SCSI adapter to SCSI devices when
both the PCI shelf and StorageWorks shelf are in the system cabinet or in an adjacent
expansion cabinet; use -05, -10, and -20 for connecting SCSI adapter to SCSI devices when
the PCI shelf and StorageWorks shelf are in two different cabinets) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
BN38C-xx |
| * Tru64 UNIX V5.1
is required to support 62 adapters per partition and 13 adapters per PCI drawer. |
| |
PCI 1-port Ultra 2 (LVD) SCSI
adapter, 32-bit, single-channel (uses 1 PCI slot); includes internal 68-pin and external
68-pin HD connectors; requires BN38C-xx cable to connect adapter to Ultra2 or Ultra3
shelf;
HSZxx RAID controllers not supported. Support for this option requires B4171 module
version "-AD" or higher and firmware release 5.9B, or higher – requires
Tru64 UNIX V5.1A. |
8 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
3X-KZPCA-AA |
68-pin
HD male-to-VHDCI male UltraSCSI cable;
xx=02, 03, 05, 10, 20 meter |
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BN38C-xx |
| PCI
3-channel Ultra2 (LVD) SCSI RAID controller, 64-MB cache, (uses 1 PCI slot); supports 14
disks per channel with DS-SL13R-xx Ultra3 shelves; requires BN37A-xx cable to connect
adapter to DS-SL13R-xx Ultra3 shelf. Support for this option requires B4171 module version
"-AD" or higher and firmware release 5.9B, or higher. |
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8 |
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DS-KZPCC-CE |
68-pin
VHDCI male-to-VHDCI male UltraSCSI cable;
xx=02, 03, 05, 10, 20 meter |
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BN37A-xx |
| Use 2-meter cable to connect
adapters, controllers, and shelves within the GS320 power cabinet |
| Use 10- meter cable to connect
adapters, controllers to shelves in attached H9A20 expander cabinets |
| Use 10-25-meter cables to connect
adapters, controllers to shelves in remote expander cabinets |
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| CI Adapters (OpenVMS only) |
PCI CI adapter, maximum 26 per
system or hardware partition (12 per QBB, six per PCI); requires two PCI slots |
CIPCA-BA |
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Computer interconnect cable set,
connects CIPCA to star coupler; select length xx=10, 20, 45 meters |
BNCIA-xx |
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| External Storage
Arrays |
- ESA 12000 Storage Arrays and RAID Array 8000 (HSG80/HSZ80 product set) are supported on
Tru64 UNIX and OpenVMS systems.
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- ESA 10000 Storage Arrays and RAID Array 7000 (HSZ70 product set) are supported on Tru64
UNIX and OpenVMS systems.
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- Modular Array 6000 Storage Arrays (HSG60 product set) are supported on Tru64 UNIX and
OpenVMS systems.
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- SW800 CI Storage Arrays (HSJ5x product set) are supported on OpenVMS systems.
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| Storage Array
Controllers |
| The following
controllers are used in StorageWorks array packaging: |
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| HSZ70 RAID Array Controllers |
- HSZ70 UltraSCSI RAID Array controllers for RA7000 and ESA10000 are supported under Tru64
UNIX V4.0G, Tru64 UNIX V5.1, and OpenVMS V7.2-1H1.
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- HSZ70 UltraSCSI RAID controllers require QB-5SBAB-SA/SB for Tru64 UNIX or QB-5SBAC-SA/SB
for OpenVMS. Also required is 380566-B21/DS-HS35X-BC external cache.
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- HSZ70 UltraSCSI controllers require KZPBA-CB adapters and BN38C cables (and UltraSCSI
hubs if used).
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Note: For system
integration of the following option, contact Compaq CustomSystems. |
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DS-HSZ70-AH UltraSCSI controller
includes 64-MB cache expandable to 128-MB |
116271-B21 |
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| HSZ80 RAID Controllers |
- HSZ80 UltraSCSI RAID controllers for RA8000 and ESA12000 are supported under Tru64 UNIX
V4.0G, Tru64 UNIX V5.1, and OpenVMS V7.2-1H1.
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- HSZ80 UltraSCSI RAID controllers require platform kit 400569-001 for Tru64 UNIX or
400571-001 for OpenVMS. PCMCIA software kit, 400566-001/QB-678AA-SA, also required for
each controller.
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- HSZ80 UltraSCSI controllers require KZPBA-CB adapters and BN38C cables (and UltraSCSI
hubs if used).
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Note: For system
integration of the following options, contact Compaq CustomSystems. |
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DS-HSZ80-AH UltraSCSI controller,
includes 64-MB cache expandable to 128 MB |
400564-B21 |
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DS-HSZ80-AJ UltraSCSI controller,
includes 256-MB cache expandable to 512 MB |
400565-B21 |
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| HSG60 Fibre Channel Controllers |
- HSG60 Fibre Channel controller for MA6000 is supported under Tru64 UNIX V4.0G, Tru64
UNIX V5.1, and OpenVMS V7.2-1H1.
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- HSG60 Fibre Channel controller requires ACS software kit, QB-6J4AB-SA for Tru64 UNIX or
QB-6J4AC-SA for OpenVMS.
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- HSG60 Fibre Channel controller requires DS-KGPSA-CA Fibre Channel adapters, BNGBX
cables, and fiber hubs or switches (see Fibre Channel Hubs, Switches, and Components)
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Note: For system
integration of the following options, contact Compaq CustomSystems. |
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HSG60 Fibre Channel controller,
includes 256-MB cache |
174134-B21 |
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256-MB cache upgrade for HSG60 |
380674-B21 |
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| HSG80 Fibre Channel Controllers |
- HSG80 Fibre Channel controllers for RA8000, MA8000, ESA12000, EMA12000 are supported
under Tru64 UNIX V4.0G, Tru64 UNIX V5.1, and OpenVMS V7.2-1H1.
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- HSG80 Fibre Channel controllers require platform kit 380553-001/QB-65RAB-SA for Tru64
UNIX or 380555-001/QB-65RAC-SA for OpenVMS. Software kit, 128697-B21 HSG80 ACS V8.4F or
128698-B21 V8.4P, also required for each HSG80 ordered.
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- HSG80 Fibre Channel controllers require KGPSA-CB or DS-KGPSA-CA Fibre Channel adapters,
BNGBX cables, and fiber hubs or switches (see Fibre Channel Hubs, Switches and Components)
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Note: For system
integration of the following options, contact Compaq CustomSystems. |
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DS-HSG80-BH Fibre Channel
controller, includes 64-MB cache expandable to 128 MB |
380671-B21 |
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DS-HSG80-BJ Fibre Channel
controller, includes 256-MB cache expandable to 512 MB |
380672-B21 |
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64-MB cache upgrade for HSx80
(DS-HSDIM-AB) |
380673-B21 |
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256-MB cache upgrade for HSx80
(DS-HSDIM-AC) |
380674-B21 |
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| HSJ54 CI Storage Array
Controller |
- HSJ54 CI Storage Array controllers are supported under OpenVMS V7.2-1H1 with CIPCA-BA CI
controllers; QB-5C4AA-SA software kits required for each external cache (one for HSJ50,
two for HSJ52, four for HSJ54).
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- HSJ54 CI Storage Array controllers require star couplers (SC008-AB, -AC or -AD) with
CIPCA-BA adapters and BNCIA cables.
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- Controllers require KZPBA or CIPCA SCSI adapters or controllers, as appropriate.
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Note: For system
integration of the following option, contact Compaq CustomSystems. |
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Quad 512-MB cache CI array
controller with cache batteries |
HSJ54-AJ |
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| UltraSCSI Hubs |
- UltraSCSI hubs are supported with KZPBA-CB PCI differential SCSI adapters.
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UltraSCSI hub with three
differential ports, no single-ended ports, consists of two host ports and one storage port
in 3.5² SBB, UltraSCSI cables not included |
DS-DWZZH-03 |
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UltraSCSI hub with five
differential ports, no single ended ports, consists of four host ports and one storage
port in 5.25² SBB, UltraSCSI cables not included |
DS-DWZZH-05 |
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UltraSCSI hub with nine
differential ports, no single ended ports, consists of eight host ports and one storage
port in 5.25² SBB, UltraSCSI cables not included |
DS-DWZZH-09 |
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| Fibre Channel Hubs,
Switches, and Components |
Note: For system
integration of the following options, contact Compaq CustomSystems. |
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| Fibre Channel SAN Switch, 8 ports
with Fabric Operating Software |
158222-B21 |
| Fibre Channel SAN Switch, 16
ports with Fabric Operating Software |
158223-B21 |
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Unmanaged Fibre Channel 7-port
Storage Hub, North America |
234453-001 |
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Fibre Channel 7-port Storage Hub,
International |
234453-B31 |
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Fibre Channel 7-port Storage Hub,
Japan |
234453-291 |
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Fibre Channel Storage Hub 7-port
Universal mount kit |
136127-B21 |
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Long wave GBIC |
127508-B21 |
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Short wave optical GBIC |
380561-B21 |
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Fibre Channel 3 GBIC connection
kit |
380579-B21 |
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Fibre Channel 2 GBIC connection
kit |
380596-B21 |
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| UltraSCSI Storage
Devices |
36.4-GB 10,000 rpm 16-bit
UltraSCSI disk drive SBB |
DS-RZ1FC-VW |
| 18.2-GB 10,000 rpm 16-bit
UltraSCSI disk drive SBB |
DS-RZ1ED-VW |
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