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Overview

Compaq 3X-DEPVZ-AA PCI Combo Card LVD/SCSI-2, 10/100 Ethernet, and Graphics for use on HP Alpha Systems
 
Models
Triple-Function Combo Adapter: LVD / SCSI II, 10/100 UTP Ethernet, and 2D Graphics
3X-DEPVZ-AA

Introduction

The Compaq multi-function "Combo" Adapter reduces the number of PCI I/O slots required to configure an HP AlphaServer or AlphaStation, and in doing so, frees PCI slots for the addition of other functional I/O modules required by your application.
The Compaq 3X-DEPVZ-AA is a triple-function "Combo" Adapter that provides:

  1. State-of-the-Art Low Voltage Differential (LVD) SCSI II technology (based on LSI Logic's 53C895). LVD SCSI II technology provides the highest possible performance and most flexible storage configuration available.
  2. 10/100 UTP Ethernet based on Intel's 82559 fast Ethernet ASIC. The 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet port is capable of auto-negotiating to run at either 10 or 100 Mb/s, and in either full-or half-duplex mode.
  3. 2D Video with 4 MB of graphics memory based on 3Dlabs Permedia2V video ASIC, all operating behind a 32-/64-bit, 33-MHz PCI-to-PCI (Intel 21154-AB) bridge chip.

The Compaq Triple-Function LVD SCSI-2/Fast-Ethernet/2D Video "Combo" host adapter offers the highest degree of functional integration available for HP Alpha Platforms to enhance their configuration flexibility.

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Standard Features

Ease of Use
PCI Plug and Play It has Jumperless "Plug and Play" implementation. Compliant with the PCI 2.1 PCI specification, this adapter can be automatically configured to set its I/O address and interrupt (IRQ) settings for easy installation.

Ethernet
Auto-negotiation/
configuration
The adapter will auto-negotiate to configure at the highest common Ethernet connection speed and mode between the Ethernet port and another Ethernet NIC, hub, or switch port. That is, 10 or 100 Mb/s, in either Full-or half-duplex mode operation.
The adapter employs SCSI automatic termination, and if any device(s) is in SE (single-ended) mode, the SCSI bus auto-configures to single-ended operation.
LVD technology is not compatible with the older High Voltage Differential SCSI standard. If an HVD device is placed on the Ultra2/LVD bus, the adapter will turn off the port, and indicate the error by flashing the LVD LED Status Indicator. Do not use HVD terminators on your LVD bus.

Diagnostic LED Indicators Both the SCSI and 10/100 Ethernet ports provide LED Indicators to provide a visual indication for SCSI configuration, show link integrity, network speed, and network activity at-a-glance for easy troubleshooting.
LVD Status Indicator: ACT, TERM, LVD
10/100 Ethernet: Link and Activity

Performance
64-bit PCI Bus Efficient data transfer between the network the host CPU is essential for high-performance and low CPU utilization. The 3X-DEPVZ-AA provides a PCI 2.1 compliant Universal 32-/64-bit PCI Connector to work in either a 32-or 64-bit PCI bus slot at 33 MHz, and bus-mastering technology to maximize sustainable throughput and optimize host system utilization.

Ultra2 SCSI LVD/SE The SCSI bus requires that all connected devices be LVD capable to operate in this mode. The adapter has both an internal and external Ultra2 SCSI LVD/SE connector. The LVD indicator on the front of the module should be on if all devices are in LVD mode. If any devices are in SE (single-ended) mode, the SCSI bus auto-configures to single- ended operation.

10/100 Ethernet Port Direct 10Base-T or 100Base-TX UTP network connections with full auto-negotiation support for full-or half-Duplex mode of operation. Includes Speed, Link Status, Transmit and Receive activity LEDs

2D Graphics Functions
  • Full Primitive Support
Points, lines, spans, rectangles, polygons
  • Efficient Processing of Small Primitives
Integrated setup calculation, low latency
  • Window Clip
Hardware rectangle clipping
  • Ultra-Fast Solid Fill
SGRAM block fills
  • Ultra-Fast Monochrome Expansion
SGRAM block fills with pixel mask
  • High Speed Color Brushes
Internal pattern RAM
  • High Speed Monochrome Brushes
Internal stipple table
  • Raster Operations
Logic op unit
  • Fast BLTS
Wide data path
  • Fast Upload and Download
Packed into 32 bit words
  • High Speed Monochrome Download
Bitmask test with SGRAM block fills
  • Flexible Font Caching Support
Byte aligned monochrome bitmaps in local memory
  • Color Translation
Through internal LUT

Security/Reliability
Network Fault Tolerance (NFT) Failover to a second Fast Ethernet, or other LAN technology, is provided by NETrain under Tru64UNIX, and by OpenVMS Clusters.

Warranty Maximum - The remaining warranty of the HP AlphaServer in which it is installed.
Minimum - 1-year Return-to-Factory with Advance Exchange
NOTE:
Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Consult the Compaq Computer Support Center for details.
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Host Platform Support and Configuration Rules

NOTE: Refer to the respective Supported Options List (SOL) http://h18002.www1.hp.com/alphaserver/ for specific AlphaServers or AlphaStations to determine current option support status, minimum console and operating system revisions, and system configuration rules.

Driver Support and Where to Find it
Driver Support is provided as part of the host AlphaServer or AlphaStation Operating System Distribution - Tru64 UNIX and OpenVMS. As stated above, refer to the respective host Alpha system Supported Options List to determine support and any required patch kits
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Ordering Information

NOTE: Refer to the respective Supported Options List (SOL) http://h18002.www1.hp.com/alphaserver/ for specific AlphaServers or AlphaStations to determine current option support status, minimum console and operating system revisions, and system configuration rules.
Triple-Function Combo Adapter 10/100 Ethernet, 2D Video, & SCSI II
HP Part Number Description
3X-DEPVZ-AA PCI Combo-Card LVD SCSI-2, 10/100BASE-T Ethernet, and 2D Graphics Adapter
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Technical Specifications

General Specifications Single PCI slot operation
Universal, 32-bit, 33-MHz PCI bus-master interface
PCI 2.1 compliant
EEPROM support for configuration and customization feature section
Power and Environmental Specifications Operating temperature 32° to 122° F (0° to 50° C)
5% to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing
Non-operating temperature 32° to 140° F (0° to 60° C )
5% to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing
Power requirement 2.0A @ 5V maximum
0.03A @ 12V
Emissions Standard FCC Class B, VCCI Class B on Alpha Platforms
Safety compliance CE Mark: UL 1950, CUL, TUV
Dimensions (L x W) 7.75 x 5 in (19.7 x 12.7 cm )
Single port 10/100
Base-TX
IEEE 802.3/802.3u 10Base-T and 100Base-TX compatible
Single RJ-45 connector
Cable support - Cat. 3, 4, 5 UTP for 10 Mb/s and Cat. 5 UTP for 100 Mb/s
Support for IEEE 802.3u Auto-Negotiation
Full- or half-duplex capable at 10 or 100 Mb/s
SCSI II Interface
The Ultra2 SCSI adapter is based on the LSI Logic SYM53C895 Adapter chip. The bus supports auto termination and mode detection. It will automatically operate in Single Ended mode or LVD mode, and will only operate in LVD mode if all devices running on the bus report they are LVD capable (DIFFSENSE pin). The SCSI bus provides AUTO termination at the adapter. If only one SCSI cable is plugged into the bus, the adapter card will terminate the bus. If two cables are plugged in, the card will disable its terminators. The SCSI bus supports up to 12 meters of cable length in LVD mode. When running in single ended mode, the bus length is degraded per the SCSI specification.
NOTE: It is highly recommended that the customer either uses internally or externally connected drives, but not both at the same time. Mixing cable types can, in some cases, result in unreliable operation.
SCSI bus signaling Single-Ended (SE), and Low Voltage Differential (LVD)
Ultra Wide Transfer Rate 40 MHz
Connector Type(s) Internal: 68P, Female, RT Angle
External: 68P, Female
Mode
Peak Bandwidth
Maximum Cable Length
SE
40 MB
3 Meters
LVD
80 MB
12 Meters
In order to ensure optimal signal integrity in the Ultra2 LVD environment, a differential pair (twisted pair) cable should be used on all LVD segments of the bus.
3Dlabs P2V Graphics Chip 2D Graphics Functions Software Support 2D GDI on both OpenVMS and Tru64 UNIX.
OpenGL, 3D graphics operations and Z-buffer are not supported.
  VGA All VGA modes are supported and function for all operating systems.
(VGA disable jumper available for manual configuration.)
  Maximum Supported Resolutions 1280 x 1024 @24 bit @60, 65, 70 & 75Hz
1024 x 768 @24 bit @60, 65, 70, 75, 85Hz
800 x 600 @24 bit @60, 65, 70, 75, 85Hz
640 x 480 @24 bit @60, 65, 70, 75, 85Hz
  Multi display Support for one screen only
  GenLock Not supported
  YUV Color Space Conversion YUV 422 to RGB conversion
  Video Scaling Hardware accelerated bilinear filtered scaling of video images in the video overlay
  DVD Not supported
  Video input/output Not supported
  Streaming Video Not supported
  Maximum Number of Monitors 1 x 2D screen for Tru64 UNIX, 1 x 2D screen for OpenVMS
  Monitor Support P110 - 21", P75 - 17", P700 - 17", P1100 - 21", P900, TFT5000, TFT8000 as well as most multi-sync monitors
  Compaq Flat Panel Connector Not Supported
  Monitor Connector Standard D-shell 15-pin HD connector
  Minimum Frame Buffer Size 4-MB unified memory, with 96 bits per Pixel
  Monochrome planes 8-bit grayscale, Overlay 0
  Gamma Correction 10-bit Gamma correction, Stencil Planes 0
  Maximum Resolution 1280 x 1024 @75 Hz, Alpha Planes 0
  Alpha Planes 0, Window ID 1

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