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Overview

HP AlphaServer GS80 (1224 MHz)
 
1. Operator control panel  
2. One optional PCI or StorageWorks drawer  
3. Standard 14-slot PCI I/O Master Drawer  
4. System drawers each with 1 QBB (Model 4 includes 1 drawer with space reserved for 2nd drawer; Model 8 includes 2 drawers)  
5. 48-volt DC power shelves, 2 power supplies per shelf (Model 4 includes 1 shelf; Model 8 includes 2 shelves)  
6. AC input controller(s)  

At A Glance
AlphaServer GS80 systems include:
  • One 1224-MHz CPU module; up to eight 1224-MHz Alpha 21264 processors are supported
  • Optional HP Capacity on Demand (CoD) SMP processors for non-disruptive performance growth
  • 16-MB on-board cache per processor
  • Advanced crossbar switch with 7-GB/s of memory bandwidth per building block; up to 14-GB/s memory bandwidth per system
  • Up to 64-GB memory
  • Up to 16 64-bit PCI buses with 3.2-GB/s aggregate I/O bandwidth
  • PCI I/O master drawer with 12 configurable PCI slots
  • PCI dual 10/100 Mbit dual Ethernet adapter
  • 18.2-GB SCSI disk drive
  • 600-MB CD-ROM drive
  • Enhanced reliability with ECC-protected memory, processor cache, and system data paths
  • Security of RAID storage and online add and removal of CPUs
  • Optional redundant power supplies with N+1 power option (hot-swappable processors are available on GS160 and GS320 models)
  • Up to 56 64-bit PCI slots supported
  • Tru64 UNIX or OpenVMS factory installed software (FIS); optional high availability support with Tru64 UNIX and OpenVMS cluster solutions
  • Product warranty, one-year hardware, on-site next business day
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Standard Features
Processor Up to eight Alpha 21264 6/1224-MHz CPUs (one CPU per module)
Cache Memory 64-K I and D caches on-chip; 16-MB ECC on-board cache per CPU
Architecture AlphaServer GS80 utilizes a modular crossbar switch structure
AlphaServer GS80 uses either one or two system drawers as building blocks. Each drawer houses a Quad building block (QBB) system module, which supports up to four CPUs, four memory modules, and eight PCI buses on a 7-GB/s non-blocking backplane switch
Up to two system drawers are connected by a direct internal interconnect with 3.3-GB/s of bandwidth
CPUs, Memory, and I/O Slots Base systems contain one CPU and one master PCI I/O drawer
    Model 4 Model 8
  Maximum CPUs supported 4 8
  Maximum memory supported 32 GB (4 modules) 64 GB (8 modules)
  Maximum PCI slots supported 28 56
  NOTE: Model 4 and Model 8 base systems include 12 configurable PCI slots. System capacities shown are available with both Tru64 UNIX and OpenVMS operating systems.
Network and I/O Controllers Ethernet PCI Dual 10/100 Mbit Fast Ethernet adapter (DE602) included in master PCI shelf box; additional Ethernet adapters available as options
Console ports One bi-directional parallel port with 25-pin D-subminiature connector
Two EIA-232 full duplex asynchronous modem control serial ports, 9-pin
D-subminiature connectors
One PS/2 compatible keyboard port; one PS/2 compatible mouse port
Boot/Diagnostic Devices Boot/diagnostic devices included in master PCI shelf box
CD-ROM One 5.25-inch half height 600-MB CD-ROM drive
Hard Drives One 18.2-GB 10,000 rpm SCSI disk drive
Internal Disk Expansion Total Internal Drive Bays Up to 14 146-GB drives (2,044 GB) can be mounted in one optional storage shelf in the system cabinet
Power Supplies Single-phase power subsystem with power cords; optional redundant 48 VDC hot swap power supplies
  
OS Support Tru64 UNIX systems include preinstalled software, Base license, Unlimited User license, Server Extension license, Internet Express, and Secure Web Server
  NOTE: Tru64 UNIX refers to versions 4.0G, 5.1, 5.1A, 5.1B, or later. Refer to the "Supported Options List" - http://www.hp.com/alphaserver/products/options.html – for any unique limitations based on OS version.
  OpenVMS systems include preinstalled software, Base license and Enterprise Integration Package V3.0
  Support for up to two total instances of Tru64 UNIX or OpenVMS, or a combination of both, in hardware partitions on a single AlphaServer GS80 Model 8 hardware platform
  NOTE: OpenVMS refers to versions 7.2-1H1, 7.2-2, 7.3, 7.3-1, or later. Refer to the "Supported Options List" - http://www.hp.com/alphaserver/products/options.html – for any unique limitations based on OS version.
Service and Support Protected by HP Services including a one-year on-site hardware warranty. Training, consulting, network integration, software support, comprehensive system maintenance and guaranteed uptime services are also available for customers requiring higher levels of service and support.
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Systems
Step 1 - Assess Application Requirements
  • Selection of system components must be made in the context of total application requirements. Although the configuration of system components must be done in steps (for example, base packages, CPUs, memories, etc.), these steps cannot be done in isolation.
  • The order in which requirements are assessed is also important, since one requirement may impact others. Before proceeding, it would be useful to assess the total application requirements in the following order:
  • What level of availability is required?
  • If no single points of failure are allowed, then the solution should be configured as a multi-system cluster.
  • If access to specific devices must be assured, consider redundant adapters, RAID, N+1 power, redundant PCI drawers, and redundant consoles.
  • If software redundancy is required, consider clusters and/or hardware partitioning. The choice of hardware partitioning will generate a need for multiple master PCI drawers, multiple consoles, and I/O adapters.
  • If the "CPU On-Line Add and Remove" feature is required, refer to document EK-GSHPG-RM for configuration and operational requirements.
  • Is hardware partitioning required for optimal system management?
  • What overall capacities are required in terms of processor performance, memory capacity, and disk storage?
  • What are the near-term system expansion needs?
  • How will system cabinets be physically arranged? This will determine if expansion cabinets are required and what cable lengths are required.

NOTE: Most configuration steps require that these data be considered in whole or in part. Be sure to execute each step in the context of the total application requirements.
 
System Ordering Requirements:
Certain system components or services are either required for normal operation or are recommended for best system performance and/or operation. This document uses the following definitions to specify these options:
  • Mandatory purchase: The system cannot function without this option or service - the option or service must be ordered with the system.
  • Required to function: This option or service is needed to support a working system - the option or service must be ordered with the system or be available onsite.
  • Recommended: System performance or function will be enhanced if this option or service is ordered.

Step 2 - Select base system
AlphaServer GS80 systems require selection of the following items:  
   

Mandatory Purchases:

  • Base system with operating system license (either OpenVMS or Tru64 UNIX) that includes one 1224-MHz CPU module
  • Minimum of one memory module
  
   

Required Options and Services:

  • Software media and documentation for first system onsite
  • Installation and/or startup services
  • System management console or device and software with equivalent functionality
  
   

Recommended Services:

  • HP Care Pack Service Package
  • VIS Services
  
   
NOTE: The base system package should be selected in the context of the number of hardware partitions required, the total capacity required, and the anticipated near-term system growth.  
AlphaServer GS80 (1224-MHz) Base Systems
Model OS Drawers (QBBs) Included Total CPUs Supported Geography Input Power Order Number
Model 4 Tru64 UNIX 1 4 U.S./Canada 120V DA-A80AG-AC
Model 4 Tru64 UNIX 1 4 Europe 220-240V DA-A80AG-AD
Model 4 Tru64 UNIX 1 4 Japan 200-240V DA-A80AG-AE
Model 4 OpenVMS 1 4 U.S./Canada 120V DY-A80AG-AC
Model 4 OpenVMS 1 4 Europe 220-240V DY-A80AG-AD
Model 4 OpenVMS 1 4 Japan 200-240V DY-A80AG-AE
             
Model 8 Tru64 UNIX 2 8 U.S./Canada 120V DA-A80BG-AC
Model 8 Tru64 UNIX 2 8 Europe 220-240V DA-A80BG-AD
Model 8 Tru64 UNIX 2 8 Japan 200-240V DA-A80BG-AE
Model 8 OpenVMS 2 8 U.S./Canada 120V DY-A80BG-AC
Model 8 OpenVMS 2 8 Europe 220-240V DY-A80BG-AD
Model 8 OpenVMS 2 8 Japan 200-240V DY-A80BG-AE

Step 3 - Additional SMP CPUs
  • AlphaServer GS80 base systems contain one CPU module. Additional SMP CPUs may be added, up to the limits shown in above table. SMP CPU options include an operating system SMP license.
  GS80 SMP upgrade CPU, 68/1224-MHz with 16-MB on-board cache, Tru64 UNIX 3X-KN8AC-AB
  GS80 SMP upgrade CPU, 68/1224-MHz with 16-MB on-board cache, OpenVMS 3X-KN8AC-AC

 

HP Capacity on Demand (CoD) CPUs
  • AlphaServer GS80 base systems can be configured with optional HP Capacity on Demand (CoD) CPUs for non-disruptive future capacity expansion. The CPUs will be field installed as part of the system installation. The total number of CPUs – base CPU, SMP CPUs, and CoD CPUs – must adhere to the limits shown in the above table. Refer to the HP Capacity on Demand Program described in the "Upgrades" section.
  
  GS80 CoD SMP CPU, includes one 68/1224-MHz CPU module with 16-MB on-board cache, Tru64 UNIX SMP license, and CoD program license
3X-KN8CC-AB
  GS80 CoD SMP CPU, includes one 68/1224-MHz CPU module with 16-MB on-board cache, OpenVMS SMP license, and CoD program license
3X-KN8CC-AC
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Options
Step 4 - Select Memory Options
  • Memory options are engineered specifically for use with this series and include additional components, which 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 system drawer is 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 system drawer. Upgrades should also be installed in powers of 2: 0, 1, 2, or 4 base modules in a system drawer.
  • Although mixed-capacity memory modules may be configured, the highest bandwidth is achieved when a system drawer 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, and 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 system drawer in each of the four referenced applications. The numbers under each application represent how many of each memory option should be ordered.
 
Memory Configuration Examples – Configuring a system drawer 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)
-
-

NOTE: 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 GS80 Model 8 can be divided into two logical hardware partitions, each running an instance of Tru64 UNIX or an instance of OpenVMS. Each partition is allocated its own dedicated ² shared-nothing² set of hardware resources: System Drawer (s), CPU module(s), memory module(s), and I/O.
  • Multiple-drawer (QBB) hard partitions within a GS80 server do not provide complete hardware failure isolation across hard partitions. Single hard partitioned drawers (QBBs) within the server do provide hardware failure isolation.
  • 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.
  • In the AlphaServer GS80, each of the two hardware partitions is defined by a single system drawer.
  • One system management console (3X-DS8BA-xx or 3X-DS8DA-xx) and one console hub (3X-DS8AA-AA) recommended per system.
  • Supported option rules apply for maximum configurations of each AlphaServer GS80 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 GS80 Hardware Partition
Each hardware partition requires one system drawer and that drawer must be configured with the minimum hardware listed below. Each system drawer can be configured with additional hardware once this minimum requirement is met.
  • One Alpha 21264 6/1224-MHz CPU module
  • One 3X-MS8AA-BB/CB/DB memory module (1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB)
  • One 3X-KFWHA-BA system I/O module and one 3X-DWWPA-AA master PCI drawer. Depending upon the configuration, this may require the use of a 3X-H9A20-AD/AE/AF expansion cabinet.
  • AlphaServer GS80 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 or OpenVMS). 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 that are 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 system drawers as possible. For example, a GS80 Model 8 with four CPUs, four memory modules, and two PCI drawers would usually be configured in the first system drawer. The first system drawer would be "active" and the second system drawer would be available for expansion.
  • Densely populated systems, those that are using more than half of their available capacity for CPUs, memory, and PCI drawers, should be configured with the options spread out across both system drawers.
  • Configure active system drawers symmetrically, each with CPUs, memory, and PCI drawers.
  • Configure the I/O adapters so that each active system drawer has direct access to the most frequently accessed data.
 
System Software Required for AlphaServer GS80 Hardware Partition Support
Software Licensing for Hardware Partitions
  • Base systems include operating system license (Tru64 UNIX or OpenVMS) that licenses up to two hardware partitions
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 a departmental (license code "G") capacity license for a product, that license can be loaded into the license databases on each of the hardware partitions.
 
Licensing Partitioned AlphaServer GS80 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 GS80
QB-63PAG-AG
  Tru64 UNIX software upgrade for GS80
QB-595AM-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 GS80
QL-MT1A9-6Q
  Tru64 UNIX Alpha SMP license for GS80
QL-MT4A9-6Q
 
  • 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: 8-CPU GS80 system in which all processors are licensed for both OpenVMS and Tru64 UNIX:
  • Base system order would include a DA-A80BE-Ax and seven 3X-KN8AB-AB SMP upgrade CPUs
  • Add one QB-63PAG-AG OpenVMS software upgrade and seven QL-MT1A9-6Q OpenVMS Alpha SMP licenses
 
Example 2: 8-CPU GS80 system in which all the processors are licensed for Tru64 UNIX and four processors are also licensed for OpenVMS:
  • Base system order would include a DA-A80AE-Ax and seven 3X-KN8AB-AB SMP upgrade CPUs
  • Add one QB-63PAG-AG OpenVMS software upgrade and three QL-MT1A9-6Q 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 4 and Model 8 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 4 systems, order one power supply to achieve N+1 capability; for Model 8 systems, order two power supplies to achieve N+1 capability.
  1000W 48V power supply H7510-BA

Step 6b - Internal System Expansion
  • AlphaServer GS80 Model 4 and Model 8 systems can support one additional PCI drawer (master or expansion) or
    DS-SL13R-xx StorageWorks shelf in the system cabinet.
Internal StorageWorks Expansion
  • System cabinet provides space for one forward facing StorageWorks shelf
  • One DS-SL13x-xx Ultra3 SCSI (LVD) shelf; shelf supports a maximum of 14 Ultra3 disk drives
  • 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
  
Configuring
DS-SL13R-xx Ultra3 (LVD) Shelves
  • Single-bus Ultra3 shelf requires a 3X-KZPCA-AA Ultra2 (LVD) SCSI adapter or DS-KZPCC-xx RAID controller and a SCSI cable to connect controller to shelf
  • Split-bus Ultra3 shelf requires two 3X-KZPCA-AA Ultra2 (LVD) SCSI adapters, at least one dual-channel 3X-KZPEA-DB Ultra3 (LVD) SCSI adapter, or DS-KZPCC-xx 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-xx 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-xx 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-xx 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 rackmount shelf, International except Japan
DS-SL13R-AA
  StorageWorks Model 4314R Ultra3 SCSI (LVD) single-bus Universal drive rackmount shelf, Japan
DS-SL13R-AJ
  StorageWorks Model 4354R Ultra3 SCSI (LVD) split-bus Universal drive rackmount shelf, International except Japan
DS-SL13R-BA
  StorageWorks Model 4354R Ultra3 SCSI (LVD) split-bus Universal drive rackmount 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
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-BA
  Redundant power supply for 4314R Ultra3 (LVD) StorageWorks shelf, International
DS-SE2UP-BI
System I/O Expansion
  • Model 4 systems support up to two PCI drawers; Model 8 systems support up to four PCI drawers. One PCI drawer included in Model 4 and Model 8 base systems.
  • Model 4 and Model 8 system cabinets provide space for one additional PCI drawer or one internal storage shelf.
  • Additional PCI drawers and storage shelves can be configured in
    3X-H9A20-AD/AE/AF 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.
  • Optional master PCI 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.) Optional master PCI drawers have two applications:
    • As redundant console sub-systems
    • As consoles for individual partitions in hardware partitioned systems
  • PCI drawers are connected to a drawer utilizing a 3X-KFWHA-BA system I/O module that connects to the PCI drawer using two BN39B cables.
  
PCI Drawer Expansion
  • PCI drawers are connected to a drawer utilizing a 3X-KFWHA-BA system I/O module that connects to the PCI drawer using two BN39B cables.
  • Maximum one additional drawer in the system power cabinet see "External Expansion Cabinets" for more details.
  • PCI drawers can be split between multiple system drawers as long as all system drawers are contained within the same hardware partition.
  • PCI drawers mounted in a common H9A20 Expansion Cabinet can serve multiple systems.
 
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 comes standard with all systems and includes a standard dual Ethernet network card and the system module and cable pair for connection to the system drawer).
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-BA
I/O module cable for connection between I/O module and master or expansion PCI shelves is mounted in system 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 an optional 3X-H9A20-AD/AE/AF expansion cabinet. One 3X-H9A20-AD/AE/AF expansion cabinet is supported
  • The 3X-H9A20-AD/AE/AF I/O expansion cabinet can be configured to hold all disk BA36R StorageWorks shelves or
    DS-SL13R-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.
  • BA36R and DSSL13x-xx StorageWorks shelves can be combined in the same expansion cabinet.
     
  Black I/O expansion cabinet for use with GS80 systems, includes two 120V single-phase power controllers and cords for use in U.S. and Canada – does not support dual AC input configurations
3X-H9A20-AD
  Black I/O expansion cabinet for use with GS80 systems, includes two 220-240V single-phase power controllers and cords for use in Europe – supports dual AC input configurations
3X-H9A20-AE
  Black I/O expansion cabinet for use with GS80 systems, includes two 200-240V single-phase power controllers and cords for use in U.S., Canada, and Japan – supports dual AC input configurations
3X-H9A20-AF
     
  • 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 3X-H9A20-AD cabinet when 120V input power is required. In all other cases, the 3X-H9A20-AF cabinet is preferred because of the ability to support dual AC input.
  • 3X-H9A20-AD/AE/AF cabinets may be joined to a GS80 system. PCI drawers placed in these cabinets require
    7-meter I/O cables.
  • 3X-H9A20-AD/AE/AF 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-AB).
  • PCI drawers placed in remote cabinets require 10-meter I/O cables.
     
  Black end-panel trim kit for remote 3X-H9A20-AD/AE/AF cabinets
CK-H9A20-AB
  I/O module cables for connection between I/O module and master or expansion PCI drawers mounted in 3X-H9A20-AD/AE/AF expansion cabinet adjacent to 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 second expansion cabinet or in remote 3X-H9A20-AD/AE/AF expansion cabinets; two cables (BN39B-07 or BN39B-10) are mandatory per PCI drawer
BN39B-10

Step 7 - Storage
Step 7a - Storage Adapters and Controllers
  • Tru64 UNIX can support more SCSI controllers per hardware partition than can be configured in the AlphaServer GS80 system. Refer to the "Supported Options List" for specific rules.
  • OpenVMS supports 24 KZPBA-CB/3X-KZPBA-CC SCSI controllers per system.
  • Each master PCI drawer contains an embedded SCSI controller that must be included in the total count of SCSI controllers configured in the system (or partition). Tru64 UNIX counts FIS disk and CD-ROM 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.
  • 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
System Drawer
Per PCI Drawer
Per System
Per
System Drawer
Per PCI Drawer
  
Fibre Channel
              
PCI Fibre Channel adapter (uses one PCI slot); requires Fibre Channel with SC connector for adapter
26/54*
26/26*
13
26
26
13
DS-KGPSA-CA
2-GB PCI-X Fibre Channel adapter
 26/32* 26 12 26 26 12
DS-KGPSA-EA
Fibre Channel SC-SC cable (BNGBX-xx),
xx=02, 03, 05, 10, 15, 30, 50 meters
BNGBX-xx
Fibre Channel SC-LC cable, 2-meter (2976), 5-meter (2977), 15-meter (2978), 30-meter (3458), 50-meter (3459)
3R-Axxxx-AA
Fibre Channel LC-LC cable, 2-meter (2979), 5-meter (2980), 15-meter (2981), 30-meter (3454), 50-meter (3455)
3R-Axxxx-AA
 
SCSI
             
PCI 1-port UltraSCSI differential host adapter (uses one PCI slot); requires BN38C-xx cable
24/54*
24/26*
12/13*
24
24
12
3X-KZPBA-CC
VHDCI male-to-68-pin HD male UltraSCSI cable
xx=02, 05, 10, 20 (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
 
PCI 1-port Ultra 2 (LVD) SCSI adapter, 32-bit, single-channel (uses one PCI slot); includes external 68-pin HD connectors; requires BN38C-xx cable to connect adapter to Ultra2 or Ultra3 shelf; HSZxx RAID controllers not supported
 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
            
BN38C-xx
 
PCI 2-channel Ultra3 (LVD) SCSI adapter, 64-bit/66-MHz (uses one PCI slot); includes internal 68-pin HD and external 68-pin VHDCI connectors; requires 3X-BC56J-xx cable to connect adapter to DS-SL13R-Bx/ DS-SSL14-xx Ultra3 shelf.
NOTE: OpenVMS 7.2-2, or later, is required; Tru64 UNIX 5.1B PK4, or later is required, maximum cable length is 12 meters.
 4 4 4 4 4 4
3X-KZPEA-DB
68-pin VHDCI male-to-VHDCI male UltraSCSI cable;
xx=02, 03, 04, for 6, 12, & 24 meters respectively
            
3X-BC56J-xx
 
RAID
              
PCI 2-port PCI to Ultra3 64-bit, 66-MHz, LVD backplane RAID controller with 128-MB cache (uses one PCI slot); requires connection to DS-SL13R-xx shelves.
NOTE: No host-based volume shadowing or shared bus support under OpenVMS.
 8 8 4 8 8 4
3X-KZPDC-BE
PCI 4-port PCI to Ultra3 64-bit, 66-MHz, LVD backplane RAID controller with 256-MB cache (uses one PCI slot); requires connection to DS-SL13R-xx shelves.
 8 8 4 8 8 4
3X-KZPDC-DF
PCI 1-channel Ultra2 (LVD) SCSI RAID controller, 16-MB cache, (uses one 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.
 8** 8 8 - - -
DS-KZPCC-AC
PCI 3-channel Ultra2 (LVD) SCSI RAID controller, 64-MB cache, (uses one 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.
 8** 8 8 - - -
DS-KZPCC-CE
PCI 2-channel Ultra3 (LVD) SCSI RAID controller**, 128-MB cache, (uses one 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.
 8 8 8 - - -
DS-KZPCC-BE
PCI 4-channel Ultra3 (LVD) SCSI RAID controller**, 256-MB cache, (uses one 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.
 8 8 8 - - -
DS-KZPCC-DF
68-pin VHDCI male-to-VHDCI male UltraSCSI cable;
xx=02, 03, 05, 10, 20 meter
            
BN37A-xx
* NOTE: Tru64 UNIX V5.1 is required to support 54 adapters per partition and 13 adapters per PCI drawer. Tru64 UNIX 4.0G supports 24 adapters per partition.
** NOTE: Requires a Graphics Adapter or Graphical Display Station for its configuration utility (other than the base system console).
NOTES:
Use 2-meter cable to connect adapters, controllers, and shelf within the GS80 cabinet.
Use 10-meter cable to connect adapters, controllers to shelves in attached H9A20 expander cabinets.
Use 10-to 25-meter cables to connect adapters, controllers to shelves in remote expander cabinets.
 
HVD to LVD Converters

HVD (High Voltage Differential) adapters and LVD (Low Voltage Differential) devices are normally incompatible due to their different signaling voltage levels. This incompatibility does not allow direct communication between the different technologies. The HVD to LVD converter allows connectivity between legacy HVD Host Bus Adapters and today's LVD devices. The converter provides:

  • Connectivity in direct attach or shared configurations of all currently available LVD devices, including disks, tapes, libraries, and shelves (4314 or 4354) when used with the KZPBA-CB and 3X-KZPBA-CC HVD adapters. With the retirement of StorageWorks 1 disks and HVD shelves (BA36R), converters are desirable where upgrades to LVD HBAs, or upgrades to current operating system versions are not possible.
  • Shared and direct attach configurations are interconnected much the same as those previously configured with homogeneous HVD solutions, except that the HVD output is now passed through the converter before proceeding to the LVD device. Where required, Y cables (BN21W-0B), terminators (H879-AA), cables (BN38C-10, BN37A-20), one or two HVD/LVD converters (one-port, two-port), Memory Channel adapters (CCMAB), one Memory Channel cable
    (BN39B-10), are used in conjunction with the LVD device of choice.
HVD to LVD one-port converter
3X-DWZCV-BA
  HVD to LVD two-port converter
3X-DWZCV-CA
CI Adapters
(OpenVMS only)		 PCI CI adapter, maximum 26 per system or hardware partition (12 per drawer, six per PCI drawer); requires two PCI slots
CIPCA-BA
Computer interconnect cable set, connects CIPCA to star coupler; select length xx=10, 20, 45 meter
BNCIA-xx
Step 7b - Internal Storage
Ultra3 SCSI (LVD) Storage Devices (for use with DS-SL13R-xx Shelves) 18.2-GB Ultra3 SCSI 15,000 rpm Universal 1-inch disk drive
3R-A3848-AA
36.4-GB Ultra3 SCSI 10,000 rpm Universal 1-inch disk drive
3R-A3838-AA
36.4-GB Ultra3 SCSI 15,000 rpm Universal 1-inch disk drive
3R-A3849-AA
72.8-GB Ultra3 SCSI 10,000 rpm Universal 1-inch disk drive
3R-A3839-AA
72.8-GB Ultra3 SCSI 10,000 rpm Universal 1-inch disk drive
3R-A3851-AA
  146-GB Ultra3 SCSI 10,000 rpm Universal 1-inch disk drive
3R-A3841-AA
Ultra2 SCSI (LVD) Tape Devices (for use with DS-SL13R-xx Shelves) AIT-351B, 35-GB tape drive embedded in hot-plug Universal carrier
3R-A2396-AA
AIT-50, 50-GB tape drive embedded in hot-plug Universal carrier
3R-A2779-AA
AIT-100, 2000-GB tape drive embedded in hot-plug Universal carrier
3R-A3621-AA
  DAT 40 internal tape drive kit (Q1553A)
3R-A4752-AA
  DAT 72 internal tape drive kit (Q1525A)
3R-A4544-AA
Step 7c - Tape Devices
3U Rackmount Tape Drive Enclosure 3U LVD Rackmount Tape Drive Enclosure for use in H9Axx Series Cabinets, 0 drives, carbon black
274338-B21
Rackmount kit for H9Axx Series Cabinet, carbon black – required for mounting 3U Rackmount Tape Drive Enclosure in H9Axx cabinets
3R-A3804-AA
NOTE: The 3U Tape Drive Enclosure supports up to four internal half-height removable devices, or up to two full height devices. Select up to four AIT or DAT devices, or two DLT/SDLT devices with 3U Rackmount Tape Drive Enclosure
(274338-B21), or select preconfigured configurations listed below.		  
Tape Drives for Use in 3U Rackmount Tape Drive Enclosure
(Requires 3X-KZPCA-AA or 3X-KZPEA-DB LVD Adapter)		 AIT 35/70-GB 3U internal tape drive, carbon black
216884-B21
AIT 50/100-GB 3U internal tape drive, carbon black (157766-B22)
3R-A3753-AA
DAT 20/40-GB 3U internal tape drive, carbon black (157769-B22)
3R-A3752-AA
DLT8000 40/80-GB internal tape drive, carbon black
146196-B22
SDLT 110/220-GB internal tape drive, carbon black
192106-B25
SDLT 160/320-GB internal tape drive, carbon black
257319-B21
Preconfigured Configurations AIT 50-GB, 3U rackmount kit, carbon black
274333-B21
DLT 40/80-GB, 3U rackmount kit, carbon black
274332-B21
DLT 40/80-GB, dual-drive, 3U rackmount kit, carbon black
274335-B21
SDLT 110/220-GB, single drive, 3U rackmount kit, carbon black
274331-B21
SDLT 110/220-GB, dual-drive, 3U rackmount kit, carbon black
274334-B21
5U Rackmount Tape Drive Enclosure (Requires 3X-KZPCA-AA or 3X-KZPEA-DB LVD Adapter) 5U Rackmount Tape Drive Enclosure (Requires 3X-KZPCA-AA or 3X-KZPEA-DB LVD Adapter)
274339-B21
Rackmount Kit for H9Axx Series Cabinet, carbon black – required for mounting 5U Rackmount Tape Drive Enclosure in H9Axx cabinets
254795-001
NOTE: The 5U Rackmount Tape Drive Enclosure supports four full-height devices; select up to four DLT or SDLT devices with 274339-B21, or select preconfigured configurations listed below.  
Tape Drives for Use in 5U Tape Drive Enclosure DLT8000 40/80-GB tape drive, carbon black
146196-B22
SDLT 110/220-GB tape drive, carbon black
192106-B25
SDLT 160/320-GB tape drive, carbon black
257319-B21
Preconfigured Configurations SDLT 110/220-GB Tape Array III, 5U rackmount kit, carbon black
274336-B21
DLT 40/80-GB Tape Array III, 5U rackmount kit, carbon black
274337-B21
DLT Tape Array III Model 0 enclosure, U.S.
168047-001
Same as above, International
168047-B31
Same as above, Japan
168047-291
AIT Tabletop Tape Drives AIT 35/70-GB 8-mm LVD tabletop tape drive, North America, carbon black; requires LVD adapter
216885-001
Same as above, International
216885-B31
Same as above, Japan
216885-291
AIT 50/100-GB 8-mm SCSI tabletop tape drive with 120V North America power cord, carbon black; requires Ultra2 (LVD) adapter
157767-002
Same as above, International
157767-B32
Same as above, Japan
155767-292
AIT Hot-plug Tape Drives AIT 35/70-GB hot-plug LVD Universal tape drive, uses two slots in 43xxx shelves
3R-A2396-AA
AIT 50/100-GB hot-plug LVD Universal tape drive, uses two slots in or 43xxx shelves
3R-A2779-AA
AIT-100, 2000-GB tape drive embedded in hot-plug Universal carrier
3R-A3621-AA
AIT Autoloaders AIT 35-GB tabletop autoloader, 8 cartridge, U.S.
292355-001
Same as above, International
292355-B31
AIT 35-GB rackmount autoloader, 8 cartridge, U.S.
280349-001
Same as above, International
280349-B31
AIT Rail kit for rackmount autoloader
284930-001
AIT Tape Libraries SSL2020 AIT tabletop library with one AIT 50-GB drive and 20 slots, LVD
175195-B21
SSL2020 AIT tabletop library with two AIT 50-GB drives and 20 slots, LVD
175195-B22
SSL2020 AIT rackmount library with one AIT 50-GB drive and 20 slots, LVD
175196-B21
SSL2020 AIT rackmount library with two AIT 50-GB drives and 20 slots, LVD
175196-B22
DAT Tabletop Tape Drives DAT 12/24-GB 4-mm narrow single-ended tabletop SCSI tape drive with 120V North American power cord; requires BN31W-xx SCSI cable
DS-TLZ10-DB
DAT 20/40-GB 4-mm Wide Ultra2 (LVD) tabletop SCSI tape drive with 120V North American power cord, carbon black; requires Ultra2 (LVD) adapter
157770-002
Same as above, International
157770-B32
Same as above, Japan
157770-292
  DAT 40-GB LVD tabletop tape drive with North America power cord (Q1554A)
3R-A4753-AA
  Same as above, International (Q1555A)
3R-A4754-AA
  DAT 72-GB LVD tabletop tape drive with North America power cord (Q1525A)
3R-A4545-AA
  Same as above, International
3R-A4546-AA
DAT Hot-plug Tape Drive DAT 40-GB hot-plug LVD tape drive (Q1546A), uses two slots in 43xxx shelves
3R-A4745-AA
DAT 72-GB hot-plug LVD tape drive (Q1529A), uses two slots in 43xxx shelves
3R-A4747-AA
DAT Autoloaders DAT 20/40-GB auto loader external; requires BN31W-xx SCSI cable and 3X-KZPCA-AA, 3X-KZPEA-DB, or 3X-DEPVZ-AA adapter, North America
166505-001
Same as above, International
166505-B31
Same as above, Japan
166505-291
DLT/SDLT Tabletop Tape Drives (Requires 3X-KZPCA-AA or
3X-KZPEA-DB LVD Adapter)		 DLT8000 tabletop 40/80-GB DLT external tape drive, carbon black - U.S.
146197-B23
Same as above – Japan
146197-292
SDLT tabletop 110/220-GB external tape drive, carbon black- 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 - U.S.
257319-001
Same as above - International
257319-B31
Same as above - Japan
257319-291
Library Rackmount Kit for MSL5xxx Tape Libraries in H9Axx Cabinet Series Rackmount kit for H9Axx Series cabinets – required for mounting MSL5000 series in H9Axx cabinets
254795-001
SDLT Tape Libraries SDLT Tape Libraries require the use of either a 3X-KZPCA-AA or 3X-KZPEA-DB adapter; Tru64 UNIX 5.1B requires a minimum level of PK4  
StorageWorks MSL5026SL SDLT 110/220-GB Tape Library MSL5026SL, SDLT tabletop library with one 110/220-GB SDLT tape drive, LVD; graphite
302511-B21
MSL5026SL, SDLT tabletop library with two 110/220-GB SDLT tape drives, LVD; graphite
302511-