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Overview

HP AlphaServer GS320 (1224 MHz)
 
 System Logic
Cabinet 2
System Logic
Cabinet 1
 System Power
Cabinet		  
 
Front View
 
 
 System Logic
Cabinet 2
System Logic
Cabinet 1
 System Power
Cabinet		  
 
Rear View
 
1.
 Optional PCI or StorageWorks drawers
5.
 System boxes each with 2 QBB's (Model 24 includes 3 system boxes, 6 QBB's, Model 32 includes 4 system boxes, 8 QBB's)
2.
 Standard 14-slot PCI I/O Master drawer
6.
 Global switch
3.
 48-volt DC power shelves, 2 power supplies per shelf, plus optional lN+1 (Model 24 includes 3 shelves, Model 32 includes 4 shelves)
7.
 Cooling blowers
8.
 Two AC input controllers
4.
 Connections for PCI drawers
 


At A Glance
AlphaServer GS320 systems include:
  • One 1224-MHz CPU module; up to 32 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 memory bandwidth per building block; up to 57-GB memory bandwidth per system
  • Choice of memory: up to 256-GB memory supported
  • PCI I/O master drawer with 12 configurable PCI slots; up to 224 64-bit PCI slots supported
  • Up to 64 64-bit PCI buses with 12.8-GB aggregate I/O bandwidth
  • PCI 10/100 Mbit 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
  • 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 32 Alpha 21264 6/1224-MHz CPUs (one CPU per module)
Cache Memory 64K I and D caches on-chip; 16-MB ECC on-board cache per CPU
Architecture AlphaServer GS320 utilizes two-level crossbar switch structure
Quad building blocks (QBBs) support up to four CPUs, four memory modules, and eight PCI buses on a 7-GB non-blocking crossbar switch backplane
Up to eight QBBs are connected by a second level non-blocking switch with 14-GB of bandwidth
CPUs, Memory, and I/O Slots Base systems contain one CPU and one master PCI I/O drawer
    Model 24 Model 32
  Maximum CPUs supported 24 32
  Maximum memory supported 192 GB (24 modules) 256 GB (32 modules)
  Maximum PCI slots supported 168 224
  NOTE: Model 24 and Model 32 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 or DVD-ROM One 5.25-inch half height 600-MB CD-ROM drive or 16X DVD-ROM
Hard Drives One 18.2-GB 10,000 rpm SCSI disk drive
Internal Disk Expansion Total Drive Bays Up to 14 146-GB drives (2,044 GB) may be mounted in optional storage shelves in the system power cabinet
Power Supplies 3-phase power subsystem with power cords; optional redundant 48 VDC hot swap power supplies
OS Support Tru64 UNIX systems include pre-installed 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 pre-installed software, Base license and Enterprise Integration Server License Package Revision V3.0A
  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.
  Support for up to eight total instances of Tru64 UNIX or OpenVMS, or a combination of both, in hardware partitions on a single GS320 hardware platform (up to six instances supported on Model 24 systems, up to eight instances supported on Model 32 systems)
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
Important note before you begin
Systems may be configured with more than 16 CPUs per partition, only when used with Tru64 UNIX V5.1 or OpenVMS V7.2-1H1 with Update #5. System components, such as master PCI drawers and numbers of PCI options supported must be consistent with this requirement.
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.
  • What level of hardware partitioning is required for optimal system management?
  • What overall capacities are required in terms of processor performance, memory capacity, and disk storage?
  • How should the system be configured to optimize performance?
  • In most cases, optimum performance is achieved if the system resources (CPUs, memory, and I/O adapters) are balanced across the quad building blocks in the system.
  • Memory should be configured according to application guidelines listed in Step 4.
  • 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 GS320 systems require selection of the following items:  
   

Mandatory Purchases:

  • Base system with operating system license (either OpenVMS or Tru64 UNIX), which 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 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 GS320 (1224-MHz) Base Systems
Model OS System Boxes/
QBBs Included		 Total CPUs Supported Input Power Order Number
Model 24 Tru64 UNIX 3/6 24 120/208V DA-320DG-AA
Model 24 Tru64 UNIX 3/6 24 380-415V DA-320DG-AB
Model 24 OpenVMS 3/6 24 120/208V DY-320DG-AA
Model 24 OpenVMS 3/6 24 380-415V DY-320DG-AB
           
Model 32 Tru64 UNIX 4/8 32 120/208V DA-320EG-AA
Model 32 Tru64 UNIX 4/8 32 380-415V DA-320EG-AB
Model 32 OpenVMS 4/8 32 120/208V DY-320EG-AA
Model 32 OpenVMS 4/8 32 380-415V DY-320EG-AB

Step 3 - Additional SMP CPUs
  • AlphaServer GS320 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.
  GS160/320 SMP upgrade CPU, 6/1224-MHz with 16-MB on-board cache, Tru64 UNIX
3X-KN8AC-AD
  GS160/320 SMP upgrade CPU, 6/1224-MHz with 16-MB on-board cache, OpenVMS
3X-KN8AC-AE

 

HP Capacity on Demand (CoD) CPUs
  • AlphaServer GS320 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.
  
  GS160/320 CoD SMP CPU, includes one 6/1224-MHz CPU module with 16-MB on-board cache, Tru64 UNIX SMP license, and CoD program license
3X-KN8CC-AD
  GS160/320 CoD SMP CPU, includes one 6/1224-MHz CPU module with 16-MB on-board cache, OpenVMS SMP license, and CoD program license
3X-KN8CC-AE
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Options
Step 4 - Select Memory Options
  • Memory options are engineered specifically for use with this series and include additional required 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)
-
-

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 GS320 can be divided into logical hardware partitions, each running an instance of Tru64 UNIX or an instance of OpenVMS. Each partition is allocated its own dedicated "shared-nothing" set of hardware resources: QBB(s), CPU module(s), memory module(s), and I/O.
  • Multiple-QBB hard partitions within a GS server do not provide complete hardware failure isolation across hard partitions. Single hard partitioned 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.
  • Hardware partitions are defined on QBB boundaries; each partition is an integer multiple of QBBs.
  • Up to six hardware partitions are supported on GS320 Model 24 systems; up to eight hardware partitions are supported on Model 32 systems
  • One system management console (3X-DS8BA-xx or 3X-DS8DA-xx) and one console hub (3X-DS8AA-AA) are recommended per system.
  • Supported option rules apply for maximum configurations of each AlphaServer GS320 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 GS320 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 6/1224-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 configuration, this may require the use of a 3X-H9A20-AD/AE/AF expansion cabinet
  • AlphaServer GS320 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 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 GS320 Model 32 with 16 CPUs, 16 memory modules, and four PCI drawers would usually be configured in the first four QBBs. The first four QBBs would be "active" and the 5th through 8th 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 GS320 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: six hardware partitions for Model 24 systems, eight partitions for Model 32 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 GS320 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: 32-CPU GS320 system in which all processors are licensed for both OpenVMS and Tru64 UNIX:
  • Base system order would include: DA-320EE-Ax and 31 3X-KN8AB-AD SMP upgrade CPUs
  • Add one QB-63PAQ-AG OpenVMS software upgrade and 31 QL-MT1A9-6R OpenVMS Alpha SMP licenses
  • Example 2: 32-CPU GS320 system in which all processors are licensed for Tru64 UNIX and 16 processors are also licensed for OpenVMS:
  • Base system order would include: DA-320EE-Ax and 31 3X-KN8AB-AD SMP upgrade CPUs
  • Add one QB-63PAQ-AG OpenVMS software upgrade and 15 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 24 and Model 32 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 24 systems, order three power supplies to achieve N+ 1 capability; for Model 32 systems, order four power supplies to achieve N+1 capability.
  2000W 48V power supply H7506-BA

Step 6b - Internal System Expansion
  • AlphaServer GS320 Model 24 and Model 32 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 DS-SL13R-xx StorageWorks shelf, or
  • One or two StorageWorks DS-SL13R-xx shelves
  • Mixed configurations of BA36R and DS-SL13R-xx shelves are supported
Internal StorageWorks Expansion
  • System power cabinet provides space for up to two forward facing storage shelves.
  • Up to two DS-SL13R-xx Ultra3 SCSI (LVD) shelves; each shelf supports a maximum of 14 Ultra3 disk drives
  
Configuring
DS-SL13R-xx Ultra3 (LVD) Shelves
  • Each 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
  • Each 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 24 systems support up to 12 PCI drawers; Model 32 systems support up to 16 PCI drawers. One PCI drawer included in Model 24 and Model 32 base systems.
  • Model 24 and Model 32 power cabinets provide space for one additional PCI drawer if no more than one internal storage shelf is configured.
  • Additional PCI drawers and storage shelves can be configured in 3X-H9A20-AD/AE/AF I/O expansion cabinets, 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 systems include one PCI master drawer with 12 configurable PCI slots.
  • Expansion drawers contain 14 PCI slots and an N+1 redundant power system; expansion drawers are used for most PCI expansion applications.
  • Optional 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 with optional master PCI drawers.) Optional 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.
  • Maximum one additional drawer in system power cabinet; see "External Expansion Cabinets" for more details.
  • PCI drawers can be split between multiple QBBs as long as all QBBs are contained within the same hardware partition.
  • PCI drawers mounted in a common H9A20 Expansion Cabinet can server 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 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 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 3X-H9A20-AD/AE/AF expansion cabinets. Up to four 3X-H9A20-AD/AE/AF cabinets are supported.
  • 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.
  • If four PCI drawers are configured, 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.
     
  Black I/O expansion cabinet for use with GS320 systems, includes two 120V single-phase power controllers and cords for use in US and Canada - Does not support dual AC input configurations
3X-H9A20-AD
  Black I/O expansion cabinet for use with GS320 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 GS320 systems, includes two 200-240V single phase power controllers and cords for use in US, 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 when 120V input power is required. In all other cases, the 3X-H9A20-AF is preferred because of the ability to support dual AC input.
  • 3X-H9A20-AD/AE/AF cabinets may be joined to GS320 systems. 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 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 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 supports a maximum of 64 total SCSI controllers per operating system instance (hardware partition). OpenVMS 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), which is included in the overall 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.
  • 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, 3X-KZPBA-CC, 3X-KZPCA-AA, DS-KZPCC-CE, DS-KGPSA-CA., DS-KGPSA-DA Fibre Channel, and two embedded master PCI components per master PCI drawer. OpenVMS includes the following devices in this count: KZPBA-CA, KZPBA-CB, 3X-KZPBA-CC, 3X-KZPCA-AA, 3X-KZPEA-DB, DS-KZPCC-AC, 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
  
Fibre Channel
              
PCI Fibre Channel adapter (uses one PCI slot); requires Fibre Channel with SC connector for adapter
 26/62*
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
24/62*
24/26*
12/13*
24
24
12
3X-KZPBA-CC
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
 
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, and 24 meters respectively
            
3X-BC56J-xx
               
PCI 1-port Ultra2 (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 meters
            
BN38C-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 meters
            
BN37A-xx

* NOTE: Tru64 UNIX V5.1 is required to support 62 adapters per partition and 13 adapters per PCI drawer. Tru64 UNIX 4.0G supports 26 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 shelves within the GS320 power 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
  HVD to LVD two-port converter  
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
Computer interconnect cable set, connects CIPCA to star coupler;
select length xx=10, 20, 45 meters
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 15,000 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
3R-A4752-AA
  DAT 72 internal tape drive kit (Q1525A) 3R-A4544-AA
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 Drives 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