AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Site Preparation Order Number: EK-GS320-SP. C01 This manual is for customers and service personnel who intend to install a Compaq AlphaServer GS80/160/320 system.
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Contents Preface .......................................................................................................................vii Chapter 1 Overview 1.1 1.1.1 1.1.2 1.2 1.2.1 1.2.2 The Systems .......................................................................................... 1-2 GS80 System ......................................................................................... 1-2 GS160/320 System ................................................................................
1–6 1–7 2–1 2–2 GS160 Physical Diagram ...................................................................... 1-8 GS320 Physical Diagram ...................................................................... 1-9 Bird's-Eye View of a GS80 System........................................................ 2-2 Bird’s-Eye View of a GS320 System...................................................... 2-5 Tables 1 2–1 2–2 2–3 2–4 2–5 2–6 2–7 2–8 2–9 2–10 2–11 vi Compaq AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Documentation .......
Preface Intended Audience This manual is for customers who intend to install an AlphaServer GS80/160/320 system. It gives system specifications and site requirements in terms of space, power, and environmental conditions. Document Structure This manual has two chapters. • Chapter 1, Overview, provides a conceptual introduction to the systems. • Chapter 2, System Specifications, gives system dimensions, power and environmental requirements, as well as the weights of fully configured systems.
Documentation Titles Table 1 Compaq AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Documentation Title Order Number QA–6GAAA–G8 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Documentation Kit EK–GS320–UG AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide EK–GS320–RM AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Firmware Reference Manual EK–GSPAR–RM AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Getting Started with Partitions EK–GS320–IN AlphaServer GS160/320 Installation Guide EK–GSR80–IN AlphaServer GS80 Installation Guide AG–RKSWB–BE AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User Information CD (HTML fi
Chapter 1 Overview The AlphaServer GS80, GS160, and GS320 systems are high-performance server platforms designed for enterprise-level applications. They are distinguished by their versatility and high degree of scalability and expandability. These powerful, switch-based systems use four Alpha microprocessors per quad 0 building block (QBB). Two QBBs paired back-to-back and rotated 180 with reference to each other form a system box.
1.1 The Systems The GS80 is a rack system whereas the GS160 and GS320 are box-based systems. 1.1.1 GS80 System The GS80 system is contained in a single cabinet. It is a drawer-based system consisting of one or two drawers. Each drawer contains one QBB with up to four CPU modules and up to four memory modules. In a two-drawer system a distribution board connects the two QBBs through their global ports.
1.2 1.2.1 System Diagrams Block Diagrams Figure 1–1 shows a block diagram of a two-drawer GS80 system. A distribution board makes the interconnect between the two drawers (QBBs) through their global ports.
Figure 1–2 shows the block diagram of a GS160 system with a single system box installed. A distribution board makes the interconnect between the QBBs through their global ports.
Figure 1–3 shows a block diagram of a GS160 with two system boxes. A hierarchical switch makes the interconnect between the QBBs in the two system boxes through their global ports.
Figure 1–4 shows a block diagram of a GS320 with four system boxes. A hierarchical switch makes the interconnect between the QBBs in the four system boxes through their global ports.
1.2.2 Physical Diagrams Figure 1–5 shows a physical diagram of the GS80 system.
Figure 1–6 shows a fully configured GS160 system.
Figure 1–7 shows a fully configured GS320 system.
Chapter 2 System Specifications The basic unit of the GS80 system consists of a single cabinet that contains one or two drawers (QBBs), power supplies, a PCI box, and a storage shelf. Additional I/O and storage facilities are accommodated in an expander cabinet attached to the system unit. In the GS160/320 line, the basic system is the GS160. It consists of a power cabinet and system cabinet 1.
2.1 GS80 2.1.1 System Dimensions Figure 2–1 shows the dimensions in a bird’s-eye view of a system that includes an expander cabinet alongside the basic system unit. Figure 2–1 Bird's-Eye View of a GS80 System 60 cm (23.6 in) 60 cm (23.6 in) System Cabinet Expander Cabinet 100 cm (39.4 in) PK2246A Table 2–1 gives the dimensions of a GS80 system. Table 2–1 GS80 Dimensions Cabinet (System or Expander) Width Depth Height 2-2 Dimensions 600 mm (23.6 in.) 1,000 mm (39.4 in.) 1,700 mm (66.9 in.
2.1.2 Power Specifications Table 2–2 gives the power requirements of GS80 systems. Table 2–2 Power Specifications of GS80 Systems Power Requirements U.S./Canada U.S.
Table 2–3 gives the heat dissipation in minimally as well as fully configured GS80 systems.
2.2 2.2.1 GS160/320 System Dimensions Figure 2–2 shows the dimensions in a bird’s-eye view of a system that includes two system cabinets, the power cabinet, a dual-AC cabinet and an expander cabinet operating through the I/O modules in system cabinet 1. Figure 2–2 Bird’s-Eye View of a GS320 System 200 cm (78.7 in) 60 cm (23.6 in) 60 cm (23.6 in) Dual-AC Cabinet Expander Cabinet 100 cm (39.
Table 2–4 GS160/320 Dimensions System Dimensions GS160 enclosure (power cab + system cab 1) Width Depth Height 1400 mm (55.1 in.) 1000 mm (39.4 in.) 1700 mm (66.9 in.) GS320 enclosure (power cab + system cab 1+ system cab 2) Width Depth Height 2000 mm (78.7 in.) 1000 mm (39.4 in.) 1700 mm (66.9 in.) Expander cabinet Width Depth Height 600 mm (23.6 in.) 1000 mm (39.4 in.) 1700 mm (66.9 in.) Dual-AC cabinet Width Depth Height 2-6 600 mm (23.6 in.) 1000 mm (39.4 in.) 1700 mm (66.9 in.
2.2.2 Power Specifications Table 2–5 through Table 2–8 give the power specifications for fully loaded GS160/320 systems for different regions. Table 2–5 Power Specifications of a GS160 with One System Box Specification U.S./Canada/Japan Europe 120/208 or 202 380–415 Frequency, Hz 50–60 50–60 Phases 1 circuit 3-phase star or 3-wire+N+GND Voltage, Vrms 1 Power plug, quantity 2 1 circuit 3-phase delta 3-wire junc.
Table 2–6 Power Specifications of a GS160 with Two System Boxes Specification U.S./Canada/Japan Europe 120/208 or 202 380–415 Frequency, Hz 50–60 50–60 Phases 2 circuits 3-phase star or 3-wire+N+GND Voltage, Vrms 1 2 circuits 3-phase delta 3-wire junct.
Table 2–7 Power Specifications of a GS320 with Three System Boxes Specification U.S./Canada/Japan Europe 120/208 or 202 380–415 Frequency, Hz 50–60 50–60 Phases 2 circuits 3-phase star 3-wire+N+GND Voltage, Vrms 1 or 2 circuits 3-phase delta 3-wire junct.
Table 2–8 Power Specifications of a GS320 with Four System Boxes Specification U.S./Canada/Japan Europe Voltage, Vrms 120/208 or 202 380–415 Frequency, Hz 50–60 50–60 Phases 2 circuit 3-phase star or 3-wire+N+GND 2 circuit 3-phase delta 3-wire junct.
Table 2–9 gives the power specifications for the fully configured GS160/320 I/O expander cabinet for different regions. Table 2–9 Power Specifications of I/O Expander Cabinet Specification U.S./Canada U.S.
Table 2–10 gives the environmental specifications of the systems.
2.3 System Weights Table 2–11 gives the weights of fully configured GS80/160/320 systems. Table 2–11 Weights of Fully Configured Systems System Weight GS80 (1 or 2 drawers) 260 kg (575 lb) GS160 with one system box 517 kg (1,140 lb) GS160 with two system boxes 603 kg (1,330 lb) GS320 with three system boxes 897 kg (1,978 lb) GS320 with four system boxes 983 kg (2,168 lb) 1 Expander cabinet 1 320 kg (700 lb) Fully configured expander cabinet contains three PCI boxes and 24 disk drives.
Index A AlphaServer GS160 system two system boxes, 1-8 AlphaServer GS320 system four system boxes, 1-9 AlphaServer GS80 system, 1-7 B Block diagrams, 1-3 C Cabinet dimensions, 2-5 D Dual-AC switch, 2-5 E Environmental specifications, 2-12 G GS160 block diagram one system box, 1-4 two system boxes, 1-5 GS160 physical diagram, 1-8 GS160/320 dimensions, 2-5 GS160/320 power specifications, 2-7, 28, 2-9, 2-10 GS160/320 system, 1-2 GS160/320 weights, 2-13 GS320 block diagram four system boxes, 1-6 GS320 phy
