Compaq AlphaServer GS80 Operating instructions

Compaq Computer Corporation
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.

Revised September 2000
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Contents
Preface .......................................................................................................................vii
Chapter 1 Overview
1.1 The Systems .......................................................................................... 1-2
1.1.1 GS80 System ......................................................................................... 1-2
1.1.2 GS160/320 System ................................................................................ 1-2
1.2 System Diagrams .................................................................................. 1-3
1.2.1 Block Diagrams..................................................................................... 1-3
1.2.2 Physical Diagrams ................................................................................ 1-7
Chapter 2 System Specifications
2.1 GS80...................................................................................................... 2-2
2.1.1 System Dimensions............................................................................... 2-2
2.1.2 Power Specifications ............................................................................. 2-3
2.2 GS160/320 ............................................................................................. 2-5
2.2.1 System Dimensions............................................................................... 2-5
2.2.2 Power Specifications ............................................................................. 2-7
2.3 System Weights................................................................................... 2-13
Index
Figures
1–1 Two-Drawer GS80 Block Diagram........................................................ 1-3
1–2 GS160 Block Diagram........................................................................... 1-4
1–3 GS160 Block Diagram........................................................................... 1-5
1–4 GS320 Block Diagram........................................................................... 1-6
1–5 GS80 Physical Diagram ........................................................................ 1-7

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1–6 GS160 Physical Diagram ...................................................................... 1-8
1–7 GS320 Physical Diagram ...................................................................... 1-9
2–1 Bird's-Eye View of a GS80 System........................................................ 2-2
2–2 Bird’s-Eye View of a GS320 System...................................................... 2-5
Tables
1 Compaq AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Documentation ............................ vii
2–1 Dimensions of a GS80 System .............................................................. 2-2
2–2 Power Specifications of GS80 Systems ................................................. 2-3
2–3 Heat Dissipation in GS80 Systems ....................................................... 2-4
2–4 Dimensions of System Enclosures and Expander Cabinets.................. 2-6
2–5 Power Specifications of a GS160 with One System Box ....................... 2-7
2–6 Power Specifications of a GS160 with Two System Boxes.................... 2-8
2–7 Power Specifications of a GS320 with Three System Boxes ................. 2-9
2–8 Power Specifications of a GS320 with Four System Boxes................. 2-10
2–9 Power Specifications of I/O Expander Cabinet ................................... 2-11
2–10 GS80/160/320 Environmental Specifications...................................... 2-12
2–11 Weights of Fully Configured Systems................................................. 2-13

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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.

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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 files)
AG–RLVJA–BE AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User Information CD
(translations)
QA–6GAAB–G8 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Service Documentation Kit
EK–GS320–SV AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Service Manual
EK–GS320–RM AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Firmware Reference
Manual
AG–RKSZ*–BE AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Service Information CD
EK–GSCON–IN AlphaServer GS80/160/320 System Management
Console Installation and User’s Guide
EK–GS320–UP AlphaServer GS160/320 Upgrade Manual
EK–GSR80–UP AlphaServer GS80 Upgrade Manual
EK–GS320–SP AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Site Preparation
Information on the Internet
Visit the Compaq Web site at www.compaq.com/alphaserver/site_index.html for
service tools and more information about the AlphaServer GS80/160/320
systems.

Overview 1-1
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
building block (QBB). Two QBBs paired back-to-back and rotated 1800with
reference to each other form a system box. Each QBB backplane contains a
switch that acts as an interconnect between the CPU modules, memory
modules, I/O riser modules, and the global port module.

1-2 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Site Preparation
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.
The system cabinet of the GS80 also contains the power supplies and
accommodates one PCI box, a storage shelf, and the OCP (operator control
panel). An expander cabinet can house additional PCI boxes and storage
shelves.
1.1.2 GS160/320 System
The GS160/320 system consists of a power cabinet and one system cabinet
(GS160) or two system cabinets (GS320), depending on the configuration. The
power cabinet contains the power supplies, the I/O components—the PCI boxes
and storage units—and the OCP. The system cabinets house the system boxes
that carry interconnect modules as well as CPU and memory modules.
The system cabinet can be configured with one or two system boxes. The first
system box is located in the lower cavity of the cabinet and the second system
box is inserted in the upper cavity. A fully configured system consists of a
power cabinet and two system cabinets—system cabinet 1 and system cabinet
2—each system cabinet containing two system boxes.
In a single system box system a distribution board interfaces the two QBBs
directly through their global ports. In configurations with more than one
system box a hierarchical switch replaces the distribution board and adds a
second level switch to route information between the system boxes.
Additional PCI boxes and storage shelves can be accommodated in expander
cabinets that can be attached to either side of the system.

Overview 1-3
1.2 System Diagrams
1.2.1 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 1–1 Two-Drawer GS80 Block Diagram
Modem
System
Management
Console PCI Box
Standard
I/O SCM
PCI Box
System Drawer 1
System Drawer 2
CPU
MEM
I/O GP
MEM CPU MEM
Switch
CPUMEMCPU
Distribution
Board
CPU
MEM
I/O GP
MEM CPU MEM
Switch
CPUMEMCPU
PCI Box
PCI Box PK-0630-98

1-4 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Site Preparation
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 1–2 GS160 Block Diagram
Modem
System
Management
Console PCI Box
Standard
I/O SCM
PCI Box
System Box
CPU
MEM
I/O GP
CPU CPU CPU
Switch
MEMMEMMEM
Distribution
Board
CPU
MEM
I/O GP
CPU CPU CPU
Switch
MEMMEMMEM
PCI Box
PCI Box PK-0601-98

Overview 1-5
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 1–3 GS160 Block Diagram
System
Management
Console
Storage
Standard
I/O SCM
PCI Box
System Box 1
CPU
MEM
I/O GP
CPU CPU CPU
Switch
MEMMEMMEM
CPU
MEM
I/O GP
CPU CPU CPU
Switch
MEMMEMMEM
PCI Box
Storage
PCI Box
Storage
PCI Box
Storage
Modem
PK-0623-98
System Box 2
Hierarchical
Switch
CPU
MEM
I/O GP
CPU CPU CPU
Switch
MEMMEMMEM
CPU
MEM
I/O GP
CPU CPU CPU
Switch
MEMMEMMEM

1-6 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Site Preparation
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.
Figure 1–4 GS320 Block Diagram
Storage
PCI Box
CPU
MEM
GP
CPU CPU CPU
Switch
MEM
MEMMEM
I/O
Storage
System Box 3
System Box 4
Storage
PCI Box
CPU
MEM
GP
CPU CPU CPU
Switch
MEM
MEMMEM
I/O
Storage
PCI Box
CPU
MEM
I/O GP
CPU CPU CPU
Switch
MEM
MEMMEM
CPU
MEM
I/O GP
CPU CPU CPU
Switch
MEM
MEMMEM
PCI Box
Storage
PCI Box CPU
MEM
GP
CPU CPU CPU
Switch
MEM
MEMMEM
I/O
Storage
Standard
I/O SCM
PCI Box
System Box 1
System Box 2
Hierarchical
Switch
Storage
PCI Box CPU
MEM
GP
CPU CPU CPU
Switch
MEM
MEMMEM
I/O
Storage
PCI Box
CPU
MEM
I/O GP
CPU CPU CPU
Switch
MEM
MEMMEM
CPU
MEM
I/O GP
CPU CPU CPU
Switch
MEM
MEMMEM
System
Management
Console
Modem
PK1294

Overview 1-7
1.2.2 Physical Diagrams
Figure 1–5 shows a physical diagram of the GS80 system.
Figure 1–5 GS80 Physical Diagram
PK1280
Operator
Control
Panel
PCI Box
Storage
(optional)
System Drawer 1
System Drawer 2
Power Supplies
AC Input Boxes

1-8 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Site Preparation
Figure 1–6 shows a fully configured GS160 system.
Figure 1–6 GS160 Physical Diagram
PK1293
System
Box 2
System
Box 1
Power Cabinet
System Cabinet 1
Blower
OCP
Panel
Master
PCI Box
Power
Supplies
AC Input
Boxes
Storage
(Optional)

Overview 1-9
Figure 1–7 shows a fully configured GS320 system.
Figure 1–7 GS320 Physical Diagram
PK1292
System
Box 4
System
Box 3
System
Box 2
System
Box 1
4
Power Cabinet
System Cabinet 1
System Cabinet 2
Blowers
OCP
Panel
Storage
(Optional)
Master
PCI Box
Power
Supplies
AC Input
Boxes

System Specifications 2-1
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. The power cabinet contains the power supplies,
the I/O components—the PCI boxes and storage shelves—and the OCP
(operator control panel). System cabinets house one or two system boxes. Each
system box has two QBBs that are paired back-to-back and rotated 1800with
reference to each other.
The basic system can be upgraded to contain two system boxes. An upgrade to
three or four system boxes requires the addition of system cabinet 2 (GS320).

2-2 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Site Preparation
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
System
Cabinet
Expander
Cabinet
PK2246A
100 cm
(39.4 in)
60 cm
(23.6 in)
60 cm
(23.6 in)
Table 2–1 gives the dimensions of a GS80 system.
Table 2–1 GS80 Dimensions
Cabinet (System or Expander) Dimensions
Width
Depth
Height
600 mm (23.6 in.)
1,000 mm (39.4 in.)
1,700 mm (66.9 in.)