Intel AP450GX MP User manual

Configuration Guide
AP450GX MP
Server System
Quad Pentium®Pro
Processor-Based Platform

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Revision History
Date Version Modifications
2/98 1.0 Initial release
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AP450GX Configuration Guide
This document is a basic guide for the configuration of the AP450GX Server System.
The document is in three sections.
•The first is a complete description of each system.
•The second is a checklist for configuring any one of the systems listed in Section 1.
•The third is a detailed description of each accessory and option.
HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT:
1. Select the basic system you want to configure from Section 1.
2. Go to the part in Section 2 that matches your selection from Section 1.
3. Refer to Section 3 if you need more detail on accessories and options.
INTENDED AUDIENCE:
This document is intended for use by Intel OEM customers and distributors. It is not
intended for direct use by end-users. If you are an end-user and interested in obtaining
information on how to place an order, please contact an Intel OEM customer or
distributor directly. A list of distributors is available on the Intel corporate web site:
http://developer.intel.com/design/disti/index.htm
Section 1. System Configurations:
Base System Configuration (ALPCD200512C)
This system configuration will support OEM customers. This configuration
provides complete flexibility for customers to add memory and hard disks of their
choice.
Please refer to the qualified memory list for a selection of memory
SIMMs/DIMMs at:
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/ap450gx
Real World Applications:
 Highly robust database applications
 Engineering CAD design applications
 Graphics intensive publishing applications
The configuration of the base system includes:

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•Baseboard

Two slots for Pentium Pro processor modules

Slot connector to support DRAM memory module

6 PCI slots, 4 EISA slots

Integrated graphics controller – Cirrus Logic CL-GD5424 SVGA with 1MB
VRAM

Integrated SCSI controller – dual channel SCSI-2 adapter, Adaptec AIC-7880
chipset
•Processor Module with Processors

1MB processor module with two 200MHz / 512KB cache Pentium Pro
processors
•Memory Module

2GB SIMM memory module (memory not included)
•Terminator Card
Required when only one dual Pentium®Pro processor module is used in the
system. The empty processor module slot must be filled with this card.
•Base System Chassis

Two 420W power supplies with cord (supports expansion to 3 power
supplies)

One floppy drive bay with a 3.5-inch diskette drive

Four 5.25-inch half-height peripheral bays for removable media devices

IDE CD-ROM drive in the top peripheral bay

Two bays mounted to a hot swap SCSI backplanes (each bay supports up to
six 3.5-inch standard 80-pin SCA-2 hard drives)

Three system fans to cool the baseboard and adapter card area

Two power supply fans to cool the hard drives
•Country Kit

The Country Kit contains system documentation and software drivers.
System Configuration II (ALPCD2001MC)
Real World Applications:

Professional multi-node clustering database systems

High speed Internet commerce transaction server

Mission critical applications with failover and failback capabilities
This system configuration is similar to the base system configuration; the
difference is the 200 MHz / 1MB cache Pentium Pro processors. This
configuration provides complete flexibility for customers to add memory and hard
disks of their choice.

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Please refer to the qualified memory list for a selection of memory
SIMMs/DIMMs at:
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/ap450gx
•Baseboard

Two slots for Pentium Pro processor modules

Slot connector to support DRAM memory module

6 PCI slots, 4 EISA slots

Integrated graphics controller – Cirrus Logic CL-GD5424 SVGA with 1MB
VRAM

Integrated SCSI controller – dual channel SCSI-2 adapter, Adaptec AIC-7880
chipset
•Processor Module with Processors

1MB processor module with two 200MHz / 1MB cache Pentium Pro
processors
•Memory Module

2GB SIMM memory module (memory not included)
•Terminator Card
Required when only one dual Pentium Pro processor module is used in the
system. The empty processor module slot must be filled with this card.
•Base System Chassis

Two 420W power supplies with cord (supports expansion to 3 power
supplies)

One floppy drive bay with a 3.5-inch diskette drive

Four 5.25-inch half-height peripheral bays for removable media devices

IDE CD-ROM drive in the top peripheral bay

Two bays mounted to a hot swap SCSI backplanes (each bay supports up to
six 3.5-inch standard 80-pin SCA-2 hard drives)

Three system fans to cool the baseboard and adapter card area

Two power supply fans to cool the hard drives
•Country Kit

The Country Kit contains system documentation and software drivers.

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AP450GX Application and Hardware Matrix
Recommended Configurations:
Hard
Drives
Memory Processors
Pentium®Pro
200MHz/1 MB
Cache
RAID Video
Card
Add-on
CAD
9-27GB+ 2GB+ 2+ No Yes
Database
27-54GB+ 4GB 4+* Yes No
Developer
18-36GB+ 2GB+ 2+ No Yes
E-mail
Server
24-54GB+ 4GB 4+* Yes No
File
Server
27-54GB+ 2GB+ 2+ Yes No
Graphics
Design
45-54GB+ 4GB 4+* No Yes
Web
Servers
54GB+ 4GB 4+* Yes Yes
* = clustering environment

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Section 2: AP450GX Configuration Checklist
Base System Configuration
Select a base system configuration:
System contains two Pentium Pro processors with 512KB cache ALPCD200512C
Processor Module with Processors Selection:
To add two more 200MHz / 512KB processors, check here PALCPA2X200512
To upgrade to two 200MHz / 1MB processors, check here PALCPA2X2001M
Note: 512KB and 1MB cache processors may not be mixed on a single system.
Memory Module Upgrade: (Memory not included)
To support up to 4GB of memory, check here ALMEM4GBM0
Third Power Supply: (optional)
The system includes two power supplies. Adding a third allows one to be replaced without
Shutting down the system.(Hot-Swap enabled)
To add a third power supply, check here PPS420WHS
Server Monitor Module (optional)
Enables out-of-band monitoring of critical server functions. Enables remote diagnostics via modem.
Check here to select the Server Monitor Module
PSERVERMON1
What do I do now?
Contact your Intel Representative to order.

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System Configuration II
Select a system configuration:
System contains two Pentium Pro processors with 1MB cache ALPCD2001MC
Processor Module with Processors Selection:
To add two more 200MHz / 1MB processors, check here PALCPA2X2001M
Memory Module Upgrade: (Memory not included)
To support up to 4GB of memory, check here ALMEM4GBM0
Third Power Supply: (optional)
The system includes two power supplies. Adding a third allows one to be replaced without
Shutting down the system.(Hot-Swap enabled)
To add a third power supply, check here PPS420WHS
Server Monitor Module (optional)
Enables out-of-band monitoring of critical server functions. Enables remote diagnostics via modem.
Check here to select the Server Monitor Module
PSERVERMON1
What do I do now?
Contact your Intel Representative to order.

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Section 3: Components and Accessories
Processor Module

One 1MB processor module with two 200MHz / 512KB cache Pentium Pro processors (PALCPA2X200512)

One 1MB processor module with two 200MHz / 1MB cache Pentium Pro processors
(PALCPA2X2001M)
Power Supply Upgrade:
The AP450GX system is capable of having 3 power supplies. With a third power supply, the system power is
redundant and the power supplies are hot-swappable.

420W power supply for redundancy (PPS420WHS)
Heat Sink Kit

Passive heat-sink for 200MHz / 512KB Pentium Pro processor (ALCPUUPKIT)

Active heat-sink for 200MHz / 1MB Pentium Pro processor (ALFSINKKIT)
Check your local supplier for monitors, keyboards, mouse, and other accessories not listed here.
Hardware and Vendor List
For a complete up to date detailed listing of the hardware that have been tested with the AP450GX server
system refer to the Hardware/Operating Systems Test Cross-Reference List. To obtain the document,
please go to the following URL:
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/ap450gx
CD-ROM Drives
MicroSolutions Backpack 8X (ext, EPP)
MicroSolutions Backpack 4X (ext,EPP)
http://www.micro-solutions.com/
NEC CDR 271 (int, IDE)
NEC PCDR-501 (SCSI)
NEC CDR 502 (int, SCSI)
NEC CDR 601 (int, SCSI)
http://www.nec.com/
Panasonic CR-563B (int, proprietary)
http://www.panasonic.com/pic/index-comput.html
Pioneer DRM-604X (ext, SCSI)
http://www.pioneerusa.com/massstorage.html
Plextor PX-6CH (int, SCSI)
Plextor PX-8CH (int, SCSI)

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Plextor PX-43CH (int, SCSI)
Plextor DM 3028 (SCSI)
http://www.plextor.com/product.htm
Sony CDU76S (int, SCSI)
Sony CDU76SB (SCSI)
Sony CSD76SB (int, SCSI II)
http://www.ita.sel.sony.com/products/storage/cddrives/
TEAC CD-56E (int, IDE)
http://www.teac.co.jp/dspd/
Toshiba XM-3401 (int, SCSI)
Toshiba XM-3501B (int, SCSI)
Toshiba XM-3701 (int, SCSI)
Toshiba XM-5302B (int, IDE)
http://www.toshiba.com/taisdpd/products.htm#4
SCSI / RAID Controllers
Adaptec 1542CF (ISA/SCSI)
Adaptec 2740A (EISA/SCSI)
Adaptec 2740T (EISA/SCSI)
Adaptec 2742T (EISA/SCSI)
Adaptec 2930 (PCI/SCSI)
Adaptec 2940 (PCI/SCSI)
Adaptec 2940UW (PCI/SCSI ultra wide)
http://www.adaptec.com/products.html#server
BusLogic BT-747C (EISA/SCSI)
BusLogic BT-948 (PCI/SCSI)
BusLogic BT-958 (PCI/SCSI)
Mylex DAC960PL-2A RAID (PCI/SCSI)
Mylex DAC960-3 (EISA/SCSI)
http://www.mylex.com/
DPT 2022 (EISA/SCSI)
DPT 2122 (EISA/SCSI)
http://www.dpt.com/products.html
Qlogic FastSCSI IQ (PCI/SCSI)
http://www.qlc.com/
Symbios 8251S (PCI/SCSI)
http://www.symbios.com/scsichra.htm