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hp AlphaServer GS1280 Models 8 and 16
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At A Glance

AlphaServer?/font> GS1280 systems

  • 1150- MHz Alpha 21364 processors supported (up to 16)
  • Advanced on-chip memory controllers and switch logic capable of providing 12.3-GB/s of memory bandwidth per processor
  • Choice of memory options; up to 4-GB of RDRAM memory per CPU supported (64-GB total for a 16P system) - Future expansion to 8-GB/processor planned
  • Redundant features providing maximum uptime - N+1 Voltage Regulator Modules (VRMs); hot- plug redundant power supplies; cooling provided by hot-plug redundant system fans
  • Optional RAID memory support
  • PCI-X I/O Master Drawer with 10 configurable PCI/PCI-X slots and one AGP slot; hot-swap power supplies; two drive bays with Ultra3 SCSI support; CD-RW drive
  • Enhanced reliability with ECC-protected memory, processor cache, and system data paths
  • Tru64 UNIX or OpenVMS factory installed software (FIS); optional high availability support with Tru64 UNIX and OpenVMS cluster solutions
  • Product warranty, 1-year hardware, on-site next business day and 90-day software, telephone support delivered by HP Services
  • Consult the HP Customer Support Center at 1-800-345- 1518 for details
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Processor 2 to 16 Alpha 21364 1150-MHz CPUs (in multiples of two)
  
Cache Memory 1.75-MB ECC L2 on-chip cache per CPU
 
Architecture Glue-less processor-to-processor multiprocessor architecture constructed from a set of basic components:
  • System Building Block Drawers
  • CPU Building Block Modules
  • I/O Expansion Building Block Drawers
 
CPUs, Memory, and I/O slots GS1280 Model 8 GS1280 Model 16
Maximum CPUs supported
Maximum memory supported
Maximum PCI/PCI-X slots supported
Maximum AGP slots supported		 8 16
Up to 32 GB Up to 64 GB
21 43
2 4
   
Interfaces USB One dual USB port per I/O Master Drawer
Server Management One MBM Server Management LAN connection per System Building Block Drawer
Serial One MBM serial connection per System Building Block Drawer
    
Form Factor 41U Rack
 
Boot/Diagnostic Devices CD-R One slim line multi-bay 24X/10X/24X CD-RW in Master I/O Drawer
Hard Drives Choice of 18.2/36.4/72.8/146-GB SCSI disk drives in Master I/O Drawer
 
Power Supplies 3-phase power subsystem with power cords, redundant 48 Vdc hot swap power supplies included
Cabinet configurations require 3-phase power distribution units, NA or an International variant
 
OS Support AlphaServer GS1280Tru64 UNIX systems include pre-installed software, Base license, Unlimited User license, Server Extension license, Internet Express, and Secure Web Server
AlphaServer GS1280 OpenVMS systems include pre-installed software, Base license with System Manager license and Enterprise Integration Server License Package for OpenVMS
Minimum OS support - Tru64 UNIX V5.1B + IPK or OpenVMS V7.3-1 plus Update Kit
NOTE: For the complete list of supported options, refer to the following Web page:
http://h18002.www1.hp.com/alphaserver/options/asgs1280/
asgs1280_options.html
 
Service and Support Protected by HP Services including a 1-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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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 system, CPUs, memories, etc.), these steps should not 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, redundant I/O Expansion Drawers, etc.What overall capacities are required in terms of 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 System 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?
NOTE: Most configuration steps require that the above data be considered in whole or in part. Be sure to execute each step in the context of the total application requirements.
NOTE: Support for hard partioning and soft partitioning (Galaxy) planned for a future date.
  
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.
  
AlphaServer GS1280 systems require selection of the following items:
Mandatory Purchases:
  • One Base System (Step 2)
  • One or two CPU Building Block Modules (Step 3)
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  • Memory option(s) (Step 4)
  • One Master I/O Expansion Drawer (Step 5a)
  • One system disk drive (Step 5b)
  • Power Distribution Unit(s) (Step 6b)
  • Ethernet Adapter (Step 12a)
Optional Purchases:
  • Software media and documentation only required for first system onsite
  • Country-specific keyboard and mouse only if required (Step 12)
Recommended Services:
  • CarePaq Priority Service Plan
  • Installations and/or Installation and Start-up Services
  • VIS Services
 
System Management Hardware/Software Requirements
NOTE: The following Server Management requirements only apply to customers who prefer to use the AMS or AMU Server Management software.
  • The AlphaServer Management Station (AMS) provides the highest level of server management for a single or multi platform environment.
    The AMS provides for a local or remote web accessible central point of management and control for a multiple ES47/ES80/GS1280 environment
  • The AlphaServer Management Station (AMS) software requires the following hardware in order to operate:
    - Tru64 UNIX platform with 1-GB memory, 1-GB disk space, and two network interface cards running Tru64 UNIX V5.1B
  • The AlphaServer Management Utility provides the next highest level of server management. The AMU is a GUI based application that provides a sophisticated, yet user-friendly graphics interface to monitor and manage a single ES47/ES80/GS1280 system. From this application, the user can monitor the status of the platform, and provide a significant level of control of the platform. The AMU is a Web based utility, which allows a user local and remote access from a browser.
  • The AlphaServer Management Utility (AMU) requires one of the following hardware platforms in order to operate:
    - Wintel Platform running Windows 2000, 500-MHz CPU or faster, 1-GB memory, 10-GB disk space
    - Tru64 UNIX platform running V5.1B or later, 1-GB memory, 10-GB disk space
  • Both the AMS and AMU Software require Internet Explorer 5 or later or Netscape 6
   
Step 2 - Select base system
Mandatory selection of at least one Base System required
Base Systems Include:
  • Model 8 systems include one System Building Block Drawer; one 41U rack with Cable/DSL Hub; and one power shelf with three power supplies
  • Model 16 systems include two System Building Block Drawers; one 41U rack with Cable/DSL Hub; and two power shelves with three power supplies each
  • Mandatory ordering of an I/O Expansion Drawer required for each system ordered (See Step 5a)

NOTE: Base systems do not include CPUs or memory (see Steps 3 and 4)
AlphaServer GS1280 Base Systems
Model OS System Building Block Drawers Included Total CPUs
Supported (See Step 3)		 41U Rack(s)
 Order No.
Model 8 Tru64 UNIX 1 8 One Included DA-1280A-AA
Model 8 OpenVMS 1 8 One Included DY-1280A-AA
Model 16 Tru64 UNIX 2 16 One Included DA-1280A-BA
Model 16 OpenVMS 2 16 One Included DY-1280A-BA
    
Step 3 - CPU Building Block Modules
  • Mandatory selection of at least one CPU Building Block Module required per GS1280 Model 8 system
  • Mandatory selection of at least two CPU Building Block Modules required per GS1280 Model 16 system
  • GS1280 Model 8 supports 2, 4, 6, and 8 processor configurations (1, 2, 3, or 4 CPU Building Block Modules)
  • GS1280 Model 16 supports 4, 8, 12, and 16 processor configurations (2, 4, 6, or 8 CPU Building Block Modules)
  • Each CPU Building Block Module includes two Alpha 21364 CPUs
  • Selection of CPU Building Block Module type (Tru64 UNIX or OpenVMS) must match base system operating system selected in Step 2
AlphaServer GS1280, Dual CPU Building Block Module, 2xEV7 CPUs, 1150 MHz, Tru64 UNIX SMP License 3X-KN72C-AB
AlphaServer GS1280, Dual CPU Building Block Module, 2xEV7 CPUs, 1150 MHz, OpenVMS SMP License 3X-KN72C-AC
AlphaServer GS1280, Dual CPU Building Block Module, 2xEV7 CPUs, 1150 MHz, Tru64 UNIX SMP License, Field Upgrade 3X-KN72C-ZB
AlphaServer GS1280, Dual CPU Building Block Module, 2xEV7 CPUs, 1150 MHz, OpenVMS SMP License, Field Upgrade 3X-KN72C-ZC
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Step 4 - Select Memory Options
Memory Configuration Guidelines
Memory options should be selected in the context of the application's sensitivity to memory bandwidth and future memory expansion. This will determine the number of memory options to order. The total capacity required will determine the size of the options to be ordered.
Mandatory selection of at least two memory options per CPU Building Block Module ordered in Step 3.
  • Each GS1280 Model 8 system can support up to 16 memory options (four RIMMs each) and up to 16 memory RAID options (one RIMM each) for a total of 80 RIMMs when configured with 8 CPUs.
  • Each GS1280 Model 16 system can support up to 32 memory options and up to 32 memory RAID options for a total of 160 RIMMs when configured with 16 CPUs.
  • The total number of memory options installed must equal or exceed the number of I/O Expansion Drawers ordered in Step 6; i.e., each CPU connected to an I/O Drawer must contain memory in at least one memory controller.
  • Each CPU has two memory controllers - Each memory controller can support four RIMMs (one memory option) and a fifth RIMM slot for redundancy (RAID option).
  • If populated, the two memory controllers per CPU must contain the same size RIMMs.
  • Order one RAID option (one RIMM) per memory option if desired.
  • If RAID memory is selected, the number of RAID options must equal the number of memory options selected.

The following examples illustrate different ways of configuring a GS1280 Model 8 with four CPUs with a total of 4-GB of memory.
        CPU Building Block Module #1 CPU Building Block Module #2
Case Memory Option CPU 1 CPU 2 CPU 3 CPU 4
Controller 1 Controller 2 Controller 1 Controller 2 Controller 1 Controller 2 Controller 1 Controller 2
A 3X-MS7AB-AA (4x128 MB) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
B 3X-MS7AB-BA (4x256 MB) 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 -
       
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 throughput, may be optimized for total memory capacity and future capacity growth. In VLM applications, the right balance might be one memory option per CPU. (Case B)
  • 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 options to the number of CPUs. (Case B)
  • Data mining can benefit from additional memory bandwidth. It is best to match the number of memory base modules to the number of CPUs. (Case A)
  • The most demanding high-performance technical applications (HPTC) achieve a performance level that is directly proportional to memory bandwidth. In these cases, configure two memory options per CPU. (Case A)
512-MB RDRAM Memory (4x128) Option 3X-MS7AB-AA
512-MB RDRAM Memory (1x128) RAID Option 3X-MS7AB-AC
1-GB RDRAM Memory (4x256) Option 3X-MS7AB-BA
1-GB RDRAM Memory (1x256) RAID Option 3X-MS7AB-BC
2-GB RDRAM Memory (4x512) Option 3X-MS7AB-CA
2-GB RDRAM Memory (1x512) RAID Option 3X-MS7AB-CC
   
Step 5 - Configure Packaging Options
Step 5a - System I/O Expansion
I/O Configuration Guidelines:
  • Each AlphaServer GS1280 system (Model 8 or 16) requires one I/O Master Building Block Drawer
  • Each AlphaServer GS1280 system Model 8 supports one additional I/O Building Block Drawer (Master or Expansion)
  • Each AlphaServer GS1280 system Model 16 supports three additional I/O Building Block Drawers (Master or Expansion)
  • Each Master I/O Building Block Drawer supports 11 total configurable slots spread over four buses (ports)
  • Each Master I/O Building Block Drawer supports two hard disk drives and includes an integrated Ultra3 SCSI adapter
  • Each I/O Expansion Building Block Drawer supports 12 total configurable slots spread over four buses (ports)
Master and Expansion I/O Building Block Drawer slot specifications:
Port # Slot # Maximum Bus Speed Signal Voltage # of Devices Supported
0 1 33 MHz 3.3V 1 – 33 MHz PCI
2 33 MHz 5.0V 1 – CCMAB-AA (Memory Channel) or
1 – CIPCA-BA or
2 – 3X- KZPBA-CC
(NOTE: No mixing of options within 5V slots)
3 33 MHz 5.0V
1 1 133 MHz 3.3V 2 – 66 or 33 MHz PCI or
2 – 66 MHz PCI-X or
1(1) – 133 MHz PCI-X
2 133 MHz 3.3V
2 1 66 MHz 3.3V 6 – 33 MHz PCI or
3(2) – 66 MHz PCI or
2 – 66 MHz PCI- X
2 66 MHz 3.3V
3 66 MHz 3.3V
4 66 MHz 3.3V
5 66 MHz 3.3V
6 66 MHz 3.3V
3 1 2X AGP 1.5V 1 – 1X or 2X AGP
NOTE: (1) Two 133 MHz PCI-X devices are supported in Port 1, slots 1 and 2; they will however operate at 100 MHz.
(2) Five 66 MHz PCI devices are supported in Port 2, slots 1-5; they will however operate at 50 MHz.
Modules designed for 5.0V signaling and 33-MHz bus speed can only operate in Port 0 – slots 2 and 3 (reserved for Memory Channel or CIPCA)
Modules designed for 3.3V signaling and 66-MHz bus speed cannot operate in Port 0 – slots 2 and 3
Universal PCI modules capable of operating at 66 MHz will operate at 33 MHz when placed in a 33-MHz slot
   
  • Mandatory selection of at least one I/O Master Drawer required per GS1280 system
  • Model 8 systems can support a total of two I/O Drawers; Model 16 systems support a total of four I/O Drawers
  • I/O Master Drawers contain 10 PCI/PCI-X slots and one1 AGP slot; an N+1 redundant power system; CD-RW drive, and two Ultra3 SCSI hot-plug disk drive bays (disk drives are NOT included, they must be ordered separately)
  • I/O Expansion Drawers contain 11 PCI/PCI-X slots and one AGP slot; an N+1 redundant power system
  • I/O Expansion Drawers contain an internal Ultra3 SCSI adapter and a dual USB port
  • I/O Expansion Drawers and Master I/O Drawers are connected to a System Building Block Drawer utilizing a 3X-BNPSA-04 cable
I/O Master Drawer 3X-BA70A-AA
I/O Expansion Drawer 3X-BA70A-BA
I/O cable for connection between System Building Block Drawer and I/O Drawer mounted in system power cabinet or expansion cabinet; one is mandatory per I/O Drawer 3X-BNPSA-04
     
Step 5b - Select System Disk
  • Selection of at least one system disk drive is mandatory for each GS1280 system ordered
  • Each Master I/O Drawer supports up to two internal hard disk drives. NOTE: Integrated Ultra3 SCSI controller for internal disk drives and cabling included with each Master I/O Drawer.
36.4-GB Ultra320 SCSI 10,000 rpm 1-inch Universal disk drive 3R-A3838-AA
72.8-GB Ultra320 SCSI 10,000 rpm 1-inch Universal disk drive 3R-A3839-AA
146-GB Ultra320 SCSI 10,000 rpm 1-inch Universal disk drive 3R-A3841-AA
18.2-GB Ultra320 SCSI 15,000 rpm 1-inch Universal disk drive 3R-A3848-AA
36.4-GB Ultra320 SCSI 15,000 rpm 1-inch Universal disk drive 3R-A3849-AA
72.8-GB Ultra320 SCSI 15,000 rpm 1-inch Universal disk drive 3R-A3851-AA
  
Step 6 - Internal System Expansion
  • AlphaServer GS1280 Model 8 and Model 16 can support optional configurations shown below

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Step 7 - Power Distribution Units
  • Power supplies included with Model 8 and Model 16 systems can support all combinations of CPUs, memory, and I/O that can be configured within the system boxes and include N+1 power redundancy
  • Mandatory selection of one 30A or 32A Power Distribution Unit (AC power option) required for each GS1280 Model 8 system ordered
  • Mandatory selection of two 30A or 32A Power Distribution Units (AC power option) required for each GS1280 Model 16 system ordered (does not provide dual AC functionality)
120/208V Y or 200V, 30A NEMA L21-30P plug 3 x C19 outlets plus 24 x C13 outlets 3X-H7606-AA
380/415V Y, IEC 309 32A 6h/230/400~ plug 3 x C19 outlets plus 24 x C13 outlets 3X-H7606-AB
   
Step 8- External Cabinet Expansion
  • Additional I/O Expansion Drawers and StorageWorks Shelves can be installed in optional 3X-H9A45-ZA Expansion Cabinets.
  • 3X-H9A45-ZA Expansion Cabinets can be configured to hold alI I/O Expansion Drawers (up to three for a Model 16 system); all StorageWorks Model 4314R and 4354R Shelves (up to 12); or combination of StorageWorks Shelves and I/O Expansion Drawers.
  • Mandatory selection of one Power Distribution Unit (AC power option) required per cabinet selected
External Expansion Cabinet 3X-H9A45-ZA
120/208V Y or 200V, NEMA L21-30P plug 3 x C19 outlets plus 24 x C13 outlets 3X-H7606-AA
380/415V Y, IEC 309 32A 6h/230/400~ plug 3 x C19 outlets plus 24 x C13 outlets 3X-H7606-AB
   

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Step 9 - Storage Adapters/Controllers
   Maximum # Supported  
Tru64 UNIX OpenVMS
Per
Model 8 System 		Per
Model 16 System		 Per External I/O Drawer Per
Model 8 System 		Per
Model 16 System		 Per External I/O Drawer

Speed		 PCI/
PCI-
X Slot		  
SCSI -- NOTE: Maximum storage controllers per systems, all types - Tru64 UNIX: 32, OpenVMS: 26
PCI 2-port Ultra3 (LVD) SCSI adapter, 64-bit/66-MHz dual-channel (uses one PCI slot); includes internal 68-pin and external 68-pin VHDCI connectors; requires 3X-BC56J-xx cable to connect adapter to DS-SL13R-Bx shelf; HSZxx RAID controllers not supported. No shared SCSI or tape support, no SDLT tape support. No support for Model 4314R single-bus shelves with 3X-KZPEA-DB adapter. Tru64 UNIX requires graphics adapter to run console utilities (RUN BIOS). 12 24 6 6 12 6 66 MHz 3.3V PCI

3X-KZPEA-DB
PCI 1-port Ultra2 (LVD) SCSI adapter, 32-bit/33-MHz, single-channel (uses one PCI slot); includes internal 68-pin and external 68-pin HD connectors; order BN38C-xx cable to connect adapter to Ultra3 shelf, or order VHDCI converter (BN38E-0B) for use with included cable; HSZxx RAID controllers not supported. No support for shared SCSI. 8 8 8 8 8 8 33 MHz 3.3V PCI

3X-KZPCA-AA
Ultra160 cable, VHDCI to VHDCI (341174-B21 – 6-feet, 341175-B21 – 12-feet, 164604-B21 – 24-feet)
xx = 02 (6-feet), 03 (12-feet), 04 (24-feet) 		  

3X-BC56J-xx
PCI 1-port UltraSCSI wide differential 32-bit/33-MHz PCI adapter (uses one PCI slot); includes external
68-pin HD connector, requires BN38C-xx cable (2 to 25 meters) to connect adapter to differential UltraSCSI shelf or RAID controller		 4 8 2 4 8 2 33 MHz 5V PCI

3X-KZPBA-CC
68-pin HD male-to-VHDCI male UltraSCSI cable;
xx = 02, 03, 05, 10, 20 meters		   

BN38C-xx
   
RAID
Ultra160 2-channel internal RAID controller with 128-MB cache. NOTE: One controller supported per bus segment; supported only as a data device. - - - 1 1 1 66 MHz 3.3V PCI

3X-KZPDC-BE
Ultra160 4-channel internal RAID controller with 256-MB cache. NOTE:One controller supported per bus segment; supported only as a data device. - - - 1 1 1 66 MHz 3.3V PCI

3X-KZPDC-DF
Ultra160 cable, VHDCI to VHDCI (341174-B21 – 6-feet, 341175-B21 – 12-feet, 164604-B21 – 24-feet)
xx = 02 (6-feet), 03 (12-feet), 04 (24-feet) 		   

3X-BC56J-XX

    
Fibre Channel
PCI to 2-Gb Fibre Channel adapter, 64-bit/66-MHz, single-channel 16 32 8 15 26 8 66 MHz 3.3V PCI DS-KGPSA-DA
Fibre Channel cable (BNGBX-xx)
xx=02, 03, 05, 10, 15, 30, 50 meters		   BNGBX-xx
   
CIPCA
PCI CI adapter, requires two PCI slots
Each PCI CI adapter ordered requires the mandatory selection of an I/O Expansion Drawer (see Step 6)		 NA NA NA 2 4 1 33 MHz 5V PCI CIPCA-BA
Computer interconnect cable set, connects CIPCA to star coupler; select length xx=10, 20, 45 meters     BNCIA-xx
     
Step 10 - StorageWorks Universal Shelves
StorageWorks Model 4314R and Model 4354R Universal Drive Shelves
StorageWorks Model 4314R and 4354R Ultra3 SCSI (LVD) single-bus and split-bus Universal drive shelves; refer to StorageWorks Enclosure 4300 Family QuickSpecs when configuring shelves. When selecting a DS-SL13R-Bx split-bus shelf, two SCSI channels are required. No support for Model 4314R or 4314T single-bus shelves with 3X-KZPEA-DB adapter. Note that the depth of a DS-SL13R-xx shelf does not allow front and rear mounting. NOTE: DS-SL13R single-bus shelves include one 12-foot VHDCI to VHDCI SCSI cable; dual-bus shelves include two 12-foot VHDCI TO VHDCI SCSI cables.
StorageWorks Model 4314R Ultra3 SCSI (LVD) single-bus Universal drive rackmount shelf, includes one power supply. No support for Model 4314R single-bus shelves with embedded Ultra3 SCSI adapter or 3X-KZPEA-DB adapter DS-SL13R-AA
StorageWorks Model 4314R Ultra3 SCSI (LVD) single-bus Universal drive rackmount shelf, includes one power supply. No support for Model 4314R single-bus shelves with embedded Ultra3 SCSI adapter or 3X-KZPEA-DB adapter DS-SL13R-AJ
StorageWorks Model 4354R Ultra3 SCSI (LVD) split-bus Universal drive rackmount shelf, includes two redundant power supplies, U.S. DS-SL13R-BA
StorageWorks Model 4354R Ultra3 SCSI (LVD) split-bus Universal drive rackmount shelf, includes two redundant power supplies, Japan DS-SL13R-BJ
    
Disk Drives (Supported in Model 4314R and 4354R Universal Drive Enclosures)
36.4-GB Ultra320 SCSI 10,000 rpm 1-inch Universal disk drive 3R-A3838-AA
72.8-GB Ultra320 SCSI 10,000 rpm 1-inch Universal disk drive 3R-A3839-AA
146-GB Ultra320 SCSI 10,000 rpm 1-inch Universal disk drive 3R-A3841-AA
18.2-GB Ultra320 SCSI 15,000 rpm 1-inch Universal disk drive 3R-A3848-AA
36.4-GB Ultra320 SCSI 15,000 rpm 1-inch Universal disk drive 3R-A3849-AA
72.8-GB Ultra320 SCSI 15,000 rpm 1-inch Universal disk drive 3R-A3851-AA
   
Step 11 - Storage Options
Step 11a – Tape Devices
AIT Hot-plug Tape Drives (for use in StorageWorks Model 4314R and 4354R Universal Drive Shelves)
  • AIT hot-plug tape drives require two Universal slots
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 43xxx shelves 3R-A2779-AA
   
AIT Autoloaders 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 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 Hot-plug Tape Drive DAT 20/40-GB DDS4 hot-plug LVD Universal tape drive, uses two slots in 43xxx shelves

3R-A2780-AA
    
DLT/SDLT Tape Libraries
MSL5026DLX, DLT rackmount library with 1 40/80-GB DLT tape drive, LVD 231891-B21
MSL5026DLX, DLT rackmount library with 2 40/80-GB DLT tape drives, LVD 231891-B22
MSL5026SL, SDLT rackmount library with 1 110/220-GB SDLT tape drive, LVD; graphite 302512-B21
MSL5026SL, SDLT rackmount library with 2 110/220-GB SDLT tape drives, LVD; graphite 302512-B22
MSL5026S2, SDLT rackmount library with 0 drives, LVD; graphite 293472-B21
MSL5026S2, SDLT rackmount library with 1 160/220-GB SDLT tape drive, LVD; graphite 293472-B22
MSL5026S2, SDLT rackmount library with 1 160/220-GB SDLT tape drive, LVD; graphite 293472-B23
MSL5026S2, SDLT rackmount library with 1 160/220-GB SDLT tape drive, Fibre Channel Interface; graphite 293472-B24
MSL5026S2, SDLT rackmount library with 2 160/220-GB SDLT tape drives, Fibre Channel Interface; graphite 293472-B25
MSL5000 SDLT2 upgrade drive, all 293475-B21
MSL5052SL SDLT rackmount library, 0 drives, LVD 255102-B21
MSL5052SL SDLT rackmount library with 2 110/220-GB drives, LVD 249491-B21
MSL5052SL SDLT 110/220-GB drive field upgrade, LVD 231823-B22
MSL5052S2, SDLT rackmount library with 2 160/220-GB SDLT tape drives, LVD; graphite 293474-B21
MSL5052S2, SDLT rackmount library with 2 160/220-GB SDLT tape drives, Fibre Channel Interface; graphite 293474-B24
ESL9322S2 SDLT tape library, with 2 160/320-GB SDLT tape drives, 222 slots - requires 3X-KZPCA-AA adapter 293409-B22
ESL9322S2 SDLT tape library, with 8 160/320-GB SDLT tape drives, 222 slots - requires 3X-KZPCA-AA adapter 293409-B28
ESL9322S2 SDLT tape library, with 2 160/320-GB SDLT tape drives, 322 slots - requires 3X-KZPCA-AA adapter 293410-B22
ESL9322S2 SDLT tape library, with 8 160/320-GB SDLT tape drives, 322 slots - requires 3X-KZPCA-AA adapter 293410-B28
  
ESL9000 SDLT2 LVD Upgrade Drive 293414-B21
ESL9595SL SDLT tape library, 0 drives, 400 slots - requires 3X-KZPCA-AA adapter 274672-B21
ESL9595SL SDLT tape library, 2 drives, 400 slots - requires 3X-KZPCA-AA adapter 274672-B22
ESL9595SL SDLT tape library, 16 drives, 400 slots - requires 3X-KZPCA-AA adapter 274672-B28
ESL9595SL SDLT tape library, 0 drives, 500 slots - requires 3X-KZPCA-AA adapter 281627-B21
ESL9595SL SDLT tape library, 2 drives, 500 slots - requires 3X-KZPCA-AA adapter 281627-B22
ESL9595SL SDLT tape library, 16 drives, 500 slots - requires 3X-KZPCA-AA adapter 281627-B28
ESL9595SL SDLT tape library, 0 drives, 595 slots - requires 3X-KZPCA-AA adapter 281628-B21
ESL9595SL SDLT tape library, 2 drives, 595 slots - requires 3X-KZPCA-AA adapter 281628-B22
ESL9595SL SDLT tape library, 16 drives, 595 slots - requires 3X-KZPCA-AA adapter 281628-B28
    
ESL9595S2 SDLT2 tape library, 2 drives, 400 slots - requires 3X-KZPCA-AA adapter 293411-B22
ESL9595S2 SDLT2 tape library, 16 drives, 400 slots - requires 3X-KZPCA-AA adapter 293411-B28
ESL9595S2 SDLT2 tape library, 2 drives, 500 slots - requires 3X-KZPCA-AA adapter 293412-B22
ESL9595S2 SDLT2 tape library, 16 drives, 500 slots - requires 3X-KZPCA-AA adapter 293412-B28
ESL9595S2 SDLT2 tape library, 2 drives, 595 slots - requires 3X-KZPCA-AA adapter 293413-B22
ESL9595S2 SDLT2 tape library, 16 drives, 595 slots - requires 3X-KZPCA-AA adapter 293413-B28
ESL9000 SDLT2 LVD upgrade drive 293414-B21
     
3U Rackmount Tape Drive Enclosure 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.
AIT 35/70-GB tape drive, requires 3X-KZPCA-AA LVD adapter, carbon black 216884-B21
AIT 50/100-GB tape drive, requires 3X-KZPCA-AA LVD adapter, carbon black 3R-A3753-AA
DAT 20/40-GB tape drive, requires 3X-KZPCA-AA LVD adapter, carbon black 3R-A3752-AA
DLT8000 40/80-GB tape drive, requires 3X-KZPCA-AA LVD adapter 146196-B22
SDLT 110/220-GB tape drive, requires 3X-KZPCA-AA LVD adapter 192106-B25
SDLT 160/320-GB tape drive, requires 3X-KZPCA-AA LVD adapter, 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, 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 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
DLT8000 40/80-GB tape drive, requires 3X-KZPCA-AA LVD adapter, carbon black 146196-B22
SDLT 110/220-GB tape drive, requires 3X-KZPCA-AA LVD adapter, carbon black 192106-B25
SDLT 160/320-GB tape drive, requires 3X-KZPCA-AA LVD adapter, 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
  
Step 11b – hp StorageWorks Network Storage Routers
1 Fibre Channel x 2 HVD data router 3R-A2673-AA
1 Fibre Channel x 2 LVD data router 3R-A2774-AA
2 x 4 LVD Fiber Channel to SCSI Network Storage Router 3R-A3740-AA
2 x 4 HVD Fiber Channel to SCSI Network Storage Router 3R-A3741-AA
  
Step 11c – External Storage Solutions/Controllers
41U graphite storage cabinet, M3220 Controller assembly with dual HSV110 controllers, 6 M5214 dual FC loop 14-bay drive enclosures, 4 FC loop switches;
Model 2C6D-B, 60 Hz		 DS-SV110-JA
41U graphite storage cabinet, M3220 Controller assembly with dual HSV110 controllers, 6 M5214 dual FC loop 14-bay drive enclosures, 4 FC loop switches;
Model 2C6D-B, 50 Hz		 DS-SV110-JB
41U graphite storage cabinet, M3220 Controller assembly with dual HSV110 controllers, 12 M5214 dual FC loop 14-bay drive enclosures, 4 FC loop switches;
Model 2C12D-B, 60 Hz		 DS-SV110-KA
41U graphite storage cabinet, M3220 Controller assembly with dual HSV110 controllers, 12 M5214 dual FC loop 14-bay drive enclosures, 4 FC loop switches;
Model 2C12D-B, 50 Hz		 DS-SV110-KB
   
Fibre Channel Controller (HSG80), includes 256-MB cache, requires following firmware:
8.6-4F ACS FW (222318-B22, QB-6BUAA-SD), one per controller
8.6-4S ACS FW (222364-B22, QB-6ENAA-SC), one per controller
8.6-4P ACS FW (222316-B22, QB-6CAAA-SD), one per controller
Requires Tru64 UNIX software: 222320-B23, QB-65RAB-SE, one per controller
Requires OpenVMS software: 222321-B22, QB-65RAC-SD, one per controller		 DS-HSG80-BK
Additional 256-MB cache for HSG80 DS-HSDIM-AC
Single cache battery, one per HSG80 controller DS-SE2CS-CB
Model 2200 controller shelf for HSG80 controller - only supported in 9000 Series and M-Series Cabinets DS-SE2ZS-C8
Step 11d – Fibre Channel Options
The following disk drives, hubs, data routers, switches, and cables are used in Fibre Channel configurations using the DS-KGPSA-xx adapter.
Fibre Channel Disk Drives 36-GB 10K rpm dual-port 2-Gb/sec FC-AL 1-inch (25.4 mm) drive 3R-A3239-AA
36-GB 15K rpm dual-port 2-Gb/sec FC-AL 1-inch (25.4 mm) drive 3R-A3210-AA
72-GB 10K rpm dual-port 2-Gb/sec FC-AL 1-inch (25.4 mm) drive 3R-A3260-AA
  
Fibre Channel Hubs Fibre Channel 7-port Storage Hub, International (Tru64 UNIX only) DS-SWXHB-I7
Fibre Channel 7-port Storage Hub, North America (Tru64 UNIX only) DS-SWXHB-07
Fibre Channel 7-port Storage Hub, Japan (Tru64 UNIX only) DS-SWXHB-J7
 
Fibre Channel Data Routers 1 Fibre Channel x 2 HVD data router 3R-A2673-AA
1 Fibre Channel x 2 LVD data router 3R-A2774-AA
2 x 4 LVD Fiber Channel to SCSI Network Storage Router 3R-A3740-AA
2 x 4 HVD Fiber Channel to SCSI Network Storage Router 3R-A3741-AA
 
Fibre Channel Switches Fibre Channel 2-Gb 8-port SAN switch DS-DSGGD-AC
Fibre Channel 2-Gb 16-port SAN switch DS-DSGGD-AD
Fibre Channel 2-Gb SAN switch – 16-port; DS-DSGGD-BA
Fibre Channel 2-Gb 64-port Core Switch DS-DSGGE-AB
 
McData 64-port Fibre Channel Director/Edge Class Switches SAN Director 64 (2 Gb) 32 ports, base model DS-DMGGD-BA
SAN Director 64 Long-wave 4-port module kit DS-DMGGD-AC
SAN Director 64 Short-wave 4-port module kit DS-DMGGD-AD
SAN Director 64 Combo, Long – 1 port/Short – 3 ports - Wave Module Kit DS-DMGGD-AE
HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/16 DS-DMGGE-BB
HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/32 DS-DMGGE-BC
2-Gb SFF-SW Trncvr Kit 3R-A2973-AA
NOTE: Connection for, or between, 1-Gb and/or 2-Gb SAN switches requires different cables. Refer to the Switches, Hubs, and Interconnects QuickSpecs at: http://www.compaq.com/products/
quickspecs/North_America/10490.html
   
Fibre Channel Cables NOTE: The following LC-SC connector cables support connectivity between 1-Gb and 2-Gb devices.
2-meter LC-SC multi-mode Fibre Channel cable 3R-A2976-AA
5-meter LC-SC multi-mode Fibre Channel cable 3R-A2977-AA
15-meter LC-SC multi-mode Fibre Channel cable 3R-A2978-AA
NOTE: The following LC-LC connector cables support connectivity between 2-Gb and 2-Gb devices.
2-meter LC-LC multi-mode Fibre Channel cable 3R-A2979-AA
5-meter LC-LC multi-mode Fibre Channel cable 3R-A2980-AA
15-meter LC-LC multi-mode Fibre Channel cable 3R-A2981-AA
     
Step 12a - Networks and Communications – Mandatory
  • Mandatory selection of at least one of the following Ethernet adapters is required for each GS1280 system ordered
  • Maximum network adapters supported per system, all types – Tru64 UNIX: 16, OpenVMS: 16
 

Maximum # Supported

  

Tru64 UNIX

OpenVMS
Per
Model 8
System		 Per
Model 16
System		 Per External I/O Drawer Per
Model 8
System		 Per
Model 16
System		 Per External
I/O Drawer
Speed PCI/
PCI-
X Slot
Ethernet Adapters
PCI (32/64-bit, 33-MHz to 66-MHz) dual-port 10/100 Ethernet (UTP/RJ45s) NIC and Base Module. (One 3X-DE602-TA or 3X-DE602-FA optional add-on daughter card can be combined with this module.)
NOTE: Use BN25G, BN26M, BN24Q, or BN28Q twisted pair RJ45 cables.		 8 8 8 8 8 8 66 MHz 3.3/
5V

3X-DE602-BB
PCI-X/PCI Single-port 10/100/1000 Mbps (Twisted-Pair Copper with RJ45) Gigabit Ethernet NIC.
Cables - BN25G, BN26M, BN24Q, BN28Q, or equivalent with RJ45 connectors.
NOTE: Only supported in PCI mode. Supported as a cluster interconnect under OpenVMS only. OpenVMS remedial kit required:
EV7 Tima: DEC-AXPVMS
–VMS731
_EV7-V0100--
4.PCSI
LAN Tima: DEC-AXPVMS
-VMS731
_LAN-V0100--
4.PCSI		 8 8 8 8 8 8 66 MHz 3.3V

3X-DEGXA-TA
 
Step 12b - Networks and Communications - Optional
Ethernet Adapters
Dual-port 10/100 Ethernet (UTP/RJ45) add-on daughter card for use with the 3X-DE602-BB only. The combined
3X-DE602-BB and 3X-DE602-TA modules provide four 10/100 (UTP/RJ45s) ports in a single PCI slot option.
NOTE: 3X-DE602-TA cannot be used standalone.
Use BN25G, BN26M, BN24Q, or BN28Q twisted pair RJ45 cables.		 8 8 8 8 8 8 33 MHz 3.3/
5V

3X-DE602-TA
Single-port 100 Mbps (MMF/duplex-SC) add-on daughter card for use with the 3X-DE602-BB. The combined
3X-DE602-BB and 3X-DE602-FA provides two 10/100 (UTP/RJ45s) and one 100Mbps (MMF/SC) ports in a single PCI slot option.
NOTE: 3X-DE602-FA cannot be used standalone. Use BN34A or BN34B cables.		 8 8 8 8 8 8 33 MHz 3.3/<