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Overview

HP AlphaServer SC45
Non-Federated System – Maximum Expansion 512 Processors
 

An example AlphaServer SC system based on AlphaServer SC45 CBBs

At A Glance
The AlphaServer SC system is a distributed memory, parallel supercomputer that scales up to 512 Alpha processors in the non-federated configuration and up to 4096 Alpha processors in a federated configuration to deliver incredible sustained performance for large-scale applications. It is based on AlphaServer nodes and an ultra-low-latency, high-bandwidth interconnect with an integrated software package for management and application development.
AlphaServer SC systems include:
  • Compute Building Blocks (CBBs)
  • Interconnect Building Blocks (IBBs)
  • Management Building Block (MBB)
  • Storage Building Blocks (SBBs)
Compute Building Block
CBB is a rack that includes specially configured AlphaServer nodes. Each node includes:
  • One or more Alpha 21264 (EV68) 1250-MHz, 1000-MHz CPUs
  • One or two AlphaServer SC Elan Adapter Cards
  • Tru64 UNIX
Interconnect Building Block
IBB includes a multi-port switch using technology from Quadrics Supercomputers World. Some IBB's also may contain management network and console network components.
Management Building Block
MBB consists of zero, single, or dual Management Servers, based on a DS20E, and may also include management-network and console network management components.
Storage Building Block
SBB includes:
  • Dual HSV110 RAID Controller
  • Required Storage Software
AlphaServer SC System Software provides the utilities and libraries required to operate and manage the AlphaServer SC.
Optional AlphaServer SC Development Software provides a full suite of tools for technical software development.
Warranty for SC45 is 1-year onsite, 5 day x 9-hour warranty with next business day response.
The AlphaServer SC includes integration and installation.
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Preface
Preface: AlphaServer SC Architecture
  • AlphaServer SC System Software Version 2.5 supports up to 128 interconnected nodes in a non-federated configuration (as described in these QuickSpecs) and up to 1024 interconnected nodes in a federated configuration. Refer to the HP SC45 Federated QuickSpecs for node configuration information up to 1024 nodes.
  • Each AlphaServer SC non-federated system consists of at least one and up to five Cluster File System Domains (CFS Domains) built from system building blocks. These building blocks include the Interconnect, Management, Compute, Base, and Storage Building Blocks. Each CFS Domain consists of up to 32 specially configured AlphaServer ES45 nodes. There are two types of CFS Domains - a File-Serving Domain and a Compute-Serving Domain. Together, these form the global AlphaServer SC File System (SCFS) whose system storage is served by Storage Building Blocks (SBB) attached to the File-Serving Domains.
  • The system building blocks are designed to incorporate the components required for the operation of a basic AlphaServer SC System. The building blocks also incorporate the integration services required to stage, integrate and test the entire system at the factory, as well as to install the system at the customer site. AlphaServer SC System Software and AlphaServer SC Development Software enable administration and usage of the AlphaServer SC systems. The AlphaServer SC System Software is factory installed.
  • One File-Serving Domain is required for each AlphaServer SC System. File-Serving Domains consist of a total of at least two and up to 32 File-Serving nodes in the first Domain of the AlphaServer SC system. All nodes must be of the same type. The File-Serving nodes may also be used for computations other than file services. Nodes are configured in the Compute Building Blocks (CBBs - Step 1), each of which house up to five nodes. Additional nodes, if required, are selected as Base Building Blocks (BBBs - Step 1). It is recommended that the File-Serving Domains be configured with the maximum anticipated number of File-Serving nodes, since later expansions would require rewiring, as well as rebuilding of the file systems for the Domains. The balance of the first Domain should be filled out with Compute Building Blocks. In addition, highly available CFS storage is included for both the local CFS operating system files, and for the high-speed system-wide user files. The storage is provided by one or more Storage Building Blocks (SBBs - Step 4) each of which includes a RAID subsystem. The amount and type of storage depends on considerations of total capacity, bandwidth and availability. A storage specialist should be consulted before configuring extra storage.
  • Each Compute-Serving Domain consists of one or more CBBs or BBBs with a total of at least two and up to 32 compute nodes. Within each Domain, all nodes must be of the same type. It is recommended that the Compute-Serving Domains be configured with the maximum possible number of nodes, since later expansions would require rewiring, as well as rebuilding of the file systems for the Domains. AlphaServer SC System Software supports up to five Compute-Serving Domains. For each compute server Domain, CFS storage is included for the local CFS operating system. The storage is provided by extra disk drives that are accommodated in the primary SBBs for the File-Serving Domains. Extra storage can optionally be configured and integrated. A storage specialist should be consulted before configuring extra storage.
  • The Interconnect Building Blocks (IBBs - Step 2) provide high-speed connectivity between nodes. IBBs are selected according to the anticipated maximum scale of the system. For systems limited to 16 or 128 nodes, a single 16-way or 128-way IBB should be selected for a standard bandwidth configuration (delivering close to 300 MB/s when used between pairs of AlphaServer ES45 nodes). The 16-way and 128-way IBBs also incorporate management components (see the description below of the MBB). The 128-way IBB can be extended to provide ultra-high bandwidth (delivering close to 550 MB/s when used between pairs of ES45 nodes), by selecting an Expansion IBB.
  • The Management Building Blocks (MBBs - Step 3), and console and management expansion options (Step 3) provide extra infrastructure for managing the AlphaServer SC System. For systems with a 16-way or 128-way IBB, the MBB is not sold as a separate part, but rather is a combination of management components incorporated in the IBB, and zero, one or two Management Server consisting of a specially configured AlphaServer DS20E. For systems using the 16-way IBB, a management server is optional. For systems using the 128-way IBB, a management server is mandatory. An optional second AlphaServer DS20E can be added to the MBB for redundancy and availability in a Clustered Management Server configuration. The AlphaServer SC 16-way and 128-way IBBs have full console and management support for up to 16 nodes. For additional nodes, extra components are selected according to the rules of Step 3. Each AlphaServer SC System also requires one or more monitors and keyboards. Step 3 lists the possible options, including a choice of either rackmount or tabletop console.
  • Every node of an AlphaServer SC system must have special software configured and licensed to manage the system and to execute parallel jobs. This software, AlphaServer SC System Software (Step 7), is licensed using combinations of part numbers explained in Step 7. The licenses also permit the software to be used on management servers. Optional development software, AlphaServer SC Development Software (Step 7), can be licensed for compilation and analysis of user applications on the AlphaServer SC systems.
  • Options are available for Ethernet connectivity (Step 5) of the AlphaServer SC system to external networks. Options are also available for adding cabinets (Step 6) to the AlphaServer SC system to house storage and other devices. When adding cabinets, it is mandatory to purchase integration services to ensure correct installation.
  • Hardware and software support services (Step 8) are highly recommended, and are available in various combinations as described in Step 9. Professional Services (Step 9) may be selected for extra installation and administrative support, as well as for training.
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Systems/Options
Step 1 – Select AlphaServer SC45 Compute Building Blocks (CBBs), Base Building Blocks (BBBs), Memory, Additional CPUs, Disk Drives and Cabinet Sides
AlphaServer SC45 CBBs are hardware cabinets with SC45 BBBs, which are specially configured AlphaServer ES45 nodes. Select CBBs and BBBs to populate at least one File-Serving/Compute Domain and up to four additional Compute-Serving Domains, for a maximum of 128 nodes. Also select memory, disk drives, and cabinet sides as described in the rules below. Optionally select extra CPUs. Within each Domain, all nodes must be of the same type.
Step 1a – Mandatory – Select the Number and Type of CBBs and BBBs

ES45 EV68 1250-MHz CBBs and BBB

 AlphaServer SC45 68/1250 CBB-5, North America (select carbon options)
DA-SCAAE-BA
AlphaServer SC45 68/1250 CBB-5, International
DA-SCAAE-BB
AlphaServer SC45 68/1250 CBB-1, North America
DA-SCAAE-TA
AlphaServer SC45 68/1250 CBB-1, International
DA-SCAAE-TB
AlphaServer SC45 68/1250 Base Building Block (BBB)
DA-68EBA-AL

ES45 EV68 1000-MHz CBBs and BBB

 AlphaServer SC45 68/1000 CBB-5, North America (select carbon options)
DA-SCAAD-BA
AlphaServer SC45 68/1000 CBB-5, International
DA-SCAAD-BB
AlphaServer SC45 68/1000 CBB-1, North America
DA-SCAAD-TA
AlphaServer SC45 68/1000 CBB-1, International
DA-SCAAD-TB
AlphaServer SC45 68/1000 Base Building Block (BBB)
DA-68DBA-AL
   
For Each Base Building Block configured, you must choose one integration part  
  VIS – Staging/Integration AlphaServer SC BBB 
YT-SCVIS-AE
 

Each AlphaServer SC45 68/1250 CBB-5 includes the following:

  • One H9B15-ST/SU 2-meter tall rack assembly with AlphaServer SC door kit (includes front and rear doors) but without sides
  • One AlphaServer ES45 System Information Kit (print and CD-ROM), Owner's Guide, User Interface Guide, and Release Notes
  • Five AlphaServer SC45 68/1250 Base Building Blocks (BBB) (DA-68EBA-AL)
 
Each AlphaServer SC45 68/1250 CBB-1 includes the following:
  • One H9B15-ST/SU 2-meter tall rack assembly with AlphaServer SC door kit (includes front and rear doors) but without sides
  • One AlphaServer ES45 System Information Kit (print and CD-ROM), Owner's Guide, User Interface Guide, and Release Notes
  • One AlphaServer SC45 68/1250 Base Building Block (BBB) (DA-68EBA-AL)
 

Each AlphaServer SC45 68/1000 CBB-5 includes the following:

  • One H9B15-ST/SU 2-meter tall rack assembly with AlphaServer SC door kit (includes front and rear doors) but without sides
  • One AlphaServer ES45 System Information Kit (print and CD-ROM), Owner's Guide, User Interface Guide, and Release Notes
  • Five AlphaServer SC45 68/1000 Base Building Blocks (BBB) (DA-68DBA-AL)
 

Each AlphaServer SC45 68/1000 CBB-1 includes the following:

  • One H9B15-ST/SU 2-meter tall rack assembly with AlphaServer SC door kit (includes front and rear doors) but without sides
  • One AlphaServer ES45 System Information Kit (print and CD-ROM), Owner's Guide, User Interface Guide, and Release Notes
  • One AlphaServer SC45 68/1000 Base Building Block (BBB) (DA-68DBA-AL)
 

Each AlphaServer SC45 68/1250 Base Building Block (DA-68EBA-AL) includes the following items (choose carbon options):

  • One Alpha 21264 68/1250-MHz CPU module with 16-MB cache
  • No system memory (see Step 1c)
  • Disk drive cage and 2-port UltraSCSI storage adapter
  • Ten PCI I/O slots, six to eight are used for required SC45 options
  • One 600-MB 48X IDE CD-ROM drive
  • One AlphaServer SC Elan adapter card
  • One bi-directional parallel port, 25-pin
  • Two EIA-232 full duplex asynchronous modem control serial ports, 9-pin D-subminiature connectors
  • One dedicated remote-systems management port, which includes adapter for connection to the DECserver
  • Two 68-pin SCSI connections knockouts
  • One 2-port PCI 32/64-bit 10/100-Mb UTP Ethernet adapter (3X-DE602-BB) – one port reserved for connection to the Management Network
  • Three auto-sensing, hot-swappable power supplies providing all configurations with N+1 power redundancy
  • Insight Manager
  • Tru64 UNIX Operating System V5.1A including base license, unlimited user license, and server extension license.
 

Each AlphaServer SC45 68/1000 Base Building Block (DA-68DBA-AL) includes the following items (choose carbon options):

  • One Alpha 21264 68/1000-MHz CPU module with 8-MB cache
  • No system memory (see Step 1c)
  • Disk drive cage and 2-port UltraSCSI storage adapter
  • Ten PCI I/O slots, six to eight are used for required SC45 options
  • One 600-MB 48X IDE CD-ROM drive
  • One AlphaServer SC Elan adapter card
  • One bi-directional parallel port, 25-pin
  • Two EIA-232 full duplex asynchronous modem control serial ports, 9-pin D-subminiature connectors
  • One dedicated remote-systems management port, which includes adapter for connection to the DECserver
  • Two 68-pin SCSI connections knockouts
  • One 2-port PCI 32/64-bit 10/100-Mb UTP Ethernet adapter (3X-DE602-BB) – one port reserved for connection to the Management Network
  • Three auto-sensing, hot-swappable power supplies providing all configurations with N+1 power redundancy
  • Insight Manager
  • Tru64 UNIX Operating System V5.1A including base license, unlimited user license, and server extension license.
Step 1b – Optional - Select the Number of Additional CPU Modules by CPU type
  NOTES:
  • Each node includes one CPU module.
  • Each node supports up to three additional CPU modules.
  • All nodes within a Domain (see the Preface) must have the same number of CPU modules.

SC45 68/1250 CPU Modules

 Alpha 21264 (EV68) 1250-MHz CPU module (ES45) with 16-MB cache and a Tru64 UNIX SMP license
KN610-EB

SC45 68/1000 CPU Modules

 Alpha 21264 (EV68) 1000-MHz CPU module (ES45) with 8-MB cache and a Tru64 UNIX SMP license
KN610-DB
Step 1c – Mandatory – Select Memory
When selecting memory, note the following:
  • Each node includes no memory options.
  • Each node supports up to eight memory options (total of 32 DIMMs).
  • All nodes within a Domain must have the same size and number of memory options.
  • Interleaved operations reduce the average latency and increase the memory throughput compared to non-interleaved operations.
  • Up to 32 GB of memory per node is supported on the ES45.
  For ES45 nodes, to achieve 4-way memory interleaving, with room for memory expansion in each node, select a memory option from the following list and order at least four memory options for each ES45 node in the system.
  4 - 512-MB memory option (4 x 128-MB DIMMs) – provides 2 GB per node
MS620-AA
  4 - 1-GB memory option (4 x 256-MB DIMMs) – provides 4 GB per node
MS620-BA
  4 - 2-GB memory option (4 x 512-MB DIMMs) – provides 8 GB per node
MS620-CA
  4 - 4-GB memory option (4 x 1024-MB DIMMs) – provides 16 GB per node
MS620-DB
  8 - 4-GB memory option (4 x 1024-MB DIMMs) – provides 32 GB per node
MS620-DB
Step 1d – Mandatory – Select Cabinet Sides
One pair of cabinet sides must be selected for the end-cabinets in each contiguous group of cabinets. The number of pairs of cabinet sides is determined during site preparation planning.
  H9B15 Cabinet Sides for SC45 CBBs, carbon black (pair)
H9C15-ZS
Step 1e – Mandatory – Select Disk Drives
As explained in the preface, AlphaServer SC systems are organized into File-serving Domains and Compute-Serving Domains. There are at most five Domains, and each Domain is configured with a Cluster File System whose system storage is served by Storage Building Blocks specified in Step 4. Within each Domain, it is mandatory to select three identical disk drives for the first ES45 node. For each additional node in the Domain, it is mandatory to select either two identical 18.2-GB, 36.4, 72.8, or 146.8-GB disk drives. All nodes must have the same disk drives.
  18.2-GB Ultra320 SCSI 15,000 rpm 1-inch hot-plug Universal disk drive
3R-A3848-AA
36.4-GB Ultra320 SCSI 10,000 rpm 1-inch hot-plug Universal disk drive
3R-A3838-AA
36.4-GB Ultra320 SCSI 15,000 rpm 1-inch hot-plug Universal disk drive
3R-A3849-AA
72.8-GB Ultra320 SCSI 10,000 rpm 1-inch hot-plug Universal disk drive
3R-A3839-AA
72.8-GB Ultra320 SCSI 15,000 rpm 1-inch hot-plug Universal disk drive
3R-A3851-AA
146.8-GB Ultra320 SCSI 10,000 rpm 1-inch hot-plug Universal disk drive
3R-A3841-AA
Step 1f – Optional – Select Floppy Disk Drives
The floppy drive in an SC45 is optional. Each node in an AlphaServer SC45 can have a floppy drive configured in a bay designed for it. The Interconnect Building Block for each system already includes a service kit with two (16-way) or four (128-way) floppies supplied for use by the Field Service technicians for diagnostic and software update. Additional floppy drives may now be selected if needed.
  AlphaServer SC floppy drive, carbon
3X-SCRXA-AA
Step 1g – Optional – Select Additional Disk Drive Cage
Extra disk drives can be configured into each node, primarily for the purpose of providing system redundancy, and higher availability, but also to provide local storage or additional swap space. Within each node, identical disk drives (see step 1e) must be selected. For all nodes, up to a total of six disk drives can be added with the included hardware. For ES45 nodes a second Drive Cage (BA610-6D) that contains up to six additional drives may be added for use with included adapter. Only two SCSI Drive Cages are supported per each node. Contact your account manager if you require additional
3X-KZPEA-DB adapter support on an AlphaServer SC45.
  SCSI Drive Cage 6-slot @1-inch pitch for ES45
BA610-6D

Step 2 - Select Interconnect Building Blocks (IBBs), Expansion IBBs and other AlphaServer SC Interconnect components
  • AlphaServer SC IBBs and Expansion IBBs consist of AlphaServer SC Interconnect switches and other hardware and software at the core of AlphaServer SC systems. Each AlphaServer SC System includes one or more IBB's and optionally (depending on system size) may include extra
    16-port switch cards and Elan adapter cards. If the maximum nodes in the AlphaServer SC system will not exceed 16 nodes, choose an AlphaServer SC 16-way IBB. Otherwise, if the system is planned to expand up to128 nodes, select an AlphaServer SC 128-way IBB. If extra interconnect bandwidth is desired, an Expansion IBB may optionally be added to the 128-way IBB (but not to the 16-way IBB).
Step 2a – Mandatory – Select the IBBs and 16-port switch cards
  • Select either a 16-way* or a 128-way** IBB with 128-way chassis and the additional 16-port switch cards, as needed, as specified below in this step (includes *1 or **2 - H9B15 cabinet(s)).
  AlphaServer SC 16-way IBB, North America, carbon
DA-SCBAA-DA
  AlphaServer SC 16-way IBB, International, carbon
DA-SCBAA-DB
  AlphaServer SC 128-way IBB, North America, carbon
DA-SCCAA-DA
  AlphaServer SC 128-way IBB, International, carbon
DA-SCCAA-DB
  The AlphaServer SC 128-way IBB has one switch card to support the first 16 nodes configured as described in Step 1a. For each additional full or partial set of 16 nodes, order an additional AlphaServer SC 16-port switch card.
  AlphaServer SC 16-port switch card
3X-CCNXF-BA
 

The AlphaServer SC 16-way IBB includes the following hardware and services:

  • AlphaServer SC Interconnect 16-port Switch
  • Four 5-meter and twelve 10-meter AlphaServer SC Interconnect Cables
  • One DECserver 732 (3X-SCNTA-KC) to connect the console ports of up to 16 nodes to the Management Ethernet (rackmount kit and Ethernet cable included)
  • One 24-port 10/100 Ethernet Switch (rackmount kit included)
  • Rackmounted 4-way console graphics switch for selecting keyboard, mouse, and video signals from Nodes 0 and 1 and optional Management Server
  • Two ATI Radeon 7500 graphics cards for installation in Nodes 0 and 1 or Management Server for graphics console switch connection
  • One H9B15-ST/SU (carbon) 2-meter tall rack assembly without sides
  • H9B15-ST/SU cabinet door (H9C15-SE)
  • Tru64 UNIX Operating System V5.1A and layered products media and documentation
  • AlphaServer SC System Software media and documentation
  • Documentation for Advanced File System Utilities, a component used by the AlphaServer SC System Software
  • Factory staging, integration, and full test of the IBB, the CBBs, the SBB(s), and the MBB
  • Installation and basic configuration of system software and storage
  • Customer Services installation on site
  • Three days of AlphaServer SC Quickstart Professional Services for System Software support
  • Service kit with two 3X-SCRXA-AA floppy drives for microcode and diagnostic software loads
 

The AlphaServer SC 128-way IBB includes the following hardware and services:

  • AlphaServer SC Interconnect 128-port Switch with one 16-port Switch Card
  • Four 5-meter and twelve 10-meter AlphaServer SC Interconnect Cables
  • Two DECserver 732 (3X-SCNTA-KC) (rackmount kits included) to connect the console ports of up to 32 nodes to the Management Ethernet, with space to support up to three additional 32-port upgrades (3X-SCNTA-KC)
  • One 48-port 10/100 Ethernet Switch (rackmount kit included) with space to support up to two additional 48-port upgrades (3X-SCNBA-AA)
  • Rackmounted 4-way console graphics switch for selecting keyboard, mouse, and video signals from Nodes 0 and 1 and Management Server
  • Two ATI Radeon 7500 graphics cards for installation in Nodes 0 and 1 or Management Server for graphics console switch connection
  • Two H9B15-ST/SU (carbon) 2-meter tall rack assemblies with AlphaServer SC door (H9C15-SE), with no sides
  • Tru64 UNIX Operating System V5.1A and layered products media and documentation
  • AlphaServer SC System Software media and documentation
  • Documentation for Advanced File System Utilities, a component used by the AlphaServer SC System Software
  • Factory staging, integration, and full test of the IBB, the CBBs, the SBB(s), and the MBB
  • Installation and basic configuration of system software and storage
  • Customer Services installation on site
  • Five days of AlphaServer SC Quickstart Professional Services for System Software support
  • Service kit with four 3X-SCRXA-AA floppy drives for microcode and diagnostic software loads
Step 2b – Optional for 128-way IBBs– Select IBB's and parts for extra bandwidth (also known as dual rail)
  • For extra interconnect bandwidth (also known as dual rail) between nodes connected by a 128-way IBB, select an Expansion IBB, as well as the 16-port switch cards and Elan adapter cards specified below in this step. All nodes in the system must be ES45 nodes. No more than one Expansion IBB can be configured. The Expansion IBB (includes H9B15 cabinet) can only be added to a 128-way IBB and not to a 16-way IBB.
  AlphaServer SC 128-way Expansion Interconnect Building Block, North America, carbon
DA-SCCBA-AA
  AlphaServer SC 128-way Expansion Interconnect Building Block, International, carbon
DA-SCCBA-AB
  The AlphaServer SC 128-way Expansion IBB has one switch card to support the first 16 nodes configured as described in Step 1a. For each additional full or partial set of 16 nodes, order an additional AlphaServer SC 16-port switch card.
  AlphaServer SC 16-port switch card
3X-CCNXF-BA
  Each AlphaServer SC45 68/1000 Base Building Block includes one Elan adapter card that must be connected by cables to the 128-way IBB. If an Expansion IBB is included in the system, an additional Elan adapter card is required for each of the nodes.
  AlphaServer SC Elan Adapter Card
3X-CCNNA-AA
 

The AlphaServer SC 128-way Expansion IBB includes the following hardware and services:

  • AlphaServer SC Interconnect 128-port Switch with one 16-port Switch Card
  • Four 5-meter and twelve 10-meter AlphaServer SC Interconnect Cables
  • One H9B15-ST/SU (carbon) 2-meter tall rack assembly with AlphaServer SC doors
  • All services required to integrate and test the Expansion IBB at the factory and to install it on site
Step 2c – Mandatory – Select cables to interconnect the IBBs to the nodes
  • Cable layouts depend sensitively on site constraints. Furthermore, cable lengths can influence the interconnect performance. Since cables – of the correct length – must be ordered long in advance of the system delivery, it is recommended that a cable specialist be engaged to do a site and cable analysis prior to completion of the order. For systems interconnected by a 16-way or 128-way IBB, the guidelines below may be used in lieu of a complete cabling analysis
  • The AlphaServer SC 128-way IBB and the 128-way Expansion IBB each have sufficient cables to connect the IBB to the first 16 of the nodes configured as described in Step 1a. For more than 16 nodes, order extra cables as follows:
  For each of the first 48 additional nodes, order one cable, 10-meters long – or if an Expansion IBB is ordered, order two cables, 10-meters long
  AlphaServer SC 10-meter Interface Cable
3X-BN62A-10
  For each additional node after the first 48, order one cable, 15-meters long - or if an Expansion IBB is ordered, order two cables, 15-meters long
  AlphaServer SC 15-meter Interface Cable
3X-BN62A-15
 
Step 3 – Select Management Building Block (MBB) and Options for Console and Management Expansion
 
Step 3a – Mandatory for Systems connected by a 128-way IBB, optional for those connected by a 16-way IBB – Select a Management Server
  • For systems with a 16-way or 128-way IBB, the MBB is not sold as a separate part, but rather is a combination of management components incorporated in the IBB, and a Management Server consisting of a specially configured AlphaServer DS20E. For systems connected by a 16-way IBB, it is optional to select a Management Server. However, it is mandatory to select a Management Server for systems connected by a 128-way IBB.
  • For a 128-way IBB, an optional second AlphaServer SC Management Server (DA-SCMAA-BA) can be clustered with the first to provide added redundancy.
 
Each AlphaServer SC DS20E Management Server includes
  • DS20E system drawer
  • Two 67/667 CPUs
  • 1-GB memory
  • Dual-port Ethernet adapter (3X-DE602-AA); one port reserved for connection to the Management Network
  • Disk drive cage and 1-channel Ultra2 storage adapter
  • Rackmount kit for fitting in standard S-Series cabinet (select cabinet as described in Step 8)
  • Tru64 UNIX Operating System including base license, unlimited user license, server extension license, and Open Source Internet Solutions
  • Three hot-swappable power supplies providing N+1 power redundancy
   
Select number of management servers required.  
  AlphaServer SC DS20E Management Server
DA-SCMAA-BA
 
Step 3b – Mandatory – Select Disk Drives
  • For each standalone Management Server, it is mandatory to select either three 18.2, 36.4, 72.8, or 146.8-GB disk drives. - Select disk drives from disks listed in Step 1e
  • Where a clustered management server is being specified, no local disk drives are required. Instead shared Fibre Channel storage is used. - see Step 4b for additional disk drives for clustered management servers.
Step 3c – Optional – Clustered Management Server - Dual Management Server for Redundancy
If specifying a Clustered Management Server, then the following additional parts are mandatory. The quantities below reflect the minimum required to achieve adequate redundancy and availability. Additional KGPSA cards and fiber optic cables can be purchased to increase redundancy and availability.
Description Quantity Part Number
PCI Gigabit Ethernet adapter, SC connectors, MMF
One each MS Cluster member
DEGPA-SA
Crossover Gigabit fiber cable for TruCluster interconnect (5 meters)
One only
BNGBX-05
64-Bit PCI-to-Fibre Channel HBA for Tru64 UNIX
One each MS Cluster member
DS-KGPSA-DA
Fiber optic short wave LC-LC cable
One each MS Cluster member
  
2-meter LC-LC Fibre Cable
  
3R-A2979-AA
5-meter LC-LC Fibre Cable
  
3R-A2980-AA
15-meter LC-LC Fibre Cable
  
3R-A2981-AA
30-meter LC-LC Fibre Cable
  
3R-A3454-AA
50-meter LC-LC Fibre Cable
  
3R-A3455-AA
 
Step 3d - Mandatory for systems interconnected with a 128-way IBB and with more than 32 nodes – Console and Management Network Expansion
  • The AlphaServer SC 128-way IBB has console management support for the first 32 of the nodes configured as described in Step 1a. For each additional full or partial set of 32 nodes, order one of each of the following:
  AlphaServer SC 32-port console network upgrade
3X-SCNTA-KC
  Power cord for rackmounting of DECserver 732
BN35S-02
 
  • The AlphaServer SC 128-way IBB has Management Ethernet support for the first 44 of the nodes configured as described in Step 1a. For one additional full or partial set of 48 nodes, order the following:
  One AlphaServer SC 48-port Management Network Upgrade
3X-SCNBA-AA
  One power cord for rack mounting of the Extreme network switch
BN35S-02
  Four AlphaServer SC Network Fibre Port Upgrades for Ethernet Switch to enable Gigabit ports to connect to Ethernet Switch in AlphaServer SC 128-way IBB
3X-SCNXA-AA
  Two SC-SC dual-fiber optic cables, mm, pp
BN34B-01
Step 3e – Mandatory – Monitor(s) and Keyboard(s)
  • Choose either a rackmount console or tabletop console(s) for the AlphaServer SC.
One Rackmount Console Select the following items to install a monitor in the IBB rack:  
One TFT 5110R 15-inch (15-inch viewable image size) flat panel monitor, TFT active matrix, 1024 x 768 @75Hz resolution, 1U, detachable base
3R-A4220-AA
  Rackmount keyboard/trackball drawer, 1U, North America
3R-A4404-AA
  Rackmount keyboard/trackball drawer, 1U, International
3R-A4405-AA
  One 1U 30-inch deep extension rail for each monitor and keyboard drawer
3X-BA57B-AA
 
If one of the monitor kits is selected, choose two of the following for installation in the Management Server(s) and/or File Server Domain nodes:
  Virtual keyboard adapters for Tru64 UNIX
2T-H7085-GU
One Tabletop Console
  • Each IBB supports one monitor and one keyboard switched between nodes 0 and 1.
  • This monitor requires a video cable for connection to the console switch.
  • Select one monitor, one monitor power cord, one 12-foot video cable, one extension cable if desired and one keyboard from the following lists.
Two Tabletop Consoles
  • Two consoles are supported by direct connection to node 0 and to node 1.
  • One monitor and one keyboard will be connected to node 0.
  • The other monitor and keyboard will be connected to node 1.
  • Select two monitors, two monitor power cords, two 12-foot video cables and two keyboards from the following lists.
Monitors - Carbon/
Silver		 V7550 17-inch (16-inch viewable image size) flat-faced shadow mask, 2-tone (carbon/silver), 0.25-mm dot pitch, VGA to 1024 x 768 @85 Hz, MPRII/TCO 99/Energy Star Compliant, Northern Hemisphere with NA power cord, VGA cable
3R-A4002-AA
Same as above, with Euro power cord
3R-A4201-AA
Same as above, APD, no power cord
3R-A4202-AA
Same as above, with PRC power cord, CCIB
3R-A4446-AA
Same as above, Southern Hemisphere, with Australia/New Zealand power cord
3R-A4203-AA
 
P930 19-inch (18-inch viewable image size) auto-scanning color monitor, Diamondtron NF, 0.24-mm aperture grille pitch, VGA to 1600 x 1200 @85 Hz, MPRII/TCO 99/Energy Star Compliant, Northern Hemisphere with NA power cord, VGA cable
3R-A4215-AA
Same as above, with Euro power cord
3R-A4391-AA
Same as above, Taiwan, with NA power cord
3R-A4392-AA
Same as above, with PRC power cord, CCIB
3R-A4394-AA
Same as above, Southern Hemisphere, 0.25 to 0.27 mm aperture grille pitch, with Australia/New Zealand power cord
3R-A4393-AA
 
P1130 21-inch (19.8-inch viewable image size) FD Trinitron auto-scanning color monitor, 0.24-mm aperture grille pitch, VGA to 1792 x 1344 @85Hz, dual video input, USB Hub, MPRII/TCO 99/Energy Star Compliant, Northern Hemisphere with NA power cord, VGA cable
3R-A4216-AA
Same as above, with Euro power cord
3R-A4396-AA
Same as above, Taiwan, NA power cord
3R-A4397-AA
Same as above, with PRC power cord, CCIB
3R-A4400-AA
Same as above, Southern Hemisphere, with Australia/New Zealand power cord
3R-A4398-AA
Monitor Power Cords North America, 120V, 75-inch
BN26J-1K
Australia, New Zealand, 2.5-meter
BN19H-2E
Central Europe, 2.5-meter
BN19C-2E
Denmark, 2.5-meter
BN19K-2E
Egypt, India, South Africa, 2.5-meter
BN19S-2E
Israel, 2.5-meter
BN18L-2E
Italy, 2.5-meter
BN35M-02
Japan, 2.5-meter, Dentori approved
3X-BN46F-02
Switzerland, 2.5-meter
BN19E-2E
UK, Ireland, 2.5-meter
BN19A-2E
Video Cables 110936-B21 12-foot Plenum Cable for connection to Console Switch in AlphaServer SC 16- or 128-way IBB
3R-A0719-AA
Carbon Keyboards
  • AlphaServer SC Software is qualified for the English language.
  • A selection of a country-specific keyboard is required for keyboard support.
  
U.S./English keyboard
3R-A4362-AA
Arabic keyboard
3R-LKQ48-BR
Belgian keyboard
3R-LKQ48-AB
BHCSY keyboard
3R-LKQ48-AX
Canadian/French keyboard
3R-LKQ48-AC
Cyrillic keyboard (Russian)
3R-LKQ48-BT
Czech keyboard
3R-LKQ48-BV
Danish keyboard
3R-LKQ48-AD
Dutch keyboard
3R-LKQ48-AH
Finnish keyboard
3R-LKQ48-AF
French keyboard
3R-LKQ48-AP
German keyboard
3R-LKQ48-AG
Greek keyboard
3R-LKQ48-BH
Hebrew keyboard
3R-LKQ48-AT
Hungarian keyboard
3R-LKQ48-BQ
International keyboard
3R-A4362-AA
Italian keyboard
3R-A4363-AA
Japanese keyboard
3R-LKQ48-AJ
Korean keyboard
3R-LKQ48-BK
Latin-American keyboard
3R-LKQ48-AR
Norwegian keyboard
3R-LKQ48-AN
Polish keyboard
3R-LKQ48-BP
Portuguese keyboard
3R-LKQ48-AV
Simplified Chinese keyboard
3R-LKQ48-CV
Slovak keyboard
3R-LKQ48-CZ
Spanish keyboard
3R-LKQ48-AS
Swedish keyboard
3R-LKQ48-AM
Swiss/French keyboard
3R-A4374-AA
Traditional Chinese keyboard
3R-LKQ48-BI
Thai keyboard
3R-LKQ48-CB
Turkish keyboard
3R-LKQ48-BU
UK keyboard
3R-A4378-AA
Mouse 3-button mouse - carbon
3R-A3480-AA
Step 3f – Optional – Graphics cards
  • Additional consoles are available by custom configuration. Each additional console requires additional ATI Radeon graphics cards and other equipment. Contact your account manager for configuration assistance.
  ATI Radeon 7500 64-MB PCI graphics adapter
3X-PBXGG-AA

Step 4 – Mandatory - Select Storage Building Blocks (SBBs) and Options
  • AlphaServer SC systems are organized into File-Serving Domains and Compute-Serving Domains. Altogether there are five or fewer Domains. Each Domain has from two to 32 AlphaServer ES45 nodes configured with a cluster file system that is served by two of the nodes. This system storage is supported by a single Storage Building Block (SBB) that is capable of supporting all the system storage requirements of the entire AlphaServer SC System.
  • The File-Serving Domain is used to serve user data to the rest of the system and may optionally have several extra SBBs configured.
  • An AlphaServer SC SBB includes a RAID disk subsystem and software and hardware required for providing system or user data storage for the AlphaServer SC. The SBB consists of HSV110 2C2D storage controllers with dual redundant controllers and two storage shelves integrated into an SC cabinet. Optionally, EVA storage systems listed below can also be used in place of the SBB. Note the additional components required to be added to the EVA system if EVA systems are utilized.
  • Optional storage configurations can be added to provide extra user RAID storage. Various amounts of redundancy can also be configured. The storage and cabinetry components for these can be found in this section or later sections of the QuickSpecs. Contact your account manager to plan the configuration.
  • Use the following table to determine the parts and quantities required to build the minimum required system storage for the AlphaServer SC. Locate the column corresponding to the number of Domains. Select the parts required for system storage as specified in that column.
Step 4a – Mandatory - Configure minimum SBBs required for Booting the AlphaServer SC System
  • Select storage building block - HSV110 based storage systems
  HSV110 Storage Building Block
DA-SCDMA-CA
HSV110 Storage Building Block (SBB) includes:
  • HSV110 dual controller 2C2D enclosure, rackmount kit
  • Space for up to 28 -36-GB, 72-GB, and 146-GB 1-inch FC-AL disk drives
  • Software
    - Two Advanced File System Licenses
    - Controller VCS Code (ET-SV110-01)
    - VCS (250203-B24
The following EVA5000 Storage systems below can be selected in place of the SBB listed above (these systems include their own cabinet)- Refer to HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array EVA5000 QuickSpecs for selections -
  Enterprise Virtual Array Model EVA5000 2C2D-B - North America
DS-SV110-RA
  Enterprise Virtual Array Model EVA5000 2C2D-B - International
DS-SV110-RB
  Enterprise Virtual Array Model EVA5000 2C6D-B - North America
DS-SV110-JA
  Enterprise Virtual Array Model EVA5000 2C6D-B - International
DS-SV110-JB
Step 4b – Mandatory - Configure minimum disk drives required for booting the AlphaServer SC System
Number of required disk drives (must all be the same). Select the type from the list below. Number of Domains 1 2 3 4 5
Number of disk drives          
Refer to HP AlphaServer SC Installation Guide "Calculate the Minimal Storage Requirement" 36.4-GB sparing Level-1 8 10 12 14 16
  36.4-GB sparing Level-2 10 12 14 16 16
  72.8-GB sparing L1 & L2 8 8 8 8 8
  146-GB sparing L1 & L2 8 8 8 8 8
  36 GB 10K rpm dual-port 2-Gb FC-AL drive
3R-A3239-AA
  36 GB 15K rpm dual-port 2-Gb FC-AL drive
3R-A3210-AA
  72 GB 10K rpm dual-port 2-Gb FC-AL drive
3R-A3260-AA
  72 GB 15K rpm dual-port 2-Gb FC-AL drive
3R-A3971-AA
  146 GB 10K rpm dual-port 2-Gb FC-AL drive
3R-A3975-AA
Step 4c – Mandatory - Select single switched Fibre Channel fabric
  • Select the components for single non-redundant switched Fibre Channel connectivity. Choose either type of F/C switch and the number required.
  Number of Domains 1 2 3 4 5
Description Part Number Qty. Qty. Qty. Qty. Qty.
AlphaServer SC RAID Fiber Channel 2/8 EL Switch, includes rack kit 3X-SCFEA-AA 1 1 0 0 0
AlphaServer SC RAID Fiber Channel 2/16 EL Switch, includes rack kit, no SFPs 3X-SCFFA-AA 0 0 1 1 1
64-Bit PCI-to-Fibre Channel 2Gb/s HBA for Tru64 UNIX DS-KGPSA-DA 2 4 6 8 10
AlphaServer SC RAID FC 2Gb/s Transceiver (SPF) 3R-A2973-AA 4 6 8 10 12
Fiber optic short wave LC-LC cable
2-meter
5-meter
15-meter
30-meter
50-meter

3R-A2979-AA
3R-A2980-AA
3R-A2981-AA
3R-A3454-AA
3R-A3455-AA
4 6 8 10 12
Ethernet Cable - connects Fibre Channel Switch(es) to management network BN25G-03 1 1 1 1 1
AlphaServer SC HSV SAN Appliance BB DA-SCDSB-AA 1 1 1 1 1
Tru64 Kit V2.0 Enterprise Virtual Array QB-6RPAB-SB 1 1 1 1 1
Step 4d– Mandatory – Select extra AdvFS Utilities licenses
  • Select extra licenses for installation on the system-storage nodes of the Compute-Serving Domains
  Number of Domains 1 2 3 4 5
Description Part Number Qty. Qty. Qty. Qty. Qty.
Tru64 UNIX Advance File System Utilities License
 QL-0EGAE-AA 0 2 4 6 8
Step 4e – Optional – Select extra components for dual (redundant) switched Fibre Channel fabric
  • Select extra components (in addition to Step 4c) for dual (redundant) switched Fibre Channel connectivity.
  Number of Domains 1 2 3 4 5
Description Part Number Qty. Qty. Qty. Qty. Qty.
  • Select extra components if configuring dual switched Fibre Channel connectivity. Choose either type of F/C switch and the number required
AlphaServer SC RAID Fiber Channel 2/8 EL Switch, includes rack kit, no SFPs 3X-SCFEA-AA 1 1 0 0 0
AlphaServer SC RAID Fiber Channel 2/16 EL Switch, includes rack kit, no GBICs 3X-SCFFA-AA 0 0 1 1 1
64-Bit PCI-to-Fibre Channel 2Gb/s HBA for Tru64 UNIX DS-KGPSA-DA 2 4 6 8 10
AlphaServer SC RAID FC 2Gb/s Transceiver (SFP) 3R-A2973-AA 4 6 8 10 12
Fiber optic short wave LC-LC cable 2m - 3R-A2979-AA
5m - 3R-A2980-AA
15m - 3R-A2981-AA
30m - 3R-A3454-AA
50m - 3R-A3455-AA
4 6 8 10 12
Ethernet Cable - connects Fibre Channel Switch(es) to management network BN25G-03 1 1 1 1 1
Step 4f– Optional – Select extra RAID components for user data
  • The File-Serving Domain can be configured with RAID storage to serve user data. Increased redundancy and RAID user data storage can be added using parts described above as well as cabinetry parts and integration services listed in Step 6. A storage specialist should be consulted.

Step 5 – Optional – Communications
Ethernet
  • Each adapter uses one PCI slot
  • Each node includes one 3X-DE602-BB 2-port Ethernet Adapter
  • One port reserved for Management Network
  • One port available for other use
  
    Maximum # supported
per node		  
 
PCI 2-port 32/64-bit 10/100-Mb UTP FE Ethernet adapter (Twisted Pair)
 2
3X-DE602-BB
 
Cable for 10BaseT Twisted Pair connection, xx=length in meters (0.5, 1, 3, 4, 7)
  
BN25G-xx
 
PCI Gigabit Ethernet adapter, SC connectors, MMF - no boot support
 2
DEGPA-SA
 
PCI Gigabit Ethernet adapter, UTP FE Ethernet adapter (Twisted Pair)
 2
DEGPA-TA

Step 6 – Optional – S-Series Cabinets for AlphaServer SC Configurations
Cabinets are available for housing additional storage and other peripherals. Cabinet enclosures H9B15-ST/SU are carbon black and preconfigured with trim, rear extender, one dual circuit H7602 16A Power Distribution Unit, and joiner kit.
  • 40U is the maximum space available for the enclosures listed below.
  • Select H9C15-SE door kit for each H9B15-ST/SU cabinet enclosure.
  • Select H9C15-ZS cabinet sides for H9B15-ST/U end-cabinets.
  AlphaServer SC 2-meter, 19-inch cabinet enclosure, no sides, joiner kit, carbon black, North America
H9B15-ST
  AlphaServer SC 2-meter, 19–inch cabinet enclosure, no sides, joiner kit, carbon black, International
H9B15-SU
  AlphaServer SC custom door kit, carbon black (HP logo) – one kit is required with each cabinet ordered
H9C15-SE
  AlphaServer SC cabinet sides (pair), carbon black – one kit is required for each contiguous set of cabinets
H9C15-ZS
  Joiner Kit (carbon) for H9B15-ST/SU cabinets (included in H9B15-ST/SU)
H9C15-JD
  VIS for AlphaServer SC System Building Block – required for each cabinet ordered
YT-SCVIS-AB
 
  • Either Manufacturing or CustomSystems must assemble cabinets containing AlphaServer SC systems, components, and storage. Your account manager will quote for any additional integration services required for the assembly of additional equipment (included desired third party options) or racks.
  HP staff may consult documents B-IB-H9A15-S-DBM for cabinet enclosure rules for M-Series enclosures.

Step 7 – Mandatory – System Software and Documentation
The following software and documentation is provided as part of the AlphaServer SC System and does not need to be ordered separately:
  • Each of the ES45 systems included in the CBBs includes the Tru64 UNIX Operating System V5.1A, including base license, unlimited user license, and server extension license.
  • Each IBB includes one set of Tru64 UNIX Operating System, V5.1A media and documentation, and one set of AlphaServer SC System Software media and documentation - and each SC45 CBB includes an AlphaServer ES45
  • System Information Kit (print and CD-ROM), Owner's Guide, User Interface Guide, and Release Notes.
    Each Storage Building Block (SBB) includes two licenses each for the following:
    • HSV110 Array Controller Software
    • HSV110 Solution Software for Tru64 UNIX
    • StorageWorks command console UNIX agents
    • Advanced File System Utilities
Additional media and documentation can be ordered using the part numbers provided below.
All symmetric multiprocessors (nodes) in the AlphaServer SC System must be licensed for AlphaServer SC System Software, as described below. In addition, it is recommended that all nodes be licensed for AlphaServer SC Development Software, as described below.
NOTE: Do not order UNIX TruCluster Software.
Step 7a – Mandatory – Select AlphaServer SC System Software
  • Choose a combination of licenses that adds up to as many, or more, nodes as there are symmetric multiprocessors configured in Step 2 above. Do not order any additional licenses for the Management Server, since the AlphaServer SC System Software licenses allow the software to be used for management, on up to two Management Servers. As an example, a system with one Management Server and 48 nodes can be licensed by combining one 16-node license (QM-6EQAA-AB) with one 32-node license (QM-6EQAA-AC).
  AlphaServer SC System Software License, 1 node
QM-6EQAA-AA
  AlphaServer SC System Software License, 16 nodes
QM-6EQAA-AB
  AlphaServer SC System Software License, 32 nodes
QM-6EQAA-AC
  AlphaServer SC System Software License, 64 nodes
QM-6EQAA-AD
  AlphaServer SC System Software License, 128 nodes
QM-6EQAA-AE
Step 7b – Optional – Select AlphaServer SC Development Software, Media and Documentation
  • Choose a combination of licenses that matches, or exceeds, the number of nodes in the AlphaServer SC. As an example, a system with 48 nodes can be licensed for AlphaServer SC System Software by combining one 16-node license (QM-6ERAA-AB) with one 32-node license (QM-6ERAA-AC).
  AlphaServer SC Development Software License, 1 node
QM-6ERAA-AA
  AlphaServer SC Development Software License, 16 nodes
QM-6ERAA-AB
  AlphaServer SC Development Software License, 32 nodes
QM-6ERAA-AC
  AlphaServer SC Development Software License, 64 nodes
QM-6ERAA-AD
  AlphaServer SC Development Software License, 128 nodes
QM-6ERAA-AE
  AlphaServer SC System Documentation Kit
QA-6EQAA-GZ
  AlphaServer SC User Documentation Kit
QA-6EQAB-GZ
  AlphaServer SC System Software CD-ROM Kit
QA-6EQAA-H8
Step 7c – Optional – Additional Media and Documentation
  • Media and documentation are included with the system. Additional copies can be ordered as needed.
 
  • One set of the following is included with each IBB:
  
  Tru64 UNIX V5.1A media and online documentation on CD-ROM
QA-6ADAA-H8
  Tru64 UNIX V5.1A full hard copy documentation
QA-6ADAA-GZ
  Layered products media and documentation for Tru64 UNIX on CD-ROM
QA-054AA-H8
 
  • One set of the following is included with each CBB: