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Overview

HP AlphaServer GS1280 Systems

HP AlphaServer GS1280 Models 8 and 16
1.
Cable/DSL HUB
2.
PCI/PCI-X I/O Expansion Drawer (optional)
3.
PCI/PCI-X I/O Master Drawer (mandatory option)
4.
System Building Block Drawer (Model 8 Includes 1 drawer, Model 16 includes 2 drawers)
5.
48-volt DC Power shelves, 3 power supplies per shelf (Model 8 includes 1 shelf, Model 16 includes 2 shelves)
6.
AC input controller(s) (mandatory option)
   
HP AlphaServer GS1280 Model 32
1.
Cable/DSL HUB
2.
I/O Expansion Drawer (optional)
3.
I/O Master Drawer (mandatory option)
4.
System Building Block Drawer (Model 32 includes four drawers)
5.
Power supply, dual AC input is standard
6.
AC input controllers (two mandatory options for Model 32)
 
HP AlphaServer GS1280 Model 64
1.
Cable/DSL HUB
2.
I/O Expansion Drawer (optional)
3.
I/O Master Drawer (one drawer is optional)
4.
System Building Block Drawer (Model 64 includes eight drawers)
5.
Power supply, dual AC input is standard (two included for Model 64)
6.
AC input controllers (two mandatory options for Model 64)
At A Glance
AlphaServer GS1280 Systems
  • Up to 64 Alpha 21364 EV7 processors at 1300 MHz and 1150 MHz with 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 8 GB of RDRAM memory per CPU supported (512 GB total for a 64P system)
  • Redundant features providing maximum uptime - N+1 Voltage Regulator Modules (VRMs); hot- plug redundant power supplies; cooling provided by hot-plug redundant system fans; dual AC input is standard
  • Optional RAID memory support
  • Standard I/O Drawer with 11 configurable PCI-X/PCI slots and one AGP slot; hot-swap power supplies
  • High-performance I/O Drawer with eight PCI-X slots @133 MHz; hot-swap power supplies
  • 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

Base Systems Contents
Step 1 Requirements
  Step 1a System Requirements
  Step 1b Requirements for Partitions
  Step 1c Licensing Systems for Both OpenVMS and Tru64 UNIX
  Step 1d System Management Hardware/Software Requirements
Step 2 Select Base System - Mandatory
Step 3 CPU Building Blocks - Mandatory
Step 4 Select Memory Options - Mandatory
Step 5 System I/O Expansion - Mandatory
Step 6 Power Distribution Units - Mandatory
Step 7 Dual AC Power - Optional
Step 8 Internal System Expansion - Optional
Step 9 External Rack Expansion - Optional
ES/GS Common Options - Hardware Options & Peripherals, Software, and Services
Upgrades
Technical Specifications
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Standard Features

Processor Up to 64 Alpha 21364 EV7 processors at 1300 MHz and 1150 MHz

Cache Memory 1.75-MB ECC L2 on-chip cache, 7-way set associative

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
Maximum CPUs supported 64 (64 per hard partition for Tru64 UNIX, 32 per hard partition for OpenVMS)
Maximum memory supported 512 GB
Maximum PCI-X/PCI slots supported 704, 176 per hard partition
Maximum AGP slots supported 64, 16 per hard partition

Interfaces USB One Dual USB port per Master I/O Drawer
Server Management Server Management LAN Connection to Cable/DSL hub.
Serial One MBM serial connection per System Building Block Drawer

Form Factor 1 x 41U Rack (Model 8 and Model 16)
  2 x 41U Rack (Model 32)
  3 x 41U Rack (Model 64)

Boot/Diagnostic Devices Load Device One slim-line DVD/CD-RW per Master I/O Drawer
NOTE: Only bootable CD media is supported for firmware and operating system booting. Bootable DVD media is not supported.
Hard Drives Choice of 18.2/36.4/72.8/146-GB/300-GB SCSI disk drives in each Master I/O Drawer

Power Supplies 3-phase power subsystem with power cords, redundant 48 Vdc hot-swap power supplies, and dual AC feed included

OS Support Tru64 UNIX V5.1B + IPK, or later required for EV7 CPU at 1150 MHz
Tru64 UNIX V5.1B* + PK4, or later required for EV7 CPU at 1300 MHz
AlphaServer Tru64 UNIX systems include pre-installed software, Base license, Unlimited User license, Server Extension license, Internet Express, and Secure Web Server
  OpenVMS V7.3-1 plus Update Kit, or later
AlphaServer OpenVMS systems include pre-installed software, Base license with System Manager license and Enterprise Integration Server License Package for OpenVMS

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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Systems

Step 1 - Requirements

Step 1a - System Requirements

Mandatory Purchases: The system cannot function without these options or services - the option or service must be ordered with the system.

  • Base System (Step 2)
  • Dual CPU Building Block Modules (Step 3)
  • Memory (Step 4)
  • Master I/O Building Block Drawer (Step 5)
  • Power Distribution Unit(s) (Step 6)

Optional Purchases:

  • I/O Building Block Drawer(s) (Step 5)
  • System disk(s) (Step 5)
  • Dual AC Power (Step 7)
  • Internal System Expansion (Step 8)
  • External Rack Expansion - (Step 9)
  • Other (see ES/GS Common Options)

Recommended Services:

  • HP Care Pack Service Package (see ES/GS Common Options - Step 12)

Step 1b - Requirements for Partitions

A single AlphaServer GS1280 can be divided into logical hardware partitions as small as two processors, each running an instance of Tru64 UNIX or an instance of OpenVMS. Each partition is allocated its own dedicated "shared-nothing" set of hardware resources: CPU module(s), memory module(s), and I/O. Each hardware partition is viewed as a unique node, from a system point-of-view, with its own instance of Tru64 UNIX or OpenVMS operating system and application software, independent system console, and error log.


Minimum Hardware and Software Required per Hardware Partition

  1. One Dual CPU Building Block Module (Step 3)
  2. Memory (Step 4)
  3. I/O Drawer (Step 5)
    1. One Standard I/O Drawer (Master or Expansion), or
    2. Shared (up to four hard partitions) access to one High Performance I/O Drawer (Master or Expansion)
  4. One local disk (Step 5) or external storage for the system software. Network boot can be used in place of the disk storage.
  5. User access via the USB port in a Master I/O Drawer, a network connection (requires a LAN or WAN I/O adapter), or local terminal (requires an async I/O adapter).
  6. All systems require the following minimum firmware and software revisions to run hard partitions:
    1. Minimum Firmware console rev: V6.5-8
    2. Tru64 UNIX: V5.1B + Patch kit - T64V51BB22AS0002-20030415.tar
    3. OpenVMS: V7.3-1 + TIMA Kits (available at http://h18003.www1.hp.com/alphaserver/gs1280/gs1280_tech.html):
      1. DEC-AVPVMS-VMS731_PARTITIONING-V0100-4.PCSI
      2. AVPVMS-VMS731_PARTITIONING-V0100_cVRLET
      3. AVPVMS-VMS731_PARTITIONING-V0100_SUBFORM

Configuration Guidelines

  1. The two processors on a Dual Processor CPU Module cannot be split between hard partitions.
  2. The set of processors assigned to a partition must form a continuous rectangle on the system interconnect mesh network.
  3. CPU modules in an 8P Building Block Drawer share the same 48v power feed (from a redundant power supply). If the 8P Building Block Drawer contains all or portions of several hard partitions, a power fault in the drawer could affect all the partitions in that drawer. Hard partitions that consist of whole 8P Building Block Drawers limit the risk of a power fault in one drawer to one partition.
  4. Base systems include an operating system license (Tru64 UNIX or OpenVMS) that licenses all hardware partitions of the system.
  5. The license for an HP software product, the license(s) and license key(s) that represent those licenses, may be applied to any partition (OpenVMS Galaxy instance or hardware partition) within that system. Different versions of the operating system or layered products may be used on different partitions. In this case, the customer must be licensed for the latest version in use. Software products from other suppliers may have different licensing requirements for partitions.

Step 1c - Licensing Systems for Both OpenVMS and Tru64 UNIX

A System requires licenses for both OpenVMS and Tru64 UNIX operating systems, either for dual O/S boot of the entire system or for different operating systems in separate hard partitions. To use a second operating system, order the appropriate base system upgrade license and as many dual CPU SMP licenses as needed.

  OpenVMS software base system upgrade for GS1280
QB-63PAQ-AC
  Tru64 UNIX software base system upgrade for GS1280
QB-595AN-AB
  OpenVMS Alpha dual CPU SMP license for GS1280
QL-MT1A9-6T
  Tru64 UNIX Alpha dual CPU SMP license for GS1280
QL-MT4A9-6T

Step 1d - System Management Hardware/Software Requirements

Each AlphaServer ES47, ES80, and GS1280 system includes System Management software that can significantly enhance and simplify monitoring and control of the system. Use of the System Management software is optional. The software, which runs on a separate Intel or Alpha system, consists of two major components:

  1. Alpha Management Station (AMS) - for monitoring and control of multiple ES47, ES80, and GS1280 Alpha Systems. AMS offers the highest level of server management functionality for a single or multi-platform environment. The AMS software requires the following hardware in order to operate:
    • Tru64 UNIX platform with 512-MB memory, 4-GB disk space, and two network interface cards running Tru64 UNIX V5.1B or later.
    • Intel IA-32 platform running Linux, 500-MHz CPU or faster, 256-MB memory, 4-GB disk space, and one network interface card.
  2. Alpha Management Utility (AMU) - for monitoring and control of a single ES47, ES80, or GS1280 Alpha System. The AMU is a GUI based application that provides a sophisticated, yet user-friendly graphics interface. The AMU is a Web-based utility, which allows a user local and remote access from a browser. The AMU software requires one of the following hardware platforms in order to operate:
    • Intel IA-32 platform running Windows 2000 or later, 500-MHz CPU or faster, 256-MB memory, 4-GB disk space, and one network interface card.
    • Intel IA-32 platform running Linux, 500-MHz CPU or faster, 256-GB memory, 4-GB disk space, and one network interface card.
    • Tru64 UNIX platform running V5.1B or later, 512-MB memory, 4-GB disk space, and one network interface card.
    • OpenVMS platform running V7.3-1 or later, 512-MB memory, 4-GB disk space, and one network interface card.
  3. Both the AMS and AMU software require Internet Explorer 5.5 or later or Netscape 4.76 or later.
  4. AMS/AMU software kits and instructions may be downloaded from: http://ftp.digital.com/pub/Digital/Alpha/firmware/interim/ams/index.html


Step 2 - Select Base System - Mandatory
Mandatory selection of at least one Base System required.  
AlphaServer GS1280 Base Systems
Model OS System Building Block Drawers Included Total CPUs
Supported
(see Note 1)

41U
Rack(s)

Dual
AC
(see Note 3)

Part Number
Model 8 Tru64 UNIX 1 8 1 Option DA-1280A-AA
Model 8 OpenVMS 1 8 1 Option DY-1280A-AA
Model 16 Tru64 UNIX 2 16 1 Option DA-1280A-BA
Model 16 OpenVMS 2 16 1 Option DY-1280A-BA
Model 32 Tru64 UNIX 4 32 2 Included DA-1280A-CC
Model 32 OpenVMS 4 32 2 Included DY-1280A-CC
Model 64 Tru64 UNIX 8 64 3 Included DA-1280A-BD
Model 64 OpenVMS 8 64 (see Note 2) 3 Included DY-1280A-BD

NOTES:

  1. Base systems do not include CPUs or memory (see Steps 3 and 4).
  2. OpenVMS maximum processor support is 32P per partition. To achieve 64 processors, 2 x 32P OpenVMS partitions are required.

Step 3 - CPU Building Block Modules – Mandatory

 

M=Mandatory O=Optional
Supported Configurations
CPUs 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
16 18 20
22 24 26
28 30 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64
Dual CPU Modules 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32
GS1280 Model 8 M O O O - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
GS1280 Model 16 M O O O O O O O - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
GS1280 Model 32 M O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O - - - - - - - -
GS1280 Model 64 - - - - - - - M - - - O - - - O O O O O O O O O

Configuration Guidelines

  1. CPU Building Blocks with different clock speeds can co-exist in one system, but must be separated into hard partitions where the CPUs have the same speed.
  2. CPU Building Block or instant Capacity (iCAP) CPU Building Block Modules type (Tru64 UNIX or OpenVMS) must match the base system operating system selected in Step 2, or purchase a base operating system upgrade license to match the license with the CPU Building Block Module.

Full Use CPU Building Block Modules AlphaServer GS1280 Dual CPU Building Block Module, 2xEV7 CPUs, 1300 MHz, Tru64 UNIX SMP License
3X-KN72D-AB
  AlphaServer GS1280 Dual CPU Building Block Module, 2xEV7 CPUs, 1300 MHz, OpenVMS SMP License
3X-KN72D-AC
  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

Configuration and Use of instant Capacity (iCAP) CPUs

The instant Capacity (iCAP) program gives HP customers the option to purchase add-on CPU modules at a reduced price and install those modules in systems ready to activate instantly when needed for extra computational capacity. To use the iCAP program for AlphaServers:

  1. Order and install iCAP CPU modules along with Full Use CPUs. The total number of Full Use CPU Building Block Modules plus iCAP CPU Building Bock Modules must adhere to the limits outlined above for GS1280 systems.
  2. Use the iCAP software (supplied with the iCAP CPU Module) to set iCAP CPUs inactive. As long as the total number of active CPUs does not exceed the number of licensed CPUs owned for the system, the owner may choose which CPUs to designate as iCAP.
  3. Inactive iCAP CPUs cannot include the primary CPU, CPUs responsible for hardware interrupts, CPUs being used by an application when configuring iCAP, or a CPU connected to an I/O Building Block Drawer.
  4. Activate the iCAP CPUs for First Use when extra capacity is needed, and then promptly purchase the iCAP Enablement (Right-to-Use).

iCAP CPU Building Block Module + iCAP Enablement = Full Use CPU Building Block Module


iCAP CPU Building Block Modules AlphaServer GS1280 iCAP Dual CPU Building Block Module, 1300 MHz, Tru64 UNIX SMP License

3X-KN72D-CB

  AlphaServer GS1280 iCAP Dual CPU Building Block Module, 1300 MHz, OpenVMS SMP License

3X-KN72D-CC

  AlphaServer GS1280 iCAP Dual CPU Building Block Module, 1150 MHz, Tru64 UNIX SMP License

3X-KN72C-CB

  AlphaServer GS1280 iCAP Dual CPU Building Block Module, 1150 MHz, OpenVMS SMP License

3X-KN72C-CC


iCAP Enablement AlphaServer GS1280 iCAP Enable Dual CPU Building Block Module, 1300 MHz, Tru64 UNIX
3X-KN72D-EB
  AlphaServer GS1280 iCAP Enable Dual CPU Building Block Module, 1300 MHz, OpenVMS
3X-KN72D-EC
  AlphaServer GS1280 iCAP Enable Dual CPU Building Block Module, 1150 MHz, Tru64 UNIX
3X-KN72C-EB
  AlphaServer GS1280 iCAP Enable Dual CPU Building Block Module, 1150 MHz, OpenVMS
3X-KN72C-EC

TERMS and DEFINITIONS

iCAP CPU MODULE

AlphaServer CPU add-on module including the OpenVMS SMP or Tru64 Unix SMP extension license, end user product warranty, iCAP software, plus limited Rights-to-Access the CPU module and leave inactive until First Use.
FIRST USE

First Use takes place when one or more processors on the iCAP CPU Module are activated for permanent use.

Temporary replacement of a failed CPU with an iCAP CPU does not constitute First Use. Activation of an iCAP CPU after deactivation of a full use CPU does not constitute First Use. For example, owners are permitted to deactivate a Full Use CPU in one hard partition of the system and activate an iCAP CPU in another hard partition without First Use of the iCAP CPU. First Use of an iCAP CPU Module is considered to have taken place only when the number of active CPUs in the system is greater than the number of purchased full use CPUs.

iCAP ENABLEMENT Grants full Right-to-Use for a previously purchased iCAP CPU Module.
PROGRAM PERIOD There is no time limit to activate an iCAP CPU.
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GS Options

Step 4 - Select Memory Options - Mandatory

Configuration Guidelines  
  1. Mandatory selection of one memory option per CPU (two memory options per Dual CPU Building Block Module).
  2. Optional selection of a second memory option for each CPU.
  3. Both options must be the same size and speed for a CPU, but different size options can be used on different CPUs.
  4. Each memory option consists of four RDRAM Inline Memory Modules (RIMMs). An optional fifth RIMM (RAID option) may be selected for redundancy that will allow uninterrupted operation in case of the loss of an entire RIMM. RAID options must be selected and matched for each memory option on one CPU, but RAID options do not have to be selected for all CPUs.
NOTE: Memory must be ordered for iCAP CPU Modules as well as Full Use CPU Modules. The system will use memory installed on the iCAP CPU Module even when the iCAP CPU is inactive.

Memory Application Examples
The following examples illustrate different ways of configuring one 8P System Building Block Drawer with eight CPUs and a total of 16 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-BA
(4 x 256 MB)
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
B 3X-MS7AB-CA
(4 x 512 MB)
1 - 1 - 1 - 1 -
  CPU Building Block Module #3 CPU Building Block Module #4
    CPU 5 CPU 6 CPU 7 CPU 8
Controller 1 Controller 2 Controller 1 Controller 2 Controller 1 Controller 2 Controller 1 Controller 2

A

3X-MS7AB-BA
(4 x 256 MB)
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
B 3X-MS7AB-CA
(4 x 512 MB)
1 - 1 - 1 - 1 -

Configuring memory is a compromise between cost, total memory capacity, and memory bandwidth requirements. The following may be used as guidelines:

  • Applications, in which large amounts of memory can substantially reduce I/O throughput, may be optimized for total memory capacity and future capacity growth. (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. (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 achieve a performance level that is directly proportional to memory bandwidth. In these cases, configure two memory options per CPU. (Case A)
Memory Specification  
800 MHz
1066 MHz
Use only with the indicated CPU Modules (mandatory)
Must be used only with
EV7 1.15 GHz
(3X-KN72C-**)
May be used with either
EV7 1.3 GHz
(3X-KN72D-**) or
EV7 1.15 GHz
(3X-KN72C-**)
  1-GB RDRAM Memory (4x256) Option
3X-MS7AB-BA
3X-MS7AC-BA
  1-GB RDRAM Memory (1x256) RAID Option
3X-MS7AB-BC
3X-MS7AC-BC
  2-GB RDRAM Memory (4x512) Option
3X-MS7AB-CA
3X-MS7AC-CA
  2-GB RDRAM Memory (1x512) RAID Option
3X-MS7AB-CC
3X-MS7AC-CC
  4-GB RDRAM Memory (4x1024) Option
3X-MS7AB-DB
3X-MS7AC-DA
  4-GB RDRAM Memory (1x1024) RAID Option
3X-MS7AB-DD
3X-MS7AC-DC

   

Step 5 - System I/O Expansion - Mandatory

 

Configuration Guidelines

 
  1. Each AlphaServer GS1280 system requires one I/O Master Building Block Drawer per system. Additional I/O Building Block Drawers are optional.
  2. Each additional hard partition in the system requires:
    • One Standard I/O Drawer (Master or Expansion), or
    • Shared (up to four hard partitions) access to one High Performance I/O Drawer (Master or Expansion)
  3. Each CPU in a GS1280 System Building Block Drawer can provide one I/O connection to an I/O Drawer.
  4. Either a Standard I/O Drawer (Expansion or Master) or High Performance I/O Drawer (Expansion or Master) can be used for optional I/O expansion. Any combination of drawers is supported up to the I/O connection limit of 32 per hard partition or 64 per system with 2 or more hard partitions.
    • The Standard I/O Drawer requires one I/O connection.
    • The High Performance I/O Drawer requires one and optionally up to four connections.
Example - AlphaServer GS1280 Model 16 with 12 processors  
   
  Twelve Processors, one I/O connection each =12 I/O connections available
  Six Standard I/O Drawers, one I/O connection each = 6 I/O connections
  One High Performance I/O Drawer with four I/O connections = 4 I/O connections
  One High Performance I/O Drawer with two I/O connections = 2 I/O connections
 
Total I/O Drawer Connections
=12 I/O connections used

 

  I/O Module for Connection to CPU in a System Building Block Drawer I/O Buses I/O Slots Dual Redundant Power Supplies USB/
Ultra3 SCSI Adapter Card

DVD/
CD-RW Drive
Universal Slot for Disks Part Number
Standard I/O Drawer,
Expansion
1 3 PCI-X
1 AGP 4X
8 PCI-X
1 PCI 3.3V; 2 PCI, 5V
1 AGP 4X
Yes No No
None
3X-BA70A-BA
Standard I/O Drawer, Master
1 3 PCI-X
1 AGP 4X
8 PCI-X
1 PCI 3.3V; 2 PCI, 5V
1 AGP 4X
Yes 1 in PCI 3.3V Slot 1
24
3X-BA70A-AA
High Performance I/O Drawer, Expansion
1 standard
3 additional, optional 1
2 to 8
PCI-X
2 to 8
PCI-X
Yes No No
None
3X-BA70B-BA
High Performance I/O Drawer, Master
1 standard
3 additional, optional 1
2 to 8
PCI-X
2 to 8
PCI-X
Yes 1 in PCI-X Slot 1
24
3X-BA70B-AA
Add-in I/O Module for High Performance I/O Drawers. Each module supports two PCI-X slots. Up to three modules may be added to the base High Performance I/O Drawer.
3X-KFMHA-AA
I/O 3.3-meter cable for connection between GS1280 System Building Block Drawer and I/O Building Block Drawers mounted in a system rack or adjacent expansion rack; select one cable for each I/O drawer ordered and one cable per Add-in I/O Module (3X-KFMHA-AA) if ordered.
3X-BNPSA-04
I/O 4.5-meter cable for connection spanning one or two racks between GS1280 System Building Block Drawer and I/O Building Block Drawer mounted in an expansion rack; select one cable for each I/O drawer ordered and one cable per Add-in I/O Module (3X-KFMHA-AA) if ordered.
3X-BNPSA-05
I/O 6.0-meter cable for connection spanning three racks between GS1280 System Building Block Drawer and I/O Building Block Drawer mounted in an expansion rack; select one cable for each I/O drawer ordered and one cable per Add-in I/O Module (3X-KFMHA-AA) if ordered.
3X-BNPSA-06

NOTES:

  1. One High Performance I/O Drawer can be used by up to four separate hard partitions. Each of the four I/O connections (and two associated PCI-X slots) in the High Performance I/O Drawer can be independently controlled (e.g. power on/off) in conjunction with a separate partition.
  2. A Master I/O Drawer consists of a Standard or High Performance I/O Drawer plus a Combination Adapter in one slot. The Combination Adapter provides an Ultra3 SCSI connection for two disks and a DVD/CD-RW drive in the drawer, plus a USB connection for keyboard, mouse, and monitor. The Master I/O Drawer is required for all GS1280 systems integrated at the manufacturing plant by HP. If the final system configuration does not require these I/O devices, the Combination Adapter may be removed and replaced with the following alternatives:
    • System Boot - External storage or network boot can be used in place of the disk storage internal to the I/O Drawer.
    • Software Load - Software can be loaded over the network from a disk on another system or directly from a CD reader attached to another system by using remote mount.
    • User I/O - User access via a network connection can be used in place of the direct connection via the USB port.
  3. The two disks in the Master I/O Drawer can only be connected to the system via the Combination Adapter's Ultra3 SCSI connection. The I/O Drawer design does not permit connection from other storage adapters, such as a RAID adapter, that might be installed in the I/O Drawer.
  4. Each Master I/O Drawer supports up to two, optional, hard disk drives. See the Disks step of the ES/GS Common Options section of this QuickSpec for the selection of supported disk drives.

 
Step 6 - Power Distribution Units - Mandatory

 
 
 
GS1280 Model 8
GS1280 Model 16
GS1280 Model 32
GS1280 Model 64
 
 
 
DA/DY-1280A-AA
DA/DY-1280A-BA
DA/DY-1280A-CC
DA/DY-1280A-BD
Type A
Power Distribution Units
Select one variant.
North America/Japan 200 -208V, NEMA L21-30P 30A; 3 x C19 outlets plus 24 x C13 outlets

3X-H7606-AA

1 required
(provides receptacles for power cords from all system components)
2 required
(provides receptacles for power cords from all system components)
2 required
(provides receptacles for power cords from I/O Drawers, LAN Hub, and storage shelves)
2 required
(provides receptacles for power cords from I/O Drawers, LAN Hub, and storage shelves)
International 380/415V Y,
IEC 309 32A; 3 x C19 outlets plus 24 x C13 outlets

3X-H7606-AB

Type B
Power Distribution Units
Select one variant.
North America/Japan
200 - 208V, IEC 309 60A
3X-H7606-BA
Not applicable
Not applicable
2 required
(for M32/M64 Dual AC power supply exclusively for 8P system drawers)
4 required
(for M32/M64 Dual AC power supply exclusively for 8P system drawers)
International
380/415V Y, IEC 309 32A
3X-H7606-BB

NOTES:

  1. Select the same power supply voltage variant for both Type A and Type B Power Distribution Units, e.g. both 200-208V or both 380/415V.
  2. IEC 309 is a general spec that can encompass 3 different pin types. The 3X-H7606-BA PDU uses the Hubbell 460P9W, a 4 pin connector.
  3. The 3X-H7606-AA PDU uses an L21-30P 30 amp plug, Hubbell 2811, a 4 pin connector.
 
Step 7 - Dual AC Power - Optional

A Dual AC power option provides the capability to connect to two separate AC feeds: a primary AC feed and a secondary AC feed. The feeds can be direct from the power utility, or they can be a combination of utility feeds and UPS or generator feeds. The preferred (primary) feed is determined by the user. In the event of failure of the primary feed, the system will automatically transfer the load to the secondary feed without power interruption.

  • Dual AC is included as a standard feature in the:
    • GS1280 Model 32 with Dual AC (DA/DY-1280A-CC)
    • GS1280 Model 64 with Dual AC (DA/DY-1280A-BD)
  • Dual AC is an option for:
    • GS1280 Model 8
    • GS1280 Model 16
    • GS1280 Model 32 Single AC (DA/DY-1280A-AC)
    • GS1280 Model 64 Single AC (DA/DY-1280A-AD)

Dual AC Power Options for GS1280 Model 8 and Model 16 Systems

Configuration Guidelines

    1. Dual AC power options can be factory configured or installed as a field upgrade.
    2. The dual AC assemblies for the Model 16 requires that a second rack (3X-H9A45-ZA Expansion Rack) be mounted adjacent to the system power rack - see Step 9.
  Dual AC option for use with AlphaServer GS1280 Model 8 systems
3X-H7514-AC
  Dual AC option for use with AlphaServer GS1280 Model 16 systems
3X-H7514-AB

Mandatory with Dual AC options above.
Type A Power Distribution Units
Select one variant.

  • Two required for Model 16 Dual AC Option
  • One required for Model 8 Dual AC Option
North America/Japan 200 -208V, NEMA L21-30P 30A; 3 x C19 outlets plus 24 x C13 outlets

3X-H7606-AA

International 380/415V Y, IEC 309 32A; 3 x C19 outlets plus 24 x C13 outlets
3X-H7606-AB
 
AlphaServer GS1280 Model 8 with Dual AC Option

AlphaServer GS1280 Model 16 with Dual AC Option

Dual AC Power Options for GS1280 Model 32 and Model 64 Systems not originally equipped with Dual AC (DA/DY-1280A-AC/AD)

GS1280 Model 32 and Model 64 systems that were not originally equipped with power supplies that included dual AC capability (DA/DY-1280A-AC/AD) may be upgraded in the field to a power supply with Dual AC.
Configuration Guidelines

  1. The upgrade consists of one new power supply rack that replaces the existing power supply rack(s).
  2. I/O Drawers, storage shelves or other components in the existing power supply racks must be moved to the new power supply rack or an expansion rack.
  3. Two Type A Power Distribution Units (3X-H7606-Ax) must be moved from the existing power rack to the new power rack to provide power for I/O Drawers and/or storage in the new power rack.
  Dual AC option for AlphaServer GS1280 Model 32 system (DA/DY-1280A-AC)
3X-H7514-BC
  Dual AC option for AlphaServer GS1280 Model 64 system (DA/DY-1280A-AD)
3X-H7514-BD

Mandatory with Dual AC options above.
Type B Power Distribution Units
Select one variant.

  • Two required for Model 32 Dual AC Option
  • Four required for Model 64 Dual AC Option
North America/Japan 200 - 208V, IEC 309 60A
3X-H7606-BA
International 380/415V Y, IEC 309 32A
3X-H7606-BB

 
Step 8 - Internal System Expansion - Optional

AlphaServer GS1280 systems can support optional configurations shown below.
 
 
AlphaServer GS1280 Model 8 - Internal System Expansion Options
 

 
 
AlphaServer GS1280 Model 16 - Internal System Expansion Options
 

 
AlphaServer GS1280 Model 32 and Model 64 - Internal System Expansion
 

   
Step 9 - External Rack Expansion - Optional  


Expansion Racks can be configured to hold I/O Drawers and StorageWorks components.
 
  External Expansion Rack, 41U, 2m
3X-H9A45-ZA

Mandatory with External Expansion Rack, above
Type A Power Distribution Units
Select one variant

  • One required for Model 8 or Model 16 systems. Second optional for Dual AC capability
  • Two required for Model 32 and Model 64 system for Dual AC capability
North America/Japan 200 -208V, NEMA L21-30P 30A; 3 x C19 outlets plus 24 x C13 outlets
3X-H7606-AA
International 380/415V Y, IEC 309 32A; 3 x C19 outlets plus 24 x C13 outlets
3X-H7606-AB
 
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ES/GS Common Options

Hardware Options & Peripherals, Software, and Services for
AlphaServers ES47, ES80, and GS1280

 
At A Glance
  • This section serves as a reference for selection and configuration of currently available host based adapters and controllers, peripheral storage and load devices, operating system software add-on products, and services.
  • For the complete list of all supported options (both currently available and retired) plus detailed configuration guidelines, refer to "Alpha Options:" http://h18002.www1.hp.com/alphaserver/products/options.html
ES/GS Common Options — Contents
Reference 1 I/O Capacity for AlphaServer ES47/ES80 and AlphaServer GS1280 Systems
Reference 2 Adapter to Peripheral Cross Connect Table
Reference 3 Rack Specifications and Rackmount Kits
Step 1 Networks and Communications — Optional
Step 2 Memory Channel — Optional
Step 3 Storage Adapters/Controllers — Optional
Step 4 StorageWorks Enclosures for Disks and Tapes — Optional
Step 5 Disks — Optional
Step 6 Storage Systems — Optional
Step 7 Tape Drives — Optional
Step 8 Tape Storage Systems — Optional
Step 9 Storage Network Switches, Hubs, and Interconnects — Optional
Step 10 Keyboards, Mouse, Monitors, Power Cords — Optional
Step 11 Graphics Support — Optional
Step 12 System Software — Optional
Step 13 Hardware and Software Support Services — Optional

 
Reference 1 – I/O Capacity for AlphaServer ES47/ES80 and AlphaServer GS1280 Systems
 

AlphaServer ES47/ES80 and GS1280 systems offer three types of I/O bus standards for adapters and controllers.

 
1.
PCI-X — Peripheral Component Interconnect Extended is a computer bus interface standard for connecting a microprocessor and attached devices. PCI-X doubles the speed and amount of data exchanged between the computer processor and peripherals from the predecessor PCI bus. PCI-X is backwards-compatible, meaning that users can, for example, install a PCI-X card in a standard PCI slot but expect a decrease in speed to 66 MHz or 33 MHz. Users can also use both PCI and PCI-X cards on the same PCI-X bus, but the bus will run at the speed of the slowest card. PCI-X is more fault tolerant than PCI. For example, PCI-X is able to reinitialize a faulty card or take it offline before computer failure occurs.
2.
PCI — Peripheral Component Interconnect is a computer bus interface standard for connecting a microprocessor and attached devices.
3.
AGP 4 — Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) is an interface specification that enables 3-D graphics to display quickly. It is especially useful in conjunction with three-dimensional (3D) video, and sophisticated scientific and engineering graphics programs. AGP runs at several times the bus speed of conventional Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI). Because of this, the data transfer rate using AGP is significantly greater than with PCI video cards. The AGP 4X mode provides high performance levels with a peak bandwidth of 1066 MB/s. AGP 4X mode is a superset to the 1X and 2X modes; thus, all components supporting AGP 4X must also support 1X and 2X modes.
 
The following table presents the matrix of maximum, theoretical I/O throughput for the different standards. Actual I/O throughput will be less than calculated because of protocol overhead and contention for bus capacity.
 
Calculated Maximum Throughput
32-bit data path
64-bit data path
PCI, 33 MHz
0.133 GB/s
0.267 GB/s
PCI or PCI-X, 66 MHz
0.267 GB/s
0.533 GB/s
PCI-X, 100 MHz
N/A
0.8 GB/s
PCI-X, 133 MHz
N/A
1.067 GB/s
 
Calculated Maximum Throughput
1X
2X
4X
AGP
0.133 GB/s
0.267 GB/s
1.067 GB/s
 
Overall System Capacities for I/O Adapters and Controllers
 
 
ES47 Tower or Workstation
ES47
ES80
GS1280
Maximum Hard Partitions per system
1
2
4
32
 
Maximum Quantity Tested & Supported
 
per system
per system
per system
per hard partition: per system
Maximum 2P Building Block Drawers per System
1
2
4
N/A
PCI-X/PCI slots in 2P Drawers
5
10
20
N/A
     133-MHz PCI-X/PCI slots in 2P Drawers   2 4 N/A
AGP slots in 2P Drawers
1
2
4
N/A
Maximum External I/O Connections
0
2
4
32 : 64
Maximum Standard I/O Drawers (One I/O connection per drawer)
0
2
4
32 : 64
PCI-X/PCI slots in Standard I/O Drawers
 
18
36
288 : 576
5V PCI slots in Standard I/O Drawers
 
4
8
64 : 128
AGP slots in Standard I/O Drawers
 
2
4
32 : 64
Maximum High Performance I/O Drawers (One I/O connection per drawer)
0
2
4
32 : 64
Maximum High Performance I/O Drawers (Four I/O connections per drawer)
0
1
1
8 : 16
133-MHz PCI-X/PCI slots in High Performance I/O Drawers
 
4
8
64 : 128
Total Slots
per system
per system
per system
per
hard partition:
per system
PCI-X/PCI slots
5
28
56
288 : 576
     133-MHz PCI-X/PCI slots 1 4 8 32: 128
5V PCI slots
 
4
8
32 : 64
AGP slots
1
4
8
32 : 64
Maximum Possible Slots (PCI-X/PCI plus 5V PCI plus AGP slots)
6
36
72
384 : 768
 
I/O for Two-processor System Building Block Drawer used in ES47 and ES80 Systems
 
  • For PCI-X capable slots:
    • All universal or 3.3V PCI and PCI-X cards are supported,
      • EXCEPT: UltraSCSI wide differential adapter, 32-bit/33-MHz PCI adapter (3X-KZPBA-CC)
    • PCI-X protocol is used on the bus, but reverts to PCI protocol in these cases:
      • When one or more PCI cards are in a bus segment
      • Gigabit Ethernet, Rev A (DEGXA-SA/TA) is in the bus segment
  • An I/O bus segment will operate at the least common denominator of the adapters installed or the lower speeds dictated by bus loading (as shown in the tables), whichever is less.
  • The PCI-X card slots must be populated contiguously starting with slot 1; otherwise the bus will run at 33 MHz PCI.
2P Building Block Drawer Slot Specifications
Port (Bus) #
Slot #
Maximum Bus Speed
Signal Voltage
Bus Loading,
Adapters Installed

(contiguously starting with Slot 1)
Max Bus Speed
0
1
133 MHz
3.3V
   1 PCI
   1 PCI-X
   66 MHz
   133 MHz
1
1
66 MHz
3.3V
   1 or 2 PCI
   3 or 4 PCI
   1 to 4 PCI-X
   66 MHz
   50 MHz
   66 MHz
2
66 MHz
3.3V
3
66 MHz
3.3V
4
66 MHz
3.3V
3
1
4X AGP
1.5V
   1 AGP
   4X
 
Standard I/O Drawer used in ES47, ES80, and GS1280 Systems
 
  • For PCI-X capable slots:
    • All universal or 3.3V PCI and PCI-X cards are supported,
      EXCEPT: UltraSCSI wide differential adapter, 32-bit/33-MHz PCI adapter (3X-KZPBA-CC)
    • PCI-X protocol is used on the bus, but reverts to PCI protocol in these cases:
      • When one or more PCI cards are in a bus segment
      • With more than five (5) cards in a bus segment
      • Gigabit Ethernet, Rev A (DEGXA-SA/TA) is in the bus segment
  • PCI 5V slots support ONLY:
    • For cluster support, CI host bus adapter (CIPCA-BA)
    • A legacy UltraSCSI wide differential adapter 32-bit/33-MHz PCI adapter (3X-KZPBA-CC)
  • An I/O bus segment will operate at the least common denominator of the adapters installed or the lower speeds dictated by bus loading (as shown in the tables), whichever is less.
  • The PCI-X card slots must be populated contiguously starting with slot 1; otherwise the bus will run at 33-MHz PCI.
Standard I/O Building Block Drawer Slot Specifications
Port (Bus) #
Slot #
Maximum Bus Speed
Signal Voltage
Bus Loading,
Adapters Installed

(contiguously starting with Slot 1)
Max Bus Speed
0
1
100 MHz
3.3V
   1 PCI
   1 PCI-X
   2 or 3 PCI1
   66 MHz
   100 MHz
   33 MHz
2
33 MHz
5.0V3
3
33 MHz
5.0V3
1
1
133 MHz
3.3V
   1 PCI-X
   2 PCI-X
   1 or 2 PCI
   133 MHz
   100 MHz
   66 MHz
2
133 MHz
3.3V
2
1
66 MHz
3.3V
   1 to 3 PCI2
   4 or 5 PCI
   6 PCI
   1 to 5 PCI-X
   6 PCI-X
   66 MHz
   50 MHz
   33 MHz
   66 MHz
   33 MHz
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
4X AGP
1.5V
   1 AGP
   4X
  1. Modules designed for 3.3V signaling and 66-MHz bus speed cannot operate in Port 0 - slots 2 and 3.
  2. In Port 2 of a Standard I/O Drawer, if PBXGG-AA (RADEON PCI Graphics adapter) is installed together with another card instead of 66 MHz, the bus will run at 50 MHz maximum. If RADEON is alone in slot 1, the bus will run at 66 MHz.
  3. For Port 0, slots 2 and 3 are keyed for 5V adapters
 
High Performance I/O Drawer used in ES47, ES80, and GS1280 Systems
 
  • All universal or 3.3V PCI and PCI-X cards are supported,
    EXCEPT: UltraSCSI wide differential adapter, 32-bit/33-MHz PCI adapter (3X-KZPBA-CC)
  • PCI-X protocol is used on the bus, but reverts to PCI protocol in these cases:
    • When a PCI card is in the slot
    • When Gigabit Ethernet, Rev A (DEGXA-SA/TA) is in the slot
High-performance I/O Drawer Slots Specifications
I/O Connection
to EV7 Processor
Port (Bus) #
Slot #
Maximum Bus Speed
Signal Voltage
Bus Loading,
Adapters Installed

(contiguously starting with Slot 1)
Max Bus Speed
0
1
Slot 1
133 MHz
3.3V
For each slot
1 PCI
1 PCI-X
 
66 MHz
133 MHz
0
2
Slot 1
133 MHz
3.3V
1
1
Slot 1
133 MHz
3.3V
1
2
Slot 1
133 MHz
3.3V
2
1
Slot 1
133 MHz
3.3V
2
2
Slot 1
133 MHz
3.3V
3
1
Slot 1
133 MHz
3.3V
3
2
Slot 1
133 MHz
3.3V

 
Reference 2 – Adapter to Peripheral Cross Connect Table

 
SCSI Ultra3 LVD
SCSI Ultra2 LVD
Ultra3 SCSI Backplane RAID,
2 or 4 channel
U320 LVD SCSI Backplane RAID,
2 or 4 channel
 
3X-KZPEA-DB
3X-KZPCA-AA
3X-KZPDC-BE/DF
3X-KZPEC-BF/DG
MSA30 Rack Disk & Tape Drive Enclosure
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
4300 Rack Disk & Tape Drive Enclosure
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
1U Rackmount Tape Drive Enclosure
Yes
Yes
no
no
3U Rackmount Tape Drive Enclosure
Yes
Yes
no
no
MSA1000 Storage System
no
no
no
no
HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Arrays; EVA4000; EVA6000; EVA8000
no
no
no
no
HP StorageWorks Disk Arrays; xp10000; xp12000
no
no
no
no
DAT Tape Drives; 40; 72
Yes
Yes
no
no
DLT VS Tape Drives; 80; 160
Yes
Yes
no
no
Ultrium LTO Tape Drives; 232; 448; 920, 460; 960
Yes
Yes
no
no
SDLT Tape Drive; 320; 600
Yes
Yes
no
no
DAT 72/10 Autoloader
Yes
Yes
no
no
1/8 Autoloader; Ultrium 232, 448, 960
Yes
Yes
no
no
MSL2024/4048 Tape Libraries
Yes
Yes
no
no
MSL6000 Tape Libraries
Yes
Yes
no
no
ESL E-Series Tape Libraries
Yes
Yes
no
no
VSL 6000 Virtual Library System
no
no
no
no
 
Cross Connect Table
2-Gbit Fibre Channel Adapter, single channel, PCI-X LP10000, FCA2684
2-Gbit Fibre Channel Adapter, dual channel, PCI-X LP10000, FCA2684DC
 
DS-A5132-AA
DS-A5134-AA
MSA30 Rack Disk & Tape Drive Enclosure
no
no
4300 Rack Disk & Tape Drive Enclosure
no
no
1U Rackmount Tape Drive Enclosure
no
no
3U Rackmount Tape Drive Enclosure
no
no
MSA1000 Storage System
Yes1
Yes1
HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Arrays; EVA4000; EVA6000; EVA8000
Yes1
Yes1
HP StorageWorks Disk Arrays; xp10000; xp12000
Yes1
Yes1
DAT Tape Drives; 40; 72
Yes1
Yes1
DLT VS Tape Drives; 80; 160
Yes1
Yes1
Ultrium LTO Tape Drives; 232; 448; 920, 460; 960
Yes1
Yes1
SDLT Tape Drive; 320; 600
Yes1
Yes1
DAT 72/10 Autoloaders
Yes1
Yes1
1/8 Autoloader; Ultrium 232, 448, 960
Yes1
Yes1
MSL2024/4048 Tape Libraries
Yes1
Yes1
MSL6000 Tape Libraries
Yes1
Yes1
ESL E-Series Tape Libraries
no
no
VSL 6000 Virtual Library System
Yes
Yes
NOTE 1: Fibre Channel connection to a SCSI tape device requires a Network Storage Router (NSR) (see Step 8) in a Storage Area Network (SAN).

 
Reference 3 – Rack Specifications and Rackmount Kits

High-performance I/O Drawer slots specifications:
HP Racks
H9A10
H9A15
9142
10642
H9A45-ZA
H9A45-ZD
 
M-series
M-series
Series 9000
Series 10000
For GS1280
(includes Operator Control Panel (OCP))
For ES47/80
(no OCP)
Vertical Rack Capacity
59.5"
71.75"
73.5"
73.5"
71.75"
71.75"
(1.75" per Rack Unit)
34U
41U
42U
42U
41U
41U
Rail Spacing
19 inch
19 inch
19 inch
19 inch
19 inch
19 inch
(side-to-side)
RETMA
RETMA
RETMA
RETMA
RETMA
RETMA
Rail Spacing
(front-to-back)
25 inches
25 inches
29 inches
29 inches
29 inches
29 inches
Hole Pattern
0.281" Round
0.281" Round
Euro-Square
Euro-Square
Euro-Square
Euro-Square
 
RETMA
RETMA
RETMA
RETMA
RETMA
RETMA
Max Payload (spec'd)
1000 lbs
1000 lbs
1200 lbs
1600 lbs
1600 lbs
1600 lbs
(equipment weight only, dynamic)
454 kg
454 kg
544 kg
720 kg
720 kg
720 kg
Height
66.9"
78.7"
78.7"
78.7"
78.7"
78.7"
(external dim w/o packaging)
1700 mm
2 meters
2 meters
2 meters
2 meters
2 meters
Width
23.6"
23.6"
23.7"
23.7"
23.6"
23.6"
(external dim w/o packaging)
600 mm
600 mm
603 mm
603 mm
600 mm
603 mm
Depth w/o Extender
36.1"
36.1"
35.8"
39.7"
NA
39.4"
(external dim w/o packaging)
916 mm
916 mm
909 mm
1009 mm
1000 mm
Depth w Rear Extender
41.5"
41.5"
39.7"
Not Available
48.1"
Optional
(external dim w/o packaging)
1054 mm
1054 mm
1009 mm
1222 mm
Useable Depth
31.7"
31.7"
30"
35.25"
40.25"
32.25"
(front rail to back door)
804 mm
804 mm
762 mm
895 mm
1022 mm
819 mm
Usable Depth w/Extender
37.1"
37.1"
33.9"
NA
NA
40.25
(front rail to back door)
943 mm
943 mm
862 mm
1022 mm
Side Panels
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Stabilizer
Single Deployable
Dual Deployable
Single Deployable
Single Deployable
Heavy duty Deployable
None
Top Cover
Vented
Vented
Vented
Vented
Vented
Vented
Rear Door
Standard w/Lock
Standard w/Lock
Standard
Split
Standard w/Lock
Standard w/Lock
Short
Long door
w/Lock
w/Lock
Front Door
Optional
Optional
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Kit w/Lock
Kit w/Lock
w/Lock
w/Lock
w/Lock
w/Lock
Front Trim Kit
Required if
no Front Door
Required if
no Front Door
Standard
w/Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
PDUs
Standard
Standard
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Joiner Kit
(aka Baying Kit)
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
NA
NA
Shipping Height
76.4"
84.4"
84.4"
86.22"
84.75"
84.75"
(external dim with packaging)
1940 mm
2144 mm
2144 mm
2190 mm
2153 mm
2153 mm
Shipping Width
36"
36"
36"
32"
43.1"
43.1"
(external dim with packaging)
914 mm
914 mm
914 mm
812.8 mm
1096 mm
1096 mm
Shipping Depth
53.75"
53.75"
48"
48"
48"
48"
(external dim with packaging)
1366 mm
1366 mm
1219 mm
1219 mm
1219 mm
1219 mm
Shipping Weight
325 lbs
355 lbs
445 lbs
284 lbs
570 lbs
570 lbs
(empty cab with full packaging)
147 kg
161 kg
202 kg
129 kg
259 kg
259 kg
RACKMOUNT KITS
DS15
3X-PBX01-DA
3X-PBX01-DA
3X-PBX01-DB
3X-PBX01-DB
3X-PBX01-DB1
3X-PBX01-DB1
DS25
3X-BA57R-RA
3X-BA57R-RA
3X-BA57R-RC
3X-BA57R-RC
3X-BA57R-RC1
3X-BA57R-RC1
ES45
BA61R-CR
BA61R-CR
3X-BA61R-RD
3X-BA61R-RD
3X-BA61R-RD1
3X-BA61R-RD1
ES47
No kit available
No kit available
No kit available
CK-BA60B-AR
Included
Included
ES80
No kit available
No kit available
No kit available
CK-BA60B-AR
Included
Included
Mem. Channel 2
3X-BA61R-MC
3X-BA61R-MC
3X-BA61R-MD
3X-BA61R-MD
3X-BA61R-MD
3X-BA61R-MD
3U LVD enclosure
3R-A3804-AA
3R-A3804-AA
Included
Included
Included
Included
5U LVD/MSL5000 enclosure
254795-001
254795-001
Included
Included
Included
Included
StorageWorks 4315/4354
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
MSA30/MSA1000
3R-A5281-AA
3R-A5281-AA
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
NOTES:
  1. HP will not install system in the rack at the factory unless optional integration services are purchased.
  2. System/E racks are not configurable with AlphaServers.
 
Step 1 - Networks and Communications — Optional

Step 1a - Ethernet — Optional
NOTE: If an Ethernet NIC is not selected, at least one I/O slot in the system must remain open for connection of the system to the factory test network.
Description
Device Type Part Number Maximum Quantity Tested & Supported
U=Tru64 UNIX
O=OpenVMS
L=Redhat V7.2 Linux
per system per hard partition: per system
ES47 Tower Workstation ES47 ES80 GS1280
Ethernet Network Interface Cards
Gigabit Ethernet NIC, Twisted-Pair Copper with single-port RJ45, 10/100/1000 Mbps Use BN25G, BN26M, BN24Q, BN28Q, or equivalent cables with RJ45 connectors.
PCI-X 3.3V,
64 b,
133 MHz
3X-DEGXA-TR 5/U
5/O
1/L
16:28/U
16:28/O
1:2L
16:56/U
16:56/O
1:4/L
16:512/U
16:512/O
Gigabit Ethernet NIC, Fiber with duplex-SC connectors, 1000 Mbps only. Use BN34B, or equivalent cables with SC connectors.
PCI-X 3.3V,
64 b,
133 MHz
3X-DEGXA-SR 5/U
5/O
1/L
16:28/U
16:28/O
1:2L
16:56/U
16:56/O
1:4/L
16:512/U
16:512/O
10/100 Ethernet (dual-port UTP/RJ45s) NIC and Base Module. Use BN25G, BN26M, BN24Q, or BN28Q twisted pair RJ45 cables. (Optional, add-on daughter cards 3X-DE602-TR or 3X-DE602-FR)
PCI 3.3V,
64 b, 66 MHz
3X-DE602-BR 5/U
5/O
1/L
8:16/U
8:16/O 1:2L
8:32/U
8:32/O
1:4/L
8:256/U
8:256/O
10/100 Ethernet (dual-port UTP/RJ45s) add-on to 3X-DE602-BR only. Total of four ports for combined 3X-DE602-BR and 3X-DE602-TR modules. Use BN25G, BN26M, BN24Q, BN28Q, or equivalent cables with RJ45 connectors. NOTE: 3X-DE602-TR cannot be used standalone.
  3X-DE602-TR        
Single-port 100 Mbps (MMF/duplex-SC) add-on daughter card for use with the 3X-DE602-BR. Combined 3X-DE602-BR and 3X-DE602-FR provides two 10/100 (UTP/RJ45s) and one 100Mbps (MMF/SC) ports. Use BN34B cables. NOTE: 3X-DE602-FR cannot be used standalone.
  3X-DE602-FR        
 
Step 1b - Networks and Communications — Optional
Description
Device Type Part Number Maximum Quantity Tested & Supported
U=Tru64 UNIX
O=OpenVMS
L=Redhat V7.2 Linux
per system per hard partition: per system
ES47 Tower Workstation ES47 ES80 GS1280
Synchronous Communications Network Interface Cards
Dual-port Intelligent Synchronous Communications NIC; requires one or two BC3xx sync cables.
PCI 3.3V,
32 b,
33 MHz
3X-PBXDD-AA 4/U
4/O
4:8/U
4:8/O
4:16/U
4:16/O
4:128/U
4:128/O
Quad-port Intelligent Synchronous Communications NIC; requires one to four BC3xx sync cables.
PCI 3.3V,
32 b,
33 MHz
3X-PBXDD-AB 4/U
4/O
4:8/U
4:8/O
4:16/U
4:16/O
4:128/U
4:128/O
Asynchronous Communications Network Interface Cards
4-port Async Communications NIC with DB-25 cable
PCI 3.3V,
32 b,
33 MHz
PBXDA-BA 2/U
2/O
2:4/U
2:4/O
2:8/U
2:8/O
2:64/U
2:64/O
8-port Async Communications NIC
PCI 3.3V,
32 b,
33 MHz
PBXDA-BB 2/U
2/O
2:4/U
2:4/O
2:8/U
2:8/O
2:64/U
2:64/O
16-port Async Communications Controller and rackmount 16-port distribution box with RJ45 connectors
PCI 3.3V,
32 b,
33 MHz
PBXDA-AC 2/U
2/O
2:4/U
2:4/O
2:8/U
2:8/O
2:64/U
2:64/O
 
Cables for Ethernet, ATM, Synchronous, and Asynchronous Network Interface Cards Multimode fiber optic (MMF) 62.5/125um duplex cable, with SC-to-SC connectors. xx = 2E, 4E, 01, 03, 10, 20, 30 for 2.4, 4.5, 1, 3, 10, 20, and 30 meters
BN34B-xx
Category 5e (4-Unshielded Twisted Pairs / UTP) straight-through cable with RJ45-to-RJ45 connectors for system to switch, repeater, or hub connectivity. xx = 0B, 0E, 01, 03, 04, 07 for 0.2, 0.5, 1, 3, 4, and 7 meters
BN25G-xx
Category 5e (4-Twisted Pairs, Screened/ ScTP) straight-through cable with RJ45-to-RJ45 connectors for system to switch, repeater, or hub connectivity. xx = 0B, 0E, 01, 03, 04, 07 for 0.2, 0.5, 1, 3, 4, and 7 meters
BN26M-xx
Category 5e (4-Unshielded Twisted Pairs / UTP) Xover cable with RJ45-to-RJ45 connectors for system to switch, repeater, or hub connectivity. xx = 0E, 01, 03, 04, 07 for 0.5, 1, 3, 4, and 7 meters
BN24Q-xx
Category 5e (4-Twisted Pairs, Screened / ScTP) Xover cable with RJ45-to-RJ45 connectors for system to switch, repeater, or hub connectivity. xx = 0E, 01, 03, 04, 07 for 0.5, 1, 3, 4, and 7 meters
BN28Q-xx
EIA-530 Single-port synchronous cable
3X-BC34G-06
V.24/EIA-232 Single-port synchronous cable
3X-BC34L-06
V.11/x.21 Single-port synchronous cable
3X-BC33S-06
V.35 Single-port synchronous cable
3X-BC34T-06
RJ45-to-DB-25 Asynchronous Converter Cable
CXI01-AC

 
Step 2 - MEMORY CHANNEL — Optional

Configuration Guidelines

  1. Each Memory Channel adapter must be the only device on the PCI/PCI-X bus segment.
  2. Two-node clusters can be configured by ordering one adapter (CCMAB-BA) for each node and one cable (BN39B-04 or BN39B-10) between the two systems.
  3. For a two-node cluster that will not need to be rebooted when adding additional members, order one adapter (CCMAB-BA) and one cable (BN39B-04 or BN39B-10) for each node plus one hub (CCMHB-AA) for the cluster.
  4. For three or four node clusters, order one adapter (CCMAB-BA) and one cable (BN39B-04 or BN39B-10) for each node and one hub (CCMHB-AA) for the cluster.
  5. The hub (CCMHB-AA) includes four line cards and supports up to four nodes; expansion up to eight system nodes can be achieved by adding up to four line cards (CCMLB-AA).
  6. If two adapters (CCMAB-BA) are configured in each system, a second hub (CCMHB-AA) is required.
  7. If nodes must be separated by a distance longer than standard copper cables allow, the CCMFB option converts the output of the standard controller or line card to single-mode fiber optic cable. The fiber optic connection may be up to 2,000 meters long between two controllers connected in virtual hub mode, or 3,000 meters between a controller and a hub. (The connection from the hub to a second system may also be 3,000 meters.) The CCMFB option requires a second PCI slot in the system from which it draws power only. It is normally connected to the corresponding controller with the short cable, BN39B-01. The CCMFB option is also used in the hub where it occupies a slot normally used by a line card, limiting expansion to four radial fiber optic connections.
  8. The hub expansion box (CCMHB-BA) provides additional slots for up to eight fiber optic connections. Two standard length single-mode fiber optic cables are available (BN34R-10 and BN34R-31); however, users normally provide this fiber optic connection. Fiber optic connectivity is completely transparent to the systems using it and has no performance impact
Description
Device Type Part Number Maximum Quantity Tested & Supported
U=Tru64 UNIX
O=OpenVMS
L=Redhat V7.2 Linux
per system per hard partition: per system
ES47 Tower Workstation ES47 ES80 GS1280
Memory Channel Adapter
Memory Channel Adapter
PCI 5.0/3.3V,
32 b, 33 MHz
CCMAB-BA 2/U
2/O
2:4/U
2:4/O
2:8/U
2:8/O
2:64/U
2:64/O
Copper-to-single mode fiber optic converter
PCI 5.0/3.3V,
32 b, 33 MHz
CCMFB-BA 2/U
2/O
2:4/U
2:4/O
2:8/U
2:8/O
2:64/U
2:64/O
 
Infrastructure for Memory Channel System Area Network Hub with four line cards; includes BN19P-1K` power cord for Canada, Japan, and U.S. For other regions, order appropriate power cord from list that follows.
CCMHB-AA
Hub expansion box with no line cards
CCMHB-BA
Expansion line card for CCMHB hub
CCMLB-AA
  1-meter cable for CCMAB and CCMHB
BN39B-01
  4-meter cable for CCMAB and CCMHB
BN39B-04
  7-meter cable for CCMAB and CCMHB
BN39B-07
  10-meter cable for CCMAB and CCMHB
BN39B-10
  Rackmount kit (3U) for CCMHB (Memory Channel Hub II); required for mounting in H9A40/H9A45 Cabinets and Series 10000 Racks.
3X-BA61R-MD
  Power cord for rackmount CCMHB hub
BN35S-02

Country-specific Power Cords for Standalone MEMORY CHANNEL Hubs Australia, New Zealand
3R-A6023-AA
Central Europe
BN19C-2E
Denmark
BN19K-2E
Egypt, India
BN19S-2E
  Ireland, United Kingdom
BN19A-2E
  Israel
3R-A6883-AA
  Italy
BN19M-2E
  Japan, 2.5-meter, Dentori approved
3X-BN46F-02
  Switzerland
BN19E-2E

 
Step 3 - Storage Adapters/Controllers — Optional

Description
Device Type Part Number Maximum Quantity Tested & Supported
U=Tru64 UNIX
O=OpenVMS
L=Redhat V7.2 Linux
per system per hard partition: per system
ES47 Tower Workstation ES47 ES80 GS1280
SCSI Adapters
Ultra3 (LVD) SCSI adapter, dual-channel. Requires 3X-BC56J-xx cable.
Restrictions: HSZxx RAID controllers not supported; Tru64 UNIX requires a graphics adapter to run console utilities (RUN BIOS).
PCI, 3.3V,
64b, 66 MHz
3X-KZPEA-DB 5/U
5/O
1/L

Shared Bus
5/U
0/O

28:28/U
12:24/O
1:2/L

Shared Bus
6:12/U
0/O

32:56/U
12:48/O
1:4/L

Shared Bus
6:24/U
0/O

32:576/U
12:384/O
0/L

Shared Bus
6:192/U
0/O

Ultra2 (LVD) SCSI adapter, single-channel. Requires BN38C-xx cable.
Restrictions: HSZxx RAID controllers not supported. No support for shared SCSI.
PCI, 3.3/5.0V Universal,
32b, 33 MHz
3X-KZPCA-AA 5/U
5/O
1/L
8:16/U
8:16/O
1:2/L
8:32/U
8:32/O
1:4/L
8:256/U
8:256/O
0/L
Backplane RAID SCSI Controllers
U320 LVD SCSI Backplane Raid Controller, 64 bit, 2 Channel
PCI-X, 3.3V,
64b
133 MHz
3X-KZPEC-BF 5/O 8:16/O 8:32/O 8:256/O
U320 LVD SCSI Backplane Raid Controller, 64 bit, 4 Channel
PCI-X, 3.3V,
64b
133 MHz
3X-KZPEC-DG 5/O 8:16/O 8:32/O 8:256/O
Ultra3 SCSI, 2-channel, RAID controller
PCI, 3.3V,
64b, 66 MHz
3X-KZPDC-BE 5/U
5/O
1/L
8:16/U
8:16/O
1:2/L
8:32/U
8:32/O
1:4/L
8:256/U
8:256/O
0/L
Ultra3 SCSI, 4-channel, RAID controller
PCI, 3.3V,
64b, 66 MHz
3X-KZPDC-DF 5/U
5/O
1/L
8:16/U
8:16/O
1:2/L
8:32/U
8:32/O
1:4/L
8:256/U
8:256/O
0/L
 
Cables for SCSI and Backplane RAID Controllers Ultra3 SCSI cable, VHDCI to VHDCI; xx = 02, 03, 04, meters
3X-BC56J-xx
Ultra2 SCSI 68-pin HD male-to-VHDCI male cable; xx = 02, 03, 05, 10, 20 meters
BN38C-xx

Description
Device Type Part Number Maximum Quantity Tested & Supported
U=Tru64 UNIX
O=OpenVMS
L=Redhat V7.2 Linux
per system per hard partition: per system
ES47 Tower Workstation ES47 ES80 GS1280
Fibre Channel Controllers
2-Gbit Fibre Channel Adapter, single channel, PCI-X
LP10000, FCA2684
PCI-X, 3.3/5.0V Universal,
64b, 133 MHz
DS-A5132-AA 5/U
5/O
28:28/U
26:28/O
56:56/U
26:56/O
64:576/U
26:576/O
2-Gbit Fibre Channel Adapter, dual channel, PCI-X
LP10000, FCA2684DC
PCI-X, 3.3/5.0V Universal,
64b, 133 MHz
DS-A5134-AA 5/U
5/O
28:28/U
13:26/O
32:56/U
13:56/O
32:576/U
13:416/O
CIPCA Adapter
Computer Interconnect (CI) adapter; each CI adapter requires a Standard I/O Building Block Drawer with 5V PCI slots.
PCI, 5V,
32b, 33 MHz,
two slots
CIPCA-BA   2:2/O 4:4/O 12:64/O
 
Cables for Fibre Channel Fibre Channel SC-SC cables (BNGBX-xx); xx=02, 03, 05, 10, 15, 30, 50 meters
BNGBX-xx

 
Step 4 – StorageWorks Enclosures for Disks and Tapes — Optional

HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 30 Enclosure (formerly known as HP StorageWorks 4400 Enclosure)
The HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 30 (MSA30) Enclosure is an Ultra320 SCSI disk drive storage enclosure. The drive carrier is designed to support Ultra320, Ultra3, and Ultra2 hard drives; and DAT tape drives on the same SCSI bus. StorageWorks 4200 or StorageWorks 4300 may be upgraded to the MSA30.
See HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 30 Enclosure QuickSpecs for configuration details: http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/11738_div/11738_div.html
See HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 30 Multi-Initiator Enclosure QuickSpecs for configuration details: http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/11967_div/11967_div.html
Model MSA30, Single-bus Rackmount, 14-drive enclosure with single bus, dual power supplies

3R-A4075-AA
Model MSA30, Dual-bus Rackmount, 14-drive enclosure with dual bus, dual power supplies
NOTE: Not supported for shared bus operation.
3R-A4076-AA
Model MSA30 Multi-Initiator (Shared) Rackmount, 14-drive enclosure with dual bus, multi-initiator shared access, and dual power supplies.
NOTE: Use SCSI Ultra3 LVD host adapter (3X-KZPEA-DB) for shared bus operation.
359645-B21

HP StorageWorks 4300 Enclosure
The HP StorageWorks Enclosure 4300 is an Ultra3 SCSI disk drive storage enclosure. The drive carrier is designed to support Ultra3 and Ultra2 hard drives and DAT Tape Drives on the same SCSI bus.
See HP StorageWorks 4300 Enclosure QuickSpecs for configuration details: http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/10624_div/10624_div.html
NOTE: The depth of a 4300 shelf does not allow front and rear mounting.
Model 4314R Rackmountable 14-drive enclosure with single bus, single power supply
DS-SL13R-Ax
Model 4354R Rackmountable 14-drive enclosure with dual bus, dual power supplies
DS-SL13R-Bx

HP StorageWorks Rackmount Tape Drive Enclosures
The 1U and 3U Rackmount Kits are rackmount tape drive enclosures for direct-attach SCSI backup and archiving applications.
See HP StorageWorks Rack-Mount Tape Drive Kits QuickSpecs for configuration details: http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/10854_div/10854_div.html
1U Rackmount Tape Drive Enclosure
  • Supports up to two internal half-height devices including:
    DAT 40, and DAT 72 Tape Drives
  • DLT VS80, DLT VS160 Tape Drives
  • Ultrium 232 and 448 Tape Drives
A7445B
3U Rackmount Tape Drive Enclosure

Wide SCSI LVD rackmount enclosure. Supports up to two internal, full-height or four internal, half-height devices including:

  • DAT 40, and DAT 72 Tape Drives
  • DAT 72x6 Tape Autoloader
  • DLT VS80, DLT VS160 Tape Drives
  • SDLT 320, SDLT 600 Tape Drives
  • Ultrium 232, 448, 460, and 960 Tape Drives
274338-B22

 
Step 5 - Disks — Optional

HP SCSI Ultra320 Hard Disk Drives (for use in StorageWorks MSA30 and 4300 Enclosures; ES47/80 2P System Building Block Drawer; and I/O Building Block Drawers for ES47/80 and GS1280)
See HP SCSI Ultra320 Hard Drive Option Kits QuickSpecs for configuration details: http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/11531_div/11531_div.html
  300-GB Pluggable Ultra320 SCSI 10,000 rpm Hard Drive
3R-A4952-AA
  146.8-GB Pluggable Ultra320 SCSI 10,000 rpm Hard Drive
3R-A3841-AA
  72.8-GB Pluggable Ultra320 SCSI 10,000 rpm Hard Drive
3R-A3839-AA
  300-GB Pluggable Ultra320 SCSI 15,000 rpm Hard Drive
3R-A6726-AA
  146.8-GB Pluggable Ultra320 SCSI 15,000 rpm Hard Drive
3R-A4945-AA
  72.8-GB Pluggable Ultra320 SCSI 15,000 rpm Hard Drive
3R-A3851-AA
  36.4-GB Pluggable Ultra320 SCSI 15,000 rpm Hard Drive
3R-A3849-AA

 
Step 6 – Storage Systems — Optional

HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1000
The HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1000 is a 2-Gb Fibre Channel storage system designed for the entry-level to mid-range Storage Area Network (SAN). The MSA1000 combines the array controller shelf and the drive shelf, which holds up to 14 universal disk drives in a single 4U rackmount enclosure. More storage can be deployed with the addition of up to two drive enclosures for a maximum storage capacity of 6 TB when using the146-GB drives. Besides the single-port 2-Gb Fibre Channel I/O module that comes standard, there is an 8-port switch that mounts internally. The MSA1000 provides Ultra3 SCSI connections to the hard drives and uses HP Universal Ultra2, Ultra3, and/or Ultra320 drives.
See HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1000 Specific for Tru64 UNIX or OpenVMS Only QuickSpecs for configuration details: http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/11621_div/11621_div.html
Modular Smart Array 1000 MSA1000 with 256-MB cache
201723-B22

HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array

The HP Enterprise Virtual Array storage array products have been designed for high performance, high capacity, and high availability. These products are supported by a powerful and simple suite of management software. EVA storage is designed for improved storage utilization and scalability. EVA storage offers easy capacity expansion, instantaneous replication, and simplified storage administration.

See HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array QuickSpecs for configuration details:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12408_div/12408_div.html


Model
EVA4000
EVA6000
EVA8000
EVA8000
with expansion cabinet
Drive Interface
Dual ported
2 Gb/s FC-AL
Dual ported
2 Gb/s FC-AL
Dual ported
2 Gb/s FC-AL
Dual ported
2 Gb/s FC-AL
Cache per controller pair
4GB 4GB 8GB 8GB
Host ports
Four 2 Gb/s FC Four 2 Gb/s FC Eight 2 Gb/s FC Eight 2 Gb/s FC
Device ports
Four 2 Gb/s
FC-AL
Four 2 Gb/s
FC-AL
Eight 2 Gb/s
FC-AL
Eight 2 Gb/s
FC-AL
Device FC-AL switches
0 2 4 4
Maximum Drives per model
56 112 168 240
 
HP StorageWorks Disk Array xp10000

The HP StorageWorks Disk Array xp1000 is an enterprise storage system that supports up to 240 Fibre Channel disk drives with up to 69 TB of capacity. The xp10000 supports up to 48 Fiber Channel (2-Gb or 4-Gb) interface connections.
See HP StorageWorks Disk Array xp10000 Product Information for configuration details:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12275_div/12275_div.html


HP StorageWorks Disk Array xp12000

The HP StorageWorks Disk Array xp12000 is an enterprise storage system that supports up to 1152 Fibre Channel disk drives with up to 332 TB of capacity. The xp12000 supports up to 128 Fiber Channel (2-Gb or 4-Gb) interface connections.
See HP StorageWorks Disk Array xp12000 QuickSpecs for configuration details:
http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12072_div/12072_div.html


 
Step 7 – Tape Drives — Optional

HP StorageWorks DAT Tape Drive Family
The HP StorageWorks DAT Tape Drives are an entry-level solution for small to medium server storage backup needs. The DAT Tape Drives have backwards compatibility with previous DDS technologies.
See HP StorageWorks DAT Drives QuickSpecs for configuration details: http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/11883_div/11883_div.html
DAT Hot-Plug Tape Drives
(for use in StorageWorks MSA30 and 4300 Enclosures; and ES47/80 2P System Drawer)
40-GB hot-plug DAT tape drive, uses two Universal storage device slots
3R-A4745-AA
or Q1546A
72-GB hot-plug DAT tape drive, uses two Universal storage device slots
3R-A4547-AA
or Q1529A
DAT Internal Tape Drives
(for use in Rackmount Tape Drive Enclosures)
40-GB internal DAT tape drive, half-height device (carbon)
3R-A6831-AA
or C5686C
72-GB internal DAT tape drive, half-height device (carbon)
3R-A6663-AA
or Q1522B
DAT External (tabletop)Tape Drives 40-GB external (tabletop) DAT tape drive
C5687D
72-GB external (tabletop) DAT tape drive
Q1523B

HP StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive Family
The HP StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive is a high-capacity, high-performance streaming tape drive. The HP StorageWorks SDLT 320-GB Tape Drive is backward read compatible with DLT Type IV media. The SDLT 600 offers backward-read compatibility to the DLT VS 160 and to the SDLT 320 and SDLT 220.
See HP StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive Family QuickSpecs for configuration details:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/11840_div/11840_div.html
SDLT Internal Tape Drives
(for use in Rackmount Tape Drive Enclosures)
320-GB internal SDLT tape drive, full-height device
257319-B21
600-GB internal SDLT tape drive, full-height device
A7518B
SDLT External (tabletop) Tape Drives 320-GB external (tabletop) SDLT tape drive, North America (Carbon)
257319-001
320-GB external (tabletop) SDLT tape drive, International (Carbon)
257319-B31
320-GB external (tabletop) SDLT tape drive, Japan (Carbon)
257319-291
600-GB external (tabletop) SDLT tape drive, North America
A7519B
600-GB external (tabletop) SDLT tape drive, Worldwide
A7520B

HP StorageWorks DLT VS Tape Drive Family

The HP StorageWorks DLT VS80 Tape Drive is an upgrade drive for current DLT 40 customers, offering a 100% increase in capacity. Utilizing industry standard DLT Type IV Media, the DLT VS80 Tape Drive offers backward-read compatibility with media previously written in the DLT 40 format. The DLT VS80 drive is also read and write compatible with data protection solutions utilizing the HP StorageWorks DLT1 Tape Drive, such as the HP StorageWorks DLT1 1280 SuperLoader, and can be read by the HP StorageWorks SDLT 220 and 320 Tape Drives.

See HP StorageWorks DLT VS Family Tape Drive QuickSpecs for configuration details:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/11403_div/11403_div.html

DLT VS Internal Tape Drives
(for use in Rackmount Tape Drive Enclosures)
80-GB DLT VS internal tape drive, full-height device, (carbon), Worldwide
3R-A5071-AA
337699-B21
160-GB DLT VS internal tape drive, full-height device, (carbon), Worldwide
A7569B
DLT VS External (tabletop) Tape Drives
80-GB DLT VS external (tabletop) tape drive, North America (carbon)
3R-A4982-AA
337699-B22
80-GB DLT VS external (tabletop) tape drive, International (carbon)
3R-A4984-AA
337699-B31
160-GB DLT VS external (tabletop) tape drive, North America (carbon)
A7570B
160-GB DLT VS external (tabletop) tape drive, International (carbon)
A7571B

HP StorageWorks Ultrium LTO Tape Drive Family

HP StorageWorks Ultrium tape drives are based on LTO Ultrium format, an open standard with a well-defined four-generation roadmap.

See HP StorageWorks Ultrium Full-Height Tape Drives QuickSpecs for configuration details:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/11739_div/11739_div.html
See HP StorageWorks Ultrium Half-Height Tape Drives QuickSpecs for configuration details:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12128_div/12128_div.html

Ultrium LTO Internal Tape Drives
(for use in Rackmount Tape Drive Enclosures)
Ultrium 232, 200-GB LTO internal tape drive, half-height device
DW064A
Ultrium 448, 400-GB LTO internal tape drive, half-height device
DW016A
Ultrium 920, 800-GB LTO internal tape drive, half-height device
EH841A
Ultrium 460, 400-GB LTO internal tape drive, full height device
Q1518B
Ultrium 960, 800-GB LTO internal tape drive, full-height device
Q1538A
Ultrium LTO External (tabletop) Tape Drives Ultrium 232, 200-GB LTO external (tabletop) tape drive
DW065B
Ultrium 448, 400-GB LTO external (tabletop) tape drive
DW017B
Ultrium 920, 800-GB LTO external tape drive, half-height device
EH842A
Ultrium 460, 400-GB LTO external (tabletop) tape drive
Q1520B
Ultrium 960, 800-GB LTO external (tabletop) tape drive
Q1539B

 
Step 8 – Tape Storage Systems — Optional

HP StorageWorks DAT Tape Autoloaders

Backup solution for small to medium companies with limited IT support or remote sites of larger companies. The autoloader includes a single tape drive inside an enclosure that holds ten data cartridges in two removable magazine. HP DDS tape drives are backward read-write compatible with the two previous DDS generations, thus this DDS-4 autoloader also reads and writes DDS-3 and DDS-2.


See HP StorageWorks DAT 72x10 Tape Autoloader QuickSpecs for configuration details: http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12486_div/12486_div.html
DAT 72x10 Autoloader
AE313A

HP StorageWorks 1/8 Tape Autoloader Family

The HP StorageWorks 1/8 Tape Autoloader provides unattended backup in a datacenter rack or on a desk next to the office server. The 1/8 Tape Autoloader in a 2U form factor can house up to eight cartridges.

See HP StorageWorks 1/8 Tape Autoloader Family QuickSpecs for configuration details: http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/11841_div/11841_div.html

1/8 Ultrium LTO 232 Autoloader Table Top
AA202A
1/8 Ultrium LTO 448 Autoloader Table Top
AA203A
1/8 Ultrium LTO 960 Autoloader Table Top
AA204A
Rack Mount Kit Use to mount Table Top units in a 19" RETMA rack
C9268R

HP StorageWorks MSL2024 Tape Library

The HP StorageWorks MSL2024 Tape Library combines compressed capacity (2:1) of up to 19.2 TB and tape library features in a compact 2U form factor. The HP StorageWorks MSL2024 Tape Library offers two 12-slot removable magazines, one mail slot and a barcode reader for efficient media management.

See HP StorageWorks MSL2024 Tape Library QuickSpecs for configuration details:
http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12383_div/12383_div.html

Family Comparison
MSL2024 Ultrium 960 Tape Library
MSL2024 Ultrium 920 Tape Library
MSL2024 Ultrium 448 Tape Library
Drive Technology
Ultrium 960 SCSI
Ultrium 920
Ultrium 448
Number of Drives
1
1 or 2
1 or 2
Capacity
(compressed 2:1)
19.2 TB
19.2 TB
9.6 TB
Maximum Data Transfer
(compressed 2:1)
160 MB/s
240 MB/s (2 drives)
96 MB/s (2 drives)
Interface
4Gb Native Fibre Channel
Ultra320 SCSI LVD/SE
3Gb/sec SAS
Ultra320 SCSI LVD/SE
Ultra160 SCSI LVD/SE
 
HP StorageWorks MSL4048 Tape Libraries

The HP StorageWorks MSL4048 Tape Library provides up to 19.2 TB of storage density in a 4U form factor. Web-based management features reduce the dependencies on local IT resources, allowing multiple sites to be supported centrally. Each library includes four removable 12-slot magazines, and a user configurable 3 slot mail-slot dedicated for import/export of data cartridges. A barcode reader is part of the standard configuration for facilitating media management.

See HP StorageWorks MSL4048 Series Tape Libraries QuickSpecs for configuration details:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12422_div/12422_div.html

Family Comparison
MSL4048 Ultrium 960 FC
MSL4048 Ultrium 960
MSL4048 Ultrium 920
MSL4048 Ultrium 448
Number of Drives
1 or 2
1 or 2
1 to 4
1 to 4
Capacity (native)
19.2 TB
19.2 TB
19.2 TB
9.6 TB
Maximum Data Transfer (native)
288 MB/s ( one drive)
576 MB/s (two drives)
288 MB/s ( one drive)
576 MB/s (two drives)
216 MB/s ( one drive)
864 MB/s (four drives)
86 MB/s (one drive)
346 MB/s (four drives)
Interface
4Gb Native Fibre Channel
Ultra320 SCSI LVD/SE
Ultra320 SCSI LVD/SE
3 Gb/sec SAS
Ultra160 SCSI LVD/SE
 
HP StorageWorks MSL6000 Tape Libraries

The MSL6000 Tape Libraries offer storage in two enclosures (5U or 10U form factor), in tabletop or rack configurations. The MSL6000 has the capability for multi-unit scalability. The Libraries support interface connections using Ultra3 LVD SCSI Interface or Fibre Channel (2 Gb).

See HP StorageWorks MSL6000 Series Tape Libraries QuickSpecs for configuration details:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/11863_div/11863_div.html

 
MSL6026
MSL6030
MSL6052
MSL6060
Form Factor
5U
5U
10U
10U
Tape Drives
SDLT 600
Ultrium 460 or 960
SDLT 600
Ultrium 460 or 960
Number of Drives
up to 2
up to 2
up to 4
up to 4
Media Slots
26
30
52
60
Storage per Library, TB
15.6
24
31.2
48
Libraries per rack
8
8
4
4
Storage per Rack, TB
124.8
192.0
124.8
192.0
Interface Connection
Ultra3 LVD SCSI Interface or
Embedded Fibre (2 Gb)
Ultra3 LVD SCSI Interface or
Embedded Fibre (2 Gb)
Ultra3 LVD SCSI Interface or
Embedded Fibre (2 Gb)
Ultra3 LVD SCSI Interface or
Embedded Fibre (2 Gb)
 
HP StorageWorks EML E-Series Tape Libraries

With up to 16 HP Ultrium tape drives, the EML E-Series offers native throughput of over 4.6 TB/hr. Through the addition of expansion modules, the EML E-Series library scales to 16 drives and 442 slots for maximum performance or 8 drives and 505 slots for maximum capacity.

See HP StorageWorks EML E-Series Series Tape Libraries QuickSpecs for configuration details:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12238_div/12238_div.html

Configuration
EML 103e
EML 245e
EML 442e
Maximum Performance
EML 505e
Maximum Capacity
# of drives possible
1-4
1-8
1-16
1-8
# of slots
103
5 in configurable load port
245
15 in configurable load port
442
35 in configurable load port
505
35 in configurable load port
Product height within rack
12U
24U
40U
40U
Maximum Capacity (native)
41.2
98.0 TB
176.8 TB
202 TB
Maximum throughput (native)
1.1 TB/hr
2.3 TB/hr
4.6 TB/hr
2.3 TB/hr
 
HP StorageWorks ESL E-Series Tape Libraries

The HP StorageWorks Enterprise Storage Libraries (ESL) E-Series enterprise tape libraries offer drive and cartridge density and are available in a variety of configurations, with up to 28.4 TB of native Ultrium 960 storage capacity per square foot. Fully integrated into HP StorageWorks Extended Tape Library Architecture (ETLA), HP provides self-aware tape storage designed specifically for the SAN. ETLA also offers remote management of the entire library system including robotics, drives, Interface Controllers, and the Interface Manager management card.

See HP StorageWorks ESL E-Series Tape Libraries QuickSpecs for configuration details:
http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/11877_div/11877_div.html

ESL 712e
ESL 322e
ESL 630e
ESL286e
Drive Technology
Ultrium 960 FC
Ultrium 460 SCSI
Ultrium 460 FC
Ultrium 960 FC
Ultrium 460 SCSI
Ultrium 460 FC
SDLT 320
SDLT 600
SDLT 320
SDLT 600
Maximum Cartridge Count
712
322
630
286
Maximum Drive Count
24
24
24
24
Maximum Capacity (native)
284.8 TB
128.8 TB
189 TB
85.8 TB
 
HP StorageWorks 6000 Virtual Library System

The HP StorageWorks 6000 Virtual Library System (VLS 6000) emulates popular tape libraries and tape drives. By emulating multiple tape drives simultaneously, more backup jobs can be done in parallel resulting in reduced backup times. Additionally, because the data resides on disk, single file restores are exceptionally fast.

See HP StorageWorks 6000 Virtual Library System QuickSpecs for configuration details:
http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12233_div/12233_div.html

VLS 6105
VLS 6109
VLS 6510
VLS 6518
VLS 6840
VLS 6870
Raw Capacity
3TB
6TB
6TB
12TB
12TB
24TB
Maximum Raw Capacity
6TB
12TB
12TB
24TB
48TB
96TB
Usable Capacity
2.5TB
4.4TB
5TB
8.8TB
10TB
17.6TB
Maximum Usable Capacity
5TB
8.8TB
10TB
17.6TB
40TB
70.4TB
Interface – 2Gb Fibre Channel Ports
(LC connectors, auto-negotiating)
Two
Two
Four
Four
Four
Four
 
 
Step 9 – Storage Network Switches, Hubs, and Interconnects — Optional

Network Storage Routers
Network Storage Routers enable multiple host servers to communicate with a SCSI tape device over a Fibre Channel link.
For configuration details, see the Switches, Hubs, and Interconnects QuickSpecs at: http://www.compaq.com/products/quickspecs/north_america/10490.html

Fibre Channel
Switches

HP supports three product lines of Fibre Channel switch products that may be used to build SAN fabrics. Each product line provides certain advantages that apply to specific applications. For more information on specific switch models and selection, please refer to Part II in the SAN Design Guidelines referenced on the SAN Infrastructure page:
http://h18006.www1.hp.com/storage/saninfrastructure/index.html

The B-Series product line includes a wide range of Fibre Channel switches, described as "SAN switches" and "Core switches." Products in this family include switches from the HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/16 to the HP StorageWorks Core Switch 2/64. This product line includes switches with 8, 16, 32, and 64 ports, including both full-function and entry-level models. The HP StorageWorks Core Switch 2/64 includes a pair of independent 64-port switches in a single chassis with a high level internal redundancy.

The C-Series product line includes the Cisco MDS 9506 and 9509 Multilayer Directors and the Cisco MDS 9216, 9120, and 9140 Multilayer Fabric Switches. The MDS 9506 is supported with 224 ports, over seven modular chassis consisting of both 16-port and 32-port modules. The MDS 9506 is supported with 128 ports, over four modular chassis consisting of both 16-port and 32-port modules. The MDS 9216 has a basic configuration with 16 ports. It has an expansion slot that supports either a 16- or a 32-port card, for 32 or 48 ports in total.

The M-Series Fabric product line includes a wide range of Fibre Channel switches described as "Directors" and "Edge switches." A partial list of products in this family includes the HP StorageWorks Director 2/140 and the HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/32. This product line includes switches with 16, 24, 32, 64, and 140 ports internal microcode. The HP StorageWorks Director 2/64 and 2/140 switches have a high level of internal redundancy.


 
Step 10 – Keyboards, Mouse, Monitors, Power Cords – Optional

Keyboards - USB Keyboard/Language Tru64 UNIX OpenVMS (Note 1)
N.A./International keyboard 3R-A6554-AA 3X-LK464-A2
Arabic keyboard 3R-A6540-AA -
Belgian keyboard 3R-A6541-AA 3X-LK464-AB
BHCSY keyboard 3R-A6542-AA -
Canadian/English keyboard - 3X-LK464-AQ
Canadian/French keyboard 3R-A6543-AA 3X-LK464-AC
Cyrillic keyboard (Russian) 3R-A6544-AA 3X-LK464-BT
Czech keyboard 3R-A6545-AA 3X-LK464-BV
Danish keyboard 3R-A6546-AA 3X-LK464-AD
Dutch keyboard 3R-A6547-AA 3X-LK464-AH
Finnish keyboard 3R-A6548-AA 3X-LK464-AF
French keyboard 3R-A6549-AA 3X-LK464-AP
German keyboard 3R-A6550-AA 3X-LK464-AG
Greek keyboard 3R-A6551-AA 3X-LK464-BH
Hebrew keyboard 3R-A6552-AA 3X-LK464-AT
Hungarian keyboard 3R-A6553-AA 3X-LK464-BQ
International keyboard 3R-A6554-AA -
Italian keyboard 3R-A6555-AA 3X-LK464-AI
Japanese keyboard 3R-A6556-AA -
Korean keyboard 3R-A6557-AA -
Latin-American keyboard 3R-A6558-AA -
Norwegian keyboard 3R-A6559-AA 3X-LK464-AN
Polish keyboard 3R-A6560-AA 3X-LK464-BP
Portuguese keyboard 3R-A6561-AA 3X-LK464-AV
Romanian keyboard - 3X-LK464-BL
Simplified Chinese keyboard 3R-A6562-AA -
Slovak keyboard 3R-A6563-AA 3X-LK464-CZ
Spanish keyboard 3R-A6564-AA 3X-LK464-AS
Swedish keyboard 3R-A6565-AA 3X-LK464-AM
Swiss/French keyboard 3R-A6566-AA 3X-LK464-AK
Swiss/German keyboard - 3X-LK464-AL
Traditional Chinese keyboard 3R-A6567-AA -
Thai keyboard 3R-A6568-AA -
Turkish Q keyboard 3R-A6569-AA 3X-LK464-BU
Turkish/F keyboard - 3X-LK464-BW
UK keyboard 3R-A6570-AA 3X-LK464-A2
Yugoslavian keyboard - 3X-LK464-BY
NOTE 1: OpenVMS keyboard (3X-LK464-xx) comes with PS/2 and USB connectors

Rackmount Keyboard/Drawer and Keyboard/Monitor Options PS2 to USB Converter – allows for connection of a PS2 keyboard and/or mouse to an AlphaServer ES47 System
3R-A4495-AA
HP Rackmount Flat Panel Monitor – TF T721OR 17-inch (17-inch viewable image area) 1U rackmount flat panel display. 0.264mm pixel pitch, 1280 x1024 @60/75 Hz high and low voltage power cords, Worldwide
3R-A5187-AA
Keyboard, Video, Mouse (KVM) Switches  
HP Server 1 x 8-Port KVM Switch (Tru64 UNIX and OpenVMS)
336044-B21
USB Interface Adapter – 1 pack (Mandatory option with 336044-B21)
336047-B21
  For more information, refer to the Release Notes at:
http://h18002.www1.hp.com/alphaserver/download/es47_es80_gs1280_console_Switch
_Release_Notes.pdf

http://h18002.www1.hp.com/alphaserver/download/es47_es80_gs1280_console_Switch
_Release_Notes.html
  CAT5e Cables  
  3 foot (1m) – 4 pack
263474-B21
  6 foot (2m) – 8 pack
263474-B22
  12 foot (4m) – 8 pack
263474-B23
  20 foot (6m) – 4 pack
263474-B24
  40 foot (12m) – 1 pack
263474-B25
  Integrated Keyboard and Drawer
  Integrated Keyboard and Drawer (1U), North America
3R-A4404-AA
  Integrated Keyboard and Drawer (1U), International
3R-A4405-AA
  Integrated Keyboard and 17" Monitor (TFT7600RKM)
  Integrated Keyboard and Monitor, North America
AG052A
  Integrated Keyboard and Monitor, United Kingdom
AG053A
  Integrated Keyboard and Monitor, Germany
AG054A
  Integrated Keyboard and Monitor, France
AG055A
  Integrated Keyboard and Monitor, Italy
AG056A
  Integrated Keyboard and Monitor, Spain
AG057A
  Integrated Keyboard and Monitor, International
AG066A

Mouse 3-button mouse – USB
3R-A6641-AA

Monitors

Configuration Guidelines

  1. Graphics monitors other than those listed can be used if compatible with SVGA graphics ordered with system.
  2. A video cable, 6-foot/1.8-meter length, is included with all variants of monitors.
  3. Video extension cable required if monitor is located more than 1-meter from server.
  4. Monitors will ship with, but not be integrated with systems. – NOTE: Taiwan and Australia/New Zealand models ship separately.

Carbon/Silver Monitors V7650 17-inch (16-inch viewable image size) 0.24mm FST multi-frequency color monitor, 2-tone (carbon/silver), VGA to 1024 x 768 @85 Hz, MPRII/TCO 03/Energy Star Compliant, Northern Hemisphere with NA power cord, VGA cable
3R-A5853-AA
Same as above, with Euro power cord
3R-A5854-AA
Same as above, Taiwan, NA power cord
3R-A5855-AA
Same as above, PRC power cord, CCIB
PF996AA#AB2
Same as above, Southern Hemisphere with Australia/New Zealand power cord
PF996AA#ABG

Carbon/Silver Flat Panel Monitors L2065, 20-inch (20.1-inch viewable image area) flat panel monitor 0.255mm pixel pitch, 1600 x 1200 @60 Hz, A + D, TCO 03, Energy Star compliant, four video input connectors, (VGA, DVI-I, composite video and s-video), North America power cord, VGA and DVI-I cables
3R-A6701-AA
L2065, 20-inch (20.1-inch viewable image area) flat panel monitor 0.255mm pixel pitch, 1600 x 1200 @60 Hz, A + D, TCO 03, Energy Star compliant, four video input connectors, (VGA, DVI-I, composite video and s-video), Euro power cord, VGA and DVI-I cables
3R-A6702-AA
L1506, 15" (15" viewable image size) TFT flat panel monitor, 0.297 mm pixel pitch, 1024 x 768 @60 Hz, multi-mode support, MPR-II/TCO 03/Energy Star compliant, NA power cord, VGA cable
3R-A6515-AA
Same as above, Euro power cord
3R-A6516-AA

Monitor Power Cords North America, 120V, 75-inch
BN26J-1K
  Australia, New Zealand, 2.5-meter
3R-A6023-AA
  Central Europe, 2.5-meter
BN19C-2E
  Denmark, 2.5-meter
BN19K-2E
  Egypt, India, South Africa, 2.5-meter
BN19S-2E
  Italy, 2.5-meter
BN19M-2E
  Israel, 1.9-meter
3R-A6883-AA
  Japan, 2.5-meter, Dentori approved
3X-BN46F-02
  Republic of China (103541-001)
BN19H-2E
  Switzerland, 2.5-meter
BN19E-2E
  UK, Ireland, 2.5-meter
BN19A-2E

Keyboard or Mouse Extension Cable 6-foot/1.8-meter keyboard or mouse extension cable; to extend both keyboard and mouse order two cables
3X-BC34A-06

Video Extension Cable 6-foot/1.8-meter video extension cable
BN39C-02

 
Step 11 - Graphics Support — Optional

Description
Device Type Part Number Maximum Quantity Tested & Supported
U=Tru64 UNIX
O=OpenVMS
L=Redhat V7.2 Linux
per system per hard partition: per system
ES47 Tower Workstation ES47 ES80 GS1280
Graphics Adapters
ATI RADEON 7500 2D/3D AGP graphics accelerator
AGP 4X 3X-PBXGG-AB
1/U
1/O
4:4/U
4:4/O
4:8/U
4:8/O
4:64/U
4:64/O
ATI RADEON 7500 2D/3D PCI graphics accelerator
PCI 3.3V, 66MHz 3X-PBXGG-AA 4/U
4/O
4:4/U
4:4/O
4:8/U
4:8/O
4:64/U
4:64/O
For RADEON 7500 option information see:
PCI: http://h18002.www1.hp.com/alphaserver/options/ases47/ases47_3x-pbxgg-aa.html
AGP: http://h18002.www1.hp.com/alphaserver/options/ases47/ases47_3x-pbxgg-ab.html
Performance NOTE: The AGP version of the Radeon graphics accelerator will deliver significantly better performance for EV7 systems because the AGP bus is faster than the PCI bus; plus the AGP accelerator does not contend with other adapters on the AGP bus (each AGP bus has only one adapter slot). The Radeon AGP graphics accelerator delivers about the same performance on EV7 and EV68 systems. However, the Radeon PCI graphics accelerator delivers noticeably better performance on EV68 systems compared to EV7 systems because the EV7 systems' hardware implementation of "Programmable I/O" is not as fast as the EV68 implementation.
 
Graphics Software Tru64 UNIX Open3D license for RADEON 7500 (required for 3D functionality)
QL-6ZRA9-AA
  OpenVMS Open3D license for RADEON 7500 (required for 3D functionality for OpenVMS 7.3.x and earlier versions. Later versions of OpenVMS include the license for 3D functionality)
QL-0ADA9-AA
  Additional Tru64 UNIX media kit for RADEON 7500 (initial kit ships with RADEON card)
QA-6ZRAA-H8

 
Step 12 - System Software — Optional

Licensing Policy for HP Add-on Software on Systems with Partitions
The license for an hp software product, the license(s) and license key(s) that represent those licenses, may be applied to any partition (OpenVMS Galaxy instance or hardware partition) within that system. Different versions of the operating system or layered products may be used on different partitions. In this case, the customer must be licensed for the latest version in use. Software products from other suppliers may have different licensing requirements for partitions.

Tru64 UNIX
  1. Tru64 UNIX base systems include pre-installed software, Base license, Unlimited User license, Server Extension license, Internet Express, and Secure Web Server
  2. Media and documentation required for first system on site

Software Processor Codes in part numbers

 
 
Layered Software Tier
Part Number Code for 8th character
ES47 Tower and ES47
Workgroup
x = E
ES80
Departmental
x = G
GS1280
Enterprise
x = Q
  Tru64 UNIX media and online documentation on CD-ROM
QA-6ADAA-H8
  Tru64 UNIX full hard copy documentation
QA-6ADAA-GZ
  TruCluster Plus Software Package with licenses for TruCluster Server, Logical Storage Manager and AdvFS Utilities
QP-6R9Ax-AA
  TruCluster Server license
QL-6BRAx-AA
  Logical Storage Manager license
QL-2GVAx-AA
  AdvFS Utilities license
QL-0EGAx-AA
  Advanced Server for Tru64 UNIX, 25 client concurrent use license
QL-5U29M-3D
  Advanced Server for Tru64 UNIX, 50 client concurrent use license
QL-5U29M-3E
  Advanced Server for Tru64 UNIX, 100 client concurrent use license
QL-5U29M-3F
  Advanced Server for Tru64 UNIX, 250 client concurrent use license
QL-5U29M-3G
  Advanced Server for Tru64 UNIX, 500 client concurrent use license
QL-5U29M-3H
  Layered products media and documentation for Tru64 UNIX on CD-ROM
QA-054AA-H8
  DECnet/OSI end-system function license for Tru64 UNIX
QL-MTJAx-AA
  DECnet/OSI extended license for Tru64 UNIX
QL-MTKAx-AA

OpenVMS
  • OpenVMS system base packages include Base license, Enterprise Integration Server for OpenVMS License Package.
  • Media and documentation required for first system on site
  • Enterprise Integration Package includes licenses for TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS, DECwindows Motif for OpenVMS Alpha, DECnet-Plus for OpenVMS Alpha End System, Archive/Backup System for OpenVMS Management Tools, Archive/Backup Agent for Windows NT, Office Server for OpenVMS, Office Server Client Access, PATHWORKS 32, Advanced Server/PATHWORKS for OpenVMS.
  • OpenVMS Concurrent Use licenses provide the right to interactively use the operating system by the specified number of concurrent users on a designated OpenVMS system. OpenVMS Concurrent Use licenses can be moved from one system to another at user discretion and can be shared in a mixed OpenVMS VAX and OpenVMS Alpha cluster.
  • OpenVMS Traditional Unlimited Use license is system specific and can only be used on one single system at a time. It cannot be shared between systems or in an OpenVMS VAX or OpenVMS Alpha Cluster.

Software Processor Codes in part numbers

 
 
Layered Software Tier
Part Number Code for 8th character
ES47 Tower and ES47
Workgroup
x = E
ES80
Departmental
x = G
GS1280
Enterprise
x = Q
  Concurrent Use 1-user license
QL-MT3AA-3B
  Concurrent Use 2-user license
QL-MT3AA-3C
  Concurrent Use 4-user license
QL-MT3AA-3D
  Concurrent Use 8-user license
QL-MT3AA-3E
  Concurrent Use 16-user license
QL-MT3AA-3F
  Concurrent Use 32-user license
QL-MT3AA-3G
  Concurrent Use 64-user license
QL-MT3AA-3H
  Concurrent Use 128-user license
QL-MT3AA-3J
  Concurrent Use 256-user license
QL-MT3AA-3K
  Traditional unlimited-user license
QL-MT2Ax-AA
  OpenVMS media and online documentation on CD-ROM
QA-MT1AA-H8
  OpenVMS hard copy documentation
QA-001AA-GZ
  OpenVMS base hard copy documentation
QA-09SAA-GZ
  OpenVMS Alpha Software Products Library Package: Layered products media and documentation for OpenVMS on CD-ROM, includes media and documentation for all products licensed in the Enterprise Integration Package.
QA-03XAA-H8
  DECnet-Plus/DECnet end-system license
QL-MTFAx-AA
  DECnet-Plus/DECnet extended-function license
QL-MTHAx-AA
  Cluster License for OpenVMS Alpha
QL-MUZAx-AA
  OpenVMS Volume shadowing license
QL-2A1Ax-AA

OpenVMS Galaxy  
Galaxy Soft Partition Rules
  • OpenVMS Galaxy hardware requirements:
    • One or more CPUs per instance.
    • One or more I/O modules per instance.
    • Console port or network access per instance.
    • Memory:
      • Enough private memory for OpenVMS and applications
      • Enough shared memory for the shared memory cluster interconnect, global sections, and so on
  • Maximum of eight Galaxy instances per system or hard partition.
  • Display for configuration management with either an Alpha or VAX workstation running DECwindows or a Windows NT workstation with an X terminal emulator.
  • For each CPU in an OpenVMS Galaxy, one OpenVMS Galaxy License if mandatory.

For more information about OpenVMS Galaxy requirements, configurations, and procedures, refer to the OpenVMS Alpha Galaxy Guide. The latest version is always available at http://h71000.www7.hp.com/availability/galaxy.html


  Galaxy 1-CPU License
QL-66XAA-3B
  Galaxy 2-CPU License
QL-66XAA-3C
  Galaxy 4-CPU License
QL-66XAA-3D
  Galaxy 8-CPU License
QL-66XAA-3E
  Galaxy 16-CPU License
QL-66XAA-3F

 
Step 13 - Hardware and Software Support Services — Optional

HP Care Pack Services HP Care Pack Services are available for AlphaServer systems running Tru64 UNIX or OpenVMS operating systems. HP Care Pack Services are designed for customers who need support beyond that provided by the hardware product warranty with coverage for both Principal Server systems and SSPs (Subsequent System Packages) - that meet a full range of customer support requirements.

System Codes for Service Part Numbers
ES47 Tower and Workstation
x = F, yy = GA, aaa = 6JM, bbb = 5LA
ES47 Model 2 and Model 4
x = F, yy = GB, aaa = 6JN, bbb = 5LB
ES80 Model 2 and Model 4
x = F, yy = HA, aaa = 6JP, bbb = 5LB
 
ES80 Model 6 and Model 8
x = F, yy = HB, aaa = 6JQ, bbb = 5LC
 
GS1280 Model 8
x = W, yy = BA, aaa = 6JR, bbb = 5LG
 
GS1280 Model 16
x = W, yy = BB, aaa = 6JS, bbb = 5LG
 
GS1280 Model 32
x = W, yy = BD, aaa = 6JT, bbb = 5LH
 
GS1280 Model 64
x = W, yy = BE, aaa = 6JU, bbb = 5LH

Program Features - Principal Server
HP Support Plus
  • 13x5 HW/SW support
  • 4-hour response on-site hardware support
  • 2-hour response for software support
  • License Subscription for HP O/S software and embedded L/P (i.e., EIS for OpenVMS, unlimited users, and server extensions for Tru64 UNIX)
  • Consolidated Software Media Update Distribution for OpenVMS or Tru64 UNIX and their layered products. (Some layered products are not on the Consolidated Media Update Distribution, but can be ordered separately.)
  HP Support Plus, Principal Server, 12 months
HA109A1-aaa
FP-x01yy-12
  HP Support Plus, Principal Server, 36 months
HA109A3-aaa
FP-x01yy-36

HP Support Plus 24
  • 24x7 HW/SW support
  • Named HW engineer
  • 4-hour response on-site hardware support
  • 2-hour response for software support
  • License Subscription for HP O/S software and embedded L/P (i.e., EIS for OpenVMS, unlimited users, and server extensions for Tru64 UNIX)
  • Consolidated Software Media Update Distribution for OpenVMS or Tru64 UNIX and their layered products. (Some layered products are not on the Consolidated Media Update Distribution, but can be ordered separately.)
  HP Support Plus 24, Principal Server, 12 months
HA110A1-aaa
FP-x02yy-12
  HP Support Plus 24, Principal Server, 36 months
HA110A3-aaa
FP-x02yy-36

HP Proactive 24
  • Service-level management
    • Assigned account manager
    • Account support plan
    • Onsite support planning meetings
    • Quarterly activity reviews
    • One HP technical service engagement for selected hardware environments
  • Availability management
    • Site environmental survey
    • System healthcheck assessment for central server
  • Configuration, change, and release management
    • Semi-annual operating systems patch analysis and management
    • Semi-annual firmware updates and micro-code recommendations
    • Remote monitoring for event notification
  • Incident and problem management
    • 24x7 HW/SW support
    • 4-hour response on-site hardware support
    • 2-hour response for software support
    • Phone number for problem resolution
  HP Proactive 24, 12 months
HA111A1-aaa
  HP Proactive 24, 36 months
HA111A3-aaa

Critical Services
  • Service-level management
    • Assigned HP-certified customer support team
    • Remote monitoring of IT environment's stability
    • Quarterly onsite support planning and activity report meetings
    • Two HP technical service engagement for selected hardware environments
  • Availability management
    • Site environmental survey
    • Availability checkup to assess state of IT environment against availability objectives
  • Configuration, change, and release management
    • Quarterly operating systems patch analysis and management
    • Quarterly firmware updates and micro-code recommendations
    • Remote monitoring for event notification
  • Incident and problem management
    • 24x7 HW/SW support
    • Dedicated, mission critical phone number for problem resolution
    • Immediate connection to experts and intervention for critical hardware and software problems
    • Immediate dispatch of an engineer for critical hardware problems
    • Accelerated escalation management
  Critical Services, 12 months
HA112A1-aaa
  Critical Services, 36 months
HA112A3-aaa

Program Features - Additional Services
SSPs (Subsequent System Packages)
  • For HP Care Pack Support Plus and Support Plus 24
  • HW Support at same level as corresponding package for Principal server
  • License Subscription: HP O/S (where applicable)
  • Telephone support through Principal server covered by full support package
  HP Support Plus, Subsequent System, 12 months
FP-x21yy-12
  HP Support Plus, Subsequent System, 36 months
FP-x21yy-36
  HP Support Plus 24, Subsequent System, 12 months
FP-x22yy-12
  HP Support Plus 24, Subsequent System, 36 months
FP-x22yy-36

Installation
  • Pre-installation review
  • Unpacking of equipment
  • Assemble and test
  • Basic product usage info
  • No software installation added
  Installation
HA113A1-bbb
FP-xINST-yy

Installation and Startup HP O/S
  • Pre-installation review
  • Unpacking of equipment
  • Assemble and test
  • Basic product usage info
  • Install operating systems
  • Product configuration
  • Print and network access
  • Orientation
  Installation and Startup
HA114A1-bbb
FP-xSTAR-yy

NOTES:
  • AlphaServer ES47/ES80 and GS1280 systems include one-year parts and labor warranty with 5x9, on-site Next Business Day response.
  • HP Care Pack Services include support for new HP branded hardware options internal to the AlphaServer enclosure plus a monitor (17-inch or less excluding flat panel models).
  • External storage devices/racks carry their own level of warranty and should be quoted separately for uplifted warranty services.
  • In addition to the HP Care Pack Services shown above, other service packages are available for separate hardware and support. For more information on Hardware and Software Upfront Services and other HP service options available for AlphaServers, consult your Sales Account Manager, HP Services Principal, or visit: http://www.hp.com/hps/

Recommended Factory Integration Services Value-added Implementation Services (VIS) provides systems integration and delivery services. VIS services, including system integration, extended burn-in, custom documentation, and on-site services can be custom-quoted for the full range of AlphaServer configurations. These pre-packaged services are offered for systems shipped to North America and Japan. For similar services in Europe, e-mail specific requirements to: customsystems.europe@hp.com For similar services in Asia/Pacific, e-mail specific requirements to: customsystems.asiapacific@hp.com
 

Pre-packaged VIS services are recommended for system configurations that include up to one storage array:

  • Basic Integration Service (YT-VISIT-B1) System integration, testing, extended burn-in, custom documentation, and installation of a single operating system instance
  • Extra RAID pair service (YT-VISIT-R1)
  • Clustering Service (YT-VISIT-C1)
  • Partitioning Service (YT-VISIT-P1)

Basic Integration Service Systems integration and delivery services related to the configuration of the first and/or only instance of an operating system on a single AlphaServer. Includes the following:
YT-VISIT-B1
 
  • Staging and Integration of the AlphaServer
  • Software load of a single instance of an operating system and current revisions of firmware
  • Hardware configuration, custom placement, and integration of internal options of the server per customer specifications
  • Installation of a single instance of either Tru64 UNIX or OpenVMS Operating System
  • Configuration, exercise, and test of up to one intelligent RAID array controller and associated disks per customer requirements
  • Testing of the system and its components for a full 100-hour burn-in
  • Mini-CCD (Custom Configuration Documentation) containing equipment listing, system environmental information, and software version levels
 

Extra RAID Pair Service Configuration of additional Intelligent RAID controller pairs beyond the internal and external RAID controller pairs included within the scope of the prerequisite YT-VISIT-B1 on the same single AlphaServer platform. The following services are included in the optional YT-VISIT-R1 Extra RAID Pair Service per each additional pair of Intelligent RAID controllers configured:
YT-VISIT-R1
 
  • Technical edit of order to guide component selection and option placement
  • Configuration of the disks of the additional controller pair per customer specifications
  • Hardware configuration verification
  • Custom disk placement and verification
  • Installation of current revisions of firmware
  • Configuration, exercise and testing of up to one pair of additional intelligent array controller pair and associated disk drives for each YT-VISIT-R1
  • Controller and disk testing with the system and its components during the 100-hour burn-in
 

Clustering Service Configuration of a single cluster instance for AlphaServer platforms. This is a per-cluster service and is ordered along with the prerequisite YT-VISIT-B1 services.
YT-VISIT-C1
 
  • Technical edit of order to guide component selection and option placement
  • Configuration of a cluster per specifications
  • Hardware and software configuration verification
  • Installation of either Tru64 UNIX TruCluster software or OpenVMS cluster software and configuration of node functions
  • Installation of current revisions of firmware
  • Cluster failover testing with the system and its components during the full 100-hour burn-in
 

Partitioning Service Configuration of multiple, non-clustered instances of a second or subsequent operating system on a single AlphaServer platform. This is a per-partition service and is ordered along with the prerequisite YT-VISIT-B1 services. The first instance of an operating system is included in the YT-VISIT-B1 service, subsequent partitions require the YT-VISIT-P1 partitioning service.
YT-VISIT-P1
 
  • Technical edit of order to guide component selection and option placement
  • Configuration and hardware integration of the server partition per specifications
  • Software load of either Tru64 UNIX operating system or OpenVMS operating system on a hardware/software partition.
  • Partition testing with the system and its components during the full 100-hour burn-in
 

Full Custom Configurations The Integration Service Packages address the most-common customer requirements. For a wider range of configurations, customers can also choose additional customized services based upon a Statement of Work agreement. This includes: cluster add-on nodes, larger storage configurations, custom option support, custom system packaging, mixed operating system partitions, and configured multi-system clusters. Contact your local sales representative for these services.
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Upgrades

Upgrades for Single Systems
Conversion of Two Systems Already in Place
GS1280 Model 64  
   
GS1280 Model 32 to
Model 64 Upgrade Kit

3X-BA65D-AA
GS1280 Conversion Kit;
two Model 32s to Model 64,

3X-BNPSB-04
 
GS1280 Model 32
One CPU Rack plus one Power Rack
x 2 GS1280 Model 32
Two side-by-side CPU/Power Racks
(Not Upgradeable to Model 64)
 
GS1280 Model 16 to
Model 32 Upgrade Kit

3X-BA65C-AA
  GS1280 Conversion Kit;
two Model 16s to Model 32,

3X-BNPSB-03
 
GS1280 Model 16 x 2
   
GS1280 Model 8 to
Model 16 Upgrade Kit

3X-BA65B-AA
GS1280 Model 8
 
AlphaServer GS1280, Upgrades for Single Systems
GS1280 Model 8 to Model 16 Upgrade Kit
System expansion hardware to upgrade an AlphaServer GS1280 Model 8 to an AlphaServer GS1280 Model 16. Includes one System Building Block Drawer with one power shelf with three power supplies; one rackmount slide kit; and associated inter-processor cabling.
NOTE: Requires the purchase of one Type A Power Distribution Unit (3X-H7606-AA/AB) - see Step 6 for description of choices.
3X-BA65B-AA
GS1280 Model 16 to Model 32 Upgrade Kit

System expansion hardware to upgrade an AlphaServer GS1280 Model 16 to an AlphaServer GS1280 Model 32. Includes:

  • One CPU rack with four 8P System drawers
  • One power rack.

Installation involves transfer of CPU modules, I/O Drawers and storage from original M16 rack to new Upgrade racks (any new CPU modules and drawers ordered with the Upgrade are integrated at the factory).
NOTE: Upgrade order must conform to configuration requirements for a GS1280 Model 32 system (see Configuration starting at Step 3), with:

  • At least one Dual CPU Module
  • One I/O Master Drawer
  • Power Distribution Units - see Step 6 for description of choices.
3X-BA65C-AA
GS1280 Model 32 to Model 64 Upgrade Kit

System expansion hardware to upgrade an AlphaServer GS1280 Model 32 to an AlphaServer GS1280 Model 64. Includes:

  • One CPU rack with four 8P System drawers
  • One power rack.
  • Cable Kit to convert two AlphaServer GS1280 Model 32 systems to one AlphaServer GS1280 Model 64 system.

NOTE: Upgrade order must conform to configuration requirements for a GS1280 Model 32 system (see Configuration starting at Step 3), with:

  • At least one Dual CPU Module
  • One I/O Master Drawer
  • Power Distribution Units - see Step 6 for description of choices.

Final configuration of the GS1280 Model 32 to Model 64 Upgrade combined with the existing GS1280 M32 must conform to configuration requirements for a GS1280 Model 64 system (see Configuration starting at Step 3).

3X-BA65D-AA
AlphaServer GS1280, Conversion for Two Systems
GS1280 Conversion Kit; two Model 16s to Model 32
Cable Kit to convert two AlphaServer GS1280 Model 16 systems to one AlphaServer GS1280 Model 32 system.
NOTE: Mechanical configuration of the GS1280 M32 consists of two side-by-side CPU & Power combination racks. This configuration is not upgradeable to a GS1280 Model 64.
3X-BNPSB-03
GS1280 Conversion Kit; two Model 32s to Model 64
Cable Kit to convert two AlphaServer GS1280 Model 32 systems to one AlphaServer GS1280 Model 64 system.
3X-BNPSB-04
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Technical Specifications

  North America Japan Europe
Power Requirements      
Voltage
120/208
200 380/415
Phase/Frequency 3W+G, 50-60 Hz 3W+G, 50-60 Hz 3W+N+G, 50-60 Hz
Power Distribution Unit (PDU) required for all GS1280 Models 3X-H7606-AA 3X-H7606-AA 3X-H7606-AB
Rated Current, each PDU 24A 24A 24A
Typical Current for Models 8 and16, each PDU
18.5A
19A
10A
Typical Current for Models 32 and 64, each PDU
2.5A
2.5A
1.3A
Line Connection
Fixed cord & plug
Fixed cord & plug
Fixed cord & plug
Power Cord
5 x 10AWG
5 x 10AWG 5 x 4 mm2
Power Plug
L21-30P, Hubbell 2811 L21-30P, Hubbell 2811 IEC 32A, Hubbell 532P6W
Main Breaker
30A
30A
30A
Sub-breakers
3 x 20A(2p), 1 x 20A(3p) 3 x 20A(2p), 1 x 20A(3p) 3 x 15A(2p), 1 x 15A(3p)
Agency UL Listed, cUL UL Listed, cUL TUV & CB report
Power Distribution Unit (PDU) required for GS 1280 Models 32 and 64 3X-H7606-BA 3X-H7606-BA 3X-H7606-BB
Rated Current, each PDU 48A 48A 25A
Typical Current, each PDU 24A 25A 16A
Line Connection Fixed cord & plug Fixed cord & plug Fixed cord & plug
Power Cord
5 x 8AWG 5 x 8AWG 5 x 4 mm2
Power Plug
IEC 60A, Hubbell 460P9W IEC 60A, Hubbell 460P9W IEC 32A, Hubbell 532P6W
Agency UL Listed, cUL UL Listed, cUL TUV & CB report

  GS1280 Model 8
1 I/O Drawer, 1 SW Shelf
GS1280 Model 16
1 I/O Drawer, 1 SW Shelf
GS1280 Model 32
1 I/O Drawer, 1 SW Shelf
GS1280 Model 64
1 I/O Drawer, 1 SW Shelf
Power Required, Kva 3.5 5.7 10.1 18.7
Power Distribution Unit (PDU) required for all GS1280 Models 3X-H7606-Ax 1 required; 2 for dual AC 2 required; 4 for dual AC 2 required, dual AC included 2 required, dual AC included
Power Distribution Unit (PDU) required for GS 1280 Models 32 and 64, 3X-H7606-Bx Not applicable Not applicable 2 required, dual AC included 4 required, dual AC included

Physical Characteristics        
Dimensions (H x W x D) 79 x 24 x 47 in (200 x 60 120 cm) (one 41U Rack)
Shipping Dimensions 86 x 32 x 48 in (217 x 92.5 142 cm) (one 41U Rack)
  GS1280 Model 8
GS1280 Model 16
GS1280 Model 32
GS1280 Model 64
Installed Weight, base system 870 lb (395 kg) 1,272 lb (577 kg) 2,118 lbs (961 kg) 4,800 lbs (2,176 kg)
Heat dissipation        
Max Heat Output, Base Model only, watts
3,405 6,810 14,820 28,440
Max heat Output, Base Model only, Btu/hr 11,622 23,243 50,581 97,066
Typical Heat Output, Base Model only, watts 2,430 3,700 8,000 14,800
Typical Heat Output, Base Model only, Btu/hr 8,297 12,632 27,304 50,513
Airflow, cfm, minimum full rack, each CPU rack 912 1,562 1,800 1,800 x 2 racks
Airflow, cfm, maximum full rack, each CPU rack 1,404 2,454 3,400 3,400 x 2 racks
Airflow, cfm, minimum full rack, power rack for Model 32 and 64     1,324 1,455
Airflow, cfm, maximum full rack, power rack for Model 32 and 64     1,508 1,685

Service Clearances-All Models Operating Service
Front 32 in (81 cm) 32 in (81 cm)
Rear 44 in (111 cm) 44 in (111 cm)
Left Side None None
Right Side None None
Environmental Operating Non-Operating
Temperature 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C) -40° to 151° F (-40° to 66° C)
Humidity 10% to 90% 10% to 95%, Storage (60 days) 115° F (16° C)
Altitude 10,000 ft (3,050 m)
NOTE: Maximum operating temperature at sea level; reduce by 1.8° F (1° C) for each 2,000 ft (600 m) above sea level
40,000 ft (12,200 m)
Vibration 10 to 500 Hz 0.1G peak 1.03 Grms 5-300 Hz
Shock 5G 30ms, half sine  

Acoustics (Declared values per ISO 9296 and ISO 7779)      
  Standard I/O Expansion or Master Drawer
3X-BA70A-BA
4300 Series StorageWorks Shelf
DS-SL13R-xx
GS1280
Model 8

1 I/O Drawer
GS1280
Model 16

1 I/O Drawer
GS1280
Model 32

1 I/O Drawer
GS1280
Model 64

1 I/O Drawer
Idle/Operating, LwAd, B
7.1
6.9
7.4
7.6
7.7
7.9
Bystander pos., LpAm, dBA
51
53
55
57
58
60
NOTE: Current values for specific configurations are available. 1 B = 10 dBA

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