HP Hewlett Packard GS1280 User Manual

QuickSpecs  
HP AlphaServer GS1280 Systems  
Overview  
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)  
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Overview  
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)  
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HP AlphaServer GS1280 Systems  
Overview  
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  
Requirements  
Step 1a  
System Requirements  
Step 1b  
Step 1c  
Step 1d  
Requirements for Partitions  
Licensing Systems for Both OpenVMS and Tru64 UNIX  
System Management Hardware/Software Requirements  
Select Base System - Mandatory  
CPU Building Blocks - Mandatory  
Select Memory Options - Mandatory  
System I/O Expansion - Mandatory  
Power Distribution Units - Mandatory  
Dual AC Power - Optional  
Internal System Expansion - Optional  
External Rack Expansion - Optional  
ES/GS Common Options - Hardware Options & Peripherals, Software, and Services  
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Standard Features  
Processor  
Up to 64 Alpha 21364 EV7 processors at 1300 MHz and 1150 MHz  
Cache Memory  
Architecture  
1.75-MB ECC L2 on-chip cache, 7-way set associative  
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  
Maximum CPUs supported  
GS1280 Model  
64 (64 per hard partition for Tru64 UNIX, 32 per hard partition for OpenVMS)  
Maximum memory supported  
Maximum PCI-X/PCI slots supported  
Maximum AGP slots supported  
512 GB  
704, 176 per hard partition  
64, 16 per hard partition  
Interfaces  
USB  
One Dual USB port per Master I/O Drawer  
Server Management  
Serial  
Server Management LAN Connection to Cable/DSL hub.  
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  
Hard Drives  
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.  
Choice of 18.2/36.4/72.8/146-GB/300-GB SCSI disk drives in each Master I/O  
Drawer  
Power Supplies  
OS Support  
3-phase power subsystem with power cords, redundant 48 Vdc hot-swap power supplies, and dual  
AC feed included  
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  
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Standard Features  
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  
HP AlphaServer GS1280 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  
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Systems  
1.  
2.  
3.  
One Dual CPU Building Block Module (Step 3)  
Memory (Step 4)  
I/O Drawer (Step 5)  
a.  
b.  
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)  
4.  
5.  
6.  
One local disk (Step 5) or external storage for the system software. Network boot can be used in place of the disk  
storage.  
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).  
All systems require the following minimum firmware and software revisions to run hard partitions:  
a.  
b.  
c.  
Minimum Firmware console rev: V6.5-8  
Tru64 UNIX: V5.1B + Patch kit - T64V51BB22AS0002-20030415.tar  
i.  
ii.  
iii.  
DEC-AVPVMS-VMS731_PARTITIONING-V0100-4.PCSI  
AVPVMS-VMS731_PARTITIONING-V0100_CVRLET  
AVPVMS-VMS731_PARTITIONING-V0100_SUBFORM  
Configuration Guidelines  
1.  
2.  
The two processors on a Dual Processor CPU Module cannot be split between hard partitions.  
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.  
5.  
Base systems include an operating system license (Tru64 UNIX or OpenVMS) that licenses all hardware partitions of  
the system.  
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  
Tru64 UNIX software base system upgrade for GS1280  
OpenVMS Alpha dual CPU SMP license for GS1280  
Tru64 UNIX Alpha dual CPU SMP license for GS1280  
QB-63PAQ-AC  
QB-595AN-AB  
QL-MT1A9-6T  
QL-MT4A9-6T  
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Systems  
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.  
2.  
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.  
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.  
Both the AMS and AMU software require Internet Explorer 5.5 or later or Netscape 4.76 or later.  
AMS/AMU software kits and instructions may be downloaded from:  
3.  
4.  
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  
Total CPUs  
Supported  
(see Note 1)  
41U  
Rack(s)  
Dual  
AC  
(see Note 3)  
Part Number  
Included  
Model 8  
Model 8  
Tru64 UNIX  
OpenVMS  
Tru64 UNIX  
OpenVMS  
Tru64 UNIX  
OpenVMS  
Tru64 UNIX  
OpenVMS  
1
1
2
2
4
4
8
8
8
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
Option  
Option  
DA-1280A-AA  
DY-1280A-AA  
DA-1280A-BA  
DY-1280A-BA  
DA-1280A-CC  
DY-1280A-CC  
DA-1280A-BD  
DY-1280A-BD  
8
Model 16  
Model 16  
Model 32  
Model 32  
Model 64  
Model 64  
16  
Option  
16  
Option  
32  
Included  
Included  
Included  
Included  
32  
64  
64 (see Note 2)  
NOTES:  
1.  
2.  
Base systems do not include CPUs or memory (see Steps 3 and 4).  
OpenVMS maximum processor support is 32P per partition. To achieve 64 processors, 2 x 32P OpenVMS partitions  
are required.  
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HP AlphaServer GS1280 Systems  
Step 3 - CPU Building Block Modules – Mandatory  
M=Mandatory  
O=Optional  
Supported Configurations  
10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64  
CPUs  
2
1
4
2
6
3
8
4
Dual CPU Modules  
GS1280 Model 8  
GS1280 Model 16  
GS1280 Model 32  
GS1280 Model 64  
5
-
6
-
7
-
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32  
M
M
M
-
O
O
O
-
O
O
O
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O
O
O
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O
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O O -  
O O O O O O O O  
M - - O -  
O
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O
O
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O
O
O
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O
O
O
O
Configuration Guidelines  
1.  
2.  
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.  
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 AlphaServer GS1280 Dual CPU Building Block Module, 2xEV7 CPUs, 1300  
3X-KN72D-AB  
3X-KN72D-AC  
3X-KN72C-AB  
3X-KN72C-AC  
Block Modules  
MHz, Tru64 UNIX SMP License  
AlphaServer GS1280 Dual CPU Building Block Module, 2xEV7 CPUs, 1300  
MHz, OpenVMS SMP License  
AlphaServer GS1280 Dual CPU Building Block Module, 2xEV7 CPUs, 1150  
MHz, Tru64 UNIX SMP License  
AlphaServer GS1280 Dual CPU Building Block Module, 2xEV7 CPUs, 1150  
MHz, OpenVMS SMP License  
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.  
2.  
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.  
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.  
4.  
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.  
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  
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Systems  
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  
3X-KN72C-CB  
3X-KN72C-CC  
AlphaServer GS1280 iCAP Dual CPU Building Block Module, 1150 MHz, Tru64  
UNIX SMP License  
AlphaServer GS1280 iCAP Dual CPU Building Block Module, 1150 MHz,  
OpenVMS SMP License  
iCAP Enablement  
AlphaServer GS1280 iCAP Enable Dual CPU Building Block Module, 1300 MHz, 3X-KN72D-EB  
Tru64 UNIX  
AlphaServer GS1280 iCAP Enable Dual CPU Building Block Module, 1300 MHz, 3X-KN72D-EC  
OpenVMS  
AlphaServer GS1280 iCAP Enable Dual CPU Building Block Module, 1150 MHz, 3X-KN72C-EB  
Tru64 UNIX  
AlphaServer GS1280 iCAP Enable Dual CPU Building Block Module, 1150 MHz, 3X-KN72C-EC  
OpenVMS  
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  
PROGRAM PERIOD  
Grants full Right-to-Use for a previously purchased iCAP CPU Module.  
There is no time limit to activate an iCAP CPU.  
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Step 4 - Select Memory Options - Mandatory  
Configuration Guidelines  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Mandatory selection of one memory option per CPU (two memory options per Dual CPU Building Block Module).  
Optional selection of a second memory option for each CPU.  
Both options must be the same size and speed for a CPU, but different size options can be used on different CPUs.  
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 1 CPU 2  
Controller 1 Controller 2 Controller 1 Controller 2 Controller 1 Controller 2 Controller 1 Controller 2  
CPU Building Block Module #2  
Case  
Memory  
Option  
CPU 3 CPU 4  
A
3X-MS7AB-  
BA  
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
(4 x 256  
MB)  
B
3X-MS7AB-  
CA  
1
-
1
-
1
-
1
-
(4 x 512  
MB)  
CPU Building Block Module #3  
CPU 5 CPU 6  
Controller 1 Controller 2 Controller 1 Controller 2 Controller 1 Controller 2 Controller 1 Controller 2  
CPU Building Block Module #4  
CPU 7 CPU 8  
A
B
3X-MS7AB-  
BA  
(4 x 256  
MB)  
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3X-MS7AB-  
CA  
1
-
1
-
1
-
1
-
(4 x 512  
MB)  
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GS Options  
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  
May be used  
with either  
EV7 1.15 GHz  
EV7 1.3 GHz  
(3X-KN72C-**) (3X-KN72D-**)  
or  
EV7 1.15 GHz  
(3X-KN72C-**)  
1-GB RDRAM Memory (4x256) Option  
3X-MS7AB-BA 3X-MS7AC-BA  
3X-MS7AB-BC 3X-MS7AC-BC  
3X-MS7AB-CA 3X-MS7AC-CA  
3X-MS7AB-CC 3X-MS7AC-CC  
3X-MS7AB-DB 3X-MS7AC-DA  
3X-MS7AB-DD 3X-MS7AC-DC  
1-GB RDRAM Memory (1x256) RAID Option  
2-GB RDRAM Memory (4x512) Option  
2-GB RDRAM Memory (1x512) RAID Option  
4-GB RDRAM Memory (4x1024) Option  
4-GB RDRAM Memory (1x1024) RAID Option  
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)  
Each CPU in a GS1280 System Building Block Drawer can provide one I/O connection to an I/O Drawer.  
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.  
3.  
4.  
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  
= 6 I/O connections  
Six Standard I/O Drawers, one I/O connection each  
One High Performance I/O Drawer with four I/O connections  
One High Performance I/O Drawer with two I/O connections  
= 4 I/O connections  
= 2 I/O connections  
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GS Options  
Total I/O Drawer Connections  
=12 I/O connections used  
I/O Module I/O Buses I/O Slots  
Dual  
Redundant  
Power  
USB/  
Ultra3  
SCSI  
Adapter  
Card  
DVD/  
CD-RW  
Drive  
Universal Part Number  
Slot for  
Disks  
for  
Connection  
to CPU in a  
System  
Supplies  
Building  
Block  
Drawer  
Standard I/O  
Drawer,  
Expansion  
1
3 PCI-X  
1 AGP 4X 1 PCI 3.3V;  
2 PCI, 5V  
8 PCI-X  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
No  
1
None  
3X-BA70A-BA  
3X-BA70A-AA  
3X-BA70B-BA  
3X-BA70B-AA  
1 AGP 4X  
4
Standard I/O  
Drawer, Master  
1
3 PCI-X  
1 AGP 4X 1 PCI 3.3V;  
2 PCI, 5V  
8 PCI-X  
1 in PCI  
3.3V Slot  
2
1 AGP 4X  
High  
1 standard  
3 additional,  
optional  
2 to 8  
PCI-X  
2 to 8  
PCI-X  
No  
No  
1
None  
Performance  
I/O Drawer,  
Expansion  
1
4
High  
1 standard  
3 additional,  
optional  
2 to 8  
PCI-X  
2 to 8  
PCI-X  
1 in PCI-X  
Slot  
2
Performance  
I/O Drawer,  
Master  
1
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  
3X-BNPSA-04  
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.  
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  
3X-BNPSA-06  
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.  
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NOTES:  
1.  
2.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
3.  
4.  
Step 6 - Power Distribution Units - Mandatory  
GS1280 Model GS1280 Model GS1280 Model GS1280 Model  
16 32 64  
DA/DY-1280A- DA/DY-1280A- DA/DY-1280A- DA/DY-1280A-  
8
AA  
BA  
CC  
BD  
Type A  
Power Distribution -208V, NEMA L21-30P  
Units 30A; 3 x C19 outlets plus  
Select one variant. 24 x C13 outlets  
North America/Japan 200  
2 required  
(provides  
receptacles for receptacles for  
power cords power cords  
from I/O  
Drawers, LAN Drawers, LAN  
2 required  
(provides  
3X-H7606-  
AA  
1 required  
(provides  
receptacles for receptacles for  
power cords power cords  
from all system from all system  
components) components)  
2 required  
(provides  
from I/O  
International 380/415V Y,  
IEC 309 32A; 3 x C19  
outlets plus 24 x C13  
outlets  
3X-H7606-  
AB  
Hub, and  
storage  
shelves)  
Hub, and  
storage  
shelves)  
Type B  
North America/Japan  
3X-H7606- Not applicable Not applicable  
BA  
2 required  
(for M32/M64 (for M32/M64  
Dual AC power Dual AC power  
4 required  
Power Distribution 200 - 208V, IEC 309 60A  
Units  
Select one variant.  
supply  
supply  
International  
380/415V Y, IEC 309  
32A  
3X-H7606-  
BB  
exclusively for exclusively for  
8P system  
drawers)  
8P system  
drawers)  
NOTES:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
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.  
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.  
The 3X-H7606-AA PDU uses an L21-30P 30 amp plug, Hubbell 2811, a 4 pin connector.  
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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.  
2.  
Dual AC power options can be factory configured or installed as a field upgrade.  
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  
Dual AC option for use with AlphaServer GS1280 Model 16 systems  
3X-H7514-AC  
3X-H7514-AB  
Mandatory with Dual AC  
options above.  
Type A Power  
Distribution Units  
Select one variant.  
Two required for Model 16 Dual North America/Japan 200 -208V, NEMA 3X-H7606-AA  
AC Option  
One required for Model 8 Dual  
AC Option  
L21-30P 30A; 3 x C19 outlets plus 24 x  
C13 outlets  
International 380/415V Y, IEC 309 32A;  
3 x C19 outlets plus 24 x C13 outlets  
3X-H7606-AB  
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AlphaServer GS1280 Model 8 with Dual AC Option  
AlphaServer GS1280 Model 16 with Dual AC Option  
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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.  
2.  
The upgrade consists of one new power supply rack that replaces the existing power supply rack(s).  
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  
3X-H7514-BD  
3X-H7606-BA  
3X-H7606-BB  
Dual AC option for AlphaServer GS1280 Model 64 system  
(DA/DY-1280A-AD)  
Mandatory with Dual AC options  
above.  
Type B Power Distribution Units  
Select one variant.  
Two required for Model North America/Japan 200  
32 Dual AC Option  
Four required for Model  
64 Dual AC Option  
- 208V, IEC 309 60A  
International 380/415V Y,  
IEC 309 32A  
Step 8 - Internal System Expansion - Optional  
AlphaServer GS1280 systems can support optional configurations shown below.  
AlphaServer GS1280 Model 8 - Internal System Expansion Options  
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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  
3X-H7606-AA  
Mandatory with External  
Expansion Rack, above  
Type A Power  
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  
Distribution Units  
Select one variant  
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  
ES/GS Common Options — Contents  
I/O Capacity for AlphaServer ES47/ES80 and AlphaServer GS1280 Systems  
Adapter to Peripheral Cross Connect Table  
Rack Specifications and Rackmount Kits  
Networks and Communications — Optional  
Memory Channel — Optional  
Storage Adapters/Controllers — Optional  
StorageWorks Enclosures for Disks and Tapes — Optional  
Disks — Optional  
Storage Systems — Optional  
Tape Drives — Optional  
Tape Storage Systems — Optional  
Storage Network Switches, Hubs, and Interconnects — Optional  
Keyboards, Mouse, Monitors, Power Cords — Optional  
Graphics Support — Optional  
System Software — Optional  
Hardware and Software Support Services — Optional  
Reference 1 – I/O Capacity for AlphaServer ES47/ES80 and AlphaServer GS1280 Systems  
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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  
PCI, 33 MHz  
32-bit data path  
0.133 GB/s  
0.267 GB/s  
N/A  
64-bit data path  
0.267 GB/s  
0.533 GB/s  
0.8 GB/s  
PCI or PCI-X, 66 MHz  
PCI-X, 100 MHz  
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  
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ES47 Tower or  
Workstation  
ES47  
2
ES80  
4
GS1280  
32  
Maximum Hard Partitions per system  
1
Maximum Quantity Tested & Supported  
per hard partition: per  
system  
per system  
per system  
per system  
Maximum 2P Building Block Drawers per  
System  
1
5
2
4
N/A  
PCI-X/PCI slots in 2P Drawers  
133-MHz PCI-X/PCI slots in 2P Drawers  
AGP slots in 2P Drawers  
10  
2
20  
4
N/A  
N/A  
1
0
2
4
N/A  
Maximum External I/O Connections  
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  
5V PCI slots in Standard I/O Drawers  
AGP slots in Standard I/O Drawers  
18  
4
36  
8
288 : 576  
64 : 128  
32 : 64  
2
4
Maximum High Performance I/O Drawers (One  
I/O connection per drawer)  
0
0
2
1
4
4
1
8
32 : 64  
8 : 16  
Maximum High Performance I/O Drawers (Four  
I/O connections per drawer)  
133-MHz PCI-X/PCI slots in High Performance  
I/O Drawers  
64 : 128  
per  
Total Slots  
per system  
per system  
per system  
hard partition:  
per system  
PCI-X/PCI slots  
133-MHz PCI-X/PCI slots  
5V PCI slots  
5
1
28  
4
56  
8
288 : 576  
32: 128  
32 : 64  
4
8
AGP slots  
1
6
4
8
32 : 64  
Maximum Possible Slots (PCI-X/PCI plus 5V PCI  
plus AGP slots)  
36  
72  
384 : 768  
I/O for Two-processor System Building Block Drawer used in ES47 and ES80 Systems  
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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  
Bus Loading,  
Adapters Installed  
(contiguously starting  
with Slot 1)  
Port (Bus) #  
Slot #  
Maximum Bus Speed Signal Voltage  
Max Bus Speed  
0
1
1 PCI  
1 PCI-X  
66 MHz  
133 MHz  
1
133 MHz  
3.3V  
1
2
3
4
1
66 MHz  
66 MHz  
66 MHz  
66 MHz  
4X AGP  
3.3V  
3.3V  
3.3V  
3.3V  
1.5V  
1 or 2 PCI  
3 or 4 PCI  
1 to 4 PCI-X  
66 MHz  
50 MHz  
66 MHz  
3
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.  
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Standard I/O Building Block Drawer Slot Specifications  
Bus Loading,  
Adapters Installed  
(contiguously starting  
Port (Bus) #  
Slot #  
Maximum Bus Speed Signal Voltage  
Max Bus Speed  
with Slot 1)  
0
1
2
3
1
100 MHz  
33 MHz  
33 MHz  
133 MHz  
3.3V  
66 MHz  
1 PCI  
100 MHz  
1 PCI-X  
3
5.0V  
5.0V  
33 MHz  
1
2 or 3 PCI  
3
1
2
3.3V  
3.3V  
1 PCI-X  
2 PCI-X  
1 or 2 PCI  
133 MHz  
100 MHz  
66 MHz  
2
133 MHz  
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
66 MHz  
66 MHz  
66 MHz  
66 MHz  
66 MHz  
66 MHz  
4X AGP  
3.3V  
3.3V  
3.3V  
3.3V  
3.3V  
3.3V  
1.5V  
2
1 to 3 PCI  
66 MHz  
50 MHz  
33 MHz  
66 MHz  
33 MHz  
4 or 5 PCI  
6 PCI  
1 to 5 PCI-X  
6 PCI-X  
3
1 AGP  
4X  
1.  
2.  
Modules designed for 3.3V signaling and 66-MHz bus speed cannot operate in Port 0 - slots 2 and 3.  
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  
Bus Loading,  
Connection  
to EV7  
Processor  
Maximum Bus  
Speed  
Adapters Installed  
(contiguously starting  
with Slot 1)  
Port (Bus) #  
Slot #  
Signal Voltage  
Max Bus Speed  
0
0
1
1
2
2
3
3
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
Slot 1  
Slot 1  
Slot 1  
Slot 1  
Slot 1  
Slot 1  
Slot 1  
Slot 1  
133 MHz  
133 MHz  
133 MHz  
133 MHz  
133 MHz  
133 MHz  
133 MHz  
133 MHz  
3.3V  
3.3V  
3.3V  
3.3V  
3.3V  
3.3V  
3.3V  
3.3V  
For each slot  
1 PCI  
66 MHz  
133 MHz  
1 PCI-X  
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Reference 2 – Adapter to Peripheral Cross Connect Table  
Ultra3 SCSI  
SCSI Ultra3 LVD SCSI Ultra2 LVD Backplane RAID, Backplane RAID,  
2 or 4 channel 2 or 4 channel  
3X-KZPDC-BE/DF 3X-KZPEC-BF/DG  
U320 LVD SCSI  
3X-KZPEA-DB  
3X-KZPCA-AA  
MSA30 Rack Disk & Tape Drive  
Enclosure  
4300 Rack Disk & Tape Drive  
Enclosure  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
1U Rackmount Tape Drive Enclosure  
3U Rackmount Tape Drive Enclosure  
MSA1000 Storage System  
Yes  
Yes  
no  
Yes  
Yes  
no  
no  
no  
no  
no  
no  
no  
HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual  
Arrays; EVA4000; EVA6000; EVA8000  
HP StorageWorks Disk Arrays;  
xp10000; xp12000  
no  
no  
no  
no  
no  
no  
no  
no  
DAT Tape Drives; 40; 72  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
no  
no  
no  
no  
DLT VS Tape Drives; 80; 160  
Ultrium LTO Tape Drives; 232; 448;  
920, 460; 960  
Yes  
Yes  
no  
no  
SDLT Tape Drive; 320; 600  
DAT 72/10 Autoloader  
1/8 Autoloader; Ultrium 232, 448, 960  
MSL2024/4048 Tape Libraries  
MSL6000 Tape Libraries  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
no  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
no  
no  
no  
no  
no  
no  
no  
no  
no  
no  
no  
no  
no  
no  
no  
ESL E-Series Tape Libraries  
VSL 6000 Virtual Library System  
2-Gbit Fibre Channel Adapter, single  
channel, PCI-X LP10000, FCA2684 channel, PCI-X LP10000, FCA2684DC  
2-Gbit Fibre Channel Adapter, dual  
Cross Connect Table  
DS-A5132-AA  
no  
DS-A5134-AA  
no  
MSA30 Rack Disk & Tape Drive  
Enclosure  
4300 Rack Disk & Tape Drive  
Enclosure  
no  
no  
1U Rackmount Tape Drive Enclosure  
3U Rackmount Tape Drive Enclosure  
MSA1000 Storage System  
HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual  
Arrays; EVA4000; EVA6000; EVA8000  
HP StorageWorks Disk Arrays;  
xp10000; xp12000  
no  
no  
Yes  
no  
no  
Yes  
1
1
1
1
Yes  
Yes  
1
1
Yes  
Yes  
1
1
DAT Tape Drives; 40; 72  
Yes  
Yes  
1
1
DLT VS Tape Drives; 80; 160  
1/8 Autoloader; Ultrium 232, 448, 960  
SDLT Tape Drive; 320; 600  
DAT 72/10 Autoloaders  
Yes  
Yes  
1
1
Yes  
Yes  
1
1
Yes  
Yes  
1
1
Yes  
Yes  
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1
1
1
1/8 Autoloader; Ultrium 232, 448, 960  
MSL2024/4048 Tape Libraries  
MSL6000 Tape Libraries  
ESL E-Series Tape Libraries  
VSL 6000 Virtual Library System  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
no  
Yes  
1
Yes  
1
Yes  
no  
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  
For ES47/80  
(no OCP)  
Operator  
Control Panel  
(OCP))  
Vertical Rack Capacity  
(1.75" per Rack Unit)  
Rail Spacing  
59.5"  
34U  
71.75"  
41U  
73.5"  
42U  
73.5"  
42U  
71.75"  
41U  
71.75"  
41U  
19 inch  
RETMA  
25 inches  
19 inch  
RETMA  
25 inches  
19 inch  
RETMA  
29 inches  
19 inch  
RETMA  
29 inches  
19 inch  
RETMA  
29 inches  
19 inch  
RETMA  
29 inches  
(side-to-side)  
Rail Spacing  
(front-to-back)  
Hole Pattern  
0.281" Round 0.281" Round Euro-Square  
Euro-Square  
RETMA  
Euro-Square  
RETMA  
Euro-Square  
RETMA  
RETMA  
1000 lbs  
454 kg  
RETMA  
1000 lbs  
454 kg  
RETMA  
1200 lbs  
544 kg  
Max Payload (spec'd)  
1600 lbs  
720 kg  
1600 lbs  
720 kg  
1600 lbs  
720 kg  
(equipment weight only,  
dynamic)  
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"  
39.4"  
NA  
(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"  
48.1"  
Not Available  
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  
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Usable Depth  
w/Extender  
37.1"  
37.1"  
33.9"  
40.25  
NA  
NA  
(front rail to back door)  
Side Panels  
943 mm  
943 mm  
862 mm  
1022 mm  
Standard  
None  
Standard  
Standard  
Standard  
Standard  
Standard  
Stabilizer  
Single  
Deployable  
Dual  
Deployable  
Single  
Deployable  
Single  
Deployable  
Heavy duty  
Deployable  
Top Cover  
Rear Door  
Vented  
Vented  
Vented  
Standard  
Short  
Vented  
Split  
Vented  
Vented  
Standard  
w/Lock  
Standard  
w/Lock  
Standard  
w/Lock  
Standard  
w/Lock  
Long door  
w/Lock  
w/Lock  
Standard  
w/Lock  
Front Door  
Optional  
Kit w/Lock  
Required if  
Optional  
Kit w/Lock  
Required if  
Standard  
w/Lock  
Standard  
w/Lock  
Standard  
w/Lock  
Front Trim Kit  
PDUs  
Standard  
w/Lock  
Not Available Not Available Not Available  
no Front Door no Front Door  
Standard  
Optional  
Standard  
Optional  
Optional  
Optional  
Optional  
Optional  
Optional  
NA  
Optional  
NA  
Joiner Kit  
(aka Baying Kit)  
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  
147 kg  
355 lbs  
161 kg  
445 lbs  
202 kg  
284 lbs  
129 kg  
570 lbs  
259 kg  
570 lbs  
259 kg  
(empty cab with full  
packaging)  
RACKMOUNT KITS  
DS15  
1
1
1
3X-PBX01-DA 3X-PBX01-DA 3X-PBX01-DB 3X-PBX01-DB 3X-PBX01-DB 3X-PBX01-DB  
1
DS25  
3X-BA57R-RA 3X-BA57R-RA 3X-BA57R-RC 3X-BA57R-RC 3X-BA57R-RC 3X-BA57R-RC  
1
1
ES45  
BA61R-CR  
BA61R-CR  
3X-BA61R-RD 3X-BA61R-RD 3X-BA61R-RD 3X-BA61R-RD  
ES47  
No kit available No kit available No kit available CK-BA60B-AR  
No kit available No kit available No kit available CK-BA60B-AR  
Included  
Included  
Included  
Included  
ES80  
Mem. Channel 2  
3U LVD enclosure  
3X-BA61R-MC 3X-BA61R-MC 3X-BA61R-MD 3X-BA61R-MD 3X-BA61R-MD 3X-BA61R-MD  
3R-A3804-AA 3R-A3804-AA  
Included  
Included  
Included  
Included  
Included  
Included  
Included  
Included  
5U LVD/MSL5000  
enclosure  
254795-001  
254795-001  
StorageWorks  
4315/4354  
Included  
Included  
Included  
Standard  
Included  
Standard  
Included  
Standard  
Included  
Standard  
MSA30/MSA1000  
3R-A5281-AA 3R-A5281-AA  
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ES/GS Common Options  
NOTES:  
1.  
2.  
HP will not install system in the rack at the factory unless optional integration services are purchased.  
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.  
Maximum Quantity Tested & Supported  
U=Tru64 UNIX  
O=OpenVMS  
L=Redhat V7.2 Linux  
Description  
Device Type  
Part Number  
per system  
per hard partition: per system  
ES47  
Tower  
ES47  
ES80  
GS1280  
Workstation  
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  
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  
3X-DEGXA-TR  
3X-DEGXA-SR  
3X-DE602-BR  
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  
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)  
5/U  
5/O  
1/L  
8:16/U  
8:16/O  
1:2L  
8:32/U  
8:32/O  
1:4/L  
PCI 3.3V,  
64 b, 66 MHz  
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  
3X-DE602-FR  
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.  
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ES/GS Common Options  
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  
ES47  
ES80  
GS1280  
Workstation  
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  
PBXDA-BB  
PBXDA-AC  
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  
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  
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  
BN25G-xx  
BN26M-xx  
BN24Q-xx  
BN28Q-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  
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  
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  
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  
EIA-530 Single-port synchronous cable  
V.24/EIA-232 Single-port synchronous cable  
V.11/x.21 Single-port synchronous cable  
V.35 Single-port synchronous cable  
3X-BC34G-06  
3X-BC34L-06  
3X-BC33S-06  
3X-BC34T-06  
CXI01-AC  
RJ45-to-DB-25 Asynchronous Converter Cable  
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Step 2 - MEMORY CHANNEL — Optional  
Configuration Guidelines  
1.  
2.  
Each Memory Channel adapter must be the only device on the PCI/PCI-X bus segment.  
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.  
4.  
5.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
7.  
If two adapters (CCMAB-BA) are configured in each system, a second hub (CCMHB-AA) is required.  
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  
Maximum Quantity Tested & Supported  
U=Tru64 UNIX  
O=OpenVMS  
L=Redhat V7.2 Linux  
Description  
Device Type  
Part Number  
per system  
per hard partition: per system  
ES47  
Tower  
ES47  
ES80  
GS1280  
Workstation  
Memory Channel Adapter  
Memory Channel Adapter  
PCI 5.0/3.3V,  
32 b, 33 MHz  
2/U  
2/O  
2:4/U  
2:4/O  
2:8/U  
2:8/O  
2:64/U  
2:64/O  
CCMAB-BA  
CCMFB-BA  
Copper-to-single mode fiber optic  
converter  
PCI 5.0/3.3V,  
32 b, 33 MHz  
2/U  
2/O  
2:4/U  
2:4/O  
2:8/U  
2:8/O  
2:64/U  
2:64/O  
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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  
CCMHB-AA  
from list that follows.  
Hub expansion box with no line cards  
Expansion line card for CCMHB hub  
1-meter cable for CCMAB and CCMHB  
4-meter cable for CCMAB and CCMHB  
7-meter cable for CCMAB and CCMHB  
10-meter cable for CCMAB and CCMHB  
CCMHB-BA  
CCMLB-AA  
BN39B-01  
BN39B-04  
BN39B-07  
BN39B-10  
Rackmount kit (3U) for CCMHB (Memory Channel Hub II); required for mounting 3X-BA61R-MD  
in H9A40/H9A45 Cabinets and Series 10000 Racks.  
Power cord for rackmount CCMHB hub  
BN35S-02  
Country-specific Power Australia, New Zealand  
3R-A6023-AA  
BN19C-2E  
BN19K-2E  
Cords for Standalone  
MEMORY CHANNEL  
Hubs  
Central Europe  
Denmark  
Egypt, India  
BN19S-2E  
Ireland, United Kingdom  
BN19A-2E  
Israel  
Italy  
3R-A6883-AA  
BN19M-2E  
3X-BN46F-02  
BN19E-2E  
Japan, 2.5-meter, Dentori approved  
Switzerland  
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  
ES47  
ES80  
GS1280  
Workstation  
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  
28:28/U  
12:24/O  
1:2/L  
32:56/U 32:576/U  
12:48/O 12:384/O  
1:4/L  
0/L  
Shared Bus Shared  
Shared  
Bus  
Shared  
Bus  
5/U  
0/O  
Bus  
6:12/U  
0/O  
6:24/U  
0/O  
6:192/U  
0/O  
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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 3X-KZPCA-AA  
Universal,  
32b, 33 MHz  
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  
5/O  
8:16/O  
8:16/O  
8:32/O  
8:32/O  
8:256/O  
8:256/O  
U320 LVD SCSI Backplane Raid  
Controller, 64 bit, 4 Channel  
PCI-X, 3.3V, 3X-KZPEC-DG  
64b  
133 MHz  
Ultra3 SCSI, 2-channel, RAID controller  
Ultra3 SCSI, 4-channel, RAID controller  
PCI, 3.3V,  
64b, 66 MHz  
3X-KZPDC-BE  
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  
PCI, 3.3V,  
64b, 66 MHz  
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  
BN38C-xx  
Ultra2 SCSI 68-pin HD male-to-VHDCI male cable; xx = 02, 03, 05, 10, 20  
meters  
Maximum Quantity Tested & Supported  
U=Tru64 UNIX  
O=OpenVMS  
L=Redhat V7.2 Linux  
Description  
Device Type  
Part Number  
per system  
per hard partition: per system  
ES47  
Tower  
ES47  
ES80  
GS1280  
Workstation  
Fibre Channel Controllers  
2-Gbit Fibre Channel Adapter, single  
channel, PCI-X  
LP10000, FCA2684  
PCI-X, 3.3/5.0V  
Universal,  
64b, 133 MHz  
5/U  
5/O  
28:28/U  
26:28/O  
56:56/U 64:576/U  
26:56/O 26:576/O  
DS-A5132-AA  
DS-A5134-AA  
2-Gbit Fibre Channel Adapter, dual  
channel, PCI-X  
LP10000, FCA2684DC  
PCI-X, 3.3/5.0V  
Universal,  
64b, 133 MHz  
5/U  
5/O  
28:28/U  
13:26/O  
32:56/U 32:576/U  
13:56/O 13:416/O  
CIPCA Adapter  
Computer Interconnect (CI) adapter;  
PCI, 5V,  
each CI adapter requires a Standard I/O 32b, 33 MHz,  
Building Block Drawer with 5V PCI slots. 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  
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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:  
See HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 30 Multi-Initiator Enclosure QuickSpecs for configuration details:  
Model MSA30, Single- Rackmount, 14-drive enclosure with single bus, dual power supplies  
bus  
3R-A4075-AA  
3R-A4076-AA  
359645-B21  
Model MSA30, Dual-  
bus  
Rackmount, 14-drive enclosure with dual bus, dual power supplies  
NOTE: Not supported for shared bus operation.  
Model MSA30 Multi-  
Rackmount, 14-drive enclosure with dual bus, multi-initiator shared access, and  
Initiator (Shared)  
dual power supplies.  
NOTE: Use SCSI Ultra3 LVD host adapter (3X-KZPEA-DB) for shared bus  
operation.  
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:  
NOTE: The depth of a 4300 shelf does not allow front and rear mounting.  
Model 4314R  
Model 4354R  
Rackmountable 14-drive enclosure with single bus, single power supply  
Rackmountable 14-drive enclosure with dual bus, dual power supplies  
DS-SL13R-Ax  
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:  
1U Rackmount Tape  
Drive Enclosure  
Supports up to two internal half-height devices including:  
DAT 40, and DAT 72 Tape Drives  
A7445B  
DLT VS80, DLT VS160 Tape Drives  
Ultrium 232 and 448 Tape Drives  
3U Rackmount Tape  
Drive Enclosure  
Wide SCSI LVD rackmount enclosure. Supports up to two internal, full-height or  
four internal, half-height devices including:  
274338-B22  
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  
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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:  
300-GB Pluggable Ultra320 SCSI 10,000 rpm Hard Drive  
146.8-GB Pluggable Ultra320 SCSI 10,000 rpm Hard Drive  
72.8-GB Pluggable Ultra320 SCSI 10,000 rpm Hard Drive  
300-GB Pluggable Ultra320 SCSI 15,000 rpm Hard Drive  
146.8-GB Pluggable Ultra320 SCSI 15,000 rpm Hard Drive  
72.8-GB Pluggable Ultra320 SCSI 15,000 rpm Hard Drive  
36.4-GB Pluggable Ultra320 SCSI 15,000 rpm Hard Drive  
3R-A4952-AA  
3R-A3841-AA  
3R-A3839-AA  
3R-A6726-AA  
3R-A4945-AA  
3R-A3851-AA  
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  
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:  
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EVA8000  
Model  
EVA4000  
EVA6000  
EVA8000  
with expansion  
cabinet  
Drive Interface  
Dual ported  
Dual ported  
Dual ported  
Dual ported  
2 Gb/s FC-AL  
2 Gb/s FC-AL  
2 Gb/s FC-AL  
2 Gb/s FC-AL  
Cache per controller pair  
Host ports  
4GB  
4GB  
8GB  
8GB  
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:  
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:  
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:  
DAT Hot-Plug Tape  
Drives  
40-GB hot-plug DAT tape drive, uses two Universal storage device slots  
3R-A4745-AA  
or Q1546A  
(for use in StorageWorks  
MSA30 and 4300  
Enclosures; and  
ES47/80 2P System  
Drawer)  
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)  
72-GB internal DAT tape drive, half-height device (carbon)  
3R-A6831-AA  
or C5686C  
3R-A6663-AA  
or Q1522B  
DAT External  
(tabletop)Tape Drives  
40-GB external (tabletop) DAT tape drive  
72-GB external (tabletop) DAT tape drive  
C5687D  
Q1523B  
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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:  
SDLT Internal Tape  
Drives  
(for use in Rackmount  
Tape Drive Enclosures)  
320-GB internal SDLT tape drive, full-height device  
257319-B21  
A7518B  
600-GB internal SDLT tape drive, full-height device  
SDLT External  
(tabletop) Tape Drives  
320-GB external (tabletop) SDLT tape drive, North America (Carbon)  
320-GB external (tabletop) SDLT tape drive, International (Carbon)  
320-GB external (tabletop) SDLT tape drive, Japan (Carbon)  
600-GB external (tabletop) SDLT tape drive, North America  
600-GB external (tabletop) SDLT tape drive, Worldwide  
257319-001  
257319-B31  
257319-291  
A7519B  
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:  
DLT VS Internal Tape 80-GB DLT VS internal tape drive, full-height device, (carbon), Worldwide  
Drives  
3R-A5071-AA  
337699-B21  
(for use in Rackmount  
160-GB DLT VS internal tape drive, full-height device, (carbon), Worldwide  
Tape Drive Enclosures)  
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)  
160-GB DLT VS external (tabletop) tape drive, International (carbon)  
A7570B  
A7571B  
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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:  
See HP StorageWorks Ultrium Half-Height Tape Drives QuickSpecs for configuration details:  
Ultrium LTO Internal  
Tape Drives  
(for use in Rackmount  
Tape Drive Enclosures)  
Ultrium 232, 200-GB LTO internal tape drive, half-height device  
Ultrium 448, 400-GB LTO internal tape drive, half-height device  
Ultrium 920, 800-GB LTO internal tape drive, half-height device  
Ultrium 460, 400-GB LTO internal tape drive, full height device  
Ultrium 960, 800-GB LTO internal tape drive, full-height device  
DW064A  
DW016A  
EH841A  
Q1518B  
Q1538A  
DW065B  
DW017B  
EH842A  
Q1520B  
Q1539B  
Ultrium LTO External Ultrium 232, 200-GB LTO external (tabletop) tape drive  
(tabletop) Tape Drives  
Ultrium 448, 400-GB LTO external (tabletop) tape drive  
Ultrium 920, 800-GB LTO external tape drive, half-height device  
Ultrium 460, 400-GB LTO external (tabletop) tape drive  
Ultrium 960, 800-GB LTO external (tabletop) tape drive  
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:  
DAT 72x10 Autoloader  
AE313A  
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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:  
1/8 Ultrium LTO 232  
Autoloader  
Table Top  
AA202A  
AA203A  
AA204A  
C9268R  
1/8 Ultrium LTO 448  
Autoloader  
Table Top  
1/8 Ultrium LTO 960  
Autoloader  
Table Top  
Rack Mount Kit  
Use to mount Table Top units in a 19" RETMA rack  
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:  
Family Comparison  
MSL2024 Ultrium 960 Tape  
Library  
MSL2024 Ultrium 920 Tape  
Library  
MSL2024 Ultrium 448 Tape  
Library  
Drive Technology  
Number of Drives  
Ultrium 960 SCSI  
Ultrium 920  
1 or 2  
Ultrium 448  
1 or 2  
1
Capacity  
19.2 TB  
19.2 TB  
9.6 TB  
(compressed 2:1)  
Maximum Data Transfer  
160 MB/s  
240 MB/s (2 drives)  
96 MB/s (2 drives)  
(compressed 2:1)  
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. The  
MSL4048 Tape Library can support two Ultrium 960 Tape Drives or four Ultrium 448 Tape Drives. 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:  
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MSL4048 Ultrium 960 MSL4048 Ultrium 960 MSL4048 Ultrium 920 MSL4048 Ultrium 448  
FC  
Number of Drives  
1 or 2  
1 or 2  
1 to 4  
1 to 4  
9.6 TB  
Capacity (native)  
19.2 TB  
19.2 TB  
19.2 TB  
Maximum Data  
288 MB/s ( one drive) 288 MB/s ( one drive) 216 MB/s ( one drive)  
86 MB/s (one drive)  
Transfer (native)  
576 MB/s (two drives) 576 MB/s (two drives) 864 MB/s (four drives) 346 MB/s (four drives)  
Interface  
4Gb Native Fibre  
Channel  
Ultra320 SCSI LVD/SE Ultra320 SCSI LVD/SE Ultra160 SCSI LVD/SE  
3 Gb/sec SAS  
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:  
MSL6026  
5U  
MSL6030  
MSL6052  
10U  
MSL6060  
Form Factor  
5U  
10U  
Tape Drives  
SDLT 600  
up to 2  
26  
Ultrium 460 or 960  
SDLT 600  
up to 4  
52  
Ultrium 460 or 960  
Number of Drives  
Media Slots  
up to 2  
30  
up to 4  
60  
Storage per Library, TB  
Libraries per rack  
Storage per Rack, TB  
15.6  
24  
31.2  
48  
8
8
4
4
124.8  
192.0  
124.8  
192.0  
Ultra3 LVD SCSI  
Interface or  
Ultra3 LVD SCSI  
Interface or  
Ultra3 LVD SCSI  
Interface or  
Ultra3 LVD SCSI  
Interface or  
Interface Connection  
Embedded Fibre (2 Gb) Embedded Fibre (2 Gb) Embedded Fibre (2 Gb) 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:  
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Configuration  
EML 103e  
EML 245e  
EML 442e  
Maximum  
EML 505e  
Maximum Capacity  
Performance  
# of drives possible  
# of slots  
1-4  
1-8  
1-16  
442  
1-8  
103  
245  
505  
5 in configurable load 15 in configurable load 35 in configurable load 35 in configurable load  
port  
port  
port  
port  
Product height within  
rack  
12U  
24U  
40U  
40U  
Maximum Capacity  
(native)  
41.2  
98.0 TB  
176.8 TB  
4.6 TB/hr  
202 TB  
Maximum throughput  
1.1 TB/hr  
2.3 TB/hr  
2.3 TB/hr  
(native)  
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:  
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  
284.8 TB  
128.8 TB  
189 TB  
85.8 TB  
(native)  
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:  
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VLS 6105  
3TB  
VLS 6109  
6TB  
VLS 6510  
6TB  
VLS 6518  
12TB  
VLS 6840  
12TB  
VLS 6870  
24TB  
Raw Capacity  
Maximum Raw  
Capacity  
6TB  
12 TB  
12TB  
24TB  
48TB  
96TB  
Usable Capacity  
2.5TB  
5TB  
4.4 TB  
8.8TB  
5TB  
8.8TB  
10TB  
40TB  
17.6TB  
70.4TB  
Maximum Usable  
Capacity  
10TB  
17.6TB  
Interface - 2Gb Fibre  
Channel Ports  
Two  
Two  
Four  
Four  
Four  
Four  
(LC connectors, auto-  
negotiating)  
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:  
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:  
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.  
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Step 10 – Keyboards, Mouse, Monitors, Power Cords – Optional  
Keyboards - USB Keyboard/Language  
N.A./International keyboard  
Arabic keyboard  
Tru64 UNIX  
OpenVMS (Note 1)  
3X-LK464-A2  
-
3R-A6554-AA  
3R-A6540-AA  
3R-A6541-AA  
3R-A6542-AA  
-
Belgian keyboard  
3X-LK464-AB  
-
BHCSY keyboard  
Canadian/English keyboard  
Canadian/French keyboard  
Cyrillic keyboard (Russian)  
Czech keyboard  
3X-LK464-AQ  
3X-LK464-AC  
3X-LK464-BT  
3X-LK464-BV  
3X-LK464-AD  
3X-LK464-AH  
3X-LK464-AF  
3X-LK464-AP  
3X-LK464-AG  
3X-LK464-BH  
3X-LK464-AT  
3X-LK464-BQ  
-
3R-A6543-AA  
3R-A6544-AA  
3R-A6545-AA  
3R-A6546-AA  
3R-A6547-AA  
3R-A6548-AA  
3R-A6549-AA  
3R-A6550-AA  
3R-A6551-AA  
3R-A6552-AA  
3R-A6553-AA  
3R-A6554-AA  
3R-A6555-AA  
3R-A6556-AA  
3R-A6557-AA  
3R-A6558-AA  
3R-A6559-AA  
3R-A6560-AA  
3R-A6561-AA  
-
Danish keyboard  
Dutch keyboard  
Finnish keyboard  
French keyboard  
German keyboard  
Greek keyboard  
Hebrew keyboard  
Hungarian keyboard  
International keyboard  
Italian keyboard  
3X-LK464-AI  
-
Japanese keyboard  
Korean keyboard  
-
Latin-American keyboard  
Norwegian keyboard  
Polish keyboard  
-
3X-LK464-AN  
3X-LK464-BP  
3X-LK464-AV  
3X-LK464-BL  
-
Portuguese keyboard  
Romanian keyboard  
Simplified Chinese keyboard  
Slovak keyboard  
3R-A6562-AA  
3R-A6563-AA  
3R-A6564-AA  
3R-A6565-AA  
3R-A6566-AA  
-
3X-LK464-CZ  
3X-LK464-AS  
3X-LK464-AM  
3X-LK464-AK  
3X-LK464-AL  
-
Spanish keyboard  
Swedish keyboard  
Swiss/French keyboard  
Swiss/German keyboard  
Traditional Chinese keyboard  
Thai keyboard  
3R-A6567-AA  
3R-A6568-AA  
3R-A6569-AA  
-
-
Turkish Q keyboard  
Turkish/F keyboard  
UK keyboard  
3X-LK464-BU  
3X-LK464-BW  
3X-LK464-A2  
3X-LK464-BY  
3R-A6570-AA  
-
Yugoslavian keyboard  
NOTE 1: OpenVMS keyboard (3X-LK464-xx) comes with PS/2 and USB connectors  
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Rackmount  
PS2 to USB Converter – allows for connection of a PS2 keyboard and/or mouse  
3R-A4495-AA  
Keyboard/Drawer and to an AlphaServer ES47 System  
Keyboard/Monitor  
Options  
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  
3R-A5187-AA  
@60/75 Hz high and low voltage power cords, Worldwide  
Keyboard, Video, Mouse (KVM) Switches  
HP Server 1 x 8-Port KVM Switch (Tru64 UNIX and OpenVMS)  
USB Interface Adapter – 1 pack (Mandatory option with 336044-B21)  
For more information, refer to the Release Notes at:  
336044-B21  
336047-B21  
CAT5e Cables  
3 foot (1m) – 4 pack  
263474-B21  
6 foot (2m) – 8 pack  
263474-B22  
263474-B23  
263474-B24  
263474-B25  
12 foot (4m) – 8 pack  
20 foot (6m) – 4 pack  
40 foot (12m) – 1 pack  
Integrated Keyboard and Drawer  
Integrated Keyboard and Drawer (1U), North America  
Integrated Keyboard and Drawer (1U), International  
Integrated Keyboard and 17" Monitor (TFT7600RKM)  
Integrated Keyboard and Monitor, North America  
Integrated Keyboard and Monitor, United Kingdom  
Integrated Keyboard and Monitor, Germany  
Integrated Keyboard and Monitor, France  
Integrated Keyboard and Monitor, Italy  
Integrated Keyboard and Monitor, Spain  
Integrated Keyboard and Monitor, International  
3R-A4404-AA  
3R-A4405-AA  
AG052A  
AG053A  
AG054A  
AG055A  
AG056A  
AG057A  
AG066A  
Mouse  
3-button mouse – USB  
3R-A6641-AA  
Monitors  
Configuration Guidelines  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Graphics monitors other than those listed can be used if compatible with SVGA graphics ordered with system.  
A video cable, 6-foot/1.8-meter length, is included with all variants of monitors.  
Video extension cable required if monitor is located more than 1-meter from server.  
Monitors will ship with, but not be integrated with systems. – NOTE: Taiwan and Australia/New Zealand models ship  
separately.  
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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  
3R-A5853-AA  
03/Energy Star Compliant, Northern Hemisphere with NA power cord, VGA cable  
Same as above, with Euro power cord  
3R-A5854-AA  
3R-A5855-AA  
PF996AA#AB2  
PF996AA#ABG  
Same as above, Taiwan, NA power cord  
Same as above, PRC power cord, CCIB  
Same as above, Southern Hemisphere with Australia/New Zealand power cord  
Carbon/Silver Flat  
Panel Monitors  
L2065, 20-inch (20.1-inch viewable image area) flat panel monitor 0.255mm pixel 3R-A6701-AA  
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  
L2065, 20-inch (20.1-inch viewable image area) flat panel monitor 0.255mm pixel 3R-A6702-AA  
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  
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  
Australia, New Zealand, 2.5-meter  
Central Europe, 2.5-meter  
BN26J-1K  
3R-A6023-AA  
BN19C-2E  
BN19K-2E  
Denmark, 2.5-meter  
Egypt, India, South Africa, 2.5-meter  
Italy, 2.5-meter  
BN19S-2E  
BN19M-2E  
3R-A6883-AA  
3X-BN46F-02  
BN19H-2E  
BN19E-2E  
Israel, 1.9-meter  
Japan, 2.5-meter, Dentori approved  
Republic of China (103541-001)  
Switzerland, 2.5-meter  
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  
BN39C-02  
Video Extension Cable 6-foot/1.8-meter video extension cable  
Step 11 - Graphics Support — Optional  
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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  
3X-PBXGG-AA  
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  
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:  
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  
QL-0ADA9-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)  
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.  
1.  
2.  
Tru64 UNIX  
Tru64 UNIX base systems include pre-installed software, Base license, Unlimited User  
license, Server Extension license, Internet Express, and Secure Web Server  
Media and documentation required for first system on site  
Software Processor Codes in part numbers  
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Layered Software Tier  
Workgroup  
Part Number Code for 8th character  
ES47 Tower and ES47  
x = E  
x = G  
x = Q  
ES80  
Departmental  
Enterprise  
GS1280  
Tru64 UNIX media and online documentation on CD-ROM  
Tru64 UNIX full hard copy documentation  
QA-6ADAA-H8  
QA-6ADAA-GZ  
QP-6R9Ax-AA  
TruCluster Plus Software Package with licenses for TruCluster Server, Logical  
Storage Manager and AdvFS Utilities  
TruCluster Server license  
QL-6BRAx-AA  
QL-2GVAx-AA  
QL-0EGAx-AA  
QL-5U29M-3D  
QL-5U29M-3E  
QL-5U29M-3F  
QL-5U29M-3G  
QL-5U29M-3H  
QA-054AA-H8  
QL-MTJAx-AA  
QL-MTKAx-AA  
Logical Storage Manager license  
AdvFS Utilities license  
Advanced Server for Tru64 UNIX, 25 client concurrent use license  
Advanced Server for Tru64 UNIX, 50 client concurrent use license  
Advanced Server for Tru64 UNIX, 100 client concurrent use license  
Advanced Server for Tru64 UNIX, 250 client concurrent use license  
Advanced Server for Tru64 UNIX, 500 client concurrent use license  
Layered products media and documentation for Tru64 UNIX on CD-ROM  
DECnet/OSI end-system function license for Tru64 UNIX  
DECnet/OSI extended license for Tru64 UNIX  
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  
Workgroup  
Part Number Code for 8th character  
ES47 Tower and ES47  
ES80  
x = E  
x = G  
x = Q  
Departmental  
Enterprise  
GS1280  
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Concurrent Use 1-user license  
QL-MT3AA-3B  
QL-MT3AA-3C  
QL-MT3AA-3D  
QL-MT3AA-3E  
QL-MT3AA-3F  
QL-MT3AA-3G  
QL-MT3AA-3H  
QL-MT3AA-3J  
QL-MT3AA-3K  
QL-MT2Ax-AA  
Concurrent Use 2-user license  
Concurrent Use 4-user license  
Concurrent Use 8-user license  
Concurrent Use 16-user license  
Concurrent Use 32-user license  
Concurrent Use 64-user license  
Concurrent Use 128-user license  
Concurrent Use 256-user license  
Traditional unlimited-user license  
OpenVMS media and online documentation on CD-ROM  
OpenVMS hard copy documentation  
QA-MT1AA-H8  
QA-001AA-GZ  
QA-09SAA-GZ  
QA-03XAA-H8  
OpenVMS base hard copy documentation  
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.  
DECnet-Plus/DECnet end-system license  
DECnet-Plus/DECnet extended-function license  
Cluster License for OpenVMS Alpha  
QL-MTFAx-AA  
QL-MTHAx-AA  
QL-MUZAx-AA  
QL-2A1Ax-AA  
OpenVMS Volume shadowing license  
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  
Galaxy 1-CPU License  
Galaxy 2-CPU License  
Galaxy 4-CPU License  
Galaxy 8-CPU License  
Galaxy 16-CPU License  
QL-66XAA-3B  
QL-66XAA-3C  
QL-66XAA-3D  
QL-66XAA-3E  
QL-66XAA-3F  
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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  
ES47 Model 2 and Model 4  
ES80 Model 2 and Model 4  
ES80 Model 6 and Model 8  
GS1280 Model 8  
x = F, yy = GA, aaa = 6JM, bbb = 5LA  
x = F, yy = GB, aaa = 6JN, bbb = 5LB  
x = F, yy = HA, aaa = 6JP, bbb = 5LB  
x = F, yy = HB, aaa = 6JQ, bbb = 5LC  
x = W, yy = BA, aaa = 6JR, bbb = 5LG  
x = W, yy = BB, aaa = 6JS, bbb = 5LG  
x = W, yy = BD, aaa = 6JT, bbb = 5LH  
x = W, yy = BE, aaa = 6JU, bbb = 5LH  
GS1280 Model 16  
GS1280 Model 32  
GS1280 Model 64  
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  
HP Support Plus, Principal Server, 36 months  
HA109A1-aaa  
HA109A3-aaa  
FP-x01yy-12  
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  
HP Support Plus 24, Principal Server, 36 months  
HA110A1-aaa  
HA110A3-aaa  
FP-x02yy-12  
FP-x02yy-36  
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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  
HP Proactive 24, 36 months  
HA111A1-aaa  
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  
Critical Services, 36 months  
HA112A1-aaa  
HA112A3-aaa  
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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  
HP Support Plus, Subsequent System, 36 months  
HP Support Plus 24, Subsequent System, 12 months  
HP Support Plus 24, Subsequent System, 36 months  
FP-x21yy-12  
FP-x21yy-36  
FP-x22yy-12  
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  
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Recommended Factory Value-added Implementation Services (VIS) provides systems integration and delivery services.  
Integration 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: [email protected] For similar  
services in Asia/Pacific, e-mail specific requirements to: [email protected]  
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  
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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.  
Technical edit of order to guide component selection and option placement  
YT-VISIT-C1  
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  
GS1280 Model 64  
Conversion of Two Systems Already in Place  
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  
GS1280 Model 32  
Two side-by-side CPU/Power Racks  
x 2  
One CPU Rack plus one Power Rack  
(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  
System expansion hardware to upgrade an AlphaServer GS1280 Model 8 to an  
3X-BA65B-AA  
Model 16 Upgrade Kit 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.  
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Upgrades  
GS1280 Model 16 to  
System expansion hardware to upgrade an AlphaServer GS1280 Model 16 to an 3X-BA65C-AA  
Model 32 Upgrade Kit 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.  
GS1280 Model 32 to  
System expansion hardware to upgrade an AlphaServer GS1280 Model 32 to an 3X-BA65D-AA  
Model 64 Upgrade Kit 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).  
AlphaServer GS1280, Conversion for Two Systems  
GS1280 Conversion Cable Kit to convert two AlphaServer GS1280 Model 16 systems to one  
Kit; two Model 16s to AlphaServer GS1280 Model 32 system.  
3X-BNPSB-03  
3X-BNPSB-04  
Model 32  
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.  
GS1280 Conversion  
Cable Kit to convert two AlphaServer GS1280 Model 32 systems to one  
Kit; two Model 32s to AlphaServer GS1280 Model 64 system.  
Model 64  
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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  
3X-H7606-AA  
3W+N+G, 50-60 Hz  
3X-H7606-AB  
Power Distribution Unit 3X-H7606-AA  
(PDU) required for all  
GS1280 Models  
Rated Current, each  
PDU  
24A  
24A  
19A  
24A  
10A  
Typical Current for  
Models 8 and16, each  
PDU  
18.5A  
Typical Current for  
Models 32 and 64, each  
PDU  
2.5A  
2.5A  
1.3A  
Line Connection  
Power Cord  
Power Plug  
Main Breaker  
Sub-breakers  
Agency  
Fixed cord & plug  
5 x 10AWG  
Fixed cord & plug  
5 x 10AWG  
Fixed cord & plug  
5 x 4 mm2  
L21-30P, Hubbell 2811  
30A  
L21-30P, Hubbell 2811  
30A  
IEC 32A, Hubbell 532P6W  
30A  
3 x 20A(2p), 1 x 20A(3p)  
UL Listed, cUL  
3 x 20A(2p), 1 x 20A(3p)  
UL Listed, cUL  
3X-H7606-BA  
3 x 15A(2p), 1 x 15A(3p)  
TUV & CB report  
3X-H7606-BB  
Power Distribution Unit 3X-H7606-BA  
(PDU) required for GS  
1280 Models 32 and 64  
Rated Current, each  
PDU  
48A  
24A  
48A  
25A  
25A  
16A  
Typical Current, each  
PDU  
Line Connection  
Power Cord  
Power Plug  
Agency  
Fixed cord & plug  
5 x 8AWG  
Fixed cord & plug  
5 x 8AWG  
Fixed cord & plug  
5 x 4 mm2  
IEC 60A, Hubbell 460P9W  
UL Listed, cUL  
IEC 60A, Hubbell 460P9W  
UL Listed, cUL  
IEC 32A, Hubbell 532P6W  
TUV & CB report  
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QuickSpecs  
HP AlphaServer GS1280 Systems  
Technical Specifications  
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 2 required; 4 for dual 2 required, dual AC  
2 required, dual AC  
included  
AC  
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)  
Shipping Dimensions  
79 x 24 x 47 in (200 x 60 120 cm) (one 41U Rack)  
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 3,405  
only, watts  
6,810  
23,243  
3,700  
12,632  
1,562  
2,454  
14,820  
50,581  
8,000  
28,440  
Max heat Output, Base Model 11,622  
only, Btu/hr  
97,066  
Typical Heat Output, Base  
Model only, watts  
2,430  
8,297  
912  
14,800  
Typical Heat Output, Base  
Model only, Btu/hr  
27,304  
1,800  
50,513  
Airflow, cfm, minimum full  
rack, each CPU rack  
1,800 x 2 racks  
3,400 x 2 racks  
1,455  
Airflow, cfm, maximum full  
rack, each CPU rack  
1,404  
3,400  
Airflow, cfm, minimum full  
rack, power rack for Model 32  
and 64  
1,324  
Airflow, cfm, maximum full  
rack, power rack for Model 32  
and 64  
1,508  
1,685  
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QuickSpecs  
HP AlphaServer GS1280 Systems  
Technical Specifications  
Service Clearances-All Operating  
Models  
Service  
Front  
32 in (81 cm)  
44 in (111 cm)  
None  
32 in (81 cm)  
44 in (111 cm)  
None  
Rear  
Left Side  
Right Side  
Environmental  
Temperature  
Humidity  
None  
None  
Operating  
Non-Operating  
-40° to 151° F (-40° to 66° C)  
50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)  
10% to 90%  
10% to 95%, Storage (60  
days) 115° F (16° C)  
Altitude  
10,000 ft (3,050 m)  
40,000 ft (12,200 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  
Vibration  
Shock  
10 to 500 Hz 0.1G peak  
5G 30ms, half sine  
1.03 Grms 5-300 Hz  
Acoustics (Declared values per ISO 9296 and ISO 7779)  
Standard I/O 4300 Series GS1280  
Expansion or StorageWorks Model 8  
GS1280  
Model 16  
1 I/O Drawer  
GS1280  
Model 32  
1 I/O Drawer  
GS1280  
Model 64  
1 I/O Drawer  
Master Drawer Shelf  
1 I/O Drawer  
3X-BA70A-BA DS-SL13R-xx  
Idle/Operating, LwAd, B  
7.1  
51  
6.9  
53  
7.4  
55  
7.6  
57  
7.7  
58  
7.9  
60  
Bystander pos., LpAm,  
dBA  
NOTE: Current values for specific configurations are available. 1 B = 10 dBA  
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