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Preface
Intended Audience
This manual is for customers who intend to install an AlphaServer
GS80/160/320 system. It gives system specifications and site requirements in
terms of space, power, and environmental conditions.
Document Structure
This manual has two chapters.
• Chapter 1, Overview, provides a conceptual introduction to the systems.
• Chapter 2, System Specifications, gives system dimensions, power and
environmental requirements, as well as the weights of fully configured
systems.
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Information on the Internet
Visit the Compaq Web site at www.compaq.com/alphaserver/site_index.html for
service tools and more information about the AlphaServer GS80/160/320
systems.
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Chapter 1
Overview
The AlphaServer GS80, GS160, and GS320 systems are high-performance
server platforms designed for enterprise-level applications. They are
distinguished by their versatility and high degree of scalability and
expandability.
These powerful, switch-based systems use four Alpha microprocessors per quad
building block (QBB). Two QBBs paired back-to-back and rotated 180
reference to each other form a system box. Each QBB backplane contains a
switch that acts as an interconnect between the CPU modules, memory
modules, I/O riser modules, and the global port module.
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Overview1-1
1.1The Systems
The GS80 is a rack system whereas the GS160 and GS320 are box-based
systems.
1.1.1GS80 System
The GS80 system is contained in a single cabinet. It is a drawer-based system
consisting of one or two drawers. Each drawer contains one QBB with up to
four CPU modules and up to four memory modules. In a two-drawer system a
distribution board connects the two QBBs through their global ports.
The system cabinet of the GS80 also contains the power supplies and
accommodates one PCI box, a storage shelf, and the OCP (operator control
panel). An expander cabinet can house additional PCI boxes and storage
shelves.
1.1.2GS160/320 System
The GS160/320 system consists of a power cabinet and one system cabinet
(GS160) or two system cabinets (GS320), depending on the configuration. The
power cabinet contains the power supplies, the I/O components—the PCI boxes
and storage units—and the OCP. The system cabinets house the system boxes
that carry interconnect modules as well as CPU and memory modules.
The system cabinet can be configured with one or two system boxes. The first
system box is located in the lower cavity of the cabinet and the second system
box is inserted in the upper cavity. A fully configured system consists of a
power cabinet and two system cabinets—system cabinet 1 and system cabinet
2—each system cabinet containing two system boxes.
In a single system box system a distribution board interfaces the two QBBs
directly through their global ports. In configurations with more than one
system box a hierarchical switch replaces the distribution board and adds a
second level switch to route information between the system boxes.
Additional PCI boxes and storage shelves can be accommodated in expander
cabinets that can be attached to either side of the system.
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1.2System Diagrams
1.2.1Block Diagrams
Figure 1–1 shows a block diagram of a two-drawer GS80 system. A distribution
board makes the interconnect between the two drawers (QBBs) through their
global ports.
Figure 1–1 Two-Drawer GS80 Block Diagram
System
Management
Console
Modem
PCI Box
Standard
I/O SCM
PCI Box
PCI Box
PCI Box
System Drawer 1
CPU
I/OGP
MEM
MEMCPUMEM
Switch
CPUMEMCPU
System Drawer 2
CPU
I/OGP
MEM
MEMCPUMEM
Switch
CPUMEMCPU
Distribution
Board
PK-0630-98
Overview1-3
Figure 1–2 shows the block diagram of a GS160 system with a single system box
installed. A distribution board makes the interconnect between the QBBs
through their global ports.
Figure 1–2 GS160 Block Diagram
System
Management
Console
Modem
PCI Box
Standard
I/O SCM
PCI Box
PCI Box
PCI Box
System Box
CPU
I/OGP
MEM
CPU
I/OGP
MEM
CPUCPUCPU
Switch
MEMMEMMEM
CPUCPUCPU
Switch
MEMMEMMEM
Distribution
Board
PK-0601-98
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Figure 1–3 shows a block diagram of a GS160 with two system boxes. A
hierarchical switch makes the interconnect between the QBBs in the two
system boxes through their global ports.
Figure 1–3 GS160 Block Diagram
System Box 1
Modem
System
Management
Console
PCI Box
Standard
I/O SCM
Storage
PCI Box
Storage
PCI Box
Storage
CPU
CPU CPU CPU
I/OGP
Switch
MEM
CPU
CPU CPU CPU
I/OGP
Switch
MEM
MEMMEMMEM
MEMMEMMEM
System Box 2
CPU
CPU CPU CPU
I/OGP
Switch
MEM
MEMMEMMEM
Hierarchical
Switch
PCI Box
Storage
CPU
CPU CPU CPU
I/OGP
Switch
MEM
MEMMEMMEM
PK-0623-98
Overview1-5
Figure 1–4 shows a block diagram of a GS320 with four system boxes. A
hierarchical switch makes the interconnect between the QBBs in the four
system boxes through their global ports.
Figure 1–4 GS320 Block Diagram
Modem
System
Management
Console
PCI Box
Standard
I/O SCM
Storage
PCI Box
Storage
PCI Box
Storage
PCI Box
Storage
System Box 1
CPU
CPU CPU CPU
I/O
MEM
CPU
CPU CPU CPU
I/O
MEM
System Box 2
CPU
CPU CPU CPU
I/O
MEM
CPU
CPU CPU CPU
I/O
MEM
Switch
MEMMEM
Switch
MEMMEM
Switch
MEMMEM
Switch
MEMMEM
GP
MEM
GP
MEM
GP
MEM
GP
MEM
Hierarchical
Switch
System Box 3
CPU
CPU CPU CPU
I/O
MEM
CPU
CPU CPU CPU
I/O
MEM
System Box 4
CPU
CPU CPU CPU
I/O
MEM
CPU
CPU CPU CPU
I/O
MEM
Switch
MEMMEM
Switch
MEMMEM
Switch
MEMMEM
Switch
MEMMEM
GP
MEM
GP
MEM
GP
MEM
GP
MEM
PCI Box
Storage
PCI Box
Storage
PCI Box
Storage
PCI Box
Storage
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1.2.2Physical Diagrams
Figure 1–5 shows a physical diagram of the GS80 system.
Figure 1–5 GS80 Physical Diagram
Operator
Control
Panel
Storage
(optional)
PCI Box
System Drawer 1
System Drawer 2
Power Supplies
AC Input Boxes
PK1280
Overview1-7
Figure 1–6 shows a fully configured GS160 system.
Figure 1–6 GS160 Physical Diagram
System Cabinet 1
System
Box 2
System
Box 1
Power Cabinet
OCP
Panel
Storage
(Optional)
Master
PCI Box
Power
Supplies
AC Input
Boxes
Blower
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PK1293
Figure 1–7 shows a fully configured GS320 system.
Figure 1–7 GS320 Physical Diagram
System Cabinet 2
System
Box 4
System
Box 3
System Cabinet 1
System
Box 2
System
Box 1
Power Cabinet
OCP
Panel
Storage
(Optional)
Master
PCI Box
Powe r
Supplies
AC Input
Boxes
4
Blowers
PK1292
Overview1-9
Chapter 2
System Specifications
The basic unit of the GS80 system consists of a single cabinet that contains one
or two drawers (QBBs), power supplies, a PCI box, and a storage shelf.
Additional I/O and storage facilities are accommodated in an expander cabinet
attached to the system unit.
In the GS160/320 line, the basic system is the GS160. It consists of a power
cabinet and system cabinet 1. The power cabinet contains the power supplies,
the I/O components—the PCI boxes and storage shelves—and the OCP
(operator control panel). System cabinets house one or two system boxes. Each
system box has two QBBs that are paired back-to-back and rotated 180
reference to each other.
The basic system can be upgraded to contain two system boxes. An upgrade to
three or four system boxes requires the addition of system cabinet 2 (GS320).
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System Specifications2-1
2.1GS80
2.1.1System Dimensions
Figure 2–1 shows the dimensions in a bird’s-eye view of a system that includes
an expander cabinet alongside the basic system unit.
Figure 2–1 Bird's-Eye View of a GS80 System
60 cm
(23.6 in)
100 cm
(39.4 in)
System
Cabinet
60 cm
(23.6 in)
Expander
Cabinet
PK2246A
Table 2–1 gives the dimensions of a GS80 system.
Table 2–1 GS80 Dimensions
Cabinet (System or Expander)Dimensions
Width
Depth
Height
600 mm (23.6 in.)
1,000 mm (39.4 in.)
1,700 mm (66.9 in.)
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2.1.2Power Specifications
Table 2–2 gives the power requirements of GS80 systems.
Table 2–2 Power Specifications of GS80 Systems
Power
RequirementsU.S./CanadaU.S./Canada/JapanEurope
Voltage, Vrms
Frequency, Hz50–6050–6050–60
Phases1-phase
Maximum input
current/circuit,
Arms
Rating,Arms303032
Surge current
amps peak
Total VA,
volt-amps
Powercordlength15ft/4.5m15ft/4.5m15ft/4.5m
Power cap (system)2 DEC 12-11193-001 DEC 12-16886-001 DEC 12-14379-07
Receptacle (site)
(industry equiv.)
1
The US/Canada model supports a nominal voltage of 115-127V. The Europe and
US/Canada/Japan models support a nominal voltage of 200-240V.
1
120202220–240
2 circuits
2-wire+GND
1 drawer: 16
2 drawers: 17
1 drawer: 60
2 drawers: 60
1 drawer: 2600
2 drawers: 3900
2 DEC 12-11194-00
2 NEMA L5-30R
1-phase
1 circuit
2-wire+GND
1 drawer: 13
2 drawers: 20
1 drawer: 160
2 drawers: 200
1 drawer: 2600
2 drawers: 3900
1 DEC 12-19658-01
1 NEMA L6-30R
1-phase
1 circuit
2-wire+GND
1 drawer: 12
2 drawers: 18
1 drawer: 190
2 drawers: 240
1 drawer: 2600
2 drawers: 3900
1 Hubbell 332R6W
1IEC309(32A)
System Specifications2-3
Table 2–3 gives the heat dissipation in minimally as well as fully configured
GS80 systems.
Table 2–3 Heat Dissipation in GS80 Systems
System ConfigurationHeat Dissipation
GS80, one drawer
Minimal configuration:
Two power supplies, one CPU module, one memory
module, one system I/O module, minimally
configured PCI, one disk drive
GS80, two drawers
Minimal configuration:
Four power supplies, one CPU module, one memory
module, one system I/O module, minimally
configured PCI, one disk drive
GS80, one drawer
Full configuration:
Three power supplies, four CPU modules, four
memory modules, two system I/O modules, one PCI
box, one storage shelf with six disk drives
GS80, two drawers
Full configuration:
Six power supplies, eight CPU modules, eight
memory modules, four system I/O modules, one PCI
box, one storage shelf with six disk drives
See Table 2–9 for the power specifications of the I/O expander cabinet.
1,150 W/3,800 Btu/hr
1,900 W/6,400 Btu/hr
2,100 W/7,150 Btu/hr
3,450 W/11,650 Btu/hr
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2.2GS160/320
2.2.1System Dimensions
Figure 2–2 shows the dimensions in a bird’s-eye view of a system that includes
two system cabinets, the power cabinet, a dual-AC cabinet and an expander
cabinet operating through the I/O modules in system cabinet 1.
Figure 2–2 Bird’s-Eye View of a GS320 System
100 cm
(39.4 in)
System
Cabinet 2
200 cm
(78.7 in)
System
Cabinet 1
Powe r
Cabinet
60 cm
(23.6 in)
Dual-AC
Cabinet
60 cm
(23.6 in)
Expander
Cabinet
PK2246
Table 2–4 shows the dimensions of system enclosures and expander cabinets.
NOTE: The optional dual-AC cabinet is attached directly to the power cabinet
andhasthesamedimensionsasanexpandercabinet.
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Table 2–4 GS160/320 Dimensions
SystemDimensions
GS160 enclosure
(power cab + system cab 1)
Width
Depth
Height
GS320 enclosure
(power cab + system cab 1+ system cab 2)
Width
Depth
Height
Expander cabinet
Width
Depth
Height
Dual-AC cabinet
Width
Depth
Height
1400 mm (55.1 in.)
1000 mm (39.4 in.)
1700 mm (66.9 in.)
2000 mm (78.7 in.)
1000 mm (39.4 in.)
1700 mm (66.9 in.)
600 mm (23.6 in.)
1000 mm (39.4 in.)
1700 mm (66.9 in.)
600 mm (23.6 in.)
1000 mm (39.4 in.)
1700 mm (66.9 in.)
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2.2.2Power Specifications
Table 2–5 through Table 2–8 give the power specifications for fully loaded
GS160/320 systems for different regions.
Table 2–5 Power Specifications of a GS160 with One System Box
SpecificationU.S./Canada/JapanEurope
Voltage, Vrms
Frequency, Hz50–6050–60
Phases1 circuit
Power plug, quantity
Max input current/phase18A10A
Rating30A32A
Surge current225A peak150A peak
Total VA2
Total power
Heat output
Power cord length15 ft/4.5 m15 ft/4.5 m
Power cap (system)1 DEC 12-12314-001 DEC 12-14379-
1
120/208 or 202380–415
3-phase staror
3-wire+N+GND
1 circuit
3-phase delta
3-wire junc. GND or
1 circuit
3-phase star
3-wire+N+GND
4-wire-mid-GND
2
L21-30P, 1IEC309 5P 32A, 1
3
3
3
4,4004,400
4,360 watts4,360 watts
14,900 Btu/hr14,900 Btu/hr
Receptacle (site)
(industry equiv.)
1
The US/Canada/Japan model supports a three-phase star connected source with nominal voltage of
1 DEC 12-12315-01
1 NEMA L21-30R
1 Hubbell 532R6W
1 IEC 309 (32A)
115-127V/200-220V or a three-phase delta connected source with a nominal voltage of 200-240V.
The Europe model supports a three-phase star connected source with a nominal voltage of 200240V/346-415V.
2
The single-box GS160 system is equipped with a second power cord for future expansion.
However, only one power cord is required for the GS160 system with one system box.
3
Based on fully loaded system with two PCI boxes and one storage shelf in the power cabinet.
System Specifications2-7
Table 2–6 Power Specifications of a GS160 with Two System Boxes
SpecificationU.S./Canada/JapanEurope
Voltage, Vrms
Frequency, Hz50–6050–60
Phases2 circuits
Power plug, quantityL21-30P, 2IEC309 5P 32A, 2
Maximum input
current/phase
Rating30A32A
Surge current170A peak170A peak
Total VA
Total power
Heat output
Power cord length15 ft/4.5 m15 ft/4.5 m
Power cap (system)2 DEC 12-12314-002 DEC 12-14379-06
Receptacle (site)
(industry equiv.)
1
The US/Canada/Japan model supports a three-phase star connected source with nominal voltage of
115-127V/200-220V or a three-phase delta connected source with a nominal voltage of 200-240V.
The Europe model supports a three-phase star connected source with a nominal voltage of 200240V/346-415V.
2
Based on fully loaded system with two PCI boxes and one storage shelf in the power cabinet.
1
120/208 or 202380–415
3-phase staror
3-wire+N+GND
2 circuits
3-phase delta
3-wire junct. GND
2 circuits
3-phase star
3-wire+N+GND
or 4-wire-mid-GND
21A13A
2
2
2
6,8006,800
6,700 watts6,700 watts
22,900 Btu/hr22,900 Btu/hr
2 DEC 12-12315-01
2 NEMA L21-30R
2 Hubbell 532R6W
2 IEC 309 (32A)
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Table 2–7 Power Specifications of a GS320 with Three System Boxes
SpecificationU.S./Canada/JapanEurope
Voltage, Vrms
Frequency, Hz50–6050–60
Phases2 circuits
Power plug, quantityL21-30P, 2IEC309 5P 32A, 2
Maximum input
current/phase
Rating30A32A
Surge current170A peak170A peak
Total VA
Total power
Heat output
Power cord length15 ft/4.5 m15 ft/4.5 m
Power cap (system)2 DEC 12-12314-002 DEC 12-14379-06
Receptacle (site)
(industry equiv.)
1
The US/Canada/Japan model supports a three-phase star connected source with nominal voltage of
115-127V/200-220V or a three-phase delta connected source with a nominal voltage of 200-240V.
The Europe model supports a three-phase star connected source with a nominal voltage of 200240V/346-415V.
2
Based on fully loaded system with two PCI boxes and one storage shelf in the power cabinet.
1
120/208 or 202380–415
3-phase staror
3-wire+N+GND
2 circuits
3-phase delta
3-wire junct. GND
3-phase star
2 circuits
3-wire+N+GND
or 4-wire-mid-GND
21A13A
2
2
2
9,6009,600
9,500 watts9,500 watts
32,500 Btu/hr32,500 Btu/hr
2 DEC 12-12315-01
2 NEMA L21-30R
2 Hubbell 532R6W
2IEC309(32A)
System Specifications2-9
Table 2–8 Power Specifications of a GS320 with Four System Boxes
SpecificationU.S./Canada/JapanEurope
Voltage, Vrms120/208 or 202380–415
Frequency, Hz50–6050–60
Phases2 circuit
3-phase staror
3-wire+N+GND
2 circuit
3-phase delta
3-wire junct. GND
or 4-wire-mid-GND
Power plug, quantityL21-30P, 2IEC309 5P 32A, 2
Maximum input
24A15A
current/phase
Rating30A32A
Surge current170A peak170A peak
Total VA
Total power
Heat output
1
1
1
12,00012,000
11,900 watts11,900 watts
40,600 Btu/hr40,600 Btu/hr
Power cord length15 ft/4.5 m15 ft/4.5 m
Power cap (system)2 DEC 12-12314-002 DEC 12-14379-06
Receptacle (site)
(industry equiv.)
1
The US/Canada/Japan model supports a three-phase star connected source with nominal voltage
2 DEC 12-12315-01
2 NEMA L21-30R
of 115-127V/200-220V or a three-phase delta connected source with a nominal voltage of 200-240V.
The Europe model supports a three-phase star connected source with a nominal voltage of 200240V/346-415V.
2
Based on fully loaded system with two PCI boxes and one storage shelf in the power cabinet.
2 circuit
3-phase star
3-wire+N+GND
2 Hubbell 532R6W
2IEC309(32A)
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Table 2–9 gives the power specifications for the fully configured GS160/320 I/O
expander cabinet for different regions.
Table 2–9 Power Specifications of I/O Expander Cabinet
SpecificationU.S./CanadaU.S./Canada/JapanEurope
Voltage, Vrms
Frequency, Hz50–6050–6050–60
Phase1-phase
Power plug, quantityL5-30P, 2L6-30P, 1IEC309 3P 32A, 1
Maximum input
current
Total VA
Rating30A30A32A
Surge current150A peak150A peak170A peak
Total power
Heat output
Powercordlength15ft/4.5m15ft/4.5m15ft/4.5m
Power cap (system)2 DEC 12-11193-002 DEC 12-16886-002 DEC 12-14379-07
Receptacle (site)
(industry equiv.)
1
The US/Canada model supports a nominal voltage of 115-127V. The Europe and
US/Canada/Japan models support a nominal voltage of 200-240V.
2
Based on fully configured expander cabinet that contains four PCI boxes and eight disk drives.
1
120
(GS80 system)
2 circuits
2-wire+GND
200-240
(GS160/320 systems)
1-phase
2 circuits
2-wire+GND
220/240
(GS160/320 systems)
1-phase
2 circuits
2-wire+GND
22A12A11A
2
2
2
2,6002,6002,600
2,5502,5502,550
8,700 Btu/hr8,700 Btu/hr8,700 Btu/hr
2 DEC 12-11194-00
2 NEMA L5-30R
2 DEC 12-19658-01
2 NEMA L6-30R
2 Hubbell 332R6W
2IEC309(32A)
System Specifications2-11
Table 2–10 gives the environmental specifications of the systems.