Compaq AlphaServer GS80, AlphaServer GS160, GS320, AlphaServer GS320 Site Preparation Manual

Compaq Computer Corporation

AlphaServer GS80/160/320

Site Preparation

Order Number: EK-GS320-SP. C01

This manual is for customers and service personnel who intend
to install a Compaq AlphaServer GS80/160/320 system.

Revised September 2000

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Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference in which case the user at his
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interférences radioélectriques, il appartiendra alors à l'utilisateur de prendre les mesures spécifiques
spécifiques appropriées.

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Contents

Preface .......................................................................................................................vii

Chapter 1 Overview

1.1 The Systems .......................................................................................... 1-2

1.1.1 GS80 System ......................................................................................... 1-2

1.1.2 GS160/320 System ................................................................................ 1-2

1.2 System Diagrams.................................................................................. 1-3

1.2.1 Block Diagrams..................................................................................... 1-3

1.2.2 Physical Diagrams ................................................................................ 1-7

Chapter 2 System Specifications

2.1 GS80...................................................................................................... 2-2

2.1.1 System Dimensions............................................................................... 2-2

2.1.2 Power Specifications ............................................................................. 2-3

2.2 GS160/320 ............................................................................................. 2-5

2.2.1 System Dimensions............................................................................... 2-5

2.2.2 Power Specifications ............................................................................. 2-7

2.3 System Weights................................................................................... 2-13

Index

Figures

1–1 Two-Drawer GS80 Block Diagram........................................................ 1-3

1–2 GS160 Block Diagram........................................................................... 1-4

1–3 GS160 Block Diagram........................................................................... 1-5

1–4 GS320 Block Diagram........................................................................... 1-6

1–5 GS80 Physical Diagram........................................................................ 1-7

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1–6 GS160 Physical Diagram ...................................................................... 1-8

1–7 GS320 Physical Diagram ...................................................................... 1-9

2–1 Bird's-Eye View of a GS80 System........................................................ 2-2

2–2 Bird’s-Eye View of a GS320 System...................................................... 2-5

Tables

1 Compaq AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Documentation ............................vii

2–1 Dimensions of a GS80 System .............................................................. 2-2

2–2 Power Specifications of GS80 Systems .................................................2-3

2–3 Heat Dissipation in GS80 Systems ....................................................... 2-4

2–4 Dimensions of System Enclosures and Expander Cabinets.................. 2-6

2–5 Power Specifications of a GS160 with One System Box ....................... 2-7

2–6 Power Specifications of a GS160 with Two System Boxes.................... 2-8

2–7 Power Specifications of a GS320 with Three System Boxes ................. 2-9

2–8 Power Specifications of a GS320 with Four System Boxes................. 2-10

2–9 Power Specifications of I/O Expander Cabinet ................................... 2-11

2–10 GS80/160/320 Environmental Specifications...................................... 2-12

2–11 Weights of Fully Configured Systems................................................. 2-13

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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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Documentation Titles

Table 1 Compaq AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Documentation

Title Order Number

QA–6GAAA–G8 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Documentation Kit

EK–GS320–UG AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide

EK–GS320–RM AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Firmware Reference

Manual

EK–GSPAR–RM AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Getting Started with

Partitions

EK–GS320–IN AlphaServer GS160/320 Installation Guide

EK–GSR80–IN AlphaServer GS80 Installation Guide

AG–RKSWB–BE

AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User Information CD
(HTML files)

AG–RLVJA–BE

AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User Information CD
(translations)

QA–6GAAB–G8 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Service Documentation Kit

EK–GS320–SV AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Service Manual

EK–GS320–RM AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Firmware Reference

Manual

AG–RKSZ*–BE AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Service Information CD

EK–GSCON–IN AlphaServer GS80/160/320 System Management

Console Installation and User’s Guide

EK–GS320–UP AlphaServer GS160/320 Upgrade Manual

EK–GSR80–UP AlphaServer GS80 Upgrade Manual

EK–GS320–SP AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Site Preparation

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.

Overview 1-1

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

0

with
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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1.1 The Systems

The GS80 is a rack system whereas the GS160 and GS320 are box-based
systems.

1.1.1 GS80 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.

1.1.2 GS160/320 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.

Overview 1-3

1.2 System Diagrams

1.2.1 Block 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

Modem

System

Management

Console

PCI Box

Standard

I/O SCM

PCI Box

System Drawer 1

System Drawer 2

CPU

MEM

I/O GP

MEM CPU MEM

Switch

CPUMEMCPU

Distribution

Board

CPU

MEM

I/O GP

MEM CPU MEM

Switch

CPUMEMCPU

PCI Box

PCI Box

PK-0630-98

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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

Modem

System

Management

Console

PCI Box

Standard

I/O SCM

PCI Box

System Box

CPU

MEM

I/O GP

CPU CPU CPU

Switch

MEMMEMMEM

Distribution

Board

CPU

MEM

I/O GP

CPU CPU CPU

Switch

MEMMEMMEM

PCI Box

PCI Box

PK-0601-98

Overview 1-5

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

Management

Console

Storage

Standard

I/O SCM

PCI Box

System Box 1

CPU

MEM

I/O GP

CPU CPU CPU

Switch

MEMMEMMEM

CPU

MEM

I/O GP

CPU CPU CPU

Switch

MEMMEMMEM

PCI Box

Storage

PCI Box

Storage

PCI Box

Storage

Modem

PK-0623-98

System Box 2

Hierarchical

Switch

CPU

MEM

I/O GP

CPU CPU CPU

Switch

MEMMEMMEM

CPU

MEM

I/O GP

CPU CPU CPU

Switch

MEMMEMMEM

1-6 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Site Preparation

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

Storage

PCI Box

CPU

MEM

GP

CPU CPU CPU

Switch

MEM

MEMMEM

I/O

Storage

System Box 3

System Box 4

Storage

PCI Box

CPU

MEM

GP

CPU CPU CPU

Switch

MEM

MEMMEM

I/O

Storage

PCI Box

CPU

MEM

I/O

GP

CPU CPU CPU

Switch

MEM

MEMMEM

CPU

MEM

I/O

GP

CPU CPU CPU

Switch

MEM

MEMMEM

PCI Box

Storage

PCI Box

CPU

MEM

GP

CPU CPU CPU

Switch

MEM

MEMMEM

I/O

Storage

Standard

I/O SCM

PCI Box

System Box 1

System Box 2

Hierarchical

Switch

Storage

PCI Box

CPU

MEM

GP

CPU CPU CPU

Switch

MEM

MEMMEM

I/O

Storage

PCI Box

CPU

MEM

I/O

GP

CPU CPU CPU

Switch

MEM

MEMMEM

CPU

MEM

I/O

GP

CPU CPU CPU

Switch

MEM

MEMMEM

System

Management

Console

Modem

PK1294

Overview 1-7

1.2.2 Physical Diagrams

Figure 1–5 shows a physical diagram of the GS80 system.

Figure 1–5 GS80 Physical Diagram

PK1280

Operator
Control
Panel

PCI Box

Storage
(optional)

System Drawer 1

System Drawer 2

Power Supplies

AC Input Boxes

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Figure 1–6 shows a fully configured GS160 system.

Figure 1–6 GS160 Physical Diagram

PK1293

System

Box 2

System

Box 1

Power Cabinet

System Cabinet 1

Blower

OCP
Panel

Master
PCI Box

Power
Supplies

AC Input
Boxes

Storage
(Optional)

Overview 1-9

Figure 1–7 shows a fully configured GS320 system.

Figure 1–7 GS320 Physical Diagram

PK1292

System

Box 4

System

Box 3

System

Box 2

System

Box 1

4

Power Cabinet

System Cabinet 1

System Cabinet 2

Blowers

OCP
Panel

Storage
(Optional)

Master
PCI Box

Power
Supplies

AC Input
Boxes

System Specifications 2-1

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

0

with

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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2.1 GS80

2.1.1 System 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

System
Cabinet

Expander

Cabinet

PK2246A

100 cm

(39.4 in)

60 cm

(23.6 in)

60 cm

(23.6 in)

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.)

System Specifications 2-3

2.1.2 Power Specifications

Table 2–2 gives the power requirements of GS80 systems.

Table 2–2 Power Specifications of GS80 Systems

Power
Requirements U.S./Canada U.S./Canada/Japan Europe

Voltage, Vrms

1

120 202 220–240

Frequency, Hz 50–60 50–60 50–60

Phases 1-phase

2 circuits
2-wire+GND

1-phase
1 circuit
2-wire+GND

1-phase
1 circuit
2-wire+GND

Maximum input
current/circuit,
Arms

1 drawer: 16
2 drawers: 17

1 drawer: 13
2 drawers: 20

1 drawer: 12
2 drawers: 18

Rating,Arms303032

Surge current
amps peak

1 drawer: 60
2 drawers: 60

1 drawer: 160
2 drawers: 200

1 drawer: 190
2 drawers: 240

Total VA,
volt-amps

1 drawer: 2600
2 drawers: 3900

1 drawer: 2600
2 drawers: 3900

1 drawer: 2600
2 drawers: 3900

Powercordlength 15ft/4.5m 15ft/4.5m 15ft/4.5m

Power cap (system) 2 DEC 12-11193-00 1 DEC 12-16886-00 1 DEC 12-14379-07

Receptacle (site)
(industry equiv.)

2 DEC 12-11194-00
2 NEMA L5-30R

1 DEC 12-19658-01
1 NEMA L6-30R

1 Hubbell 332R6W
1IEC309(32A)

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.

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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 Configuration Heat 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

1,150 W/3,800 Btu/hr

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

1,900 W/6,400 Btu/hr

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

2,100 W/7,150 Btu/hr

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

3,450 W/11,650 Btu/hr

See Table 2–9 for the power specifications of the I/O expander cabinet.

System Specifications 2-5

2.2 GS160/320

2.2.1 System 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

Power

Cabinet

Dual-AC

Cabinet

Expander

Cabinet

System

Cabinet 1

System

Cabinet 2

PK2246

100 cm

(39.4 in)

200 cm

(78.7 in)

60 cm

(23.6 in)

60 cm

(23.6 in)

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

System Dimensions

GS160 enclosure

(power cab + system cab 1)

Width
Depth
Height

1400 mm (55.1 in.)
1000 mm (39.4 in.)
1700 mm (66.9 in.)

GS320 enclosure
(power cab + system cab 1+ system cab 2)

Width
Depth
Height

2000 mm (78.7 in.)
1000 mm (39.4 in.)
1700 mm (66.9 in.)

Expander cabinet

Width
Depth
Height

600 mm (23.6 in.)
1000 mm (39.4 in.)
1700 mm (66.9 in.)

Dual-AC cabinet

Width
Depth
Height

600 mm (23.6 in.)
1000 mm (39.4 in.)
1700 mm (66.9 in.)

System Specifications 2-7

2.2.2 Power 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

Specification U.S./Canada/Japan Europe

Voltage, Vrms

1

120/208 or 202 380–415

Frequency, Hz 50–60 50–60

Phases 1 circuit

3-phase star or
3-wire+N+GND

1 circuit
3-phase delta
3-wire junc. GND or
4-wire-mid-GND

1 circuit
3-phase star
3-wire+N+GND

Power plug, quantity

2

L21-30P, 1 IEC309 5P 32A, 1

Max input current/phase 18A 10A

Rating 30A 32A

Surge current 225A peak 150A peak

Total VA2

3

4,400 4,400

Total power

3

4,360 watts 4,360 watts

Heat output

3

14,900 Btu/hr 14,900 Btu/hr

Power cord length 15 ft/4.5 m 15 ft/4.5 m

Power cap (system) 1 DEC 12-12314-00 1 DEC 12-14379-

Receptacle (site)
(industry equiv.)

1 DEC 12-12315-01
1 NEMA L21-30R

1 Hubbell 532R6W
1 IEC 309 (32A)

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

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.

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Table 2–6 Power Specifications of a GS160 with Two System Boxes

Specification U.S./Canada/Japan Europe

Voltage, Vrms

1

120/208 or 202 380–415

Frequency, Hz 50–60 50–60

Phases 2 circuits

3-phase star or
3-wire+N+GND

2 circuits
3-phase delta
3-wire junct. GND
or 4-wire-mid-GND

2 circuits
3-phase star
3-wire+N+GND

Power plug, quantity L21-30P, 2 IEC309 5P 32A, 2

Maximum input
current/phase

21A 13A

Rating 30A 32A

Surge current 170A peak 170A peak

Total VA

2

6,800 6,800

Total power

2

6,700 watts 6,700 watts

Heat output

2

22,900 Btu/hr 22,900 Btu/hr

Power cord length 15 ft/4.5 m 15 ft/4.5 m

Power cap (system) 2 DEC 12-12314-00 2 DEC 12-14379-06

Receptacle (site)
(industry equiv.)

2 DEC 12-12315-01
2 NEMA L21-30R

2 Hubbell 532R6W
2 IEC 309 (32A)

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.

System Specifications 2-9

Table 2–7 Power Specifications of a GS320 with Three System Boxes

Specification U.S./Canada/Japan Europe

Voltage, Vrms

1

120/208 or 202 380–415

Frequency, Hz 50–60 50–60

Phases 2 circuits

3-phase star or
3-wire+N+GND

2 circuits
3-phase delta
3-wire junct. GND
or 4-wire-mid-GND

3-phase star
2 circuits
3-wire+N+GND

Power plug, quantity L21-30P, 2 IEC309 5P 32A, 2

Maximum input
current/phase

21A 13A

Rating 30A 32A

Surge current 170A peak 170A peak

Total VA

2

9,600 9,600

Total power

2

9,500 watts 9,500 watts

Heat output

2

32,500 Btu/hr 32,500 Btu/hr

Power cord length 15 ft/4.5 m 15 ft/4.5 m

Power cap (system) 2 DEC 12-12314-00 2 DEC 12-14379-06

Receptacle (site)
(industry equiv.)

2 DEC 12-12315-01
2 NEMA L21-30R

2 Hubbell 532R6W
2IEC309(32A)

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.

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Table 2–8 Power Specifications of a GS320 with Four System Boxes

Specification U.S./Canada/Japan Europe

Voltage, Vrms 120/208 or 202 380–415

Frequency, Hz 50–60 50–60

Phases 2 circuit

3-phase star or
3-wire+N+GND

2 circuit
3-phase delta
3-wire junct. GND
or 4-wire-mid-GND

2 circuit
3-phase star
3-wire+N+GND

Power plug, quantity L21-30P, 2 IEC309 5P 32A, 2

Maximum input
current/phase

24A 15A

Rating 30A 32A

Surge current 170A peak 170A peak

Total VA

1

12,000 12,000

Total power

1

11,900 watts 11,900 watts

Heat output

1

40,600 Btu/hr 40,600 Btu/hr

Power cord length 15 ft/4.5 m 15 ft/4.5 m

Power cap (system) 2 DEC 12-12314-00 2 DEC 12-14379-06

Receptacle (site)
(industry equiv.)

2 DEC 12-12315-01
2 NEMA L21-30R

2 Hubbell 532R6W
2IEC309(32A)

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.

System Specifications 2-11

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

Specification U.S./Canada U.S./Canada/Japan Europe

Voltage, Vrms

1

120
(GS80 system)

200-240
(GS160/320 systems)

220/240
(GS160/320 systems)

Frequency, Hz 50–60 50–60 50–60

Phase 1-phase

2 circuits
2-wire+GND

1-phase
2 circuits
2-wire+GND

1-phase
2 circuits
2-wire+GND

Power plug, quantity L5-30P, 2 L6-30P, 1 IEC309 3P 32A, 1

Maximum input
current

22A 12A 11A

Total VA

2

2,600 2,600 2,600

Rating 30A 30A 32A

Surge current 150A peak 150A peak 170A peak

Total power

2

2,550 2,550 2,550

Heat output

2

8,700 Btu/hr 8,700 Btu/hr 8,700 Btu/hr

Powercordlength 15ft/4.5m 15ft/4.5m 15ft/4.5m

Power cap (system) 2 DEC 12-11193-00 2 DEC 12-16886-00 2 DEC 12-14379-07

Receptacle (site)
(industry equiv.)

2 DEC 12-11194-00
2 NEMA L5-30R

2 DEC 12-19658-01
2 NEMA L6-30R

2 Hubbell 332R6W
2IEC309(32A)

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.

2-12 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Site Preparation

Table 2–10 gives the environmental specifications of the systems.

Table 2–10 GS80/160/320 Environmental Specifications

Variable Specification

Temperature

Operating
Nonoperating

5 to 35º C (41 to 95º F)
–40 to 66º C (–40 to 151º F)

Relative humidity (noncondensing)

Operating
Nonoperating

10–90%
10–95%

Maximum altitude

Operating
Nonoperating

3050 m (10,000 ft)
12,200 m (40,000 ft)

Minimum clearances

Front operating
Front service
Rear operating

System and power cabinets

Expander cabinet
Rear service
Left side operating
Left side service
Right side operating
Right side service

75 cm (29.5 in.)
75 cm (29.5 in.)

75 cm (29.5 in.)
15 cm (6.0 in.)
75 cm (29.5 in.)
None
75 cm (29.5 in.)
None
None

System Specifications 2-13

2.3 System Weights

Table 2–11 gives the weights of fully configured GS80/160/320 systems.

Table 2–11 Weights of Fully Configured Systems

System Weight

GS80 (1 or 2 drawers) 260 kg (575 lb)

GS160 with one system box 517 kg (1,140 lb)

GS160 with two system boxes 603 kg (1,330 lb)

GS320 with three system boxes 897 kg (1,978 lb)

GS320 with four system boxes

Expander cabinet

1

983 kg (2,168 lb)

320 kg (700 lb)

1

Fully configured expander cabinet contains three PCI boxes and 24 disk drives.

Index-1

Index

A

AlphaServer GS160 system

two system boxes, 1-8

AlphaServer GS320 system

four system boxes, 1-9

AlphaServer GS80 system, 1-7

B

Block diagrams, 1-3

C

Cabinet dimensions, 2-5

D

Dual-AC switch, 2-5

E

Environmental specifications, 2-12

G

GS160 block diagram

one system box, 1-4

two system boxes, 1-5
GS160 physical diagram, 1-8
GS160/320 dimensions, 2-5
GS160/320 power specifications, 2-7, 2-

8, 2-9, 2-10
GS160/320 system, 1-2
GS160/320 weights, 2-13
GS320 block diagram

four system boxes, 1-6
GS320 physical diagram, 1-9
GS320, bird's-eye view, 2-5

GS80 block diagram, 1-3
GS80 dimensions, 2-2
GS80 physical diagram, 1-7
GS80 power specifications, 2-3
GS80 system, 1-2
GS80, bird's-eye view, 2-2
GS80/160/320 environmental

specifications, 2-12

H

Heat dissipation, 2-4, 2-7, 2-8, 2-9, 2-10

O

Overview, 1-1

P

Physical diagrams, 1-7
Power specifications

expander cabinet, 2-11
GS160/320, 2-7, 2-8, 2-9, 2-10
GS80, 2-3

Q

QBB, 1-1

S

System diagrams, 1-3
System dimensions, 2-2, 2-5
System weights, 2-13

W

Weights of systems, 2-13