Digital Equipment Configuration And Installation Manual
Specifications and Main Features
Frequently Asked Questions
User Manual
AlphaServer 4000/4100
Configuration and Installation Guide
Order Number:EK–4100A–CG. E01
This manual is for manufacturing and field personnel, and resellers
who require AlphaServer 4000/4100 system drawer configuration
information.
Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts
First Printing, June 1997
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Contents
Preface............................................................................................................... ix
3–2 Pedestal Power Requirements ..................................................................3-3
7–1 Control Panel Display Fields....................................................................7-9
7–2 Module LEDs on Power-Up...................................................................7-11
7–3Cabinet Power and Fan LEDs ................................................................7-13
B–1H9A10-EC System Drawer Mounting Holes ........................................... B-3
B–2H9A10-EC Cabinet: Installing Drawers and Shelves ............................... B-3
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Preface
Intended Audience
This manual is for anyone who manages, operates, or services the system drawer in a
DIGITAL AlphaServer 4000/4100 system.
Document Structure
This manual uses a structured documentation design. Topics are organized into small
sections for efficient online and printed reference. Each topic begins with an
abstract. You can quickly gain a comprehensive overview by reading only the
abstracts. Next is an illustration or example, which also provides quick reference.
Last in the structure are descriptive text and syntax definitions.
This manual has seven chapters and two appendixes, as follows:
• Chapter 1, Configuration Rules, gives configuration guidelines on installing
the system drawer and other components in the pedestal or cabinet.
• Chapter 2, Preparing the Cabinet, gives site preparation information and tells
how to stabilize the cabinet.
• Chapter 3, Preparing the Pedestal, gives site preparation information.
• Chapter 4, Installing Components in Cabinet, provides installation
instructions on how to install options in the cabinet.
• Chapter 5, Installing StorageWorks Shelves in Pedestal, tells how to install
this option in the pedestal.
• Chapter 6, Making Connections, describes how to connect the console
terminal and other components to the system.
• Chapter 7, System Power-Up and Verification, tells how to check your system
after power-up and provides booting instructions.
• Appendix A, Cabinet to Pedestal System Drawer Conversion, gives
instructions on how to convert a cabinet system drawer to a pedestal system
drawer and then install it on the pedestal.
• Appendix B, Using H9A10-EC Cabinets, gives you the H9A10-EC (metric)
cabinet configuration rules and installation instructions.
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Documentation Titles
Table 1 lists the books in the DIGITAL AlphaServer 4000/4100 documentation set.
Table 1 DIGITAL AlphaServer 4000/4100 Documentation
TitleOrder Number
AlphaServer 4100 User and Configuration
Documentation Kit
System Drawer User’s GuideEK–4100A–UG
Configuration and Installation GuideEK–4100A–CG
AlphaServer 4000 User and Configuration
Documentation Kit
System Drawer User’s GuideEK–4000A–UG
Configuration and Installation GuideEK–4100A–CG
Service Information
AlphaServer 4000/4100 Service Manual (hard copy)EK–4100A–SV
Service Manual (diskette)AK–QXBJA–CA
System Drawer UpgradesEK–4041A–UI
PCI UpgradeEK–4000A–UI
Reference Information
2T-RMSMC System Management Station Kit
Installation Guide
This chapter provides configuration rules for the following:
•
Cabinet
•
System Drawer Configuration Rules (Cabinet)
•
Shelf Configuration Rules (Cabinet)
•
Pedestal
•
System Drawer Power System
•
Cabinet Power System
•
AC Power Strips in the Pedestal
•
AlphaServer 4000 System Drawer
•
AlphaServer 4100 System Drawer
NOTE: The location of system drawers, StorageWorks shelves, and other
components in the cabinet affect both cabinet stability and cooling efficiency.
Careful consideration is required for system upgrades and unique configurations to
comply with UL1950 safety requirements and to prevent premature component
failure.
Configuration Rules 1-1
1.1 Cabinet
Figure 1–1 shows the H9A10 cabinet with the stabilizer extended.
Figure 1–1 Cabinet
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About the Cabinet
The cabinet contains the following components:
•
Cabinet panel with fan and AC power-on LEDs
•
Flushing fans
•
Two AC power controllers, each with an AC circuit breaker
•
Vertical mounting rails
•
Stabilizer bar
•
Wrist strap for static discharge protection
Cabinet Variants
The H9A10 cabinet has two variants. The H9A10-EL (domestic) cabinet contains
two 120 V power controllers, each with 10 NEMA 5-15R outlets. The H9A10-EM
(European) cabinet has two 240 V power controllers equipped with 12 IEC C13
outlets.
Cabinet Configuration Rules
•
The maximum number of system drawers is three.
•
The maximum number of StorageWorks shelves in a one-system drawer cabinet
is eight.
•
The maximum number of StorageWorks shelves in a two-system drawer cabinet
is six.
•
The maximum number of StorageWorks shelves in a three-system drawer cabinet
is two.
Configuration Rules 1-3
1.2 System Drawer Configuration Rules (Cabinet)
The H9A10 (RETMA) cabinet rails have a total of 34 U-units with 102 mounting
holes. Table 1-1 gives the mounting holes to be used for a cabinet containing one
to three system drawers.
Figure 1–2 System Drawer Mounting Holes
61
60
59
37
36
35
13
12
11
Front
Rear
H9A10
Drawer 3
Drawer 2
Drawer 1
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The H9A10 cabinet rails have a total of 34 U-units of vertical mounting height. Each
U-unit is 1.75 inches in length. When you install a system drawer, begin counting
the mounting holes from the rail bottom to top. According to how many system
drawers you install, mark off the mounting holes listed in Table 1-1.
Table 1-1 H9A10 System Drawer Mounting Holes
One System DrawerTwo System DrawersThree System Drawers
11, 12, 13First: 11, 12, 13First: 11, 12, 13
Second: 35, 36, 37Second: 35, 36, 37
Third: 59, 60, 61
Configuration Rules 1-5
1.3 Shelf Configuration Rules (Cabinet)
The maximum number of StorageWorks shelves is eight in a one-system drawer
cabinet. The maximum number of StorageWorks shelves is six in a two-system
drawer cabinet. Figure 1–3 shows shelf placement in a two-system drawer
cabinet. Figure 1–4 shows shelf placement in a one-system drawer cabinet.
Figure 1–3 Shelves in Two-System Drawer Cabinet
(97)
(94)
(91)
(85)
(82)
(79)
(73)
(70)
(67)
Front
1
2
5
Drawer 2
Drawer 1
(97)
(94)
(91)
Rear
(85)
3
4
6
(82)
(79)
(73)
(70)
(67)
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Figure 1–4 Shelves in One-System Drawer Cabinet
(97)
(94)
(91)
(85)
(82)
(79)
(73)
(70)
(67)
(61)
(58)
(55)
(49)
(46)
(43)
Front
1
2
5
7
8
Drawer 1
(97)
(94)
(91)
Rear
(85)
3
4
6
(82)
(79)
(73)
(70)
(67)
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Configuration Rules 1-7
1.4 Pedestal
Figure 1–5 shows the pedestal.
Figure 1–5 Pedestal
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Pedestal Configuration Rules
•
One system drawer is installed in the pedestal.
•
The maximum number of StorageWorks shelves is three.
Configuration Rules 1-9
1.5 System Drawer Power System
The system drawer contains one to three power supplies and distribution cables.
Figure 1–6 shows the power components in the system drawer. Two AC power
controllers complete the power system. See Section 1.6.
Figure 1–6 System Drawer Power Components
Power Supplies
First
Third
Second
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About the Power System
•
A system drawer can contain up to three power supplies. The correct position of
the three power supplies is shown in Figure 1–6.
•
One power supply is required in a system with one or two CPUs.
•
A second power supply is required for N+1 redundancy in a single- or dual-CPU
system.
•
Two power supplies are required in a system with three or more CPUs.
•
Two power supplies are required in a system with two PCI card cages.
•
A third power supply is required for N+1 redundancy in a system with three or
more CPUs.
•
A power harness connects the power supplies to the system motherboard, PCI
motherboard, system fans, and drives.
NOTE: Three power supplies provide N+1 redundancy in AlphaServer 4100 systems
with three or four CPUs and in AlphaServer 4000 systems with two PCI card
cages.
Configuration Rules 1-11
1.6 Cabinet Power System
Figure 1–7 shows the two AC power controllers located at the bottom rear of the
cabinet. The system drawer power cable(s) connect to the controllers. The
controller power cables plug into a wall outlet.
Figure 1–7 Cabinet Power Controllers
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The power controllers connect to an AC wall outlet. Each controller has a main
power switch and 10 outlets for system drawers, StorageWorks shelves, and fan tray.
When connecting system components to the controllers, note that system drawer
power cables are gray; StorageWorks shelf power cables and fan tray power cables
are gray. Configuration rules are:
•
A system drawer contains one to three power supplies; each power supply has
one power cable that connects to a power controller.
•
A StorageWorks shelf has one power cable; a shelf equipped with a redundant
power supply has two power cables.
•
Connect all system drawer power cables to the same AC power controller.
•
If a cabinet has three system drawers, connect the power cables as shown in
Figure 1–8.
Figure 1–8 Power Connections for Three-Drawer Cabinet
Power
Controller
Power
Controller
Fantray
Drawer 2
Drawer 1
To Wall Outlets
Drawer 3
StorageWorks
StorageWorks
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1.7 AC Power Strips in the Pedestal
Figure 1–9 shows the pedestal with two AC power strips installed.
Figure 1–9 Pedestal with AC Power Strips
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In pedestal systems, both AC power strip cables plug directly into a wall outlet.
Configuration rules are:
•
In North American models: one system drawer and one StorageWorks shelf per
AC power strip
•
In European models: one system drawer and two StorageWorks shelves per AC
power strip
•
In Japanese models: one system drawer and three StorageWorks shelves per AC
power strip
•
A second AC power strip is required if you install a third StorageWorks shelf in
a North American or Japanese model.
•
The maximum number of AC power strips is two.
Configuration Rules 1-15
1.8 AlphaServer 4000 System Drawer
Figure 1–10 shows the components of the AlphaServer 4000 system drawer. See
Section 1.8.1 for system motherboard configuration rules. See Section 1.8.2 for
PCI motherboard configuration rules.
Figure 1–10 AlphaServer 4000 System Drawer Components
Power Supplies
Control
Panel
Power Cable
Optional PCI Card Cage
CPU and Memory
Modules
PCI Card Cage
Fans
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The AlphaServer 4000 system drawer contains the following components:
•
CPU card cage containing the system motherboard, CPU modules, memory
modules, and a system bus-to-PCI bus bridge module
•
A PCI card cage containing a PCI motherboard and PCI and EISA modules
•
An optional PCI card cage with a system bus-to-PCI bus bridge module (the
optional PCI card cage contains only PCI modules)
•
Power supplies and fans
•
Control panel
In a cabinet system, the control panel is at the bottom front of the system drawer. In
a pedestal system, the control panel is located at the top front of the enclosure.
Figure 1–11 AlphaServer 4000 Control Panel
CD-ROM Drive
Diskette Drive
Control Panel
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Configuration Rules 1-17
1.8.1 AlphaServer 4000 System Motherboard
The AlphaServer 4000 system motherboard has slots for the CPU, memory, and
I/O bridge modules.
Figure 1–12 AlphaServer 4000 System Motherboard
IOD2/3
CPU1
CPU0
IOD0/1
MEM1H
MEM0H
MEM0H
MEM0L
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AlphaServer 4000 System Motherboard
•
The system motherboard has slots for two processor modules.
•
The first processor module must occupy slot CPU0.
•
The system motherboard has slots for four memory modules (two memory pairs).
•
Memory modules must be configured in matched pairs.
•
When large memory pairs are configured with smaller memory pairs, the largest
memory modules must be installed in the lowest order slots.
•
The system motherboard has two slots for I/O.
•
The power control module (PCM), located on the system motherboard, monitors
voltages, CPU fan RPMs, system fan RPMs, and internal air temperature.
Configuration Rules 1-19
1.8.2 AlphaServer 4000 I/O Interface
The I/O i nt e r f a c e consists of one system bus-to-PCI bus bridge module and a PCI
motherboard. The bridge module is the logical and physical connection from the
system motherboard to the PCI motherboard in the card cage. An optional PCI
card cage is also available. The server control module provides ports for the
console terminal, keyboard, mouse, and other components.
Figure 1–13 AlphaServer 4000 PCI Motherboards
PCI1-5
PCI1-4
PCI1-3
PCI1-2
PCI0-5
EISA-3
PCI0-4
EISA-2
PCI0-3
EISA-1
PCI0-2
PCI3Slot5
PCI3Slot4
PCI3Slot3
PCI3Slot2
PCI2Slot5
PCI2Slot4
PCI2Slot3
PCI2Slot2
1
2
3V5V5V
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