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Compaq AlphaServer GS140 Quick Specification

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AlphaServer GS140 systems
feature mainframe-like
performance and capabilities, and
high-availability computing
through clustering
GS140 systems include:
Processor module with two Alpha
microprocessors 21264 6/525-
MHz CPUs, each with 4-MB
backup cache or two 21264 6/700
MHz CPUs, each with 8-MB
backup cache
System I/O module with 4 I/O
channels
4-GB memory
UltraSCSI single-channel
StorageWorks Plug-in Unit
9.1-GB 3.5 UltraSCSI system
disk drive
2-m SCSI cable, BN38C-02
600-MB CD-ROM drive,
controller, and cable
12-slot PCI Plug-in-Unit
PCI 1-port UltraSCSI Single-
ended adapter
10/100 Mb Fast Ethernet network
interface card
Two H7263-AC or H7263-AD non-
BBU capable 48 VDC power
regulators.
3-phase power subsystem with
power cord
Shielded console cable for
connection to terminal
Tru64™ UNIX or OpenVMS
Factory Installed Software
90-day software product warranty
Protected by Compaq Services,
including a one-year, on-site, four-
hour response hardware warranty;
system installation must be
ordered separately
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DA-10051-00A-008 — 02.28.2000
PECS
1. CD-ROM with space for
optional diskette drive
2. Cabinet Control System
3. 9-Slot System Bus
(four front, five rear)
4. Power System
5. Cooling
6. Plug-In Units/ I/O or Disks or (two
front, two rear)
Compaq AlphaServer GS140

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Summary of Contents for Compaq AlphaServer GS140

  • Page 1 UICK PECS Compaq AlphaServer GS140 Overview L A N C E AlphaServer GS140 systems feature mainframe-like performance and capabilities, and high-availability computing through clustering GS140 systems include: Processor module with two Alpha microprocessors 21264 6/525- MHz CPUs, each with 4-MB...
  • Page 2: Standard Features

    GB/second sustained system bandwidth, 2.1 GB/second peak bandwidth) Upgradability In cabinet upgrades support additional processors, additional memory, additional I/O port modules, as well as storage and PCI I/O module options; upgrades to AlphaServer GS140 and next generation Alpha system available Standard...
  • Page 3 Minimum OS support: Tru64 UNIX V4.0E or later or OpenVMS V7.1-2 or V7.2-1 or later Service and Support Protected by Compaq Services, including one-year, on-site hardware warranty with four-hour response. Software warranty is a 90-day telephone advisory. 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.
  • Page 4: Step 3 Memory Optional

    UICK PECS Compaq AlphaServer GS140 Systems/Options Step 1 Select system GS140 systems require the mandatory selection of the following items: • Software media and documentation for first system on-site • Console terminal (unless available on site) • Installation or Installation and Startup Services Notes: Minimum OS support: Tru64 UNIX V4.0E or later or OpenVMS V7.1-2 or V7.2-1 or later...
  • Page 5 UICK PECS Compaq AlphaServer GS140 Options Step 4 I/O Expansion Buses Optional • Systems include one PCI Plug-in Unit (PIU) DWLPB-AA, maximum two supported in system cabinet • Each DWLPB-AA PCI PIU includes 12-slot PCI bus and uses one rear expansion bay; StorageWorks BA670 PIU can occupy the corresponding front expansion bay.
  • Page 6 UICK PECS Compaq AlphaServer GS140 Options Step 6 Storage Adapters/Controllers Optional (continued) Note: For installed systems that include KFTIA I/O modules, the KFTIA includes one single-ended port and three fast wide differential ports for a total of four SCSI buses per module.
  • Page 7 UICK PECS Compaq AlphaServer GS140 Options Step 6 Storage Adapters/Controllers Optional (continued) Maximum # Supported Tru64 UNIX OpenVMS PCI/System PCI/System PCI Fast Wide Differential SCSI Adapter (uses one PCI slot); KZPSA 8/64 8/26 KZPSA-BB supports TruCluster Available Server and TruCluster Production Server SCSI-2 Fast Wide Differential cables;...
  • Page 8 UICK PECS Compaq AlphaServer GS140 Options Step 8 Storage Devices Optional • When multiple storage devices are configured with the system, specify which devices should be installed inside system cabinet, inside system expansion cabinet, or installed in external StorageWorks cabinet. Line item sequencing allows Manufacturing to configure storage options in the appropriate cabinet.
  • Page 9 UICK PECS Compaq AlphaServer GS140 Options Step 8 Storage Devices Optional (continued) UltraSCSI Hubs UltraSCSI Hub with three differential ports (two host ports and one storage port), no single- DS-DWZZH-03 ended ports, in 3.5 SBB, UltraSCSI cables not included UltraSCSI Hub with five differential ports, no single-ended ports, consisting of four host ports and DS-DWZZH-05 one storage port in a 5.25 SBB, UltraSCSI cables not included...
  • Page 10 UICK PECS Compaq AlphaServer GS140 Options Step 8 Storage Devices Optional (continued) External Storage Devices The following devices can be added as required: SW5XX, SW6XX, SW8XX Storage Cabinets SCSI Disk Drives Tape Drives TZ87, TZ857 (loader support for Tru64 UNIX available via DECnsr), TZ877, TZ88, TZ885, TZ887,...
  • Page 11 UICK PECS Compaq AlphaServer GS140 Options Step 9 Networks and Communications Optional (continued) Maximum # Supported Tru64 UNIX OpenVMS PCI/System PCI/System PCI-to-ATMworks 155 Mb fibre adapter; Tru64 UNIX and appropriate 3X-DAPBA-FA patch kits (patch kit 1 for V4.0F; patch kit 2 for V4.0E, patch kit 4 for V4.0D);...
  • Page 12 UICK PECS Compaq AlphaServer GS140 Options Step 10 MEMORY CHANNEL Optional (continued) OpenVMS Systems (continued) • In cases where nodes must be separated by a longer distance than standard copper cables allow, the CCMFB option converts the output of the standard CCMAB controller or CCMLB line card to single-mode fibre optic cable.
  • Page 13 • For more information regarding OpenVMS Galaxy partitioning guidelines and support, see http://www.openvms.digital.com/availability/GALAXY.HTML • Existing AlphaServer 8400 users can upgrade their system to an AlphaServer GS140 level system that supports hardware partitions with a CPU upgrade (dual Alpha 21264 6/525 or 6/700 MHz CPU modules), Operating System upgrade (Tru64 UNIX V4.0F), and System Console Firmware Revision 5.4 or later;...
  • Page 14 UICK PECS Compaq AlphaServer GS140 Options Step 13 Tru64 UNIX and OpenVMS Partitions Optional (continued) Minimum Hardware Required per GS140 Partition • Dual Alpha 21264 6/525-MHz CPU module (at least one Rev. D01 CPU Alpha 21264 module per system) or dual Alpha 21264 6/700-MHz CPU module •...
  • Page 15 UICK PECS Compaq AlphaServer GS140 Options Step 15 Keyboards Selection of country-specific keyboard required. Tru64 UNIX OpenVMS U.S./English keyboard SN-LKQ47-AA LK461-A2 Belgian keyboard SN-LKQ47-AB LK461-AB Canadian/French keyboard SN-LKQ47-AC LK461-AC Danish keyboard SN-LKQ47-AD LK461-AD UK keyboard SN-LKQ47-AE Finnish keyboard SN-LKQ47-AF LK461-AF...
  • Page 16 UICK PECS Compaq AlphaServer GS140 Options Step 16 Expansion: System Cabinet and I/O Expansion Cabinet Optional System Cabinet • Expanded Base System Cabinet includes two 3-phase power regulators with space for one additional 3-phase power regulator. System cabinets shipped after June 1996 (H9F00-FC/FD/FE Rev B03 or later) include the H7263-AC/AD non-battery backup ready power regulator.
  • Page 17 DECnet/OSI extended function license QL-MTKAQ-AA OpenVMS • OpenVMS systems include OpenVMS Base license with system manager license and Compaq Enterprise Integration Server License Package for OpenVMS Revision V3.0A. • Compaq Enterprise Integration Package includes licenses for TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS, DECwindows...
  • Page 18 Installation Services • Installation or Installation and Startup is mandatory for all GS140 systems. Consult a Compaq Customer Service Account Representative for assistance in selecting the support plan that is most appropriate. For more information on Compaq Services see: http://www.compaq.com/services...
  • Page 19 UICK PECS Compaq AlphaServer GS140 Options Step 20 Recommended Online Power Protection/UPS Solutions for GS140 • For complete protection, UPS products should be used with data line surge protectors 4-wire RJ45 10BaseT, wall plug-in module, add up to four modules per plug in connection 4N-GA249-CA 17”...
  • Page 20 UICK PECS Compaq AlphaServer GS140 Options Step 20 Recommended Online Power Protection/UPS Solutions for GS140 (continued) 24 and 36kVA UPS Auxiliary Cabinet Options • All cabinets contain wraparound external maintenance bypass switch Auxiliary Cabinet with wraparound bypass only 4N-AEACP-AA Auxiliary Cabinet with 30 pole distribution...
  • Page 21 UICK PECS Compaq AlphaServer GS140 Power Configuration Table AlphaServer GS140 EPU (Equivalent Power Units)– Power Configuration Table Combining 3-phase and 1-phase power regulators in system configuration is not allowed • Use chart to determine need for third power regulator •...
  • Page 22 Alpha 21264 525-MHz CPUs and OpenVMS SMP license In-Cabinet Upgrades VAX/DEC 7000 to AlphaServer GS140 Upgrades • GS140 upgrade includes 9-slot backplane assembly, processor module with two Alpha microprocessor 21264 6/525 CPUs, each with 4-MB backup cache; KFTHA-AA system I/O module with 4 I/O channel connections;...
  • Page 23: System Upgrades

    Same as H7263-AA/AB except no built-in battery backup (BBU) capability H7263-AC/AD VAX/DEC 7000 to AlphaServer GS140 In-Cabinet SMP Upgrades • Maximum of seven SMP modules (14 CPUs); if more than three modules are in system, a minimum of two separate memory module should be ordered for optimal system performance...
  • Page 24: Technical Specifications

    UICK PECS Compaq AlphaServer GS140 Technical Specifications System Unit Dimensions (HxWxD) 67 x 31.5 x 34.4 in/170 x 80 x 87.5 cm Shipping Dimensions 76.7 x 43.1 x 47.5 in / 195 x 109.5 x 121 cm Weight Full Configuration...
  • Page 25 UICK PECS Compaq AlphaServer GS140 Technical Specifications Minimally configured system contains one regulator, one CPU module, one memory module, one KFTIA-AA module, CD-ROM, SCSI disk drive. Fully configured system contains two power regulators, four CPU modules, three memory modules, two System I/O modules, 1 DWLPB-AA, one DWLPB-BA, three StorageWorks shelves, CD-ROM, 36 SCSI disk drives.