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HP AlphaServer GS1280 Model 16 Specification

HP AlphaServer GS1280 Model 16 Specification

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Overview
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)
HP AlphaServer GS1280 Models 8 and 16
DA - 11921 Worldwide — Version 24 — July 23, 2007
HP AlphaServer GS1280 Systems
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  • Page 1 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.
  • Page 2 QuickSpecs HP AlphaServer GS1280 Systems Overview HP AlphaServer GS1280 Model 32 1. Cable/DSL HUB 2. I/O Expansion Drawer (optional) 3. I/O Master Drawer (mandatory option) 4. System Building Block Drawer (Model 32 includes four drawers) 5. Power supply, dual AC input is standard 6.
  • Page 3 QuickSpecs HP AlphaServer GS1280 Systems 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.
  • Page 4 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...

  • Page 5: Standard Features

    QuickSpecs HP AlphaServer GS1280 Systems Standard Features Processor Up to 64 Alpha 21364 EV7 processors at 1300 MHz and 1150 MHz Cache Memory 1.75-MB ECC L2 on-chip cache, 7-way set associative Architecture Glue-less processor-to-processor multiprocessor architecture constructed from a set of basic...
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7 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.
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9 QuickSpecs HP AlphaServer GS1280 Systems 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: Alpha Management Station (AMS) - for monitoring and control of multiple ES47, ES80, and GS1280 Alpha Systems.
  • Page 10 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: Order and install iCAP CPU modules along with Full Use CPUs.
  • Page 11 QuickSpecs HP AlphaServer GS1280 Systems Systems iCAP CPU Building AlphaServer GS1280 iCAP Dual CPU Building Block Module, 1300 MHz, Tru64 3X-KN72D-CB Block Modules UNIX SMP License AlphaServer GS1280 iCAP Dual CPU Building Block Module, 1300 MHz, 3X-KN72D-CC OpenVMS SMP License...
  • Page 12 QuickSpecs HP AlphaServer GS1280 Systems GS Options Step 4 - Select Memory Options - Mandatory Configuration Guidelines 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.
  • Page 13 QuickSpecs HP AlphaServer GS1280 Systems 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.
  • Page 14 QuickSpecs HP AlphaServer GS1280 Systems GS Options Total I/O Drawer Connections =12 I/O connections used I/O Module I/O Buses I/O Slots Dual USB/ DVD/ Universal Part Number Redundant Ultra3 CD-RW Slot for Connection Power SCSI Drive Disks to CPU in a...
  • Page 15 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.
  • Page 16 QuickSpecs HP AlphaServer GS1280 Systems GS Options 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.
  • Page 17 QuickSpecs HP AlphaServer GS1280 Systems GS Options AlphaServer GS1280 Model 8 with Dual AC Option AlphaServer GS1280 Model 16 with Dual AC Option DA - 11921 Worldwide — Version 24 — July 23, 2007 Page 17...
  • Page 18 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 DA - 11921 Worldwide — Version 24 — July 23, 2007...
  • Page 19 QuickSpecs HP AlphaServer GS1280 Systems GS Options AlphaServer GS1280 Model 16 - Internal System Expansion Options DA - 11921 Worldwide — Version 24 — July 23, 2007 Page 19...
  • Page 20 QuickSpecs HP AlphaServer GS1280 Systems GS Options 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...
  • Page 21 QuickSpecs HP AlphaServer GS1280 Systems GS Options DA - 11921 Worldwide — Version 24 — July 23, 2007 Page 21...
  • Page 22 Step 12 System Software — Optional Step 13 Hardware and Software Support Services — Optional Reference 1 – I/O Capacity for AlphaServer ES47/ES80 and AlphaServer GS1280 Systems DA - 11921 Worldwide — Version 24 — July 23, 2007 Page 22...
  • Page 23 QuickSpecs HP AlphaServer GS1280 Systems ES/GS Common Options 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.
  • Page 24 QuickSpecs HP AlphaServer GS1280 Systems ES/GS Common Options ES47 Tower or ES47 ES80 GS1280 Workstation Maximum Hard Partitions per system Maximum Quantity Tested & Supported per hard partition: per per system per system per system system Maximum 2P Building Block Drawers per...
  • Page 25 QuickSpecs HP AlphaServer GS1280 Systems ES/GS Common Options 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:...
  • Page 26 QuickSpecs HP AlphaServer GS1280 Systems ES/GS Common Options Standard I/O Building Block Drawer Slot Specifications Bus Loading, Adapters Installed Port (Bus) # Slot # Maximum Bus Speed Signal Voltage Max Bus Speed (contiguously starting with Slot 1) 100 MHz 3.3V...
  • Page 27 QuickSpecs HP AlphaServer GS1280 Systems ES/GS Common Options Reference 2 – Adapter to Peripheral Cross Connect Table Ultra3 SCSI U320 LVD SCSI SCSI Ultra3 LVD SCSI Ultra2 LVD Backplane RAID, Backplane RAID, 2 or 4 channel 2 or 4 channel...
  • Page 28 QuickSpecs HP AlphaServer GS1280 Systems ES/GS Common Options 1/8 Autoloader; Ultrium 232, 448, 960 MSL2024/4048 Tape Libraries MSL6000 Tape Libraries ESL E-Series Tape Libraries VSL 6000 Virtual Library System 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).
  • Page 29 QuickSpecs HP AlphaServer GS1280 Systems ES/GS Common Options Usable Depth 37.1" 37.1" 33.9" 40.25 w/Extender (front rail to back door) 943 mm 943 mm 862 mm 1022 mm Side Panels Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Stabilizer Single Dual Single...
  • Page 30 HP AlphaServer GS1280 Systems ES/GS Common Options NOTES: 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 —...
  • Page 31 QuickSpecs HP AlphaServer GS1280 Systems 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...
  • Page 32 QuickSpecs HP AlphaServer GS1280 Systems ES/GS Common Options Step 2 - MEMORY CHANNEL — Optional Configuration Guidelines 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.

  • Page 33: Memory Channel

    QuickSpecs HP AlphaServer GS1280 Systems ES/GS Common Options Infrastructure for System Area Network Hub with four line cards; includes BN19P-1K` power cord CCMHB-AA Memory Channel for Canada, Japan, and U.S. For other regions, order appropriate power cord from list that follows.
  • Page 34 QuickSpecs HP AlphaServer GS1280 Systems ES/GS Common Options Ultra2 (LVD) SCSI adapter, single- PCI, 3.3/5.0V 3X-KZPCA-AA 8:16/U 8:32/U 8:256/U channel. Requires BN38C-xx cable. Universal, 8:16/O 8:32/O 8:256/O Restrictions: HSZxx RAID controllers 32b, 33 MHz 1:2/L 1:4/L not supported. No support for shared SCSI.
  • Page 35 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: http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/10624_div/10624_div.HTML...
  • Page 36 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.
  • Page 37 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.
  • Page 38 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.
  • Page 39 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.
  • Page 40 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.
  • Page 41 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.
  • Page 42 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.
  • Page 43 For configuration details, see the Switches, Hubs, and Interconnects QuickSpecs at: http://www.compaq.com/products/quickspecs/North_America/10490.html Fibre Channel HP supports three product lines of Fibre Channel switch products that may be used to build SAN Switches fabrics. Each product line provides certain advantages that apply to specific applications. For...
  • Page 44 QuickSpecs HP AlphaServer GS1280 Systems ES/GS Common Options Step 10 – Keyboards, Mouse, Monitors, Power Cords – Optional Keyboards - USB Keyboard/Language Tru64 UNIX OpenVMS (Note 1) N.A./International keyboard 3R-A6554-AA 3X-LK464-A2 Arabic keyboard 3R-A6540-AA Belgian keyboard 3R-A6541-AA 3X-LK464-AB BHCSY keyboard...
  • Page 45 3R-A4495-AA Keyboard/Drawer and to an AlphaServer ES47 System Keyboard/Monitor HP Rackmount Flat Panel Monitor – TF T721OR 17-inch (17-inch viewable 3R-A5187-AA Options image area) 1U rackmount flat panel display. 0.264mm pixel pitch, 1280 x1024 @60/75 Hz high and low voltage power cords, Worldwide...
  • Page 46 QuickSpecs HP AlphaServer GS1280 Systems ES/GS Common Options Carbon/Silver Monitors V7650 17-inch (16-inch viewable image size) 0.24mm FST multi-frequency color 3R-A5853-AA monitor, 2-tone (carbon/silver), VGA to 1024 x 768 @85 Hz, MPRII/TCO 03/Energy Star Compliant, Northern Hemisphere with NA power cord, VGA cable...
  • Page 47 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.
  • Page 48 QuickSpecs HP AlphaServer GS1280 Systems ES/GS Common Options Layered Software Tier Part Number Code for 8th character ES47 Tower and ES47 Workgroup x = E ES80 Departmental x = G GS1280 Enterprise x = Q Tru64 UNIX media and online documentation on CD-ROM...
  • Page 49 QuickSpecs HP AlphaServer GS1280 Systems ES/GS Common Options Concurrent Use 1-user license QL-MT3AA-3B Concurrent Use 2-user license QL-MT3AA-3C Concurrent Use 4-user license QL-MT3AA-3D Concurrent Use 8-user license QL-MT3AA-3E Concurrent Use 16-user license QL-MT3AA-3F Concurrent Use 32-user license QL-MT3AA-3G Concurrent Use 64-user license...
  • Page 50 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...
  • Page 51 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...
  • Page 52 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 for AlphaServers, consult your Sales Account Manager, HP Services Principal, or visit: http://www.hp.com/hps/...
  • Page 53 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: customsystems.europe@hp.com For similar services in Asia/Pacific, e-mail specific requirements to: customsystems.asiapacific@hp.com...
  • Page 54 QuickSpecs HP AlphaServer GS1280 Systems ES/GS Common Options Clustering Service Configuration of a single cluster instance for AlphaServer platforms. This is a YT-VISIT-C1 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...
  • Page 55 QuickSpecs HP AlphaServer GS1280 Systems Upgrades Upgrades for Single Systems Conversion of Two Systems Already in Place GS1280 Model 64 GS1280 Model 32 to GS1280 Conversion Model 64 Upgrade Kit Kit; 3X-BA65D-AA two Model 32s to Model 3X-BNPSB-04 GS1280 Model 32...
  • Page 56 QuickSpecs HP AlphaServer GS1280 Systems 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.

  • Page 57: Technical Specifications

    QuickSpecs HP AlphaServer GS1280 Systems Technical Specifications North America Japan Europe Power Requirements Voltage 120/208 380/415 Phase/Frequency 3W+G, 50-60 Hz 3W+G, 50-60 Hz 3W+N+G, 50-60 Hz Power Distribution Unit 3X-H7606-AA 3X-H7606-AA 3X-H7606-AB (PDU) required for all GS1280 Models Rated Current, each Typical Current for 18.5A...
  • Page 58 QuickSpecs HP AlphaServer GS1280 Systems Technical Specifications GS1280 Model 8 GS1280 Model 16 GS1280 Model 32 GS1280 Model 64 1 I/O Drawer, 1 SW 1 I/O Drawer, 1 SW 1 I/O Drawer, 1 SW 1 I/O Drawer, 1 SW Shelf...
  • Page 59 HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.