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3.206 Alpha Servers
AlphaServer 8400
V97-2.1—24 Jul 1997
DIGITAL Systems and Options Catalog
The AlphaServer 8400—using the world's fastest microprocessors, the Alpha
21164 300 MHz or 440 MHz CPUs—is the world's fastest and highest capacity
enterprise server. It is the solution for the most demanding business problems.
ServerWORKS Manager provides advanced server and network management
capabilities and is supplied with all AlphaServer systems. SNMP (Simple
Network Management Protocol) enables information to pass from the managed
system to the console for Digital UNIX, Windows NT, and OpenVMS for
AlphaServers. Using ServerWORKS, the system manager can build and view
topological maps of the network. Detailed server information is viewable,
including system, network, storage, and environmental information. All
AlphaServer systems are also supplied with management tools to complement
ServerWORKS Manager. These include StorageWorks Command Console for
storage management. For more information, see the "StorageWorks Software"
section of this catalog.
The AlphaServer 8400 5/300 supports up to 12 processors with 8 GB memory,
two processors with 28 GB of memory, and any combination between these
maximums, with 1.2 GB/sec (peak) of I/O.
The AlphaServer 8400 5/440 supports up to 14 processors with 4 GB memory,
two processors with 28 GB of memory, and any combination between these
maximums, with 1.2 GB/sec (peak) of I/O.
The AlphaServer 8400 supports the DIGITAL UNIX and OpenVMS operating
systems. For investment protection, DEC and VAX 7000 products can be
upgraded to the AlphaServer 8400 in a few hours. The AlphaServer 8400
platform is designed to take full advantage of future generations of Alpha
microprocessors.
The AlphaServer 8400 enterprise servers join the AlphaServer line, with high
performance PCI I/O, providing up to 144 PCI slots on 12 different physical PCI
buses. The AlphaServer 8400 includes a one year hardware warranty, on-site, 4
hour response, five days per week. System installation is included with the
AlphaServer 8400 5/440 system.
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Summary of Contents for Digital Equipment AlphaServer 8400
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Page 1: Digital Systems And Options Catalog
For more information, see the "StorageWorks Software" section of this catalog. The AlphaServer 8400 5/300 supports up to 12 processors with 8 GB memory, two processors with 28 GB of memory, and any combination between these maximums, with 1.2 GB/sec (peak) of I/O. - Page 2 One year hardware product warranty DWZZB-VW SCSI signal converter 90 day software product warranty Three-Phase Power Subsystem with power cord System installation included with AlphaServer 8400 One H7263-AC or H7263-AD non-BBU capable 5/440 Base Servers 48 VDC power regulator 5/300 Dual-CPU systems...
- Page 3 AlphaServer 8400 Step 1—Base Systems (continued) AlphaServer 8400 Expanded Base Servers include: Processor module with PCI Fast Narrow Single-Ended SCSI controller KZPAA-AA for CD-ROM connection only - Two Alpha microprocessor 21164 5/300 MHz or DIGITAL Etherworks 32-bit Network Interface Card 5/440 MHz CPUs;...
- Page 4 Step 1a—5/300 System Building Blocks System Building Blocks are an alternative to standard Base Servers, or Expanded Base Servers. They provide flexibility in configuring the AlphaServer 8400 with a choice of memory and I/O options. System Building Block Requirements: Minimum of one Memory module...
- Page 5 AlphaServer 8400 Step 1b—AlphaServer Expansion Packages AlphaServer Expansion Packages are designed to be added to Base AlphaServers, Expanded Base Servers, and System Building Blocks to create fully functional CI cluster add-on systems. They include all the necessary hardware (excluding console terminal) and software to provide complete and operational systems.
- Page 6 4 MB Prestoserve; KFTIA-AA daughter card mounting, requires KFTIA-AA Step 4—I/O Expansion Buses PCI and XMI I/O expansion buses are available on AlphaServer 8400 systems. Application and system configuration determines maximum I/O configuration. Configuration limits exist at I/O bus level and controller level. With different I/O buses present in the system, verify maximum number of allowed controllers listed in the Controller Configuration Table.
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Page 7: Step 6-Storage Controllers
KFTIA-AA system I/O module included with Base Server; KFTHA-AA included with Expanded Base Server—any combination of KFTIA or KFTHA modules can be added for a maximum of three. - Maximum twelve I/O channels available on AlphaServer 8400. System Building Block requires the selection of one I/O module. - Page 8 External shielded cable (MR/MR connectors) Select required length—09, 16, 25, 50 ft BC22Q-xx External shielded cable (MR/PS connectors) Select required length—16, 25, 50 ft † Requires AlphaServer 8400 minimum System Console Firmware Revision V3.2.2, OpenVMS V6.2-1H2 and DIGITAL UNIX V3.2D or later operating system software. Alpha Servers 3.213...
- Page 9 AlphaServer 8400 Step 6—Storage Controllers (continued) CIPCA-AA PCI-to-CI Adapter (OpenVMS only)—Requires OpenVMS V6.2-1H3 or V7.1, minimum System Console Firmware Revision 4.0-4. Maximum four per PCI, 26 per system running OpenVMS V7.1. Uses one PCI slot for adapter and one EISA slot for power only. Note: KFE70 option is not required.
- Page 10 BA356-LB modular expansion shelves, 16- BA660-AB * bit I/O personality module, 48V/150W DC power supply, DC fans, and AlphaServer 8400 mounting hardware. Supports 16-bit wide SCSI devices and some 8-bit narrow SCSI devices depending on compliance with minimum hardware revision levels.
- Page 11 AlphaServer 8400 Step 7—Storage (continued) Wide SCSI Options (continued) BA35X-MG 8-bit I/O Personality Module—can be used in place of 16-bit I/O personality module for direct connection to narrow single-ended controllers, field installable only. Note: BA35X-ME terminators must be ordered separately to split a BA356 bus.
- Page 12 AlphaServer 8400 Step 7a—StorageWorks Expansion Packages (continued) SW820/SW821 StorageWorks Expansion Packages—all BA356 shelves operate in split-bus mode. All SW82x StorageWorks Expansion Packages include redundant power supplies (BA35X-HF)—this reduces the number of available slots in each BA356 shelf to six in the SW822 and three on each split-bus of the SW820/SW821.
- Page 13 AlphaServer 8400 Step 8—Networks and Communications Two twisted-pair 802.3/Ethernet controllers on KFTIA-AA system I/O module included with Base Server; DE500 fast ethernet network interface card included with Expanded Base Server. See Step 5 for twisted-pair Ethernet cable part number. Optional DEFPZ-AA/UA (FDDI) daughter card can be installed on KFTIA-AA system I/O module. Select additional devices if required.
- Page 14 AlphaServer 8400 Step 8—Networks and Communications (continued LAN Communications Controllers EISA based Requires DWLPB-AA and KFE70-AA, EISA bridge module set. See EISA Bus IRQ Address Table. Synchronous Communications Controller (uses one EISA slot). DIGITAL UNIX supports two per DNSES-AA EISA, maximum two per system.
- Page 15 KFE70-AA, a maximum of one CCMAA-BA module is supported. MEMORY CHANNEL requirements for currently installed AlphaServer 8400 systems: Console firmware at revision V2.3 or higher. CCMAA-BA Adapter must be installed in slots 0-7 of a DWLPA-AA/AB/BA/BB PCI; no restriction for DWLPB- AA/AB/BA/BB PCI bus.
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Page 16: Step 9-Console Terminal
Maximum four I/O channels per cabinet allowed. PCI and XMI plug-in units each require one I/O channel connection. Four lower expansion bays are available for plug-in units. The lower bays accommodate plug-in units as follows. AlphaServer 8400 System Cabinet Expansion Bay... - Page 17 AlphaServer 8400 Step 11a Three-Phase Expansion Components For new system orders, or for systems shipped after June 1996: Select additional H7263-AC/AD for systems that do not require battery back-up option - If EPU value of 1st regulator is exceeded - If N+1 redundancy is required...
- Page 18 AlphaServer 8400 Step 12—Software Select user licenses and additional software as required. Media and documentation recommended for first system on site. Software Processor Code = Q DIGITAL UNIX Concurrent Use Licenses DIGITAL UNIX Concurrent Use licenses are not specific to a single system and can be moved from one system to another at user discretion.
- Page 19 DIGITAL Enterprise Integration Server for OpenVMS media and documentation QA-5LVAA-H8 DIGITAL NAS Base Server 200 Software DIGITAL NAS 200 Base Server software included with base 5/300 MHz AlphaServer 8400 systems. Media available on layered product CD-ROM. Step 13—Hardware and Software Supplemental Support Services Hardware—Americas and Asia Pacific only...
- Page 20 Software service upgrades for DIGITAL UNIX and OpenVMS include advisory and remedial software support with new version license rights for operating system and DIGITAL NAS Base Server 200 for the time period indicated. AlphaServer 8400 Two CPU Systems FM-84DOS-12 12-month Software Supplemental Support for DIGITAL UNIX two CPU systems...
- Page 21 AlphaServer 8400 Power Configuration Table AlphaServer 8400 EPU (Equivalent Power Units) Power Configuration Table Second power regulator may be needed to supply additional 48V power to the system. Mixing of three-phase and single-phase power regulators in system configuration is not allowed.
- Page 22 AlphaServer 8400 Optional Controller Configuration Table With multiple adapters that provide the same interface available on different I/O buses (PCI or XMI), it is possible to exceed operating system limit on number of ports supported for that interface. Follow these guidelines for maximum number of ports that each operating system will support.
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Page 23: System Diagram
AlphaServer 8400 System Diagram CD-ROM Operator High-speed Control Panel System Space for Interconnect one or two BA655 or Space for Space for 1-14 CPUs 48-Volt 48-Volt BA660 PIUs Additional Additional Memory Power Power Power Power I/O Port Regu- Regu- Regulators... - Page 24 AlphaServer 8400 Specifications Physical Characteristics Operating Shipping Height 170.0 cm (67.0 in.) 195.0 cm (76.7 in.) Width 80.0 cm (31.5 in.) 109.5 cm (43.1 in.) Depth 87.5 cm (34.4 in.) 121.0 cm (47.5 in.) Weight, full configuration Without batteries 408 kg (900 lb.) 448 kg (1000 lb.)
- Page 25 4N-AEAEO-Dx 4N-AEAEO-Dx 1. Connect-UPS network adapter required for operation on AlphaServer 8400 DIGITAL UNIX systems. See footnote 2. 2. Connect-UPS network adapter; D* denotes Twisted Pair / ThinWire = DA/DC (60Hz; 120V NEMA); DB/DD (50Hz: 240V IEC) 3. Multi-port interface kit with splitter cable to interface with network adapter and local shutdown signal from UPS. Kits may be daisy chained, kits include software 4.