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HP AlphaServer GS160 (1224 MHz)

System Logic
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System Power
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System Power
Cabinet

System Logic
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Rear View

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Optional PCI or StorageWorks drawers
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System boxes each with 2 QBB's (Model 8 includes 1 system box, 2 QBB's, Model 16 includes 2 system boxes, 4 QBB's)

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Standard 14-slot PCI I/O Master Drawer
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Global switch (GS160 Model 16) or distribution board (GS160 Model 8)

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48-volt DC power shelves, 2 power supplies per shelf, plus optional N+1 (Model 8 includes 1 shelf, Model 16 includes 2 shelves)
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Cooling blower

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Connections for PCI drawers

At A Glance

AlphaServer GS160 systems include:

One 1224-MHz CPU module; up to 16 (upgradeable to 32) 1224-MHz Alpha 21264 processors supported
Optional HP Capacity on Demand (CoD) SMP processors for non-disruptive performance growth
16-MB of on-board cache per processor
Advanced crossbar switch with 7-GB/s of memory bandwidth per building block; up to 28.5-GB/s of memory bandwidth per system
Choice of memory options; up to 128-GB of memory supported (upgradeable to 256 GB)
Up to 32 64-bit PCI buses with 6.4-GB aggregate I/O bandwidth (upgradeable to 64 PCI channels)
PCI I/O master drawer with 12 configurable PCI slots; up to 112 64-bit PCI slots supported (upgradeable to 224 slots)
PCI 10/100 Mbit Ethernet adapter
18.2-GB SCSI disk drive
600-MB CD-ROM drive
Enhanced reliability with ECC-protected memory, processor cache and system data paths
Security of RAID storage and online add and removal of CPUs
Optional redundant power supplies with N+1 power option
Tru64 UNIX or OpenVMS factory installed software (FIS); optional high availability support with Tru64 UNIX and OpenVMS cluster solutions
Upgradeable to AlphaServer GS320
Product warranty, one-year hardware, on-site next business day

Standard Features

Processor	Up to 16 Alpha 21264 6/1224-MHz CPUs (one CPU per module)

Cache Memory	64-K I and D caches on-chip; 16-MB ECC on-board cache per CPU

Architecture	AlphaServer GS160 utilizes two-level crossbar switch structure Quad building blocks (QBBs) support up to four CPUs, four memory modules, and eight PCI buses on a 7-GB/s non-blocking crossbar switch backplane. The four QBBs in the GS160 Model 16 system are connected by a second level, non-blocking switch with 14-GB/s of bandwidth. The two QBBs in the GS160 Model 8 system are connected by a distribution board. The distribution board is replaced by a global crossbar switch (included in the upgrade kit) if a GS160 Model 8 system is upgraded to a GS160 Model 16 or a GS320 Model 24 or Model 32.

CPUs, Memory, and I/O Slots	Base systems contain one CPU and one master PCI I/O drawer
		Model 8	Model 16
	Maximum CPUs supported	8	16
	Maximum memory supported	64 GB (8 modules)	128 GB (16 modules)
	Maximum PCI slots supported	56	112
	NOTE: Systems can be upgraded to a GS320 Model 24 or Model 32 for support of 32 processors, 256-GB memory 224 PCI slots.
	NOTE: Model 8 and Model 16 base systems include 12 configurable PCI slots. System capacities shown are available with both Tru64 UNIX and OpenVMS operating systems.

Network and I/O Controllers	Ethernet	PCI Dual 10/100 Mbit Fast Ethernet Adapter (3X-DE602-AA) included in master PCI shelf box; additional Ethernet adapters are available as options
	Console ports	One bi-directional parallel port with 25-pin D-subminiature connector
		Two EIA-232 full duplex asynchronous modem control serial ports, 9-pin D-subminiature connectors
		One PS/2 compatible keyboard port; one PS/2 compatible mouse port

Boot/Diagnostic Devices	Boot/diagnostic devices included in master PCI shelf box
	CD-ROM or DVD-ROM	One 5.25-inch half height 600-MB CD-ROM drive or 16X DVD-ROM
	Hard Drives	One 18.2-GB 10,000 rpm SCSI disk drive

Internal Disk Expansion	Total Internal Drive Bays	Up to 14 146-GB drives (2,044 GB) can be mounted in optional storage shelves in system power cabinet

Power Supplies	3-phase power subsystem with power cords; optional redundant 48 VDC hot swap power supplies

OS Support	Tru64 UNIX systems include preinstalled software, Base license, Unlimited User license, Server Extension license, Internet Express, and Secure Web Server
	NOTE: Tru64 UNIX refers to versions 4.0G, 5.1, 5.1A, 5.1B, or later. Refer to the "Supported Options List" - http://www.hp.com/alphaserver/products/options.html – for any unique limitations based on OS version.
	OpenVMS systems include preinstalled software, Base license and Enterprise Integration Server License Package Revision V3.0A
	NOTE: OpenVMS refers to versions 7.2-1H1, 7.2-2, 7.3, 7.3-1, or later. Refer to the "Supported Options List" - http://www.hp.com/alphaserver/products/options.html – for any unique limitations based on OS version.
	Support for up to four total instances of Tru64 UNIX or OpenVMS, or a combination of both, in hardware partitions on a single GS160 hardware platform (up to two instances supported on Model 8 systems, up to four instances supported on Model 16 systems)

Service and Support

Protected by HP Services including a one-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.

Systems

Step 1 - Assess Application Requirements

Selection of system components must be made in the context of total application requirements. Although the configuration of system components must be done in steps (for example, base packages, CPUs, memories, etc.), these steps cannot be done in isolation.
The order in which requirements are assessed is also important, since one requirement may impact others. Before proceeding, it would be useful to assess the total application requirements in the following order:
What level of availability is required?
If no single points of failure are allowed, then the solution should be configured as a multi-system cluster.
If access to specific devices must be assured, consider redundant adapters - RAID, N+1 power, redundant PCI drawers, and redundant consoles.
If software redundancy is required, consider clusters and/or hardware partitioning. The choice of hardware partitioning will generate a need for multiple master PCI drawers, multiple consoles, and I/O adapters.
If the "CPU On-Line Add and Remove" feature is required, refer to document EK-GSHPG-RM for configuration and operational requirements.
What level of hardware partitioning is required for optimal system management?
What overall capacities are required in terms of processor performance, memory capacity, and disk storage?
How should the system be configured to optimize performance?
In most cases, optimum performance is achieved if the system resources (CPUs, memory, and I/O adapters) are balanced across the quad building blocks in the system.
Memory should be configured according to application guidelines listed in Step 4.
What are the near-term system expansion needs?
How will system cabinets be physically arranged? This will determine if expansion cabinets are required and what cable lengths are required.

NOTE: Most configuration steps require that these data be considered in whole or in part. Be sure to execute each step in the context of the total application requirements.

System Ordering Requirements:

Certain system components or services are either required for normal operation or are recommended for best system performance and/or operation. This document uses the following definitions to specify these options:

Mandatory purchase: The system cannot function without this option or service - the option or service must be ordered with the system.
Required to function: This option or service is needed to support a working system - the option or service must be ordered with the system or be available onsite.
Recommended: System performance or function will be enhanced if this option or service is ordered.

Step 2 - Select base system

AlphaServer GS160 systems require selection of the following items:

Mandatory Purchases: Base system with operating system license (either OpenVMS or Tru64 UNIX), which includes one 1224-MHz CPU module Minimum of one memory module

Required Options and Services: Software media and documentation for first system onsite Installation and/or startup services System management console or device and software with equivalent functionality

Recommended Services: HP Care Pack Service Package VIS Services
NOTE: The base system should be selected in the context of the number of hardware partitions required, the total capacity required, and the anticipated near-term system growth.

AlphaServer GS160 (1224-MHz) Base Systems
Model	OS	System Boxes/QBBs Included	Total CPUs Supported	Input Power	Order Number
Model 8	Tru64 UNIX	1 / 2	8	120/208V	DA-160BG-AA
Model 8	Tru64 UNIX	1 / 2	8	380-415V	DA-160BG-AB
Model 8	OpenVMS	1 / 2	8	120/208V	DY-160BG-AA
Model 8	OpenVMS	1 / 2	8	380-415V	DY-160BG-AB
Model 16	Tru64 UNIX	2 / 4	16	120/208V	DA-160CG-AA
Model 16	Tru64 UNIX	2 / 4	16	380-415V	DA-160CG-AB
Model 16	OpenVMS	2 / 4	16	120/208V	DY-160CG-AA
Model 16	OpenVMS	2 / 4	16	380-415V	DY-160CG-AB

Step 3 - Additional SMP CPUs

AlphaServer GS160 base systems contain one CPU module. Additional SMP CPUs may be added, up to the limits shown in above table. SMP CPU options include an operating system SMP license.
	GS160/320 SMP upgrade CPU, 6/1224-MHz with 16-MB on-board cache, Tru64 UNIX	3X-KN8AC-AD
	GS160/320 SMP upgrade CPU, 6/1224-MHz with 16-MB on-board cache, OpenVMS	3X-KN8AC-AE

HP Capacity on Demand (CoD) CPUs	AlphaServer GS160 base systems can be configured with optional HP Capacity on Demand (CoD) CPUs for non-disruptive future capacity expansion. The CPUs will be field installed as part of the system installation. The total number of CPUs – base CPU, SMP CPUs, and CoD CPUs – must adhere to the limits shown in the above table. Refer to the HP Capacity on Demand Program described in the "Upgrades" section.
	GS160/320 CoD SMP CPU, includes one 6/1224-MHz CPU module with 16-MB on-board cache, Tru64 UNIX SMP license, and CoD program license	3X-KN8CC-AD
	GS160/320 CoD SMP CPU, includes one 6/1224-MHz CPU module with 16-MB on-board cache, OpenVMS SMP license, and CoD program license	3X-KN8CC-AE

Options

Step 4 - Select Memory Options

Memory options are engineered specifically for use with this series and include additional components, which are integral to the system architecture. Memory options consist of a series of base modules that contain one memory array. A second array (called "upgrades" in the table) may be added to a base module in the factory or in the field.
	0.5-GB GS80/160/320 base memory module	3X-MS8AA-AB
	0.5-GB GS80/160/320 memory DIMM upgrade	3X-MS8AA-AU
	1-GB GS80/160/320 base memory module	3X-MS8AA-BB
	1-GB GS80/160/320 memory DIMM upgrade	3X-MS8AA-BU
	2-GB GS80/160/320 base memory module	3X-MS8AA-CB
	2-GB GS80/160/320 memory DIMM upgrade	3X-MS8AA-CU
	4-GB GS80/160/320 base memory module	3X-MS8AA-DB
	4-GB GS80/160/320 memory DIMM upgrade	3X-MS8AA-DU

Memory Configuration Guidelines
Memory options should be selected in the context of the application's sensitivity to memory bandwidth and memory capacity, and the number of hardware partitions. This will determine the number of memory base modules and upgrades needed. The total capacity required will determine the size of the arrays to be chosen. The configuration of memory may influence the performance of applications, and there are numerous ways to configure the choices of memory base modules and upgrade DIMMs. The following general guidelines can lead to several configuration choices. Application-specific guidelines will help narrow down the choices.

Configuring for capacity: The highest capacity is achieved when the 3X-MS8AA-DB/DU combination is used. Configuring for performance: Interleaved operations reduce the average latency and increase the memory throughput over non-interleaved operations. Each memory base module is capable of 4-way interleaving with one array (no upgrades added) or 8-way interleaving with two arrays (base module plus one upgrade). A QBB configured with eight arrays (four base modules plus four array upgrades) provides 32-way interleaving and has the maximum potential memory bandwidth. Refer to "Memory Application Examples" below to determine which applications gain the most benefit from this bandwidth. Memory modules should be configured in powers of 2: That is, 0, 1, 2, or 4 base modules in a QBB. Upgrades should also be installed in powers of 2: 0, 1, 2, or 4 base modules in a QBB. Although mixed-capacity memory modules may be configured, the highest bandwidth is achieved when a QBB is populated with eight identical arrays: four base modules, and four upgrades. The next-highest bandwidth would be four base modules (four arrays). If it is not possible to match the capacities of all the arrays, the next best choice is to configure pairs of identical base modules, or base module/upgrade combinations. For example, a configuration of two 2-GB base modules (3X-MS8AA-CB), each with a 1-GB upgrade (3X-MS8AA-BU), is a better choice than a configuration of three 2-GB modules (3X-MS8AA-CB).

Memory Application Examples
Configuring memory is a compromise between cost, total memory capacity, and memory bandwidth requirements. The behavior of the application must be used to define the most-desired configuration. Some applications are sensitive to memory capacity, some are sensitive to memory bandwidth, some are sensitive to neither. If actual application measurements are not available, the following may be used as guidelines:

Large memory (VLM) applications, in which large amounts of memory can substantially reduce I/O, may be optimized for total memory capacity and future capacity growth. In VLM applications, the right balance might be one memory base module, with upgrade, for every two CPUs. This would result in one memory array per CPU. Typical commercial applications, such as transaction processing (OLTP) and multi-user timesharing, usually operate efficiently from cache and may not be materially affected by memory bandwidth. Memory configuration is a balance between memory bandwidth and future capacity growth. It is advisable to match the number of arrays to the number of CPUs. Data mining can benefit from additional memory bandwidth. It is best to match the number of memory base modules to the number of CPUs. The most demanding high-performance technical applications (HPTC) achieve a performance level that is directly proportional to memory bandwidth. In these cases, configure one memory base module with upgrade per CPU. This results in two memory arrays per CPU.

The following table represents how 8 GB could be configured in a 4-CPU QBB in each of the four referenced applications. The numbers under each application represent how many of each memory option would be ordered.

Memory Configuration Examples – Configuring a system drawer with a total of 8 GB for specific applications
		Application
		VLM	OLTP, Timesharing	Data Mining	HPTC
1-GB base module	(3X-MS8AA-BB)	-	-	-	4
1-GB upgrade	(3X-MS8AA-BU)	-	-	-	4
2-GB base module	(3X-MS8AA-CB)	2	2	4	-
2-GB upgrade	(3X-MS8AA-CU)	2	2	-	-

The following additional configuration options utilizing the 4-GB base module are available:
4-GB base module	(3X-MS8AA-DB)	2	2	N/R	N/R
4-GB upgrade	(3X-MS8AA-DU)	-	-
NOTE: N/R = Not recommended - For these applications, configure either four or eight like-sized memory options rather than one or two.

Step 5 - Evaluate Configuration Requirements to Support Optional Partitioning

Configuration Requirements for Partitions
Configuring partitions requires some attention to detail with respect to minimum requirements for option selection, population, and option placement. A single AlphaServer GS160 can be divided into logical hardware partitions, each running an instance of Tru64 UNIX or an instance of OpenVMS. Each partition is allocated its own dedicated "shared-nothing" set of hardware resources: QBB(s), CPU module(s), memory module(s), and I/O. Multiple-QBB hard partitions within a GS server do not provide complete hardware failure isolation across hard partitions. Single hard partitioned QBBs within the server do provide hardware failure isolation. Each hardware partition is viewed as a unique node, from a system point-of-view, with its own instance of Tru64 UNIX or OpenVMS operating system and application software, independent system console, and error log. Hardware partitions are defined on QBB boundaries; each partition is an integer multiple of QBBs. Up to two hardware partitions are supported on GS160 Model 8 systems; up to four hardware partitions are supported on Model 16 systems. One system management console (3X-DS8BA-xx or 3X-DS8DA-xx) and one console hub (3X-DS8AA-AA) are recommended per system. Supported option rules apply for maximum configurations of each AlphaServer GS160 system partition. Care must be exercised to ensure that any planned reconfiguration of hardware partitions will not violate option support rules.

Minimum Hardware Required per AlphaServer GS160 Hardware Partition
Each hardware partition requires a minimum of one QBB, however, multiple QBBs are allowed within a single hardware partition. The first QBB in a hardware partition must be configured with the minimum hardware listed below. This, and other QBBs in the partition, can be configured with additional hardware once this minimum requirement is met.
One Alpha 21264 6/1224-MHz CPU module One 3X-MS8AA-BB/CB/DB memory module (1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB) One 3X-KFWHA-AA system I/O module and one 3X-DWWPA-AA master PCI drawer. Depending upon the configuration, this may require the use of a 3X-H9A20-AD/AE/AF expansion cabinet. AlphaServer GS160 systems are normally configured according to standard module placement rules, and are shipped with one copy of the operating system installed at the factory (Tru64 UNIX or OpenVMS). However, systems with hardware partitions offer hardware and software configuration flexibility. Factory integration services (VIS) are recommended to enable custom module configuration and factory installation of multiple copies of the operating system on hardware- partitioned systems.

Optimizing System Resources
The following configuration guidelines can be used to improve performance in systems or in each partition of a hardware-partitioned system.
Balance the resources in the system (or hardware partition) based upon the available backplane space and the proposed option populations: Sparsely configured systems, those using half or less than half of their available capacity for CPUs, memory, and PCI drawers, should be configured with the options concentrated in as few QBBs as possible. For example, a GS160 Model 16 with eight CPUs, eight memory modules, and four PCI drawers would usually be configured in the first two QBBs. The first two QBBs would be "active" and the 3rd and 4th QBBs would be available for expansion. Densely populated systems, those using more than half of their available capacity for CPUs, memory, and PCI drawers, should be configured with the options spread out across all QBBs. Configure active QBBs symmetrically, each with CPUs, memory, and PCI drawers. Configure the I/O adapters so that each active QBB has direct access to the most frequently accessed data.

System Software Required for AlphaServer GS160 Hardware Partition Support
Software Licensing for Hardware Partitions
Base systems include operating system license (Tru64 UNIX or OpenVMS) that licenses hardware partitions up to the physical limit of the base system package: two hardware partitions for Model 8 systems, four partitions for Model 16 systems.
User and capacity-based licensing is unaffected by hardware partitions. Examples:
If a product is licensed for 200 concurrent users, these users can be split among the partitions, but cannot exceed 200 total users. If users have an enterprise capacity license for a product, that license can be loaded into the license databases on each of the hardware partitions.

Licensing Partitioned AlphaServer GS160 Systems for Both OpenVMS and Tru64 UNIX
If the system requires both OpenVMS and Tru64 UNIX operating systems be licensed, one operating system license is included in the base system and the second is added as a line item. The second operating system license upgrade, which includes the license for only one CPU, would be added to the order using the following part numbers. Order appropriate media and documentation kits from Step 13.
	OpenVMS software upgrade for GS160/GS320	QB-63PAQ-AG
	Tru64 UNIX software upgrade for GS160/GS320	QB-595AN-AA

Only those SMP processors intended for use with the second operating system must be similarly licensed. Use the following license-only part numbers to add an SMP license for any CPUs intended for use with the second operating system:
	OpenVMS Alpha SMP license for GS160/GS320	QL-MT1A9-6R
	Tru64 UNIX Alpha SMP license for GS160/GS320	QL-MT4A9-6R

The order of licensing is not important, but the following examples are similarly constructed for clarity. The configuration starts with a Tru64 UNIX base system part number and the addition of OpenVMS licenses.

Example 1: 16-CPU GS160 system in which all processors are licensed for both OpenVMS and Tru64 UNIX:
Base system order would include a DA-160CE-Ax and 15 3X-KN8BA-AD SMP upgrade CPUs Add one QB-63PAQ-AG OpenVMS Software Upgrade and 15 QL-MT1A9-6R OpenVMS Alpha SMP licenses

Example 2: 16-CPU GS160 system in which all the processors are licensed for Tru64 UNIX and eight processors are also licensed for OpenVMS:
Base system order would include a DA-160CE-Ax and 15 3X-KN8BA-AD SMP upgrade CPUs Add one QB-63PAQ-AG OpenVMS software upgrade and seven QL-MT1A9-6R OpenVMS Alpha SMP licenses User and capacity-based licenses would be added for the second operating system environment as though it were a standalone system.

Step 6 - Configure Packaging Options

Step 6a - Redundant (N+1) Power Supplies

Power supplies included with Model 8 and Model 16 systems can support all combinations of CPUs, memory, and I/O that can be configured within the system boxes. Additional 48V power regulators can be ordered to provide N+ 1 power redundancy. For Model 8 systems, order one power supply to achieve N+ 1 capability; for Model 16 systems, order two power supplies to achieve N+ 1 capability.
	2000W 48V power supply	H7506-BA

Step 6b - Internal System Expansion

AlphaServer GS160 Model 8 and Model 16 systems support two additional shelves in the power cabinet.
Available choices are: One additional PCI drawer (master or expansion) One additional PCI drawer (master or expansion) and one DS-SL13R-xx StorageWorks shelf, or One or two StorageWorks DS-SL13R-xx shelves Mixed configurations of BA36R and DS-SL13R-xx shelves are supported

Internal StorageWorks Expansion	System power cabinet provides space for up to two forward facing storage shelves. Up to two DS-SL13R-xx Ultra3 SCSI (LVD) shelves; each shelf supports a maximum of 14 Ultra3 disk drives

Configuring DS-SL13R-xx Ultra3 (LVD) Shelves	Each single-bus Ultra3 shelf requires a 3X-KZPCA-AA Ultra2 (LVD) SCSI adapter or DS-KZPCC-xx RAID controller and a SCSI cable to connect controller to shelf Each split-bus Ultra3 shelf requires two 3X-KZPCA-AA Ultra2 (LVD) SCSI adapters, at least one dual-channel 3X-KZPEA-DB Ultra3 (LVD) SCSI adapter, or DS-KZPCC-xx RAID controllers and SCSI cables to connect controller to shelf Ultra3 shelves connected to 3X-KZPCA-AA adapters in the power cabinet require BN38C-02 2-meter cables; DS-KZPCC-xx RAID controllers require BN37A-02 2-meter cables. Ultra3 shelves connected to 3X-KZPCA-AA adapters in an attached expander cabinet require BN38C-10 10-meter cables; DS-KZPCC-xx RAID controllers require BN37A-10 10-meter cables. Ultra3 shelves connected to 3X-KZPCA-AA adapters in a remote expander cabinet require 10 20-meter BN38C-xx cables, depending upon physical cabinet location; DS-KZPCC-xx RAID controllers require BN37A-xx cables. Ultra3 Universal drives are listed in a subsequent section
	StorageWorks Model 4314R Ultra3 SCSI (LVD) single-bus Universal drive rackmount shelf, International except Japan	DS-SL13R-AA
	StorageWorks Model 4314R Ultra3 SCSI (LVD) single-bus Universal drive rackmount shelf, Japan	DS-SL13R-AJ
	StorageWorks Model 4354R Ultra3 SCSI (LVD) split-bus Universal drive rackmount shelf, International except Japan	DS-SL13R-BA
	StorageWorks Model 4354R Ultra3 SCSI (LVD) split-bus Universal drive rackmount shelf, Japan	DS-SL13R-BJ
	NOTE: Model 4314 shelf with DS-KZPCC-CE RAID controller does not support a disk drive in the last slot.

Power Option for DS-SL13R-xx Shelves	Additional power supply provides N+ 1 power for 4314R Ultra3 (LVD) StorageWorks shelves; power supply uses a dedicated location in the shelf. Not required for 4354R shelves.
	Redundant power supply for 4314R Ultra3 (LVD) StorageWorks shelf, North America	DS-SE2UP-BA
	Redundant power supply for 4314R Ultra3 (LVD) StorageWorks shelf, International	DS-SE2UP-BI

System I/O Expansion	Model 8 systems support up to four PCI drawers; Model 16 systems support up to eight PCI drawers. One PCI drawer included in Model 8 and Model 16 base systems. Model 8 and Model 16 power cabinets provide space for one additional PCI drawer if no more than one internal storage shelf is configured. Additional PCI drawers and storage shelves can be configured in 3X-H9A20-AD/AE/AF I/O expansion cabinet, described in a subsequent section. All PCI drawers contain 14 PCI slots configured into four PCI buses; two of the buses have four slots each, the other two buses have three slots each. There are two types of PCI drawers: expansion drawers and master drawers. Base system configurations include one PCI master drawer with 12 configurable PCI slots. Expansion drawers contain 14 PCI slots and N+1 redundant power system; expansion drawers are used for most PCI expansion applications. Optional master drawers contain 13 configurable PCI slots, N+1 redundant power system, plus the console ports and storage devices required for use as a system console. (These devices are listed on page 2. Note that the Fast Ethernet adapter is not included in optional master PCI drawers.) Optional master drawers have two applications: As redundant console sub-systems As consoles for individual partitions in hardware partitioned systems PCI drawers are connected to a QBB utilizing a 3X-KFWHA-AA system I/O module that connects to the PCI drawer using two BN39B cables.

PCI Drawer Expansion	PCI drawers are connected to a QBB utilizing a 3X-KFWHA-AA system I/O module that connects to the PCI drawer using two BN39B cables. Maximum one additional drawer in the system power cabinet; see "External Expansion Cabinets" for more details. PCI drawers can be split between multiple QBBs as long as all QBBs are contained within the same hardware partition. PCI drawers mounted in a common H9A20 Expansion Cabinet can server multiple systems.
	Master PCI shelf mount box for system and I/O expansion cabinets with standard I/O PCI module and 13 PCI expansion slots. (The 1st master is standard with all systems and includes a standard Ethernet network card and the system module and cable pair for connection to the QBB.)	3X-DWWPA-AA
	Expansion PCI shelf mount box for system and I/O expansion cabinets with 14 PCI expansion slots	3X-DWWPA-BA
	System I/O module for connecting to master or expansion PCI shelves	3X-KFWHA-AA
	I/O module cable for connection between I/O module and master or expansion PCI shelves are mounted in system power cabinet; two are mandatory per system I/O module	BN39B-04

Step 6c - External Expansion Cabinets

Additional PCI drawers and storage shelves can be installed in optional 3X-H9A20-AD/AE/AF expansion cabinets. Up to four 3X-H9A20-AD/AE/AF cabinets are supported. 3X-H9A20-AD/AE/AF I/O expansion cabinet can be configured to hold all disk BA36R StorageWorks shelves or DS-SL13x-xx Ultra3 StorageWorks shelves or combination of StorageWorks shelves and PCI drawers. If no PCI drawers are configured, cabinet supports up to eight BA36R or five DS-SL13R-xx StorageWorks shelves. If one PCI drawer is configured, cabinet supports up to five BA36R or four DS-SL13R-xx StorageWorks shelves. If two PCI drawers are configured, cabinet supports up to four BA36R or three DS-SL13R-xx StorageWorks shelves. If three PCI drawers are configured, cabinet supports up to two BA36R or two DS-SL13R-xx StorageWorks shelves. If four PCI drawers are configured, the cabinet supports one BA36R or DS-SL13R-xx StorageWorks shelf. BA36R and DS-SL13R-xx StorageWorks shelves can be combined in the same expansion cabinet.

	Black I/O expansion cabinet for use with GS160 systems, includes two 120V single-phase power controllers and cords for use in US and Canada - Does not support dual AC input configurations	3X-H9A20-AD
	Black I/O expansion cabinet for use with GS160 systems, includes two 220-240V single phase power controllers and cords for use in Europe – Supports dual AC input configurations	3X-H9A20-AE
	Black I/O expansion cabinet for use with GS160 systems, includes two 200-240V single phase power controllers and cords for use in US, Canada, and Japan – Supports dual AC input configurations	3X-H9A20-AF

If large quantities of disks are required, the use of StorageWorks Storage Array cabinets and components is highly recommended. Systems installed in the US and Canada may use the 3X-H9A20-AD when 120V input power is required. In all other cases, the 3X-H9A20-AF is preferred because of the ability to support dual AC input. 3X-H9A20-AD/AE/AF cabinets may be joined to GS160 systems. PCI drawers placed in these cabinets require 7-meter I/O cables. 3X-H9A20-AD/AE/AF cabinets may be placed up to 6 meters from the system cabinet. Multiple expander cabinets may be connected to one another or placed separately. Each group of free-standing H9A20 cabinets requires an end-panel trim kit (CK-H9A20-AB). PCI drawers placed in remote cabinets require 10-meter I/O cables.

	Black end-panel trim kit for remote 3X-H9A20-AD/AE/AF cabinets	CK-H9A20-AB
	I/O module cables for connection between I/O module and master or expansion PCI drawers mounted in 3X-H9A20-AD/AE/AF expansion cabinet adjacent to the system; two cables (BN39B-07 or BN39B-10) are mandatory per PCI drawer.	BN39B-07
	I/O module cables for connection between I/O module and master or expansion PCI drawers mounted in a second expansion cabinet or in remote 3X-H9A20-AD/AE/AF expansion cabinets; two cables (BN39B-07 or BN39B-10) are mandatory per PCI drawer.	BN39B-10

Step 7 - Storage

Step 7a - Storage Adapters and Controllers

Tru64 UNIX supports a maximum of 64 total SCSI controllers per operating system instance (hardware partition). OpenVMS supports a maximum of 26 total SCSI controllers per operating system instance. Total SCSI controllers (all types) in the system must be within these limits regardless of the maximum per system I/O adapter limitations. Refer to the "Supported Options List" for specific configuration rules.
Each master PCI drawer contains embedded SCSI controllers (a FIS disk and a CD), which is included in the overall count of SCSI controllers configured in the system (or partition). Tru64 UNIX counts FIS disk and CD-ROM as an embedded SCSI device. OpenVMS counts the FIS disk only as an embedded SCSI device. Therefore, one (OpenVMS) or two (Tru64 UNIX) SCSI controllers per master PCI drawer must be included in the total count of SCSI devices in the system.
Calculating the total number of SCSI controllers in the system (or partition) is done by adding all the devices in the system that the operating system categorizes as a SCSI device. Tru64 UNIX includes the following devices in this count: KZPBA-CA, KZPBA-CB, 3X-KZPBA-CC, 3X-KZPCA-AA, DS-KZPCC-CE, DS-KGPSA-CA., DS-KGPSA-DA Fibre Channel, and two embedded master PCI components per master PCI drawer. OpenVMS includes the following devices in this count: KZPBA-CA, KZPBA-CB, 3X-KZPBA-CC, 3X-KZPCA-AA, 3X-KZPEA-DB, DS-KZPCC-AC, and one embedded master PCI component per master PCI drawer.
For cluster configurations, use Y cable (BN39A-0G).
Manufacturing may substitute correct cable lengths depending on configuration.

NOTE: "Per System" quantities apply to systems or to each hardware partition. The SCSI adapters included in the base system or in 3x-DWWPA-AA master PCI drawers must be included in this calculation.

	Maximum # Supported
	Tru64 UNIX			OpenVMS
	Per System	Per QBB	Per PCI Drawer	Per System	Per QBB	Per PCI Drawer
Fibre Channel
PCI Fibre Channel adapter (uses one PCI slot); requires Fibre Channel with SC connector for adapter	26/62*	26/26*	13	26	26	13	DS-KGPSA-CA
2-GB PCI-X Fibre Channel adapter	26/32*	26	12	26	26	12	DS-KGPSA-EA
Fibre Channel SC-SC cable (BNGBX-xx), xx=02, 03, 05, 10, 15, 30, 50 meters							BNGBX-xx
Fibre Channel SC-LC cable, 2-meter (2976), 5-meter (2977), 15-meter (2978), 30-meter (3458), 50-meter (3459)							3R-Axxxx-AA
Fibre Channel LC-LC cable, 2-meter (2979), 5-meter (2980), 15-meter (2981), 30-meter (3454), 50-meter (3455)							3R-Axxxx-AA
SCSI
PCI 1-port UltraSCSI differential host adapter* (uses one PCI slot); requires BN38C-xx cable	24/62*	24/26*	12/13*	24	24	12	3X-KZPBA-CC
VHDCI male-to-68-pin HD male UltraSCSI cable xx=02, 03, 05, 10, 20 meters (use -02 for connecting SCSI adapter to SCSI devices when both the PCI shelf and StorageWorks shelf are in the system cabinet or in an adjacent expansion cabinet; use -05, -10, and -20 for connecting SCSI adapter to SCSI devices when the PCI shelf and StorageWorks shelf are in two different cabinets)							BN38C-xx

PCI 1-port Ultra2 (LVD) SCSI adapter, 32-bit, single-channel (uses one PCI slot); includes external 68-pin HD connectors; requires BN38C-xx cable to connect adapter to Ultra2 or Ultra3 shelf; HSZxx RAID controllers not supported.	8	8	8	8	8	8	3X-KZPCA-AA
68-pin HD male-to-VHDCI male UltraSCSI cable; xx=02, 03, 05, 10, 20 meters							BN38C-xx

PCI 2-channel Ultra3 (LVD) SCSI adapter, 64-bit/66-MHz (uses one PCI slot); includes internal 68-pin HD and external 68-pin VHDCI connectors; requires 3X-BC56J-xx cable to connect adapter to DS-SL13R-Bx/DS-SSL14-xx Ultra3 shelf. NOTE: OpenVMS 7.2-2, or later, is required; Tru64 UNIX 5.1B PK4, or later is required, maximum cable length is 12 meters.	4	4	4	4	4	4	3X-KZPEA-DB
68-pin VHDCI male-to-VHDCI male UltraSCSI cable; xx=02, 03, 04, for 6, 12, and 24 meters respectively							3X-BC56J-xx

RAID
PCI 2-port PCI to Ultra3 64-bit, 66-MHz, LVD backplane RAID controller with 128-MB cache (uses one PCI slot); requires connection to DS-SL13R-xx shelves. NOTE: No host-based volume shadowing or shared bus support under OpenVMS.	8	8	4	8	8	4	3X-KZPDC-BE
PCI 4-port PCI to Ultra3 64-bit, 66-MHz, LVD backplane RAID controller with 256-MB cache (uses one PCI slot); requires connection to DS-SL13R-xx shelves.	8	8	4	8	8	4	3X-KZPDC-DF
PCI 1-channel Ultra2 (LVD) SCSI RAID controller**, 16-MB cache, (uses one PCI slot); supports 14 disks per channel with DS-SL13R-xx Ultra3 shelves; requires BN37A-xx cable to connect adapter to DS-SL13R-xx Ultra3 shelf.	8	8	8	-	-	-	DS-KZPCC-AC
PCI 2-channel Ultra3 (LVD) SCSI RAID controller**, 128-MB cache, (uses one PCI slot); supports 14 disks per channel with DS-SL13R-xx Ultra3 shelves; requires BN37A-xx cable to connect adapter to DS-SL13R-xx Ultra3 shelf.	8	8	8	-	-	-	DS-KZPCC-BE
PCI 4-channel Ultra3 (LVD) SCSI RAID controller**, 256-MB cache, (uses one PCI slot); supports 14 disks per channel with DS-SL13R-xx Ultra3 shelves; requires BN37A-xx cable to connect adapter to DS-SL13R-xx Ultra3 shelf.	8	8	8	-	-	-	DS-KZPCC-DF
PCI 3-channel Ultra2 (LVD) SCSI RAID controller**, 64-MB cache, (uses one PCI slot); supports 14 disks per channel with DS-SL13R-xx Ultra3 shelves; requires BN37A-xx cable to connect adapter to DS-SL13R-xx Ultra3 shelf.	8	8	8	-	-	-	DS-KZPCC-CE
68-pin VHDCI male-to-VHDCI male UltraSCSI cable; xx=02, 03, 05, 10, 20 meters							BN37A-xx
* = Tru64 UNIX V5.1 is required to support 62 adapters per partition and 13 adapters per PCI drawer. Tru64 UNIX 4.0G supports 26 adapters per partition. ** = Requires a Graphics Adapter or Graphical Display Station for its configuration utility (other than the base system console).
NOTE: Use 2-meter cable to connect adapters, controllers, and shelves within the GS160 power cabinet. Use 10-meter cable to connect adapters, controllers to shelves in attached H9A20 expander cabinets. Use 10- to 25-meter cables to connect adapters, controllers to shelves in remote expander cabinets.

HVD to LVD Converters	HVD (High Voltage Differential) adapters and LVD (Low Voltage Differential) devices are normally incompatible due to their different signaling voltage levels. This incompatibility does not allow direct communication between the different technologies. The HVD to LVD converter allows connectivity between legacy HVD Host Bus Adapters and today's LVD devices. The converter provides: Connectivity in direct attach or shared configurations of all currently available LVD devices, including disks, tapes, libraries, and shelves (4314 or 4354) when used with the KZPBA-CB and 3X-KZPBA-CC HVD adapters. With the retirement of StorageWorks 1 disks and HVD shelves (BA36R), converters are desirable where upgrades to LVD HBAs, or upgrades to current operating system versions are not possible. Shared and direct attach configurations are interconnected much the same as those previously configured with homogeneous HVD solutions, except that the HVD output is now passed through the converter before proceeding to the LVD device. Where required, Y cables (BN21W-0B), terminators (H879-AA), cables (BN38C-10, BN37A-20), one or two HVD/LVD converters (one-port, two-port), Memory Channel adapters (CCMAB), one Memory Channel cable (BN39B-10), are used in conjunction with the LVD device of choice.
	HVD to LVD one-port converter	3X-DWZCV-BA
	HVD to LVD two-port converter	3X-DWZCV-CA

CI Adapters (OpenVMS only)	PCI CI adapter, maximum 26 per system or hardware partition (12 per QBB, six per PCI); requires two PCI slots	CIPCA-BA
	Computer interconnect cable set, connects CIPCA to star coupler; select length xx=10, 20, 45 meters	BNCIA-xx

Step 7b - Internal Storage

Ultra3 SCSI (LVD) Storage Devices (for use with DS-SL13R-xx Shelves)	18.2-GB Ultra3 SCSI 15,000 rpm Universal 1-inch disk drive	3R-A3848-AA
	36.4-GB Ultra3 SCSI 10,000 rpm Universal 1-inch disk drive	3R-A3838-AA
	36.4-GB Ultra3 SCSI 15,000 rpm Universal 1-inch disk drive	3R-A3849-AA
	72.8-GB Ultra3 SCSI 10,000 rpm Universal 1-inch disk drive	3R-A3839-AA
	72.8-GB Ultra3 SCSI 15,000 rpm Universal 1-inch disk drive	3R-A3851-AA
	146-GB Ultra3 SCSI 10,000 rpm Universal 1-inch disk drive	3R-A3841-AA

Ultra2 SCSI (LVD) Tape Devices (for use with DS-SL13R-xx Shelves)	AIT-351B, 35-GB tape drive embedded in hot-plug Universal carrier	3R-A2396-AA
	AIT-50, 50-GB tape drive embedded in hot-plug Universal carrier	3R-A2779-AA
	AIT-100, 2000-GB tape drive embedded in hot-plug Universal carrier	3R-A3621-AA
	DAT 40 internal tape drive kit (Q1553A)	3R-A4752-AA
	DAT 72 internal tape drive kit (Q1525A)	3R-A4544-AA

Step 7c - Tape Devices

3U Rackmount Tape Drive Enclosure	3U LVD Rackmount Tape Drive Enclosure for use in H9Axx Series Cabinets, 0 drives, carbon black	274338-B21
	Rackmount kit for H9Axx Series Cabinet, carbon black – required for mounting 3U Rackmount Tape Drive Enclosure in H9Axx cabinets	3R-A3804-AA
	NOTE: The 3U Tape Drive Enclosure supports up to four internal half-height removable devices, or up to two full height devices. Select up to four AIT or DAT devices, or two DLT/SDLT devices with 3U Rackmount Tape Drive Enclosure (274338-B21), or select preconfigured configurations listed below.

Tape Drives for Use in 3U Rackmount Tape Drive Enclosure (Requires 3X-KZPCA-AA or 3X-KZPEA-DB LVD Adapter)	AIT 35/70-GB 3U internal tape drive, carbon black	216884-B21
	AIT 50/100-GB 3U internal tape drive, carbon black (157766-B22)	3R-A3753-AA
	DAT 20/40-GB 3U internal tape drive, carbon black (157769-B22)	3R-A3752-AA
	DLT8000 40/80-GB internal tape drive, carbon black	146196-B22
	SDLT 110/220-GB internal tape drive, carbon black	192106-B25
	SDLT 160/320-GB internal tape drive, carbon black	257319-B21

Preconfigured Configurations	AIT 50-GB, 3U rackmount kit, carbon black	274333-B21
	DLT 40/80-GB, 3U rackmount kit, carbon black	274332-B21
	DLT 40/80-GB, dual-drive, 3U rackmount kit, carbon black	274335-B21
	SDLT 110/220-GB, single drive, 3U rackmount kit, carbon black	274331-B21
	SDLT 110/220-GB, dual-drive, 3U rackmount kit, carbon black	274334-B21

5U Rackmount Tape Drive Enclosure (Requires 3X-KZPCA-AA or 3X-KZPEA-DB LVD Adapter)	5U Rackmount Tape Drive Enclosure (Requires 3X-KZPCA-AA or 3X-KZPEA-DB LVD Adapter)	274339-B21
	Rackmount Kit for H9Axx Series Cabinet, carbon black – required for mounting 5U Rackmount Tape Drive Enclosure in H9Axx cabinets	254795-001
	NOTE: The 5U Rackmount Tape Drive Enclosure supports four full-height devices; select up to four DLT or SDLT devices with 274339-B21, or select preconfigured configurations listed below.

Tape Drives for Use in 5U Tape Drive Enclosure	DLT8000 40/80-GB tape drive, carbon black	146196-B22
	SDLT 110/220-GB tape drive, carbon black	192106-B25
	SDLT 160/320-GB tape drive, carbon black	257319-B21

Preconfigured Configurations	SDLT 110/220-GB Tape Array III, 5U rackmount kit, carbon black	274336-B21
	DLT 40/80-GB Tape Array III, 5U rackmount kit, carbon black	274337-B21
	DLT Tape Array III Model 0 enclosure, U.S.	168047-001
	Same as above, International	168047-B31
	Same as above, Japan	168047-291

AIT Tabletop Tape Drives	AIT 35/70-GB 8-mm LVD tabletop tape drive, North America carbon black; requires LVD adapter	216885-001
	Same as above, International	216885-B31
	Same as above, Japan	216885-291
	AIT 50/100-GB 8-mm SCSI tabletop tape drive with 120V North American power cord, carbon black; requires Ultra2 (LVD) adapter	157767-002
	Same as above, International	157767-B32
	Same as above, Japan	155767-292

AIT Hot-plug Tape Drives	AIT 35/70-GB hot-plug LVD Universal tape drive, uses two slots in 43xxx shelves	3R-A2396-AA
	AIT 50/100-GB hot-plug LVD Universal tape drive, uses two slots in or 43xxx shelves	3R-A2779-AA
	AIT-100, 2000-GB tape drive embedded in hot-plug Universal carrier	3R-A3621-AA

AIT Autoloaders	AIT 35-GB tabletop autoloader, 8 cartridge, U.S.	292355-001
	Same as above, International	292355-B31
	AIT 35-GB rackmount autoloader, 8 cartridge, U.S.	280349-001
	Same as above, International	280349-B31
	AIT Rail kit for rackmount autoloader	284930-001

AIT Tape Libraries	SSL2020 AIT tabletop library with one AIT 50-GB drive and 20 slots, LVD	175195-B21
	SSL2020 AIT tabletop library with two AIT 50-GB drives and 20 slots, LVD	175195-B22
	SSL2020 AIT rackmount library with one AIT 50-GB drive and 20 slots, LVD	175196-B21
	SSL2020 AIT rackmount library with two AIT 50-GB drives and 20 slots, LVD	175196-B22

DAT Tabletop Tape Drives	DAT 12/24-GB 4-mm narrow single-ended tabletop SCSI tape drive with 120V North American power cord; requires BN31W-xx SCSI cable	DS-TLZ10-DB
	DAT 20/40-GB 4-mm Wide Ultra2 (LVD) tabletop SCSI tape drive with 120V North American power cord, carbon black; requires Ultra2 (LVD) adapter	157770-002
	Same as above, International	157770-B32
	Same as above, Japan	157770-292
	DAT 40-GB LVD tabletop tape drive with North America power cord (Q1554A)	3R-A4753-AA
	Same as above, International (Q1555A)	3R-A4754-AA
	DAT 72-GB LVD tabletop tape drive with North America power cord (Q1525A)	3R-A4545-AA
	Same as above, International	3R-A4546-AA

DAT Hot-plug Tape Drives	DAT 40-GB hot-plug LVD tape drive (Q1546A), uses two slots in 43xxx shelves	3R-A4745-AA
	DAT 72-GB hot-plug LVD tape drive (Q1529A), uses two slots in 43xxx shelves	3R-A4747-AA

DAT Autoloaders	DAT 20/40-GB auto loader external; requires BN31W-xx SCSI cable and 3X-KZPCA-AA, 3X-KZPEA-DB, or 3X-DEPVZ-AA adapter, North America	166505-001
	Same as above, International	166505-B31
	Same as above, Japan	166505-291

DLT/SDLT Tabletop Tape Drives (Requires 3X-KZPCA-AA or 3X-KZPEA-DB LVD Adapter)	DLT8000 tabletop 40/80-GB DLT external tape drive, carbon black - U.S.	146197-B23
	Same as above – Japan	146197-292
	SDLT tabletop 110/220-GB external tape drive, carbon black- U.S.	192103-002
	Same as above – International	192103-B32
	Same as above – Japan	192103-292
	SDLT tabletop 160/320-GB external tape drive, carbon black - U.S.	257319-001
	Same as above - International	257319-B31