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. AC input controllers (two mandatory options for Model 32) QuickSpe...
Page 3 - System Building Block Drawer (Model 64 includes eight drawers)
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. AC input controllers (two manda...
Page 4 - Step 1a
At A Glance AlphaServer GS1280 Systems Up to 64 Alpha 21364 EV7 processors at 1300 MHz and 1150 MHz with advanced on-chip memory controllers andswitch logic capable of providing 12.3 GB/s of memory bandwidth per processorChoice of memory options; up to 8 GB of RDRAM memory per CPU supported (512 GB ...
Page 5 - 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 basiccomponents: System Building Block DrawersCPU Building Block...
Page 6 - Service and Support
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 guaranteeduptime services are also available for customers requiring higher levels of service and support. Quick...
Page 7 - Systems
Step 1 - Requirements Step 1a - System Requirements Mandatory Purchases: The system cannot function without these options or services - the option or service must beordered with the system. Base System (Step 2)Dual CPU Building Block Modules (Step 3)Memory (Step 4)Master I/O Building Block Drawer (S...
Page 8 - OpenVMS software base system upgrade for GS1280
1.2. a.b. 3. 4. 5. a.b. i. ii. iii. c. 6. 1.2. 3. 4. 5. One Dual CPU Building Block Module (Step 3)Memory (Step 4)I/O Drawer (Step 5) One Standard I/O Drawer (Master or Expansion), orShared (up to four hard partitions) access to one High Performance I/O Drawer (Master or Expansion) One local disk (S...
Page 10 - Supported Configurations; CPUs; Configuration Guidelines
1. 2. 1. 2. 3. 4. Step 3 - CPU Building Block Modules – Mandatory M=MandatoryO=Optional Supported Configurations CPUs 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64 Dual CPU Modules 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 GS1280 Model 8 M O O O - - - - - -...
Page 11 - There is no time limit to activate an iCAP CPU.
iCAP CPU BuildingBlock Modules AlphaServer GS1280 iCAP Dual CPU Building Block Module, 1300 MHz, Tru64UNIX SMP License 3X-KN72D-CB AlphaServer GS1280 iCAP Dual CPU Building Block Module, 1300 MHz,OpenVMS SMP License 3X-KN72D-CC AlphaServer GS1280 iCAP Dual CPU Building Block Module, 1150 MHz, Tru64U...
Page 12 - GS Options
1.2.3.4. 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.Both options must be the same size and speed for a CPU, but ...
Page 15 - Step 6 - Power Distribution Units - Mandatory
1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. NOTES: One High Performance I/O Drawer can be used by up to four separate hard partitions. Each of the four I/Oconnections (and two associated PCI-X slots) in the High Performance I/O Drawer can be independently controlled(e.g. power on/off) in conjunction with a separate partit...
Page 16 - Dual AC Power Options for GS1280 Model 8 and Model 16 Systems; Dual AC option for use with AlphaServer GS1280 Model 8 systems
1.2. 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 secondaryAC feed. The feeds can be direct from the power utility, or they can be a combination of utility feeds and UPS or generatorfeeds. The preferred ...
Page 19 - AlphaServer GS1280 Model 16 - Internal System Expansion Options
AlphaServer GS1280 Model 16 - Internal System Expansion Options QuickSpecs HP AlphaServer GS1280 Systems GS Options DA - 11921 Worldwide — Version 24 — July 23, 2007 Page 19
Page 20 - Step 9 - External Rack Expansion - Optional
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 3X-H9A45-ZA Mandatory with ExternalExpansion Rack, aboveType A PowerDis...
Page 22 - At A Glance; ES/GS Common Options — Contents; Reference 1
Hardware Options & Peripherals, Software, and Services for AlphaServers ES47, ES80, and GS1280 At A Glance This section serves as a reference for selection and configuration of currently available host based adapters andcontrollers, peripheral storage and load devices, operating system software ...
Page 23 - AGP; Overall System Capacities for I/O Adapters and Controllers
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. PCI-X doubles the speed and amount of data ex...
Page 25 - (contiguously starting; Max Bus Speed; AGP
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: When one or more PCI cards are in a bus segmentGigabit...
Page 35 - Step 4 – StorageWorks Enclosures for Disks and Tapes — Optional; Rackmount, 14-drive enclosure with single bus, dual power supplies; NOTE: Not supported for shared bus operation.
Step 4 – StorageWorks Enclosures for Disks and Tapes — Optional HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 30 Enclosure (formerly known as HP StorageWorks 4400 Enclosure) The HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 30 (MSA30) Enclosure is an Ultra320 SCSI disk drive storage enclosure. Thedrive carrier is desig...
Page 39 - HP StorageWorks Ultrium LTO Tape Drive Family; Ultrium 460, 400-GB LTO internal tape drive, full height device; Step 8 – Tape Storage Systems — Optional
HP StorageWorks Ultrium LTO Tape Drive Family HP StorageWorks Ultrium tape drives are based on LTO Ultrium format, an open standard with a well-defined four-generation roadmap. See HP StorageWorks Ultrium Full-Height Tape Drives QuickSpecs for configuration details: http://h18000.www1.hp.com/product...
Page 46 - Monitor Power Cords
Carbon/Silver Monitors V7650 17-inch (16-inch viewable image size) 0.24mm FST multi-frequency color monitor, 2-tone (carbon/silver), VGA to 1024 x 768 @85 Hz, MPRII/TCO03/Energy Star Compliant, Northern Hemisphere with NA power cord, VGA cable 3R-A5853-AA Same as above, with Euro power cord 3R-A5854...
Page 48 - OpenVMS
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 QA-6ADAA-H8 Tru64 UNIX full hard copy documentation QA-6ADAA-GZ TruCluster Plus Software Package with licen...
Page 49 - OpenVMS Galaxy
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 QL-MT3AA-3H Con...
Page 50 - Step 13 - Hardware and Software Support Services — Optional; ES47 Tower and Workstation; Program Features - Principal Server; HP Support Plus, Principal Server, 12 months; HP Support Plus 24; HP Support Plus 24, Principal Server, 12 months
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 beyondthat provided by the hardware product...
Page 55 - Model 64 Upgrade Kit; One CPU Rack plus one Power Rack; Model 32 Upgrade Kit; Upgrades
Upgrades for Single Systems Conversion of Two Systems Already in Place GS1280 Model 64 GS1280 Model 32 to Model 64 Upgrade Kit 3X-BA65D-AA GS1280 Conversion Kit; two Model 32s to Model 64, 3X-BNPSB-04 GS1280 Model 32 One CPU Rack plus one Power Rack x 2 GS1280 Model 32 Two side-by-side CPU/Power Rac...
Page 56 - AlphaServer GS1280, Conversion for Two Systems
GS1280 Model 16 toModel 32 Upgrade Kit System expansion hardware to upgrade an AlphaServer GS1280 Model 16 to anAlphaServer GS1280 Model 32. Includes: One CPU rack with four 8P System drawersOne power rack. Installation involves transfer of CPU modules, I/O Drawers and storage fromoriginal M16 rack ...
Page 57 - Technical Specifications
North America Japan Europe Power Requirements Voltage 120/208 200 380/415 Phase/Frequency 3W+G, 50-60 Hz 3W+G, 50-60 Hz 3W+N+G, 50-60 Hz Power Distribution Unit(PDU) required for allGS1280 Models 3X-H7606-AA 3X-H7606-AA 3X-H7606-AB Rated Current, eachPDU 24A 24A 24A Typical Current forModels 8 and16...
Page 58 - Physical Characteristics; Shipping Dimensions; Heat dissipation
GS1280 Model 81 I/O Drawer, 1 SWShelf GS1280 Model 161 I/O Drawer, 1 SWShelf GS1280 Model 321 I/O Drawer, 1 SWShelf GS1280 Model 641 I/O Drawer, 1 SWShelf Power Required, Kva 3.5 5.7 10.1 18.7 Power Distribution Unit(PDU) required for allGS1280 Models 3X-H7606-Ax 1 required; 2 for dualAC 2 required;...
