Page 5 - Contents; Preface; ix; Chapter 1 Overview
v Contents Preface ix Chapter 1 Overview 1.1 The System............................................................................................ 1-2 1.2 GS80 Block Diagram ............................................................................. 1-3 1.3 GS80 Physical Diagram ....................
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vi 4.4.3 Reviewing Results of the Q-VET Run ................................................. 4-20 4.4.4 De-Installing Q-VET ........................................................................... 4-22 Appendix A GS80 Interconnection Diagram Appendix B Upgrades Using B4166 and B4168CPUs B.1 Upgr...
Page 7 - Tables
vii 3–6 Configurations Based on the StorageWorks Storage Shelf................. 3-11 3–7 Mounting Locations for the Starlight Storage Shelves ....................... 3-12 3–8 Mounting Locations for the StorageWorks Storage Shelves............... 3-13 3–9 Mounting Locations for the PCI Box..............
Page 9 - Intended Audience; This manual has four chapters and two appendixes.
ix Preface Intended Audience This manual is for service providers of HP AlphaServer GS80 systems. Document Structure This manual uses a structured documentation design. Topics are organized into small sections, usually consisting of two facing pages. Most topics begin with an abstract that provides ...
Page 10 - Documentation Titles; Table 1 HP AlphaServer GS80 Documentation; Title Order; Information on the Internet
x Documentation Titles Table 1 HP AlphaServer GS80 Documentation Title Order Number QA–6GAAA–G8 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Documentation Kit EK–GS320–UG AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide EK–GS320–RM AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Firmware Reference Manual EK–GSPAR–RM AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Getting Sta...
Page 11 - Overview; Chapter 1
Overview 1-1 Chapter 1 Overview The AlphaServer GS80 systems form the low end of the family of high-performance server platforms GS80/160/320 designed for enterprise-level applications. Like the GS160/320 systems, the GS80 systems are distinguished by their versatility and high degree of expandabili...
Page 12 - AlphaServer GS80 Upgrade Manual; Figure 1–1 A GS80 System
1-2 AlphaServer GS80 Upgrade Manual 1.1 The System The GS80 systems come in two Alpha microprocessor configurations: 4-processor and 8-processor. Each group of four microprocessors, along with memory and I/O modules, is designed into a single quad building block (QBB) that is housed in a drawer. Thu...
Page 13 - System Upgrades; A system upgrade is achieved in three ways:; CPU Upgrades
Overview 1-3 System Upgrades A system upgrade is achieved in three ways: • Adding a second drawer to a single drawer system • Adding a storage device to the single-drawer system • Adding an expander cabinet to accommodate any additional I/O devices This manual details the procedures for the addition...
Page 14 - System Drawer 1
1-4 AlphaServer GS80 Upgrade Manual 1.2 GS80 Block Diagram Figure 1–2 shows a block diagram of a two-drawer GS80 system. A distribution board makes the interconnect between the two drawers (QBBs) through their global ports. Figure 1– 2 GS80 Block Diagram (Two-Drawer System) PCI Box PCI Box System Dr...
Page 15 - GS80 Physical Diagram
Overview 1-5 1.3 GS80 Physical Diagram Figure 1–3 shows the physical diagram of a two-drawer GS80 system with a PCI box and an optional storage unit. Figure 1– 3 GS80 Physical Diagram (Two-Drawer System) PK1280 OperatorControlPanel PCI Box Storage(optional) System Drawer 1 System Drawer 2 Power Supp...
Page 16 - Table 1– 1 Cabinet Models and Power Requirements; Cabinet Model
1-6 AlphaServer GS80 Upgrade Manual 1.4 Cabinets Table 1–1 shows the model number of cabinets and power requirements for GS80 systems operating in various electrical environments. Table 1– 1 Cabinet Models and Power Requirements Cabinet Model Power Requirement System Cabinet H9A20-CA (U.S./Canada) 1...
Page 17 - System Upgrade; Chapter 2; Install the power subrack for the second drawer
System Upgrade 2-1 Chapter 2 System Upgrade To upgrade a one-drawer system to a two-drawer system, you must: • Install the power subrack for the second drawer • Install the second drawer
Page 18 - Installing a Power Subrack; Figure 2–1 Installing the Power Subrack
2-2 AlphaServer GS80 Upgrade Manual 2.1 Installing a Power Subrack Install the power subrack first, then install the second drawer. Figure 2–1 shows how to install the power subrack. Figure 2–1 Installing the Power Subrack PK-0543-99 3 5 1 2 2 4
Page 20 - Installing the Second Drawer; Figure 2–2 Installing Second Drawer
2-4 AlphaServer GS80 Upgrade Manual 2.2 Installing the Second Drawer Figure 2–2 shows a system with two drawers. To install the second drawer you must first prepare the system cabinet. Insert the drawer referring to Figures 2-2 to 2-7. Figure 2–2 Installing Second Drawer 1 LeftBracket RightBracket 2...
Page 22 - Installing the Distribution Board Assembly; Figure 2–3 Installing the Distribution Board Assembly
2-6 AlphaServer GS80 Upgrade Manual 2.2.1 Installing the Distribution Board Assembly Remove the placeholder bracket and insert the distribution board assembly from the rear of the cabinet. Fasten it to the upper and lower drawers. See Figure 2–3. Figure 2–3 Installing the Distribution Board Assembly...
Page 24 - Global Port, Clock, and Ground Connections; Figure 2–4 Cable Connections-1
2-8 AlphaServer GS80 Upgrade Manual 2.2.2 Global Port, Clock, and Ground Connections Refer to Figure 2–4 to Figure 2–7 in making the global port, clock, and ground connections. Figure 2–4 Cable Connections-1 (FRONT VIEW) A0 B0 B1 A1 1 2 3 PK3221
Page 27 - Figure 2– 5 Cable Connections-2; Connect the global port cables of the upper and lower drawers
System Upgrade 2-11 Figure 2– 5 Cable Connections-2 4 5 PK3222 12. Connect the global port cables of the upper and lower drawers to the distribution board. Attach the plastic shield to cable B0 before plugging in its connector. Then, fold the shield up to protect the global port cables from the meta...
Page 28 - Figure 2– 6 Cable Connections-3
2-12 AlphaServer GS80 Upgrade Manual 15. Install the ground strap to tie the drawers together . Attach one end of the ground strap to the power connector block on each drawer using one of the existing mounting screws. Figure 2– 6 Cable Connections-3 A0 B0 A0 B0 6 7 8 PK3223
Page 29 - Figure 2– 7 Cable Connections-4
System Upgrade 2-13 Figure 2– 7 Cable Connections-4 FOLD 9 PK3224 10
Page 30 - Figure 2– 8 Power, Signal, and CSB Connections
2-14 AlphaServer GS80 Upgrade Manual 2.2.3 Power, Signal, and CSB Connections After you have installed the second drawer, make power/signal connections between the power subrack and the drawer. Connect the drawer to the CSB (console serial bus). See Figure 2– 8. Figure 2– 8 Power, Signal, and CSB Co...
Page 33 - PCI Box Installation; Chapter 3
PCI Box Installation 3-1 Chapter 3 PCI Box Installation This chapter gives the procedures for the installation of a PCI box. Procedures are applicable for the installation of the component in any location.
Page 34 - Installing a PCI Box; Figure 3–1 PCI Box
3-2 AlphaServer GS80 Upgrade Manual 3.1 Installing a PCI Box Unpack the shipping box and note its contents. Figure 3–1 shows the PCI box. Figure 3–1 PCI Box Rear View Front View PK-0517-99 J-13 J-12J-11J-10 J-9 J-5 J-6 J-7 J-4 J-2 J-1 J-3 J-15 J-14
Page 35 - Table 3–1 PCI Box Mounting Hardware; Part Number; assembly
PCI Box Installation 3-3 The shipping box contains the following items: PCI box (BA54A-AA) Mounting hardware kit (CK-BA54A-AA) Table 3–1 lists the items in the PCI box mounting hardware (CK-BA54A-AA). Table 3–1 PCI Box Mounting Hardware Part Number Description CK-BA54A-AA 70-33596-01 Latch assembly ...
Page 36 - Preparing the PCI Box for Installation; Figure 3–2 shows how to prepare the PCI box for installation.; Figure 3–2 Preparing the PCI Box for Installation
3-4 AlphaServer GS80 Upgrade Manual 3.1.1 Preparing the PCI Box for Installation Figure 3–2 shows how to prepare the PCI box for installation. Figure 3–2 Preparing the PCI Box for Installation PK-0558-99
Page 38 - Preparing the Cabinet for PCI Box Installation; Figure 3–3 Preparing the Cabinet for Installation; Front
3-6 AlphaServer GS80 Upgrade Manual 3.1.2 Preparing the Cabinet for PCI Box Installation Figure 3–3 shows how to prepare the cabinet for the PCI box installation. Figure 3–3 Preparing the Cabinet for Installation PK-0559-99 4 2 3 1 5 1 2 6 5 Front Rear Shipping Bracket
Page 40 - Installing the PCI Box and Making Cable Connections; Figure 3– 4 Cable Connections of the PCI Box
3-8 AlphaServer GS80 Upgrade Manual 3.1.3 Installing the PCI Box and Making Cable Connections Install the PCI box and make the cable connections. Figure 3– 4 shows how to connect the PCI box power cable and module cables. Figure 3– 4 Cable Connections of the PCI Box PK-0560-99 2 1 3
Page 42 - Cabinet; Figure 3– 5 Configurations Based on the Starlight Storage Shelf; Dual AC Cord - Starlight Configurations
3-10 AlphaServer GS80 Upgrade Manual 3.2 Expander Cabinet Configurations The expander cabinet provides space for additional I/O components and the memory channel adapter. Figure 3– 5, Figure 3– 6, and Figure 3–7 show various configurations for the expander cabinet. Figure 3– 7, Figure 3– 8, Figure 3...
Page 43 - Dual AC Cord - BA356 Configurations
PCI Box Installation 3-11 The expander cabinet is used for additional PCI boxes and storage devices. In addition, the expander cabinet holds two memory channel adapters for the PCI boxes. The expander cabinet is shipped with a default configuration but can be built to order as shown by other configu...
Page 44 - Figure 3– 7 Mounting Locations for the Starlight Storage Shelves
3-12 AlphaServer GS80 Upgrade Manual Figure 3– 7 Mounting Locations for the Starlight Storage Shelves Starlight - Mounting Locations Use DS-SE2UK-RM Use DS-SE2UK-RM Mounting Hardw Mounting Hardw are are to Mount Units in to Mount Units in Designated "U" Designated "U" Locations Locat...
Page 46 - Figure 3– 9 Mounting Locations for the PCI Box
3-14 AlphaServer GS80 Upgrade Manual Figure 3– 9 Mounting Locations for the PCI Box (50)(49)(48)(47) (43)(42) (80) (77) (65) (62) (50) (47 ) (65)(64)(63)(62) (57)(56) (80)(79)(78)(77) (72)(71) BA54A PCI Box - Hole Locations Front Rails Rear Rails PCI Box 4 CSB Mounting Holes CSB Mounting Holes. (Mou...
Page 47 - Figure 3– 10 Mounting Locations for the Memory Channel; Memory Channel - Hole Locations; Use Memor
PCI Box Installation 3-15 Figure 3– 10 Mounting Locations for the Memory Channel Memory Channel - Hole Locations Front Rails Memory Channel 2 (25) (26) (27) (29) Rear Rails (25) (26) (27) Memory Channel 1 (10) (11) (12) (14) (10) (11) (12) Use Memor Use Memor y Channel 2 y Channel 2 Rac Rac kmount K...
Page 49 - Chapter 4; Control Panel Keyswitch
System Power-Up 4-1 Chapter 4 System Power-Up This chapter tells how to power up the system and what happens upon power-up. Sections include: • Control Panel Keyswitch • Installing the System Management Console • Powering Up the System • Q-VET Installation Verification
Page 50 - Control Panel Keyswitch; Figure 4–1 Operator Control Panel
4-2 AlphaServer GS80 Upgrade Manual 4.1 Control Panel Keyswitch The operator control panel (OCP) keyswitch has three positions: Off, On, and Secure. Figure 4–1 shows the OCP keyswitch. Figure 4–1 Operator Control Panel PK-0621A-99 Off On Secure
Page 51 - Table 4–1 explains the functions selected by the keyswitch.; Table 4–1 Keyswitch Functions on the Control Panel; Keyswitch Position
System Power-Up 4-3 Table 4–1 explains the functions selected by the keyswitch. Table 4–1 Keyswitch Functions on the Control Panel Keyswitch Position Function Off System is powered off and cannot be powered on remotely. On System is powered on and can be remotely powered on or powered off. Secure Sy...
Page 52 - Installing the System Management Console; Steps to Install the SMC; Install the SMC terminal server in the GS80 system.; Before you power up the system, inspect the modules
4-4 AlphaServer GS80 Upgrade Manual 4.2 Installing the System Management Console Before you power up the system, you must install the system manage-ment console (SMC). Steps to be followed in installing the SMC are listed below. The procedures to install the SMC are fully detailed in the AlphaServer...
Page 53 - Powering Up the System; Example 4– 1 Power-Up Display
System Power-Up 4-5 4.3 Powering Up the System To power up the system, first turn the circuit breakers in all cabinets on, then set the keyswitch on the OCP to the On position. Example 4– 1 shows a sample console display on power-up. See the AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Service Manual or the AlphaServer...
Page 62 - Q-VET Installation Verification; Q-VET is to be used by Q-VET knowledgeable HP Service Personnel only.
4-14 AlphaServer GS80 Upgrade Manual 4.4 Q-VET Installation Verification Run the latest Q-VET released version to verify the system installation. Compaq recommends running the latest Q-VET released version to verify that hardware on Tru64 UNIX and OpenVMS systems is installed correctly and is operat...
Page 63 - Q-VET must be de-installed upon completion of system installation; Swap or Pagefile Space
System Power-Up 4-15 Q-VET must be de-installed upon completion of system installation verification. Do not leave this software at a customer site; misuse may result in loss of customer data. Swap or Pagefile Space The system must have adequate swap space (on Tru64 UNIX) or PageFile space (on OpenVM...
Page 65 - must reboot the system before starting Q-VET.; OpenVMS; QVETAXPxxx.A or QVETAXPxxx.EXE file from the current
System Power-Up 4-17 VET. After the installation completes, you should delete the output directory with rm -r output. You can also delete the kit tar file. 8. You must reboot the system before starting Q-VET. 9. On reboot you can start Q-Vet GUI via vet& or you can run non GUI (Command Line) via...
Page 66 - IVP; and; Long IVP (the IVP tests will then load into the; the; Start All button to begin IVP testing.
4-18 AlphaServer GS80 Upgrade Manual 4.4.2 Running Q-VET You must run Q-VET on each partition in the system to verify the complete installation. Compaq recommends that you review the Testing Notes section of the Release Notes before running Q-VET. Follow the instructions listed under your operating ...
Page 67 - Graphical Interface
System Power-Up 4-19 OpenVMS Graphical Interface 1. From the Main Menu, select IVP , Load Script and select Long IVP (the IVP tests will then load into the Q-VET process window). 2. Click the Start All button to begin IVP testing. Command-Line Interface $ vet /int=char Q-Vet_setup> execute ivp.vm...
Page 68 - Reviewing Results of the Q-VET Run
4-20 AlphaServer GS80 Upgrade Manual 4.4.3 Reviewing Results of the Q-VET Run After running Q-VET, check the results of the run by reviewing the Summary Log. If you run Q-VET as instructed, Q-VET will terminate testing after the slowest test has completed one pass and produce a Summary file. The ter...
Page 70 - Delete QVETAXP0xx.A and QVETAXPxxx.EXE if they are still on the
4-22 AlphaServer GS80 Upgrade Manual 4.4.4 De-Installing Q-VET The procedures for de-installation of Q-VET differ between operating systems. You must de-install Q-VET from each partition in the system. You must de-install Q-VET from each partition. Failure to do so may result in the loss of customer...
Page 71 - GS80 Interconnection Diagram; Appendix A
GS80 Interconnection Diagram A-1 Appendix A GS80 Interconnection Diagram Figure A–1 shows the interconnection diagram of the GS80 system. Use this diagram as a guide for cabling when doing system upgrades.
Page 72 - Figure A–1 GS80 Interconnection Diagram
A-2 AlphaServer GS80 Upgrade Manual Figure A–1 GS80 Interconnection Diagram PK1298 OCP Assembly Terminator 12-45926-01(At End of CSB Bus) BA52A (4P)No. 2 AC inlet No. 1 BA54A PCI No. 1 BA52A (4P)No. 1 H7504Power Subshelf No. 1 H7504Power Subshelf No. 2 J-2J-1 J-2 J-9 J-1 J-1 J-9 J-2 J-14J-15 J-3 J-0...
Page 74 - B.1 Upgrades Retaining Older CPUs; Figure B–1 Installing a CPU
B-2 AlphaServer GS80 Upgrade Manual B.1 Upgrades Retaining Older CPUs These upgrades consist of adding new CPUs, and possibly, a new system drawer. See Chapter 2 for procedures on how to add a new system drawer. Figure B–1 shows how to install a CPU. Table B-1 describes the different CPUs. The CPU d...
Page 75 - Table B– 1 Comparison of CPUs
Upgrades Using B4166 and B4168 CPUs B-3 1. Check the firmware revisions and update, if necessary. 2. Ensure that the color code of the CPU module matches the color code of the slot. 3. Push the retainers on the module latches with your thumbs in the direction of the arrows and release the latch. 4. ...
Page 76 - Table B– 1 Comparison of CPUs (Continued); Table B– 2 Comparison of System Drawers
B-4 AlphaServer GS80 Upgrade Manual Table B– 1 Comparison of CPUs (Continued) CPU Part Number B-cache Size Speed in MHz Comments B4168 Uses 4 of its 16 MB B-cache 1148 The B4168 runs at this speed when placed in a QBB that supports only 4 Mbytes of B-cache, when all CPUs in the system are B4168 or B...
Page 77 - Configuration Rules; CPUs are not supported with the 9.0 ns system clock.
Upgrades Using B4166 and B4168 CPUs B-5 From outside the drawer, there is no easy way to visually distinguish between the two system drawers; to see the components that differ requires looking inside the drawer. The best way to determine which drawer is in the system is to use the show fru command. ...
Page 78 - B.2 Upgrades Replacing Older CPUs; Example B– 1 Updating the Firmware
B-6 AlphaServer GS80 Upgrade Manual B.2 Upgrades Replacing Older CPUs First, update the system firmware and then replace the old CPU(s). See Figure B– 1. Finally, change the speed of the system clock. Example B– 1 Updating the Firmware P00>>> show config Compaq Computer Corporation Compaq A...
Page 80 - B.3 Changing the Clock Module Switch Settings; Figure B– 2 System Clock Switch Packs
B-8 AlphaServer GS80 Upgrade Manual B.3 Changing the Clock Module Switch Settings Two switch packs on the clock module control the clock frequency. If no B4125 CPUs are in the system, the clock can run at the faster speed (9.0 ns). Figure B– 2 System Clock Switch Packs 123456 1 1234 55.6 MHz/9.0 ns ...
Page 81 - Figure B– 3 Accessing the Clock Module
Upgrades Using B4166 and B4168 CPUs B-9 The switch packs on the master clock control the speed of the system. When B4125 CPUs are in the system, the clock runs at 9.6 ns. To set the system speed to 9.0 ns, access the clock module and change the switches. Figure B– 3 Accessing the Clock Module PK1249...
Page 83 - Figure B– 4 Setting the B4168 Switch
Upgrades Using B4166 and B4168 CPUs B-11 B.4 B4168 Compatibility Switch The B4168 CPU module has a switch that must be set if the module is to be used with B4125 modules in the same QBB. Figure B– 4 Setting the B4168 Switch CPU Chip PowerConverter MR0489 S1 Switch For use with B4168 or B4166 CPUs Fo...
Page 85 - B.6 Replacing the System Cosmetics; Figure B– 5 GS80 Cabinet
Upgrades Using B4166 and B4168 CPUs B-13 B.6 Replacing the System Cosmetics After a system is completely upgraded, new cabinet doors, sides, and top may be installed. Figure B– 5 GS80 Cabinet 3 5 PK3249 1 2 4
Page 87 - Index
Index-1 Index B Block diagram, 1-3 C Cabinet preparation, 3-6 Cabinets, 1-5 Clock connections, 2-8 Configurations, expander cabinet, 3-10 Connections clock, 2-8 CSB, 2-14 global port, 2-8 ground, 2-8 PCI box, 3-8 power, 2-14 signal, 2-14 Control panel keyswitch, 4-1, 4-2 CPU switch, 1-11 CPU upgrade...
