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AlphaServer GS160/320 Installation Guide

2.1

System Cabinets

System cabinets are the starting points for configuring and assembling
standard and customized systems. This section describes the system,
power, and expander cabinets.

Figure 2–1 System Cabinet 1 Assembly (H9A21-AA)

PK-0537-00

Shipping Support Bracket

(Front and Rear)

Summary of Contents for AlphaServer GS160

Page 1: ...Compaq Computer Corporation AlphaServer GS160 320 Installation Guide Order Number EK GS320 IN C01 This manual discusses the installation of Compaq AlphaServer GS160 320 systems...

Page 2: ...e tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such radio frequency interference...

Page 3: ...nternational standards EN55022 CISPR 22 Electromagnetic Interference EN50082 1 IEC801 2 IEC801 3 IEC801 4 Electromagnetic Immunity EN60950 IEC950 Product Safety Warning This is a Class A product In a...

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Page 5: ...bly 3 1 AlphaServer GS320 System 3 2 3 2 System Cabinet 2 3 4 3 3 Installing the GS320 System 3 6 3 3 1 Preparing System Cabinet 1 for Joining 3 8 3 3 2 Preparing System Cabinet 2 for Joining 3 10 3 3...

Page 6: ...o System Cabinet 1 2 11 2 6 Making System Cable Connections 2 12 2 7 I O Hose Connections 2 13 2 8 OCP Cable Connections to the Power Cabinet 2 15 2 9 Making System Cable Connections 2 19 2 10 Adding...

Page 7: ...AlphaServer GS80 160 320 Documentation x 1 1 Cabinet Models and Power Requirements 1 5 1 2 Color Codes of System Components 1 5 2 1 Color Codes of System Components 2 1 2 2 Joining Kits Required for...

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Page 9: ...n followed by an illustration or example The facing page contains descriptions procedures and syntax definitions This manual has four chapters Chapter 1 Overview provides a conceptual introduction to...

Page 10: ...AlphaServer GS80 160 320 User Information CD translations QA 6GAAB G8 AlphaServer GS80 160 320 Service Documentation Kit EK GS320 SV AlphaServer GS80 160 320 Service Manual EK GS320 RM AlphaServer GS8...

Page 11: ...operator control panel The system cabinets house the system boxes that carry interconnect modules as well as CPU and memory modules The system cabinet can be configured with one or two system boxes T...

Page 12: ...abinet and one fully configured system box Figure 1 1 8 Processor AlphaServer GS160 Block Diagram Modem System Management Console PCI Box Standard I O SCM PCI Box System Box CPU MEM I O GP CPU CPU CPU...

Page 13: ...Block Diagram System Management Console Storage Standard I O SCM PCI Box System Box 1 CPU MEM I O GP CPU CPU CPU Switch MEM MEM MEM CPU MEM I O GP CPU CPU CPU Switch MEM MEM MEM PCI Box Storage PCI Bo...

Page 14: ...em Box 4 System Box 3 System Box 2 System Box 1 1 Control panel in door 2 Master PCI box 3 Power supplies 4 AC input boxes 5 Blower 5 1 3 2 4 Power Cabinet System Cabinet 1 System Cabinet 2 4 5 GS320...

Page 15: ...et H9A20 AA North American 120V Expander Cabinet H9A20 AB European 220 240V Expander Cabinet H9A20 AC North American Japanese 200 240V 1 3 Color Codes System boxes and the associated power subracks an...

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Page 17: ...upted power supply to the system Topics in this chapter include System Cabinets Preparing for System Installation Assembling the Base GS160 System Adding Expander Cabinets Attaching a Dual AC Switch C...

Page 18: ...s System cabinets are the starting points for configuring and assembling standard and customized systems This section describes the system power and expander cabinets Figure 2 1 System Cabinet 1 Assem...

Page 19: ...nd European versions H9A20 BA and H9A20 BB respectively are the same except for the AC input boxes The power components and I O are housed in the power cabinet assembly Figure 2 2 shows the power cabi...

Page 20: ...2 4 AlphaServer GS160 320 Installation Guide Figure 2 2 Power Cabinet Assembly H9A20 BA BB PK 0539 00 Shipping Support Bracket Front and Rear...

Page 21: ...GS160 Assembly 2 5 Figure 2 3 Expander Cabinet Assembly PK 0540 99 NOTE The optional dual AC switch cabinet has the same dimensions as the expander cabinet...

Page 22: ...eded for the installation Wait for any condensation on the metal surfaces to evaporate before powering up the system Table 2 2 gives the joining kits required for the installation Table 2 2 Joining Ki...

Page 23: ...ady to assemble the system After you have finished installing the system hand the shipping brackets to the customer to keep for later use Shipping brackets are required for moving the system WARNING B...

Page 24: ...inet contains the OCP two AC power input boxes a PCI box a power subrack and power supplies System cabinet 1 contains one or two system boxes The computer system is assembled on site by connecting the...

Page 25: ...ts Figure 2 5 4 Anchor the power cabinet and adjust the leveling feet for parallel and height alignment with the adjacent system cabinet 5 Secure the cabinets together with four bolts inserted through...

Page 26: ...to the PCI box and the power subrack Connect the signal cable from the J2 connector of the OCP to the first PCI box J3 connector Figure 2 8 Connect the power cable of the OCP Figure 2 8 to the first p...

Page 27: ...mbly 2 11 Figure 2 5 shows how the system cabinet and the power cabinet are joined together Figure 2 5 Joining Power Cabinet to System Cabinet 1 System Cabinet 1 H9A21 Power Cabinet H9A20 PK 0519 99 1...

Page 28: ...lphaServer GS160 320 Installation Guide Figure 2 6 shows the cable connections between the system cabinet and the power cabinet Figure 2 6 Making System Cable Connections PK 0533 00 Blue 4 7 6 9 5 6 7...

Page 29: ...n the local I O riser ports and the remote risers in the PCI box Note that Port 0 or Port 2 is connected to J14 on the PCI box and Port 1 or Port 3 is connected to J15 Figure 2 7 I O Hose Connections...

Page 30: ...ate the I O port and the QBB to which they should be connected Table 2 3 gives the label codes on the I O hoses Table 2 3 I O Hose Labels Hose Label QBB No Port No 00 0 0 10 0 1 20 0 2 30 0 3 01 1 0 1...

Page 31: ...nstallation of a GS160 system without the addition of expander cabinets Refer to Section 2 4 for addition of expander cabinets After you have finished installing all cabinets you must install the syst...

Page 32: ...or later routing 2 Lower the corner leveling feet on system cabinet 1 until the system cabinet is anchored and the casters are free to rotate 3 Roll the power cabinet along the right side of system ca...

Page 33: ...es Signal cables for the system boxes CSB cable from the H switch to the CSB adapter and terminator on the power cabinet To make the installation of the cable easier remove the mounting screws from th...

Page 34: ...the OCP connections to the PCI box and the power subracks Connect the signal cable from the J2 connector of the OCP to the first PCI box J3 connector Figure 2 8 Connect the power cable of the OCP Fig...

Page 35: ...GS160 Assembly 2 19 Figure 2 9 Making System Cable Connections PK3228 4 7 6 8 5 6 6 9 5 7...

Page 36: ...ide 2 4 Adding Expander Cabinets Figure 2 10 shows the addition of an expander cabinet to a power cabinet Figure 2 10 Adding Expander Cabinets Expander Cabinet Power Cabinet H9A20 PK2300 1 2 3 3 3 3 E...

Page 37: ...inet leaving a minimum gap between cabinets 2 Align cabinet heights by adjusting the leveling feet 3 Once the expander cabinet is well aligned with the power or system cabinet use the four screws and...

Page 38: ...t The dual AC switch cabinet is always attached to the power cabinet Figure 2 11 shows how a dual AC switch is installed Figure 2 11 Attaching a Dual AC Switch Cabinet Dual AC Switch Cabinet Power Cab...

Page 39: ...eight by adjusting the leveling feet of the dual AC switch cabinet 2 Once the dual AC switch cabinet is aligned with the power cabinet use the four screws and the Allen wrench supplied with the dual A...

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Page 41: ...his chapter describes the following topics System Cabinet 2 Assembling the GS320 System Refer to Chapter 2 for discussions of other cabinets in the GS320 system as well as for procedures on the additi...

Page 42: ...20 System The basic AlphaServer GS320 system is contained in three cabinets power cabinet system cabinet 1 system cabinet 2 Figure 3 1 shows a basic AlphaServer GS320 system Figure 3 1 AlphaServer GS3...

Page 43: ...boxes two per system box with power supplies a 14 slot PCI box assembly BA54A and a PCI box mounting and accessory kit CK BA54A System cabinet 1 contains two system boxes System cabinet 2 may contain...

Page 44: ...n Guide 3 2 System Cabinet 2 Figure 3 2 shows system cabinet 2 It is similar to system cabinet 1 It contains a blower and can accommodate two system boxes Figure 3 2 System Cabinet 2 Assembly H9A21 BA...

Page 45: ...system cabinet 1 It contains up to two system boxes It is joined to system cabinet 1 to expand the system configuration from two system boxes to three or four system boxes Refer to the Illustrated Par...

Page 46: ...it for any condensation on the metal surfaces to evaporate before powering up the system Table 3 1 gives the joining kits required for the installation Table 3 1 Joining Kits Required for Installation...

Page 47: ...abinet 2 for installation 3 Join system cabinet 2 to system cabinet 1 4 Join power cabinet to system cabinet 1 Refer to Chapter 2 if you need to install a dual AC switch cabinet and or expander cabine...

Page 48: ...320 Installation Guide 3 3 1 Preparing System Cabinet 1 for Joining Figure 3 3 shows how to prepare system cabinet 1 for joining Figure 3 3 Preparing System Cabinet 1 for Joining PK 0522 99 2 5 4 1 6...

Page 49: ...hierarchical switch H switch covers 3 Loosen the H switch mounting screws and gently rotate the H switch toward system cabinet 1 4 Remove the support pieces on the left side of the system cabinet as w...

Page 50: ...Server GS160 320 Installation Guide 3 3 2 Preparing System Cabinet 2 for Joining Figure 3 4 shows how to prepare system cabinet 2 for joining Figure 3 4 Preparing System Cabinet 2 for Joining PK 0523...

Page 51: ...ews at the front and rear of the system cabinet and disconnect the power cable harness Pull the blower out from the front of the cabinet 3 Remove the top cover Open front and rear doors of the cabinet...

Page 52: ...0 Installation Guide 3 3 3 Joining System Cabinet 2 to System Cabinet 1 Figure 3 5 shows how to join system cabinet 2 to system cabinet 1 Figure 3 5 Joining System Cabinet 2 to System Cabinet 1 PK 052...

Page 53: ...re is a minimum separation between the frames 3 From the accessory hardware bag shipped with system cabinet 2 remove and assemble items bolts with washers pointed to by and in Figure 3 5 wrench suppli...

Page 54: ...ports clock modules and system ground Figure 3 6 shows the cable connections to the right side and Figure 3 7 to the left side of the H switch Figure 3 6 Cable Connections to the Hierarchical Switch...

Page 55: ...to the system cabinet frame Install the H switch covers 12 Remove and discard the filler plate from the right side of the H switch bottom Install plenum to the H switch Figure 3 9 using the filler pl...

Page 56: ...uide 3 3 4 Joining Power Cabinet to System Cabinet 1 Figure 3 8 shows how the power cabinet is joined to system cabinet 1 Figure 3 8 Joining Power Cabinet to System Cabinet 1 System Cabinet 1 H9A21 Po...

Page 57: ...ure the cabinets together with four bolts inserted through the system cabinet Figure 3 8 using Allen wrenches contained in the cabinet joining kit P N 70 40120 01 Remove the orange shipping brackets 4...

Page 58: ...able Figure 3 10 from the H switch to the CSB adapter and terminator on the power cabinet 8 Connect the system ground wire Figure 3 10 from the power cabinet to the system cabinet as follows remove th...

Page 59: ...GS320 Assembly 3 19 Figure 3 10 CSB and Ground Connections 2 3 1 PK3229...

Page 60: ...es Figure 3 11 shows typical connections of I O hoses between the local I O riser ports and the remote risers in the PCI box Note that Port 0 or Port 2 is connected to J14 on the PCI box and Port 1 or...

Page 61: ...able 3 2 gives the label codes on the I O hoses for system cabinet 2 Refer to Chapter 2 for I O hose labels for system cabinet 1 Table 3 2 I O Hose Labels for System Cabinet 2 Hose Label QBB No Port N...

Page 62: ...e power subracks Connect the signal cable from the J2 connector of the OCP to the first PCI box J3 connector Figure 3 12 Connect the power cable of the OCP Figure 3 12 to the power subracks The OCP en...

Page 63: ...GS320 Assembly 3 23 Figure 3 12 OCP Cable Connections to the Power Cabinet PK1281 J 3 J 2 J 1 PCI Box Front View J 12 4 2 1 3 J 4 J 5 J 6 J 7 J 3 2...

Page 64: ...ole Installation Guide and User s Guide EK GSCON IN before you proceed to power up the system WARNING Before you power up the system inspect the modules for any visible sign of water condensation on t...

Page 65: ...g Expander Cabinets Figure 3 13 shows the addition of an expander cabinet to a power cabinet Figure 3 13 Adding Expander Cabinets Expander Cabinet Power Cabinet H9A20 PK2300 1 2 3 3 3 3 Expander Cabin...

Page 66: ...or system cabinet leaving a minimum gap between cabinets 2 Align cabinet heights by adjusting the leveling feet 3 Once the expander cabinet is well aligned with the power or system cabinet use the fou...

Page 67: ...et is always attached the power cabinet Figure 3 14 shows how a dual AC switch cabinet is attached to the power cabinet Figure 3 14 Attaching a Dual AC Switch Cabinet Dual AC Switch Cabinet Power Cabi...

Page 68: ...binets 2 Align cabinet height by adjusting the leveling feet of the dual AC switch cabinet 3 Once the dual AC switch cabinet is well aligned with the power cabinet use the four screws and the Allen wr...

Page 69: ...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...

Page 70: ...20 Installation Guide 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...

Page 71: ...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 System is powered on and cannot be remotely powered on or off...

Page 72: ...tem 3 Connect the terminal server to the power source 4 Turn circuit breakers on but keep the keyswitch on Off 5 Cable the PC to the terminal server and set up parameters 6 Verify communication from t...

Page 73: ...ring on PCI Box 1 QBB 0 Powering ON I Testing OCP Switch passed Power ON Phase INIT QBB 1 Powering ON QBB 2 Powering ON QBB 3 Powering ON I SCM powered via PBM SCM_E0 QBB0 now Testing Step 0 QBB1 now...

Page 74: ...SCM_E0 I HSW4 HPM40 SysEvent LINK0_ON Reg0 000F Reg1 D581 I HSW4 HPM40 SysEvent LINK1_ON Reg0 010F Reg1 D581 SCM_E0 I HSW4 HPM40 SysEvent LINK2_ON Reg0 030F Reg1 D581 SCM_E0 I HSW4 HPM40 SysEvent LINK...

Page 75: ...0 now Testing Step 9 QBB0 now Testing Step A QBB0 now Testing Step 7 QBB0 now Testing Step 9 QBB0 now Testing Step A QBB0 now Testing Step 8 QBB0 now Testing Step 9 QBB0 now Testing Step A QBB0 now Te...

Page 76: ...I QbbConf gp io c m 0000bbff Assign 0f SQbb0 00 PQbb 00 SoftQbbId 0000ba98 QBB0 unloading console across port0 from PCI Box 0 Console COM1 from master PCI Box 0 I SysConfig 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 07...

Page 77: ...QBB 0 CPU 0 1 2 3 Mem 0 3 Dir IOP PCA 0 1 GP Hard QBB 0 QBB 1 CPU 0 1 2 3 Mem 0 1 Dir IOP PCA 0 1 GP Hard QBB 1 QBB 2 CPU 0 1 2 3 Mem 0 3 Dir IOP PCA GP Hard QBB 2 QBB 3 CPU 0 1 2 3 Mem 0 Dir IOP PCA...

Page 78: ...QLogic ISP10x0 bus 0 slot 3 ewa DE500 BA Network Controller bus 0 slot 15 dqa Acer Labs M1543C IDE probing hose 1 PCI probing hose 2 PCI probing hose 3 PCI bus 0 slot 5 pkb QLogic ISP10x0 probing hose...

Page 79: ...IPL CPU 5 speed is 731 MHz create powerup entering idle loop starting console on CPU 6 initialized idle PCB initializing idle process PID lowering IPL CPU 6 speed is 731 MHz create powerup starting c...

Page 80: ...d idle PCB initializing idle process PID lowering IPL CPU 13 speed is 731 MHz create powerup starting console on CPU 14 initialized idle PCB initializing idle process PID lowering IPL CPU 14 speed is...

Page 81: ...operating system can be booted and installed from the SRM console prompt Follow instructions given in the AlphaServer GS80 160 320 User s Guide to Set boot options Boot and install Tru64 UNIX Boot and...

Page 82: ...http chump2 mro cpqcorp net qvet Q VET is not FISed on new systems or included on the quarterly firmware CD It is distributed on the Tools Unplugged CD at http phxmcs phx dec com mcstools_request htm...

Page 83: ...ce on Tru64 UNIX or PageFile space on OpenVMS for proper Q VET operation You can set this up either before or after Q VET installation During initialization Q VET will display a message indicating the...

Page 84: ...py the kit tar file QVET_Vxxx tar to your system 2 If this is not a new install check for old Q VET kits or DECVET kits via the following command setld i grep VET Note the names of any listed kits suc...

Page 85: ...PageFile expansion during the AUTOGEN phase purge sys sysdevice 4 Extract the kit saveset with the command run QVETAXPxxx EXE and verify that the kit saveset was extracted by checking for the Successf...

Page 86: ...ted under your operating system to run Q VET in each partition Choose the Long IVP script rather than the Short one Tru64 UNIX Graphical Interface 1 From the Main Menu select IVP Load Script and selec...

Page 87: ...re case sensitive Note A quick IVP script is provided for a simple verification of device setup It is selectable from the GUI IVP menu and the script is called Ivp_short scp ivp_short vms This script...

Page 88: ...e command After all exercisers report Idle the Summary Log is produced containing Q VET specific results and statuses as well as system log entries derived from Compaq Analyze 1 A message will be disp...

Page 89: ...ible outcomes If there were no exerciser errors but there were other errors or significant events in the Summary Log that must be reviewed the following message appears Q VET Tests Complete Warning If...

Page 90: ...Q VET supplied tools and restore the original system tuning configuration settings Tru64 UNIX 1 Stop Terminate and Exit from Q VET testing 2 Delete rm any Q VET kit file QVET_Vxxx tar 3 Note log file...

Page 91: ...S160 block diagram 1 2 1 3 I I O hose connections 2 13 3 20 I O hose labels 2 14 3 21 Installing Q VET 4 16 J Joining cabinet 1 3 8 Joining cabinet 2 3 10 Joining cabinet to with cabinet 1 3 12 Joinin...

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