QuickSpec Changes

Compaq AlphaServer ES40
Compaq AlphaStation ES40
(Linux-Ready)


March 21, 2002 - From Version 26 to 27
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Significant changes occurred throughout the entire document.
February 5, 2002 - From Version 25 to 26
Changed
Significant changes occurred throughout the entire document.
October 11, 2001 - From Version 24 to 25
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Corrected graphic in HTML file.
October 8, 2001 - From Version 23 to 24
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Technical Specifications
Cabinet Configuration

H9A10 M-Series

H9A15 M-Series

Dimensions (HxWxD)

67 x 23.6 x 41.5 in/170 x 60 x 105.4 cm 79 x 23.6 x 41.5 in/200 x 60 x 105.4 cm
Options
Step 3 was completely revised
Step 4 - Additional Power Supplies - Required for third and fourth CPUs and/or second Disk Drive Cage

    Three power supplies support a maximum of 24-GB of memory with N+1 power. (This restriction expected to be removed by late Q4.)

Step 5a - Disk Drive Cage - Requires selection of system disk drive
System Disk Drives (Supported in Disk Drive Cage) 36.4-GB Ultra3 SCSI 10,000 rpm 1.0' Universal disk drive 3R-A0919-AA
Step 5c - StorageWorks Model 4314R and Model 4354R Universal Drive Shelves
System Disk Drives (Supported in Model 4314R and 4354R Universal Drive Shelves) 36.4-GB Ultra3 SCSI 15,000 rpm 1.0" Universal disk drive 3R-A3079-AA
Step 6 - Internal Removable Media - Optional
5.25" half-height 2-GB QIC tape drive, top gun blue; requires single-ended UltraSCSI adapter (KZPBA-CA or KZPCM-DA) and SCSI cable (3X-BN46M-01) PBXTZ-AA
Step 11 - Storage Devices - Optional
DLT Tape Drives 110/220-GB SDLT tape drive, supported in DLT tape drive enclosure 192106-B21
September 24, 2001 - From Version 22 to 23
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Changes to Steps 1, 3, 4, 5, 8
June 26, 2001 - From Version 21 to 22
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Options
Step 3 - Memory - Optional
Notes: ES40 configurations that require maximum N+1 power (three power supplies) are restricted to a maximum of 24-GB of memory. If N+1 maximum power is not required, 32-GB of memory is supported.  (This restriction expected to be removed by late Q3.)
Step 5c - StorageWorks Model 4314R and Model 4354R Universal Drive Shelves
International Power Cords (For internal connection from power strip to Universal shelves) IEC-320, 19-inch power cord BC25Y-1G
IEC-320, 60-inch power cord BC25Y-05
Added
Options
Step 4 - Additional Power Supplies - Required for third and fourth CPUs and/or second Disk Drive Cage
    • One power supply supports two CPUs, up to 12 memory DIMMs, and one disk card cage; order second power supply if N+1 power is required.
  • Two power supplies support third and fourth CPU, 13 to 32 memory DIMMs (up to 24-GB of memory), and/or two disk card cages; order third power supply if N+1 power is required for third and fourth CPUs, 24-GB of memory, and/or two disk card cages.
  • Three power supplies support 32-GB of memory without N+1 power.
  • Three power supplies support a maximum of 24-GB of memory with N+1 power.  (This restriction expected to be removed by late Q3.)
Step 7 - Ethernet Adapters - Mandatory
PCI to 10/100/1000 UTP Ethernet adapter, maximum four per system; no network boot support; for multiple adapters set console variable BOOT_RESET to YES and console firmware to V6.0 DEGPA-TA
Removed
Options
Step 4 - Additional Power Supplies - Required for third and fourth CPUs and/or second Disk Drive Cage
    • Power supply included with system provides support for two CPUs and one disk drive cage
  • Third and fourth CPUs and/or second disk drive cage require additional power supply
  • Second power supply supports third and fourth CPU and second disk drive cage, or provides N+1 for up to two CPUs and one disk drive cage
  • Third power supply provides full N+1 redundancy for configurations restricted to a maximum of 24-GB of memory. If N+1 redundant power is not required, 32-GB of memory is supported.
June 6, 2001 - From Version 20 to 21
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Systems/Options
Step 1 - Select system
AlphaServer ES40 systems require the mandatory selection of the following items:
  • Disk drive cage or StorageWorks shelf (Step 5)
    - Disk drive cage requires mandatory selection of Ultra2 SCSI LVD storage adapter (3X-KZPCA-AA)
    - StorageWorks shelf requires UltraSCSI adapter and SCSI cable (Step 10)
  • System disk drive (Step 5)
  • Ethernet adapter (Step 7)
  • Tower, Pedestal, or Rack Kit (Step 8)
  • Non-North American systems require country-specific keyboard (Step 16); North American systems include U.S. English keyboard
Note: For system integration of options with 6-3 part numbers, contact CustomSystems.
AlphaServer ES40 Systems
ES40 CPU PCI I/O Slots Memory / Cache Order No.
Model 1 500 MHz 6 512 MB / 4 MB DJ-62AAA-CA
Model 1 667 MHz 6 512 MB / 8 MB DJ-62BAA-CA
Model 1 667 MHz 6 1 GB / 8 MB DJ-62BAA-DA
Model 1 667 MHz 6 2 GB / 8 MB DJ-62BAA-EA
Model 2 667 MHz 10 1 GB / 8 MB DJ-64BAA-DA
Model 2 667 MHz 10 2 GB / 8 MB DJ-64BAA-EA
Model 2 667 MHz 10 4 GB / 8 MB DJ-64BAA-FA
Model 1 833 MHz 6 512 MB / 8 MB DJ-62CAA-CA
Model 1 833 MHz 6 1 GB / 8 MB DJ-62CAA-DA
Model 1 833 MHz 6 2 GB / 8 MB DJ-62CAA-EA
Model 2 833 MHz 10 1 GB / 8 MB DJ-64CAA-DA
Model 2 833 MHz 10 2 GB / 8 MB DJ-64CAA-EA
Model 2 833 MHz 10 4 GB / 8 MB DJ-64CAA-FA
Notes: ES40 Model 1 to Model 2 Upgrade Kit available - see Step 16.
For system integration of options with 6-3 part numbers, contact CustomSystems.
Step 3 - Memory - Optional
  • Systems include one memory option; maximum 16 GB Model 1 and 32 GB Model 2 (see Notes below)
Notes: ES40 configurations that require N+1 redundant power are restricted to a maximum of 24-GB of memory. If N+1 redundant power is not required, 32-GB of memory is supported.

The patch to support greater than 2-GB of memory per system is located at:
http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/people/andrea/patches/v2.2/2.2.17 (patch name: bigmem-2.2.18pre2-18.bz2)
The following minimum operating system versions require the patch:
- Linux RedHat V6.2
- Linux SuSE V6.3 (Kernel V2.2.17)

Step 4 - Additional Power Supplies - Required for third and fourth CPUs and/or second Disk
Drive Cage
  • Third power supply provides full N+1 redundancy for configurations restricted to a maximum of 24-GB of memory. If N+1 redundant power is not required, 32-GB of memory is supported.
  • Pedestal systems and Rack kit include three internal power cords regardless of the number of power supplies ordered
Step 5 - Disk Drive Cage or StorageWorks Shelf - Mandatory
Step 5c - StorageWorks Model 4314R and Model 4354R Universal Drive Shelves
StorageWorks Model 4314R, 4354R Ultra2 SCSI (LVD) single-bus and split-bus Universal drive shelves; refer to Compaq StorageWorks Enclosure 4300 Family QuickSpecs when configuring shelves. When selecting a
DS-SL13R-split-bus shelf, order two 3X-KZPCA-AA adapters with BN38C-
xx cables. Model 43xx enclosures are compatible with Wide Ultra2 (LVD) adapters only. Note that the depth of a DS-SL13R-xx shelf does not allow front and rear mounting.
Step 5c - StorageWorks Model 4314R and Model 4354R Universal Drive Shelves
StorageWorks Model 4314R Ultra3 SCSI (LVD) single-bus Universal drive rackmount shelf, International (requires international power cord) DS-SL13R-AB

(190209-B31)

StorageWorks Model 4354R Ultra3 SCSI (LVD) split-bus Universal drive rackmount shelf, International (requires international power cord) DS-SL13R-BB

(190211-B31)

International Power Cords for Universal Shelves
IEC-320, 19" power cord BC25Y-1G
IEC-320, 60" power cord BC25Y-05
IEC-320, 80" power cord BC25Y-6H
IEC-320, 100" power cord BC25Y-8D
IEC-320, 120" power cord BC25Y-10
IEC-320, .5m power cord BN35S-0E
IEC-320, 1.5m power cord BN35S-1E
IEC-320, 3m power cord BN35S-03
Step 13 - Monitors - Optional
  • Monitors will ship with, but not be integrated with systems.
V570 15" (13.8" viewable image size) multiple-scan color monitor with Invar Shadow Mask, VGA to 1024 x 768 @ 75 Hz, 0.28mm AG, TCO99; Northern Hemisphere with NA power cord 3R-A3082-AA
Same as above with Eurocord 3R-A3083-AA
Same as above, APD, no power cord 3R-A3084-AA
P710 17" (16" viewable image size) auto-scanning color monitor, Diamondtron NF, 0.25mm aperture grille pitch, VGA to 1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz, TCO 99; Northern Hemisphere with NA power cord 3R-A2936-AA
Same as above, APD, no power cord 3R-A2260-AA
Same as above, PRC with power cord, CCIB 3R-A3335-AA
Same as above, Southern Hemisphere, with Australia/New Zealand power cord 3R-A2263-AA
Same as above, Northern Hemisphere, with Power Factor Correction and Eurocord, 220V only 3R-A2261-AA
P910 19" (18" viewable image size) auto-scanning color monitor, Diamondtron NF, 0.25mm aperture grille pitch, VGA to 1280 x 1024 @ 85 Hz, TCO 99; Northern Hemisphere with NA power cord 3R-A2935-AA
Same as above, PRC with power cord, CCIB 3R-A3334-AA
Same as above, Southern Hemisphere with Australia/New Zealand power cord 3R-A2267-AA
P1210 22" (20" viewable image size) auto-scanning color monitor, Diamondtron NF, 0.24mm aperture grille pitch, VGA to 1600 x 1200 @ 85 Hz, TCO 99 with power factor correction, Northern Hemisphere with NA power cord 3R-A2934-AA
Same as above with Eurocord 3R-VRQP2-24
Same as above, APD, no power cord 3R-A2268-AA
Same as above, PRC with power cord, CCIB 3R-A3333-AA
Step 16 - Upgrade Kit - Optional
Upgrades ES40 Model 1 with six I/O slots and support for four memory options to ES40 Model 2 with 10 I/O slots and support for eight memory options 3X-KFPPA-AA
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Options
Step 7 - Ethernet Adapters - Mandatory
PCI 4-port 10/100 Mb Ethernet adapter, maximum one per system DE504-BA
Step 13 - Monitors - Optional
  • Country-specific power cord is required for all monitors; if not included, order power cord as appropriate
S510 15" (13.8" viewable image size) multiple-scan color monitor with Invar Shadow Mask, VGA to 1024 x 768 @ 75 Hz, 0.28mm AG, MPR II; Northern Hemisphere with NA power cord 3R-A1741-AA
Same as above, with Eurocord 3R-A2832-AA
Same as above, APD, no power cord 3R-VRQS5-24
Same as above, Southern Hemisphere, with Australia/New Zealand power cord 3R-A2263-AA
Step 14 - Keyboards, Power Cords, Documentation
Pedestal Power Cords
Germany, 2.5m BN35S-02
Changed
Options
Step 6 - Internal Removable Media - Optional
5.25² half-height 12/24-GB 4mm DAT SCSI tape drive, top gun blue; requires single-ended UltraSCSI adapter (KZPBA-CA or KZPCM-DA) and SCSI cable (3X-BN46M-01) TLZ10-LB
5.25" half-height 2-GB QIC tape drive, top gun blue; requires single-ended UltraSCSI adapter
(KZPBA-CA or KZPCM-DA) and SCSI cable (
3X-BN46M-01)
PBXTZ-AA
Step 10 - Storage Adapters - Required if StorageWorks shelf is selected in Step 5
Please note that because step 16 was added, the former steps 16 and 17 became 17 and 18.
April 10, 2001 - From Version 19 to 20
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Change affected Canada QuickSpecs only.
April 3, 2001 - From Version 18 to 19
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Options
Step 3 - Memory - Optional
  • Systems include one memory option; maximum 16 GB Model 1 and 32 GB Model 2 (see Note below)
The following operating system minimum versions support greater than 2-GB of memory:
  • Linux RedHat V7.0 (installs Kernel V2.2.17)
  • Linux SuSE V7.0 (installs Kernel V2.2.16)

When installing Linux SuSE V7.0 on a system with more than 2-GB of memory, user will be prompted for a (ramdisk) floppy. To create a floppy:

  • Mount the SuSE V7.0 installation CD-ROM #1 on the system.
  • Mount a blank formatted floppy (if not formatted, execute the following command: fdformat/dev/fd0H1440).
  • Change directory, to the "disks" directory on the install CD-ROM.
  • Execute the following command to create the floppy contents: dd if=install of=/dev/fd0.
  • Use this floppy when prompted by the install procedure for a floppy.
Step 5 - Disk Drive Cage or StorageWorks Shelf - Mandatory

StorageWorks Model 4314T Standalone Enclosure for Universal Drives

Model 4314T Ultra3 SCSI, single-bus tower enclosure, US

DS-SL13T-AA

Model 4314T Ultra3 SCSI, single-bus tower enclosure, International

DS-SL13T-AB

Model 4314T Ultra3 SCSI, single-bus tower enclosure, Japan

DS-SL13T-AJ

Step 9 - M-Series Cabinets
Cabinet Configuration Chart for AlphaServer ES40 (8U) with StorageWorks Shelves (4U)
Cabinet Systems BA356 Shelves DS-S L13R 120V Shelves2 BA356/
DS-SL13R3
H9A15-MC/MD4 BA356 DS-SL13R
55 0 0 0 0
  1. When adding the 5th system drawer, replace H7600-AA or -DB power controller with H7602-EA or -DB power controller. When replacing H7600 controllers, replace all associated power cords; order BN35S-4E power cords for H7602-EA and H7602-DB power controllers.
Step 10 - Storage Adapters - Required if StorageWorks shelf is selected in Step 5

Step 10a – Storage Adapters (Optional)

PCI to Fibre Channel adapter, 64-bit, single-channel (uses one PCI slot); includes cable to HSG80 controller; requires Linux RedHat V6.2 and Linux SuSE V6.3, maximum three per system; for more information refer to http://www.compaq.com/products/storageworks/adapters/fchba-linux.html

DS-SWLA4-PD

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Standard Features
Memory

Minimum

512 MB

Maximum

32 GB (see Step 3)
Options
Step 3 - Memory - Optional
Note: The patch to support greater than 2-GB of memory per system is located at:
http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/people/andrea/patches/v2.2/2.2.17 (patch name: bigmem-2.2.18pre2-18.bz2)
The following minimum operating system versions require the patch:
- Linux RedHat V6.2
- Linux SuSE V6.3 (Kernel V2.2.17)
Step 5 - Disk Drive Cage or StorageWorks Shelf - Mandatory
  • M-Series cabinets support five systems each with two disk drive cages and up to six StorageWorks shelves
Step 5c - StorageWorks Model 4314R and Model 4354R Universal Drive Shelves
StorageWorks Model 4314R, 4354R Ultra2 SCSI (LVD) single-bus and split-bus Universal drive shelves; refer to Compaq StorageWorks Enclosure 4300 Family QuickSpecs when configuring shelves. When selecting a
DS-SL13R-split-bus shelf, order two 3X-KZPCA-AA adapters with BN38C-05 cables. Model 43xx enclosures are compatible with Wide Ultra2 (LVD) adapters only. Note that the depth of a DS-SL13R-xx shelf does not allow front and rear mounting.
StorageWorks Model 4314R Ultra3 SCSI (LVD) single-bus Universal drive rackmount shelf, US

DS-SL13R-AA
(190209-001)

StorageWorks Model 4314R Ultra3 SCSI (LVD) single-bus Universal drive rackmount shelf, International

DS-SL13R-AB
(190209-B31)

StorageWorks Model 4314R Ultra3 SCSI (LVD) single-bus Universal drive rackmount shelf, Japan

DS-SL13R-AJ
(190209-291)

StorageWorks Model 4354R Ultra3 SCSI (LVD) split-bus Universal drive rackmount shelf, US

DS-SL13R-BA
(190211-001)

StorageWorks Model 4354R Ultra3 SCSI (LVD) split-bus Universal drive rackmount shelf, International

DS-SL13R-BB
(190211-B31)

StorageWorks Model 4354R Ultra3 SCSI (LVD) split-bus Universal drive rackmount shelf, Japan

DS-SL13R-BJ
(190211-291)

March 20, 2001 - From Version 18 to 18
Added
Options
Step 15 - Monitors - Optional
  • Country-specific power cord is required for all monitors; if not included, order power cord as appropriate
  • Video extension cable required if monitor is located more than 1 meter from server
Removed
Options
Step 15 - Monitors - Optional
  • Selection of a video extension cable for Rackmount configurations and country-specific power cord is mandatory for all monitors; order power cord as appropriate
March 19, 2001 - From Version 17 to 18
Added
Systems/Options
Step 1 - Select system
AlphaServer ES40 systems require the mandatory selection of the following items:
Step 2 - Additional CPU Modules - Optional
Note:
Additionally, when upgrading to EV68, first upgrade the console firmware as outlined below:
From: To:
EV67 667-MHz CPU EV68 833-MHz CPU
Upgrade console firmware to V5.9-24 as minimum revision
Upgrade system hardware with EV68 CPUs
Ensure all system firmware matches console version V5.9-24
EV6 500-MHz CPU EV68 833-MHz CPU
Upgrade console firmware to V5.9-24 as minimum revision
Upgrade system hardware with EV68 CPUs
Re-install V5.9-24 console firmware
Ensure all system firmware matches console version V5.9-24
Options
Step 9 - M-Series Cabinets
Power Supply
180W power supply, includes 120V North American and 240V IEC power cord DS-BA35X-HH
Step 13 - Monitors - Optional
  • Graphics monitors other than those listed can be used if compatible with SVGA graphics ordered with system
  • Selection of a video extension cable for rackmount configurations and country-specific power cord is mandatory for all monitors; order power cord as appropriate
Step 14 - Keyboards, Power Cords, Documentation
Step 14c - Documentation
Additional AlphaServer ES40 System Information Kit (print and CD), Owners Guide, User Interface Guide, and Release Notes QA-6E88A-G8

Removed

 

Changed
Options
Step 5 - Disk Drive Cage or StorageWorks Shelf - Mandatory
Step 5b - StorageWorks BA36R Shelf - Requires selection of UltraSCSI adapter and SCSI cable (Step 10) and system disk drive
StorageWorks UltraSCSI split-bus shelf kit; Note: When ordering a split-bus shelf that will be mounted in a Pedestal Enclosure, order one BN37A-03 cable for KZPCM-DA, or one BN38C-03 cable for 3X-KZPCA-AA or KZPBA-CA BA36R-RD
Step 5c - StorageWorks Model 4314R and Model 4354R Universal Drive Shelves
StorageWorks Model 4314R Ultra2 SCSI (LVD) single-bus Universal drive rackmount shelf, US DS-SL13R-AA

(190209-001)

StorageWorks Model 4314R Ultra2 SCSI (LVD) single-bus Universal drive rackmount shelf, International DS-SL13R-AB

(190209-B31)

StorageWorks Model 4314R Ultra2 SCSI (LVD) single-bus Universal drive rackmount shelf, Japan DS-SL13R-AJ

(190209-291)

StorageWorks Model 4354R Ultra2 SCSI (LVD) split-bus Universal drive rackmount shelf, US DS-SL13R-BA

(190211-001)

StorageWorks Model 4354R Ultra2 SCSI (LVD) split-bus Universal drive rackmount shelf, International DS-SL13R-BB

(190211-B31)

StorageWorks Model 4354R Ultra2 SCSI (LVD) split-bus Universal drive rackmount shelf, Japan DS-SL13R-BJ

(190211-291)

Step 7 - Ethernet Adapters - Mandatory
  • Each adapter uses one PCI slot
PCI 1-port 32-bit 10/100-Mb single-channel UTP Fast Ethernet adapter (Twisted Pair) maximum four per system 3X-DE600-AA
Step 13 - Monitors - Optional
TFT8020 18² (18.1" viewable image size) flat panel monitor, 0.28mm DP, 1280x 1024 @75 Hz, TCO 99, U.S. power cord (requires SN-PBXGK-BB ELSA Gloria graphics adapter) 3R-A0852-AA