QuickSpec Changes

Compaq AlphaServer GS80
(731 MHz)


October 28, 2002 - From Version 5 to 6
Changed
Options
Step 5 - Evaluate Configuration Requirements to Support Optional Partitioning
Minimum Hardware required per AlphaServer GS80 Hardware Partition
Each hardware partition requires one QBB and that QBB must be configured with the minimum hardware listed below. Each QBB can be configured with additional hardware once this minimum requirement is met.
  • One Alpha 21264 6/731-MHz CPU module
  • One 3X-MS8AA-BB/CB/DB memory module (1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB)
  • One 3X-KFWHA-BA system I/O module and one 3X-DWWPA-AA master PCI drawer. Depending upon the configuration, this may require the use of an H9A20-AA/AB/AC expansion cabinet.
  • AlphaServer GS80 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 V4.0G, Tru64 UNIX V5.1, or OpenVMS V7.2-1H1). 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.
Step 7 - Internal Storage
HSJ54 CI Storage Array Controller
  • HSJ54 CI Storage Array controllers are supported under OpenVMS V7.2-1H1 with CIPCA-BA CI adapters; QB-5C4AA-SA software kits required for each external cache (one for HSJ50, two for HSJ52, four for HSJ54).
Tape Libraries ESL9326DX DLT Tape Enterprise Library, 40/80-GB drives (0 drive configuration) 146205-B21
ESL9326DX Tape Enterprise Library, 40/80-GB drives, Bxx = -B23 (6 drives), -B24 (8 drives), -B25 (10 drives), -B26 (12 drives), -B27 (14 drives), -B28 (16 drives) 161265-Bxx
ESL9326DX 40/80-GB DLT Add-on Drive 161267-B21
July 6, 2001 - From Version 4 to 5
Changed
731 MHz added to the product name.

At A Glance
Product warranty, 1-year hardware, on-site next business day and 90-day software, telephone advisory support delivered by Compaq Global Services

Please note that within the Options section the following steps were significantly altered:
1,  4, 6, 7,  8, 9, 12, 14 and also the Upgrades section.