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AlphaServer GS160/320
Installation Guide

Order Number: EK-GS320-IN. C01

This manual discusses the installation of Compaq AlphaServer
GS160/320 systems.

Compaq Computer Corporation

Revised September 2000
© 2000 Compaq Computer Corporation.
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and other countries. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective
companies.
Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The
information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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This equipment generates, uses, and may emit radio frequency energy. The equipment has been type
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.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference in which case the user at his
own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.
Any modifications to this device—unless expressly approved by the manufacturer—can void the
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Modifications
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equipment.
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Cables
Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods
in order to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.
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Gegenmaßnahmen verantwortlich ist.
Attention!
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interférences radioélectriques, il appartiendra alors à l'utilisateur de prendre les mesures spécifiques
spécifiques appropriées.

Contents

Preface ........................................................................................................................ix
Chapter 1
1.1
1.2
1.3

The System............................................................................................ 1-1
Cabinets ................................................................................................ 1-5
Color Codes ........................................................................................... 1-5

Chapter 2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5

GS320 Assembly

AlphaServer GS320 System.................................................................. 3-2
System Cabinet 2 .................................................................................. 3-4
Installing the GS320 System ................................................................ 3-6
Preparing System Cabinet 1 for Joining............................................... 3-8
Preparing System Cabinet 2 for Joining............................................. 3-10
Joining System Cabinet 2 to System Cabinet 1.................................. 3-12
Joining Power Cabinet to System Cabinet 1....................................... 3-16
Adding Expander Cabinets ................................................................. 3-25
Attaching a Dual-AC Switch Cabinet ................................................. 3-27

Chapter 4
4.1
4.2
4.3

GS160 Assembly

System Cabinets.................................................................................... 2-2
Preparing for System Installation ........................................................ 2-6
Assembling a GS160 System................................................................. 2-8
Adding Expander Cabinets ................................................................. 2-20
Attaching a Dual-AC Switch Cabinet ................................................. 2-22

Chapter 3
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.3.1
3.3.2
3.3.3
3.3.4
3.4
3.5

Overview

System Power-Up

Control Panel Keyswitch....................................................................... 4-2
Installing the System Management Console ........................................ 4-4
Powering Up the System....................................................................... 4-5

4.4
4.4.1
4.4.2
4.4.3
4.4.4

Q-VET Installation Verification.......................................................... 4-14
Installing Q-VET................................................................................. 4-16
Running Q-VET................................................................................... 4-18
Reviewing Results of the Q-VET Run ................................................. 4-20
De-Installing Q-VET ........................................................................... 4-22

Index
Examples
4–1

Power-Up Display ................................................................................. 4-5

Figures
1–1
1–2
1–3
2–1
2–2
2–3
2–4
2–5
2–6
2–7
2–8
2–9
2–10
2–11
3–1
3–2
3–3
3–4
3–5
3–6
3–7
3–8
3–9
3–10
3–11

8-Processor AlphaServer GS160 Block Diagram .................................. 1-2
16-Processor AlphaServer GS160 Block Diagram ................................ 1-3
A Fully Configured AlphaServer GS320 System .................................. 1-4
System Cabinet 1 Assembly (H9A21-AA) ............................................. 2-2
Power Cabinet Assembly (H9A20-BA/-BB)........................................... 2-4
Expander Cabinet Assembly ................................................................. 2-5
AlphaServer GS160 System.................................................................. 2-8
Joining Power Cabinet to System Cabinet 1...................................... 2-11
Making System Cable Connections..................................................... 2-12
I/O Hose Connections.......................................................................... 2-13
OCP Cable Connections to the Power Cabinet ................................... 2-15
Making System Cable Connections..................................................... 2-19
Adding Expander Cabinets ................................................................. 2-20
Attaching a Dual-AC Switch Cabinet ................................................. 2-22
AlphaServer GS320 System.................................................................. 3-2
System Cabinet 2 Assembly (H9A21-BA) ............................................. 3-4
Preparing System Cabinet 1 for Joining............................................... 3-8
Preparing System Cabinet 2 for Joining............................................. 3-10
Joining System Cabinet 2 to System Cabinet 1.................................. 3-12
Cable Connections to the Hierarchical Switch (1) .............................. 3-14
Cable Connections to the Hierarchical Switch (2) .............................. 3-15
Joining Power Cabinet to System Cabinet 1....................................... 3-16
External Cable Connections................................................................ 3-18
CSB and Ground Connections............................................................. 3-19
I/O Hose Connections.......................................................................... 3-20

3–12
3–13
3–14
4–1

OCP Cable Connections to the Power Cabinet ................................... 3-23
Adding Expander Cabinets ................................................................. 3-25
Attaching a Dual-AC Switch Cabinet ................................................. 3-27
Operator Control Panel......................................................................... 4-2

Tables
1
1–1
1–2
2–1
2–2
2–3
3–1
3–2
4–1

Compaq AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Documentation .............................. x
Cabinet Models and Power Requirements ............................................ 1-5
Color Codes of System Components...................................................... 1-5
Color Codes of System Components...................................................... 2-1
Joining Kits Required for Installation .................................................. 2-6
I/O Hose Labels ................................................................................... 2-14
Joining Kits Required for Installation .................................................. 3-6
I/O Hose Labels for System Cabinet 2 ................................................ 3-21
Keyswitch Functions on the Control Panel........................................... 4-3

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Preface

Intended Audience
This manual tells how to install and power up AlphaServer GS160/320 systems.
It is intended for installation and service professionals.

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 an overview of the section, 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 the system.

•

Chapter 2, GS160 Assembly, describes how to assemble the base system
by attaching the power cabinet to system cabinet 1.

•

Chapter 3, GS320 Assembly, describes how to assemble a GS320 system
by attaching system cabinet 2 to system cabinet 1 and the power cabinet to
system cabinet 1.

•

Chapter 4, System Power-Up, describes how to power up the system and
when to boot the operating system.

Documentation Titles
Table 1 Compaq AlphaServer GS80/160/320 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 Started with
Partitions

EK–GS320–IN

AlphaServer GS160/320 Installation Guide

EK–GSR80–IN

AlphaServer GS80 Installation Guide

AG–RKSWB–BE

AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User Information CD
(HTML files)

AG–RLVJA–BE

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 GS80/160/320 Firmware Reference
Manual

AG–RKSZ*–BE

AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Service Information CD

EK–GSCON–IN

AlphaServer GS80/160/320 System Management
Console Installation and User’s Guide

EK–GS320–UP

AlphaServer GS160/320 Upgrade Manual

EK–GSR80–UP

AlphaServer GS80 Upgrade Manual

EK–GS320–SP

AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Site Preparation

Information on the Internet
Visit the Compaq Web site at www.compaq.com/alphaserver/site_index.html for
service tools and more information about the AlphaServer GS160/320 systems.

Chapter 1
Overview

The AlphaServer GS160 and GS320 systems are high-performance server
platforms designed for enterprise-level applications. They are distinguished by
a high degree of versatility, scalability, and expandability.
These powerful, switch-based systems use four Alpha microprocessors per quad
building block (QBB). Two QBBs paired back-to-back and rotated 180º with
reference to each other form a system box, which is the smallest system-level
configurable component of the AlphaServer GS320.

1.1

The System

The system consists of a power cabinet and one system cabinet or two system
cabinets, depending on the configuration. The power cabinet contains the power
supplies, the I/O components—the PCI boxes and storage units—and the OCP
(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. The first
system box is located in the lower cavity of the cabinet and the second system
box is inserted in the upper cavity. A fully configured system consists of a
power cabinet and two system cabinets—system cabinet 1 and system cabinet
2—each system cabinet containing two system boxes.
Each QBB backplane contains a switch that acts as an interconnect between the
CPU modules, memory modules, I/O riser modules, and the global port module.
In an 8-processor configuration (single system box) a distribution board
interfaces the two QBBs directly through their global ports. In configurations
with more than one system box, a hierarchical switch replaces the distribution
card and adds a second level switch to route information between the system
boxes.

Overview

1-1

Figure 1–1 shows a block diagram of a system with a single system cabinet and
one fully configured system box.

Figure 1–1 8-Processor AlphaServer GS160 Block Diagram
Modem

System Box
PCI Box
Standard
I/O SCM

CPU
I/O
MEM

System
Management
Console

CPU

Switch
MEM

MEM

CPU
GP
MEM

PCI Box

Distribution
Board

CPU
PCI Box

CPU

I/O
MEM

CPU

Switch
MEM

PCI Box

1-2

CPU

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MEM

CPU
GP
MEM

PK-0601-98

Figure 1–2 shows a block diagram of a system with a single system cabinet and
two fully configured system boxes.

Figure 1–2 16-Processor AlphaServer GS160 Block Diagram
System Box 1
Modem

PCI Box
Standard
I/O SCM

CPU CPU CPU CPU
I/O

Switch

MEM MEM MEM MEM
System
Management
Console

Storage

CPU CPU CPU CPU
PCI Box

I/O

Switch

MEM MEM MEM MEM
Storage

System Box 2

Hierarchical
Switch

CPU CPU CPU CPU
PCI Box

I/O

Switch

MEM MEM MEM MEM
Storage

CPU CPU CPU CPU
PCI Box

I/O

Switch

MEM MEM MEM MEM
Storage

PK-0623-98

Overview

1-3

Figure 1–3 shows a fully configured system with a power cabinet, system
cabinet 1, and system cabinet 2.

Figure 1–3 A Fully Configured AlphaServer GS320 System

GS320 Front View
System Cabinet 2

System Cabinet 1

Power Cabinet
1

System
Box 4

1. Control panel in door
2. Master PCI box
3. Power supplies
4. AC input boxes
5. Blower

System
Box 2

System
Box 3

System
Box 1

4
4
5

PK-0615

Expander cabinets accommodate additional PCI boxes and storage units. They
are attached to the power cabinet and/or system cabinet. The expander cabinet
can be placed next to the system or in a remote area.

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1.2

Cabinets

Table 1–1 shows the model number of cabinets and power requirements for
systems operating in various electrical environments.

Table 1–1 Cabinet Models and Power Requirements
Cabinet Model

Power Requirement

System Cabinet 1 H9A21-AA
System Cabinet 2 H9A21-AB
Power Cabinet H9A20-BA
(North American/Japanese)

Not Applicable
Not Applicable

Power Cabinet H9A20-BB
(European)

380-415V

Expander Cabinet H9A20-AA
(North American)
Expander Cabinet H9A20-AB
(European)
Expander Cabinet H9A20-AC
(North American/Japanese)

120V

1.3

120-208V

220-240V
200-240V

Color Codes

System boxes and the associated power subracks and cables are color-coded for
ease of reference and identification. Table 1–2 shows the color codes used for
the system components.

Table 1–2 Color Codes of System Components
System Components

Color Code

System box 1, subrack 1, AC breakers, outlets, cables

Blue

System box 2, subrack 2, AC breakers, outlets, cables

Green

System box 3, subrack 3, AC breakers, outlets, cables

Orange

System box 4, subrack 4, AC breakers, outlets, cables

Brown

Overview

1-5

Chapter 2
GS160 Assembly

The base system consists of one system cabinet with a single system box and
distribution board, and one power cabinet. The power cabinet contains the
operator control panel, two AC input boxes, one power subrack and two power
supplies, a 14-slot PCI box assembly (BA54A), and a PCI box mounting and
accessory kit (CK-BA54A).
Expander cabinets are used for additional PCI boxes and storage shelves. An
optional dual-AC switch can be attached to the power cabinet to ensure
uninterrupted 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 Cabinet

The system boxes and the associated power subracks, cables, AC circuit
breakers and outlets are color-coded for ease of reference and identification.
Table 2–1 shows the color codes used for the system components.

Table 2–1 Color Codes of System Components
System Component

Color Code

System box 1, subrack 1, AC breakers, outlets, cables

Blue

System box 2, subrack 2, AC breakers, outlets, cables

Green

System box 3, subrack 3, AC breakers, outlets, cables

Orange

System box 4, subrack 4, AC breakers, outlets, cables

Brown

GS160 Assembly

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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)

Shipping Support Bracket
(Front and Rear)
PK-0537-00

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System cabinet 1 contains up to two system boxes. Each system box consists of
two back-to-back quadrant building blocks. Figure 2–1 shows the system
cabinet 1 assembly (H9A21-AA).
The power cabinet assemblies for the North American/Japanese and 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 cabinet assembly. Refer to the
Illustrated Parts Breakdown (EK-GS160-IP) for system cabinet parts.
Expander cabinets house additional PCI or storage boxes. Figure 2–3 shows the
expander cabinet.
Refer to the Illustrated Parts Breakdown (EK-GS160-IP) for cabinet parts.

GS160 Assembly

2-3

Figure 2–2 Power Cabinet Assembly (H9A20-BA/-BB)

Shipping Support Bracket
(Front and Rear)

PK-0539-00

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Figure 2–3 Expander Cabinet Assembly

PK-0540-99

NOTE: The optional dual-AC switch cabinet has the same dimensions as the
expander cabinet.

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2-5

2.2

Preparing for System Installation

The site must be properly prepared for the system to be installed.
Make sure that you have the tools needed 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 Kits Required for Installation
Joining Kit

Part Number

Power cabinet to system cabinet 1
(part of power cabinet assembly)

70-40120-01

Expander cabinet to power or system
cabinet

70-40120-02

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Before you start any installation procedure:
1. Ensure that the site is properly prepared to install the system. Refer to the
AlphaServer GS160/320 Site Preparation for system specifications and
requirements.
2. Ensure that you have the joining kit(s) listed in Table 2–2 for the
installation.
3. Roll system cabinets off pallets.
4. Remove all protective packaging.
You are now ready 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: Before you power up the system, inspect the modules for
any visible sign of water condensation on the heatsinks, DC-to-DC
converters, and the CPUs. Due to the large mass of the GS160/320
system, condensation may occur during dual-AC from a cold to a warm
environment. Allow time for the condensation to evaporate completely. DO NOT power the system up if you notice any indication of
condensation.

GS160 Assembly

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2.3

Assembling a GS160 System

The base system consists of the power cabinet and system cabinet 1.
The power cabinet 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 power cabinet to the system cabinet. Figure 2–4 shows
an AlphaServer GS160 system.

Figure 2–4

AlphaServer GS160 System

System Cabinet 1

Power Cabinet

2-8

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GS160 with One System Box
Unpack system cabinets and remove the orange shipping brackets. Refer to
Figure 2–5 to Figure 2–8 while assembling the system.
1. Position system cabinet 1 at the predetermined location. Release the tie
wraps on the CSB cable and hose cables that are coiled and attached to the
side of the cabinet for 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 cabinet 1 until there is
a minimum separation between the two cabinets
(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 the system
cabinet
using Allen wrenches contained in the cabinet joining kit (P/N
70-40120-01). Remove the orange shipping brackets.

6. Make cable connections. Note the color code on the cables and the
connectors (blue for system box 1 cables):

(Figure 2–6).
• Power cable for the system box .
• Signal cable for the system box .
•

Power cable for the blower

•

CSB cable from the J2 connector of the distribution board to the CSB
adapter and terminator on the power cabinet . To make the
installation of the cable easier, remove the mounting screws from the
connector block. Connect the CSB cable and then replace the connector
block.

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2-9

•

Connect the hose cable from the local I/O riser ports to the remote risers
in the PCI box (Figure 2–7).

NOTE: When the system is upgraded to two system boxes, only the power cable
and the signal cable of the second system box need to be attached to the
power cabinet. Also, for this upgrade, the distribution board must be
replaced with a hierarchical switch. See the AlphaServer GS160/320
Upgrade Manual.

7. Connect the system ground wire
(Figure 2–6) from the power cabinet to
the system cabinet as follows: remove the M5 Phillips screw
from the
system cabinet, attach the loose end of the ground wire, and secure it to the
system cabinet with the screw.
8. Make the OCP connections to the PCI box and the power subrack.

to the first

•

Connect the signal cable from the J2 connector of the OCP
(Figure 2–8).
PCI box J3 connector

•

Connect the power cable of the OCP
(Figure 2–8) to the first power
subrack. The OCP end of this power cable is connected to the J1
connector of the OCP, while the power subrack end
is attached to
connector J12. This end of the power cable is daisy-chained to additional
power subracks in system upgrades.

NOTE: If your system comes with two system boxes (blue and green), then a
hierarchical switch will have been attached to system cabinet 1 instead
of the distribution board. In such a case, you must connect the CSB
cable from the H-switch to the CSB adapter and terminator on the
power cabinet. You must make power and signal connections to system
box 2 (Figure 2–6). In addition, you must make the OCP power
connection to the J12 connector of the second (green) power subrack
(Figure 2–8).

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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
3

System- Cabinet 1
(H9A21)

Power Cabinet
(H9A20)

2
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2-11

Figure 2–6 shows the cable connections between the system cabinet and the
power cabinet.

Figure 2–6

Making System Cable Connections
5

Blue
8
6

4
6

7
5

7
PK--0533-00

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Figure 2–7 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 Port 3) is connected to J15.

Figure 2–7 I/O Hose Connections
I/O PORT LOCATIONS
QBB (FRONT)
2

1
QBB (REAR)

J-15

J-14

P0
PK1283

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2-13

Labels on the I/O hoses indicate 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.

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Figure 2–8 OCP Cable Connections to the Power Cabinet
3

J-1

J-3

J-2
2

J-12

PCI Box Front View

J-7

J-6 J-5

J-3
J-4

PK1281

This completes the installation 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 system
management console (See AlphaServer GS80/160/320 System Management
Console Installation Guide and User’s Guide, EK-GSCON-IN) before you
proceed to power up the system.

GS160 Assembly

2-15

GS160 with Two System Boxes
Unpack system cabinets and remove the orange shipping brackets. Refer to
Figure 2–5, Figure 2–9, Figure 2–7, and to Figure 2–8 while assembling the
system.
1. Position system cabinet 1 at the predetermined location. Release the tie
wraps on the CSB cable and hose cables that are coiled and attached to the
side of the cabinet for 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 cabinet 1 until there is
a minimum separation between the two cabinets
(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 the system
cabinet
using Allen wrenches contained in the cabinet joining kit (P/N
70-40120-01). Remove the orange shipping brackets.

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6. Make cable connections. Note the color code on the cables and the
connectors (blue for system box 1 cables and green for system box 2 cables):

(Figure 2–9).
• Power cables for the system boxes .
• 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
•

Power cable for the blower

the mounting screws from the connector block. Connect the CSB cable
and then replace the connector block.

•

Connect the hose cables from the local I/O riser ports to the remote
risers in the PCI box (Figure 2–7). See Table 2–3 for the label codes on
the I/O hoses.

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to the first

•

Connect the signal cable from the J2 connector of the OCP
(Figure 2–8).
PCI box J3 connector

•

Connect the power cable of the OCP
(Figure 2–8) to the first (blue)
and second (green, not shown) power subracks. The OCP end of this
power cable is connected to the J1 connector of the OCP, while the
are attached to J12 connectors. This end of the
power subrack ends
power cable is daisy-chained to additional power subracks in system
upgrades.

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Figure 2–9 Making System Cable Connections
8

5
6
6

7
5

7
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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)

Rear

Power
Cabinet
(H9A20)

Expander
Cabinet
1

2
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Expander cabinets can be added to either side of the system. To add an
expander cabinet, proceed as follows:
NOTE: If a dual-AC switch is to be attached to the system, first attach the dualAC switch to the power cabinet as discussed in Section 2.5. Then attach
the expander cabinet to the dual-AC switch cabinet or system cabinet 1.
1. Roll the expander cabinet flush along the side of the power cabinet 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 four screws and the Allen wrench supplied with the expander
cabinet to secure the cabinets together at all corners .

4. Connect the system ground wire from the expander cabinet to the power
cabinet
or system cabinet. For each additional expander cabinet, daisy
chain a system ground wire.

5. Make host connections (PCI box, storage) and the CSB connection. These
connections are configuration dependent.
This completes the installation of an expander cabinet.

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2.5

Attaching a Dual-AC Switch Cabinet

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
Cabinet
(H9A20)

Rear

Power
Cabinet
(H9A20)

Dual-AC Switch
Cabinet
1

2
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The dual-AC switch ensures an uninterrupted power supply to the system by
transferring AC power input from the primary source to the secondary source
when the primary stops supplying power. The GS160 system requires one power
dual-AC switch located in the lower cavity of the dual-AC switch cabinet.
The dual-AC switch cabinet is attached to the right of the power cabinet. To add
a dual-AC switch cabinet, proceed as follows: Roll the dual-AC switch cabinet
flush along the side of the power cabinet leaving a minimum gap between
cabinets .

1. Align cabinet height 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-AC switch cabinet
to secure the cabinets together at all corners .

3. Connect the system ground wire from the dual-AC switch cabinet to the
power cabinet .

4. Connect the power cable connector of the AC input box
output connector of the dual-AC switch.

to the power

5. Connect the primary power input cable of the dual-AC switch to the primary
power source and the secondary power input cable to the secondary power
source . Note that the primary power source and the secondary power
source are interchangeable. See the dual-AC switch documentation for
interchanging the power sources.

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Chapter 3
GS320 Assembly

This 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 addition of expander cabinets and dual-AC switches.

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3.1

AlphaServer GS320 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 GS320 System

System Cabinet 2

System Cabinet 1

Power Cabinet

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The GS320 system consists of two system cabinets (system cabinet 1 and system
cabinet 2) and a power cabinet. The power cabinet contains the operator control
panel, up to four power subracks (one power subrack for each system box), up to
eight AC input 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 one
or two system boxes. A hierarchical switch is attached to system cabinet 1.
Expander cabinets are used for additional PCI boxes and storage shelves.
Optional dual-AC switches can be attached to the power cabinet to ensure
uninterrupted power supply to the system.

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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)

Shipping Support
Brackets
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System cabinet 2 is similar to 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 Parts
Breakdown (EK-GS320-IP) for system cabinet parts.

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3.3

Installing the GS320 System

The site must be properly prepared for the system to be installed.
Make sure that you have the tools needed for the installation. Wait 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
Joining Kit

Part Number

Power cabinet to system cabinet 1
(part of power cabinet assembly)

70-40120-01

System cabinet 2 to system cabinet 1

70-40121-01

Expander cabinet to power or system
cabinet

70-40120-02

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The system is assembled on site by connecting the two system cabinets and the
power cabinet. Before you start any installation procedure:
1. Ensure that the site is properly prepared to install the system. Refer to the
AlphaServer GS160/320 Site Preparation for system specifications and
requirements.
2. Roll system cabinets off pallets.
3. Remove all protective packaging.
4. Ensure that you have the joining kits listed in Table 3–1 for the installation.
The system is installed in four stages:
1. Prepare system cabinet 1 for installation.
2. Prepare system cabinet 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 cabinets.
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: Before you power up the system, inspect the modules for
any visible sign of water condensation on the heatsinks, DC-to-DC
converters, and the CPUs. Due to the large mass of the GS160/320
system, condensation may occur during transfer from a cold to a warm
environment. Allow time for the condensation to evaporate completely. DO NOT power the system up if you notice any indication of
condensation.

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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
2

H-switch

5
3

Front
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Position system cabinet 1 at the predetermined location. Lower the corner
leveling feet on system cabinet 1 until the system cabinet is anchored and the
casters are free to rotate. Release the tie wraps on the CSB cable and hose
cables that are coiled and attached to the sides of system cabinets for later
routing.
Prepare system cabinet 1 for joining.
1. Remove the left side panel

and top cover .

2. Remove system box rear covers (not shown) and 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 well as
the fastening hardware . These pieces will not be reinstalled.
5. Remove the two labels that cover the lower alignment holes .
NOTE: If you are upgrading a single-system box system with a distribution
board attached to system cabinet 1, you must replace the distribution
board with a hierarchical switch. Procedures for the removal of the
distribution board and the installation of the hierarchical switch are
given in the AlphaServer GS160/320 Upgrade Manual.

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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

4
2

1
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Prepare system cabinet 2 for joining.
1. Remove and discard the shipping brackets (front and rear)

2. Remove the blower . Remove the fastening screws 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 and
gently lift off the top cover.
4. Remove the protective sleeves on the tapered pins

5. Make sure all the leveling feet are up so the cabinet can move freely.

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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
5
6

7
1
7

8
2
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Join system cabinet 2 to system cabinet 1.
1. Position system cabinet 2 to the left of system cabinet 1. Note the taper
pins on system cabinet 2 and the corresponding alignment holes on system
cabinet 1 .

2. With the front of the system cabinet bases aligned, roll system cabinet 2
toward system cabinet 1 until there is a minimum separation between the
frames .

3. From the accessory hardware bag shipped with system cabinet 2, remove
in
and assemble items (bolts with washers) pointed to by , , and
Figure 3–5 (wrench supplied with kit).

4. Loosely thread item into hole at front of system cabinet 2 base
another item at rear of system cabinet 2 base .

.
6. Tighten the three bolts in the sequence , , .

and

5. Thread item next to the upper taper pin

7. Reinstall side panel on the left of system cabinet 2
8. Reinstall top covers

9. Reinstall blower in system cabinet 2

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10. Make system box 3 and system box 4 cable connections to the H-switch. The
connections include power , the global 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 (1)
H-switch

System Box (Global Port)

A6
B6
B7
A2

B2
B3
A3

A6
B6
B7
A7

3
2

System Box (Clock)

A4
B4

B5
A5
A0

B1
A1

B5
A5
2
3

(Right Side)

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Figure 3–7 Cable Connections to the Hierarchical Switch (2)
H-switch
3

1
1

(Left Side)

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11. Rotate the hierarchical switch toward the system boxes and reattach the Hswitch 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 plate
mounting screw.

13. Lower an outside corner leveling foot of system cabinet 2 until the
associated caster is free to rotate. Repeat for the other three corner casters.
Do not lower the center leveling feet.

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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
3

System- Cabinet 1
(H9A21)

Power Cabinet
(H9A20)

2
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Refer to Figure 3–8, Figure 3–9, Figure 3–10, Figure 3–11, and Figure 3–12
while joining the power cabinet to system cabinet 1.
1. Roll the power cabinet along the right side of system cabinet 1 until there is
a minimum separation between the two cabinets
(Figure 3–8).

2. Anchor the power cabinet and adjust the leveling feet for parallel and height
alignment with the adjacent system cabinet
(Figure 3–8).

3. Secure 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. Roll the power cabinet along the right side of system cabinet 1.
5. Install bolts to attach power cabinet loosely to system cabinet 1. Level the
power cabinet to align with system cabinet 1. Tighten bolts (See Chapter 2).
6. Make all external cable connections to the disconnect panel on the power
cabinet (Figure 3–9). These include:
•

Power cables for the system boxes

•

Power cable for the blower

•

Signal cables for the system boxes

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Figure 3–9 External Cable Connections

2
2

Orange
Brown
3

1
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7. Connect the CSB cable
(Figure 3–10) from the H-switch to the CSB
adapter and terminator on the power cabinet.

(Figure 3–10) from the power cabinet to
8. Connect the system ground wire
the system cabinet as follows: remove the M5 Phillips screw
from the
system cabinet, attach the loose end of the ground wire, and secure it to the
system cabinet with the screw.

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Figure 3–10

CSB and Ground Connections

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9. Connect the hose cables from the local I/O riser ports to the remote risers in
the PCI boxes. 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 Port 3) is
connected to J15.

Figure 3–11 I/O Hose Connections
I/O PORT LOCATIONS
QBB (FRONT)
2

1
QBB (REAR)

J-15

J-14

P0
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Labels on the I/O hoses indicate the I/O port and the QBB to which they should
be connected. Table 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 No.

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10. Connect the system ground wire from the power cabinet to the system
cabinet as explained in Chapter 2.
11. Make the OCP connections to the first PCI box and the power subracks.

to the first

•

Connect the signal cable from the J2 connector of the OCP
(Figure 3–12).
PCI box J3 connector

•

Connect the power cable of the OCP
(Figure 3–12) to the power
subracks. The OCP end of this power cable is connected to the J1
connector of the OCP, while the power subrack end
is attached to
connector J12 of each power subrack in a daisy-chained manner. Figure
3–12 shows one subrack only.

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Figure 3–12 OCP Cable Connections to the Power Cabinet

J-1

J-3

J-2
2

J-12

PCI Box Front View

J-7

J-6 J-5

J-3
J-4

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You have now finished installing a GS320 system. Refer to Chapter 2 if you
need to add a dual-AC switch cabinet and/or expander cabinets. At this point
you must install the system management console (See AlphaServer
GS80/160/320 System Management Console 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 the heatsinks, DC-to-DC
converters, and the CPUs. Due to the large mass of the GS160/320
system, condensation may occur during transfer from a cold to a warm
environment. Allow time for the condensation to evaporate completely. DO NOT power the system up if you notice any indication of
condensation.

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3.4

Adding 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)

Rear

Power
Cabinet
(H9A20)

Expander
Cabinet
1

2
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Expander cabinets can be added to either side of the system. To add an
expander cabinet, proceed as follows:
NOTE: If a dual-AC switch is to be attached to the system, first attach the dualAC switch to the power cabinet as discussed in Section 3.5. Then attach
the expander cabinet to the dual-AC switch cabinet or system cabinet 1.
1. Roll the expander cabinet flush along the side of the power cabinet or
system cabinet leaving a minimum gap between cabinets .
2. Align cabinet heights by adjusting the leveling feet

4. Connect the system ground wire from the expander cabinet to the power
cabinet
or system cabinet. For each additional expander cabinet, daisy
chain a system ground wire.

5. Make host connections (PCI box, storage) and the CSB connection. These
connections are configuration dependent.
This completes the installation of an expander cabinet.

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3.5

Attaching a Dual-AC Switch Cabinet

The dual-AC switch cabinet 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
Cabinet
(H9A20)

Rear

Power
Cabinet
(H9A20)

Dual-AC Switch
Cabinet
1

2
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The dual-AC switch ensures an uninterrupted power supply to the system by
transferring AC power input from the primary source to the secondary source
when the primary stops supplying power. The GS320 system requires two dualAC switches. The lower switch is used for system cabinet 1 and the upper
switch for system cabinet 2.
The dual-AC switch cabinet is attached to the right of the power cabinet. To add
a dual-AC switch cabinet, proceed as follows:
1. Roll the dual-AC switch cabinet flush along the side of the power cabinet
leaving a minimum gap between cabinets .

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 wrench supplied with the dual-AC switch
cabinet to secure the cabinets together at all corners .

4. Connect the system ground wire from the dual-AC switch cabinet to the
power cabinet .

5. Connect the power cable connector of the AC input box
output connector of the dual-AC switch.

to the power

6. Connect the primary power input cable of the dual-AC switch to the primary
power source and the secondary power input cable to the secondary power
source . Note that the primary power source and the secondary power
source are interchangeable. See the dual-AC switch documentation for
interchanging the power sources.

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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

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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

Off

Secure

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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.

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.

Refer to the AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide or the AlphaServer
GS80/160/320 Service Manual for functional descriptions of all control panel
components.

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4.2

Installing the System Management Console

Before you power up the system, you must install the system
management 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 GS80/160/320 System Management Console
Installation and User’s Guide.
Steps to Install the SMC
1. Set up the SMC PC.
2. Install the SMC terminal server in the GS160/320 system.
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 the console to the system control manager.
You are now ready to power up the system.
WARNING: Before you power up the system, inspect the modules
for any visible sign of water condensation on the heatsinks, DC-to-DC
converters, and the CPUs. Due to the large mass of the system,
condensation may occur during transfer from a cold to a warm
environment. Allow time for the condensation to evaporate completely. DO NOT power the system up if you notice any indication of
condensation.

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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 GS80/160/320 User’s
Guide for explanations of the power-up display.

Example 4–1 Power-Up Display
SCM_E0> power on
Powering on PCI Box 0
Powering 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 Testing Step-0
QBB2 now Testing Step-0
QBB3 now Testing Step-0
~I~ SCMe1 non-csb member while it tests & initializes its
Shared RAM
SCM_E0> .
~I~ QBB0/PSM30 SysEvent: QBB_INIT_CD1
Reg0:7AB3
Reg1:3FFF (test-0) (fmask/fts:8f)
.
~I~ QBB1/PSM31 SysEvent: QBB_INIT_CD1
Reg0:7AB3
Reg1:3FFF (test-0) (fmask/fts:8f)
~I~ QBB2/PSM32 SysEvent: QBB_INIT_CD1
Reg1:0FFF (test-0) (fmask/fts:8f)

Reg0:768F

~I~ QBB3/PSM33 SysEvent: QBB_INIT_CD1
Reg1:0FFF (test-0) (fmask/fts:8f)

Reg0:768F

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Testing SIO Shared RAM(please wait)
Initializing shared ram
Shared RAM Initialized
Powering ON H-Switch
SCM_E0>
~I~ HSW4/HPM40 SysEvent: HS_INIT_CD1
Reg1:D581

Reg0:000F

Phase 0
~I~ Enable HS Links: 0f
~I~ QbbConf(gp/io/c/m)=0000bbff Assign=0f SQbb0=00 PQbb=00
SoftQbbId=0000ba98
~I~ SysConfig: 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 07 1f 07 9f 37 3f
37 9f
SCM_E0>
~I~ HSW4/HPM40 SysEvent: LINK0_ON
Reg0:000F
Reg1:D581
~I~ HSW4/HPM40 SysEvent: LINK1_ON
Reg1:D581
SCM_E0>
~I~ HSW4/HPM40 SysEvent: LINK2_ON
Reg1:D581
SCM_E0>
~I~ HSW4/HPM40 SysEvent: LINK3_ON
Reg1:D581
SCM_E0> ............
QBB0 now Testing Step-1
QBB1 now Testing Step-1
QBB2 now Testing Step-1
QBB3 now Testing Step-1
QBB0 now Testing Step-3
QBB1 now Testing Step-3
QBB2 now Testing Step-3
QBB3 now Testing Step-3..
QBB0 now Testing Step-5
QBB1 now Testing Step-5
QBB2 now Testing Step-4
QBB3 now Testing Step-4
QBB2 Step(s)-4 5 Tested
QBB3 Step(s)-4 5 Tested
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Reg0:010F
Reg0:030F
Reg0:070F

QBB0 IO_MAP0: 0000A0C001333333
QBB1 IO_MAP1: 0000A1C101333333
QBB2 IO_MAP2: 0000000000000003
QBB3 IO_MAP3: 0000000000000003
~I~ QbbConf(gp/io/c/m)=0000bbff Assign=0f SQbb0=00 PQbb=00
SoftQbbId=0000ba98
~I~ SysConfig: 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 07 1f 07 9f 37 3f
37 9f
SCM_E0> .
QBB0 now Testing Step-7
QBB1 Step(s)-5 6 Tested
QBB2 Step(s)-5 6 Tested
QBB3 Step(s)-5 6 Tested
QBB0 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 Testing Step-B.
Phase 2
QBB0 IO_MAP0: 0000A0C001333333
QBB1 IO_MAP1: 0000A1C101333333
QBB2 IO_MAP2: 0000000000000003
QBB3 IO_MAP3: 0000000000000003
~I~ QbbConf(gp/io/c/m)=0000bbff Assign=0f SQbb0=00 PQbb=00
SoftQbbId=0000ba98
~I~ SysConfig: 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 07 1f 07 9f 37 3f
37 9f
SCM_E0>
QBB0 now Testing Step-C
QBB1 now Testing Step-C
QBB2 now Testing Step-C
QBB3 now Testing Step-C..

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Phase 3
~I~ QbbConf(gp/io/c/m)=0000bbff Assign=0f SQbb0=00 PQbb=00
SoftQbbId=0000ba98
~I~ SysConfig: 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 07 1f 07 9f 37 3f
37 9f
SCM_E0> .
QBB0 now Testing Step-D
QBB1 now Testing Step-D
QBB2 now Testing Step-D
QBB3 now Testing Step-D....
QBB0 IO_MAP0: 0000A0C001333333
QBB1 IO_MAP1: 0000A1C101333333
QBB2 IO_MAP2: 0000000000000003
QBB3 IO_MAP3: 0000000000000003
Phase 4
~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 1f 07 9f 37 3f
37 9f
Retrieving FRU information for Shared RAM...(please wait)
SCM_E0> .
QBB3 now Testing Step-E
QBB0 now Testing Step-E
QBB1 now Testing Step-E
QBB2 now Testing Step-E..
Power On Complete
Returning to system COM1 port
System Primary QBB0 : 0
System Primary CPU : 0 on QBB0
Par hrd/csb CPU Mem
Temp
QBB#
3210 3210
(:C)

IOR3 IOR2 IOR1 IOR0

(-) 0/30
28.0

--.- --.- P0.1 P0.0

4-8

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QBB

Dir PS

Mod BP

Mod 321

P-P

(-) 1/31
32.0
(-) 2/32
29.0
(-) 3/33
30.0

PPPP --PP

--.- --.- P1.1 P1.0

P-P

PPPP P--P

--.- --.- --.- --.-

-PP

PPPP ---P

--.- --.- --.- --.-

-PP

HSwitch

Type

Cables 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

HPM40

4-port

- - - - P P P P

Temp(:C)
32.0

PCI Rise1-1
Cab 7 6 5 4

Rise1-0
3 2 1

Rise0-1
7 6 5 4

Rise0-0
3 2 1

RIO
1 0

PS
21

Temp
(:C)

10
11

- - - - -

- - - - - - -

L - S
- - S

* *
* *

PP
PP

35.0
34.5

- - L - - - -

OpenVMS PALcode V1.80-1, Tru64 UNIX PALcode V1.74-1
system = QBB 0 1 2 3
+ HS
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
GP (Hard QBB 3)
micro firmware version is T5.5
shared RAM version is 1.4
hose 0 has a standard I/O module
starting console on CPU 0
initialized idle PCB
initializing semaphores
initializing heap
initial heap 300c0
memory low limit = 1fc000
heap = 300c0, 1ffc0
initializing driver structures
initializing idle process PID
initializing file system
initializing timer data structures

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lowering IPL
CPU 0 speed is 731 MHz
create dead_eater
create poll
create timer
create powerup
access NVRAM
QBB 0 memory, 3 GB
QBB 1 memory, 3 GB
QBB 2 memory, 3 GB
QBB 3 memory, 1 GB
total memory, 10 GB
copying PALcode to 10bffe0000
copying PALcode to 20bffe0000
copying PALcode to 303ffe0000
probe I/O subsystem
probing hose 0, PCI
probing PCI-to-ISA bridge, bus 1
bus 1, slot 0 -- dva -- Floppy
bus 0, slot 1 -- pka -- 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 8, PCI
probing PCI-to-ISA bridge, bus 1
bus 1, slot 0 -- dvb -- Floppy
bus 0, slot 1 -- pkc -- QLogic ISP10x0
bus 0, slot 15 -- dqb -- Acer Labs M1543C IDE
probing hose 9, PCI
probing hose 10, PCI
probing hose 11, PCI
starting drivers
entering idle loop
starting console on CPU 1
initialized idle PCB
initializing idle process PID
lowering IPL
CPU 1 speed is 731 MHz
create powerup
starting console on CPU 2
initialized idle PCB
initializing idle process PID
lowering IPL

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CPU 2 speed is 731 MHz
create powerup
starting console on CPU 3
initialized idle PCB
initializing idle process PID
lowering IPL
CPU 3 speed is 731 MHz
create powerup
starting console on CPU 4
initialized idle PCB
initializing idle process PID
lowering IPL
CPU 4 speed is 731 MHz
create powerup
starting console on CPU 5
initialized idle PCB
initializing idle process PID
lowering 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 console on CPU 7
initialized idle PCB
initializing idle process PID
lowering IPL
CPU 7 speed is 731 MHz
create powerup
starting console on CPU 8
initialized idle PCB
initializing idle process PID
lowering IPL
CPU 8 speed is 731 MHz
create powerup
starting console on CPU 9
initialized idle PCB
initializing idle process PID
lowering IPL
CPU 9 speed is 731 MHz
create powerup
starting console on CPU 10

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initialized idle PCB
initializing idle process PID
lowering IPL
CPU 10 speed is 731 MHz
create powerup
starting console on CPU 11
initialized idle PCB
initializing idle process PID
lowering IPL
CPU 11 speed is 731 MHz
create powerup
starting console on CPU 12
initialized idle PCB
initializing idle process PID
lowering IPL
CPU 12 speed is 731 MHz
create powerup
starting console on CPU 13
initialized 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 731 MHz
create powerup
entering idle loop
starting console on CPU 15
initialized idle PCB
initializing idle process PID
lowering IPL
CPU 15 speed is 731 MHz
create powerup
initializing GCT/FRU at 1fc000
initializing pka pkb pkc ewa dqa dqb
environment variable mopv3_boot created
version X5.8-4667 May 4 2000 02:24:27
AlphaServer Console X5.8-4667, built on May 4 2000 at 02:24:27
P00>>>

The SRM console prompt (P00>>>) is displayed at the end of power-up.

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This completes the power-up initialization/testing sequence. The 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 install OpenVMS

You can now run Q-VET to verify the system installation (Section 4.4).

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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
operational. Q-VET is the Qualification Verifier Exerciser Tool that is used by
Compaq Product Engineers to exercise systems under development. Q-VET
does not verify the operating system configuration.
If the system has been partitioned, Q-VET must be installed and run
separately on each partition to verify the complete installation. Compaq
Analyze must be installed on the operating system prior to running Q-VET.
You must always obtain the latest revision of Q-VET from the Q-VET Web
site—the latest Q-VET release, information, Release Notes and documentation
are located at 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, but
that version may not be the latest.)
CAUTION:
Do not install the Digital System Verification Software (DECVET) on GS80,
GS160, or GS320 systems.
Non-IVP Q-VET scripts verify disk operation for some drives with "write
enabled" techniques. These are intended for Engineering and
Manufacturing Test. Run ONLY IVP scripts on systems that contain
customer data or any other items that must not be written over. See the
Q-VET Disk Testing Policy Notice on the Q-VET Web site for details. All
Q-VET IVP scripts use Read Only and/or File I/O to test hard drives.
Floppy and tape drives are always write tested and should have scratch
media installed.
Q-VET should be used to verify a new system installation prior to configuring
the system into a cluster or connecting any shared storage devices
containing customer data.
Q-VET is to be used by Q-VET knowledgeable Compaq Service Personnel only.

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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 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 minimum
amount of swap/pagefile needed, if it determines that the system doesn't have
enough. You can then reconfigure the system.
If you wish to address the swap/pagefile size before running Q-VET, see the
Swap/Pagefile Estimates on the Q-VET Web site.

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4.4.1

Installing Q-VET

The procedures for installation of Q-VET differ between operating
systems. You must install Compaq Analyze and Q-VET on each
partition in the system.

TCP/IP (on Tru64 UNIX) or DecNet_Phase IV (on OpenVMS) should be
configured before installing Q-VET.
Compaq Analyze must be installed on each partition. Q-VET will not start if
Compaq Analyze is not installed.
Install and run Q-VET from the SYSTEM account on VMS and the root
account on UNIX. Follow the instructions listed under your operating system
to install Q-VET. Remember to install Q-VET in each partition.
Tru64 UNIX
1. Copy 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 such as OTKBASExxx etc.
Remove the kits with the command
setld -d
kit1_name kit2_name
kit3_name
3. Be sure that there is no directory named output. If so move to another
directory or remove the output directory.
rm -r output
4. Untar the kit with the command
tax xvf
QVET_Vxxx.tar
5. Install the kit with the command
setld -l output
6. During the install, if you intend to use the GUI you must select the
optional GUI subset (QVETXOSFxxx).
7. The Q-VET installation will size your system for devices and memory. It
also runs qvet_tune. You should answer 'y' to the questions that are asked
about setting parameters. If you do not, you may have trouble running Q-

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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 vet -nw

OpenVMS
1. Delete any QVETAXPxxx.A or QVETAXPxxx.EXE file from the current
directory.
2. Copy the self-extracting kit image file (QVETAXPxxx.EXE) to the current
directory.
3. It is highly recommended, but not required, that you purge the system disk
before installing Q-VET. This will free up space that may be needed for
PageFile expansion during the AUTOGEN phase. $purge
sys$sysdevice:[*…]*.*
4. Extract the kit saveset with the command $run QVETAXPxxx.EXE and
verify that the kit saveset was extracted by checking for the "Successful
decompression" message.
5. Use @sys$update:vmsinstal for the Q-VET installation. The
installation will size your system for devices and memory. You should
choose all the default answers during the Q-VET installation. This will run
the IVP, tune the system and reboot. During the install, if you do not
intend to use the GUI, you can answer no to the question "Do you want to
install Q-VET with the DECwindows Motif interface?"
6. After the installation completes you should delete the QVETAXP0xx.A file
and the QVETAXPxxx.EXE file.
7. On reboot you can start Q-VET GUI via $vet or the command interface via
$vet/int=char

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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 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
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 -nw
Q-Vet_setup> execute .Ivp.scp
Q-Vet_setup> start
Note that there is a "." in front of the script name, and that
commands are case sensitive.

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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.vms
Q-Vet_setup> start
Note that commands are 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 will run for 15 minutes and then terminate with
a Summary log. The short script may be run prior to the Long IVP script if
desired, but not in place of the Long IVP script, which is the full IVP test.
The Long IVP will run until the slowest device has completed one pass
(typically 4 to 10 hours). This is called a Cycle of Testing.

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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 termination
message will tell you the name and location of this file. All exerciser processes
are terminated automatically when the RunTime expires or manually via the
Terminate 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 displayed showing the number of system
events appended to the Summary Log:
"xx entries have been appended to the summary file"

If there are more than 0 appendages, the following additional
message is displayed.
"You MUST review these for Errors."
If the number is greater than 0, they must be reviewed for
errors.

If there are no Q-VET errors, no system event appendages, and
testing ran to the specified completion time, the following message
will be displayed.
"Q-VET Tests Complete: Passed"

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For automatic test run completions, there are two more possible
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 one or more exercisers had errors, this message
appears:
"Q-VET Tests Complete: Fail"

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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 data at a later date if Q-VET is misused.
Follow the instructions listed under your operating system to de-install Q-VET
from a partition. The qvet_uninstall programs will remove the 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 files are retained in /usr/field/tool_logs
4. Execute the program qvet_uninstall
5. Reboot the system. You MUST reboot in any case, even if Q-VET is to be
reinstalled.

OpenVMS
1. Stop, Terminate, and Exit from any Q-VET testing.
2. Delete QVETAXP0xx.A and QVETAXPxxx.EXE if they are still on the
system.
3. Execute the program @sys$manager:qvet_uninstall.com
4. Note: log files are retained in sys$specific:[sysmgr.tool_logs]
5. Reboot the system. You MUST reboot in any case, even if Q-VET is to be
reinstalled.

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Index

A
AlphaServer GS320 system, 1-4
Assemblies, system, 2-1

C
Cabinet
transfer switch, 2-18
Cabinet 1, joining, 3-8
Cabinet 2 , joining, 3-10
Cable connections, 2-12, 3-19
Cable connections, GS320, 3-18
Color codes, 1-5
Connections, I/O, 2-13, 3-20
Control panel keyswitch, 4-1, 4-2

Joining cabinet 2, 3-10
Joining cabinet to with cabinet 1, 3-12
Joining system and power cabinets, 211

K
Keyswitch, 4-1, 4-2
Keyswitch functions, 4-3

P
Power-up, 4-5
Power-up display, 4-5

De-installing Q-VET, 4-21

QBB, 1-1
Q-VET installation verification, 4-14
Q-VET results review, 4-19

Expander cabinets, adding, 2-16

Running Q-VET, 4-18

GS160 base system assembly, 2-1, 2-8,
3-1
GS160 block diagram, 1-2, 1-3

SMC, 4-4
Switch cabinet, 2-18
System assemblies, 2-1
System cabinets, 1-5
System cable connections, 2-12, 3-19
System management console, 4-4

I
I/O hose connections, 2-13, 3-20
I/O hose labels, 2-14, 3-21
Installing Q-VET, 4-16

T
Transfer switch cabinet, 2-18

J
Joining cabinet 1, 3-8

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