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AlphaServer GS80/160/320
Site Preparation

Order Number: EK-GS320-SP. C01

This manual is for customers and service personnel who intend
to install a Compaq AlphaServer GS80/160/320 system.

Compaq Computer Corporation

Revised September 2000
© 2000 Compaq Computer Corporation.
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Portions of the software are © copyright Cimetrics Technology. Linux is a registered trademark of
Linus Torvalds in several countries. UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group in the U.S.
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.
FCC Notice
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
user’s authority to operate this equipment under part 15 of the FCC rules.
Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are
not expressly approved by Compaq Computer Corporation may void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
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.
Taiwanese Notice

Japanese Notice

Canadian Notice
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.
Avis Canadien
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel
brouilleur du Canada.
European Union Notice
Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low
Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms (in brackets are
the equivalent international 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 domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Achtung!
Dieses ist ein Gerät der Funkstörgrenzwertklasse A. In Wohnbereichen können bei Betrieb dieses
Gerätes Rundfunkstörungen auftreten, in welchen Fällen der Benutzer für entsprechende
Gegenmaßnahmen verantwortlich ist.
Attention!
Ceci est un produit de Classe A. Dans un environnement domestique, ce produit risque de créer des
interférences radioélectriques, il appartiendra alors à l'utilisateur de prendre les mesures spécifiques
spécifiques appropriées.

Contents

Preface .......................................................................................................................vii
Chapter 1 Overview
1.1
1.1.1
1.1.2
1.2
1.2.1
1.2.2

The Systems .......................................................................................... 1-2
GS80 System ......................................................................................... 1-2
GS160/320 System ................................................................................ 1-2
System Diagrams .................................................................................. 1-3
Block Diagrams ..................................................................................... 1-3
Physical Diagrams ................................................................................ 1-7

Chapter 2 System Specifications
2.1
2.1.1
2.1.2
2.2
2.2.1
2.2.2
2.3

GS80...................................................................................................... 2-2
System Dimensions............................................................................... 2-2
Power Specifications ............................................................................. 2-3
GS160/320 ............................................................................................. 2-5
System Dimensions............................................................................... 2-5
Power Specifications ............................................................................. 2-7
System Weights................................................................................... 2-13

Index
Figures
1–1
1–2
1–3
1–4
1–5

Two-Drawer GS80 Block Diagram........................................................ 1-3
GS160 Block Diagram........................................................................... 1-4
GS160 Block Diagram........................................................................... 1-5
GS320 Block Diagram........................................................................... 1-6
GS80 Physical Diagram ........................................................................ 1-7

1–6
1–7
2–1
2–2

GS160 Physical Diagram ...................................................................... 1-8
GS320 Physical Diagram ...................................................................... 1-9
Bird's-Eye View of a GS80 System........................................................ 2-2
Bird’s-Eye View of a GS320 System...................................................... 2-5

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

Compaq AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Documentation ............................ vii
Dimensions of a GS80 System .............................................................. 2-2
Power Specifications of GS80 Systems ................................................. 2-3
Heat Dissipation in GS80 Systems ....................................................... 2-4
Dimensions of System Enclosures and Expander Cabinets.................. 2-6
Power Specifications of a GS160 with One System Box ....................... 2-7
Power Specifications of a GS160 with Two System Boxes.................... 2-8
Power Specifications of a GS320 with Three System Boxes ................. 2-9
Power Specifications of a GS320 with Four System Boxes................. 2-10
Power Specifications of I/O Expander Cabinet ................................... 2-11
GS80/160/320 Environmental Specifications...................................... 2-12
Weights of Fully Configured Systems................................................. 2-13

Preface

Intended Audience
This manual is for customers who intend to install an AlphaServer
GS80/160/320 system. It gives system specifications and site requirements in
terms of space, power, and environmental conditions.

Document Structure
This manual has two chapters.
•

Chapter 1, Overview, provides a conceptual introduction to the systems.

•

Chapter 2, System Specifications, gives system dimensions, power and
environmental requirements, as well as the weights of fully configured
systems.

vii

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 GS80/160/320
systems.

viii

Chapter 1
Overview

The AlphaServer GS80, GS160, and GS320 systems are high-performance
server platforms designed for enterprise-level applications. They are
distinguished by their versatility and high degree of scalability and
expandability.
These powerful, switch-based systems use four Alpha microprocessors per quad
0
building block (QBB). Two QBBs paired back-to-back and rotated 180 with
reference to each other form a system box. 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.

Overview

1-1

1.1

The Systems

The GS80 is a rack system whereas the GS160 and GS320 are box-based
systems.

1.1.1

GS80 System

The GS80 system is contained in a single cabinet. It is a drawer-based system
consisting of one or two drawers. Each drawer contains one QBB with up to
four CPU modules and up to four memory modules. In a two-drawer system a
distribution board connects the two QBBs through their global ports.
The system cabinet of the GS80 also contains the power supplies and
accommodates one PCI box, a storage shelf, and the OCP (operator control
panel). An expander cabinet can house additional PCI boxes and storage
shelves.

1.1.2

GS160/320 System

The GS160/320 system consists of a power cabinet and one system cabinet
(GS160) or two system cabinets (GS320), depending on the configuration. The
power cabinet contains the power supplies, the I/O components—the PCI boxes
and storage units—and the OCP. 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.
In a single system box system 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 board and adds a
second level switch to route information between the system boxes.
Additional PCI boxes and storage shelves can be accommodated in expander
cabinets that can be attached to either side of the system.

1-2

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1.2

System Diagrams

1.2.1

Block Diagrams

Figure 1–1 shows a block diagram of a two-drawer GS80 system. A distribution
board makes the interconnect between the two drawers (QBBs) through their
global ports.

Figure 1–1 Two-Drawer GS80 Block Diagram
Modem

System Drawer 1
PCI Box
Standard
I/O SCM

CPU
I/O

CPU

Switch

MEM
System
Management
Console

MEM

CPU

MEM

MEM
GP
CPU

PCI Box

Distribution
Board

System Drawer 2
CPU
PCI Box

I/O
MEM

PCI Box

MEM

CPU

Switch
CPU

MEM

MEM
GP
CPU

PK-0630-98

Overview

1-3

Figure 1–2 shows the block diagram of a GS160 system with a single system box
installed. A distribution board makes the interconnect between the QBBs
through their global ports.

Figure 1–2 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

I/O
MEM

CPU

Switch
MEM

PCI Box

1-4

CPU

AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Site Preparation

MEM

CPU
GP
MEM

PK-0601-98

Figure 1–3 shows a block diagram of a GS160 with two system boxes. A
hierarchical switch makes the interconnect between the QBBs in the two
system boxes through their global ports.

Figure 1–3 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

1-5

Figure 1–4 shows a block diagram of a GS320 with four system boxes. A
hierarchical switch makes the interconnect between the QBBs in the four
system boxes through their global ports.

Figure 1–4 GS320 Block Diagram
System Box 3

System Box 1
Modem
PCI Box
Standard
I/O SCM
Storage
System
Management
Console

PCI Box

CPU
I/O

CPU

Switch

CPU

I/O

PCI Box

CPU

I/O

CPU

Switch

MEM MEM MEM MEM

CPU

Switch

CPU

Switch

CPU

Storage

PCI Box

GP
Storage

System Box 4

CPU

I/O

CPU

Switch

CPU

I/O

CPU

Switch

PCI Box

MEM MEM MEM MEM

CPU

MEM MEM MEM MEM

CPU

MEM MEM MEM MEM

Hierarchical
Switch

MEM MEM MEM MEM

CPU

PCI Box

CPU

I/O
Storage

CPU

I/O
Storage

CPU

Switch

MEM MEM MEM MEM

System Box 2

PCI Box

CPU

MEM MEM MEM MEM

I/O
Storage

CPU

Storage

PCI Box

MEM MEM MEM MEM

Storage

PK1294

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1.2.2

Physical Diagrams

Figure 1–5 shows a physical diagram of the GS80 system.

Figure 1–5 GS80 Physical Diagram
Operator
Control
Panel
Storage
(optional)
PCI Box

System Drawer 1

System Drawer 2

Power Supplies

AC Input Boxes
PK1280

Overview

1-7

Figure 1–6 shows a fully configured GS160 system.

Figure 1–6 GS160 Physical Diagram
System Cabinet 1

Power Cabinet
OCP
Panel

System
Box 2

Storage
(Optional)
Master
PCI Box
Power
Supplies

System
Box 1

AC Input
Boxes

Blower

1-8

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PK1293

Figure 1–7 shows a fully configured GS320 system.

Figure 1–7 GS320 Physical Diagram
System Cabinet 2

System Cabinet 1

Power Cabinet
OCP
Panel

System
Box 4

System
Box 2

Storage
(Optional)
Master
PCI Box

System
Box 3

Power
Supplies

System
Box 1

AC Input
Boxes
4

Blowers

PK1292

Overview

1-9

Chapter 2
System Specifications

The basic unit of the GS80 system consists of a single cabinet that contains one
or two drawers (QBBs), power supplies, a PCI box, and a storage shelf.
Additional I/O and storage facilities are accommodated in an expander cabinet
attached to the system unit.
In the GS160/320 line, the basic system is the GS160. It consists of a power
cabinet and system cabinet 1. The power cabinet contains the power supplies,
the I/O components—the PCI boxes and storage shelves—and the OCP
(operator control panel). System cabinets house one or two system boxes. Each
system box has two QBBs that are paired back-to-back and rotated 1800 with
reference to each other.
The basic system can be upgraded to contain two system boxes. An upgrade to
three or four system boxes requires the addition of system cabinet 2 (GS320).

System Specifications

2-1

2.1

GS80

2.1.1

System Dimensions

Figure 2–1 shows the dimensions in a bird’s-eye view of a system that includes
an expander cabinet alongside the basic system unit.

Figure 2–1 Bird's-Eye View of a GS80 System
60 cm
(23.6 in)

60 cm
(23.6 in)

System
Cabinet

Expander
Cabinet

100 cm
(39.4 in)

PK2246A

Table 2–1 gives the dimensions of a GS80 system.

Table 2–1 GS80 Dimensions
Cabinet (System or Expander)
Width
Depth
Height

2-2

Dimensions
600 mm (23.6 in.)
1,000 mm (39.4 in.)
1,700 mm (66.9 in.)

AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Site Preparation

2.1.2

Power Specifications

Table 2–2 gives the power requirements of GS80 systems.

Table 2–2 Power Specifications of GS80 Systems
Power
Requirements

U.S./Canada

U.S./Canada/Japan

Europe

120

202

220–240

Frequency, Hz

50–60

Phases

1-phase
2 circuits
2-wire+GND

1-phase
1 circuit
2-wire+GND

Maximum input
current/circuit,
Arms

1 drawer: 16
2 drawers: 17

1 drawer: 13
2 drawers: 20

1 drawer: 12
2 drawers: 18

Rating, Arms

Surge current
amps peak

1 drawer: 60
2 drawers: 60

1 drawer: 160
2 drawers: 200

1 drawer: 190
2 drawers: 240

Total VA,
volt-amps

1 drawer: 2600
2 drawers: 3900

Power cord length

15 ft/4.5 m

Power cap (system)

2 DEC 12-11193-00

1 DEC 12-16886-00

1 DEC 12-14379-07

Receptacle (site)
(industry equiv.)

2 DEC 12-11194-00
2 NEMA L5-30R

1 DEC 12-19658-01
1 NEMA L6-30R

1 Hubbell 332R6W
1 IEC 309 (32A)

Voltage, Vrms

The US/Canada model supports a nominal voltage of 115-127V. The Europe and
US/Canada/Japan models support a nominal voltage of 200-240V.

System Specifications

2-3

Table 2–3 gives the heat dissipation in minimally as well as fully configured
GS80 systems.

Table 2–3 Heat Dissipation in GS80 Systems
System Configuration

Heat Dissipation

GS80, one drawer
Minimal configuration:
Two power supplies, one CPU module, one memory
module, one system I/O module, minimally
configured PCI, one disk drive

1,150 W/3,800 Btu/hr

GS80, two drawers
Minimal configuration:
Four power supplies, one CPU module, one memory
module, one system I/O module, minimally
configured PCI, one disk drive

1,900 W/6,400 Btu/hr

GS80, one drawer
Full configuration:
Three power supplies, four CPU modules, four
memory modules, two system I/O modules, one PCI
box, one storage shelf with six disk drives

2,100 W/7,150 Btu/hr

GS80, two drawers
Full configuration:
Six power supplies, eight CPU modules, eight
memory modules, four system I/O modules, one PCI
box, one storage shelf with six disk drives

3,450 W/11,650 Btu/hr

See Table 2–9 for the power specifications of the I/O expander cabinet.

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2.2

GS160/320

2.2.1

System Dimensions

Figure 2–2 shows the dimensions in a bird’s-eye view of a system that includes
two system cabinets, the power cabinet, a dual-AC cabinet and an expander
cabinet operating through the I/O modules in system cabinet 1.

Figure 2–2 Bird’s-Eye View of a GS320 System
200 cm
(78.7 in)

60 cm
(23.6 in)

Dual-AC
Cabinet

Expander
Cabinet

100 cm
(39.4 in)

System
Cabinet 2

System
Cabinet 1

Power
Cabinet

PK2246

Table 2–4 shows the dimensions of system enclosures and expander cabinets.
NOTE: The optional dual-AC cabinet is attached directly to the power cabinet
and has the same dimensions as an expander cabinet.

System Specifications

2-5

Table 2–4 GS160/320 Dimensions
System

Dimensions

GS160 enclosure
(power cab + system cab 1)
Width
Depth
Height

1400 mm (55.1 in.)
1000 mm (39.4 in.)
1700 mm (66.9 in.)

GS320 enclosure
(power cab + system cab 1+ system cab 2)
Width
Depth
Height

2000 mm (78.7 in.)
1000 mm (39.4 in.)
1700 mm (66.9 in.)

Expander cabinet
Width
Depth
Height

600 mm (23.6 in.)
1000 mm (39.4 in.)
1700 mm (66.9 in.)

Dual-AC cabinet
Width
Depth
Height

2-6

600 mm (23.6 in.)
1000 mm (39.4 in.)
1700 mm (66.9 in.)

AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Site Preparation

2.2.2

Power Specifications

Table 2–5 through Table 2–8 give the power specifications for fully loaded
GS160/320 systems for different regions.

Table 2–5 Power Specifications of a GS160 with One System Box
Specification

U.S./Canada/Japan

Europe

120/208 or 202

380–415

Frequency, Hz

50–60

Phases

1 circuit
3-phase star
or
3-wire+N+GND

Voltage, Vrms

Power plug, quantity

1 circuit
3-phase delta
3-wire junc. GND or
4-wire-mid-GND

1 circuit
3-phase star
3-wire+N+GND

L21-30P, 1

IEC309 5P 32A, 1

Max input current/phase

18A

10A

Rating

30A

32A

225A peak

150A peak

Surge current
3

4,400

Total power

4,360 watts

Heat output

14,900 Btu/hr

Power cord length

15 ft/4.5 m

Power cap (system)

1 DEC 12-12314-00

1 DEC 12-14379-

Receptacle (site)
(industry equiv.)

1 DEC 12-12315-01
1 NEMA L21-30R

1 Hubbell 532R6W
1 IEC 309 (32A)

Total VA2

The US/Canada/Japan model supports a three-phase star connected source with nominal voltage of
115-127V/200-220V or a three-phase delta connected source with a nominal voltage of 200-240V.
The Europe model supports a three-phase star connected source with a nominal voltage of 200240V/346-415V.
2
The single-box GS160 system is equipped with a second power cord for future expansion.
However, only one power cord is required for the GS160 system with one system box.
3
Based on fully loaded system with two PCI boxes and one storage shelf in the power cabinet.

System Specifications

2-7

Table 2–6 Power Specifications of a GS160 with Two System Boxes
Specification

U.S./Canada/Japan

Europe

120/208 or 202

380–415

Frequency, Hz

50–60

Phases

2 circuits
3-phase star
or
3-wire+N+GND

Voltage, Vrms

2 circuits
3-phase delta
3-wire junct. GND
or 4-wire-mid-GND

2 circuits
3-phase star
3-wire+N+GND

Power plug, quantity

L21-30P, 2

IEC309 5P 32A, 2

Maximum input
current/phase

21A

13A

Rating

30A

32A

170A peak

Surge current
Total VA

6,800

Total power

6,700 watts

Heat output

22,900 Btu/hr

Power cord length

15 ft/4.5 m

Power cap (system)

2 DEC 12-12314-00

2 DEC 12-14379-06

Receptacle (site)
(industry equiv.)

2 DEC 12-12315-01
2 NEMA L21-30R

2 Hubbell 532R6W
2 IEC 309 (32A)

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Table 2–7 Power Specifications of a GS320 with Three System Boxes
Specification

U.S./Canada/Japan

Europe

120/208 or 202

380–415

Frequency, Hz

50–60

Phases

2 circuits
3-phase star
3-wire+N+GND

Voltage, Vrms

2 circuits
3-phase delta
3-wire junct. GND
or 4-wire-mid-GND

3-phase star
2 circuits
3-wire+N+GND

Power plug, quantity

L21-30P, 2

IEC309 5P 32A, 2

Maximum input
current/phase

21A

13A

Rating

30A

32A

170A peak

Surge current
Total VA

9,600

Total power

9,500 watts

Heat output

32,500 Btu/hr

Power cord length

15 ft/4.5 m

Power cap (system)

2 DEC 12-12314-00

2 DEC 12-14379-06

Receptacle (site)
(industry equiv.)

2 DEC 12-12315-01
2 NEMA L21-30R

2 Hubbell 532R6W
2 IEC 309 (32A)

System Specifications

2-9

Table 2–8 Power Specifications of a GS320 with Four System Boxes
Specification

U.S./Canada/Japan

Europe

Voltage, Vrms

120/208 or 202

380–415

Frequency, Hz

50–60

Phases

2 circuit
3-phase star
or
3-wire+N+GND

2 circuit
3-phase delta
3-wire junct. GND
or 4-wire-mid-GND

2 circuit
3-phase star
3-wire+N+GND

Power plug, quantity

L21-30P, 2

IEC309 5P 32A, 2

Maximum input
current/phase

24A

15A

Rating

30A

32A

170A peak

Surge current
Total VA

12,000

Total power

11,900 watts

Heat output

40,600 Btu/hr

Power cord length

15 ft/4.5 m

Power cap (system)

2 DEC 12-12314-00

2 DEC 12-14379-06

Receptacle (site)
(industry equiv.)

2 DEC 12-12315-01
2 NEMA L21-30R

2 Hubbell 532R6W
2 IEC 309 (32A)

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Table 2–9 gives the power specifications for the fully configured GS160/320 I/O
expander cabinet for different regions.

Table 2–9 Power Specifications of I/O Expander Cabinet
Specification

U.S./Canada

U.S./Canada/Japan

Europe

120
(GS80 system)

200-240
(GS160/320 systems)

220/240
(GS160/320 systems)

Frequency, Hz

50–60

Phase

1-phase
2 circuits
2-wire+GND

Power plug, quantity

L5-30P, 2

L6-30P, 1

IEC309 3P 32A, 1

Maximum input
current

22A

12A

11A

2,600

30A

32A

Voltage, Vrms

Total VA

Rating
Surge current

150A peak

170A peak

Total power

2,550

Heat output

8,700 Btu/hr

Power cord length

15 ft/4.5 m

Power cap (system)

2 DEC 12-11193-00

2 DEC 12-16886-00

2 DEC 12-14379-07

Receptacle (site)
(industry equiv.)

2 DEC 12-11194-00
2 NEMA L5-30R

2 DEC 12-19658-01
2 NEMA L6-30R

2 Hubbell 332R6W
2 IEC 309 (32A)

The US/Canada model supports a nominal voltage of 115-127V. The Europe and
US/Canada/Japan models support a nominal voltage of 200-240V.
2
Based on fully configured expander cabinet that contains four PCI boxes and eight disk drives.

System Specifications

2-11

Table 2–10 gives the environmental specifications of the systems.

Table 2–10 GS80/160/320 Environmental Specifications
Variable

Specification

Temperature
Operating
Nonoperating

5 to 35º C (41 to 95º F)
–40 to 66º C (–40 to 151º F)

Relative humidity (noncondensing)
Operating
Nonoperating

10–90%
10–95%

Maximum altitude
Operating
Nonoperating

3050 m (10,000 ft)
12,200 m (40,000 ft)

Minimum clearances
Front operating
Front service
Rear operating
System and power cabinets
Expander cabinet
Rear service
Left side operating
Left side service
Right side operating
Right side service

2-12

75 cm (29.5 in.)
75 cm (29.5 in.)
75 cm (29.5 in.)
15 cm (6.0 in.)
75 cm (29.5 in.)
None
75 cm (29.5 in.)
None
None

AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Site Preparation

2.3

System Weights

Table 2–11 gives the weights of fully configured GS80/160/320 systems.

Table 2–11 Weights of Fully Configured Systems
System

Weight

GS80 (1 or 2 drawers)

260 kg (575 lb)

GS160 with one system box

517 kg (1,140 lb)

GS160 with two system boxes

603 kg (1,330 lb)

GS320 with three system boxes

897 kg (1,978 lb)

GS320 with four system boxes

983 kg (2,168 lb)

Expander cabinet
1

320 kg (700 lb)

Fully configured expander cabinet contains three PCI boxes and 24 disk drives.

System Specifications

2-13

Index

A
AlphaServer GS160 system
two system boxes, 1-8
AlphaServer GS320 system
four system boxes, 1-9
AlphaServer GS80 system, 1-7

B
Block diagrams, 1-3

C
Cabinet dimensions, 2-5

D
Dual-AC switch, 2-5

E
Environmental specifications, 2-12

G
GS160 block diagram
one system box, 1-4
two system boxes, 1-5
GS160 physical diagram, 1-8
GS160/320 dimensions, 2-5
GS160/320 power specifications, 2-7, 28, 2-9, 2-10
GS160/320 system, 1-2
GS160/320 weights, 2-13
GS320 block diagram
four system boxes, 1-6
GS320 physical diagram, 1-9
GS320, bird's-eye view, 2-5

GS80 block diagram, 1-3
GS80 dimensions, 2-2
GS80 physical diagram, 1-7
GS80 power specifications, 2-3
GS80 system, 1-2
GS80, bird's-eye view, 2-2
GS80/160/320 environmental
specifications, 2-12

H
Heat dissipation, 2-4, 2-7, 2-8, 2-9, 2-10

O
Overview, 1-1

P
Physical diagrams, 1-7
Power specifications
expander cabinet, 2-11
GS160/320, 2-7, 2-8, 2-9, 2-10
GS80, 2-3

Q
QBB, 1-1

S
System diagrams, 1-3
System dimensions, 2-2, 2-5
System weights, 2-13

W
Weights of systems, 2-13

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