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AlphaServer 2100A
V96-1.3—20 Sep 96
Digital Systems and Options Catalog
Product Description

AlphaServer 2100A systems are low-cost Alpha symmetric multiprocessing
(SMP) PCI/EISA-based servers. They offer support for OpenVMS, Digital
UNIX and Windows NT, and are suitable for general-purpose commercial,
high-performance application and database, and PC LAN Superserver
computing environments.
AlphaServer 2100A 4/275 (Alpha 21064A microprocessor) features a
275-MHz CPU with 4 MB cache; AlphaServer 2100A 5/250 (Alpha 21164
microprocessor) features a 250-MHz CPU with 4 MB cache; AlphaServer
2100A 5/300 (Alpha 21164 microprocessor) features a 291-MHz CPU with 4
MB cache. Each can be configured with up to four processors of the same speed
for symmetric multiprocessing. The systems support up to 2 GB of memory and
64 GB of internal disk storage.
The system bus bandwidth is 667 MB/second and the high-performance
PCI I/O subsystem has a peak bandwidth of 132 MB/second. The 33 MB/
second EISA I/O bus supports a variety of industry-standard EISA options. The
AlphaServer 2100A is configured with 8 PCI slots and 3 EISA slots.
AlphaServer 2100A systems supports StorageWorks storage devices. Highavailability features, including optional internal RAID and hot swap of disks,
offer data security in mission-critical environments. RAID levels supported are
0 (striping), 1 (shadowing), 0+1 (striped shadowing), and 5 (striping with
parity).
AlphaServer 2100A systems are also offered in a rackmountable enclosure.

Digital believes the information in this publication is accurate as of its publication date; such information is subject to change without notice. Digital is not
responsible for any inadvertent errors.
Digital conducts its business in a manner that conserves the environment and protects the safety and health of its employees, customers, and the community.
Digital, the DIGITAL logo are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation.
Printed in USA. Copyright 1996 Digital Equipment Corporation. All rights reserved.

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Step 1—Systems
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See System Bus Slot Table and PCI Option Slot Chart for
slot configuration rules.
Digital UNIX and OpenVMS systems require operating
system media and documentation kit for first system on
site; see Step 9.
Windows NT systems include Windows NT Server plus
5-client access V3.51 media (CD-ROM) and license in
shrink-wrapped package.

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Systems ordered in the Americas and Asia Pacific (AP)
include 120 V U.S. power cord and keyboard unless
alternate is specified. Select country specific power cord
and keyboard for all systems ordered in Europe.
Uninterruptable Power Supplies are available; see UPS
Information following System Specifications.
Options ordered will be factory installed unless specified
as spares.

AlphaServer 2100A 4/275, 5/250, and 5/300 Systems include
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Alpha microprocessor 21064
- 275-MHz CPU with 4 MB onboard cache or
Alpha microprocessor 21164
- 250 MHz CPU with 4 MB onboard cache or
- 291 MHz CPU with 4 MB onboard cache
BA740 large pedestal enclosure which includes
- Integral 10 MB/s Fast SCSI-2 controller,
8-bit (narrow)
- Ethernet Card (uses 1 PCI slot)
- Two EIA-232 asynchronous serial ports, 9-pin
D-subminiature connectors
- One parallel port, 25-pin D-subminiature connectors
- Keyboard port and mouse port
- 8-slot RZxx storage assembly, 8-bit (narrow) or
16-bit (wide)
- Three 5.25-inch, half-height removable media slots
- Eight PCI slots
- Three EISA slots

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- 602-Watt power supply
1.44 MB diskette drive in dedicated slot
600 MB Quad-Speed CD-ROM (uses one removable
media slot)
2.1 GB 7200 RPM disk drive (uses one storage assembly
slot)
Video Graphics Adapter (uses 1 PCI slot)
Memory (indicated below)
3-button mouse
Keyboard (Americas and AP only)
Power cord (Americas and AP only)
Customer documentation
EISA Configuration Utility
Hardware Warranty: Three-year, on-site, with 5 x 9,
24-hour response time*
Software Warranty: 90-day SPD conformance with
advisory telephone support*

* Service upgrades are available; see Step 11, Hardware and Software Supplemental Services.

Windows NT Systems include
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Windows NT Server plus 5-client access V3.51 media (CD-ROM) and license in shrink-wrapped package.

Order Number

Memory

Hard Drive

PCI /EISA slots available for additional options

AlphaServer 2100A 4/275275 MHz Windows NT Systems
DN-252S1-J9
DN-252S1-K9

128 MB
512 MB

1 x 2.1 GB
1 x 2.1 GB

6 PCI / 3 EISA
6 PCI / 3 EISA

AlphaServer 2100A 5/250250 MHz Windows NT Systems
DN-253S1-J9
DN-253S1-K9

128 MB
512 MB

1 x 2.1 GB
1 x 2.1 GB

6 PCI / 3 EISA
6 PCI / 3 EISA

AlphaServer 2100A 5/300291 MHz Windows NT Systems
DN-254S1-J9
DN-254S1-K9

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128 MB
512 MB

1 x 2.1 GB
1 x 2.1 GB

6 PCI / 3 EISA
6 PCI / 3 EISA

AlphaServer 2100A

Step 1—Systems (continued)
Digital UNIX Systems include
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Digital UNIX operating system base license (V3.2D-2)
Digital NAS Base Server 200 for Digital UNIX license
(QL-306AG-AA) includes the following layered products
(order media and documentation separately).
- PrintServer Software (Licensed with appropriate
Digital Printer)
- DECmessageQ for Digital UNIX Run-Time only
- Digital DCE Run-Time Services for Digital UNIX
- Objectbroker for Digital UNIX Run-Time only

Order Number

Memory

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Hard Drive

- POLYCENTER Advanced File System utilities
- POLYCENTER NetWorker Save and Restore for
Digital UNIX (Server)
- PATHWORKS for Digital UNIX LAN Manager
- PATHWORKS for Digital UNIX Netware
- Digital UNIXServer Extensions
- Logical Storage Manager
Digital UNIX operating system is factory installed.
PCI/EISA slots available for additional options

AlphaServer 2100A 4/275275 MHz Digital UNIX systems
DA-252S1-J9
DA-252S1-K9

128 MB
512 MB

1 x 2.1 GB
1 x 2.1 GB

6 PCI / 3 EISA
6 PCI / 3 EISA

AlphaServer 2100A 5/250250 MHz Digital UNIX systems
DA-253S1-J9
DA-253S1-K9

128 MB
512 MB

1 x 2.1 GB
1 x 2.1 GB

6 PCI / 3 EISA
6 PCI / 3 EISA

291 MHz Digital UNIX systems
AlphaServer 2100A 5/300
DA-254S1-J9
DA-254S1-K9

128 MB
512 MB

1 x 2.1 GB
1 x 2.1 GB

6 PCI / 3 EISA
6 PCI / 3 EISA

OpenVMS Systems include
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OpenVMS operating system base license. (V6.2-1H1)
NAS 200 for OpenVMS license (QL-23EAG-AA),
includes the following layered products (order media and
documentation separately).
- DECwindows Motif for OpenVMS Alpha
- DECwindows Motif Worldwide support for OpenVMS
Alpha
- DECprint Supervisor for OpenVMS Alpha, (Base,
Plus, Open)
- PrintServer [TM[ Software (Licensed with appropriate
Digital printer)
- DECmessageQ for OpenVMS Alpha Run-time option
only

Order Number

Memory

Hard Drive

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- Objectbroker for OpenVMS Alpha Run-time option
only
- Polycenter Software Distribution for OpenVMS Alpha
(Client)
- DECnet for OpenVMS Alpha End System
- DECnet/OSI for OpenVMS Alpha End System
- DEC TCP/IP services for OpenVMS Alpha
- PATHWORKS for OpenVMS (LAN Manager)
- PATHWORKS for OpenVMS (Macintosh [R])
- PATHWORKS for OpenVMS (Netware)
OpenVMS operating system is factory installed.
OpenVMS V6.2 1-1H1 media on CD (QA-MT1AG-H8)
included.
PCI/EISA slots available for additional options

AlphaServer 2100A 4/275275 MHz OpenVMS systems

128 MB
1 x 2.1 GB
512 MB
1 x 2.1 GB
AlphaServer 2100A 5/250250 MHz OpenVMS systems
128 MB
1 x 2.1 GB
DY-253S1-J9
512 MB
1 x 2.1 GB
DY-253S1-K9
AlphaServer 2100A 5/300291 MHz OpenVMS systems
128 MB
1 x 2.1 GB
DY-254S1-J9
512 MB
1 x 2.1 GB
DY-254S1-K9
DY-252S1-J9
DY-252S1-K9

6 PCI / 3 EISA
6 PCI / 3 EISA
6 PCI / 3 EISA
6 PCI / 3 EISA
6 PCI / 3 EISA
6 PCI / 3 EISA

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Step 1—Systems (continued)
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Use System Bus Slot Table for slot configuration rules when adding additional CPUs and memory.
See PCI Option Slot Table for options supported in specific PCI slots.

System Bus Slot Table
Recommended Slots

Slot 1

Slot 2

Slot 3

Slot 4

Slot 5

Slot 6

Slot 7

1 CPU system
2 CPUs system
3 CPUs system
4 CPUs system

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CPU 0

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Memory 0

Memory 1

Memory 2

Memory 3

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CPU 0

CPU 1

Memory 0

Memory 1

Memory 2

Memory 3

CPU 2

CPU 0

CPU 1

Memory 0

Memory 1

Memory 2

Memory 4

CPU 3

CPU 0

CPU 1

Not available

CPU 2

Memory 0

Memory 1

PCI Option Slot Table
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Some PCI options are not supported behind a PCI-PCI bridge on specific operating systems. Use the following table for
options restricted to slots 4, 5, 6 and 7 only. All other options supported on the AlphaServer 2100A not listed here are
supported in any PCI slot (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7).

Order Number
KZPSA-BB
PB2GA-JB

CCMAA-AA

Description

Max Supported in
# PCI slots only

One-port Fast Wide Differential SCSI controller
S3-Trio64 Graphics option 1MB
PCI to Memory Channel adapter

3
1
2

4, 5, 6, 7
4, 5, 6, 7
4, 5, 6, 7

Operating System

Windows NT
Windows NT
Digital UNIX

1 Graphics option standard in all systems

Step 2Additional CPUs (Symmetrical Multiprocessing (SMP) Upgrades)
Order up to three additional CPUs, for a maximum of four—See System Bus Slot Table for configuration rules.
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Additional CPUs must match the speed of CPU in system.
Four-CPU systems are restricted to two memory slots.

Note: Adding CPUs may require an additional power supply (see Step 7).
Additional CPUs
460NR-AA
470NR-AA
480NR-AA
460AR-AA
470AR-AA
480AR-AA
460YR-AA
470YR-AA
480YR-AA

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Windows NT SMP upgrade, includes one 4/275 MHz CPU processor; SMP license is not required.
Windows NT SMP upgrade, includes one 5/250 MHz CPU processor; SMP license is not required.
Windows NT SMP upgrade, includes one 5/300 MHz CPU processor; SMP license is not required.
Digital UNIX SMP upgrade includes one 4/275 MHz CPU processor and Digital UNIX SMP license.
Digital UNIX SMP upgrade includes one 5/250 MHz CPU processor and Digital UNIX SMP license.
Digital UNIX SMP upgrade includes one 5/300 MHx CPU processor and Digital UNIX SMP license.
OpenVMS SMP upgrade includes one 4/275 MHz CPU processor and OpenVMS SMP license.
OpenVMS SMP upgrade includes one 5/250 MHz CPU processor and OpenVMS SMP license.
OpenVMS SMP upgrade includes one 5/300 MHz CPU processor and OpenVMS SMP license.

AlphaServer 2100A

Step 3—Memory
See System Bus Slot Table for slot configuration rules.
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One, two, and three CPU systems support a total of four memory boards in any combination.
Four CPU systems support total of two memory boards in any combination.
Windows NT V3.51 supports up to 2 GB of memory, requires Windows NT V3.51 Service Pack 4
Digital UNIX V3.2D-2 supports up to 2 GB of memory.
OpenVMS V6.2 1-1H1 supports up to 2 GB of memory.

MS450-BA
MS451-DA
MS451-FA

64 MB memory module (AlphaServer 2100A 4/275 systems only)
128 MB memory module
512 MB memory module

Step 4—Monitors
Graphics monitors other than those listed below can be used if compatible with graphics adapter included with system.
Windows NT systems
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Windows NT systems require a graphics monitor to run all system functions.
Video adapter included in system supports 1024 x 768 resolution, 72-Hz monitors.

Digital UNIX and OpenVMS systems
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All console functions, including the EISA Configuration Utility (ECU) and the Standalone Configuration Utility can be
performed using a standard video terminal (VT2xx, VT3xx, VT4xx, VT5xx) connected to one of the system’s serial
ports (See Step 8).
For graphics console functionality, order a graphics monitor.
Video adapter included in system supports 1024 x 768 resolution, 72-Hz monitors.

VRC15-KA/K4

15” (13.9” viewable image size) high-resolution color monitor with Light Gray enclosure. Flatsquare CRT with 0.28 mm dot pitch and anti-reflection, anti-glare, anti static coating. Autoscanning from VGA to 1024 x 768 at 75Hz NI refresh rates. MPR-II, Energy Star, DPMS and
NUTEK compliant. 120/240V universal power supply. Includes 1.4 meter HD15 male to male video
cable. Select -KA for Northern Hemisphere or -K4 for Southern Hemisphere operation. If purchased
in North America, -KA includes 120V power cord, otherwise power cords for -KA and -K4 not
included, order separately.

VRT17-PA/P4

17” (16.0” viewable image size) high-resolution color monitor with Light Gray enclosure. Trinitron
aperture grille CRT with 0.26mm stripe pitch and anti-reflection, anti-glare, anti static coating.
Auto-scanning from VGA to 1280 x 1024 at 75Hz NI refresh rates. MPR-II, Energy Star, DPMS and
NUTEK compliant. 120/240V universal power supply. Includes 3.0 meter HD15 male to BNC video
cable. Select -PA for Northern Hemisphere or -P4 for Southern Hemisphere operation. If purchased
in North American, -PA includes 120V power cord, otherwise power cords for -PA and -P4 not
included, order separately.

VRC21-LA/L4

21” (19.6” viewable image size) ultra high-resolution color monitor with Ligh Gray enclosure.
Diamondtron aperture grille CRT with 0.30 mm stripe pitch and anti-reflection, anti-glare, anti static
coating. Auto-scanning from VGA to 1600 x 1200 at 75Hz NI refresh rates. On Screen display
(OSD). Stereo viewing compatible. MPR-II, Energy Star, DPMS and NUTEK compliant. 120/240V
universal power supply. Includes 3.0 meter HD15 male to BNC video cable. Select -LA for Northern
Hemisphere, or -L4 for Southern Hemisphere operation. If purchased in North America, -LA
includes 120V power cord, otherwise power cords for -LA and -L4 not included, order separately.

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Step 5—Storage
Internal Disk Storage Assembly
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Included storage assembly supports eight 3.5-inch disk
drives.
Integral 8-bit Fast SCSI-2 controller supports maximum
of seven devices in system enclosure (three 5.25-inch
removable media devices and four 3.5-inch disk drives).
All disk drives connected to this controller operate in
narrow mode.
One additional storage assembly in system enclosure
supports eight additional 3.5-inch disk drives. Additional
storage assembly requires an additional power supply
(see Step 7).
Internal storage assemblies are normally configured for
split-bus (two buses), four drives per bus. By reversing
the positions of the terminator and jumper plugs, internal
storage assemblies can be reconfigured for single-bus

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operation with a maximum of seven disk drives per
storage assembly.
Manufacturing normally configures internal storage
assemblies in split-bus mode. If there are not enough
storage controllers to support the number of internal disk
drives ordered, Manufacturing will configure the internal
storage assemblies for single-bus mode.
Internal storage assembly drive slots are physically
interleaved with electrically contiguous drives in every
other slot.
Note: Wide disk drives configured on a narrow bus will
operate in narrow mode. Narrow disk drives configured
on a wide bus will operate in narrow mode. Wide and
narrow devices can be mixed on a single bus.

Additional Storage Assembly for Internal Disk Storage
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Storage assembly supports 16-bit (wide) and/or 8-bit (narrow) modes.
Requires an additional power supply (see Step 7).
Includes SCSI cables for factory integration and for field installation if ordered as spare.

BA35E-SA

Storage assembly supports eight 3.5-inch, half-height hard drives

Step 5a—Controllers and Storage Devices for 16-bit (Wide) Mode
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Internal StorageWorks 16-bit Wide Shelves:
- 16-bit devices require 16-bit (wide) shelves.
- Internal StorageWorks shelf is electrically compatible
with 16-bit (wide) drives.
Wide Storage Controllers allow wide devices to operate
in 16-bit mode.
- KZPSC-xx PCI-based one- and three-port StorageWorks RAID 230 controllers support hard drives only;
tapes are not supported.
- Three-port StorageWorks RAID 230 controller
KZPSC-BA supports up to 21 disk drives in up to
eight logical groups. RAID sets must be created to
support more than eight physical disk drives.
- Maximum of four KZPSC-xx controllers supported per
system.
- KZPSA-BB PCI-based one-port Fast Wide Differential
SCSI controller supports externally connected wide
disks in BA356 using DWZZB fast wide differential to
wide single-ended converter, or narrow disks using
DWZZA fast wide differential to narrow single-ended
converter in BA356.
- KZPSA-BB controller on Windows NT systems
support supports up to 15 disks. Digital UNIX and
OpenVMS systems support 7 disks.

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Maximum of four PCI- or EISA-based RAID controllers
supported per system.
Note: Wide drives operate in narrow (8-bit) mode when
connected to narrow SCSI controllers, such as Integral
Fast SCSI-2 controller.
Cabling information for Fast SCSI-2/3 controllers
- Internal cables are supplied as needed for factory
installed configurations. BC25T-3L cable is used from
KZPSC-xx or KZPSM-AA controllers to internal
shelf.
- External cables are not included and must be ordered
separately.
- KZPSA-BB External cables:
BN21K-xx from KZPSA to DWZZA, DWZZB and
HSZ40 (straight to right angle)
BN21W-0B Y SCSI-3 cable 68-pin for KZPSA in
mid-bus configurations
- KZPSC-xx External cables:
BN31L-1E from KZPSC-xx to BA350
BN31S-1E from KZPSC-xx to BA356
- If all three ports on KZPSC-BA controller are used,
use SCSI cable BN31K-0E for third port external
connection. Note: Third external port blocks one PCI
or EISA bulkhead.

Storage Controllers for Wide Mode
KZPSC-AA
KZPSC-BA

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One-port PCI backplane RAID controller; includes StorageWorks RAID Array 230 Subsystem family
software and documentation kit for OpenVMS, Digital UNIX and Windows NT
Three-port PCI backplane RAID controller; includes StorageWorks RAID Array 230 Subsystem
family software and documentation kit for OpenVMS, Digital UNIX and Windows NT

AlphaServer 2100A

Step 5a—Controllers and Storage Devices for 16-bit (Wide) Mode (continued)
Storage Controllers for Wide Mode
KZPSA-BB
KZPSM-AA

One-port PCI-based Fast Wide Differential (FWD) SCSI controller
PCI-based Combination Ethernet and Fast Wide SCSI controller

Hard Drives for Wide Mode
RZ26L-VW
RZ28D-VW
RZ29B-VW

1.05 GB, 3.5-inch half-height disk drive
2.1 GB, 3.5-inch 7200 RPM half-height disk drive
4.3 GB, 3.5-inch 7200 RPM half-height disk drive

Storage Option Packs for Wide Mode
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Storage option packs are factory installed only.
Additional RZxx disk drives may be added.

SD001-CA
SD001-DA

One-Port RAID Storage Option Pack includes: One KZPSC-AA and Three RZ28 disk drives
Three-Port RAID Storage Option Pack includes: One KZPSC-BA and Five RZ28 disk drives

External Disk Expansion for Wide Mode
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External BA356 StorageWorks modular storage pedestals are supported on all Fast Wide SCSI-2/3 controllers listed in
Step 5a.
External BA356 is not supported on integral Fast SCSI-2.
SCSI cable BN21K-xx for KZPSA, and BN31S-1E for KZPSC, is required to connect an external BA356 modular
storage pedestal to controller.

BA356-KC

Modular storage pedestal includes BA356-xx basic shelf, BA35X-HF universal ac power supply,
pedestal mounting kit, and 120 V power cord; requires SCSI cable (BN31S-1E) for KZPSC-xx
controllers. Order country specific power cord for 240 V use from Step 10.

Step 5b—Internal Removable Media Devices
Systems include 600 MB CD-ROM; system supports two additional 5.25-inch half-height removable media devices, or one
5.25-inch, full-height removable media device.
Removable Media Devices
RRD45-AC
TLZ07-LG
TZK11-LG

600 MB 5.25-inch half-height quad-speed CD-ROM
8.0 GB 5.25-inch half-height SCSI 4-mm DAT
2.0 GB 5.25-inch half-height SCSI QIC tape

Step 5c—External Storage
Tabletop Tape Expansion
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The integral Fast SCSI-2 controller cannot be extended outside the system enclosure to support external SCSI devices.
External tape drives are supported on optional Fast SCSI-2 8-bit narrow controller (KZPAA-AA) only.
Each tabletop tape device requires three-foot SCSI cable (BC09D-03)

Storage Controller for Narrow Mode (required for external tape expansion)
KZPAA-AA

PCI-based one-port high performance Fast SCSI-2 controller

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Step 5c—External Storage (continued)
Tape Drives for Narrow Mode
TLZ07-DA
TLZ7L-DA1, 2
TZ87-TA
SZ107-AA
TSZ07-BA/CA
TKZ15-TA

8.0 GB, 4mm DAT tabletop tape drive
32.0-96.0 GB 4-mm DAT autoloader
20.0 GB DLT 5.25-inch tabletop tape drive
140.0 GB DLT loader (Digital UNIX and OpenVMS only)
1600/6250-bit/inch 9-track tabletop magtape drive (Digital UNIX and OpenVMS only)
5.0 GB 8mm tabletop tape drive (Digital UNIX and OpenVMS only)

(1)

Includes four cartridge loader. Twelve cartridge magazine supported (TLZ7L-12).

(2)

Windows NT operating system does not support unattended back-up mode without third-party Arcada software.

Step 5d—DSSI Storage (OpenVMS systems only)
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System supports up to two KFESA or KFESB
EISA/DSSI adapters; KFESA and KFESB adapters can
be mixed on the same system.
System supports four KFPSA PCI DSSI adapters.
Each internal storage assembly in system in single/splitbus mode supports one/two HSD10 DSSI/SCSI
converters.
Disk drives installed "behind" HSD10 must be 8-bit
(narrow).
Cabling information for DSSI controllers:
DSSI cables must be ordered separately.
- KFESB/KFPSA uses “Micro-Ribbon” connection.
- KFESB/KFPSA to any external “Pin-Socket” DSSI.
connection requires BC22Q-xx.
- KFESB/KFPSA to any external “Micro-Ribbon” DSSI
straight connection requires BC21Q-xx.

- KFESB/KFPSA to any external “Micro-Ribbon” DSSI
right-angle connection requires BC29S-xx DSSI cable.
- KFESB/KFPSA to HSD10 requires BC29S-xx. If
HSD10 is factory installed, BC29S-06 cable is
included.
- HSD10 to HSD10 (inside system) requires BC29U-02.
- BC29U-06 (KFESB to HSD10) is provided if factory
installed.
- HSD10 to HSD10 (between systems) requires BC29T-09.
- HSD10 to any external “Micro-Ribbon” DSSI
connection (all other DSSI systems and storage
devices) requires BC29S-xx for straight connection to
external device; or BC29T-09 for right-angle
connection to external device.

DSSI Adapters
KFPSA-AA
KFESB-AA
HSD10-AA

PCI-to-DSSI controller (OpenVMS systems only); maximum four per system.
EISA-based single-DSSI controller (OpenVMS systems only); maximum two per system
StorageWorks Array controller; supports seven SCSI-2 disks, tape, and optical devices. (See Storage
section for supported devices.)

DSSI Option Pack
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OpenVMS DSSI starter option pack includes:
- Two KFESB-AA EISA-based DSSI adapters
- Two HSD10-AA DSSI/SCSI converter

SD002-AA

- Three RZ28 2-GB disk drives
- Two BC29S-06 DSSI cables*
- VMScluster license (QL-MUZAG-AA)

OpenVMS DSSI Starter Option Pack

* Additional cables are required to connect to external DSSI storage devices or systems

Step 5e—PCI to CI Storage Host Adapter (OpenVMS Systems only)
CIPCA-AA

BNCIA-10
BNCIA-20
BNCIA-45

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PCI-to-CI adapter,
Maximum two per system; requires one PCI slot and one EISA slot.
Minimum Operating System Version: OpenVMS 6.2-1H2
Minimum Console Revision: V4.4
Requires one of the following CI cables per adapter:
10-meter CI cable
20-meter CI cable
45-meter CI cable

AlphaServer 2100A

Step 6—Networks and Communications
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See PCI Option Slot Chart for slot configuration rules.
Systems include Ethernet controller (AUI, 10BaseT, or ThinWire selectable)
Select networking cable
- BNE4C-xx for AUI
- BN25G-xx for 10BaseT
- BC16M-xx for ThinWire, and H8225-00 Terminator
Maximum of 4 PCI-based network controllers supported.
Maximum # supported

Order Number

Description

DEFEA-AA

EISA-based DEC FDDIcontroller Single Attachment
EISA-based DEC FDDIcontroller Dual Attachment (requires 2
EISA slots)
EISA-based DEC FDDIcontroller UTP Attachment
EISA-based synchronous communications controller
ISA-based asynchronous multiplexer
Digiboard ISA datafire-U ISDN Controller (Available as a
SPARE Only)
Digiboard ISA datafire-ST ISDN Controller (Available as a
SPARE Only)
PCI to FDDI Adapter, SAS, MMF, SC
PCI to FDDI Adapter, DAS, MMF, SC
PCI to FDDI Adapter, SAS, TP-PMD
PCI-based Digital Etherworks 32-bit High Performance
Network Interface Card
PCI-based Fast Ethernet controller
PCI Token Ring Adapter

DEFEA-DA
DEFEA-UA
DNSES-AA
CXI01-AA/AD
DIIAA-AA
DIIAA-AB
DEFPA-AA*
DEFPA-DA*
DEFPA-UA*
DE435-AA
DE500-XA
PBXNP-AA

Digital UNIX OpenVMS Windows NT

2
1

2
3
2
0

2
0
2
1

4
4
4
4

2
1

2
0

* Cables: Fiber, Duplex, “SC” to “MIC” (concentrator): BN34D-xx; Fiber, Duplex, “SC” to “SC”: BN34B-xx; Fiber, Duplex, “SC” to
“ST”: BN34A-xx; Copper STP, 8 cond, wired pin-pin: BN26M-xx; Copper STP, 8 cond, wired cross-over: BN26S-03.

Step 6aPCI to Memory Channel Interconnect (Digital UNIX systems only)
Supported on Digital UNIX systems only; requires Digital UNIX V3.2E (Digital UNIX V3.2D plus TruCluster software or
Memory Channel Driver software). Each system node in a Memory Channel cluster requires a software license.
•
•

Servers in a compute-server array require a Digital UNIX Driver for Memory Channel License.
Servers in a TruCluster high-availability environment require a license for TruCluster for Digital UNIX.

Configuring information:
For two-system nodes, order one CCMAA-AA per system and one BC12N-10 cable to connect them.
•
For three or more system nodes, order CCMHA-AA (Memory Channel Hub) one CCMAA-AA and one BC12N-10
cable per system node.
•
CCMHA-AA (Memory Channel Hub) is configured with four CCMLA-AA Line Cards and supports up to four nodes.
Expansion up to eight system nodes can be achieved by adding up to four additional CCMLA-AA Line Cards.
•

Note: CCMAA-AA (PCI to Memory Channel Adapter) must be installed in PCI slots 4-7
CCMAA-AA
CCMHA-AA
CCMLA-AA
BC12N-10
QB-3RLAG-AA
QB-4ZCAG-AA

PCI to Memory Channel Adapter Maximum two supported on AlphaServer 2100A
Memory Channel Hub with 4 Line Cards
Memory Channel Line Card for use with Memory Channel Hub (CCMHA-AA)
Memory Channel Cable
TruCluster Software for Digital UNIX
Digital UNIX Driver for Memory Channel license
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Step 6aPCI to Memory Channel Interconnect (continued)
CCMHA-AA, Memory Channel Hub, includes BN19P-2E line cord for Canada, Japan, US operation. For other regions,
order one of the following:
BN19A-2E
BN19S-2E
BN19C-2E
BN18L-2E
BN19E-2E
BN24X-2E
BN19K-2E
BN19H-2E

Ireland, United Kingdom
Egypt, India
Central Europe
Israel
Switzerland
Italy
Denmark
Australia, New Zealand

Step 7—Additional Power Supply
•

•
•

Additional power supply is required if configured system includes second storage assembly, or
- More than two CPUs are installed, or
- Two CPUs and more than one memory board is installed
In lesser configurations, the additional power supply may be ordered for n+1 redundancy.
•
Americas and Asia Pacific orders:
European orders:
- If additional power supply is factory installed, 120 V
- If additional power supply is factory installed or
U.S. power cord is included when alternate is not
ordered as spare, country specific power cord must be
selected.
ordered separately, see Step 10.
- If additional power supply is ordered as spare, power
cord must be ordered separately, see Step 10.

H7893-AA

602-watt power supply

Step 8—Terminals and Printers
Systems include two EIA-232 asynchronous serial ports with 9-pin D-subminiature connectors.
Digital UNIX and OpenVMS systems
Console terminals can either be graphics monitor connected to the included video graphics adapter (See Step 4), or a serial
video terminal. If a serial video terminal is used as the console terminal, it must be VT320, VT420, or VT520 compatible.
These terminals have the graphics capability required for the EISA Configuration Utility.
Select terminals and serial printers as required. A 9-pin to MMJ adapter (H8571-J) is required for each connection. A
cable must be ordered unless otherwise provided.

Step 9—Software
Windows NT systems
Systems include Windows NT Server plus 5-client access V3.51 media (CD-ROM) and license in shrink-wrapped package.
Order documentation kit if required.
QA-23CAA-GZ

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Step 9—Software (continued)
Digital UNIX systems
Select user licenses and additional software as required. Media and documentation is required for first system on site.
Software Processor Code = G for all software, 1-4 processors
Digital UNIX Concurrent Use Licenses
Digital UNIX Concurrent Use license provide the right to interactively use the operating system by the specified number
of concurrent users on a designated Digital UNIX system. Digital UNIX Concurrent Use licenses are not specific to a
single system and can be moved from one system to another at user discretion.

QL-MT7AG-AA

Digital UNIX Concurrent Use 1-user license
Digital UNIX Concurrent Use 2-user license
Digital UNIX Concurrent Use 4-user license
Digital UNIX Concurrent Use 8-user license
Digital UNIX Concurrent Use 16-user license
Digital UNIX Concurrent Use 32-user license
Digital UNIX Concurrent Use 64-user license
Digital UNIX Traditional unlimited user license

QL-MT5AG-AA

Digital UNIX developer's extension license

QL-MT7AM-3B
QL-MT7AM-3C
QL-MT7AM-3D
QL-MT7AM-3E
QL-MT7AM-3F
QL-MT7AM-3G
QL-MT7AM-3H

Digital UNIX Media and Documentation—required for first system on site
QA-MT4AA-H8
QA-MT4AA-GZ

Digital UNIX media and on-line documentation on CD-ROM
Digital UNIX full hardcopy documentation

Digital UNIX Layered Products CD-ROM
QA-054AA-H8

Layered products media and documentation for Digital UNIX on CD-ROM

DECnet Licenses
QL-MTJAG-AA
QL-MTKAG-AA

DECnet/OSI end-system license for Digital UNIX
DECnet/OSI extended function license for Digital UNIX

OpenVMS systems
Select user licenses and additional software as required. Media and documentation is required for first system on site.
Software Processor Code = G for all software, 1-4 processors
OpenVMS Concurrent Use User Licenses
OpenVMS Concurrent Use license provide the right to interactively use the operating system by the specified number of
concurrent users on a designated OpenVMS system. OpenVMS Concurrent Use licenses can be moved from one system to
another at user discretion and can be shared in a mixed OpenVMS VAX and OpenVMS Alpha cluster.
QL-MT3AA-3B
QL-MT3AA-3C
QL-MT3AA-3D
QL-MT3AA-3E
QL-MT3AA-3F
QL-MT3AA-3G
QL-MT3AA-3H
QL-MT3AA-3J
QL-MT3AA-3K
QL-MT2AG-AA

OpenVMS Concurrent Use 1-user license
OpenVMS Concurrent Use 2-user license
OpenVMS Concurrent Use 4-user license
OpenVMS Concurrent Use 8-user license
OpenVMS Concurrent Use 16-user license
OpenVMS Concurrent Use 32-user license
OpenVMS Concurrent Use 64-user license
OpenVMS Concurrent Use 128-user license
OpenVMS Concurrent Use 256-user license
OpenVMS Traditional unlimited user license

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Step 9—Software (continued)
OpenVMS Media and Documentation—required for first system on site
QA-MT1AA-H8
QA-MT1AG-H8
QA-001AA-GZ

OpenVMS media and documentation on CD-ROM
OpenVMS V6.2-1H1 media and documentation on CD-ROM, included with system
OpenVMS hardcopy documentation

OpenVMS Layered Products CD-ROM
QA-03XAA-H8

Layered products media and documentation for OpenVMS on CD-ROM

DECnet Licenses
QL-MTGAG-AA
QL-MTHAG-AA

DECnet extended function license for OpenVMS
DECnet end-system to extended function upgrade license for OpenVMS

DSSI Information
EK-410AB-MG
EK-D4AXP-TS

DSSI VMScluster Installation Guide
DSSI VMScluster Troubleshooting Guide

Step 10—Keyboards and Power Cords
Systems ordered in the Americas and Asia Pacific include 120 V U.S. power cord and keyboard unless alternate is
specified. Select country specific power cord and keyboard for all systems ordered in Europe.
Keyboards
Windows NT and
Digital UNIX

OpenVMS

LK471-A2

LK461-A2

LK471-AB

LK461-AB
LK461-AC

LK471-AD

LK461-AD

LK471-AE

LK461-AE

LK471-AG

LK461-AG

LK461-AF
LK461-AH
LK471-AI

LK461-AI

LK471-AK

LK461-AK
LK461-AL
LK461-AM

LK471-AN
LK471-AP

LK461-AN
LK461-AP
LK461-AQ

LK471-AS

LK461-AS

LK471-AV

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U.S./English
Belgian
Canadian/French
Danish
United Kingdom
Finnish
German
Dutch
Italian
Swiss/Generic
Swiss/German
Swedish
Norwegian
French
Canadian/English
Spanish
Portuguese

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Step 10—Keyboards and Power Cords (continued)
Power Cords
BN27Y-1J*
BN19H-2E
BN19C-2E
BN19A-2E
BN19E-2E
BN19K-2E
BN19M-2E
BN19S-2E
BN18L-2E

U.S., Canada, Japan, 120 V
Australia/New Zealand
Central Europe
UK/Ireland
Switzerland
Denmark
Italy
India/South Africa
Israel

* Orderable as 17-00083-15

Step 11—Hardware and Software Supplemental Support Services
Hardware and Software Supplemental Support Services—Americas and Asia Pacific only
•

Systems include three-year warranty, on-site with 5x9, 24-hour response time.

AlphaServer 2100 4/275 Systems
FM-454HR-36
FM-454HR-60
FM-45512-36
FM-45512-60
FM-45616-36
FM-45616-60
FM-45724-36
FM-45724-60

Years 1-3, 5 x 9, 4-hour response time
Years 1-5, 5 x 9, 4-hour response time
Years 1-3, 5 x 12, 4-hour response time
Years 1-5, 5 x 12, 4-hour response time
Years 1-3, 6 x 16, 4-hour response time
Years 1-5, 6 x 16, 4-hour response time
Years 1-3, 7 x 24, 4-hour response time
Years 1-5, 7 x 24, 4-hour response time

AlphaServer 2100 5/250 and 5/300 Systems
FM-S54HR-36
FM-S54HR-60

Years 1 - 3, 5 x 9, 4-hour response time
Years 1 - 5, 5 x 9, 4-hour response time

FM-S5512-36
FM-S5512-60

Years 1 - 3, 5 x 12, 4-hour response time
Years 1 - 5, 5 x 12, 4-hour response time

FM-S5616-36
FM-S5616-60

Years 1 - 3, 6 x 16, 4-hour response time
Years 1 - 5, 6 x 16, 4-hour response time

FM-S5724-36
FM-S5724-60

Years 1 - 3, 7 x 24, 4-hour response time
Years 1 - 5, 7 x 24, 4-hour response time

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Step 11—Hardware and Software Supplemental Support Services (continued)
Software—Americas and Asia Pacific only
•

•

Systems include 90-day Conformance to SPD and Telephone Advisory Support. Select optional Software Supplemental
Support Services, if required.
Software service upgrades for Windows NT include advisory and remedial software support for the time period
indicated.
Software service upgrades for Digital UNIX include advisory and remedial software support with new version license
rights for operating system and Digital NAS Base Server 200 for the time period indicated.
Software service upgrades for OpenVMS include advisory and remedial software support with new version license
rights for operating system and Digital NAS Base Server 200 for the time period indicated.

AlphaServer 2100A 4/275, 5/250, and 5/300 Systems
FM-45NTS-12
FM-45NTS-36
FM-45NTS-60
FM-SEOSF-12
FM-SEOSF-36
FM-SEOSF-60
FM-SEVMS-12
FM-SEVMS-36
FM-SEVMS-60

12-month Software Supplemental Support for Windows NT AlphaServer 2100A systems
36-month Software Supplemental Support for Windows NT AlphaServer 2100A systems
60-month Software Supplemental Support for Windows NT AlphaServer 2100A systems
12-month Software Supplemental Support for Digital UNIX AlphaServer 2100A systems
36-month Software Supplemental Support for Digital UNIX AlphaServer 2100A systems
60-month Software Supplemental Support for Digital UNIX AlphaServer 2100A systems
12-month Software Supplemental Support for OpenVMS AlphaServer 2100A systems
36-month Software Supplemental Support for OpenVMS AlphaServer 2100A systems
60-month Software Supplemental Support for OpenVMS AlphaServer 2100A systems

Step 11b—Hardware and Software Supplemental Support Services—Europe only
Europe does not have specific part numbers for Hardware and Software Supplemental Support Services. Prices can be
quoted using the Excelerator tool; contact MCS Sales in your country for information on Hardware and Software
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Specifications
Shipping Dimension
Height
Width*
Depth*
Weight
Installed Dimensions
Height
Width
Depth
Weight
Clearances
Front
Rear
Sides
Environmental
Temperature

Relative humidity

Maximum wet bulb
temperature
Minimum dew point
temperature
Maximum heat dissipation
Single supply
Dual supply
Air flow and quality
Altitude
Mechanical shock
Vibration
Acoustics
Electrical
Nominal ac voltage
Voltage range (Vac)
Power source phase
Nominal frequency (Hz)
Frequency range (Hz)
Maximum inrush current
RMS current at nominal
voltage (steady state)
Power cord

119 cm (46.9 in.)
102 cm (40.0 in.)
61 cm (24.0 in.)
85 kg (187 lb) typical
114 kg (250 lb) maximum
70 cm (27.6 in.)
43 cm (16.9 in.)
81 cm (31.9 in.)
75 kg (165 lb) typical
100 kg (220 lb) maximum
Operating
75 cm (29.5 in.)
15.2 cm (6 in.)
None

Service
75 cm (29.5 in.)
76.2 cm (30 in.)
76.2 cm (30 in.)

10°-35° C (50°-95° F)
Operating**
Nonoperating
Storage (60 days)
-40°-66° C (-40°-151° F)
Rate of change
11° C/hr (20° F/hr)
20–80%
Operating
20–80%
Nonoperating
10–95%
Storage (60 days)
20%/hr
Rate of change
Operating Storage (60 days) 28° C (82° F)
46° C (115°F)
Operating
2° C (36° F)
Storage (60 days)
Not tested
Theoretical
Current
920 Watt, 3142 Btu/hr
800 Watt, 3005 Btu/hr
1675 Watt, 5720 Btu/hr
1280 Watt, 4371 Btu/hr
Intake location
Front
Exhaust location
Rear
Operating†
2000 m (6562 ft)
Nonoperating
3600 m (12,000 ft)
Operating
7.5 G 10 ms
Nonoperating
20 G peak 30 ms
Operating
10-500 Hz .1 G peak
Operating
LNPEc (Bels)
6.6 maximum per ISO 7779
100-120 Vac
88-132 Vac
Single
60 Hz
47-63 Hz
50 Amps

220-240 Vac
180-264 Vac
Single
50 Hz
47-63 Hz
50 Amps

8.5 Amps
Type
Length
U.S. plug

4.0 Amps
IEC 320 C16
240 cm (113 in.)
NEMA 5-15, Socket EIC
320 Sheet, C-15

* Dmensions of shipping pallet; fork-lift access is on the width dimension.
** Maximum operating temperature at Sea Level. Reduce by 1° C (1.8° F) for each 600 m (2000 ft)
above Sea Level.
† Higher altitudes are possible if maximum operating temperature is reduced (see Temperature, above);
other restrictions may apply, such as maximum permissible altitude for hard drives.

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Specifications (continued)
Regulatory
Agency approvals

Reviewed to

UL Listed to UL1950
CSA Certified to CAN/ C22.2 No. 950-M89
TUV EN 60950 GS VDE 0805 Gsmarke ZH1/61
IEC 950
FCC 15J Part 15 (Class A)
CE
AS 3260 Australian Standard
SS 436 14 50 Swedish Standard
NZS 6661:1989 New Zealand Standard
EN 60 950: 1992 European Norm

Recommended Power Protection/UPS Solutions for AlphaServer 2100A Systems
UPS offerings feature on-line design and include EIA232 port for local or network monitoring. Prestige units feature a
three piece modular design that allows users to safely swap out components without disconnecting the critical load and
“plug and play” battery and receptacle extensions. Units include 7 minute battery at full UPS rated output (14 minutes for
fully configured system). U.S. models include a three-year, 24-hour hot swap warranty.
Prestige UPS - North American Model
4N-AEAAH-AM
4N-AEACH-xx
4N-AEAAH-AB

UPS, 3.0kVA/2.0KW Rating, 208V in, 120/208V out, L6-30P Input Plug,
(1) L5-30R, (4) 5-15R Output Receptaclescall for information on 120V input models
Optional Receptacle Extension, -AA - AE available
Add-on Battery

Prestige UPS - International Model
4N-AEAAH-AS
4N-AEACH-xx
4N-AEAAH-AB
4N-AEWAR-G2
4N-AEACH-HA

UPS, 3.0kVA/2.1KW Rating, 200-240V selectable in/out, IEC 309 Input Plug,
(3) IEC 320 10A, (1) IEC 320 20A
Optional Receptacle Extension, -DA - DD available (Shuko, French, British, Australian)
Add-on Battery
Prestige 5-year on-site exchange warranty upgrade for models sold and serviced in the U.S.
Optional mobile module stacker standard unit for above UPS
HB/HC/HD=1/2/3 added battery modules

Companion Data Surge Protection
4N-GA249-AB
4N-GA249-CA
4N-GA510-BF
4N-GA245-xx
4N-GA240-xx

Modem connection (wall plug-in unit)
10BaseT connection (wall plug-in unit)
ThinWire connection (device port)
Multi-port connection (din rail/rackmount)
Additional plug-in data modules for 4N-GA249 series devices. AC panel protection also available.
All devices include 5 year hot-swap warranty.

UPS Monitoring and Unattended Shutdown Software (for above UPS systems only)
Includes cable, media and documentation.
Monitoring Software
Single system shutdown

Windows NT
4N-AEAES-AA

Digital UNIX
4N-AEAES-AK

Network Management and multiple system shutdown*
* Connect-UPS Adapter required
DA/DB=twisted pair, DC/DD=ThinWire

4N-AEAES-BA

4N-AEAES-BK

4N-AEAEO-DA/DC
4N-AEAEO-DB/DD

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Connect UPS Adapter 120V (North American)
Connect UPS Adapter 220V (International)

OpenVMS
4N-AEAES-EM
Call for information