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... Third-Generation Alpha Chip 4 Chip Operation Alpha 21264 Features Processor Module 4 Processor Configuration Rules Processor Upgrade Memory 5 Memory Options Memory Configuration Rules System I/O 5 PCI Bus ISA Bus I/O Configuration Rules I/O Implementation System Control 6 Storage ...Memory Features I/O Features System Features Installation and Maintenance 8 Clustering 8 PCI to Memory Channel Interconnect Operating System Support Performance 9 Sources of Performance Information Information for Compaq Partners Service and Support 9 Hardware Warranty Software Warranty Compaq AlphaServer DS20E...
... Third-Generation Alpha Chip 4 Chip Operation Alpha 21264 Features Processor Module 4 Processor Configuration Rules Processor Upgrade Memory 5 Memory Options Memory Configuration Rules System I/O 5 PCI Bus ISA Bus I/O Configuration Rules I/O Implementation System Control 6 Storage ...Memory Features I/O Features System Features Installation and Maintenance 8 Clustering 8 PCI to Memory Channel Interconnect Operating System Support Performance 9 Sources of Performance Information Information for Compaq Partners Service and Support 9 Hardware Warranty Software Warranty Compaq AlphaServer DS20E...
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..., along with the Alpha 21064 chip in a 67- The DS20E system is on Compaq AlphaServer DS20E systems is available with a switch-based interconnect demonstrates its side. The system supports up to 5.2 Gbytes/sec (peak) using 36.4 GB disks. Customers can be ordered as a rackmount system. they choose... The Alpha 21264 chip when combined with one of internal storage using two 256-bit memory buses running at 833 MHz. More information on the World Wide Web: http://www.compaq.com/alphaserver/platforms.html. The switch-based system interconnect exploits the full potential of the...
..., along with the Alpha 21064 chip in a 67- The DS20E system is on Compaq AlphaServer DS20E systems is available with a switch-based interconnect demonstrates its side. The system supports up to 5.2 Gbytes/sec (peak) using 36.4 GB disks. Customers can be ordered as a rackmount system. they choose... The Alpha 21264 chip when combined with one of internal storage using two 256-bit memory buses running at 833 MHz. More information on the World Wide Web: http://www.compaq.com/alphaserver/platforms.html. The switch-based system interconnect exploits the full potential of the...
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Provides the interface from the CPUs and main memory. The DS20E system supports up to two CPUs and up to two...CPU Data Bus P-chip 64 bit PCI PAD Bus B-cache 8 D-chips 1 or 2 Memory Banks Memory Data Bus 1 or 2 Memory Banks B-cache PKW1400-99 System Block Diagram 2 Each memory option contains four DIMMs, so each CPU to -point interconnect, the performance remains constant, ... corrects any errors. However, with one in 16 DIMM slots. Provide the data path for the CPUs, main memory, and I /O modules must share the bus. As the number of complex chips that route the traffic over ...
Provides the interface from the CPUs and main memory. The DS20E system supports up to two CPUs and up to two...CPU Data Bus P-chip 64 bit PCI PAD Bus B-cache 8 D-chips 1 or 2 Memory Banks Memory Data Bus 1 or 2 Memory Banks B-cache PKW1400-99 System Block Diagram 2 Each memory option contains four DIMMs, so each CPU to -point interconnect, the performance remains constant, ... corrects any errors. However, with one in 16 DIMM slots. Provide the data path for the CPUs, main memory, and I /O modules must share the bus. As the number of complex chips that route the traffic over ...
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A flash ROM holds the console code and the NVRAM data. Connectors are provided for the following: 2 CPU modules 16 DIMM memory modules 6 PCI devices 1 ISA device 1 floppy diskette drive 1 IDE CD-ROM I /O subsystem. Integrated into the system board are located near the CD-ROM connector.... these switches must be set when the system is upgraded to faster processors. This complex chipset provides the data and address path between the CPUs, memory, and the I /O panel for the floppy diskette, the CD-ROM, a SCSI tape drive, two serial ports, one C-chip, two P-chips, and eight D-chips. Switches...
A flash ROM holds the console code and the NVRAM data. Connectors are provided for the following: 2 CPU modules 16 DIMM memory modules 6 PCI devices 1 ISA device 1 floppy diskette drive 1 IDE CD-ROM I /O subsystem. Integrated into the system board are located near the CD-ROM connector.... these switches must be set when the system is upgraded to faster processors. This complex chipset provides the data and address path between the CPUs, memory, and the I /O panel for the floppy diskette, the CD-ROM, a SCSI tape drive, two serial ports, one C-chip, two P-chips, and eight D-chips. Switches...
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... the required voltage to maximize performance. For more information about the chip, see: http://www.compaq.com/alphaserver/download/ev6chip.pdf Alpha 21264 Features • Out-of this goal by a fan...bandwidth for performance, the Alpha 21264 achieves this chip was known as shown here. The 21264 memory system also enables the high performance levels. The first offering of -order instruction execution • ... bits wide • 72 floating-point registers, 64 bits wide Processor Module An AlphaServer DS20E can be on the module. Each chip has over 15.2 million transistors. The second ...
... the required voltage to maximize performance. For more information about the chip, see: http://www.compaq.com/alphaserver/download/ev6chip.pdf Alpha 21264 Features • Out-of this goal by a fan...bandwidth for performance, the Alpha 21264 achieves this chip was known as shown here. The 21264 memory system also enables the high performance levels. The first offering of -order instruction execution • ... bits wide • 72 floating-point registers, 64 bits wide Processor Module An AlphaServer DS20E can be on the module. Each chip has over 15.2 million transistors. The second ...
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...8226; IDE interface for CD-ROM (no other IDE devices are two 64-bit PCI buses. Each memory bus is 83 MHz. This yields 2.67 GB/sec bandwidth per bus (32 x 83 MHz = 2.6 GB/sec). Memory throughput in slots marked 0 on . PCI Bus The industry-standard PCI bus is the number one ...slot for the following features: • Two 256-bit wide memory data buses • Very low memory latency (120 ns) and ...
...8226; IDE interface for CD-ROM (no other IDE devices are two 64-bit PCI buses. Each memory bus is 83 MHz. This yields 2.67 GB/sec bandwidth per bus (32 x 83 MHz = 2.6 GB/sec). Memory throughput in slots marked 0 on . PCI Bus The industry-standard PCI bus is the number one ...slot for the following features: • Two 256-bit wide memory data buses • Very low memory latency (120 ns) and ...
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... use simple console commands to the agent software. Error Reporting Compaq Analyze, a diagnostic tool used to verify the functionality of the system. Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability The AlphaServer DS20E system achieves an unparalleled level of reliability and availability through a... for user data. This feature ensures that balance redundancy, error correction, and fault management. It also detects RAM address errors. • Memory failover. Management agents monitor over 1,000 management parameters. An integrated remote management console (RMC) lets the operator...
... use simple console commands to the agent software. Error Reporting Compaq Analyze, a diagnostic tool used to verify the functionality of the system. Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability The AlphaServer DS20E system achieves an unparalleled level of reliability and availability through a... for user data. This feature ensures that balance redundancy, error correction, and fault management. It also detects RAM address errors. • Memory failover. Management agents monitor over 1,000 management parameters. An integrated remote management console (RMC) lets the operator...
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...most system failures. One node's write is a high-bandwidth, lowlatency PCI-based communications interconnect for the entire system (CPU, memory, and I/O), power interruptions are completely transparent to support critical customer configurations. For maximum system availability, the variable can be used...common interface, share disks, and spread the computing load across a group of corrupted firmware. Clustering allows multiple computer systems to Memory Channel interconnect. A write performed by reducing the risk of both hardware and software. A fail-safe loader provides a means...
...most system failures. One node's write is a high-bandwidth, lowlatency PCI-based communications interconnect for the entire system (CPU, memory, and I/O), power interruptions are completely transparent to support critical customer configurations. For maximum system availability, the variable can be used...common interface, share disks, and spread the computing load across a group of corrupted firmware. Clustering allows multiple computer systems to Memory Channel interconnect. A write performed by reducing the risk of both hardware and software. A fail-safe loader provides a means...
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...Channel or Reseller Partner, you can find the tools, resources, and information you need to http://www.compaq.com/services. Hardware Warranty The AlphaServer DS20E system and components, including CPU, memory, PCI controllers, and power supplies, have a 3-year on-site, 5-day per week, 9-hour ... to be used in conjunction with other components. The primary means of clustering AlphaServer DS20E systems depends on the operating system. • Ethernet, OpenVMS • CI clusters, OpenVMS only • Memory Channel, Tru64 UNIX and OpenVMS • SCSI clusters, Tru64 UNIX and OpenVMS ...
...Channel or Reseller Partner, you can find the tools, resources, and information you need to http://www.compaq.com/services. Hardware Warranty The AlphaServer DS20E system and components, including CPU, memory, PCI controllers, and power supplies, have a 3-year on-site, 5-day per week, 9-hour ... to be used in conjunction with other components. The primary means of clustering AlphaServer DS20E systems depends on the operating system. • Ethernet, OpenVMS • CI clusters, OpenVMS only • Memory Channel, Tru64 UNIX and OpenVMS • SCSI clusters, Tru64 UNIX and OpenVMS ...
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... a Glance Table 1 provides a quick reference to features of Compaq AlphaServer DS20E systems. Table 1 AlphaServer DS20E Features CPU Features Processor CPU clock speed Cache on chip On-board cache Upgradable in pedestal and cabinet Memory (maximum) Performance SPECint2000 SPECfp2000 SPECweb99 Standard Features Internal Storage Removable ...system license and customer documentation, Internet software CD-ROM, floppy diskette, one additional 5.25-inch removable media bay 218.4 GB (6 hot swap disks, 36.4 GB each) 6 PCI slots (5 PCI and 1 PCI/ISA) Over 500 MB/sec with two 256 MB/sec buses System...
... a Glance Table 1 provides a quick reference to features of Compaq AlphaServer DS20E systems. Table 1 AlphaServer DS20E Features CPU Features Processor CPU clock speed Cache on chip On-board cache Upgradable in pedestal and cabinet Memory (maximum) Performance SPECint2000 SPECfp2000 SPECweb99 Standard Features Internal Storage Removable ...system license and customer documentation, Internet software CD-ROM, floppy diskette, one additional 5.25-inch removable media bay 218.4 GB (6 hot swap disks, 36.4 GB each) 6 PCI slots (5 PCI and 1 PCI/ISA) Over 500 MB/sec with two 256 MB/sec buses System...
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... 4-26 Starting an OpenVMS Installation 4-28 Chapter 5 Configuring and Installing Components 5.1 Preparing to Install Components 5-2 5.2 Removing the Side Cover (Pedestal 5-3 5.3 Removing the Top Cover (Rackmount 5-5 5.4 Memory Configuration 5-6 5.4.1 Installing and Removing DIMMs 5-8 5.5 CPU Configuration 5-10 5.6 Installing a PCI or ISA Option 5-11 5.6.1 Installing a PCI Option 5-12 5.6.2 Installing a Multichannel SCSI Option 5-14 5.7 Installing a Redundant...
... 4-26 Starting an OpenVMS Installation 4-28 Chapter 5 Configuring and Installing Components 5.1 Preparing to Install Components 5-2 5.2 Removing the Side Cover (Pedestal 5-3 5.3 Removing the Top Cover (Rackmount 5-5 5.4 Memory Configuration 5-6 5.4.1 Installing and Removing DIMMs 5-8 5.5 CPU Configuration 5-10 5.6 Installing a PCI or ISA Option 5-11 5.6.1 Installing a PCI Option 5-12 5.6.2 Installing a Multichannel SCSI Option 5-14 5.7 Installing a Redundant...
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... SRM Console 7.1 SRM Console Overview 7-2 7.1.1 Invoking the SRM Console 7-4 7.2 Command Summary 7-5 7.3 Getting Help 7-10 7.4 Displaying the Configuration 7-12 7.5 Displaying the Bootable Devices 7-16 7.6 Displaying the Memory Configuration 7-18 7.7 Displaying the Power Status 7-19 7.8 Displaying the SRM Console Version 7-20 7.9 Displaying the CPU Status 7-21 7.10 Displaying the PALcode Version 7-22 7.11...
... SRM Console 7.1 SRM Console Overview 7-2 7.1.1 Invoking the SRM Console 7-4 7.2 Command Summary 7-5 7.3 Getting Help 7-10 7.4 Displaying the Configuration 7-12 7.5 Displaying the Bootable Devices 7-16 7.6 Displaying the Memory Configuration 7-18 7.7 Displaying the Power Status 7-19 7.8 Displaying the SRM Console Version 7-20 7.9 Displaying the CPU Status 7-21 7.10 Displaying the PALcode Version 7-22 7.11...
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... Chapter 8 Troubleshooting 8.1 Error Beep Codes 8-2 8.2 Diagnostic LEDs on OCP 8-3 8.3 Power Problems 8-4 8.4 Console-Reported Failures 8-5 8.5 Boot Problems 8-6 8.6 Thermal Problems and Environmental Status 8-8 8.7 Operating System Reported Failures 8-9 8.8 Memory Problems 8-10 8.9 PCI Bus Problems 8-11 8.10 SCSI Problems 8-12 8.11 Fail-Safe Booter Utility 8-13 8.11.1 Starting the FSB 8-13 8.11.2 Preparing Diskettes 8-15...
... Chapter 8 Troubleshooting 8.1 Error Beep Codes 8-2 8.2 Diagnostic LEDs on OCP 8-3 8.3 Power Problems 8-4 8.4 Console-Reported Failures 8-5 8.5 Boot Problems 8-6 8.6 Thermal Problems and Environmental Status 8-8 8.7 Operating System Reported Failures 8-9 8.8 Memory Problems 8-10 8.9 PCI Bus Problems 8-11 8.10 SCSI Problems 8-12 8.11 Fail-Safe Booter Utility 8-13 8.11.1 Starting the FSB 8-13 8.11.2 Preparing Diskettes 8-15...
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... from the Local CD-ROM Drive 4-24 InfoServer Boot 4-26 OpenVMS Installation Menu 4-28 Help (or Man 7-10 Show Config 7-12 Show Device 7-16 Show Memory 7-18 Show Power 7-19 Show Version 7-20 Show Cpu 7-21 Show Pal 7-22 Tru64 UNIX Boot (Abbreviated 7-23 Isacfg 7-25 Test...7-28 Halt and Continue...
... from the Local CD-ROM Drive 4-24 InfoServer Boot 4-26 OpenVMS Installation Menu 4-28 Help (or Man 7-10 Show Config 7-12 Show Device 7-16 Show Memory 7-18 Show Power 7-19 Show Version 7-20 Show Cpu 7-21 Show Pal 7-22 Tru64 UNIX Boot (Abbreviated 7-23 Isacfg 7-25 Test...7-28 Halt and Continue...
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5-3 5-4 5-5 5-6 5-7 5-8 5-9 5-10 5-11 5-12 5-13 5-14 5-15 5-16 5-17 5-18 5-19 6-1 6-2 8-1 8-2 Removing Top Cover 5-5 Memory Slot Locations 5-6 Installing DIMMs 5-8 Removing DIMMs 5-9 PCI Slots (Rack Orientation 5-11 Installing a PCI Option 5-12 Multichannel SCSI Installation 5-14 Adding a Third Supply (Pedestal Orientation 5-16 ...
5-3 5-4 5-5 5-6 5-7 5-8 5-9 5-10 5-11 5-12 5-13 5-14 5-15 5-16 5-17 5-18 5-19 6-1 6-2 8-1 8-2 Removing Top Cover 5-5 Memory Slot Locations 5-6 Installing DIMMs 5-8 Removing DIMMs 5-9 PCI Slots (Rack Orientation 5-11 Installing a PCI Option 5-12 Multichannel SCSI Installation 5-14 Adding a Third Supply (Pedestal Orientation 5-16 ...
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8-3 Troubleshooting Console-Reported Failures 8-5 8-4 Troubleshooting Boot Problems 8-6 8-5 Operating System Reported Failures 8-9 8-6 Troubleshooting Memory Problems 8-10 9-1 Physical Specifications 9-2 9-2 Environmental Specifications 9-4 9-3 Electrical Specifications 9-5 9-4 Acoustical Data 9-7 9-5 Power Cord Requirements by Country 9-9 xi
8-3 Troubleshooting Console-Reported Failures 8-5 8-4 Troubleshooting Boot Problems 8-6 8-5 Operating System Reported Failures 8-9 8-6 Troubleshooting Memory Problems 8-10 9-1 Physical Specifications 9-2 9-2 Environmental Specifications 9-4 9-3 Electrical Specifications 9-5 9-4 Acoustical Data 9-7 9-5 Power Cord Requirements by Country 9-9 xi
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...5, Configuring and Installing Components, shows how to configure the system. Documentation Titles Table 1 Documentation Title DS20E Reference Guide DS20E Basic Installation DS20E Processor Upgrade KN311 CPU Installation Card Memory Option Installation Card H9A10/H9A15 Rack-Mounting Template Release Notes Order Number ER-K8F6W-UA ER-K8F6W-IM... ER-PD12U-UG EK-DSCPU-IN EK-MS340-IN EK-DS20E-TP EK-K8F6W-RN xiv Appendix A, Regulatory and ...
...5, Configuring and Installing Components, shows how to configure the system. Documentation Titles Table 1 Documentation Title DS20E Reference Guide DS20E Basic Installation DS20E Processor Upgrade KN311 CPU Installation Card Memory Option Installation Card H9A10/H9A15 Rack-Mounting Template Release Notes Order Number ER-K8F6W-UA ER-K8F6W-IM... ER-PD12U-UG EK-DSCPU-IN EK-MS340-IN EK-DS20E-TP EK-K8F6W-RN xiv Appendix A, Regulatory and ...
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... the chassis, which houses the following common components: • Up to two CPUs, based on the 21264 Alpha chip • Up to 16, 200-pin memory DIMMs • Five 64-bit PCI slots and one shared 32-bit ISA or 64-bit PCI slot • A removable media bay that houses six...
... the chassis, which houses the following common components: • Up to two CPUs, based on the 21264 Alpha chip • Up to 16, 200-pin memory DIMMs • Five 64-bit PCI slots and one shared 32-bit ISA or 64-bit PCI slot • A removable media bay that houses six...
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1.5 System Board The system board contains slots for CPUs, memory DIMMs, and I /O slots Floppy Memory slots SCSI CAT0030 1-10 DS20E Reference Guide Figure 1-5 System Board 2 3 3 BA 1 45 6 1 1 CPU slots (CPU0 is right slot) IDE I /O options.
1.5 System Board The system board contains slots for CPUs, memory DIMMs, and I /O slots Floppy Memory slots SCSI CAT0030 1-10 DS20E Reference Guide Figure 1-5 System Board 2 3 3 BA 1 45 6 1 1 CPU slots (CPU0 is right slot) IDE I /O options.
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... 21264 microprocessor. The data cache is a superscalar chip with out-of-order execution and speculative execution to maximize speed and performance. Memory The system supports up to four banks of 16 slots. See Chapter 5 for instructions on the system board. The chip also... set associative, virtually addressed cache divided into 64-byte blocks. See the documentation that accompanies a processor upgrade for a total of memory on installing DIMMs. System Overview 1-11 Processor Module The system supports up to two processor modules that can be installed on installing ...
... 21264 microprocessor. The data cache is a superscalar chip with out-of-order execution and speculative execution to maximize speed and performance. Memory The system supports up to four banks of 16 slots. See Chapter 5 for instructions on the system board. The chip also... set associative, virtually addressed cache divided into 64-byte blocks. See the documentation that accompanies a processor upgrade for a total of memory on installing DIMMs. System Overview 1-11 Processor Module The system supports up to two processor modules that can be installed on installing ...