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Compaq Computer Corporation It covers operation, firmware, initial troubleshooting, and component installation. A01 This manual is for anyone who manages, operates, or services the Compaq AlphaServer DS20 system. AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide Order Number: EK-AS140-UG.
Compaq Computer Corporation It covers operation, firmware, initial troubleshooting, and component installation. A01 This manual is for anyone who manages, operates, or services the Compaq AlphaServer DS20 system. AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide Order Number: EK-AS140-UG.
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... an abstract. You can quickly gain a comprehensive overview by reading only the abstracts. xi Next is for anyone who manages, operates, or services an AlphaServer DS20 system. Document Structure This manual uses a structured documentation design. This manual has eight chapters and one appendix as follows: • Chapter 1, Overview, describes the system...
... an abstract. You can quickly gain a comprehensive overview by reading only the abstracts. xi Next is for anyone who manages, operates, or services an AlphaServer DS20 system. Document Structure This manual uses a structured documentation design. This manual has eight chapters and one appendix as follows: • Chapter 1, Overview, describes the system...
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Table 1 AlphaServer DS20 Documentation Title User and Installation Documentation Kit User's Guide Basic Installation Service Information Service Manual Order Number QZ-014AA-GZ EK-AS140-UG EK-AS140-IN EK-AS140-SV xii Documentation Titles Table 1 lists the books in the AlphaServer DS20 documentation set.
Table 1 AlphaServer DS20 Documentation Title User and Installation Documentation Kit User's Guide Basic Installation Service Information Service Manual Order Number QZ-014AA-GZ EK-AS140-UG EK-AS140-IN EK-AS140-SV xii Documentation Titles Table 1 lists the books in the AlphaServer DS20 documentation set.
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Chapter 1 Overview This chapter provides an overview of the AlphaServer DS20 system features and capabilities. The following topics are covered: • System Architecture • System Features • Front Panel Controls and Indicators • Rear Panel Ports and Slots • Console Terminal • System Options Overview 1-1
Chapter 1 Overview This chapter provides an overview of the AlphaServer DS20 system features and capabilities. The following topics are covered: • System Architecture • System Features • Front Panel Controls and Indicators • Rear Panel Ports and Slots • Console Terminal • System Options Overview 1-1
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Figure 1-1 System Architecture Command, Address, and Control lines for each Memory Array C chip Probe/ Probe/ Addr. Addr. Control lines for D chips CAPbus P chip 64 bit PCI CMD/ Addr. CMD/ Addr. CPU 1 (optional) P chip 64 bit PCI PAD Bus CPU 0 CPU Data Bus B cache 8 D chips Up to 2 Memory Banks Memory Data Bus 1 or 2 Memory Banks B cache PKW1400-98 1-2 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide Figure 1-1 shows the system architecture. 1.1 System Architecture The AlphaServer DS20 is a high-performance system.
Figure 1-1 System Architecture Command, Address, and Control lines for each Memory Array C chip Probe/ Probe/ Addr. Addr. Control lines for D chips CAPbus P chip 64 bit PCI CMD/ Addr. CMD/ Addr. CPU 1 (optional) P chip 64 bit PCI PAD Bus CPU 0 CPU Data Bus B cache 8 D chips Up to 2 Memory Banks Memory Data Bus 1 or 2 Memory Banks B cache PKW1400-98 1-2 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide Figure 1-1 shows the system architecture. 1.1 System Architecture The AlphaServer DS20 is a high-performance system.
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... subsystem, located in the system. The pedestal enclosure contains the system and allows for managing and configuring your server system in two modes. The AlphaServer DS20 is a switch-based interconnect system using a cross-bar switch chipset that allows data to move directly from place to ten internal storage devices: one dedicated...
... subsystem, located in the system. The pedestal enclosure contains the system and allows for managing and configuring your server system in two modes. The AlphaServer DS20 is a switch-based interconnect system using a cross-bar switch chipset that allows data to move directly from place to ten internal storage devices: one dedicated...
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...speed according to system. An optional second power supply can be added to provide sufficient power for the system to continue to 4 GB. Accommodates industry-standard option cards such as facilitate hardware management and improve security. One PCI slot can be used as an ISA...8226; Flexible memory architecture. • Six PCI expansion slots. Supports tape, disks, and CD-ROM without use of an expansion slot. 1-4 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide Reliability • 64-bit Alpha architecture • Error correction code (ECC) on memory and CPU cache • Variable fan speed ...
...speed according to system. An optional second power supply can be added to provide sufficient power for the system to continue to 4 GB. Accommodates industry-standard option cards such as facilitate hardware management and improve security. One PCI slot can be used as an ISA...8226; Flexible memory architecture. • Six PCI expansion slots. Supports tape, disks, and CD-ROM without use of an expansion slot. 1-4 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide Reliability • 64-bit Alpha architecture • Error correction code (ECC) on memory and CPU cache • Variable fan speed ...
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The control panel display shows start-up messages during power-up. Figure 1-2 Front Panel Controls and Indicators 8 9 10 7 6 5 4 32 1 IP00190 1-6 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide 1.3 Front Panel Controls and Indicators The controls and indicators on the front panel of the system unit are shown in Figure 1-2 and described in Table 1-1.
The control panel display shows start-up messages during power-up. Figure 1-2 Front Panel Controls and Indicators 8 9 10 7 6 5 4 32 1 IP00190 1-6 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide 1.3 Front Panel Controls and Indicators The controls and indicators on the front panel of the system unit are shown in Figure 1-2 and described in Table 1-1.
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Figure 1-3 Rear Panel Ports and Slots 5 4 6 3 2 3 7 9 10 1 8 IP00210A 1-8 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide 1.4 Rear Panel Ports and Slots The ports and slots on the rear of the system unit are shown in Figure 1-3 and described in Table 1-2.
Figure 1-3 Rear Panel Ports and Slots 5 4 6 3 2 3 7 9 10 1 8 IP00210A 1-8 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide 1.4 Rear Panel Ports and Slots The ports and slots on the rear of the system unit are shown in Figure 1-3 and described in Table 1-2.
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... Terminal The console terminal can be either a serial terminal or a graphics monitor. Yes Yes Is it supported by the AlphaBIOS console? No Yes 1-10 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide Yes Yes Is it supported by the OpenVMS operating system?
... Terminal The console terminal can be either a serial terminal or a graphics monitor. Yes Yes Is it supported by the AlphaBIOS console? No Yes 1-10 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide Yes Yes Is it supported by the OpenVMS operating system?
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... options: • One diskette drive • One CD-ROM drive • Up to seven 3½-inch StorageWorks drives or two 5½-inch drives 1-12 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide Figure 1-4 Storage Option Compartments Diskette Drive Compartment CD-ROM Drive Compartment StorageWorks Drives Shelf IP00195 Storage Options Storage options are located in several...
... options: • One diskette drive • One CD-ROM drive • Up to seven 3½-inch StorageWorks drives or two 5½-inch drives 1-12 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide Figure 1-4 Storage Option Compartments Diskette Drive Compartment CD-ROM Drive Compartment StorageWorks Drives Shelf IP00195 Storage Options Storage options are located in several...
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...memory option sizes: 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB. If you are an Internet participant, you can obtain information related to change. Each option is made up of supported options is subject to the Compaq AlphaServer DS20 system through the DIGITAL FTP archive: ftp.digital.com: /pub/DEC.../Alpha/systems/asds20/docs/ For access through the DIGITAL worldwide web server: http://www.service.digital.com/alpha/server/ds20.html Users of the Windows NT operating ...
...memory option sizes: 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB. If you are an Internet participant, you can obtain information related to change. Each option is made up of supported options is subject to the Compaq AlphaServer DS20 system through the DIGITAL FTP archive: ftp.digital.com: /pub/DEC.../Alpha/systems/asds20/docs/ For access through the DIGITAL worldwide web server: http://www.service.digital.com/alpha/server/ds20.html Users of the Windows NT operating ...
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...% (20% to allow sufficient air circulation. Fans inside the system unit circulate the air to prevent excessive heat, which can damage the system components. 2-2 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide
...% (20% to allow sufficient air circulation. Fans inside the system unit circulate the air to prevent excessive heat, which can damage the system components. 2-2 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide
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Figure 2-4 System Connections VGA VTxxx 1 2 ML014165A 2-6 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide 2.7 Connecting the System Connect the system components as shown in Figure 2-4.
Figure 2-4 System Connections VGA VTxxx 1 2 ML014165A 2-6 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide 2.7 Connecting the System Connect the system components as shown in Figure 2-4.
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.... When the system unit is unlocked, push the lock to install or remove system components. Turning the key to a post or other fixed object. 2-8 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide Additional security is locked, the top cover and side panel latch cannot be accessed. Figure 2-6 shows the system lock in the unlocked position.
.... When the system unit is unlocked, push the lock to install or remove system components. Turning the key to a post or other fixed object. 2-8 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide Additional security is locked, the top cover and side panel latch cannot be accessed. Figure 2-6 shows the system lock in the unlocked position.
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Figure 3-1 Location of On/Off Button On/Off Button in ("On" Position) On/Off Button Out ("Off" Position) IP00193 3-2 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide 3.1 Powering Up the System To power up the system, press the On/Off button to the On position.
Figure 3-1 Location of On/Off Button On/Off Button in ("On" Position) On/Off Button Out ("Off" Position) IP00193 3-2 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide 3.1 Powering Up the System To power up the system, press the On/Off button to the On position.
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... only) Testing the Network System Temperature is set to a serial terminal (if the console environment variable is 22 degrees C Compaq AlphaServer DS20 Console V5.4-x, Aug 26 1998 16:07:57 P00>>> 3-4 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide Cypress 82C693 IDE bus 0, slot 5, function 2 -- the last several lines print to -ISA bridge, bus 1 bus 0, slot...
... only) Testing the Network System Temperature is set to a serial terminal (if the console environment variable is 22 degrees C Compaq AlphaServer DS20 Console V5.4-x, Aug 26 1998 16:07:57 P00>>> 3-4 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide Cypress 82C693 IDE bus 0, slot 5, function 2 -- the last several lines print to -ISA bridge, bus 1 bus 0, slot...
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....0.0.9.0 -file vmunix -flags a) block 0 of dkc0.0.0.9.0 is ready. DIGITAL UNIX Version V4.0E (sabl28.eng.pko.dec.com) console login: Continued on next page 3-6 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide 3.3 Booting DIGITAL UNIX DIGITAL UNIX® can be booted from dkc0.0.0.9.0 bootstrap code read in base = 1ee000, image_start = 0, image_bytes = 2000 initializing HWRPB at...
....0.0.9.0 -file vmunix -flags a) block 0 of dkc0.0.0.9.0 is ready. DIGITAL UNIX Version V4.0E (sabl28.eng.pko.dec.com) console login: Continued on next page 3-6 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide 3.3 Booting DIGITAL UNIX DIGITAL UNIX® can be booted from dkc0.0.0.9.0 bootstrap code read in base = 1ee000, image_start = 0, image_bytes = 2000 initializing HWRPB at...
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DIGITAL UNIX Version V4.0E (sabl28.eng.pko.dec.com) console 3-8 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide The system is ready. Example 3-3 Booting DIGITAL UNIX from a Remote Disk P00>>> show device dka0.0.0.7.1 DKA0 RZ28D 0010 dka100.1.0.7.1 DKA100 SEAGATE ST32155W 0596 ...
DIGITAL UNIX Version V4.0E (sabl28.eng.pko.dec.com) console 3-8 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide The system is ready. Example 3-3 Booting DIGITAL UNIX from a Remote Disk P00>>> show device dka0.0.0.7.1 DKA0 RZ28D 0010 dka100.1.0.7.1 DKA100 SEAGATE ST32155W 0596 ...
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... 1998 Loading vmunix ... . . . 3.4 Installing DIGITAL UNIX DIGITAL UNIX is a valid boot block reading 16 blocks from the CD-ROM. Continued on next page 3-10 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide Refer to the documentation shipped with the CD-ROM for DIGITAL UNIX installation.
... 1998 Loading vmunix ... . . . 3.4 Installing DIGITAL UNIX DIGITAL UNIX is a valid boot block reading 16 blocks from the CD-ROM. Continued on next page 3-10 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide Refer to the documentation shipped with the CD-ROM for DIGITAL UNIX installation.