Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Manuale Utente

Compaq AlphaServer ES40 SystemsTechnical Summary

8System I/OTwo industry-standard PCI I/O buses allow you to useinexpensive, widely available I/O options. Both 32-bit and64-bit PCI options can be us

9System ControlClose monitoring and control of the system environment andhardware is done by the remote management console (RMC).This logic also allow

10Reliability and Availability FeaturesThe AlphaServer ES40 system achieves an unparalleled levelof reliability and availability through the careful a

11Installation and MaintenanceThe systems are designed for easy hardware, software, andoption installation. Options ordered with a system arepreinsta

12PerformanceCompaq has an ongoing program of performance engineering,using industry-standard benchmarks that allow comparisonsacross major vendors’ s

13 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 System Diagrams678153264PK-0326-999 1. Control panel 2. CD-ROM drive 3. Removable media bays 4. Floppy diskette dri

14System Features at a GlanceTable 1 provides a quick reference to features of the Compaq AlphaServer ES40 systems.Table 1 AlphaServer ES40 FeaturesC

15Physical CharacteristicsTable 2 details basic physical characteristics of the system, andTable 3 gives the electrical characteristics.Table 2 Alpha

Features may differ among operating environments. Performance may varydepending on configuration, application, and operating environment.Compaq believ

Contents1System Overview2Features and BenefitsThird-Generation Alpha ChipChip OperationAlpha 21264 Features3Model VariantsSystem PackagingChassis, Ped

1Compaq AlphaServer ES40 SystemsThe Compaq AlphaServer ES40 system is a highperformance, scalable enterprise server for business,technical, and scient

2Features and Benefits• Leadership 64-Bit ArchitectureThe Alpha 64-bit architecture was introduced with the Alpha21064 chip in 1992 and now the 21264

3Model VariantsAlphaServer ES40 systems are offered in two models. Theentry-level model provides connectors for four DIMMs oneach of the memory mothe

4ArchitectureThis system is designed to maximize the potential of the Alpha21264 chip. The traditional bus interconnect has been replacedby a switch-

5System BoardThe interconnect switch is implemented on the system boardby the chipset consisting of one C-chip, two P-chips, and eightD-chips. This c

6Processor ModuleAn AlphaServer ES40 can have up to four CPU modules.In addition to the Alpha 21264 chip, the CPU module has a4-Mbyte second-level cac

7Memory OptionsEach memory option consists of four 200-pin industry-standard DIMMs. The DIMMs are synchronous DRAMs.The Model 1 system supports up to