Compaq AlphaServer 160 Service Manual

Compaq Computer CorporationAlphaServer GS160/320CPU Online Addition and RemovalOrder Number: EK-GSHPG-RM. A01This document is for system owners and se

Examples 2-1Chapter 2ExamplesOnline addition and replacement of CPUs is used to expand capacity, upgradecomponents, and replace failed components, whi

2-2 AlphaServer GS160/320 CPU Addition and Removal2.1 CPU Module HandlingReview the information on handling the CPU module before beginningthe service

Examples 2-3CAUTION: Always wear an antistatic wrist strap when working on the system.See Figure 2–1. Using both hands, one on each module lever, plac

2-4 AlphaServer GS160/320 CPU Addition and Removal2.2 Tru64 UNIX ProcedureFor more information, refer to the Tru64 UNIX manual ManagingOnline Addition

Examples 2-5See Table 1-1 for the minimum versions of the operating system, firmware, andWEBES needed to support online service. Also be sure to under

2-6 AlphaServer GS160/320 CPU Addition and Removal2.3 OpenVMS ProcedureFor more information, refer to OpenVMS Version 7.3 New FeaturesManual.Example 2

Examples 2-7$SHOWCPUWFSI27, a Compaq AlphaServer GS160 6/1001Multiprocessing is ENABLED. Streamlined synchronization image loaded.Primary CPU = 000CPU

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Overview 1-1Chapter 1OverviewThe AlphaServer GS160/320 systems support the removal and addition of CPUmodules while the system is powered on and appli

1-2 AlphaServer GS160/320 CPU Addition and RemovalWho may service these systems?Only those with appropriate technical training and experience should a

Overview 1-3What do I need to know about the system clock, CPU variants,and the system box QBBs?Early GS160/320 systems used the B4125 CPU module, whi

1-4 AlphaServer GS160/320 CPU Addition and RemovalTable 1–4 Comparison of System BoxesSystem BoxPart NumberCache SizeSupportedby the Box CommentsBA51A

Overview 1-5Note these additional restrictions:• All CPUs in a QBB must be of the same speed, because all QBBs in a GSsystem operate from one common

1-6 AlphaServer GS160/320 CPU Addition and Removalhave printouts of the SCM show fru and SRM show config commands. Fromthese displays one can determin

Overview 1-7Open VMS Example>>> show cpuWFSI27, a Compaq AlphaServer GS160 6/940The CPU is identified as 6/940. From this you can infer that