AMD 30925 manual Model A8440 4U/4P Rack Server

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Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor-Based	30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004
Servers and Workstations

Figure 3 shows a 4U/4P server, based on the AMD Opteron 800-series processor.

Figure 3. Model A8440 4U/4P Rack Server

Key features of this platform include:

•Up to four AMD Opteron 800-series processors

•AMD64 architecture

•Up to 32 Gbytes of DDR memory (4 DIMMs per processor)

•Two PCI-X 64-bit/133-MHz hot-swappable slots

•Three 64-bit/66-MHz slots

•Two LSI Logic SCSI Ultra 320 channels—one internal and one external

•Four 1” hot-swap SCSI drive bays with U320 SCSI-capable SAF-TE backplane

•Slimline DVD-ROM and floppy drive

•Dual Broadcom 10/100/1000 Ethernet onboard

•Up to three hot-swap 500-W power supplies with 2+1 redundancy

•Integrated QLogic BMC management controller; IPMI v1.5-compliant

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Validated Server Program (VSP)

Chapter 2

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Contents Revision Trademarks Contents Servers and Workstations EMI Reduction TechniquesList of Figures AMD Opteron Processor ArchitectureList of Tables Revision History Date Revision DescriptionRevision History AMD Opteron Processor Key Architectural Features AMD64 ArchitectureHyperTransport Technology Other Features of the AMD Opteron ProcessorIntegrated DDR Dram Memory Controller Design Methodology for the VSP Platform Validated Server Program VSPValue Proposition Platform Description Model A2210 1U/2P Rack Server Model A8440 4U/4P Rack Server Not Yet a Member of VSP? Servers and Workstations Validated Server Program VSP AMD Opteron Processor-In-a-Box AMD64 Processor-in-a-BoxServers and Workstations AMD Opteron Processor-In-a-Box Heatsink Installation Heatsink Installation ProcedureBackplate Release Liner Ensure Proper Contact Between Backplate and Motherboard Tightening Down the Retention Frame Pushing Gently Down on the Processor Heatsink Centered Over Processor Pushing Straight Down on the Clip Turning the Cam Lever Installed Heatsink Servers and Workstations Heatsink Installation Basic System Enclosure Selection Guidelines Hardware ConsiderationsSystem Enclosures and Chassis Selection Basic Chassis Selection GuidelinesPower Supply Considerations Desirable Airflow-Power Supply with Bottom InletPower Supply Guidelines Server and Workstation Platform Power SuppliesCalculating System Power Consumption Power Worksheet 1-Component PowerPower Worksheet 2-Total Watts Total Watts A = W For Each Voltage LevelThermal Solution AMD Opteron Processor Thermal Solution GuidelinesMemory Guidelines for AMD Opteron Processor- Based Systems AMD Opteron Processor InformationAMD Opteron Processor Series and Model Numbers AMD64AMD Chipset Information AMD-8000 Series ChipsetGraphics and Storage AMD-8131 HyperTransport PCI-XTunnelAMD Opteron Processor Utilities and Updates AMD-8000 Series Chipset DriversBit Operating Systems Linux Drivers for the AMD-8000 Series of Chipset Components Drivers for Linux KernelServers and Workstations Hardware Considerations Spread Spectrum Clocking EMI Reduction TechniquesEMI Emission Standards Rear I/O Connector Shield Disable Unused ClocksPower Supply Cable Routing Processor Heatsink Fan Cable RoutingProcessor Heatsink Grounding Servers and Workstations EMI Reduction Techniques Appendix a AMD Opteron Processor-Based System Build Procedure Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron Processor Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron Processor-Based Appendix B FAQs AMD Opteron Processor FAQsWhat is the value proposition of the AMD Opteron processor? Validated Server Program FAQs Where are EMI guidelines for motherboards located?Will these validated servers be available in all regions? Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron Processor