Contents

Preface

ix

Chapter 1 Introduction

 

1.1

AlphaServer GS160/320 and GS80 Systems

1-2

1.2

Firmware Utilities Overview

1-4

1.3

System Architecture

1-5

Chapter 2 GS160/320 System Overview

 

2.1

System Characteristics

2-2

2.2

System Box Architecture

2-4

2.3

Quad Building Block (QBB) Components

2-6

2.3.1

Backplane

2-8

2.3.2

CPU Module

2-10

2.3.3

Memory Module

2-11

2.3.4

Directory Module

2-12

2.3.5

Power Modules

2-13

2.3.6

Power System Manager Module

2-14

2.3.7

Clock Splitter Module

2-15

2.3.8

I/O Riser Module

2-16

2.3.9

Global Port Module

2-17

2.3.10

Distribution Board

2-18

2.3.11

Hierarchical Switch

2-20

2.4

Power System

2-22

2.4.1

AC Input Box

2-24

2.5

PCI I/O

2-26

2.6

Control Panel

2-28

2.6.1

Control Panel LEDs

2-30

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