This appendix contains technical specification information about your system, as follows:
Table A-1 summarizes the Altix 4700 system configuration ranges. Note that while each compute/memory board can house either one or two processor sockets; each socket can potentially hold one or two processor “cores”.
Table A-1. Altix 4700 System Configuration Ranges
Category | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
Processors | 8 processor cores (4 blades)[a] | 1024 processor cores |
Individual Rack Units (IRUs) | 1 per rack | 4 per rack |
Compute/memory blade DIMM capacity | 4 DIMMs per blade | 12 DIMMs per blade |
System main memory DIMMs | 16 per system image | 3072 per system image |
Number of base I/O blades | One per IRU | 8 per system image |
[a] Single-socket compute blades support one or two cores each. | ||
Table A-2 shows the physical specifications of the Altix 4700 system.
Table A-2. Altix 4700 Physical Specifications
Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
Dimensions for a single tall rack, including doors and side panels | Height: 79.5 in. (201.9 cm) |
Shipping dimensions | Height: 81.25 in. (206.4 cm) |
Weight of full rack (maximum) | 1500 lb (682 kg) |
Shipping weight (maximum) | 1600 lb (727 kg) |
Access requirements Front Rear Side
|
48 in. (121.9 cm) 48 in. (121.9 cm) None |
Individual Rack Unit (IRU) enclosure specifications | Dimensions: 17.4 in high x 17.5 in wide x 32.5 in deep (with blower) (44.2 cm high x 44.45 cm wide x 82.5 cm deep) Weight: ~263 lbs. (119.5 kg) |
Table A-3 lists the environmental specifications of the system.
Table A-3. Environmental Specifications
Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
Temperature tolerance | +5 °C (41 °F) to +35 °C (95 °F) (up to 1500 m / 5000 ft.) |
Temperature tolerance | -40 °C (-40 °F) to +60 °C (140 °F) |
Relative humidity | 10% to 80% operating (no condensation) |
Heat dissipation Altix 4700 (rack) |
70.29 kBTU/hr maximum (based on 20.6 kW) |
Cooling requirement | Ambient air or optional water cooling |
Air flow: intake (front), exhaust (rear) | Approximately 1500 CFM (normal operation) |
Maximum altitude | 10,000 ft. (3,049 m) operating |
Acoustical noise level | Less than 65 dBa maximum |
Table A-4 shows the power specifications for the system.
Table A-4. Power Specifications
Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
Single-phase power requirements Voltage Frequency Power |
200-240V (180-254 VAC min/max) 50-60 Hz 20.6 kW per rack |
Hold-up time | 20 ms |
Three-phase power requirements Voltage
Frequency Power Total harmonic distortion |
US/Japan 208V (180-254 VAC) International 400V (312-440 VAC) 50-60 Hz 20.6 kW per rack Less than 10% at full load |
This section contains specifications and port pinout information for the base I/O ports of your system, as follows:
The system auto-selects the Ethernet port speed and type (duplex vs. half-duplex) when the server is booted, based on what it is connected to. Figure A-1 shows the Ethernet port.
Table A-5 shows the cable pinout assignments for the Ethernet port operating in 10/100-Base-T mode and also operating in 1000Base-T mode.
Ethernet 10/100Base-T Pinouts | Gigabit Ethernet Pinouts |
|---|---|
Pins Assignment | Pins Assignment |
1 Transmit + | 1 Transmit/Receive 0 + |
2 Transmit – | 2 Transmit/Receive 0 – |
3 Receive + | 3 Transmit/Receive 1 + |
4 NU | 4 Transmit/Receive 2 + |
5 NU | 5 Transmit/Receive 2 – |
6 Receive – | 6 Transmit/Receive 1 – |
7 NU | 7 Transmit/Receive 3 + |
8 NU | 8 Transmit/Receive 3 – |
NU = Not used
The IRU and the optional Dense router modules have 9-pin serial interface connectors. These ports are for console interface and are capable of transferring data at rates as high as 230 kbps. Other features of the ports include the following:
Programmable data, parity, and stop bits
Programmable baud rate and modem control
Figure A-2 shows a serial port.
Table A-6 shows pinout assignments for the 9-pin male DB-9 connector.
Pin | Assignment | Description |
|---|---|---|
1 | DCD | Data carrier detect |
2 | RXD | Receive data |
3 | TXD | Transmit data |
4 | DTR | Data terminal ready |
5 | GND | Signal ground |
6 | DSR | Data set ready |
7 | RTS | Request to send |
8 | CTS | Clear to send |
9 | RI | Ring indicator |
Figure A-3 shows the connector pin locations for the external Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) and Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) connector. This combined technology connector is used to support optional external storage. Table A-7 lists the pin assignments for this SAS/SATA connector.
Table A-7. SAS/SATA Pin Assignments
Pin Number | Signal Name | Pin Number | Signal Name |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Gnd | 8 | Gnd |
2 | 2tx_h | 9 | 3tx_h |
3 | 2tx_1 | 10 | 3tx_1 |
4 | Gnd | 11 | Gnd |
5 | 2rx_1 | 12 | 3rx_1 |
6 | 2rx_h | 13 | 3rx_h |
7 | Gnd | 14 | Gnd |
Figure A-4 shows the USB type A connector provided on the base I/O that supports general USB applications and optional keyboard and mouse configurations.
Table A-8 lists the pin assignments for the USB type A connector.
Table A-8. Pin Assignments for USB Type A Connector
Signal | Color | Pin Number |
|---|---|---|
VCC | Red | 1 |
-Data | White | 2 |
+Data | Green | 3 |
Ground | Black | 4 |