This appendix contains technical specification information about your system, as follows:
Table A-1 summarizes the Altix 450 system configuration ranges. Note that while each compute/memory board can house either one or two processor sockets; each socket holds two processor “cores”.
Table A-1. Altix 450 System Configuration Ranges
Category | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
Processor cores | 4[a] | 76 |
Individual Rack Units (IRUs) | 1 per rack | 4 per system image[b] |
Compute/memory blade DIMM capacity | 4 DIMMs per blade | 12 DIMMs per blade |
System main memory DIMMs | 4 per system image | 228 per system image |
Number of base I/O blades | One per IRU | 4 per system image |
[a] Single-socket compute blades support two cores each. [b] Two complete systems of four IRUs each can be installed in the same 42U tall rack. | ||
Table A-2 shows the physical specifications of the Altix 450 system in a 42U rack.
Table A-2. Altix 450 Tall Rack System Physical Specifications
Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
Dimensions for a single tall (42U) rack system, including doors and side panels | Height: 79.5 in. (201.9 cm) |
Shipping dimensions | Height: 81.5 in. (207 cm) |
Weight of full rack (maximum) | ~1450 lb (658 kg) |
Shipping weight (maximum) | ~1600 lb (727 kg) |
Access requirements Front Rear Side
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48 in. (121.9 cm) 48 in. (121.9 cm) None |
Individual Rack Unit (IRU) enclosure specifications | Dimensions: 6.68 in high x 17.5 in wide x 17 in deep (22 cm high x 44.45 cm wide x 43.2 cm deep) Weight: ~130 lbs. (59.1 kg) |
Table A-3 lists the physical specifications of the Altix 450 system in a 20U rack.
Table A-3. Altix 450 Short Rack System Physical Specifications
Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
Dimensions for a single short (20U) rack system, including doors and side panels | Height: 41.8 in. (106.2 cm) |
Shipping dimensions | Height: 47.5 in. (120.7 cm) |
Weight of full rack (maximum) | 750 lb (340 kg) |
Shipping weight (maximum) | 862 lb (391 kg) |
Access requirements Front Rear Side
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48 in. (121.9 cm) 48 in. (121.9 cm) None |
Individual Rack Unit (IRU) enclosure specifications | Dimensions: 8.68 in high x 17.5 in wide x 17 in deep (22 cm high x 44.45 cm wide x 43.2 cm deep) Weight: ~130 lbs. (59.1 kg) |
Table A-4 lists the environmental specifications of the 42U rack system. Table A-5 provides the environmental information for the 20U system.
Table A-4. Environmental Specifications (42U Rack)
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 90% operating (no condensation) |
Heat dissipation Altix 450 (42U rack) |
59.71 kBTU/hr maximum (based on 17.5 kW) |
Cooling requirement | Ambient air cooling |
Air flow: intake (front), exhaust (rear) | Approximately 1400 CFM (normal operation) |
Maximum altitude | 10,000 ft. (3,049 m) operating |
Acoustical noise level | Less than 65 dBa maximum (with doors) |
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Table A-5. Environmental Specifications (20U Rack)
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 90% operating (no condensation) |
Heat dissipation Altix 450 |
29.86 kBTU/hr maximum (based on 8.75 kW) |
Cooling requirement | Ambient air cooling only |
Air flow: intake (front), exhaust (rear) | Approximately 750 CFM (normal operation) |
Maximum altitude | 10,000 ft. (3,049 m) operating |
Acoustical noise level | Less than 65 dBa maximum (with doors) |
Table A-6 shows the power specifications for the system.
Table A-6. Power Specifications
Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
Single-phase power requirements Voltage Frequency Power |
200-240V (180-254 VAC min/max) 50-60 Hz 17.5 kW max per tall rack 8.75 kW max per short rack |
Hold-up time | 16 ms |
Total harmonic distortion | 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-7 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 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 example.
Table A-8 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 single-channel Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) and Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) connector. This combined technology connector is used to support optional external storage. Table A-9 lists the pin assignments for the 14-pin SAS/SATA connector.
Table A-9. 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-10 lists the pin assignments for the USB type A connector.
Table A-10. Pin Assignments for USB Type A Connector
Signal | Color | Pin Number |
|---|---|---|
VCC | Red | 1 |
-Data | White | 2 |
+Data | Green | 3 |
Ground | Black | 4 |