Overview
A member of the "Wildfire" Family of AlphaServers.
CPU |
Supports up to (32) Alpha 21264A CPUs running at 1.0 Ghz or (32) 21264C CPUs running at 1.2 Ghz when converted to a GS320. Model "16" supports 16 CPUs and "Model 8" supports 8 CPUs.
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Memory |
Each CPU can address up to 8GB of memory, bringing the total amount of memory addressable by the system to 256 GB when 32 CPUs are installed. [Requires conversion to GS320.) Memory should be interleaved for best performance, but HP does not require this. |
Internal Storage |
The GS160 supports up to (28) SCSI disk drives installed in 1-2 optional expansion enclosures inside the CPU cabinet. Either (2) DEC BA356 (BA36R-xx) StorageWorks shelves can be installed (Each with 6 free disk slots) or (2) Compaq DS-SL13R-xx shelves may be installed with 14 free disk slots each. You may install 73GB 10K disk drives up to the SCSI HBA capacity limit.
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