Systems
Altix 330
Introduction
Basics
The Altix 330 is entry-level Linux server. A simple Altix 330 is a 1U-high rack mounted compute module. Up to 8 of these compute modules can be NUMAlinked. A single system may contain from 1 to 16 Itanium 2 processors and up to 128 GB of memory.
Configurations
Altix 330 | CPUs | RAM | Router | PA Module |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 Compute Module | 2 max | 16 GB max | no | 1 max |
2 Compute Modules | 4 max | 32 GB max | no | 1 max |
up to 8 Compute Modules | 16 max | 128 GB max | yes | 2 max |
Compute
Compute Module
General
The Compute Node may be used as a standalone system or part of a larger Origin 300 configuration.
Processors
Processor | Number | Clockspeed | Cache (3nd) | Floating Point |
---|---|---|---|---|
Itanium 2 | 1 or 2 | 1.3 GHz | 3MB | onboard |
Itanium 2 | 1 or 2 | 1.5 GHz | 4MB | onboard |
Itanium 2 | 1 or 2 | 1.6 GHz | 6MB | onboard |
Memory Specifications
Type: unknown / ECC protected Sockets: 2 banks of 4 Minimum configuration: 2 GB (unknown SIMMs) Maximum configuration: 16 GB (unknown SIMMs)
Expansion Options
- Infiniband 4x
- Gigabit Ethernet
- 10 Gigabit Ethernet
Brick Specs (ORIGIN!!!!!!!!!!)
Front: POWER Button 3 LED (service, failure, running) DVD Drive Back: 1 SAS/SATA Connector 6 SAS/SATA Activity LEDs 1 L1 USB port 2 Processor Heartbeat LEDs 1 NUMAlink connector 2 NUMAlink Activity LEDs 2 Ethernet ports (10/100/1000) Internal: 1 full-size 64-bit/133 MHz 3.3V PCI-X 1 internal DVD ROM 2 internal 3.5" spaces
width: 44,5 cm / 17.50" height: 4,3 cm / 1.70" depth: 80,6 cm / 31.75" weight: up to 14,06 kg (31 lb)
Expansion
PA Module
General
The PA Module adds PCI-X expanson capabilities to the Altix 330 system. It adds 4 64-bit/133 MHz PCI-X, 3.3V and Universal 64-bt/66MHz PCI-compatible (6 slots)
Available Options
- Infiniband 4x
- Gigabit Ethernet
- 10 Gigabit Ethernet
Brick Specs
Not specified in the Altix 330 manual, should be very similar to the NUMAlink Module if not identical.
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Router
NUMAlink Module
General
The NUMAlink Module connects up to 8 Compute Modules to one larger system with up to 32 processors. This router equals an R-Brick which is used in larger scale Altix systems.
Brick Specs
Front: L1 controller Cooling fans Back: 4 R-to-R connectors (1,6,7,8) 4 R-to-R / R-to-C connectors (2,3,4,5) LINK status LED L1 USB connctor Internals: -
width: 44,14 cm / 17.38" height: 8,38 cm / 3.30" depth: 60,96 cm / 27.50" weight: 9 kg / 20 lb
Chassis
Short Rack
The dimensions of the 17U short rack are as follows:
width: 64,5 cm / 25.38" height: 91,6 cm / 36.06" depth: 105,7 cm / 41.63" weight: up to 276,7 kg / 610 lbs
Tall Rack
The dimensions of the 39U tall rack are as follows:
width: 60,0 cm / 23.62" height: 192,6 cm / 75.82" depth: 104,8 cm / 41.25" weight: up to 701,7 kg / 1547 lbs
Links
SGI Press Releases
SGI Website
Manuals
For additional documentation on software, optional hardware or upgrading instructions see SGIs technical publications library.