Systems
Origin 300 / Onyx 300
Introduction
General
The Origin 300 is derived from the Origin 3000 line. It features the same technology, but is designed for applications in which high end configurations are not required.
Possible Origin Configurations
A single Origin 300 has 2 or 4 processors and can have up to 4 GB RAM. The description in the following sections (except *this* one) applys to a single Origin 300 server.
Two Origin 300 servers can be combined to a single system with twice the processors and memory as a single Origin 300 has (max. 8 processors and 8 GB RAM).
Using an 8-port NUMAlink router up to 8 Origin 300 units can be combined to a system that has at maximum 8 times CPU, memory and PCI slots as a single Origin 300 (max. 32 processors and 32 GB RAM).
Possible Onyx Configurations
A single Onyx 300 has 2 or 4 processors and can have up to 4 GB RAM. The description in the following sections (except *this* one) applys to a single Onyx 300 system.
Two Onyx 300 servers can be combined to a single system with twice the processors and memory as a single Onyx 300 has (max. 8 processors and 8 GB RAM).
Using an 8-port NUMAlink router up to 8 Onyx 300 can be combined to a system that has at maximum 8 times CPU, memory and PCI slots as a single Onyx 300 (max. 32 processors and 32 GB RAM).
History
- 2001, September
- rumours about Origin 300 release/announcement in October hit the net
- 2001, October
- Origin 300 19" server announced
- 2002, January
- Onyx 300 19" systems with Infinite Reality 3 graphics announced
- 2003, August
- End of production announced for Origin/Onyx 300 (31 December 2003).
- 2003, December
- End of Production
- 2008, December
- End of Service
Compute
Compute Module
General
The Compute Node may be used as a standalone system or part of a larger Origin 300 configuration.
Processors
| CPU Board | Processor | Number | Clockspeed | Cache (d/i) | Cache (2nd) | Floating Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP45 (SW: IP35) | R14000 | 2 | 500 MHz | 32kb / 32kb | 2MB | onboard |
| IP45 (SW: IP35) | R14000 | 4 | 500 MHz | 32kb / 32kb | 2MB | onboard |
| IP45 (SW: IP35) | R14000 | 2 | 600 MHz | 32kb / 32kb | 4MB | onboard |
| IP45 (SW: IP35) | R14000 | 4 | 600 MHz | 32kb / 32kb | 4MB | onboard |
Memory Specifications
Type: unknown / ECC protected Sockets: unknown Minimum configuration: 512 MB (unknown SIMMs) Maximum configuration: 4 GB (unknown SIMMs)
IO Subsystem
The IO subsystem is implemented via the IO8 board.
Expansion Options
- ATM OC3 (1 port)
- ATM OC12 (1 port)
- Gigabit Ethernet (copper/optical)
- LVD/single-ended Ultra160 SCSI (2 ports)
- Audio
- Fibre Channel (optical)
- Myrinet 2000 (1 port)
Brick Specs
Front: L1 system controller
4 LED (service, failure, 2 drive)
Power button with LED
NMI button
Reset button
Back: 1 NUMAlink connector (NUMAlink 3)
1 XIO connector
1 L1 console port
1 L1 USB port
2 serial ports
2 USB ports
RT interrupt input/output
1 Ethernet port (10BaseT / 100BaseT)
1 External SCSI connector (68pin VHDCI)
PCI Slot 1 and 2
Heartbeat LED
Internal: 2 64-bit 66 MHz 3.3 V/universal PCI slots
1 internal SCSI port
2 internal 3.5" drivebay
width: 48,3 cm / 19.00" height: 8,8 cm / 3.46" depth: 66,4 cm / 26.15" weight: up to 16,36 kg (36 lb)
Expansion
PCI Expansion Module
General
12 hot pluggable PCI slots (6 busses with 2 slots each). There are two versions of the PCI expansion module: one module supports twelve 3.3-V or universal PCI cards, and one module supports six 5.0-V or universal PCI cards and six 3.3-V or universal PCI cards.
It can be connected to the NUMAlink port of an Origin/Onyx 300 (LINK (NI)) system or NUMAlink module (port 2,3,4,5 (R-to-R / R-to-C) only!). The PCI Expansion Module is similar to the Origin/Onyx 3000 P-Brick, but it is not interchangeable (the "PCI Expansion Module User’s Guide") covers the differences in detail.
Available Options
- ATM OC3 (1 port)
- ATM OC12 (1 port)
- Gigabit Ethernet (copper/optical)
- LVD/single-ended Ultra160 SCSI (2 ports)
- Audio
- Fibre Channel (optical)
- Myrinet 2000 (1 port)
Brick Specs
Front: L1 controller
Cooling fans
Back: 12 PCI slots
1 NUMAlink connector
status LED
Internals: 12 PCI slots
width: 44,5 cm / 17.50" height: 17,8 cm / 7.00" depth: 69,8 cm / 27.50" weight: 31,5 kg / 70 lb
Graphics
Infinite Reality Graphics Module
General
This module is built to include up to 2 InfiniteReality graphics pipelines (one with 2 RM, another with 4 RM maximum). It is attached to the XIO port of a Compute Module (Ktown2 connection)..
Brick Specs
Front: L1 controller
Back: access to the cardcage
2 Ktown2 connectors
Internal: 11 card slots (1 occupied by Ktown2 board)
width: 48,26 cm / 17.50" height: 80,01 cm / 19.00" depth: 50,80 cm / 20.00" weight: 98 kg / 215 lb
Router
NUMAlink Module
General
The NUMAlink Module connects up to 8 Compute Modules to one larger system with up to 32 processors.
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
Specials
Rugged Versions
CRI, a division of RSI Inc., is building rugged rackmount versions of this system.
Problems
Operating System
Choosing an operating system.
The Origin 300 is supported in IRIX 6.5 beginning with IRIX 6.5.14 up to the final release IRIX 6.5.30.
Regardless of the system configuration it is always recommended to use IRIX 6.5.30.
Links
SGI Press Releases
- 2001, October - New SGI Origin 300 System Chosen as Portal Server by Dutch National Public Broadcaster NOS [www.sgi.com]
- 2002, January - SGI Introduces a Powerful, Compact and Economical Visualization System [www.sgi.com]
SGI Website
Manuals
For additional documentation on software, optional hardware or upgrading instructions see SGIs technical publications library.
- Site Planning Guide for SGI Origin 300 and SGI Onyx 300 Rack Systems
- Origin 300 with Numalink Module Users Guide
- InfiniteReality4 Addendum to Silicon Graphics Onyx2, SGI Onyx 3000 Series, and SGI Onyx 300 Guides
- PCI Expansion Module User’s Guide