Appendix A. Technical Specifications and Pinouts
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Appendix A. Technical Specifications and Pinouts

This appendix contains technical specification information about your system, as follows:

Environmental System Specifications

Table A-1 lists the environmental specifications of the Onyx 350 system.

Table A-1. Environmental Specifications

Characteristic

Specification

Temperature,
operating

+5 °C (+41 °F) to +35 °C (+95 °F) (up to 1,500 m / 5,000 ft)
+5 °C (+41 °F) to +30 °C (+86 °F) (1,500 m to 3,000 m / 5,000 ft to 10,000 ft)

Temperature,
non-operating

-40 °C (-40 °F) to +60 °C (+140 °F)

Humidity

10% to 95% RH, noncondensing

Altitude

Sea level to 40,000 ft (nonoperating)
Sea level to 10,000 ft (3,000 m) (operating)


Compute/Graphics Module Specifications

Table A-2 lists the bandwidth characteristics of the compute module.

Table A-2. Bandwidth Characteristics of the Compute Module

Characteristic

Peak Bandwidth

Sustainable Bandwidth

LINK channel

3.2 GB/s full duplex

1.6 GB/s each direction

~1420 MB/s each direction

Xtown2 channel

2.4 GB/s full duplex

1.2 GB/s each direction

~1066 MB/s half duplex

~1744 MB/s full duplex, ~872 MB/s each direction

Main memory

3200 MB/s

3200 MB/s

SYSAD

1600 MB/s

~1400 MB/s

Table A-3 summarizes the general features of the compute module.

Table A-3. General Features of the Compute Module

Feature

Base Compute Module

Expansion Compute Module

MIPS RISC processor

2 or 4

2 or 4

Memory

1 GB to 8 GB

1 GB to 8 GB

Expansion slot

1 PCI,
2 PCI-X

4 PCI-X

Serial port

4

1[a]

Ethernet port

One 10/100/1000 BaseT

[b]

SCSI port (internal)

1 Ultra3 SCSI, 160 MB/s

**

SCSI port (external)

1 Ultra3 SCSI (VHDCI)

**

3.5-in. drive bay

2

**

L1 to L2 USB port

1

1

RT interrupt input port

1

**

RT interrupt output port

1

**

L1 console port

1

1

NUMAlink 3 port

1 (1.6 GB/s each direction)

1 (1.6 GB/s each direction)

XIO port

1 (800 MB/s each direction)

1 (800 MB/s each direction)

[a] 2-port SIO cards can be added to the expansion compute module to increase the number of serial ports.

[b] These ports are available only when the module contains an IO9 PCI card.

The specifications for the InfinitePerformance compute/graphics module are the same as those listed for the compute module (see Table A-3). Additional connectors of the base (primary) IP compute/graphics module and the expansion compute/graphics module are listed in Table A-4.

Note that Onyx 350 systems using InfinitePerformance (IP) graphics do not connect to InfiniteReality or other graphics modules. Each system supports only one type of graphics interface.

Table A-4. InfinitePerformance Compute/Graphics Module Connectors

Feature

Specification

USB ports

4 (on PCI card)

InfinitePerformance gfx option

1 (internal only)

IP DVI monitor connector

1 (15 pin) supports DVI-A and DVI-D

IP Swap-ready

1 (BNC)

IP Stereo View

1

IP Genlock

1 (BNC)

Table A-5 lists the specifications for the compute module.

Table A-5. Compute/Graphics Module Specifications

Characteristic

IP Gfx Module Specification

Compute Module Specification

Height

3.44 in. (8.8 cm)

3.44 in. (8.8 cm)

Width

17.06 in. (43.36 cm)

17.06 in. (43.36 cm)

Depth

27 in. (68.6 cm) (with bezel)

27 in. (68.6 cm) (with bezel)

Weight

~39.5 lb (17.9 kg) to 42.5 lb (19.3 kg)

~41.5 lb (18.9 kg) to 44.5 lb (20.2 kg)

Noise

6 Bels sound power, up to 30 °C

6 Bels sound power, up to 30 °C

Heat dissipation

1700 Btu/hr average

1315 Btu/hr average

Input power

120/240 VAC autosensing (~563 W)

120/240 VAC autosensing (~563 W)


MPX Module Specifications

Table A-6 lists the bandwidth characteristics of the MPX module.

Table A-6. Bandwidth Characteristics of the MPX Module

Characteristic

Peak Bandwidth

Sustainable Bandwidth

LINK channel

3.2 GB/s full duplex

1.6 GB/s each direction

~1420 MB/s each direction

Xtown2 channel

2.4 GB/s full duplex

1.2 GB/s each direction

~1066 MB/s half duplex

~1744 MB/s full duplex, ~872 MB/s each direction

Main memory

3200 MB/s

3200 MB/s

SYSAD

1600 MB/s

~1400 MB/s

Table A-7 lists the specifications for the MPX module.

Table A-7. MPX Module specifications

Characteristic

Specification

Height

3.44 in. (8.8 cm)

Width

17.06 in. (43.36 cm)

Depth

26.4 in. (67.05 cm) (with bezel)

Weight

~36 lb (16.36 kg)

Input power

120/240 VAC autosensing (~563 W)


PCI Expansion Module Specifications

Table A-8 lists the bandwidth characteristics of the PCI expansion module.

Table A-8. Bandwidth Characteristics of the 4U PCI Expansion Module

Characteristic

Peak Bandwidth

NUMAlink channel

1.2 GB/s each direction

Table A-9 lists the specifications of the 4U PCI expansion module.

Table A-9. 4U PCI Expansion Module Specifications

Characteristic

Specification

Height

7.0 in. (177.8 mm)

Width

17.5 in. (444.5 mm)

Depth

27.5 in. (698.5 mm)

Weight

60 lb (27.22 kg)

Input power

+48 VDC (~250 W)


NUMAlink Module Specifications

Table A-10 lists the bandwidth characteristics of the NUMAlink module.

Table A-10. Bandwidth Characteristics of the NUMAlink Module

Characteristic

Peak Bandwidth

Sustainable Bandwidth

LINK channel

3.2 GB/s full duplex
1.6 GB/s each direction

~1420 MB/s each direction

The NUMAlink module requires 2U of space within the rack and has the specifications that are listed in Table A-11.

Table A-11. NUMAlink Module Specifications

Characteristic

Specification

Height

3.3 in. (83.82 mm)

Width

17.38 in. (441.45 mm)

Depth

27.5 in. (698.5 mm)

Weight

20 lb (9.1 kg)

Input power

110/220 VAC (~60 W)


Rack Specifications

The Onyx 350 system can be housed in short (17U) or tall (39U) racks.

Note: One U is 1.75 in. (4.45 cm).

Table A-12 lists the specifications of the short rack.

Table A-12. Short Rack Specifications (with Skins)

Characteristic

Specification

Height

36.06 in. (916 mm)

Width

25.38 in. (645 mm)

Depth

40.63 in. (1032 mm)

Weight (maximum)

488 lb (221 kg)

Shipping weight (maximum)

563 lb (255 kg)

Table A-13 lists the specifications of the tall rack.

Table A-13. Tall Rack Specifications

Characteristic

Specification

Height

75.82 in. (1925.83 mm)

Width

23.62 in. (599.95 mm)

Depth

41.25 in. (1048.00 mm)

Weight (maximum)

1,100 lb (499 kg)

Shipping weight (maximum)

1,281 lb (581 kg)


TP900 Storage Module Specifications

Table A-14 lists the specifications of the TP900 storage module.

Table A-14. TP900 Storage Module Specifications

Characteristic

Specification

Height

3.37 in. (85.7 mm)

Width

17.6 in. (447 mm)

Depth

21.46 in. (545 mm)

Input power

100 - 254 VAC (~175 W)

Weight:
Maximum configuration
Empty enclosure


48.5 lb (22 kg)
14.3 lb (6.5 kg)


Power Bay Module Specifications

The power bay requires 3U of space within the rack. Table A-15 lists the specifications for the power bay.

Table A-15. Power Bay Module Specifications

Characteristic

Specification

Height

5.118 in. (130 mm)

Width

17.5 in. (443 mm)

Depth

23.898 in. (607 mm)

Weight
(with two power supplies)

42 lb (19.05 kg)

Table A-16 lists the specifications of the power supplies.

Table A-16. Power Supply Specifications

Characteristic

Specification

Height

4.86 in. (123.5 mm)

Width

2.74 in. (69.50 mm)

Depth

13.67 in. (347.30 mm)

Weight

7.5 lb (3.38 kg)


USB Hub Specifications

Table A-17 lists the specifications of the USB hub.

Table A-17. USB Hub Specifications

Characteristic

Specification

Height

0.688 in. (17.475 mm)

Width

2.5 in. (63.5 mm)

Depth

3.25 in. (82.55 mm)


Non-proprietary I/O Port Specifications

This section provides pin assignment information for the non-proprietary connectors on the following components:

  • Compute module (base and expansion)

  • MPX module

  • L2 controller

  • NUMAlink module

  • TP900 storage module

  • USB hub

  • DB-9 connector

  • RJ45 connector

  • External SCSI port connector

  • Stereo jack connector

  • USB type A connector

  • USB type B connector

  • Serial cable

  • Serial port adapter cables

Compute Module Connectors

Table A-18 lists the non-proprietary connectors on the rear panel of the compute module.

Table A-18. Compute Module Connectors

Port

Connector

Pin Assignments

Serial ports 1 through 4[a]

DB9

See Figure A-6

 

L1 console port

DB9

See Figure A-6

 

Ethernet port (IO9 only)

RJ45

See Figure A-7

 

External SCSI port (with IO9 only)

SCSI 68-pin VHDCI

See Figure A-8

 and Table A-22

 

RT interrupt input and output ports (IO9 only)

Stereo jack

See Figure A-9

 and Table A-23

 

USB L1 port

USB type B

See Figure A-11

 and Table A-25

 

[a] Serial ports 2, 3, and 4 reside on an internal daughtercard. An IO9 must be present to use serial ports 1 through 4.


MPX Module

Table A-19 lists the non-proprietary connectors on the rear panel of the MPX module (see Figure A-1). Note that the serial port shown in the figure does not function unless an optional IO9 PCI card is installed in the MPX.

The third column of the table indicates where you can find the pin assignments for these connectors.

Table A-19. MPX Module Connectors

Port

Connector

Pin Assignments

Serial port

DB9

See Figure A-6

 

L1 console port

DB9

See Figure A-6

 

USB L1 port

USB type B

See Figure A-11

 and Table A-25

 

Figure A-1. Non–proprietary Connectors on Rear Panel of MPX Module

Non–proprietary Connectors on Rear Panel of MPX Module

L2 Controller

Table A-20 lists the non-proprietary connectors on the rear panel of the L2 controller (refer to Figure A-2). The third column of the table indicates where you can find the pin assignments for these connectors.

Table A-20. L2 Controller Connectors

Port

Connector

Pin Assignments

Console (serial port)

DB9

See Figure A-6

 

Modem (serial port)

DB9

See Figure A-6

 

Ethernet port

RJ45

See Figure A-7

 

L1 ports (four ports)

USB type A

See Figure A-10

 and Table A-24

 

Figure A-2. Non–proprietary Connectors on Rear Panel of L2 Controller

Non–proprietary Connectors on Rear Panel of L2 Controller

NUMAlink Module

Figure A-3 shows the L1 port (USB type B connector) on the rear panel of the NUMAlink module. For the pin number locations of the connector, refer to Figure A-11; Table A-25 lists the pin assignments.

Figure A-3. Non-proprietary Connector on Rear Panel of NUMAlink Module

Non-proprietary Connector on Rear Panel of NUMAlink Module

TP900 Storage Module

Figure A-4 shows the two SCSI port connectors on the rear panel of the TP900 storage module. Figure A-8 shows how the pin numbers are distributed on the SCSI connector, and Table A-22 lists the pin assignments.

Figure A-4. Non–proprietary Connectors on Rear Panel of TP900 Storage Module

Non–proprietary Connectors on Rear Panel of TP900 Storage Module

USB Hub

The USB hub (see Figure A-5) has four USB type A connectors, two connectors on each side of the hub. Figure A-10 shows how the pin numbers are distributed on the USB type A connector, and Table A-24 lists the pin assignments.

Figure A-5. USB Hub Type A Connectors

USB Hub Type A Connectors

DB9 Connector

Figure A-6 shows the DB9 connector pin assignments.

This connector is used for the L1 console port and serial port(s) of the compute module. It is also used as the console and modem ports of the L2 controller.

Figure A-6. DB9 Connector Pin Assignments

DB9 Connector Pin Assignments

RJ45 Connector

Figure A-7 shows the pin locations for the RJ45 connector on the IO9 PCI card and the L2 controller.

Figure A-7. RJ45 Connector Pin Assignment

RJ45 Connector Pin Assignment

Table A-21 shows the pin assignments for the RJ-45 connector.

Table A-21. Ethernet Connector Pin Assignments

10/100BaseT Ethernet Pinouts
Pin

10/100BaseT Ethernet Pinouts
Assignment

1000BaseT Ethernet Pinouts
Pin

1000BaseT Ethernet Pinouts
Assignment

1

Transmit +

1

Transmit/Receive 0+

2

Transmit –

2

Transmit/Receive 0–

3

Receive +

3

Transmit/Receive 1+

4

Not used

4

Transmit/Receive 2+

5

Not used

5

Transmit/Receive 2–

6

Receive –

6

Transmit/Receive 1–

7

Not used

7

Transmit/Receive 3+

8

Not used

8

Transmit/Receive 3–


External SCSI Port Connector

Figure A-8 shows the external SCSI VHDCI connector pin locations for the external SCSI connector. This connector is used on the IO9 PCI card and the TP900 storage module.

Figure A-8. Pin Number Locations for External SCSI Port

Pin Number Locations for External SCSI Port

Table A-22 lists the pin assignments for this SCSI connector.

Table A-22. SCSI VHDCI Pin Assignments

Pin Number

Signal Name

Pin Number

Signal Name

1

+DB (12)

35

-DB (12)

2

+DB (13)

36

-DB (13)

3

+DB (14)

37

-DB (14)

4

+DB (15)

38

-DB (15)

5

+DB (P1)

39

-DB (P1)

6

+DB (0)

40

-DB (0)

7

+DB (1)

41

-DB (1)

8

+DB (2)

42

-DB (2)

9

+DB (3)

43

-DB (3)

10

+DB (4)

44

-DB (4)

11

+DB (5)

45

-DB (5)

12

+DB (6)

46

-DB (6)

13

+DB (7)

47

-DB (7)

14

+DB (P0)

48

-DB (P0)

15

Ground

49

Ground

16

DIFFSENS

50

Ground

17

TERMPWR

51

TERMPWR

18

TERMPWR

52

TERMPWR

19

Reserved

53

Reserved

20

Ground

54

Ground

21

+ATN

55

-ATN

22

Ground

56

Ground

23

+BSY

57

–BSY

24

+ACK

58

–ACK

25

+RST

59

–RST

26

+MSG

60

–MSG

27

+SEL

61

–SEL

28

+CD

62

–CD

29

+REQ

63

–REQ

30

+IO

64

–IO

31

+DB (8)

65

-DB (8)

32

+DB (9)

66

-DB (9)

33

+DB (10)

67

-DB(10)

34

+DB (11)

68

-DB (11)


Stereo Jack Connector Conductor

Figure A-9 shows the stereo jack connector conductors that are used for the RT interrupt input and RT interrupt output ports of the IO9 PCI card.

Figure A-9. Stereo Jack Connector Conductor

Stereo Jack Connector Conductor

Table A-23. Conductor Assignments for Stereo Jack Connector

Conductor

Function

Tip

+5 V

Ring

Interrupt (active low)

Sleeve

Chassis ground and cable shield

Table A-23

USB Type A Connector

Figure A-10 shows the USB type A connector that is used for USB ports 1 through 4 of the L2 controller and the four USB ports on the USB hub that connect to the compute and/or MPX modules.

Figure A-10. Pin Number Locations for USB Type A Connector

Pin Number Locations for USB Type A Connector

Table A-24. Pin Assignments for USB Type A Connectors

Signal

Color

Pin Number

VCC

Red

1

-Data

White

2

+Data

Green

3

Ground

Black

4

Table A-24

USB Type B Connector

Figure A-11 shows the USB type B connector that is used for the USB L1 port of the compute module and the L1 port on the NUMAlink module. Table A-25 lists the pin assignments.

Figure A-11. Pin Number Locations

Pin Number Locations

Table A-25. Pin Assignments for USB Type B Connector

Signal

Color

Pin Number

VCC

Red

1

-Data

White

2

+Data

Green

3

Ground

Black

4


Serial Device Cable

For serial devices, use a 3-wire standard PC cable. Table A-26 shows the cable connector pinout assignments for this cable.

Note: For a 3-wire cable and no hardware flow control modem, you must use the /dev/ttyd* command devices in the configuration files. For more detailed information, see the serial man page. To access the man page, select Help > InfoSearch > Man pages from the Toolchest, or place the cursor in the console window and type the following:
man serial

Table A-26. Printer/Dumb Terminal Cable Pinout

Signal Description

Pin Number
DB9 Connector (Female)

Pin Number
DB-25 Connector (Male)

 

1

Not connected

RXD

2

2

TXD

3

3

 

4

Not connected

GND

5

7

 

6

Not connected

 

7

Not connected

 

8

Not connected

 

9

Not connected


Serial Port Adapter Cables

The system's serial ports conform to the PC standard pinout for EIA standard RS-232 signals. The purpose of the adapter cable is to allow the system to use standard PC serial devices. Table A-27 shows the adapter cable pinout for a standard PC or Macintosh serial port.

Table A-27. Female DB9 to Female MiniDIN8 Adapter Cable Pinout

From: Female DB

To: MiniDIN8

PC Signal

Macintosh Signal

1

7

DCD

GPi

2

5

RD

RxD-

3

3

TD

TxD-

4

1

DTR

TxD+

5

4

SG

SG

6

8

DSR

RxD+

7

6

RTS

HSKo

8

2

CTS

HSKi

9

Unused

RI

Unused

The purpose of the following adapter cable is to support ANSI/SMPTE Standard 107M-1992.

Table A-28 shows the pinout for a female DB9 to female DB9 adapter cable.

Table A-28. Female DB9 to Female DB9 Adapter Cable Pinout

Female DB-9 Connected
to Workstation

Female DB-9 Connected
to Peripheral

1

Unused

2

To DB9 -2 (RxD-)

3

To DB9-8 (TxD-)

4

Unused

5

To DB9-6 and DB9-4 (GND)

6

To DB9-7 (RxD+)

7

To DB9-3 (TxD+)

8

Unused

9

Unused


Note: For more detailed information, see the serial man page. To access it, open an IRIX shell and enter the following:
man serial

You can also access man pages by selecting Help > InfoSearch and entering the following:
man serial

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