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System Overview
1.1.
Configuration and Specifications of the Base Module
The base module of this system is composed of the following hardware components:
− CELL
Can install one to four Intel Itanium2 processors.
The minimum required memory capacity is 2GB and can be expanded up to 128GB.
− Crossbar Interconnect
Contains:
Interface to the cell (3.2Gbps interface) x 8
Interface to other Crossbar Interconnect (3.2Gbps interface) x 4
Interface to each of 2 I/O modules (2.4Gbps interface) x 4
− I/O ENCLOSURE
Can install up to 2 I/O modules.
− I/O MODULE
Can contain:
Up to 8 PCI cards
A DVD-ROM unit
A DAT unit
Up to 4 HDDs (up to two HDDs when DAT is used)
− POWER BAY
Can contain up to 6 DPSs (AC/DC converters).
The iSP of the base module supports the following interfaces as standard equipment:
(1) 10/100Base-TX Ethernet interface for the SP console
(2) Serial (RS-232C) interface for the SP console
Figure 1-2 shows the layout of parts in the Main Cabinet, Figure 1-3 the layout of parts in the
Expansion Cabinet, and Table 1-1 lists the system specifications.
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