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Invalid Configurations
Nodes must be
placed in sequence in
short frames
Valid Configurations
Figure 10-1 Examples on node configuration
Note that for MCA nodes, a pair of nodes is still required for each SP node
drawer.
Node configuration rule 4:
SP-attached servers are supported on Model 550 only.
SP-attached servers are supported on SP Model 550 only.
MCA Thin PCI Thin
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PCI Thin PCI Thin PCI Thin PCI Thin
MCA Thin MCA Thin MCA Thin MCA Thin
PCI Thin PCI Thin
(Empty)
W ide Node W ide Node
Thin nodes should be
placed in the odd slot
positions (the left side)
PCI Thin
PCI Thin PCI Thin PCI Thin
(Empty)
MCA Thin MCA Thin MCA Thin MCA Thin
PCI Thin
PCI Thin PCI Thin
Wide Node
Chapter 10. Clustering configurations
MCA thin nodes must
be in the same type in
a drawer.
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Wide Node
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