Figure 4.5.4 shows the locations of local devices that can be used to boot
the operating system.
Local devices can be installed in the DEC 7000 system. The DEC
DEC
7000 system cabinet can contain up to two SCSI PIUs, the ex-
7000
pander cabinet can contain up to six SCSI PIUs, and the external
RA disk cabinet can contain RA disks.
Local devices can be installed in the VAX 7000 system. The VAX
VAX
7000 system cabinet can contain up to two DSSI PIUs, the ex-
7000
pander cabinet can contain up to six DSSI PIUs, and the external
RA disk cabinet can contain RA disks.
NOTE: To boot from a local device, the operating system must already be
installed on that device. Otherwise, booting must be done from an-
other source.
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