Table Of Contents - Compaq AlphaServer GS140 Getting Started

Preface
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Reasons for Partitioning
1.2 Important Considerations for Partitioned Systems
1.3 Overview of the Partitioning Process
Chapter 2 Configuration Rules
2.1 Overview of Configuration Requirements
2.2 Example of a Partitioned System
2.3 Module Configuration
2.4 Memory Allocation
2.4.1 Two Partitions
2.4.2 Three Partitions
2.5 DWLPB PCI Card Cages and Hose Connections
2.6 KFE72-DA Adapters and Attached Console Terminals
2.7 CD-ROM Drives for Secondary Partitions
2.8 Attaching Floppy Drives for Secondary Partitions (Optional)
2.9 Moving One Floppy Drive Between Partitions
Chapter 3 Environment Variable Settings
3.1 Environment Variables Used
3.2 Detailed Directions for lp_cpu_mask
3.3 Detailed Instructions for lp_io_mask
Chapter 4 Setting Up, Initializing, and Booting Logical
Partitions
4.1 Primary Console: Check Configuration
4.2 Step 1: Create and Initialize Environment Variables from the
Primary Console
4.3 Step 2: Initialize Partitions from the Primary Console;
Boot/Install OS in Partition 0
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