User`s guide

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Chapter 1
1. Getting Started with the Silicon Graphics Prism
The Silicon Graphics Prism Visualization System platform is a high-performance
highly-scalable system running the SGI Linux + ProPack operating system. The platform
is available in a number of configurations to meet your visualization and compute
requirements.
This chapter introduces the two primary modules used in the system, and provides an
abbreviated overview (quick start) on how to begin using your system. The following
chapters elaborate on various topics relating to larger systems, configuration and cabling
questions, component replacement and upgrades, basic troubleshooting, rack mounting,
and connector functionality.