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Chapter 2
2. System Overview and Options
This chapter provides an overview of the physical and architectural aspects of your
Silicon Graphics Prism platform. System configurations and components are described
and illustrated. This chapter includes the following sections:
• “Physical Features” on page 28
• “Functional Architecture” on page 30
• “System Components” on page 33
• “Power Components” on page 48
• “SGI Racks for Silicon Graphics Prism” on page 49
• “Optional Devices” on page 52