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Contents
Preface vii
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Reasons for Partitioning 1-2
1.2 Important Considerations for Partitioned Systems 1-4
1.3 Overview of the Partitioning Process 1-6
Chapter 2 Configuration Rules
2.1 Overview of Configuration Requirements 2-2
2.2 Example of a Partitioned System 2-4
2.3 Module Configuration 2-6
2.4 Memory Allocation 2-8
2.4.1 Two Partitions 2-8
2.4.2 Three Partitions 2-10
2.5 DWLPB PCI Card Cages and Hose Connections 2-12
2.6 KFE72-DA Adapters and Attached Console Terminals 2-14
2.7 CD-ROM Drives for Secondary Partitions 2-16
2.8 Attaching Floppy Drives for Secondary Partitions (Optional) 2-18
2.9 Moving One Floppy Drive Between Partitions 2-20
Chapter 3 Environment Variable Settings
3.1 Environment Variables Used 3-2
3.2 Detailed Directions for lp_cpu_mask 3-4
3.3 Detailed Instructions for lp_io_mask 3-8
Chapter 4 Setting Up, Initializing, and Booting Logical
Partitions
4.1 Primary Console: Check Configuration 4-2
4.2 Step 1: Create and Initialize Environment Variables from the
Primary Console 4-6
4.3 Step 2: Initialize Partitions from the Primary Console;
Boot/Install OS in Partition 0 4-8