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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 GS60E System 2-4
2.3 Example of a Partitioned GS140 System 2-6
2.4 Module Configuration 2-8
2.5 Memory Allocation 2-10
2.5.1 Two Partitions 2-10
2.5.2 Three Partitions (GS140 Only) 2-12
2.6 DWLPB PCI Card Cages and Hose Connections 2-14
2.6.1 DWLPB Configuration for GS140 Systems 2-14
2.6.2 DWLPB Configuration for GS60E Systems 2-16
2.7 KFE72-DA Adapters and Attached Console Terminals 2-18
2.8 CD-ROM Drives for Partitions 2-20
2.9 Attaching Floppy Drives for Secondary Partitions (Optional) 2-22
2.10 Moving One Floppy Drive Between Partitions (Optional) 2-24
2.10.1 Moving a Floppy Drive on a GS140 System 2-24
2.10.2 Moving a Floppy Drive on a GS60E System 2-26
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