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4. Divide your system into logical partitions by assigning slots (and

therefore modules) to each partition. Each partition must be assigned

at least one dual CPU module, one MEM module, and one IOP module.

With a total of nine slots, the AlphaServer GS140 can be conﬁgured for

a maximum of three partitions.

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Each CPU module has two processors, both of which must be

assigned to the same partition.

5. If your system meets the minimum requirements, proceed to the next

section. Otherwise, you need to take corrective action (such as

installing additional hardware), then proceed to the next section.

E.4.3.2 Verify the Firmware Revision Level

Logical partitions require console ﬁrmware support. Version 5.4 is the

minimum ﬁrmware revision when this manual was produced, but you

should refer to the Release Notes for changes to the minimum revision. To

verify that your system’s ﬁrmware includes support for logical partitions,

use the following command at the primary console to display the ﬁrmware

revision level:

P00>>>show version

The console will display a message similar to the following:

version V5.4, 15-MAR-1999 10:07:33

Verify the revision of your ﬁrmware is Version 5.4 or later. If you need to

upgrade your system’s ﬁrmware, refer to the ﬁrmware upgrade instructions

in the hardware documentation. The ﬁrmware CD-ROM is shipped with

the software kit, or you can download the ﬁrmware from the world-wide

web or by ftp. The information on ﬁnding and updating the ﬁrmware is in

the Installation Guide.

E.4.3.3 Conﬁguring Logical Partitions

You conﬁgure and enabled (or disabled) logical partitions using a set of

console environment variables (EVs). Two console EVs take the form of

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