Planning Superdome Configurations

Planning Superdome Configurations
Building Blocks and Definitions
Chapter 112
• Complex:
A hardware configuration that can support multiple instances of an
operating system (by means of partitions); see “What Is a Complex?”
on page 16.
• Complex Profile:
The data structure managed by the Guardian Service Processor
that represents the configuration of a complex. See “The Complex
Profile” on page 16.
• Core I/O:
Comprises console support and 10/100 Base T LAN; see “Core I/O” on
page 42.
• Cross-Flex:
The cabling used to connect the crossbars in a 64-way-capable
system; see “Crossbar Connections” on page 38.
• Crossbar; crossbar controller (XBC):
The backplane board that cells plug into, and its controlling chips;
see “What is an XBC (Crossbar Controller)?” on page 36.
• DIMM:
Dual Inline Memory Module; see “Memory” on page 32.
• Guardian Service Processor (GSP):
The board that maintains configuration information about the
complex and oversees configuration changes; see“What is the
Guardian Service Processor?” on page 20.
• iCOD:
Instant Capacity on Demand. Allows you to activate inactive
processors. See “Instant Capacity on Demand (iCOD)” on page 31.
• I/O chassis (cardcage):
A cardcage containing 12 I/O slots; see “What is an I/O Chassis?” on
page 41
• I/O expansion cabinet:
An external cabinet containing up to six 12-slot I/O chassis; see
“What is an I/O Expansion Cabinet?” on page 44.