Technical data

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Contents
Major Components 21
System Controller 22
BaseIO Board 25
CPU Node Board 26
Router Boards 30
Power Distribution Unit (PDU) 32
CrayLink Interconnect 32
PCI Carrier Assembly 34
3. Interface and Cabling Information 35
The Ethernet Interface Connection 36
Standard Serial Ports 38
Standard SCSI Connector 40
4. System Configurations 43
Overview 43
Basic System Configurations 44
Rackmount Configurations 47
Multirack Configurations 53
5. System Configuration and Operation 59
Connecting Your Terminal 60
SCSI Configuration Requirements 62
Loading the Single Connector Assembly (SCA) Drives Into the System 63
Loading the CD-ROM 66
Connecting Your System to an Ethernet Network 68
Initially Powering On the System 69
Booting Your System 73
Installing the Operating System 76
Powering Off the System 76
Resetting Your System 77
6. Removing and Replacing Customer-Replaceable Units 79
General Information 81
Safety Information 81