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6.2 MS65A Configuration Rules
Figure 6–2 shows the order of placement of MS65A modules
in the XMI backplane.
Figure 6–2: MS65A Configuration
XMI CARD CAGE
E D C B A 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
msb-0133E-90
Memory Slots
2
1
Memory modules are configured after I/O adapter and processor modules.
Install memory modules next to vector processors first, then install
additional memories as follows:
1
Install the first memory module in slot A. Fill all available slots left to
right from slot A to slot 1.
2
Install any additional memory modules right to left in available slots
from slot B to slot E.
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