NEC A1160 - Manual (Page 3)

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Contents
Section 1 Introduction .................................................................. 1-1
Documentation Updates .................................................................................. 1-1
Scalable Symmetric Multiprocessing Servers .................................................. 1-1
Operating Systems .......................................................................................... 1-2
Virtual Machine Monitors ................................................................................. 1-3
Section 2 Cell Component ............................................................ 2-1
Express5800/A1160 Cell .................................................................................. 2-1
Processors ....................................................................................................... 2-2
Memory ............................................................................................................ 2-5
I/O Subsystem ................................................................................................. 2-8
Power ............................................................................................................. 2-12
Cooling ........................................................................................................... 2-14
Peripherals ..................................................................................................... 2-15
System Clocks ............................................................................................... 2-17
EXPRESSSCOPE® Monitor .......................................................................... 2-17
Fault Messages on the EXPRESSSCOPE® Monitor LCD ............................ 2-18
Inbuilt Virtualization ........................................................................................ 2-20
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) ..................................................................... 2-20
Section 3 System Configuration .................................................. 3-1
Cell Interconnect and Multiple Cell Systems .................................................... 3-1
Cell Identification .............................................................................................. 3-3
System Serial Number ..................................................................................... 3-3
Cabinets ........................................................................................................... 3-4
Partitions .......................................................................................................... 3-5
Clustering ......................................................................................................... 3-5
Redundant Configurations ............................................................................... 3-6
Replaceable Components ................................................................................ 3-6
Express5800/A1160 Configuration Summary .................................................. 3-7
Section 4 Server Management ..................................................... 4-1