NEC A1160 - Manual (Page 43)

Partitions
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Figure 3-5 Cabinet Configuration
Partitions
You can configure one or more cells as a partition to support an instance of an operating
system or a virtual machine monitor. A partition is a logical computer in the system. You
use partitions to run user applications that perform work to support your business.
Each cell in the system can support one partition. Systems with four cells can support
one to four partitions. See the User's Guide for the partitioning rules.
Clustering
When several partitions are configured, the servers become a convenient platform for
clustering. Because partitions (or cluster nodes, in this context) are neatly contained in
the same cabinet, cabling requirements are simplified. Also, because cluster nodes are
derived from the same pool of hardware components, you can quickly reallocate