Compaq GS160 - Manual (Page 15)

Introduction 1-3
AlphaServer GS160/320 System
The AlphaServer GS160 system cabinet contains up to two system boxes
supporting a maximum of 16 CPU modules.
In an AlphaServer GS320 system, a second system cabinet is used to expand the
system (up to four system boxes containing a maximum of 32 CPU modules).
A power cabinet contains the power components, I/O boxes, and storage.
Additional I/O and storage can be housed in expander cabinets.
AlphaServer GS80 System
The AlphaServer GS80 rack system contains up to two system drawers, I/O, and
storage. Each system drawer supports up to four CPU modules, for a maximum
of eight CPUs per system. Power components are mounted at the bottom of the
rack cabinet.
An expander cabinet can be used to house additional I/O and storage.
System Management Console
The console device, called the system management console (SMC), is a Compaq
Deskpro PC, a DECserver 90M terminal server, and associated hardware and
software. For installation instructions and user information, see the
AlphaServer GS80/160/320 System Management Console Installation and
User’s Guide.