NEC A1160 manual System Configuration, Cell Interconnect and Multiple Cell Systems

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Section 3

System Configuration

This section describes the packaging of Express5800/A1160 systems and the different configuration options.

Cell Interconnect and Multiple Cell Systems

A four-processor socket cell is capable of containing all the hardware it needs to boot as a server. To create a larger system, a cell can be connected together with up to three other cells using interconnect cables.

Interconnect Cables. The interconnect cables connect to the ports on the rear of the cell. The interconnect cables have an A end (denoted by an amber band) and a B end (denoted by a blue band). When creating a multiple-cell system, the correct end of each cable must be plugged into the appropriate interconnect cable port (0, 1, or 2). Figure 3-1 shows the interconnect cables and ports on the rear of the cell.

Figure 3-1 Interconnect Cables and Interconnect Cable Ports

Multiple-Cell Systems

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