NEC A1160 manual Cell Interconnect and Multiple Cell Systems, System with Two Cells

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Cell Interconnect and Multiple Cell Systems

A cell can be connected together with up to three other cells to create a multiple-cell system. > shows a system made up of two cells (eight processor sockets). The two cells are connected together with two interconnect cables. > shows a system made up of four cells (16 processor sockets). Systems with four cells require six interconnect cables. Systems with three cells are also possible.

Figure 3-2 System with Two Cells

Figure 3-3 System with Four Cells

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Contents EXPRESS5800/A1160 Technical Overview ƒProprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer DecemberContents Contents Figures Page Tables ViiPage Using This Guide Who Should Use This GuidePage Safety Notices Safety NoticesPage Safety Notices for Users Outside of the U.S.A. and Canada Page Documentation Updates Scalable Symmetric Multiprocessing ServersOperating Systems Operating SystemsWindows Operating Systems Virtual Machine Monitors Virtual Machine MonitorsLinux Operating Systems Page Cell Component Express5800/A1160 CellProcessor Sockets ProcessorsProcessors Supported Processors Rules for Mixing ProcessorsMulticore Processors Extended Memory 64 Technology EM64TProcessor Voltage Regulator Modules Node ControllerMemory MemoryDimm Slot Numbering Memory BoardsRules for Memory Expansion Dimm Capacity and Cell MemoryDimm Capacity and Cell Memory Indicators on the Memory Board SubsystemDynamic Dimm Sparing Memory MirroringPCIe Card Carrier I/O Riser BoardPorts PCIe Card CarrierInbuilt RAID Controller Ports on Back of the CellPower PowerAC/DC Power Supplies Power ControlPartitions and Power Uninterruptible Power Supply UPSVolt Redundancy and AC Source Options CoolingCooling Peripherals PeripheralsBoot Options External PeripheralsExpressscope Monitor System ClocksSystem Clocks Fault Messages on the Expressscope Monitor LCD Fault Messages on the Expressscope Monitor LCDDevice Names on the Expressscope Monitor LCD CRU Inbuilt Virtualization Trusted Platform Module TPMInbuilt Virtualization For More InformationSystem Configuration Cell Interconnect and Multiple Cell SystemsCell Interconnect and Multiple Cell Systems System with Two CellsCell Identification System Serial NumberCell Identification Relation of Interconnect Port and Cable End to Cell IDCabinets CabinetsClustering PartitionsPartitions Redundant Configurations Redundant ConfigurationsReplaceable Components Clustering SoftwareExpress5800/A1160 Configuration Summary Express5800/A1160 Configuration SummaryMinimum and Maximum Configurations Page Server Management System ComponentsNetwork Components Windows Domain Controller Management ServerClient Workstation Console Manager Client SoftwareIntelligent Platform Management Interface Management ArchitectureMain Components Management Board Management BoardService Processor Firmware HubRemote Console Interfaces Remote Console InterfacesTrusted Platform Module TPM PortsBios Server Management SoftwareEsmpro Manager and Agent Management Software ComponentsManagement Software Components Accessing Remote Monitoring Remote MonitoringCell Components Components on the Front of a CellComponents on the Rear of a Cell LCDComponents on the Rear of a Cell AC power cord