Managing Superdome Complexes: A Guide for HP-UX System Administrators

Planning Superdome Configurations
Building Blocks and Definitions
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Building Blocks and Definitions
Outline of this Section
• “Glossary” on page 287
• “What is a Superdome System?” on page 291
• “What Is a Complex?” on page 292
• “What is the Guardian Service Processor?” on page 296
• “What is a Partition?” on page 298
• “What is a CPU Cabinet?” on page 299
• “What is a Cell?” on page 303
• “What is an XBC (Crossbar Controller)?” on page 312
• “Crossbar Connections” on page 314
• “What is an I/O Chassis?” on page 317
• “What is an I/O Expansion Cabinet?” on page 320
• “The Console and the Support Management System” on page 321