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CHAPTER 1 Features
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This chapter describes the following features of the main unit:
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High Reliability and Availability
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Expanded Maintenance and Operational Functions
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High Performance
The main unit is based on symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) architecture. This
architecture provides excellent scalability and reliability, without affecting user
applications.
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Scalability is supported by up to 16 processors.
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System boards assure memory module expansion and upgrade to the next
generation of processors. However, note that upgrading the processor clock speed
may result in higher power consumption and a higher heat release value.
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The main unit central processing unit is a SPARC64 V.
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CPU modules with different clock speeds can be mounted together in the same
unit.
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Up to sixteen-way interleaved memory subsystems (depending on the SDRAM
modules) are used.
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Mounted 64-bit PCI slots can operate at 66 MHz.
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The system can be connected to PCI/disk boxes that are equipped with PCI slots
operating at 66 MHz in 64-bit mode.
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CPUs and I/O units can be added without affecting or restricting one another. Up
to 16 CPUs and 36 PCI slots can be used.
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The Solaris
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Operating Environment is supported, and binary compatibility of
applications with units having a SPARC/Solaris operating system environment is
guaranteed.
