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Contents
Preface
vii
Chapter 1
Introduction
1.1
Reasons for Partitioning
1-2
1.2
Important Considerations for Partitioned Systems
1-4
1.3
Overview of the Partitioning Process
1-6
Chapter 2
Configuration Rules
2.1
Overview of Configuration Requirements
2-2
2.2
Example of a Partitioned System
2-4
2.3
Module Configuration
2-6
2.4
Memory Allocation
2-8
2.4.1
Two Partitions
2-8
2.4.2
Three Partitions
2-10
2.5
DWLPB PCI Card Cages and Hose Connections
2-12
2.6
KFE72-DA Adapters and Attached Console Terminals
2-14
2.7
CD-ROM Drives for Secondary Partitions
2-16
2.8
Attaching Floppy Drives for Secondary Partitions (Optional)
2-18
2.9
Moving One Floppy Drive Between Partitions
2-20
Chapter 3
Environment Variable Settings
3.1
Environment Variables Used
3-2
3.2
Detailed Directions for lp_cpu_mask
3-4
3.3
Detailed Instructions for lp_io_mask
3-8
Chapter 4
Setting Up, Initializing, and Booting Logical
Partitions
4.1
Primary Console: Check Configuration
4-2
4.2
Step 1: Create and Initialize Environment Variables from the
Primary Console
4-6
4.3
Step 2: Initialize Partitions from the Primary Console;
Boot/Install OS in Partition 0
4-8
