Cells and nPartitions

Since the cell is the basic building block of nPartitions, let's spend a little time covering some of the basics of cells and nPartitions. An HP 9000 that is capable of supporting nPartitions is sometimes called a server complex or just complex. In this chapter I sometimes use complex and other times use system when referring to the overall system. The following list covers some important background you'll need to know in order to manage nPartitions.

Base CellsAll cells within an nPartition are base cells. When you create an nPartition, the cells to which youassignitarebasecells.
Assigned CellsAssigned cells are included in an nPartition and unassigned cells are not included. Similarly, an I/O chassis that is attached to ...

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