Resource Management Controls
DR was an exclusive feature of the Starfire platform, but it now supports the entire Sun Enterprise 3000-6500 Server line. The Starfire DR allows the relocation of resources within a single system (a Starfire chassis), while the Sun Enterprise 3000-6500 DR allows the relocation of resources between separate systems.
DR works in conjunction with the hot-swap hardware capability to allow the physical insertion or removal of system boards. Additionally, DR increases the level of availability and serviceability by providing a way to execute on-line hardware upgrades and maintenance.
The Starfire DR provides full functionality (CPU, memory, and I/O interfaces) starting with the Solaris 2.5.1 release. In contrast, the Sun ...
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