Planning a new configuration
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Planning a new configuration
This section outlines factors you should consider as you plan and
review the type, number, and arrangement of the various hardware
and software elements that make up your computer system. We
refer to these combined factors as your system configuration.
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Complete the following before removing or installing any hardware
equipment to ensure hardware and software support.
1. Review the options listed in Chapter 1 and in Appendix A to
determine whether your system supports the configuration you
want. Contact your Data General sales representative if there are
any questions, and for up–to–date information about available
options.
2. Review your system software manuals, Release Notice(s), Updates,
and application documentation. This documentation can provide
valuable information you need before you install any new system
components. A review of your system documentation might, for
example, reveal an incompatibility between your current
configuration and a proposed hardware addition.
3. Carefully consider hardware or software configuration restraints,
such as:
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worksite or environmental requirements
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whether your system needs additional drivers for the
planned expansion
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cable and cable–length restrictions
4. If you intend to add or replace a mass–storage device on a system
SCSI bus, make certain your new drive complies with the
parameters described in Chapter 3.
5. If you intend to add or replace memory, review the configuration
rules in Chapter 6.
6. If you intend to add or replace a system expansion board, review
the configuration guidelines for CPU, LAN or SCSI options in
Chapter 7.
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