Document revision date: 19 July 1999

Contents

Preface
Preface	Preface
Chapter 1
1	OpenVMS Galaxy Version 7.2--1 Release Notes
1.1	OpenVMS Galaxy Support on AlphaServer GS60/GS60E/GS140 Systems
1.2	AlphaServer GS60/GS60E/GS140 Multiple I/O Port Module Configuration Restriction
1.3	OpenVMS Galaxy Console Firmware for AlphaServer 8400, 8200, and 4100 Systems
1.4	OpenVMS Galaxy Operating Hints
1.5	Changes to the OpenVMS Alpha Galaxy Guide
1.5.1	KFE72-DA Installation Procedures Added
1.5.2	Additional SDA Information Published
1.5.3	Running the CPU Load Balancer Program
1.5.4	Enhancements to Galaxy-specific System Services Documentation
1.6	MOP Booting Restrictions
1.7	Restriction on KFMSB and CIXCD Adapters in Galaxy Configurations
1.8	Compatibility of Galaxy Computing Environment and Non-Galaxy Cluster Members
Part I
Part I	Introduction to the Galaxy Software Architecture on OpenVMS
Chapter 2
2	OpenVMS Galaxy Overview
2.1	A New Computing Model and a New Software Architecture
2.2	The Galaxy Software Architecture on OpenVMS
2.3	OpenVMS Galaxy Components and Concepts
2.3.1	APMP Concepts
2.3.2	Another APMP Picture
2.4	OpenVMS Galaxy Features
2.5	OpenVMS Galaxy Benefits
2.6	OpenVMS Galaxy Version 7.2--1 Features
Chapter 3
3	OpenVMS Galaxy Configurations
3.1	Is an OpenVMS Galaxy for You?
3.2	Why a Galaxy is a Good Business Choice
3.3	Possible OpenVMS Galaxy Configurations
3.3.1	Shared-Nothing Computing Model
3.3.2	Shared-Partial Computing Model
3.3.3	Shared-Everything Computing Model
3.4	What is a Single-Instance Galaxy?
3.5	OpenVMS Galaxy Configuration Considerations
3.5.1	XMI Bus Support
3.5.2	Memory Granularity Restrictions
3.5.3	EISA Bus Support
3.5.4	Using the OpenVMS Configuration Calculator
3.5.5	OpenVMS Galculator Display Example
3.6	CD Drive Recommendation
3.7	Important Cluster Information
3.7.1	Becoming an OpenVMS Galaxy Instance
3.7.2	SCSI Cluster Considerations
3.8	Security Considerations in an OpenVMS Galaxy Computing Environment
Chapter 4
4	OpenVMS Galaxy Licensing Information
4.1	OpenVMS Galaxy Licensing Requirements
4.1.1	OpenVMS Operating System License
4.1.2	OpenVMS Galaxy License
4.1.3	OpenVMS Layered Products License
4.2	Clustering OpenVMS Galaxy Instances
4.2.1	Clustering in a Galaxy System
4.2.2	Clustering Outside a Galaxy System
4.3	License Databases
4.4	OpenVMS Galaxy License PAKs and LMF
4.5	For More Information About OpenVMS Licensing
Part II
Part II	Creating an OpenVMS Galaxy Environment
Chapter 5
5	Creating an OpenVMS Galaxy on AlphaServer GS140/GS60/GS60E Systems
Chapter 6
6	Creating an OpenVMS Galaxy on an AlphaServer 8400
6.1	Step 1: Choose a Configuration and Determine Hardware Requirements
6.2	Step 2: Set Up Hardware
6.2.1	Overview of KFE72-DA Console Subsystem Hardware
6.2.2	Installing the KFE72-DA Modules
6.2.2.1	Slide the PCI Card Cage Out
6.2.2.2	Insert Modules and Connect Ribbon Cables
6.2.2.3	Attaching Connectors
6.2.3	Slide Shelf Back Into System
6.2.4	Using a Terminal Server
6.2.5	Installing EISA Devices
6.3	Step 3: Create A System Disk
6.4	Step 4: Install OpenVMS Alpha Version 7.2--1
6.4.1	OpenVMS Galaxy Licensing Information
6.5	Step 5: Upgrade the Firmware
6.6	Step 6: Set Environment Variables
6.7	Step 7: Start the Secondary Console Devices
6.8	Step 8: Boot the OpenVMS Galaxy
Chapter 7
7	Creating an OpenVMS Galaxy on an AlphaServer 8200
7.1	Step 1: Choose a Configuration and Determine Hardware Requirements
7.2	Step 2: Set Up Galaxy Hardware
7.2.1	Installing EISA Devices
7.3	Step 3: Create A System Disk
7.4	Step 4: Install OpenVMS Alpha Version 7.2--1
7.4.1	OpenVMS Galaxy Licensing Information
7.5	Step 5: Upgrade the Firmware
7.6	Step 6: Set Environment Variables
7.7	Step 7: Start the Secondary Console Device
7.8	Step 8: Boot the OpenVMS Galaxy
Chapter 8
8	Creating an OpenVMS Galaxy on an AlphaServer 4100 System
8.1	Before You Start
8.2	Step 1: Confirm the AlphaServer 4100 Configuration
8.3	Step 2: Install OpenVMS Alpha Version 7.2--1
8.4	Step 3: Upgrade the Firmware
8.5	Step 4: Set Environment Variables
8.6	Step 5: Initialize the System and Start the Console Devices
Chapter 9
9	Using a Single-Instance Galaxy on Any Alpha System

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