Compaq GS80 Server User Manual


 
GS160/320 System Overview 2-1
Chapter 2
GS160/320 System Overview
Each system cabinet contains one or two system boxes. The system box houses
two quad building blocks, or QBBs. CPU modules, memory modules, power
modules, and I/O riser modules plug into the QBB backplane.
The power cabinet contains power components, PCI boxes, and storage shelves.
This chapter provides an overview of the system in these sections:
System Characteristics
System Box Architecture
Quad Building Block (QBB) Components
Power System
PCI I/O
Control Panel