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Configuring OpenVMS for SMP? (CPU upgrade)

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The Question is:

 
Hi,
We have a 2100 4/275 Alpha with a CPU upgrade coming. VMS is at V7.1
My question is about VMS recognizing dual cpu's. Is there an autogen or
reinstall of VMS to recognize the dual cpu's .
This system is an Administrative production system uses in a University
environment.
I'm interested to hear your comments,
Thanks,
Steve Smith
 
 

The Answer is :

 
  A pass of AUTOGEN (with FEEDBACK) is generally recommended after making
  hardware configuration changes, but OpenVMS will automatically recognize
  and use multiple processors -- assuming a sufficient number of license
  units are available.  No specific changes are required.
 
  AUTOGEN with FEEDBACK is also recommended after any system load changes
  or system reconfigurations, with periodic passes and reboots until (well)
  after the system load has stabilized in the new configuration.  A weekly
  set of AUTOGEN passes to tune the system -- with the associated reboots
  to activate the new parameter settings -- over a month or longer interval
  are common after major changes in the configuration or the system load.
 

  

     

     
answer written or last revised on ( 28-JUN-1999 )
     
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