Step 1: Choose a
Configuration and Determine Hardware Requirements

OpenVMS Alpha Version 7.3 supports the following maximum configuration
on AlphaServer GS160 systems: - 4 instances

- 4 QBBs

- 16 CPUs

- 128 GB memory
Rules:
- Must have standard COM1 UART console
line for each partition

- Must have PCI drawer for each partition

- Must have an I/O module per partition

- Must have at least one CPU module per partition

- Must have at least one memory module per partition