3 Product Description HIMax System
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Figure 1: System Overview
A HIMax system is composed of at least one rack, i.e., rack 0. It has rack ID (e.g., 0) und
contains at least one processor module. All additional racks are extension racks. Among
these, rack 1 may contain one or two processor modules. The remaining racks must
contain no processor modules.
Rack 0 can be extended with up to 15 extension racks. Cables are used to interconnect the
two system busses A and B on all the racks.
3.1 Base Plates and Base Plate Types
HIMax base plates differ in the number of slots.
Each base plate composing a HIMax controller can have 10, 15 or 18 slots.