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From: louie@sayshell.umd.edu (Louis A. Mamakos)
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Subject: Re: memory (was: slab vs. cube and $$)
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>Well actually there are several nexts available with parity memory.
>its an option, if you want.  Of course, it costs extra
>All four machines are available with parity.  

According to the beta release notes, installing parity memory will
also introduce a wait state for memory acceses.  So it looks like you
will pay a performance penelty if you go that route.

You also have to populate the machine with either ALL parity memery or NO
parity memory.

louie