Disk0.n displays the disk image file or raw device associated with a disk on the virtual Alpha. For example, the picture above depicts the following disk definitions.
Definition |
Virtual Alpha Device |
Image file or Raw Device |
File or Device String |
disk0.0 |
DKA0 |
Image |
D:\Avanti\System.img |
disk0.1 |
DKA100 |
Image |
D:\Avanti\Data.img |
disk0.6 |
DKA600 |
Raw |
\\CdRom0 |
Note:When using the KZPCA wide controller, disk numbering jumps from disk0.6 to disk0.8. This is normal and is due to the SCSI controller itself occupying slot 7.