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Compaq DS20E - AlphaStation - 1 GB RAM Reference Manual (300 pages)

Brand: Compaq | Category: Server | Size: 9.58 MB

Table of Contents
3
About this Guide

13
- Intended Audience
  13
- Text Conventions
  13
- Symbols in Text
  14
- Symbols on Equipment
  14
- Rack Stability
  15
- Getting Help
  15
  - Compaq Technical Support
    15
  - Compaq Website
    16
  - Compaq Authorized Reseller
    16
Chapter 1 System Overview

17
- Introduction
  17
- System Introduction
  18
- System Components
  24
- Table 1-2 System Parts
  25
- System Features Module
  26
  - Table 1-3 SFM Key Features
    27
  - SFM Switch Pack
    28
  - SFM Status Leds
    29
  - Table 1-4 SFM Status Leds
    29
  - Cover Interlock
    30
  - N+1 Hot-Swap Power Supply Configuration
    30
  - System Fan Configuration
    30
- Processor Modules
  31
- Memory
  32
- Table 1-5 Typical SDRAM Configurations
  32
- Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Backplane
  33
- Hard Disk Drive Storage
  34
- Power Supplies
  35
- 2-Way Combination Module
  36
- Rear Panel
  40
- Table 1-8 Rear Panel
  41
- Storage Device Leds
  42
- Table 1-9 LED Status
  43
- Combination Drive and Removable Bay
  44
- User Interface
  45
  - Console Terminal
    46
- System Options
  47
  - Internal Options
    47
  - External Options
    48
  - Ordering Options
    48
Chapter 2 Installing the Pedestal

49
- Introduction
  49
- Selecting a System Location
  50
- Power Requirements
  51
- Shipment Box
  52
- Installing the System
  53
- Table 2-1 System Cable Connections
  54
- Locking Your System
  55
Chapter 3 Installing the Rackmount Server

57
Chapter 4 Booting and Installing an Operating System

85
- Setting Boot Options for Tru64 UNIX or Openvms
  86
  - Table 4-1 Openvms Boot Flag Settings
    90
  - Booting Tru64 UNIX
    93
- Example 4-2 RIS Boot
  95
  - Starting a Tru64 UNIX Installation
    97
  - Booting Openvms
    99
- Example 4-5 Infoserver Boot
  101
  - Starting an Openvms Installation
    103
  - Powering off the System
    104
  - Booting Linux
    105
  - Switching between Operating Systems
    107
Chapter 5 Reconfiguring the System

109
- Introduction
  109
- Alphabios Console Configuration Options
  110
- Memory Configuration
  111
- Table 5-1 Memory Bank and Connector Numbering
  112
- Network Configuration
  113
- ISA Options
  114
- Figure 5-5. ISA and PCI Option Slots
  115
- Verifying the System Configuration
  116
- PCI Option Modules
  117
- Determining the SCSI Storage Device ID
  118
- Table 5-2 4 or 6-Slot SCSI ID Orientation
  118
- Updating the Firmware
  119
  - Updating Firmware Using the CD-ROM Drive
    119
  - Updating Firmware Using the Network
    119
Chapter 6 Using the Alphabios

121
- Introduction
  121
- Starting Alphabios
  122
- Figure 6-2. Alphabios Setup Screen
  123
- Keyboard Conventions and Help
  124
- Running Alphabios from a Serial Terminal
  125
- Table 6-1 Serial Terminal Key Commands for Alphabios
  125
- Upgrading Alphabios (Updating Firmware)
  126
- Figure 6-5. Upgrading SRM Console Dialogue Box
  127
- Figure 6-6. Upgrading Status Dialogue Box
  128
- Figure 6-7. Upgrade Complete Dialogue Box
  129
- Utilities
  130
Chapter 7 Using the Storage Subsystems

133
- Storage Subsystem Overview
  134
- Table 7–1 Storage Subsystem Specification Overview
  135
- Comparing the Two Storage Subsystems
  136
- Table 7-2 Storage Backplane Specifications
  136
- SCSI Bus Controller
  137
- Disk Drive Configuration
  138
- Hot Swap
  141
- Drive Carriers
  142
  - Removing the Drive Carriers
    143
  - Drive Status Leds
    144
  - Table 7-5 LED Status
    145
- Installing Drive Carriers
  146
- Figure 7-9. Removing the Drive Carrier
  147
- Configuring and Expanding Your Storage System
  148
  - Connecting a Single 4-Slot Subsystem
    149
  - Connecting a Single 6-Slot Subsystem
    150
- Multimode SCSI Termination
  151
- Combination CD-ROM and Floppy Drive
  151
  - Removing and Replacing a Combination Drive
    152
- Spare Removable Media Bay
  153
  - Installing a Drive in the Spare Removable Media Bay
    154
- External SCSI Expansion
  155
Chapter 8 Installing Components

157
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

177
- Introduction
  177
- Troubleshooting Overview
  178
- System Error Beep Codes
  179
- Table 9-2 Error Beep Codes
  179
- Power Problems
  180
- Table 9-3 Troubleshooting Power Problems
  180
- Overheating Problems
  181
- Boot Problems
  182
- Table 9-4 Troubleshooting Boot Problems
  182
- Table 9-5 Hot-Swap Drive Status Leds
  183
- PCI Bus Problems
  184
- Table 9-6 Troubleshooting PCI Bus Problems
  184
- Monitor and Terminal Problems
  185
- Table 9-7 Troubleshooting Monitor and Terminal Problems
  185
- Keyboard and Mouse Problems
  186
- Printer Problems
  186
- Table 9-8 Troubleshooting Keyboard and Mouse Problems
  186
Chapter 10 Managing the System Remotely

187
- RMC Overview
  188
- First-Time Setup
  189
  - Dialing in and Invoking RMC
    190
  - Using RMC Locally or with a Modem on COM1
    192
- RMC Commands
  193
- Table 10-1 RMC Command Summary
  193
- Table 10-2 RMC Status Command Fields
  199
- Using the RMC Switch Pack
  200
  - Uses of the Switch Pack
    201
  - Changing a Switch Setting
    202
  - Resetting the RMC to Factory Defaults
    203
- Troubleshooting Guide
  204
- Table 10-3 RMC Troubleshooting
  204
- Modem Dialog Details
  205
Chapter 11 Using the SRM Console

207
- Invoking the SRM Console
  209
- Command Summary
  210
- Table 11-1 Summary of SRM Console Commands
  210
- Table 11-2 Syntax for SRM Console Commands
  212
- Table 11-3 Special Characters for SRM Console
  213
- Displaying the System Configuration
  215
- Example 11-1. Show Config Command
  217
- Example 11-2. Show CPU Command
  217
- Example 11-3. Show Device Command
  218
- Table 11-4 Device Naming Convention
  219
- Example 11-4. Show Memory Command
  220
- Example 11-5. Showpal Command
  220
- Example 11-6. Show Power Command
  221
- Example 11-7. Show Version Command
  222
  - Creating a Power-Up Script
    223
- Example 11-8. Editing the Nvram Script
  223
- Example 11-9. Clearing the Nvram Script
  223
  - Booting the Operating System
    225
- Example 11-10. Boot Command
  225
  - Configuring the System
    227
    
    Configuring DSSI
    227
- Example 11-11. Set Host Command
  228
  - Configuring the ISA Bus
    230
- Example 11-12. Isacfg Command
  232
  - Testing the System
    233
- Example 11-13. Test Command
  233
  - Making the System Secure
    235
- Example 11-14. Set Password Command
  235
- Example 11-15. Set Secure Command
  236
- Example 11-16. Login Command
  238
- Example 11-17. Clear Password Command
  239
  - Stopping and Starting Cpus
    241
- Example 11-18. Halt and Continue Commands
  241
  - Updating Firmware
    243
- Example 11-19. Lfu Command
  244
  - Forcing a System Crash Dump
    245
- Example 11-20. Crash Command
  245
  - Using Environment Variables
    246
- Example 11-21. Set Envar and Show Envar Commands
  246
- Example 11-22. Creating a User-Defined Environment Variable
  248
  - Depositing and Examining Data
    249
- Example 11-23. Deposit Command
  249
- Example 11-24. Examine Command
  250
  - Reading a File
    253
- Example 11-25. more Command
  253
  - Initializing the System
    254
- Example 11-26. Initialize Command
  255
  - Finding Help
    256
- Example 11-27. Help Command
  256
  - Environment Variable Summary
    257
  - Table 11-7 Settings for Boot_Osflags Bootflags (Openvms)
    261
Appendix A Regulatory Compliance Notices

271
- Federal Communications Commission Notice
  271
  - Class a Equipment
    272
  - Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with FCC Logo, United States Only
    273
  - Modifications
    274
  - Cables
    274
- Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien
  274
  - Class a Equipment
    274
- European Union Notice
  275
- Australian Notice
  276
- Laser Devices
  276
  - Laser Safety Warnings
    277
  - Compliance with CDRH Regulations
    277
  - Compliance with International Regulations
    277
  - Laser Product Label
    277
  - Laser Information
    278
- Safety Interlocks
  276
- Battery Replacement Notice
  278
- Mouse Compliance Statement
  279
Appendix B Electrostatic Discharge Information

281
- Grounding Methods
  282
Appendix C Power Cord Requirements

283
Appendix D System Specifications

287
- Physical Specifications
  287
- Table D-1 Physical Characteristics
  287
  - Environmental Specifications
    289
- Table D-2 Environmental Specifications
  289
  - Electrical Specifications
    290
- Table D-3 Electrical Specifications
  290
  - Acoustical Data
    292
- Table D-2 DS20E Acoustical Data
  292

Compaq DS20E - AlphaStation - 1 GB RAM Reference Manual (280 pages)

Brand: Compaq | Category: Server | Size: 5.76 MB

Table of Contents
3
Preface
13
Chapter 1 System Overview

17
- System Enclosures
  18
- DS20E System Variants
  18
- System Parts (Front/Side View)
  20
- System Parts (Rear View)
  22
- Ports and Connectors
  22
- Operator Control Panel
  24
- Control and Status Indicators
  24
- System Board
  26
- Server Feature Module
  28
- PCI Slots
  30
- PCI Slots (Rack Orientation)
  30
- Power Supplies
  32
- Power Supplies (Pedestal Orientation)
  32
- Removable Media Storage
  34
- Hard Disk Drive Storage
  35
- Four-Slot and Six-Slot Storage Subsystems
  35
- Two-Way Combination Module
  36
- Combination Module
  36
- Console Terminal
  37
- Console Terminal Connections
  37
Chapter 2 Installing the Pedestal System

39
- System Dimensions and Service Area
  40
- System Dimensions
  40
- Power Requirements
  41
- Power Supply Requirements
  41
- Shipment Box
  42
- Unpacking the Shipment
  42
- Pedestal Setup
  43
- Cabling the System
  43
- System Access
  44
- System Lock and Key
  44
- Installing a Pedestal Kit
  45
- Pedestal Kit Contents
  46
- Pedestal Kit Contents
  47
- Installing the Lower Panel
  48
- Installing the Upper Panel
  50
- Installing the Side Dress Panel
  51
- Installing the Side Access Cover
  52
- Installing the Door
  53
Chapter 3 Installing the Rackmount System

55
- Rackmount Documentation
  56
- Power Requirements
  57
- Power Requirements and Connections
  57
- Shipment Box
  58
- Rackmount System Shipment Box
  58
- Marking the Installation Area
  59
- Rackmount Installation Area
  59
- Rack Accessories
  60
- Mounting Hardware Description
  61
- Preparing the System Chassis
  62
- Attaching Mounting Brackets to Chassis
  62
- Attaching Slide Brackets to Slides
  64
- Preparing the Rack
  66
- Attaching Slide Brackets to Rack Rails
  66
- Stabilizing the Rack
  68
- Installing the System Chassis
  70
- Installing the System into an M-Series Rack
  70
- Installing Shipping Screws
  71
- Installing the Interlock System
  72
- Installing the Cable Management Arm
  74
- Dressing the Cables
  76
- Attaching the Front Bezel
  78
Chapter 4 Booting and Installing an Operating System

79
- Setting Boot Options
  80
- Auto_Action
  81
- Bootdef_Dev
  83
- Boot_File
  84
- Boot_Osflags
  86
- Openvms Boot Flag Settings
  87
- Ei*0_Inet_Init or Ew*0_Inet_Init
  89
- Ei*0_Protocols or Ew*0_Protocols
  90
- Booting Tru64 UNIX
  91
- Booting Tru64 UNIX over the Network
  94
- Starting a Tru64 UNIX Installation
  96
- Booting Linux
  98
- Booting Openvms
  102
- Booting Openvms from the Infoserver
  104
- Starting an Openvms Installation
  106
Chapter 5 Configuring and Installing Components

107
- Preparing to Install Components
  108
- Removing the Side Cover (Pedestal)
  109
- Removing the Side Cover
  109
- Attaching the Antistatic Wrist Strap
  110
- Removing the Top Cover (Rackmount)
  111
- Removing Top Cover
  111
- Memory Configuration
  112
- Memory Slot Locations
  112
- Installing and Removing Dimms
  114
- Removing Dimms
  115
- CPU Configuration
  116
- Installing a PCI or ISA Option
  117
- PCI Slots (Rack Orientation)
  117
- Installing a PCI Option
  118
- Installing a Multichannel SCSI Option
  120
- Multichannel SCSI Installation
  120
- Installing a Redundant Power Supply
  122
- Adding a Third Supply (Pedestal Orientation)
  122
- Network Configuration
  124
- Network Connection
  124
- Disk Drive Configuration
  126
- Four-Slot SCSI ID Orientation
  126
- Six-Slot SCSI ID Orientation
  127
- Installing Disk Drives
  128
- Installing and Removing Disk Drives
  128
- Drive Status Leds
  130
- Disk Drive Leds
  130
- Drive Status
  131
- Configuring the Storage Subsystem
  132
- Connecting a Four-Slot Subsystem
  132
- Subsystem Backplane Connections
  132
- Installing a Six-Slot Subsystem
  134
- Installing a Tape Drive
  141
- Tape Drive Installation
  141
- External SCSI Expansion
  143
- Alphabios Configuration Utilities
  144
- Alphabios Boot Screen
  144
- Alphabios Setup Menu
  145
- Run Maintenance Program Dialog Box
  146
- Updating Firmware
  147
- Loadable Firmware Update Utility
  147
- Sources of Firmware Updates
  148
- Updating Firmware from the CD-ROM
  149
Chapter 6 Remote Management Console

151
- RMC Overview
  152
- Connecting to RMC
  153
- Modem Setup
  154
- RMC Connections
  154
- Dial-In Procedure
  155
- Halt Assertion
  157
- RMC Commands
  158
- RMC Command Summary
  158
- Status Command Fields
  163
- RMC Switch Pack
  164
- RMC Switch Pack Defaults
  164
- RMC Switch Pack Functions
  165
- Changing a Switch Setting
  166
- Resetting the RMC to Factory Defaults
  167
- Troubleshooting
  168
- Troubleshooting RMC
  168
Chapter 7 Using the SRM Console

169
- SRM Console Overview
  170
- Invoking the SRM Console
  172
- Command Summary
  173
- Summary of SRM Console Commands
  173
- Notation Formats for SRM Console Commands
  175
- Special Characters for SRM Console
  176
- Getting Help
  178
- Displaying the Configuration
  180
- Displaying the Bootable Devices
  184
- Device Naming Conventions
  184
- PCI Address Assignments
  185
- Displaying the Memory Configuration
  186
- Displaying the Power Status
  187
- Displaying the SRM Console Version
  188
- Displaying the CPU Status
  189
- Displaying the Palcode Version
  190
- Booting an Operating System
  191
- Configuring the ISA Bus
  193
- Testing the System
  196
- Starting and Stopping Cpus
  198
- Halt (or Stop)
  198
- Updating Firmware
  200
- Forcing a System Crash Dump
  204
- Initializing the System
  205
- Reading a File
  206
- Configuring a PCI NVRAM Module
  208
- Creating a Power-Up Script
  209
- Loading Alphabios
  211
- Setting Console Security
  212
- Overview of Secure Mode
  212
- Setting the Console Password
  213
- Setting the Console to Secure Mode
  215
- Turning off Security During a Console Session
  216
- Returning to User Mode
  219
- Setting and Viewing Environment Variables
  220
- Console
  221
- Os_Type
  221
- Pk*0_Fast
  221
- Pk*0_Host_Id
  221
- Pk*0_Soft_Term
  221
- Environment Variable Summary
  222
- Tt_Allow_Login
  237
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting

239
- Error Beep Codes
  239
- Error Beep Codes
  240
- Diagnostic Leds on OCP
  241
- LED Patterns During Power-Up (Rack Orientation)
  241
- Power Problems
  242
- Troubleshooting Power Problems
  242
- Console-Reported Failures
  243
- Troubleshooting Console-Reported Failures
  243
- Boot Problems
  244
- Thermal Problems and Environmental Status
  246
- Operating System Reported Failures
  247
- Memory Problems
  248
- Troubleshooting Memory Problems
  248
- PCI Bus Problems
  249
- SCSI Problems
  250
- Fail-Safe Booter Utility
  251
- Starting the FSB
  251
- FSB Switch "On" Setting (Rackmount Orientation)
  252
- Preparing Diskettes
  253
- Updating Firmware
  254
Chapter 9 Specifications

257
- Physical Specifications
  258
- Environmental Specifications
  260
- Electrical Specifications
  261
- Acoustical Data
  263
- Power Cord Requirements
  264
- General Requirements
  264
- Country-Specific Requirements
  265
- Power Cord Requirements by Country
  265
- Class a and Class B Ratings
  267
- Class a Device Notices
  268
- Class B Device Notices
  270
- Other Safety Notices
  272
- Laser Devices
  272
- Battery Replacement
  273
- Index
  275
- Installing Dimms
  276
- Mounting Hardware
  278
- System Parts
  279
- Troubleshooting Boot Problems
  279

Compaq DS20E - AlphaStation - 1 GB RAM User Manual (236 pages)

User Guide

Brand: Compaq | Category: Server | Size: 0.82 MB

Table of Contents
3
Intended Audience
11
Preface

11
Chapter 1 Overview

13
- Front Panel Controls and Indicators
  13
- Rear Panel Ports and Slots
  13
- System Architecture
  14
- System Features
  16
- Front Panel Controls and Indicators
  18
- Rear Panel Ports and Slots
  20
- Console Terminal
  22
- Comparison of Console Terminals
  22
- Options
  24
- Storage Option Compartments
  24
Chapter 2 Installing the System

27
- System Setup Overview
  27
- Selecting a Location
  27
- Environmental Requirements
  28
- System Dimensions and Service Area
  28
- Power Requirements
  29
- Power Supply Requirements
  29
- Acoustical Data
  30
- Acoustics - Declared Values Per ISO 9296 and ISO 7779
  30
- Schallemissionswerte - Werteangaben nach ISO 9296 und ISO 7779/DIN
  30
- System Accessories
  31
- Connecting the System
  32
- System Connections
  32
- Connecting to Network Hardware
  33
- Network Connections
  33
- Locking the System
  34
- System Lock and Key
  34
Chapter 3 Operation

35
Chapter 4 SRM Console

85
- Invoking the SRM Console
  86
- Command Summary
  87
- Summary of SRM Console Commands
  87
- Show Config Command
  88
- Show CPU Command
  88
- Show Device Command
  88
- Show Memory Command
  88
- Show PAL Command
  88
- Show Power Command
  88
- Show Version Command
  88
- Syntax for SRM Console Commands
  89
- Special Characters for SRM Console
  90
- Displaying the System Configuration
  92
- Device Naming Convention
  95
- PCI Address Assignments
  95
- Creating a Power-Up Script
  99
- Editing the Nvram Script
  100
- Booting the Operating System
  101
- Boot Command
  101
- Configuring the System
  103
- Configuring DSSI
  103
- Set Host Command
  103
- Configuring a PCI NVRAM Module
  105
- Prcache Command
  105
- Configuring the ISA Bus
  106
- Isacfg Command
  106
- Testing the System
  108
- Test Command
  108
- Making the System Secure
  110
- Set Password Command
  110
- Set Secure Command
  111
- Login Command
  112
- Clear Password Command
  114
- Stopping and Starting Cpus
  115
- Halt, and Continue Commands
  115
- Updating Firmware
  117
- Lfu Command
  117
- Forcing a System Crash Dump
  119
- Crash Command
  119
- Using Environment Variables
  120
- Set Envar and Show Envar Commands
  120
- Creating a User-Defined Environment Variable
  122
- Depositing and Examining Data
  123
- Deposit Command
  123
- Examine Command
  125
- Reading a File
  126
- Initializing the System
  127
- Finding Help
  129
- Switching from SRM to Alphabios Console
  130
- Environment Variable Summary
  131
- Settings for Boot_Osflags Bootflags (Openvms)
  135
Chapter 5 Alphabios Console

143
- Starting Alphabios
  144
- Boot Screen
  144
- Alphabios Setup Screen
  145
- Keyboard Conventions and Help
  146
- Typical First-Level Help Screen
  146
- Second-Level Help Screen
  147
- Displaying the System Configuration
  148
- Display System Configuration Screen
  148
- System Board Configuration
  150
- Hard Disk Configuration
  152
- Integrated Peripherals
  152
- PCI Configuration
  154
- Advanced PCI Information
  156
- Memory Configuration
  157
- SCSI Configuration
  158
- Integrated Peripherals
  160
- Updating Firmware
  162
- Setting up the Hard Disk
  164
- Hard Disk Setup Screen
  164
- Creating and Deleting Partitions Manually
  166
- Create New Partition Dialog Box
  166
- Delete Partition Dialog Box
  167
- Formatting a FAT Partition
  168
- Standard Formatting
  169
- Performing Setup Tasks
  170
- Standard CMOS Setup Screen
  170
- Advanced CMOS Setup Screen
  172
- Installing Windows NT
  174
- Selecting the Version of Windows NT
  176
- Operating System Selections
  176
- Designating a Primary Operating System
  178
- Primary Operating System
  178
- Primary Operating System and the Auto Start Option
  180
- Operating System Selection Setup
  180
- Switching from Alphabios to SRM Console
  184
- Switching to the SRM Console
  184
- Running Utility Programs
  186
- Run Maintenance Program Dialog Box
  186
- Running Utilities from a Graphics Monitor
  187
- Alphabios Utilities Menu
  187
- Running Utilities from a Serial Terminal
  188
- Alphabios Option Key Mapping
  188
Chapter 6 Managing the System Remotely

189
- RCM Overview
  190
- First-Time Setup
  191
- RCM Connections
  191
- Dialing in and Invoking RCM
  192
- Using RCM Locally or with a Modem on COM1
  193
- RCM Commands
  194
- RCM Command Summary
  194
- RCM Status Command Fields
  199
- Using the RCM Switchpack
  200
- Location of RCM Switchpack on Server Control Module
  200
- RCM Switches (Factory Settings)
  201
- Troubleshooting Guide
  204
- RCM Troubleshooting
  204
- Modem Dialog Details
  205
Chapter 7 Installing Components

207
- Preparing to Install or Remove Components
  208
- Attaching the Antistatic Wrist Strap
  209
- Top Cover and Side Panel Removal and Replacement
  210
- Removing Top Cover and Side Panels
  210
- Replacing Top Cover and Side Panels
  212
- Installing a CPU Module
  214
- CPU Module Slots
  214
- CPU Module Installation
  215
- Installing a Memory DIMM Option
  216
- Memory Slots on System Board
  216
- Memory Card Installation
  217
- Installing a PCI or ISA Card
  218
- PCI and ISA Slots
  218
- PCI/ISA Card Installation
  219
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting

221
- System Does Not Power up
  222
- Location of Cover Interlock
  222
Appendix A SCSI Bus Configurations

225
SCSI Bus Configurations

225
Index

229
- Environmental Requirements
  230
- Initialize Command
  231
- Help Command
  231
- More Command
  232
- Updating Firmware
  236

Compaq DS20E - AlphaStation - 1 GB RAM Reference Manual (280 pages)

Reference Guide

Brand: Compaq | Category: Server | Size: 3.8 MB

Compaq DS20E - AlphaStation - 1 GB RAM Technical Manual (16 pages)

Technical Guide

Brand: Compaq | Category: Server | Size: 0.27 MB

Table of Contents
2
System Overview

3
Features and Benefits

3
Architecture

4
- System Block Diagram
  4
System Board

5
- Component and Connector Locations
  5
Third-Generation Alpha Chip

6
- Chip Operation
  6
- Alpha 21264 Features
  6
Processor Module

6
- Processor Configuration Rules
  6
- Processor Upgrade
  6
Memory

7
- Memory Options
  7
- Memory Configuration Rules
  7
System I/O

7
- PCI Bus
  7
- ISA Bus
  7
- I/O Configuration Rules
  7
- I/O Implementation
  8
System Control

8
Storage

8
- Fibre Channel
  8
- RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks)
  8
Server Management

9
- Operational Management
  9
- Platform Management
  9
- Error Reporting
  9
Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability

9
- Processor Features
  9
- Memory Features
  9
- I/O Features
  9
- System Features
  10
Installation and Maintenance

10
Clustering

10
- PCI to Memory Channel Interconnect
  10
- Operating System Support
  10
Performance

11
- Sources of Performance Information
  11
- Information for Compaq Partners
  11
Service and Support

11
- Hardware Warranty
  11
- Software Warranty
  11
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12
System Features at a Glance

13
Physical Characteristics

14

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Chapter 1 System Overview

Chapter 2 Installing the Pedestal

Chapter 3 Installing the Rackmount Server

Chapter 4 Booting and Installing an Operating System

Chapter 5 Reconfiguring the System

Chapter 6 Using the Alphabios

Chapter 7 Using the Storage Subsystems

Chapter 8 Installing Components

Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

Chapter 10 Managing the System Remotely

Chapter 11 Using the SRM Console

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Appendix B Electrostatic Discharge Information

Appendix C Power Cord Requirements

Appendix D System Specifications

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Chapter 2 Installing the Pedestal System

Chapter 3 Installing the Rackmount System

Chapter 4 Booting and Installing an Operating System

Chapter 5 Configuring and Installing Components

Chapter 6 Remote Management Console

Chapter 7 Using the SRM Console

Chapter 8 Troubleshooting

Chapter 9 Specifications

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Chapter 1 Overview

Chapter 2 Installing the System

Chapter 3 Operation

Chapter 4 SRM Console

Chapter 5 Alphabios Console

Chapter 6 Managing the System Remotely

Chapter 7 Installing Components

Chapter 8 Troubleshooting

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