AlphaServer 8200 System
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Your DIGITAL customer service engineer has installed your system and verified that
it is running properly. Before you turn on the system, familiarize yourself with its
components:
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The system cabinet houses the power system (with optional battery backup) and
the processor system unit (PSU) which contains a storage drawer, the TLSB card
cage, control panel, the cabinet control logic panel, and a CD-ROM drive.
Optional hardware includes StorageWorks shelves and PCI shelves.
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The console load device is used for installing operating systems and software.
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The console device is used for booting and for system management operations.
The console device must include a serial console monitor, and, for Windows NT
systems, must also include a graphics monitor (shown in Figure 2-2).
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The console printer provides a hardcopy record of system operations.
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Optional I/O components include PCI shelves and StorageWorks shelves. These
shelves are installed in the system or expander cabinets to provide space for I/O
and disk options.
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Optional expander cabinets provide additional space for PCI I/O devices and
disk drives.
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A system documentation kit.
