System Overview
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Chapter 1
System Overview
The Compaq AlphaServer DS20 system consists of up to two CPUs, up to 4 Gbytes of
memory, 6 I/O slots, and up to 7 SCSI storage devices. AlphaServer DS20 systems
can be mounted in a standard 19” rack.
AlphaServer DS20 systems support OpenVMS, Compaq Tru64 UNIX, Windows NT,
and Linux.
Topics in this chapter include the following:
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System Enclosure
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Operator Control Panel and Drives
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System Consoles
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System Architecture
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CPU Types
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Memory
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Memory Addressing and Data Location
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System Board
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Server Feature Module
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Power Circuit and Cover Interlock
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Power Supply
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Power Up/Down Sequence
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TIG Bus
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Maintenance Bus (I
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C Bus)
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StorageWorks Drives
