Compaq AlphaServer GS160, Installation Manual

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GS160 Assembly 2-1
Chapter 2
GS160 Assembly
The base system consists of one system cabinet with a single system box and
distribution board, and one power cabinet. The power cabinet contains the
operator control panel, two AC input boxes, one power subrack and two power
supplies, a 14-slot PCI box assembly (BA54A), and a PCI box mounting and
accessory kit (CK-BA54A).
Expander cabinets are used for additional PCI boxes and storage shelves. An
optional dual-AC switch can be attached to the power cabinet to ensure
uninterrupted power supply to the system. Topics in this chapter include:
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System Cabinets
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Preparing for System Installation
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Assembling the Base GS160 System
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Adding Expander Cabinets
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Attaching a Dual-AC Switch Cabinet
The system boxes and the associated power subracks, cables, AC circuit
breakers and outlets are color-coded for ease of reference and identification.
Table 2–1 shows the color codes used for the system components.
Table 2–1 Color Codes of System Components
System Component Color Code
System box 1, subrack 1, AC breakers, outlets, cables Blue
System box 2, subrack 2, AC breakers, outlets, cables Green
System box 3, subrack 3, AC breakers, outlets, cables Orange
System box 4, subrack 4, AC breakers, outlets, cables Brown