Compaq AlphaServer IP Platform, Owner'S Manual

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Reconfiguring the AlphaServer IP Platform
AlphaServer Intelligent Peripheral Platform Hardware Owner's Guide 4–5
4.5 Alarm Indicator Panel Configuration
The alarm indicator panel provides programmable visual and audible alarm indicators for the
AlphaServer IP Platform. The alarm indicator panel consists of a metal frame, graphics
panel(s), and alarm indicator module(s). A cable connects the alarm indicator module to the
alarm control module that is installed on the AlphaServer 1000A PCI bus.
4.5.1 Removing and Replacing the Alarm Indicator Module
The alarm indicator module is mounted inside the alarm indicator panel.
Perform the following procedure to replace an alarm indicator module:
1. Power down the AlphaServer 1000A system.
2. At the front of the cabinet, remove the four screws that secure the alarm indicator panel
frame to the front rails.
3. Disconnect the miniature 26-pin cable(s) from the connector(s) on the rear of the alarm
indicator panel(s).
4. If attached, disconnect any cables connected to the dry contact terminal blocks.
5. On the rear of the alarm indicator panel that contains the alarm indicator module to be
replaced, remove the two screws that secure the miniature 26-pin connector to the rear
cover.
6. Remove the three screws from the top edge and the three screws from the bottom edge of
the alarm indicator panel frame that secure the alarm indicator panel rear cover.
7. Remove the alarm indicator panel rear cover.
8. Remove the four screws that secure the alarm indicator module to the alarm indicator
panel frame.
To replace the alarm indicator module, reverse steps 1 through 8 of the removal procedure.
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The alarm indicator panel should not be permanently removed without de-
configuring it in the Intelligent Peripheral Fault Manager (IPFM) config file.
Refer to the Intelligent Peripheral Fault Manager for Tru64 UNIX Installation
and User's Guide.
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