Compaq AlphaServer IP Platform, Owner'S Manual

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Preface
About This Guide
The AlphaServer Intelligent Peripheral Platform Hardware Owner's Guide describes how to
set up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain an AlphaServer Intelligent Peripheral (IP)
Platform. If information is available elsewhere, this manual provides a reference to the
appropriate documentation.
Intended Audience
This manual is intended for qualified system managers and technical end users trained in the
installation and the servicing of computer systems.
Structure of This Document
This guide is organized as follows:
Chapter 1, Product Overview – Describes the basic AlphaServer IP Platform
configurations, the required and optional hardware, and the factory-installed software.
Chapter 2, Installing the AlphaServer IP Platform Software – Provides instructions for
installing the AlphaServer IP Platform hardware.
Chapter 3, Basic Operation – Describes how to turn on the AlphaServer IP Platform.
Chapter 4, Reconfiguring the AlphaServer IP Platform – Explains how to reconfigure the
AlphaServer IP Platform.
Chapter 5, System Troubleshooting – Provides basic troubleshooting information.
Appendix A, AlphaServer Platform Specifications – Provides system and environmental
specifications.
Appendix B, Alarm Input Wiring – Provides a wiring diagram of all of the alarm inputs and
wiring information for user alarm inputs.
Appendix C, Field Wiring the -48 Vdc Power Inverter – Provides field wiring details for
the -48 Vdc power controllers.
Appendix D, AlphaServer IP Platform Duplex System Diagrams – Contains diagrams of
the IP duplex platforms.
Appendix E, AlphaServer IP Platform Duplex System Diagrams – Contains diagrams of
the IP simplex platforms.
The Glossary defines technical terms related to the product.
The Index locates the main topics in this guide.