Digital Equipment AlphaServer 2000, Owner'S Manual

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Before You Use
This Guide This guide assumes that your system has been installed by a
qualified service person and that it is ready for operation.
Caution
Only qualified service persons should install the system.
Qualified service persons need not be Digital service
representatives, but they should have the technical
training and experience necessary:
• To be aware of physical hazards to which they are
exposed in performing a task.
• To take measures to minimize danger to themselves
and other persons.
If you have not installed the system, refer to the
installation document shipped with the system.
Some procedures in this document require you to refer
to your operating system documentation. Have your
operating system documentation available for use with
this guide.
You will need to become familiar with the console
firmware interfaces that facilitate interaction between
the hardware and the operating system. A document
entitled AlphaServer 2000/2100 Firmware Reference Guide
was included in your system shipment. Be sure to consult
this guide as directed.
Who Should
Use This Guide This guide is for system managers and others who perform
system management tasks.
Structure of
This Guide
This guide contains information about how to use your system to
best advantage:
• Chapter 1 introduces the system and describes basic system
management tasks.
• Chapter 2 describes system components and their functions.
• Chapter 3 describes how to identify and change your system
configuration.
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