AlphaStation 500 Series User Information v
Table of Contents
1 System Overview
Introduction ...........................................................................................................................1-1
System Unit...........................................................................................................................1-2
Enclosure Front Panel............................................................................................................1-3
Enclosure Rear Panel.............................................................................................................1-4
The Keyboard........................................................................................................................1-6
2 Getting Started
Introduction ...........................................................................................................................2-1
Before Starting Your System .................................................................................................2-2
Identifying the Correct AC Power Cord ..........................................................................2-3
Installing Your System ..........................................................................................................2-4
Connecting System Components.....................................................................................2-5
Network Connection .......................................................................................................2-7
Starting Your System.............................................................................................................2-7
Preloaded Operating System Software ............................................................................2-8
Digital UNIX ...........................................................................................................2-8
OpenVMS................................................................................................................2-8
Switching Console Firmware ..........................................................................................2-9
If No Operating System Is Installed ................................................................................2-9
Turning Off Your System ......................................................................................................2-9
Computer Security............................................................................................................... 2-10
Security Lock ............................................................................................................... 2-10
Passwords .....................................................................................................................2-10
Posture and Work Habits .............................................................................................. 2-10
