System Features
Feature
Description
Factory installed
software (FIS)
The system disk, if installed, contains
the operating system that you ordered.
FIS software saves you time when
installing the system, because you can
boot the operating system directly from
the system disk, without having to spend
time installing it.
Space for up to 14
internal devices
Depending on the configuration, the
system supports up to 13 internal SCSI
devices, including disk drives, compact
disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)
drives, and tape drives (see the section
entitled Internal Storage Options ). A
PC/AT-standard interface RX™26 diskette
drive is a standard device shipped with
all systems. See Chapter 7 for more
information on internal and external
SCSI device support.
External ports
The standard system unit provides a
serial port and a parallel port to which
you can connect peripherals, such as
terminals or printers.
Intelligent front
panel (IFP)
A programmable intelligent front panel
on the front of the system unit allows you
to put the system in a standby state, halt
it, see the system configuration, set the
internal speaker volume, and view IFP
error messages and power-up test codes.
Optional standby
power supply (SPS)
The system supports an internal SPS
that uses batteries to supply power to the
system for a short period if the external
power source fails.
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