Installing Your Hardware
2-8 AlphaServer 1000A Rackmount Owner’s Guide
Verifying Hardware Setup
Before you turn on the system, check to ensure that you made all the proper cabling
connections. Refer to Chapter 4, "Basic Operation," for information about turning on your
system. Figure 2-5 shows the external system cabling.
Figure 2-5: External System Cabling
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1. VGA monitor
2. Keyboard
3. Mouse
4. Printer
5. Terminal
6. Modem
7. Power cable
Locking Your System
The system unit is protected by a key lock on the top cover that prevents unauthorized
access to the hardware inside the unit. Turning the key to the left unlocks the top cover.
When the cover is locked, you cannot remove the top panel. Turning the key to the right
locks the system unit and allows you access to install or remove system components.
When the system unit is unlocked, push the top cover to open. Figure 2-6 shows the
system lock in the unlocked position.
To remove the top cover, pull the cover off from the rear of the system. When you remove
the top cover, the system cannot be turned on.
