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Contents
Preface
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Chapter 1
Introduction
1.1
AlphaServer 8200/8400 System Overview ...............................................1-2
1.2
Console Firmware and Utilities Overview................................................1-4
1.3 System
Architecture.................................................................................1-6
Chapter 2
AlphaServer 8200 System
2.1 System
Characteristics .............................................................................2-2
2.2
Sample 8200 System ................................................................................2-4
2.3
System Front View...................................................................................2-6
2.4
System Rear View....................................................................................2-8
2.5 System
Components- ............................................................................. 2-10
2.5.1
Processor System Unit..................................................................... 2-10
2.5.2
Cabinet Control Logic Panel ........................................................... 2-12
2.5.3
Console Load Device ...................................................................... 2-14
2.5.4 Power
System.................................................................................. 2-16
2.6
Controls and Indicators .......................................................................... 2-18
2.6.1
AC Power Circuit Breaker............................................................... 2-20
2.7 Options .................................................................................................. 2-22
Chapter 3
AlphaServer 8400 System
3.1 System
Characteristics .............................................................................3-2
3.2
Sample 8400 System ................................................................................3-4
3.3
System Front View...................................................................................3-6
3.4
System Rear View....................................................................................3-8
3.5
System Components............................................................................... 3-10
3.5.1
Console Load Device ...................................................................... 3-10
3.5.2
Power System.................................................................................. 3-12
3.5.3
TLSB Card Cage............................................................................. 3-14
3.5.4
Control/Status and I/O Connections................................................. 3-16
3.5.5
Cooling System ............................................................................... 3-18
3.5.6
System Options ............................................................................... 3-20
3.6
Controls and Indicators .......................................................................... 3-22