AlphaServer 8400 System
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Chapter 3
AlphaServer 8400 System
The DIGITAL AlphaServer 8400 system is designed for growth, offering
configuration flexibility, an outstanding I/O subsystem, and expansion capability in a
single or multi-cabinet environment. Functionally, this system is identical to the
AlphaServer 8200 system. The 8400 system, however, can have:
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Up to six or seven processor modules for a total of 12 or 14 CPUs (see details in
the supported options catalog).
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Up to seven memory modules for a total of 28 Gbytes of memory.
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A three-phase power system with optional battery backup.
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For OpenVMS and DIGITAL UNIX systems, options include XMI, FBUS+, and
PCI/EISA I/O bus plug-in units (PIUs), and StorageWorks PIUs. For Windows
NT systems, options include PCI I/O bus plug-in units.
This chapter describes the AlphaServer 8400 system package, introduces the location
of components in the cabinet—both front and rear views; and describes the system
controls and indicators. Sections include:
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System Characteristics
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Sample 8400 System
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System Front View
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System Rear View
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System Components
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Controls and Indicators
