Owner`s manual

AM-6000 Computer Owner's Manual, Rev. 00
Chapter 1 - Introducing the
AM-6000 Computer
The Alpha Microsystems AM-6000 is a high-performance computer designed for a wide range of
applications in business headquarters, departmental facilities, and professional offices. With power to
support many users simultaneously, in local or networked configurations, the AM-6000 lends itself to
virtually any business data processing environment.
The AM-6000 is constructed in modular fashion. Your organization can start with just the features and
capacity needed, then expand the system as processing demands increase. The system can be field
upgraded to provide more disk storage, memory, and tape backup capacity; to add more local
cable-connected terminals and printers; to exchange data over a local area network with personal
computers and other data processing systems; and to communicate through modems with remote data
centers.
The AM-6000 is offered in three models. The first, shown in Figure 1-1 below, is housed in a compact
enclosure that fits neatly next to a desk.
Figure 1-1: AM-6000 in Deskside Chassis