Specifications

AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Contents • v
Contents
Preface
About This Guide..............................................................................................................xi
Purpose and Audience.........................................................................................xi
Before You Use This Guide.................................................................................xi
Reader's Comment's ............................................................................................xi
Online Version....................................................................................................xi
Organization .....................................................................................................xiii
Conventions....................................................................................................................xiv
Related Documentation.................................................................................................... xv
1 Overview
Introduction....................................................................................................................1-1
System Overview ............................................................................................................1-1
Supported Operating Systems............................................................................1-2
System Console Firmware .................................................................................1-2
System Features.................................................................................................1-4
Front Panel Controls and Indicators ..................................................................1-6
Rear Panel Ports and Slots.................................................................................1-9
Internal System Options ..................................................................................1-10
External Options .............................................................................................1-12
Ordering Options ............................................................................................1-12
2 Hardware Installation
Introduction....................................................................................................................2-1
Hardware Setup Overview...............................................................................................2-1
Selecting a System Location............................................................................................2-2
Environmental Conditions.................................................................................2-2
Power Requirements..........................................................................................2-4
Identifying Accessories ...................................................................................................2-6
Optional Accessories.........................................................................................2-7
Connecting a Keyboard, Mouse, or Printer......................................................................2-7
Connecting a Monitor or Terminal..................................................................................2-8