Specifications

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Preface
Intended Audience
This manual is for system managers and operators of Compaq AlphaServer
ES40 systems.
Document Structure
This manual uses a structured documentation design. Topics are organized into
small sections, usually consisting of two facing pages. Most topics begin with an
abstract that provides an overview of the section, followed by an illustration or
example. The facing page contains descriptions, procedures, and syntax
definitions.
This manual has eight chapters.
• Chapter 1, System Overview, gives an overview of the system and
describes the components.
• Chapter 2, Operation, gives basic operating instructions on powering up
and configuring the machine.
• Chapter 3, Booting and Installing an Operating System, describes
how to boot a supported operating system and how to switch from one
operating system to another.
• Chapter 4, Using the Remote Management Console, describes the
function and operation of the integrated remote management console.
• Chapter 5, Installing and Configuring Components, shows how to
install components.
• Chapter 6, Updating Firmware, describes how to update to a later
version of system firmware.
• Chapter 7, Troubleshooting, gives basic troubleshooting procedures.
• Chapter 8, Specifications, gives system specifications.