Table Of Contents - Compaq AlphaServer DS20E Reference Manual

Contents
About This Guide
Intended Audience ................................................................................................... xiii
Text Conventions..................................................................................................... xiii
Symbols in Text ........................................................................................................xiv
Symbols on Equipment .............................................................................................xiv
Rack Stability.............................................................................................................xv
Getting Help...............................................................................................................xv
Compaq Technical Support ................................................................................xv
Compaq Website................................................................................................xvi
Compaq Authorized Reseller.............................................................................xvi
Chapter 1
System Overview
Introduction.............................................................................................................. 1-1
System Introduction ................................................................................................. 1-2
System Architecture.......................................................................................... 1-4
System Features ................................................................................................ 1-6
System Components ................................................................................................ 1-8
System Features Module........................................................................................ 1-10
SFM Switch Pack ........................................................................................... 1-12
SFM Status LEDs ........................................................................................... 1-13
System Fan Configuration .............................................................................. 1-14
N+1 Hot-Swap Power Supply Configuration ................................................. 1-14
Cover Interlock ............................................................................................... 1-14
Processor Modules................................................................................................. 1-15
Memory.................................................................................................................. 1-16
Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Backplane ........................................... 1-17
Hard Disk Drive Storage........................................................................................ 1-18
Power Supplies ...................................................................................................... 1-19
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