Preface - Compaq AlphaServer 160 User Manual

Intended Audience
This manual is for managers and operators of Compaq AlphaServer 80/160/320
family 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, an appendix, and glossary.
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Chapter 1, Introduction, gives a general overview of the AlphaServer
80/160/320 family.
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Chapter 2, GS160/320 System Overview, describes the components of
the GS160 and GS320 systems.
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Chapter 3, GS160/320 System Configuration Rules, provides
configuration guidelines for the GS160 and GS320 systems.
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Chapter 4, GS80 Rack System Overview, describes the components of
the GS80 rack system.
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Chapter 5, GS80 Rack System Configuration Rules, provides
configuration guidelines for the GS80 system.
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Chapter 6, Booting and Installing an Operating System, tells how to
boot a supported operating system and how to set boot options.
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Chapter 7, Operation, gives basic operating instructions.
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Chapter 8, Using the System Control Manager, describes the function
and operation of the system control manager.

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