Compaq AlphaServer GS60 Operation Manual page 29

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Your DIGITAL customer service engineer has installed your system and verified that
it is running properly. Before you turn on the system, familiarize yourself with its
components:
The system cabinet houses the power system (with optional battery backup) and
the processor system unit (PSU) which contains a storage drawer, the TLSB card
cage, control panel, the cabinet control logic panel, and a CD-ROM drive.
Optional hardware includes StorageWorks shelves and PCI shelves.
The console load device is used for installing operating systems and software.
The console device is used for booting and for system management operations.
The console device must include a serial console monitor, and, for Windows NT
systems, must also include a graphics monitor (shown in Figure 2-2).
The console printer provides a hardcopy record of system operations.
Optional I/O components include PCI shelves and StorageWorks shelves. These
shelves are installed in the system or expander cabinets to provide space for I/O
and disk options.
Optional expander cabinets provide additional space for PCI I/O devices and
disk drives.
A system documentation kit.
AlphaServer 8200 System
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