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Basic Operation

3.1 Introduction

This chapter describes:

∙Turning on the AlphaServer IP Platform

∙Basic operation of the IP Platform subsystem components

3.2Turning on the AlphaServer IP Platform

After the AlphaServer IP Platform is properly secured, plugged in, and connected to the building's network hardware, you are ready to power up the system. Refer to Appendix D and Appendix E for the IP Platform diagrams to assist you in locating the system components.

3.2.1 Step I: Power Controller Circuit Breakers

Prior to turning on the circuit breakers for the 120 Vac or 250 Vac controllers, ensure that the neon indicator is on, indicating that an ac voltage is present. The -48 Vdc controller does not have an indicator for voltage; it should be connected to the -48 Vdc battery/power source prior to turning on the circuit breakers.

To start powering up the AlphaServer IP Platform, switch the circuit breakers at each power controller (located in the rear of the cabinet) to the on position. The modular storage shelf BA35x-Sx automatically powers up.

3.2.2 Step II: ISA Bus Expansion Chassis

To power up the ISA bus expansion chassis, press the On/Off switch on the front of the ISA bus expansion chassis. The green ON/Off indicator on the front of the ISA bus expansion chassis will illuminate.

3.2.3 Step III: AlphaServer 1000A System

Turn the AlphaServer 1000A system on by pressing the On/Off switch on the front of the AlphaServer 1000A unit. The green On/Off indicator on the front of the system will illuminate.

At this point in the IP Platform power on sequence, the alarm indicator panel should have the green OK LED lit and the status display will contain either a “b” indicating discharged or partially charged batteries, or it will be blank.

As described in the following sections, each subsystem within the IP Platform initiates its own self-test at power-up. The following sections describe what a successful power-up of the subsystem components looks like.

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Compaq EK-ASIP2-OG. D01 Basic Operation, Turning on the AlphaServer IP Platform, Step I Power Controller Circuit Breakers
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