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Table of Contents

Preface

1 Product Overview

1.1 Introduction.........................................................................................................................................1–1
1.2 IP Platform Overview..........................................................................................................................1–1
1.2.1 IP Simplex System.....................................................................................................................1–2
1.2.2 IP Duplex System......................................................................................................................1–2
1.2.3 Factory Installed Software......................................................................................................... 1–3
1.3 System Features...................................................................................................................................1–4
1.3.1 User Interfaces...........................................................................................................................1–4
1.3.2 Alarm Subsystem.......................................................................................................................1–4
1.3.3 Maintainability..........................................................................................................................1–4
1.3.4 Reliability..................................................................................................................................1–4
1.3.5 Upgrading..................................................................................................................................1–5
1.3.6 Compaq Computer Corporation and Industry Standards.............................................................1–5
1.3.6.1 Telecommunications Interfaces........................................................................................1–5
1.3.6.2 Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility.......................................................................1–5
1.3.7 System Security.........................................................................................................................1–6
1.4 Required and Optional Hardware.........................................................................................................1–6
1.4.1 AlphaServer 1000A System....................................................................................................... 1–6
1.4.1.1 Overview.........................................................................................................................1–6
1.4.1.2 AlphaServer 1000A Required Hardware...........................................................................1–7
1.4.2 Modular Storage Shelf Subsystem (BA35x-Sx)..........................................................................1–8
1.4.2.1 Overview.........................................................................................................................1–8
1.4.2.2 Modular Storage Shelf Optional Hardware.......................................................................1–8
1.4.3 ISA Bus Expansion Chassis.......................................................................................................1–8
1.4.3.1 Overview.........................................................................................................................1–8
1.4.3.2 ISA Bus Expansion Chassis Required and Optional Hardware..........................................1–9
1.4.4 IP Power Controller Subsystem................................................................................................1–10
1.4.4.1 Overview.......................................................................................................................1–10
1.4.4.2 IP Power Controller Options...........................................................................................1–10
1.4.5 Alarm Indicator Panel..............................................................................................................1–10
1.4.6 External Hardware Options......................................................................................................1–11

12 Installing the AlphaServer IP Platform Hardware

2.1 Introduction.........................................................................................................................................2–1
2.2 Factory Installed Hardware..................................................................................................................2–1
2.3 Site Preparation...................................................................................................................................2–2