DEC Commserver 100/150 Installation/Owner's Manual

This document is the DEC Commserver 100/150 Installation/Owner's Manual (Preliminary Version, March 1991).

Its primary purpose is to provide comprehensive information for installing, testing, and troubleshooting the hardware of the DEC Commserver 100 and DEC Commserver 150 communication servers.

The manual covers:

• Introduction and overview of both Commserver models, detailing their function as communication servers on an Ethernet network.
• Pre-installation procedures, including checking shipping contents, verifying site requirements (environment, cabling), and performing essential pre-installation checks.
• Hardware installation steps, such as configuring for Ethernet, connecting a console terminal, powering up and testing the hardware, and connecting to the Ethernet network.
• Troubleshooting guidance for issues encountered during the power-on self-test.
• Appendices that provide detailed information on controls, indicators, connectors, complete technical specifications for both models, instructions for rackmount hardware installation, and notes for installing and verifying Simpact ICP1622T series communication modules.
• A list of compatible power cords and their order numbers.

The document explicitly states it focuses solely on hardware, directing users to separate manuals for software installation and operation. It also advises that installation and service should be performed by trained personnel.