AlphaServer DS20E AlphaStation DS20E Reference Guide

This document is the Compaq AlphaServer DS20E / AlphaStation DS20E Reference Guide, intended for system managers and operators.

It provides comprehensive information on:

• System Overview: Detailing the components, enclosures (pedestal and rackmount variants), system parts (front, rear), operator control panel, system board, feature modules, PCI slots, power supplies, and storage options (removable media, hard drives).
• Installation: Step-by-step procedures for setting up both pedestal and rackmount systems, including physical dimensions, power requirements, and mounting hardware.
• Operating System Management: Instructions for booting and installing various operating systems such as Tru64 UNIX, OpenVMS, and Linux, along with setting boot options and environment variables.
• Hardware Configuration & Installation: Guidance on configuring and installing user-replaceable components like memory DIMMs, CPU modules, PCI/ISA options, power supplies, disk drives, and tape drives.
• System Consoles: Detailed usage of the Remote Management Console (RMC) for remote monitoring and control, and the SRM Console for command-line system configuration, diagnostics, CPU management, firmware updates, and console security.
• Troubleshooting: Procedures for diagnosing and resolving common issues indicated by error beep codes, diagnostic LEDs, and problems related to power, boot, thermal conditions, operating system failures, memory, PCI bus, and SCSI. It also covers the Fail-Safe Booter Utility.
• Specifications: Comprehensive technical specifications including physical dimensions, environmental conditions, electrical requirements, acoustical data, and power cord requirements.
• Regulatory & Safety Notices: Information on FCC compliance, laser device safety, and battery replacement.