DIGITAL™ Server 3220/3220R Series

This document is a comprehensive installation guide for the DIGITAL™ Server 3220/3220R Series, designed to help users set up their server's hardware and software.

The guide covers the following key stages:

1. Preparation: Details for unpacking the server (emphasizing a two-person lift due to its weight), identifying the included components for both pedestal and rackmount models, and selecting an appropriate installation location (considering heat, dust, sunlight, and clearance requirements).
2. Hardware Installation: Instructions for installing any optional internal components, including anti-static precautions. For the 3220R rackmount model, it provides specific steps for mounting the server into a rack, including assembling slide rails and attaching a cable management arm.
3. Connectivity: Guidance on connecting external peripherals such as the keyboard, mouse, monitor, 10/100Base-T network cable, and AC power, with a critical warning to ensure the voltage selection switch matches the local power supply to prevent damage.
4. Initial Power-Up: Simple steps for turning on the monitor first, then the server, and adjusting the display.
5. Expansion Board Configuration: Explains the use of various utilities (BIOS Setup, SCSI Configuration, Mylex™ Configuration for RAID) if optional expansion boards are installed, covering tasks like changing boot device priority and resolving IRQ conflicts. It strongly advises caution when modifying BIOS settings.
6. Operating System Installation: Details the process of using the DIGITAL ServerWORKS Quick Launch CD-ROM for streamlined installation and configuration of network operating systems like Windows NT and Novell NetWare, including prompts for essential system information. It also mentions creating utility and driver diskettes for other OS installations (SCO UNIX, OS/2).
7. Utility and Driver Creation: Provides steps to create necessary device driver and bootable server utility diskettes from a Windows workstation for components such as SCSI, Video, RAID, Network, Diagnostics, BIOS Upgrade, and System Identification.
8. Post-Installation and Support: Instructs users on registering their server, understanding warranty information, and how to access technical support, including diagnostic procedures and online resources.
9. Server Management Software: Recommends installing DIGITAL ServerWORKS Manager for comprehensive server management, monitoring, and network topology mapping after the initial server and OS setup.

Overall, the document provides step-by-step instructions and important safety warnings to guide users through the entire server installation and initial configuration process.