DIGITAL™ Server 5100/5200 Series

This document is an installation guide for the DIGITAL™ Server 5100/5200 Series, providing step-by-step instructions for setting up the server's hardware and software.

The guide covers:

1. Preparation and Safety: Emphasizes selecting a suitable workspace with proper power, ventilation, and proximity to network connections, along with critical safety warnings for unpacking the heavy server (requiring two people) and handling internal components (anti-static precautions).
2. Hardware Installation: Details the process of unpacking the server, identifying all included components (server unit, country kit, power cords, keys, software, documentation, SCSI cables/terminators), installing any internal options (memory, disk drives, expansion cards), connecting external cables (mouse, keyboard, monitor, power), and configuring Ethernet connections (10Base-T, 10Base-2, 10Base-5).
3. Initial Power-Up and Software Setup: Instructions for turning on the monitor and server, and adjusting display settings. It then guides the user through installing optional expansion cards and running the "DIGITAL ServerWORKS Quick Launch" CD-ROM program. Quick Launch streamlines the installation of hardware components and network operating system software (like Windows NT and Novell NetWare), including creating an MS-DOS partition, configuring EISA/PCI cards via the System Configuration Utility (SCU), and setting up RAID controllers.
4. Utilities and Support: Explains how to create server utility and device driver diskettes (for SCSI, Video, RAID, Network, SCU, and Diagnostics) from a Windows-based workstation. Finally, it provides information on registering the server, warranty details, and contact information for technical support, including phone numbers and online resources.
5. Post-OS Installation: Briefly mentions the installation of DIGITAL ServerWORKS Manager software for ongoing server management and monitoring after the operating system is in place.