Spares Kit Handbook

This handbook, published by Digital Equipment Corporation, serves as a guide for customers to identify and acquire the correct spares kits or individual parts for their DIGITAL products. The second edition was released in October 1981, with copyright by Digital Equipment Corporation.

The document is structured into three main sections:

1. Configurator: An alphabetical listing of hardware options and systems, detailing the type of spares kit or single part available (e.g., Primary Spares Kit, Single-Board Option Kit, Component Kit, Conversion Kit, Extended Support Kit, Supplemental Hardware Kit, Lot Kit, Repair Kit, Tool Kit) and its part number.
2. Spares Kits: An alphanumeric listing by kit number, providing the kit name, latest revision date, and a complete parts list for each.
3. Kit Index: An alphabetical list of kits, indicating the product type each kit supports.

Spares Kits are engineer-designed for self-maintenance customers, offering an economical and efficient way to manage spare parts inventory. Key advantages include providing the right mix and quantity of parts for initial inventory, achieving a 90% Level of Service (LOS), supplying parts for ten devices for a one-year period, cost savings over individual part purchases, and facilitating portable on-site inventory for rapid repairs.

The handbook covers spares support for a wide range of hardware, including basic CPUs, processor options, memories, mass storage devices, card readers, line printers, terminals, communication interfaces, power supplies, analog devices, and industrial products. It emphasizes the importance of identifying exact option designations, as some components like controllers, interfaces, cables, or power supplies may be spared separately.

The document also includes a hardware warranty policy and detailed contact information for ordering spares in the USA and various international locations.