DECmpp 12000/Sx Model 100 Hardware Installation Guide

This "Hardware Installation Guide" (September 1992) provides comprehensive procedures for site preparation and physical installation of the DECmpp 12000/Sx and DECmpp 12000-LC/Sx Series computer systems.

Intended for Digital Services personnel and self-maintenance customers, the manual covers:

• System Overview: Description of the DECmpp systems as powerful single-instruction, multiple-data (SIMD) computers, consisting of a Data Parallel Unit (DPU), a front-end server (DECsystem 5900 or DECstation 5000/240), and an optional Parallel Disk Array (PDA).
• Site Preparation: Detailed specifications for installation, including physical characteristics (dimensions, weight, service clearance), electrical requirements (dedicated power inputs, voltage, frequency, current), and environmental considerations (cooling, temperature, humidity, static electricity guidelines).
• Hardware Installation: Step-by-step instructions for unpacking and positioning the DPU and server, assembling enclosure skirts, installing Data Parallel Unit PCBs and configuring jumpers, connecting all necessary internal and external cables (VMEbus, RS-232, telephone), preparing the system modem, and the initial power-up sequence for the DPU and server.
• Supporting Information: Includes an installation checklist, power cable wiring and replacement instructions, and a list of system variations and options.

The document emphasizes the importance of safety precautions (e.g., static electricity, power handling, heavy equipment movement) and proper environmental conditions throughout the installation process.