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Preface
About This Guide
This guide contains information on the system and its operability, together with the
description of the main operations the operator may execute.
This guide is also available in an online version.
Audience
This guide is addressed to the system operator.
How to Use This Guide
This guide is used by the operator to:
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Operate the system unit controls and features
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Operate and maintain the system devices
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Startup and shutdown the system.
Related Publications
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Hardware Tasks: Where Do I Find the Information I Need?
, is a hardware task roadmap
which helps you find the task related information inside the documentation kit.
This booklet is available on paper only.
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Setting Up the System
, contains information about system setup, system startup and
explains what to do when the system arrives.
This guide is available both on paper and in an online version.
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Upgrading the System
, contains information about system upgrading in terms of memory,
CPU’s, controllers and devices. It is addressed to trained customers and service personnel.
This guide is available both on paper and in an online version.
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Maintenance and Service Guide
, provides the description of the base unit hardware
components and the instructions for their installation and/or replacement. SCSI cables
description and connection is also included. A section is dedicated to the maintenance
tools provided with the system, such as offline tests, how to update system configuration
parameters, for both the base unit and the disk expansion unit.
This guide is addressed to people trained to perform service tasks on the system and is
available on paper only.
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AIX Installation Guide
, provides instructions for the installation of the operating system.
This guide is available both on paper and in an online version.
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Disks and Tapes Configuration Information
, describes the setting of addresses and
switches for both disk and tape drives. It also includes information on CD-ROM drives
setting.
This guide is available on paper only.