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Preface – Compaq GS320 User Manual

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Preface

Intended Audience

This manual is for service providers, managers, and operators of Compaq
AlphaServer
GS80/160/320 systems.

Document Structure

This manual uses a structured documentation design. Topics are organized into
small sections, usually consisting of two facing pages. Most topics begin with an
abstract that provides an overview of the section, followed by an illustration or
example. The facing page contains descriptions, procedures, and syntax
definitions.

This manual has 11 chapters and five appendixes:

Chapter 1, Overview, is an introduction to the system management
console.

Chapter 2, Before You Begin, contains information about the installation
kit.

Chapter 3, Connecting the SMC in a System with Multiple Serial
Console Lines
, is the procedure for connecting the SMC hardware in a
system with more than one console line.

Chapter 4, Connecting the SMC in a System with One Serial
Console Line
, describes the connection of an SMC that does not include a
terminal server.

Chapter 5, Configuring the SMC Software, gives instructions for
configuration of the SMC software.

Chapter 6, Configuring the SMC for Remote Use, is setup instructions
for the modem and Carbon Copy 32.

Chapter 7, Getting Started with the System Management Console, is
an overview of the functions that are performed with the system
management console.