Chapter 1
Introduction
Manual Scope
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Manual Scope
Detailed information on the following subjects is covered in this manual:
• Safety and environment considerations
• Unpacking and inspection
• Preparing the Superdome for booting
• Verifying and booting the Superdome
• Checking the system after installation
• Troubleshooting
• Installation checklist
• LAN Interconnections
• Connecting a laptop to the GSP using the customer LAN
• Accessing the GSP using a modem
• A180 Support Management Station (SMS) setup
• Connecting multiple SPU cabinets
• Connecting SMS cables and setting SCSI addresses
Audience
Only HP Customer Engineers (CEs) and service personnel, who have successfully completed HP's authorized
training should perform these installation procedures.
Notational Conventions
This section discusses notational conventions used in this book.
Italic In paragraph text, italic identifies new and important terms and titles of documents.
In command syntax diagrams, italic identifies variables that must be supplied by the user.
Bold In paragraph text, bold identifies either equipment markings, or actions required of a user.
WARNING Warnings highlight procedures or information necessary to avoid injury to
personnel. The warning should tell the reader exactly what will result from what
actions and how to avoid them.
CAUTION A caution highlights procedures or information necessary to avoid damage to equipment,
damage to software, loss of data, or invalid test results.
NOTE A note highlights supplemental information.