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About This Guide
• Using the ESI/ops panel (operating panel) on optional mass storage bricks. See the user’s
guide for your optional SGI mass storage enclosure.
Chapter Descriptions
The following topics are covered in this guide:
• Chapter 1, “System Installation” guides an installer through the steps of unpacking and
positioning the system rack(s). Rack mounting guidelines and basic cabling for the IRUs is
also covered.
• Chapter 2, “Operation Procedures,” provides instructions for operation of the system
including powering on and powering off your system.
• Chapter 3, “System Overview,” provides environmental and technical information needed to
properly set up and configure the Altix 450 series system.
• Chapter 4, “System Control,” describes the function of the L1 and L2 controllers and
provides instructions for operating the controllers.
• Chapter 5, “Rack Information,” describes the rack sizes and features.
• Chapter 6, “Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures,” provides instructions for installing or
removing the customer-replaceable components of your system.
• Chapter 7, “Troubleshooting and Diagnostics,” provides recommended actions if problems
occur on your system.
• Appendix A, “Technical Specifications and Pinouts‚" provides physical, environmental, and
power specifications for your system. Also included are the pinouts for the non-proprietary
connectors.
• Appendix B, “Safety Information and Regulatory Specifications‚" lists all regulatory
information related to use of the Altix 450 system in the United States and other countries. It
also provides a list of safety instructions to follow when installing, operating, or servicing
the product.