DECstation 5000 Model 260

This Operator's Guide covers the hardware setup, installation of internal and external options, and system management for the DECstation 5000 Model 260. It includes detailed procedures for:

• Setting up the workstation: Installing the system unit, monitors, keyboards, mice, and pointing devices.
• Environmental requirements: Site, temperature, and electrical needs.
• Operation: Turning on, testing, stopping, and turning off the workstation, including how to set keyboard languages and install software.
• External hardware: Connecting external storage devices and network configurations (ThickWire, ThinWire, and twisted-pair Ethernet).
• Internal hardware: Detailed instructions for installing memory modules, NVRAM, and CPU modules, as well as handling the system unit cover and using antistatic wrist straps.
• Management: Using console commands and configuring system modes.
• Troubleshooting: Interpreting diagnostic LED codes, self-test error messages, and general problem-solving steps.
• Specifications: Detailed technical specifications for the system unit and pin assignments for various cables and connectors.