The NetServer's gray enclosure wins points in the design category. Accessing the NetServer's interior is as easy as loosening a few spring-loaded screws that are attached to the cover. Once inside, you'll find useful and detailed road maps. One map tells you how to duplex your drive subsystem using the unit's internal controllers. It also explains how you can set up an array using a PCI controller.
Additional maps explain the system board, power connections, and the processor board.
The NetServer uses a daughtercard design for its processor and memory. This way, CPU or RAM upgrades can be performed by replacing or refitting this board. Screws holding this board in aren't removable, so you won't have to worry about dropping any inside the chassis. For expansion, the NetServer offers four PCI slots, four EISA slots, and one shared slot. All slots have guide rails to hold cards in, and a retention bracket holds them all firmly in place.