DEC DECserver 200 Hardware Installation
DECserver
200
Hardware
Installation/Owner's
Guide
Order
No.
EK-0200C-IN-001
October 1986
This guide
explains how to install the DECserver 200 and how to verify its
operation. The guide
also describes the DECserver 200 controls and
indicators. This document is intended for the hardware
installer and the
server manager:
Supersession/Update Information: This
is a
new
manual.
mamaala
EK-D200C-IN-001
First Printing, October 1986
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Contents
Preface
1
Introduction to the DECserver 200
1.1 DECserver
200
Models
.......................................
'
.......
1-1
1.2
Functions
of
the
DECserver
200
....................................
1-2
1.2.1 DECserver 200/MC (DSRVB-Ax)
....................................
1-3
1.2.2 DEC
server
200/DL (DSRVB-Bx)
.....................
"
.............
1-4
1.3
Hardware
Installation
Overview.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..
1-5
1.3.1
Connecting
the
DECserver
200
to
the
Ethernet
Network. " ........
1-5
1.3.2
Connecting
Port
Devices
to
the
DECserver 200/MC
................
1-8,
1.3.3
Connecting
Port
Devices
to
the
DEC
server
200/DL
...............
1-10
1.4 DEC
server
200
Software
..........................................
1-12
2 Contents of Shipment
2.1
Number
of
Boxes
.......... ' ..........................................
2-1
2.2
Contents
ofthe
DECserver
200
Box
.................................
2-1
2.3
Contents
of
the
Accessories Box(es)
.................................
2-2
3 Site Preparation
3. 1 Arranging for
Software
InstallatiQn
................................
,
3-1
3.2 Placing
the
DEC
server
200
..........................................
3-2
3.2.1
Offices
..............................................................
3-2
3.2.2
Rack
Mount
.........................................................
3-2
3.2.3
Satellite
Equipment
Rooms
(SER)
....................................
3-2
3.3
Cable
Configuration
Rules
..........................................
3-3
3.4
Preinstallation
Checks
..............................................
3-5
Contents-1
4 DECserver 200 Installation
4. 1
Introduction
..
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..
4-1
4.2
Verifying
the
Voltage Select
Switch
Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..
4-1
4.3
Connecting
the
Transceiver
Cable
..................................
4-3
4.4
Before
Connecting
Power
...........................................
4-6
4.5
Connecting
Power
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..
4-7
4.6
Verifying
Operation
.................................................
4-8
4.7
Connecting
Device Cables
.......................
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..
4-9
4.7.1
Connecting
Device Cables
to
the
DECserver 200/MC
...............
4-9
4.7.2
Connecting
Device Cables
to
the
DECserver 200/DL.
.............
4-11
4.8
Verifying System Installation
.....................................
4-16
5
What To Do if You Have Problems
5.1
Introduction
........................................................
5-1
5.2 Diagnosing Server
Problems
............................
. . . . . . . . . .
..
5-1
5.3
01
LED
Off
.........................................................
5-3
5.4
02
LED
Off
..........................................................
5-3
5.5
02
LED
Blinking
... " ..
, "
.,. " ..............................
'"
... , 5-4
5.5.1
Error
Messages
920
and
921
........................................
5-4
5.5.2
Error
Messages
922
and
923
.........................................
5-5
5.5.3
Error
Messages
930
and
931.
.........
'"
............................
5-5
5.5.4
Error
Message
932
..................................................
5-5
5.5.5
Error
Messages
941,942,
and
950
..................................
5-6
5.5.6
No Messages
on
Console
Terminal
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..
5-7
5.6
03
LED
Blinking
....................................................
5-8
5.6.1 Down-Line Load Starts,
Then
Fails
.................................
5-8
5.6.2
Down-Line Load
Does
Not
Start
............
"
.......................
5-8
A Controls and Indicators
A.1
Controls.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..
A-I
A.1.1
Software
Reset
Switch
(S
1)
. .
..
. . .
..
.. ..
. .
.. . .. .. .. . .. . ..
. .
.. . .. . ...
A-I
A.1.2 Voltage Select Switch
..............................................
A-I
A.1.3 Circuit Breaker
........................
'"
.,
.......... , .......
,. . ...
A-2
A.2 Status
Indicator
LEOs
..............................................
A-2
B Port Devices Supported by DECserver 200
C Ordering Information
C.l
DECserver
200
Hardware
Units
....................................
C-l
C.2 DECserver
200
Country
Kits
...................
" . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .
..
C-1
C.3 DECserver
200
Accessories
........................................
C-2
Contents-2
c.4
OEC OFFICE Cable (BC16E)
and
Adapters
.........
'"
......
....
...
C-3
C.S
Transceiver
Cables
.................................................
C-3
C.6
Oevice Cables
......................................................
C-4
D Cable Structure
E
F
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.3.1
0.3.2
0.3.3
0.3.4
0.3.5
0.4
0.5
0.5.1
0.5.2
0.5.3
0.5.4
0.5.5
0.5.6
0.5.7
0.5.8
D.5.9
DEC
server
200/MC Device
Connectors
01
throughJ8)
..
. . . . . . . .
..
0-1
Serial Line Circuit Standards
.......................................
0-2
Oevice Cables Used
With
DEC
server
200IMC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..
0-3
BC220
Shielded Null Modem Cable (Data Leads Only)
............
0-3
BC22E
or
BC22F Shielded Straight-Through Cable (Full-Modem)
..
D-4
BC22R Shielded Null Modem
Cable.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..
0-5
BC
170
Shielded Null Modem Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..
0-6
OECserver 200/MC
Port
Loopback
Connector.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..
0-7
OECserver
200/0L
Device
Connector
01)
.........................
D-8
Oevice Cables
and
Adapters Used
With
OECserver
200/0L
. . . . . .
..
0-9
.
BC
16C
36-Conductor
Cable (Oata Leads
Only)
....................
0-9
H3101
36-pin
Loopback
Connector.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..
0-10
H3102
36-pin
Cable
Coupler.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..
0-11
H3106
36-pin
to
50-pin Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..
0-12
H3104
Cable
Concentrator.. . ..
.. . ..
..
.. . .. . ..
..
. .
..
.. . ..
. . .
..
....
0-13
H3103
MMJ
Loopback
Connector
.................................
D-14
BCI6E-xx
6-ConductorDEC
OFFICE Cable
......................
0-15
H8572
6-Pin Cable
Coupler
.......................................
0-16
H8571-xx
OEC423
to
RS-232-C
Passive Adapters
...............
0-17
OECserver 200 Specifications
E.1
Power
................................................................
E-l
E.2
Environment
...............................................
"
.........
E-l
E.2.1
Temperature
........................................................
E-l
E.2.2 Altitude
.............................................................
E-2
E.2.3 Relative
Humidity
...................................................
E-2
E.2.4 Physical Size
ofthe
DEC
server
200
...................................
E-2
E.2.5 Space Requirements
.................................................
E-2
Service Options
F.
1
Hardware
Services
...
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..
F-l
F.1.1 Digital On-Site Service
..
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..
F-1
F.1.2 DEC
mailer
..........................................................
F-l
F.2 Installation Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..
F-1
F.3
Software
Services
.....
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..
F-1
F.
3.1
Software
Product
Service Agreements
............
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..
F-l
F.3.2
Training
.............................................................
F-l
Contents-3
G
Figures
Tables
Contents-4
Connecting to Etherjack
1-1
1-2
1-3
1-4
1-5
1~6
1-7
1-8
2-1
4-1
A-I
D-l
D-2
D-3
D-4
D-5
D-6
D-7
D-8
D-9
D-I0
D-l1
D-12
D-13
D-14
D-15
D-16
D-17
1-1
3-1
5-1
A-I
D-l
D-2
E-l
DECserver
200
(Models DSRVB-Ax
and
DSRVB-Bx) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..
1-1
DECserver 200/MC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..
1-3
DECserver 200/DL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..
1-4
Standard
Ethernet
Coaxial Cable
Connection.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..
1-6
Thin
Wire
Ethernet
Coaxial Cable
Connection
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..
1-7
DECserver
200IMC
Port
Device
Connections.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..
1':'8
DECserver 200/DL
Port
Device
Connections
.....................
1-10
DEC
server
200/DL
Accessories...................
......... . .......
1-11
DEC
server
200
Shipping Box
Contents
.............................
2-1
DEC
server
200
Hardware
Verification
..............................
4-8
Controls
and
Indicators.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..
A-I
Pin
Numbers - DEC
server
200/MC Device
Connectors
01
through
J8). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..
D-l
Pin
Assignments - BC22D Shielded Null
Modem
Cable
..
. . . . . . .
..
D-3
Pin
Assignments - BC22E
or
BC22F Shielded
Straight-Through
Cable
...............................................................
D-4
Pin
Assignments - BC22R
Shielded
Null
Modem
Cable.
..
. . . . . . .
..
D-5
Pin
Assignments -
BC
17D
Shielded
Null
Modem
Cable .. . . . . . . .
..
D-6
Wiring
Diagram
- DECserver 200/MC
Port
Loopback
Connector.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. D-7
Pin
Numbers - DECserver 200/DL Device
Connector
01)
........
D-8
Wiring
Diagram -BC
16c
36-Conductor
Cable
..........
. . . . . . .
..
D-9
Wiring
Diagram
- H31 01
Loopback
Connector
.................
D-I0
Wiring
Diagram
- H31
02
36-
Pin
Cable
Coupler.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..
D-l1
Wiring
Diagram
- H31
06
Cable
Adapter.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..
D-12
Wiring
Diagram
- H31
04
Cable
Concentrator
....
'.' . . . .. . . . . . .
..
D-13
Wiring
Diagram
- H31
03
MMJ
Loopb~ck
Connector
............
D-14
Wiring
Diagram -BC
16E-xx
Cable.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..
D-15
Wiring
Diagram -H8572
Cable
Coupler
.........................
D-16
WiringDiagram-H8571-AAdapter
............................
D-17
Wiring
Diagram -H8571-BAdapter
............................
D-17
Device Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..
1-9
Maximum Cable Lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .
..
3-3
Status LEDs/Indications
.............................................
5-2
Status LEDs
...........................
,
..
.. . ..
....
.....
..
.. .
.. . ..
...
A-2
Circuit
Standards
...................................................
D-2
DEC
server
200/DL
Device
Connector
01)
Pin
Definitions
.........
D-8
DEC
server
200
Power
Ratings
......................................
E-l
Preface
This guide explains
how
to
install
the
DECserver 200, models DSRVB-Ax and
DSRVB-Bx,
and
how
to verify their operation. The guide also tells
how
to
order
Digital
services
and
products that support
the
DEC
server 200.
The
only tool required for installation
is
a small flat-blade screwdriver.
You should keep this guide
with
your DECserver 200 unit.
Intended
Audience
• Server Manager
• Hardware Installer
How
to
Use
This
Guide
Before you install the DECserver 200, it
is
recommended that you read Chapters
1,
2,
and
3.
These chapters provide a functional overview
of
the DECserver 200 and -the
installation process, including important site preparation information. Chapter 4 provides procedures
to
install and verify
the
DEC
server 200.
If
problems occur during ver-
ification, refer
to
the
troubleshooting procedures
in
Chapter
5.
The appendixes offer
additional information that can be useful during installation.
Structure
of
This
Guide
This manual contains five chapters
and
seven appendixes,
as
follows:
Chapter
1
Chapter 2
Introduces the D ECserver 200 from a functional point
of
view and
describes the installation process and
the
software requirements.
Describes
the
contents
of
the
DEC
server 200 shipment and provides
instructions for getting help if the equipment
is
damaged.
Preface-1
Chapter 3 Discusses
important
site preparation information
that
must
be
consid-
ered
before
the
DECserver
200
installation begins.
Chapter 4
Provides an illustrated step-by-step
procedure
for installing
and
verify-
ing the
operation
of
the
DEC
server 200.
Chapter 5 Provides help
in
isolating problems
that
can
occur
during
the
installa-
tion
of
the
DECserver 200
and
provides
procedures
to
correct
them.
Appendix A Describes the controls
and
indicators
on
the
DECserver 200.
Appendix B Lists
the
devices
supported
by
the
DEC
server 200.
Appendix C Lists
the
order
codes for
the
DEC
server 200
and
related
hardware
prod-
ucts.
Appendix
0 Provides device cable wiring diagrams for users
who
want
to
assemble
and
use
their
own
cables.
Appendix E
Provides
DEC
server
200
specifications.
Appendix F Describes
the
Digital
hardware
and
software service
options
that
are
available for
the
DEC
server 200.
Appendix G Describes
how
to
connect
the
DEC
server
200
transceiver cable
to
another
transceiver cable
mounted
in
an
Etherjack
junction
box.
Other DECserver 200 Documents
Ordering information
for
the
following documents is
in
the
release notes
that
accom-
pany
the
server software:
•
DeCserver
200
Software
Installation
Guide
Describes
the
installation
of
server
software
and
the
configuration
of
DECserver
200
on
load
hosts.
•
DEC
server
200
Management
Guide
Describes
how
to
set
up, manage,
monitor,
and
troubleshoot
the
DEC
server
200.
•
DEC
server
200
User's
Guide
Summarizes
the
DECserver
200
user's environment.
•
DEC
server
200
User's Reference
Card
Provides a ready reference
of
the
syntax for the DECserver 200 commands.
•
DEC
server
200
Identification
Card
Provides space
to
record
unique
identification data for each DECserver 200.
•
Terminal
Server
Commands
and
Messages
Guide
Describes
the
terminal
server
command
set
and
the
terminal server messages.
Preface-2
•
LA
TPlusIVMS Service
Node
Management
Guide
Discusses
the
management
of
a V
AXNMS
or
a Micro
VMS
system
that
is
operating as
a service
node
in a
LA T network.
Associated Documents
•
nECserver
200
Technical
Manual
Describes
the
DECserver
200
hardware
and
module logic
and
the
self-test
and
ini-
tialize programs.
Preface-3
1
Introduction
to
the DECserver 200
1.1
DECserver 200 Models
The
DEC
server
200
is a full-function, eight-line, Ethernet-based
server
that
provides
the
interface
between
eight
asynchronous
serial
data
communications
channels
and
an
Ethernet
or
IEEE
802.3
local area
network.
There
are
two
models
of
the
DEC
server
200:
model
DSRVB-Ax (DECserver 200/MC)
and
model
DSRVB-Bx
(DECserver
200IDL).
Both
models
are
shown
in
Figure
1-1.
When
references
are
made
to
features
that
are
applicable
to
both
models, this
guide
refers
to
the
model
as DEC
server
200.
•
DECserver 200/MC
(model
DSRVB-Ax*) - Supports
RS-232-C
(EIA232)
connec-
tions
with
full-modem
control
• DEC
server
200/DL
(model
DSRVB-Bx*) -
Supports
devices
that
require
data
leads
only
for
operation
DECserver 200/MC
(DSRVB-Ax)
DECserver
200/DL
(DSRVB-Bx)
Figure
1-1:
DECserver 200 (Models DSRVB-Ax and DSRVB-Bx)
LKG-0473
*The letter
"A"
or
"B"
replaces the
"x"
in the model designation
to
represent
the
following
input voltage requirements:
Model
DSRVB-AA
DSRV8-AB
Input Yoltages
lOO-120Vac
220-240Vac
Introduction to the OECserver
200
Model
DSRVB-BA
DSRVB-BB
Input Yoltages
lOO-120Vac
220-240Vac
1-1
1.2 Functions of the DECserver 200
The
DECserver 200 allows any combination
of
eight locally attached devices access
to
each
other
and
to
remote
computer
systems
on
a Local Area Transport
(LAT)
network.
Each device is logically
connected
to
the
computer
systems
and
to
their resources. For
a list
of
devices
supported
by
the
DEC
server 200, see Appendix
B.
DECserver 200 offers
the
following features:
• Permits fast, easy connections
between
the
devices attached locally
to
the
server
ports
~nd
the
remote
devices
on
the
network.
• Manages device traffic
and
leaves
computer
systems
more
time for applications
tasks (as
compared
to
traditional character-oriented interfaces, such as
the
DZll).
• Reduces
and
Simplifies cabling required for connecting devices
to a network.
• DECserver 200IMC supports dial-in
and
dial-out modems.
• Provides access
to
Digital
and
to
non-Digital
host
systems
on
the
LAT
network.
You
can
install
the
DECserver 200
in
a variety
of
environments, including offices
and
computer
rooms.
The
server
can
be
placed
on
a desk
or
table,
or
can
be
mounted
in
a
standard rack cabinet. Digital
can
also
provide
you
with
a wall/partition
mounting
bracket
to
mount
the
server directly
onto
an
office wall
or
to
suspend
the
server from
partitioned office walls. This bracket must
be
ordered
separately. See Appendix C for
ordering information.
The
following sections
further
define the features
of
both
models.
1-2
Introduction to the DECserver 200
1.2.1 DECserver 200/MC (DSRVB-Ax)
The
DECserver
2001MC,
shown
in
Figure
1-2,
supports full-duplex, asynchronous
devices
that
are compatible
with
V.28/RS-232-C (EIA232) standar.ds. These devices
include terminals, printers, modems, personal computers, and host systems. This
model has eight 25-pin connectors
(J
1 throughJ8) for connecting devices
to
each
of
the
server's eight serial-line ports. Each device
is
logically connected (through
the
server
ports)
to
the
computer systems
on
the network
and
their resources. Devices attached
to
another
server can also access personal computers, dial-out modems, printers,
and
host systems that are attached locally
to
the
DECserver 200.
11-.......1-----
NAMEPLATE
PANEL
~~
__
-
CONTROL
I INDICATOR
PANEL
PORT DEVICE
CONNECTORS
(J1-J8)
SOFTWARE RESET
SWITCH (S1)
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
POWER
CORD
RECEPTACLE
Figure
1-2:
DECserver 200/MC
NOTE
STATUS LEOs
(01-04)
For a description
of
DEC
server 200 controls
and
indicators, see
Appendix A
in
this manual.
Introduction to the DECserver
200
1-3
1.2.2 OeCserver 200/DL (DSRVB-Bx)
The
DECserver 200/DL,
shown
in
Figure
1-3,
supports devices (asynchronous devices
supporting RS423, DEC423, and
CCITT-V.IO standards) such as terminals, printers,
and
personal computers (in terminal
~mulation
mode) that require data leads only for
operation. This
model
has
one
36-pin
connector
( J
I)
for connecting devices
to
each
of
the
server's eight serial-line ports. Only
the
data leads from each server
port
are
attached
to
this
connector.
The
DEC
server 200/DL does
not
support
connections
to
modems
or
host
systems.
SOFTWARE RESET
SWITCH
(51)
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
POWER CORD
RECEPTACLE
NAMEPLATE
w:;;....r----
PANEL
CONTROL I INDICATOR
PANEL
PORT DEVICE
CONNECTOR
(J1
)
LKG-0481
Figure
1-3:
DECserver 200/DL
1-4
NOTE
For a 'Clescription
of
DECserver 200 controls
and
indicators, see
Appendix A
in
this manual.
Introduction
to
the DECserver 200
1.3 Hardware Installation Overview
Installing
the
DEC
server
200
hardware
consists
of
first connecting
the
server
to
the
Ethernet
network,
then
verifying
the
hardware
installation.
The
device cables are con-
nected
to
the
server after
the
hardware
installation
is
verified.
The
following sections
provide
an
overview
of
the
methods
used
to
complete
the
connections.
NOTE
The
DEC
server
200
is considered operational
when
the
server hard-
ware
is successfully installed,
and
the system installation verification
procedure
is
performed
on
one
DEC
server 200 unit.
The
system com-
prises
the
installed
DEC
server 200 hardware
with
the
DEC
server 200
server software running
on
the
hardware unit. See
the
appropriate
DEC
server 200 Software Installation Guide for details about
the
sys-
tem
verification
procedure.
1.3. 1 Connecting the OECserver 200
to
the Ethernet Network
A transceiver cable connects
the
server
to
the Ethernet
network
(see Figures
1-4
and
1-5).
The
transceiver cable
can
be
connected
to
any
of
the
following:
• Another transceiver cable section. This cable can
be
secured in an Etherjack junc-
tion
box.
• A
DELNI
Local
Network
Interconnect.
• A transceiver
on
a standard Ethernet coaxial cable for Digital baseband networks
or
a DECOM for Digital
broadband
networks.
• A ThinWire Ethernet Station Adapter
(DESTA)
on
a ThinWire Ethernet coaxial
cable (see Figure
1-5).
• A standard rack cabinet
in
a Satellite Equipment Room
(SER)
for
DEC
connect
sys-
tems.
See
the
DECconnect
Planning
and
Configuration
Guide
for installing
the
DECserver 200 in DECconnect systems.
Introduction to the DECserver 200
1-5
STANDARD
ETHERNET
COAXIAL CABLE TRANSCEIVER
TRANSCEIVER
TRANSCEIVER
TRANSCEIVER
CABLE
TRANSCEIVER CABLES
DELNI
ETHERJACK
DECserver
200/MC
DEC$erver 200/DL
DECserver 200IDL
DECserver 200/DL
Figure
1-4:
Standard Ethernet Coaxial Cable Connection
NOTE
The
DECserver
200
is
compatible
with
Digital baseband
and
broad-
band
Ethernet
products
and
with
Ethernet
and
IEEE
802.3
specifica-'
tions.
LKG-0482
1-6
Introduction
to
the DECserver
200
ThinWire ETHERNET COAXIAL CABLE
DESTA
DESTA
TRANSCEIVER
CABLE
ETHERJACK
DECserver
200/MC
DECserver 200/DL
DELNI
TRANSCEIVER
CABLES
DECserver 200/DL
DECserver 200/MC
Figure
1-5:
ThinWire Ethernet Coaxial Cable Connection
LKG-0483
The
DELNI
can
stand
alone
or
be
connected
to
the
Ethernet coaxial cable.
If
you
are
connecting
the
DELNI
to
the
Ethernet coaxial cable
or
to
an
Etherjack junction box,
allow for
an
additional transceiver cable.
Make sure
the
transceiver
connection
is ready before
the
server installation begins.
This means
that
the
Etherjack,
the
DELNI,
the
DECOM,
the
DEST
A,
or
the
transceiver is
installed,
and
the
required transceiver cabling is
in
place, tested,
and
tagged. See
the
appropriate
product
installation guide
to
install these products.
See Appendix C
for
a listing
of
all DECserver
200
hardware options
and
order
codes.
Introduction
to
the DECserver 200 1-7
1.3.2 Connecting Port Devices
to
the DECserver
200/MC
You
need
one
device cable for each
port
device you
connect
to
the
DECserver 200/MC
(see Figure
1-6).
Table
I-lUsts
available cable types.
NON-LAT HOST
111.11111111111
DECserver 200/MC
TERMINAL
LKG-0328
Figure
1-6:
D,ECserver 200/MC Port Device Connections
1-8
Introduction
to
the DECserver
200
Table
1-1:
Device Cables
Cable Type Description For Connecting
BC22D Null
modem
cable
Printers, terminals,
and
personal computers
that
are NOT utilizing modem control signals
for operation
BC22R*
Null
modem
cable Printers, terminals,
and
personal computers
that
ARE
utilizing
modem
control signals for
operation
BC22Eor Modem cable Dial-in
or
dial-out modems
BC22F
*Digital recommends
the
BC22R cable
to
connect
Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) devices that·
use full-modem
control
signals for operation. However, another cable type,
the
BC
17D, is avail-
able
that
supports
most
of
the functions
supported
by
the
BC22R cable. See Appendix D for
more information.
The
device cables
can
be
ordered
from Digital (see Appendix C for
orderin.:~
informa-
tion). If
you
are using
your
own
cables
or
assembling
your
own
cables, refer
to
Appen-
dix P for cable configuration information.
If
you
are using existing device cables, make sure
the
cables are accessible
at
the
DEC
server 200/MC installation site before
the
installation begins.
Introduction to the DECserver
200
1-9
1.3.3 Connecting Port Devices
to
the DECserver 200/Dl-
The
OECserver
200/0L
provides a single 36-pin
connector
that contains the data leads
for all eight ports.
You will
need
an
H3104-B DECserver
200/0L
Adapter kit
to
con-
nect
port
devices
to
the
server (see Figure
1-7)
..
This kit contains
an
H3104 cable con-
centrator,
an
H3103
MMJ
loopback connector,
and
a BC16C-IO (10-foot) 36-conduc-
tor
cable. The cable
concentrator
has eight 6-pin modified modular jacks that accept
BCI6E-xx
DEC
OFFICE cables for connecting
port
devices
to
the
DECserver
200/DL.
These accessories,
and
others
shown
in
Figure
1-8,
are available from Digital
to
cus-
tomize
your
DEC
server 200/DL configuration. See Appendix C for ordering informa-
tion.
DECserver 200/DL
BC16E-xx
H3104
CABLE
CONCENTRATOR
DEC OFFICE CABLE
LKG-0485
Figure
1-7:
DECserver 200/DL Port Device Connections
If
you
are using
or
assembling
your
own
cables, refer
to
Appendix D for cable configu-
ration
information.
If
you
are using existing device cables, make sure
the
cables are accessible at
the
OECserver 200lOL installation site before
the
installation begins.
1-10
Introduction
to
the DECserver 200
ETHERNET
COAXIAL
CABLE
DECserver
200IDL
.....
r-------
BC16C-10CABLE
(36-PIN)
&
--.,
C
.......
--
H3102
36-PIN
CABLE
COUPLER
~
BC18C/D
CABLE
a
..
H310636-PIN T05().PIN
ADAPTER
~
25-PAIR
SO-CONDUCTOR
TRUNK
WIRING
6
(FOR
REFERENCE
ONLy)
9"4
H3106
36-PIN
TO
5().PIN
ADAPTER
~
BC16C1OCABLf
r--.J
I c:::J4--
H3101
36-PIN
LOOPBACK
CONNECTOR
&
Ile17160041!1211
I I
~
H3104
CABLE
CONCENTRATOR
&
TO
DEC423
DEVICE
I:!II
~
/),.
4 c::J
::r
c:::J4--.
H3103MMJLOOPBACKCONNECTORl.,U
J:
H8571-A DEC423
TO
RS-232·C
PASSIVE
ADAPTER
BC16E·xx
DEC
OFFICE
CABLE
(COMMUNICATIONS
PORTS)
c::J
...
H8572
6-PIN
CABLE
COUPLER
~H3105
DEC423
TO
RS·232-C
ACTIVE
~
·H8571·B
DEC423
TO
RS-232·C
PASSIVE
ADAPTER
(PRINTER
PORTS}
CONVERTER&,
ALSO
AVAILABLE
(NOT
SHOWN):
•
H8240
50-FOOT
SPOOL
OF
UNTERMINATED
BC16E
CABLE
FOR
CUSTOM
WIRING
APPLICATIONS.
•
H8241
CRIMPING
TOOL
FOR
ATTACHING
MMJs
TO
UNTERMINATED
BC16E
CABLES.
•
H8220
PACKAGE
OF
50
MMJ
CONNECTORS
USED
WITH
THE
H8241
CRIMPING
TOOL
TO
TERMINATE
CUSTOM
CABLE
LENGTHS
FROM
H8240
SPOOL.
.&
PART
OF
H3104-B
DECserver
200/DL
ADAPTER
KIT.
&
SHIPPED
WITH
EACH
DECserver
200/DL
UNIT.
&
DEPENDING
ON
THE
DATA
SIGNAL
RATES
AND
CABLE
LENGTH,
SOME
APPLICATIONS
MAY
REQUIRE
THE
USE
OF
THE
H3105
DEC423
TO
RS-232·C
ACTIVE
CONVERTER.
SEE
YOUR
DIGITAL
SALES
REPRESENTATIVE
FOR
MORE
INFORMATION.
LKG-0486
Figure
1-8:
DECserver 200/DL Accessories
Introduction.
to
the DECserver
200
1-11
1.4 OECserver 200 Software
The
basic
software
required
for
installing
and
operating
the
DEC
server
200
follows:
• DECserver
200
distribution
software
- Installed
on
each
DECserver
200
load
host
• DECnet Phase IV
software
- Installed
on
each
DECserver
200
load
host
(not
required
for
UL
TRIX systems)
•
LA
T service
node
software
- Installed
on
all
LA
T service
nodes
that
communicate
with
DEC
server
200
devices
You
must install
the
distribution
software
on a load
host
that
runs DECnet Phase
IV
software.
The
distribution
software
includes a
server
image file that is
down-line
loaded
to
DECserver 200s.
The
load
host
down-line
loads
the
server
image
whenever
required,
and
provides
the
server
image
to
any
number
of
servers.
The
server
image,
running
on
the
DECserver 200,
constitutes
the
server
software
that enables
the
server
to
perform
its functions.
The
LA
T service
node
software
supports
the
LA T architecture
and
must
be
installed
on
each
service node.
The
packaging
of
the
LA
T service
node
software
depends
on
the
operating
system
running
on
the
service node:
• V
AXIVMS
or
Micro
VMS
operating
system (Versions
4.2
through
4.5) -
LA
T service
node
software
(LATplusIVMS)
is
contained
in
the
DECserver
200
software
kit. For
later versions,
the
LAT
service
node
software
is
part
of
the
operating
system.
•
UL
TRIX-32/32m
operating
system -
LAT
service
node
software
is
included
with
the
operating
system.
• RSX-IIM-PLUS
or
Micro/RSX
operating
system -LAT
service
node
software
is
included
with
DECnet-RSX software.
•
TOPS-IO
or
TOPS-20
operating
system -LAT
service
node
software
is
included
with
the
operating
system. .
All
software
must
be
installed
and
verified
before
you
can
operate
the
server.
For
more
information,
see
the
DECserver
200
Software
Product
Description
that
applies
to
the
specific
operating
system.
1-12
Introduction
to
the
DECserver
200
2
Contents
of
Shipment
2.1
Number
of
Boxes
A single
DEC
server 200
shipment
consists
of
one
or
more
boxes, depending
on
the
optional equipment
ordered.
Be sure
you
received all
your
ordered
equipment. Check
each item for damage.
2.2 Contents
of
the DECserver
200
Box
Check
the
box, see Figure
2-1,
for
the
following items:
c:no"
DECserver 200 t
Figure
2-1:
DECserver 200 Shipping Box Contents
IN
CASE
OF
DAMAGE:
• Stop unpacking.
Country
kit:
Power
cord
OECserver
200
Hardware
Installation/Owner's Guide
OECserver
200
Identification
Card
• Blank
10
labels for cables
Ethernet loopback
connector
•
Rack
mount kit
Port
loop
back connector
LKG-033O
• Contact
your
Digital sales representative
and
delivery agent.
IF
PARTS
ARE
MISSING:
• Identify missing part(s).
• Contact
your
Digital sales representative.
NOTE
Save
the
box
and
packing material
in
case
you
need
to
return
the
unit.
Contents of Shipment
2-1
2.3 Contents
of
the Accessories Box(es)
~
The
number
of
boxes
and
their oonteJtts depends
on
the
options
you
ordered.
Open
the
accessories box( es)
and
check
the
contents against
the
ordered
items
that
are listed
in
your
bill
of
materials.
IN
CASE
OF
DAMAGE:
• Stop unpacking.
• Contact
your
Digital sales representative
and
delivery agent.
IF
PARTS
ARE
MISSING:
• Identify missing part(s).
• Contact
your
Digital sales representative.
NOTE
Save
the
box(es)
and
packing material
in
case you need
to
return
items.
If
you received
an
Etherjack junction
box
kit, install it
now
by
following the· installa-
tion
instructions
provided
with
the
kit.
If
you
received a wall/partition mounting bracket kit, install it
now
by
following
the
installation instructions
provided
with
the
kit.
2-2
Contents
of
Shipment
3
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