DEC VAXstation 3100, Model 48 Owner's Manual
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Contents
About
This
Guide
xi
1 YourVAXstaNon
3100
System
1.1 System Highlights
1-2
1.2
The
VAXstation
3100
Family
1-3
2 Installing
System
Hardwore
2.1 Choosing
the
Right Location
2-2
2.2 Unpacking
2-3
2.3 Setting Up Your System
2-4
2.3.1 Identifying System
Unit
Ports
and
Connectors
2-4
2.3.2 Connecting
the
Keyboard
2-6
2.3.3 Connecting
the
Mouse
2-7
2.3.4 Attaching
Ethernet
Tterminators
2-8
2.3.5 Connecting
the
Monitor
2-11
2.3.6 Connecting
the
Power
Cords
2-14
2.4 Connecting Optional or
E:^ansion
Hardware
2-16
2.5 Inserting Media 2-16
2.6
Starting
Your
System
2-17
2.6.1 Checking
the
Power-Up
Display
2-17
2.6.2
IfYou
Have
Problems
2-18
2.7
IfYou
NeedtoSet
the
Keyboard
Language
2-19
2.8 Connecting to a
Network
2-20
2.9
Getting
ReadytoInstall
Your
Operating
System
Software
2-20
2.10
Turning
Your
System
Off 2-21
3
Learning
About
Your
System
3.1
Hard
Disk
Drives
3-1
3.2
Using
the
RRD40 Compact Disc
Drive
3-2
3.2.1
LoadingaCompact
Disc
3-2
3.2.2 Removing a
Compact
Disc
3-4
3.2.3
Inserting
the
Compact
Disc
into
the
Caddy
3-5
3.2.4 Removing
the
Compact Disc from
the
Caddy
3-7
3.2.5
Caring
for
Compact
Discs
3-8
3.3
Using
Tape
Cartridges
3-8
3.3.1 Labeling a
Tape
Cartridge
3-8
3.3.2
Writingtoand
Protecting
Tape
Cartridges
3-9
3.3.2.1
Write
ProtectingaTape
3-10
3.3.2.2
Writing
to a
Tape
3-11
3.3.3
Handling
and
Storing
Tape
Cartridges
3-11
3.4
Using
the
TZ30
Tape
Drive
3-12
3.4.1
InsertingaTape
Cartridge
3-12
3.4.2
RemovingaTape
Cartridge
3-14
3.4.3
Understanding
TZ30
Lights
3-15
3.4.4
If
You
Have
Problems
3-15
3.5
Mouse
3-15
4 Adding
and
Using
Expansion Boxes ^
4.1
Guidelines
for
Connecting
Expansion
Boxes
4-2
4.2
Unpacking
an
Expansion
Box
4-4
4.3
InstallingaBottom
Dress
Cover
4-6
4.4
Preparing
Your
System
for
an
Expansion
Box
4-7
4.5
Connecting
One
Expansion
Box
4-9
4.6
Daisy-Chaining
Multiple
Expansion
Boxes
4-12
4.7
Adding
the
RRD40
Compact
Disc
Expansion
Box
4-14
4.7.1 Verifying
the
Voltage
Selector
Position
on
the
RRD40
4-15
4.7.2
Verifying
the
SCSI
ID
on
the
RRD40
4-15
4.7.3
Resetting
the
SCSI
ID on
the
RRD40
4-16
4.8
Adding
an
RZ55
Hard
Disk
Expansion
Box
4-16
4.8.1 Verifying
the
SCSI
ID
on
the
First
RZ55
4-17
4.8.2
Resetting
the
SCSI
ID
on
the
Second
RZ55
4-17
4.9
Adding
and
UsingaIKSOZ-GA
Tape
Expansion
Box
4-19
4.9.1 Verifying
the
SCSI
ID
on
the
TK50Z-GA
4-19
4.9.2
InsertingaTape
Cartridge
4-20
4.9.3
RemovingaTape
Cartridge
4-23
4.9.4
Using
TK50Z-GA
Controls
and
Indicator
Lights
4-24
Iv
5
Connecting
to
a Network
5.1 Connecting to a ThinWireEthernet Network 6-1
5.1.1
Verifying the Network Select Button Position
5-2
5.1.2 Verifying ThinTOre Ethernet Network Installation 5-3
5.1.3 Connecting ThinWire Ethernet Cable
5-5
5.1.4 Creating a Daisy-Chain WorkGroup 5-6
5.1.5 Connecting to a DECconnect Faceplate 5-7
5.1.6 Troubleshooting the ThinWire Ethernet Segment 5-8
5.2 Connecting to a Standard Ethernet Network 5-11
5.2.1
Setting the Network Select Button for Standard Ethernet
...
5-11
5.2.2 VerifyingYourStandard Ethernet Network Installation 5-11
5.2.3 Troubleshooting Standard Ethernet 5-12
5.2.4 Connecting a Transceiver Cable 5-14
5.2.5 Creating a Daisy-Chain WorkGroup 5-15
6
Troubleshooting
6.1
Identifying the Source ofa Problem 6-1
6.2 Using the Troubleshooting Table 6-3
7
Running
Diagnostics
7.1
Power-Up Messages 7-2
7.1.1
Power-Up Error Messages 7-3
7.1.2 Power-Up Status Messages
7-4
7.2 Running Self-Ifests 7-5
7.3 ConfigurationDisplay 7-7
7.3.1 DZ
Status
Codes
7-9
7.4 Testing Internal Storage Devices 7-10
7.5 Testing
Memory
Modules 7-12
7.6 Device Display 7-15
7.7 Using the System Exerciser 7-17
7.8
Test
Utilities
7-19
7.8.1 RRD40
Tfest
Disc UtiHty 7-19
7.8.2 Erase Disk Utility for SCSI Hard Disks 7-20
7.9 Changing the KeyboardLanguage 7-22
7.10
Console
Commands
7-23
7.11
Password Security Feature 7-24
7.11.1
Enabling the Password Security Feature 7-26
7.12 Rebooting the System After Running Tests 7-28
7.13
Service
Information
7-29
8
Adding
Options
8.1
Printers
8-1
8.2
Modems
8-4
8.3
Tablet
8-6
8.4
Monitors
8-6
8.4.1 Long Monitor Cable Option
8-7
8.5 Graphics Coprocessor Module^Color Option
8-7
8.6
SPX
Color Graphics Accelerator
8-7
A
System
Parameters
A.l
Automatic
Booting
A-2
A.1.1
Setting
the
Default
Boot
Device
A-2
A.1.2 Changing
the
Default Recovery Action A-3
A.1.3
Setting
the
D^ault
Boot
Flags
A-5
A.2 Enabling
the
Server to Boot Satellite Systems Remotely A-5
A.3 Using an Alternate Console with YoiirSystem A-6
B
SCSI
IDs
B.l SCSI ID Default Settings B-1
B.2
Setting
the
SCSI ID B-3
B.3
Setting
SCSI
Switches
B-6
VI
Power-Up,
Seif-Test,
and
TEST
50
Status
and
Error
Codes
C.l
Monochrome
Video
Circuits
(MONO)
C-2
C.2
Time-of-Year Clock (CLK)
C-2
C.3
Nonvolatile
RAM (NVR)
C-3
C.4
Serial
Line
Controller
(DZ)
C-3
C.5
System
Memory
(MEM)
C-6
C.6 Memory
Management
(MM)
C-7
C.7
Floating
Point
(FP)
C-7
C.8
Interval
Timer
(IT)
C-7
C.9
SCSI
Bus
Controllers
(SCSI-A
and
SCSI-B)
C-8
C.l0
Interrupt
Controller
and
Ethernet
ID ROM (SYS)
C-15
C.ll
Graphics Coprocessor Module/Color Option
C-16
C.l2
Ethernet
Circuits
(NI)
C-17
D
Hardware
Specifications
E
Associated
Documents
Glossary
Index
Figures
1-1 VAXstation 3100 Model 48
System
1-1
2-1 Unpacking System Components 2-3
2-2
lifting
Equipment 2-4
2-3
Ports, Connectors,
and
Icons
2-5
2-4
Connecting the Keyboard to
the
System
Unit
2-6
2-5
Connecting
the
Mouse to
the
System
Unit
2-7
2-6
Connecting Terminators to the T-Connector
2-8
2-7 Connecting the T-Connector to
the
System
Unit
2-9
2-8 Connecting the Loopback Connector to the Sjrstem Unit 2-10
2-9
Connecting
the
Monitor Cable to
the
Monitor Using
the
Universal
Strain
Relief
Strap
2-12
2-10 Connecting
the
Monitor Cable to the System
Unit
2-13
2-11 Connecting
the
Monitor Power Cord 2-14
2-12 Connecting
the
Sjratem Power Cord 2-15
2-13 Opening
the
Frontofthe
Model 48 System
Unit
2-16
3-1 Opening
the
Front of the Model 48 System Unit 3-2
3-2 Loading a Compact Disc 3-3
3-3 Compact Disc Caddy
3--5
3-4
Inserting DiscinHousing
3-6
3-5
Pressing Locking Tabs
3-7
3-6
Labeling a Tape Cartridge
3-9
3-7
Write Protecting a Tape
3-10
3-8
TZ30 Lights
and
Controls 3-12
3-9
Inserting a Tape Cartridge in
the
TZ30 3-13
3-10
Removing a Tape Cartridge from
the
TZ30
3-14
4-1
50-Pin
Terminator
4-4
vll
4-2
Unpacking
an
RZ55 or
TK50Z-GA
Expansion
Box
4-5
4-3
Installing
Bottom
Dress
Cover
4-6
4-4
Removing
the
SCSI
Cover
4-7
4-5
Removing
the
SCSI
Terminator
4-8
4-6
Connecting
One
TK50Z-GA
or
One
RZ55
Expansion
Box
4-11
4-7
Connecting
One
RRD40
Expansion
Box
4-11
4-8
Connecting
IVo
Expansion
Boxes
4-13
4-9
RRD40
Compact
Disc
Expansion
Box
4-14
4-10
RRD40
Expansion
Box Voltage
Selector
and
Factory
SCSI
ID
Switch
Positions
4-15
4-11 Verifying
the
SCSI
ID on
the
First
RZ55
4-17
4-12
Resetting
the
SCSI
ID
on
the
Second
RZ55
4-19
4-13
Verifying
the
SCSI
ID on
the
TK50Z-GA
4-20
4-14
Inserting
and
LoadingaTapeinthe
TK50Z-GA
4-22
4-15
RemovingaTape
Cartridge
from
the
TK50Z-GA
4-23
5-1
Network
Select
Button
Set
for
ThinWre
Ethernet
5-3
5-2
Halt
Button
5-4
5-3
Adding
ThinWire
Cable
to a T-Connector
5-5
5-4
Checking
ThinWire
Cable
Connections
5-6
5-5
VAXstation
3100
Systemsina
Daisy-Chain
Work
Group
5-7
5-6
Connecting
to a
DECconnect
Faceplate
5-8
5-7
RemovingaSystem
from
an
Active
ThinWlre
Segment
5-9
5-8
ConnectingaTransceiver
Cabletothe
System
Unit
5-14
5-9
Daisy-Chain
Work
GroupinStandard
Ethernet
Environment
5-15
7-1
Halt
Button
7-6
7-2
Diagnostic
Lights
7-29
8-1
ConnectingaPrinter
Cabletotiie
System
Unit
8-2
8-2
Connecting a Modem to
the
System
Unit
8-5
Tables
vin
3-1
Understanding
TZ30
Lights
3-15
4-1
Expansion
Box
SCSI
ID
Factory
Default
Switch
Positions
4-9
4-2
Using
the
TK50Z-GA
Controls
4-24
4-3
Understanding
TK50Z-GA
Lights
4-24
6-1
Troubleshooting
6-4
7-1 Device
IdentifiersinPower-Up
and
Self-Tests
7-3
7-2
SCSI
Status
Codes
Indicating
Good Devices 7-11
7-3
SCSI
Status
Codes
Indicating
Possible
Problems
7-11
7-4 8-Digit Memory Error Code 7-14
7-5 SHOW DEVICE Display Column Heads 7-16
7-6 Error Messages for Erase Disk UtUity 7-22
7-7
SHOW
Commands
7-23
7-8
7-9
SET
Test
Commands
Commands
7-23
7-24
8-1 DeviceNames for Your Operating System 8-2
8-2
8-3
8-4
A-1
A-2
B-1
B-2
B-3
B-4
B-5
Printers
Modems
8~3
8-4
DeviceNames for Your Operating System 8-6
SCSI
Values for Default Recovery
SCSI
SCSI
SCSI
RRD40
RZ55/56
Boot
IDs
IDs
IDs
Device
for
for
for
Names
VAXstation
VAXstation
VAXstation
..
3100
3100
3100
Model
Model 38
Model
38
48
(with
(with
Diskette
Hard
Disk) B-4
Drive) B-4
Expansion BoxSCSI IDs and Switch Positions B-6
Expansion BoxSCSI IDs and Switch Positions B-6
A-2
A-4
B-5
B-6 TK50Z-GAExpansion BoxSCSI IDs and Switch Positions B-7
C-1
C-2
C-3
C-4
Monochrome
Time-of-Year Clock
Nonvolatile
Serial
Line
"^deo
RAM
Controller
Error
Error
Error
Codes
Codes
Codes
Error
(OOOOJCXXX)
(OOOOJCXXX)
(OOOOXXXX)
Codes (0000JXXXX)
C-2
C-2
C-3
C-3
C-5
C-6
C-7
C-8 System
C-9
C-10 Floating Point Error Codes
C-11 Binary Mask of Selected Devices
C-12 Binary Mask of Error Flags
C-13
C-14
C-15
C-16 8-Plane Graphics Module Error Codes
C-17
D-1
Serial
Keyboard
MouseorTablet
Memory
SCSI
Device
Interrupt
line
Status
Self-Ttest
Memory
Codes
Codes
Self-ltest Codes (ZZZZZZZZ)
Error
Management Error
Controller
Status
Controller
Error
Codes (DDMMSSTT)
(OOOOJDCXX)
Ethernet
Circuits
Error
System Specifications
(OOOOWWWW)
(YYYYYYYY)
Codes
(OOOO.XXXX)
Codes
(OOOO.OOOX)
(OOOO.YYOO)
Codes
and
(OOOO.OOZZ)
Ethernet
Codes
(OOOO.OOOX)
(WWXX.OOOO)
ID ROM
(OOOO.YYYO)
(OOOO.YYYY)
Error
C^
C-5
C-5
C-6
C-7
C-7
C-8
C-9
C-9
C-12
Codes
C-15
C-16
C-17
0-2
D-2 System Dimensions D-2
D-3 System Storage Conditions (Long-Term Storage) D-3
ix
D-4 Sjrstem Operating
and
Nonoperating Conditions
0-3
D-5 RZ23
D-6 RZ24
D-7
RZ55/RZ56
D-8 RZ55/RZ66
D-9 RZ55/RZ56
Hard
Hard
Disk
Drive Specifications
D-4
Disk Drive Specifications D-5
Hard
Hard
Hard
Disk
Drive
Dimensions
D-6
Disk Drive Specifications D-6
Disk Environmental Specifications D-7
D-10 TZ30 Tape Drive Specifications D-7
D-11 TK50Z-GA Tape Drive Specifications D-7
D-12 RRD40 Compact Disc Drive Specifications D-8
E-1
Associated
Documents
E-1
About
This
Guide
Purpose
of
This
Manual
This
manual
describes
howtoinstall,
test,
and
maintain
the
hardware
components of a V^iXstation
3100
Model 48
computer
system.
Who
Should
Use
This
Manual
'"
\
This
manualisfor
anyone
setting upand
using
the
Model48for
the
first
time.
It
includes
information
on
hardware
installation,
operation,
and
maintenance.
structure
of
This
Manual
This
manual
contains
eight
chapters,
five appendixes, a glossary
of
technical
terms,
and
an
index.
• Chapter 1 includes
an
overview of
the
VAXstation 3100 Model
38
and
VAXstation
3100
Model 48
s3^tems,
and
introduces
you
to
the
product
features.
•
Chapter
2 provides instructions for installing
your
new Model
48.
•
Chapter
3 discusses
the
software
loading
devices (TZ30
tape
drive
and
RRD40 compact disc drive)
that
are
an
integral
part
of
your
system.
•
Chapter
4 discusses
the
add-on storage
and
software loading
devices
that
can
be
used
with
your
system.
•
Chapter
5 discusses connecting
your
system
to a simple
ThinWire
daisy-chain
work
group.
xl
•
Chapter
6 provides basic s3rstem troubleshooting information.
•
Chapter
7 describes how to
run
self-tests
and
system
diagnostics.
•
Chapter8lists
the
options
available
for
your
system.
It
also
shows
howtoconnectaprinter
or
modem
to
your
system.
Appendixes provide
complementary
information
on
the
following
topics:
•
AppendixA:Customizing
your
startup
procedures
•
Appendix
B:
SCSI
ID
numbers
•
AppendixC:Status
and
error
codes
•
Appendix
D:
Hardware
specifications
•
AppendixE:Associated
documents
The
glossary
defines technical
terms
usedinthis
guide.
The
index
helps
youtofind
the
information
you
need.
Guide
to
VAXstation
3100
Documentation
Manuals
The
manuals
you
will
use
to
install,
operate,
manage,
and
maintain
your
V^Xstation
3100
Model
48
system
are
listed
below.
The
left
column
lists
the
manuals;
the
light
column
contains
some
of
the
topics describedineach
manual.
See
also Appendix E.
Topics
Planning
and
Preparation
Planning
workstation
placement
Checking power
requirements
Checking
environmental
reqtiirements
Connectingamonitor
Adjusting
brightness
and
contrast
Setting
up
the
system
unit
Connecting
the
keyboard
and
mouse
Turning
the
system
on
Connectingtoa
network
Troubleshooting
and
diagnostic
testing
Adding
storage
devices
Monitor
Installation/Owner's
Guide
VAXstation
3100
Model
48
Owner's
Manual
xll
Workstations
Network
Guide
VMS
Installation
Guide
ULTRIX
Installation
Guide
VMS
DECwindows
User's
Guide
VWS
Installation
Guide
Desktop-VMS
Installation
Guide
Application
Installation
Guides
Defininganetwork
Describing
network
hardware
and
software
Setting
upaThinWireorstandard
Ethernet
network
Expanding
networks
Installing
VMS
operating
system
software
Backing
up
files
Installing
ULTRDC
system
sofi;ware
Backing
up
files
Using
DECwindows software,
an
optional
software
interface
layered
on
VMS
or
ULTRIX
Using
the
mouse
Manipulating
windows
Creating
and
xising files
Using
VWS software,
an
optional
software
interface
Installing
VWS
software
Backingupfiles
Using
Desktop-VMS software,
an
optional
software
interface
Installing
Desktop-VMS
software
Installing
and
using
applications
xill
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ink
bold
UPPERCASE
lowercase
Warning
Caution
Note
xlv
The
following
conventions
are
used
in
this
manual:
A sequence
such
as |Ctrl/x|
indicates
that
you
must
hold
down
the
key
labeled
Ctrl
while
you
press
another
keyora
pointing
device
button.
A
key
nameisshown
enclosedtoindicate
that
you
pressanamed
key
on
the
keyboard.
Red
ink
indicates
information
that
you
must
enter
from
the
keyboard.
In
the
online
versionofthe
book,
this
informationisshowninbold
type.
Bold
typeisusedtointroduce
new
terms.
New
terms
are
definedinthe
Glossary.
Uppercase
letters
indicate
that
you
must
enteracommand
exactly
as
shown.
For
example,
enter
SHOW.
Lowercase
letters
in
commands
indicate
that
you
must
provideavalue.
For
example,
enter
SET
PASSWORD
new.password.
Warnings
contain
informationtoprevent
personal
injuay.
Read
these
carefully.
Cautions
provide
informationtoprevent
damagetoequipment
or software.
Read
these
carefully.
Notes
provide
general
information
about
the
current
topic.
Margin
Icon
Definitions
o
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Throughout
this
manual,
symbolsoricons
in
the
margin
identify
important
switches,
buttons,
connectors,
or
procedures.
These
icons
are
briefly
described
here.
Figure
2-3
shows
the
locations
for
many
of
the
ports
and
switches.
Icons
That
Signal
Procedures
Certain
icons
act
as
reminders
about
important
procedures
that
are
being
described
in
the
nearby
text.
This
icon
signals
that
you
turn
to
another
guide
(for
instance,
the
monitor
guide)
for
more
complete
instructions
on a
certain
procedure.
Tlien
you
return
to
the
procedures
in
this
manu£d.
This
representation
of
an
on/off
switch
shows
the
off
(0) position.
This
icon
signals
that
you
should
turn
off
oneormore
devices,
as
described
in
the
nearby
text.
The
on/off
switchisshown
in
the
on ( I ) position.
This
icon
signals
that
you
shovdd
turn
on
one
or
more
devices,
as
described
in
the
nearby
text.
Icons
for
Ports,
Connectors,
and
Buttons
This
section
describes
the
icons
that
appear
on
the
bezel
for
the
backofthe
system
unit.
The
icon for a
port
or
connector
appears
in
the
margin
to
signal
that
you
connectacabletothat
port
or
connector.
The
icon
forabutton
appears
to
signal
that
you
press
that
button.
See
Figure
2-3
for
icon
locations
on
the
bezel.
The
SCSI
iconinthe
margin
signals
tiiat
you
attachacable
or
terminator
to
the
SCSI
port.
The
icon
for
Ethernet
signalsaprocedure
with
oneofthe
Ethernet
connectors
or
the
network
select
button.
The
halt
icon
signals
that
you
press
the
halt
button
to
put
the
system
into
console
mode.
The
keyboard
icon
identifies
the
connector
where
you
put
the
keyboard
cable.
XV
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©-
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S3
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The
mouse
cable
This
this
The
monitor
The
also
for
The
modem
The
gives
(or
icon
cable
monitor
printer
supportsahardcopy
alternate
communications
alternate
instructions
icon
the
tablet
appears
into
icon
cable.
icon identifies
console
cable
here,ifyou
identifies
cable).
on
the
port
identifies
console
for
the
connector
the
cable for
with
the
the
the
terminal
mode.
portisidentified
switchisidentified
installing
See
have
the
mouse
connector
port for
or
Appendix
this
option.
and
using
where
mouse
icon.
where
the
printer
an
additional
A.
by
this
by
an
you
(or
tablet). You
you
cable. This
icon. You
this
icon.
alternate
putthe
put
the
video
terminal
put
Appendix
console.
mouse
put
port
the
A
h
The
rowofdiagnostic
identified
lights.
bythis
icon.
lights
on
the
backofthe
Chapter7describes
how
system
touse
imit
these
is
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xvl
1
Your
VAXstation
3100
System
The
VAXstation
3100
Model
48isa
desktop
server/workstation
that
provides
the
full VMS or ULTRIX operating systems and
applications to diskless members of a work group. The VAXstation
3100
Model
48
also
functions
asaworkstation
for
the
owner/local
system manager. Figure
1-1
shows the VAXstation3100 Model 48
system.
Figure 1-1 VAXstation 3100 Model 48 System
MLO-002345
Your VAXstatton
3100
System
1-1
1.1
System
Highlights
The
Y&Xstation
3100
Model 48
and
the
Model
38
system
tmits
A
are
contained
in
similar
enclosures.
The
Model
48
enclosure
is
14.99
centimeters
(5.9
inches)
high;
the
Model 38
enclosure
is
smaller—10.3
centimeters
(4
inches)
high.
The
Model 48
system
unit
has
many
special
features,
as
described
in
the
following
list:
• RRD40
compact
disc drive—^The RRD40
compact
disc
drive
built
into
your
s3rstem
unitisa
read-only
optical disc device
that
stores
600 megabytes (or
about
200,000 pages) of
data.
Information is
read
from a compact disc (CD)
using
laser
technology, which
means
that
your
operating
system
software
can
be
installed
rapidly.
The
compact
disc
may
include
operating
system
software, windowing software, applications,
and
documentation.
• Memory—You
can
order
your
system
with
up
to 32 megabytes
of
memory.
• TZ30
tape
drive—^The built-in TZ30
tape
drive stores up to 95
megabytesofdata
per
tape
cartridge.
• ThinWire
and
standard
Ethernet
connectivity—You
can
connect
to
either
standard
Ethernet
or
ThinWire
Ethernet
networks.
• RZ23
disk
storage—One to
three
RZ23 104-megab3rte
hard
disks
serveasyour
system
disk
drive
and
as
storage for
the
diskless
users
in
the
work
group.
• RZ24
disk
storage—One to
three
RZ24 209-megabyte
hard
disks serveasyour
system
disk
drive
and
as
storage for
the
diskless
users
in
the
work
group.
• Add-on storage—^The RZ55
hard
disk drive can be purchased
in
an
expansion
box
to
provide
you
with
an
extra
332
megab3rtesofstorage.
• Add-on storage—^Different RZxx-xx
hard
disk
expansion box
options
are
available
to provide
you
withavariety
of
^tra
storage
configurations.
• Two
operating
systems
to choose from—VMS or
ULTRIX,
which
is Digital
Equipment
Corporation's
version
of
the
UNIX
operating
s3rstem.
Operating
system
software
is
purchased
separately
from
the
VAXstation
3100
hardware.
1-2
Your VAXstation
3100
System
• Windowing software—DECwindows software
and,
optionally,
VAX
Windowing
Software
(VWS/UIS), give
youavisual
way
to
organize
your
work
in
windows. You
can
run
several
different
applications
simultaneously
and
switch
between
them.
You
can
use
graphic
symbols
instead
of
command
lines
to do
your
work.
•
SCSI
connectivity—Small
Computer
System
Interface
(SCSI)
is
an
industry
standard
for
connecting
mass
storage
devices.
•
For
customers
requiring
additional
security
in
their
VAX
console,
you
can
secure
your
S3^teminthe
console
mode
using
the
password
security
feature.
See
Section
7.11 for
more
information
on
this
feature.
1.2
The
VAXstation
3100
Family
The
VAXstation
3100
systems
can
be
used
in
several
configurations, from a VAXstation 3100 Model 38 diskless
workstation
used
asasatellite
inawork
group,
to a
Model
38
standalone
workstation
with
hard
disks,
toaVAXstation
3100
Model
48
used
as
the
server
for
one
or
more
Model
38
workstations.
Your Model
48
system
can
be
used
asastandalone
workstation,
oritcan
be
the
server
to
members
ofawork
group.
It
can
be
a
networked
serverifthat
work
group is connected to a
larger
network.
The
Model
38
diskless
satellite
workstation
is
the
basic,
introductory
system.
It
provides
the
optionofworking
in
a
small
work
group
or
connecting
to a
network.
Your VAXstation
3100
System
1-3
2
Installing
After helping you check
right
up
The
running,
location for your system, this chapter shows you how to
your
system, including:
• Ck}nnecting
•
Connecting
•
Attaching
networking
•
Connecting
•
Connecting
•
Starting
chapter
including:
the
the
Ethernet
or
the
the
your
sjrstem
then
keyboard
mouse
diagnostic
monitor
power
guides you to getting your system up
System
that
you have all your equipment,
terminators
tests
cords
to
prepare
Hardware
for
either
and
and
the
set
•
•
•
What
What
modem,
Where
software
to
doifyou
to doifyou
or
printer
to
learn
about
are
are
planning
planning
installing
to connect to a
to
add
an
expansion
your
Installing System
operating
network
box,
sjrstem
Hardware
2-1
2.1
Choosing
the
Right
Location
Use
the
following
checklist
to
ensure
that
your
VAXstation
3100
Model 48 operatesatits
best:
•
Keep
the
temperature
between
15.5®
and
32®C
(60°
and
90°F).
•
Keep
the
relative
humidity
between
40%
and
80%.
Store
tape
cartridges
at
this
himiidity.
•
Keep
the
air
well
circulated
to
prevent
excess
heat
and
dust
from
accumulating.
•
Keep
yom*
equipment
away
from
heaters,
photocopiers,
direct
simlight,
and
abrasive
particles.
•
Selectasurface
that
is
large
enough
to
holdamonitor,
a
system
unit,
andakeyboard
and
mouse.
Your
desk
or
work
tableisa good choice.
Itisimportant
that
your
system
unit
be positionedatleast
three
feet
away
from
other
operating
equipment.
• Place
the
monitorsothat
the
top
Hne of
the
monitor
display
is
at
eye
level.
Choose a
place
where
bright
light
will
not
reflect off
the
monitor,toeliminate
screen
glare.
Keep
the
area
clean.
Do
not
place
food
or
liquid
on
or
near
your
equipment,
and
do
not
place
your
system
unit
directly
on
the
floor.
Dust
and
dirt
damage
system
components.
Keep
air
vents
clear
on
each
sideofthe
system
unit
for
proper
ventilation.
Do
not
place
the
system
unit
on
its
side. Blocking
the
air
vents
can
cause
the
system
imit
to
overheat.
Connect
your
system
to
an
isolated
groxmded circuit. Do
not
exceed
the
voltage
requirement
of
the
circuit.
Let
equipment
warm
to
room
temperature
before
you
turn
it
on.
This
avoids
the
possibilityofdamaging
equipment
that
has
been
movedinfrom
the
cold.
Let
tape
cartridges
stabilize
for
24
hours.
Finally,
carefully
read
and
follow
all
installation
instructions
before
you
turn
on
the
power.
2-2
Installing
System
Hardware
2.2
Unpacking
Monitor
System
Unit
RRD40
Test
Disc
and
Empty
CD
Caddy
Blanl^
Tape
Cartridge
Manuals
Monitor
Cable
(Color
Shown}
Keyboard
Mouse
Power
Cords
Ethernet
Loopback
Connector
Screwdriver
Two
Terminators
and
One
T-Connector
Figure
2-1
shows
the
basic
componentsofyour
system.
The
contents of
your
shipment
may
differ from
the
components shown
in
Figure
2-1,
depending
on
what
you
order.
Figure 2-1
Unpacking
System
Components
MLO-003423
Installing
System
Hardware
2-^
Warning Because
of
the weightofthe system unit
and
the monitor, two
people should lift the equipment
outofthe
hoooes
and
place it on a
work surface.
Figure
2-2
shows the
proper
way to lift equipment.
Figure
2-2
Lifting
Equipment
MLO-002462
Save
cartons
and
packing
material.
Alwajrs
repack
your
equipmentinits
original packing
material
when
moving your
VAXstation
3100
Model
48.
This
precaution
will
protect
the
hard
disks
&om
damage.
2.3
Setting
Up Your
System
You
are
ready
to
set
up
your
system
unit.
2.3.1 Identifying
System
Unit Ports
and
Connectors
Turn
the
system
unit
so
that
the
backofit
&ces
you.
Facing
the
backofthe
sjrstem luiit,
takeaminute
to lookatall
the
ports
and
connectors
showninFigure
2-3.
Symbols (called
icons)
molded
on
the
bezel
identify
each
port
and
connector
you
will
needtoinstall
your
system.
The
icons
are
definedinthe
Preface.
The
SCSI
port
on
the
backofthe
system
unit
has
a cover
that
is
not
showninFigure
2-3.
Leave
the
SCSI
cover on
until
you
are
ready
to
add
an
expansion
box.
2-A Installing
System
Hardware
Figure
2-3
Ports,
Connectors,
and
Icons
0-
SCSI Port
Standard
Connector
Standard
Network
ThinWire
Ethernet
Ethernet
Select
Ethernet
^ ThinWire
Connector
@ Halt
r~--v
GKt
O
Button
Keyboard
Mouse
Monitor
Button
Light
Ethernet
-
Connector
Connector
Connector
Light
On/Off
Monitor
System
Switch
AC
AC
Power
Power
MLO-002208
Printer
7^
Communication
S3
Alternate
Diagnostic
Port
Console
Lights
Port
Switch
Installing System
Hardware
2-5
2.3.2
Connecting
the
Keyboard
Connect
the
free end of
the
keyboard cable to
the
keyboard
connector on
the
back of
the
system unit, as shown
in
Figure
2-4.
' '
CauNon Do not connect or disconnect the keyboard while the system is
turned
on.
Figure
2-4
Connecting
the
Keyboard
to
ttie
System
Unit
Keyboard
Cable
MLO-002204
2-6
Installing
System
Hardware
2.3.3
Connecting
the
Mouse
Find
the
mouse
cable
with
its
pointing
device icon.
Caution
Do
not
connectordisconnect
the
mouse
whUe
the
systemisturned
on.
Connect
the
free
endofthe
mouse
cable
(with
pointing
device
icon on
top)tothe
mouse
connector
on
the
backofthe
system
unit,
as
shown
in
Figure
2-5.
If
you
have
ordered
the
optional
tablet,
connect
the
tablet
to
the
system
unit
in
the
same
manner
described
for
connectingamouse.
Figure
2-5
Connecting
the
Mouse
to
the
System
Unit
Pointing
Device
Icon
Mouse
Cable
MLO-002208
Installing
System
Hardware
2-7
2.3.4
Attaching
Ethernet
Terminators
You
need
to
connect
the
T-coimector,
with
two
Ethernet
terminators,
and
the
loopback connector to
the
system
imit
to
successfully complete
the
power-up
tests
discussed
later
in
this
chapter.
1
Push
a
terminator
into
each
side
of
the
T-connector
and
turn
bothtothe
right
until
they
lock
into
place.
See
Figure
2-6.
Figure
2-6
Connecting
Terminators to
ttie
T-Connector
T-Connector
Terminator
Terminator
MLO-000947
Later,ifyou
decide to
connect
to a
network,
you
exchange
ThinWire
cable
sections
for
oneorboth
terminators,
depending
on
your
network
setup.
See
Chapt^
5
for
additional
information.
2-8
Installing
System
Hardware
n
Next, connect
connector on
portion of
See Figure
as
shown
loopback
the
2-7.
in
connectorinthe
the
T-connector to
the
backofthe
connector to
Make
the
illustration.
sure
the
the
next
the
ThinWire
system
right
unit.
untilitlocks into place.
T-connector is
This
angle
step.
Turn
allows
Ethernet
the
set
at
room
ribbed
an angle,
for
the
Ribbed
T-Connector
Portion
Figure 2-7
Connecting
the
T-Connectortottie System
Unit
MLO-002210
Installing
System
Hardware
2-9
Ethernet
Loopback
Connector
Connect
the
loopback
connectortothe
standard
Ethernet
connector on
the
back
of
the
system
unit,
as
shown
in
Figure
2-8.
Later,
when
the
system
has
been
turned
on,
the
green
light
on
the
connector
will come on.
Figure
2-8
Connecting
the
Loopixicic
Connector
to
ttie
System
Unit
MLO-002212
2-10
Installing
System
Hardware
2.3.5
Connecting
the
Monitor
You
can
put
the monitor to the side of the system unit or on top of
it. In order to place your monitor away from the system imit, you
need to order an optional long monitor cable. See Chapter 8.
Installation is basically
the
same for
anyofthe
monitors available
for your system. With one exception (see step 5), install your
monitor according to the instructions in your monitor guide. See
yoiu*
monitor guide for information on
these
procedures:
•
Connecting
the
monitor
cable to
the
monitor
• Changing
the
voltage setting to match the voltage source
•
Replacingafuse
•
A^justmg
brightness
and
contrast
lb
set
up
your
monitor:
1 Check
your
monitor
guide for
instructions.
(Thereisone
exception;
see
step
7).
Caution Do not connector disconnect the monitor cable to the system
unit
while
the
power
is on.
2 The colormonitor cable will attach to the monitor using either
a thumbscrew, or a universal strain relief strap (USRS). Check
to
seeifthereisan
attachment
point (screw hole) on
the
back
of
your
monitor
whereathumbscrew
can
be
attached.
If
there
is, proceed to step 3.Ifthere is no attachment point, you will
need
to go to
step
5 to
attach
the
monitor
cabletothe
monitor
using
the
imiversal
strain
relief
strap
(Figure
2-9).
3 Select
the
appropriate thumbscrew for your monitor cable.
The
color
monitor
cable
comes
with
two
thumbscrews
of
different
lengths,
to
attach
the
cabletothe
monitor.
Use
the
long
thumbscrew
for
large
color monitors.
Use
the
short
thumbscrew
for
all
other
monitors.
4
Push
the
thumbscrew into
the
junction block of
the
monitor
cable,
and
then
screwitinto
the
attachment point in the badk
of
the
monitor, being careful not to overtighten.
Installing
System
Hardware
2-11
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