Digital Equipment MicroVAX 3800, VAXserver 3800 Installation Manual

MicroVAX 3800
VAXserver 3800
Installation

Order Number EK-164AA-IN-001

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Contents

Preface.............................................

1 Verify
2

Check

2.1

3

Place

4

Install

4.1 Perform

4.2 Connect

5

Set

6

Connect

6.1 Connect Terminals

6.2 Connect

6.3 Connect Synchronous Modems to

6.4 Connect Asynchronous Modems to

6.5 Connect

6.6 Connect to

7

Connect

Site

Your

Unpack

the

the

Controls

Preparation

Shipment.

Your

Shipment

System

Console

Set-Up
the

Console Terminal to

Additional

Parallel

an

Internal

an

the

System

. . . . . . . . . . .

Terminal

Operations.

on

Your

and

Printers

Modem to Telephone Lines

Ethernet

Devices

Power

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

..

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

..
..

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

the

System

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

to

Serial

Printers.

to

the

Network.

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

the

Cable.

v

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

System.

the

System

the

System

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

. . . . . . . . . . 8

System

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

. . . . . . .

..........

.........

........

14

19
20
20
22

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

8

9

Turn

Attach

10 After

on

the

System

the

Front

Installation.

and

Panel

Select a Language

to

the

System.

. . . . . . . . . . . 41

......

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

39

iii

Figures

1 Shipping Carton Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Sliding

2
3 Connecting a
4 Connecting a
5

Front
6 Connecting Devices to
7 Connecting Devices to
8 Mounting
9 Connecting a Modem to a
10 Disconnecting

Service)
11

Installing Telephone Cord (Single­12 Connecting Modem to Telephone

Service)
13 Connecting Modem to Wall-Mounted

- Telephone-to-Wall-Jack Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

14 Connecting Modem to Wall-Mounted

- Telephone-to-DFA01

15

Thin
16 Making a ThinWire
17 Form
18 Grounding
19 Making a
20 Power
21 Attaching
22 Language Selection Menu
23 Example of a Successful
24 Attaching

the

System into Place

VT300-Series Console Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

VT200-Series Console Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . .

View of

Wire Cable, T-Connector,

the

Cables.

MicroVAX.

the

Cable Concentrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

the

Telephone Line (Single-

.........................................

.........................................

Upper Cable

Thin Wire

Standard

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Power Cable to

the

Front

3800

the

CXA16

the

Cable Concentrator

CXY08

Connection.

Ethernet

in a Loop

Ethernet

Ethernet

the

...........................

Power-On

Panel.

........................

11

Enclosure.

Module . . . . . . . . . . . .

Module

and

(Single-

and

Terminator. . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Connection.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Cable on

Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Test.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

..

. 17

........

...............

and

Multi-Line

Multi-Line Service) . . 24

and

Multi-Line

Jack

(Data

Jack

Jack

(Data

Jack

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

. . . . . . . . . . • . . . 31

the

DESQA Module 33

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

'.' . . 18

Service)

Service)

..

. . 38

21

23

25

39

5

Tables

. 1 Module Identification Labels

iv

14

This

manual
3800 system.
directions on

1.

Verifying site

describes how to

It

assumes

the

shipping

preparation

you

carton.

install

your MicroVAX 3800

have

unpacked

Installation

the

includes

Preface

or

VAXserver

system according to

the

following steps:

2. Checking

3. Placing

4.

Installing

5.

Setting

6.

Connecting

7.

Connecting

8.

Turning

9.

Attaching

Before
terms
qualified DIGITAL service
local DIGITAL

of

NOTE:

for applications
to in this

your

shipment

the

system

the

controls on

additional
the

on

the

the

installing

your

warranty

representative

console

system

front

a DIGITAL system, review

terminal

the

system

devices to

power cable

and

panel

agreement

representative

if

the

system

selecting a

with

you

have

install

VAXserver 3800 systems are designed

that

do not require timesharing. Some

manual

are designed for multiuser systems

language

the

DIGITAL,

your

any

questions.

to

offer

system warranty.

may

require

system. Contact your

maximum

of

the devices referred

and

may

not
for a VAXserver system. Contact your DIGITAL representative
any questions about whether use

of

a specific device is appropriate for your

VAXserver system.

must

be

Dual-host systems

For more information on dual-host systems, refer

installed by a DIGITAL service representative.

to

your Micro VAX 3800

VAXserver 3800 Operation manual.

The

that

a

performance

be

suitable

if

you have

v

Conventions

The

following conventions

are

used

in

this

book:

Convention

NOTE
CAUTION
WARNING

Meaning

A symbol denoting a
For

example, Break indicates
keypad.
keypad.

Provides general information about
Provides information
Provides information

Return

terminal

indicates

to

to

key

that

that

prevent damage
prevent personal injury.

you press

you press

used

the

in

text

and

the

Break key on your

the

Return

current

topic.

to

eqUipment

examples

key on your

or

software.

in

this

tenninal
terminal

book.

vi

f

\ '

1 Verify Site Preparation

Before receiving your system, you should have received a Micro VAX Site

Preparation

and

electrical requirements to operate your system. For your convenience,
a copy of
kit.

If

manual. This guide describes

this

guide is also included

you have

not

already done so, please

in

your Customer

the

physical, environmental,

read

Hardware

the

guide

Information

and

follow

its

instructions for preparing your site.
The installation instructions

installation requirements listed
The instructions also assume all
network lines

that

you

plan

to connect to your system

follow assume

in

the

Micro VAX Site Preparation manual.

terminal

data

the

site meets all

lines, telephone lines,

are

in

place

the

and
and

that

clearly labeled.

2 Check Your Shipment

NOTE: Save all packing materials

Your shipment

• One contains

may

include several cartons.

the

system

unit

if

you

plan

to reship the system.

with

unpacking instructions on

the

side.

• One contains cables for connecting additional devices to your system.

• Another,
the

of

• Another,

software, diagnostic software,

Depending on your order, your shipment

with

unpacking instructions on

console terminal.

marked

"Software," contains software documentation, system

the

and

a software license.

may

side, contains components

also include some of

the

following equipment:

• Additional terminalCs)

• PrinterCs)

ModemCs)

•

2.1

Unpack Your Shipment

Before installing your system, unpack all cartons
against

the

shipping

list

to ensure you have received everything you

and

check

the

contents

ordered.

MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation 1

If

any

item is missing or damaged:

• Contact your delivery agent.

• Contact your DIGITAL sales representative.

Find

the

carton containing
according
the

to

shipping carton.

the

instructions on

the

system

the

carton. Figure 1 shows

unit

and unpack

the

the

system

contents of

Release
label attached to
this, remove

CAUTION: Before continuing installation, verify that your system's power

requirements match your power
is listed
Figure 1).

the installation.

the

shipping brackets according to

the

the

label from

front of

the

the

system unit. When you have completed

front of

source.

on

the serial number label next

If

the voltage listed matches your power source, continue with

If

the voltage

does

not match your power

the

instructions on

the

unit.

The correct voltage

to

the left power supply

for

source,

the

yellow

the system

(see

do

not

continue. Contact your DIGITAL sales representative.

2 MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation

Figure 1: Shipping Carton Contents

DECconnect

Office

Cable

Adapter
H8571-A

Cable

Clamp

Keys to

Panel

Front

& e

~

~Screwdriver

~System

~

Terminators
T-Connector

Power Cable

-

Front Panel

,r------,--

Hand Holds

erial

Number Label

MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation 3

MLO-0022S8

3 Place the System

The

installation

the

unpacking

instructions

instructions

that

on

the

follow

carton.

assume

you

have

correctly followed

CAUTION: Moving

and

operating your system without releasing the

shipping brackets may damage the mass storage devices.

After

unpacking

shown

• You

• You

WARNING: The system weighs between 50 kg

in

Figure 2.

can

can

handholds

depending on the options installed.

your system, you

roll

it

sideways.

gently slide or

on

the

side

walk

of

the

can

it

backward

unit.

Use

move

it

into position

or

forward

(110

lb)

two or more people

system.

During
underneath
the

installation, leave space

the

system

system

base directly

unit.

against

behind

Once

installation

a wall. No

the

system for

is

rear

complete, you

ventilation

in

two ways,

by

gripping

and

64 kg (140 lb),

to

maneuver the

routing

is

required.

can

as

the

cables

place

·4

MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation

Figure 2: Sliding the System into Place

Hand Holds

Slides

Front to Back

Rolls Left to Right

MLO·002269

MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation 5

4 Install the Console Terminal

The

next

step

in

installing your MicroVAX 3800

is

to

set

up

the

communicate

with

following:

• Video monitor

console terminal.

your system. Your console terminal is packed

You

or

VAXserver 3800 system

use

the

console

terminal

with

to

the

• Keyboard

and

keyboard cable

• Console terminal power cable

• Documentation, including

Unpack
terminal

the

terminal

and

installation guide to connect

an

installation guide

documentation. Use

the

various components of your

and

user's

the

instructions

terminal.
Read

the

instructions on installing

and

using your

terminal
provided with your console terminal. Before you connect
terminal
correctly

The
documentation for your
possible error messages
properly.

to your system,

and

perform some set-up operations.

terminal

performs a self-test every time you

Once

the

terminal
that

terminal

turn

passes

on

the

terminal

to make

turn

describes a successful self-test

display

if

the

terminal is

the

self-test, you should perform some

sure

it

not

set-up operations.

4.1

Perform Set-Up Operations

Set-up involves choosing how your video terminal operates.
parameters
your system:
speed should be

You

choose set-up options from a series of menus
press
terminals
read-only memory (ROM) cartridge is installed
to

read

must

be selected so

the

the

ISet·Upl key on

terminal's

set

to equal

the

baud
the

terminal

vary according to model, or,

the

documentation provided

that

your

rate

transmit

keyboard. Set-up instructions for

with

terminal

should be

can communicate

set

to 9600,

speed.

that

display

in

some cases, according to which

in

your terminal. Be

your terminal.

manual

in

that

were

the

console

it

works

on. The

operating

Certain

with

and

receive

when

the

and

you

sure

are

While most default settings
procedure for your terminal to
examples

that

follow provide set-up instructions for VT300-

acceptable, you should perform

ensure

appropriate set-up values. The two

series terminals.

6 MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation

the

and

set-up

VT200-

For

VT300-Series

1.

Press

2.

Use
press

(Set-Up(

the

arrow keys

(Enter(.

Terminals

to display

to

the

Set-Up Directory screen.

select

the

"Communications Set-Up" option

and

3. Make

4.

5.

6.

sure

the

"Transmit Speed" option

is

set

to 9600. Use

Make

sure

the

"Receive Speed" option

is

set

to "receive=transmit." Use

this

option,
Press
Use

the

display

and

the

(Select(

to

return

arrow keys to select

the

Global Set-Up screen

the

left

to

"Comml Port" option.

7.

If

the

port

in

the

"Current Setting" column

press

(Enterl

Press (selectl to

8.

9.

Use

(Enterl

to select

the

arrow keys to select

to save all

return

current

the

to

Directory.

For

VT200-Series

1.

Press

2.

Use

(Set-Upl

the

Terminals

to display

arrow keys to select

correctly sets all values except
Use

the

3.
the

arrow keys to select

Communications Set-Up menu.

in

the

left

and

right

arrow keys to change

in

the

the

down arrow to move

and

right arrows to change

the

Set-Up Directory screen.

the

"Global Set-Up" option. Press

and

use

"DEC-423" port.

the

Set-Up Directory screen.

the

"Save

Current

settings;

the

Set-Up Directory screen.

the

the

then

press (set-Upl to exit

"Default" option

transmit

speed.

"Comm" option

"Current

"Current

Setting" column

Setting" column

the

the

setting.

the

arrow keys to select

is

selected for "RS-232,"

Settings" option. Press

and

press

IEnterl.

and

press

(Enterl

the

setting.

cursor to

(Enter(

the

Set-Up

Default

to display

to

the

4.

Use

the

arrow keys to select

the

speed to 9600.

5. Use

6.

the

Use

the

stores

arrow keys to select

arrow keys to select

the

Once you have
are

ready to connect

set-up values.

tested

your terminal

the

console terminal to

the

"Transmit" option and, using

the

"To

Directory" option

the

"Save" option

Then

press

(Set-upl

and

performed set-up operations, you

MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation 7

to exit

the

and

system.

and

press

(Enterl;

the

Set-Up Directory.

(Enterl,

press

this

set

(Enterl.

option

4.2 Connect the Console Terminal to the System

Connecting
of a cable to
and

the

the

other

console

the

cover panel of

end

of

the

terminal

cable to a communications port

terminal.
The

CPU cover panel covers slots 1

MS650. affixed to

terminal

and

varies

instructions

the

with

that

top of

the

type of terminal. Refer to

follow to connect VT300-series

terminals.

For

VT300-Series

Connect

1.

Tum

Find

2.
"DECconnect

the

off
the

Terminals

console
the

terminal

terminal

console terminal.

cable

Office Cable"

end.

3. Connect
the

rear

the

terminal cable to

of

your terminal, according to

installation guide.

4. Feed
behind or from
423 modular

other end

jack

of

the

side.

labeled "AI" on

the

Figure 3.

to

the

system involves attaching one

the

central

and 2 and

the

panel. The port on

to your system

in

the

accessories box. The cable is labeled

and

has

a DEC-423 modular plug on each

the

DEC-423 modular jack labeled

the

cable

under

Draw

up

the

the

processing

has

as

follows:

the

instructions

the

cable

and

unit

(CPU) module,

in

the

two labels, KA655
the

back of

the

separate

system base,

plug

illustrations

and

VT200-series

in

your

either

it

into

back of

the

console

terminal

the

CPU cover panel, as shown

end

the

and

"1"

on

from

DEC-

in

MicroVAX

8

3800

VAXserver

3800 Installation

Figure

3:

Connecting a VT300-Series Console Terminal

.-

Feed

Under

__

Cable

System

DECconnect
Office

Cable

MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation 9

For

VT200-Series

Connect

1.

2.

Turn
Find

the

off

the

console

the

console terminal.

terminal
accessories box.
has

a DEC-423 modular plug on

"H8571-A."

3.

Plug

one

end

of

to

the

25-pin communications
terminal, according to
guide.

4.

Feed

the

other
behind
423 modular
Figure

You

are

or

4.
now

from

jack

ready

Terminals

terminal

cable

The

cable

the

cable to

the

end

of

the

the

side.

labeled "Al" on

to

set

to your system

and

modular-jack-to-25-pin

is

labeled "DECconnect Office Cable"

the

25-pin adapter;

port

labeled "COMM" on

instructions

cable

under

Draw

up

the

the

controls on your system.

as

follows:

each

end.

The

then

in

your

the

system base,

cable

and

the

CPU cover panel,

adapter

connect

terminal

plug

adapter

the

the

rear

installation

either

it

into

as

in

the

and

is labeled

adapter

of

your

from

the

DEC-

shown

in

10 MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation

Figure

4:

Connecting a VT200-Series Console Terminal

~

__

Feed Cable
Under System

DECconnect
Office Cable

Adapter
H8571-A

MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation

11

5 Set Controls on Your System

All controls are on
Your system's integrated storage elements

mounted
elements
controls
Write-Protect switches are
button

The following controls are located on

and

• Break EnablelDisable Switch. The factory setting is break disable

• Power-Up Mode Switch. This 3-position rotary switch determines how

• Baud Rate. The baud

in a tray

are

and

should also be

2.

(down), indicated by

set

to disable while you

diagnostic software to

system automatically boots software when powered up.

the

system powers up. The factory setting is Run Mode, indicated by

an

arrow. Set

position), indicated by a

the

first time.

the

CPU module. The factory setting is 9600.
already
The system
communicate.

set

the

front of

across

behind

indicators for each

the

your console terminal baud

and

the

the

in

switch to

the

the

chassis, as shown

top

of

the

system. The RF71 integrated storage

Operator Control Panel (OCP), which contains

of

the

in

the

out (write enabled) position;

the

out position (not lit).

the

the

dot outside

start

the

test

the· system. With break disabled, your

the

Language Inquiry Mode (the uppermost

human

rate

terminal

profile, before you power

switch is on

must

in

Figure

and

tape drives

storage elements. Make sure

CPU cover panel covering slots 1

the

circle. Leave

system for

the

rate

be

set

the

first time

inside of

to 9600 (see Section 4.1).

to

the

You

the

same baud

5.
are

shock

the

Halt

the

switch

and

up

your system

panel covering

should have

rate

the

run

to

You

12

are

now ready to connect additional devices to your system.

MicroVAX

3800

VAXserver

3800 Installation

Figure 5: Front View

of

MicroVAX 3800 Enclosure

Break
Disable

Enable/

Switch

~

~~\:)I

:iO

~

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@

Operator
Panel

(OCP)

DRIVE

Unit Number

Fault

Writ8~

Protect

Ready

SYSTEM

5tB;.

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Control

~

c:J

GJ
GEl

18

Restart}

Run

Power-Up

Mode

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c:J

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[2]

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Halt

Switch

••

d~uill~

Mass

LED

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DI~lay

Storage

Shelf

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MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation 13

J

Modified

Modular

Jack

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6 Connect Additional Devices to the System

You

can

connect additional devices
installation
to

the

instructions
You

make

the

module

move left to

and

load system software before connecting other devices. Skip

next step

if

you prefer to connect additional devices later. Use

in

this

step when you

all connections directly to

at

the

far right. As you complete connections for each module,

the

next module.

The

each type of device.
To

help you
identifying label
module number. Table
connections.

make

at

the

proper connections, each module cover

the

top. The label contains

llists

the

Use Table 1 to identify

devices to your system.

Table 1: Module Identification Labels

Module Number Option Number

at

this

time,

or

you can complete

are

ready

to connect

the

module cover panels. Begin

the

devices.

next five sections explain how to connect

the

option

number

identifying labels for all modules requiring

the

modules

Description

as

you connect additional

has

the

with

an

and

M7625 KA655-AA
M7625
M762

I-A
M78578
M7769 KFQSA-SA
M3127-PA
M3118-YA CXAI6-SA

M3118-YB

M3119-YA

M3018

M3121-PA

M8020-PA
M8086-PA

KA655-BA
MS650-BA
MRVll-D

DESQA

CXBI6-SA

CXY08-SA

DSVll-SA

DFAOI-AA

DPVll-SA
LPVll-SA

MicroVAX
VAXserver 3800/3900 CPU
MicroVAX/
Programmable read-only memory

DSSI mass-storage adapter
Ethernet

16-Line asynchronous serial interface (RS-423­A,

16-Line asynchronous serial interface (RS-422,
noise immune)

8-Line asynchronous serial interface (full modem
support)

2-Line synchronous serial interface

support)

2-Line asynchronous serial interface with

gralmodem
Synchronous serial line interface

Dual parallel

3800/3900 CPU

VAXserver 3000-series memory

adapter

no modem support)

printer

interface

(full

modem

inte-

14 MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation

Table 1 (Cont.): Module Identification Labels

Module

M7559-PA TQK70-SA TK70 tape drive controller
M7546-PA TQK50-SA
M7206-PA
M7740-PA

M7552-PA
M7500-PA KMVlA-SA Programmable
M7658-PA DRQ3B-SA
M7651-PA
M8634-PA

M3125-PA IBQOl-SA BITBUS-to-Q-bus
AIOO9-PA AAVll-SA Digital-to-analog converter
AIOO8-PA
A030-PA ADQ32-SA Analog-to-digital converter

M4002-PA
A026-PA

Number

Option

TSV05-SA
KLESI

KRQ50-SA RRD40IRRD50 CDROM controller

DRVIW-SA Real-time parallel interface
IEQll-SA

ADVll-SA

KWVll-SA

AXVll-SA D/A and

Number

Description

TK50 tape drive controller
TS05 tape drive controller
RV20

write-once optical disk (or TU81E tape)

controller

data

communications interface

Real-time parallel interface

IEEE instrument bus

Analog-to-digital converter

Programmable real-time clock

AID

converter

DMA

DMA

controller

controller

CAUTION: Do not operate the system without DIGITAL-supplied module

cover panels. The module cover panels are required to protect the equipment
and

to

meet international regulatory standards. Do not substitute other

cover panels as they

Operating the system without the module cover panels

may

not meet the required specifications.

has

the following

consequences:

• The system

• The system will not comply with FCC
shielding

may

and

may

overheat due

to

inadequate

produce electrical interference

air

circulation.

and

VDE requirements for

that

affects other

equipment.

• The system is susceptible

to

electrical interference or damage from

external sources.

MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation 15

6.1

Connect

You

can

connect
or CXB16 module installed
properly,
labeled,

You
to
terminals
system
concentrators

system.

and

do not connect

a cable concentrator (H3104), which

with

Terminals

up

to 16 terminals and/or serial printers for each

the

lines for

terminate

the

and

printers.

a BC16D cable. The cable carton contains two H3104 cable

and

two BC16D cables for each

and

in

your system.

the

additional terminals

near

the

system.

terminals

You

then

Serial

and

Printers

If

the

printers directly to

has

connections for

connect

the

CXA16

site

has

been prepared

and

printer(s)

cable concentrator to

CXA16

are

the

system,

up

module

clearly

to eight

in

but

the

your

Connect

1.

2. Feed one

3. Plug

the

additional terminals

Find

the

H3104 cable concentrator

end

or

side

and

plug
BC16D cables, connect
CXA16 cover panel.

the

connect
place by using

the

the

connector into place by using

cable to

other end of

of

the

BC16D cable

it

into

the

the

If

you

the

connector labeled 0-7. Lock

the

bail latches shown

the

BC16D cable into

and

printers

and

under

connector.

first to

are

the

going to use only one BC16D cable,

the

as

follows:

BC16D cable

the

system box from

If

you

are

going to connect both

connector labeled

in

Figure

bail latches.

6.

the

cable concentrator. Lock

in

the

cable carton.

8-15

the

connector into

the

on

back.

the

16

MicroVAX

3800

VAXserver

3800

Installation

Figure 6: Connecting Devices to the CXA16 Module

Bail

Latches

BC16D

__

Cable

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MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation 17

Figure 7: Connecting Devices to the Cable Concentrator

BC16D

Cable

H3104Cable
Concentrator

(Front

View)

Bail
Latches

To

Host

MLO-O02274

4. Connect each
modular jacks on

5.

If

you

have

to

the

other
shows how to connect
a modified modular
available

Follow

the

CXAI6, except plug

18 MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation

printer

not

end

in

25-

same

procedure for connecting a second BCI6D cable to

and

terminal cable directly to one

the

cable concentrator,

already done so, connect

of

the

the

jack

and

9-pin models.

the

cable into

cable. Your

cable.

connection,

terminal

If

the

printer

use

the

connector labeled 0-7.

as

the

a passive

shown
remote

or

printer

or

terminal

of

the

in

Figure

terminal

documentation

does

adapter

(H8571-A),

modified

7.

or

printer

not

have

the

You

can mount

the

cable concentrator on a wall. Wall mounting enables

you to keep cables off

the

floor.

Use two screws, as shown

in

Figure 8.

NOTE: Be sure

that

you

mount

the cable concentrator less

than

7.6 meters

(25 feet) from the system, to ensure the BC16D cable reaches the system.

Figure 8: Mounting the Cable Concentrator

MLO-000651

6.2 Connect Parallel Printers to the System

You

can connect

in

your system.

up

to two parallel printers for each

LPVll

module installed

Connect parallel

1.

Find

the

2. Feed one end
back or side.

printers

BC27L-30 cable(s)

of

Plug

cover panel. Lock

Plug

the

other

3.

Follow

the

same procedure for connecting a second

end

module, except plug
cover panel.

to

the

LPVll
in

the

first BC27L cable

it

into

the

connector labeled

the

connector into place by using

of

the

BC27L cable into

the

cable into

MicroVAX

module as follows:

the

cable carton.

under

the

connector labeled

3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation 19

the

system box from

J1

on

the
the

the

printer.

printer

LPVll

bail latches.

to

the

J2

on

the

the

module

LPVll
LPVll

6.3 Connect Synchronous Modems to the System

You

can

connect two synchronous modems to your system for each

module installed

in

the

system.

DSVll

Connect a synchronous modem to a
specific

1. Feed

2. Connect

3. Connect

adapter

the

E/-F)

DSVll
the

screwdriver shipped

of

the

the

connection.

and

female

under

the

module. Tighten

the

extension cable (BC55D, BC22F, or BC19L) to

adapter

cable. Secure

the

other

extension cables as follows:

end

of

the

0.6 m (24 in)

system

unit

the

with

end

of

the

your modem documentation for

DSVll

module

adapter

from

the

back or side

two screws on

your system.

the

cables by tightening

extension cable to

the

location of

using

the

cable

(BC19-B/-DI-

and

connect

the

cable connector using

the

the

two screws

the

modem. Refer to

the

connector,

instructions on using your modem.

6.4 Connect Asynchronous Modems to the System

You

connect asynchronous modem lines to

supports
To

up

to eight lines.

connect a modem to a

CXY08

following instructions:

1.

Find

the

2.

Feed one
connector.
first to
you
labeled

BC19N-12 cable

end

of

the

If

you

are

the

connector labeled

are

going to use only one cable, connect

0-3. Lock

the

in

the

cable

under

going to use both BC19N-12 cables, connect

4-7

connector into place

module, see Figure 9

cable carton.

on

the

the

the

system

CXY08

the

with

CXY08

module, which

and

and

plug

module cover panel.

cable to

the

the

bail latches.

protocol-

it

to

other

and

refer to

it

into

connector

the

end

at

for

the

the
the

If

3.

Attach
the
system,
the
connector,

Repeat
plug

the

20

MicroVAX

a modem to one of

cable.

If

attach

you

a BC22F modem cable between

want

the

four connectors

to place

the

modem

at
farther·
the

modem. Refer to your modem documentation for

and

for instructions on using your modem.

the

same

procedure for connecting a second BC19N cable, except

cable into

3800

the

connector labeled 0-3.

VAXserver

3800 Installation

the

opposite end of

away from

cable assembly

the

location of

the

and

the

Figure

9:

Connecting a Modem to a CXV08 Module

Bail
Latches

BC19N-12

Cable

Assembly

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MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation

Feed

Cable

System
Through

Under

Unit

and

Opening

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21

6.5 Connect an Internal Modem to Telephone Lines

NOTE: The DFAOI modem is available for

u.s.

and

Canadian
customers. Depending on the country you live in, the Telecommunication
Administration (PTT)

not allow you

to

connect private integral modems

may

to the public switched telephone network. Call your DIGITAL representative

in

for information on modem availability

DFA01 Modem

You

connect
supports two modems, modem A
own telephone.

DFAOl modem connects to

The
service:

•

RJllC
telephone service. The switchpacks
you have

jack

• RJ12CIRJ13C (United States)
service. The switchpacks
this
telephone.)

• RJ41SIRJ45S (United States)
telephone service. (If you have
modular telephone jacks

the

DFAOl module to telephone lines.

and

the

following basic types of dial-up telephone

(United States)

this

service, you have one wall-mounted modular telephone

per

telephone.)

service, you have one wall-mounted modular telephone

and

CAllA

and

are

factory

and

this

per

telephone.)

your country.

The

DFAOl module

modem

CA12A1CA13A

CA41AlCA45A (Canada)

service, you have two wall-mounted

(Canada)

are

factory

set

for

B.

Each

modem requires its

standard

set

for

this

service. (If

(Canada) telephone

this

service. (If you have

single-line

jack

per

data

jack

NOTE:

telephone company. Information about the type
using is readily available

RJ11C/CA11A, RJ12C/CA12A, and RJ13C/CA13A Service

Use
RJ12C/CA12A, or RJ13C/CA13A service.

NOTE:

If

you do not know which telephone service you are using, call your

of

telephone service you are

to

you as a telephone customer.

the

following procedure to connect

If

you

plan

to

use both modem A

the

DFAOl modem to

and

modem B, you will need two

telephones, one for each modem.

22

MicroVAX

3800

VAXserver

3800

Installation

RJllC/CAllA,

1. Disconnect
jack. Leave

telephone, as shown

the

telephone line from

the

other

in

Figure 10.

end

of

the

wall-mounted modular telephone

the

telephone line connected to

the

Figure 10: Disconnecting the Telephone Line (Single- and Multi-Line

Service)

Locking

Tab

Wall-Mounted
Modular
Telephone

Jack

Squeeze
Locking
and

Pull

From

Jack

Tab

Telephone

MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation 23

2. Take one

(17-00089-01)

(modem

line icon,

end

of one of

and

A). The top

as

shown

plug

jack

in

Figure

the

cords included

it

into

the

on

the

DFA01 cover panel

11.

top

jack

with

on

the

DFA01 modem

the

DFA01 cover panel

is

marked with

the

Figure

11:

Modem

A

Modem

B

3. Connect

Installing

the

other end of

Telephone

Line

Icon

Telephone

(17-00089-01)

the

Cord

cord to

(Single-

Cord

the

and

Multi-Line

Wall-Mounted
Modular
Telephone

Jack

MLO-O00654

wall-mounted telephone jack.

Service)

4.

To

install voice communication on modem
telephone line
connect
shown

it

in

that

you disconnected from

to

the

second

jack

from

the

top of

Figure 12. This jack is marked with

24 MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation

A,

take

the

the

wall

jack

the

DFA01 cover panel,

the

telephone icon.

end of

in

step 1

the

and

as

Figure 12: Connecting

Service)

Modem

A

Modem

Line

Icon

to Telephone (Single-

Wall-Mounted
Modular
Telephone

and

Jack

Multi-Line

Telephone

If

you

do

not

plan

to use modem

If

you require use of a second modem,

with

step

continuing

5.

5. Using a second telephone,

set

B,

do

not perform

set

up

up

modem B by following

procedure used to engage modem A. Notice, however,
positions on

bottom

second
the

wall-mounted modular

jack

jack

the

on

from

DFAOI

the

the

cover panel

DFAOI

bottom is

MicroVAX

are

cover panel is

jack

marked

to

with a telephone icon. Connect

the

bottom

3800

VAXserver

reversed for modem B.

marked

jack

MLO-000655

the

following step.

modem B for

the

that

with

a line icon;

on

the

DFAOI

3800

Installation 25

use

the

by

same

jack

The

the

cover

panel. Connect
of

the

cover panel.

RJ41

Use

S/CA41

the

A and RJ45S/CA45A Service

following procedure to connect
RJ45S/CA45A
cord (not supplied

data

the

telephone line to

jack

service.

with

the

DFA01 modem).

You

will need a

the

second

the

modem to RJ41S/CA41A

If

have two wall-mounted modular telephone jacks

jack

standard

you have

per

telephone.

from

the

bottom

and
8-wire telephone
this

service, you

NOTE:

If

you

plan

to use both modem A

telephones, one for each modem.

Do

not

unplug

the

telephone line from

jack.

1.

Connect one
DFA01 modem) into

The

top

2. Connect
modular telephone jack,

If

you require voice communication on modem

jack

the

end

on

the

other

of

an

8-wire telephone cord (not supplied with

the

top

jack

on

cover panel is

end

of

the

telephone cord into a second wall-mounted

as

shown

more information.

3.

If

you

do

not

plan

to use modem

4.

If

you

plan

to use modem B, connect a second 8-wire telephone line

to

the

bottom
(Notice
other

end

If

you require voice communication on modem

that

of

jack

on

the

DFA01 cover panel,

the

jack

positions

the

cord to a wall-mounted modular telephone jack.

are

more information.

4.

If

you require voice communication

want

to consider

You

can

install

ways. Depending on

this

step.

voice communication on

the

location of your system, telephone,
mounted modular telephone jacks, one of
of installing voice communication
system.

and

modem B, you will need two

the

wall-mounted modular telephone

the

DFA01 cover panel (modem

marked

in

B,

with

Figure 13.

skip

this

the

line icon.

A,

refer to step 4 for

step

and

proceed to step

marked

with

a line icon.

reversed for modem B.) Connect

B,

refer to step 4 for

with

the

DFA01 modem, you

the

DFA01 modem

in

one

and

the

following two methods

may

be more appropriate for your

may

of

wall-

the

A).

the

two

The first way of installing voice communication is established for both

and

modem A
connected to
turn,

connected to

26

MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation

modem B

the

wall-mounted modular telephone jack, which is,

the

in

the

preceding steps.

The

DFA01 cover panel (see Figure 13).

telephone is

in

Figure 13: Connecting Modem to Wall-Mounted Jack (Data Jack Service)

-

Telephone-to-Wall-Jack Connection

Line

Icon

Modem

A

Modem

B

Wall­Mounted
Modular

Telephone
Jacks

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MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation 27

The

following describes
communication on
the

DFA01 cover panel, which is,

modular telephone

the

jack

(see Figure 14).

a. Leave connected

cover

panel

to a wall-mounted modular telephone jack.

b. Disconnect

the

telephone jack. Leave

c.

Connect
panel.

the

telephone line from

To

install voice communication
telephone line into
marked

with

the
on modem B, plug
bottom

of

the

cover panel,

an

alternative method

of

installing voice

DFA01 modem. The telephone is connected to

in

turn,

connected to

the

8-wire telephone cord

telephone line from

the

telephone line connected to

the

the

second

telephone icon.

the

telephone line into

jack

marked

from

To

with

that

the

telephone to

on

the

install

the

the

the

wall-mounted

attaches

the

DFA01

wall-mounted modular

the

telephone.

the

DFA01 cover

modem

top

of

A,

the

cover panel,

plug

the

voice communication

second

jack

from

the

telephone icon.

Setting

Before you
system software to recognize

Set
terminal

• Modem

• Modem

•

• Modem

Up

Terminal

can

up

your operating system software to support

lines

for
A-primary
A-on-line

Modem

B-primary
B-on-line

Lines

use

the

the

DFA01 modem:

channel

control channel (OLC)

channel

control channel (OLC)

DFA01 modem, you

the

DFA01 modem.

must

set

up

your operating

the

following four

Refer to your operating system documentation to determine how to make

permanent
powered up,

You

may

• Modem

• Speed, parity,
parity

terminal

the

line definitions so

terminal

need to define

control-to

data

disabled,

and 8 data

that

lines

the

are

configured for proper operation.

following

terminal

every

line characteristics.

time

support full EIA modem control.

bits-terminal

bits to coincide

lines should be

with

the

the

system is

set

to 2400 baud,

modem power-up

defaults.

28 MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation

Figure

14:

Connecting

-

Modem

to

Telephone-to-DFA01

Modem

A

Wall-Mounted

Connection

DFA01

Cover

Panel

Wall­Mounted
Modular

Telephone

Jacks

Jack

(Data

Jack

Service)

• Dial

•

Hang

up-to

up-to

support dial-up operation.

disable automatic

or when completing a dialog with

software. With automatic

modem operating

a terminal emulator).

modem resetting these

parameters

You

parameters

MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation 29

hang

up

of

the

lines

the

modem using terminal emulation

hang

up

disabled, you can modify

(from applications software or

can

then

exit

the

program without

to power-up default values.

when

MLO-OOO657

logging out,

the

DFAOl

when

using

the

DFAOl

6.6

The
Thin
for

the

Connect

DESQA

Wire

Thin

to

Ethernet

Ethernet

Wire

Ethernet.

an·

Ethernet

adapter

cabling.

Network

can

accommodate

The

DESQA module is configured

If

you need to select

call your DIGITAL service representative.

the

standard

either

standard

at

the

factory

Ethernet

or

port,

Make a ThinWire

1.

Find

the

network

connection

T-connector, terminators,
carton. Figure 15 shows a
terminator.

Figure

2.

15:

Plug
as

shown

until

ThinWire

Connector

the

T-connector into

in

Figure 16. Push-in

it

locks into place.

Cable,

T-Connector

as

and

Thin

T-Connector,

the

Thin

Wire connector on

and

tum

follows:

cable clamp

in

the

accessories

Wire cable, T-connector,

and

Terminator

Connector

Terminator

MLO-OOO659

the

DESQA module

the

T-connector plug clockwise

and

3. Connect

Ethernet

cable(s) to

the

Thin

Wire

Figure 16.

•

If

the

system requires one connection to

Thin

Wire cable to

to

the

other
connector by pushing-in
clockwise

30 MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation

until

the

lower

end

of

the

it

locks into place.

end

of

the

T-connector. Make connections to

and

turning

the

T-connector

the

network, connect

T-connector

the

connector or

as

shown

in

the

and a terminator

the

T-

terminator

Figure 16: Making a ThinWire Ethernet Connection

T-Connector

ThinWire Ethernet

7----:;~~_~

•

If

the

system is a
components, connect one
connector
Connect
the

connectors clockwise

and

the

link

connect a second ThinWire cable to

cables to

Feed Cable Under

System Unit and

Through Opening

MLO-002277

in

the

network

Thin

the

T-connector by pushing-in

until

MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation

and

connects to two additional

Wire cable to one end of

the

and

they lock into place.

the

other

turning

T-

end_

31

Use

the

cable

in

a loop approximately 10 cm

Figure 17.

cable clamp from

the

accessories

(4

in)

kit

in

diameter

to form

the

upper (

as

shown

in

Figure 17: Form the Upper Cable

4. The

Thin

Wire cable can be connected to

devices:

• A

Thin

Wire

Ethernet

tum,

be connected to a baseband

up

connect

to eight Thin Wire segments

Multiport Repeater (DEMPR), which can,

in

a Loop

Minimum
Recommended
Bend

Radius

44.5

mm

(1.75

Cable
Clamp

MLO·OOO663

Ethernet

in)

anyone

in

a local

cable,

of

and

area

the

following

which can

network

(

in

• A

Thin

Wire

tum,

be connected to a baseband

Thin

one

Wire segment

• A ThinWire

Ethernet

Ethernet

Singleport Repeater (DESPR), which can,

adapter located

workstation

DIGITAL's Network

and

Communications (NaC) publications explain

types of network configurations possible.

32

MicroVAX

3800

VAXserver

3800

Installation

Ethernet

in

cable,

and

another

connects to

MicroVAX

in

or

the

Each

Thin

Wire

Ethernet

point. When your

Thin Wire cable is connected to a DEMPR

ground is provided by
single-segment
you

may

need

Thin Wire

to ground

segment

the

DEMPR

Ethernet

the

must

or

work

ThinWireconnector on

have one,

and

only

DESPR chassis.

area

with

no DEMPR

the

one,

or

If

you

DESQA

grounding

DESPR,

are

using a

or

DESPR,

Ethernet

the

adapter.

NOTE: Contact your network manager or DIGITAL service representative

if

you have questions about network configurations.

To

ground a single-segment Thin Wire network

cover panel,
unshrouded T-connector

use

a grounding clamp

(part

(part

number

number 12-25534-01)

Contact your DIGITAL sales representative concerning

or

the

DESQA module
90-08927-00)
as

shown

these

and

in

Figure 18.

parts.

an

Figure 18: Grounding ThinWire Ethernet Cable

Hole

for

Address

Label

Carrier

Terminal

Ground

(14

Grounding
Clamp

Terminator
T

ThinWire

Make a standard

NOTE: The DESQA module is configured at the factory for the Thin

Ethernet.

If

you need

network

connection as

to

select the standard Ethernet port, call your

Ring

Wire

AWG)

-Connector

follows:

on

ML()'()00664

the

DESQA Module

DIGITAL service representative.

Wire

1.

Find

the

a male connector

Ethernet

transceiver cable

at

one

end

and

MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation 33

in

the

cable carton. The cable

a female connector

at

the

has

other end.

2.

Feed

the

male connector

connector on

the

DESQA module. Slide down
female connector to secure
Ethernet

3. Connect

network connection.

the

other end

of

under

the. system

and

plug

the

the

connection. Figure 19 shows a

the

cable to one of

the

following devices:

it

into

the

female

locking device on

standard

the

• An H4000 transceiver located on a traditional baseband

cable

• A DELNI, which can,
cable,

and

which

can

in

turn,

connect

be connected to a baseband

up

to

eight systems

network

DIGITAL's Network
types

of

network configurations possible. .

and

Communications (NaC) publications explain

in

Ethernet

Ethernet

a local

area

the

34

MicroVAX

3800

VAXserver

3800 Installation

Figure 19: Making a Standard Ethernet Connection

Standard
Ethernet

Connector

Sliding
Lock

/_-:;-~,!-

__

\ Feed Cable Under

System Unit and
Through Opening

MLO-002276

MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation 35

7 Connect the System Power Cable

NOTE:

proceed with the instructions

according

Do
requirements
is

If
installation.

If

you are installing
to

the installation instructions shipped with your expander.

not

proceed unless you have verified

match

listed

on

the

the

voltage listed matches your power source, continue

If

your power source. The correct voltage for

serial

number

the

voltage does not

an

expanded MicroVAX 3800 system, do not

in

this manual. Begin installing your expander

that

label

next

to

the

left power supply.

match

your power source, do not

your system's power

the

system

with

the

continue. Contact your DIGITAL sales representative.

CAUTION: Operating a system with incorrect voltage can damage the

system.

Connect

1. Make sure

2.

3. Make sure

the

power cable to

the

system on/off (1/0) switch is set to off (0),

devices connected to
Find

the

power cable packed inside

the

pronged

outlet. Several types

the

are

the

system as follows:

system

are

turned

the

end

of

the

power cable plug matches

shown

in

Figure 20.

and

off.

system shipping carton.

the

that

all

wall

36 MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation

(

\

Figure

20:

Power Cables

100-125V

200

-250V

MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation

37

4.

Feed
the

left

the

and

opposite

attach

end

it,

of

as

the

cable

shown

under

in

Figure 21.

the

system from

the

rear

or

"\

Figure

Feed
the

Rear

21 : Attaching

Power

Cable

the

Under

Unit

of

Power

Cable

to

the

System

MLO·002044

5. Plug

38 MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation

the

pronged

end

of

the

power cable into

the

wall outlet.

8 Turn

You
language you select controls only
which is a
enables you to give commands to
messages. CPU firmware is described

on

are

now ready to

part

the System and Select a Language

turn

of

on your system

the

firmware contained

the

the

and

language of

in

the

CPU. The CPU firmware

system

in

Micro VAX

and

select a language. The

3800/3900 Technical Information, which is included

kit.

Turn

on your system

1.

Turn on your console
tests

successfully.

2.

Turn

on your system by setting

and

select a language as follows:

terminal

and

wait

the

power switch to on

until

it

should glow orange.

the

3. Within a few moments,
on your console terminal, as shown

Figure 22: Language Selection Menu

Language Selection Menu should display

in

Figure 22.

the

console program,

also generates

3800/3900

in

this

documentation

has

performed

(1).

The

error

VAXserver

its

self-

switch

KA655-A

1)

2)

3)

4)

5)

6)

7)

8)

9)

10)

11)

12)

13)

14)

15)

(1.

4.

Select a language by typing
and

V5.3

VMB

Dansk
Deutsch

Deutsch

English
English
Espafio1
Fran9ais

Fran9ais

Fran9ais

Italiano
Neder1ands
Norsk

Portugues

Suomi

Svenska

.15)

(Deutsch1and/Osterreich)

(Schweiz)

(United

(United

(Canada)
(France/Belgique)
(Suisse)

:

pressing 1 Return

2.7

I.

Kingdom)
States/Canada)

the

number

MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation 39

corresponding to your choice

NOTE: Some older terminals do not support multiple languages. The

language selection menu does not appear

and

the system defaults

to

English.

After you select a language,

the

system

runs

power-on self-tests. Within a
few moments, your console terminal should display a series of numbers
the

system

tests

itself. The example

in

Figure 23 shows

the

screen after a

successful power-on test.

Figure 23: Example of a Successful Power-On Test

KA655-A

Performing

40

••

24

••

08

••

Tests
Loading

No
Devices:

--DUAO

--MUAO

--XQAO

--DEVICE?

If
example

Troubleshooting

V5.3,

39
23
07

default

the

normal

••

38

••

••

22

••

..

06

..

completed.

system

boot

(RF71)

(TK70)
(08-00-2B-08-E7-A4)

[XQAOj:

self-tests

in

Figure 23, your system may have a problem. Refer to Micro VAX

VMB

37

••

21.

.20

05

••

software.

do

and

2.7

system

36

••
.•

04

••

device

not

35
19
03

start

tests.

••

34

.•

33

.•

..

18

•.

17

••

is

•.

set.

or complete successfully,

Diagnostics (included

32
16

••
.•

31.
15

••

in

.30

••

29

••

28

.•

27

14

•.

13

..

12

..

11.

as

this

documentation kit) for

.•

26

.10

shown

.•

•.

25
09

in

instructions.
If

the

self-tests

Mode, indicated by

run

successfully,

an

tum

the

arrow. This saves

Power-Up Mode switch

the

language you selected.

to

the

Run

as

••
..

the

40 MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation

9 Attach the Front Panel to the System

The final step of installation is attaching
ready to

attach

the

front panel, follow

The front panel is packed separately
the

front panel

NOTE:

The window on the front panel

as

shown

in

Figure 24.

in

the

the

must

the

instructions

system shipping carton.

panel. Instructions for removing the front panel

in

controls are provided

Figure 24: Attaching the Front Panel

Micro VAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Operation.

front panel. When you

in

this

section.

Attach

be

open to attach the front

and

operating the window

are

MLO-002278

MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation

41

1. Pull

2. Holding

3.

the

the

box, about

Slide

the

pushing

latch
the

panel

in

the

on

panel

an

down

latch.

the

front panel to

with

two hands, place

inch above

until

the

out position.

the

bottom.

it

locks into place. Secure

10 After Installation

You

should now

how to
controls
run
shipped

While optional, DIGITAL strongly recommends
software supplied
The
device
labeled MV DIAG

and

use

and

diagnostic software. Both system software

on

diagnostics verify your system's configuration

is

working properly. The diagnostic software

Diagnostics describes how to

read

your system.

the

TK70

tape

cartridges.

with

CUST TK50.

Micro VAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Operation to

You

must

know how to operate

tape

drive before you

your system before you

Chapter
run

3 of Micro

the

diagnostic software.

it

flush

against

install

and

that

system software

diagnostic software

you

run

install

and

system software.

check to see

is

on a

VAX

Troubleshooting

the

the

the

the

diagnostic

tape

front of

panel by

learn

system

or

are

if

each

cartridge

( \

Refer now to instructions on operating your

VAXserver 3800 Operation.

42 MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation

TK70

in

MicroVAX 3800