Digital Equipment VAX 4000 300, VAXserver 4000 300 Operation Manual
VAX 4000 Model 300
•
Operation
Order Number:
EK~36AB-OP-O02
VAX 4000 Model 300
Operation
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Contents
Preface
Chapter 1 System Overview
1.1
Front
View
and
1.1.1
1.1.1.1
1.1.1.2
1.1.1.3
1.1.1.4
1.1.1.5
1.1.1.6
1.2
1.2.1
1.2.1.1
1.2.1.2
1.2.1.3
1.2.1.4
1.2.1.5
1.2.2
1.2.2.1
1.2.2.2
1.2.2.3
1.2.2.4
1.2.2.5
1.2.2.6
1.2.2.7
1.3
The
BA440
Mass
Card
Console Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DSSI Connector (DSSI
Power
Fans
Functional Description
Base
System
Central
Console
Main
Network
Embedded DSSI
Optional
Mass
Mass
Mass
Communications Controllers
Real-Time Controllers
Printer
Other
Dual-Host Capability (VMS
Physical
Enclosure.
Storage
Cage
..........................
Supply
........................................
Components
Processing
Serial
Memory.
Controller
Components.
Storage
Storage
Storage
Interfaces.
Available
Description.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shelf
Devices
Subsystems.
Expanders
.....
Controls
of
Base
Unit
Line
Unit
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
............................
Host
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Options.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . .
Bus
0)
..
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
and
Indicators.
System
.........................
(CPU)
(SLU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adapters.
and
..........................
Systems
...................
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controllers.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1-1
1-6
1-8
1-9
1-11
1-14
1-15
1-18
1-19
1-19
1-20
1-20
1-20
1-20
1-21
1-21
1-21
1-22
1-22
1-23
1-24
1-25
1-25
1-25
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Chapter 2 Operating the System
2.1
2.2
2.2.1
2.2.2
2.3
2.4
2.4.1
2.4.2
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
Before
Switch Settings
Turning
Booting the
Using
Halting
Restarting
Turning
Recovering from
You
Operate
..................................
Normal Operation
Special Operation
On
the
System
System
Autobooting
Booting
the
the
Off
the
System
the
System from Console Mode
System
the
.................................
System
System
the
System
an
the
System
..............................
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Over Temperature Condition
......................
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........
Chapter 3 Operating the System Options
3.1 Mass Storage Options
3.1.1 RF-Series Integrated Storage Assemblies
3.1.2 TK70 Tape Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1.2.1 Design
3.1.2.2 Labeling a Tape Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1.2.3 Write-Protecting a Tape
3.1.2.4 Tape Cartridge Handling
3.1.2.5 Inserting a Tape Cartridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1.2.6 Removing a Tape Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1.2.7 Summary ofTK70 Tape Drive Controls
Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1.3 TLZ04 Tape Drive
3.1.3.1 Proper Handling of Cassette Tapes
3.1.3.2 Setting the Write-Protect Tab on
3.1.3.3 Inserting a Cassette Tape into
3.1.3.4 System Software
3.1.3.5 Cleaning the
3.1.4
3.1.5 RRD40 Digital Disk Subsystem
RV20
of
the Drive
Optical Disk Subsystem
..............................
............................
Cartridge.
and
Storage
...............................
..............................
Heads.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
......................
.....................
.............
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Guidelines.
and
................
the
Cassette Tape. .
the
Drive.
. . . . . . . . .
. .
Indicator
..
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..
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..
..
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..
..
..
..
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2-1
2-1
2-1
2-2
2-4
2-6
2-6
2-11
2-12
2-12
2-13
2-13
2-14
3-1
3-2
3-6
3-7
3-8
3-9
3-11
3-11
3-14
3-16
3-17
3-19
3-20
3-21
3-22
3-23
3-24
3-25
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3.1.6
3.1.7
3.2
3.2.1
3.2.1.1
3.2.1.2
3.2.2
3.2.3
3.3
3.4
3.5
TVS05 Tape Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TU81-Plus
Communications Controller Options
Asynchronous
Without Modem
With Modem
Synchronous Controllers
Network Controllers
Real-Time
Printer
Adding
Options
Options
Tape
Drive.
Serial
Options
..................................
..................................
Controllers.
Support
Support
.............................
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
...........................
.........................
Appendix A Related Documentation
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3-25
3-25
3-25
3-25
3-26
3-27
3-28
3-28
3-29
3-30
3-30
Appendix B Programming Parameters for RF-Series
Appendix C Backup Procedures
C.1
C.1.1
C.1.2
C.1.3
C.1.4
C.2
C.2.1
C.2.2
Overview
Installing
Booting
Installing
Booting
Backing
Backing
Restoring
of
Standalone
Standalone BACKUP on System
Standalone
Standalone
Standalone
Up
the
System
Up
the
the
System
BACKUP
BACKUP from
BACKUP on a Tape Cartridge
BACKUP from a Tape Cartridge
Disk
System
Disk
Disk
....................
........................
......................
........................
the
Disk
System
.......
Disk
Appendix D Removing Unwanted VMS Files
D.1
Using
VMSTAILOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glossary
ISAs
....
....
...
..
C--1
.
.
C--2
.
C--2
.
C-3
.
C-5
.
~
.
C--7
.
C--9
0-1
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Index
Examples
B-1
SHOW DSSI Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B-2
B-4
B-5
B-6
B-7
Starting
B-3
Setting
Setting a Unit
Changing a Node
Exiting
SHOW DSSI Display
the
DUP
Driver Utility
......................
Allocation Class for a Specified ISA . . . . . . . . . . . .
Number
the
DUP Driver Utility for a Specified ISA
for a Specified ISA
Name
for a Specified ISA . . . . . . . . . . . .
..
...............................
Figures
1-1
VAX.
4000
System.
1-2
Key
Positions.
1-3
Upper Door
1-4
Entire
1-5
Front
1-6
Mass Storage
1-7
1-8
1-9
1-10
Card Cage
Console Module Controls
Connector for
Power Supply Controls
Opened.
Door
Opened.
View
of
.......................................
1-11 Sample Power
1-12
System Air Circulation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dual-Host Configuration
1-13
2-1
2-2
2-3
2-4
2-5
2-6
3-1
Language Selection
Sample
Error
Successful Power-On
Successful Power-On to
Selecting a Bootable Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sample SHOW DEVICE Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-7
Successful Power-On to Console
RF-Series ISA Controls
3-2
Inserting Bus Node ID
3-3
TK70 Tape Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
the
BA440
Shelf.
nSSI
Bus
Enclosure.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
and
Connectors
...............
Bus 0 ...........................
and
Indicators.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
............................
Menu.
Summary.
and
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
List
of Bootable Devices . . . . . . . . . .
and
Indicators
Plugs.
Mode.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.................
. . . . . . . . . .
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B-5
B-6
B-7
B-8
B-9
B-10
B-10
1-2
1-3
1-4
1-5
1-7
1-8
1-10
1-12
1-15
1-16
1-18
1-19
1-26
2-3
2-6
2-7
2-7
2-8
2-10
2-11
3-3
3-5
3-7
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3-4
3-5
3-6
3-7
3-8
3-9
3-10
3-11
B-1
B-2
Attaching a Unit
Tables
Labeling a Tape Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tape
Cartridge
Inserting
Removing a Tape
TLZ04 Tape
Setting
the
Inserting a Cassette
Inserting
DSSI Busses for
Write-Protect
a Tape
Cartridge.
Cartridge.
Drive.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Write-Protect Tab on
Tape into
the
Head Cleaning
an
Expanded
Number
Label to
Switch
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
the
Cassette
the
Drive.
Cassette.
VAX
4000
the
ISA
Tape.
. . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System.
Front
. . . . . . .
Panel. . ..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
3-8
3-10
3-13
3-15
3-18
3-21
3-22
3-24
B-4
B-8
2-1
2-2
3-1
3-2
3-3
3-4
3-5
C-1
Normal
Device
RF-Series Controls
TK70 Tape Drive Controls
TK70 Tape Drive
TLZ04 Drive Indicators (Normal Conditions)
Power-On Indications
Names
...................................
and
Indicators
Indicator
....................
..........................
Lights
....................
............
TLZ04 Drive Indicators (Abnormal Conditions) . . . . . . . . .
Standalone
BACKUP
Qualifiers.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..
..
.
.
.
.
.
2-4
2-10
3-4
3-16
3-16
3-19
3-19
C-7
vII
This
manual
VAXserver 4000 Model 300
for each
system.
system.
or
VAXELN
full-function node
The
manual
•
Chapter
•
Chapter
•
Chapter
describes how to use
of
these
systems
The
VAX.
4000
The
VAXserver 4000 system
operating
on
is
structured
1 provides
2 describes how to use
3 describes how to use options
differs slightly, according to
is a multiuser
systems. Both systems can function
an
Ethernet
as
an
server
network.
follows:
overview
VAX.
4000 Model 300
systems.
system
is
a single-user system
of
the
each
The
that
systems.
system.
installed
hardware
uses
timesharing
the
the
in
the
Preface
and
and
software
function
VMS
that
as
systems.
of
operating
uses
VMS
an
end-
the
or
• Appendix A
• Appendix B describes how to
RF
-series ISAs.
Appendix C describes procedures for
•
• Appendix D describes how to
VMS files from
• A glossary explains key
NOTE: VAXserver systems are designed to offer
applications
in
this
manual
for server systems.
any
questions about whether use
server system.
lists
related
the
system disk.
that
do
not
require timesharing.
are designed for
Contact
documentation.
set
and
examine
creating
use
VMSTAILOR to remove
tenns.
Some
multiuser
your
Digital service representative
of
a specific device is appropriate for
systems
internal
backup
maximum
of
and
parameters
files.
performance for
the devices referred to
may
not
unwanted
be
suitable
if
you have
your
for
Ix
Conventions
The following conventions
Convention
BOLD
NOTE
CAUTION
WARNING
Meaning
A symbol denoting a terminal key used
For example,
keypad.
keypad.
A symbol
Ckey.
This bold type indicates
»>BOOT
This line shows
prompt.
Provides general information about
Provides information to prevent damage to equipment or
Provides information to prevent personal
Return
indicatins
MUAO
are
used
Break
indicates
that
in
indicates
that
that
you hold down
user
the
user
this manual:
in
text
and
examples
that
you press
you press the Return key on your terminal
input.
must
the
the
For
example:
enter BOOT
the
CUlTent
Break key on your terminal
Ctrl key while you press
MUAO
topic.
in
this book.
at
the console
software.
iIUury.
the
x
VAX
4000 systems house all components
enclosure is a free-standing
•
Card
cage
•
System
controls
pedestal
Chapter 1
System Overview
in
a BA440 enclosure. This
that
houses
the
following:
Central
•
Memory modules
•
Communications controller modules
•
Tape drive controller module
•
Console module
•
RF
•
TK70
•
Power supply
•
Fans
•
Up
to
series
This
chapter
functions.
Chapters 2 and
1.1
Front View and
The
front of
controls. Figure
-series
or
four
ISAs
processing
Integrated
TLZ04
RF-series
and a tape
describes
3 describe how to use
the
system
1-1
unit
Storage Assemblies
tape
drive
Integrated
drive,
the
has
a divided door
shows
(CPU) module
can
VAX
PhYSical
the
Storage Assemblies (ISAs),
be mounted
4000 system components
the
inside
system
and
the
options.
Description
that
system with
restricts
the
front
access to
door closed.
or
three
RF-
BA440 enclosure.
and
their
the
system
System Overview
1-1
Figure 1-1:
VAX
4000
MLO-004032
System
A three-position rotary lock allows you to lock both the upper and lower
doors, or to lock
you to access
(ISAs),
Opening
TK70
the
just
the
the
controls for
or
TLZ04
lower door. Opening
the
RF -series Integrated Storage Assemblies
tape drive,
and
the
the
upper door allows
System Control Panel (SCP).
entire door allows you to access all system controls
and
cable
connections.
Figure
position.
1-2
VAX
1-2 shows the three key positions
4000
Model
300 Operation
and
the controls accessible
in
each
Figure
1-2:
Key
Positions
Door Handle
Rotary Key Lock
Top Key Position:
Access
Tape Drive
Indicators (Upper Door)
Middle Key Position:
No Access
Bottom Key Position:
Access to Power Switch;
All Controls and Indicators
(Both Doors)
Opening
The
divided door allows you
control
----------I~~~~;;~====~
--------=::I!!§§~I~
to
SCP, ISAs, and
to
-------:::==--
Controls and
---:--~;.---=~.::r1III
Controls
-----'==----../
and
Closing
panel
(SCP), while
console module. Open
1.
Insert
the
key
in
position to open
to
open
position
the
the
and
the
just
Divided
to
restricting
close
lock
the
upper
entire
Door
access
the
on
the
door.
the
mass
storage devices
access to
door
as
the
follows:
front door. Turn
portion
of
the
power
the
door,
switch
key
or
to
and
to
the
system
and
the
the
top
bottom
With
the
2.
Swing
3.
To
close
doors closed,
bottom
Figure
Figure
1-3
1-4
the
key
in
the
bottom position,
door will open together.
the
door open.
the
door, simply
push
gently
right
of
the
lower door.
shows
shows
the
the
system
system
with
reverse
at
the
with
the
the
the
top
upper
entire
the
upper
procedure.
right
of
portion
door opened.
and
lower portions of
When
the
upper
of
System Overview
pushing
door
the
door opened.
and
the
the
1-3
Figure 1-3: Upper Door Opened
0
0:
~
Top Key Position
MLO-OO4034
1-4
VAX
4000
Model
300 Operation
Figure 1-4: Entire Door Opened
O:a
...
Bottom Key Position
The
next
open
section describes
the
entire
door.
the
BA440 enclosure, which
MlO-004035
is
exposed
when
you
System Overview
1-5
1.1.1
The BA440 Enclosure
. Opening
BA440 enclosure. Figure
The
• Mass storage - TK70 or TLZ04
the
front door enables you to access
BA440 enclosure
Integrated
Storage Assemblies (ISAs),
can
the
components housed
1-5
shows a typical configuration.
contain
the
following:
tape
drive
and
or
four RF-series ISAs
up
to
three
tape drive
VAX
All
4000 systems contain
the
following:
• System control panel (SCP)
•
Card cage containing modules CPU, memory, communications
mass
controllers,
storage controllers
• Console module
• Power supply
•
Fans
in
the
RF-series
and
no
1-6
VAX
4000
Model
300 Operation
Figure
1-5:
Front View
Integrated Storage Assemblies (ISAs)
of
the
BA440 Enclosure
Tape Drive
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Power Supply
Console Module
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System Overview
1-7
1.1.1.1 Mass Storage Shelf
The
mass
storage
shelf
extends across
contains a system control panel (SCP),
ISAs (tapeless systems can have
its
own panel
the
TK70 or TLZ04
the
storage devices. Figure
with
controls
tape
drive
up
to four RF-series ISAs).
and
indicators. Instructions for
are
in
1-6
shows
the
top of
tape
drive,
Chapter
the
mass
the
enclosure. The
and
up
3. The
SCP
storage shelf.
to
is
three
Each
using
to
the
shelf
RF -series
ISA
has
ISAs
and
right
of
Figure
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The SCP
the
indicate
may
Temperature Warning light,
possible over
the
damaged.
preventive shutdown
1-6:
Mass Storage Shelf
ISA 0 Tape Drive
System Control Panel (SCP)
has
two indicators:
DC OK light. The
that
the
system's
red
the
Over
internal
cause system components to overheat.
an
temperature
system will automatically
Chapter
2 provides
condition.
shut
instruction
due
to overheat conditions.
Over Temperature Warning
Temperature
temperature
audible
If
down to
Warning indicator flashes to
is
approaching a level
In
addition to
alarm
the
also provides
components continue to
prevent
for
components from being
turning
on
Over Temperature
Warning
DC
Halt
Restart Button
Indicator
OK Indicator
Button
MLO"()04036
light
the
flashing Over
warning
the
system
after
and
that
of a
heat,
a
The green
the
correct operating range.
power
included
Below
DC
is
on, refer to
in
the
the
indicators
OK
light
the
Customer
are
indicates
If
the
VAX
4000 Troubleshooting
Hardware
the
Halt
a two-position button. When you
indicator on
Before you
1-8
VAX
the
Halt
button
can
enter
4000 Model 300 Operation
lights
console commands, press
that
the
power supply voltages
DC OK
light
Information Kit.
and
Restart
press
the
button,
when
the
is
buttons.
button
the
not
lit
and
Diagnostics
The
the
system
is
set
Halt
when
Halt
halts. A red
to
the
button
are
within
the
system
manual
button
in
position.
again
is
to
return
position,
screen. Now you
the
system
it
Halt
in
to
the
the
console mode
button,
more detail.
out
position.
can
enter
type "c I Return I " to continue.
When
prompt
console commands.
the
»>
is displayed on
Halt
Chapter
button
If
you
is
returned
the
console
inadvertently
2 describes
to
the
terminal
halting
out
press
the
CAUTION: Pressing the Halt button halts the system regardless
setting
Below
green
a power-on condition
as
the
your
NOTE: The Halt
activation. Contact your Digital service representative
the controls on the
1.1.1.2
The
mass
of
the
indicator.
the
boot device
system
system
Card
modules
storage
the Break Enable / Disable switch on the console module.
Halt
button
When
will reboot
are
in
and
is
the
Restart
you
press
the
and
self-tests
and
if
the
BreaklEnable
system
Chapter
software.
2.
Restart buttons can
button.
Restart
are
run.
Further
The
Restart
button,
If
Disable switch
be
disabled to prevent accidental
the
you
have
instructions
if
button
system
specified a device
is
set
on
returns
to disable,
restarting
you want
SCP.
Cage
in
your
shelf,
system
as
shown
are
in
Figure
mounted
1-7.
in
a 12-slot
card
cage
under
to
of
the
has
a
to
disable
the
System Overview
1-9
Figure 1-7: Card Cage
Slots 12 - 6
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The first four slots
reserved for
system controls
12
are
the
available for Q-bus option modules.
are
central processing
and
connectors covers
Slots 5 - 1
reserved for memory modules.
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•
The
unit
(CPU). A console module with
these
first five slots. Slots 6 through
MLO·004037
fifth slot is
The
number
configuration. Each Q-bus slot, even
cover. Together
To
•
system
To
•
devices
•
To
CAUTION: Do not operate the system without Digital-supplied module
covers. The covers are required
international regulatory standards.
and
type
of
modules
the
covers form a shield with a three-fold purpose:
protect external devices from electrical interference generated by the
protect
maintain
the
system from electrical interference generated by external
air
flow
integrity
installed
an
to
Do
in
your system depend on your
empty
one, is protected by a module
protect the equipment and
not substitute other module
to
meet
covers
as they may not meet the required specifications.
1-10
VAX
4000 Model 300 Operation
Operating the system without the module covers has the following
consequences:
• The system
• The system will not comply with FCC
electrostatic shielding
may
overheat due
and
to
improper air circulation.
and
VDE requirements for
may
produce electrical interference
that
affects other equipment.
• The system is susceptible to electrical interference or damage from
external sources.
The
design
installed
communications controllers,
the
to
cables. Modules
storage
covered
except
installed
Cables connecting
modems,
cable
and
out
individual lines.
1.1.1.3 Console Module
Your
system
occupy
The
memory
the
first five slots.
system
of
the
in
the
slot. Modules
module.
controllers,
by
those
in
and
can
contain
the
the
controls
The
flush covers which
covering
the
slot.
printers)
back
Chapter
can
have
first four slots
and
and
module covers
recessed module covers allow space for connecting
requiring
are
covered
empty
your
system
are
multiple lines.
or
side
of
3 describes
up
to four
of
CPU
modules
The
console module, shown
connectors.
varies,
requiring
have
recessed covers
no
external
by
may
slots,
to
attached
The
the
enclosure,
memory
the
card
are
depending
external
cable connections,
flush
covers.
be
single
have a label
peripheral
to communications controllers.
cables
behind
these
cage
run
where
connections
modules.
and
the
on
the
type
cable connections,
that
are
riveted
such
Empty
or
double width. All covers,
identifying
devices (such
under
the
the
The
are
followed
console module
in
Figure
slots
the
as
BA440 enclosure
cables
are
in
more
memory
1-8,
by
that
has
of
terminals,
detail.
module
such
directly
as
mass
are
also
module
Each
split
into
modules
the
CPU.
covers
several
as
System Overview 1-11
Figure
1-8:
Console Module
Power-On
Mode
Switch
Baud Rate
Select Switch
LED Display
DSSI
Connectors
Console Module Controls and Connectors
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Ethernet
Connector
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MLO-004038
The console module
Power-On Mode switch - This three-position rotary switch
•
1-12
determines how the system responds
Language Inquiry Mode (in the top position, indicated
by a profile of a face) causes
language selection menu
terminal supports multiple languages. Also,
boot device
system
to select a device from
the
it
VAX
4000
Model
has
the following components:
has
not been selected, this mode causes the
to
issue a list of bootable devices and prompts you
sY$tem
on.
autoboots from
300
Operation
at
power-on:
the
system
at
power-on
the
list. Once a device is selected,
that
device each time you
to
display a
if
your console
if
a default
turn
-t>
Run
the
is
Mode (in
nonnal
the
middle
operating
position, indicated
setting.
by
an
arrow)
•
Loop Back Test Mode (in
in
a circle)
a T
the
console serial
specialloopback
Services use only.
Baud
Modified
The
(position
I Break I on
control to
I Break I
Rate
Select switch -
used
to
set
the
system's
terminal.
provides
sequence
Break
1),
CONTROLP, you
The
factory
modular
the
light-emitting diode (LED)
during
EnablelDisable switch -
0),
breaks
the
the
to
initiate a break
jack
connection for
power-on.
breaks
are
console
are
enabled.
terminal
console program.
can
specify
causes
line
connectors
baud
setting
(MMJ) -
the
disabled.
When
the
signal.
the
bottom position,
the
system
at
power-on. This
The
rate
is
position 5 (9600).
This
console
When
breaks
halts
Using
control character, I CtrllP
to
and
is
Baud
to
match
console
tenninal.
display
When
the
the
processor
the
run
loopback
setting
for Digital
Rate
Select switch
that
terminal
shows
the
switch
switch
are
enabled,
console command
indicated
requires
Customer
of
the
connector
the
is
is
up
(position
pressing
and
transfers
I,
rather
by
tests
on
console
testing
down
SET
than
is
•
The
Break
power-on. When
system
When
console mode (indicated
Using
RESTART_REBOOT, you
software
Bus
Digital
bus
node ID plugs, one for
one for
EnablelDisable switch also controls
breaks
attempts
breaks
the
after
node
Storage
the
console command,
ID
to
are
enabled
the
system
plugs -
System
external
automatically
can
bus,
are
disabled (down, position 0),
boot software
(up, position 1),
by
the
»>prompt)
SET
set
your
system
is
halted
VAX
Interconnect
the
Bus
due
4000
systems
internal
1, identify
what
happens
the
at
power-on.
the
system
at
power-on.
HALT REBOOT
to automatically boot
to pressing I Break
have
(DSSI) busses. 1\vo DSSI
DSSI bus,
the
System Overview
or
two
bus
SET
I.
separate
Bus
node
enters
HALT
0,
and
of
the
1-13
at
CPU. These plugs
systems, Bus
bus node
are
identified
are
identified
0 is identified
7;
for dual-host systems, both busses on
as
bus node
as
bus node 6.
are
configured
7,
at
the
factory.
as
bus
node 6, bus 1 is identified
and
both busses on the second host
For
the
single-host
as
first host
DSSI connectors (DSSI Bus
•
1.1.1.4
To
the left of
o provides
connector allows you to expand your system
storage devices to the bus.
second system by forming a dual-host configuration. Figure
location of
Interconnect (DSSI) connectors, labeled X
module allow you to expand your system by connecting additional
mass storage devices to
Ethernet
connectors: a BNe-type connector for Thin Wire Ethernet, and
a 15-pin connector for a
The
connection.
set
connection,
light (LED) for each connector indicates which connection is
active.
DSSI
Connector (DSSI Bus 0)
the
the
connectors - The console module has two
Ethernet
the switch
the
card cage is the
nSSI
nSSI
connector switch allows you
To
use
the
to
the
up
set
the
switch to the down position. A green indicator
bus for ISAs installed
You
can also
connector for
1) -Two
the
second DSSI bus. '
standard
standard
position.
nSSI
nSSI
Ethernet
transceiver cable connection,
To
connector for DSSI Bus
in
the
by
connecting additional
share
mass storage devices with a
Bus
O.
Digital Storage System
and
Y,
transceiver cable.
to
use the Thin Wire cable
system enclosure. The
on the console
Ethernet
set
the
type of
O.
Bus
mass
1-9
shows
the
1-14
VAX
4000
Model 300 Operation
Figure
DSSI Bus 0
1-9:
Connector
for
DSSI
Bus 0
MLO-004039
1.1.1.5 Power Supply Controls and Indicators
To
the
right
of
the
card
cage
is
the
power supply.
to
the
mass
power
and
the
fans.
To
prevent
internal
temperature
overheating
Figure
1-10
damage
or a fan
shows
storage devices,
due
to overheating,
and
the
failure,
the
the
controls
speed
power
and
the
modules
the
of
the
fans.
supply
indicators on
The
power
installed
power
If
the
will
the
System Overview
in
supply
power
shut
down
power supply.
supply
the
card
monitors
supply
the
provides
cage,
the
detects
system.
1-15
Figure 1-10; Power Supply Controls and Indicators
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The controls and indicator lights function as follows:
Power Switch
AC Pr
....
nt Indicator
I
DC
OK
Indicator
Fan Failure
Indicator
OVer
Temperatur.
I I Condition Indicator
Power Cable
Connector
MLO-o04040
•
1-16
Power switch - The power switch is used
off.
on and
indicated by a
The power switch also functions as
In
the
power switch to
on resets the circuit breaker.
minute before turning on the system back on.
AC
Present Indicator - The orange
when the power switch
input
VAX
4000 Model 300 Operation
The off position is indicated by a
1.
the
event of a power surge, the breaker will trip, causing the
return
of the power supply.
to the off position
If
the circuit breaker trips, wait one
AC
is
set to on and voltage is present
If
the
AC
Present indicator does not
to
tum
system power
0;
the
on
position
system circuit breaker.
(0).
Turning the system
Present indicator lights
at
is
the
light
when
the
Troubleshooting
power
and
switch
Diagnostics
is
set
to on,
manual.
refer
to
your
VAX
4000
+
t
•
DC OK -
supply voltages
DC
OK
to
on,
manual.
Fan
Failure
if
either
will automatically
measure
representative
Over
Temperature
down
instructions
Power
to configure a
or
B400X expander.
and
on
designated
can
control power for
illustrates
system.
When
are
indicator does
refer
to
your
indicator -The
of
the
two cooling fans stop working. The power
when a
Temperature
due
to
bus
off for
fan
if
a fan failure occurs.
Condition
an
over
on recovering from
connectors -
power
one
as
the
a possible power
the
green
within
VAX 4000 7roubleshooting
shut
failure
Condition indicator temperature
bus
The
or
more
main
an
DC
OK
the
correct
not
light
when
amber
down
indicator
Three
for systems
power supply:
the
is
detected. Call
lights
condition. Section 2.9 provides
an
power
power
expanders
entire
bus
expanded
bus
configuration for
over
indicator
operating
the
Fan
system
if
temperature
bus
expanded
allows you to
through
this
is lit,
power switch
Failure
as a precautionary
your
The
the
enclosure
connectors allow
the
way, one power switch
system.
the
range.
and
Diagnostics
indicator
Digital
amber
condition.
with
the
turn
power
Figure
an
expanded
power
If
is
lights
supply
service
has
R400X
power
supply
Over
shut
you
1-11
the
set
NOTE:
bus. Inadvertently
reliability
MO
81
Dual-host systems should not be configured
of
a dual-host system.
The
main
bus
signal to
cable is connected here,
secondary
The
secondary
control
bus
with
signal
connectors
shutting
out
in
(81) connector
signal
more
is
passed
as
off
a host system defeats the
(MO) connector sends
the
expander. One
the
other
end
of
an
expander
in
(81) connector receives
from
the
main
power supply.
than
one expander,
along,
shown
in
Figure
using
the
1-11.
System Overview
with
the
power control
end
of
a power
is connected to
power
the
In
the
power control
secondary
a power
supply.
power
a power
in
and
added
bus
the
bus
bus
out
1-17
so
Figure 1-11: Sample Power Bus Configuration
The secondary
the power bus for configurations of more
expander.
out
(SO) connector sends
the
signal down
than
one
System
MO
Expander 1 Expander 2
gMO
gSI
gso
1.1.1.6 Fans
1\vo fans located under
enclosure, down through
the fans varies, depending on the surrounding room temperature.
the load on the fans, keep the system away from
shows
the
air
flow
the
the
through
card cage draw
the
so
card cage,
system enclosure.
and
air
out
MLO·004041
in
through
the
bottom. The speed of
heat
sources. Figure
the
top of the
To
reduce
1-12
NOTE: The power supply monitors the fans.
the Fan Failure indicator
automatically shuts down as a precautionary measure. Call your Digital
service representative
NOTE: The fan speed control can
maximum speed. This setting is recommended
system module
Contact your Digital service representative
1-18
VAX
4000 Model 300 Operation
if
reliability~
on
the power supply lights,
a fan fails.
and
do
be
set so that the fans will run at their
not object
If
either fan stops working,
and
the system
if
you
want
potentially higher
to
the increased fan noise.
to
override the fan speed control.
Figure 1-12: System Air Circulation
•
MLO-G04042
1.2 Functional Description of Base System
Each
VAX
4000
systems. Your
was
configured
system
system
at
the
includes
may
have
factory,
base
system
optional components
based
on
your
components common to
order.
as
well. Your
all
system
The following sections describe
turn.
1.2.1
Base
•
•
•
•
• Embedded DSSI
Base System Components
system
Central
Console
Main
Network
components include
processing
serial
memory
controller
line
host
unit
unit
(CPU)
(SL U)
adapters
base
the
system
following:
components
System Overview
and
options,
1-19
in
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