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

Order Number EK-336AB-OP-O02

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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.

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

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

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

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

Only) . . . . . . . . . . . .

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......

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..

.. .. ..

..

.. ..

.. .. .. .. ..

.. .. ..

ix

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

iii

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

Off

the

System

the

System from Console Mode

System

the

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

System

the

System

an

the

System

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

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

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

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

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

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

Over Temperature Condition

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

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

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

........

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

..

. . . . .

..

.. .. ..

..

.. ..

..

. . . .

. . . . .

. . . .

2-1 2-1 2-1 2-2

2-4

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

Iv

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

Tape

Drive.

Serial

Options

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

Controllers.

Support

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

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

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

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

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

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

Appendix A Related Documentation

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

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

.. ..

. . . . .

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

Up

the

System

Up

the

System

BACKUP

BACKUP from

BACKUP on a Tape Cartridge

BACKUP from a Tape Cartridge

Disk

System

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

v

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.

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

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

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

. . . . . . . . . .

........

..

.. .. ..

.. ..

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

2-8

2-10 2-11

3-3

3-5

3-7

vi

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.

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

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full-function node The

manual

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Chapter

•

Chapter

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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

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

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

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

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

controls for

or

TLZ04

lower door. Opening

the

RF -series Integrated Storage Assemblies

tape drive,

and

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

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

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

the

system

with

reverse at

the

with

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

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

i:§~:~::~.::i«.

Card Cage

I~!...!.i~~-

....!:-!..i-!~-

:....;....:......:.,:....-:~-=--

System Control

(SCP)

Panel

Power Supply

Console Module

ML0-004018

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

1~:~~:~:~:i:~1:~1

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

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

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

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

__

-----A------~~----~A~--

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.

__

\

•

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

controls

The

flush covers which

covering

the

slot.

printers)

back

Chapter

can

have

first four slots

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

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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Plugs

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Ethernet

Connector

I

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

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

processor

the

run

loopback

setting

for Digital

Rate

Select switch

that

terminal

shows

the

switch

are

enabled,

console command

indicated

requires

Customer

of

the

connector

the

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

connectors - The console module has two

Ethernet

the switch

the

card cage is the

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

position.

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

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

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

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

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

(CPU)

(SL U)

adapters

base

the

system

following:

components

System Overview

and

options,

1-19

in

1.2.1.1

The central processing unit (CPU) controls and

Centra~

Processing Unit

(CPU)

the

execution of all instructions

processes. The CPU circuits contain the logic, arithmetic, and control

functions used by the system.

1.2.1.2 Console Serial Line Unit (SLU)

Each system has a serial line unit connecting system. The

SLU connector (a modified modular jack) is located on

the

console terminal to the

the

console module. The console serial line provides a means of communicating

with the CPU.

1.2.1.3 Main Memory

Main memory provides the electrical storage area for

used by the

CPU. When you

start

your system, the operating system is

data

and instructions

loaded into main memory. Application programs must also be loaded into memory.

When the system cannot load everything into memory

in

units of data called pages (512 bytes of data) from disk. A large main

of

memory increases the efficiency copied

to and from

the

disk. Each configuration comes with a standard

memory option. There is room

processing, since fewer pages must be

for

up to four memory modules.

at

once,

it

By

reads

adding

more main memory, you can increase efficiency. The contents of memory are volatile.

you turn

off power to the system. Use mass storage devices, such

This means they are lost when

as integrated storage assemblies and tape cartridges, to store software and data

permanently.

1.2.1.4 Network Controller

Network communications controllers allow you to connect to

an

Ethemet network. With a network connection and appropriate DECnet software, you can use network services, such as mail; access

data

stored on other systems; perform operations, such as editing and printing on remote systems; and share resources, such as laser printers. Ethemet an

Ethernet network through either standard

Ethemet

controller

that

is

part

cable. Connectors for both types

Your

system comes with

an

onboard

of the CPU. The system can connect to

Ethemet

of

cables are

cable

on

or

Thin Wire

the console

module. .

1-20

VAX

4000

Model

300

Operation

1.2.1.5 Embedded

Your system built

into

the

(Bus 0

series ISAs.

The

to a second

and

DSSI

Bus

Each

host

extended to a second system,

Section 1.3 for

to

has

two Digital

CPU.

1)

through

nSSI

adapters

to form a further

DSSI

Host Adapters

The

DSSI

bus

also allow

discussion

Storage

adapters

which

can

dual-host

both

1.2.2 Optional Components

System

Interconnect (DSSI)

provide two

the

CPU

can

communicate

support

seven RF-series ISAs.

you

to

link

configuration. When a

systems

of

can

share

dual-host systems.

separate

one

of

up

adapters

DSSI

busses

with

the

RF-

the

DSSI

busses

nSSI

bus

is

to six ISAs. Refer

System options base

system (for example, additional

following kinds

•

Mass

storage devices

•

Mass

storage

•

Mass

storage

can

include

of

options:

subsystems

expanders

multiples

and

controllers

• Communications controllers

• Real-time controllers

•

Printer

1.2.2.1

Mass not

lost record over permanently. from of

mass

!D.edia,

Integrated Storage Assemblies

Up to four RF-series ISAs an

intelligent storage device

Special

interfaces

Mass Storage Devices and Controllers

storage devices record

when

you

turn

the

data.

Use

the

When

mass

the

storage device

storage devices

such

as

tape

cartridges

off

data

are

data

the

mass

or

the

can

that

mounting

bracketry

allows

BA400-series backplane.

of

components

memory

and

adapters

on

magnetic

system,

but

can

storage devices to

software

into

main

RF

-series ISAs

and

compact disks.

be

contains

is

needed,

memory.

installed

its

the

device to plug directly

that

modules

or

media. The

be

altered store

data

the

The

two

and

devices

in

your

system.

own controller

are

ISAs)

data

or

erased and

CPU

primary

with

part

of

the

and

the

recorded

if

you

software

transfers

types

removable

An

ISA is

and

server.

into

the

is

it

Devices with Removable Media

Devices

input

with

and

removable media,

output

devices.

In

such

as

tape

cartridges,

are

addition, compact optical disks

System Overview 1-21

used

are

as

both

used

as

input

devices when you install software or copy use tape cartridges data

from your system.

can copy (back up)

to archive data.

used

Mass Storage Controllers and Adapters

and

tapes

You

the

contents of

as

output devices when you copy software or

can copy individual files or programs,

an

entire fixed disk. Tapes

data

All mass storage devices require a controller, a device

between the for each RF-series options require a controller module located controller for the for RA-series disk drives. Each

CPU

and

the

ISA is built into

TK70 tape drive is

mass storage devices. While

the

storage assembly,

in

your system's card cage. The

the

TQK70j

the

KDA50 controller supports up to four

series disk drives.

to your system.

are

that

controls activity

the

other

You

or

you

commonly

controller

storage

KDA50 is a controller

RA-

KZQSA

The

drive or System Interface (SCSI). Each KZQSA

adapter allows

the

CPU to communicate with the TLZ04 tape

RRD40 digital compact disk drive through a Small Computer

adapter

can support up to three

drives.

The

CPU communicates with the ISAs through a Digital Storage System Interconnect (DSSI) adapter, which is built into system

has

two DSSI adapters,

and

hence, two separate DSSI busses. Each

the

CPU. Your

VAX

4000

DSSI bus is capable of supporting seven integrated storage assemblies. A third

and fourth DSSI bus can be added to your system by using

KFQSA DSSI storage adapter modules. Each KFQSA storage

up

support

1.2.2.2 Mass Storage Subsystem.

Several optional

to seven RF -series ISAs.

mass

storage subsystems

are

available for

up

to two

adapter

VAX

can

4000 systems. Such subsystems include RRD40 Digital Disk Subsystems, the RV20

Optical Disk Subsystem, TS05 Storage an

manual

1.2.2.3 Mal.

You

Array (with

optional mass storage subsystem, refer to the user's guide or owner's

for

that

Storage

can expand

up

to eight RA90 disk drives).

subsystem for instructions on how to operate

Expander.

the

mass storage

and

TUB1

tape drives,

If

and

Q-bus capacity of your

and

the

SA600

your system includes

the

device.

VAX

4000

system by using expanders. The R400X mass storage expander provides

up

space for you can

to seven additional RF-series ISAs. Using R400X expanders,

fill

both DSSI busses for a total of 14 ISAs.

The B400X expander provides

to four additional RF-series ISAs. Refer to

11

additional Q-bus slots

expander for more information.

1-22

VAX

4000 Model 300 Operation

the

addendum shipped

and

space for up

with

the

1.2.2.4 Communications Controllers

Besides tions controllers for connecting ing controllers provide system. data

The

• Asynchronous serial controllers

the

with

other

Many

lines.

following

console

serial

systems

standard

communications controllers provide

types

of

line,

most

additional

over telephone

interfaces

communications controllers

systems

or

between

have

additional communica-

terminals,

network lines. Communications

and

peripheral

support

are

available:

for communicat-

devices

for

and

the

multiple

• Synchronous

•

DECservers

•

Network

Serial transmitting end

controllers

assembles

serial

controllers

transmit

end

breaks

incoming

controllers

data

one

bytes

of

bits

into

character

data

bytes

into

bits. A device

of

data.

at

a time. A device

at

the

receiving

Asynchronous Serial Controllers

Asynchronous serial controllers provide low-speed connections

peripheral the

system

and

stop bits,

Asynchronous

support

You

use terminals provides connections for

NOTE: Printers equipped with a microprocessor (intelligent printers)

require modem control signals to function correctly. requiring modem control signals Check your printer documentation

devices

and

serial

and

the

not

on a time

serial

those

with

controllers

printers

the

system. Asynchronous communication

peripheral

controllers

modem support.

to

interval.

without

your

up

to

depends'

16

on

recognition

may

be divided

modem

system.

serial

to

For

lines

a controller with no modem support.

determine the proper communications

into

support

example,

with

of a pattern

those

without

to connect additional

the

CXA16

no

modem

Do

not attach a printer

between between

of

modem

module

support.

interface for your printer.

at

start

may

the

Communications controllers over telephone lines. With a access terminal

Computers

exception

other

or

of

computers

computer.

transmit

digital

leased

with

and

digital signals, while telephone

modem

you

can

lines)

support

connected to your system,

dial

into

transmit

allow you to communicate

your

system from a

analog

signals.

System Overview

you

lin~s

(with

When

can

remote

the

two

1-23

computers communicate over telephone lines, a modem is required the

transmitting

and

receiving ends of

the

line.

At

the

transmitting end, the

at

both

modem converts digital signals from the computer (or terminal) to analog signals prior to transmission. the

analog signals back into digital signals the computer can process.

The degree of modem support depends on signals recognized by

the standards) requires recognition of eleven signals. The supports

Synchronous Serial Controllers

up

to eight serial lines with full modem support.

At

the receiving end, another modem converts

the

number of modem control

device. Full modem support (according to Digital

CXYOB

module

Synchronous serial controllers provide high-speed connections between systems. Communication between synchronous devices depends on time intervals Synchronous devices

DECservers

DECservers that Ethernet

that

are

synchronized before transmission of

can

also have modem support.

are

terminal servers (a combination of hardware

allow you to connect multiple terminals

Local Area Network

(LAN).

or

printers to hosts

data

and

begins.

software)

in

an

Terminal servers perform

but

switches

multiplex

the

lines over

functions of traditional

the

Ethernet. Using a DECserver

data

offloads communications processing from the host system.

Network Controllers

Network communications controllers allow you to connect to LAN or other network type. With a network connection DECnet software, you can use network services, such stored on other systems; perform operations, such remote systems;

and

share

resources, such as

as

laser controller function for your system is implemented on a second network controller, added

1.2.2.5 Re.I-Tlme Controllers

to your system.

Real-time controllers interface with devices particular processes,

lor example, laboratory equipment

equipment connected to

parallel devices,

1-24

VAX

4000

not

serial devices.

Model

the

DESQA Ethernet,

adapter

that

the

system. Typically, real-time controllers

300 Operation

and

as

mail; access

editing

and

printers. The network

the

CPU module,

module can be

monitor or control

or

manufacturing

terminal

an

Ethernet

appropriate

data

printing on

but

are

1.2.2.6 Printer Interfaces

Some

printers

For

example,

SA

interface module.

1.2.2.7 Other Available Options

Your

system change, advise you on describes provides

you

require

the

LGOl, LG02,

arrives

can

add

available

the

options

installation

specific interfaces to communicate

and

LP25-LP29

configured

more

options. VAX 4000 Model 300 Thchnical Information

currently

for additional options

with

the

options you ordered. As

options. Your Digital

available for

printers

VAX

that

sales

4000 systems. Digital

you order.

with

the

require

representative

the

your

1.3 Dual-Host Capability (VMS Systems Only)

system.

LPVll-

needs

can

A dual-host ISAs via a Digital can

have

shared

a The

primary

The

simplest system disk

physically access to either

A

DSSI ISA, allows embedded physically connecting

Using connected to form a dual-host configuration. host

configuration

NOTE: Dual-host capability

VMS

(version

VAXclus ter.

same

The

benefits

• VAXcluster nodes.

system

direct

common

application for such a configuration

disk

to

the

enclosure.

it

to connect to two DSSI

in

an

external

5.3-2

of

consists

Storage

access to

system

dual-host

be

used

resides

system

such

the

with

a dual-host configuration are:

features

any

disk.

configuration, for example, is to configure one

as

in

one enclosure, however,

disk

as

the

system's CPU, allows you to

it

to a second system.

DSSI cable,

two

and

later) when the two systems are configured into the

such

of

two systems

System

the

and

RF71,

VAX

for

Interconnect

of

the

ISAs

in

system

to

host

disk

any

other

has

a built-in dual-host capability

adapters.

any

two DSSI-based

4000 systems.

VAX 4000 systems is only supported under

as

shared

data

in

a VAXcluster

(DSS!) bus.

either

system;

is

a VAXcluster system.

by

both

systems.

both

systems

DSSI

mass

The

DSSI storage

extend

Figure

across systems

1-13

sharing

Each

this

can

The

have

storage

a DSSI

systems

device

adapter,

shows a dual-

and

satellite

their

system

include

system

equal

in

that

bus

by

can

be

•

Higher unavailable, for example,

system availability -

If

one of

due

to a system malfunction,

the

System Overview

DSSI-based

the

systems

satellites

1-25

is

booted through

it

are

able to continue operating through the other

system .

.

If

one of the nSSI-based systems fails, all satellite nodes booted through

that

system lose connections to the system disk. Each satellite node knows,

that

the

however,

satellite nodes establish a new connection through

system disk is also available through a second path. The

the

other system and

continue operation.

To

increase system availability, a second system disk may be added to each

In

the

boot node.

disk would continue

booted through it.

event of one system disk failure,

to serve one nSSI-based system

As

with any VAXcluster, however, a second system disk

the

remaining system

and

the satellite nodes

improves availability while increasing system management tasks.

Figure 1-13: Dual-Host Configuration

MLO·OOo404S

VAX 4000 Dual·Host Systems provides more information on dual· host

configurations.

1-26

VAX

4000

Model

300 Operation

Operating the System

This

chapter

the

system

procedures for factory-installed VMS.

2.1

Before

This

chapter Installation system time the factory-installed VMS. products, see or

require on

The installed been

and

startup

VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation

layered

you

the

console module.

remainder

completed.

describes how to

software

assumes

includes

installing

procedures for factory-installed VMS. Refer to Appendix A

the

product

to

open

and

first

has

You

of

Operate the System

that

running

the

To

install

instructions

installation the

front

this

chapter

time

startup

been

base

operate

installed

your

the

diagnostic software

operating

other

in

your manual.

door

of

assumes

procedures for factory-installed VMS

system

manual

operating

system

the

system

your

or

you

has

system,

for

instructions

software

Some

that

system

VAX

have

been

or

completing

system

installation

of

the

to

change

Chapter 2

4000

system

completed

properly

shipped

options

instructions

software

with

on

starting

or

switch

installed.

has

once

startup

your

the

first

of

up

layered

manual

may

settings

been

have

2.2 Switch Settings

Switch two sections describe switch Set

2.2.1 Normal Operation

Switch

•

settings

the

switches according

settings

The

Break (down, position disabled to pressing activity to stop.

vary, depending

for

EnablelDisable switch on

prevent

I Break I on

to

nonnal

0). Digital recommends you the

the

operation

console

on

settings

your

user

from

terminal.

the

operation

for

normal

needs.

are

the

inadvertently

being

performed.

and

for special operations.

following:

console module

run

the

halting

Halting

the

Operating the System 2-1

is

system

set

with

the

The

to disable

system

causes

by

all

With breaks disabled, when powered

on.

the

system automatically boots system software

NOTE:

the control character,

Using the console command,

RESTART

software after the system

• The Power-On (indicated by

You

can use the console command

IClrvpl,

rather than IBreakl,

SET

_REBOOT, you can set your

is halted due

Mode

an

switch on

arrow).

SET

CONTROLP

to

initiate a break signal.

HALT

the

REBOOT

~stem

to

pressing I

to

or

SET

automatically boot

Break

I.

console module is set to Run

to

specify

HALT

• The Baud Rate Select switch on the console module is set to 9600 (indicated by a switch setting of

• The Write-Protect button for each RF-series ISA is

This setting allows system software to write to

• The RunlReady button for each RF-series ISA is

5). set

to out (not lit).

the

storage element.

set

to

in

(glows green

when the storage element is not being used). This setting makes the

storage element available for use.

• The Halt button on

• For expanded systems using power bus cables to link

the

SCP is set to out (not lit).

the

R400X or

B400X expander, the power switches on all expander power supplies

on

should remain

(set to

sends the power bus signal needed to

1)

at

all times. The system power supply

turn

the expanders on or

off.

2.2.2 Special Operation

Certain operations require

that

you change some of the normal operating

settings.

•

If

you need the ability to

halt

the system from the console terminal, for

example, when installing system software or performing certain types

to

of backup, set the Break EnablelDisable switch

1).

This allows you to

halt

the system by pressing I

enable (up, position

Break!

on the console

terminal.

NOTE:

the control character,

Using the console command, RESTART software after the system

2-2

VAX

You

can use the console command

ICtrvpI,

rather than I

SET

HALT REBOOT

_REBOOT, you can set your system

4000

Model

300

is halted due

Operation

to

SET

CONTROLP

Break

I,

to

initiate a break si6nal.

to

pressing I Breakl.

to

or

SET

automatically boot

specify

HALT

•

If

you

want

data

set

on a particular

the

Write-Protect switch to

ISA to be write-protected, you

in

(glows).

must

NOTE:

write-enabled.

ISAs

containing system software

ISAs

containing applications or sensitive data

write-protected.

•

If

you

want language the

Power-On Mode switch

indicates

Language

a

to

for

the

language

Selection

use

the

Language

console program, before you

to

Language

inquiry

Menu

mode.

appears,

Figure 2-1 : Language Selection Menu

KA670-A

1)

2)

3)

4)

5)

6)

7)

8)

9)

10)

11)

12)

13)

14)

15) (1

Vn.n

Dansk Deutsch Deutsch

English English Espaiiol Fran9ais Fran9ais Fran9ais

Italiano

Nederlands Norsk Portugues

Suomi Svenska

•.

15):

VMB

n.n

(Deutschland/Osterreich) (Schweiz) (United (United

(Canada) (France/Belgique) (Suisse)

Kingdom) States/Canada)

and

user accounts

must

remain

may

Selection Menu to select a

turn

on

your

system,

Inquiry

When

as

shown

Mode. A

you

tum

in

on

Figure

human

your system,

2-1.

be

new

set

profile

Select a Save switch

NOTE:

defaults

If

the

then

subsequent

language

the

language

to

Run

Mode, indicated by

If

you

do not select a language within thirty seconds, the system

to

English (United States / Canada).

Power-On Mode switch

the

language

reboots of

by

typing

you

selected

the

in

have

is

system.

the

selected

an

is

set

to

saved

number

by

rotating

arrow.

Run

Mode (indicated

and

is

listed

the

language.

the

Power-On Mode

by

an

automatically

used

Operating the System

arrow),

during

2-3

NOTE:

(indicated at

If

the Power-On Mode switch is set to Language Inquiry Mode

by

each power-on.

the

human

profile), the system will prompt

for

the language

In addition to list of bootable devices and prompt you If

this happens, refer to Section 2.4.1 for more information.

If

your system battery have

unit

run displayed when you power on your system, regardless of Mode

switch setting. Once the system is booted,

as described

the

Language Selection Menu,

the

system may issue a

to select a device from the list.

has

been powered off for more

that

saves the system clock and the language selection may

than

10

days,

down. The Language Selection Menu will be automatically

the

Power-On

reset

the system clock

in

your system software manual.

2.3 Turning On the System

Once you have system. Use

1.

Turn on the console terminal and wait for

2. Turn on the system by setting

NOTE: For systems using the

power bus cable, the power switch on the VAX control bus on the VAX 4000 will cause the expander(s)

power switch on the expander(s) should always remain in the on position

(1).

set

the

switches correctly, you are ready to

the

following procedure:

signal

to

the expander(s). Setting the power switch

the

power'switch to

R400X

or

tum

it

to complete its self-tests.

1.

B400X

expander linked by a

4000 provides the power

to

power

on

as

well. The

to

on

the

(1)

When you

2-1.

tum

on the power, you should see the indications listed in Table

Table 2-1: Normal Power-On Indications

Indicator

System AC RF -series

RF-series ISA Fault light

DC

OK lights (power supply and SCP)

Present light (power supply)

ISA Run/Ready lights

2-4

VAX

4000 Model 300 Operation

Normal

Glow Glows orange Glow

seconds

Lights temporarily

Indication

green

green steadily within 20

at

power-on.

Table

Indicator

2-1

(Cont.): Normal Power-On Indications

Normal

Indication

TK70

tape

drive indicator lights

tape

TLZ04

If

you do

Troubleshooting

Every CPU

identifying

the chapter,

firmware

display countdown the described

If

your

summary

drive indicators

not

observe

and

time

you

turn

and

memory. Your console

the

CPU,

primary

system

bootstrap program.

the

CPU

and

primary

actual

version numbers. The console

as

the

system

either

in

autoboots system software

Sections 2.4.1

system detects

consisting

the

Diagnostics.

on

the

is

identified

bootstrap

an

of

several lines service representative can Depending on

on

the

console terminal. A sample

the

type

of

indications

your

system,

tenninal

version

tests

and

2.4.2.

error

use

the

error, one

in

Table

it

runs

first displays a line

of

the

firmware,

In

the

sample screens provided

as

a KA670-A,

are

indicated

itself. When

during

its

self-tests,

of

hexadecimal numbers. A Digital

error

summary

or

more

error

summary

Orange, yellow,

glow

during

light

remains

and drive indicators

Tape

during

indicator glows tests

are

2-1,

a series

and

as

n.n. Your system will

terminal

the

self-tests

or

goes

into

to diagnose

error

summaries

is

shown

and

on.

green

The

when

self-tests.

successfully completed.

refer to VAX 4000

of

self-tests on

of

information

the

version

ofVMB-

in

the

versions

then

are

of

displays a successful,

console mode,

it

displays

in

an

the

system.

may

display

Figure

lights green

llash

drive

self-

the

this

the

as

error

2-2.

Operating the System

2-5

Figure

2-2:

Sample Error Summary

KA670-A Performing

66

•.

50

.•

34

••

18

••

?5F 2 15

P1=00000000 P6=00000000

rO=00000054 r5=00000044

06

••

Normal

65 49 33 1 7

05

.•

•• .• ..

•.

Vn.n

normal

64

.•

63

48

••

47

32

..

31.

16

..

15

FF

0000

04

••

03

operation

VMB

n.n

system

..

62

••

.•

46

..

.30

..

14

•.

0000

P2=00000002 P7=00000000 P8=00000000 r1=20084019 r2=00008206 r6=000048DC

•• not

61

•.

60

45

••

44

29

•.

28

13

••

12

02

possible.

tests.

.•

59

•.

43

..

27

••

11

P3=5839FFOO

r7=20008000

»>

If

possible,

print

out

the

error

summary

representative.

2.4 Booting the System

VAX

4000 to autoboot mode.

The

boots.

2.4.1

Autobaoting

systems

on

Break

boot

in

one

of

power-on

or

you

can

EnablelDisable switch

the

System

•.

58

..

57

..

56

•.

42

••

41.

.40

••

26

.•

25

.•

24

••

10

.•

09

••

08

P4=00000000 P9=0000080A r3=00000000 r8=00008000

and

give

two ways. You

manually

boot

setting

.•

55

..

54

.•

39

•.

38

.•

23

..

22

.•

07

••

it

to

your

can

configure

the

system

determines

•.

53

..

52

..

51.

..

37

.•

36

•.

35

..

21

•.

20

..

19

P5=00000000

P10=00000003

r4=00004210

EPC=FFFF90D6

Digital service

the

system

from console

how

the

system

• .. .•

When operating to load is defined

the

system

set

to enable,

using

Break

setting),

EnablelDisable switch the

system

software. Additionally,

and

the

halt

the

SET

HALT

runs

action REBOOT

command,

to load system software. Depending on

system

loads

whether

software

or

not

or

prompts

a boot device

Loading System Software (With

When

a boot device

and

the

number

the

countdown continues from 1 to

2-6

VAX

4000 Model 300 Operation

has

been

selected,

"2" displays on

is

set

to

disable

self-tests and,

if

the

system

Break or

RESTART

will

has

on

completion,

EnablelDisable switch

automatically

been

selected,

you to select a boot device.

Boot

Device Selected)

the

system identifies

the

screen. As

the

system

O.

(the

normal

attempts

REBOOT

has

attempt

the

system

the

boot device

begins booting,

been

Figure been

selected

2-3

shows a successful power-on

as

the

boot device.

and

automatic

boot

when

DIAO

has

Figure

KA670-A Performing

66 50

34

18 Tests Loading

(BOOT/R5:0

-DIAO

Loading

If is of as

Figure

KA670-A Performing

66

50 34

18 Tests Loading No Available

-DIAO

-DIAl

-MUAO

-EZAO

Device?

2-3:

Successful

••

65

.•

••

49

•.

••

33

..

••

17

•.

completed.

2

••

1

you

have

set

to disable,

Vn.n,

64

48 32 16

system

•• 0 ••

System

VMB

normal

•.

63

.•

•.

47

•.

.•

31

.•

••

15

•.

software.

DIAO)

Software

not

selected a boot device

the

bootable devices. You

shown

.• ..

•• .•

in

Figure

2-4:

Successful

Vn.n

VMS

65

49

33

17

default

normal

..

64

•.

63

..

•.

48

•.

47

.•

32

..

16

completed.

system

(RF71) (RF71) (TK70) (08-00-2B-06-10-42)

[EZAO]:

..

31

.•

•.

15

•.

boot

devices.

software.

n.n

system

62

••

46

••

30

••

14

••

system

2-4.

n.n

system

62

..

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self-tests and, on completion,

to select a boot device from

to

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To

select a boot device,

have

selected a boot device,

enter

shows a successful power-on

a device

the

system

when

name

at

boots from

DIAO

the

system prompt.

that

device.

has

been

selected

Operating the System

When

Figure

as

the

you 2-5

boot

2-7

device.

The

device you

time

just

the

system

selected.

is

turned

on,

it

will autoboot from

the

NOTE:

attempts

If

you do not enter a device name within thirty seconds, the system

to

boot from the Ethernet device,

Figure 2-5: Selecting a Bootable Device

KA670-A Performing

66 50 34

18 Tests Loading No Available

-DIAO

-DIAl

-MUAO

-EZAO

Device?

(BOOT/R5:0

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Changing the Boot Device

Once a boot device time

you

turn

it

is

identified,

on,

until

the

system autoboots from

you do one of

the

EZAO.

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each

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console mode

halt

a command). Refer

the

setting

If

you

do

after

completing self-tests

action of REBOOT

to Section 2.4.2 for

console mode.

• Change

2-8

the

boot device by

VAX 4000 Model 300 Operation

of

the

Break

so,

the

or

RESTART_REBOOT

using

EnablelDisable switch to

system will

the

not

autoboot

(assuming

using

instructions

SET

BOOT command.

you

the

enable

but

will

have

not

SET

HALT console

on

booting from

(up,

enter

defined

Using the SET BOOT Command

To

direct

the

system to boot automatically from a specific device

the

setting of

at

the

»>

the

default boot device,

prompt,

enter

"SET BOOT device-name".

put

the

system into console mode

For

example,

or

to change

and

»>SBT

sets Once you have selected a boot device,

each time you

BOOT

BZAO

the

system default boot device to

turn

it

on.

be

the

Ethernet

the

system autoboots from

controller.

Using "SET BOOT device-name,device-name,device-name", you specify a

string separated bootable software. boots from

»>SBT

directs

BOOT

the

boot devices. When

without specifying a device, device

NOTE:

that

If

should only

continuously attempt to boot from

To

determine

to Table

»>.

2-2,

Figure

logical device name, preceded by a

of default boot devices (up to 32 characters, with devices

by commas

the

first one

DtJAO,DIAO,MtJAO,BZAO

system to

and

no spaces) for which

The

system checks

that

contains bootable software.

use

DUAO,

the

system autoboots,

the

DIAO,

devices

MUAO,

or

in

the

and

if

the

BOOT command

system will boot from

system will check for

order

For

EZAO

as

the

first default boot

contains bootable software.

included

be

in

placed

a string

as

of

the last device

boot devices, the Ethernet device,

of

the string. The system will

EZAO.

the

name

of

the

or

enter

the

2-6

shows a sample

device from which to boot

SHOW DEVICE command

list

of devices. The system displays

dash

(-), for

each

the

at

the

console prompt

device.

specified

example,

system, refer

that

can

the

device

also

and

default

is

used

EZAO,

the

NOTE: Selecting a default boot device other than the Ethernet device,

is not appropriate for diskless

and

tapeless systems which

must

boot software

over the network.

Operating the System

EZAO,

2-9

Figure 2..0: Sample SHOW DEVICE Display

»>SROW

DSSI

-DIAO DSSI

-DIAl DSSI DSSI UQSSP

-MUAO SCSI

-MKAO

Ethernet

-EZAO

Table

Device

RF

-series

RF-series TK70 TLZ04 PROM

read Ethernet Ethernet RA-series drives

DBVICB

Bus 0 Node

(RF71)

Bus 0 Node

(RF71) Bus 0 Node Bus 1 Node

Tape

(TK70)

Adaptor

(DEC TLZ04

Adapter

(08-00-2B-06-10-42)

2-2:

Type

ISA

tape

drive TQK70

tape

drive KZQSA

(programmable

only memory)

adapter adapter

0 (CLYDE)

1 (BONNIE)

6 7

Controller

0

(761400),

1989(c)DEC)

Device

(*)

0

(774500)

SCSI

ID

7

Names

CODtrone~~pter

Embedded DSSI host

(part

of

CPU)

KFQSA storage

adapter

MRVll

module

On-board DESQA

KDA50

(part

Ethernet

adapter

of

CPU)

controller

adapter

Device

DImnl

2

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EZAO

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2

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Name

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= DSS!

bus

n

=

unit

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under

2c

= MSCP controller designator

n

=

unit

c

3

= TMSCP controller designator

n

=

unit

For

more information about

adapter

number

operating system control)

number number

(A

= first

bus

(0»)

B = second

Dffin

devices

(A

= first) B = second)

(A

= first) B = second)

the

VAX.

bus

are

recognized

and

4000 system's booting process,

to VAX 4000 Model 300 Technical Information.

2-10

VAX

4000 Model 300 Operation

(1),

and

so on.)

80

on.)

so on.)

as

DIAn devices.

refer

2.4.2 Booting the System

from

Console Mode

When

powers completing of Figure

Figure

KA670-A

Performing

66 50 34 18 Tests

the

REBOOT

2-7

2-7:

••

65

••

49

••

33

••

17

••

completed.

Break

on

to console mode (indicated by

its

or

EnablelDisable switch

self-tests

RESTART REBOOT

shows a sucCessful power-on to console mode.

Successful Power-On

Vn.n

VMB

n.n

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system .•

61

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13

»>

Loading System Software

To

load

system

"BOOT device name".

»>8001'

tells If

you will by

the

enter

attempt

the

SET

NOAO

system

software from console mode,

For

to boot software from a

the

BOOT command

to boot from

BOOT command.

(assuming

using

tests.

••

60

.•

59

••

44

•• 28 12

••

43 27 11

••

example,

the

default

is

the

you

have

the

to

Console Mode

••

58

.•

57

••

42

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••

41 25 09

••

cartridge

without

specifying a device,

boot device,

set

to enable,

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prompt)

not

defined a

SET

HALT console command).

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56

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55

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••

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in

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38 22 06

the

after

successfully

halt

••

53

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37

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21

••

05

••

BOOT command,

TK70

tape

the

or

string

of

devices defined

system

52

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36

••

20

•.

04

••

drive.

system

action

51.

•

35

••

19

••

03

••

Using a commas The first one

»>8001'

directs

"BOOT device-name,device-name1device-name", you can also specify

string

of

and

system

that

DOAO,

the

boot devices (up to

no spaces) for which

checks

contains bootable software.

DIAO,

system to boot from

bootable software.

NOTE:

should only

If

included in a string

be

placed as the last device

continuously attempt

the

devices

NOAO,

to

boot from

EZAO

32

characters,

the

system

in

the

order

the

first device

of

boot devicesl the Ethernet device,

with devices

will

attempt

specified

For

example,

in

of

the string. The system will

to boot software.

and

boots from

the

list

EZAO.

Operating the System 2-11

separated

that

contains

EZA0

by

the

1

NOTE: 7b determine the

refer to

7hble 2-2.

name

of

the device from which to boot the system,

Software use

manuals

the

BOOT command.

may

instruct

2.5 Using the System

Once

the

system software appears described

You and

Your system software

• Installing software

• Running software to perform

• Making

• Accessing devices

on

the

in

the

are

now

ready

application

and

console

system

to

manuals

restoring

is

loaded,

terminal

software documentation.

use

the

system. Refer

for

more

manuals

on

and

cover

your

system

backup

utilities

2.6 Halting the System

Halting

console program. You installation. Or,

example, a software.

the

system

tape

interrupts

may

need

you

may

want

to boot

cartridge containing MicroVAX Diagnostic Monitor (MDM)

you

to power

the

after

specific

the

tasks

copies of system software

in

your

all processes

to

on

with

first display for

a few seconds.

to

the

system

instructions

following:

system

and

returns

halt

the

system

the

system from

break

on

enabled

the

system

That

software

using

or

control

during

another

and

software

display

manuals

the

system.

data

files

to

software

device, for

to

is

the

CAUTION: Halting your system without following the

described in your system software

You

can

halt

the

•

You

can

press

to

enter

console mode.

•

If

the

Break enable (indicated terminal. you wish to Break

2-12

EnablelDisable switch from disable to enable.

VAX 4000 Model 300 Operation

system

EnablelDisable switch on

If

the

halt

in

two ways:

the

Halt

button

by

1)

Break

the

EnablelDisable switch

system by.pressingIBreakl, change

you

manuals

twice -

can

press

may

result

in

to

halt

the

console module

the I Break

is

shutdown

in

loss

the

system,

I key on

not

set

the

procedure

of

data.

and

is

set to

the

console

to enable

setting

of

out

and

the

NOTE:

You

can use the console command

the control character,

IctrllPl,

rather

than

SET

jBreakl,

CONTROLP

to

initiate a break signal.

to

specify

CAUTION:

the system interprets the action as a break, If

you are using a system or turn any

of

When system

If

you

The

processes

If

you

shut

off

your console terminal while breaks are enabled,

and

that

is

part

of

a VAXcluster, do not halt, restart,

off

the system without consulting the cluster manager. Performing

these activities will interrupt the processes

the

console mode

is

halted.

inadvertently

interrupted

halt

prompt

the

system,

by

the

(»»

halt

is

type

will continue.

displayed

"c

IRetuml"

2.7 Restarting the System

NOTE: Restarting the system aborts all current

prevent loss Follow the shutdown procedure described before restarting the system.

Restarting pending operations

You

restart

panel.

NOTE: The Halt button

of

data, warn all users

returns

the

are

system

aborted

by

pressing

must

to

log

off

prior to restarting the system.

in

your system software manuals

to

a povrer-on condition. All

and

the

usual

the

Restart

be

out (not lit) to effect a restart operation.

the system halts.

of

the entire cluster.

on

your

at

the

console prompt.

and

pending operations.

power-on

button

on

tests

the

screen,

current

are

system control

the

7b

and

run.

2.8 Turning Off the System

CAUTION: Turning

procedure described

of

data.

Once you your system by

NOTE: For systems expanded with the

linked

have

by

a power bus cable, you need only turn expander(s) will power Note that the orange ac indicator on the expander power supply should remain lit even though

off

in

your system software manuals may result

completed

setting

the

off

the system is powered off.

your system without following the shutdown

in

loss

the

recommended procedure, you can

power switch to

O.

R400X

or B400X expander

off

the system unit: The

when you set the system power switch

Operating the System

turn

to

off

and

(0).

2-13

2.9

Recovering from an Over Temperature Condition

If

your system's components Temperature Warning indicator continues

If

the

Temperature Warning indicator flashes.

to

overheat warnings

internal

to

overheat,

increase,

temperature

an

audible

on

the

system will automatically

are

activated,

approaches a level

alarm

the

SCP

the

will sound

will flash.

alarm

If

the

shut

down.

sounds

that

may

and

the

temperature

and

the

cause

Over

When Condition indicator on shutdown, turning

To

the

on

prevent

• Make

• Check

• Check in

your

system

set

the

system.

an

over

sure

your

that

the

VAX

shuts

power switch to off

temperature

system is

the

system's

room

4000 Site Preparation

down

due

the

power supply

condition,

away

air

vents

temperature

to overheating,

remains

(0)

and

wait

use

the

from

heat

sources.

are

not blocked.

is

within manual.

acceptable limits

the

Over Temperature

lit.

To

recover from a

five

minutes

following precautions:

as

specified

before

2-14

VAX

4000

Model

300 Operation

Operating the System Options

This

chapter

system,

are

covered:

•

Mass

• Communications controllers

describes how to

or

that

you

storage

devices

can

add

and

to

controllers

use

your

options

system.

that

The

may

already

following

Chapter 3

be

part

of

your

types

of

options

• Real-

•

NOTE: Some

systems. Contact your Digital representative whether a specific option is appropriate

3.1

The

• RF-series

• TK70

NOTE:

Subsystems, 4000 system.

time

con trollers

Printers

of

these options

may

Mass Storage Options

following

mass

storage options

Integrated

or

TLZ04

In

addition, the RV20 Optical Disk Subsystem, RRD40 Digital Disk

and

TSV05

If

your system contains one

tape

Storage

drive

and

TUB1

not

be

appropriate for VAXserver 4000

if

you have any questions about

for

your system.

are

included

Assembly (lSA)

tape drives can

of

these options, refer to the user's

guide or owner's manual for instructions on how

This

chapter

and

the also describes how to mass

storage device, you system system

software documentation for details.

describes how to

TK70

and

use

appropriate

TLZ04

insert

must

use

the

tape

drives.

and

remove

properly identify

operating

controls for

In

the

tape

system commands. Refer to

with

VAX

4000 systems:

be

attached

to

operate the device.

the

RF

case

of

the

tape

cartridge.

the

device to

to

the VAX

-series ISAs drives,

To

use

any

the

operating

your

it

Operating the System Options 3-1

3.1.1

RF-Series Integrated Storage Assemblies

Your system ISAs

and recommends your system

• ISA 0 contains

may

a TK70

that

has

have

up

to four

tape

drive. When your system

you

separate

two ISAs, you

the

operating system

RF

them

may

-series ISAs, has

according to function.

want

to

use

and

applications

system.

• ISA 1 contains work The storage capacities

in

VAX 4000 Model 300 '1echnical Information.

Refer to Appendix B of

internal

RF-Serles Controls and Indicators

Each the Figure

NOTE:

you

panel

The

parameters

RF -series ISA

ISA controls you

3-1

shows

If

your system

have a TK70 tape drive, or four without the tape drive, a

with

no controls or indicators is used to cover the

front panels are required

areas

for

each

and

other

specifications for RF-series ISAs

this

manual

for RF-series ISAs.

has

controls

need

the

front panel

has

and

only open

of

less

than

to

meet international regulatory standards.

user

with

for information on

indicators on

the

upper

an

RF-series

the

maximum

or

up

to

three

RF -series

multiple ISAs, Digital

For

example,

them

as

follows:

installed

an

account

on

the

are

setting

its

front

door (top

or

panel.

key

examining

To

position).

ISA

number

of

blank

empty

I8As:

[SA

on

the

system.

listed

access

three

front

cavities.

if

3-2

VAX 4000 Model 300 Operation

Figure 3-1: RF·Serles ISA Controls and Indicators

Bus Node

10

Plug

Each

ISA

•

Bus

•

Fault

• Write-Protect

• Run/Ready

Fault Indicator

has

the

following controls

node ID plug

indicator

button

Bus node ID plugs identify as

well

as

the

unit

number

at

the

0,

the

have Table

factory

center

up

3-1

in

consecutive order from

ISA

as

to four ISAs,

lists

RF-series controls

1,

and

with

the

bus

node

by default.

the

leftmost ISA

the

leftmost ISA

and

MLO-004044

and

indicators

number

Bus

node

right

as

on

its

front panel.

of

the

ISAs to

numbers

to left:

as

the

2. (Tapeless systems

are

rightmost

3.)

indicators.

Operating the System Options

the

system,

configured

ISA

can

3-3

as

Table 3-1: RF-Serles Controls

Control

Bus

Node

ID

Fault

RunlReady

Write-Protect

Plug

Position

Installed

Not

Installed

Lit

Not

lit

In

(lit.

green)

Out

(not

In

(lit.

amber)

Out

(not lit)

lit)

and

Indicators

Function

The

bus

node

ID

number

by

default,

node

ID

6. The

ISA

fault

Indicates

The

light

on

sequence (normal condition). Indicates ISA

is

for

use.

switch

green

are

performed.

ISA

is

green

Run/Ready ISA

is

software from

ISA

is

software operation.

for free

to

ID

of

the

is

factory

bus

node

indicator

an

error

is

on

an

error-free condition

on-line.

the

green

is

on.

Under

indicator

off-line

indicator

and

button

write-protected.

writing

not

write-protected.

read

from

plug identifies

ISA

to

the

unit

number.

set

number

lights.

condition

temporarily

When

indicator

flashes

cannot

light

cannot

is

or

write

system

to a number 0 through

is

undefined.

during

the

ISA

normal

out.

as

be

Prevents

to

the

System

to

operation

seek

accessed.

be

ISA

Normal

the

bus

and is.

The

ISA

in

the

power-

in

the

is

available

light

in

operations

lit

when

system

position

software

ISA

node

bus

The

ISA

the

The

the

is

The

Write-Protect

the

ISA.

The

Write-Protect button.

system software) the

If not

can

write

and

normal operating setting.

you

want

to write-protect

want

changed or accidentally erased,

button

system can

When

to

the

ISAs containing work

(lit).

Changing

Spare plugs to

expander,

3-4

the

Bus

Node

bus

node ID plugs

renumber

or

if

you

your ISAs

create

VAX 4000 Model 300 Operation

controls

read

whether

from

the

Write-Protect

the

system

ISA regardless of

button

is

can

the

out

write

data

setting

(not lit),

of

to the the

ISA. Your system disk (the ISA containing system

areas

for

users

should be write-enabled,

an

ISA containing sensitive

10

Plugs

are

supplied

if

you reconfigure

set

with

the

Write-Protect

your

system.

your

data

system

that

button

Use

with

the an

you do

to

in

spare

R400X

a dual-host configuration.

The

bus number ID plug, align

the

into

the

node ID plugs

(and

by

default,

grasp

it

firmly

two

center

slots.

See

Figure

have

the

and

prongs

3-2.

prongs on

unit

number)

pull

straight

with

the

out.

two

back

of

the

To

center

that

indicate

ISA.

To

remove a

insert a bus

slots

and

the

node

press

bus bus

ID

the

node node

plug,

plug

Figure 3-2: Inserting Bus Node

Use

the

rules

below for

renumbering

10

Plugs

MLO-004045

your

storage assemblies:

•

For

each DSSI bus, do not duplicate assemblies. as

bus

You

node 1, one storage assembly one storage assembly on assembly

• By convention,

as

2,

and

the

to left.

NOTE:

you positions

If

you change the bus node ID plugs while the system is operating,

must

turn

off

the system

to

take effect.

can

only

so on.

ISAs

bus

node

have

one storage assembly on

as

2,

and

bus

1 identified

are

numbered

and

then

in

turn

it

Operating the System Options

numbers

so on; you

as

bus

increasing

for your storage

bus

0 identified

can

node

1,

one storage

order

from

back on for the new

only

have

right

plug

3-5

3.1.2 TK70 Tape Drive

The

TK70

tape

drive

is

located

the

drive, move

The

TK70

drive

can cartridge. You cartridge.

You can

use

to load software on both (The

types

TK50 drive records

the

key

to

tape

drive holds one removable

read

data

written

can

identify

a CompacTape

or

data

into your system.

of

cartridges,

data

behind

the

top position

on

the

II

or

written

in

the

upper

and

either

CompacT

a CompacTape

type

of

ape

by

either

a format different from

door

of

the

open

magnetic

cartridge

The

TK70 drive

the

tape

by

system.

door.

cartridge.

II

or

the

as

an

can

label on

CompacTape

input

read

To

The

device

data

a TK70 drive or a TK50 drive.

that

of

the

TK70.)

use

the

You should backups II

or CompacTape

TK70 Tape Drive Controls

The

tape (subsequently referred to the

handle

the

handle closed to lock a

You

use rewinding manuals

The

drive also

• Orange cartridge

• Yellow

use

a CompacTape

of

software

drive

has

or

that

two

data.

has

primary

as

to

the

can

insert

open to

Unload

or

remove cartridges

insert

tape

cartridge

button

also be controlled by software. Refer to

for appropriate commands.

has

three

indicator

light

(Write-Protected): A

is

write-protected.

light

(Tape

in

Use): A

is loaded. A blinking yellow

• Green can move

light

(Operate Handle): A

the

handle

to indicates a cartridge load fault. the

green

light

is

blinking.

All

three

lights

blinking simultaneously indicates a

II

as

an

output

The

TK70 drive

been previously

controls:

the

"the handle")

and

or

remove a

into

to rewind

lights

tape

position

and

that

steady

light

yellow

indicates

steady

insert

or

remove a tape. A blinking

You

cannot

written

cartridge

and

the lock cartridge.

and

unload

tell you orange

light

that

green

can

also move

device to

write

by

a TK50

insert/release Unload them

into position.

Push

load

the

tape.

the

tape. Unloading

your

the

status

light

indicates

the

tape

light

indicates

the

fault

make

copies

or

to a CompacTape

tape

drive.

handle

button.

You

use

Pull

the

handle

and

system software

of

the

drive.

that

the

that

the

tape

is

in

motion.

that

you

green

light

handle

when

condition.

Figure

3-3

shows

the

TK70

labeled.

3-6

VAX 4000 Model 300 Operation

tape

drive

with

the

controls

and

indicator

lights

To

operate

the

drive properly, you lights. The instructions for appear table

Figure 3-3: TK70 Tape Drive

at

later

the

in

end

this

section, tell

of

the

section

must

inserting

you

and

what

summarizes

carefully monitor

the

indicator

removing cartridges, which

should

light

happen

and

control combinations.

at

each

step. A

Orange Light

Yellow Light

Green Light

Unload Button

Handle

3.1.2.1

The TK70 is

a take-up reel

-----/

----/

-----

----

-------.;:....

Design

tape

reel containing in

the

handle,

in

the

cartridge,

and

winding process

is

complete,

the

of

the Drive

drive

operates

with a leader

the

magnetic tape. When you

the

leader

and

the

is

called loading. When

tape

is

in

the

tape

ready

like

attached. Inside

drive automatically couples

winds onto the take-up reel.

to

use.

MLO-OO2292

a reel-to-reel

insert

the

tape

deck. Inside

the

cartridge

the

cartridge

with

is

The

the

drive

a single

and

push

the

leader

coupling

automatic loading process

Once

the

cartridge uncoupling used

the

tape, you

the

When you press

and

the

leaders uncouple.

is

loaded, you cannot remove

it

without

leaders, a process called unloading. Even

must

unload

the

Unload button,

it

before you

the

Operating the System Options

tape

can

remove

rewinds

into

rewinding

if

you

have

the

cartridge.

the

cartridge

and

not

3-7

3.1.2.2

When

labeling

recording

a Tape Cartridge

data convenience, a slot for Write

the

identification on

front

of

the

cartridge,

the

tape

is

in

the

drive.

on a cartridge, label

the

label

is

provided

the

label

and

insert

as

shown

in

Figure

3-4.

on

its the

the

The

contents.

front

of

label

in

label

the

is

visible

For

your

cartridge.

slot on

the

when

Figure

3-4:

Labeling a Tape Cartridge

To indicate

labeled 296MB.

NOTE: Do

or sides

3-8

that

the

tape

The

95MB box

not

write

on

the tape cartridge or

of

the

cartridge.

VAX 4000 Model 300 Operation

was

recorded

is

used

on

a TK70

for

tapes

attach

MLO-OOOIMIO

tape

drive,

~'teck

the

recorded

on

a TK50 drive.

labels to the top, bottom,

box

3.1.2.3 Write-Protecting a Tape Cartridge

Write-protecting a stored

•

Set

on

the

tape

cartridge

tape. You

can

write-protect a

write-protect switch

prevents

on

the

position.

accidental

tape

cartridge

erasure

in

to

the

ofinfonnation

two ways:

write-protect

• Write-protect described

Your system the

write-protect switch

the

system

set

to

When

cannot

the

write-protect position,

you

use a cartridge write-protected. as

shown

in

the

When indicator protected

•

in

write-protect position.

switch

you

toward

insert

light

under

The

write-protect switch

the

in

your

system

can

read

information

write

Two

icons

Figure

3--5.

the

label slot.

a write-protected

comes on.

anyone

cartridge

or

data

An

of

position.

•

An

• A

operating

tape

recorded on a TK50

system

command

Removing write-protection how

it

is

write-protected. You

TK50

tape

drive or

by

using

tape

recorded

protection on

either

software commands.

on a TKSO

tapes

by

recorded on a TK70 drive

by

using

software

whether

to

install

on

the

orange

If

manuals.

on

the

writing

the

tape

or

when

software,

switch indicate

rectangle

you

do

cartridge

The

system

the

following conditions:

on

tape

depends

cannot

moving

recognizes

the

cartridge

has

write-protected

drive

on

write-enable a

the

write-protect switch on

The

drive

as

write-protected.

operating

tape

regardless

is

software-disabled. However,

when

the

writing

make

is

visible

not

see

an

into

is

inserted

how

the

system

of

write-protect

is

software disabled.

sure

the

write-protect

when

the

cartridge

commands

position

switch

status,

switch

orange rectangle, slide

the

set

tape

drive,

tape

to

the

into

was

tape

the

as

being

the

write-protect

tape.

the

drive.

recorded

recorded on a

the

cartridge

orange

write-

and

TK70 drive always recognizes a

You

can

remove write-

as

follows:

of is

is is

•

If

the

cartridge

is

write-protected only by

and

not write-enabled position causes the

executing command.

the

operating

the

write-protect switch on

system, moving

the

orange

Operating the System Options

light

to

go

the out

switch to at

the

end

the

of

3-9

Figure 3-5: Tape Cartridge Write-Protect Switch

•

If not causes

•

If and remove

3-10

the

cartridge

the

write-protect switch, l"emoving

the

cartridge

is

orange

is

write-protected only

light

to go out.

write-protected

a software command,

the

operating

VAX

4000 Model 300 Operation

system

by

you

must

restriction.

by

the

operating

both

change

a software command

system restriction

the

switch

the

on

switch

the

cartridge

setting

and

When you use a CompacTape make

sure

the

light

is Change Do

not

off, check for

the

switch

begin

your

orange

write-protect

any

setting

and/or operating system restriction

operation

of

until

II

cartridge to

light

the

write-protect conditions described above.

the

orange

on

make

the

TK70 drive

light

goes

a backup copy

is

off.

as

necessary.

off.

of

files,

If

the

3.1.2.4 Tape

•

Do

•

Do tape

• Allow new

using

• Place

tape

•

Store

• Keep

sources of 10°

•

Store

Cartridge

not

touch

the

not

drop

the

cartridge.

tapes

them. an

identification label only

cartridge.

tape

cartridges

tape

cartridges

heat.

and

40°C (50°

tape

cartridges

percent.

• Keep

tape

cartridges magnetic fields, such equipment.

• Keep

3.1.2.5

Before you

tape

cartridges

Inserting

use

a Tape

the

power switch glows).

last

a few seconds. All

momentarily,

end

of

the accompanied by a you can move

then

tests,

the

short

cartridge release handle.

Handling

exposed surface

tape

cartridge.

to stabilize

in

a dust-free environment.

away

from direct sunlight,

Store

tape

cartridges

and

104°F).

tape

During

the

yellow

where

away

Cartridge

three

the

from

as

motors, transformers, terminals,

from x-ray equipment.

drive,

make

power-on,

lights (orange, yellow,

light

beep. The green

and

Storage

of

The

at

room

in

relative

magnets

blinks

goes off

Guidelines

the

tape.

impact

from a fall

temperature

the

label slot on

in a stable

humidity

and

sure

the

TK70 drive

during

and

light

and

for

heaters,

temperature

is

between

equipment

system is

runs

and

the

self-tests.

the

green

the

beep indicate

can

24

the

damage

hours

front

and

the

before

of

the

other

between

20

and

80

that

generate

and

audio

turned

self-tests

on

(the that

green) come on

At

the

light

comes on,

that

CAUTION: Move the

Moving the If

all three lights blink rapidly

handle

the Unload button once.

light blinks

during

handle

while the yellow light is on could damage the drive.

If

unloading, then the green light comes on.

only when the green indicator light is on.

at

any

time, a fault condition exists. Press

the fault is cleared, the tape unloads. The yellow

If

the fault

Operating the System Options 3-11

is not cleared, the three lights continue to flash. Do not attempt to use

the tape drive or to remove the tape cartridge. Call your Digital service representative.

Use

the

following procedure to

insert a tape

cartridge (see

Figure

3-6):

1. Pull

2. Position

3.

Refer to Appendix C files on a

NOTE:

takes approximately

the

handle

the toward you feel

Push The

When

NOTE:

the

green

the

If

handle

closed, the drive and

remove the cartridge.

tape

If

a cartridge is new, the drive performs a calibration sequence

open.

cartridge

drive.

cartridge

light

yellow

so

Insert

lock into place.

closed.

goes off

light

glows steadily,

the

arrow on

the

and

cartridge

the

the green light blinks rapidly when you

has

detected a cartridge fault. Pull the

Use

another cartridge.

of

this

cartridge.

30

manual

seconds when the drive receives the first

for

from the operating system. The yellow during calibration.

the

cartridge faces left

into

yellow

light

the

tape

instructions

light

blinks rapidly

the

blinks

is

on

TK70

as

ready

how to

tape

the

to use.

push

create

and

points

drive

until

tape

loads.

the handle

handle

open

backup

that

command

irregularly

3-12

VAX 4000 Model 300 Operation

Figure

Green Light is

Handle

Cartridge Arrow is Facing Left

3-6:

-------;---=--

________

Inserting a Tape

on

---.....;--~~-=--1.

Cartridge

1

....

~

2

--J

Yellow Light Blinks

----=:-~...::....:;.~=-

MLO-OO2459

Operating the System Options

3

3-13

3.1.2.6 Removing a Tape Cartridge

You

must

drive. Use

1.

Press unload

unload a

the

tape

before you

following procedure (see

Unload button.

You

cartridge. Refer to

appropriate command.

can

remove

Figure

can

also

issue

your

system software

the

cartridge from

the

3-7):

a software command to

manuals

for

tape

the

The yellow cartridge. This

2. When hear

CAUTION: Move the

and

the green indicator

light

3. Remove

Push

4.

The

green

that

you

CAUTION: Remove the tape cartridge from the tape drive when

is

not

in

use or before you

may

damage

light

blinks slowly,

may

the

yellow

light

a beep), pull

is

blinking

the

handle

light

can

safely move

the tape cartridge.

could damage the drive.

tape

cartridge

closed.

remains

take

up

goes off

the

handle

light

and

on, indicating

the

handle.

turn

off

the system. Failure

as

the

tape

rewinds

to

90

seconds.

and

the

green light comes on (you also

open.

only

when

the yellow indicator

is on. Moving the

store

it

in

its

that

there

and

unloads into

handle

while the yellow

container.

is

power to

to

remove the cartridge

the

light

drive

the

is

off

and

cartridge

3-14

VAX 4000 Model 300 Operation

Figure

3-7:

Removing a Tape Cartridge

1

Green Light is on

Handle

-----~-_:_:~~

'--=---

1:1:::.,,':7----:---

--~-""';--:'::~=-f

Unload Button

Yellow Light Blinks

3

•

.,---

Cartridge Arrow is Facing

2

left

4

Green Light

is

on

----'".

Operating the System Options

3-15

3.1.2.7 Summary

Table

3-2

summarizes

the

meaning

of

the

of

TK70 Tape Drive Controls and Indicator Lights

the

TK70

tape

drive controls. Table 3--3 describes

indicator lights.

Table

Control

Handle

Unload

Table

Orange

Oft' Oft'

Oft'

On/Off On/Off

On

Blinking

3-2:

button

3-3:

TK70 Tape Drive Controls

Position

Open

Closed

Momentary

contact switch

Function

Lets you

unload

operations

Locks

tape

sequence.

Rewinds

insert

in

and

or

remove a

are

operating

unloads

TK70 Tape Drive Indicator Lights

Yellow

Oft' Oft'

Oft'

On

steadily

Blinking

On steadilyl

blinJdng

Blinking

Green

Oft'

On steadily

Blinkjng

Oft'

Oft"

On

Blinking

Condition

No

power

Safe to move handle.

Load

may handle

Do

not Tape Tape

Cartridge

A

fault Unload cartridge. the

yellow

tape

cames on,

to remove

fault

CQDtinue

to

remove

your

tape

completed.

position

the

tape.

to

Power

fault.

be

defective. Pull

and

use

is

loaded

is

in

motion.

is

button

rewinds. When

you

is

not cleared,

to

Dicital

after

the

tape

cartridge

is

present.

The

remove

the

cartridge.

but

write-protected.

occurring. Press

to

If

the

light

blinks

can

move

the

cartridge.

bliDk. Do Dot

the

tape

..mce rep.nMIDtative.

rewind

and

begins

drive.

cartridge

the

cartridge.

not

in

motion.

unload fault

is

while

the

green the

all

three

cartridp.

and

load

release

leader

out

the

tape

cleared,

the

light

handle

If

the

liahta

attempt

CaD

3-16

VAX

4000

Model

300 Operation

3.1.3 TLZ04 Tape Drive

The

TLZ04

use

the

The

TLZ04 (DDS) tape, helical on

tape

"crosstalk,"

drive,

and

such

scan

tape

move

tape

digital

as

TLZ04

technology.

by

recording

providing

drive

the

drive

audio

is

located

key

is a backup

tape

cassettes,

This

data

you

with

behind

to

the

(DAT)

takes

technology allows

diagonally. DAT

higher

the

top

position

device

recording

advantage

data

that

integrity.

upper

door

and

open

uses

digital

technologies.

of

the

more

recording

of

the

TLZ04

data

also

system.

door.

data

Digital

tape

to

be

minimizes

To

storage

audio

drive's

stored

Digital audio backup intervention. which

data

tape

for

1.2

gigabytes

ensures

storage

computer

In

addition,

high

uses a recording

applications.

of

data

in

approximately 2 hours

this

format

data

integrity.

format

The

has

TLZ04 Tape Drive Controls and Indicators

Figure

3-8

shows

the

TLZ04

tape

drive.

that

supports

DDSIDAT

three

levels

the

format

with

of

error

use

of

allows

no

operator

correction,

digital

you

to

Operating the System Options

3-17

Figure

Unload

3-8:

TLZ04 Tape Drive

----:--,:IEJ

IJ

On

n n n m

II II

Drive Indicator

Button

The Unload button indicators show conditions.

CAUTION: Pressing the Unload button during normal tape operations

halt the tape operation

Table operating conditions. Table they

3-4

describes

apply to abnormal

~

=u

is

used

the

status

in

progress.

the

TLZ04 drive indicators

operating

IIIII

JII

to eject

of

the

3-5

describes

I:i-':::..!:!..-~-

the

cassette tape.

TLZ04

conditions.

Tape Indicator

MLO-005328

The

and

can

indicate possible

as

they

the

TLZ04 drive indicators

Tape

and

apply to normal

Drive

error

may

as

3-18

VAX

4000 Model 300 Operation

Table

Indicator

3-4:

TLZ04 Drive Indicators (Normal Conditions)

Color(s)

Meaning

Tape

Solid

green

Solid yellow Tape loaded

Drive

Solid

green FlashiDg Flashing

Table

Indicator

Tape Slow flashing Excessive

Tape

Drive Solid yellow Power-on self-test failed.

3.1.3.1

Digital

tapes.

the

3-5:

and

TLZ04 Drive Indicators (Abnormal Conditions)

Color(s)

green

Drive Solid yellow

Flashing 1-3

Proper Handling

Equipment

'1b

ensure

following guidelines

green yellow Power-on self-test

or yellow

yellow Power-on self-test failed.

times

Corporation recommends

optimal performance from

when

Indicates Tape loaded.

Indicates Drive

ready

Drive active.

Meaning

If

failure

High

humidity.

of

Cassette Tapes

handling

status

and

status

/power on.

tape

errors.

repeats

Adjust

them.

of

cassette

write

of

TLZ04 drive

in

progress.

itself,

that

your

tape

as

follows.

protected.

as

follows.

Use

the

head

use

another

operating environment.

you

cleaning cassette.

cassette

use

TLZ04 cassette

tape.

cassette tapes, observe

• Avoid placing interference, such Emissions from

• Keep cassette other

sources

• Store cassette temperatures

• Store cassette humidity

is

20% to 60%.

the

cassette

as

such

tapes

out

of

heat.

tapes

are

between 5°C

tapes

terminals,

equipment

of direct

near

and

can

erase

sunlight

sources

video

data

and

away

or

on

(and cleaning cassette) where

and

in

a dust-free

32°C (40°F

environment

Operating the System Options

and

of

electromagnetic

X-ray equipment.

the

tape.

from

heaters

the

and

room

gO°F).

where

the

relative

3-19

3.1.3.2 Setting the Write-Protect Tab

If

you wish to

cassette to integrity. Use a the

desired position.

read

write

or

copy from a tape,

protect.

pen

(not pencil) to

This

disables

set

on

the Cassette Tape

set

the

write-protect

writing

the

to tape,

write-protect

and

tab

ensures

(Figure

on

data

3-9)

the

to

Observe

•

If

you

the

following guidelines

are

reading

write protected.

•

If

you

are

writing

• Write-protect

data

(copying from tape),

data,

set

tab

position displays

when

setting

the

write-protect

in

the

write-protect tab.

set

the

tab

front panel

write-protect

to write enabled.

tape

indicator.

tab

to

3-20

VAX 4000 Model 300 Operation

Figure 3-9: Setting the Write-Protect

Tab

on the Cassette Tape

3.1.3.3

Insert

Inserting a Cassette

the TLZ04 cassette tape into

protect tab

at

the

top,

as

Tape

shown

Into the Drive

the

drive with

in

Figure

3-10.

Operating the System Options 3-21

the

cassette's write-

Figure 3-10: Inserting a Cassette Tape Into the Drive

3.1.3.4 System Software

System the commands

• Back

• Copy

3-22

software allows you to execute

cassette

tape. Your operating

that

allow you to

up

data

from disk drives to a

data

from disk to tape,

VAX

4000

Model 300 Operation

do

system

the

following:

or

tape

MLO-OO5331

commands

documentation

tape

drive

to

disk

to

read

and

write

describes specific

data

to

3.1.3.5 Cleaning

Statistics associated strongly recommends tapes

This are

the

and

show

and

cleaning

section shows you how to perform TLZ04

components,

from

the

with

media

the

Heads

that

over

ninety

the

media. Therefore,

that

you

the

heads

in

(in

a drive,

this

case, a

of

percent

follow

the

that

of

Digital

the

instructions

drive.

magnetically

cassette

tape).

drive-related problems

Equipment

for

head

cleaning.

read

Corporation

handling

and

write

cassette

The

data

heads

are

to

NOTE: Digital Equipment Corporation recommends

that

you perform the

head cleaning procedure about every two weeks, or after every

drive usage. Under

normal conditions,

schedule.

If

a particular cassette causes problems,

it

should not be necessary to exceed this cleaning

try

changing

cassette.

CAUTION: Never attempt to clean the heads

in

a manner other

described herein. Doing so will void the product warranty.

To

clean

the

heads,

1. Observe

2.

Insert drive

3. With cleans approximately

4.

In cassette, place a check cassette.

Under approximately 25 cleanings. Additional your

that

the

as

shown

the

space provided.

normal conditions,

Digital

the

head

head.

sales

use

the

head

drive

indicator

cleaning

in

Figure

cleaning

The

30

se~ondf!.

representative

cassette

3-11.

cassette

drive ejects

on

mark

cleaning

the

card

every

the

cassette

is

lit

solid green.

(part

inserted,

the

enclosed

time

head

cleaning

or

DECdirect.

as

number

the

head

cleaning

with

you

use

cassette

cassettes

follows:

TLZ04-HA)

drive

automatically

cassette

the

head

the

head

are

available from

25

hours

of

to

another

than

into

the

after

cleaning cleaning

performs for

If

the

head

cleaning designed to 8 to 10 seconds. No cleaning action will occur.

CAUTION:

cassette. After You

must

be

used,

Do

25

use a new cassette.

cassette

the

has

been

drive will eject

used

the

cartridge

not exceed the recommended 25 uses

uses, the cleaning cassette

Operating the System Options

no

more

times

than

it

was

in

approximately

of

the cleaning

longer cleans the heads.

3-23

Figure 3-11: Inserting the Head Cleaning Cassette

MLO-OO5332

3.1.4 RV20 Optical Disk Subsystem

If

your

system

Optical Disk Subsystem Owner's

the

device.

3-24

VAX 4000 Model 300 Operation

includes

an

RV20 Optical

Manual

Disk

for

Subsystem,

instructions

refer

on

how to

to

the

RV20

operate

3.1.5 RRD40 Digital Disk Subsystem

If

your

user's

system

guide for

includes

instructions

an

RRD40

on

operating

Digital

the

3.1.6 TVS05 Tape Drive

If

your

system

Transport System User's Guide for

includes a TVS05

tape

drive,

instructions

Disk

device.

refer

on

how to

Subsystem,

to

the

operate

refer

TVS05

the

device.

to

'.fupe

its

NOTE: The TSV05 is a data interchange device

and

is not supported as a

backup device.

3.1.7 TU81-Plus Tape Drive

If

your

system

7bpe

Subsystem User's Guide for

includes a

TU81-Plus

instructions

tape

drive,

on

how to

refer

to

operate

3.2 Communications Controller Options

The

following types of communications controllers

4000

systems:

• Asynchronous serial controllers (with

• Synchronous

•

Network

3.2.1

The system,

•

Asynchronous Serial Controllers

following asynchronous controllers

with CXAl6-16-line CXBl6-16-line CXY08-8-line

serial

controllers

and

without

multiplexer, Q-bus controller

multiplexer

controllers (with

modem support:

with

modem control, Q-bus controller

or

are

without

available for

modem

available for

modem

the

TU81-Plus

the

support)

your

VAX

device.

the

VAX

4000

•

DFAOl-2-line

•

DSRVB-8-line

controller

terminal

with

integral

server,

modems, Q-bus controller

Ethernet

Operating the System Options

device

3-25

3.2.1.1

Before controller,

•

Without

using

Make Make

appropriate Make

choosing personal a

terminal which setting

to

your

Generally,

Modem

any

check

sure

the

sure

the

power

sure

the

how

choice, for

screen.

data

is

if

the

tenninal

the

Support

peripheral

the

following:

peripheral

source,

peripheral

the

device

example,

Others,

transmitted

peripheral

or

printer

default

device

and

device

operates.

like

over a data

device

manual

settings

connected

is

properly

is

properly

turned

is

Some

the

number

baud

and

system

for

your

to a serial

on.

properly

set-up

of

rate

(a

line),

are

for

complete

terminal

connected

installed,

set

up.

choices columns measure

must

match

to

communicate.

set-up

are

acceptable.

communications

to

the

system.

plugged

Set-up

are

that

of

into

an

involves matters display

the

instructions.

speed

system

Refer

on

at

of

While The

and

2.

3.

4.

most

default

up

procedure

two

examples

VT200-series

For VT300-Serles Terminals:

1.

Press

ISet-up!

Use

the

arrow

and

press

5.

6.

7.

8.

Make column the

Make column the the

Press Use

I Enter

Select If

press

sure

setting.

cursor

setting.

ISelect!

the

I.

the

port

IEnter!

is

sure

is

arrow

for

your

terminals:

to

display

keys

IEnt.l.

the

set

to 9600.

the

set

to

this

to

return

keys

option in

the

to

select

settings

terminal

below

provide

the

to

select

"Transmit

Use

"Receive

"receive=transmit."

option,

to

select

"Comm

"Current

the

"DEC-423"

are

acceptable,

to

Set-Up

Speed"

the

Speed"

and

the

Set-Up

the

Port."

Setting"

you

ensure

set-up

the

"Communications

left

the

"Global

appropriate

instructions

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