HP 600s, 700 User Manual

DEC3000Model600/600S/700AXP Owner’sGuide

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Third Printing, May 1994

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Contents

Preface ..................................................... xv

Part I Basic Operations

1 Introduction to Your System

Chapter Overview .......................................... 1–1

System Conﬁgurations ....................................... 1–2

Overview of the System . . . ................................... 1–3

Operating Systems .......................................... 1–5

Software Product Descriptions (SPD) . ........................... 1–7

Graphics Capabilities ........................................ 1–8

Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) . . . ................... 1–9

Audio Capabilities .......................................... 1–10

Available Options ........................................... 1–11

2 Preparing to Install Your System

Chapter Overview .......................................... 2–1

Choosing a Location ......................................... 2–2

Customizing Your Work Area .................................. 2–4

Unpacking a Workstation System . . . ........................... 2–6

Unpacking a Server System ................................... 2–9

A Closer Look at Your System ................................. 2–11

Where to Go Next .......................................... 2–15

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3 Installing a Workstation System

Chapter Overview . . ........................................ 3–1

Before You Begin . . . ........................................ 3–2

Task Overview ............................................. 3–3

Connecting the Workstation . . . ................................ 3–5

Checking Your Installation.................................... 3–19

Where to Go Next . . ........................................ 3–21

4 Installing a Server System

Chapter Overview . . ........................................ 4–1

Before You Begin . . . ........................................ 4–2

Task Overview ............................................. 4–3

Connecting the Server ....................................... 4–5

Checking Your Installation.................................... 4–13

Where to Go Next . . ........................................ 4–14

5 Connecting Your System to a Network

Chapter Overview . . ........................................ 5–1

Before You Begin . . . ........................................ 5–2

Connecting to an AUI Ethernet Network . ........................ 5–4

Connecting to a 10BASE-T Ethernet Network ..................... 5–6

Connecting to a 10BASE2 (ThinWire) Ethernet Network ............ 5–8

Setting and Verifying the Network Connection .................... 5–12

Completing the Network Connection ............................ 5–14

6 Starting Up Your System

Chapter Overview . . ........................................ 6–1

Before You Begin . . . ........................................ 6–2

Turning On the System ...................................... 6–3

Reviewing the Startup Display ................................ 6–6

Starting a System with Factory-Installed Software . ................ 6–8

Loading Operating System Software ............................ 6–13

Where to Go Next . . ........................................ 6–14

7 Turning Off Your System

Chapter Overview .......................................... 7–1

Before You Begin ........................................... 7–2

Shutting Down the System ................................... 7–3

Halting the System ......................................... 7–5

8 Maintaining Your System

Chapter Overview .......................................... 8–1

Before You Begin ........................................... 8–2

Maintaining the System Unit and Keyboard . . . ................... 8–2

Cleaning the Monitor ........................................ 8–4

Cleaning the Mouse ......................................... 8–4

Part II Advanced Operations

9 Using Console Commands

Chapter Overview .......................................... 9–1

Before You Begin ........................................... 9–2

Modes of System Operation .................................. 9–3

Console Mode User Interface .................................. 9–4

Console Commands ......................................... 9–6

The boot Command ......................................... 9–9

The continue Command . . . ................................... 9–13

The halt Command ......................................... 9–13

The help Command ......................................... 9–14

The help advanced Command ................................. 9–15

The set or setenv Command................................... 9–16

The show or printenv Command ............................... 9–17

The test Command .......................................... 9–18

10 Changing Environment Variables

Chapter Overview .......................................... 10–1

Before You Begin ........................................... 10–2

Available Environment Variables ............................... 10–2

Displaying Current Environment Variables ....................... 10–4

Changing the Default Startup Action (auto_action) ................. 10–5

Changing the Default Boot Device (bootdef_dev) ................... 10–7

Changing the Default Diagnostic Startup Mode (diag_quick).......... 10–9

Changing the Default Keyboard Language (language) ............... 10–10

Changing the Default Fast SCSI (fast_scsi_a)(fast_scsi_b) ............ 10–11

11 Using the Password Security Feature

Chapter Overview . . ........................................ 11–1

Before You Begin . . . ........................................ 11–2

Task Overview ............................................ 11–4

Moving the Secure System Jumper ............................. 11–5

Entering a Password ........................................ 11–13

Enabling System Security .................................... 11–14

Using the login Command .................................... 11–15

Forgetting the Password ..................................... 11–16

Disabling or Changing the Password ............................ 11–17

12 Using an Alternate Console

Chapter Overview . . ........................................ 12–1

Before You Begin . . . ........................................ 12–2

Using the Alternate Console Feature ............................ 12–3

Part III Handling Problems

13 Identifying a Problem

Chapter Overview . . ........................................ 13–1

Before You Begin . . . ........................................ 13–2

Task Overview ............................................. 13–3

Determining Type of Problem . ................................ 13–4

Startup Problems . . . ........................................ 13–6

Interpreting the show Command Displays ........................ 13–12

Display Problems . . . ........................................ 13–20

Mouse and Keyboard Problems ................................ 13–23

SCSI Device Problems ....................................... 13–24

Network Problems . . ........................................ 13–26

Where to Go Next . . ........................................ 13–27

14 Running Diagnostic Tests

Chapter Overview .......................................... 14–1

Before You Begin ........................................... 14–2

Task Overview . . ........................................... 14–3

Running Diagnostic Tests. . ................................... 14–4

Recording the Diagnostic Display Light Pattern ................... 14–11

Reporting Problems to Digital Services .......................... 14–13

Handling Problems Worksheet ................................. 14–19

Part IV Appendixes

A Hardware Speciﬁcations

Appendix Overview ......................................... A–1

System Speciﬁcations ........................................ A–2

B Port Pin-outs

Appendix Overview ......................................... B–1

Alternate Console/Printer Port................................. B–2

Synchronous/Asynchronous Communications Port .................. B–3

External SCSI Port ......................................... B–5

Keyboard/Mouse or Tablet Port ................................ B–7

AUI Ethernet Port .......................................... B–8

ISDN Port ................................................ B–10

10BASE-T Port . ........................................... B–11

Audio Port ................................................ B–12

C Associated Documents

Appendix Overview ......................................... C–1

Associated Printed Documents ................................. C–2

OpenVMS AXP Documentation ................................ C–3

DEC OSF/1 AXP Documentation ............................... C–4

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D Special Information for PTT Network Users

Appendix Overview . ........................................ D–1

Service Categories . . ........................................ D–2

Host Power Rating . . ........................................ D–3

Module Isolation . . . ........................................ D–4

Safety Status .............................................. D–5

Cable Approval ............................................ D–5

Supported Cables . . . ........................................ D–7

Equipment Between the Approved Module and a Digital Circuit

(PTT) . . . ................................................. D–7

Glossary

Index

Figures

1–1 The DEC 3000 Model 600/700 AXP Workstation . . . ....... 1–3

2–1 Dimensions of System .............................. 2–2

2–2 Positioning Your System ............................ 2–4

2–3 Workstation Components and Parts Used for Installation . . . 2–7

2–4 Components and Parts to Save ....................... 2–8

2–5 Server Components and Parts Used for Installation ....... 2–9

2–6 Components and Parts to Save ....................... 2–10

2–7 Front of System Unit ............................... 2–11

2–8 Back of System Unit ............................... 2–12

3–1 Parts Used to Install your Workstation . ................ 3–3

3–2 Connecting the Monitor Video Cable . . . ................ 3–8

3–3 Plug End of the Monitor Power Cord . . . ................ 3–9

3–4 Connecting the Ethernet Loopback Connector ............ 3–10

3–5 Connecting the SCSI Terminator ...................... 3–11

3–6 Connecting the Keyboard/Mouse Cable . ................ 3–12

3–7 Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse to the Extension

Cable . . . ........................................ 3–13

3–8 Connecting the Headset ............................. 3–14

3–9 Connecting the Power Cord to the System Unit ........... 3–15

3–10 Factory-Installed Software Label ...................... 3–16

3–11 Connecting a Modem ............................... 3–17

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3–12 Connecting a Printer to the System . ................... 3–18

3–13 Alternate Console Switch: Up ........................ 3–19

3–14 A Connected Workstation. ........................... 3–20

4–1 Parts Used to Install Your Server . . ................... 4–3

4–2 Connecting the Ethernet Loopback Connector . . .......... 4–5

4–3 Connecting the SCSI Terminator . . . ................... 4–6

4–4 Connecting a Terminal to the System Unit .............. 4–7

4–5 Checking the Alternate Console Switch ................. 4–8

4–6 Factory-Installed Software Label . . . ................... 4–9

4–7 Connecting the Power Cord to the System Unit . .......... 4–10

4–8 Connecting a Modem ............................... 4–11

4–9 Connecting a Printer to the System . ................... 4–12

4–10 A Connected Server ................................ 4–13

5–1 Connecting to an AUI Ethernet Network ................ 5–5

5–2 Connecting a 10BASE-T Network Cable ................ 5–7

5–3 Connecting the AUI Ethernet Cable to the DECXM

Transceiver . . . ................................... 5–9

5–4 Connecting the ThinWire Cables and T-Connector to the

DECXM Transceiver ............................... 5–10

5–5 Terminating the Ethernet Connection .................. 5–11

6–1 Turning On the System . . ........................... 6–5

6–2 Startup Display ................................... 6–6

6–3 OpenVMS AXP Initial Startup Display ................. 6–9

6–4 OpenVMS AXP DECwindows Motif Start Session Screen . . . 6–10

6–5 DEC OSF/1 AXP Initial Startup Display ................ 6–11

6–6 DEC OSF/1 AXP DECwindows Motif Start Session

Screen .......................................... 6–12

7–1 Turning Off the System Unit ........................ 7–4

7–2 Pressing the Halt Button . ........................... 7–6

7–3 System Halt Message ............................... 7–7

8–1 Removing/Replacing the Mouse Cover Plate . . . .......... 8–5

10–1 The show device Display . ........................... 10–8

11–1 Removing the System Unit Cover . . ................... 11–6

11–2 Releasing the Driveplate . ........................... 11–7

11–3 Moving the Driveplate . . . ........................... 11–8

11–4 Moving the Secure System Jumper . ................... 11–9

11–5 Replacing the Driveplate . ........................... 11–10

11–6 Replacing the Drive Cable and Driveplate Thumbscrews .... 11–11

11–7 Replacing the Cover ................................ 11–12

12–1 Attaching a Device to the Alternate Console/

Printer Port ...................................... 12–4

12–2 Changing the Alternate Console Switch . ................ 12–5

13–1 Power Indicator Light .............................. 13–6

13–2 Position of Diagnostic Display Lights . . . ................ 13–7

13–3 Startup Display with Error . . ........................ 13–9

13–4 Conﬁguration Display with Error ...................... 13–13

13–5 The show device Display ............................ 13–14

13–6 The show error Display ............................. 13–17

13–7 The show memory Display . . ........................ 13–19

14–1 SCC Diagnostic Test Display . ........................ 14–6

14–2 SCC Test Display with Error . ........................ 14–7

14–3 Initializing Your System............................. 14–9

14–4 Initializing the System with the SCC Test ............... 14–10

14–5 Position of Diagnostic Display Lights . . . ................ 14–11

14–6 Serial and Model Numbers . . ........................ 14–14

14–7 Connecting the 10BASE-T Loopback Connector ........... 14–16

14–8 Connecting the Alternate Console/Printer Loopback

Connector ........................................ 14–17

14–9 Connecting the Modem Loopback Connector ............. 14–18

B–1 Alternate Console/Printer Port........................ B–2

B–2 Synchronous/Asynchronous Communications Port . . ....... B–3

B–3 External SCSI Port ................................ B–5

B–4 Keyboard/Mouse or Tablet Port ....................... B–7

B–5 AUI Ethernet Port . ................................ B–8

B–6 ISDN Port ....................................... B–10

B–7 10BASE-T Port . . . ................................ B–11

B–8 Audio Port ....................................... B–12

D–1 Connector Pin Layout .............................. D–6

Tables

1 Parts Description .................................. xv

2–1 Requirements for System Location . . ................... 2–3

2–2 Hazards to Avoid .................................. 2–3

2–3 Positioning Your System Components .................. 2–5

2–4 Front of the System Unit . ........................... 2–11

2–5 Back of the System Unit . ........................... 2–13

2–6 Where to Go Next ................................. 2–15

3–1 Steps to Install Your DEC 3000 Model 600/700 AXP

Workstation . . . ................................... 3–4

3–2 Making Monitor Connections ......................... 3–6

3–3 Connecting the Monitor Cables to the Monitor . .......... 3–7

3–4 Where to Go Next ................................. 3–21

4–1 Steps to Install Your DEC 3000 Model 600S AXP Server . . . . 4–4

4–2 Where to Go Next ................................. 4–14

5–1 Required Network Cables ........................... 5–3

5–2 Steps for Connecting an AUI Ethernet Network .......... 5–4

5–3 Steps for Connecting a ThinWire Ethernet Network ....... 5–8

5–4 DECXM Documentation . . ........................... 5–11

5–5 Network Settings .................................. 5–12

6–1 Steps for Starting a Workstation . . ................... 6–4

6–2 Steps for Starting a Server .......................... 6–4

6–3 Startup Display Information ......................... 6–7

6–4 Factory-Installed Software Documentation .............. 6–8

6–5 Start the Operating System .......................... 6–13

6–6 Where to Go Next ................................. 6–14

7–1 Current System Status . . ........................... 7–2

7–2 Steps to Shutting Down Your System .................. 7–3

7–3 Operating System Shutdown Procedure ................. 7–3

7–4 Halting the Operating Systems ....................... 7–5

8–1 Steps for Cleaning the Mouse ........................ 8–5

9–1 Supported Keys and Control Characters ................ 9–5

9–2 Basic Console Commands. ........................... 9–7

9–3 Advanced Console Commands ........................ 9–8

9–4 Boot Command Parameters/Qualiﬁers .................. 9–9

9–5 Device Naming Conventions ......................... 9–10

9–6 Diagnostic Tests . . . ................................ 9–18

10–1 Environment Variables.............................. 10–3

10–2 Parameters for Setting Startup Action . . ................ 10–5

10–3 Device Naming Conventions . ........................ 10–7

11–1 Console Command Access . . . ........................ 11–3

11–2 Steps to Making the System Secure .................... 11–4

11–3 Steps to Moving Secure System Jumper ................ 11–5

11–4 Entering a Password ............................... 11–13

11–5 Enabling the Secure Environment Variable .............. 11–14

11–6 Entering a Login Command . . ........................ 11–15

11–7 Steps to Access System ............................. 11–16

11–8 Changing a Password ............................... 11–17

12–1 Current System Status ............................. 12–2

12–2 Alternate Console/Printer Port Parameters .............. 12–2

12–3 Using the Alternate Console . ........................ 12–3

13–1 How to Identify a Problem . . . ........................ 13–2

13–2 Steps to Resolving Problems . ........................ 13–3

13–3 Type of Problem . . . ................................ 13–5

13–4 Power Indicator Light Failure ........................ 13–6

13–5 Diagnostic Lights Display Error ....................... 13–8

13–6 Missing Startup Display ............................ 13–8

13–7 Startup Error Codes................................ 13–10

13–8 Startup Without Booting ............................ 13–11

13–9 Information Provided by the show Console Commands ..... 13–12

13–10 The show conﬁg Display Described .................... 13–13

13–11 The show device Display Described .................... 13–15

13–12 System Device Errors .............................. 13–17

13–13 Error Message Elements ............................ 13–18

13–14 Monitor Display Problems . . . ........................ 13–21

13–15 Monitor Display Problems . . . ........................ 13–22

13–16 Mouse Problems . . . ................................ 13–23

13–17 Keyboard Problems ................................ 13–23

13–18 Installed Disk Drive Problems ........................ 13–24

13–19 Installed Software Problems . ........................ 13–25

13–20 Resolving NI Network Errors ........................ 13–26

13–21 Problems When Booting from the Network .............. 13–27

14–1 Steps to Diagnostic Tests ............................ 14–3

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14–2 Diagnostic Tests ................................... 14–5

14–3 TURBOchannel Tests ............................... 14–8

14–4 Diagnostic Display Lights ........................... 14–12

14–5 Telephone Numbers of Digital Support Centers . .......... 14–15

A–1 System Unit Dimensions - Desktop . ................... A–2

A–2 System Electrical Speciﬁcations ....................... A–2

A–3 System Speciﬁcations . . . ........................... A–3

A–4 System Environmental Speciﬁcations .................. A–4

A–5 Power Cord Part Numbers ........................... A–6

B–1 Alternate Console/Printer Port Pin-outs ................. B–2

B–2 Synchronous/Asynchronous Communications Port

Pin-outs ......................................... B–3

B–3 External SCSI Port Pin-outs ......................... B–5

B–4 Keyboard/Mouse or Tablet Port Pin-outs ................ B–7

B–5 AUI Ethernet Port Pin-outs .......................... B–9

B–6 ISDN Port Pin-outs ................................ B–10

B–7 10BASE-T Port Pin-outs . ........................... B–11

B–8 Audio Port Pin-outs ................................ B–12

C–1 Associated Printed Documents ........................ C–2

C–2 OpenVMS AXP Operating System Documents . . .......... C–3

C–3 User Documentation, QA–MT4AB–GZ .................. C–4

C–4 Server Documentation Kit, QA–MT4AL–GZ . . . .......... C–5

D–1 BABT-Approved Service Speciﬁcations for the 54-21813

Module for UK Compliance .......................... D–2

D–2 Module Power . ................................... D–3

D–3 Clearance and Creepage Distances . ................... D–5

D–4 Connector Pin-Outs Described ........................ D–6

D–5 Cables Supported by the 54-21813 Module .............. D–7

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Preface

Purpose of This Guide

Structure of This Guide

This guide is intended for all users of the DEC 3000 Model 600/ 600S/700 AXP system. It describes how to install and operate the system. To install options in the system, refer to the DEC 3000 Model 600/600S/700 AXP Options Guide and the documentation for the speciﬁc options.

This guide consists of 14 chapters, 4 appendixes, a glossary, and an index, and is organized into three parts as Table 1 describes.

Table 1 Parts Description

Part Title Description

I Basic Operations Chapters in Part I describe

basic operations for using your workstation or server system, including installing, turning on, and maintaining your system. These chapters are for all DEC 3000 Model 600/600S/700 AXP system users.

(continued on next page)

Table 1 (Cont.) Parts Description

Part Title Description

Conventions

II Advanced

Operations

Chapters in Part II describe advanced operations for your system, including use of console commands and the alternate console feature. These chapters are for users who understand or want to learn about advanced system operations.

III Troubleshooting Chapters in Part III describe what

to do in the event of a system problem. These chapters are applicable only if your system is not working properly or if it is displaying errors.

IV Appendixes The appendixes in Part IV provide

information such as speciﬁcations and port pinouts.

The following conventions are used in this guide:

Convention Description

RZ2x RZ2x refers to the RZ-series ﬁxed disk

drives.

Return

A key name in a box indicates that you press a named key on the keyboard.

Ctrl/x

A sequence such as

Ctrl/x

indicates that you must hold down the key labeled Ctrl while you press another key.

show config

Lowercase type in this format indicates a command that you must enter exactly as shown. For example:

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>>> show config

Return

Convention Description

variable Lowercase italics indicate a variable

value that you must provide. For example:

Task Symbols

>>> set

CAUTION Cautions provide information to prevent

damage to equipment or software. Read these carefully.

WARNING Warnings contain information to

prevent personal injury. Read these carefully.

All of the tasks described in this guide have been assigned a symbol indicating the level of difﬁculty in completing the task. The task symbols that appear in the margin next to the task should be used as a guide to help you decide whether you wish to complete the task, or request help.

Different tasks within a category may require different levels of expertise. For instance, one intermediate task may require software expertise, while another intermediate task may require hardware expertise. Check the Before You Begin section at the beginning of most chapters, for the speciﬁc kind of experience required to complete a task. This section will be identiﬁed by the information icon, explained below.

Information

This icon indicates a section that contains important background information that will help you to perform required tasks and operate your system correctly.

variable

Return

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Task Categories

The tasks fall into three categories indicated by three symbols:

Basic Task

This task does not require any speciﬁc experience to complete.

Intermediate Task

Some speciﬁc experience is required to complete this task.

Advanced Task

Speciﬁc experience is highly desirable to complete this task.

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PartI

Basic Operations

Part I provides an overview of the DEC 3000 Model 600/600S/700 AXP system and its conﬁgurations. It also describes how to install the system and how to perform basic operations.

This section includes the following chapters.

Chapter Title

1 Introduction to Your System 2 Preparing to Install Your System 3 Installing a Workstation System 4 Installing a Server System 5 Connecting Your System to a Network 6 Starting Up Your System 7 Turning Off Your System 8 Maintaining Your System

Chapter Overview

Introduction to Your System

Introduction

In This Chapter

The DEC 3000 Model 600/600S/700 AXP systems are highperformance, desktop units that provide all the advantages of a 64-bit computing environment and the choice of different operating systems. These systems incorporate Digital’s DECchip RISC microprocessors, which are part of the Digital Alpha AXP architecture.

This chapter introduces you to your system, gives you an idea of its design and special capabilities, and describes the available options.

This chapter covers the following information:

• System Conﬁgurations

• Overview of the System

• Operating Systems

• Software Product Descriptions (SPD)

• Graphics Capabilities

• Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)

• Audio Capabilities

• Available Options

Introduction to Your System 1–1

System Conﬁgurations

Two System Conﬁgurations

Workstation Conﬁguration

Server Conﬁguration

The system is available in two conﬁgurations:

• A workstation, Model 600 or 700

• A server system, Model 600S This guide describes the installation and set up of both

conﬁgurations, along with information common to both conﬁgurations.

Your workstation is preconﬁgured with a graphics module, and is shipped with a monitor. Chapter 3 describes how to install a workstation system.

Your server system is not preconﬁgured with a graphics module, nor is it shipped with a monitor. Chapter 4 describes how to install a server system.

1–2 Introduction to Your System

Overview of the System

Workstation Components

Server Components

The workstation system conﬁguration consists of four components: a system unit, a monitor, a keyboard, and a mouse. Figure 1–1 shows a basic workstation conﬁguration.

Figure 1–1 The DEC 3000 Model 600/700 AXP Workstation

MLO-010356

The server system conﬁguration consists of a system unit. The server conﬁguration does not include a monitor, keyboard, or a mouse.

Introduction to Your System 1–3

Overview of the System

System Highlights

The DEC 3000 Model 600/600S/700 AXP system provides the following special features:

This feature... Provides...

Alpha RISC 64-bit architecture

Flexible memory architecture Expandable memory from 32 to

Internal and external options Increased storage capacity, graphics,

SCSI SCSI-1 (slow SCSI) allows transmission

An AUI Ethernet port Connection to an AUI Ethernet

A 10BASE-T Ethernet network port

ISDN network port An industry-standard port for an ISDN

Three TURBOchannel slots Access to high-performance module

Secure system feature Additional system security for limited

Audio technology Built-in telephone-quality audio input

Two supported operating systems

Multihead support Capability to support multiple graphics

Signiﬁcant performance advantages.

512 megabytes using 4-, 8-, 16- or 32-megabyte single inline memory modules (SIMMs).

communications, and other capabilities to your system.

rates up to 5 megabytes a second; SCSI-2 (fast SCSI) allows transmission rates up to 10 megabytes a second.

(Thickwire) network. Connection to a twisted-pair network.

network connection.

interconnect technology that allows a variety of options, including graphics, multimedia, communications and other third-party options.

access to privileged console functions.

and output capabilities. Support for OpenVMS AXP or DEC

OSF/1 AXP operating systems.

devices. The number of graphics devices supported is operating systemdependent.

1–4 Introduction to Your System

Operating Systems

Choice of Operating Systems

OpenVMS AXP Operating System

Features of OpenVMS AXP

Digital’s Alpha AXP architecture allows you to choose from various operating systems. The operating system is the core software installed on your system that allows you to install and run applications.

The following operating systems are supported for use on your workstation or server:

• OpenVMS AXP

• DEC OSF/1 AXP

The OpenVMS AXP operating system is a general purpose, multiuser operating system that can be used in many different environments for a wide variety of applications.

The OpenVMS AXP operating system promotes ease of use and improved programming productivity, and facilitates system management.

OpenVMS AXP offers a combination of commercial features and open system beneﬁts, including the following capabilities:

• Integrated networking

• System security

• Distributed computing

• Windowing capabilities Additionally, OpenVMS AXP supports a large number of

industry standards to facilitate application portability and interoperability.

Introduction to Your System 1–5

Operating Systems

DEC OSF/1 AXP Operating System

Description of DEC OSF/1 AXP

DEC OSF/1 AXP Architecture

The DEC OSF/1 AXP operating system is Digital Equipment Corporation’s implementation of the Open Software Foundation (OSF) operating system components and Motif graphical user interface and programming environment.

DEC OSF/1 AXP is compliant with the OSF Application Environment Speciﬁcation (AES), which speciﬁes the interface to support portable applications designed to run on a variety of hardware platforms.

In addition, the DEC OSF/1 operating system complies with the following standards and industry speciﬁcations:

• FIPS 151-1

• POSIX (IEEE Std. 1003.1-1988)

• XPG3 BASE branding

• XTI

• AT&T System V Interface Deﬁnition (SVID) Issue 2 (Base System and Kernel Extensions)

The DEC OSF/1 AXP operating system is an advanced kernel architecture based on Carnegie Mellon University’s Mach V2.5 kernel design with components from Berkeley Software Distribution 4.3 (BSD) and other sources. DEC OSF/1 AXP provides numerous features to assist application programmers in developing applications that use shared libraries, multithread support, and memory mapped ﬁles.

To ensure a high level of binary compatibility with the ULTRIX operating system, the DEC OSF/1 AXP operating system is compatible with the Berkeley 4.3 programming interfaces.

1–6 Introduction to Your System

Software Product Descriptions (SPD)

SPD Description

You May Have Factory-Installed Software

The Software Product Description (SPD) is the ofﬁcial deﬁning document for software products licensed by Digital Equipment Corporation, including third-party products licensed by Digital. An SPD describes all important functional characteristics of the software. The terms and conditions under which the corporation sells and licenses its software products identify SPDs as the documents that specify Digital’s obligation under software warranty.

SPDs also describe a software product’s system environment and identify required and optional hardware and software. All information contained in the SPD is valid in the international marketplace.

For more information on the SPD for your operating system, please contact your Digital sales representative.

If your system is shipped with an installed internal ﬁxed disk drive, the operating system is factory-installed on the disk. Depending on which operating system you ordered, your system will start with the OpenVMS AXP Factory Installed Software (FIS) procedure, or the DEC OSF/1 AXP Factory-Installed Software (FIS) Startup Procedure.

Chapter 6 describes how to start your system.

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Graphics Capabilities

Graphics Options

DEC Open3D Software

Multiple Graphic Devices

Workstation graphics and multimedia options are available via the use of a TURBOchannel graphics module. All preconﬁgured DEC 3000 Model 600/700 AXP workstations are shipped with a TURBOchannel graphics module installed. TURBOchannelbased graphics provide a wide variety of Digital and third-party graphics options.

Three dimensional (3D) graphics support is provided by the DEC Open3D software which is included in Factory-Installed Software (FIS) systems. If you do not have FIS and need 3D graphics support, contact your Digital sales representative for availability of the Open3D software as a layered product for both the OpenVMS AXP and the DEC OSF/1 AXP operating systems.

Your system is capable of supporting multiple 2D graphics devices. Refer to the SPD for a list of supported graphics options.

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Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)

Note: ISDN Not Yet Available

Australian ISDN Connections

Plug in ISDN Connector

Though your system can provide ISDN capabilities, they are not yet agency approved and available for your system. Currently, a plug has been placed in the ISDN port pending approval of ISDN licenses. Once agency approval of ISDN for the DEC 3000 Model 600/600S/700 AXP system has been granted, you will be contacted by your Digital sales representative to inform you of the ISDN certiﬁcation. At that point, you must remove the plug from the ISDN port before connecting to the ISDN network.

The following information explains the ISDN capabilities for your system pending license approval.

The ISDN interface in this equipment has not completed Australian ISDN network connection certiﬁcation testing and as such does not have an AUSTEL permit for connection. In Australia it is an offence to connect non-permitted devices to a public telecommunications network and may attract a ﬁne of up to $12,000.

Your system is shipped with a foam plug inserted in the ISDN connector so that the port is inaccessible. Before using the port when ISDN is available, remove the foam plug carefully so that you do not damage any of the port connections.

ISDN Capabilities

Use of ISDN B Channels

ISDN is a digital telecommunications network, providing connectivity for voice and data applications.

Your workstation includes an ISDN Basic Rate S/T interface, which includes:

• two 64-kilobits-per-second B channels

• one 16-kilobits-per-second D channel

The B channels can be used for digitized voice, circuit-switched data transmission at up to 64 kilobits per second, or for packet-switched data transmission.

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Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)

Use of ISDN D Channels

The D channel uses a protocol standardized by the International Telegraph and Telephone Consultative Committee (CCITT) for setting up D Channel connections. The D channel can also be used for low-speed packet transmission.

Audio Capabilities

Audio Overview

DECsound Application

The system features telephone-quality audio input and output capabilities. Port pinouts for the audio jack on the system unit are provided in Appendix B.

Systems shipped with the OpenVMS AXP operating system include the DECsound application as part of the DECwindows Motif software package. DECsound is an easy-to-use software application that lets you play back recorded messages, record audio messages, mail recorded messages, and include recorded messages in compound documents.

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