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VAX 4000 Model 108User InformationPart Number: EK-VX108-UI. A01December 1996This book introduces the VAX 4000 Model 108 system. Use the information in

Table of Contentsx VAX 4000 Model 108 User InformationList of TablesTable 1-2 Rear Connectors...

Installing Hardware Options3–18 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information Installing the Synchronous Communication OptionThe VAX 4000 108 system supports

Installing Hardware OptionsVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 3–19 Asynchronous Communication OptionsThe VAX 4000 108 system supports two different

Installing Hardware Options3–20 VAX 4000 Model 108 User InformationMLO-01372212Figure 3-12 Installing the Asynchronous Communication Option3. Inser

Installing Hardware OptionsVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 3–212. Insert the module into the third slot up from the bottom of the I/O receiver

Installing Hardware Options3–22 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information• Printers, terminals, modems, and other devices that use asynchronous or synchro

Installing Hardware OptionsVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 3–23A DSSI device has a built-in DSSI VAXcluster capability that can dynamically serve

Installing Hardware Options3–24 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information1MLO-013684Figure 3-14 Connecting Systems into a VAXcluster DSSI Cable (BC21M--0

Installing Hardware OptionsVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 3–25 Connecting an External SCSI Option or Expansion Box________________________ CAUT

Installing Hardware Options3–26 VAX 4000 Model 108 User InformationSCSI Adapter A, SCSI ID 6-DKA300 (DEC RZ26N)-DKA400 (DEC RRD45)

Installing Hardware OptionsVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 3–27 System Board AccessTo access the system board, the enclosure cover must first be

VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information xiPrefaceWelcome to the VAX 4000 Model 108 SystemThis book introduces the VAX 4000 Model 108 System.Use the infor

Installing Hardware Options3–28 VAX 4000 Model 108 User InformationIf you need to access components on the system board that are underneath the plast

VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 4-14 HSD10 OperationHSD10 DSSI-to-SCSI Bus Adapter IntroductionThis chapter presents a basic description of the H

HSD10 Operation4-2 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information123456DSSINode IDNotUsedSCSIIDSCSITermination(Open)(Closed)7MLO-013694Figure 4-1 HSD10 SCSI C

HSD10 OperationVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 4-3One or more HSD10 DSSI-to-SCSI bus adapters can be connected on the DSSI buscontaining RF-serie

HSD10 Operation4-4 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Informationdrives, and attached tape devices as TU81 tape drives. This identification is in devicename onl

HSD10 OperationVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 4-5The HSD10 DSSI-to-SCSI bus adapter identifies attached disk devices as RF72 or RA82disk drives,

HSD10 Operation4-6 VAX 4000 Model 108 User InformationSW2-7 Spare ClosedSW2-8 Active SCSI termination Closed (terminator installed)HSD10 LED Indicato

HSD10 OperationVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 4-7Setting the HSD10 DSSI-to-SCSI Bus Adapter Device ConfigurationTo set the switches on the HSD10

HSD10 Operation4-8 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information1. At the system console prompt, enter the console command SHOW DEVICE todetermine the DSSI ID

HSD10 OperationVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 4-91. Select an unused SCSI ID for the HSD10 DSSI-to-SCSI bus adapter.2. Refer to Figure 4-1 and

Prefacexii VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information• Appendix A, Console Commands, contains a basic description of the consolecommands.• Appendix B, Con

HSD10 Operation4-10 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information__________________________ Note ____________________________HSD10 adapters normally come preco

HSD10 OperationVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 4-11__________________________ Note _____________________________HSD10 controllers ordered in prec

HSD10 Operation4-12 VAX 4000 Model 108 User InformationEnd of directoryTask Name?where:n is the DSSI bus ID number (0 or 1).a is the DSSI ID for the

HSD10 OperationVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 4-13HSD10 PARAMS Command Utility Summary of CommandsThe HSD10 Command Utility is comprised of comm

HSD10 Operation4-14 VAX 4000 Model 108 User InformationCommand Description Parameter/Default (ifapplicable)board serial port.FORMATInitiates the disk

HSD10 OperationVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 4-15Command Description Parameter/Default (ifapplicable) /POWER_ON_RESET =ONSET STRIPESETDivides a

HSD10 Operation4-16 VAX 4000 Model 108 User InformationCommand Description Parameter/Default (ifapplicable)TAPE, and SHOW UNIT commands.SHOW DISKDisp

HSD10 OperationVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 4-176. Perform the procedures you wish, and reverse the steps above to return to normalconsole op

HSD10 Operation4-18 VAX 4000 Model 108 User InformationSetting HSD10 Device ParametersUse the following procedure to set new device parameters:1. At

HSD10 OperationVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 4-19Creating Type Inquiry Data Device Attributes----------------------------

PrefaceVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information xiiiAbbreviationsThis guide uses the following abbreviations:Abbreviation MeaningAC alternating currentamp

HSD10 Operation4-20 VAX 4000 Model 108 User InformationHSD10 Host-Based RAID SupportThe following host-based Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RA

HSD10 OperationVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 4-21Added device D100 to stripeset s0Added device D140 to stripeset s0NODE> INITIALIZE STRIPESE

HSD10 Operation4-22 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information spindown, sync_rate=10DUA2802 D150 (2) AVAIL

HSD10 OperationVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 4-234. Verify that the device status has changed to MAINT using the SHOW UNITcommand.5. Enter th

HSD10 Operation4-24 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information4. Verify that the device status has changed to MAINT using the SHOW UNITcommand.5. Enter th

HSD10 OperationVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 4-257. At the verification prompt, check that the device name given under the Device headerof the

HSD10 Operation4-26 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Informationthey are not identical to an RF72 in capacity or geometry; therefore, disk drives attachedto H

HSD10 OperationVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 4-27Upgrade PrerequisitesTo download firmware to the HSD10, some external system with an RS232-com

HSD10 Operation4-28 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information__________________________ Note ____________________________When the HSD10's Update Mode

HSD10 OperationVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 4-29 FLASH Boot Utility Options 1) Download new Firmware Image

Prefacexiv VAX 4000 Model 108 User InformationAbbreviation MeaningMAU media adapter unitMb megabitMB megabyteMHz megahertz.mm millimeterns nanosecond

HSD10 Operation4-30 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information7. If the baud rate was modified in step 4 above, it can now be reset as required for VCSor o

HSD10 OperationVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 4-31ANALYZE/ERROR_LOG. Refer to the applicable OpenVMS documentation to read thiserror log when tr

HSD10 Operation4-32 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information3 RAIDset Drive Failure:LSN = SCSI ID of failing RAIDset memberMSN = Port number connected to

HSD10 OperationVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 4-3314 Byte 0 of SCSI Command Descriptor Block15 Byte 1 of SCSI Command Descriptor Block16 Byte 2

HSD10 Operation4-34 VAX 4000 Model 108 User InformationTable 4-10 SCSI Port Error CodesCode Status2000 A serious problem occurred within the interna

HSD10 OperationVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 4-358017 Detected reserved status8018 Reselect tag number not outstanding for ID/LUN8019 RETDAT pa

VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 5-15 Troubleshooting IntroductionThis chapter describes initial and general troubleshooting as well as the error

Troubleshooting5-2 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information General TroubleshootingTable 5-1 through Table 5-3 list how to identify and solve problems th

TroubleshootingVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 5-3Problem Possible Cause ActionPower is on, but there is noscreen display.Brightness and contrast

PrefaceVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information xvSpecial NoticesThis guide uses three kinds of notices to emphasize specific information.________________

Troubleshooting5-4 VAX 4000 Model 108 User InformationProblem Possible Cause ActionThe power up test displaycontains unexpectedcharacters.The system

TroubleshootingVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 5-5Table 5-3 Terminal TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause ActionTerminal power indicator isnot

VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 6–16 Diagnostic Tests and CommandsThere are a number of diagnostic tests and commands that can help you to isolat

Diagnostic Tests and Commands6–2 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information Central Processing Unit (CPU) Name, Firmware Version Number, and Virtual Memory

Diagnostic Tests and CommandsVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 6–3 Diagnostic Self-Tests and UtilitiesSelf-tests perform the same tests as the p

Diagnostic Tests and Commands6–4 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information1. Make sure that all the required cables and terminators are securely connected

Diagnostic Tests and CommandsVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 6–551 2005803C FPA **********52 20058530 SSC_Prog_timers which

Diagnostic Tests and Commands6–6 VAX 4000 Model 108 User InformationDE 2005EC64 B_Cache_Tag_Debug start_add end_add add_incr *******DF 2005E2A8

Diagnostic Tests and CommandsVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 6–7_____________________________NOTE ____________________________Tests 101 through 1

Prefacexvi VAX 4000 Model 108 User InformationReader’s CommentsDigital welcomes your comments on this or any other manual.Digital Equipment Corporati

Diagnostic Tests and Commands6–8 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information• Any parameter not entered is given a default value. Enter T 9E nn, where nn i

Diagnostic Tests and CommandsVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 6–9KA57-A V1.0, VMB 2.16Performing normal system tests.74..73..72..71..70..69..68..6

Diagnostic Tests and Commands6–10 VAX 4000 Model 108 User InformationPerforming normal system tests.71..70..69..68..67..66..65..64..63..62..61..60..5

Diagnostic Tests and CommandsVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 6–11Performing normal system tests.74..73..72..71..70..69..68..67..66..65..64..63..6

Diagnostic Tests and Commands6–12 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information? Test_Subtest_DC_02 Loop_Subtest=00 Err_Type=FF DE_NO_Memory_present.lisVec

Diagnostic Tests and CommandsVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 6–13Total of 16 Mbs, 0 good pages, 32768 bad pages, 7 reserved pagesNormal operation

Diagnostic Tests and Commands6–14 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information The SIMM on J7 of the SIMM carrier installed in J1 of the CPU is defective or

Diagnostic Tests and CommandsVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 6–15 DHW41/2 V1.6>>> Test Utility Number Column Device

Diagnostic Tests and Commands6–16 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information E8 COMM OK DSW41/42 2 CHANNEL V3.11-47 EC

Diagnostic Tests and CommandsVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 6–17 Contacting Digital ServicesIf you have followed the procedures in this chapter

VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 1-11 System Overview IntroductionCongratulations on your purchase of a VAX 4000 Model 108 System. This machine h

VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information A-1 AConsole CommandsThis appendix describes the console commands that you can enter when the system is inconsol

Console CommandsA-2 VAX 4000 Model 108 User InformationBOOTThe BOOT command initializes the processor and executes the VMB (virtual memoryblock) prog

Console CommandsVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information A-3string to uppercase, then passes VMB a string descriptor to thisdevice name in R0. Use the SE

Console CommandsA-4 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Informationinitialization, the default address space is physical memory, the default data size islongword

Console CommandsVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information A-5command also supports an /INSTRUCTION qualifier that disassembles the instructions atthe curre

Console CommandsA-6 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information>>> E/P 0 ! Examine local memory 0. P 00000000 00000000>&

Console CommandsVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information A-7>>> EX SP ! Check the SP. G 0000000E 00000000>>> FIND /M

Console CommandsA-8 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information /B /W /L /Q /INSTRUCTION /G /I /V /P /M /STEP: /N: /NOT /WRONG /UValid commands:

Console CommandsVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information A-9 SET PSE <0..1 | DISABLED | ENABLED> SET PSWD <password> SET RECALL <0

System Overview1-2 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information System UnitYour VAX 4000 Model 108 System uses a mini-tower desktop enclosure.The system unit

Console CommandsA-10 VAX 4000 Model 108 User InformationINITIALIZEThe INITIALIZE command performs a processor initialization.Format:INITIALIZEThe fol

Console CommandsVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information A-11• QUART LPR register is set to 9600 baudExample:>>> INIT>>>LOGINAllows you

Console CommandsA-12 VAX 4000 Model 108 User InformationThe MOVE command performs byte, word, longword, and quadword reads and writes tomoving the da

Console CommandsVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information A-13P 00000000 58DD0520P 00000004 585E04C1P 00000008 00FF8FBBP 0000000C 5208A8D0P 00000010 540CA8

Console CommandsA-14 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information>>> EX /INSTRUCTION /N:5 1000 ! List it. P 00001000 D4 CLRL R0 P 0000

Console CommandsVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information A-15REPEATThe REPEAT command repeatedly displays and executes the specified command. PressCtrl/C

Console CommandsA-16 VAX 4000 Model 108 User InformationSEARCHThe SEARCH command finds all the occurrences of a pattern and reports the addresseswher

Console CommandsVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information A-17[{mask}] A mask of the bits that the comparison checks for.Examples:>>> DEP /P/L/N:1

Console CommandsA-18 VAX 4000 Model 108 User InformationFormat:SET {parameter} {value}Parameters:BFLAGSets the default R5 boot flags. The value must

Console CommandsVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information A-19PSEAllows you to enable or disable the console security feature of thesystem. The SET PSE com

System OverviewVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 1-3• One standard SCSI port• Qbus port• HSD10 with SCSI port• KFDDA DSSI port with TriLink ada

Console CommandsA-20 VAX 4000 Model 108 User InformationBFLAG Displays the default R5 boot flags.BOOT Displays the default boot device.CONFIGDisplays

Console CommandsVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information A-21command disables the scatter-gather map.RECALLShows the current state of commandrecall, eithe

Console CommandsA-22 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information________________________CAUTION __________________________ If you enter the CONFIG command,

Console CommandsVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information A-23 V 80001000>>>>>> SHOW VERSIONKA57-A V1.0, VMB 2.16>>>STARTThe STA

Console CommandsA-24 VAX 4000 Model 108 User InformationExample:>>>TEST 0KA57-A V1.0, VMB 2.16Performing normal system tests.74..73..72..71.

Console CommandsVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information A-25...bcedsts=00000F00 bcedidx=001FFFF8 bcedecc=00000000...nests=00000000 neoadr=E0055F

Console CommandsA-26 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information4D 200613BC Memory_Address start_add end_add add_incr cont_on_err ******4E 20061AF8 M

Console CommandsVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information A-27DC 200642BC NO_Memory_present *DD 200661FC B_Cache_Data_debug start_add end_add add_incr

Console CommandsA-28 VAX 4000 Model 108 User InformationUNJAMExample:>>> UNJAM>>>X -- Binary Load and UnloadThe X command is for u

Console CommandsVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information A-29byte of received data_checksum. The data is verified by adding alldata characters and the che

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System Overview1-4 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information Enclosure Front PanelFigure 1-1 shows a front view of the system enclosure with pointers to t

Console CommandsA-30 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information(Comment)The comment character (an exclamation point) is used to document command sequences.I

VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information B-1 BConsole SecurityConsole Security FeatureThe console security feature allows you to disable most of the syst

Console SecurityB-2 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information1. Enter the following command at the console prompt (>>>)>>> SET PSWDThe s

Console SecurityVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information B-3Enter the following command to check whether you have enabled the console securityfeature:>

Console SecurityB-4 VAX 4000 Model 108 User InformationChanging the Security PasswordYou must be a privileged user to change the security password.

Console SecurityVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information B-5Disabling the Console Security Feature_________________________Caution _______________________

VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information C-1 CSetting the DefaultsSetting the Default Boot DeviceWhen the system is shipped, it is set to boot from the s

Setting the DefaultsC-2 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information>>> SET BOOT EZA0Setting the Default Recovery ActionThere are five default recove

VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information D-1 DSetting SCSI IDsSelecting Available SCSI IDs on the SystemEach internal or external SCSI device must have a

System OverviewVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 1-5Table 1-1 Front Controls, Indicators and Drive Bay LocationsFigureLegendComponent1 Front door2

Setting SCSI IDsD-2 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information E0 SCSI OK 3-RZ28 4-RRD45 6-Adapter 5F NI OK

VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information E-1 EProgramming Parameters for DSSIDevicesThis appendix describes the console mode procedures for setting and e

Programming Parameters for DSSI DevicesE-2 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information__________________________ Note ____________________________On some sys

Programming Parameters for DSSI DevicesVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information E-3Refer to the DSSI VMScluster guide for rules for specifying allocation

Programming Parameters for DSSI DevicesE-4 VAX 4000 Model 108 User InformationFigure E-1 illustrates the need to program unit numbers for a system us

Programming Parameters for DSSI DevicesVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information E-5Figure E-1 VMS Operating System Requires Unique Unit Numbers for DSSI_

Programming Parameters for DSSI DevicesE-6 VAX 4000 Model 108 User InformationMIBu for the TF-series tape drive). Devices on bus 0 are listed as DIA

Programming Parameters for DSSI DevicesVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information E-7Setting the Allocation ClassAfter entering the DUP driver utility for a

Programming Parameters for DSSI DevicesE-8 VAX 4000 Model 108 User InformationPARAMS>SHOW UNITNUMParameter Current Default Ty

Programming Parameters for DSSI DevicesVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information E-9PARAMS>SHOW NODENAMEParameter Current Default T

System Overview1-6 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information Enclosure Rear PanelFigure 1-2 shows the rear controls and connectors. Table 1-2 lists the r

Programming Parameters for DSSI DevicesE-10 VAX 4000 Model 108 User InformationParameter Current Default Type Radix---------

Programming Parameters for DSSI DevicesVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information E-11__________________________NOTE ____________________________You must re

VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information F-1 FSystem CareIntroductionThis appendix describes how to:• Clean your system, including the outside enclosure

System CareF-2 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information_______________________ WARNING__________________________If you use a prepackaged screen cleaner, m

System CareVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information F-3Installing Your System at a New LocationAfter moving the system to a new location, unpack and insta

VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information G-1 GTechnical SpecificationsIntroductionThis chapter lists the hardware specifications of the following:• Syst

Technical SpecificationsG-2 VAX 4000 Model 108 User InformationSubject Descriptionadditional synchronous ports.Input voltageAutomatically adjusts for

Technical SpecificationsVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information G-3The following table shows the declared values for the ISO 9296 and ISO 7779standards.

System OverviewVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 1-7Table 1-2 Rear ConnectorsFigureLegendComponent1 Qbus Port2 Qbus Port3 SCSI Port (terminated w

Technical SpecificationsG-4 VAX 4000 Model 108 User InformationTable G-3 System Unit MetricsSystem UnitWeight kg (lb)Heightcm (In)Widthcm (In)Depthc

Technical SpecificationsVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information G-5Table G-5 AC Power Cords (Country Specific)PartNumberCountry Voltage Lengthmeters (f

VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information H-1 HEquipment LogIntroductionWith the equipment log, you can gather information that you may need if problems

Equipment LogH-2 VAX 4000 Model 108 User InformationTable H-1 Hardware ComponentsComponent Vendor/Type/SizeModelNumberSerialNumberDateInstalledSyste

Equipment LogVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information H-3Table H-2 SCSI AddressDevice Address Device AddressTable H-3 Hardware ConfigurationComponent Sy

Equipment LogH-4 VAX 4000 Model 108 User InformationTable H-5 Additional Component InformationComponent VendorModelNumberSerialNumberDateInstalled

Index-1IndexAAbbreviations used in this guide, xiiiAC power cordcriteria met, 2-7identifying, 2-7Acoustic level specifications, 3Additional informa

IndexIndex-2rear panel, 1-6Console commandsalphabetical listing, 1entering console mode, 1Console mode, 1Console security, 1disabling, 5enabling, 2Con

Index Index-3SCSI, 2-33External options, 2-33connecting, 2-15FFCC notice, iiiFront bezelremoving, 3–10Front view of system, 1-4HHard diskinstalling,

System Overview1-8 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information System ComponentsFigure 1-3 shows the location of the VAX 4000 Model 108 System components. T

IndexIndex-4Installing optional devicesfront bay, 3–9rear bay, 3–14Installing options, 3–1Installing system optionsadding a SIMM, 3–4internal drive ba

Index Index-5logging in, 3Privileged users, 2-42QQbuschecking the connection, 2-32connecting external, 2-32RReader's comments, xviRear view of

IndexIndex-6cleaning, 6–1cleaning the keyboard, 6–2cleaning the terminal, 6–1installing the system at a new location, 6–3moving the system, 6–2packing

Index Index-7connecting, 3–22Volume shadowing, 4-4WWelcome, xi

System OverviewVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 1-9Table 1-3 System Unit ComponentsFigureLegendComponent1 Front door2 CD-ROM3 System disk drive4

System Overview1-10 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information System BoardFigure 1-4 shows the location of the VAX 4000 Model 108 system board components.

System OverviewVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 1-11Table 1-4 System Board ComponentsFigureLegendComponents1 CPU Fan Connector (J25)2 MEM1 Carri

System Overview1-12 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information Internal SCSI Signal Cable RoutingMLO-013723943278516Figure 1-5 SCSI Cable Routing with Opt

System OverviewVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 1-13SCSI cable routing in your VAX 4000 Model 108 system varies according to the devicesyou are us

FCC NOTICE -- CLASS A DEVICEWarning!This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radiointerference in which case the u

System Overview1-14 VAX 4000 Model 108 User InformationMLO-013760943278516Figure 1-6 SCSI Cable Routing for Optional Hard Drives in Front Drive Bay

System OverviewVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 1-15Table 1-6 SCSI Cable Routing with Optional Hard Drives in Front Drive BayFigureLegendComponen

System Overview1-16 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information Internal Power Cable RoutingThe following figure shows the routing of the internal power cab

System OverviewVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 1-17Table 1-7 Internal Power Cable ConnectorsFigureLegendComponents1 Power Supply2 Optional Hard

System Overview1-18 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information The KeyboardYour system comes equipped with a 101-key enhanced keyboard (ordered separately

System OverviewVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 1-19Table 1-8 Key Groups and FunctionsFigureLegendKey, Key Group Function1 [Escape] key This key

VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 2-12 Getting Started IntroductionThis chapter describes how to install, start, restart, and turn off your VAX 40

Getting Started2-2 VAX 4000 Model 108 User InformationML013512Figure 2-1 VAX 4000 Model 108 System Before Starting Your SystemBefore you start your

Getting StartedVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 2-3 Converting the System to Lie Flat on the DesktopYour VAX 4000 Model 108 system is shipped in

Getting Started2-4 VAX 4000 Model 108 User InformationIf you wish to use your VAX 4000 Model 108 system in its desktop configuration, youmust first r

Getting StartedVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 2-5________________________ CAUTION___________________________• To avoid damage from static disch

Getting Started2-6 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information3. Insert the end of the hasp with the hole in it through the slot on the rear of theenclosure

Getting StartedVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 2-7 Identifying the Correct AC Power CordThe proper AC power cord accompanies your VAX 4000 Model

Getting Started2-8 VAX 4000 Model 108 User InformationMLO-013696Figure 2-6 System Enclosure Airflow_______________________ CAUTIONS ________________

Getting StartedVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 2-9 Connecting System ComponentsTo connect your VAX 4000 Model 108 System, follow this procedure:

Getting Started2-10 VAX 4000 Model 108 User InformationMLO-013669Figure 2-7 Connecting the Console Terminal_________________________ NOTE___________

Getting StartedVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 2-11respectively.If you will be using either ThinWire or Thickwire Ethernet, follow these general

Getting Started2-12 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information Connecting ThinWire EthernetIf you are using ThinWire Ethernet, follow these steps:1. Assem

Getting StartedVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 2-131. Connect the assembly to the ThinWire Ethernet port on the rear of the system.2. Install t

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Getting Started2-14 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information Connecting ThickWire EthernetIf you are using ThickWire Ethernet, connect it as follows:1.

Getting StartedVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 2-15If you want to connect only one system to the faceplate, see Figure 2-12 and follow thesesteps

Getting Started2-16 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information• Connecting peripherals to an optional asynchronous port• Connecting peripherals to an opti

Getting StartedVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 2-17MLO-013672Figure 2-13 Connecting Peripherals to a DEC423 MMJ Port Connecting a Peripheral to

Getting Started2-18 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Informatione) Set the on/off switch on the peripheral to the on position.EIA-232 cables are available in

Getting StartedVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 2-19If you are connecting a peripheral using DEC423 cables, follow these steps: Set the on/offswi

Getting Started2-20 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information1. Connect the SCSI terminator or cable to the SCSI port on the rear of the system.MLO-013675

Getting StartedVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 2-212. Make sure that the 120-pin-to-2x36-pin cable supplied with your DHW42-BB isinstalled (Figu

Getting Started2-22 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information Connecting Peripherals to a DHW42-CB OptionIf the system has the DHW42-CB asynchronous commu

Getting StartedVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 2-2312MLO-013678Figure 2-18 Connecting to a DHW42-CB Asynchronous Port Connecting Peripherals to

Table of Contentsvi VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information System Memory ...

Getting Started2-24 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Informationother than EIA-232/V.24, use one of the optional cables listed in Table 3-3 InterfaceStandard

Getting StartedVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 2-25MLO-01367912Figure 2-19 Connecting to a DSW43-AA Synchronous Port

Getting Started2-26 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information Connecting the TriLink Adapter to the KFDDA DSSI PortThe VAX 4000 108 comes with a KFDDA DSS

Getting StartedVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 2-27 Connecting a DSSI Device to the TriLink AdapterThe TriLink adapter can be connected to separ

Getting Started2-28 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information Connecting to the HSD10 SCSI PortThe VAX 4000 108 comes with an HSD10 in the second slot up

Getting StartedVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 2-29MLO-013668Figure 2-23 Connecting a SCSI Terminator to the HSD10 SCSI Port Connecting the Tri

Getting Started2-30 VAX 4000 Model 108 User InformationMLO-0136831Figure 2-24 Connecting a TriLink Adapter to the Optional KFDDA Port Connecting a

Getting StartedVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 2-31MLO-013759Figure 2-25 Connecting Devices or Terminator to the Optional KFDDA Port

Getting Started2-32 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information Connecting an External QbusTo connect an External Qbus, use the Qbus ports on the rear of th

Getting StartedVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 2-33Scan of Qbus Memory Space-301E0000 to 3021FFFF (07400000 to 10377777)>>> External Op

Table of ContentsVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information vii F System Care G Technical Specifications H Equipment Log

Getting Started2-34 VAX 4000 Model 108 User InformationMLO-013676Figure 2-27 Connecting the Power Cord

Getting StartedVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 2-35 Starting Your SystemTo turn on the system, follow these steps:1. Verify that your system is

Getting Started2-36 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information Checking the Power-Up Test ResultsThe power-up test can take several minutes to complete, de

Getting StartedVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 2-37KA57-A V1.0, VMB 2.16Performing normal system tests.74..73..72..71..70..69..68..67..66..65..64

Getting Started2-38 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information Testing the Ethernet InstallationWhen you complete the network installation procedure, follo

Getting StartedVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 2-39>>>If the device fails, see Chapters 5, Troubleshooting, and 6, Diagnostic Tests andC

Getting Started2-40 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information Removing the System Unit from a NetworkThe following subsections describe how to remove the

Getting StartedVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 2-41 Removing the System Unit from a ThickWire Ethernet CableTo remove the system unit from a Thi

Getting Started2-42 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information Booting the Operating SystemThe system is supplied with factory installed software (FIS) on

Getting StartedVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 2-43Figure 2-29 Recommendations for Posture and Work HabitsTable 2-1 Recommendations for Posture

Table of Contentsviii VAX 4000 Model 108 User InformationLIST OF FIGURESFigure 1-1 Front Controls, Indicators, and Drive Bay Locations ...

Getting Started2-44 VAX 4000 Model 108 User InformationAdjust FigureCalloutTo allow the following conditions:Keyboard 56Your wrists are straight and

Getting StartedVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 2-45Table 2-1 Recommendations for Posture and Work Habits (continued)Adjust FigureCalloutTo allo

VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 3–13 Installing Hardware Options IntroductionThis chapter covers the following topics related to installing syst

Installing Hardware Options3–2 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information Removing the CoverTo gain access to the inside of the VAX 4000 Model 108 Systems,

Installing Hardware OptionsVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 3–3 Cache MemoryThe VAX 4000 Model 108 system has 512 KB of cache on the system boar

Installing Hardware Options3–4 VAX 4000 Model 108 User InformationJ1J2J3J4J5J6J7J8MLO-013629Figure 3-2 SIMM Bank Configuration Installing or Removi

Installing Hardware OptionsVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 3–5MLO-01371712Figure 3-3 Removing a SIMM Carrier4. Hold the SIMM carrier so that the

Installing Hardware Options3–6 VAX 4000 Model 108 User InformationMLO-013651Figure 3-4 Removing and Installing a SIMM5. Install/reinstall the SIMMs

Installing Hardware OptionsVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 3–7 Storage DevicesVAX 4000 Model 108 Systems support six storage devices, one standa

Table of ContentsVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information ixFigure 3-5 Installing the 3.5-Inch Brackets ...

Installing Hardware Options3–8 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information________________________CAUTION __________________________Failure to properly set u

Installing Hardware OptionsVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 3–9 Installing Optional Storage DevicesThis section tells you how to install optional

Installing Hardware Options3–10 VAX 4000 Model 108 User InformationTo install either 3.5-inch optional drives (with mounting bracket attached), or 5.

Installing Hardware OptionsVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 3–11ML013593Figure 3-6 Removing the Front Bezel

Installing Hardware Options3–12 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information4. Remove the EMI shield (Figure 3-7 ) covering the slot you are filling by push

Installing Hardware OptionsVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 3–138. If you are installing a hard drive or other non-removable media device, snap t

Installing Hardware Options3–14 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information Installing a Hard Disk Drive in the Rear Storage BayOne or two optional 3.5-inch

Installing Hardware OptionsVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 3–154. Set the SCSI drive device jumpers or switches for the desired SCSI ID (address

Installing Hardware Options3–16 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information Communications OptionsThere are five CDAL I/O slots at the rear of VAX 4000 108

Installing Hardware OptionsVAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 3–17Table 3-2 CDAL I/O SlotsSlot Number Use1 KFDDA DSSI port2 HSD10 SCSI port