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DEC MicroVAX 3100 Owner's Manual
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Contents
Table of Contents
Troubleshooting
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Preface
Chapter 1 Your System
System Highlights
Microvax 3100 and Vaxserver 3100 System Enclosures
System Configurations
DSH32-B Models
Optional Expansion Boxes
Chapter 2 Installing Your System
Choosing the Right Location
Unpacking
Unpacking Your System
Setting up Your System
Identifying System Unit Ports and Connectors
Installing Connector Covers
Installing the SCSI Terminator
Attaching Ethernet Terminators
Installing Connector Covers
Connecting Terminators to the T-Connector
Connecting the T-Connector to the System Unit
Connecting the System Unit Power Cord
Connecting the Loopback Connector to the System Unit
Connecting a Terminal
Connecting the Power Cord
Connecting Expansion Boxes
Connecting Optional Equipment
Starting Your System
Connecting a Terminal
Checking the Power-Up Display
If You Have Problems
Connecting to a Network
The Operating System
Using VMS Factory Installed Software
Modifying FIS for Standalone Systems
Modifying FIS for a Cluster Server
System Prompts for Local Area and Mixed-Interconnect Configurations
Modifying FIS for a System in a Larger Cluster
Installing Operating System Software
Connecting Additional Terminals
How to Turn off Your System
Connecting Additional Terminals to a Microvax 3100 or Vaxserver 3100 Systems
Chapter 3 Learning about Your System
Storage Devices
Model 10 Internal Storage Device Combinations
RZ23 Hard Disk
Model 20 Internal Storage Device Combinations
TZ30 Tape Drive
Tape Cartridges
TZ30 Controls and Indicators
TZ30 Controls
TZ30 Tape Drive Controls and Indicators
Inserting and Using the Tape Cartridge
TZ30 Indicators
Removing a Tape Cartridge from the Drive
Inserting the Tape Cartridge
If You Have Problems
RX23 Diskette Drive
Inspecting the Cartridge Leader
Diskettes
Inserting a Diskette
Accessing the RX23 Diskette Drive in Model 20 Systems
Removing a Diskette
Removing a Diskette
Chapter 4 Expanding Your System
Guidelines for Connecting Expansion Boxes
Preparing Your System for an Expansion Box
Removing the SCSI Cover
Unpacking an Expansion Box
Removing the SCSI Terminator
Connecting One Expansion Box
Expansion Box and Accessories
50-Pin Terminator
Connecting One TK50Z or One RZ55 Expansion Box
Connecting One RRD40 Expansion Box
Connecting Two Expansion Boxes
RRD40 Compact Disc Expansion Box
Connecting Two Expansion Boxes
Selecting the Voltage on the RRD40 Expansion Box
Tabletop RRD40 Expansion Box
RRD40 Voltage Selector, and SCSI ID Switch Positions
SCSI Devices Self-Test Status Codes
Loading a Compact Disc
Compact Disc Loading
Unloading a Compact Disc
RZ55 Hard Disk Expansion Box
Verifying the SCSI ID on the First RZ55
Resetting the SCSIID on the Second RZ55
TK50Z Tape Expansion Box
Verifying the SCSIID on the First TK50Z
Resetting the SCSIID on the Second TK50Z
Inserting a Tape Cartridge
Summary Oftk50Z Controls and Lights
Inserting and Loading a Tape in the TK50Z Expansion Box
Removing a Tape Cartridge
Function of TK50Z Physical Controls
Function of TK50Z Lights
Chapter 5 Connecting to a Network
A Brief Introduction to Networks
Connecting to a Thinwire Ethernet Network
Verifying the Network Select Button Position
Verifying Your Thinwire Ethernet Network Installation
Connecting Your System to Thinwire Ethernet Cable
Creating a Daisy-Chained Work Group
Connecting the T-Connector to the Back of the System Unit
Connecting Your System to a Decconnect Faceplate
Troubleshooting the Thinwire Segment
Connecting Your System to a Decconnect Faceplate
Removing a System from an Active Thinwire Segment
Connecting to a Standard Ethernet Network
Setting the Network Switch for Standard Ethernet
Verifying Your Standard Ethernet Network Installation
Troubleshooting Standard Ethernet
Connecting a Transceiver Cable to Your System
Connecting a Transceiver Cable
Chapter 6 Handling Problems
How to Use the Troubleshooting Table
Basic Troubleshooting
Power-Up Error Messages
Self-Tests
Power-Up and Self-Test Display Identifiers
Halt Button
Configuration Display
Displaying Device Information
Definition of Mnemonics
Using the System Exerciser
RRD40 Test Disc Utility
SCSI Mass Storage Disk Data Eraser (TEST 75)
Error Codes for Erase Disk Utility
Restarting the System after Running Tests
Summary of Commands
Summary of SET Commands
Summary of TEST Commands
Service Information
Summary of SHOW Commands
Appendix A System Parameters
Booting the System
Set the Default Boot Device
SCSI Boot Device Names
Changing the Default Recovery
Values for Default Recovery
Setting the Default Boot ~'Lags
MOP, TRIG and PSWD Commands
Appendix Bscsi Ids
SCSI ID Default Settings
Setting SCSI Switches
RZ55 Expansion Box SCSI Ids and Switch Positions
TK50Z Expansion Box SCSI Ids and Switch Positions
RRD40 Expansion Box SCSI Ids and Switch Positions
Appendix C Options
Adding Memory
Optional Memory Expansion Modules
Adding Communications Modules
The DSH32-B Communications Module
Optional Communications Modules
Connecting Terminals or Other Peripherals to the Eight-Asynchronous Port
Connecting the Eight Asynchronous Line Cable to the System Unit
Synchronous Port
Modem Cables for the DSH32-B Communications Module
Connecting the Synchronous Line Cable to the System Unit
Cable Length to Baud Rate Relationships
Adding a Printer
CA Adding a Modem
Connecting a Printer Cable to the System Unit
Terminals
Connecting a Modem Cable to the System Unit
System Storage Conditions
RZ23 Hard Disk Drive Specifications
RX23 Diskette Drive Specifications
Associated Documents
Noninitialized Cartridge Compatibility
Initialized Cartridge Compatibility
Labeling a Tape Cartridge
Write-Protecting a Tape
Write-Protecting a Diskette
Compact Disc Caddy
Inserting a Disc in the Housing
Standalone BACKUP Qualifiers
Conventions
Printers
Modems
System Specifications
Ports and Connectors
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Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting Standard Ethernet
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How to Use the Troubleshooting Table
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