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VAX 6000: Installing the
VAXBI Option
Order Number EK–60BIA–IN–001
This manual is intended for Digital customer service
engineers and self-maintenance customers installing
the VAXBI option or the TK tape drive option. The
VAXBI option includes the VAXBI card cages, power
regulators, the DWMBB adapter, and cables.
digital equipment corporation
maynard, massachusetts

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  • Page 1 VAX 6000: Installing the VAXBI Option Order Number EK–60BIA–IN–001 This manual is intended for Digital customer service engineers and self-maintenance customers installing the VAXBI option or the TK tape drive option. The VAXBI option includes the VAXBI card cages, power regulators, the DWMBB adapter, and cables.
  • Page 2 The software, if any, described in this document is furnished under a license and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license. No responsibility is assumed for the use or reliability of software or equipment that is not supplied by Digital Equipment Corporation or its affiliated companies.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface Chapter 1 Specifications and Preparation VAXBI Option Description ......1–2 Prepare Area, Kit, and Tools ......1–4 Unpacking Checklist .
  • Page 4 Chapter 4 Installing the TK70 Tape Drive Option TK70 Tape Drive Option Description ....4–2 Install the TK Tape Drive ......4–4 4.2.1 Attach the Tape Drive Housing .
  • Page 5 2–8 VAX 6000 Series Slot Numbers ..... . . 2–14 3–1 AC Power Controller Circuit Breaker ....

  • Page 6: Preface

    Preface Intended Audience This manual is written for Digital customer service engineers and self- maintenance customers who install the VAXBI option or the TK tape drive option. Document Structure This manual uses a structured documentation design. There are many topics, organized into small sections for efficient reference. Each topic begins with an abstract.

  • Page 7: Vax 6000 Series Documentation

    Conventions Used in This Document The icons shown below are used in illustrations for designating part placement in VAX 6000 series systems. A shaded area in the icon shows the location of the component or part being discussed. FRONT REAR...

  • Page 8: Vax 6000 Model Level Documentation

    Order Number Options and Upgrades VAX 6000: XMI Conversion Manual EK–650EA–UP VAX 6000: Installing MS65A Memories EK–MS65A–UP VAX 6000: Installing the H7236-A Battery Backup Option EK–60BBA–IN VAX 6000: Installing the FV64A Vector Option EK–60VEA–IN VAX 6000: Installing the VAXBI Option EK–60BIA–IN Manuals specific to models are listed in Table 2.
  • Page 9 Guide to Setting Up a VMS System AA–LA25A–TE Introduction to VMS System Management AA–LA24A–TE ULTRIX–32 Guide to System Exercisers AA–KS95B–TE VMS Upgrade and Installation Supplement: VAX 6000 Series AA–LB36C–TE VMS Networking Manual AA–LA48A–TE VMS System Manager’s Manual AA–LA00A–TE VMS VAXcluster Manual...
  • Page 10 Table 3 (Cont.): Associated Documents Title Order Number Peripherals HSC Installation Manual EK–HSCMN–IN H4000 DIGITAL Ethernet Transceiver Installation Manual EK–H4000–IN Installing and Using the VT320 Video Terminal EK–VT320–UG RV20 Optical Disk Owner’s Manual EK–ORV20–OM SC008 Star Coupler User’s Guide EK–SC008–UG TA78 Magnetic Tape Drive User’s Guide EK–OTA78–UG TA90 Magnetic Tape Subsystem Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Specifications And Preparation

    Specifications and Preparation This chapter describes the VAXBI option and gives preparation guidelines for installing the VAXBI option in a VAX 6000 cabinet. Chapter 2 describes the installation. If you are also installing the TK70 tape drive option, see Chapter 4 for that installation procedure. Sections in this chapter include: •...

  • Page 12: Vaxbi Option Description

    DWMBB adapter. The DWMBB/A module is in the XMI card cage, and the DWMBB/B module is in the VAXBI card cage. Figure 1–1: VAXBI Card Cage Connections H7215 H7214 VAXBI CHASSIS I/O DEVICES msb-0108A-90 1–2 VAX 6000: Installing the VAXBI Option...

  • Page 13: Overview Of Vaxbi Installation

    The three major components you will install are the VAXBI assembly, the H7214 power regulator, and the H7215 power regulator. Figure 1–2: Overview of VAXBI Installation H7214 H7215 REAR ADD VAXBI CARD CAGE ASSEMBLY msb-0736-91 Specifications and Preparation 1–3...

  • Page 14: Prepare Area, Kit, And Tools

    REAR CLEARANCE 1 M (39 IN) SYSTEM DISK .9 M DEPTH TAPE CABINET (36 IN) 2.9 M (114 IN) CABINET CABINET WIDTH 1.9 M (74 IN) FRONT CLEARANCE 1 M (39 IN) msb-0119B-91 1–4 VAX 6000: Installing the VAXBI Option...

  • Page 15: Tools Required

    1. Prepare an area near the system where you can place system components during the installation. 2. Perform an orderly shutdown of the system. 3. Turn the upper key switch on the front control panel to the Off position. 4. Pull the circuit breaker on the AC power controller to the Off position. The AC power controller is at the bottom rear of the cabinet.

  • Page 16: Unpacking Checklist

    DWMBB to H7206 power OK signal cable 17-01897-02 7" DWMBB I/O cables (two pairs) 74-35973-01 Cable retainer 74-35974-01 H7214 cover 36-33598-02 VAXBI module utilization label 36-12680-02 Ground symbol labels EK-60BIA-IN VAX 6000: Installing the VAXBI Option 1–6 VAX 6000: Installing the VAXBI Option...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2 Installing The Vaxbi Option

    Chapter 2 Installing the VAXBI Option This chapter describes the installation of the VAXBI assembly into a VAX 6000 cabinet. Sections include: • Remove the Baffle Assembly • Install the VAXBI Assembly • Install the H7214 Power Regulator • Install the H7215 Power Regulator •...

  • Page 18: Remove The Baffle Assembly

    2.1 Remove the Baffle Assembly Remove the baffle assembly installed in the VAXBI space. The assembly directs the airflow when the VAXBI card cages are not present. Figure 2–1: Baffle Assembly FRONT msb-0735-91 2–2 VAX 6000: Installing the VAXBI Option...
  • Page 19 1. Remove the clear plastic door in front of the VAXBI area. 2. Peel and stick on the VAXBI label beneath the mounting bracket (see in Figure 2–1). 3. Using a flat screwdriver, remove two screws in front and slide the baffle assembly out of the cabinet (see ).

  • Page 20: Install The Vaxbi Assembly

    2.2.1 Disengage the System Control Assembly Working from the front and rear of the cabinet, remove the six mounting screws and slide the system control assembly forward. Figure 2–2: System Control Assembly (Front View) msb-0064B-90 2–4 VAX 6000: Installing the VAXBI Option...

  • Page 21: System Control Assembly (Rear View)

    1. At the rear of the cabinet, loosen the two mounting screws that secure the system control assembly to the cabinet side (see in Figure 2–3). 2. At the front of the cabinet, loosen the four mounting screws (see Figure 2–2). Remove three screws and, supporting the system control assembly with one hand, remove the last loosened screw with your hand.

  • Page 22: Insert The Vaxbi Assembly

    Working at the front of the cabinet, insert the VAXBI assembly while the system control assembly is tilted up to allow for clearance. This step requires two people. Figure 2–4: VAXBI Card Cages FRONT msb-0116B-90 2–6 VAX 6000: Installing the VAXBI Option...
  • Page 23 1. Slide the VAXBI assembly into the cabinet taking care not to damage the power harnesses or bus bars. You will also need to pull the assembly from the back. 2. Install a mounting screw in the upper left corner of the VAXBI assembly (see in Figure 2–4).

  • Page 24: Cable The Vaxbi Assembly

    2.2.3 Cable the VAXBI Assembly Working mainly from the rear of the cabinet, install the three cables that are in the VAXBI option kit. Figure 2–5: VAXBI Backplane Cables and Power Connections msb-0112C-90 2–8 VAX 6000: Installing the VAXBI Option...

  • Page 25: Vaxbi Assembly Cables To Be Installed

    1. Install the 17-01458-02 ground strap to the VAXBI assembly (see Figure 2–5) using a nutdriver and kepnut. Fasten the filter end of the cable near the assembly bus bars with the lug pointed upward. Fasten the other end of the ground strap to the chassis above. 2.

  • Page 26: Install The H7214 Power Regulator

    Working mainly from the rear of the cabinet, install the H7214 power regulator. Attach the cables. For reference, check the H7214 power regulator that is already installed in the cabinet. Figure 2–6: H7214 Power Regulator (Rear View) msb-0076B-90 2–10 VAX 6000: Installing the VAXBI Option...
  • Page 27 NOTE: Check the H7214 power regulator before installing. The H7214 ground reference wire is connected to the regulator’s circuit board and return bus bar by a screw and a washer. Make sure the wire is intact and properly connected. Tuck the wire out of the way when inserting the regulator into the cabinet.

  • Page 28: Install The H7215 Power Regulator

    Working mainly from the rear of the cabinet, install the H7215 power regulator. For reference, check the H7215 power regulator that is already installed in the cabinet. Figure 2–7: H7215 Power Regulator (Rear View) msb-0078B-90 2–12 VAX 6000: Installing the VAXBI Option...
  • Page 29 From the rear of the system cabinet: 1. Disconnect the 2-pin Mate-N-Lock connector to the Interlock switch. The connector is located at the bottom of the regulator space. 2. Slide the H7215 power regulator in to the left of the H7214. Reconnect the 2-pin Mate-N-Lock connector.

  • Page 30: Install The Dwmbb Modules

    Install the DWMBB modules. The DWMBB/A module is installed in the XMI card cage; the DWMBB/B module is installed in the VAXBI card cage. Figure 2–8: VAX 6000 Series Slot Numbers XMI CARD CAGE VAXBI CARD CAGE 12 11 10 9 8 7...
  • Page 31 NOTE: You will install the DWMBB/A module into slot E of the XMI card cage. If another module is in slot E, it must be removed and inserted into the next open XMI slot. At the front of the cabinet: 1.

  • Page 32: Chapter 3 Acceptance And Troubleshooting

    Chapter 3 Acceptance and Troubleshooting This chapter discusses the acceptance procedure and troubleshooting guidelines for the VAXBI option. See the VAX 6000 Platform Service Manual for more information on troubleshooting. Sections include: • Restore Power to System • Check Self-Test Results •...

  • Page 33: Restore Power To System

    3.1 Restore Power to System Close up the cabinet and restore power systematically before turning the key switch to the Enable position. Figure 3–1: AC Power Controller Circuit Breaker REAR msb-0405-90 3–2 VAX 6000: Installing the VAXBI Option...
  • Page 34 1. Close the I/O bulkhead tray to cover the card cages. 2. Rehang and close the front and rear cabinet doors. 3. Plug in the system power cord. 4. Push the circuit breaker on the AC power controller to the On position. The AC power controller is at the bottom rear of the cabinet.

  • Page 35: Check Self-Test Results

    VAXBI card cages. Figure 3–2: Self-Test Results #123456789 0123456789 0123456789 0123456789 012345# NODE # XBI E + 256 Mb Console = V2.00 RBDs = V2.00 EEPROM = 2.00/2.00 SN = SGO1234567 >>> msb-0701H-91 3–4 VAX 6000: Installing the VAXBI Option...
  • Page 36 The system configuration shown in Figure 3–2 has a DWMBB adapter. The TYP line in this printout indicates that adapters in this configuration are in XMI slots D and E. Because the DWMBB adapter does not have a module-resident self-test, its entry for the STF line will always be "o".

  • Page 37: Vaxbi Troubleshooting

    Poor contact at connector Loose cabling at backplane Power connector attached with 7/16" screw instead of 5/16" screw Module does not appear on self- Loose cabling at backplane test results System not configured correctly 3–6 VAX 6000: Installing the VAXBI Option...

  • Page 38: Vaxbi Connector Cleaning Supplies

    Clear plastic doors cover the VAXBI and XMI card cages. If these doors are opened when power is still on, a power interlock switch cuts off power from the regulators to either the VAXBI side or to the XMI side, depending on the door opened.

  • Page 39: H7206-B Diagnostic Leds

    The H7206-B power and logic unit has one green and eight red LEDs in the upper righthand corner and a larger green LED in the lower lefthand corner. Figure 3–3: H7206-B Diagnostic LEDs LEDs FRONT GREEN RESET SWITCH 14V BIAS 3–8 VAX 6000: Installing the VAXBI Option...

  • Page 40: H7206-B Leds

    The H7206-B power and logic unit has 10 indicator LEDs and one reset switch. The nine LEDs in the upper right corner of the H7206-B are explained in Table 3–3. Refer to Figure 3–3 for LED numbering. The green +14V bias LED lights to indicate when the bias supply on the fan/power module is working.

  • Page 41: Chapter 4 Installing The Tk70 Tape Drive Option

    Chapter 4 Installing the TK70 Tape Drive Option This chapter describes the installation of a TK70 tape drive into a VAX 6000 cabinet. Operating instructions are given in Appendix A. Sections include: • TK70 Tape Drive Option Description • Install the TK Tape Drive •...

  • Page 42: Tk70 Tape Drive Option Description

    VAXBI. The tape drive is installed in the system control assembly in the upper left front of the cabinet. Figure 4–1: TK70 Tape Drive Location FRONT TK70 TAPE DRIVE ASSEMBLY msb-0069A-90 4–2 VAX 6000: Installing the VAXBI Option...

  • Page 43: Tk70 Tape Drive Option Kit

    Tape drive housing T1035-00 TBK70 controller 17-02833-01 Signal cable, from tape drive to system control assembly 17-02632-01 Signal cable, from system control assembly to VAXBI back- plane EK-60BIA-IN VAX 6000: Installing the VAXBI Option Installing the TK70 Tape Drive Option 4–3...

  • Page 44: Install The Tk Tape Drive

    TBK70 module into the VAXBI card cage. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver and a flat screwdriver. 4.2.1 Attach the Tape Drive Housing Attach the housing to the tape drive with four Phillips screws. Figure 4–2: Tape Drive Housing msb-0738-91 4–4 VAX 6000: Installing the VAXBI Option...
  • Page 45 1. Place the housing over the tape drive, as shown in Figure 4–2. The captive screw on the housing should be at the front of the tape drive, on the right side. 2. Using a small Phillips screwdriver, install the two flathead Phillips screws on the left side of the tape drive (see in Figure 4–2).

  • Page 46: Prepare The Cabinet And Remove The Filler Bezel

    4.2.2 Prepare the Cabinet and Remove the Filler Bezel Turn off the system and remove the filler bezel. Figure 4–3: Filler Bezel Removal FRONT msb-0070B-91 4–6 VAX 6000: Installing the VAXBI Option...
  • Page 47 1. Turn the system control panel upper key switch to the Off position. 2. Open the front door of the cabinet. 3. Remove the filler bezel from the system control assembly. The bezel is held in place by one slotted screw (see in Figure 4–3).

  • Page 48: Cable The Tk Tape Drive

    Then connect the cables and insert the TK tape drive into the system control assembly. There are two signal cables and one power cable. Figure 4–4: Plate Removal and TK70 Tape Drive Connectors msb-0741-91 4–8 VAX 6000: Installing the VAXBI Option...

  • Page 49: Tk Tape Drive Cables To Be Installed

    1. Open the rear door of the cabinet. 2. Locate the small metal plate at the right of the power sequencer module (see in Figure 4–4). Remove the plate by removing two screws. 3. Take the 17-02833-01 ribbon cable from the kit and on the large connector, remove one screw and loosen one screw.

  • Page 50: Install The Tbk70 Module

    Next install the TBK70 module into the VAXBI card cage. Then connect the signal cable to the VAXBI backplane. Figure 4–5: Numbering of VAXBI Slots 12 11 10 9 8 7 5 4 3 msb-0716-90 4–10 VAX 6000: Installing the VAXBI Option...
  • Page 51 CAUTION: You must wear an antistatic wrist strap attached to the cabinet when you handle any modules. 1. Remove the plastic door in front of the VAXBI card cage. Install the TBK70 module into the desired VAXBI slot. Replace the door. 2.

  • Page 52: Check The Tk Tape Drive Load Path

    (410B) 0307 >>> Z/BI:4 E ?33 Z connection successfully started. RBD4> D2/TR/T=6/C ;T1035_TK 1.00 ;T06 410B 00000001 ;00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 RBD4> QUIT ?31 Z connection terminated by ^P >>> 4–12 VAX 6000: Installing the VAXBI Option...
  • Page 53 Put a blank cartridge in the TK drive. Make sure it is not write- protected. The blank tape is required for proper running of the TK RBDs. (If you are unfamiliar with the TK, see the VAX 6000 Series Owner’s Manual.) In this example, the DWMBB adapter is XMI node E.

  • Page 54: Appendix A Tk70 Tape Drive Instructions

    Appendix A TK70 Tape Drive Instructions The TK70 tape drive holds one tape cartridge that contains the magnetic tape on a single reel. When a tape cartridge is inserted, the tape is automatically threaded onto a reel inside the drive. The tape must be entirely rewound before the cartridge can be removed from the drive.

  • Page 55: Controls And Indicators

    Table A–1 lists the functions of TK tape drive controls and indicators that are shown in Figure A–1. Figure A–1: TK Tape Drive YELLOW: GREEN: ORANGE: TAPE IN USE OPERATE HANDLE WRITE PROTECTED FRONT UNLOAD BUTTON msb-0183A-91 A–2 VAX 6000: Installing the VAXBI Option...

  • Page 56: Loading A Tape

    Table A–1: TK70 Light Summary Light State Condition Green OK to operate handle. (Operate Handle) Do not operate handle. Blinking Defective cartridge. Pull the handle to the open po- sition and remove cartridge. Try another car- tridge. Yellow Steady Drive ready. (Tape in Use) Blinking Drive in use.

  • Page 57: Unloading A Tape

    To write-protect a tape, slide the tape’s write-protect switch to the left so that the small orange rectangle is visible, as shown in Figure A–2. Figure A–2: TK Tape Cartridge ORANGE INDICATOR WRITE PROTECT SWITCH SLOT msb-0191-89 A–4 VAX 6000: Installing the VAXBI Option...

  • Page 58: Labeling A Tape Cartridge

    A.5 Labeling a Tape Cartridge To label your tape cartridge: • Write your identifying information on the label. Note the recording density: TK70 = 296 Mbytes. • Put the label into the slot on the front of the cartridge. See Figure A–2. •...

  • Page 59: Index

    Index TK tape cartridge (Cont.) labeling, A–5 Baffle assembly, 2–2 write protecting, A–4 TK tape drive, 4–1 to 4–13, A–1 to A–5 acceptance, 4–12 Cables, 2–9, 4–9 controls and indicators, A–2 to Connector cleaning supplies, 3–7 A–3 loading a tape, A–3 unloading a tape, A–4 Diagnostic monitor, 4–13 Tools required, 1–5...

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