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VAX 4000 Model 300
Installation
Order Number EK–335AC–IN–003
Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts

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  • Page 1 VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation Order Number EK–335AC–IN–003 Digital Equipment Corporation Maynard, Massachusetts...
  • 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 Verify Site Preparation ......Check the Shipment ....... . Position the System .
  • Page 4 Connect an Expander, If Required ..... Connecting the Q-bus Cables ..... . . Connecting the DSSI Cable .
  • Page 5 System Controls and Indicators — Integrated Storage Element, System Control Panel, and Console Module ..System Controls and Indicators — TK-Series Tape Drives . . System Controls and Indicators — TF85 Tape Drive ..Connecting Devices to a CXA16 or CXB16 Module .
  • Page 6 Connecting the Power Control Bus Cable ....Connecting the Ground Cable ......TLZ04/KZQSA System Connection .

  • Page 7: Preface

    Preface This manual tells you how to install your system, using the following steps. 1. Verify site preparation 2. Check the shipment 3. Position the system 4. Open the system doors 5. Install the console terminal 6. Set the system controls 7.
  • Page 8 2. After you complete step 7, install the expander as described in the installation document (addendum or manual) shipped with the expander. 3. Return to this manual (step 8) to complete the installation of the expander and the system. NOTE: Some of the devices mentioned in this manual are designed for multiuser systems and may not be suitable for server systems.
  • Page 9 The equipment is not designed for connection to an IT power system (a power system without a directly grounded neutral conductor). The equipment should be plugged into a dedicated (isolated) ground circuit. The system contains an automatic voltage-selection power supply. Voltage selection is not required prior to installation.

  • Page 10: Verify Site Preparation

    A smaller carton contains the console terminal, if ordered. • Another carton contains hardware documentation, software documen- tation, and software licenses. That carton also contains system software and diagnostic software if you ordered those items separately. VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...
  • Page 11 If you ordered a dual-host system, the carton containing the second system includes the same items as the first carton plus a DSSI cable (BC21M–09). DSSI stands for Digital Storage Systems Interconnect. Figure 1 shows the contents of the shipping carton. 2 VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 12: Shipping Carton Contents

    Power Cable Console Terminal Cable (17-01364-02) Ground Wire Cable (12-13756-A8) DSSI Bus Node ID Plugs (12-28766-19) TLZ04 Bus Node ID Plugs (12-28766-28) System Note: Unpacking is illustrated on the exterior of the shipping carton. MLO-006032 VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 13: Position The System

    Rolls Left to Right MLO-004012 Leave space behind the system for routing cables. Once installation is complete, you can place the system directly against a wall. Its oversized base ensures enough space for proper rear ventilation. 4 VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 14: Open The System Doors

    No Access to Controls (Both Doors Locked) Bottom Key Position: Access to Power Switch; All Controls and Indicators (Both Doors Open) MLO-006033 SCP stands for system control panel and ISE stands for Integrated Storage Element. VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 15: Install The Console Terminal

    3. Turn on the terminal. The terminal performs a self-test. The documentation for the terminal describes a successful self-test and error messages you receive if the terminal is not operating properly. 6 VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 16: Perform Setup Operations

    2. Find the console terminal cable. It is labeled 17–01364–02 and has a DEC–423 modular plug on each end. 3. Connect the terminal cable to the DEC–423 modular jack labeled 1 on the rear of the terminal, according to the instructions in your terminal installation guide. VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 17: Connecting A Vt300-Series Or Vt400-Series Console Terminal

    4. Feed the other end of the cable under the system from the back or side. Then draw up the cable and insert it into the DEC–423 modular jack shown in Figure 5. Figure 5: Connecting a VT300-Series or VT400-Series Console Terminal Terminal Cable MLO-004014 8 VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 18: Set The System Controls

    1. Check the setting of the Power switch on the power supply shown in Figure 6. It should be off (set at 0). Figure 6: System Controls and Indicators — Power Switch Power Switch MLO-004263 VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...
  • Page 19 Baud Rate Select switch — You should have set the console terminal baud rate to your preference. Set the system to the same rate. • Break Enable/Disable switch — Set that switch to break enabled (up, indicated by a 1). 10 VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 20: System Controls And Indicators - Integrated Storage Element, System Control Panel, And Console Module

    Bus Node Fault Indicator ID Plug Console Module Power-Up Mode Switch System Control Panel Baud Baud Rate 300___________0 Select Switch 600___________1 1200__________2 2400__________3 4800__________4 Halt Button 9600__________5 19200_________6 38400_________7 Break Enable/ Restart Button Disable Switch MLO-006034 VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 21: System Controls And Indicators - Tk-Series Tape Drives

    If a TF85 tape drive (Figure 9) is installed in your system: Make sure the Cartridge Insert/Release handle is closed (pushed in). Verify that a bus node ID plug is inserted into the drive. 12 VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 22: Connect Additional Devices To The System

    Use the following instructions when you are ready to connect the devices. CAUTION: Make sure the Power switch on the power supply panel is off (set at 0). Make all connections directly to the appropriate module cover. 1. Begin with the module at the far right. VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 23: Module Identification Labels

    KLESI RV20 write-once optical disk (or TU81E tape) controller M7769 KFQSA DSSI mass-storage adapter Communications M3108–PA DSV11 2-line synchronous serial interface (full modem support) M3118–YA CXA16 16-line asynchronous serial interface (RS–423–A, no modem support) 14 VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...
  • Page 24 CAUTION: Do not operate the system without Digital module covers. They are required to protect the equipment, to maintain proper airflow for cooling, and to meet international regulatory standards. Do not substitute other covers as they may not meet the required specifications. VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 25: Connecting Terminals And Serial Printers

    1. Find the H3104 cable concentrator and BC16D cable. 2. Feed one end of the BC16D cable under the system from the back or side and insert it into the connector as shown in Figure 10. 16 VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 26: Connecting Devices To A Cxa16 Or Cxb16 Module

    0–7. Lock the connector in place by using the bail latches. Figure 10: Connecting Devices to a CXA16 or CXB16 Module Bail Latches BC16D Cable Feed Cable Under System and Through Opening MLO-004017 VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 27: Connecting Devices To The Cable Concentrator

    (H8575–A), available in 25-pin and 9-pin models. Follow the same procedure for connecting a second BC16D cable to the module, except insert the cable into the connector labeled 0–7. 18 VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 28: Connecting Parallel Printers To The System

    3. Insert the other end of the cable into the printer. Follow the same procedure for connecting a second printer to the LPV11 module, except insert the cable into the connector labeled J2 on the module cover. VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 29: Connecting Synchronous Modems To The System

    If you are connecting two BC19N–12 cables, connect the first to the connector labeled 4–7 on the module cover. • If you are connecting one cable, connect it to the connector labeled 0–3. Lock the connector in place with the bail latches. 20 VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 30: Connecting A Modem To A Cxy08 Module

    BC22F modem cable between the cable assembly and the modem. Refer to your modem documentation for the location of the connector. Repeat the same procedure for connecting a second BC19N cable, except insert the cable into the connector labeled 0–3. VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 31: Connecting An Internal Modem To Telephone Lines

    Use the following procedure to connect the DFA01 modem to RJ11C/CA11A, RJ12C/CA12A or RJ13C/CA13A telephone service. 1. Disconnect the telephone line from the wall-mounted modular telephone jack. Leave the other end of the telephone line connected to the telephone as shown in Figure 14. 22 VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 32: Disconnecting The Telephone Line (Single-Line And Multiline Service)

    Figure 14: Disconnecting the Telephone Line (Single-Line and Multiline Service) Locking Tab Squeeze Locking Tab and Pull Wall-Mounted from Jack Modular Telephone Jack Telephone MLO-000653 VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 33: Installing The Telephone Cord (Single-Line And Multiline Service)

    1 and insert it into the second jack from the top of the module cover as shown in Figure 16. That jack is marked with the telephone icon. 24 VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 34: Connecting A Modem To A Telephone (Single-Line And Multiline Service)

    Connect the wall-mounted modular jack to the bottom jack on the module cover. b. Connect the telephone line to the second jack from the bottom of the module cover. VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 35: Rj41S/Ca41A And Rj45S/Ca45A Data-Jack Telephone Service

    Do not unplug the telephone line from the wall-mounted modular telephone jack. 1. Insert one end of the telephone cord into the top jack on the module cover (modem A) as shown in Figure 17. The top jack is marked with the line icon. 26 VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 36: Connecting A Modem To A Wall-Mounted Jack (Data-Jack Service) - Telephone To Wall-Jack Connection

    2. Insert the other end of the telephone cord into a second wall-mounted modular telephone jack. If you require voice communication on modem A, refer to step 4. If you do not plan to use modem B, skip step 3 and proceed with step VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...
  • Page 37 (see Figure 17). • The second way of installing voice communication is by connecting the telephone to the module cover, which is in turn connected to the wall-mounted modular telephone jack as shown in Figure 18. 28 VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 38: Connecting A Modem To A Wall-Mounted Jack (Data-Jack Service) - Telephone To Dfa01 Connection

    Leave connected the eight-wire telephone cord that attaches the module cover to a wall-mounted modular telephone jack. b. Disconnect the telephone line from the wall-mounted modular telephone jack. Leave the telephone line connected to the telephone. VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 39: Setting Up Terminal Lines

    With automatic hang up disabled, you can modify the modem operating parameters (from application software or when using a terminal emulator). You can then exit the program without the modem resetting those parameters to power-up default values. 30 VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 40: Connecting To An Ethernet Network At The Console Module

    Section 7.6.1. • To select the standard connector, slide the switch up. Then go to Section 7.6.2. An indicator next to the selected connector lights when your system is turned on, indicating an active connection. VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 41: Making A Thinwire Network Connection At The Console Module

    7.6.1 Making a ThinWire Network Connection at the Console Module To make a ThinWire network connection at the console module: 1. Find the T-connector and two terminators. They are on the ThinWire connector, below the Ethernet Connector switch. 32 VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 42: Thinwire Cable, T-Connector, And Terminator

    Figure 20 shows how the T-connector, terminators, and ThinWire cable connectors fit together. Figure 20: ThinWire Cable, T-Connector, and Terminator Connector Connector T-Connector Terminator MLO-000659 VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 43: Making A Thinwire Ethernet Connection At The Console Module

    Connect the ThinWire cable to the lower end of the T-connector. b. Verify that a terminator is connected to the other end of the T-connector. Push in and turn the connector or terminator clockwise until it locks in place. 34 VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 44: Making A Standard Network Connection At The Console Module

    7.6.2 Making a Standard Network Connection at the Console Module To make a standard network connection at the console module: 1. Find the Ethernet transceiver cable. It has a right-angle plug at one end and a socket at the other end. VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 45: Making A Standard Ethernet Connection At The Console Module

    A DELNI interconnect, which can in turn be connected to a baseband Ethernet cable, and which can connect up to eight systems in a local area network • A DESTA adapter, which lets you connect the Ethernet transceiver cable to ThinWire cabling 36 VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 46: Connecting To An Ethernet Network At The Desqa Module

    To select the standard connector, set that switch to the in position. Then go to Section 7.7.2. An indicator next to the selected connector lights when your system is turned on, indicating an active connection. VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 47: Making A Thinwire Network Connection At The Desqa Module

    If your DESQA module has an Ethernet Connector switch, make sure that switch is set to the out position. A T-connector and two terminators are on the DESQA module. Figure 24 shows how the T-connector, terminators, and ThinWire cable connectors fit together. 38 VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 48: Thinwire Cable, T-Connector, And Terminator

    To make a ThinWire network connection at the DESQA module: 1. Remove the T-connector from the module. Push in and turn it counterclockwise until it unlocks. 2. Remove the terminators from the T-connector. Push in and turn them counterclockwise until they unlock. VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 49: Making A Thinwire Ethernet Connection At The Desqa Module

    Connect a ThinWire cable to one end of the T-connector. b. Connect a second ThinWire cable to the other end of the T- connector. Push in and turn the connectors clockwise until they lock in place. 40 VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 50: Forming The Upper Cable In A Loop At The Desqa Module

    Ethernet cable, and connects to one ThinWire segment • A ThinWire Ethernet adapter in another system or workstation NOTE: Contact your network manager or Digital service representative if you have questions about network configurations. VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...
  • Page 51 CAUTION: Each ThinWire segment must have only one grounding point. To ground a single-segment ThinWire network on the DESQA module, connect a grounding clamp (90–08927–00) and an unshrouded T-connector (12–25534–01) as shown in Figure 27. Contact your Digital sales representative concerning those parts. 42 VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 52: Grounding Thinwire Ethernet At The Desqa Module

    Figure 27: Grounding ThinWire Ethernet at the DESQA Module Hole for Address Label Carrier Terminal Ring Ground Wire (14 AWG) Grounding Clamp Terminator T-Connector ThinWire MLO-000664 VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 53: Making A Standard Network Connection At The Desqa Module

    Sliding Lock Feed Cable Under System and Through Opening MLO-004025 4. Connect the other end of the cable to one of the following devices. • An H4000 transceiver on a traditional baseband Ethernet cable 44 VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 54: Connect An Expander, If Required

    2. Return to this manual to connect the expander cable(s) to one or more of the system connections shown in Figure 29 (next page) and described in the following sections. VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 55: System Connections For Expanders

    Wire Out Q-bus DSSI In/Out MLO-006037 NOTE: The module containing the two Q-bus Out connectors is installed in your system only if you purchased a Q-bus expander (for example, a B400X expander) with your system. 46 VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...
  • Page 56 Ground cable (Section 8.5) Then: 1. Complete the installation of the expander as described in the expander document. 2. Complete the installation of your system by completing the steps remaining in this manual (continue with step 9). VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 57: Connecting The Q-Bus Cables

    2. Feed the socket end of the other cable under the system from the back or side and up through the opening. Then insert the socket end into the upper Q-bus Out connector (J2). Secure the connection by sliding the lock down. 48 VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 58: Connecting The Dssi Cable

    Squeeze the spring clips at the top and bottom of the terminator as you pull it straight out. For the B400X expander, remove the DSSI terminator (12–29258–01) from the DSSI In/Out (Bus 0) connector, which is the lower connector on the left side of the card cage. VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 59: Connecting The Kzqsa External Cable

    3. If applicable, install the terminator (removed in step 1) on the expander as shown in the expander installation document. 8.3 Connecting the KZQSA External Cable 1. Open the bail latches and remove the terminator (12–30552–01) from the lower connector on the KZQSA module (M5976–SA). 50 VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 60: Removing The Kzqsa Terminator

    Figure 33: Removing the KZQSA Terminator Bail Latch MLO-006038 VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 61: Connecting The Kzqsa External Cable

    3. If applicable, install the terminator (removed in step 1) on the expander, as shown in the expander installation document, or on an external RRD- series drive, as shown in the owner’s manual for that drive. 52 VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 62: Connecting The Power Control Bus Cable

    The Power Bus Out connector is on the power supply. It is the topmost of three connectors stacked well below the Power (1/0) switch. NOTE: The Power Control Bus cable is not used in dual-host systems. VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 63: Connecting The Ground Cable

    If a TLZ04 tape drive is installed in your system: 1. Find the KZQSA In connector shown in Figure 37 and the KZQSA internal cable (BC06P–2F) shipped with your system. 54 VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 64: Tlz04/Kzqsa System Connection

    2. Remove the protective cover from the KZQSA In connector. 3. Insert the connector on one end of the cable into the KZQSA In connector. Secure the cable connection by pressing the bail latches on the connector until they snap into place. VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 65: Tlz04/Kzqsa Module Connection - Removing The

    KZQSA module (M5976–SA) as shown in Figure 38. Figure 38: TLZ04/KZQSA Module Connection — Removing the Termina- Bail Latch MLO-006038 5. Insert the other cable connector into the connector on the KZQSA module as shown in Figure 39. 56 VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 66: Tlz04/Kzqsa Module Connection - Connecting The Cable

    Figure 39: TLZ04/KZQSA Module Connection — Connecting the Cable Bail Latch MLO-006039 Secure the cable connection by pressing the bail latches on the connector until they snap into place. VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 67: Connect The Dssi Cable - Dual Host Only

    1. Remove the DSSI terminator from the host A, Bus 0 (DSSI In/Out) connector shown in Figure 40. Squeeze the spring clips at the top and bottom of the terminator as you pull it straight out. 58 VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 68: Removing The Dssi Terminators

    Figure 40: Removing the DSSI Terminators Host A Host B MLO-004026 2. Repeat the previous step for host B. 3. Find the 2.74-meter (9-foot) DSSI cable labeled BC21M–09, shipped with your system. VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 69: Connecting The Dssi Cable

    Host A Host B MLO-004027 Tighten the screws by hand, then use a screwdriver to secure the connection. 5. Repeat the previous step for host B using the opposite end of the DSSI cable. 60 VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 70: Connect The Ground Cable - Dual Host Only

    4. Remove the nut from that bolt. 5. Slide the ground-lead terminal over the bolt. 6. Replace and tighten the nut. 7. Repeat steps 2 through 6 for host B using the other end of the ground cable. VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 71: Connect The System Power Cable

    3. Find the power cable shipped with your system. 4. Make sure the plug end of that cable matches your wall outlet or other power source. Several types of plugs are shown in Figure 44. 62 VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 72: Power Cable Plugs

    Figure 44: Power Cable Plugs 100 - 125 V 200 - 250 V MLO-001861 VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 73: Turn On The System And Select A Language

    NOTE: For a dual-host system: You must turn on each host separately. If you want a language other than English (United States/Canada), you must select a language for each host. Turn on the system(s) and select a language for each as follows. 64 VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 74: Language Selection Menu

    13) Português [B14) Suomi 15) Svenska (1..15): 4. Select a language by typing its number and Return NOTE: If you do not select a language within 30 seconds, the system defaults to English (United States/Canada). VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 75: Successful System Self-Tests

    (so you need not select it each time you turn on the system), turn the Power-Up Mode switch to Run mode, which is indicated by an arrow on the console module as shown in Figure 48. 66 VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 76: Close The System Doors

    14 Close the System Doors If you plan to run diagnostic software immediately following the installation, leave the upper door open. If you plan to start up factory-installed software immediately following the installation, leave both doors open. VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 77: After Installation

    Digital strongly recommends that you run the diagnostic software for your system before you install system software or start factory-installed software the first time. The diagnostics: • Verify the system configuration. • Check to see if each device is working properly. 68 VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...
  • Page 78 If you have factory-installed software on your system, see Appendix A for the startup procedure. Otherwise, install the software that you ordered with your system. NOTE: Systems with VMS factory-installed software have a yellow sticker on the front panel of the ISE containing that software. VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 79: Pre-Startup Requirements

    Appendix A Starting and Modifying VMS Factory-Installed Software This appendix tells you how to start and modify VMS factory-installed software (FIS), which is on your system disk if you ordered one or more ISEs. FIS must be modified to accommodate customized passwords and system environment particulars.

  • Page 80: Startup Procedure

    If the ISE with the FIS is in your system: >>> SET BOOT DIA0 Return If the ISE with the FIS is in an expander connected to Bus 1 (for example, an R400X expander): A–2 VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...
  • Page 81 >>> SET BOOT DIB0 Return 5. Boot the FIS. >>> BOOT Return 6. Set the Break Enable/Disable switch to disable (down). The system displays a banner and then prompts you for the date and time. VAX/VMS Version Vn.n Major version id = 1 Minor version id = 0 Please enter date and time (DD-MMM-YYYY HH:MM): 7.
  • Page 82 The system verifies your passwords and rejects any that can be easily guessed. The following status messages are displayed if the passwords are acceptable. %VMS-I-PWD_OKAY, account password for SYSTEM verified %VMS-I-PWD_OKAY, account password for SYSTEST verified %VMS-I-PWD_OKAY, account password for FIELD verified A–4 VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...
  • Page 83 Then the following status message is displayed. Creating RIGHTS database file, SYS$SYSTEM:RIGHTSLIST.DAT Ignore any messages of this type. %SYSTEM-F-DUPIDENT, duplicate identifier The following status message is displayed when the FIS setup procedure completes. %UAF-I-RDBDONEMSG, rights database modified The system then displays messages that remind you to perform certain tasks after the software is installed: •...
  • Page 84 Later you can use the NETCONFIG.COM and CLUSTER_CONFIG.COM command procedures to include your system in a network and cluster, provided you have the appropriate software licenses and PAKs. See the A–6 VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...
  • Page 85 VMS VAXcluster Manual, the Guide to DECnet–VAX Networking, and the VMS Networking Manual for more information. A.2.2 Modifying FIS for a Simple VAXcluster Network If you want to use your system as part of a simple VAXcluster network, where disks are shared between different systems in the same network, you need a node name and node ID which you can obtain from your network coordinator.
  • Page 86 Installation and Operations Manual, the Guide to Setting Up a VMS System, or the VMS System Generation Utility Manual for more information. 5. If you want DECwindows as the default windowing system, enter Y. Otherwise, enter N. A–8 VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...
  • Page 87 The system displays prompts asking for account passwords. 6. Enter them as shown below. NOTE: The passwords shown are samples. You should enter your own passwords. Remember to record them. If you forget a password, you cannot log in. Enter new password for account SYSTEM: PANCAKES Return Re-enter the password for account SYSTEM: PANCAKES Return...
  • Page 88 Guide to Setting Up a VMS System. 9. You should now perform the following operations. • Register any PAKs you received with your system. • Back up the system disk. • Delete unwanted files. A–10 VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 89: Modifying Fis For A Complex Network Or Dual-Host

    To register PAKs: $ @SYS$UPDATE:VMSLICENSE Return If you make a mistake while entering a PAK: 1. Continue the data entry sequence. 2. Reject the data at the end of the sequence when your system asks you to confirm the data. Your system then gives you an opportunity to reenter the data correctly.

  • Page 90: Configuring For Dual-Host Systems

    Too many ISEs indicates an incorrect allocation class setting for an ISE. Too few ISEs indicates an incorrect unit number for an ISE. • Use SHOW DEVICE DI/FULL to check that the alternate host name for your dual-host system is displayed. A–12 VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation...

  • Page 91: Index

    Index Checking software modification work, A–12 A026–PA module, 15 Checking shipment, 1 A030–PA module, 15 Closing system doors, 67 A1008–PA module, 15 Configuring software for dual-host A1009–PA module, 15 systems, A–12 AAV11 option, 15 Connecting Additional devices, connecting, 13 additional devices, 13 ADQ32 option, 15 asynchronous modems, 20 ADV11 option, 15...
  • Page 92 Connecting (Cont.) DESQA module (Cont.) parallel printers, 19 connecting Ethernet network, 37 connecting standard Ethernet power cable, system, 62 cable, 44 power control bus cable, 53 connecting ThinWire Ethernet printers, parallel, 19 cable, 38 printers, serial, 16 DESQA option, 15 Q-bus cable, 48 Devices, connecting additional, 13 serial printers, 16...
  • Page 93 Language, selecting, 64 LPV11 option, 15 Factory-installed software See VMS factory-installed software M3018 module, 14 M3118–YA module, 14 See VMS factory-installed software M3118–YB module, 15 M3119–YA module, 15 M3121–PA module, 15 M3125–PA module, 15 Ground cable, connecting, 54 M3127–PA module, 15 Ground cable, connecting dual hosts, M4002–PA module, 15 M5976–SA module, 14...
  • Page 94 Modems (Cont.) Modules (Cont.) DFA01, setting up terminal lines, M7552–PA, 14 M7559, 14 internal, connecting, 22 M7651–PA, 15 synchronous, connecting, 20 M7658–PA, 15 Modifying VMS factory-installed M7740–PA, 14 software, A–1 M7769, 14 checking modification work, A–12 M8020–PA, 15 complex network or dual-host M8049–PA, 15 system, A–11 M8086–PA, 15...
  • Page 95 Options (Cont.) RJ11C/CA11A, RJ12C/CA12A, and DSV11, 14 RJ13C/CA13A telephone IBQ01–SA, 15 service, 22 IEQ11, 15 RJ41S/CA41A and RJ45S/CA45A data-jack telephone service, 22 KA670–AA, 14 KA670–BA, 14 KDA50, 14 KFQSA, 14 KLESI, 14 See System control panel KRQ50, 14 Selecting language, 64 KWV11, 15 Serial printers, connecting, 16 KZQSA, 14...
  • Page 96 System (Cont.) VMS factory-installed software (Cont.) turning on, 64 starting and modifying, A–1 System software startup procedure, A–2 See VMS factory-installed software Tape drives, setting controls, 12 Telephone service RJ11C/CA11A, RJ12C/CA12A, and RJ13C/CA13A, 22 RJ41S/CA41A and RJ45S/CA45A data jack, 22 Terminal See also Console terminal connecting, 16...

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