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VAX 4000
Model 500A/505A/600A/700A/705A
Installation
Order Number: EK–493AB–IN. B01
Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts

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  • Page 1 VAX 4000 Model 500A/505A/600A/700A/705A Installation Order Number: EK–493AB–IN. B01 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 Verify Site Preparation ......Check the Shipment ......Position the System .
  • Page 4 Index...

  • Page 5: Verify Site Preparation

    1 Verify Site Preparation Caution Review your system warranty. It may require that a Digital service representative install your system to prevent damage to equipment or software. If you are installing a DSSI VAXcluster configuration, and you are a licensed self-maintenance customer, you should be familiar with the contents of your DSSI VAXcluster Installation and Troubleshooting manual.

  • Page 6: Check The Shipment

    2 Check the Shipment 1. Find the Product Delivery Document. It is inside or attached to one of the shipping cartons. Product Delivery Document Digital Equipment Corporation Documentation Issue Date Product Delivery No. Customer Order No. Dec No. Shipped To...
  • Page 7 2. Make sure your shipment is complete by checking that each item listed as shipped on the Product Delivery Document appears on a Content Listing or on a Barcode Label on the outside of one of the cartons in your shipment. Content Listing DEC NO.
  • Page 8 3. Use the unpacking illustrations on the cartons as a guide to unpack your shipment. Warning The system weighs 68 kilograms (150 pounds) with all options installed. To prevent personal injury, two or more people should move the system. Customer Hardware Anti Static Anti Static...

  • Page 9: Position The System

    5. If any item is missing or damaged: Contact your delivery agent. Contact your Digital sales representative. 3 Position the System Warning To prevent personal injury, do not use the handholds to lift the system. Hand Holds Slides Front to Back Rolls Left to Right MLO-004012 For now, leave space behind the system for routing cables.

  • Page 10: Open The System Doors

    4 Open the System Doors 1. Find a key (two are provided). Anti Static MLO-007110 2. Insert that key in the rotary lock, and turn it to the bottom position. Door Handle Rotary Lock MLO-007111...
  • Page 11 3. Open the doors by pulling the handle on the upper door. MLO-004013 4. Review the meaning of the following warning symbols which appear on the power supply. Indicates a risk of electric shock. To reduce the risk of injury, do not remove modules, Integrated Storage Elements (ISEs), the tape drive, or the power supply.

  • Page 12: Install The Console Terminal

    5 Install the Console Terminal 1. Use the instructions in your terminal installation guide to connect the various parts of the terminal. 2. Turn on the terminal. 3. After the terminal passes its self-test, perform the setup operations. Be sure to: •...
  • Page 13 6. Connect the terminal cable to the modular jack on the rear of the terminal, as described in your terminal installation guide. Note Shading in this and subsequent illustrations indicates the general location of the connections you will make. Ground Lead Terminal Cable...

  • Page 14: Set The System Controls

    6 Set the System Controls 1. Check the setting of the Power switch on the power supply. It should be off (set at 0). MLO-007113...
  • Page 15 2. Check the settings on each Integrated Storage Element (ISE): • The Write-Protect button should be out (write-enabled position). • The Run/Ready button should be in (ready position). • Verify that uniquely numbered bus node ID plugs are inserted into the ISEs.
  • Page 16 3. Check the setting of the Halt button on the system control panel. It should be out (run position). Halt Button MLO-007115...
  • Page 17 4. Check the settings on the console module: • The Power-Up Mode switch should be set to Language Inquiry (uppermost position, indicated by a human profile). • The Baud Rate Select switch should be set to the same rate you used for your console terminal.
  • Page 18 5. Check the settings on the tape drive: • If a TF-series tape drive 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. Cartridge Insert/ Release Handle Bus Node...
  • Page 19 • If a TK-series tape drive is installed in your system, make sure the Cartridge Insert/Release handle is closed (pushed in). Cartridge Insert/Release Handle MLO-007180...

  • Page 20: Connect Additional Devices To The System

    7 Connect Additional Devices to the System You can connect additional devices at this time, or you can complete the installation (go to Section 8) before connecting the devices. • If you have devices that must be connected before you start up system software, connect them now.
  • Page 21 1. Begin with the module at the far right. M3108 M3108 M3108 M3108 J1 J1 J2 J2 MLO-010175 2. As you complete connections for each module, move left to the next module. a. If your system has two DSSI ports and looks like ‘‘a’’ in the above illustration, then slots 6 through 12 are available for Q–bus option modules.
  • Page 22 Each module cover has an identifying label at the top, which shows the option number and module number. XXXXX Option Number MXXXX Module Number MLO-007118 The following sections tell you how to connect devices to the modules described in this manual. Connections to other modules are described in the device installation guides.

  • Page 23: Connecting Terminals And Serial Printers

    7.1 Connecting Terminals and Serial Printers You can connect up to 16 terminals and/or serial printers for each CXA16 or CXB16 module installed in your system. 1. Find a cable concentrator and its cable. H3104 Cable Concentrator BC16D Cable MLO-007120 2.
  • Page 24 3. Insert the cable into a connector on the module. • If you are connecting two cables, connect the first to the connector labeled 8–15 on the module cover. • If you are connecting one cable, connect it to the connector labeled 0–7. 0 - 7 Bail Latch...
  • Page 25 4. Insert the other end of the cable into the cable concentrator. MLO-007122 Secure the connection by pressing the bail latches until they snap into place. 5. Insert each printer and terminal cable into one of the modular jacks on the cable concentrator.
  • Page 26 If the printer or terminal does not have a modular jack connection, use a passive adapter. H8575-A H8575-B ......

  • Page 27: Connecting Parallel Printers

    7.2 Connecting Parallel Printers You can connect up to two parallel printers for each LPV11 module installed in your system. 1. Find a BC27L–30 cable. MLO-007126 2. Find the LPV11 module. LPV11 M8086 MLO-007125...
  • Page 28 3. Insert one end of the cable into the lower connector labeled J2 on the module. Bail Latch Feed Cable Under System and Up Through Opening. MLO-007127 Secure the connection by pressing the bail latches until they snap into place. 4.

  • Page 29: Connecting Synchronous Modems

    7.3 Connecting Synchronous Modems You can connect up to two synchronous modems for each DSV11 module installed in your system. 1. Find the DSV11 module. DSV11 M3108 MLO-007128...
  • Page 30 2. Find one of the following adapter-extension cable pairs. Adapter Cables Extension Cables BC19E-02 BC55D-25 BC19F-02 BC19L-25 BC19B-02 BC55D-25 BC22F BC19D-02 MLO-007129...
  • Page 31 3. Connect the socket end of the adapter cable to the module. MLO-007130...
  • Page 32 4. Connect the extension cable to the other end of the adapter cable. MLO-007132 If necessary, you can use 4–40 threaded standoffs and a screwdriver to secure the connection. 5. Connect the other end of the extension cable to the modem, as described in your modem documentation.

  • Page 33: Connecting Asynchronous Modems

    7.4 Connecting Asynchronous Modems You can connect up to eight asynchronous modems to the CXY08 module. 1. Find a BC19N–12 cable. MLO-007134 2. Find the CXY08 module. CXY08 M3119 MLO-007133...
  • Page 34 3. Insert the single-connector end of the cable into a connector on the module. • If you are connecting two 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. 0 - 3 Bail Latch...
  • Page 35 4. Attach one to four modem cables to the four connectors on the opposite end of the BC19N–12 cable. Passive Adapter MLO-007136 If necessary, you can use 4–40 threaded standoffs and a screwdriver to secure the adapter to the BC19N–12 cable.
  • Page 36 If you want to place the modem farther away from the system, attach a BC22F extension cable between the BC19N–12 cable connector and the modem. Extension Cable MLO-007189 If necessary, you can use 4–40 threaded standoffs and a screwdriver to secure the BC19N–12 to BC22F connection and the BC22F to adapter connection.

  • Page 37: Connecting To An Ethernet Network At The H3604 Console Module

    7.5 Connecting to an Ethernet Network at the H3604 Console Module An Ethernet Connector switch on the console module activates a ThinWire or a standard connector. You must select one. • To select the ThinWire connector, slide the switch down. Then go to Section 7.5.1.

  • Page 38: Making A Thinwire Network Connection

    7.5.1 Making a ThinWire Network Connection Make sure the Ethernet Connector switch is down. 1. Remove the T-connector from the module. ThinWire Ethernet Connector MLO-007138...
  • Page 39 2. Remove one or both terminators from the T-connector. • If your system is at the end of a network segment (requires one connection to the network): MLO-007184 • If your system is between two other network devices (requires two connections to the network): MLO-007139...
  • Page 40 3. Connect one or two ThinWire cables to the T-connector. • If your system requires one connection to the network: MLO-007140 • If your system requires two connections to the network: MLO-007141 4. Insert the T-connector into the ThinWire connector on the module.
  • Page 41 ThinWire Ethernet Connector MLO-007142 5. Connect the ThinWire cable(s) to one or two of the following ThinWire Ethernet devices, as described in your network documentation. • Multiport repeater • Singleport repeater • Adapter in another system or workstation Note Contact your network manager or Digital service representative if you have questions about network configurations.

  • Page 42: Making A Standard Network Connection

    7.5.2 Making a Standard Network Connection Make sure the Ethernet Connector switch is up. 1. Find the Ethernet transceiver cable. MLO-007143 2. Make sure the sliding lock on the standard Ethernet connector is in the up position. Sliding Lock MLO-007144 3.
  • Page 43 4. Connect the other end of the cable to one of the following devices, as described in your network documentation. • Transceiver • Interconnect • Adapter in another system or workstation Note Contact your network manager or Digital service representative if you have questions about network configurations.

  • Page 44: Connecting To An Ethernet Network At The Desqa Module

    7.6 Connecting to an Ethernet Network at the DESQA Module An Ethernet Connector switch on the DESQA module activates a ThinWire or a standard connector. You must select one. • To select the ThinWire connector, set that switch to the out position. Then go to Section 7.6.1.

  • Page 45: Making A Thinwire Network Connection

    7.6.1 Making a ThinWire Network Connection Make sure the Ethernet Connector switch is out. 1. Find the ThinWire T-connector and terminators. MLO-007167 2. Remove one or both terminators from the T-connector. • If your system is at the end of a network segment (requires one connection to the network): MLO-007185...
  • Page 46 • If your system is between two other network devices (requires two connections to the network): MLO-007139 3. Connect one or two ThinWire cables to the T-connector. • If your system requires one connection to the network: MLO-007140...
  • Page 47 • If your system requires two connections to the network: MLO-007141...
  • Page 48 4. Insert the T-connector into the ThinWire connector on the module. ThinWire Ethernet Connector Feed Cable Under System and Up Through Opening. MLO-007147...
  • Page 49 5. Use the cable clamp shipped with the module to form the upper cable in a loop. Recommended Diameter Is 10 Centimeters (4 Inches) Cable Clamp MLO-004020 6. Connect the ThinWire cable(s) to one or two of the following ThinWire Ethernet devices, as described in your network documentation.

  • Page 50: Making A Standard Network Connection

    7.6.2 Making a Standard Network Connection Make sure the Ethernet Connector switch is in. 1. Find the Ethernet transceiver cable. MLO-007143 2. Make sure the sliding lock on the standard Ethernet connector is in the up position. Sliding Lock MLO-007149...
  • Page 51 3. Insert the plug end of the cable into the connector. Slide the lock down to secure the connection, and make sure the Ethernet Connector switch remains in. 4. Connect the other end of the cable to one of the following devices, as described in your network documentation.

  • Page 52: Connect An Expander

    8 Connect an Expander If you are not installing a factory-configured expander with your system, go to Section 9. If you are installing a factory-configured expander with your system: 1. Begin the installation of the expander as described in the manual shipped with the expander.

  • Page 53: Connecting The Q-Bus Cables

    8.1 Connecting the Q–Bus Cables 1. Find the two Q–bus cables labeled BC04V–09. One end of each cable should be connected to the expander. 2. Connect the free ends of those cables to the two Q–bus Out connectors on your system. a.

  • Page 54: Connecting The Dssi Cable

    8.2 Connecting the DSSI Cable 1. Find the DSSI cable labeled BC21M–09. One end should be connected to the expander. 2. Remove the terminator from the DSSI In/Out connector labeled Bus 0 or Bus Bus 1 MLO-010216...
  • Page 55 Bus 0 MLO-010217...
  • Page 56 3. Connect the free end of the cable to that connector. MLO-007160 4. If applicable, install the terminator (removed in step 2) on the expander as shown in the expander installation manual.

  • Page 57: Connecting The Kzqsa External Cable

    8.3 Connecting the KZQSA External Cable 1. Find the KZQSA external cable labeled BC06P–06. One end should be connected to an expander box. 2. Remove the terminator from the lower connector on the KZQSA module. MLO-007161...
  • Page 58 3. Connect the free end of the cable to that connector. Bail Latch MLO-007162 4. If applicable, install the terminator (removed in step 2) on the expander as shown in the expander installation manual.

  • Page 59: Connecting The Power Control Bus Cable

    8.4 Connecting the Power Control Bus Cable Caution To maintain system operation, do not use the Power Control Bus cable in a DSSI VAXcluster configuration. 1. Find the Power Control Bus cable labeled 17–02638–01. One end should be connected to the SI connector on the expander. 2.

  • Page 60: Connecting The Ground Cable

    8.5 Connecting the Ground Cable 1. Find the Ground cable labeled 12–13756–A8. One end should be connected to the expander. 2. Connect the free end of that cable to the Ground Wire Out bolt. MLO-007164 9 Connect the System Power Cable CAUTION Do not connect your computer system to an IT power system (a power system without a directly grounded neutral conductor).
  • Page 61 2. Make sure all devices connected to your system are turned off. Printer? External modem? Console terminal? Expander? 3. Find the power cable shipped with your system. 100 - 125 V 200 - 250 V MLO-007165 4. Make sure the plug end of that cable matches your wall outlet or other power source.

  • Page 62: Turn On The System And Select A Language

    5. Insert the socket end of the cable into the power supply connector. MLO-007166 6. Insert the plug end of the cable into your wall outlet or other power source. 10 Turn On the System and Select a Language Caution Do not operate your system without Digital module covers.
  • Page 63 Within a few moments the following language selection menu, or something like it, appears on your console terminal. Note If you are using an older terminal that does not support multiple languages, this menu does not appear and the system defaults to English (United States/Canada).
  • Page 64 If the self-tests do not complete successfully, refer to your system Troubleshooting and Diagnostics manual to find the source of the problem. 5. If the self-tests complete successfully, save the language you selected by turning the Power-Up Mode switch to Run mode. MLO-004264...

  • Page 65: Close The System Doors

    11 Close the System Doors Note 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. 1. Push gently at the top right of the upper door and the bottom right of the lower door.

  • Page 66: After Installation

    12 After Installation 1. Read your system Operation manual to learn how to use the system. Then make sure the system is turned on and operating normally. 2. If you installed a configuration consisting of two or more enclosures connected by a common DSSI bus, use a voltmeter to make sure the ground offset voltage between any two enclosures does not exceed one of the limits listed below.
  • Page 67 Index Cables (cont’d) 17–02638–01 cable, 55 BC06P–06, 53 12–13756–A8 cable, 56 BC16D, 19 BC19–B, 26 BC19–D, 26 Additional devices, connecting, 16 BC19–E, 26 After installation, 62 BC19–F, 26 Asynchronous modems, connecting, 29 BC19L, 26 Attaching BC19N–12, 29 BC21M–09, 50 See Connecting or Installing BC22F, 26 BC27L–30, 23 BC55D, 26...
  • Page 68 Closing system doors, 61 Console terminal Concentrator, cable, 19 cable, 8 Connecting connecting, 8 additional devices, 16 installing, 8 asynchronous modems, 29 setup operations, 8 console terminal, 8 Control panel devices, additional, 16 See System, control panel DSSI cable, 50 Controls, setting system, 10 Ethernet network, console module, 33 CXA16–AA option, 19...
  • Page 69 Modules (cont’d) M3118–YA, 19 M3118–YB, 19 M3119–YA, 29 Ground cable, 48 M3127–PA, 40 connecting, 56 M8086–YA, 23 Moving system, 5 H3604 console module See Console module Network See Ethernet network Installing console terminal, 8 Integrated Storage Elements, setting Opening system doors, 6 controls, 11 Option numbers, 18 ISEs...
  • Page 70 doors, opening, 6 expander connections, 48 positioning, 5 Q–bus cables, 48 power cable, 57 connecting, 49 power cable, connecting, 56 power supply, setting controls, 10 turning on, 58 RF-series Integrated Storage Elements, setting controls, 11 Tape drives setting controls, 14 TF85/TF86, setting controls, 14 TK-series, setting controls, 15 See System, control panel...
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