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VAX 4000 Model 108

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Part Number: EK-VX108-UI. A01
December 1996
This book introduces the VAX 4000 Model 108 system. Use the information in this
book to configure, start, use, update, and troubleshoot your system. You will also find
general system information, such as console commands and system care in this book.
Revision/Update Information:
This is a new manual.
Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts

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  • Page 1: User Information

    This book introduces the VAX 4000 Model 108 system. Use the information in this book to configure, start, use, update, and troubleshoot your system. You will also find general system information, such as console commands and system care in this book. Revision/Update Information: This is a new manual. Digital Equipment Corporation Maynard, Massachusetts...
  • Page 2 First Printing, December 1996 Digital Equipment Corporation makes no representations that the use of its products in the manner described in this publication will not infringe on existing or future patent rights, nor do the descriptions contained in this publication imply the granting of licenses to make, use, or sell equipment or software in accordance with the description.
  • Page 3 FCC NOTICE -- CLASS A DEVICE Warning! This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Achtung! Dieses ist ein Gerät der Funkstörgrenzwertklasse A. In Wohnbereichen können bei Betrieb dieses Gerätes Rundfunkstörungen auftreten, in welchen Fällen der Benutzer für entsprechende Gegenmaßnahmen verantwortlich ist.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 System Overview Introduction ........................1-1 System Unit ........................1-2 Enclosure Front Panel....................1-4 Enclosure Rear Panel.....................1-6 System Components ......................1-8 System Board ......................1-10 Internal SCSI Signal Cable Routing................1-12 Internal Power Cable Routing ..................1-16 The Keyboard ......................1-18 2 Getting Started Introduction ........................2-1 Before Starting Your System ..................2-2 Converting the System to Lie Flat on the Desktop ............2-3...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents System Memory ......................3–3 Installing or Removing Memory Modules (SIMMs)............3–4 Storage Devices......................3–7 Installing Optional Storage Devices................3–9 Communications Options.................... 3–16 External Options......................3–21 Connecting Systems Into a DSSI VAXcluster Configuration ........3–22 System Board Access ....................3–27 4 HSD10 Operation Using the HSD10 Console Terminal ................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents F System Care G Technical Specifications H Equipment Log VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information vii...
  • Page 8 Table of Contents LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1-1 Front Controls, Indicators, and Drive Bay Locations ........... 1-4 Figure 1-2 Rear Connectors (Rear View)................1-6 Figure 1-3 System Unit Components ..................1-8 Figure 1-4 System Board Components................1-10 Figure 1-5 SCSI Cable Routing with Optional Removable Media Devices ......1-12 Figure 1-6 SCSI Cable Routing for Optional Hard Drives in Front Drive Bay ....
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Figure 3-5 Installing the 3.5-Inch Brackets ................3–9 Figure 3-6 Removing the Front Bezel ................3–11 Figure 3-7 Installing Optional Devices in the Front Bay ............ 3–12 Figure 3-8 Removing the Rear Drive Bay................3–14 Figure 3-9 Installing Optional Hard Drives in the Rear Bay..........3–15 Figure 3-10 CDAL I/O Slots....................
  • Page 10 Table of Contents List of Tables Table 1-2 Rear Connectors ....................1-7 Table 1-3 System Unit Components ..................1-9 Table 1-4 System Board Components................. 1-11 Table 1-5 SCSI Cable Routing with Optional Removable Media Devices ......1-13 Table 1-6 SCSI Cable Routing with Optional Hard Drives in Front Drive Bay ....1-15 Table 1-7 Internal Power Cable Connectors................
  • Page 11 Preface Welcome to the VAX 4000 Model 108 System This book introduces the VAX 4000 Model 108 System. Use the information in this book to configure, start, use, update, and troubleshoot your VAX 4000 Model 108 System. You can also find general system information such as console commands and system care in this book.
  • Page 12 Preface • Appendix A, Console Commands, contains a basic description of the console commands. • Appendix B, Console Security, Provides information on setting the security password, and logging in to the privileged console mode. • Appendix C, System Defaults, describes how to set/change the default boot device and how to set/change the default recovery action.
  • Page 13 Preface Abbreviations This guide uses the following abbreviations: Abbreviation Meaning alternating current ampere Celsius compact disc CD-ROM compact disc read-only memory International Commission for Conformity Certification of Electrical Equipment configuration file centimeters central processing unit Canadian Standards Association direct current direct memory access DRAM dynamic random-access memory...
  • Page 14 Preface Abbreviation Meaning media adapter unit megabit megabyte megahertz. millimeter nanoseconds NVRAM nonvolatile random-access memory read-only memory SCSI small computer system interface SIMMs single in-line memory modules SROM serial read-only memory Underwriters Laboratories value-added reseller V AC volts alternating current Open VMS Operating System watt xiv VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information...

  • Page 15: Special Notices

    Preface Special Notices This guide uses three kinds of notices to emphasize specific information. ________________________WARNING __________________________ A WARNING indicates the presence of a hazard that can cause personal injury. ____________________________________________________________ ________________________ CAUTION ___________________________ A CAUTION indicates the presence of a hazard that can cause damage to hardware or that might corrupt software.
  • Page 16 Preface Reader’s Comments Digital welcomes your comments on this or any other manual. Digital Equipment Corporation Shared Engineering Services PKO3-2/21J 129 Parker Street Maynard, MA 01754-2199 Please reference order number EK-VX108-UI. A01 in your correspondence. xvi VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information...

  • Page 17: System Overview

    System Overview Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a VAX 4000 Model 108 System. This machine has been designed and tested with the utmost attention to performance and reliability. Your system runs the OpenVMS operating system; its performance range can be extended by the addition of memory and hard disk drives.

  • Page 18: System Unit

    System Overview System Unit Your VAX 4000 Model 108 System uses a mini-tower desktop enclosure. The system unit includes: • CPU module/motherboard with built-in SCSI, NI Bus and port, Console port, and 2 serial ports, as well as: 10 ns VAX CPU chip 512 KB of on-board cache memory •...
  • Page 19 System Overview • One standard SCSI port • Qbus port • HSD10 with SCSI port • KFDDA DSSI port with TriLink adapter • Second KFDDA DSSI port (optional) • Synchronous and asynchronous communication adapters (optional). • ThinWire and Thickwire Ethernet •...

  • Page 20: Enclosure Front Panel

    System Overview Enclosure Front Panel Figure 1-1 shows a front view of the system enclosure with pointers to the controls and indicators (storage bay door opened for clarity). Table 1-1 describes these items. MLO-013510 Figure 1-1 Front Controls, Indicators, and Drive Bay Locations 1-4 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information...
  • Page 21 System Overview Table 1-1 Front Controls, Indicators and Drive Bay Locations Figure Component Legend Front door Power switch Disk drive LED Power LED Reset switch; halts the system and returns it from the operating system to the console mode. RZ 2x SCSI disk (non-accessible) Accessible/Nonaccessible bay for 3.5-inch or 5.25-inch Accessible/Nonaccessible bay for 3.5-inch or 5.25-inch CD-ROM volume switch...

  • Page 22: Enclosure Rear Panel

    System Overview Enclosure Rear Panel Figure 1-2 shows the rear controls and connectors. Table 1-2 lists the rear controls and connectors and describes their functions. MLO-013666 Figure 1-2 Rear Connectors (Rear View) 1-6 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information...

  • Page 23: Table 1-2 Rear Connectors

    System Overview Table 1-2 Rear Connectors Figure Component Legend Qbus Port Qbus Port SCSI Port (terminated when in use) Aux 2A AC Power Outlet AC Power Input Connector Pre-Installed Software Label System Identification Label Lockdown Hasp ThinWire Ethernet ThinWire Ethernet LED ThickWire Ethernet ThickWire Ethernet LED Modem Port (MMJ adapter provided)

  • Page 24: System Components

    System Overview System Components Figure 1-3 shows the location of the VAX 4000 Model 108 System components. Table 1-3 lists the system components. MLO-013697 Figure 1-3 System Unit Components 1-8 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information...

  • Page 25: Table 1-3 System Unit Components

    System Overview Table 1-3 System Unit Components Figure Component Legend Front door CD-ROM System disk drive System board SIMM carrier (required) SIMM carrier (optional) Power supply Rear drive bay DHW42 Asynchronous communications option DSW43 Synchronous communications option KFDDA DSSI (optional) HSD10 DSSI-to SCSI adapter KFDDA DSSI CDAL I/O board...

  • Page 26: System Board

    System Overview System Board Figure 1-4 shows the location of the VAX 4000 Model 108 system board components. Table 1-4 describes these components. MLO-013516 Figure 1-4 System Board Components 1-10 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information...

  • Page 27: Table 1-4 System Board Components

    System Overview Table 1-4 System Board Components Figure Components Legend CPU Fan Connector (J25) MEM1 Carrier Connector (J4) MEM2 Carrier Connector (J1) Diagnostic Display LEDs (D26, D29); indicate system and test statuses for Digital services engineers using the on-line Service Guide. Diagnostic Display LEDs (D31);...

  • Page 28: Internal Scsi Signal Cable Routing

    System Overview Internal SCSI Signal Cable Routing MLO-013723 Figure 1-5 SCSI Cable Routing with Optional Removable Media Devices 1-12 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information...

  • Page 29: Table 1-5 Scsi Cable Routing With Optional Removable Media Devices

    System Overview SCSI cable routing in your VAX 4000 Model 108 system varies according to the devices you are using. The SCSI cable from the HSD10 DSSI to SCSI adapter is always used for all hard drives (non-removable media devices); removable media devices are always connected to the CDAL I/O SCSI connector and to the SCSI port on the rear of the system These examples show the routing of the SCSI cables in a VAX 4000 Model 108 system with optional removable media devices and with optional hard drives.

  • Page 30: Figure 1-6 Scsi Cable Routing For Optional Hard Drives In Front Drive Bay

    System Overview MLO-013760 Figure 1-6 SCSI Cable Routing for Optional Hard Drives in Front Drive Bay 1-14 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information...

  • Page 31: Table 1-6 Scsi Cable Routing With Optional Hard Drives In Front Drive Bay

    System Overview Table 1-6 SCSI Cable Routing with Optional Hard Drives in Front Drive Bay Figure Components (Optional Hard Drives Installed) Legend CDAL I/O CD-ROM Optional Hard Drive Optional Hard Drive Terminated SCSI Port HSD10 DSSI to SCSI Adapter Optional Hard Drive Optional Hard Drive Hard Drive VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 1-15...

  • Page 32: Internal Power Cable Routing

    System Overview Internal Power Cable Routing The following figure shows the routing of the internal power cable in a VAX 4000 Model 108 system. MLO-013703 Figure 1-7 Power Cable Routing 1-16 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information...

  • Page 33: Table 1-7 Internal Power Cable Connectors

    System Overview Table 1-7 Internal Power Cable Connectors Figure Components Legend Power Supply Optional Hard Drive Optional Hard Drive CDAL I/O Board CD-ROM Optional Storage Device Optional Storage Device Hard Drive VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 1-17...

  • Page 34: The Keyboard

    System Overview The Keyboard Your system comes equipped with a 101-key enhanced keyboard (ordered separately and shown in Figure 1-8) that allows you to communicate with your system by entering data or commands. Note that some European keyboards have 108 keys. Refer to Table 1-5 for information on keyboard key groups and functions.

  • Page 35: Table 1-8 Key Groups And Functions

    System Overview Table 1-8 Key Groups and Functions Figure Key, Key Group Function Legend [Escape] key This key is program-specific. Its function is determined by the installed application software. Function key group These keys are program-specific. Their functions are determined by the installed application software.

  • Page 37: Getting Started

    Getting Started Introduction This chapter describes how to install, start, restart, and turn off your VAX 4000 Model 108 System. You can also find information here about preloaded software as well as guidelines for system security. Figure 2-1 shows a typical VAX 4000 Model 108 System in its tower configuration.

  • Page 38: Before Starting Your System

    Getting Started ML013512 Figure 2-1 VAX 4000 Model 108 System Before Starting Your System Before you start your system VAX 4000 Model 108 System, follow this procedure: 1. Read and understand the information supplied with your system. 2. Select a well-ventilated site near a grounded power outlet and away from sources of excessive heat.

  • Page 39: Converting The System To Lie Flat On The Desktop

    Getting Started Converting the System to Lie Flat on the Desktop Your VAX 4000 Model 108 system is shipped in the tower configuration as shown in Figure 2-1. The system can also be used in a desktop configuration as shown in Figure 2-2.

  • Page 40: Locking Your System

    Getting Started If you wish to use your VAX 4000 Model 108 system in its desktop configuration, you must first remove the front door. 1. With the door open, push on each hinge as shown to disengage them and lift the door away.

  • Page 41: Figure 2-4 Removing The Cover

    Getting Started ________________________ CAUTION ___________________________ • To avoid damage from static discharge, touch bare (unpainted) metal on the system box before you touch anything inside the system. • To avoid damage from overheating, be careful not to run the system without the cover in place for extended periods of time.

  • Page 42: Figure 2-5 Installing The Hasp

    Getting Started 3. Insert the end of the hasp with the hole in it through the slot on the rear of the enclosure. 4. Place the other end of the hasp securely behind the slot on the rear panel. ML013514 Figure 2-5 Installing the Hasp You may use a lock, a chain and lock, or cable lock through the hasp to secure the system to a table.

  • Page 43: Identifying The Correct Ac Power Cord

    Getting Started Identifying the Correct AC Power Cord The proper AC power cord accompanies your VAX 4000 Model 108 System. Because variations exist from one country to another, and systems may be moved, inspect your power cord to ensure that it is the correct one for your country or region. If you are not sure that the supplied AC power cord is correct, contact your authorized Digital service representative or distributor before you use it.

  • Page 44: Figure 2-6 System Enclosure Airflow

    Getting Started MLO-013696 Figure 2-6 System Enclosure Airflow _______________________ CAUTIONS _________________________ To ensure that your system is properly cooled: • Make sure that air can freely flow into the front, out of the rear of the system unit. • Do not remove a filler plate until you are ready to add a new system component.
  • Page 45 Getting Started Connecting System Components To connect your VAX 4000 Model 108 System, follow this procedure: __________________________NOTE ____________________________ The VAX 4000 Model 108 System runs on 88V–264V AC and 47–63 Hz. ____________________________________________________________ Connecting the Console Terminal To connect the console terminal, follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 46: Figure 2-7 Connecting The Console Terminal

    Getting Started MLO-013669 Figure 2-7 Connecting the Console Terminal _________________________ NOTE____________________________ When the system is shipped, MMJ ports 0 and 1 are covered with an arrow label identifying port 3 as the console port. When port 3 has been identified, the OPA0 arrow label may be removed.

  • Page 47: Figure 2-8 Selecting Thinwire Or Thickwire Ethernet

    Getting Started respectively. If you will be using either ThinWire or Thickwire Ethernet, follow these general steps, which are detailed in the following sections. 1. Select ThinWire or ThickWire by installing the jumper on the system board. 2. Assemble/connect the network to the appropriate port. 3.

  • Page 48: Figure 2-9 Assembling The Thinwire Ethernet Connector

    Getting Started Connecting ThinWire Ethernet If you are using ThinWire Ethernet, follow these steps: 1. Assemble the terminator, extender, t-connector and ThinWire Ethernet Cable connector as shown in Figure 2-9. MLO-013701 Figure 2-9 Assembling the ThinWire Ethernet Connector 2-12 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information...

  • Page 49: Figure 2-10 Connecting Thinwire Ethernet

    Getting Started 1. Connect the assembly to the ThinWire Ethernet port on the rear of the system. 2. Install the ThickWire Ethernet terminator. MLO-013670 Figure 2-10 Connecting ThinWire Ethernet VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 2-13...

  • Page 50: Figure 2-11 Connecting Thickwire Ethernet

    Getting Started Connecting ThickWire Ethernet If you are using ThickWire Ethernet, connect it as follows: 1. Attach the 15-pin connector on the ThickWire Ethernet transceiver cable to the ThickWire Ethernet port on the rear of the system by sliding the clip upward. 2.

  • Page 51: Figure 2-12 Connecting The System To A Decconnect Faceplate

    Getting Started If you want to connect only one system to the faceplate, see Figure 2-12 and follow these steps: 1. Remove the ThinWire Ethernet terminator from one side of the T-connector. 2. Attach the ThinWire Ethernet cable to one side of the T-connector. 3.
  • Page 52 Getting Started • Connecting peripherals to an optional asynchronous port • Connecting peripherals to an optional synchronous port Connecting Peripherals to a DEC423 MMJ Port To connect peripherals that use DEC423 cables (BC16E) to MMJ ports 0, 1, or 3, follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 53: Figure 2-13 Connecting Peripherals To A Dec423 Mmj Port

    Getting Started MLO-013672 Figure 2-13 Connecting Peripherals to a DEC423 MMJ Port Connecting a Peripheral to the Asynchronous Modem Control Port You can connect peripherals that use EIA-232 connectors to the asynchronous modem control port on the back of the system unit. Alternatively, the supplied EIA-232 to DEC423 adapter (H8575-A) allows you to connect peripherals that use DEC423 connectors.

  • Page 54: Figure 2-14 Connecting An Eia 232 Connector To The Asynchronous Port

    Getting Started e) Set the on/off switch on the peripheral to the on position. EIA-232 cables are available in the following lengths: 10 feet (BC22F-10), 25 feet (BC22F-25), or 50 feet (BC22F-50). The peripheral you are using may require a null- modem extension cable.

  • Page 55: Figure 2-15 Connecting A Dec 423 Connector To The Asynchronous Port

    Getting Started If you are connecting a peripheral using DEC423 cables, follow these steps: Set the on/off switch on the peripheral to the off (O) position. a) Connect the EIA-232 to DEC423 adapter to the asynchronous modem control port. b) Tighten the screws on each side of the adapter using a small screwdriver. c) Connect the DEC423 cable to the MMJ port on the adapter.

  • Page 56: Figure 2-16 Connecting The Scsi Terminator Or Cable

    1. Connect the SCSI terminator or cable to the SCSI port on the rear of the system. MLO-013675 Figure 2-16 Connecting the SCSI Terminator or Cable Connecting Peripherals to an Optional Asynchronous Port There are two asynchronous communications options for Micro VAX 4000 108 systems: • DHW42-BB -- Provides two eight-line data-line-only asynchronous ports •...

  • Page 57: Figure 2-17 Connecting To A Dhw42-Bb Asynchronous Port

    Getting Started 2. Make sure that the 120-pin-to-2x36-pin cable supplied with your DHW42-BB is installed (Figure 2-17 item 3. Connect the straight connector of the BC16C-10 cable to one of the asynchronous š cable ports on the back of the system unit (Figure 2-17 item 4.
  • Page 58 Getting Started Connecting Peripherals to a DHW42-CB Option If the system has the DHW42-CB asynchronous communications option installed, the system has two four-line asynchronous ports with modem control. You can connect up to four peripherals to each of these ports using the breakout cable (BC29J-06) supplied with the option.

  • Page 59: Figure 2-18 Connecting To A Dhw42-Cb Asynchronous Port

    Getting Started MLO-013678 Figure 2-18 Connecting to a DHW42-CB Asynchronous Port Connecting Peripherals to an Optional Synchronous Port If the system has the DSW43-AA synchronous communications option installed, the system has two synchronous modem ports. The EIA-232/V.24 cable (BC19D-02) is the standard cable shipped with the option.
  • Page 60 Getting Started other than EIA-232/V.24, use one of the optional cables listed in Table 3-3 Interface Standards and Cable Part Numbers. To connect a peripheral to a synchronous port, follow these steps: 1. Set the on/off switch on the peripheral to the off (O) position. 2.

  • Page 61: Figure 2-19 Connecting To A Dsw43-Aa Synchronous Port

    Getting Started MLO-013679 Figure 2-19 Connecting to a DSW43-AA Synchronous Port VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 2-25...

  • Page 62: Figure 2-20 Connecting The Trilink Adapter

    Connecting the TriLink Adapter to the KFDDA DSSI Port The VAX 4000 108 comes with a KFDDA DSSI port at the bottom of the I/O receiver and a TriLink adapter which is to be connected to it. The DSSI port or a device connected to it must be terminated if you do not choose to use the TriLink adapter.

  • Page 63: Figure 2-21 Connecting Devices Or A Terminator To The Trilink Adapter

    Getting Started Connecting a DSSI Device to the TriLink Adapter The TriLink adapter can be connected to separate DSSI devices which are themselves terminated, or looped out through one connector, through two DSSI devices/clusters, and back to the other TriLink connector. Each of the two connectors on the TriLink adapter must be either connected or terminated.

  • Page 64: Figure 2-22 Connecting To The Hsd10 Scsi Port

    Getting Started Connecting to the HSD10 SCSI Port The VAX 4000 108 comes with an HSD10 in the second slot up from the bottom on the I/O receiver which must be terminated if not used. To connect external SCSI devices (Figure 2-22) or a terminator (Figure 2-23) to the HSD10 SCSI port which is the second one up from the bottom, follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 65: Figure 2-23 Connecting A Scsi Terminator To The Hsd10 Scsi Port

    Connecting the TriLink Adapter to the optional KFDDA DSSI Port The VAX 4000 108 comes with an optional KFDDA DSSI port in the third slot up from the bottom of the I/O receiver and a TriLink adapter which is to be connected to it. The DSSI port or a device connected to it must be terminated if you do not choose to use the TriLink adapter.

  • Page 66: Figure 2-24 Connecting A Trilink Adapter To The Optional Kfdda Port

    Getting Started MLO-013683 Figure 2-24 Connecting a TriLink Adapter to the Optional KFDDA Port Connecting a DSSI Device to the TriLink Adapter on the Optional KFDDA Port The TriLink adapter can be connected to separate DSSI devices which are themselves terminated, or looped out through one connector, through two DSSI devices/clusters, and back to the other TriLink connector.

  • Page 67: Figure 2-25 Connecting Devices Or Terminator To The Optional Kfdda Port

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

  • Page 68: Figure 2-26 Connecting To The Qbus Port

    Getting Started Connecting an External Qbus To connect an External Qbus, use the Qbus ports on the rear of the enclosure. 1. Attach the Qbus cables to the appropriate Qbus connector. MLO-013687 Figure 2-26 Connecting to the Qbus Port To check the Qbus connection, enter the following: >>>...
  • Page 69 Getting Started Scan of Qbus Memory Space -301E0000 to 3021FFFF (07400000 to 10377777) >>> External Options The VAX 4000 108 systems can accommodate the following options: • DSSI expansion boxes • SCSI devices and expansion boxes • Printers, terminals, modems, and other devices that use asynchronous or synchronous...

  • Page 70: Figure 2-27 Connecting The Power Cord

    Getting Started MLO-013676 Figure 2-27 Connecting the Power Cord 2-34 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information...

  • Page 71: Starting Your System

    Getting Started Starting Your System To turn on the system, follow these steps: 1. Verify that your system is off by observation of the power LED indicator. 2. Turn on the console terminal. Wait until it completes its power-up self test. See the terminal documentation for more information.
  • Page 72 Getting Started Checking the Power-Up Test Results The power-up test can take several minutes to complete, depending on the number of installed options you have and on which default settings you use: A. If the power-up test results on the screen are similar to the results shown below, the system has passed the power-up test.
  • Page 73 Getting Started KA57-A V1.0, VMB 2.16 Performing normal system tests. 74..73..72..71..70..69..68..67..66..65..64..63..62..61..60..59.. ™ ? Test_Subtest_31_05 Loop_Subtest=00 Err_Type=FF DE_Memory_Setup_CSRs.lis Vec=0000 Prev_Errs=0000 P1=00000000 P2=01000000 P3=00000001 P4=00010000 P5=2101801C P6=00000007 P7=80000003 P8=0000CF4A P9=00000001 P10=2006B8D8 š r0=00000002 r1=21018000 r2=00000008 r3=81000000 r4=00000001 r5=01000000 r6=2006EB77 r7=21018048 r8=00000000 r9=20140758 r10=00000000 r11=FFFFFFFF dser=0000 cesr=00000000 intmsk=00 icsr=01 pcsts=FA00 pcadr=FFFFFFF8 pcctl=FC13 cctl=00000020 bcetsts=0360 bcedsts=0F00 cefsts=00019200 nests=00...
  • Page 74 Getting Started Testing the Ethernet Installation When you complete the network installation procedure, follow these steps to test the installation: 1. Attach the power cord and power the system on. 2. Enter the following command to test the installation: >>>T 5F >>>...
  • Page 75 Getting Started >>> If the device fails, see Chapters 5, Troubleshooting, and 6, Diagnostic Tests and Commands. Completing the Ethernet Installation The network coordinator must complete the installation. You must give the following information to the network coordinator: • A unique node name comprised of a maximum of six alphanumeric characters. Choose any node name and ask the network coordinator to make sure that the node name is unique on the network.
  • Page 76 Getting Started Removing the System Unit from a Network The following subsections describe how to remove the system unit from a network. __________________________ Note ____________________________ Before removing the system unit from a network: • Get the approval of the network coordinator. •...
  • Page 77 Getting Started Removing the System Unit from a ThickWire Ethernet Cable To remove the system unit from a ThickWire Ethernet cable, follow these steps: 1. Power the system off. 2. Disconnect the transceiver cable from the ThickWire Ethernet connector on the back of the system unit (see Figure 2-11) and replace it with a terminator (see Figure 2-10).

  • Page 78: Computer Security

    Getting Started Booting the Operating System The system is supplied with factory installed software (FIS) on the system disk. Boot the operating system following the procedures in the OpenVMS Factory Installed Software User Guide. Turning Off Your System Before turning off your system, make sure to save and close all open files. If you turn the system off without saving and closing files, you could corrupt some or all of your data.

  • Page 79: Figure 2-29 Recommendations For Posture And Work Habits

    Getting Started Figure 2-29 Recommendations for Posture and Work Habits Table 2-1 Recommendations for Posture and Work Habits Adjust Figure To allow the following conditions: Callout Chair Your feet are flat on the floor. Your legs are vertical and form a right angle to the floor. Your thighs are horizontal, and they are not bearing weight.
  • Page 80 Getting Started Adjust Figure To allow the following conditions: Callout Keyboard Your wrists are straight and do not flex more than 15 degrees. They are supported and do not rest on sharp edges. If you use a mouse, rest your hand on the mouse so your wrist is not on the work surface.
  • Page 81 Getting Started Table 2-1 Recommendations for Posture and Work Habits (continued) Adjust Figure To allow for the following conditions: Callout Noise Keep background noise at a minimum. Background noise above 65 dBa is tiring. Sound-absorbing materials (for example, curtains, carpeting, and acoustic tile) can help reduce background noise.

  • Page 83: Installing Hardware Options

    Installing Hardware Options Introduction This chapter covers the following topics related to installing system options on the Digital VAX 4000 Model 108 System: • Opening and closing the system cover • Installing additional system memory • Installing internal drives • Installing I/O communications options •...

  • Page 84: Removing The Cover

    Installing Hardware Options Removing the Cover To gain access to the inside of the VAX 4000 Model 108 Systems, remove the cover following this procedure: 1. Turn off your system, the terminal, and all external peripheral devices. 2. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. 3.

  • Page 85: Cache Memory

    Installing Hardware Options Cache Memory The VAX 4000 Model 108 system has 512 KB of cache on the system board. System Memory The VAX 4000 Model 108 System has one bank of four Single-In-Line Memory Modules (SIMMS) with 16 MB each, for a total of 64 MB, or optional 32MB SIMMs for a total of 128MB.

  • Page 86: Installing Or Removing Memory Modules (Simms)

    Installing Hardware Options MLO-013629 Figure 3-2 SIMM Bank Configuration Installing or Removing Memory Modules (SIMMs) To add or remove a set of memory modules (SIMMs) to a bank, see Figure 3-3 and Figure 3-4 and follow this procedure: 1. Turn off your system and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. 2.

  • Page 87: Figure 3-3 Removing A Simm Carrier

    Installing Hardware Options MLO-013717 Figure 3-3 Removing a SIMM Carrier 4. Hold the SIMM carrier so that the bottom side of the SIMMs face toward you. Remove the first SIMM by tilting the top of it gently toward you and lifting it out. Remove all other SIMMS in the same manner as necessary.

  • Page 88: Figure 3-4 Removing And Installing A Simm

    Installing Hardware Options MLO-013651 Figure 3-4 Removing and Installing a SIMM 5. Install/reinstall the SIMMs as desired by tipping the top of the SIMM to be placed furthest from you toward you, and inserting its base in the appropriate connector. Install the other SIMMs in the same manner, working toward you.

  • Page 89: Storage Devices

    Installing Hardware Options Storage Devices VAX 4000 Model 108 Systems support six storage devices, one standard RRDxx CD- ROM drive, one standard RZ2x disk drive, two slots for either 3.5-inch or 5.25-inch removable media or non-removable media devices, and two additional slots which can accommodate only 3.5-inch x one-inch high hard drives (RZ2x).
  • Page 90 Installing Hardware Options ________________________ CAUTION __________________________ Failure to properly set up the SCSI termination may result in loss of data or damage to the file system. ___________________________________________________________ SCSI Termination VAX 4000 Model 108 Systems contain an embedded SCSI bus that is used to connect both the internal and external drives.

  • Page 91: Installing Optional Storage Devices

    Installing Hardware Options Installing Optional Storage Devices This section tells you how to install optional hard devices into the front and rear storage bays. To install an optional storage device, follow this procedure: 1. Turn off your system and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. 2.
  • Page 92 Installing Hardware Options To install either 3.5-inch optional drives (with mounting bracket attached), or 5.25-inch devices in the front drive bay, follow these steps. 1. Turn off the system, unplug the power cord and remove the cover. 2. Set the SCSI drive device jumpers or switches for the desired SCSI ID (address). This address depends on the unit numbers currently in use.
  • Page 93 Installing Hardware Options ML013593 Figure 3-6 Removing the Front Bezel VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 3–11...
  • Page 94 Installing Hardware Options š 4. Remove the EMI shield (Figure 3-7 ) covering the slot you are filling by pushing it out from the inside of the enclosure. › 5. Attach the drive rail onto the device (or onto the mounted bracket if you are installing a 3.5-inch device) using the two screws provided.
  • Page 95 Installing Hardware Options 8. If you are installing a hard drive or other non-removable media device, snap the front EMI shield back into place over the slot in the enclosure. If you are installing a CD- ROM or other removable media device, you will leave the EMI shield off the system so that the front of the device can be accessed.
  • Page 96 Installing Hardware Options Installing a Hard Disk Drive in the Rear Storage Bay One or two optional 3.5-inch x 1-inch high hard disk drives can be installed in the rear storage bay. To install a hard disk in this bay, follow these procedures: 1.
  • Page 97 Installing Hardware Options 4. Set the SCSI drive device jumpers or switches for the desired SCSI ID (address). This address depends on the unit numbers currently in use. (See Appendix E, Setting SCSI IDs, for a list of typical SCSI ID assignments. Appendix G, Equipment Log, contains space to record your systems SCSI ID assignments.) Follow the guidelines in the manual that came with the drive.

  • Page 98: Communications Options

    Installing Hardware Options Communications Options There are five CDAL I/O slots at the rear of VAX 4000 108 systems, numbered 1 through 5, with slot 1 at the bottom and slot 5 at the top. Slot 1 contains a KFDDA DSSI port which may be used with a TriLink adapter.

  • Page 99: Table 3-2 Cdal I/O Slots

    Optional asynchronous communication Synchronous Communication Option The VAX 4000 108 system supports the DSW43-AA synchronous communications option. This communications option provides two synchronous communications ports and allows you to connect the system to a peripheral that uses an EIA-232 (V.24) 25-pin connector via a 2-ft cable.
  • Page 100 Installing Hardware Options Installing the Synchronous Communication Option The VAX 4000 108 system supports the DSW43-AA synchronous communications option. To install it, follow these instructions: 1. Turn off the system, unplug the power cord and remove the cover. 2. Insert the module into the slot of the I/O receiver, pressing it firmly into place to seat the connection.
  • Page 101 Installing Hardware Options Asynchronous Communication Options The VAX 4000 108 system supports two different asynchronous communications options. These options are as follows: • DHW42-BB -- This asynchronous option provides 16 asynchronous DEC423 data- line-only communications lines through two system ports. You can connect up to 16 peripherals using the MMJ ports on two harmonicas (H3104) that connect to the option cables (BC16C-10).
  • Page 102 Installing Hardware Options MLO-013722 Figure 3-12 Installing the Asynchronous Communication Option š 3. Insert the screw through the option and into the I/O shelf as shown. 4. Close the cover, connect the power cord and plug it into the wall outlet. 5.

  • Page 103: External Options

    5. Attach external DSSI cable and/or DSSI terminator. 6. Close the cover, connect the power cord and plug it into the wall outlet. External Options The VAX 4000 108 systems can accommodate the following options: • DSSI expansion boxes •...

  • Page 104: Connecting Systems Into A Dssi Vaxcluster Configuration

    Installing Hardware Options • Printers, terminals, modems, and other devices that use asynchronous or synchronous connectors Your Digital sales representative can give you information on how to order a full range of SCSI and Q-bus expansion boxes, printers, terminals, modems, and other devices that are compatible with VAX 4000 Model 108 systems.
  • Page 105 Installing Hardware Options A DSSI device has a built-in DSSI VAXcluster capability that can dynamically serve two or more systems. DSSI adapters, embedded in the system CPU, let you extend a DSSI bus by connecting it to another system. Using an external DSSI cable, DSSI-based systems can be connected to form a DSSI VAXcluster configuration.
  • Page 106 Installing Hardware Options MLO-013684 Figure 3-14 Connecting Systems into a VAXcluster DSSI Cable (BC21M--09) 3–24 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information...
  • Page 107 Installing Hardware Options Connecting an External SCSI Option or Expansion Box ________________________ CAUTION ___________________________ • • The recommended maximum length of SCSI cables (internal length plus external length) is 19.6 feet (6 meters). • • Do not connect more than two tape drive devices per SCSI port. •...
  • Page 108 Installing Hardware Options SCSI Adapter A, SCSI ID 6 -DKA300 (DEC RZ26N) -DKA400 (DEC RRD45) 3–26 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information...

  • Page 109: System Board Access

    Installing Hardware Options System Board Access To access the system board, the enclosure cover must first be removed, then release the two module clips and gently slide board out part way. Remove the Qbus cable and gently slide the board out the rest of the way. See Figure 3-15. MLO-013710 Figure 3-15 Removing the System Board VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 3–27...
  • Page 110 Installing Hardware Options If you need to access components on the system board that are underneath the plastic cover š › , remove the two nuts and the clip . See Figure 3-16. MLO-013711 Figure 3-16 Removing the System Board Cover 3–28 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information...

  • Page 111: Hsd10 Operation

    HSD10 Operation HSD10 DSSI-to-SCSI Bus Adapter Introduction This chapter presents a basic description of the HSD10 DSSI-to-SCSI bus adapter's features, performance, operating environment, and controls and indicators. It also presents configuration information for the HSD10 DSSI-to-SCSI bus adapter. The HSD10 DSSI-to-SCSI bus adapter is used to connect a Digital host system's Digital Storage Subsystem Interconnect (DSSI) bus to up to seven small computer system interface (SCSI) drives.
  • Page 112 HSD10 Operation DSSI Node ID Used (Open) (Closed) SCSI SCSI Termination MLO-013694 Figure 4-1 HSD10 SCSI Connectors š Console port › DSSI connector œ LED - DSW3  LED - DSW2 ž LED - DSW1 Ÿ Switchpack HSD10 DSSI-to-SCSI Bus Adapter Description The HSD10 DSSI-to-SCSI bus adapter provides connectivity for up to seven SCSI disks or six SCSI disks/CDROMS and one SCSI tape device through a single port on the DSSI bus.
  • Page 113 HSD10 Operation One or more HSD10 DSSI-to-SCSI bus adapters can be connected on the DSSI bus containing RF-series or TF-series drives, host nodes, or other DSSI-compliant nodes (up to eight nodes maximum). HSD10 DSSI-to-SCSI Bus Adapter Features and Capabilities The HSD10 DSSI-to-SCSI bus adapter provides the following features. •...
  • Page 114 HSD10 Operation drives, and attached tape devices as TU81 tape drives. This identification is in device name only, and does not reflect actual device geometries. HSD10 Adapter Firmware HSD10 firmware resides in a flash electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM) device that can accept firmware upgrades via the modular jack connector.

  • Page 115: Table 4-1 Hsd10 Switches

    HSD10 Operation The HSD10 DSSI-to-SCSI bus adapter identifies attached disk devices as RF72 or RA82 disk drives, and attached tape devices as TU81 tape drives. This does not affect the actual accessible device storage space. However, the following restrictions apply to creating shadow sets: •...
  • Page 116 HSD10 Operation SW2-7 Spare Closed SW2-8 Active SCSI termination Closed (terminator installed) HSD10 LED Indicators Table 4-2 describes the HSD10 DSSI-to-SCSI bus adapter indicators that are used to determine the status of the HSD10 DSSI-to-SCSI bus adapter. Table 4-2 LED Indicator Statuses Indicator Color Status...
  • Page 117 HSD10 Operation Setting the HSD10 DSSI-to-SCSI Bus Adapter Device Configuration To set the switches on the HSD10 DSSI-to-SCSI bus adapter module board before you install the adapter in a VAX 4000 Model 108 system, locate the configuration switchpack see Figure 4-1). The device configuration switchpack contains 8 switch elements, divided into DSSI ID and SCSI ID sections as shown in Figure 4-1.
  • Page 118 HSD10 Operation 1. At the system console prompt, enter the console command SHOW DEVICE to determine the DSSI ID numbers currently active on the DSSI bus. 2. Select an unused DSSI ID number for the HSD10 DSSI-to-SCSI bus adapter. 3. Refer to Figure 4-1 and Table 4-3 to locate the DSSI ID switches on the device configuration switchpack and determine how they are to be set.
  • Page 119 HSD10 Operation 1. Select an unused SCSI ID for the HSD10 DSSI-to-SCSI bus adapter. 2. Refer to Figure 4-1 and Table 4-4 to locate the SCSI ID switches on the node configuration switchpack and determine how they are to be set. 3.
  • Page 120 HSD10 Operation __________________________ Note ____________________________ HSD10 adapters normally come preconfigured and require no configuration changes except to suit specific customer requirements. Non-preconfigured HSD10 adapters require use of the front panel communications port to enable logical connection to the DSSI and SCSI buses; see the SET PORT command in Appendix A. ___________________________________________________________ In the following sections, user input is shown in boldface type in the examples.
  • Page 121 HSD10 Operation __________________________ Note _____________________________ HSD10 controllers ordered in preconfigured storage subsystems are shipped with SCSI and DSSI ports Enabled. Non-preconfigured HSD10 controllers require enabling of ports through the adapter's serial communications port. ____________________________________________________________ 2. Depending upon your installation, enter one of the following two command lines to use the DUP utility to establish a connection to the HSD10 adapter: >>>...
  • Page 122 HSD10 Operation End of directory Task Name? where: n is the DSSI bus ID number (0 or 1). a is the DSSI ID for the HSD10 adapter. 3. At the "Task Name?" prompt, enter PARAMS. If you do not see the "Task Name?" prompt, DUP has not established a connection to the HSD10 adapter.
  • Page 123 HSD10 Operation HSD10 PARAMS Command Utility Summary of Commands The HSD10 Command Utility is comprised of commands to set HSD10 and device operating characteristics, define device mapping to hosts, and display current environment information. This utility is accessed via DUP using a task name of PARAMS. The StorageWorks Solutions HSD10 Array Controller User’s Guide, EK-HSD10-UG, describes the HSD10 PARAMS Command Utility command set in more detail, including information on allowed parameters and qualifiers.
  • Page 124 HSD10 Operation Command Description Parameter/Default (if applicable) board serial port. Initiates the disk drive format utility. FORMAT Outputs a command utility help screen. HELP Initializes the adapter's internal striping /CHUNKSIZE = 1(chunk INITIALIZE STRIPESET mechanisms for the specified stripeset. of 4096 bytes) Assigns an MSCP device name to a disk MAP UNIT device or a TMSCP device name to a tape...
  • Page 125 HSD10 Operation Command Description Parameter/Default (if applicable) /POWER_ON_RESET = Divides a stripeset into up to eight SET STRIPESET partitions. Sets various device-specific configuration /CACHE = (Set) SET UNIT values. /DISCONNECT = (Set) /FAST_SEARCH /IMMEDIATE = (Set) /OFFLINE /ONLINE = (Set) /SHORT_TMARK = (Set) /SPINDOWN = (Set) /SYNC = 10 (MB/sec)

  • Page 126: Using The Hsd10 Console Terminal

    HSD10 Operation Command Description Parameter/Default (if applicable) TAPE, and SHOW UNIT commands. Displays a listing of all physical disk SHOW DISK device names assigned with the CREATE DISK or AUTOCONFIG commands. Displays a snapshot showing the DSSI SHOW DSSI_STATS statistics at the moment the command is issued Shows the status of all devices under SHOW MAINTENANCE...
  • Page 127 HSD10 Operation 6. Perform the procedures you wish, and reverse the steps above to return to normal console operation. Displaying HSD10 Device Parameters To display the device parameters, enter SHOW ALL at the configuration utility prompt. A sample display with no devices "mapped" to the system is shown in the following example.
  • Page 128 HSD10 Operation Setting HSD10 Device Parameters Use the following procedure to set new device parameters: 1. At the nodename prompt, enter the parameters you wish to change, as shown in the following example: 211072> SET CONTROLLER/NODENAME = HSD10 211072> SET CONTROLLER/DISK_ALCS = 10 In this example, the NODENAME has been changed to HSD10 and the DISK_ALCS parameter set to 10.
  • Page 129 HSD10 Operation Creating Type Inquiry Data Device Attributes ------------------------------------------------------------------ D160 DISK RZ26L 440C Sync TagQ D150 DISK RZ28B 0003 Sync TagQ D140 DISK RZ26 T386 Sync TagQ D130 DISK RZ28 D41C Sync TagQ D120 DISK RZ26 392A Sync TagQ D110 DISK RZ26 T386...
  • Page 130 HSD10 Operation HSD10 Host-Based RAID Support The following host-based Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) environments are available for the HSD10 adapter: • POLYCENTER Striping for OpenVMS VAX (RAID 0) • Volume Shadowing[TM] Software for OpenVMS (Phase II Shadowing-RAID 1) •...

  • Page 131: Disk Partitioning

    HSD10 Operation Added device D100 to stripeset s0 Added device D140 to stripeset s0 NODE> INITIALIZE STRIPESET S0 Stripeset initialized NODE> MAP UNIT S0 DUA1020 Stripeset has been mapped to DUA1020 __________________________ Note _____________________________ You must also be sure that the device itself is initialized at the operating system level, in addition to the Stripeset initialize command.
  • Page 132 HSD10 Operation spindown, sync_rate=10 DUA2802 D150 (2) AVAIL online, cache, disconnect, immediate, tagging, truncate, spindown, sync_rate=10 HSD102> HSD10 Command Utility Maintenance Operations The HSD10 Command Utility provides a means of setting and displaying operational parameters. It also provides commands to qualify, format, and exercise attached SCSI devices directly from the HSD10.
  • Page 133 HSD10 Operation 4. Verify that the device status has changed to MAINT using the SHOW UNIT command. 5. Enter the FORMAT command and specify the physical device name of the device to be formatted. 6. At the verification prompt, check that the device name given under the Device header of the FORMAT display is the device that you need to format.
  • Page 134 HSD10 Operation 4. Verify that the device status has changed to MAINT using the SHOW UNIT command. 5. Enter the DISKTEST command and specify the physical device name of the device to be exercised. 6. At the verification prompt, check that the device name given under the Device header of the DISKTEST display is the device that you need to exercise.
  • Page 135 HSD10 Operation 7. At the verification prompt, check that the device name given under the Device header of the TAPETEST display is the device that you need to exercise. Answer "Y" or "YES" to begin the device exercise. 8. Enter the ABORT command to terminate the TAPETEST operation. 9.
  • Page 136 HSD10 Operation they are not identical to an RF72 in capacity or geometry; therefore, disk drives attached to HSD10 adapters can only be shadowed with identical SCSI drive types. They may not be shadowed with true RF72 disk drives or with any other DSSI disk drive types. For example, if the first member of a HSD10-configured shadow set is an RZ28 disk drive, all other members of the shadow set also must be RZ28 disk drives.
  • Page 137 HSD10 Operation Upgrade Prerequisites To download firmware to the HSD10, some external system with an RS232-compatible serial interface is required. The system must have a communications application that handshakes with the HSD10 and handles the source end of the image transaction. Examples of such systems are a personal computer with an available serial port (COM1, COM2, and so forth), or a VAX system containing hardware to support a DTE terminal port.
  • Page 138 HSD10 Operation __________________________ Note ____________________________ When the HSD10's Update Mode has been entered, the amber LED will begin blinking to indicate that the HSD10 is ready to perform a firmware upgrade. ___________________________________________________________ 3. Once Update Mode has been entered, the following Utility Options menu will be displayed: FLASH Boot Utility Options 1) Download new Firmware Image...
  • Page 139 HSD10 Operation FLASH Boot Utility Options 1) Download new Firmware Image 2) Change serial baud rate 9) Restart Controller Option: 1 SREC Load Utility To download the update the host dataport must be configured for (x) baud, 8 bit, 1 stop, no parity. Flow ctrl must be XON/XOFF SREC-I-BEGIN, Load Sequence beginning - enter CTRL/C to ABORT 6.
  • Page 140 HSD10 Operation 7. If the baud rate was modified in step 4 above, it can now be reset as required for VCS or other serial port communications using the instructions provided in step 4. 8. At the Utility Options menu, enter '9' to restart the HSD10 and leave Update Mode. The amber LED should cease blinking, and the parameter display should reflect the new firmware revision number.
  • Page 141 HSD10 Operation ANALYZE/ERROR_LOG. Refer to the applicable OpenVMS documentation to read this error log when troubleshooting the HSD10 adapter. The HSD10 adapter reports three types of device and port error logs: • Type 1 error logs report port errors from the HSD10 SCSI driver. •...
  • Page 142 HSD10 Operation RAIDset Drive Failure: LSN = SCSI ID of failing RAIDset member MSN = Port number connected to failing RAIDset member SCSI port error (LSB) SCSI port error (MSB) 6-19 Phase history for SCSI command Table 4-8 Type 2 Error Log Byte Definitions Byte Meaning or Value 02 (Type 2 Log)
  • Page 143 HSD10 Operation Byte 0 of SCSI Command Descriptor Block Byte 1 of SCSI Command Descriptor Block Byte 2 of SCSI Command Descriptor Block Byte 3 of SCSI Command Descriptor Block Byte 4 of SCSI Command Descriptor Block Byte 5 of SCSI Command Descriptor Block Table 4-9 Type 3 Error Log Byte Definitions Byte Meaning or Value...
  • Page 144 HSD10 Operation Table 4-10 SCSI Port Error Codes Code Status 2000 A serious problem occurred within the internal synchronization mechanism 4002 Internal inconsistency error; tried to send an unsupported SPORT opcode 4007 Internal inconsistency error; tried to send an unsupported message Null reselect;...
  • Page 145 HSD10 Operation 8017 Detected reserved status 8018 Reselect tag number not outstanding for ID/LUN 8019 RETDAT packet time-out 8020 Reserved 8021 Illegal (reserved) SCSI phase Table 4-11 SCSI Bus Phase Encoding Code Phase Data Out Data In Command Status Reserved Reserved Message Out Message In...

  • Page 147: Troubleshooting

    1-800-354-9000 or 1-800-DIGITAL. __________________________NOTE ____________________________ If you need to return a failed component, pack it in its original container and return it to Digital Equipment Corporation or to your service provider. ____________________________________________________________ VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 5-1...

  • Page 148: General Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting Table 5-1 through Table 5-3 list how to identify and solve problems that could occur with your system, disk drive, and terminal. Table 5-1 System Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Action Power indicator not on. System is not plugged in. Turn off the system, plug it in, and then turn it back on again.
  • Page 149 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Action Power is on, but there is no Brightness and contrast Adjust the brightness and con- screen display. controls are not correctly trast controls. set. Terminal is off. Turn on the terminal. Terminal cable or power Check all terminal connections: cord is incorrectly installed.

  • Page 150: Table 5-2 Disk Drive Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Action The power up test display The terminal settings are Make sure the settings are contains unexpected incorrect, or the console correct, then run the power-up characters. circuitry is faulty. test again. If the terminal is set correctly, and trouble persists, contact your Digital services representative.

  • Page 151: Table 5-3 Terminal Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Table 5-3 Terminal Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Action Terminal power indicator is Terminal is turned off. Turn on the terminal. not on. Power cord is not Connect the power cord to the connected. system or a wall outlet. No power at wall outlet. Use another outlet.

  • Page 153: Diagnostic Tests And Commands

    Diagnostic Tests and Commands There are a number of diagnostic tests and commands that can help you to isolate a problem with the system unit. These tests and commands are as follows: • Power-up tests • Diagnostic self-tests and utilities. You can use these tests and commands in privileged console mode only if the console security feature is enabled and the password is set.
  • Page 154 Diagnostic Tests and Commands Central Processing Unit (CPU) Name, Firmware Version Number, and Virtual Memory Boot (VMB) Version Number š Read-Only Memory (ROM) based diagnostics countdown › Status Message œ Console Prompt The following is a typical example of a failed test. In this case, test E8 failed testing a SYNC (COMM) option.

  • Page 155: Diagnostic Self-Tests And Utilities

    Diagnostic Tests and Commands Diagnostic Self-Tests and Utilities Self-tests perform the same tests as the power-up tests except for one difference; the power-up tests test all the devices in the system, whereas the self-tests allow you to test a single device. Execution of the SHOW CONFIG command produces the display showing the failure of the device DZ, shown as follows.
  • Page 156 Diagnostic Tests and Commands 1. Make sure that all the required cables and terminators are securely connected to the proper ports. 2. Run the self-test on each device that failed. In the example in this section, the show configuration display shows the DZ device has failed.
  • Page 157 Diagnostic Tests and Commands 2005803C ********** 20058530 SSC_Prog_timers which_timer wait_time_us *** 20058818 SSC_TOY_Clock repeat_test_250ms_ea Tolerance *** 20057C18 Virtual_Mode ******** 20058E6C Interval_Timer ***** 20065D24 SHAC_RESET dssi_bus port_number time_secs not_pres * 20062778 SGEC_LPBCK_ASSIST time_secs ** 20062D10 SHAC SHAC_number ********* 200619B8 SGEC environment no_ram_tests ****** 20058B1C console_QDSS mark_not_present selftest_r0 selftest_r1 *****...
  • Page 158 Diagnostic Tests and Commands 2005EC64 B_Cache_Tag_Debug start_add end_add add_incr ******* 2005E2A8 O_BIT_DEBUG start_add end_add add_incr seg_incr ****** 2006D4D4 SCSI environment reset_bus time_s ******* 2006D7CC SCSI_Utility environment util_nbr target_ID lun ****** 2006DA2C SCSI_MAP bypass_test addr_incr_data_tst ******** 2006DFC8 environment ********* 2006E1DC SYNC environment ********* 2006E2B4 SYNC_Utility...
  • Page 159 Diagnostic Tests and Commands _____________________________NOTE ____________________________ Tests 101 through 107 are reserved for use by Digital services. _______________________________________________________________ The tests and utilities shown in the following table are for option cards, which may or may not be present, depending upon the options you ordered. Table 6-1 Option Card Tests Test Name...

  • Page 160: Power-Up Error Messages

    Diagnostic Tests and Commands • Any parameter not entered is given a default value. Enter T 9E nn, where nn is test number to show defaults. During power-up testing or execution of any script of tests (A0 to BF), the values of parameters are determined by the script, not defaults. •...
  • Page 161 Diagnostic Tests and Commands KA57-A V1.0, VMB 2.16 Performing normal system tests. 74..73..72..71..70..69..68..67..66..65..64..63..62..61..60..59.. 58..57..56..55..54..53..52..51..50..49..48..47..46..45..44..43.. 42..41..40..39..38..37..36..35..34..33..32..31..30..29..28..27.. 26..25..24..23..22..21..20..19..18..17..16..15..14..13..12..11.. 10..09.. ? Test_Subtest_E8_03 Loop_Subtest=00 Err_Type=FF DE_SYNC.lis Vec=0000 Prev_Errs=0001 P1=09000001 P2=00000000 P3=00000000 P4=00000000 P5=00000000 P6=00000000 P7=00000000 P8=00000000 P9=00000000 P10=00000000 Stat=0112 FRU=20 LED=00 Ext_Stat 00090014 00EE001D 00020002 0000EFCE 00000000 20040000 7FDEDFFF 00000000 dser=0000 cesr=00000000 intmsk=00 icsr=01 pcsts=F800 pcctl=FC13 cctl=00000021 bcetsts=0000 bcedsts=0000 cefsts=00019220 nests=00 mmcdsr=01111000...
  • Page 162 Diagnostic Tests and Commands Performing normal system tests. 71..70..69..68..67..66..65..64..63..62..61..60..59..58..57..56.. 55..54..53..52..51..50..49..48..47..46..45..44..43..42..41..40.. 39..38..37..36..35..34..33..32..31.. Memory configuration error. ? Test_Subtest_40_09 Loop_Subtest=00 Err_Type=FF DE_Memory_count_pages.lis 30..29..28..27..26..25..24..23..22..21..20..19..18..17..16..15.. 14..13..12..11..10..09..08..07..06..05..04..03.. Memory Set 0: 00000000 to 03FFFFFF, 64MBs, 131072 good pages, 0 bad pages Set 0 on SIMM_carrier_J4 (J5...) (J6...) (J7...) (J8 ??) Memory Set 1: 00000000 to 07FFFFFF, 128MBs, 262144 good pages, 0 bad pages...
  • Page 163 Diagnostic Tests and Commands Performing normal system tests. 74..73..72..71..70..69..68..67..66..65..64..63..62..61..60..59.. 58..57..56..55..54..53..52..51..50..49..48..47..46..45..44..43.. 42..41..40..39..38..37..36..35..34..33..32..31..30..29..28..27.. 26..25..24..23..22.. ? Test_Subtest_40_06 Loop_Subtest=00 Err_Type=FF DE_Memory_count_pages.lis 21..20..19..18..17..16..15..14..13..12..11..10..09..08..07..06.. 05..04..03.. Memory Set 0: 00000000 to 07FFFFF, 128MBs, 0 good pages, 262144 bad pages Set 0 on SIMM_carrier_J4 (J5...) (J6...) (J7 ??) (J8...) Memory Set 1: 08000000 to 07FFFFFF, 128MBs, 262144 good pages, 0 bad pages Set 1 on SIMM_carrier_J4...
  • Page 164 Diagnostic Tests and Commands ? Test_Subtest_DC_02 Loop_Subtest=00 Err_Type=FF DE_NO_Memory_present.lis Vec=0000 Prev_Errs=0000 P1=EF42EF42 P2=00000000 P3=00000000 P4=00000000 P5=00000000 P6=7F337F7F P7=00000000 P8=0000EF42 P9=00000001 P10=2006B8D8 r0=00000002 r1=21018000 r2=00000008 r3=00000007 r4=03FFFFE0 r5=80000000 r6=FFFFFFFF r7=00000000 r8=00000000 r9=20140758 r10=FFFFFFFE r11=FFFFFFFF dser=0000 cesr=00000000 intmsk=00 icsr=01 pcsts=FA00 pcadr=FFFFFFF8 pcctl=FC13 cctl=00000020 bcetsts=0360 bcedsts=0F00 cefsts=00019200 nests=00 mmcdsr=00666640 mesr=00000000 Normal operation not possible.
  • Page 165 Diagnostic Tests and Commands Total of 16 Mbs, 0 good pages, 32768 bad pages, 7 reserved pages Normal operation not possible. These SIMMS are missing or defective. Example 6 The following example represents a case where there are two SIMM carriers installed, and one SIMM is defective or not installed on one of the carriers.

  • Page 166: Configuration Display

    Diagnostic Tests and Commands The SIMM on J7 of the SIMM carrier installed in J1 of the CPU is defective or not installed. Configuration Display The configuration display shows the system configuration and the error messages that were detected while the most recent power-up tests, diagnostic tests, and utilities were running. If you add expansion boxes to the system and do not run the power-up tests or appropriate diagnostic test or utility, the configuration display does not recognize the reconfiguration.
  • Page 167 Diagnostic Tests and Commands DHW41/2 V1.6 >>> Test Utility Number Column š Device Mnemonic Column › Device Status Column œ SCSI IDs and SCSI Device Names The test numbers listed identify the normal test or script number to run to verify the device listed.

  • Page 168: Error Display

    Diagnostic Tests and Commands COMM DSW41/42 2 CHANNEL V3.11-47 ASYNC DHW41/2 V1.6 >>> Error Information -- Write down this information before you contact your Digital services representative. Error Display You can use the error display to display certain errors detected during the last power-up test or diagnostic utility.

  • Page 169: Contacting Digital Services

    Diagnostic Tests and Commands Contacting Digital Services If you have followed the procedures in this chapter but the problem remains unsolved, your Digital services representative can help you. Before you place your call, follow these steps: 1. Write down a description of the problem, including the error messages and the number of the tests or utilities that failed.

  • Page 171: A Console Commands

    Console Commands This appendix describes the console commands that you can enter when the system is in console mode. Entering Console Mode To use the console commands, the system must be in console mode. To enter console mode, you must shut down the operating system software if it is running. Follow these steps to enter console mode.
  • Page 172 Console Commands BOOT The BOOT command initializes the processor and executes the VMB (virtual memory block) program. The VMB program tries to boot the operating system from the specified device or list of devices, or from the default boot device if none is specified. The console qualifies the bootstrap operation by passing a boot flags bitmap to the VMB program in Format: BOOT [qualifier-list] [{boot_device},{boot_device},...]...
  • Page 173 Console Commands string to uppercase, then passes VMB a string descriptor to this device name in R0. Use the SET BOOT command to specify a default boot device or list of devices. Use the SHOW BOOT command to display the default boot device. The factory default device is the Ethernet device, EZA0.
  • Page 174 Console Commands initialization, the default address space is physical memory, the default data size is longword, and the default address is zero. If you specify conflicting address space or data sizes, the console ignores the command and issues an error message. Format: DEPOSIT [qualifier-list] {address} {data} [data...] Qualifiers:...
  • Page 175 Console Commands command also supports an /INSTRUCTION qualifier that disassembles the instructions at the current address. Format: EXAMINE [qualifier-list] [address] Qualifiers: Data control: /B, /W, /L, /Q, /N:{count}, /STEP:{size}, /WRONG Address space control: /G, /I, /M, /P, /V, /U Command specific: /INSTRUCTION Disassembles and displays the VAX MACRO--32 instruction at the specified address.
  • Page 176 Console Commands >>> E/P 0 ! Examine local memory 0. P 00000000 00000000 >>> EX /INS 20040000 ! Examine 1st byte of ROM. P 20040000 11 BRB 20040019 >>> EX /INS/N:5 20040019 ! Disassemble from branch. P 20040019 D0 MOVL I^#20140000,@#20140000 P 20040024 D2 MCOML...
  • Page 177 Console Commands >>> EX SP ! Check the SP. G 0000000E 00000000 >>> FIND /MEM ! Look for a valid 128 Kbytes. >>> EX SP ! Note where it was found. G 0000000E 00000200 >>> FIND /RPB ! Check for valid RPB. ?2C FND ERR 00C00004 ! None to be found here.
  • Page 178 Console Commands /B /W /L /Q /INSTRUCTION /G /I /V /P /M /STEP: /N: /NOT /WRONG /U Valid commands: BOOT [[/R5:]<boot_flags>] [<boot_device>] CONFIGURE CONTINUE DEPOSIT [<qualifiers>] <address> <datum> [<datum>...] EXAMINE [<qualifiers>] [<address>] FIND [/MEMORY | /RPB] HALT HELP INITIALIZE LOGIN MOVE [<qualifiers>] <address>...
  • Page 179 Console Commands SET PSE <0..1 | DISABLED | ENABLED> SET PSWD <password> SET RECALL <0..1 | DISABLED | ENABLED> SET SCSI_ID <0..7> SHOW BFLG SHOW BOOT SHOW CONFIG SHOW DEVICE SHOW DSSI SHOW ETHERNET SHOW HALT SHOW LANGUAGE SHOW MEMORY SHOW PSE SHOW QBUS SHOW RECALL...
  • Page 180 Console Commands INITIALIZE The INITIALIZE command performs a processor initialization. Format: INITIALIZE The following registers are initialized: Register State at Initialization 041F0000 ASTLVL SISR Bits <6> and <0> clear; the rest are unpredictable ICCS RXCS TXCS MAPEN Caches Flushed Instruction buffer Unaffected Console previous reference Longword, physical, address 0...
  • Page 181 Console Commands • QUART LPR register is set to 9600 baud Example: >>> INIT >>> LOGIN Allows you to put the system in privileged console mode. When the console security feature is enabled and when you put the system in console mode, the system operates in unprivileged console mode.
  • Page 182 Console Commands The MOVE command performs byte, word, longword, and quadword reads and writes to moving the data efficiently. The MOVE command supports physical and virtual address spaces only. Format: MOVE [qualifier-list] {src_address} {dest_address} Qualifiers: Data control: /B, /W, /L, /Q, /N:{count}, /STEP:{size}, /WRONG Address space control: /V, /U, /P Arguments: A longword address that specifies the first location of the source...
  • Page 183 Console Commands P 00000000 58DD0520 P 00000004 585E04C1 P 00000008 00FF8FBB P 0000000C 5208A8D0 P 00000010 540CA8DE >>> NEXT The NEXT command executes the specified number of macro instructions. If no count is specified, 1 is assumed. After the last macro instruction is executed, the console reenters console I/O mode.
  • Page 184 Console Commands >>> EX /INSTRUCTION /N:5 1000 ! List it. P 00001000 D4 CLRL P 00001002 D6 INCL P 00001004 D1 CMPL S^#05,R0 P 00001007 12 BNEQ 00001002 P 00001009 11 BRB 00001009 P 0000100B 00 HALT >>> DEP PR$_SCBB 200 ! Set up a user SCBB...
  • Page 185 Console Commands REPEAT The REPEAT command repeatedly displays and executes the specified command. Press Ctrl/C to stop the command. You can specify any valid console command except the REPEAT command. Format: REPEAT {command} <p> Arguments: A valid console command other than {command} REPEAT.
  • Page 186 Console Commands SEARCH The SEARCH command finds all the occurrences of a pattern and reports the addresses where the pattern was found. If the /NOT qualifier is present, the command reports all addresses in which the pattern did not match. Format: SEARCH [qualifier-list] {address} {pattern} [{mask}] SEARCH accepts an optional mask that indicates bits to be ignored (don't care bits).
  • Page 187 Console Commands [{mask}] A mask of the bits that the comparison checks for. Examples: >>> DEP /P/L/N:1000 0 0 ! Clear some memory. >>> >>> DEP 300 12345678 ! Deposit some search data. >>> DEP 401 12345678 >>> DEP 502 87654321 >>>...
  • Page 188 Console Commands Format: SET {parameter} {value} Parameters: Sets the default R5 boot flags. The value must be a hexadecimal BFLAG number of up to eight digits. Sets the default boot device. The value must be a valid device name or BOOT list of device names as specified in the BOOT command description.
  • Page 189 Console Commands Allows you to enable or disable the console security feature of the system. The SET PSE command accepts the following values: 0 -- Console security disabled 1 -- Console security enabled When the console security feature is enabled, only a subset of the console commands are available to the user.
  • Page 190 Console Commands BFLAG Displays the default R5 boot flags. BOOT Displays the default boot device. Displays a list of the devices and optional CONFIG modules present in the system and the status of the hardware. See the CAUTION below. DEVICE Displays all devices in the system.
  • Page 191 Console Commands command disables the scatter-gather map. Shows the current state of command RECALL recall, either ENABLED or DISABLED. Displays all RL01 and RL02 disks that RLV12 appear on the Q22-bus. Displays the status of all disks and tapes UQSSP that can be found on the Q22-bus that support the UQSSP protocol.
  • Page 192 Console Commands ________________________ CAUTION __________________________ If you enter the CONFIG command, the configuration data is read from memory. Under certain conditions the configuration data in memory may become corrupt. You can correct the corrupted configuration data by running the test A1. See the TEST console command for more information. ___________________________________________________________ Qualifiers: Listed in the previous parameter descriptions.
  • Page 193 Console Commands V 80001000 >>> >>> SHOW VERSION KA57-A V1.0, VMB 2.16 >>> START The START command starts instruction execution at the address you specify. If no address is given, the current PC is used. If memory mapping is enabled, macro instructions are executed from virtual memory, and the address is treated as a virtual address.
  • Page 194 Console Commands Example: >>>TEST 0 KA57-A V1.0, VMB 2.16 Performing normal system tests. 74..73..72..71..70..69..68..67..66..65..64..63..62..61..60..59.. 58..57..56..55..54..53..52..51..50..49..48..47..46..45..44..43.. 42..41..40..39..38..37..36..35..34..33..32..31..30..29..28..27.. 26..25..24..23..22..21..20..19..18..17..16..15..14..13..12..11.. 10..09..08..07..06..05..04..03.. Tests completed. >>> Example: >>> >>> ! Display the CPU registers. >>> >>>T 9C savpc=20048C68 savpsl=20048C68 sbr=03FA0000 slr=00003040 p0br=80000000 p0lr=00182000 p1br=00000000 p1lr=00000000 sid=13001401 sie=03020801 mapen=00000000...
  • Page 195 Console Commands ..bcedsts=00000F00 bcedidx=001FFFF8 bcedecc=00000000 ..nests=00000000 neoadr=E0055F70 neocmd=8000FF04 neicmd=000003FF ..nedathi=FFFFFFFF nedatlo=FF7F9FFF cefsts=00019200 cefadr=E00002C0 MEMORY...mesr=00006000 mear=08406010_____Add=21018040 mmcdsr=01111000 ..memcon0=80000005 memcon1=00000007 moamr=00000000 ssr=C0CE NCA..cesr=00000000 cmcdsr=0000C108 cnear=00000000 ..csear1=00000000 csear2=00000000 cioear1=00000000 cioear2=000002C0 ..iccs=00000000 nicr=FFFFD8F0 icr=FFFFD8F0 todr=00000000 >>> Example: >>> >>> ; list diagnostics and scripts >>>T 9E Test Address...
  • Page 196 Console Commands 200613BC Memory_Address start_add end_add add_incr cont_on_err ****** 20061AF8 Memory_Byte start_add end_add add_incr cont_on_err ****** 20062628 Memory_Data start_add end_add add_incr cont_on_err ****** 2005BA5C ********** 2005BED8 SSC_Prog_timers which_timer wait_time_us *** 2005C1A8 SSC_TOY_Clock repeat_test_250ms_ea Tolerance *** 2005B670 Virtual_Mode ******** 2005C360 Interval_Timer ***** 200602F0 SHAC_RESET...
  • Page 197 Console Commands 200642BC NO_Memory_present 200661FC B_Cache_Data_debug start_add end_add add_incr ******* 20065DB4 B_Cache_Tag_Debug start_add end_add add_incr ******* 20065614 O_BIT_DEBUG start_add end_add add_incr seg_incr ****** 20068498 SCSI environment reset_bus time_s ******* 20068578 SCSI_Utility environment util_nbr target_ID lun ****** 20068630 SCSI_MAP bypass_test addr_incr_data_tst ******** 200689D4 environment ********* 20068B4C...
  • Page 198 Console Commands UNJAM Example: >>> UNJAM >>> X -- Binary Load and Unload The X command is for use by automatic systems communicating with the console. The X command loads or unloads (that is, writes to memory or reads from memory) the specified number of data bytes through the console serial line (regardless of console type) starting at the specified address.
  • Page 199 Console Commands byte of received data_checksum. The data is verified by adding all data characters and the checksum character into an 8-bit register initially set to zero. If the final content of the register is nonzero, the data or checksum is in error, and the console responds with an error message.
  • Page 200 Console Commands (Comment) The comment character (an exclamation point) is used to document command sequences. It can be placed anywhere on the command line. All characters following the comment character are ignored. Format: ! Example: >>>! The console ignores this line. >>>...
  • Page 201 Console Security Console Security Feature The console security feature allows you to disable most of the system console commands. When the security password is set, there are two types of users: privileged users and unprivileged users. Privileged users know the security password and can use the full range of console commands.
  • Page 202 Console Security 1. Enter the following command at the console prompt (>>>) >>> SET PSWD The system responds with the following prompt: >>> PSWD1 : __________________________ Note ____________________________ The security password must be a string of exactly 16 hexadecimal characters (0 through 9 and A through F).
  • Page 203 Console Security Enter the following command to check whether you have enabled the console security feature: >>> SHOW PSE If you have enabled the console security feature, the system displays the following message: Enabled Logging in to Privileged Console Mode When the console security feature is enabled, you must enter the security password to log in to privileged console mode.
  • Page 204 Console Security Changing the Security Password You must be a privileged user to change the security password. To change the password, follow these steps: 1. Log in to privileged console mode. 2. Enter the following command at the console prompt (>>>) >>>...
  • Page 205 Console Security Disabling the Console Security Feature _________________________ Caution ___________________________ When you disable the console security feature, all users can use the full range of console commands. ____________________________________________________________ To disable the console security feature, follow these steps: 1. Log in to privileged console mode. 2.

  • Page 207: Table C-1 Alternate Default Boot Devices

    Setting the Defaults Setting the Default Boot Device When the system is shipped, it is set to boot from the system disk, DIA0. This RZ-series disk holds the factory installed software (FIS). If the TOY battery has discharged, the default boot device may have to be set. Use SHOW BOOT to verify.

  • Page 208: Table C-2 Default Recovery Actions And Associated Values

    Setting the Defaults >>> SET BOOT EZA0 Setting the Default Recovery Action There are five default recovery actions. You can change the default recovery action by entering the SET HALT command and the value or keyword associated with the action you want to set.

  • Page 209: Setting Scsi Ids

    Setting SCSI IDs Selecting Available SCSI IDs on the System Each internal or external SCSI device must have a unique SCSI ID, including all devices in a SCSI expansion box. Devices have default SCSI IDs set at the factory before they are shipped.

  • Page 210: Table D-1 Devices And Priorities Normally Associated With Scsi Ids

    Setting SCSI IDs SCSI 3-RZ28 4-RRD45 6-Adapter COMM DSW41/42 2 CHANNEL V3.11-47 ASYNC DHW41/2 V1.6 • The letters OK by the SCSI device indicate that it has passed the power-on test. • The fifth line down on the table shows the SCSI IDs that are occupied by devices on the SCSI bus.
  • Page 211 Programming Parameters for DSSI Devices This appendix describes the console mode procedures for setting and examining parameters for DSSI devices. __________________________ Note _____________________________ Before you reprogram DSSI devices, you should have a good understanding of DSSI architecture and VAXcluster software operation. If you do not have that understanding, you should read the VMS manuals which came with your system or call your Digital service representative.
  • Page 212 Programming Parameters for DSSI Devices __________________________ Note ____________________________ On some systems, an optional DSSI daughter card (KFDDA--BB) provides a second DSSI interface, so there are two DSSI buses with the same specifications. ___________________________________________________________ DSSI Device Parameters Seven principal parameters are associated with each DSSI device: •...
  • Page 213 Programming Parameters for DSSI Devices Refer to the DSSI VMScluster guide for rules for specifying allocation class values. The UNITNUM parameter determines the unit number of the device. By default, the device unit number is supplied by the jumpers on the drives. Systems with multiple DSSI busses, as described later in this section, require that the default values be replaced with unique unit numbers.
  • Page 214 Programming Parameters for DSSI Devices Figure E-1 illustrates the need to program unit numbers for a system using more than one DSSI bus and a nonzero allocation class. In the case of the nonzero allocation class, the operating system sees three of the integrated storage elements (ISEs) as having duplicate device names, which is an error, as all unit numbers must be unique.
  • Page 215 Programming Parameters for DSSI Devices Figure E-1 VMS Operating System Requires Unique Unit Numbers for DSSI __________________________NOTE ____________________________ You should configure your system to have unique unit numbers even if you have a standalone system using an allocation class of zero. That practice will avoid problems with duplicate device names if you later decide to form a cluster.
  • Page 216 DUP driver for the ISE at node 0 of embedded DSSI bus 0. >>>SET HOST/DUP/DSSI 0 PARAMS Starting DUP server... Copyright (c) 1991 Digital Equipment Corporation PARAMS> If you wish to examine DSSI bus node 1, enter >>>SET HOST/DUP/DSSI/BUS:1 0 PARAMS...
  • Page 217 Programming Parameters for DSSI Devices Setting the Allocation Class After entering the DUP driver utility for a specified device, you can examine and set the allocation class for the device as follows. 1. At the PARAMS> prompt, enter SHOW ALLCLASS to check the allocation class of the ISE to which you are currently connected.
  • Page 218 Programming Parameters for DSSI Devices PARAMS>SHOW UNITNUM Parameter Current Default Type Radix --------- ---------------- ---------------- -------- ----- UNITNUM Word PARAMS>SET UNITNUM 10 PARAMS>SET FORCEUNI 0 PARAMS>SHOW UNITNUM Parameter Current Default Type Radix --------- ---------------- ---------------- -------- ----- UNITNUM Word PARAMS>SHOW FORCEUNI Parameter Current Default...
  • Page 219 Programming Parameters for DSSI Devices PARAMS>SHOW NODENAME Parameter Current Default Type Radix --------- ---------------- ---------------- -------- ----- NODENAME SYSDSK RF73 String Ascii Setting the System ID __________________________NOTE ____________________________ This parameter is modified only when replacing a device. Only Digital service representatives and licensed self-maintenance customers should remove devices.
  • Page 220 Programming Parameters for DSSI Devices Parameter Current Default Type Radix --------- ---------------- ---------------- -------- ----- SYSTEMID 1402193310841 0000000000000 Quadword Hex Exiting the DUP Server Utility After you have completed setting and examining DSSI device parameters, enter the WRITE command at the PARAMS> prompt to save the device parameters you have changed using the SET command.
  • Page 221 Programming Parameters for DSSI Devices __________________________NOTE ____________________________ You must repeat the procedures in this appendix for each device for which you want to change parameters. ____________________________________________________________ VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information E-11...

  • Page 223: System Care

    System Care Introduction This appendix describes how to: • Clean your system, including the outside enclosure, terminal, and keyboard • Move your system ________________________WARNING __________________________ Make sure you turn off the system and disconnect any external devices before cleaning any part of your system. When using a moistened cloth for cleaning, do not allow any excess fluid to leak into the system, keyboard, or terminal.
  • Page 224 System Care _______________________ WARNING__________________________ If you use a prepackaged screen cleaner, make sure that it is nonflammable. Never spray the cleaner directly on the screen. Instead, apply the cleaner to a clean cloth, and then clean the screen. ___________________________________________________________ Cleaning Your Keyboard Your keyboard keys may get dirty with use.
  • Page 225 System Care Installing Your System at a New Location After moving the system to a new location, unpack and install it following the installation instructions on the Installation Information Guid,e EK-VX108-II. VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information F-3...

  • Page 227: Table G-1 System Specifications

    Technical Specifications Introduction This chapter lists the hardware specifications of the following: • System unit • Internal SCSI devices System Unit Specifications The following tables list the specifications for the VAX 4000 Model 108 systems. Table G-1 System Specifications Subject Description Processor KA57-AA...
  • Page 228 Technical Specifications Subject Description additional synchronous ports. Automatically adjusts for proper AC input voltage. Input voltage See ratings marked on the unit. š Range: 100 V ac to 120 V ac or 220 V ac to 260 V ac › Maximum Inrush Current 40 A at 110 VAC, 80 A at 220 VAC...

  • Page 229: Table G-2 Acoustic Levels

    Technical Specifications The following table shows the declared values for the ISO 9296 and ISO 7779 standards. The current values for specific configurations are available from Digital representatives. Table G-2 Acoustic Levels Product Sound Power Level Sound Pressure Level L WAd , B L pAm , dBA Idle Operate...

  • Page 230: Table G-3 System Unit Metrics

    Technical Specifications Table G-3 System Unit Metrics Weight Height Width Depth System Unit kg (lb) cm (In) cm (In) cm (In) Model 108 15.9 kg (35 lb.) 41 cm (16 in.) 22 cm (8.7in.) 47.5 cm (18.7 in.) Depends on the configuration. The value shown in this table is a typical value. Values vary depending on the options that you install.

  • Page 231: Table G-5 Ac Power Cords (Country Specific

    Technical Specifications Table G-5 AC Power Cords (Country Specific) Part Country Voltage Length Amps Plug meters (feet) Number BN19P-2E U.S./Japan 125V 1.9 (6.2) NEMA5-15 BN19H-2E Australia./ 250V 2.5 (8.2) AS 3112 -1981 New Zealand BN19C-2E Central Europe 250V 2.5 (8.2) CEE 7/7 Schuko BN19A-2E U.K./Ireland...
  • Page 233 Equipment Log Introduction With the equipment log, you can gather information that you may need if problems occur with your system and you need to call Digital for assistance. Use the equipment log to record information about your system hardware and software components.
  • Page 234 Equipment Log Table H-1 Hardware Components Component Vendor/ Model Serial Date Type/Size Number Number Installed System unit Digital VAX 4000 System unit key number Terminal Keyboard Installed diskette drive Additional storage device 1 Additional storage device 2 Additional storage device 3 Additional storage device 4 Additional storage...

  • Page 235: Table H-2 Scsi Address

    Equipment Log Table H-2 SCSI Address Device Address Device Address Table H-3 Hardware Configuration Component System Specifics CPU speed and model Firmware version Memory size Table H-4 Installed Software Operating System or Version License Number Date Application Software Number Installed VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information H-3...
  • Page 236 Equipment Log Table H-5 Additional Component Information Model Serial Date Component Vendor Number Number Installed H-4 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information...
  • Page 237 Index installing, 3–10 Changing the security password, 4 Cleaning the keyboard, 6–2 Abbreviations used in this guide, xiii Cleaning the system, 6–1 AC power cord Cleaning the terminal, 6–1 criteria met, 2-7 Communication options slots, 3–16 identifying, 2-7 Computer security, 2-42 Acoustic level specifications, 3 Configuration display, 6–14 Additional information resources, xv...
  • Page 238 Index rear panel, 1-6 Door removal, 2-4 Console commands DSSI alphabetical listing, 1 termination, 2-26 entering console mode, 1 VAXcluster, 3–22 Console mode, 1 DSSI device parameters, 1 Console security, 1 setting, 5 disabling, 5 DSSI option enabling, 2 termination, 2-29 Console terminal DSW43-AA connecting, 2-9...
  • Page 239 Index SCSI, 2-33 firmware upgrade flash boot, 4-26 External options, 2-33 flashboot update procedure, 4-27 connecting, 2-15 formatting a SCSI drive, 4-22 host-based RAID support, 4-20 introduction, 4-1 LED errors, 4-30 FCC notice, iii LED indicators, 4-6 Front bezel mapping devices to OpenVMS, 4-18 removing, 3–10 operation, 4-4, 4-6 Front view of system, 1-4...
  • Page 240 Index Installing optional devices Network coordinator front bay, 3–9 Ethernet installation, 2-39 rear bay, 3–14 Non-operating conditions, 4 Installing options, 3–1 Installing system options adding a SIMM, 3–4 OpenVMS internal drive bay devices, 3–9 booting, 2-42 Installing the system, 2-7 Operating conditions, 4 Internal drive bay devices Operating system...
  • Page 241 Index logging in, 3 console, 1 Privileged users, 2-42 Security password changing, 4 Selecting ThinWire or ThickWire Ethernet, 2-11 Service, 6–17 Qbus Setting defaults checking the connection, 2-32 boot device, 1 connecting external, 2-32 recovery action, 2 Setting DSSI device parameters, 5 Setting SCSI IDs, 1 Reader's comments, xvi Setting the password, 1...
  • Page 242 Index cleaning, 6–1 power-up, 2-36 cleaning the keyboard, 6–2 ThickWire Ethernet cleaning the terminal, 6–1 connecting, 2-14 installing the system at a new location, 6–3 disconnecting, 2-41 moving the system, 6–2 ThickWire Ethernet connection, 2-10 packing the system, 6–2 ThinWire Ethernet System components, 1-8 connecting, 2-12 connecting, 2-9...
  • Page 243 Index connecting, 3–22 Volume shadowing, 4-4 Welcome, xi Index-7...

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