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DEC 2000 Model 500 AXP

User Information

Order Number: EK-A0675-OM.001
January 1994
This manual describes how to operate the DEC 2000 Model 500 AXP
system.
Revision Information:
This is a new manual.
Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts

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  • Page 1: User Information

    DEC 2000 Model 500 AXP User Information Order Number: EK-A0675-OM.001 January 1994 This manual describes how to operate the DEC 2000 Model 500 AXP system. Revision Information: This is a new manual. Digital Equipment Corporation Maynard, Massachusetts...
  • Page 2 The postpaid Reader’s Comments forms at the end of this document request your critical evaluation to assist in preparing future documentation. The following are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation: Alpha AXP, AXP, DEC, DECchip 21064, DECconnect, Digital, OpenVMS, RRD42, RX, RZ, ThinWire, VAX DOCUMENT, and the DIGITAL logo.
  • Page 3 FCC Notice: This equipment generates, uses, and may emit radio frequency energy. The equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such radio frequency interference.
  • Page 4 CISPR22 Class A Notice: 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

    Contents Preface ........... . . 1 System Description Operating System Support .
  • Page 6 3 Using the IFP Controls and Indicators ....... . 3–2 IFP Display .
  • Page 7 7 Connecting to External Ports Before You Begin ........7–2 Serial Port Terminal Settings .

  • Page 9: Preface

    Preface Purpose of This This manual describes how to operate the DEC™ 2000 Model Manual 500 AXP™ system. It contains information on software storage devices, connecting the system to a network, and connecting hardware options to the system. Audience This manual is intended for anyone using the system. It is written for both experienced and inexperienced users.
  • Page 10 • Appendix A gives the list of associated and related documents. • The glossary defines some of the technical terms used in this manual. Additional See Appendix A for the list of associated and related documents. Information The following conventions are used in this manual: Conventions Convention Description...

  • Page 11: System Description

    System Description Introduction The DEC 2000 Model 500 AXP system is a high-performance server system with an architecture designed to run a variety of operating systems. This chapter describes the system. In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections: •...

  • Page 12: Operating System Support

    This section describes how the DEC 2000 Model 500 AXP system Summary can support different operating systems. System The system uses the Digital Equipment Corporation DECchip 21064™ reduced instruction set computer (RISC) Architecture microprocessor. Based on the Digital™ Alpha AXP™...

  • Page 13: Visual Display Unit Support

    Visual Display Unit Support Visual Display Unit Support This section describes the visual display units (VDUs) that you Summary can use with the system. VDU Support Depending on the operating system installed, the system can use either a VT-series terminal or a PC-standard monitor as a VDU. The following table lists whether the VDUs support either the firmware or operating system for each operating system: Operating...

  • Page 14: System Features

    System Features System Features This section describes the features provided by the system. Summary Features The following table lists the features of the system: Feature Description 64-bit Alpha AXP The 64-bit architecture provides significant RISC architecture performance advantages over 32-bit architectures, especially in the areas of memory and cache bandwidth.
  • Page 15 System Features Feature Description Factory installed The system disk, if installed, contains software (FIS) the operating system that you ordered. FIS software saves you time when installing the system, because you can boot the operating system directly from the system disk, without having to spend time installing it.

  • Page 16: Front Panel Controls And Indicators

    Front Panel Controls and Indicators Front Panel Controls and Indicators This section describes the controls and indicators located on the Summary system unit front panel. Controls and The following table lists the controls and indicators on the front panel of the system unit and describes their function: Indicators Control or Indicator Function...
  • Page 17 Front Panel Controls and Indicators Illustration The following figure shows the location of the controls and indicators on the front panel of the system unit: GA_EN00570A_93A System Description 1–7...

  • Page 18: Back Panel Ports And Connectors

    Back Panel Ports and Connectors Back Panel Ports and Connectors This section describes the ports and connectors located on the Summary system unit back panel. Ports and The following table lists the ports and connectors on the back Connectors panel of the system unit and describes their function: Port or Connector Function Power output...
  • Page 19 Back Panel Ports and Connectors Illustration The following figure shows the location of the ports and connectors on the back panel of the system unit: GA_EN00571A_93A System Description 1–9...

  • Page 20: Back Panel Controls And Indicators

    Back Panel Controls and Indicators Back Panel Controls and Indicators This section describes the controls and indicators located on the Summary system unit back panel. Controls and The following table lists the controls and indicators on the back panel of the system unit and describes their function: Indicators Control or Indicator Function...
  • Page 21 Back Panel Controls and Indicators Illustration The following figure shows the location of the controls and indicators on the back panel of the system unit: GA_EN00572A_93A System Description 1–11...

  • Page 22: Internal Storage Options

    Internal Storage Options Internal Storage Options This section lists and describes the supported internal storage Summary options. It describes the following types of storage options: • CD-ROM drives • Diskette drives • 3.5-inch disk drives • Tape drives The following table lists the supported internal storage options: Options List Item Description Capacity...
  • Page 23 Internal Storage Options To support more than a certain maximum SCSI drive Power Supplies configuration, you must order an additional power supply. See the section entitled Power Supply Options for more information on the maximum SCSI drive configuration. Digital reserves the right to add or remove options from the list Ordering Information of supported options.

  • Page 24: Eisa And Isa Options

    EISA and ISA Options EISA and ISA Options Digital supports a variety of EISA and ISA option boards, Summary including the following types of options: • SCSI options • Video options • Networking options • Communications options • Other options Ordering Digital reserves the right to add or remove options from the list of supported options.

  • Page 25: Memory Options

    Memory Options Memory Options The system currently supports two memory option sizes: Summary • 16M-byte memory option • 64M-byte memory option Using these memory options, you can configure the system memory from 16M-bytes to 128M-bytes. Note Systems running OpenVMS or OSF/1 require a minimum memory configuration of 32M bytes.

  • Page 26: Power Supply Options

    Power Supply Options Power Supply Options The system supports either one or two power supply modules. Summary The number of power supply modules that the system requires depends on the number of internal storage devices installed. Each power supply provides 415 Watts (W). You require two power supplies to support SCSI configurations containing more devices than the following maximum numbers: •...
  • Page 27 Power Supply Options Safety WARNING Information The power supply and SPS must be installed and maintained only by qualified Digital service personnel. Do not access or touch the power supply, the SPS, or the cables connected to both. Allow one minute before opening the system unit for the power supply charges to dissipate.

  • Page 29: Using The System

    Using the System Introduction This chapter describes how to position the system unit, turn it on or off, examine the results of the power-up tests, and boot the operating system. It also describes how to access the internal removable media devices. In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections: •...

  • Page 30: Choosing A Location For The System Unit

    Choosing a Location for the System Unit Choosing a Location for the System Unit This section describes the locations and conditions that best suit Summary the system unit. Physical You must keep the system unit in a vertical position. Wheels on Orientation the base of the system unit allow you to move it easily.
  • Page 31 Choosing a Location for the System Unit Unsuitable The following table lists the various locations where you must Locations not operate the system unit: Location Explanation Dirty or dusty Dirt and dust can damage the system locations components and clog the system unit air vents.

  • Page 32: Moving The System Unit

    Moving the System Unit Moving the System Unit This section describes how to move the system unit and secure it Summary in position. Important The system unit is heavy. To avoid injury, get assistance from Information another person before trying to lift, move, or carry it. Wheels and The system unit is mounted on four wheels ( ).
  • Page 33 Moving the System Unit Wheel and The following figure shows the location of the wheels and Stabilizer Feet stabilizer foot on one side of the system unit: Locations GA_EN00577A_93A Using the System 2–5...

  • Page 34: Ergonomic Considerations

    Ergonomic Considerations Ergonomic Considerations This section describes how to adjust your posture and position Summary the components of the system for optimum comfort when you are using it. Positioning The following table explains the optimal positioning for the System system components, desk, and chair relative to your posture: Components Item Explanation...
  • Page 35 Ergonomic Considerations Illustration The following figure shows the optimal positioning for the system components, desk, and chair relative to your posture: GA_EN00389A_93A Using the System 2–7...

  • Page 36: Turning The System On Or Off

    Turning the System On or Off Turning the System On or Off This section describes how to turn the system on or off without Summary damaging any of the system components. Turning On the The following table lists the steps that you must follow to turn the system on: System Step...
  • Page 37 Turning the System On or Off The following figure shows the system unit on/off switch in both On/Off Switch Positions the on position and the off position: GA_EN00573A_93A Using the System 2–9...

  • Page 38: Normal Power-Up Process

    Normal Power-Up Process Normal Power-Up Process This section describes the normal power-up process that the Summary system follows when you turn it on. Process The following table lists the stages in the normal system power-up process: Stage Action Result The power supply supplies +5 V to If the power supply is not operating, the the IFP.
  • Page 39 Normal Power-Up Process Stage Action Result The IFP checks the voltage level on If the battery voltage is above a the optional SPS battery. minimum level, the system runs the power-up self-tests. If the battery voltage is low, the IFP displays the STANDBY BATT.

  • Page 40: Interpreting The Results Of The Power-Up Tests

    Interpreting the Results of the Power-Up Tests Interpreting the Results of the Power-Up Tests This section describes how to interpret the results of the system Summary power-up tests. It also describes the differences between the OpenVMS and OSF/1 console display and the Windows NT firmware display.
  • Page 41 The following example shows a sample Windows NT power-up test display with a failing test: Copyright (c) 1993 Digital Equipment Corporation. This 1MB Flash contains VERSION n . n DEC 2000 Model 500 AXP console code. DEC 2000 Model 500 AXP - Rom Version nn...

  • Page 42: Booting Windows Nt

    Booting Windows NT Booting Windows NT This section describes how to boot the Windows NT operating Summary system from the system disk. Windows The Windows NT operating system, if supplied, is factory- NT Factory installed on the system disk. Windows NT factory installed Installed software (FIS) saves you time when installing the system, Software...
  • Page 43 Booting Windows NT Using the Boot The following table lists the steps that you must follow to boot Menu Windows NT from the Boot menu: Step Action Result To boot the system using the default boot The system boots from the selection, choose the Boot Windows NT item system disk, using the default on the Boot menu and press Return.

  • Page 44: Booting Openvms

    Booting OpenVMS Booting OpenVMS This section describes how to boot the OpenVMS operating Summary system from the system disk. OpenVMS The OpenVMS operating system, if supplied, is factory-installed on the system disk. OpenVMS factory installed software (FIS) Factory saves you time when installing the system, because you do not Installed Software need to install the operating system.

  • Page 45: Booting Osf/1

    Booting OSF/1 Booting OSF/1 This section describes how to boot the OSF/1 operating system Summary from the system disk. OSF/1 Factory The OSF/1 operating system, if supplied, is factory-installed on the system disk. OSF/1 factory installed software (FIS) saves Installed you time when installing the system, because you do not need Software to install the operating system.

  • Page 46: Accessing The Removable Media Devices

    Accessing the Removable Media Devices Accessing the Removable Media Devices This section describes how to access the removable media devices Summary installed in the system, for example, diskette, CD-ROM, and tape drives. Procedure The removable media devices are located behind the front panel door.

  • Page 47: Using The Ifp

    Using the IFP Introduction This chapter describes the intelligent front panel and explains how to use it. This chapter contains the following sections: In This Chapter • Controls and Indicators • IFP Display • Displaying the System Configuration • Switching the System State •...

  • Page 48: Controls And Indicators

    Controls and Indicators Controls and Indicators This section describes the controls and indicators on the IFP. Summary Controls The following table lists and briefly explains the functions of the controls on the IFP: Item Description Function Run/standby Switches the system between the run and the standby state when the system is switched on.
  • Page 49 Controls and Indicators The following figure shows the location of the controls on the Control Locations IFP: GA_EN00574A_93A Indicator The following figure shows the location of the indicators on the Locations IFP: GA_EN00606A_93A Using the IFP 3–3...

  • Page 50: Ifp Display

    IFP Display IFP Display The IFP display consists of two 24-character display lines. This Summary section describes the types of messages that these display lines display. IFP Display The following table lists the type of messages displayed by the Lines two IFP display lines: Line Message Types...

  • Page 51: Displaying The System Configuration

    Displaying the System Configuration Displaying the System Configuration This section describes how to display the system configuration on Summary the IFP. Procedure The following table lists the steps that you must follow to display the system configuration on the IFP: Step Action Result...

  • Page 52: Switching The System State

    Switching the System State Switching the System State This section describes how to switch the system state from the Summary run state to the standby state and vice-versa. Run State The power supply supplies power to the IFP, system module, and other devices installed in the system.
  • Page 53 Switching the System State Press and release the Run/standby key to switch the system from Switching to the Run State the standby state to the run state. Using the IFP 3–7...

  • Page 54: Halting The System Unit

    Halting the System Unit Halting the System Unit This section describes how to use the IFP to halt the system. Summary Effects on The halt function of the IFP has no effect on the Windows NT Windows NT operating system or firmware. Effects on The halt function of the IFP halts the OpenVMS and OSF/1 OpenVMS and...

  • Page 55: Setting The Ifp Speaker Volume

    Setting the IFP Speaker Volume Setting the IFP Speaker Volume This section describes how to set the volume of the speaker Summary provided by the IFP. Important Note Information The speaker volume that you specify using the procedure listed in this section is volatile; the system loses that setting when you turn off the system.

  • Page 57: Using Cd-Rom And Diskette Drives

    Using CD-ROM and Diskette Drives Introduction This chapter describes the following CD-ROM and diskette drives: • RRD42 CD-ROM drive • RX26 diskette drive Before You See Chapter 2 for information on accessing the removable media Begin devices. In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections: •...

  • Page 58: Rrd42 Cd-Rom Drive Description

    RRD42 CD-ROM Drive Description RRD42 CD-ROM Drive Description This section contains general information on the RRD42 CD- Summary ROM drive. It also identifies the controls and indicators on the drive. Description The RRD42 CD-ROM drive is a read-only device that can read information from 600M-byte compact discs.
  • Page 59 RRD42 CD-ROM Drive Description The following figure shows the location of the controls and LEDs Controls and LEDs Locations on the RRD42 CD-ROM drive: GA_EN00297A_93A Using CD-ROM and Diskette Drives 4–3...

  • Page 60: Inserting A Compact Disc Into A Caddy

    Inserting a Compact Disc into a Caddy Inserting a Compact Disc into a Caddy This section describes how to insert a compact disc into a caddy. Summary Procedure The following table lists the steps that you must follow to insert a compact disc into a caddy: Step Action...
  • Page 61 Inserting a Compact Disc into a Caddy Illustration The following figure shows how to insert a compact disc into a caddy: GA_EN00298A_93A Using CD-ROM and Diskette Drives 4–5...

  • Page 62: Inserting A Caddy Into The Rrd42 Cd-Rom Drive

    Inserting a Caddy into the RRD42 CD-ROM Drive Inserting a Caddy into the RRD42 CD-ROM Drive This section describes how to insert a caddy containing a Summary compact disc into the RRD42 CD-ROM drive. Procedure The following table lists the steps that you must follow to insert a caddy containing a compact disc into an RRD42 CD-ROM drive: Step...
  • Page 63 Inserting a Caddy into the RRD42 CD-ROM Drive Illustration The following figure shows how to insert a caddy containing a compact disc into the RRD42 CD-ROM drive: GA_EN00299A_93A Using CD-ROM and Diskette Drives 4–7...

  • Page 64: Removing A Caddy From The Rrd42 Cd-Rom Drive

    Removing a Caddy from the RRD42 CD-ROM Drive Removing a Caddy from the RRD42 CD-ROM Drive This section describes how to remove a caddy containing a Summary compact disc from the RRD42 CD-ROM drive. Procedure The following table lists the steps that you must follow to remove a caddy containing a compact disc from an RRD42 CD-ROM drive: Step...
  • Page 65 Removing a Caddy from the RRD42 CD-ROM Drive Illustration The following figure shows how to remove a caddy containing a compact disc from the RRD42 CD-ROM drive: GA_EN00300A_93A Using CD-ROM and Diskette Drives 4–9...

  • Page 66: Rx26 Diskette Drive Description

    RX26 Diskette Drive Description RX26 Diskette Drive Description This section contains general information on the RX26 diskette Summary drive. It also identifies the controls and indicators on the drive. Description The RX26 diskette drive is a 3.5-inch device that can read information from, and write information to, 3.5-inch 1.44M-byte high-density (HD) or 2.88M-byte extra-density (ED) diskettes.
  • Page 67 RX26 Diskette Drive Description The following figure shows the location of the controls and LEDs Controls and LEDs Locations on the RX26 diskette drive: GA_EN00301A_93A Using CD-ROM and Diskette Drives 4–11...

  • Page 68: Using The Rx26 Diskette Drive

    Using the RX26 Diskette Drive Using the RX26 Diskette Drive This section describes how to insert diskettes into and remove Summary them from the RX26 diskette drive. Important Note Information Never remove a diskette while the diskette drive is performing a function. While the diskette drive is performing a function, the activity LED either stays on or flashes, depending on the function.
  • Page 69 Using the RX26 Diskette Drive Illustration The following figure shows how to insert a diskette into and remove it from an RX26 diskette drive: GA_EN00302A_93A Using CD-ROM and Diskette Drives 4–13...

  • Page 70: Cleaning The Rx26 Diskette Drive Heads

    Cleaning the RX26 Diskette Drive Heads Cleaning the RX26 Diskette Drive Heads This section describes how to clean the RX26 diskette drive Summary heads. The heads are the components of the RX26 diskette drive that read data from and write data to the diskettes. Digital recommends that, when cleaning the heads, you use Cleaning the RXA3K-HC head cleaning kit and follow the instructions...

  • Page 71: Using Tape Drives

    Using Tape Drives Introduction This chapter describes the following tape drives: • TLZ06 cassette tape drive • TZK1n QIC tape drive Before You See Chapter 2 for information on accessing the removable media Begin devices. This chapter contains the following sections: In This Chapter •...

  • Page 72: Tlz06 Tape Drive Description

    TLZ06 Tape Drive Description TLZ06 Tape Drive Description This section contains general information on the TLZ06 cassette Summary tape drive. It also identifies the controls and indicators on the drive. Description The TLZ06 is a tape drive that uses cassette tapes. The cassette tapes are industry-standard digital data storage (DDS) digital audio tapes (DATs).
  • Page 73 TLZ06 Tape Drive Description The following figure shows the location of the controls and LEDs Controls and LEDs Locations on the TLZ06 tape drive: GA_EN00303A_93A Using Tape Drives 5–3...

  • Page 74: Using The Tlz06 Tape Drive

    Using the TLZ06 Tape Drive Using the TLZ06 Tape Drive This section describes how to insert a cassette tape into and Summary remove it from the TLZ06 tape drive. Insertion Insert the cassette tape until the TLZ06 draws it in. When you Procedure insert the tape correctly, the tape/activity LED flashes dimly and then stays on.
  • Page 75 Using the TLZ06 Tape Drive Illustration The following figure shows how to insert a cassette tape into and remove it from a TLZ06 tape drive: GA_EN00304A_93A Using Tape Drives 5–5...

  • Page 76: Tzk1N Tape Drive Description

    TZK1 n Tape Drive Description TZK1 n Tape Drive Description This section contains general information on TZK1n tape drives. Summary It also identifies the controls and indicators on these drives. Description The TZK1n QIC tape drives are quarter-inch cartridge, streaming tape drives. They are commonly used for archival, data storage and retrieval, and data collection purposes.
  • Page 77 TZK1 n Tape Drive Description The following figure shows the location of the controls and LEDs Controls and LEDs Locations on a TZK1n tape drive: GA_EN00308A_93A Using Tape Drives 5–7...

  • Page 78: Inserting A Qic Tape Into A Tzk1N Tape Drive

    Inserting a QIC Tape into a TZK1 n Tape Drive Inserting a QIC Tape into a TZK1 n Tape Drive This section describes how to insert a QIC tape into a TZK1n Summary tape drive. Procedure The following table lists the steps that you must follow to insert a QIC tape into a TZK1n tape drive: Step Action...
  • Page 79 Inserting a QIC Tape into a TZK1 n Tape Drive Illustration The following figure shows how to insert a QIC tape into a TZK1n tape drive: GA_EN00309A_93A Using Tape Drives 5–9...

  • Page 80: Removing A Qic Tape From A Tzk1N Tape Drive

    Removing a QIC Tape from a TZK1 n Tape Drive Removing a QIC Tape from a TZK1 n Tape Drive This section describes how to remove a QIC tape from a TZK1n Summary tape drive. Procedure The following table lists the steps that you must follow to remove a QIC tape from a TZK1n tape drive: Note See your operating system or application documentation...
  • Page 81 Removing a QIC Tape from a TZK1 n Tape Drive Illustration The following figure shows how to remove a QIC tape from a TZK1n tape drive: GA_EN00310A_93A Using Tape Drives 5–11...

  • Page 82: Cleaning The Tape Drive Heads

    Cleaning the Tape Drive Heads Cleaning the Tape Drive Heads This section describes how to clean the tape drive heads. The Summary heads are the components of the tape drives that read data from and write data to the different types of tapes. Digital recommends that, when cleaning the heads, you use the Cleaning following cleaning kits:...

  • Page 83: Removable Storage Media

    Removable Storage Media Introduction This chapter contains information on the use and storage of the following media types that are used by the optional removable media storage devices: • QIC tapes • Cassette tapes • Diskettes • Compact discs This chapter contains the following sections: In This Chapter •...

  • Page 84: Quarter-Inch Cartridge (Qic) Tapes

    Quarter-Inch Cartridge (QIC) Tapes Quarter-Inch Cartridge (QIC) Tapes This section describes QIC tapes. Summary TZK10 The TZK10 tape drive is shipped with a DC6525 QIC tape Compatibility (TZK1X-CC). The following table lists the other QIC tapes that are compatible with the TZK10 tape drive: Cartridge Maximum Capacity Format...
  • Page 85 Quarter-Inch Cartridge (QIC) Tapes Handling and Use the following guidelines when handling and storing QIC Storing tapes: • Do not drop or strike the tape. • If a tape has been exposed to extreme heat or cold, allow it to stabilize at room temperature for the same amount of time as it was exposed, or at most, 24 hours.

  • Page 86: Write-Protecting Qic Tapes

    Write-Protecting QIC Tapes Write-Protecting QIC Tapes This section describes how to use the write-protect switch on the Summary QIC tape. Switch You can write-protect a QIC tape to prevent accidental overwriting or erasure of the data on that tape. Before using a Positions QIC tape, check the position of the write-protect switch ( ).
  • Page 87 Write-Protecting QIC Tapes Illustration The following figure shows the two positions of the write-protect switch on a QIC tape: SAFE SAFE GA_EN00312A_93A Removable Storage Media 6–5...

  • Page 88: Cassette Tapes

    Cassette Tapes Cassette Tapes This section describes cassette tapes. Cassette tapes are Summary industry-standard digital data storage (DDS) digital audio tapes (DATs). The TLZ06 cassette tape drive is shipped with a 90-metre (m) Compatibility TLZ06-CA 4-mm tape. You can also use the TLZ06 with the 60-m TLZ04-CA tape.
  • Page 89 Cassette Tapes Handling and Use the following guidelines when handling and storing cassette Storing tapes: • Do not drop or strike the tape. • If a tape has been exposed to extreme heat or cold, allow it to stabilize at room temperature for the same amount of time as it was exposed, or at most, 24 hours.

  • Page 90: Write-Protecting Cassette Tapes

    Write-Protecting Cassette Tapes Write-Protecting Cassette Tapes This section describes how to use the write-protect switch on the Summary cassette tape. Important Caution Information Do not use a pencil to slide the write-protect switch. Graphite dust can damage the cassette tape. Switch You can write-protect a cassette tape to prevent accidental Positions...
  • Page 91 Write-Protecting Cassette Tapes Illustration The following figure shows the two positions of the write-protect switch on a cassette tape: GA_EN00313A_93A Removable Storage Media 6–9...

  • Page 92: Diskettes

    Diskettes Diskettes This section describes 3.5-inch diskettes. Summary Compatibility The following table lists the diskettes supported by the RX26 diskette drive: Capacity (Megabytes) Diskette Unformatted Formatted RZ24K—Double-sided, double 0.72 density (2DD) RX23K—High density (HD) 1.44 RX26K—Extra density (ED) 2.88 Handling and Keep the diskettes dry, out of extreme temperatures and direct Storing sunlight, and away from devices that contain magnets, such as...
  • Page 93 Diskettes Illustration The following figure shows the two positions of the write-protect switch on a 3.5-inch diskette: GA_EN00314A_93A Removable Storage Media 6–11...

  • Page 94: Compact Discs

    Compact Discs Compact Discs This section describes how to handle and store compact discs. Summary Handling and You must take the following precautions when handling compact Storing discs and caddies: • Do not drop the disc or the caddy. • The shutter ( ) on the caddy automatically opens when you insert it into the RRD42.
  • Page 95 Compact Discs Illustration The following figure shows the compact disc, the caddy, and the shutter: GA_EN00315A_93A Removable Storage Media 6–13...

  • Page 97: Connecting To External Ports

    Connecting to External Ports Introduction This chapter describes the following: • How to connect peripherals, including the console terminal, to the serial port on the system unit • How to connect a peripheral to the parallel port on the system unit •...

  • Page 98: Before You Begin

    Before You Begin Before You Begin This section describes information that you must know before Summary you begin connecting external peripheral or network cables to the system unit. Parallel Port All standard systems have a serial port and a parallel port. and Serial Port However, if the system is a DEC 2000 Model 500 AXP system with a console terminal attached, the serial port is not available...

  • Page 99: Serial Port Terminal Settings

    Serial Port Terminal Settings Serial Port Terminal Settings This section describes the settings that the terminal must have Summary to display the system firmware displays. Terminal The following table lists the terminal settings and values that Settings allow the terminal to display the system firmware displays: Terminal Setting OpenVMS and OSF/1 Console Windows NT Firmware...
  • Page 100 Connecting a Peripheral to the Serial Port Connecting a Peripheral to the Serial Port This section describes how to connect a peripheral that uses a Summary serial port, for example, a terminal. Procedure The following table lists the steps that you must follow to connect a peripheral to the serial port on the system unit: Step Action...

  • Page 101: Connecting A Peripheral To The Serial Port

    Connecting a Peripheral to the Serial Port Illustration The following figure shows how to connect a peripheral to the serial port on the system unit: Figure 7–1 Connecting a Peripheral to the Serial Port GA_EN00575A_93A Connecting to External Ports 7–5...

  • Page 102: Connecting A Peripheral To The Parallel Port

    Connecting a Peripheral to the Parallel Port Connecting a Peripheral to the Parallel Port This section describes how to connect a peripheral that uses the Summary parallel port, for example, a printer. Procedure The following table lists the steps that you must follow to connect a peripheral to the parallel port on the system unit: Step Action...
  • Page 103 Connecting a Peripheral to the Parallel Port Illustration The following figure shows how to connect a peripheral to the parallel port on the system unit: GA_EN00576A_93A Connecting to External Ports 7–7...

  • Page 104: Connecting External Scsi Devices

    Connecting External SCSI Devices Connecting External SCSI Devices This section describes how to determine whether you need to Summary connect external SCSI devices to the system. It also describes the information that you need to order these external SCSI devices from your Digital sales representative. Deciding on The system unit contains at least one SCSI option board.
  • Page 105 Connecting External SCSI Devices Important When ordering external SCSI devices, you must also order Information the correct cable to connect these devices to the system unit. The external SCSI port on the SCSI option board that you connect the cable to differs depending on the type of option board installed.

  • Page 106: Connecting The System To A Network

    Connecting the System to a Network Connecting the System to a Network This section describes how to connect the system to a network. It Summary also describes the information you need to order network option boards from your Digital sales representative. The system must contain an appropriate network option board Network Option before you can connect it to a network.

  • Page 107: A Associated And Related Documents

    Associated and Related Documents This appendix lists the associated and related documents. Some of the following documents may not be available in every country. Contact your Digital Sales representative for information on the availability of particular documents. Associated The following documents contain information on the DEC 2000 Documents Model 500 AXP system: •...
  • Page 108 Related The following documents contain information that is related to Documents the system: • TZK10 Cartridge Tape Drive Owner’s Guide (EK-TZK10-OG) • TLZ06 Cassette Tape Drive Owner’s Manual (EK-TLZ06-OM) • RX26 Diskette Drive Owner’s Reference Card (EK-RX26D-RC) • RRD42 Disc Drive Owner’s Manual (EK-RRD42-OM) A–2 Associated and Related Documents...

  • Page 109: Glossary

    Glossary The glossary defines some of the technical terms used in this manual. 10BASE-T An IEEE standard 802.3-compliant Ethernet network made of twisted pair Ethernet cables. See also twisted pair. 802.3 An Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) standard describing the physical and data link layers of a local area network based on bus topology and Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Detect (CSMA/CD).
  • Page 110 bandwidth Bandwidth is often used to express the rate of data transfer in an I/O channel. This usage assumes that a wide bandwidth may contain a high frequency, which can accommodate a high rate of data transfer. baud rate The speed at which data is transmitted over a data line. Baud rates are measured in bits per second.
  • Page 111 cache memory A small, high-speed memory placed between slower main memory and the processor. A cache increases effective memory transfer rates and processor speed. It contains copies of data recently used by the processor and fetches several bytes of data from memory in anticipation that the processor will access the next sequential series of bytes.
  • Page 112 console mode The state in which the system and the console terminal operate under the control of the console program. console program The code that the CPU executes during console mode. console terminal The terminal connected to the console subsystem. The console is used to start the system and direct activities between the computer operator and the computer system.
  • Page 113 device name The name by which a device or controller is identified in the system. diagnostics Programs, located in read-only memory, that detect and identify abnormal system hardware operation. See ROM. disk A flat circular plate with a coating on which data is magnetically stored in concentric circles (tracks).
  • Page 114 environment variable Global data structures that can be accessed from console mode. The setting of these data structures determines how a system powers up, boots operating system software, and operates. Ethernet A local area network that was originally developed by Xerox® Corporation and has become the IEEE 802.3 standard LAN.
  • Page 115 hard disk See disk. head The part of a fixed disk drive, diskette drive, or tape drive that reads, records, and erases data. Also called read/write head. IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Industry Standard Architecture. A 16-bit bus standard introduced with the IBM®...
  • Page 116 memory module A printed circuit board that contains additional memory for the system. module A printed circuit board that contains electrical components and electrically conductive pathways between components. A module stores data or memory or controls the functions of a device. network A group of individual computer systems that are connected by communications lines to share information and resources.
  • Page 117 • Interact with users in a style that facilitates user portability OpenVMS AXP operating system Digital’s open version of the VMS operating system, which runs on Alpha AXP machines. See also open system. PALcode Alpha AXP Privileged Architecture Library code, written to support Alpha AXP processors.
  • Page 118 read-only memory (ROM) See ROM. RISC Reduced instruction set computer. A computer with an instruction set that is reduced in complexity. Read-only memory. A memory whose contents cannot be modified during the normal use of the system. The system can use the data contained in a ROM but cannot change it.
  • Page 119 tape drive A device that contains mechanical components and holds, turns, reads, and writes on magnetic tape. terminal An input/output device that lets you communicate with the system. Terminals are divided into two categories: video and hardcopy. thickwire An IEEE standard 802.3-compliant Ethernet network made of standard Ethernet cable, as opposed to ThinWire Ethernet cable.
  • Page 120 write-protect switch The switch that you set on tapes, cartridges, or diskettes to prevent loss of data by accidental overwriting. Glossary–12...

  • Page 121: Index

    Index Battery low LED function, 3–2 location, 3–2 Activity LED Baud rate diskette drive, 4–10 terminal, 7–3 function on diskette drive, 4–12 boot command Adapters OSF/1, 2–17 serial port adapter (H8571-J), 7–4 BOOT command SVGA, 1–4 OpenVMS, 2–16 Air circulation Boot selections for system unit, 2–2 Windows NT, 2–14...
  • Page 122 Capacity (cont’d) CD-ROM drives (cont’d) power requirements, 1–16 diskette, 6–10 RRD42, 1–12 QIC tape, 6–2 shelves, 1–12 Cassette tape drive Chassis keylock controls and LED, 5–2 location and description, 1–10 description, 5–2 Commands inserting a cassette tape, 5–4 boot, 2–17 removing a cassette tape, 5–4 BOOT, 2–16 tape/activity LED function, 5–4...
  • Page 123 Disk drives (cont’d) RZ26, 1–12 RZ26L, 1–12 RZ28, 1–12 DEC 2000 Model 500 AXP shelves, 1–12 architecture, 1–2 support, 1–5 back panel controls and indicators, 1–10 Diskette drive back panel ports and connectors, 1–8 accessing, 2–18 choosing a location for, 2–2 activity LED function, 4–12 environmental conditions, 2–2 activity LED location, 4–10...
  • Page 124 Drive shelves Extended industry standard architecture ordering, 1–12 See EISA Drives Extensions ordering, 1–13 cable extensions, 2–3 power requirements, 1–16 External ports SCSI support, 7–8 connecting to, 7–1 Dual-color LED External SCSI devices function on QIC tape drive, 5–8, 5–10 connecting, 7–8 QIC tape drive, 5–6 F1 key...
  • Page 125 Handling guidelines Indicators caddy, 6–12 back panel, 1–10 cassette tape, 6–7 front panel, 1–6 compact disc, 6–12 IFP, 3–2 diskette, 6–10 Industry standard architecture QIC tape, 6–3 See ISA Hard drive unit LED Intelligent front panel See HDU LED See IFP HDU LED function, 3–2 expansion slots, 1–4...
  • Page 126 OpenVMS console power-up tests, 2–12 Operating systems Memory monitor support, 1–3 64-bit advantages, 1–4 server support, 1–2 cache bandwidth, 1–4 shutting down, 2–8 minimum configurations, 1–15 supported, 1–2 options, 1–4, 1–15 terminal support, 1–3 ordering, 1–15 Option boards, 1–4 Memory test See also EISA canceling, 2–12 See also ISA...
  • Page 127 PALcode QIC tape drive See Privileged architecture library code controls and LED, 5–6 Parallel port, 1–5, 7–2 description, 5–6 connecting a peripheral, 7–6 dual-color LED function, 5–8, 5–10 location and description, 1–8 dual-color LED location, 5–6 PC/AT-standard interface eject button function, 5–8, 5–10 diskette drives, 1–5 eject button location, 5–6 RX26 diskette drive, 1–12...
  • Page 128 RX26 Server support See Diskette drive supporting operating systems, 1–2 Shelves disk drive shelves, 1–12 ordering drive shelves, 1–12 Screen removable media drive shelves, 1–12 See also Monitor; Terminals; VDUs Shutter ergonomic considerations, 2–6 on caddy, 6–12 SCSI Small computer system interface accessing removable media devices, 2–18 See SCSI cable connectors, 7–8...
  • Page 129 Terminals (cont’d) SVGA serial port, 7–2 video adapter, 1–4 serial port location, 1–8 System unit settings, 7–2, 7–3 choosing a location for, 2–2 ThinWire, 1–4, 7–10 door, 2–18 TLZ06 environmental conditions, 2–2 See Cassette tape drive ergonomic considerations, 2–6 Troubleshooting halting, 3–8 cassette tape drive, 5–2 IFP information, 3–1...
  • Page 130 Windows NT firmware canceling the memory test, 2–12 console terminal settings, 7–3 Weight power-up tests, 2–12 system unit, 2–3 Write-protect LED Windows NT cassette tape drive, 5–2 Boot menu, 2–15 function on cassette tape drive, 5–4 Boot selection menu, 2–15 Write-protection boot selections, 2–14 cassette tape, 6–8...

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