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VAXft Systems
Model 810
Installation Information
Order Number: EK-VXFTA-IN. A01
June 1993
This manual is intended for use by Digital Customer Services and other
personnel responsible for installing VAXft Model 810 systems.
Digital Equipment Corporation

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  • Page 1 VAXft Systems Model 810 Installation Information Order Number: EK-VXFTA-IN. A01 June 1993 This manual is intended for use by Digital Customer Services and other personnel responsible for installing VAXft Model 810 systems. Digital Equipment Corporation...
  • Page 2 June 1993 The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Digital Equipment Corporation. Digital Equipment Corporation assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document.
  • Page 3 Documentation Map Hardware Information (VAXft Systems) Overview Software Models Model Information Operating System Information (VAXft Systems) 110, 410, 610, 612 (VMS) (VAXft System Services) Cover Software Product Before You Configuring Configuration Letter Description Install Letter the Model 810 Guide Release Notes Site Prep and Release Notes Installation...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 System Inspection and Unpacking In This Chapter ..........1–1 Unloading the System .
  • Page 6 Figures Opening a Cabinet Shipping Carton ......1–1 1–5 Unpacking a Cabinet ........1–2 1–7 Attaching the Deskidding Ramps .
  • Page 7 Key to Figure 3–1, Power Module Controls and Indicators ..3–3 3–2 Turning Off Zone Power ........3–4 3–4 Turning Off System Power .

  • Page 9: Inspecting The Shipment

    System Inspection and Unpacking 1.1 In This Chapter This chapter includes: • Unloading the system • Inspecting the shipment • Moving the system • Unpacking the options • Opening the shipping cartons • Unpacking the cabinets • Deskidding the cabinets 1.2 Unloading the System Before unloading the system from the truck, define carrier and Digital Customer Services responsibilities.

  • Page 10: Moving The Shipment

    1.3 Inspecting the Shipment To inspect the shipment, perform the steps in Table 1–1. Table 1–1 Inspecting the Shipment Step Action Refer to the product delivery document. Make sure you received the correct number of shipping cartons. If any cabinet or option is missing or damaged, report it on the labor activity reporting system (LARS).

  • Page 11: Unpacking The Options

    1.5 Unpacking the Options To unpack the console terminals and other system options (terminal stands, modems), perform the steps in Table 1–3. Table 1–3 Unpacking the Options Step Action Check each option carton for damage (dents, holes, crushed corners, water marks). Open each option carton.

  • Page 12: Opening The Shipping Cartons

    1.6 Opening the Shipping Cartons To open the shipping cartons, perform the steps in Table 1–4. See also Figure 1–1 and Table 1–5. Table 1–4 Opening the Shipping Cartons Step Action Check each shipping carton for damage (dents, holes, crushed corners, water marks).

  • Page 13: Opening A Cabinet Shipping Carton

    Figure 1–1 Opening a Cabinet Shipping Carton MR 0411 92RAGS Table 1–5 Key to Figure 1–1, Opening a Cabinet Shipping Carton Item Description Shipping bands Outer shipping cap Machine screws and metal closures System Inspection and Unpacking 1–5...

  • Page 14: Unpacking The Cabinets

    1.7 Unpacking the Cabinets To unpack the cabinets, perform the steps in Table 1–6. See also Figure 1–2 and Table 1–7. Table 1–6 Unpacking the Cabinets Step Action Remove the inner shipping cap. System cabinets are shipped in plastic bags. Cut the plastic bag at a corner post, and remove the plastic bag.

  • Page 15: Unpacking A Cabinet

    Figure 1–2 Unpacking a Cabinet M R - 0 4 1 2 - 9 2 D G Table 1–7 Key to Figure 1–2, Unpacking a Cabinet Item Description Inner shipping cap Corner post Cabinet stabilizer This box contains the deskidding ramps. This box contains the accessories.

  • Page 16: Deskidding The Cabinets

    1.8 Deskidding the Cabinets To deskid the system cabinets, perform the steps in Table 1–8. See also Figure 1–3 and Table 1–9. Warning At least two people are required to deskid a cabinet. Do not allow a cabinet to roll uncontrolled down the ramps. Table 1–8 Deskidding the Cabinets Step Action...

  • Page 17: Attaching The Deskidding Ramps

    Figure 1–3 Attaching the Deskidding Ramps M R - 0 4 1 3 - 9 2 D G Table 1–9 Key to Figure 1–3, Attaching the Deskidding Ramps Item Description Arrows Shipping bracket System Inspection and Unpacking 1–9...

  • Page 19: Entry System Interface Cabling

    Cabinet Assembly and Cable Installation 2.1 In This Chapter This chapter includes: • Entry system interface cabling • Entry system power cabling • Expanded system cabinet preparation • Expanded system cabinet assembly • Expanded system interface cabling • Expanded system power cabling 2.2 Entry System Interface Cabling To install the entry system interface cables, perform the steps in Table 2–1.
  • Page 20 Table 2–1 (Cont.) Entry System Interface Cabling Step Action Connect one end of a Disk In cable (PN 17-03537-01) to the right connector of the Zone A Disk In/Disk Out module. Connect the other end of the Disk In cable to the connector of the Zone A DSSI interface module in slot 17 of the interface module card cage.

  • Page 21: Console Module Connectors

    Figure 2–1 Console Module Connectors Local Remote Modem Alarm MR 0456 92RAGS Table 2–2 TA85 Tape Drive Cabling Step Action Place the tape drive on a table close to the CPU cabinet. Connect a tape drive cable (PN BC25H-8H) to the DSSI interface module located in slot 15 of the Zone A interface module card cage.

  • Page 22: Preparing The Cabinets For Assembly

    Table 2–3 Power Cable Country Kits Front End Unit Region (If TA85 Tape Drive) Terminal US/Japan/Canada 17-00083-48 17-00083-26 Australia/New Zealand 17-00198-11 17-00198-09 Central Europe 17-00199-16 17-00199-10 UK/Ireland 17-00209-13 17-00209-10 Switzerland 17-00210-10 17-00219-07 Denmark 17-00310-10 17-00301-08 Italy 17-00364-13 17-00364-10 India/South Africa 17-00456-13 —...

  • Page 23: Cabinet Panels

    Figure 2–2 Cabinet Panels MR 0418 92RAGS Table 2–5 Key to Figure 2–2, Cabinet Panels Item Description Top panel Left side panel Right side panel This enlargement shows how a side panel fits into the cabinet frame. Notice that the panel fits inside the channels in the cabinet frame. Cabinet frame channel Side panel mounting screws Cabinet Assembly and Cable Installation 2–5...

  • Page 24: Assembling The Cabinets

    2.5 Expanded System Cabinet Assembly To assemble the cabinets, perform the steps in Table 2–6. See also Table 2–7 and Figure 2–3. Note All the steps are performed from the front of the CPU and expansion cabinets. Table 2–6 Assembling the Cabinets Step Action Position the expansion cabinet to the left of the CPU cabinet.

  • Page 25: Assembling The Cabinets

    Figure 2–3 Assembling the Cabinets MR 0432 92RAGS Cabinet Assembly and Cable Installation 2–7...

  • Page 26: Supported Device Nodes

    2.6 Expanded System Interface Cabling This section provides rules and two examples of interface cabling configurations. Use the examples to install cables for any DSSI and Ethernet cabling configurations. 2.6.1 DSSI and Ethernet Configurations The in DSSI device cabling configuration rules are: •...

  • Page 27: Dssi Cabling Example

    Figure 2–4 DSSI Cabling Example 1 Zone A Zone A Zone B Zone B System Expansion Expansion System Cabinet Cabinet Cabinet Cabinet SF73 Four DSSI Nodes DSSI Slot 17 TF85 One DSSI Node DSSI Slot 16 SF35 Six DSSI Nodes DSSI DSSI Slot 16...

  • Page 28: Card Cage Cabling For Example

    Figure 2–5 Card Cage Cabling for Example 1 Slot Slot Slot Zone A Interface Module Card Cage SF73 SF35 TF85C Slot Slot Slot Zone B Interface Module Card Cage MR 0015 93RAGS Figure 2–6 shows the interface module card cage slot numbers, DSSI host ID numbers, and DSSI and Ethernet slots.

  • Page 29: Zone A And B Interface Module Card Cages

    Figure 2–6 Zone A and B Interface Module Card Cages Zone A 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Ethernet Interface Modules Future Options A B C D E F G H J K L M DSSI Interface Modules Future Options H G F E D C B A M L K J...

  • Page 30: Detail Of Example 1 System Interface Cabling

    Table 2–10 Detail of Example 1 System Interface Cabling Step Action Open the cross-link assembly kit (PN 70-30588-01). Remove the contents. Install cross-link module 1 into slot 1 of the Zone A miscellaneous module card cage. Install cross-link module 2 into slot 1 of the Zone B miscellaneous module card cage.

  • Page 31: Device And Cable Locations

    Figure 2–7 Device and Cable Locations Zone B Zone A Rear CPU Cabinet Expansion Cabinet Option Expansion Cabinet MR 0047 93RAGS Cabinet Assembly and Cable Installation 2–13...

  • Page 32: Console Module Connectors

    Figure 2–8 Console Module Connectors Local Remote Modem Alarm MR 0456 92RAGS 2–14 Cabinet Assembly and Cable Installation...

  • Page 33: Dssi Cabling Example

    Figure 2–9 is DSSI cabling Example 2. Figure 2–9 DSSI Cabling Example 2 Zone A Zone A Zone B Zone B System Expansion Expansion System Cabinet Cabinet Cabinet Cabinet SF35/SF73 DSSI DSSI Slot 17 Slot 16 SF35/SF73 DSSI DSSI Slot 16 Slot 17 SF35/SF73 DSSI...

  • Page 34: Power Cable Country Kits

    2.7 Expanded System Power Cabling To install the system power cabling, perform the steps in Table 2–11. See also Figure A–5, Table A–5, Figure A–6, and Table A–6. Note If the system is equipped with uninterruptible power supplies, connect the power cords as specified in the manufacturer’s documentation. Table 2–11 Example 1 System Power Cabling Step Action...

  • Page 35: Power Preparation Procedure

    Completing the System Installation 3.1 In This Chapter This chapter includes: • Power preparation procedure • Turning on system power • Turning off zone and system power • Setting the terminal baud rate • Final system tests 3.2 Power Preparation Procedure To prepare to turn on system power perform the steps in Table 3–1.

  • Page 36: Key To Figure 3-1, Power Module Controls And Indicators

    Table 3–2 Turning On System Power Step Action Turn on all ac utility circuit breakers. If the system is equipped with uninterruptible power supplies, turn on the supplies as specified in the manufacturer’s documentation. Make sure that both power distribution box AC Present indicators are on. Set the Zone A power distribution box Local/Remote switch to Local.

  • Page 37: Power Module Controls And Indicators

    Table 3–3 (Cont.) Key to Figure 3–1, Power Module Controls and Indicators Item Control/Indicator Function Over Temperature When on, indicates that the PSC shut down the Shutdown system because of an internal overtemperature condition. Fan Failure When on, indicates a fan failure. Use the hexadecimal number in the Fault ID Display to isolate the fan.

  • Page 38: Turning Off Zone Power

    3.4 Turning Off Zone and System Power To turn off zone power, perform the steps in Table 3–4. Table 3–4 Turning Off Zone Power Step Action At a zone control panel (A or B), simultaneously press both Logic Power Off switches to remove logic power from the zone.

  • Page 39: Running Final System Tests

    3.5 Setting the Terminal Baud Rate The default baud rate is 9600 for the local and remote terminal ports. Refer to your terminal documentation for information on the baud rates. VAXft Systems Model 810 Operating Information describes how to set the baud rate using SET BAUD.

  • Page 41: In This Appendix

    Cabinet and Component Descriptions A.1 In This Appendix This appendix includes descriptions of the: • CPU and expansion cabinets • Zone control panel • Power modules • Domestic power distribution box • International power distribution box A.2 CPU and Expansion Cabinets Figure A–1 shows the front layout of an expanded system.

  • Page 42: Cabinet Layout, Front View

    Figure A–1 Cabinet Layout, Front View Front Expansion Cabinet CPU Cabinet MR 0406 92RAGS A–2 Cabinet and Component Descriptions...

  • Page 43: Key To Figure A-1, Cabinet Layout, Front View

    Table A–1 Key to Figure A–1, Cabinet Layout, Front View Item Component Description Zone A Complete computer with enough elements to run an operating system. Zone B Complete computer with enough elements to run an operating system. Fan assembly Cooling device. Disk drawer Optional SF35 disk drive(s).

  • Page 44: Cabinet Layout, Rear View

    Figure A–2 Cabinet Layout, Rear View Rear 8 9 10 16 17 Expansion Cabinet CPU Cabinet Expansion Cabinet Option MR 0407 92RAGS A–4 Cabinet and Component Descriptions...

  • Page 45: Key To Figure A-2, Cabinet Layout, Rear View

    Table A–2 Key to Figure A–2, Cabinet Layout, Rear View Item Component Description Zone A Complete computer with enough elements to run an operating system. Zone B Complete computer with enough elements to run an operating system. Fan assembly Cooling device. Blank panel Not used.

  • Page 46: Zone Control Panel

    A.3 Zone Control Panel Figure A–3 shows the layout of the zone control panel. Table A–3 describes the functions of the zone control panel controls and indicators. Figure A–3 Zone Control Panel MR 0514 92RAGS A–6 Cabinet and Component Descriptions...

  • Page 47: Key To Figure A-3, Zone Control Panel

    Table A–3 Key to Figure A–3, Zone Control Panel Item Control/Indicator Function Logic Power - OFF Two switches with amber indicators. Pressing the two switches removes 48 V power and disables the zone. Pressing one switch has no effect on the operation of the zone. (CPU cabinet disk power is not affected when logic power is removed by pressing these switches.) Logic Power - ON...

  • Page 48: Power Module Controls And Indicators

    A.4 Power Modules Figure A–4 shows the location of the power module controls and indicators. Table A–4 describes their functions. Figure A–4 Power Module Controls and Indicators CAMP MR 0483 92RAGS A–8 Cabinet and Component Descriptions...

  • Page 49: Key To Figure A-4, Power Module Controls And Indicators

    Table A–4 Key to Figure A–4, Power Module Controls and Indicators Item Control/Indicator Function AC Circuit Breaker FEU Failure When on, indicates the dc output voltages for the FEU are below the specified minimum. FEU OK When on, indicates the dc output voltages for the FEU are above the specified minimum.

  • Page 50: Domestic Power Distribution Box

    Figure A–5 Domestic Power Distribution Box M R - 0 4 9 8 - 9 2 D G Table A–5 Key to Figure A–5, Domestic Power Distribution Box Item Component Description Three-phase power cord Connects the power distribution box to ac power. The power cord may be repositioned by moving the locking arm.

  • Page 51: International Power Distribution Box

    Figure A–6 International Power Distribution Box M R - 0 4 9 9 - 9 2 D G Table A–6 Key to Figure A–6, International Power Distribution Box Item Component Description Single-phase power cord Connects the power distribution box to ac power. Circuit breaker When set to on, ac power is applied to the distribution box.

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