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VAX 4000
Model 500A/505A/600A/700A/705A
Operation
Order Number: EK–494AB–OP. B01
Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts

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  • Page 1 VAX 4000 Model 500A/505A/600A/700A/705A Operation Order Number: EK–494AB–OP. B01 Digital Equipment Corporation Maynard, Massachusetts...
  • Page 2 The software, if any, described in this document is furnished under a license and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license. No responsibility is assumed for the use or reliability of software or equipment that is not supplied by Digital Equipment Corporation or its affiliated companies.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents ..........Preface 1 System Overview Front View and Physical Description .
  • Page 4 2 Operating the System Before You Operate the System ..... 2–1 Switch Settings ....... . . 2–1 Normal Operation .
  • Page 5 Summary of TK70 Tape Drive Controls and 3.1.3.7 Indicator Lights ......3–34 Communication Controller Options ....3–36 Asynchronous Serial Controllers .
  • Page 6 Glossary Index Figures Possible DSSI Configurations ....1–1 1–29 Tables Maximum DSSI Devices Supported Per 1–1 Configuration ....... . 1–23 R400X Expansion .

  • Page 7: Preface

    Preface This manual tells you how to use your system. It is structured as follows. • Chapter 1 provides an overview of the system. • Chapter 2 tells you how to use the system. • Chapter 3 tells you how to use options installed in the system. •...

  • Page 9: System Overview

    System Overview Your system components are housed in a BA440 enclosure. It is a freestanding pedestal that can house the following: • Card cage • System controls • Central processing unit (CPU) module • Memory modules • Console module • EF/RF-series Integrated Storage Elements (ISEs) •...

  • Page 10: Front View And Physical Description

    1.1 Front View and Physical Description Your system has a divided door that restricts access to the system controls. MLO-004032 A three-position rotary lock lets you lock the upper and lower doors, or just the lower door. Opening the upper door lets you access controls for the EF/RF-series Integrated Storage Elements (ISEs), tape drive, and System Control Panel (SCP).
  • Page 11 Door Handle Rotary Lock Top Key Position: Access to SCP, ISEs, and Tape Drive Controls and Indicators (Upper Door) Middle Key Position: No Access to Controls Bottom Key Position: Access to Power Switch; All Controls and Indicators (Both Doors) MLO-004958 System Overview 1–3...
  • Page 12 Opening and Closing the Doors The divided door lets you access the mass storage devices and system control panel (SCP), while restricting access to the Power switch and console module. Open and close the doors as follows. 1. Insert the key in the lock on the front door. Turn the key to the top position to open the upper door, or to the bottom position to open both doors.
  • Page 13 Bottom Key Position MLO-004035 The next section describes the BA440 enclosure, which is exposed when you open both doors. System Overview 1–5...

  • Page 14: Ba440 Enclosure

    1.1.1 BA440 Enclosure Opening both doors lets you access the components housed in the BA440 enclosure. Integrated Storage Elements (ISEs) Tape Drive System Control Panel (SCP) Power Supply Console Module Fans Card Cage MLO-004016 The BA440 enclosure can contain the following. •...

  • Page 15: Mass Storage Shelf

    1.1.1.1 Mass Storage Shelf The mass storage shelf extends across the top of the enclosure. It contains a tape drive, and up to six EF/RF-series ISEs (tapeless systems can have up to seven EF- to RF-series ISEs). Each ISE has its own controls and indicators. ISE 3 ISE 2 ISE 1 and 0...

  • Page 16: System Control Panel (Scp)

    1.1.1.2 System Control Panel (SCP) The system control panel is to the right of the storage devices. Over Temperature Warning Indicator DC OK Indicator Halt Button Restart Button MLO-008343 The SCP controls and indicators function as follows. Over Temperature Warning Indicator — A red indicator that flashes when the system internal temperature is approaching a level that may cause system components to overheat.
  • Page 17 DC OK Indicator — A green indicator that shows the power supply voltages are within the correct operating range. If the indicator is not lit when system power is on, refer to your system Troubleshooting and Diagnostics manual. Halt Button — A two-position button. When you press it, the system halts.

  • Page 18: Card Cage

    1.1.1.3 Card Cage The modules in your system are mounted in a 12-slot card cage under the mass storage shelf. The number and type of option modules installed in your system depend on your configuration. A typical configuration would be as follows. •...
  • Page 19 CAUTION Do not operate your system without Digital-supplied module covers. They are required to protect the equipment and to meet international regulatory standards. Do not substitute other module covers as they may not meet the required specifications. Operating your system without the module covers has the following consequences.

  • Page 20: Console Module

    1.1.1.4 Console Module Your system can have up to four memory modules. The memory modules occupy the first four slots of the card cage and are followed by the CPU. The memory and CPU modules are behind a console module that covers the first five slots. The console module has several system controls and connectors.
  • Page 21 Run Mode (the middle position, indicated by an arrow) is the normal operating setting. Loop Back Test Mode (the bottom position, indicated by a T in a circle) causes your system to run loopback tests on the console serial line at power-up. This setting requires special loopback connectors and is for Digital service use only.
  • Page 22 Bus Node ID Plugs — They identify the bus nodes of DSSI adapters in the CPU. Your system has up to four separate Digital Storage System Interconnect (DSSI) buses, two of which are built into the CPU. One plug identifies an internal DSSI bus, Bus 0, and the other plug identifies an external DSSI bus, Bus 1.

  • Page 23: Dssi Bus 0 Connector And Kzqsa-In Connector

    1.1.1.5 DSSI Bus 0 Connector and KZQSA-In Connector To the left of the card cage is a panel with two connectors: the DSSI Bus 0 connector and the KZQSA-In connector. KZQSA-In DSSI Bus 0 MLO-007173 The DSSI Bus 0 connector (and a cable) connects to the DSSI bus any DSSI devices installed in your system.

  • Page 24: Power Supply Controls And Indicators

    1.1.1.6 Power Supply Controls and Indicators To the right of the card cage is the power supply. It provides power to the mass storage devices, the modules installed in the card cage, and the fans. To prevent damage due to overheating, the power supply monitors the internal temperature and the speed of the fans.
  • Page 25 AC Present Indicator — An orange indicator that lights when the Power switch is set to on and voltage is present at the input of the power supply. If the indicator does not light when the Power switch is set to on, refer to your system Troubleshooting and Diagnostics manual. DC OK Indicator —...
  • Page 26 System Expander 1 Expander 2 MLO-004041 Note DSSI VAXcluster systems should not be configured with a Power Bus. Inadvertently shutting off a system defeats the added reliability of a DSSI VAXcluster configuration. The main out (MO) connector sends the power control bus signal to an expander.

  • Page 27: Fans

    1.1.1.7 Fans Two fans located under the card cage draw air in through the top of your system, down through the card cage, and out the bottom. MLO-004042 The speed of the fans varies, depending on the surrounding room temperature. To reduce the load on the fans, keep your system away from heat sources.

  • Page 28: Functional Description

    1.2 Functional Description Each system includes base system components common to all systems. Your system may have optional components as well. Your system was configured at the factory, based on your order. The following sections describe base system components and options, in turn. 1.2.1 Base System Components Base system components include the: •...

  • Page 29: Network Controller

    1.2.1.4 Network Controller A network controller lets you connect to an Ethernet network. With a network connection and appropriate DECnet software, you can use network services such as mail, access data stored on other systems, perform operations such as editing and printing on remote systems, and share resources such as laser printers.
  • Page 30 1.2.2.1 Mass Storage Devices and Controllers Mass storage devices record data on magnetic media. The data is not lost when you turn off the system, but it can be altered or erased if you record over the data. Use mass storage devices to store data and software permanently. When the data or software is needed, the CPU copies it from the mass storage device into main memory.

  • Page 31: Maximum Dssi Devices Supported Per

    In addition, a KFDDB native dual DSSI adapter or two KFQSA DSSI adapters can be added to the system, in the Q–bus card cage, for a potential maximum of six separate DSSI buses. Each DSSI adapter is one node on a DSSI bus. A single DSSI bus can support up to eight nodes consisting of one adapter and seven DSSI devices.

  • Page 32: R400X Expansion

    1.2.2.3 Mass Storage Expanders You can expand the mass storage and Q–bus capacity of your system by using the following expanders. • The R400X mass storage expander contains seven ISE bays. Each bay can hold one single-disk storage device or one single dual-disk storage device. The top right ISE bay can hold a tape drive or a disk drive.

  • Page 33: Communication Controllers

    • The B400X expander provides ten additional Q–bus slots for a system total of 17 Q–bus slots. The B400X also has space for up to four additional EF /RF-series ISEs or up to three ISEs and a tape drive (TF-series, TK50, or TK70).
  • Page 34 Asynchronous serial controllers may be divided into those without modem support and those with modem support. • You use serial controllers without modem support to connect additional terminals and printers to your system. For example, the CXA16 module provides connections for up to 16 serial lines with no modem support. CAUTION Printers equipped with a microprocessor (intelligent printers) may require modem control signals to function correctly.

  • Page 35: Real-Time Controllers

    DECservers DECservers are terminal servers (hardware and software) that let you connect multiple terminals or printers to systems in an Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN). Terminal servers perform the functions of data terminal switches but multiplex the lines over the Ethernet. Using a DECserver offloads communication processing from the host system.

  • Page 36: Additional Dssi Buses

    1.2.2.7 Additional DSSI Buses Your system can have up to four Digital Storage System Interconnect (DSSI) adapters. If your system has four DSSI adapters, two are built into the CPU, and two are installed on the DSSI bus daughter board (KFDDB), which is connected to the CPU module.

  • Page 37: Possible Dssi Configurations

    Figure 1–1 Possible DSSI Configurations M3108 M3108 M3108 M3108 J1 J1 J2 J2 M9404 MLO-010189 System Overview 1–29...

  • Page 38: Other Available Options

    1.2.2.8 Other Available Options Your system arrives configured with the options you ordered. As your needs change, you can add more options. Your Digital sales representative can advise you on available options. Your system Technical Information manual describes the options currently available for your system. Digital provides installation for additional options that you order.
  • Page 39 System System 2 1 0 DSSI Cable Shared DSSI Bus and Devices MLO-010812 Note In the sample configuration shown above, the shared bus (Bus 0) is fully configured: 2 DSSI adapters + 6 DSSI storage devices (bus nodes 0–5) = 8 nodes.
  • Page 40 The benefits of a DSSI VAXcluster configuration: • VAXcluster features such as shared data across systems and satellite nodes. • Higher system availability — If one of the systems is unavailable due to a system malfunction, the satellites booted through it can continue operating through the other system.

  • Page 41: Operating The System

    Operating the System This chapter tells you how to operate your system, once the software is installed or you complete startup procedures for factory-installed VMS. 2.1 Before You Operate the System This chapter assumes that your system is properly installed. Installation includes running the diagnostic software (if ordered) and installing the operating system or completing the startup procedures for factory-installed VMS.

  • Page 42: Normal Operation

    2.2.1 Normal Operation Switch settings for normal operation are the following. • The Break Enable/Disable switch on the console module is set to disable (down, position 0). Digital recommends you run the system with breaks disabled to prevent the user from inadvertently halting the system by pressing on the console terminal.

  • Page 43: Special Operation

    • The Halt button on the SCP is set to out (not lit). • For expanded systems using a Power Bus cable to link the R400X or B400X expander, the power switch on the expander power supply remains on (set to 1) at all times.

  • Page 44: Turning On The System

    Note If you do not select a language within 30 seconds, the system defaults to English (United States/Canada). If the Power-Up Mode switch is set to Language Inquiry Mode (indicated by a human profile), the system will prompt for the language at each power-up.

  • Page 45: Normal Power-Up Indications

    Table 2–1 Normal Power-Up Indications Indicator Normal Indication System DC OK indicators (power supply and SCP) Glows green. AC Present indicator (power supply) Glows orange. RF-series ISE Run/Ready indicators Glow green steadily within 40 seconds RF-series ISE Fault indicators Light temporarily at power-up TF-series tape drive indicators Orange, yellow, and green indicators glow during self-...

  • Page 46: Booting The System

    If your system detects an error during its self-tests, it displays an error summary consisting of several lines of hexadecimal numbers. A Digital service representative can use the error summary to diagnose the problem. Depending on the type of error, one or more error summaries may display on your console terminal.
  • Page 47 Loading System Software with Boot Device Selected If a boot device was selected, the system identifies the boot device and the number 2 displays on your screen. As the system begins booting, the countdown continues from 1 to 0. This shows a successful power-up and automatic boot when DIA0 was selected as the boot device.
  • Page 48 To select a boot device, enter a device name at the system prompt. After you select a boot device, the system boots from that device. The following example shows a successful power-up when DIA0 is selected as the boot device. The next time the system is turned on, it will autoboot from that device.
  • Page 49 Using the SET BOOT Command To tell your system to boot automatically from a specific device or to change the setting of the default boot device, put the system into console mode and at the prompt enter SET BOOT device-name. For example, >>>...

  • Page 50: Device Names

    Table 2–2 Device Names Device Logical Device Type Controller/Adapter Name RF-series ISE Embedded DSSI host adapter (part of DImu CPU) KFQSA DSSI storage adapter DUcu TF-series tape drive Embedded DSSI host adapter (part of MImu CPU) TF85/TF86 tape drive KFQSA DSSI storage adapter MUcu TK70 tape drive TQK70...

  • Page 51: Booting The System From Console Mode

    >>>SHOW DEVICE DSSI Bus 0 Node 0 (CLYDE) -DIA0 (RF73) DSSI Bus 0 Node 1 (BONNIE) -DIA1 (RF73) DSSI Bus 0 Node 5 (TFDR1) -MIA5 (TF85/TF86) DSSI Bus 0 Node 6 (*) DSSI Bus 1 Node 7 (*) UQSSP Tape Controller 0 (774500) -MUA0 (TK70) SCSI Adaptor 0 (761400), SCSI ID 7 -MKA0 (DEC TLZ04 1991(c)DEC)
  • Page 52 Loading System Software To load system software from console mode, enter BOOT device name. For example, >>>BOOT MIA5 tells your system to boot software from a cartridge in the TF85/TF86 tape drive. If you enter the BOOT command without specifying a device, your system attempts to boot from the default boot device or string of devices defined by the SET BOOT command.

  • Page 53: Using The System

    2.5 Using the System Once the system software is loaded, the first display of that software appears on your console terminal after a few seconds. That display is described in your system software documentation. You are now ready to use your system. Refer to your system software manuals and application manuals for instructions on using the system.

  • Page 54: Restarting The System

    Note You can use the console command SET CONTROLP to specify Ctrl/P rather than , to initiate a break signal. Break CAUTION If you shut off your console terminal while breaks are enabled, the system may interpret that action as a break and halt the system. If you are using a system that is part of a VAXcluster, do not halt, restart, or turn off the system without consulting your cluster manager.

  • Page 55: Turning Off The System

    2.8 Turning Off the System CAUTION Turning off your system without following the shutdown procedure described in your system software manuals can result in loss of data. After you complete the shutdown procedure, you can turn off your system by setting the Power switch to 0.

  • Page 57: Operating The System Options

    Operating the System Options This chapter tells you how to use options that are part of your system or that can be added to your system. The following types of options are covered. • Mass storage devices and controllers • Communication controllers •...

  • Page 58: Ef/Rf-Series Integrated Storage Elements

    3.1.1 EF/RF-Series Integrated Storage Elements Using the dual-disk RF, your system can have up to seven EF/RF-series ISEs or up to six EF/RF-series ISEs and a tape drive. When your system has multiple ISEs, you should separate them according to function. For example, if your system has two ISEs, you may want to use them as follows.
  • Page 59 • Run/Ready button RF7x/3x-Series ISE RF3x2 ISE Run/Ready Button Write-Protect Button Bus Node ID Plugs Fault Indicator Bus Node Fault Indicator ID Plug Run/Ready Indicator MLO-010218 Each 3.5-inch RF ISE has the following controls and indicators (there are two sets of controls and indicators, as EF/RF ISEs can have two disks behind the one panel).

  • Page 60: Write-Protecting An Ef/Rf-Series Ise

    Table 3–1 EF/RF-Series ISE Controls and Indicators Control Position Function Bus node ID plug Installed Identifies bus node ID number (unit number) of ISE to system. ID is factory set to number 0 through 6. Not installed Bus node number undefined. Fault indicator lit. Fault Indicates error condition.
  • Page 61 Software Write-Protect for EF- to RF-Series ISEs Since the EF/RF ISE does not have a Write-Protect button, the software write- protect is the primary method for write-protecting an RF. The software write-protect uses the VMS DCL MOUNT command with the /NOWRITE qualifier, as shown below, MOUNT <device_name>...
  • Page 62 You should consider hardware write-protecting an EF/RF when: • You want to write-protect an EF/RF ISE when the VMS operating system is not available, such as before running the MicroVAX Diagnostic Monitor. • You want to ensure that an EF/RF remains write-protected, since the hardware write-protect cannot be removed by the VMS MOUNT command and remains in effect even if the operating system is brought down.
  • Page 63 DUP. EXIT PARAMS> This is an example of setting a hardware write-protect through firmware. >>>SET HOST/DUP/DSSI/BUS:0 1 PARAMS Starting DUP server... Copyright (c) 1992 Digital Equipment Corporation PARAMS>SET WRT_PROT 1 PARAMS>WRITE PARAMS>SHOW WRT_PROT Parameter Current Default...
  • Page 64 This is an example of setting a hardware write-protect through VMS. $ MCR SYSGEN SYSGEN> CONNECT/NOADAPTER FYA0 SYSGEN> EXIT $ SET HOST/DUP/SERVER=MSCP$DUP/TASK=PARAMS R35F3C Starting DUP server... Copyright (c) 1992 Digital Equipment Corporation PARAMS>SET WRT_PROT 1 PARAMS>WRITE PARAMS>SHOW WRT_PROT Parameter Current...

  • Page 65: Changing The Bus Node Id Plugs

    3.1.1.3 Changing the Bus Node ID Plugs Spare bus node ID plugs are supplied with your system. Use them to renumber your ISEs: • If you reconfigure your system with an expander • If you create a DSSI VAXcluster configuration The ID plugs have prongs on the back that indicate the bus node number (unit number) of the ISE.

  • Page 66: Tf-Series Tape Drive

    Use these rules for renumbering your storage devices. • For each DSSI bus, do not duplicate bus node numbers for your storage devices/adapters. For Bus 0, you can have only one device identified as node 0, one device as 1, and so on. For Bus 1, you can have only one device identified as node 0, one device as 1, and so on.

  • Page 67: Tf-Series Tape Drive Controls

    To put it another way: CompacTape CompacTape II CompacTape III Read Read Read/Write Note The tape drive can read cartridges recorded by TK-series tape drives, as well as by TZ30 and TZK50 tape drives. Tapes written on a TF-series drive can be read only on that drive. You can identify the type of cartridge by its label.

  • Page 68: Operation Of The Drive

    • Use Cleaning Tape (Orange): A steady light means the drive needs cleaning. • Operate Handle (Green): A steady light means you can move the handle to insert or remove tape. A blinking light means a cartridge load fault. You can move the handle when the light is blinking.

  • Page 69: Labeling A Tape Cartridge

    Once the cartridge is loaded, you cannot remove it without rewinding and uncoupling the leaders, a process called unloading. Even if you do not use the tape, you must unload it before you can remove the cartridge. When you press the Unload button, the tape rewinds into the cartridge and the leaders uncouple.

  • Page 70: Write-Protecting A Tape Cartridge

    3.1.2.3 Write-Protecting a Tape Cartridge Write-protecting a tape cartridge prevents accidental erasure of information stored on the tape. You can write-protect a tape cartridge in two ways: • Set the write-protect switch on the cartridge to the write-protect position. • Write-protect the cartridge by using operating system commands described in your system software manuals.
  • Page 71 Write- Protected Not Write- Protected MLO-000961 Removing write-protection depends on how the tape was recorded and how it is write-protected. • You cannot write-enable a tape recorded on a TK50/TK70 drive by moving the write-protect switch on the cartridge or by using software commands. •...

  • Page 72: Tape Cartridge Handling And Storage Guidelines

    • If the cartridge is write-protected by a software command and not by the write-protect switch, removing the operating system restriction causes the Write Protected indicator to go out. • If the cartridge is write-protected by the write-protect switch and a software command, you must change the switch setting and remove the operating system restriction.

  • Page 73: Inserting A Tape Cartridge In Tf-Series Drive

    3.1.2.5 Inserting a Tape Cartridge in TF-Series Drive Before you use the tape drive, make sure your system is turned on. During power-up, the drive runs self-tests that last a few seconds. All four indicator lights come on momentarily, then the yellow (Tape in Use) light blinks during the self-tests.
  • Page 74 Green Indicator Is On Handle Cartridge Arrow Is Facing Left Yellow Indicator Blinks MLO-006544 3–18 Operating the System Options...
  • Page 75 Use the following procedure to insert a tape cartridge. 1. Pull the drive handle open. 2. Hold the cartridge so the arrow on the cartridge faces left and points toward the drive. Then insert the cartridge into the drive until you feel the cartridge lock in place.

  • Page 76: Removing A Tape Cartridge

    3.1.2.6 Removing a Tape Cartridge You must unload a tape before you can remove the cartridge from the tape drive. Use the following procedure. Unload Button Yellow Indicator Blinks Green Indicator Is On Handle Cartridge Arrow Is Facing Left Green Indicator Is On MLO-006545 3–20 Operating the System Options...
  • Page 77 1. Press the Unload button. You can also issue a software command to unload the cartridge. Refer to your system software manuals for the appropriate command. The yellow (Tape in Use) indicator blinks slowly, as the tape rewinds and unloads into the cartridge. That may take up to 90 seconds. 2.

  • Page 78: Summary Of Tf-Series Tape Drive Controls And Indicators

    3.1.2.7 Summary of TF-Series Tape Drive Controls and Indicators Table 3–2 summarizes the tape drive controls. Table 3–2 TF-Series Tape Drive Controls Control Position Function Handle Open Lets you insert or remove tape after rewind and unload operations are completed. Closed Locks tape in operating position and begins load sequence.

  • Page 79: Cleaning The Tf-Series Tape

    Table 3–3 (Cont.) TF-Series Tape Drive Indicators Write Cleaning Open Protected Tape in Use Tape Handle Condition On steadily/ Cartridge write-protected. blinking Drive needs cleaning with CleaningTape III cartridge. Blinking Blinking Blinking Blinking Fault occurring. Press Unload button to unload tape.

  • Page 80: Tk70 Tape Drive

    3.1.3 TK70 Tape Drive The TK70 tape drive is behind the upper door of your system. To use the drive, move the key to the top position and open the door. The TK70 drive holds a removable magnetic tape cartridge. The drive can read data written on a CompacTape or CompacTape II cartridge.

  • Page 81: Operation Of The Drive

    The drive has three indicator lights that show its status. • Orange light (Write Protected): A steady light means the cartridge is write- protected. • Yellow light (Tape in Use): A steady light means the tape is loaded. A blinking light means the tape is in motion. •...

  • Page 82: Labeling A Tape Cartridge

    After the cartridge is loaded, you cannot remove it without rewinding and uncoupling the leaders, a process called unloading. Even if you do not use the tape, you must unload it before you can remove the cartridge. After you press the Unload button, the tape rewinds into the cartridge and the leaders uncouple.

  • Page 83: Write-Protecting A Tape Cartridge

    3.1.3.3 Write-Protecting a Tape Cartridge Write-protecting a tape cartridge prevents accidental erasure of information stored on the tape. You can write-protect a tape cartridge in two ways: • Set the write-protect switch on the cartridge to the write-protect position. • Use operating system commands described in your system software manuals.
  • Page 84 Before installing software, make sure the cartridge is write-protected. Two icons on the switch indicate the write-protect status. An orange rectangle is visible when the switch is in the write-protect position. If you do not see an orange rectangle, slide the switch toward the label slot. After you insert a write-protected cartridge into the drive, the orange indicator light comes on.

  • Page 85: Tape Cartridge Handling And Storage Guidelines

    3.1.3.4 Tape Cartridge Handling and Storage Guidelines • Do not touch the exposed surface of the tape. • Do not drop the cartridge. The impact from a fall can damage it. • Let new tapes stabilize at room temperature for 24 hours before using them. •...

  • Page 86: Inserting A Tape Cartridge

    3.1.3.5 Inserting a Tape Cartridge Before you use the tape drive, make sure your system is turned on. During power-up: • The TK70 drive runs self-tests that last a few seconds. All three lights (orange, yellow, and green) come on momentarily, then the yellow (Tape in Use) light blinks during the self-tests.
  • Page 87 Green Light Is On Handle Cartridge Arrow Is Facing Left Yellow Light Blinks MLO-002459 Operating the System Options 3–31...
  • Page 88 1. Pull the drive handle open. 2. Hold the cartridge so the arrow on the cartridge faces left and points toward the drive. Then insert the cartridge into the drive until you feel the cartridge lock in place. 3. Push the drive handle closed. The green light goes off and the yellow light blinks as the tape loads.

  • Page 89: Removing A Tape Cartridge

    3.1.3.6 Removing a Tape Cartridge You must unload a tape before you can remove the cartridge from the tape drive. Use the following procedure. Unload Button Yellow Light Blinks Green Light Is On Handle Cartridge Arrow Is Facing Left Green Light Is On MLO-002460 Operating the System Options 3–33...

  • Page 90: Summary Of Tk70 Tape Drive Controls And Indicator Lights

    1. Press the Unload button. You can also issue a software command to unload the tape. Refer to your system software manuals for the appropriate command. The yellow (Tape in Use) light blinks slowly as the tape rewinds and unloads into the cartridge.

  • Page 91: Tk70 Tape Drive Indicator Lights

    Table 3–4 (Cont.) TK70 Tape Drive Controls Control Position Function Unload button Momentary Rewinds and unloads tape. contact switch Table 3–5 describes the meaning of the indicator lights. Table 3–5 TK70 Tape Drive Indicator Lights Orange Yellow Green Condition No power to tape drive. On steadily Safe to move cartridge release handle.

  • Page 92: Communication Controller Options

    3.2 Communication Controller Options The following types of communication controllers are available for your system. • Asynchronous serial controllers (with or without modem support) • Synchronous serial controllers (with or without modem support) • Network controllers 3.2.1 Asynchronous Serial Controllers The following asynchronous controllers are available for your system, with or without modem support.

  • Page 93: Asynchronous Controllers With Modem Support

    3.2.1.2 Asynchronous Controllers With Modem Support Serial devices with modem support require two modems: one connected to the system and one connected to the remote terminal. Both must be connected to phone lines. Before using modems with your system: 1. Make sure each modem is connected to the system. 2.

  • Page 94: Ethernet Network Controllers

    3.2.3 Ethernet Network Controllers Note Your system contains an Ethernet controller embedded in the CPU module. You can have two additional Ethernet controllers, DESQA or DEFQA modules, included in your system. Before using a network controller: 1. Make sure the Ethernet cable (standard transceiver cable or ThinWire cable) is connected to the console module or optional DESQA module.

  • Page 95: Real-Time Options

    Refer to your software manuals and DECnet manuals for other requirements and further instructions on using a network connection. 3.3 Real-Time Options The following real-time options are available for your system. • DRQ3B—High-speed interface with two unidirectional 16-bit data channels •...
  • Page 96 Your Digital sales representative can advise you about modules available for your system and what you need to order. A Digital service representative should perform the installation, since the system must be properly configured to work correctly. CAUTION Do not attempt to remove, rearrange, or install modules. Contact your Digital service representative for assistance.

  • Page 97: A Related Documentation

    Related Documentation Document Order Number Hardware Documentation KA681/KA691/KA692/KA694 CPU System Maintenance EK–498AB–MG VAX 4000 Model 500A/505A/600A/700A/705A Technical EK–496AB–TI Information RF-Series Integrated Storage Element User Guide EK–RF72D–UG DSSI VMScluster Installation and Troubleshooting EK–410AD–MG Software Documentation Overview of VMS Documentation AA–LA95A–TE VMS Version 5.5 Upgrade and Installation Manual AA–NG61D–TE VMS Upgrade and Installation Supplement AA–LB35B–TE...

  • Page 99: B Backup Procedures

    Backup Procedures This appendix describes the following procedures. • Installing and booting standalone BACKUP on the system disk • Installing and booting standalone BACKUP on a TK50 tape cartridge • Backing up and restoring the system disk B.1 Overview of Standalone BACKUP The Backup utility lets you create and restore backup copies of files, directories, and user disks.

  • Page 100: Installing Standalone Backup On The System Disk

    B.1.1 Installing Standalone BACKUP on the System Disk You can install standalone BACKUP in any available root directory on the system disk from [SYS1] to [SYSE]. However, Digital has established [SYSE] as the standard directory for standalone BACKUP. To install standalone BACKUP in [SYSE] on the system disk, use the following procedure.

  • Page 101: Installing Standalone Backup On A Tape Cartridge

    4. Standalone BACKUP displays a message similar to the following. VAX/VMS Version V5.5-n Major version id = n Minor version id = n 5. A few minutes later the procedure asks for the date and the time. Enter the date and time, using the 24-hour clock format; for example: PLEASE ENTER DATE AND TIME (DD-MMM-YYYY HH:MM) 19-APR-1991 13:00 Return...
  • Page 102 2. Write-enable the tape cartridge. 3. Insert the tape cartridge labeled S/A BKUP V5.5–n TK85 in the tape cartridge drive. 4. Log in to the SYSTEM account. 5. Enter the following command. $ @SYS$UPDATE:STABACKIT Return 6. The system asks for the name of the target device. Enter MIA5; for example: %STABACKIT-I-SYMDEL, all global symbols deleted Enter the name of the device on which to build the kit: MIA5...

  • Page 103: Booting Standalone Backup From A Tape Cartridge

    B.1.4 Booting Standalone BACKUP from a Tape Cartridge If the system disk containing standalone BACKUP should become unusable, you can boot standalone BACKUP from a tape cartridge. Booting standalone BACKUP from a tape cartridge takes approximately 20 minutes. You need a tape cartridge that contains standalone BACKUP (either the distribution tape cartridge or one that you created).

  • Page 104: Backing Up The System Disk

    7. The system displays a list of the local devices on your system; for example: Available device MIA5: device type TK85 Available device DIA0: device type RF31 8. When standalone BACKUP finishes booting, it displays an identification message followed by the dollar-sign prompt ($): %BACKUP-I-IDENT, stand-alone BACKUP V5.5--n;...

  • Page 105: Standalone Backup Qualifiers

    Digital recommends that you use standalone BACKUP, which uses a subset of Backup utility qualifiers, to back up and restore the system disk. It is especially important that you understand the functions of the /IMAGE and /PHYSICAL qualifiers to the BACKUP command before using standalone BACKUP. Table B–1 summarizes the standalone BACKUP qualifiers.
  • Page 106 • is the name of the saveset (the name should reflect the saveset.BCK contents of the backup tape and cannot exceed 17 characters in length). • is the volume label of the tape cartridge in the tape drive. volume_label If the tape has been initialized already, use the same volume label that was assigned by the INITIALIZE command.
  • Page 107 e. When you are ready to continue, enter Y (for Yes) and press Return. The procedure displays the following message. %BACKUP-I-STARTVERIFY, starting verification pass Each time the procedure displays a mount request, follow steps a through e. 8. When the procedure is finished, the system displays the following message. %BACKUP-I-PROCDONE, operation completed.

  • Page 108: Restoring The System Disk

    B.3 Restoring the System Disk To restore the system disk from a tape cartridge, use the following procedure. 1. Determine the device names of the drive holding the system disk and the drive holding the backup disk or tape cartridge. Enter the SHOW DEVICE command at the console prompt ( >>>...
  • Page 109 %BACKUP-I-RESUME, Resuming operation on volume 2 %BACKUP-I-READYWRITE, Mount volume 2 on _MIA5: for reading Enter "YES" when ready: Remove the backup tape cartridge from the drive. Insert the next backup tape cartridge in the drive, enter Y (for Yes) and press Return. Each time you receive a mount request, repeat this step.

  • Page 111: C Programming Parameters For Dssi Devices

    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 listed in Appendix A or call your Digital service representative.

  • Page 112: Dssi Device Parameters

    C.1 DSSI Device Parameters Six principal parameters are associated with each DSSI device: • Bus Node ID • ALLCLASS • UNITNUM • FORCEUNI • NODENAME • SYSTEMID Note Each of the above parameters, with the exception of the Bus Node ID, are programmed and examined using the console-based Diagnostic and Utility Program (DUP) driver utility.

  • Page 113: How Vms Uses The Dssi Device Parameters

    UNITNUM This parameter determines the unit number of the device. By default, the device unit number is supplied by the bus node ID plug on the device’s front panel. Systems with multiple DSSI buses, as described later in this section, require that the default values be replaced with unique unit numbers.
  • Page 114 Using mass storage expanders, you can fill multiple DSSI buses: buses 0,1,2,3 supplied by the CPU, and a fourth and fifth DSSI bus using the KFQSA adapter. Each bus can have up to seven DSSI mass storage devices (bus nodes 0–6). When more than one bus is being used, and your system is using a nonzero allocation class, you need to assign new unit numbers for storage devices on all but one of the DSSI buses, as the unit numbers for all DSSI storage devices connected to a...

  • Page 115: Examining And Setting Dssi Device Parameters

    practice will avoid problems with duplicate device names if you later decide to form a cluster. C.3 Examining and Setting DSSI Device Parameters The following instructions describe how to change DSSI parameters, using the DUP driver utility. In the example procedures, the allocation class will be set to 2, the devices for bus 0 (in the system) will be assigned new unit numbers (to avoid the problem of duplicate unit numbers), and the system disk will be assigned a new node name.
  • Page 116 1. Enter the console mode. The procedure for programming parameters for DSSI devices from console mode requires that you issue commands to those devices at the console prompt . You may enter the commands in either uppercase or lowercase >>> letters.
  • Page 117 DSSI Bus 1 Node 0 (SNEEZY) -DIB0 (RF73) DSSI Bus 1 Node 1 (DOPEY) -DIB1 (RF73) DSSI Bus 1 Node 2 (SLEEPY) -DIB2 (RF73) DSSI Bus 1 Node 3 (GRUMPY) -DIB3 (RF73) DSSI Bus 1 Node 4 (BASHFUL) -DIB4 (RF73) DSSI Bus 1 Node 5 (HAPPY) -DIB5 (RF73) DSSI Bus 1 Node 6 (DOC)

  • Page 118: Entering The Dup Driver Utility

    For the examples in this appendix, each device will be assigned an allocation class of 2, and the system disk will be given a new node name. Also, devices DIA0, DIA1, and DIA2; and DUA0, DUB1, DUC2, and DUD3 will be assigned new unit numbers.

  • Page 119: Setting Allocation Class

    SET HOST/DUP/DSSI/BUS:1 0 PARAMS the DUP server for the ISE at node 0 of embedded DSSI bus 1. >>>SET HOST/DUP/DSSI/BUS:1 0 PARAMS Starting DUP server... Copyright (c) 1991 Digital Equipment Corporation PARAMS> In this example, is entered to start the DUP SET HOST/DUP/UQSSP/DISK 0 PARAMS server for the ISE at controller 0 of a KFQSA-based DSSI bus.

  • Page 120: Setting Unit Number

    C.3.3 Setting Unit Number After entering the DUP driver utility for a specified device, you can examine and set the unit number for the device as follows. 1. At the prompt, enter to check the unit number of the PARAMS> SHOW UNITNUM ISE to which you are currently connected.
  • Page 121 RF35 Attach Unit Number Label TF85 Attach Unit Number Labels Attach Unit Number Label MLO-007178 Programming Parameters for DSSI Devices C–11...

  • Page 122: Setting Node Name

    C.3.4 Setting Node Name After entering the DUP driver utility for a specified device, you can examine and set the node name for the device as follows. 1. At the prompt, enter to check the node name of the PARAMS> SHOW NODENAME ISE to which you are currently connected.

  • Page 123: Exiting The Dup Server Utility

    This shows the steps for changing the system ID of a specified device from the factory-supplied ID to 1402193310841 (the system ID for the replacement device is programmed to match that of the original). PARAMS>SHOW SYSTEMID Parameter Current Default Type Radix --------- ---------------- ---------------- -------- ----- SYSTEMID...
  • Page 124 This example shows the DSSI buses for the embedded DSSI adapters after the unit numbers for the disk devices on bus 0 have been changed from 0, 1, and 2 to 10, 11, and 12. The bus 0 device names are now DIA10, DIA11, and DIA12. >>>SHOW DSSI DSSI Bus 0 Node 0 (SYSDSK) -DIA10 (RF73)
  • Page 125 Glossary Application program A program designed to meet specific user needs, such as a program that monitors a manufacturing process. Allocation class The allocation class is used by the VMS operating system to derive a common lock resource name for multiple access paths to the same device. Backplane 1.
  • Page 126 Boot To use a bootstrap program to start a computer system. Bootable medium A fixed disk or magnetic tape containing software (such as an operating system) that the bootstrap program can load into the system memory. Boot node The management center for the cluster and its major resource provider. Bootstrap A program that you start when you turn on the system.
  • Page 127 Communication line A cable along which electrical signals are transmitted. Systems or devices connected by communication lines can share information and resources. Computer system A combination of computer hardware, software, and external devices that performs specific operations or tasks. Console terminal The terminal you use when installing software and running diagnostic programs.
  • Page 128 DECwindows Digital’s workstation management product, a superset of the industry standard X-Window System. It can be used to run windowing applications efficiently on single workstations, or in distributed processing networks of workstations and non-workstations systems. Default A value or setting that in most cases is normal or expected. Device The general name for any entity connected to a system that is capable of receiving, storing, or transmitting data.
  • Page 129 File A collection of related information treated by the computer as a single item. Firmware Software instructions stored in a fixed form, usually in read-only memory (ROM). In your system, the power-on self-tests and bootstrap program are firmware. Formatted data Data laid out in a particular pattern to conform to a predetermined structure.
  • Page 130 Abbreviation for input/output. See Integrated Storage Element. Kbyte 1024 bytes. Light-emitting diode. An LED on the console module displays a hexadecimal countdown during the power-up sequence. Load 1. To move software, usually from a peripheral device into memory. 2. To place a disk in a disk drive, or tape in a tape drive. Longword A group of 32 bits, equal to two words or four bytes.
  • Page 131 Network coordinator The network coordinator manages the network, assigns unique node names and addresses for each system on the network, and provides administrative assistance to network users. Node An individual information processing unit, such as a computer, workstation, or device, that is connected to a network. A node is an end point to any branch of a network or a junction common to two or more branches.
  • Page 132 Product Authorization Key (PAK) A PAK is a printed certificate containing information that must be input to the VMS License Management Facility to authorize the VMS user to run a particular software product. Program The complete sequence of instructions necessary for a computer to perform a task.
  • Page 133 Server Hardware or software that provides a specific set of services to a satellite. Server system In a VAXcluster, a computer that is used to start the satellite systems and to manage their use of common resources. Software Programs executed by a computer system to perform a chosen or required function.
  • Page 134 Digital’s proprietary operating system. Word A word is 16-bits, or 3-bytes, long. Write-protect To protect a disk, diskette, or other storage medium against the addition, revision, or deletion of information. Glossary–10...
  • Page 135 Index Air circulation, 1–19 Card cage ALLCLASS, C–2 location, 1–10 setting, C–9 slots, number, 1–10 Autobooting system, 2–6 Cartridge release handle, 3–11, 3–24 Central processing unit (CPU) function, 1–20 Circuit breaker Backing up system disk function, 1–16 using standalone BACKUP, B–7 location, 1–16 Backup operation, 1–16...
  • Page 136 CXA16 communication controller, 1–26 CXY08 Halt Button communication controller, 1–26 location, 1–9 Halting system description, 2–13 DC OK Indicator function, 1–9 System Control Panel, 1–9 Indicator lights DC OK light TF-series tape drive, 3–12 function, 1–17 TK70 tape drive, 3–25 power supply, 1–16, 1–17 Inserting tape cartridge, 3–17, 3–30 DELNI...
  • Page 137 Power-Up Mode switch, 1–12 Power-up self-tests description, 2–5 Main memory, 1–20 Printers Mass storage, 1–22 use, 3–39 controllers, 1–22 devices, 1–22, 3–10, 3–24 options, 3–1 subsystems, 1–23 Qualifiers Mass storage devices standalone BACKUP, B–7 EF/RF-series ISEs, 3–2 Mass storage shelf description, 1–7 Modems Removable media...
  • Page 138 Switch settings, 2–1 TK70 tape drive normal operation, 2–2 access, 3–24 special operation, 2–3 controls, 3–24 System components indicator lights, 3–25 optional, 1–21 indicator lights, summary, 3–35 System control panel, 1–8 loading, 3–25 System disk location, 1–7 backing up to disk, B–7 operation, 3–25 backing up to tape cartridge, B–7 uses, 3–24...
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