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EK–VXFT1–OM.004
Digital Equipment Corporation

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  • Page 1 VAXft Systems Owner’s Manual EK–VXFT1–OM.004 Digital Equipment Corporation...
  • Page 2 Corporation assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. Possession, use, duplication, or dissemination of the software described in this documentation is authorized only pursuant to a valid written license from Digital or the third-party owner of the software copyright.
  • Page 3 VAXft Systems Documentation Road Map Software Overview Hardware Operating System Information Information Information (VMS) (VAXft System Services) (VAXft Systems) (VAXft Systems) Site Prep and Using Factory−Installed Software VMS Upgrade and Customer Letter Installation Guide with VAXft Systems Installation Manual VMS Upgrade and Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents About This Manual VAXft System Fault-Tolerant Operation ......1–2 System Offerings ........
  • Page 6 iv Contents Controls and Indicators Cabinet Access ........3–1 3.1.1 Model 110 System .
  • Page 7 Contents v 5.13 START ......... 5–21 5.14 TEST .
  • Page 8 vi Contents TF70 Tape Drive Operation Controls and Indicators ......A–2 TK Tape Cartridge ....... . A–6 Loading a Tape Cartridge .
  • Page 9 1–20 Layout of Model 612 System with Expansion ... . . 1–33 1–21 VAXft System Architecture ......1–34 2–1...

  • Page 10: Tf70 Cannister Tape Drive

    Expander Cabinet Summary Panel ....3–12 4–1 VAXft Console Architecture ......4–2 4–2...
  • Page 11 Expander Cabinet Summary Panel Elements ... . 3–13 4–1 VAXft Console Parts ....... 4–3 4–2...

  • Page 13: About This Manual

    This manual provides system and console reference information. It is made up of the following chapters and appendixes: • Chapter 1, VAXft System — Introduces the base system and system with expansion, and the system architecture. • Chapter 2, System Components — Describes the modular components inside the VAXft cabinets.

  • Page 14: Related Documentation

    • VAXft System Services Manager’s Guide — Describes the VAXft system and the VAXft system services software. Provides information on managing a fault tolerant system that is running VAXft system services software. • VAXft System Services Release Notes — Provides information related to the current version of VAXft system services.
  • Page 15 VAXft system services specific information and the DCL commands used on a VAXft system. • VAXft System Services Error Message Manual — Provides descriptions of error messages that may be encountered in using VAXft system services. Provides a reference for fault tolerant and system error messages. •...

  • Page 17: Vaxft System

    VAXft System The VAXft system is a fault-tolerant VAX computer that provides high levels of availability and reliability for a variety of applications. Hardware redundancy and failover techniques ensure uninterrupted operation in the event of a single point of failure anywhere in the system. Modular components simplify repair and maintenance procedures, reducing the time required to bring components back into service.

  • Page 18: Fault-Tolerant Operation

    All critical functions of the VAXft hardware are duplicated. The VAXft system has two zones. Each of the zones contains the hardware required to execute an application. The two zones are identical in configuration, except in cases where the customer chooses not to have hardware redundancy.

  • Page 19: Model 110 Zones/Modules

    VAXft System 1–3 Figure 1–1 Model 110 Zones/Modules...

  • Page 20: System Offerings

    • Model 610 and 612 base systems • Model 610 and 612 systems with expansion The VAXft model 110, 310 and 410 systems are configured as pedestal or rackmount systems. NOTE The system cabinet is the pedestal package. Each pedestal is 68.6 cm (27.0 in) high by 53.3 cm (21.0 in) wide. The VAXft 110 system has two zones enclosed in one cabinet, which is similar to a BA213 cabinet.

  • Page 21: Model 110 System Description

    VAXft System 1–5 The VAXft model 610 and 612 systems are 152.4 cm (60.0 in) cabinets. Each cabinet contains two zones (upper and lower). A model 610 base system has one cabinet. Each zone enclosure houses power supplies, cooling, logic modules, and four storage slots. A base cabinet has two additional storage slots.

  • Page 22: Model 110 Base System

    1–6 VAXft System Figure 1–2 Model 110 Base System...

  • Page 23: Model 110 Pedestal System

    VAXft System 1–7 Figure 1–3 Model 110 Pedestal System...

  • Page 24: Model 110 Rackmount System

    1–8 VAXft System Figure 1–4 Model 110 Rackmount System...
  • Page 25 VAXft System 1–9 The media storage used in the model 110 can include the following storage devices: • TK70 tape drive • RF-series disk drives The media storage in zone A can have up to two RF72 or three RF31 disk drives.

  • Page 26: Model 110 Logic Module Placement

    1–10 VAXft System Each backplane has two additional slots that may contain up to two additional MS520 memory modules, up to two wide area network (WAN) communications adapters, or an additional KFE52 system I/O controller module. The WAN communications adapter provides two synchronous communications lines.

  • Page 27: Model 310 And 410 System Descriptions

    VAXft System 1–11 Table 1–1 Model 110 Logic Modules and Adapters Slot Module Description T3001 Primary KFE52 system I/O controller module T3005-BA KA510 processor module T3003 First MS520 memory module T3003 or T3004 Second MS520 memory module, or WAN module...

  • Page 28: Model 310 And 410 Base System

    1–12 VAXft System Figure 1–6 Model 310 and 410 Base System L O C A L C O N S O L E T E R M I N A L S Y S T E M C A B I N E T S...

  • Page 29: Layout Of Model 310 And 410 Base System

    VAXft System 1–13 Figure 1–7 shows the layout of the modular components in the base system cabinets. It also shows the DSSI node ID numbers for the drives. In a base system, both system cabinets contain a cannister disk drive in the right slot as the system operating media.
  • Page 30 The KFE52 system I/O controller module supports: • An expandable Digital small storage interconnect (DSSI) bus for the system storage devices • Two serial ports for the local and remote console terminals •...

  • Page 31: Model 310, 410, 610, And 612 Logic Module Placement

    VAXft System 1–15 The WAN communications adapter provides two synchronous communications lines. These lines can be connected redundantly between two zones using external cabling and circuitry. Figure 1–8 shows correct placement of the logic modules in the system backplane. Table 1–2 describes the logic modules. The number of memory modules must be the same in both system cabinets.

  • Page 32: Model 310, 410, 610, And 612 Logic Modules And Adapters

    1–16 VAXft System Table 1–2 Model 310, 410, 610, and 612 Logic Modules and Adapters Slot Module Description T3001 or T3004 Secondary KFE52 system I/O controller module or WAN module T3001 Primary KFE52 system I/O controller module T3005 or T3007...

  • Page 33: Model 310 And 410 System With Expansion

    VAXft System 1–17 1.4.2 Model 310 and 410 System with Expansion Figure 1–9 shows the front view of a system with expansion. The system cabinets are placed in the center with the expander cabinets on each end. Figure 1–10 shows the layout of the modular components in the expander cabinets.

  • Page 34: Layout Of Model 310 And 410 System With Expansion

    1–18 VAXft System Figure 1–10 Layout of Model 310 and 410 System with Expansion S U M M A R Y P A N E L S U M M A R Y P A N E L DISK T A P E , D I S K ,...
  • Page 35 VAXft System 1–19 A system with expansion offers increased storage over a base system. The system cabinets are interconnected just as in a base system. The connections between the system cabinets and expander cabinets are made using cables between the system I/O controller modules in the system cabinets and the DSSI bus in the expander cabinets.

  • Page 36: Model 610 And 612 System Descriptions

    1–20 VAXft System 1.5 Model 610 and 612 System Descriptions This section describes the model 610 and 612 base systems and systems with expansion. 1.5.1 Model 610 Base System Figure 1–11 shows the front view of a model 610 base system with video terminals.

  • Page 37: Layout Of Model 610 Base System

    VAXft System 1–21 Figure 1–12 Layout of Model 610 Base System Zone A Summary Panel RFxx−JA RFxx−JA Option Required 2 3 4 5 6 7 TF70C−AA POWER TF857−Cx SUPPLY Option POWER Zone SUPPLY AC Box Zone B Summary Panel RFxx−JA RFxx−JA...

  • Page 38: Model 610 System With One Expander Cabinet

    1–22 VAXft System The base system includes two zones in a single cabinet. Each zone has a seven-slot backplane and mass storage devices. The base system supports a maximum of six DSSI devices (three per zone). The mass storage devices can be configured as follows: •...

  • Page 39: Model 610 System With One Expander Cabinet

    VAXft System 1–23 In this configuration, a maximum of 12 DSSI devices (6 per zone) are housed in the expander cabinet: • Up to 12 RF-series disks • 10 or 11 RF-series disks and 1 or 2 TF70 or TF857 tape loaders •...

  • Page 40: Layout Of Model 610 System With One Expander Cabinet

    1–24 VAXft System Figure 1–14 Layout of Model 610 System with One Expander Cabinet Expander Zone A Summary Panel Summary RFxx RFxx RFxx Panel Fixed Fixed Removable USED USED Option Option Option 2 3 4 5 6 7 TF70C−AA RFxx...

  • Page 41: Model 610 System With Two Expander Cabinets

    VAXft System 1–25 1.5.3 Model 610 System with Two Expander Cabinets Figure 1–15 shows the front view of a model 610 system with two expander cabinets and video terminals. Figure 1–16 shows the layout of the modular components in a model 610 system with two expander cabinets.

  • Page 42: Model 610 System With Two Expander Cabinets

    1–26 VAXft System Figure 1–15 Model 610 System with Two Expander Cabinets L O C A L C O N S O L E T E R M I N A L SYSTEM CABINETS L O C A L C O N S O L E...

  • Page 43: Layout Of Model 610 System With Two Expander Cabinets

    VAXft System 1–27 Figure 1–16 Layout of Model 610 System with Two Expander Cabinets Expander Expander Zone A Summary Panel Summary Panel Summary RFxx RFxx RFxx RFxx RFxx RFxx Panel Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Removable Removable USED USED Option Option...

  • Page 44: Model 612 Base System

    1–28 VAXft System 1.5.4 Model 612 Base System Figure 1–17 shows the front view of a model 612 base system with video terminals. Figure 1–18 shows the layout of the modular components in a model 612 base system. CAUTION To prevent a system fault, you must set the expander cabinet circuit breaker to OFF (down) whenever all the expander cabinet disks are powered off.

  • Page 45: Model 612 Base System

    VAXft System 1–29 Figure 1–17 Model 612 Base System L O C A L C O N S O L E T E R M I N A L SYSTEM CABINETS L O C A L C O N S O L E...

  • Page 46: Layout Of Model 612 Base System

    1–30 VAXft System Figure 1–18 Layout of Model 612 Base System...

  • Page 47: Model 612 System With Expansion

    VAXft System 1–31 1.5.5 Model 612 System with Expansion Figure 1–19 shows the front view of a model 612 system with expansion with video terminals. Figure 1–20 shows the layout of the modular components in a model 612 system with expansion.

  • Page 48: Model 612 System With Expansion

    1–32 VAXft System Figure 1–19 Model 612 System with Expansion L O C A L C O N S O L E T E R M I N A L SYSTEM CABINETS L O C A L C O N S O L E...

  • Page 49: Layout Of Model 612 System With Expansion

    VAXft System 1–33 Figure 1–20 Layout of Model 612 System with Expansion...

  • Page 50: System Architecture

    When a solid hardware failure occurs, the zone with the failing component is brought off-line for repair. When the repair is completed, the zone is powered on and the VAXft system automatically resynchronizes with the operating zone, restoring redundancy. This process is transparent to applications running on the VAXft system.

  • Page 51: System Components

    CAUTION Installation and maintenance procedures may be performed only by qualified personnel. They must be familiar with the electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures and power procedures for the VAXft system. Excessive shock or incorrect handling can damage the logic modules. 2–1...

  • Page 52: Tk70 Fixed Tape Drive

    2–2 System Components 2.1 TK70 Fixed Tape Drive Figure 2–1 shows a front view of the TK70 tape drive. The tape drive is fixed with its associated controller behind the I/O bulkhead. The TK70 tape drive may be used for: •...
  • Page 53 System Components 2–3 Figure 2–1 TK70 Tape Drive...

  • Page 54: Tf70 Cannister Tape Drive

    2–4 System Components 2.2 TF70 Cannister Tape Drive Figure 2–2 shows a front view of the TF70 cannister tape drive. Figure 2–2 TF70 Cannister Tape Drive W R I T E T A P E I N U S E O P E R A T E P R O T E C T E D ( Y E L L O W )
  • Page 55 • The server setup (SU) switch allows you to set the DSSI parameters for a drive you are installing in a running VAXft system. It has no effect when the system is halted. The server setup switch must be pressed in and held while you power on: a new drive or a drive you are returning to the system after repair.

  • Page 56: Tf857 Tape Subsystem

    2–6 System Components 2.3 TF857 Tape Subsystem Figure 2–3 shows a front view of the TF857 tape subsystem. The tape unit is mounted with its associated controller inside a removable module. The TF857 tape subsystem can be used for: • Installing or updating the operating software •...

  • Page 57: Tf857 Tape Subsystem

    System Components 2–7 Figure 2–3 TF857 Tape Subsystem O PER AT OR CO NT ROL PAN EL E j e c t B U T T O N A N D L o a d / U n l o a d I N D I C A T O R M ODE SE LE C T K EY A R E A...

  • Page 58: Rf-Series Fixed Disk Drive

    2–8 System Components 2.4 RF-Series Fixed Disk Drive Figure 2–4 shows a front view of the RF-series fixed disk drive. The RF-series disk drive and its associated controller is fixed inside the I/O bulkhead. The RF-series disk drive may be used as: •...

  • Page 59: Rf-Series Fixed Disk Drive Controls And Indicators

    System Components 2–9 Figure 2–4 RF-Series Fixed Disk Drive Controls and Indicators...

  • Page 60: Rf-Series Cannister Disk Drive

    2–10 System Components 2.5 RF-Series Cannister Disk Drive Figure 2–5 shows a front view of the RF-series cannister disk drive. Figure 2–5 RF-Series Cannister Disk Drive S C A L E : S C , F , . 5 8 M A G N E T I C S E R V E R F A U L T...
  • Page 61 • The server setup (SU) switch allows you to set the DSSI parameters for a drive you are installing in a running VAXft system. It has no effect when the system is halted. The server setup switch must be pressed in and held while you power on: a new drive or a drive you are returning to the system after repair.

  • Page 62: Rf-Series Carrier Disk Drive

    2–12 System Components 2.6 RF-Series Carrier Disk Drive Figure 2–6 shows a front view of the RF-series carrier disk drive. The Winchester disk drive unit is mounted with its associated controller inside a fixed carrier module. The two switches and magnetic fault indicator on the RF-series carrier disk drive have the same functions as on the RF-series cannister disk drive.

  • Page 63: Power Modules

    (nominal) or 230 Vac (nominal) at 47 to 63 Hz from the cabinet line cord. An input voltage selector switch located on the ac power transformer selects one of the voltage ranges. The VAXft Systems Site Preparation and Installation Guide (EK-VXFT1-IN) provides the procedures needed to check or change the switch position.

  • Page 64: Model 110 Power Modules

    2–14 System Components Figure 2–7 Model 110 Power Modules ZONE A ZONE B DC OK POWER RESET SWITCH AC POWER CORD DC OK RECEPTACLE POWER RESET SWITCH POWER H7868 ON/OFF AC POWER SWITCH SUPPLY POWER CIRCUIT AC POWER CIRCUIT ON/OFF BREAKER CORD BREAKER...

  • Page 65: Model 310 And 410 Power Modules

    System Components 2–15 Figure 2–8 Model 310 and 410 Power Modules BATTERY PACK DC POWER SUPPLY WITH FAN AC POWER INPUT BOX AC CIRCUIT BREAKER AC POWER TRANSFORMER MR−0208−90.RAGS...

  • Page 66: Model 610 And 612 Power Modules

    2–16 System Components Figure 2–9 Model 610 and 612 Power Modules Zone A 2 3 4 5 6 7 POWER SUPPLY POWER Zone SUPPLY AC Box Zone B 2 3 4 5 6 7 POWER SUPPLY POWER Zone SUPPLY AC Box MR−0477−91RAGS...
  • Page 67 • Charging The dc power supplies used in the VAXft system contain a right and a left regulator that supply two separate sections of the cabinet. Table 2–1 lists the dc power available to the internal system cabinet components from the H7233-AA dc power supply.

  • Page 68: Logic Modules And Connectors

    2–18 System Components Table 2–1 VAXft System DC Power Characteristics Maximum DC Voltage Regulation Current Logic power: +5 V +4.95 to +5.25 Vdc 40.0 A +12 V +11.64 to +12.36 Vdc 2.0 A -10 V -9.5 to -10.5 Vdc 1.5 A...

  • Page 69: Logic Modules And Connectors In A Five-Slot Backplane

    System Components 2–19 Figure 2–10 Logic Modules and Connectors in a Five-Slot Backplane PROCESSOR MODULE MEMORY MODULE MODULES MODULE MAGNETIC MAGNETIC FAULT FAULT INDICATOR INDICATORS 100−PIN DSSI CABLE Y−BOX CABLE CONNECTOR CONNECTOR MAGNETIC INDICATOR FAULT INDICATORS ETHERNET CONNECTORS: 20−PIN THICKWIRE MONITOR CABLE ThinWire CONNECTOR...

  • Page 70: Logic Modules And Connectors In A Seven-Slot Backplane

    2–20 System Components Figure 2–11 Logic Modules and Connectors in a Seven-Slot Backplane PROCESSOR MODULE MEMORY MODULES MODULES MODULES MAGNETIC MAGNETIC FAULT FAULT INDICATORS INDICATORS 100−PIN DSSI CABLE Y−BOX CABLE CONNECTORS CONNECTORS MAGNETIC INDICATORS FAULT INDICATORS ETHERNET CONNECTORS: 20−PIN THICKWIRE MONITOR CABLE ThinWire CONNECTORS...

  • Page 71: Cabinet Cooling System

    System Components 2–21 2.9 Cabinet Cooling System Figure 2–12 shows the airflow pattern for the model 110 cabinet. Figure 2–13 shows the airflow pattern for each of the cabinets in the model 310 and 410 system. Figure 2–14 shows the airflow pattern for each of the cabinets in the model 610 and 612 system.

  • Page 72: Model 110 Cabinet Airflow Pattern

    2–22 System Components Figure 2–12 Model 110 Cabinet Airflow Pattern I N T A K E A I R F L O W 5 3 % E X H A U S T A I R F L O W M R - 0 6 4 0 - 9 1 D G...

  • Page 73: Model 310 And 410 Cabinet Airflow Pattern

    System Components 2–23 Figure 2–13 Model 310 and 410 Cabinet Airflow Pattern I N T A K E A I R F L O W 5 3 % E X H A U S T A I R F L O W M R _ X 1 4 0 7 _ 8 9 .

  • Page 74: Model 610 And 612 Cabinet Airflow Pattern

    2–24 System Components Figure 2–14 Model 610 and 612 Cabinet Airflow Pattern I N T A K E A I R F L O W Z K O - 0 5 0 - 0 0 0 0 7 9 - 1 8 - D G...

  • Page 75: Controls And Indicators

    Controls and Indicators This chapter explains the use of the controls and indicators on the cabinet summary panels. This chapter includes: • Cabinet access • System cabinet summary panel • Expander cabinet summary panel 3.1 Cabinet Access All operating access takes place from the front of the system. 3.1.1 Model 110 System Figure 3–1 identifies the front door on a model 110 cabinet.

  • Page 76: Model 110 System Cabinet, Front View

    3–2 Controls and Indicators Figure 3–1 Model 110 System Cabinet, Front View...

  • Page 77: Model 310 And 410 Systems

    Controls and Indicators 3–3 3.1.2 Model 310 and 410 Systems Figure 3–2 identifies the front doors and base cap on the computer cabinets. Figure 3–2 Model 310 or 410 System Cabinet, Front View UPPER DOOR OPEN UPPER DOOR V A X f t s y s t e m s DOORS LOCKED OPEN BOTH DOORS LOWER...
  • Page 78 Installation and maintenance procedures may be performed only by qualified personnel. They must be familiar with the electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures and power procedures for the VAXft system. • The base cap provides additional access for routing and installing cables.

  • Page 79: Model 610 And 612 Systems

    Controls and Indicators 3–5 3.1.3 Model 610 and 612 Systems Figure 3–3 identifies the front doors on the computer cabinets. Figure 3–3 Model 610 or 612 System Cabinet, Front View M R - 0 4 2 3 - 9 1 D G...

  • Page 80: Rf-Series Disk Drives

    Installation and maintenance procedures may be performed only by qualified personnel. They must be familiar with the electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures and power procedures for the VAXft system. WARNING A cabinet may weigh as much as 433 kg (956 lb) and is too heavy to be handled by one person.

  • Page 81: Rf-Series Disk Drive Summary Panel

    Controls and Indicators 3–7 Figure 3–4 RF-Series Disk Drive Summary Panel...

  • Page 82: Rf-Series Disk Drive Summary Panel Elements

    3–8 Controls and Indicators Table 3–1 RF-Series Disk Drive Summary Panel Elements Element Setting Function Unit ID Fixed Each unit ID sets the DSSI address to the number specified (0, 1, 2). Removed DSSI address undefined. If drive is present, drive fault LED is on (lit).

  • Page 83: System Cabinet Summary Panel

    Controls and Indicators 3–9 3.3 System Cabinet Summary Panel Figure 3–5 shows the layout of the summary panel in the system cabinets. Each switch is labeled as left or right to indicate the disk drive it controls. (The switches have no effect on a TF-series tape drive.) Figure 3–5 System Cabinet Summary Panel VAX System Indicators Local Console Disable...

  • Page 84: System Cabinet Summary Panel Elements

    3–10 Controls and Indicators Table 3–2 describes the functions of the system cabinet summary panel elements. Table 3–2 System Cabinet Summary Panel Elements Element Function Local Console Disable Two-position switch with amber indicator. Enables or disables the key function for the local console Break terminal.

  • Page 85: Expander Cabinet Summary Panel

    Controls and Indicators 3–11 Table 3–2 (Continued) System Cabinet Summary Panel Elements Element Function Write Protect Two-position switches with amber indicators. The switches enable or disable the associated drives for writes by the software. When pressed in, a switch disables writes to the drive and the indicator is amber (lit).

  • Page 86: Expander Cabinet Summary Panel

    3–12 Controls and Indicators Figure 3–6 Expander Cabinet Summary Panel Write Protect OS Running /Battery Fault Ready/Online NOTE: THE SWITCHES AND INDICATORS CONTROL THE FOLLOWING DRIVES. MODEL 310 OR 410 MODEL 610 OR 612 MR−0470−91RAGS...

  • Page 87: Expander Cabinet Summary Panel Elements

    Controls and Indicators 3–13 Table 3–3 describes the functions of the expander cabinet summary panel elements. Table 3–3 Expander Cabinet Summary Panel Elements Element Function OS Running/Battery Green indicator. When the indicator is green (lit), the cabinet is running on ac power. When the indicator is blinking, the system cabinet is running on battery power.

  • Page 89: Console Operations

    Console Operations This chapter describes the VAXft console and the console operating modes. It also provides information on booting the system. This chapter includes: • Console description • Console operating modes • Console control characters • Console command language syntax •...

  • Page 90: Console Description

    4–2 Console Operations 4.1 Console Description The VAXft system supports a local console terminal in each zone as shown in Figure 4–1. Console firmware (console programs located in ROM) resides on the primary system I/O controller module and on the processor module in each system cabinet.

  • Page 91: Vaxft Console Parts

    All of the console terminals echo the response of the system to a console command. When the VAXft system is operating with only a single zone, the local or remote console terminals connected to the operational zone are used as...

  • Page 92: Console Operating Modes

    4–4 Console Operations 4.2 Console Operating Modes Console operators communicate with the system in one of the three input/output (I/O) operating modes shown in Figure 4–2. Figure 4–2 Console Operating Modes PIO MODE −PROGRAM I/O (PIO) MODE BREAK COMMAND CIO MODE −CONSOLE I/O (CIO) MODE COMMAND COMMAND...
  • Page 93 PIO mode allows the operator to use the console terminal. Specifically, in PIO mode the operator can use the VAXft console terminal to log in, use the mail facility, create and edit files, and do other types of work typically done from a user terminal.

  • Page 94: Console Control Characters

    4–6 Console Operations 4.3 Console Control Characters The ASCII control characters and function keys listed in Table 4–2 have special meanings when typed on a console terminal running in CIO or MIO mode. Table 4–2 Console Control Characters and Function Keys Character/Key Function Causes the console to exit PIO mode and enter CIO mode.
  • Page 95 Console Operations 4–7 In PIO mode, the key causes the console to exit PIO mode and enter Break CIO mode (if the Local Console Disable switch is not enabled). In CIO or MIO mode, is the equivalent of and is echoed as ^C. If Break Ctrl/C issued from a remote console terminal without full privileges, the break...

  • Page 96: Console Command Language Syntax

    (hex) notation. The command length may not exceed 80 characters. Table 4–3 lists the console command language syntax rules. The console commands available for the VAXft system are listed in Chapter 5 and Chapter 6. The console command language syntax rules are valid for the commands listed in those chapters.
  • Page 97 Console Operations 4–9 Commands, qualifiers, and options may be shortened. However a minimum number of characters (enough to uniquely identify the command keyword) must be entered. At the beginning of Chapters 5 and 6 of this manual, console abbreviations are shown in bold capital letters. Qualifiers may be used after the command keyword or after any symbol or number in the command.

  • Page 98: Bootstrap Procedures

    4–10 Console Operations 4.5 Bootstrap Procedures The BOOT command initializes the system and then loads and starts the virtual memory bootstrap (VMB) program from read-only memory (ROM). The VMB program, in turn, loads and starts the operating system from the specified boot device. Figure 4–3 and Table 4–4 show the steps in the boot procedure.

  • Page 99: Boot Procedure

    The BOOT command loads and starts the VMB program from the specified boot source. VMB loads and starts the operating system. Boot Devices The VAXft system may be booted from the following types of boot devices: • TF-series tape drives •...

  • Page 100: Boot Command Syntax

    4–12 Console Operations 4.6 BOOT Command Syntax The operating system may be booted using the syntax shown in Figure 4–4. Figure 4–4 BOOT Command Syntax >>> BOOT /R5:n ddan or name CONSOLE COMMAND THAT INVOKES BOOT PROCEDURE REGISTER 5 = HEX NUMBER OF OPTIONAL VMB PARAMETERS SELECTS BOOT DEVICE TYPE SELECTS BOOT I/O MODULE...

  • Page 101: Boot Devices And Module Expansion

    Console Operations 4–13 4.7 Boot Devices and Module Expansion For a complete description of the commands to determine the configuration of the disks in the system, see Section 6.8, RBD. The device specifier shown in Figure 4–4 takes the form ddan where: •...

  • Page 102: For Model 110 System

    4–14 Console Operations Figure 4–5 Primary System I/O Controller Module Zone/Slot Specifiers for Model 110 System...

  • Page 103: And Module Expansion Sequence For Model

    Console Operations 4–15 Figure 4–6 Primary System I/O Controller Module Zone/Slot Specifiers and Module Expansion Sequence for Model 310, 410, 610, and 612 Systems MODULE SLOTS IN SYSTEM BACKPLANE BOTH ZONES I/O RBD PROMPT − − ZONE SLOT ZONE A −...

  • Page 105: Cio Mode Console Commands

    CIO Mode Console Commands This chapter describes the console commands available when the console is in the console I/O (CIO) mode. To recognize and process most CIO commands, the operating software must be halted and the processor must be running the console firmware. Certain CIO commands may be executed when the operating software is not halted.

  • Page 106: Entering Cio Mode

    5–2 CIO Mode Console Commands NOTE The focus of this chapter is model 310, 410, 610, and 612 systems. If you own a model 110 system, keep in mind the following: • An expanded system is always a model 310, 410, 610, or 612 system.
  • Page 107 CIO Mode Console Commands 5–3 To enter and use CIO mode: 1. Your console terminal is connected to a system cabinet. While still in PIO mode, check the summary panel on that system cabinet. Make sure the Local Console Disable switch on the summary panel is released (button out, LED not lit).

  • Page 108: Boot

    5–4 CIO Mode Console Commands 5.2 BOOT The BOOT command initializes the system and then loads and starts the virtual memory bootstrap (VMB) program from ROM. The VMB program, in turn, loads and starts the VMS operating system. CAUTION You cannot boot the system from the remote console. The KFE52 I/O module is reset when the system boots, and this reset disconnects the modem.
  • Page 109 CIO Mode Console Commands 5–5 Specification of the boot device is optional. The boot device is used to identify the path(s) to the boot device(s). Specify as many as four paths to one or more of the same type of device. Commas are used to separate these device specifiers.

  • Page 110: Boot Command Qualifier

    5–6 CIO Mode Console Commands Table 5–1 BOOT Command Qualifier Qualifier Function /R5:n Register 5 parameter, where n is the hex value of a binary bit mask that selects one of the VMB program bootstrap options listed in Table 5–2. If /R5:n is omitted, the default value is 0.

  • Page 111: Continue

    CIO Mode Console Commands 5–7 5.3 CONTINUE The CONTINUE command resumes execution from the point where the system halted. Example >>> CONTINUE ! Resumes execution of the system. The CONTINUE command syntax is: C[ONTINUE] When the CONTINUE command is issued, the console reloads the context saved by the HALT process (PC, PSL, GPRs, and memory management).

  • Page 112: Deposit And Examine

    5–8 CIO Mode Console Commands 5.4 DEPOSIT and EXAMINE The DEPOSIT command stores the specified data in the specified address. The EXAMINE command displays the data stored in the specified address. Examples >>> D /L /P 27 0 ! Deposits a longword value of 0 in CTB0: D /L /P 27 0 ! physical address 27.

  • Page 113: Deposit And Examine Command Data Size Qualifiers

    CIO Mode Console Commands 5–9 Table 5–3 DEPOSIT and EXAMINE Command Data Size Qualifiers Qualifier Function Sets the data size to byte. Sets the data size to word. Sets the data size to longword. Table 5–4 DEPOSIT and EXAMINE Command Address Space Qualifiers Qualifier Function Sets physical address space.
  • Page 114 5–10 CIO Mode Console Commands The address specifier may be a 1- to 8-character hex address or may specify one of the following symbolic addresses: • PSL — processor status longword. The address space qualifier is not allowed when PSL is used as the symbolic address. •...

  • Page 115: Halt

    CIO Mode Console Commands 5–11 5.5 HALT The HALT command suspends execution and causes the processor module to invoke the processor console firmware. Example >>> HALT ! Halts the system. The HALT command syntax is: H[ALT] The HALT command sends a request to the processor to halt program execution.

  • Page 116: Mio

    5–12 CIO Mode Console Commands 5.7 MIO The MIO command changes the console mode from CIO to MIO. Example >>> MIO ! Changes the console to MIO mode MIO> ! and issues the MIO> prompt. The MIO command syntax is: M[IO] The MIO command changes the console mode from CIO to MIO to allow use of MIO mode console commands (Chapter 6).

  • Page 117: Pio

    CIO Mode Console Commands 5–13 5.9 PIO The PIO command changes the console mode from CIO to PIO. Example >>> PIO ! Changes the console to PIO mode. The PIO command syntax is: P[IO] The PIO command has the same function as the SET TERMINAL PROGRAM command.

  • Page 118: Set

    5–14 CIO Mode Console Commands 5.11 SET Follow these rules whenever you issue the SET commands from CIO mode: 1. Issue the INITIALIZE command from CIO mode to make sure the zones are in SIMPLEX mode. 2. Be sure to issue identical SET commands to both zones. Failure to do so may result in an EEPROM CHECKSUM message each time the zones attempt to synchronize.

  • Page 119: Set Boot

    CIO Mode Console Commands 5–15 5.11.1 SET BOOT The SET BOOT command names and stores a boot command. Examples >>> SET BOOT DISK /R5:5 DIA0 ! Creates an RF-series boot command called ! DISK and stores it in EEPROM. >>> SET BOOT ENET EPF0 ! Creates an Ethernet boot command ! called ENET and stores it in EEPROM.

  • Page 120: Set Port

    5–16 CIO Mode Console Commands Example 3 creates a default boot specifier and stores it in EEPROM. The default boot specifier is used during autoboot or when no device list is used with the BOOT command. The word DEFAULT must be spelled out. It is not a symbolic name.

  • Page 121: Set Port Command Qualifiers

    CIO Mode Console Commands 5–17 Table 5–5 SET PORT Command Qualifiers Qualifier Function /B[reak], /NOB[reak] /BREAK enables baud-rate cycling for the port after the port receives two consecutive Break characters from the terminal. /NOBREAK disables the baud-rate cycling for the port. /U[pper], /L[ower] /UPPER changes the received character to uppercase before it is interpreted by the console.

  • Page 122: Set Terminal Program

    5–18 CIO Mode Console Commands 5.11.3 SET TERMINAL PROGRAM The SET TERMINAL PROGRAM command sets the I/O mode for the terminal issuing the command. Example >>> SET TERMINAL PROGRAM ! Sets the terminal to the program ! I/O mode. The SET TERMINAL PROGRAM command syntax is: SE[T] T[ERMINAL] P[ROGRAM] The SET TERMINAL PROGRAM command is synonymous with the PIO command.

  • Page 123: Set Zone

    CIO Mode Console Commands 5–19 5.11.4 SET ZONE The SET ZONE command establishes the zone configuration. Examples >>> SET ZONE A ! Configures the zone for zone A operation. >>> SET ZONE B ! Configures the zone for zone B operation. The SET ZONE_ID command syntax is: SE[T] Z[ONE] option The option specifier may be the letter A or B.

  • Page 124: Show

    5–20 CIO Mode Console Commands 5.12 SHOW The SHOW command displays the system operating parameters. Example >>> SHOW BOOT ! Displays all stored boot CTzn SHOW BOOT ! commands in volatile memory. TAPE /R5:0000004 MIA0 ! Sends to all terminals, ! where z identifies the ! zone issuing the command ! as A or B, and n identifies...

  • Page 125: Start

    CIO Mode Console Commands 5–21 5.13 START The START command begins execution of the operating software from the specified address. Example >>> S 100 ! Starts the program beginning ! at address 100 (hex). The START command syntax is: S[TART] [address] The address specifier is optional and used to identify the hex value of the starting address.

  • Page 126: Test

    The TEST command invokes the ROM-based diagnostic (RBD) monitor on the processor module. Examples >>> T ! Invokes the RBD monitor. VAXft 3000 RBD Monitor VX.X RBD> >>> T /RBD ! Invokes the RBD monitor RBD> ! and returns the RBD> prompt.
  • Page 127 CIO Mode Console Commands 5–23 The TEST command syntax is: T[EST] [/R[bd]] The TEST and TEST /RBD commands invoke the RBD interactive mode, return the RBD> prompt, and terminate all other processor functions. The operator may then run the complete set or selected parts of the processor module diagnostics from the RBD monitor.
  • Page 128 ! module responds, press again and Return ! issue the TEST/RBD command. VAXft 3000 RBD Monitor Vx.x RBD2> ! Places you in the RBD monitor on the ! secondary system I/O controller module ! in slot 1. (Slot 1 has slot ID 2. See ! Chapter 4.) You are able to run RBD tests.
  • Page 129 CIO Mode Console Commands 5–25 The Z command syntax is: The n specifies the slot ID number of an approved I/O or adapter module in the backplane of the local zone (Chapter 4, Console Operations). If you specify a slot that does not contain a module, the console returns an error message.

  • Page 131: Mio Mode Console Commands

    MIO Mode Console Commands This chapter describes the console commands available when the console is in the module I/O (MIO) mode. MIO commands affect output to the console terminal or port; the processor may be running or halted. This chapter includes: •...

  • Page 132: Entering Mio Mode

    6–2 MIO Mode Console Commands NOTE The focus of this chapter is model 310, 410, 610, and 612 systems. If you own a model 110 system, keep in mind the following: • An expanded system is always a model 310, 410, 610, or 612 system.
  • Page 133 MIO Mode Console Commands 6–3 To enter and use MIO mode: 1. Your console terminal is connected to a system cabinet. While still in PIO mode, check the summary panel on that system cabinet. Make sure the Local Console Disable switch on the summary panel is released (OFF, button out) and the indicator is dark (unlit).

  • Page 134: Cio

    6–4 MIO Mode Console Commands 6.2 CIO The CIO command changes the console mode from MIO to CIO. Example MIO> CIO ! Changes the console to CIO mode >>> ! and issues the >>> console prompt. The CIO command syntax is: CI[O] The CIO command changes the console mode from MIO to CIO to allow use of CIO mode console commands (Chapter 5).

  • Page 135: Dialout

    MIO Mode Console Commands 6–5 6.3 DIALOUT The DIALOUT command invokes the console autonotification process. Example MIO> DIALOUT ! Invokes the console dialout procedure. The DIALOUT command syntax is: DIA[LOUT] When the DIALOUT command is issued, the autonotification process dials out using the stored notification phone number, retry count, and retry delay time.

  • Page 136: Disable Remote

    6–6 MIO Mode Console Commands 6.4 DISABLE REMOTE The DISABLE REMOTE command disables all remote terminal console privileges. Example MIO> DISABLE REMOTE ! Disables all remote console privileges. The DISABLE REMOTE command syntax is: DIS[ABLE] R[EMOTE] The DISABLE REMOTE command has the same function as the SET REMOTE OFF command.

  • Page 137: Enable Remote

    MIO Mode Console Commands 6–7 6.5 ENABLE REMOTE The ENABLE REMOTE command enables remote terminal console privileges. Examples MIO> ENABLE REMOTE ! Enables all remote console privileges. MIO> ENABLE REMOTE USER ! Enables PIO mode access for the remote ! console. The ENABLE REMOTE command syntax is: E[NABLE] R[EMOTE] [U[SER]] Without the USER option, the command has the same function as the...

  • Page 138: Hangup

    6–8 MIO Mode Console Commands 6.6 HANGUP The HANGUP command breaks the remote terminal telephone connection. Example MIO> HANGUP ! Disconnects the telephone connection. The HANGUP command syntax is: H[ANGUP] When the HANGUP command is issued from a remote terminal connected through a modem, the modem breaks the connection by deasserting the data terminal ready (DTR) signal.

  • Page 139: Pio

    MIO Mode Console Commands 6–9 6.7 PIO The PIO command changes the console mode from MIO to PIO. Example MIO> PIO ! Changes the console to PIO mode. The PIO command syntax is: P[IO] The PIO command has the same function as the SET TERMINAL PROGRAM command.

  • Page 140: Rbd

    If, at a later date, you need to install a new drive, or a drive that has had the DSSI controller/interface module replaced, write the drive parameters to configure the drive into the system. The VAXft System Services Manager’s Guide provides further information on replacing or...

  • Page 141: Base System

    MIO Mode Console Commands 6–11 6.8.1.1 Base System Drive numbering sequences greater than 7 (decimal) should be used as shown in the following chart. This method ensures each drive has a unique unit number and DSSI node name , even if drives are improperly installed later.

  • Page 142: System With Expansion

    6–12 MIO Mode Console Commands 6.8.1.2 System with Expansion Drive numbering sequences greater than 7 (decimal) should be used as shown in the following chart. This method ensures each drive has a unique unit number and DSSI node name , even if drives are improperly installed later.

  • Page 143: The Show_Dssi Command

    MIO Mode Console Commands 6–13 6.8.2 The SHOW_DSSI Command NOTE The SHOW_DSSI command does not apply to model 110 systems because the node IDs are fixed at 0, 1, and 2. The SHOW_DSSI command shows the parameters for all available drives connected to the primary system I/O controller module in the zone issuing the command.

  • Page 144: Dup Params Commands

    CAUTION The FORCEUNI bit must be the same in all drives in the system. Digital recommends setting the FORCEUNI bit to 0. Doing so causes the unit number to remain the same if the device is moved to another DSSI device slot.
  • Page 145 Starting DUP server... ! ID 5 slot. DSSI Node 5 (T7GAT0) Copyright (C) 1988 Digital Equipment Corporation PARAMS> SET FORCEUNI 0 ! Sets FORCEUNI equal to 0. PARAMS> SET UNITNUM 15 ! Sets 15 as the unit number. PARAMS> SET NODENAME TAPE15 ! The unit number and node PARAMS>...
  • Page 146 Starting DUP server... ! ID 5 slot. DSSI Node 5 (R3DK3F) Copyright (C) 1988 Digital Equipment Corporation PARAMS> SET FORCEUNI 0 ! Sets FORCEUNI equal to 0. PARAMS> SET UNITNUM 25 ! Sets 25 as the unit number. PARAMS> SET NODENAME DISK25 ! The unit number and node ! name values must be the same.
  • Page 147 Starting DUP server... ! ID 7 slot. DSSI Node 7 (R3DK3G) Copyright (C) 1988 Digital Equipment Corporation PARAMS> SET FORCEUNI 0 ! Sets FORCEUNI equal to 0. PARAMS> SET UNITNUM 27 ! Sets 27 as the unit number. PARAMS> SET NODENAME DISK27 ! The unit number and node ! name values must be the same.

  • Page 148: Set

    6–18 MIO Mode Console Commands 6.9 SET The SET command establishes the console settings. Examples MIO> SET LANGUAGE ENGLISH ! Sets language to the ENGLISH option ! in volatile memory. MIO> SET /PERMANENT LANGUAGE ENGLISH ! Sets language to the ENGLISH option ! both in volatile memory and in EEPROM.

  • Page 149: Set Language

    MIO Mode Console Commands 6–19 6.9.1 SET LANGUAGE The SET LANGUAGE command sets the MIO console error message output. Examples MIO> SET /PERMANENT LANGUAGE ENGLISH ! Sets the terminal display to English ! for the MIO error message code and ! the error description.

  • Page 150: Set Local

    6–20 MIO Mode Console Commands 6.9.2 SET LOCAL The SET LOCAL command sets the operating parameters for the local terminal port. Examples MIO> SET LOCAL /SCOPE ! Sets the local console terminal port ! for a video terminal. MIO> SET LOCAL /NOSCOPE ! Sets the local console terminal port ! for a hard-copy terminal.

  • Page 151: Set Local Command Qualifiers

    MIO Mode Console Commands 6–21 Table 6–2 SET LOCAL Command Qualifiers Qualifier Function /B[reak], /NOB[reak] /BREAK enables baud-rate cycling for the port after the port receives two consecutive Break characters from the terminal. /NOBREAK disables the baud-rate cycling for the port. /U[pper] /L[ower] /UPPER changes the received character to uppercase before it is interpreted by the console.

  • Page 152: Set Modem_Type

    Table 6–3 SET MODEM_TYPE Command Options Option Function N[one] The remote terminal is connected directly to the system I/O module or through a Digital remote services console (RSC) interface. V2[2] The remote terminal is connected through an asynchronous modem that conforms to V22, such as a Digital DF03 or DF224 modem.

  • Page 153: Set Notification

    MIO Mode Console Commands 6–23 6.9.4 SET NOTIFICATION The SET NOTIFICATION command sets the operating parameters for the autonotification process. Example MIO> SET NOTIFICATION TRANSMIT_DELAY 5 ! Sets the notification transmit ! delay to 5 seconds. The SET NOTIFICATION command syntax is: SE[T] /P[ermanent] N[OTIFICATION] option The options are listed in Table 6–4.
  • Page 154 6–24 MIO Mode Console Commands Table 6–4 (Continued) SET NOTIFICATION Command Options Option Function C[ountry] name The name is the country from which a dialout message will occur. Each country has an associated retry count, retry delay, and disconnect timeout. Table 6–5 lists the countries you can select.

  • Page 155: Dialout Countries

    MIO Mode Console Commands 6–25 Table 6–5 Dialout Countries Disconnect Country Retry Count Retry Delay Timeout AL[geria] AUSTRA[lia] AUSTRI[a] B[elgium] C[anada] D[enmark] E[gypt] FI[nland] FR[ance] G[ermany] IR[eland] IS[rael] I[taly] J[apan] NET[herlands] NEW[_zealand] NO[rway] P[ortugal] SA[udi_Arabia] SP[ain] SWE[den] SWI[tzerland] US[a]...

  • Page 156: Set Port

    6–26 MIO Mode Console Commands 6.9.5 SET PORT The SET PORT command sets the operating parameters for the terminal port issuing the command. Example MIO> SET PORT /SPEED=9600 ! Sets terminal port input and output ! rate to 9600 baud. The SET PORT command syntax is: SE[T] [/P[ermanent]] P[ORT] /qualifier(s) The qualifiers are listed in Table 6–6.

  • Page 157: Set Port Command Qualifiers

    MIO Mode Console Commands 6–27 Table 6–6 SET PORT Command Qualifiers Qualifier Function /B[reak], /NOB[reak] /BREAK enables baud-rate cycling for the port after the port receives two consecutive Break characters from the terminal. /NOBREAK disables the baud-rate cycling for the port. /U[pper], /L[ower] /UPPER changes the received character to uppercase before it is interpreted by the console.

  • Page 158: Set Remote

    6–28 MIO Mode Console Commands 6.9.6 SET REMOTE The SET REMOTE command sets the operating parameters and privileges for the remote terminal port. Example MIO> SET REMOTE FULL ! Enables the remote terminal for ! full console access privileges. MIO> SET REMOTE /SCOPE ! Enables the remote port for ! video terminal option.

  • Page 159: Set Remote Command Options

    MIO Mode Console Commands 6–29 Table 6–7 SET REMOTE Command Options Option Function F[ull] Enables the remote terminal for full access privileges as a console terminal. Synonymous with the ENABLE REMOTE command. S[ecure] Enables the remote terminal for use only as an operating terminal in PIO mode.

  • Page 160: Set Remote Command Qualifiers

    6–30 MIO Mode Console Commands Table 6–8 SET REMOTE Command Qualifiers Qualifier Function /B[reak], /NOB[reak] /BREAK enables baud-rate cycling for the port after the port receives two consecutive Break characters from the terminal. /NOBREAK disables the baud-rate cycling for the port. /U[pper], /L[ower] /UPPER changes the received character to uppercase before it is interpreted by the console.

  • Page 161: Set Restart_Action

    MIO Mode Console Commands 6–31 6.9.7 SET RESTART_ACTION The SET RESTART_ACTION command defines the action the zone takes after an initialization or power-on sequence. Example MIO> SET /PERMANENT RESTART_ACTION HALT ! Sets the zone to halt and invokes ! the console firmware after an ! initialization or power-on sequence.

  • Page 162: Set Terminal Program

    6–32 MIO Mode Console Commands 6.9.8 SET TERMINAL PROGRAM The SET TERMINAL PROGRAM command sets the I/O mode for the terminal issuing the command. Example MIO> SET TERMINAL PROGRAM ! Sets the terminal to the program ! I/O mode. The SET TERMINAL PROGRAM command syntax is: SE[T] T[ERMINAL] P[ROGRAM] The SET TERMINAL PROGRAM command is synonymous with the PIO command.

  • Page 163: Show

    MIO Mode Console Commands 6–33 6.10 SHOW The SHOW command displays the current settings for the specified option. Examples MIO> SHOW REMOTE ! Shows the remote port parameters ! stored in volatile memory. MIO> SHOW /PERMANENT RESTART_ACTION ! Shows the restart-action switch ! setting stored in EEPROM.

  • Page 164: Test

    6–34 MIO Mode Console Commands 6.11 TEST The TEST command invokes the ROM-based diagnostic (RBD) monitor on the primary system I/O controller module. Examples MIO> TEST ! Invokes the power-on self-tests. MIO> TEST /RBD ! Invokes the RBD monitor RBD1> ! and returns the RBD1>...

  • Page 165: Tf70 Tape Drive Operation

    TF70 Tape Drive Operation The TF70 cannister tape drive or the TK70 fixed tape drive serves as a system software load device. The cannister tape drive consists of a TK70 streaming tape drive shock-mounted inside a removable cannister with a DSSI controller module and an interface module.

  • Page 166: A.1 Controls And Indicators

    A–2 TF70 Tape Drive Operation A.1 Controls and Indicators Figure A–1 shows a front view of the TF70 cannister tape drive. Figure A–2 shows a front view of a TK70 fixed tape drive. Figure A–1 TF70 Cannister Tape Drive W R I T E T A P E I N U S E O P E R A T E P R O T E C T E D...

  • Page 167: A–2 Tk70 Fixed Tape Drive

    TF70 Tape Drive Operation A–3 Figure A–2 TK70 Fixed Tape Drive...

  • Page 168: Tk70 Tape Drive

    A–4 TF70 Tape Drive Operation Table A–1 summarizes the TK70 tape drive controls. Table A–2 describes the TK70 tape drive indicators. The TF70 drive can read data from a tape written by a TK70 or TK50 drive, but it cannot overwrite a tape originally written by a TK50. (Also, a TK50 drive cannot read a tape written by a TK70 or TF70.) Before executing a tape command, the TF70 drive determines whether the cartridge was written by a TK50 drive.

  • Page 169: Tk70 Tape Drive Indicators

    When the green light comes on, you can move the handle to remove the cartridge. If the fault is not cleared, all three lights continue to blink. Do not attempt to remove the tape cartridge. Call Digital Customer Services.

  • Page 170: Tk Tape Cartridge

    A–6 TF70 Tape Drive Operation A.2 TK Tape Cartridge Figure A–3 shows the CompacTape II tape cartridge recommended for use in TF70 drives. Figure A–3 CompacTape II Tape Cartridge L A B E L O R A N G E I N D I C A T O R L A B E L S L O T W R I T E P R O T E C T S W I T C H...

  • Page 171: Loading A Tape Cartridge

    TF70 Tape Drive Operation A–7 A.3 Loading a Tape Cartridge Figure A–4 shows how to insert a TK tape cartridge in the TF70 drive. Figure A–4 Inserting a Tape Cartridge W R I T E P R O T E C T S W I T C H L A B E L S L O T M R - 0 1 7 9 - 9 0 .

  • Page 172: Unloading A Tape Cartridge

    A–8 TF70 Tape Drive Operation The yellow indicator blinks while the tape is loading. When it stays on steadily, the drive is ready for use. A.4 Unloading a Tape Cartridge Unload a TK tape cartridge from the TF70 drive as follows: 1.

  • Page 173: Inspecting The Tape Leader

    TF70 Tape Drive Operation A–9 A.6 Inspecting the Tape Leader If you have trouble loading a cartridge, inspect both the tape leader and the drive takeup leader. Figure A–5 shows the correct position of the tape leader inside the cartridge. To release the door lock, lift the catch with your thumb. Open the access door to expose the leader.

  • Page 174: Inspecting The Drive Takeup Leader

    A–10 TF70 Tape Drive Operation A.7 Inspecting the Drive Takeup Leader If you have trouble loading a cartridge, inspect the tape leader and the drive takeup leader. Compare the leader in your drive with the ones shown in Figures A–6 and A–7.

  • Page 175: A–7 Drive Takeup Leader Components

    TF70 Tape Drive Operation A–11 Figure A–7 Drive Takeup Leader Components C O R R E C T L O C A T I O N O F L E A D E R T A K E U P B U C K L I N G L E A D E R L I N K...

  • Page 176: If There Is A Problem

    A–12 TF70 Tape Drive Operation A.8 If There is a Problem If you experience a problem with your drive, the following checks may help you define the problem. Correctable Failure During Operation If the TF70 fails during operation, you may be able to reset the fault, then rewind, unload, and remove the tape cartridge.

  • Page 177: Tf857 Subsystem Operation

    TF857 Subsystem Operation This appendix explains TF857 subsystem operation: • Power-on process • Mode Select key modes • Operator control panel (OCP) indicator functions • Slot Select, Load/Unload, and Eject button functions • Magazine cartridge insertion and removal B.1 Power-On Process When the TF857 subsystem powers on, all of the indicators on the operator control panel (OCP) light, within 15 seconds.

  • Page 178: Mode Select Key

    B–2 TF857 Subsystem Operation The elevator scans the magazine to determine which slots contain cartridges. If the subsystem has a magazine with a cartridge in slot 0, and no cartridge is in the drive, these indicators should be on: Power On Eject Load/Unload Slot Select...

  • Page 179: B–1 Tf857 Operator Control Panel

    TF857 Subsystem Operation B–3 Figure B–1 TF857 Operator Control Panel O PER AT OR CO NT ROL PAN EL E j e c t B U T T O N A N D L o a d / U n l o a d I N D I C A T O R M ODE SE LE C T K EY A R E A...

  • Page 180: Service Mode

    B–4 TF857 Subsystem Operation • Manual mode — Automatic loading and unloading of cartridges does not occur in this mode; rather, press the Load/Unload button to move each cartridge. This mode is most useful for, but not restricted to, copying specific files to or from tape. To lock the TF857 subsystem into the enclosure, set the Mode Select key to Manual mode.

  • Page 181: Operator Control Panel

    TF857 Subsystem Operation B–5 B.3 Operator Control Panel The TF857 operator control panel (OCP) has 3 OCP pushbuttons and 16 indicators used with the Mode Select key (Table B–1). See Section B.2 for information on the Mode Select key and its functions. See Section B.4 for more details on button and indicator operations.
  • Page 182 B–6 TF857 Subsystem Operation Table B–1 (Continued) TF857 Operator Control Panel Button/Indicator Color Function Write Protected indicator Orange When on, indicates the cartridge currently in the drive is write-protected. When off, indicates the current cartridge is write-enabled. NOTE You can write-protect cartridges by: •...

  • Page 183: Slot Select, Load/Unload, And Eject Button Functions

    TF857 Subsystem Operation B–7 Table B–1 (Continued) TF857 Operator Control Panel Button/Indicator Color Function Current slot indicators Green Identifies the current slot (see Slot Select 0–6 button). Each current slot indicator blinks when its corresponding cartridge moves to or from the drive. Also used with the Magazine Fault or Loader Fault indicator to indicate the type of fault.

  • Page 184: Unloading The Cartridge

    B–8 TF857 Subsystem Operation B.4.3 Unloading the Cartridge CAUTION Do not press the Load/Unload button until backup or other tape operations are stopped at the terminal. Doing so can result in operation failure and drive unavailability. When you press the Load/Unload button, the Select Slot, Load/Unload, and Eject indicators turn off, and the cartridge unloads from the drive into the magazine.

  • Page 185: Magazine

    TF857 Subsystem Operation B–9 B.5 Magazine The front of the magazine has numbers, 0 through 6, that indicate the number of the slot. NOTE Insert and remove all cartridges at the front of the magazine. B.5.1 Inserting a Cartridge into the Front of the Magazine To simplify cartridge insertion, place the magazine on its back and facing you.

  • Page 186: B–3 Inserting A Cartridge Into The Magazine

    B–10 TF857 Subsystem Operation 3. Insert the cartridge (Figure B–3) by pushing it into the slot until you hear a click. A small metal tab holds the cartridge in place. Figure B–3 Inserting a Cartridge into the Magazine B A C K O F M A G A Z I N E N O T E : P u s h t a p e i n u n t i l a c l i c k i s h e a r d...

  • Page 187: Removing A Cartridge From The Magazine

    TF857 subsystem. Use the space on the front of the cartridge for labels. If a jam occurs, call your Digital Customer Services representative. B.5.3 Removing the Magazine from the Receiver To remove the magazine from the receiver, be sure the: 1.

  • Page 188: B–4 Removing A Cartridge From The Front Of The Magazine

    B–12 TF857 Subsystem Operation Figure B–4 Removing a Cartridge from the Front of the Magazine B A C K O F M A G A Z I N E N O T E : P u s h t a p e i n u n t i l a c l i c k i s h e a r d F R O N T O F M A G A Z I N E...

  • Page 189: B–5 Receiver Opened

    TF857 Subsystem Operation B–13 Figure B–5 Receiver Opened F R O N T B E Z E L S H R - X 0 0 4 6 - 9 0...

  • Page 191: System Drive Removal And Replacement

    When nonshadowed drives are removed, shut down the application (or part of the application) using the drive. The VAXft System Services Manager’s Guide provides information on reconfiguring the system. This appendix includes: •...

  • Page 192: Removing A Cannister Drive

    C–2 System Drive Removal and Replacement C.1.1 Removing a Cannister Drive Do not power off the cabinet to remove a system drive. To remove a cannister drive from the system backplane: 1. Write protect a disk drive by pressing the summary panel Write Protect switch in.

  • Page 193: C–1 Model 310/410 Cannister Drive Controls And Latch

    System Drive Removal and Replacement C–3 Figure C–1 Model 310/410 Cannister Drive Controls and Latch 1 0 % C A N N I S T E R D R I V E P O W E R S W I T C H M A G N E T I C F A U L T I N D I C A T O R...

  • Page 194: C–2 Model 610/612 Cannister Drive Controls And Latch

    C–4 System Drive Removal and Replacement Figure C–2 Model 610/612 Cannister Drive Controls and Latch ZONE A CANNISTER DRIVE 2 3 4 5 6 7 ZONE B MAGNETIC FAULT INDICATOR SERVER SETUP POWER SWITCH SWITCH 2 3 4 5 6 7 DRIVE LATCH MR−0471−91RAGS...

  • Page 195: Replacing A Cannister Drive

    System Drive Removal and Replacement C–5 C.1.2 Replacing a Cannister Drive When you remove a cannister disk or tape drive and then return it to the same slot, the drive keeps the same DSSI node address. When you install a new drive, or replace a drive after replacing its DSSI interface module, use the server setup switch.

  • Page 196: Removing And Replacing A Carrier Drive

    C–6 System Drive Removal and Replacement C.2 Removing and Replacing a Carrier Drive Figure C–3 shows the location of the captive screw that secures the carrier drives in the expander cabinets. CAUTION Carrier drives must not be removed, except by qualified maintenance personnel.

  • Page 197: Removing A Carrier Drive

    System Drive Removal and Replacement C–7 C.2.1 Removing a Carrier Drive You do not need to power off the cabinet to remove a system drive. To remove a carrier drive: 1. Write protect the drive by pressing the summary panel Write Protect switch in.

  • Page 198: Replacing A Carrier Drive

    C–8 System Drive Removal and Replacement C.2.2 Replacing a Carrier Drive When you remove a carrier drive and then return it to the same slot, the drive keeps the same DSSI node address. When you install a new drive, or replace a drive after replacing its DSSI interface module, use the server setup switch.

  • Page 199: Using The Server Setup Switch

    • An existing drive with a new DSSI controller/interface module The diagnostics chapter of the VAXft Systems Maintenance Guide (EK- VXFT1-MG) provides information on setting host from DCL. The RBD command description in Chapter 6 of this manual provides information and guidelines for writing DSSI parameters to the storage devices under the DUP facility.
  • Page 200 C–10 System Drive Removal and Replacement When you have set host and written the DSSI parameters, place the drive in service as follows: 1. Set the drive power switch to off (0). 2. Wait a few seconds for the drive power to bleed off. Wait 15 to 20 seconds for a disk drive to stop spinning.

  • Page 201: D Module Handling, Removal, And Installation/Replacement Procedures

    Module Handling, Removal, and Installation/Replacement Procedures This appendix describes how to remove or install a logic module in a system cabinet. NOTE The following procedures are intended for use during system installation. Before using any of these procedures on a system that is running, first contact the responsible customer representative, system manager, or application manager to shut down the zone and power off the system cabinet.

  • Page 202: Module Handling And Esd Procedures

    The VAXft System Services Manager’s Guide (AA-NL35A-TE) describes how to shut down the zone and power off the system cabinet from the console.
  • Page 203 Module Handling, Removal, and Installation/Replacement Procedures D–3 • Before removing a module from an ESD box, place the box on a clean surface. Do not allow the box to fall. NOTE Never place an ESD box on the floor. • Keep the module in the antistatic ESD box until you are ready to install it.

  • Page 204: Removing A Module

    D–4 Module Handling, Removal, and Installation/Replacement Procedures D.2 Removing a Module To remove a module (or a T3999 blank module) from a system backplane: CAUTION An ESD wrist strap, ground clip, and grounded ESD workmat must be used as described in Section D.1 whenever you handle the logic modules.

  • Page 205: Installing/Replacing A Module

    Module Handling, Removal, and Installation/Replacement Procedures D–5 D.3 Installing/Replacing a Module To install/replace a module in the system backplane: CAUTION An ESD wrist strap, ground clip, and grounded ESD workmat must be used as described in Section D.1 whenever you handle the logic modules.

  • Page 207: Index

    Index CIO mode console commands (cont’d) REPEAT, 5–13 SET BOOT, 5–15 Airflow pattern, 2–21 to 2–24 SET PORT, 5–16 Architecture, 1–34 SET TERMINAL PROGRAM, Automatic mode, B–2 5–18 SET ZONE, 5–19 SHOW, 5–20 START, 5–21 BACKUP command TEST, 5–22 Automatic mode, B–2 Z, 5–24 BOOT command syntax, 4–12 to CIO mode, entering, 5–2...
  • Page 208 2 Index MIO mode console commands (cont’d) TEST, 6–34 MIO mode, entering, 6–2 Fault-tolerant operation, 1–2 to 1–3 Mode Select key, 2–6 Automatic mode, B–2 description, B–2 Manual mode, B–2 Grounding procedures (ESD), 3–4 mode definitions, 2–6, B–2 OCP Disabled mode, B–2 Service mode, B–4 Model 110 system, 1–5 to 1–11 Load/Unload button, B–7...
  • Page 209 A–12 to 2–11 TK70 tape drive indicators, A–5 RF-series carrier disk drive, 2–12 RF-series fixed disk drive, 2–8 to 2–9 VAXft system description, 1–1 to 1–19 VMB program, 4–11 Service mode unlocking the TF857 subystem, B–4 Slot Select button, B–7 Write-protect switch, B–9...

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