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DEC 3000 500 Owner's Manual (302 pages)

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Table of Contents
3
Parts Description
14
Preface

14
Part I Basic Operations

18
1 Introduction to Your System

19
2 Preparing to Install the System

35
- Chapter Overview
  35
- Choosing a Location
  36
- Dimensions of System
  36
- Customizing Your Work Area
  38
- Positioning Components
  38
- Positioning Your System Components
  39
- Back of the System Unit
  48
- Synchronous/Asynchronous Communications Port
  49
- ISDN Port
  49
- Back of the System Unit
  49
  - Front of System Unit
    50
- Front of the System Unit
  51
  - A Closer Look at a Rackmount System
    52
  - Back of System Unit
    52
  - Front of System Unit
    54
  - Front of the System Unit
    55
  - System Unit Symbols
    56
  - Where to Go Next
    57
3 Installing a Workstation System

58
4 Installing a Server System

79
5 Connecting the System to a Network

93
6 Starting up the System

107
- Chapter Overview
  107
- Before You Begin
  108
- Turning on the DEC 3000 Model 500/500S AXP System
  109
- Steps for Starting a Workstation
  110
- Steps for Starting a Server
  110
- Turning on the DEC 3000 Model 500/500S AXP System
  111
  - Reviewing the Startup Display
    112
- Startup Display
  112
- Startup Display Information
  113
  - Starting a System with Factory-Installed Software
    114
- Factory-Installed Software Documentation
  114
- Openvms AXP Initial Startup Display
  115
- Openvms AXP Decwindows Motif Start Session Screen
  116
- DEC OSF/1 AXP Initial Startup Display
  117
- DEC OSF/1 AXP Decwindows Motif Start Session Screen
  118
  - Loading Operating System Software
    119
- Start the Operating System
  119
  - Where to Go Next
    120
7 Turning off the System

121
- Chapter Overview
  121
- Before You Begin
  122
- Current System Status
  122
  - Task Overview
    123
- Steps to Shutting down Your System
  123
  - Shutting down the System
    124
- Operating System Shutdown Procedure
  124
- Turning off the System Unit
  125
  - Halting the System
    126
- Halting the Operating Systems
  126
- Pressing the Halt Button
  127
- System Halt Message
  128
8 Maintaining the System

130
- Chapter Overview
  130
- Before You Begin
  131
- Maintaining the System Unit and Keyboard
  131
- Cleaning the Monitor
  133
- Cleaning the Mouse
  133
- Removing/Replacing the Mouse Cover Plate
  134
- Steps for Cleaning the Mouse
  134
  - Removing the Front Access Door
    135
- Steps to Remove the Front Access Door
  135
- Removing the Front Access Door
  136
Part II Advanced Operations

137
9 Using Console Commands

138
- Chapter Overview
  138
- Before You Begin
  139
- Modes of System Operation
  140
- Console Mode User Interface
  141
- Supported Keys and Control Characters
  142
  - Console Commands
    143
- Advanced Console Commands
  143
- Basic Console Commands
  144
  - The Boot Command
    145
- Boot Command Parameters/Qualiﬁers
  145
  - Device Naming Conventions
    146
  - The Continue Command
    148
  - The Halt Command
    148
  - The Help Command
    149
  - The Help Advanced Command
    150
  - The Set or Setenv Command
    151
  - The Show or Printenv Command
    152
  - The Test Command
    153
10 Changing Environment Variables

154
11 Using the Password Security Feature

165
- Chapter Overview
  165
- Before You Can Use this Chapter
  166
- Before You Begin
  167
- Console Command Access
  168
  - Task Overview
    169
  - Entering a Password
    169
- Steps to Making the System Secure
  169
  - Entering a Password
    170
  - Enabling System Security
    171
  - Forgetting the Password
    172
- Steps to Access System
  172
  - Disabling or Changing the Password
    173
12 Using an Alternate Console

174
Part III Handling Problems

180
13 Identifying a Problem

181
- Chapter Overview
  181
- Before You Begin
  182
- How to Identify a Problem
  182
  - Task Overview
    183
- Steps to Resolving Problems
  183
  - Determining Type of Problem
    184
- Type of Problem
  185
  - Startup Problems
    186
- Power Indicator Light Failure
  186
- Power Indicator Light
  187
- Missing Startup Display
  188
- Startup Display with Error
  189
- Startup Error Codes
  190
- Startup Without Booting
  191
  - Interpreting the Show Command Display
    192
- Information Provided by the Show Console Commands
  192
- Conﬁguration Display with Error
  193
- The Show Conﬁg Display Described
  194
- The Show Device Display
  195
- The Show Device Display Described
  196
- System Device Errors
  198
- The Show Error Display
  199
- Error Message Elements
  199
- The Show Memory Display
  200
  - Display Problems
    201
- Monitor Display Problems
  202
- Monitor Display Problems
  203
  - Daily Operations Problems
    204
  - SCSI Device Problems
    205
- Installed Disk Drive Problems
  205
- Installed Software Problems
  206
- Software on Diskette Problems
  207
  - Network Problems
    208
- Resolving ni Errors
  208
  - Where to Go Next
    209
- Problems When Booting from the Network
  209
14 Running Diagnostic Tests

210
- Chapter Overview
  210
- Before You Begin
  211
- Task Overview
  212
- Steps to Diagnostic Tests
  212
  - Running Diagnostic Tests
    213
- SCC Diagnostic Test Display
  214
- SCC Test Display with Error
  215
- Initializing Your System
  216
- Initializing the System with the SCC Test
  216
  - Recording the Diagnostic Display Light Pattern
    217
- Position of Diagnostic Display Lights
  217
- Console Mode Diagnostic Lights
  218
  - Reporting Problems to Digital Services
    219
- Serial and Model Numbers
  220
- Telephone Numbers of Digital Support Centers
  221
- Connecting the 10BASE-T Loopback Connector
  222
- Connecting the Alternate Console/Printer Loopback Connector
  223
- Connecting the Modem Loopback Connector
  224
  - Handling Problems Worksheet
    225
Part IV

227
A Hardware Speciﬁcations

227
- Appendix Overview
  
  228
  - System Unit Dimensions: Pedestal
    228
    
    System Speciﬁcations
    229
  - System Unit Dimensions: Rackmount
    229
  - System Electrical Speciﬁcations
    229
  - General System Speciﬁcations
    230
  - System Environmental Speciﬁcations
    231
- Appendix Overview
  
  233
  - Alternate Console/Printer Port
    233
  - Alternate Console/Printer Port
    234
  - Alternate Console/Printer Port Pin-Outs
    234
    
    Synchronous/Asynchronous Communications Port Pin-Outs
    235
    
    Synchronous/Asynchronous Communications Port
    236
  - External SCSI Port
    237
  - External SCSI Port Pin-Outs
    237
    
    External SCSI Port
    238
    
    Keyboard/Mouse or Tablet Port
    239
  - Keyboard/Mouse or Tablet Port Pin-Outs
    239
    
    AUI Ethernet Port
    240
  - AUI Ethernet Port Pin-Outs
    240
  - AUI Ethernet Port
    241
    
    B–5 AUI Ethernet Port Pin-Outs
    241
    
    ISDN Port
    242
  - ISDN Port Pin-Outs
    242
    
    10BASE-T Port
    243
  - 10BASE-T Port Pin-Outs
    243
    
    Audio Port
    244
  - Audio Port Pin-Outs
    244
C European Economic Community (EEC) Considerations

245
D Associated Documents

248
- Appendix Overview
  
  248
- Associated Printed Documents
  248
  - Associated Printed Documents
    249
- Handbook Series
  250
- D–2 Drives
  250
- Turbochannel-Related Documents
  251
- SCSI Documents
  251
  - Openvms AXP Documentation
    252
- General Openvms AXP Operating System Documents
  252
  - DEC OSF/1 AXP Documentation
    253
- Decconnect System
  253
- User Documentation, QA-MT4AB-GZ
  254
- D–8 User Documentation, QA–MT4AB–GZ
  254
- Server Documentation Kit, QA-MT4AL-GZ
  255
- D–9 Server Documentation Kit, QA–MT4AL–GZ
  255
E Special Information for PTT Network Users

256
- Appendix Overview
  
  256
- Service Categories
  256
- Host Power Rating
  256
- BABT-Approved Service Speciﬁcations for the 54-21147 Module for UK Compliance
  257
- Module Power
  258
  - Module Isolation
    259
- Clearance and Creepage Distances
  259
  - Safety Warnings for UK Installations Only
    260
- Front View
  261
  - E–1 Front View
    261
  - Cable Approval
    262
- Connector Pin Layout
  262
- Connector Pin-Outs Described
  262
  - Supported Cables
    263
- Cables Supported by the 54-21147 Module
  263
  - Equipment between the Approved Module and a Digital Circuit
    264
  - (Ptt
    264
Glossary

265
- Enclosure
  272

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DEC 3000 500 Owner's Manual (302 pages)

Table of Contents

Preface

Part I Basic Operations

1 Introduction to Your System

2 Preparing to Install the System

3 Installing a Workstation System

4 Installing a Server System

5 Connecting the System to a Network

6 Starting up the System

7 Turning off the System

8 Maintaining the System

Part II Advanced Operations

9 Using Console Commands

10 Changing Environment Variables

11 Using the Password Security Feature

12 Using an Alternate Console

Part III Handling Problems

13 Identifying a Problem

14 Running Diagnostic Tests

Part IV

A Hardware Speciﬁcations

Appendix Overview

Appendix Overview

C European Economic Community (EEC) Considerations

Appendix Overview

D Associated Documents

Appendix Overview

E Special Information for PTT Network Users

Appendix Overview

Glossary

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