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DEC 3000 900 AXP Owner's Manual (318 pages)

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Table of Contents
3
Parts Description
15
Preface

15
Part I Basic Operations

19
1 Introduction to Your System

21
- Chapter Overview
  21
- System Conﬁgurations
  22
- An Overview of the System
  23
- The DEC 3000 Model 800/900 AXP Workstation
  23
- The DEC 3000 Model 800S AXP Server
  24
- Operating Systems
  26
- Software Product Descriptions (SPD)
  28
- Graphics Capabilities
  29
- Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)
  30
- Audio Capabilities
  31
- Available Options
  32
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
  - Moving Your System
    40
  - The System Handle
    40
  - Lifting the System Unit
    41
  - Unpacking a Workstation System
    42
  - Workstation Components and Parts
    43
  - Components and Parts to Save
    44
  - Unpacking a Server System
    45
  - Required Server Components and Parts
    46
  - Components and Parts to Save
    47
  - A Closer Look at a Pedestal System
    48
  - Back of System Unit
    48
- Back of the System Unit
  48
  - Synchronous/Asynchronous Communications Port
    49
  - ISDN Port
    49
  - Front of System Unit
    50
- Front of the System Unit
  51
  - System Unit Symbols
    52
  - Where to Go Next
    53
3 Installing a Workstation System

55
4 Installing a Server System

77
- Chapter Overview
  77
- Before You Begin
  78
- Task Overview
  79
- Parts Needed to Install Your Server
  79
  - Connecting the Server
    80
- Steps to Install Your DEC 3000 Model 800S AXP Server
  80
- Connecting the Ethernet Loopback Connector
  81
- Connecting a Terminal to the Server
  82
  - Factory Installed Software Label
    83
- Connecting Power Cord to System Unit
  84
  - Connecting a Modem
    85
- Connecting a Printer Cable
  86
- Checking the Alternate Console Switch
  87
  - System Unit Cover Lock
    88
- System Unit Cover Keys
  88
- Locking the System Unit Cover
  89
  - Checking Your Installation
    90
- A Connected Server
  90
  - Where to Go Next
    91
5 Connecting the System to a Network

93
6 Starting up the System

107
- Chapter Overview
  107
- Before You Begin
  108
- Turning on the System
  109
- Steps for Starting a Workstation
  110
- Steps for Starting a Server
  110
- Turning on the DEC 3000 Model 800/800S/900 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

131
- Chapter Overview
  131
- Before You Begin
  132
- Maintaining the System Unit and Keyboard
  132
- Cleaning the Monitor
  134
- Cleaning the Mouse
  135
- Removing/Replacing the Mouse Cover Plate
  135
- Steps for Cleaning the Mouse
  135
  - Removing the Front Access Door
    136
- Steps to Remove the Front Access Door
  136
  - Removing the Front Access Door
    137
Part II Advanced Operations

139
9 Using Console Commands

141
- Chapter Overview
  141
- Before You Begin
  142
- Modes of System Operation
  143
- Console Mode User Interface
  144
- Supported Keys and Control Characters
  145
  - Console Commands
    146
- Basic Console Commands
  146
- Advanced Console Commands
  146
  - The Boot Command
    149
- Boot Command Parameters/Qualiﬁers
  149
  - Device Naming Conventions
    150
  - The Continue Command
    153
  - The Halt Command
    153
  - The Help Command
    154
  - The Help Advanced Command
    155
  - The Set or Setenv Command
    156
  - The Show or Printenv Command
    157
  - The Test Command
    158
10 Changing Environment Variables

159
11 Using the Password Security Feature

171
- Chapter Overview
  171
- Before You Begin
  172
- Console Command Access
  173
- Task Overview
  174
- Steps to Making the System Secure
  174
- Entering a Password
  175
- Enabling System Security
  176
- Forgetting the Password
  177
- Steps to Access System
  177
- Disabling or Changing the Password
  178
12 Using an Alternate Console

179
- Chapter Overview
  179
- Using the Alternate Console
  179
- Before You Begin
  180
- Using the Alternate Console Feature
  181
- Attaching a Device to the Alternate Console/Printer Port
  182
- Changing the Alternate Console Switch
  183
Part III Handling Problems

185
13 Identifying a Problem

187
- Chapter Overview
  187
- Before You Begin
  188
- How to Identify a Problem
  188
- Task Overview
  189
- Steps to Resolving Problems
  189
- Determining Type of Problem
  190
- Type of Problem
  191
- Startup Problems
  192
- Power Indicator Light Failure
  192
- Power Indicator Light
  193
- Position of Diagnostic Display Lights
  194
- Missing Startup Display
  195
- Startup Display with Error
  196
- Startup Error Codes
  197
- Startup Without Booting
  198
- Interpreting the Show Command Display
  199
- Information Provided by the Show Console Commands
  199
- Conﬁguration Display with Error
  200
- The Show Conﬁg Display Described
  201
- The Show Device Display
  202
- The Show Device Display Described
  203
- System Device Errors
  205
  - The Show Error Display
    206
- Error Message Elements
  206
  - The Show Memory Display
    207
  - Display Problems
    208
- Monitor Display Problems
  209
- Monitor Display Problems
  210
  - Mouse and Keyboard Problems
    211
  - SCSI Device Problems
    212
- Installed Disk Drive Problems
  212
- Installed Software Problems
  213
  - Network Problems
    214
- Resolving ni Errors
  214
  - Where to Go Next
    215
- Problems When Booting from the Network
  215
14 Running Diagnostic Tests

217
- Chapter Overview
  217
- Before You Begin
  218
- Task Overview
  219
- Steps to Diagnostic Tests
  219
- Running Diagnostic Tests
  220
- Diagnostic Tests
  220
- SCC Diagnostic Test Display
  221
- SCC Test Display with Error
  222
- Turbochannel Tests
  223
- Initializing Your System
  224
- Initializing the System with the SCC Test
  225
- Recording the Diagnostic Display Light Pattern
  226
- Position of Diagnostic Display Lights
  226
- Diagnostic Display Lights
  227
- Reporting Problems to Digital Services
  228
- Serial and Model Numbers
  229
- Telephone Numbers of Digital Support Centers
  230
- Connecting the 10BASE-T Loopback Connector
  231
- Connecting the Alternate Console/Printer Loopback Connector
  232
- Connecting the Modem Loopback Connector
  233
  - Handling Problems Worksheet
    234
Part IV

237
A Hardware Speciﬁcations

237
- Appendix Overview
  
  239
  - System Unit Dimensions: Pedestal
    239
  - System Speciﬁcations
    240
  - System Electrical Speciﬁcations
    240
  - General System Speciﬁcations
    241
  - System Environmental Speciﬁcations
    242
  - Power Cord Part Numbers
    243
- Appendix Overview
  
  245
  - Alternate Console/Printer Port
    245
  - Alternate Console/Printer Port Pin-Outs
    246
    
    Synchronous/Asynchronous Communications Port Pin-Outs
    247
    
    Synchronous/Asynchronous Communications Port
    248
    
    External SCSI Port
    249
  - External SCSI Port Pin-Outs
    249
    
    Keyboard/Mouse or Tablet Port
    251
  - Keyboard/Mouse or Tablet Port Pin-Outs
    251
    
    AUI Ethernet Port
    252
  - AUI Ethernet Port Pin-Outs
    253
    
    ISDN Port
    254
  - ISDN Port Pin-Outs
    254
    
    10BASE-T Port
    255
  - 10BASE-T Port Pin-Outs
    255
    
    Audio Port
    256
  - Audio Port Pin-Outs
    256
C European Economic Community (EEC) Considerations

257
D Associated Documents

261
- Appendix Overview
  
  261
- Associated Printed Documents
  261
- Associated Printed Documents
  262
- Handbook Series
  262
  - Openvms AXP Documentation
    263
- General Openvms AXP Operating System Documents
  263
  - DEC OSF/1 AXP Documentation
    264
- User Documentation, QA-MT4AB-GZ
  264
- Server Documentation Kit, QA-MT4AL-GZ
  265
- D–5 Server Documentation Kit, QA–MT4AL–GZ
  265
E Special Information for PTT Network Users

267
- Appendix Overview
  
  267
- Service Categories
  267
- Host Power Rating
  267
- BABT-Approved Service Speciﬁcations for the 54-21147 Module for UK Compliance
  268
- Module Power
  269
  - Module Isolation
    270
- Clearance and Creepage Distances
  270
  - Safety Status
    271
  - Cable Approval
    272
  - Connector Pin Layout
    272
  - Pin-Outs
    273
- Connector Pin-Outs Described
  273
  - Equipment between the Approved Module and a Digital Circuit (PTT
    274
Glossary

275
Index

311

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DEC 3000 900 AXP Owner's Manual (318 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

Index

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