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DEC MicroVAX 3100 manual available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual
DEC MicroVAX 3100 Owner's Manual (197 pages)
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
4
Preface
12
Chapter 1 Your System
14
System Highlights
15
Microvax 3100 and Vaxserver 3100 System Enclosures
15
System Configurations
17
DSH32-B Models
17
Optional Expansion Boxes
17
Chapter 2 Installing Your System
18
Choosing the Right Location
18
Unpacking
19
Unpacking Your System
20
Setting up Your System
21
Identifying System Unit Ports and Connectors
21
Installing Connector Covers
23
Installing the SCSI Terminator
23
Attaching Ethernet Terminators
24
Installing Connector Covers
24
Connecting Terminators to the T-Connector
25
Connecting the T-Connector to the System Unit
25
Connecting the System Unit Power Cord
26
Connecting the Loopback Connector to the System Unit
26
Connecting a Terminal
27
Connecting the Power Cord
27
Connecting Expansion Boxes
28
Connecting Optional Equipment
28
Starting Your System
28
Connecting a Terminal
28
Checking the Power-Up Display
29
If You Have Problems
31
Connecting to a Network
31
The Operating System
31
Using VMS Factory Installed Software
32
Modifying FIS for Standalone Systems
34
Modifying FIS for a Cluster Server
36
System Prompts for Local Area and Mixed-Interconnect Configurations
37
Modifying FIS for a System in a Larger Cluster
39
Installing Operating System Software
39
Connecting Additional Terminals
40
How to Turn off Your System
41
Connecting Additional Terminals to a Microvax 3100 or Vaxserver 3100 Systems
41
Chapter 3 Learning about Your System
42
Storage Devices
42
Model 10 Internal Storage Device Combinations
42
RZ23 Hard Disk
43
Model 20 Internal Storage Device Combinations
43
TZ30 Tape Drive
44
Tape Cartridges
44
TZ30 Controls and Indicators
45
TZ30 Controls
45
TZ30 Tape Drive Controls and Indicators
46
Inserting and Using the Tape Cartridge
47
TZ30 Indicators
47
Removing a Tape Cartridge from the Drive
49
Inserting the Tape Cartridge
49
If You Have Problems
50
RX23 Diskette Drive
52
Inspecting the Cartridge Leader
52
Diskettes
53
Inserting a Diskette
53
Accessing the RX23 Diskette Drive in Model 20 Systems
53
Removing a Diskette
54
Removing a Diskette
55
Chapter 4 Expanding Your System
56
Guidelines for Connecting Expansion Boxes
57
Preparing Your System for an Expansion Box
58
Removing the SCSI Cover
58
Unpacking an Expansion Box
59
Removing the SCSI Terminator
59
Connecting One Expansion Box
60
Expansion Box and Accessories
60
50-Pin Terminator
61
Connecting One TK50Z or One RZ55 Expansion Box
62
Connecting One RRD40 Expansion Box
62
Connecting Two Expansion Boxes
63
RRD40 Compact Disc Expansion Box
64
Connecting Two Expansion Boxes
64
Selecting the Voltage on the RRD40 Expansion Box
65
Tabletop RRD40 Expansion Box
65
RRD40 Voltage Selector, and SCSI ID Switch Positions
66
SCSI Devices Self-Test Status Codes
67
Loading a Compact Disc
68
Compact Disc Loading
69
Unloading a Compact Disc
70
RZ55 Hard Disk Expansion Box
70
Verifying the SCSI ID on the First RZ55
70
Resetting the SCSIID on the Second RZ55
71
TK50Z Tape Expansion Box
72
Verifying the SCSIID on the First TK50Z
73
Resetting the SCSIID on the Second TK50Z
73
Inserting a Tape Cartridge
75
Summary Oftk50Z Controls and Lights
76
Inserting and Loading a Tape in the TK50Z Expansion Box
76
Removing a Tape Cartridge
77
Function of TK50Z Physical Controls
77
Function of TK50Z Lights
77
Chapter 5 Connecting to a Network
80
A Brief Introduction to Networks
80
Connecting to a Thinwire Ethernet Network
82
Verifying the Network Select Button Position
82
Verifying Your Thinwire Ethernet Network Installation
83
Connecting Your System to Thinwire Ethernet Cable
85
Creating a Daisy-Chained Work Group
86
Connecting the T-Connector to the Back of the System Unit
86
Connecting Your System to a Decconnect Faceplate
87
Troubleshooting the Thinwire Segment
88
Connecting Your System to a Decconnect Faceplate
88
Removing a System from an Active Thinwire Segment
89
Connecting to a Standard Ethernet Network
90
Setting the Network Switch for Standard Ethernet
90
Verifying Your Standard Ethernet Network Installation
90
Troubleshooting Standard Ethernet
91
Connecting a Transceiver Cable to Your System
92
Connecting a Transceiver Cable
92
Chapter 6 Handling Problems
94
How to Use the Troubleshooting Table
95
Basic Troubleshooting
95
Power-Up Error Messages
99
Self-Tests
101
Power-Up and Self-Test Display Identifiers
101
Halt Button
102
Configuration Display
103
Displaying Device Information
105
Definition of Mnemonics
105
Using the System Exerciser
106
RRD40 Test Disc Utility
108
SCSI Mass Storage Disk Data Eraser (TEST 75)
109
Error Codes for Erase Disk Utility
110
Restarting the System after Running Tests
111
Summary of Commands
112
Summary of SET Commands
112
Summary of TEST Commands
112
Service Information
114
Summary of SHOW Commands
114
Appendix A System Parameters
116
Booting the System
116
Set the Default Boot Device
116
SCSI Boot Device Names
117
Changing the Default Recovery
118
Values for Default Recovery
118
Setting the Default Boot ~'Lags
119
MOP, TRIG and PSWD Commands
119
Appendix Bscsi Ids
122
SCSI ID Default Settings
122
Setting SCSI Switches
124
RZ55 Expansion Box SCSI Ids and Switch Positions
125
TK50Z Expansion Box SCSI Ids and Switch Positions
125
RRD40 Expansion Box SCSI Ids and Switch Positions
126
Appendix C Options
128
Adding Memory
128
Optional Memory Expansion Modules
128
Adding Communications Modules
129
The DSH32-B Communications Module
129
Optional Communications Modules
129
Connecting Terminals or Other Peripherals to the Eight-Asynchronous Port
130
Connecting the Eight Asynchronous Line Cable to the System Unit
130
Synchronous Port
131
Modem Cables for the DSH32-B Communications Module
131
Connecting the Synchronous Line Cable to the System Unit
132
Cable Length to Baud Rate Relationships
132
Adding a Printer
133
CA Adding a Modem
134
Connecting a Printer Cable to the System Unit
134
Terminals
136
Connecting a Modem Cable to the System Unit
136
System Storage Conditions
139
RZ23 Hard Disk Drive Specifications
141
RX23 Diskette Drive Specifications
142
Associated Documents
144
Noninitialized Cartridge Compatibility
149
Initialized Cartridge Compatibility
149
Labeling a Tape Cartridge
151
Write-Protecting a Tape
152
Write-Protecting a Diskette
154
Compact Disc Caddy
155
Inserting a Disc in the Housing
156
Standalone BACKUP Qualifiers
164
Conventions
185
Printers
185
Modems
185
System Specifications
189
Ports and Connectors
192
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