Digital Equipment DEC 3000 500X AXP Manuals

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Digital Equipment DEC 3000 500X AXP Owner's Manual (275 pages)

Brand: Digital Equipment | Category: Desktop | Size: 1 MB

Table of Contents
3
Preface

13
- Parts Description
  13
Part I Basic Operations

17
1 Introduction to Your System

18
2 Preparing to Install the System

30
- Chapter Overview
  30
- Choosing a Location
  31
- Dimensions of System
  31
  - Customizing Your Work Area
    33
- Positioning Components
  33
- Positioning Your System Components
  34
  - Moving Your System
    35
- The DEC 3000 Model 500X AXP System Handle
  35
- Lifting the DEC 3000 Model 500X AXP
  36
  - Unpacking Your System
    37
- Required Workstation Components and Parts
  38
- Components and Parts to Save
  39
  - A Closer Look at Your System
    40
- Back of System Unit
  41
- Synchronous/Asynchronous Communications Port
  42
- ISDN Port
  42
- Back of the System Unit
  42
- Front of System Unit
  43
- Front of the System Unit
  44
  - Where to Go Next
    45
3 Installing the System

46
4 Connecting the System to a Network

67
5 Starting up the System

81
6 Turning off the System

95
- Chapter Overview
  95
- Before You Begin
  96
- Current System Status
  96
  - Task Overview
    97
  - Shutting down the System
    97
- Steps to Shutting down Your System
  97
- Operating System Shutdown Procedure
  97
- Turning off the System Unit
  98
  - Halting the System
    99
- Halting the Operating Systems
  99
- Pressing the Halt Button
  100
- System Halt Message
  101
7 Maintaining the System

103
- Chapter Overview
  103
- Before You Begin
  104
- Maintaining the System Unit and Keyboard
  104
- Cleaning the Monitor
  106
- Cleaning the Mouse
  106
- Removing/Replacing the Mouse Cover Plate
  107
- Steps for Cleaning the Mouse
  107
  - Removing the Front Access Door
    108
- Steps to Remove the Front Access Door
  108
- Removing the Front Access Door
  109
Part II Advanced Operations

110
8 Using Console Commands

111
- Chapter Overview
  111
- Before You Begin
  112
- Modes of System Operation
  113
- Console Mode User Interface
  114
- Supported Keys and Control Characters
  115
  - Console Commands
    116
- Advanced Console Commands
  116
- Basic Console Commands
  117
  - The Boot Command
    118
- Boot Command Parameters/Qualiﬁers
  118
  - Device Naming Conventions
    119
  - The Continue Command
    121
  - The Halt Command
    121
  - The Help Command
    122
  - The Help Advanced Command
    123
  - The Set or Setenv Command
    124
  - The Show or Printenv Command
    125
  - The Test Command
    126
9 Changing Environment Variables

127
10 Using the Password Security Feature

138
- Chapter Overview
  138
- Before You Can Use this Chapter
  139
- Before You Begin
  140
- Console Command Access
  141
  - Task Overview
    142
  - Entering a Password
    142
- Steps to Making the System Secure
  142
  - Entering a Password
    143
  - Enabling System Security
    144
  - Forgetting the Password
    145
- Steps to Access System
  145
  - Disabling or Changing the Password
    146
11 Using an Alternate Console

147
Part III Handling Problems

153
12 Identifying a Problem

154
- Chapter Overview
  154
- Before You Begin
  155
- How to Identify a Problem
  155
  - Task Overview
    156
- Steps to Resolving Problems
  156
  - Determining Type of Problem
    157
- Type of Problem
  158
  - Startup Problems
    159
- Power Indicator Light Failure
  159
- Power Indicator Light
  160
- Missing Startup Display
  161
- Startup Display with Error
  162
- Startup Error Codes
  163
- Startup Without Booting
  164
  - Interpreting the Show Command Display
    165
- Information Provided by the Show Console Commands
  165
- Conﬁguration Display with Error
  166
- The Show Conﬁg Display Described
  167
- The Show Device Display
  168
- The Show Device Display Described
  169
- System Device Errors
  171
- The Show Error Display
  172
- Error Message Elements
  172
- The Show Memory Display
  173
  - Display Problems
    174
- Monitor Display Problems
  175
- Monitor Display Problems
  176
  - Daily Operations Problems
    177
  - SCSI Device Problems
    178
- Installed Disk Drive Problems
  178
- Installed Software Problems
  179
- Software on Diskette Problems
  180
  - Network Problems
    181
- Resolving ni Errors
  181
  - Where to Go Next
    182
- Problems When Booting from the Network
  182
13 Running Diagnostic Tests

183
- Chapter Overview
  183
- Before You Begin
  183
- Task Overview
  183
- Steps to Diagnostic Tests
  185
- SCC Diagnostic Test Display
  187
- SCC Test Display with Error
  188
- Initializing Your System
  189
- Initializing the System with the SCC Test
  189
  - Recording the Diagnostic Display Light Pattern
    190
- Position of Diagnostic Display Lights
  190
- Console Mode Diagnostic Lights
  191
  - Reporting Problems to Digital Services
    192
- Serial and Model Numbers
  193
- Telephone Numbers of Digital Support Centers
  194
- Connecting the 10BASE-T Loopback Connector
  195
- Connecting the Alternate Console/Printer Loopback Connector
  196
- Connecting the Modem Loopback Connector
  197
  - Handling Problems Worksheet
    198
- System Unit Dimensions: Pedestal
  201
- Appendix Overview
  
  201
- Appendix Overview
  
  206
  - Alternate Console/Printer Port
    207
  - Alternate Console/Printer Port Pin-Outs
    207
    
    Synchronous/Asynchronous Communications Port Pin-Outs
    208
  - External SCSI Port
    210
  - External SCSI Port Pin-Outs
    210
  - Keyboard/Mouse or Tablet Port
    212
  - Keyboard/Mouse or Tablet Port Pin-Outs
    212
  - AUI Ethernet Port Pin-Outs
    213
  - AUI Ethernet Port
    214
  - B–5 AUI Ethernet Port Pin-Outs
    214
  - ISDN Port Pin-Outs
    215
  - 10BASE-T Port
    216
  - 10BASE-T Port Pin-Outs
    216
  - Audio Port
    217
  - Audio Port Pin-Outs
    217
- Appendix Overview
  
  218
- Appendix Overview
  
  221
  - Associated Printed Documents
    222
  - D–2 Drives
    223
  - Handbook Series
    223
  - SCSI Documents
    224
  - Turbochannel-Related Documents
    224
  - General Openvms AXP Operating System Documents
    225
    
    Openvms AXP Documentation
    225
  - Decconnect System
    226
    
    DEC OSF/1 AXP Documentation
    226
  - D–8 User Documentation, QA–MT4AB–GZ
    227
  - User Documentation, QA-MT4AB-GZ
    227
  - D–9 Server Documentation Kit, QA–MT4AL–GZ
    228
- Appendix Overview
  
  229
  - Server Documentation Kit, QA-MT4AL-GZ
    228
  - BABT-Approved Service Speciﬁcations for the 54-21147 Module for UK Compliance
    230
  - Module Power
    231
    
    Host Power Rating
    231
  - Clearance and Creepage Distances
    232
    
    Module Isolation
    232
    
    Safety Warnings for UK Installations Only
    233
  - Front View
    234
  - Connector Pin Layout
    235
    
    Pin-Outs
    235
  - Connector Pin-Outs Described
    235
    
    Cable Approval
    235
  - Cables Supported by the 54-21147 Module
    236

Digital Equipment DEC 3000 500X AXP Service Information (112 pages)

Brand: Digital Equipment | Category: Desktop | Size: 2 MB

Service Information
1
Table of Contents
3
Preface

7
- About this Guide
  8
1 System Overview

11
- Front View
  16
- DEC 3000 Model 500X AXP System (Front)
  17
  - Rear View
    18
- DEC 3000 Model 500X AXP System (Rear)
  19
2 Configuration

21
- Chapter Overview
  21
- I/O Module Jumper Locations
  21
  - System Module Jumper Locations
    22
- System Module Jumper Locations
  23
- System Module Jumpers
  23
  - Internal Cable Routing
    24
- Internal Cabling
  24
  - Power Cable Routing
    25
- Power Cabling
  25
3 Using the Console

27
- Chapter Overview
  27
4 Diagnostic Testing

29
- Chapter Overview
  29
5 SCSI Utilities

31
- Chapter Overview
  31
6 Troubleshooting

33
- Chapter Overview
  33
- Power or Fan Failures
  34
- Regulator Module Connections
  38
- Power Supply Connections
  39
7 Removing and Replacing Frus

41
- Chapter Overview
  41
- FRU Locations
  43
- FRU Table
  43
- FRU Locations (Left Side)
  45
  - Top Cover
    46
- Removing the Top Cover
  47
  - Front Bezel
    48
- Removing the Front Bezel
  49
  - Side Panels
    50
- Removing the Side Panel
  51
  - Rear Bezel
    52
- Removing the Rear Bezel
  53
  - Audio Module Assembly
    54
- Removing the Audio Module Assembly
  55
  - Lights and Switch Module
    56
- Removing the LSM Module
  57
  - Power Supply
    58
- Power Supply Cabling
  59
  - RZ XX Disk Drives
    62
- Removing an RZ XX Drive
  63
- Default SCSI ID Settings
  64
  - Turbochannel Module
    66
- Removing a Turbochannel Module
  67
- Replacing a Slot Plate
  68
  - Regulator Module
    70
- Removing the Regulator Module
  71
  - I/O Module
    73
- I/O Module Port Connections
  74
- Removing the I/O Module (Side View)
  75
- I/O Module Jumper Locations
  77
  - System Fans
    78
- Removing a System Fan (Bottom)
  79
  - Impingement Fan
    81
- Removing the Impingement Fan
  82
  - Memory Motherboard
    84
- Removing a Memory Motherboard
  85
  - Memory Module
    87
- Memory Module Removal and Replacement
  88
  - System Module
    90
- System Module Power Connections
  91
- Turbochannel Connections
  92
- Removing the System Module
  93
- System Module Jumpers Locations
  95
- System Module Jumper Locations
  96
  - System and Power Cable Routing
    97
- Internal Cabling
  97
- Power Cabling
  98
Appendix A Upgrading Firmware

99
- Overview
  99
Appendix B Monitor Alignment Diagnostics

101
- Overview
  101
Appendix Cled Codes and Error/Status Messages

103
- Overview
  103
Appendix D Recommended Spares List

105
- Recommended Spares List
  105
  - Recommend Spares List
    107
Index

109

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Digital Equipment DEC 3000 500X AXP Owner's Manual (275 pages)

Table of Contents

Preface

Part I Basic Operations

1 Introduction to Your System

2 Preparing to Install the System

3 Installing the System

4 Connecting the System to a Network

5 Starting up the System

6 Turning off the System

7 Maintaining the System

Part II Advanced Operations

8 Using Console Commands

9 Changing Environment Variables

10 Using the Password Security Feature

11 Using an Alternate Console

Part III Handling Problems

12 Identifying a Problem

13 Running Diagnostic Tests

Appendix Overview

Appendix Overview

Appendix Overview

Appendix Overview

Appendix Overview

Digital Equipment DEC 3000 500X AXP Service Information (112 pages)

Table of Contents

Preface

1 System Overview

2 Configuration

3 Using the Console

4 Diagnostic Testing

5 SCSI Utilities

6 Troubleshooting

7 Removing and Replacing Frus

Appendix A Upgrading Firmware

Appendix B Monitor Alignment Diagnostics

Appendix Cled Codes and Error/Status Messages

Appendix D Recommended Spares List

Index

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