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3. If your system will be part of a cluster or network, ask your network

coordinator or system administrator for your system:

DECnet node name

DECnet node address

Cluster group number

Cluster password

4. If you are not familiar with networking and clustering, examine the

following manuals.

VMS VAXcluster Manual

Guide to DECnet–VAX Networking

VMS Networking Manual

A.2 Startup Procedure

If you have a dual-host system, you can start with either host.

1. Enter the console mode.

a. Set the Power switch to off (0).

b. Set the Break Enable/Disable switch to enable (up).

c. Set the Power switch to on (1).

Wait for your system to complete its self-tests and display the

console prompt (>>>).

2. Make sure the system disk is on line and is not write-protected.

• The Run/Ready button should be in (lit).

• The Write-Protect button should be out (not lit).

3. If your system will be conﬁgured as a cluster with a nonzero allocation

class, see your system Operation manual for information on how to

program parameters for ISEs.

4. Deﬁne the system disk as the default boot device.

If the ISE with the FIS is in your system:

>>> SET BOOT DIA0

Return

If the ISE with the FIS is in an expander connected to Bus 1 (for

example, an R400X expander):

A–2 VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation