VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information Part Number: EK-VX108-UI. A01 December 1996 This book introduces the VAX 4000 Model 108 system. Use the information in this book to configure, start, use, update, and troubleshoot your system. You will also find general system information, such as console commands and system care in this book. Revision/Update Information: Digital Equipment Corporation Maynard, Massachusetts This is a new manual.
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Table of Contents 1 System Overview Introduction ...................................................................................................................1-1 System Unit ...................................................................................................................1-2 Enclosure Front Panel....................................................................................................1-4 Enclosure Rear Panel....................................................................
Table of Contents System Memory ........................................................................................................... 3–3 Installing or Removing Memory Modules (SIMMs)...................................................... 3–4 Storage Devices............................................................................................................ 3–7 Installing Optional Storage Devices..............................................................................
Table of Contents F System Care G Technical Specifications H Equipment Log VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information vii
Table of Contents LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1-1 Front Controls, Indicators, and Drive Bay Locations ........................................... 1-4 Figure 1-2 Rear Connectors (Rear View).............................................................................. 1-6 Figure 1-3 System Unit Components .................................................................................... 1-8 Figure 1-4 System Board Components................................................................................
Table of Contents Figure 3-5 Installing the 3.5-Inch Brackets .......................................................................... 3–9 Figure 3-6 Removing the Front Bezel ................................................................................ 3–11 Figure 3-7 Installing Optional Devices in the Front Bay .................................................... 3–12 Figure 3-8 Removing the Rear Drive Bay ..........................................................................
Table of Contents List of Tables Table 1-2 Rear Connectors ................................................................................................... 1-7 Table 1-3 System Unit Components ..................................................................................... 1-9 Table 1-4 System Board Components................................................................................. 1-11 Table 1-5 SCSI Cable Routing with Optional Removable Media Devices ..........................
Preface Welcome to the VAX 4000 Model 108 System This book introduces the VAX 4000 Model 108 System. Use the information in this book to configure, start, use, update, and troubleshoot your VAX 4000 Model 108 System. You can also find general system information such as console commands and system care in this book. Audience If you will be operating, configuring, or adding options to the VAX 4000 Model 108 System, the information included in this book will be helpful to you.
Preface • Appendix A, Console Commands, contains a basic description of the console commands. • Appendix B, Console Security, Provides information on setting the security password, and logging in to the privileged console mode. • Appendix C, System Defaults, describes how to set/change the default boot device and how to set/change the default recovery action. • Appendix D, Setting SCSI IDs, describes how to select a unique SCSI ID for any SCSI device installed in or attached to your system.
Preface Abbreviations This guide uses the following abbreviations: Abbreviation Meaning AC alternating current amp ampere C Celsius CD compact disc CD-ROM compact disc read-only memory CEE International Commission for Conformity Certification of Electrical Equipment CFG configuration file cm centimeters CPU central processing unit CSA Canadian Standards Association DC direct current DMA direct memory access DRAM dynamic random-access memory FDI Floppy Drive Interconnect flash
Preface Abbreviation Meaning MAU media adapter unit Mb megabit MB megabyte MHz megahertz.
Preface Special Notices This guide uses three kinds of notices to emphasize specific information. ________________________WARNING __________________________ A WARNING indicates the presence of a hazard that can cause personal injury. ____________________________________________________________ ________________________ CAUTION ___________________________ A CAUTION indicates the presence of a hazard that can cause damage to hardware or that might corrupt software.
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1 System Overview Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a VAX 4000 Model 108 System. This machine has been designed and tested with the utmost attention to performance and reliability. Your system runs the OpenVMS operating system; its performance range can be extended by the addition of memory and hard disk drives.
System Overview System Unit Your VAX 4000 Model 108 System uses a mini-tower desktop enclosure. The system unit includes: • CPU module/motherboard with built-in SCSI, NI Bus and port, Console port, and 2 serial ports, as well as: 10 ns VAX CPU chip 512 KB of on-board cache memory • From 64 MB to 512 MB of memory, consisting of single inline memory modules (SIMMs) • Six accessible/non-accessible drive bays a) One with a standard 5.25-inch CD-ROM drive b) One with a standard 3.
System Overview • One standard SCSI port • Qbus port • HSD10 with SCSI port • KFDDA DSSI port with TriLink adapter • Second KFDDA DSSI port (optional) • Synchronous and asynchronous communication adapters (optional). • ThinWire and Thickwire Ethernet • Three-year, on-site warranty • The latest version of OpenVMS (installed) • OpenVMS 5.5-2xx ) Refer to Appendix G, Technical Specifications, for additional information.
System Overview Enclosure Front Panel Figure 1-1 shows a front view of the system enclosure with pointers to the controls and indicators (storage bay door opened for clarity). Table 1-1 describes these items.
System Overview Table 1-1 Front Controls, Indicators and Drive Bay Locations Figure Legend Component 1 Front door 2 Power switch 3 Disk drive LED 4 Power LED 5 Reset switch; halts the system and returns it from the operating system to the console mode. 6 RZ 2x SCSI disk (non-accessible) 7 Accessible/Nonaccessible bay for 3.5-inch or 5.25-inch 8 Accessible/Nonaccessible bay for 3.5-inch or 5.
System Overview Enclosure Rear Panel Figure 1-2 shows the rear controls and connectors. Table 1-2 lists the rear controls and connectors and describes their functions.
System Overview Table 1-2 Rear Connectors Figure Legend Component 1 Qbus Port 2 Qbus Port 3 SCSI Port (terminated when in use) 4 Aux 2A AC Power Outlet 5 AC Power Input Connector 6 Pre-Installed Software Label 7 System Identification Label 8 Lockdown Hasp 9 ThinWire Ethernet 10 ThinWire Ethernet LED 11 ThickWire Ethernet 12 ThickWire Ethernet LED 13 Modem Port (MMJ adapter provided) 14 MMJ Port (for Console only) 15 MMJ Port 16 MMJ Port 17 DHW42 Asynchronous Communication
System Overview System Components Figure 1-3 shows the location of the VAX 4000 Model 108 System components. Table 1-3 lists the system components.
System Overview Table 1-3 System Unit Components Figure Legend Component 1 Front door 2 CD-ROM 3 System disk drive 4 System board 5 SIMM carrier (required) 6 SIMM carrier (optional) 7 Power supply 8 Rear drive bay 9 DHW42 Asynchronous communications option 10 DSW43 Synchronous communications option 11 KFDDA DSSI (optional) 12 HSD10 DSSI-to SCSI adapter 13 KFDDA DSSI 14 CDAL I/O board VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 1-9
System Overview System Board Figure 1-4 shows the location of the VAX 4000 Model 108 system board components. Table 1-4 describes these components.
System Overview Table 1-4 System Board Components Figure Legend a) Components 1 CPU Fan Connector (J25) 2 MEM1 Carrier Connector (J4) 3 MEM2 Carrier Connector (J1) 4 Diagnostic Display LEDs (D26, D29); indicate system and test statuses for Digital services engineers using the on-line Service Guide.
System Overview Internal SCSI Signal Cable Routing 5 9 4 8 7 3 2 1 6 MLO-013723 Figure 1-5 SCSI Cable Routing with Optional Removable Media Devices 1-12 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information
System Overview SCSI cable routing in your VAX 4000 Model 108 system varies according to the devices you are using. The SCSI cable from the HSD10 DSSI to SCSI adapter is always used for all hard drives (non-removable media devices); removable media devices are always connected to the CDAL I/O SCSI connector and to the SCSI port on the rear of the system These examples show the routing of the SCSI cables in a VAX 4000 Model 108 system with optional removable media devices and with optional hard drives.
System Overview 5 9 4 8 7 3 2 1 6 MLO-013760 Figure 1-6 SCSI Cable Routing for Optional Hard Drives in Front Drive Bay 1-14 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information
System Overview Table 1-6 SCSI Cable Routing with Optional Hard Drives in Front Drive Bay Figure Legend Components (Optional Hard Drives Installed) 1 CDAL I/O 2 CD-ROM 3 Optional Hard Drive 4 Optional Hard Drive 5 Terminated SCSI Port 6 HSD10 DSSI to SCSI Adapter 7 Optional Hard Drive 8 Optional Hard Drive 9 Hard Drive VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 1-15
System Overview Internal Power Cable Routing The following figure shows the routing of the internal power cable in a VAX 4000 Model 108 system.
System Overview Table 1-7 Internal Power Cable Connectors Figure Legend Components 1 Power Supply 2 Optional Hard Drive 3 Optional Hard Drive 4 CDAL I/O Board 5 CD-ROM 6 Optional Storage Device 7 Optional Storage Device 8 Hard Drive VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 1-17
System Overview The Keyboard Your system comes equipped with a 101-key enhanced keyboard (ordered separately and shown in Figure 1-8) that allows you to communicate with your system by entering data or commands. Note that some European keyboards have 108 keys. Refer to Table 1-5 for information on keyboard key groups and functions. ) Refer to your operating system or application software documentation for softwarespecific key functions.
System Overview Table 1-8 Key Groups and Functions Figure Legend Key, Key Group Function 1 [Escape] key This key is program-specific. Its function is determined by the installed application software. 2 Function key group These keys are program-specific. Their functions are determined by the installed application software. 3 Edit key group These keys are program-specific. Their functions are determined by the installed application software.
2 Getting Started Introduction This chapter describes how to install, start, restart, and turn off your VAX 4000 Model 108 System. You can also find information here about preloaded software as well as guidelines for system security. Figure 2-1 shows a typical VAX 4000 Model 108 System in its tower configuration.
Getting Started ML013512 Figure 2-1 VAX 4000 Model 108 System Before Starting Your System Before you start your system VAX 4000 Model 108 System, follow this procedure: 1. Read and understand the information supplied with your system. 2. Select a well-ventilated site near a grounded power outlet and away from sources of excessive heat.
Getting Started Converting the System to Lie Flat on the Desktop Your VAX 4000 Model 108 system is shipped in the tower configuration as shown in Figure 2-1. The system can also be used in a desktop configuration as shown in Figure 2-2.
Getting Started If you wish to use your VAX 4000 Model 108 system in its desktop configuration, you must first remove the front door. 1. With the door open, push on each hinge as shown to disengage them and lift the door away. MLO-013607 Figure 2-3 Removing the Front Door 2. Set the system down with the power button on the bottom left as shown in Figure 2-2. 3. Place the front door in a secure location in case you wish to use the system in its tower configuration at some other time.
Getting Started ________________________ CAUTION ___________________________ • To avoid damage from static discharge, touch bare (unpainted) metal on the system box before you touch anything inside the system. • To avoid damage from overheating, be careful not to run the system without the cover in place for extended periods of time. ____________________________________________________________ 1. 2. Make sure the system is turned off and unplugged.
Getting Started 3. Insert the end of the hasp with the hole in it through the slot on the rear of the enclosure. 4. Place the other end of the hasp securely behind the slot on the rear panel. ML013514 Figure 2-5 Installing the Hasp You may use a lock, a chain and lock, or cable lock through the hasp to secure the system to a table.
Getting Started Identifying the Correct AC Power Cord The proper AC power cord accompanies your VAX 4000 Model 108 System. Because variations exist from one country to another, and systems may be moved, inspect your power cord to ensure that it is the correct one for your country or region. If you are not sure that the supplied AC power cord is correct, contact your authorized Digital service representative or distributor before you use it. Refer to Appendix G, Table G-5 for a list of cords.
Getting Started MLO-013696 Figure 2-6 System Enclosure Airflow _______________________ CAUTIONS _________________________ To ensure that your system is properly cooled: • Make sure that air can freely flow into the front, out of the rear of the system unit. • Do not remove a filler plate until you are ready to add a new system component.
Getting Started Connecting System Components To connect your VAX 4000 Model 108 System, follow this procedure: __________________________NOTE ____________________________ The VAX 4000 Model 108 System runs on 88V–264V AC and 47–63 Hz. ____________________________________________________________ Connecting the Console Terminal To connect the console terminal, follow these steps: 1. Connect one end of the terminal cable to the modified modular jack (MMJ) port on the rear of the system (see Figure 2-7). 2.
Getting Started MLO-013669 Figure 2-7 Connecting the Console Terminal _________________________ NOTE____________________________ When the system is shipped, MMJ ports 0 and 1 are covered with an arrow label identifying port 3 as the console port. When port 3 has been identified, the OPA0 arrow label may be removed.
Getting Started respectively. If you will be using either ThinWire or Thickwire Ethernet, follow these general steps, which are detailed in the following sections. 1. Select ThinWire or ThickWire by installing the jumper on the system board. 2. Assemble/connect the network to the appropriate port. 3. Test the network connection. 4. Notify the network coordinator to complete the installation.
Getting Started Connecting ThinWire Ethernet If you are using ThinWire Ethernet, follow these steps: 1. Assemble the terminator, extender, t-connector and ThinWire Ethernet Cable connector as shown in Figure 2-9.
Getting Started 1. Connect the assembly to the ThinWire Ethernet port on the rear of the system. 2. Install the ThickWire Ethernet terminator.
Getting Started Connecting ThickWire Ethernet If you are using ThickWire Ethernet, connect it as follows: 1. Attach the 15-pin connector on the ThickWire Ethernet transceiver cable to the ThickWire Ethernet port on the rear of the system by sliding the clip upward. 2. Install the ThinWire Ethernet terminator as shown. MLO-013671 Figure 2-11 Connecting Thickwire Ethernet Connecting the System Unit to a DECconnect Faceplate If DECconnect products are installed, a DECconnect faceplate may be on the wall.
Getting Started If you want to connect only one system to the faceplate, see Figure 2-12 and follow these steps: 1. Remove the ThinWire Ethernet terminator from one side of the T-connector. 2. Attach the ThinWire Ethernet cable to one side of the T-connector. 3. Attach the other end of the ThinWire Ethernet cable to the DECconnect faceplate.
Getting Started • Connecting peripherals to an optional asynchronous port • Connecting peripherals to an optional synchronous port Connecting Peripherals to a DEC423 MMJ Port To connect peripherals that use DEC423 cables (BC16E) to MMJ ports 0, 1, or 3, follow these steps: 1. Set the on/off switch on the peripheral to the off (O) position. 2. Verify that the VAX 4000 Model 108 is off and that the power cord is disconnected. 3. Connect one end of the DEC423 cable to either MMJ port 0, 1, or 3 4.
Getting Started MLO-013672 Figure 2-13 Connecting Peripherals to a DEC423 MMJ Port Connecting a Peripheral to the Asynchronous Modem Control Port You can connect peripherals that use EIA-232 connectors to the asynchronous modem control port on the back of the system unit. Alternatively, the supplied EIA-232 to DEC423 adapter (H8575-A) allows you to connect peripherals that use DEC423 connectors. This port may be used as a terminal port as well as a modem port.
Getting Started e) Set the on/off switch on the peripheral to the on position. EIA-232 cables are available in the following lengths: 10 feet (BC22F-10), 25 feet (BC22F-25), or 50 feet (BC22F-50). The peripheral you are using may require a nullmodem extension cable. See the peripheral documentation or contact your Digital sales representative for information on the correct null-modem cable to use.
Getting Started If you are connecting a peripheral using DEC423 cables, follow these steps: Set the on/off switch on the peripheral to the off (O) position. a) Connect the EIA-232 to DEC423 adapter to the asynchronous modem control port. b) Tighten the screws on each side of the adapter using a small screwdriver. c) Connect the DEC423 cable to the MMJ port on the adapter. d) Connect the other end of the DEC423 cable to the correct port on the peripheral.
Getting Started 1. Connect the SCSI terminator or cable to the SCSI port on the rear of the system.
Getting Started 2. Make sure that the 120-pin-to-2x36-pin cable supplied with your DHW42-BB is installed (Figure 2-17 item ). 3. Connect the straight connector of the BC16C-10 cable to one of the asynchronous cable ports on the back of the system unit (Figure 2-17 item ). 4. Close the bail lock loops on each side of the connector. 5. Connect the angled connector of the BC16C-10 cable to the H3104 harmonica. 6. Close the bail lock loops on each side of the connector. 7.
Getting Started Connecting Peripherals to a DHW42-CB Option If the system has the DHW42-CB asynchronous communications option installed, the system has two four-line asynchronous ports with modem control. You can connect up to four peripherals to each of these ports using the breakout cable (BC29J-06) supplied with the option. To connect a peripheral to a DHW42-BB asynchronous port, follow these steps: 1. Set the on/off switch on the peripheral to the off (O) position. 2.
Getting Started 1 2 MLO-013678 Figure 2-18 Connecting to a DHW42-CB Asynchronous Port Connecting Peripherals to an Optional Synchronous Port If the system has the DSW43-AA synchronous communications option installed, the system has two synchronous modem ports. The EIA-232/V.24 cable (BC19D-02) is the standard cable shipped with the option.
Getting Started other than EIA-232/V.24, use one of the optional cables listed in Table 3-3 Interface Standards and Cable Part Numbers. To connect a peripheral to a synchronous port, follow these steps: 1. Set the on/off switch on the peripheral to the off (O) position. 2. Connect the 100-pin-to-2x50-pin cable supplied with your DSW43-AA (Figure 2-19, item ). 3. Connect the 50-pin connector of the option cable (Figure 2-19, item ) to one of the synchronous cable ports on the back of the system unit.
Getting Started 1 2 MLO-013679 Figure 2-19 Connecting to a DSW43-AA Synchronous Port VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 2-25
Getting Started Connecting the TriLink Adapter to the KFDDA DSSI Port The VAX 4000 108 comes with a KFDDA DSSI port at the bottom of the I/O receiver and a TriLink adapter which is to be connected to it. The DSSI port or a device connected to it must be terminated if you do not choose to use the TriLink adapter. To connect the TriLink adapter to the KFDDA DSSI port (the bottom one), follow these steps: 1. Seat the adapter onto the DSSI connector; it is keyed so that it can only be seated right-side up.
Getting Started Connecting a DSSI Device to the TriLink Adapter The TriLink adapter can be connected to separate DSSI devices which are themselves terminated, or looped out through one connector, through two DSSI devices/clusters, and back to the other TriLink connector. Each of the two connectors on the TriLink adapter must be either connected or terminated. To connect the TriLink adapter, follow the steps below: 1. Set the on/off switch on the device to the off (O) position. 2.
Getting Started Connecting to the HSD10 SCSI Port The VAX 4000 108 comes with an HSD10 in the second slot up from the bottom on the I/O receiver which must be terminated if not used. To connect external SCSI devices (Figure 2-22) or a terminator (Figure 2-23) to the HSD10 SCSI port which is the second one up from the bottom, follow these steps: 1. Set the on/off switch on the device to the off (O) position. 2. Remove the SCSI terminator (if attached). 3. Connect the SCSI cable. 4.
Getting Started MLO-013668 Figure 2-23 Connecting a SCSI Terminator to the HSD10 SCSI Port Connecting the TriLink Adapter to the optional KFDDA DSSI Port The VAX 4000 108 comes with an optional KFDDA DSSI port in the third slot up from the bottom of the I/O receiver and a TriLink adapter which is to be connected to it. The DSSI port or a device connected to it must be terminated if you do not choose to use the TriLink adapter.
Getting Started 1 MLO-013683 Figure 2-24 Connecting a TriLink Adapter to the Optional KFDDA Port Connecting a DSSI Device to the TriLink Adapter on the Optional KFDDA Port The TriLink adapter can be connected to separate DSSI devices which are themselves terminated, or looped out through one connector, through two DSSI devices/clusters, and back to the other TriLink connector. Each of the two connectors on the TriLink adapter must be either connected or terminated.
Getting Started MLO-013759 Figure 2-25 Connecting Devices or Terminator to the Optional KFDDA Port VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 2-31
Getting Started Connecting an External Qbus To connect an External Qbus, use the Qbus ports on the rear of the enclosure. 1. Attach the Qbus cables to the appropriate Qbus connector.
Getting Started Scan of Qbus Memory Space -301E0000 to 3021FFFF (07400000 to 10377777) >>> External Options The VAX 4000 108 systems can accommodate the following options: • DSSI expansion boxes • SCSI devices and expansion boxes • Printers, terminals, modems, and other devices that use asynchronous or synchronous connectors Your Digital sales representative can give you information on how to order a full range of SCSI and Q-bus expansion boxes, printers, terminals, modems, and other devices that are
Getting Started MLO-013676 Figure 2-27 Connecting the Power Cord 2-34 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information
Getting Started Starting Your System To turn on the system, follow these steps: 1. Verify that your system is off by observation of the power LED indicator. 2. Turn on the console terminal. Wait until it completes its power-up self test. See the terminal documentation for more information. 3. Connect the other end of the power cord to an isolated, grounded circuit. 4. Turn on the system unit by momentarily pushing the power switch until the power LED is on.
Getting Started Checking the Power-Up Test Results The power-up test can take several minutes to complete, depending on the number of installed options you have and on which default settings you use: A. If the power-up test results on the screen are similar to the results shown below, the system has passed the power-up test. B. If the power-up test results on the screen are not similar to the results shown below, the system has not passed the power-up test. Go to sub-step 1. KA57-A V1.0, VMB 2.
Getting Started KA57-A V1.0, VMB 2.16 Performing normal system tests. 74..73..72..71..70..69..68..67..66..65..64..63..62..61..60..59.. ? Test_Subtest_31_05 Loop_Subtest=00 Err_Type=FF Vec=0000 Prev_Errs=0000 P4=00010000 P1=00000000 DE_Memory_Setup_CSRs.
Getting Started Testing the Ethernet Installation When you complete the network installation procedure, follow these steps to test the installation: 1. Attach the power cord and power the system on. 2. Enter the following command to test the installation: >>>T 5F >>> 3. Run test 5F with the first parameter set to 0 (default) to test the SGEC chip using internal loopback mode. An example of success is shown by the console prompt returning without any messages as shown in the next two examples.
Getting Started >>> If the device fails, see Chapters 5, Troubleshooting, and 6, Diagnostic Tests and Commands. Completing the Ethernet Installation The network coordinator must complete the installation. You must give the following information to the network coordinator: • A unique node name comprised of a maximum of six alphanumeric characters. Choose any node name and ask the network coordinator to make sure that the node name is unique on the network.
Getting Started Removing the System Unit from a Network The following subsections describe how to remove the system unit from a network. __________________________ Note ____________________________ Before removing the system unit from a network: • Get the approval of the network coordinator. • See the operating system documentation for information on the shutdown procedures before stopping or turning off the system.
Getting Started Removing the System Unit from a ThickWire Ethernet Cable To remove the system unit from a ThickWire Ethernet cable, follow these steps: 1. Power the system off. 2. Disconnect the transceiver cable from the ThickWire Ethernet connector on the back of the system unit (see Figure 2-11) and replace it with a terminator (see Figure 2-10).
Getting Started Booting the Operating System The system is supplied with factory installed software (FIS) on the system disk. Boot the operating system following the procedures in the OpenVMS Factory Installed Software User Guide. Turning Off Your System Before turning off your system, make sure to save and close all open files. If you turn the system off without saving and closing files, you could corrupt some or all of your data. To turn off your system, follow this procedure: 1.
Getting Started Figure 2-29 Recommendations for Posture and Work Habits Table 2-1 Recommendations for Posture and Work Habits Adjust Chair Figure Callout To allow the following conditions: 1 Your feet are flat on the floor. 2 Your legs are vertical and form a right angle to the floor. 3 Your thighs are horizontal, and they are not bearing weight. To prevent restriction of the blood flow, keep the backs of your knees away from the seat so you do not compress the area behind them.
Getting Started Adjust Keyboard Figure Callout 5 6 To allow the following conditions: Your wrists are straight and do not flex more than 15 degrees. They are supported and do not rest on sharp edges. If you use a mouse, rest your hand on the mouse so your wrist is not on the work surface. Your upper arms are straight down at your sides, and your elbows are close to your sides and support your arm weight. Forearms are at a 70- to 90-degree angle. Head 7 Avoid neck strain.
Getting Started Table 2-1 Recommendations for Posture and Work Habits (continued) Adjust Figure Callout To allow for the following conditions: Noise Keep background noise at a minimum. Background noise above 65 dBa is tiring. Sound-absorbing materials (for example, curtains, carpeting, and acoustic tile) can help reduce background noise. Temperature The temperature should be between 20° and 23°C (68° and 74° F). Humidity The humidity should be between 30% and 70%.
3 Installing Hardware Options Introduction This chapter covers the following topics related to installing system options on the Digital VAX 4000 Model 108 System: • Opening and closing the system cover • Installing additional system memory • Installing internal drives • Installing I/O communications options • Connecting external devices • Cable layout for power, and SCSI ________________________ CAUTION ___________________________ • To avoid damage from static discharge, touch bare (unpainted) m
Installing Hardware Options Removing the Cover To gain access to the inside of the VAX 4000 Model 108 Systems, remove the cover following this procedure: 1. Turn off your system, the terminal, and all external peripheral devices. 2. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. 3. Wait at least 15 seconds, to allow time for the power supply capacitors to discharge safely. 4. Facing the rear of the unit, locate and loosen the three thumbscrews that fasten the top cover to the enclosure.
Installing Hardware Options Cache Memory The VAX 4000 Model 108 system has 512 KB of cache on the system board. System Memory The VAX 4000 Model 108 System has one bank of four Single-In-Line Memory Modules (SIMMS) with 16 MB each, for a total of 64 MB, or optional 32MB SIMMs for a total of 128MB. There are slots for a second optional bank of memory. The memory options include adding a second bank of 16 MB SIMMS (128/196 MB total), or a second bank of 32 MB SIMMs (196/256 MB total).
Installing Hardware Options J1 J2 J3 J4 J5 J6 J7 J8 MLO-013629 Figure 3-2 SIMM Bank Configuration Installing or Removing Memory Modules (SIMMs) To add or remove a set of memory modules (SIMMs) to a bank, see Figure 3-3 and Figure 3-4 and follow this procedure: 1. Turn off your system and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. 2. Unlock and remove the thumbscrews that secure the top cover and remove the cover, as described earlier in this chapter. 3.
Installing Hardware Options 2 1 MLO-013717 Figure 3-3 Removing a SIMM Carrier 4. Hold the SIMM carrier so that the bottom side of the SIMMs face toward you. Remove the first SIMM by tilting the top of it gently toward you and lifting it out. Remove all other SIMMS in the same manner as necessary.
Installing Hardware Options MLO-013651 Figure 3-4 Removing and Installing a SIMM 5. Install/reinstall the SIMMs as desired by tipping the top of the SIMM to be placed furthest from you toward you, and inserting its base in the appropriate connector. Install the other SIMMs in the same manner, working toward you. 6. Reinstall the SIMM carrier. 7. Replace the cover, and secure with thumbscrews, as described earlier in this chapter. 8. Connect the power cord and plug it into the wall outlet.
Installing Hardware Options Storage Devices VAX 4000 Model 108 Systems support six storage devices, one standard RRDxx CDROM drive, one standard RZ2x disk drive, two slots for either 3.5-inch or 5.25-inch removable media or non-removable media devices, and two additional slots which can accommodate only 3.5-inch x one-inch high hard drives (RZ2x). See Figure 1-1 and Figure 3-9.
Installing Hardware Options ________________________ CAUTION __________________________ Failure to properly set up the SCSI termination may result in loss of data or damage to the file system. ___________________________________________________________ SCSI Termination VAX 4000 Model 108 Systems contain an embedded SCSI bus that is used to connect both the internal and external drives. Both ends (and only at the ends) of the SCSI bus MUST be terminated correctly.
Installing Hardware Options Installing Optional Storage Devices This section tells you how to install optional hard devices into the front and rear storage bays. To install an optional storage device, follow this procedure: 1. Turn off your system and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. 2. Remove the cover, as described earlier in this chapter. Installing Devices in the Front Bay There are four slots in the front drive bay; the top slot contains the standard 3.5-inch RZxx hard disk drive.
Installing Hardware Options To install either 3.5-inch optional drives (with mounting bracket attached), or 5.25-inch devices in the front drive bay, follow these steps. 1. Turn off the system, unplug the power cord and remove the cover. 2. Set the SCSI drive device jumpers or switches for the desired SCSI ID (address). This address depends on the unit numbers currently in use. (See Appendix F, Setting SCSI IDs, for a list of typical SCSI ID assignments.
Installing Hardware Options ML013593 Figure 3-6 Removing the Front Bezel VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 3–11
Installing Hardware Options 4. Remove the EMI shield (Figure 3-7 ) covering the slot you are filling by pushing it out from the inside of the enclosure. 5. Attach the drive rail onto the device (or onto the mounted bracket if you are installing a 3.5-inch device) using the two screws provided. 6. 7. Insert the device through the front of the bay and slide it rearward in the bay so that the cable connectors are inside the enclosure, engaging the bay tabs onto the drive rail.
Installing Hardware Options 8. If you are installing a hard drive or other non-removable media device, snap the front EMI shield back into place over the slot in the enclosure. If you are installing a CDROM or other removable media device, you will leave the EMI shield off the system so that the front of the device can be accessed. Place the shield in a safe location in case you wish to remove the device later, or replace it with a hard drive. 9. Connect the SCSI and power cables to the device. 10.
Installing Hardware Options Installing a Hard Disk Drive in the Rear Storage Bay One or two optional 3.5-inch x 1-inch high hard disk drives can be installed in the rear storage bay. To install a hard disk in this bay, follow these procedures: 1. Turn off the system, unplug the power cord and remove the cover. 2. Remove the 2 screws which hold the rear I/O bay in place. 3. Slide the flanges of the bay out of their retaining slots, and lift the bay out of the enclosure.
Installing Hardware Options 4. Set the SCSI drive device jumpers or switches for the desired SCSI ID (address). This address depends on the unit numbers currently in use. (See Appendix E, Setting SCSI IDs, for a list of typical SCSI ID assignments. Appendix G, Equipment Log, contains space to record your systems SCSI ID assignments.) Follow the guidelines in the manual that came with the drive. 5.
Installing Hardware Options Communications Options There are five CDAL I/O slots at the rear of VAX 4000 108 systems, numbered 1 through 5, with slot 1 at the bottom and slot 5 at the top. Slot 1 contains a KFDDA DSSI port which may be used with a TriLink adapter. Slot 2 contains an HSD10 SCSI port. Slot 3 may be used for an optional KFDDA DSSI port, slot 4 for a synchronous communication option, and slot 5 for an asynchronous communication option.
Installing Hardware Options Table 3-2 CDAL I/O Slots Slot Number Use 1 KFDDA DSSI port 2 HSD10 SCSI port 3 Optional KFDDA DSSI port 4 Optional synchronous communication 5 Optional asynchronous communication Synchronous Communication Option The VAX 4000 108 system supports the DSW43-AA synchronous communications option. This communications option provides two synchronous communications ports and allows you to connect the system to a peripheral that uses an EIA-232 (V.
Installing Hardware Options Installing the Synchronous Communication Option The VAX 4000 108 system supports the DSW43-AA synchronous communications option. To install it, follow these instructions: 1. Turn off the system, unplug the power cord and remove the cover. 2. Insert the module into the slot of the I/O receiver, pressing it firmly into place to seat the connection. 1 2 MLO-013721 Figure 3-11 Installing the Synchronous Communication Option 3.
Installing Hardware Options Asynchronous Communication Options The VAX 4000 108 system supports two different asynchronous communications options. These options are as follows: • DHW42-BB -- This asynchronous option provides 16 asynchronous DEC423 dataline-only communications lines through two system ports. You can connect up to 16 peripherals using the MMJ ports on two harmonicas (H3104) that connect to the option cables (BC16C-10).
Installing Hardware Options 1 2 MLO-013722 Figure 3-12 Installing the Asynchronous Communication Option 3. Insert the screw through the option and into the I/O shelf as shown. 4. Close the cover, connect the power cord and plug it into the wall outlet. 5. Connect the 120-pin-to-2x36 or 120-pin-to-2x50 pin pigtail cables to your new asynchronous communications option.
Installing Hardware Options 2. Insert the module into the third slot up from the bottom of the I/O receiver, pressing it firmly into place to seat the connection. 1 2 MLO-013720 Figure 3-13 Installing the KFDDA DSSI Port Option 3. Insert the screw through the option and into the I/O shelf as shown . 4. Attach the TriLink adapter. 5. Attach external DSSI cable and/or DSSI terminator. 6. Close the cover, connect the power cord and plug it into the wall outlet.
Installing Hardware Options • Printers, terminals, modems, and other devices that use asynchronous or synchronous connectors Your Digital sales representative can give you information on how to order a full range of SCSI and Q-bus expansion boxes, printers, terminals, modems, and other devices that are compatible with VAX 4000 Model 108 systems.
Installing Hardware Options A DSSI device has a built-in DSSI VAXcluster capability that can dynamically serve two or more systems. DSSI adapters, embedded in the system CPU, let you extend a DSSI bus by connecting it to another system. Using an external DSSI cable, DSSI-based systems can be connected to form a DSSI VAXcluster configuration. The benefits of a DSSI VAXcluster configuration are: • VAXcluster features such as shared data across systems and satellite nodes are available to you.
Installing Hardware Options 1 MLO-013684 Figure 3-14 Connecting Systems into a VAXcluster DSSI Cable (BC21M--09) 3–24 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information
Installing Hardware Options Connecting an External SCSI Option or Expansion Box ________________________ CAUTION ___________________________ • The recommended maximum length of SCSI cables (internal length plus external length) is 19.6 feet (6 meters). • Do not connect more than two tape drive devices per SCSI port. • Some expansion boxes are restricted to either 110 V ac or 220 V ac operation. Make sure that the voltage requirement of the expansion box used is compatible with the supply voltage.
Installing Hardware Options SCSI Adapter A, SCSI ID 6 -DKA300 (DEC RZ26N) -DKA400 (DEC RRD45) 3–26 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information
Installing Hardware Options System Board Access To access the system board, the enclosure cover must first be removed, then release the two module clips and gently slide board out part way. Remove the Qbus cable and gently slide the board out the rest of the way. See Figure 3-15.
Installing Hardware Options If you need to access components on the system board that are underneath the plastic cover , remove the two nuts and the clip . See Figure 3-16.
4 HSD10 Operation HSD10 DSSI-to-SCSI Bus Adapter Introduction This chapter presents a basic description of the HSD10 DSSI-to-SCSI bus adapter's features, performance, operating environment, and controls and indicators. It also presents configuration information for the HSD10 DSSI-to-SCSI bus adapter. The HSD10 DSSI-to-SCSI bus adapter is used to connect a Digital host system's Digital Storage Subsystem Interconnect (DSSI) bus to up to seven small computer system interface (SCSI) drives.
HSD10 Operation DSSI Node ID Not Used 7 (Open) (Closed) SCSI SCSI ID Termination 6 5 4 1 3 2 MLO-013694 Figure 4-1 HSD10 SCSI Connectors Console port DSSI connector LED - DSW3 LED - DSW2 LED - DSW1 Switchpack HSD10 DSSI-to-SCSI Bus Adapter Description The HSD10 DSSI-to-SCSI bus adapter provides connectivity for up to seven SCSI disks or six SCSI disks/CDROMS and one SCSI tape device through a single port on the DSSI bus. The DSSI bus is connected through the CPU module.
HSD10 Operation One or more HSD10 DSSI-to-SCSI bus adapters can be connected on the DSSI bus containing RF-series or TF-series drives, host nodes, or other DSSI-compliant nodes (up to eight nodes maximum). HSD10 DSSI-to-SCSI Bus Adapter Features and Capabilities The HSD10 DSSI-to-SCSI bus adapter provides the following features.
HSD10 Operation drives, and attached tape devices as TU81 tape drives. This identification is in device name only, and does not reflect actual device geometries. HSD10 Adapter Firmware HSD10 firmware resides in a flash electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM) device that can accept firmware upgrades via the modular jack connector. See the StorageWorks Solutions HSD10 Array Controller User’s Guide, EKHSD10-UG, for upgrade procedure information.
HSD10 Operation The HSD10 DSSI-to-SCSI bus adapter identifies attached disk devices as RF72 or RA82 disk drives, and attached tape devices as TU81 tape drives. This does not affect the actual accessible device storage space. However, the following restrictions apply to creating shadow sets: • Due to device geometry differences, a disk drive served by the HSD10 DSSI-to-SCSI bus adapter cannot be part of a shadow set with true RF72 (or any other DSSI device) disk drives.
HSD10 Operation SW2-7 Spare Closed SW2-8 Active SCSI termination Closed (terminator installed) HSD10 LED Indicators Table 4-2 describes the HSD10 DSSI-to-SCSI bus adapter indicators that are used to determine the status of the HSD10 DSSI-to-SCSI bus adapter. Table 4-2 LED Indicator Statuses Indicator Color Status DS3 Green On to show that termination power is applied to the SCSI bus. DS2 Green Blinks during normal operation while the subsystem is booted.
HSD10 Operation Setting the HSD10 DSSI-to-SCSI Bus Adapter Device Configuration To set the switches on the HSD10 DSSI-to-SCSI bus adapter module board before you install the adapter in a VAX 4000 Model 108 system, locate the configuration switchpack see Figure 4-1). The device configuration switchpack contains 8 switch elements, divided into DSSI ID and SCSI ID sections as shown in Figure 4-1.
HSD10 Operation 1. At the system console prompt, enter the console command SHOW DEVICE to determine the DSSI ID numbers currently active on the DSSI bus. 2. Select an unused DSSI ID number for the HSD10 DSSI-to-SCSI bus adapter. 3. Refer to Figure 4-1 and Table 4-3 to locate the DSSI ID switches on the device configuration switchpack and determine how they are to be set. 4. Using a small blade screwdriver or similar tool, set the switches to the DSSI ID number selected in Step 2.
HSD10 Operation 1. Select an unused SCSI ID for the HSD10 DSSI-to-SCSI bus adapter. 2. Refer to Figure 4-1 and Table 4-4 to locate the SCSI ID switches on the node configuration switchpack and determine how they are to be set. 3. Using a small blade screwdriver or similar tool, set the switches to the SCSI ID number selected in Step 1.
HSD10 Operation __________________________ Note ____________________________ HSD10 adapters normally come preconfigured and require no configuration changes except to suit specific customer requirements. Non-preconfigured HSD10 adapters require use of the front panel communications port to enable logical connection to the DSSI and SCSI buses; see the SET PORT command in Appendix A.
HSD10 Operation __________________________ Note _____________________________ HSD10 controllers ordered in preconfigured storage subsystems are shipped with SCSI and DSSI ports Enabled. Non-preconfigured HSD10 controllers require enabling of ports through the adapter's serial communications port. ____________________________________________________________ 2.
HSD10 Operation End of directory Task Name? where: n is the DSSI bus ID number (0 or 1). a is the DSSI ID for the HSD10 adapter. 3. At the "Task Name?" prompt, enter PARAMS. If you do not see the "Task Name?" prompt, DUP has not established a connection to the HSD10 adapter. In this event, see your system manager. 4. At the nodename prompt, see Section 2.3.3 to configure HSD10 parameters.
HSD10 Operation HSD10 PARAMS Command Utility Summary of Commands The HSD10 Command Utility is comprised of commands to set HSD10 and device operating characteristics, define device mapping to hosts, and display current environment information. This utility is accessed via DUP using a task name of PARAMS.
HSD10 Operation Command Description Parameter/Default (if applicable) board serial port. FORMAT HELP Initiates the disk drive format utility. Outputs a command utility help screen. Initializes the adapter's internal striping INITIALIZE STRIPESET mechanisms for the specified stripeset. MAP UNIT QUALIFY QUIESCE QUIT RENAME UNIT RESET SCSI_BUS RESTART RESUME SELECT /CHUNKSIZE = 1(chunk of 4096 bytes) Assigns an MSCP device name to a disk device or a TMSCP device name to a tape device.
HSD10 Operation Command Description Parameter/Default (if applicable) /POWER_ON_RESET = ON SET STRIPESET Divides a stripeset into up to eight partitions. SET UNIT Sets various device-specific configuration values.
HSD10 Operation Command Description Parameter/Default (if applicable) TAPE, and SHOW UNIT commands. SHOW DISK SHOW DSSI_STATS Displays a listing of all physical disk device names assigned with the CREATE DISK or AUTOCONFIG commands. Displays a snapshot showing the DSSI statistics at the moment the command is issued Shows the status of all devices under SHOW MAINTENANCE maintenance. SHOW STATS SHOW STRIPESETS SHOW TAPES SHOW UNIT TAPETEST Same as SHOW DSSI_STATS.
HSD10 Operation 6. Perform the procedures you wish, and reverse the steps above to return to normal console operation. Displaying HSD10 Device Parameters To display the device parameters, enter SHOW ALL at the configuration utility prompt. A sample display with no devices "mapped" to the system is shown in the following example. 211072> SHOW ALL Controller HSD10 Serial No.
HSD10 Operation Setting HSD10 Device Parameters Use the following procedure to set new device parameters: 1. At the nodename prompt, enter the parameters you wish to change, as shown in the following example: 211072> SET CONTROLLER/NODENAME = HSD10 211072> SET CONTROLLER/DISK_ALCS = 10 In this example, the NODENAME has been changed to HSD10 and the DISK_ALCS parameter set to 10. 2. Enter the SHOW ALL command to display your changed parameters. 3.
HSD10 Operation Creating Type Inquiry Data Device Attributes -----------------------------------------------------------------D160 DISK DEC RZ26L 440C Sync TagQ D150 DISK DEC RZ28B 0003 Sync TagQ D140 DISK DEC RZ26 T386 Sync TagQ D130 DISK DEC RZ28 D41C Sync TagQ D120 DISK DEC RZ26 392A Sync TagQ D110 DISK DEC RZ26 T386 Sync TagQ HSD102> MAP UNIT to Map Physical Device Names to MSCP Device Names The second step in device mapping is the MAP UNIT command, which perform
HSD10 Operation HSD10 Host-Based RAID Support The following host-based Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) environments are available for the HSD10 adapter: • POLYCENTER Striping for OpenVMS VAX (RAID 0) • Volume Shadowing[TM] Software for OpenVMS (Phase II Shadowing-RAID 1) • StorageWorks RAID Software for OpenVMS (RAID 0 and RAID 5) • StorageWorks Volume Shadowing Software for OpenVMS (RAID 1) Controller-Based Stripesets The HSD10 includes controller-based RAID 0 or stripeset capability.
HSD10 Operation Added device D100 to stripeset s0 Added device D140 to stripeset s0 NODE> INITIALIZE STRIPESET S0 Stripeset initialized NODE> MAP UNIT S0 DUA1020 Stripeset has been mapped to DUA1020 __________________________ Note _____________________________ You must also be sure that the device itself is initialized at the operating system level, in addition to the Stripeset initialize command.
HSD10 Operation spindown, sync_rate=10 DUA2802 D150 (2) AVAIL online, cache, disconnect, immediate, tagging, truncate, spindown, sync_rate=10 HSD102> HSD10 Command Utility Maintenance Operations The HSD10 Command Utility provides a means of setting and displaying operational parameters. It also provides commands to qualify, format, and exercise attached SCSI devices directly from the HSD10. Procedures to use these maintenance commands are described in this section.
HSD10 Operation 4. Verify that the device status has changed to MAINT using the SHOW UNIT command. 5. Enter the FORMAT command and specify the physical device name of the device to be formatted. 6. At the verification prompt, check that the device name given under the Device header of the FORMAT display is the device that you need to format. Answer "Y" or "YES" to begin the format operation. 7. Monitor the status of the format operation using the SHOW MAINTENANCE command.
HSD10 Operation 4. Verify that the device status has changed to MAINT using the SHOW UNIT command. 5. Enter the DISKTEST command and specify the physical device name of the device to be exercised. 6. At the verification prompt, check that the device name given under the Device header of the DISKTEST display is the device that you need to exercise. Answer "Y" or "YES" to begin the device exercise. 7.
HSD10 Operation 7. At the verification prompt, check that the device name given under the Device header of the TAPETEST display is the device that you need to exercise. Answer "Y" or "YES" to begin the device exercise. 8. Enter the ABORT command to terminate the TAPETEST operation. 9. Enter the DESELECT command to bring the device back to the AVAILABLE status. 10. Enter the appropriate operating system commands to bring the device on line.
HSD10 Operation they are not identical to an RF72 in capacity or geometry; therefore, disk drives attached to HSD10 adapters can only be shadowed with identical SCSI drive types. They may not be shadowed with true RF72 disk drives or with any other DSSI disk drive types. For example, if the first member of a HSD10-configured shadow set is an RZ28 disk drive, all other members of the shadow set also must be RZ28 disk drives.
HSD10 Operation Upgrade Prerequisites To download firmware to the HSD10, some external system with an RS232-compatible serial interface is required. The system must have a communications application that handshakes with the HSD10 and handles the source end of the image transaction. Examples of such systems are a personal computer with an available serial port (COM1, COM2, and so forth), or a VAX system containing hardware to support a DTE terminal port.
HSD10 Operation __________________________ Note ____________________________ When the HSD10's Update Mode has been entered, the amber LED will begin blinking to indicate that the HSD10 is ready to perform a firmware upgrade. ___________________________________________________________ 3. Once Update Mode has been entered, the following Utility Options menu will be displayed: FLASH Boot Utility Options 1) Download new Firmware Image 2) Change serial baud rate 9) Restart Controller Option: 4.
HSD10 Operation FLASH Boot Utility Options 1) Download new Firmware Image 2) Change serial baud rate 9) Restart Controller Option: 1 SREC Load Utility To download the update the host dataport must be configured for (x) baud, 8 bit, 1 stop, no parity. Flow ctrl must be XON/XOFF SREC-I-BEGIN, Load Sequence beginning - enter CTRL/C to ABORT 6.
HSD10 Operation 7. If the baud rate was modified in step 4 above, it can now be reset as required for VCS or other serial port communications using the instructions provided in step 4. 8. At the Utility Options menu, enter '9' to restart the HSD10 and leave Update Mode. The amber LED should cease blinking, and the parameter display should reflect the new firmware revision number.
HSD10 Operation ANALYZE/ERROR_LOG. Refer to the applicable OpenVMS documentation to read this error log when troubleshooting the HSD10 adapter. The HSD10 adapter reports three types of device and port error logs: • Type 1 error logs report port errors from the HSD10 SCSI driver. • Type 2 error logs report SCSI device check conditions. • Type 3 error logs report compare errors found during I/O processing.
HSD10 Operation 3 RAIDset Drive Failure: LSN = SCSI ID of failing RAIDset member MSN = Port number connected to failing RAIDset member 4 SCSI port error (LSB) 5 SCSI port error (MSB) 6-19 Phase history for SCSI command Table 4-8 Type 2 Error Log Byte Definitions Byte Meaning or Value 0 02 (Type 2 Log) 1 Byte 0 of request sense for Check Condition 2 RAIDset Drive Failure: LSN = Position of failing RAIDset member MSN = Logical Unit Number of failing RAIDset member 3 RAIDset Drive Failure: LS
HSD10 Operation 14 Byte 0 of SCSI Command Descriptor Block 15 Byte 1 of SCSI Command Descriptor Block 16 Byte 2 of SCSI Command Descriptor Block 17 Byte 3 of SCSI Command Descriptor Block 18 Byte 4 of SCSI Command Descriptor Block 19 Byte 5 of SCSI Command Descriptor Block Table 4-9 Type 3 Error Log Byte Definitions Byte Meaning or Value 0 03 (Type 3 Log) 1 MSCP packet opcode 2 Not used 3 Compare Modifier and Compare Unit Flags: Bit 0 = Compare Read Unit flag (least significant bit) Bi
HSD10 Operation Table 4-10 SCSI Port Error Codes Code Status 2000 A serious problem occurred within the internal synchronization mechanism 4002 Internal inconsistency error; tried to send an unsupported SPORT opcode 4007 Internal inconsistency error; tried to send an unsupported message 8000 Null reselect; target issued a reselect command, which the HSD10 had no reason to expect 8001 A target reselected the HSD10 for a tagged command, but the tag number did not match any stored in the HSD10 8003
HSD10 Operation 8017 Detected reserved status 8018 Reselect tag number not outstanding for ID/LUN 8019 RETDAT packet time-out 8020 Reserved 8021 Illegal (reserved) SCSI phase Table 4-11 SCSI Bus Phase Encoding Code Phase 00 Data Out 01 Data In 02 Command 03 Status 04 Reserved 05 Reserved 06 Message Out 07 Message In VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information 4-35
5 Troubleshooting Introduction This chapter describes initial and general troubleshooting as well as the error beep codes. ) Refer to the documentation supplied with additional options if you are experiencing problems with specific options that you have installed. Initial Troubleshooting To troubleshoot your VAX 4000 Model 108 system initially, follow this procedure: 1. Check that the power indicator is on. 2. Check the power indicator on the terminal. 3.
Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting Table 5-1 through Table 5-3 list how to identify and solve problems that could occur with your system, disk drive, and terminal. Table 5-1 System Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Action Power indicator not on. System is not plugged in. Turn off the system, plug it in, and then turn it back on again. No power at the wall outlet. Use another wall outlet. Power supply failure. Contact your service representative.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Action Power is on, but there is no screen display. Brightness and contrast controls are not correctly set. Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. Terminal is off. Turn on the terminal. Terminal cable or power cord is incorrectly installed. Check all terminal connections: ensure that the terminal is connected to port 3. Fuse may be blown on the terminal. Replace the fuse. Terminal settings may be incorrect.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Action The power up test display contains unexpected characters. The terminal settings are incorrect, or the console circuitry is faulty. Make sure the settings are correct, then run the power-up test again. If the terminal is set correctly, and trouble persists, contact your Digital services representative. The system fails to boot the operating system. The system defaults are incorrectly set.
Troubleshooting Table 5-3 Terminal Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Action Terminal power indicator is not on. Terminal is turned off. Turn on the terminal. Power cord is not connected. Connect the power cord to the system or a wall outlet. No power at wall outlet. Use another outlet. Power indicator is defective. Contact your service representative or Digital Equipment Corporation. Terminal incorrectly adjusted. Adjust accordingly. Wrong type of terminal. Try another terminal.
6 Diagnostic Tests and Commands There are a number of diagnostic tests and commands that can help you to isolate a problem with the system unit. These tests and commands are as follows: • Power-up tests • Diagnostic self-tests and utilities. You can use these tests and commands in privileged console mode only if the console security feature is enabled and the password is set. • Configuration display • Error display Power-Up Tests The system runs the power-up tests each time you turn on the system.
Diagnostic Tests and Commands Central Processing Unit (CPU) Name, Firmware Version Number, and Virtual Memory Boot (VMB) Version Number Read-Only Memory (ROM) based diagnostics countdown Status Message Console Prompt The following is a typical example of a failed test. In this case, test E8 failed testing a SYNC (COMM) option. KA57-A V1.0, VMB 2.16 Performing normal system tests. 74..73..72..71..70..69..68..67..66..65..64..63..62..61..60..59.. 58..57..56..55..54..53..52..51..50..49..48..47..46.
Diagnostic Tests and Commands Diagnostic Self-Tests and Utilities Self-tests perform the same tests as the power-up tests except for one difference; the power-up tests test all the devices in the system, whereas the self-tests allow you to test a single device. Execution of the SHOW CONFIG command produces the display showing the failure of the device DZ, shown as follows. >>>SHOW CONF KA57-A V1.0, VMB 2.
Diagnostic Tests and Commands 1. Make sure that all the required cables and terminators are securely connected to the proper ports. 2. Run the self-test on each device that failed. In the example in this section, the show configuration display shows the DZ device has failed. The self-test number for this device is E4. See. Test E4 should be run by entering T E4 at the console prompt. If the error remains, show the test results to your Digital services representative.
Diagnostic Tests and Commands 51 2005803C FPA ********** 52 20058530 SSC_Prog_timers which_timer wait_time_us *** 53 20058818 SSC_TOY_Clock repeat_test_250ms_ea Tolerance *** 54 20057C18 Virtual_Mode ******** 55 20058E6C Interval_Timer ***** 58 20065D24 SHAC_RESET dssi_bus port_number time_secs not_pres * 59 20062778 SGEC_LPBCK_ASSIST time_secs ** 5C 20062D10 SHAC SHAC_number ********* 5F 200619B8 SGEC environment no_ram_tests ****** 62 20058B1C console_QDSS mark_not_p
Diagnostic Tests and Commands DE 2005EC64 B_Cache_Tag_Debug start_add end_add add_incr ******* DF 2005E2A8 O_BIT_DEBUG start_add end_add add_incr seg_incr ****** E0 2006D4D4 SCSI environment reset_bus time_s ******* E1 2006D7CC SCSI_Utility environment util_nbr target_ID lun ****** E2 2006DA2C SCSI_MAP bypass_test addr_incr_data_tst ******** E4 2006DFC8 DZ environment ********* E8 2006E1DC SYNC environment ********* E9 2006E2B4 SYNC_Utility environment ********* EC 2006E398
Diagnostic Tests and Commands _____________________________NOTE ____________________________ Tests 101 through 107 are reserved for use by Digital services. _______________________________________________________________ The tests and utilities shown in the following table are for option cards, which may or may not be present, depending upon the options you ordered.
Diagnostic Tests and Commands • Any parameter not entered is given a default value. Enter T 9E nn, where nn is test number to show defaults. During power-up testing or execution of any script of tests (A0 to BF), the values of parameters are determined by the script, not defaults. • You may dump the contents of a script by entering T 9E nn, where nn is a script to dump. Scripts are always in range of A0 to BF (or 0 for the power-up script).
Diagnostic Tests and Commands KA57-A V1.0, VMB 2.16 Performing normal system tests. 74..73..72..71..70..69..68..67..66..65..64..63..62..61..60..59.. 58..57..56..55..54..53..52..51..50..49..48..47..46..45..44..43.. 42..41..40..39..38..37..36..35..34..33..32..31..30..29..28..27.. 26..25..24..23..22..21..20..19..18..17..16..15..14..13..12..11.. 10..09.. ? Test_Subtest_E8_03 Vec=0000 Prev_Errs=0001 P5=00000000 Stat=0112 Loop_Subtest=00 P6=00000000 FRU=20 LED=00 Err_Type=FF DE_SYNC.
Diagnostic Tests and Commands Performing normal system tests. 71..70..69..68..67..66..65..64..63..62..61..60..59..58..57..56.. 55..54..53..52..51..50..49..48..47..46..45..44..43..42..41..40.. 39..38..37..36..35..34..33..32..31.. Memory configuration error. ? Test_Subtest_40_09 Loop_Subtest=00 Err_Type=FF DE_Memory_count_pages.lis 30..29..28..27..26..25..24..23..22..21..20..19..18..17..16..15.. 14..13..12..11..10..09..08..07..06..05..04..03..
Diagnostic Tests and Commands Performing normal system tests. 74..73..72..71..70..69..68..67..66..65..64..63..62..61..60..59.. 58..57..56..55..54..53..52..51..50..49..48..47..46..45..44..43.. 42..41..40..39..38..37..36..35..34..33..32..31..30..29..28..27.. 26..25..24..23..22.. ? Test_Subtest_40_06 Loop_Subtest=00 Err_Type=FF DE_Memory_count_pages.lis 21..20..19..18..17..16..15..14..13..12..11..10..09..08..07..06.. 05..04..03..
Diagnostic Tests and Commands ? Test_Subtest_DC_02 Vec=0000 Loop_Subtest=00 Prev_Errs=0000 Err_Type=FF DE_NO_Memory_present.
Diagnostic Tests and Commands Total of 16 Mbs, 0 good pages, 32768 bad pages, 7 reserved pages Normal operation not possible. These SIMMS are missing or defective. Example 6 The following example represents a case where there are two SIMM carriers installed, and one SIMM is defective or not installed on one of the carriers. KA57-A V1.0, VMB 2.16 Performing normal system tests. 71..70..69..68..67..66..65..64..63..62..61..60..59..58..57..56.. 55..54..53..52..51..50..49..48..47..46..45..44..43..42..41..
Diagnostic Tests and Commands The SIMM on J7 of the SIMM carrier installed in J1 of the CPU is defective or not installed. Configuration Display The configuration display shows the system configuration and the error messages that were detected while the most recent power-up tests, diagnostic tests, and utilities were running.
Diagnostic Tests and Commands DHW41/2 V1.6 >>> Test Utility Number Column Device Mnemonic Column Device Status Column SCSI IDs and SCSI Device Names The test numbers listed identify the normal test or script number to run to verify the device listed. There are additional tests and utilities for some devices. Test 0 calls the power-up script. __________________________NOTE ____________________________ The lines for F0, E8 and EC display only if the applicable option is present.
Diagnostic Tests and Commands E8 COMM OK DSW41/42 2 CHANNEL V3.11-47 EC ASYNC OK DHW41/2 V1.6 >>> Error Information -- Write down this information before you contact your Digital services representative. Error Display You can use the error display to display certain errors detected during the last power-up test or diagnostic utility.
Diagnostic Tests and Commands Contacting Digital Services If you have followed the procedures in this chapter but the problem remains unsolved, your Digital services representative can help you. Before you place your call, follow these steps: 1. Write down a description of the problem, including the error messages and the number of the tests or utilities that failed. 2. Look at the status LED display on the back of the system unit and write down the numbers of the LEDs that are lit. 3.
A Console Commands This appendix describes the console commands that you can enter when the system is in console mode. Entering Console Mode To use the console commands, the system must be in console mode. To enter console mode, you must shut down the operating system software if it is running. Follow these steps to enter console mode. 1. Shut down the operating system software if it is running. See the operating system documentation for information on the shutdown procedures. 2.
Console Commands BOOT The BOOT command initializes the processor and executes the VMB (virtual memory block) program. The VMB program tries to boot the operating system from the specified device or list of devices, or from the default boot device if none is specified. The console qualifies the bootstrap operation by passing a boot flags bitmap to the VMB program in R5. Format: BOOT [qualifier-list] [{boot_device},{boot_device},...
Console Commands string to uppercase, then passes VMB a string descriptor to this device name in R0. Use the SET BOOT command to specify a default boot device or list of devices. Use the SHOW BOOT command to display the default boot device. The factory default device is the Ethernet device, EZA0. Appendix C lists the boot devices supported by the VAX 4000 Model 108 system. Examples: >>> SHOW BOOT DKA300 >>> SHOW BFLAG 00000000 >>> B !Boot using default boot flags and device. (BOOT/R5:0 DKA300) 2..
Console Commands initialization, the default address space is physical memory, the default data size is longword, and the default address is zero. If you specify conflicting address space or data sizes, the console ignores the command and issues an error message. Format: DEPOSIT [qualifier-list] {address} {data} [data...
Console Commands command also supports an /INSTRUCTION qualifier that disassembles the instructions at the current address. Format: EXAMINE [qualifier-list] [address] Qualifiers: Data control: /B, /W, /L, /Q, /N:{count}, /STEP:{size}, /WRONG Address space control: /G, /I, /M, /P, /V, /U Command specific: /INSTRUCTION Disassembles and displays the VAX MACRO--32 instruction at the specified address. Arguments: >([{address}] A longword address that specifies the first location to be examined.
Console Commands >>> E/P 0 ! Examine local memory 0. P 00000000 00000000 >>> EX /INS 20040000 P 20040000 11 BRB ! Examine 1st byte of ROM. 20040019 >>> EX /INS/N:5 20040019 ! Disassemble from branch.
Console Commands >>> EX SP G 0000000E 00000000 ! Check the SP. >>> FIND /MEM ! Look for a valid 128 Kbytes. >>> EX SP G 0000000E 00000200 ! Note where it was found. >>> FIND /RPB ?2C FND ERR 00C00004 ! Check for valid RPB. ! None to be found here. >>> HALT The HALT command has no effect. It is included for compatibility with other VAX consoles. Format: HALT Example: >>> HALT ! Pretend to halt. >>> HELP The HELP command gives information about command syntax and usage.
Console Commands /B /W /L /Q /INSTRUCTION /G /I /V /P /M /STEP: /N: /NOT /WRONG /U Valid commands: BOOT [[/R5:]] [] CONFIGURE CONTINUE DEPOSIT [] [...] EXAMINE [] [] FIND [/MEMORY | /RPB] HALT HELP INITIALIZE LOGIN MOVE [] NEXT [] REPEAT SEARCH [] [)] SET BFLG SET BOOT SET HALT <0..
Console Commands SET PSE <0..1 | DISABLED | ENABLED> SET PSWD SET RECALL <0..1 | DISABLED | ENABLED> SET SCSI_ID <0..
Console Commands INITIALIZE The INITIALIZE command performs a processor initialization.
Console Commands • QUART LPR register is set to 9600 baud Example: >>> INIT >>> LOGIN Allows you to put the system in privileged console mode. When the console security feature is enabled and when you put the system in console mode, the system operates in unprivileged console mode. You can access only a subset of the console commands. To access the full range of console commands, you must enter this command. This command may only be executed in secure console mode.
Console Commands The MOVE command performs byte, word, longword, and quadword reads and writes to moving the data efficiently. The MOVE command supports physical and virtual address spaces only. Format: MOVE [qualifier-list] {src_address} {dest_address} Qualifiers: Data control: /B, /W, /L, /Q, /N:{count}, /STEP:{size}, /WRONG Address space control: /V, /U, /P Arguments: {src_address} {dest_address} A longword address that specifies the first location of the source data to be copied.
Console Commands P 00000000 58DD0520 P 00000004 585E04C1 P 00000008 00FF8FBB P 0000000C 5208A8D0 P 00000010 540CA8DE >>> NEXT The NEXT command executes the specified number of macro instructions. If no count is specified, 1 is assumed. After the last macro instruction is executed, the console reenters console I/O mode. Format: NEXT {count} The console implements the NEXT command using the trace trap enable and trace pending bits in the PSL and the trace pending vector in the SCB.
Console Commands >>> EX /INSTRUCTION /N:5 1000 P 00001000 D4 CLRL R0 P 00001002 D6 INCL R0 P 00001004 D1 CMPL S^#05,R0 P 00001007 12 BNEQ 00001002 P 00001009 11 BRB 00001009 P 0000100B 00 HALT ! List it. >>> DEP PR$_SCBB 200 ! Set up a user SCBB... >>> DEP PC 1000 ! ...and the PC. >>> >>> N ! Single step... P 00001002 D6 INCL R0 ! SPACEBAR P 00001004 D1 CMPL S^#05,R0 ! SPACEBAR P 00001007 12 BNEQ 00001002 ! SPACEBAR P 00001002 D6 INCL R0 ! CR >>> N 5 ! ...
Console Commands REPEAT The REPEAT command repeatedly displays and executes the specified command. Press Ctrl/C to stop the command. You can specify any valid console command except the REPEAT command. Format: REPEAT {command}
Arguments: {command} A valid console command other than REPEAT. Examples: >>> REPEAT EX PR$_TODR !Watch the clock.
Console Commands SEARCH The SEARCH command finds all the occurrences of a pattern and reports the addresses where the pattern was found. If the /NOT qualifier is present, the command reports all addresses in which the pattern did not match. Format: SEARCH [qualifier-list] {address} {pattern} [{mask}] SEARCH accepts an optional mask that indicates bits to be ignored (don't care bits). For example, to ignore bit 0 in the comparison, specify a mask of 1. The mask, if not present, defaults to 0.
Console Commands [{mask}] A mask of the bits that the comparison checks for. Examples: >>> DEP /P/L/N:1000 0 0 ! Clear some memory. >>> >>> DEP 300 12345678 ! Deposit some search data. >>> DEP 401 12345678 >>> DEP 502 87654321 >>> >>> SEARCH /N:1000 /ST:1 0 12345678 ! Search for all occurrences P 00000300 12345678 ! of 12345678 on any byte P 00000401 12345678 ! boundary. >>> SEARCH /N:1000 0 12345678 P 00000300 12345678 >>> SEARCH /N:1000 /NOT 0 0 Then try ! longword boundaries.
Console Commands Format: SET {parameter} {value} Parameters: BFLAG Sets the default R5 boot flags. The value must be a hexadecimal number of up to eight digits. BOOT Sets the default boot device. The value must be a valid device name or list of device names as specified in the BOOT command description. DSSI_ID Sets the bus number to 0 or 1, and the DSSI ID to a number in the range from 0 to 7 HALT HOST LANGUAGE Sets the user-defined halt action.
Console Commands PSE Allows you to enable or disable the console security feature of the system. The SET PSE command accepts the following values: 0 -- Console security disabled 1 -- Console security enabled When the console security feature is enabled, only a subset of the console commands are available to the user. These commands are listed in. To enable the complete set of console commands once the console security feature is enabled, you must use the LOGIN command.
Console Commands BFLAG Displays the default R5 boot flags. BOOT Displays the default boot device. CONFIG DEVICE DSSI Displays a list of the devices and optional modules present in the system and the status of the hardware. See the CAUTION below. Displays all devices in the system. Shows the status of all nodes that are on the DSSI bus. For each node on the DSSI bus, the console displays the node number, the node name, and the boot name and type of the device, if available.
Console Commands command disables the scatter-gather map. RECALL Shows the current state of command recall, either ENABLED or DISABLED. RLV12 Displays all RL01 and RL02 disks that appear on the Q22-bus. UQSSP Displays the status of all disks and tapes that can be found on the Q22-bus that support the UQSSP protocol. For each such disk or tape on the Q22-bus, the firmware displays the controller number, the controller CSR address, and the boot name and type of each device connected to the controller.
Console Commands ________________________ CAUTION __________________________ If you enter the CONFIG command, the configuration data is read from memory. Under certain conditions the configuration data in memory may become corrupt. You can correct the corrupted configuration data by running the test A1. See the TEST console command for more information. ___________________________________________________________ Qualifiers: Listed in the previous parameter descriptions.
Console Commands V 80001000 >>> >>> SHOW VERSION KA57-A V1.0, VMB 2.16 >>> START The START command starts instruction execution at the address you specify. If no address is given, the current PC is used. If memory mapping is enabled, macro instructions are executed from virtual memory, and the address is treated as a virtual address. The START command is equivalent to a DEPOSIT to PC, followed by a CONTINUE. It does not perform a processor initialization.
Console Commands Example: >>>TEST 0 KA57-A V1.0, VMB 2.16 Performing normal system tests. 74..73..72..71..70..69..68..67..66..65..64..63..62..61..60..59.. 58..57..56..55..54..53..52..51..50..49..48..47..46..45..44..43.. 42..41..40..39..38..37..36..35..34..33..32..31..30..29..28..27.. 26..25..24..23..22..21..20..19..18..17..16..15..14..13..12..11.. 10..09..08..07..06..05..04..03.. Tests completed. >>> Example: >>> >>> ! Display the CPU registers.
Console Commands ......bcedsts=00000F00 bcedidx=001FFFF8 bcedecc=00000000 ........nests=00000000 neoadr=E0055F70 neocmd=8000FF04 neicmd=000003FF ......nedathi=FFFFFFFF nedatlo=FF7F9FFF cefsts=00019200 cefadr=E00002C0 mear=08406010_____Add=21018040 mmcdsr=01111000 MEMORY...mesr=00006000 ......memcon0=80000005 memcon1=00000007 moamr=00000000 NCA......cesr=00000000 cmcdsr=0000C108 cnear=00000000 .......csear1=00000000 csear2=00000000 cioear1=00000000 cioear2=000002C0 .........
Console Commands 4D 200613BC Memory_Address start_add end_add add_incr cont_on_err ****** 4E 20061AF8 Memory_Byte start_add end_add add_incr cont_on_err ****** 4F 20062628 Memory_Data start_add end_add add_incr cont_on_err ****** 51 2005BA5C FPA ********** 52 2005BED8 SSC_Prog_timers which_timer wait_time_us *** 53 2005C1A8 SSC_TOY_Clock repeat_test_250ms_ea Tolerance *** 54 2005B670 Virtual_Mode ******** 55 2005C360 Interval_Timer ***** 58 200602F0 SHAC_RESET port_number
Console Commands DC 200642BC NO_Memory_present DD 200661FC B_Cache_Data_debug start_add end_add add_incr ******* * DE 20065DB4 B_Cache_Tag_Debug start_add end_add add_incr ******* DF 20065614 O_BIT_DEBUG start_add end_add add_incr seg_incr ****** E0 20068498 SCSI environment reset_bus time_s ******* E1 20068578 SCSI_Utility environment util_nbr target_ID lun ****** E2 20068630 SCSI_MAP bypass_test addr_incr_data_tst ******** E4 200689D4 DZ environment ********* E8 20068B4C S
Console Commands UNJAM Example: >>> UNJAM >>> X -- Binary Load and Unload The X command is for use by automatic systems communicating with the console. The X command loads or unloads (that is, writes to memory or reads from memory) the specified number of data bytes through the console serial line (regardless of console type) starting at the specified address.
Console Commands byte of received data_checksum. The data is verified by adding all data characters and the checksum character into an 8-bit register initially set to zero. If the final content of the register is nonzero, the data or checksum is in error, and the console responds with an error message. If the command is a binary unload (bit 31 of the count is set), the console responds with the input prompt (>>>), followed by the specified number of bytes of binary data.
Console Commands (Comment) The comment character (an exclamation point) is used to document command sequences. It can be placed anywhere on the command line. All characters following the comment character are ignored. Format: ! Example: >>>! The console ignores this line.
B Console Security Console Security Feature The console security feature allows you to disable most of the system console commands. When the security password is set, there are two types of users: privileged users and unprivileged users. Privileged users know the security password and can use the full range of console commands. Unprivileged users can use only the following commands: • LOGIN Use this command with the security password to become a privileged user.
Console Security 1. Enter the following command at the console prompt (>>>) >>> SET PSWD The system responds with the following prompt: >>> PSWD1 : __________________________ Note ____________________________ The security password must be a string of exactly 16 hexadecimal characters (0 through 9 and A through F). Write down the security password and store it in a safe place. If you forget the security password, you must call your Digital services representative to disable the console security feature.
Console Security Enter the following command to check whether you have enabled the console security feature: >>> SHOW PSE If you have enabled the console security feature, the system displays the following message: Enabled Logging in to Privileged Console Mode When the console security feature is enabled, you must enter the security password to log in to privileged console mode. In privileged console mode you can use the full range of console commands.
Console Security Changing the Security Password You must be a privileged user to change the security password. To change the password, follow these steps: 1. Log in to privileged console mode. 2. Enter the following command at the console prompt (>>>) >>> SET PSWD The system responds with the following prompt: >>> PSWD1 : __________________________ Note ____________________________ The security password must be a string of exactly 16 hexadecimal characters (0 through 9 and A through F).
Console Security Disabling the Console Security Feature _________________________ Caution ___________________________ When you disable the console security feature, all users can use the full range of console commands. ____________________________________________________________ To disable the console security feature, follow these steps: 1. Log in to privileged console mode. 2.
C Setting the Defaults Setting the Default Boot Device When the system is shipped, it is set to boot from the system disk, DIA0. This RZ-series disk holds the factory installed software (FIS). If the TOY battery has discharged, the default boot device may have to be set. Use SHOW BOOT to verify. You can set the system to boot from a different default boot device that holds the operating system software.
Setting the Defaults >>> SET BOOT EZA0 Setting the Default Recovery Action There are five default recovery actions. You can change the default recovery action by entering the SET HALT command and the value or keyword associated with the action you want to set. The following table shows the five default recovery actions and their associated values. When the system is shipped, the default recovery action is set to HALT.
D Setting SCSI IDs Selecting Available SCSI IDs on the System Each internal or external SCSI device must have a unique SCSI ID, including all devices in a SCSI expansion box. Devices have default SCSI IDs set at the factory before they are shipped. If the default ID of a device is occupied, you must reset the SCSI ID of the device to an unused ID. See the documentation supplied with the device or expansion box for information on setting the SCSI IDs. There are eight SCSI IDs, numbered from 0 to 7.
Setting SCSI IDs E0 SCSI OK 3-RZ28 5F NI OK E8 COMM OK 4-RRD45 6-Adapter DSW41/42 2 CHANNEL V3.11-47 EC ASYNC OK DHW41/2 V1.6 • The letters OK by the SCSI device indicate that it has passed the power-on test. • The fifth line down on the table shows the SCSI IDs that are occupied by devices on the SCSI bus. For example, the RZ28 disk drive occupies SCSI ID 3 and the RRD45 drive occupies SCSI ID 7. • SCSI ID 6 is the default ID for the SCSI bus adapter.
E Programming Parameters for DSSI Devices This appendix describes the console mode procedures for setting and examining parameters for DSSI devices. __________________________ Note _____________________________ Before you reprogram DSSI devices, you should have a good understanding of DSSI architecture and VAXcluster software operation. If you do not have that understanding, you should read the VMS manuals which came with your system or call your Digital service representative.
Programming Parameters for DSSI Devices __________________________ Note ____________________________ On some systems, an optional DSSI daughter card (KFDDA--BB) provides a second DSSI interface, so there are two DSSI buses with the same specifications.
Programming Parameters for DSSI Devices Refer to the DSSI VMScluster guide for rules for specifying allocation class values. The UNITNUM parameter determines the unit number of the device. By default, the device unit number is supplied by the jumpers on the drives. Systems with multiple DSSI busses, as described later in this section, require that the default values be replaced with unique unit numbers.
Programming Parameters for DSSI Devices Figure E-1 illustrates the need to program unit numbers for a system using more than one DSSI bus and a nonzero allocation class. In the case of the nonzero allocation class, the operating system sees three of the integrated storage elements (ISEs) as having duplicate device names, which is an error, as all unit numbers must be unique.
Programming Parameters for DSSI Devices Figure E-1 VMS Operating System Requires Unique Unit Numbers for DSSI __________________________NOTE ____________________________ You should configure your system to have unique unit numbers even if you have a standalone system using an allocation class of zero. That practice will avoid problems with duplicate device names if you later decide to form a cluster.
Programming Parameters for DSSI Devices MIBu for the TF-series tape drive). Devices on bus 0 are listed as DIA. The embedded DSSI host is identified by an asterisk (*).
Programming Parameters for DSSI Devices Setting the Allocation Class After entering the DUP driver utility for a specified device, you can examine and set the allocation class for the device as follows. 1. At the PARAMS> prompt, enter SHOW ALLCLASS to check the allocation class of the ISE to which you are currently connected. 2. Enter SET ALLCLASS 2 (or enter the allocation class you desire). 3. Enter SHOW ALLCLASS to verify the new allocation class.
Programming Parameters for DSSI Devices PARAMS>SHOW UNITNUM Parameter Current --------- ---------------UNITNUM 0 Default ---------------0 Type -------Word Radix ----Dec U Default ---------------0 Type -------Word Radix ----Dec U Default ---------------1 Type -------Boolean Radix ----0/1 U PARAMS>SET UNITNUM 10 PARAMS>SET FORCEUNI 0 PARAMS>SHOW UNITNUM Parameter Current --------- ---------------UNITNUM 10 PARAMS>SHOW FORCEUNI Parameter Current --------- ---------------FORCEUNI 0 6.
Programming Parameters for DSSI Devices PARAMS>SHOW NODENAME Parameter Current --------- ---------------NODENAME SYSDSK Default Type Radix ---------------- -------- ----RF73 String Ascii B Setting the System ID __________________________NOTE ____________________________ This parameter is modified only when replacing a device. Only Digital service representatives and licensed self-maintenance customers should remove devices.
Programming Parameters for DSSI Devices Parameter Current --------- ---------------SYSTEMID 1402193310841 Default Type Radix ---------------- -------- ----0000000000000 Quadword Hex B Exiting the DUP Server Utility After you have completed setting and examining DSSI device parameters, enter the WRITE command at the PARAMS> prompt to save the device parameters you have changed using the SET command. The changes are recorded to nonvolatile memory.
Programming Parameters for DSSI Devices __________________________NOTE ____________________________ You must repeat the procedures in this appendix for each device for which you want to change parameters.
F System Care Introduction This appendix describes how to: • Clean your system, including the outside enclosure, terminal, and keyboard • Move your system ________________________WARNING __________________________ Make sure you turn off the system and disconnect any external devices before cleaning any part of your system. When using a moistened cloth for cleaning, do not allow any excess fluid to leak into the system, keyboard, or terminal. Wait until the system is completely dry before applying power.
System Care _______________________ WARNING__________________________ If you use a prepackaged screen cleaner, make sure that it is nonflammable. Never spray the cleaner directly on the screen. Instead, apply the cleaner to a clean cloth, and then clean the screen. ___________________________________________________________ Cleaning Your Keyboard Your keyboard keys may get dirty with use. Clean them with a clean cloth that has been lightly dampened with a mild detergent solution.
System Care Installing Your System at a New Location After moving the system to a new location, unpack and install it following the installation instructions on the Installation Information Guid,e EK-VX108-II.
G Technical Specifications Introduction This chapter lists the hardware specifications of the following: • System unit • Internal SCSI devices System Unit Specifications The following tables list the specifications for the VAX 4000 Model 108 systems.
Technical Specifications Subject Input voltage Description additional synchronous ports. Automatically adjusts for proper AC input voltage. See ratings marked on the unit. Range: 100 V ac to 120 V ac or 220 V ac to 260 V ac Maximum Inrush Current 40 A at 110 VAC, 80 A at 220 VAC Maximum running current (System) 4.3 A at 110 VAC, 2.1 A at 220 VAC. Maximum running current (Aux Out) 2.0 A at 110 VAC, 1.0 A at 220 VAC. Maximum power consumption 250 W . Frequency 49 Hz to 51 Hz.
Technical Specifications The following table shows the declared values for the ISO 9296 and ISO 7779 standards. The current values for specific configurations are available from Digital representatives. Table G-2 Acoustic Levels Product Model 108 diskless system enclosure Sound Power Level LWAd, B Idle Operate 5.6 5.6 Sound Pressure Level LpAm, dBA (Operator Position) Idle Operate 36 36 Per device when installed in system enclosure RZ28D 5.9 6.2 40 43 RZ26N 5.9 6.2 40 43 RZ29B 5.9 6.
Technical Specifications Table G-3 System Unit Metrics System Unit Weight kg (lb) Height cm (In) Width cm (In) Depth cm (In) Model 108 15.9 kg (35 lb.) 41 cm (16 in.) 22 cm (8.7in.) 47.5 cm (18.7 in.) Depends on the configuration. The value shown in this table is a typical value. Values vary depending on the options that you install.
Technical Specifications Table G-5 AC Power Cords (Country Specific) Part Country Number Voltage Length Amps Plug meters (feet) BN19P-2E U.S./Japan 125V 1.9 (6.2) 10 NEMA5-15 BN19H-2E Australia./ 250V 2.5 (8.2) 10 AS 3112 -1981 New Zealand BN19C-2E Central Europe 250V 2.5 (8.2) 10 CEE 7/7 Schuko BN19A-2E U.K./Ireland 250V 2.5 (8.2) 10 BS 1363 BN19E-2E Switzerland 250V 2.5 (8.2) 10 SEV 1011 BN19K-2e Denmark 250V 2.5 (8.2) 10 Afsnit 107 BN24X-2E Italy 250V 2.5 (8.
H Equipment Log Introduction With the equipment log, you can gather information that you may need if problems occur with your system and you need to call Digital for assistance. Use the equipment log to record information about your system hardware and software components. Update the equipment log when you add options.
Equipment Log Table H-1 Hardware Components Component Vendor/ Type/Size System unit Digital VAX 4000 System unit key number Terminal Keyboard Installed diskette drive Additional storage device 1 Additional storage device 2 Additional storage device 3 Additional storage device 4 Additional storage device 5 H-2 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information Model Number Serial Number Date Installed
Equipment Log Table H-2 SCSI Address Device Address Device Address Table H-3 Hardware Configuration Component System Specifics CPU speed and model Firmware version Memory size Table H-4 Installed Software Operating System or Application Software Version Number License Number Date Installed VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information H-3
Equipment Log Table H-5 Additional Component Information Component Vendor H-4 VAX 4000 Model 108 User Information Model Number Serial Number Date Installed
Index A Abbreviations used in this guide, xiii AC power cord criteria met, 2-7 identifying, 2-7 Acoustic level specifications, 3 Additional information resources, xv Airflow, 2-7 Asynchronous communications option connecting peripherals, 2-20 Asynchronous communications options DHW42-BB, 3–19 DHW42-CB, 3–19 Asynchronous modem control port connecting DEC 423 cables, 2-19 connecting EIA-232 cables, 2-17 connecting peripherals, 2-17 Audience, xi B Booting operating system, 2-42 C Cache memory, 3–3 CDAL slots
Index rear panel, 1-6 Console commands alphabetical listing, 1 entering console mode, 1 Console mode, 1 Console security, 1 disabling, 5 enabling, 2 Console terminal connecting, 2-9 Contacting Digital services, 6–17 Controls and indicators, 1-4 Conventions used in this guide, xii Cooling the system, 2-8 Cover removing, 3–2 D DEC423 cables connecting, 2-16 DECconnect faceplate connecting, 2-14 Default boot device setting, 1 Default recovery action setting, 2 Devices installing brackets on 3.
Index SCSI, 2-33 External options, 2-33 connecting, 2-15 F FCC notice, iii Front bezel removing, 3–10 Front view of system, 1-4 H Hard disk installing, front bay, 3–10 installing, rear bay, 3–14 Hardware components front panel controls, indicators, and drive bay locations, 1-4 keyboard, 1-18 rear panel connectors, 1-6 system unit, 1-2 Hasp lockdown, 2-4 HSD10 analyzing device failures, 4-31 analyzing failures, 4-30 applying power, 4-9 command utility, 4-13 command utility maintenance, 4-22 controller base
Index Installing optional devices front bay, 3–9 rear bay, 3–14 Installing options, 3–1 Installing system options adding a SIMM, 3–4 internal drive bay devices, 3–9 Installing the system, 2-7 Internal drive bay devices installing, 3–9 Internal power cables, 1-16 Internal view, 1-8 K Keyboard, 1-18 adjusting the angle, 1-18 KFDDA DSSI optional port connecting the TriLink adapter, 2-29 KFDDA DSSI port connecting the TriLink adapter, 2-26 installing, 3–20 L Locking the system down, 2-4 M Memory cache, 3–3 c
Index logging in, 3 Privileged users, 2-42 Q Qbus checking the connection, 2-32 connecting external, 2-32 R Reader's comments, xvi Rear view of system, 1-6 Removing the cover, 3–2 Removing the front bezel, 3–10 Removing the front door, 2-4 Removing the system board, 3–27 Removing the system board cover, 3–28 S SCSI bus length, 3–8 SCSI cable or terminator connecting, 2-19 SCSI cables internal, 1-13 SCSI devices setting the SCSI ID, 3–7 SCSI devices, external installation, 3–25 SCSI expansion box installa
Index cleaning, 6–1 cleaning the keyboard, 6–2 cleaning the terminal, 6–1 installing the system at a new location, 6–3 moving the system, 6–2 packing the system, 6–2 System components, 1-8 connecting, 2-9 System cooling, 2-8 System memory, 3–3 cache, 3–3 configuration rules, 3–3 System operating conditions, 4 System overview, 1-1 System unit description, 1-2 System unit specifications, 4 T Technical specifications, 1 Terminal distorted display, 5-5 Terminals connecting, 2-33 Termination DSSI, 2-26 external
Index connecting, 3–22 Volume shadowing, 4-4 W Welcome, xi Index-7
