Installation Procedures
2.3 Installing the BA42B System
Note
Section 2.3.2 covers the installation of either a VAX 4000 Model 100A
or 105A. Turn to Section 2.3.1 to install a VAX 4000 Model 100.
2.3.2 Installing a BA42B-Based VAX 4000 Model 100A/105A
To install A VAX 4000 Model 100A or 105A:
2.3.2.1 Identifying the Ports and Connectors on the System
Figure 1–2 and Figure 1–4 show the ports and connectors in VAX 4000 Models
100A and 105A. Section 1.2 describes the functions of the controls, indicators,
ports, and connectors in all VAX 4000 BA42B-based systems.
2.3.2.2 Connecting the Console Terminal
To connect a console terminal to a BA42B-based VAX 4000 100A/105A, follow
these steps:
1. Make sure that the on/off switch on the terminal is in the off position.
2. Set the communication parameters of the terminal (see Table 2–4).
Table 2–4 Terminal Settings
Feature
Setting
Terminal mode
VTnnn-7bit
Transmit speed
9600 baud
Receive speed
receive = transmit
Character format
8 bits, no parity
Stop bits
1
Comm1 port
DEC-423 (data-leads-only)
See the terminal documentation if you want more information on setting
up the terminal.
Note
If you connect the terminal cable to one of the MMJ ports on the back
of a VT3
xx
terminal, you must set the port so that it can operate as a
DEC423 port. See the terminal documentation for more information.
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