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VAX 4000 Model 200 (BA430) Installation

Summary of Contents for BA430

Page 1: ...VAX 4000 Model 200 BA430 Installation Order Number EK 436AB IN 002 Digital Equipment Corporation Maynard Massachusetts ...

Page 2: ...s Comments form at the end of this document requests your critical evaluation to assist in preparing future documentation The following are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation CompacTape CX DDCMP DEC DECconnect DECdirect DECnet DECscan DECserver DECUS DECwindows DELNI DEMPR DESQA DESTA DSRVB DSSI IVAX KDA KLESI KRQ50 MicroVAX MSCP Q bus Q22 bus RA RQDX RV20 SA SDI ThinWire TK TMSCP TQK TS0...

Page 3: ...synchronous Modems to the System 22 7 5 Connecting an Internal Modem to Telephone Lines 24 7 5 1 DFA01 Modems 24 7 5 2 RJ11C CA11A RJ12C CA12A and RJ13C CA13A Telephone Service 24 7 5 3 RJ41S CA41A and RJ45S CA45A Telephone Service 28 7 5 4 Setting Up Terminal Lines 32 7 6 Connecting to an Ethernet Network at the CPU Cover Panel 32 7 6 1 Making a ThinWire Network Connection at the CPU Cover Panel ...

Page 4: ...ge 66 14 Close the System Doors 69 15 After Installation 70 Appendix A Starting and Modifying VMS Factory Installed Software A 1 Pre Startup Requirements A 1 A 2 Startup Procedure A 2 A 2 1 Modifying FIS for a Standalone System A 3 A 2 2 Modifying FIS for a Simple VAXcluster Network A 7 A 2 3 Modifying FIS for a Complex Network or Dual Host System A 11 A 2 3 1 Configuring for Dual Host Systems A 1...

Page 5: ...Data Jack Service Telephone to Wall Jack Connection 29 18 Connecting a Modem to a Wall Mounted Jack Data Jack Service Telephone to DFA01 Connection 31 19 Ethernet Connector Switch on the CPU Cover Panel 33 20 ThinWire Cable T Connector and Terminator 34 21 Making a ThinWire Ethernet Connection at the CPU Cover Panel 35 22 Grounding the ThinWire Ethernet at the CPU Cover Panel 37 23 Making a Standa...

Page 6: ...Module Connection Removing the Terminator 58 40 TLZ04 KZQSA Module Connection Connecting the Cable 59 41 Removing the DSSI Terminators 60 42 Connecting the DSSI Cable 61 43 Connecting the Ground Cable 63 44 Power Switch 64 45 Power Cables 65 46 Attaching the Power Cable to the System 66 47 Language Selection Menu 67 48 Successful System Tests 68 49 Saving the Language 69 50 Closing the Doors 70 Ta...

Page 7: ...ct a language 14 Close the system doors If you are installing a dual host system you must repeat each step for each host For more information on dual host systems refer to your system Operation manual and to VAX 4000 Dual Host Systems A glossary in your system Operation manual will help you understand new words and abbreviations that appear in this manual CAUTION Before installing the system revie...

Page 8: ... in text and examples For example Break indicates that you press the Break key on your terminal keyboard XXXX Return Bold monospaced type and the symbol for the Return key indicate interactive input that you must supply For example BOOT MUA0 Return That line tells you to enter the command BOOT MUA0 at the console terminal NOTE Provides general information about the current topic CAUTION Provides i...

Page 9: ...signed for connection to an IT power system a power system without a directly grounded neutral conductor The equipment should be plugged into a dedicated isolated ground circuit The system contains an automatic voltage selection power supply Voltage selection is not required prior to installation ix ...

Page 10: ... tools to install your system They are not included in your shipment Scissors Flat blade screwdriver Phillips cross point screwdriver Adjustable wrench If you are installing a dual host system you must repeat each step in the installation procedure for each host 2 Check the Shipment Before unpacking your system find the Product Delivery Document It is attached to the outside of a carton and is lab...

Page 11: ...acking illustrations on the cartons as a guide to unpack your shipment one carton at a time Check the contents of each carton against the Content Listing on its side to ensure you received all items WARNING The system weighs 68 kilograms 150 pounds with all options installed Two or more people should move the system If any item is missing or damaged Contact your delivery agent Contact your Digital...

Page 12: ...ation Checklist Note Unpacking is illustrated on the exterior of the shipping carton Ground Wire Cable Power Cable DECconnect 12 13756 A8 Office Cable DSSI Bus Node ID Plugs 12 28766 19 Node ID Plugs TLZ04 Bus 12 28766 28 Internal Cable KZQSA BC06P 2F 17 01364 02 VAX 4000 Model 200 BA430 Installation 3 ...

Page 13: ... WARNING Do not use the hand holds to lift the system Figure 2 Sliding the System into Position Slides Front to Back Rolls Left to Right MLO 004012 Hand Holds Leave space behind the system for routing cables Once installation is complete you can place the system base directly against a wall The oversized base ensures enough space for proper ventilation 4 VAX 4000 Model 200 BA430 Installation ...

Page 14: ...s as a single unit 3 Open the doors by pulling the handle on the upper door Figure 3 shows the door handle Figure 3 Lock and Key Positions Tape Drive Controls and Door Handle Both Doors MLO 004958 Middle Key Position No Access to Controls Bottom Key Position Access to Power Switch All Controls and Indicators Top Key Position Access to SCP ISEs and Rotary Key Lock Indicators Upper Door SCP stands f...

Page 15: ...n Figure 4 shows the system with the upper and lower doors open Figure 4 Opening the System Doors MLO 005561 The next step in installing your system is to install the console terminal 6 VAX 4000 Model 200 BA430 Installation ...

Page 16: ...1 Perform Setup Operations Setup instructions for terminals vary according to model or according to which read only memory ROM is installed in the terminal Be sure to Read the documentation provided with your terminal Follow the setup instructions for your terminal NOTE A new terminal from Digital has the baud rate set to 9600 If your terminal is new and you want to use that rate you can skip the ...

Page 17: ...al 2 Find the DECconnect Office Cable It is labeled 17 01364 02 and has a DEC 423 modular plug on each end 3 Connect the terminal cable to the DEC 423 modular jack labeled 1 on the rear of the terminal according to the instructions in your terminal installation guide 4 Feed the other end of the cable under the system base from behind or from the side Then draw up the cable and insert it into the D...

Page 18: ...Figure 5 Connecting a VT300 Series or VT400 Series Console Terminal MLO 005562 DECconnect Office Cable You are now ready to set the controls on your system VAX 4000 Model 200 BA430 Installation 9 ...

Page 19: ...Elements CPU cover panel and tape drives 1 Check the setting of the Power switch on the power supply shown in Figure 6 It should be off set at 0 2 Check the setting of the Halt button on the system control panel shown in Figure 6 It should be set to the out run position 10 VAX 4000 Model 200 BA430 Installation ...

Page 20: ...er Temperature Warning Indicator Halt Button Restart Button System Control Panel Power Supply Power Switch DC OK Indicator Over Temperature Condition Indicator Fan Failure Indicator Power Bus Connectors Power Cable Connector AC Present Indicator MLO 005564 VAX 4000 Model 200 BA430 Installation 11 ...

Page 21: ...button is in the in on line position Verify that a bus node ID plug is inserted into each ISE 4 Check the settings on the CPU cover panel shown in Figure 7 Power Up Mode switch Set that switch to the Language Inquiry mode uppermost position indicated by a human profile Break Enable Disable switch Set that switch to break enabled up indicated by a dot inside a circle 12 VAX 4000 Model 200 BA430 Ins...

Page 22: ...Series ISE Write Protect Run Ready Bus Node ID Plug Fault Indicator Button Button LED Display Modified Modular Jack Ethernet Connector Switch ThinWire Ethernet Connector Standard Ethernet Connector CPU Cover Panel Break Enable Disable Switch Power Up Mode Switch VAX 4000 Model 200 BA430 Installation 13 ...

Page 23: ...Make sure that handle is closed pushed in Figure 8 System Controls and Indicators TK Series Tape Drives Cartridge Insert Release Handle MLO 006525 If a TF85 tape drive Figure 9 is installed in your system Make sure the Cartridge Insert Release handle is closed pushed in Verify that a bus node ID plug is inserted into the drive 14 VAX 4000 Model 200 BA430 Installation ...

Page 24: ...ou are now ready to connect additional devices to the system 7 Connect Additional Devices to the System You can connect additional devices at this time or you can complete the installation skip to step 8 before connecting additional devices If you have devices that must be installed before you start up or install system software install them now Otherwise skip to step 8 if you prefer to connect ad...

Page 25: ...nd Memory M7622 AA MS650 BA System memory 16 megabytes M7622 BA MS650 BB System memory 8 megabytes M7626 AA KA660 AA System CPU multiuser M7626 BA KA660 BA System CPU server M8578 00 MRV11 Programmable read only memory Mass Storage M5976 SA KZQSA TLZ04 RRD series adapter M7164 M7165 KDA50 Intelligent board controller RA series disks and ESE20 M7206 PA TSV05 TS05 tape drive controller old M7530 TSV...

Page 26: ...ine interface M8049 PA DRV1J Parallel I O interface 64 line Miscellaneous A026 PA AXV11 D A and A D converter A030 PA ADQ32 32 channel single ended or 16 differential channel analog to digital converter A1008 PA ADV11 16 channel single ended or 8 differential channel analog to digital converter A1009 PA AAV11 Digital to analog converter M3125 PA IBQ01 BITBUS to Q bus DMA controller M4002 PA KWV11 ...

Page 27: ...e clearly labeled and terminate near the system You do not connect the terminals and printers directly to the system but to a cable concentrator H3104 that has connections for up to eight terminals and printers You then connect the cable concentrator to the system with a BC16D cable For each CXA16 or CXB16 module two H3104 cable concentrators and two BC16D cables are shipped with your system To co...

Page 28: ...Figure 10 Connecting Devices to the CXA16 Module Feed Cable Under System and Through Opening BC16D Cable Bail Latches MLO 005566 VAX 4000 Model 200 BA430 Installation 19 ...

Page 29: ...on the cable concentrator as shown in Figure 11 5 If you have not done so connect the terminal or printer to the other end of the cable Your terminal or printer documentation shows how to connect the cable If the printer or terminal does not have a modified modular jack connection use a passive adapter H8575 A available in 25 pin and 9 pin models Follow the same procedure for connecting a second B...

Page 30: ... under the system from the back or side Then insert it into the connector labeled J1 on the module cover Lock the connector in place by using the bail latches 3 Insert the other end of the cable into the printer Follow the same procedure for connecting a second printer to the LPV11 module except insert the cable into the connector labeled J2 on the module cover 7 3 Connecting Synchronous Modems to...

Page 31: ... documentation for the location of the connector 7 4 Connecting Asynchronous Modems to the System You connect asynchronous modem lines to the CXY08 module which supports up to eight lines To connect a modem to a CXY08 module 1 Find a BC19N 12 cable 2 Feed one end of the cable under the system from the back or side and insert it into the connector as shown in Figure 13 If you are connecting two BC1...

Page 32: ... at the opposite end of the cable If you want to place the modem farther away from the system attach a BC22F modem cable between the cable assembly and the modem Refer to your modem documentation for the location of the connector Repeat the same procedure for connecting a second BC19N cable except insert the cable into the connector labeled 0 3 VAX 4000 Model 200 BA430 Installation 23 ...

Page 33: ...u have one wall mounted modular telephone jack per telephone RJ12C RJ13C United States and CA12A CA13A Canada telephone service The switchpacks are factory set for that service If you have it you have one wall mounted modular telephone jack per telephone RJ41S RJ45S United States and CA41A CA45A Canada data jack telephone service If you have it you have two wall mounted modular telephone jacks per...

Page 34: ...sconnecting the Telephone Line Single Line and Multiline Service Telephone Wall Mounted Modular Telephone Jack Locking Tab Squeeze Locking Tab and Pull from Jack MLO 000653 VAX 4000 Model 200 BA430 Installation 25 ...

Page 35: ...rked with the line icon as shown in Figure 15 Figure 15 Installing the Telephone Cord Single Line and Multiline Service MLO 000654 DFA01 Cover Panel Wall Mounted Modular Telephone Jack Line Icon Telephone Cord 17 00089 01 Modem A Modem B 3 Insert the other end of the cord into the wall mounted telephone jack 26 VAX 4000 Model 200 BA430 Installation ...

Page 36: ...elephone icon Figure 16 Connecting a Modem to a Telephone Single Line and Multiline Service DFA01 Cover Panel Wall Mounted Modular Telephone Jack Line Icon Modem A Modem B Telephone Icon Telephone MLO 000655 If you do not plan to use modem B do not perform the following step 5 Set up modem B by following the same procedure you used to set up modem A Notice however that the jack positions on the mo...

Page 37: ...the bottom of the module cover 7 5 3 RJ41S CA41A and RJ45S CA45A Telephone Service Use the following procedure to connect the DFA01 modem to RJ41S CA41A or RJ45S CA45A data jack telephone service You need a standard eight wire telephone cord not supplied with the modem If you plan to use modems A and B you need two telephones one for each modem Do not unplug the telephone line from the wall mounte...

Page 38: ... Telephone to Wall Jack Connection Panel Line Icon Modem A Modem B Telephone Telephone Icon Wall Mounted Modular Telephone Jacks MLO 000656 DFA01 Cover 2 Insert the other end of the telephone cord into a second wall mounted modular telephone jack If you require voice communication on modem A refer to step 4 If you do not plan to use modem B skip step 3 and proceed with step 4 VAX 4000 Model 200 BA...

Page 39: ... is established for modems A and B in the preceding steps The telephone is connected to the wall mounted modular telephone jack which is in turn connected to the module cover see Figure 17 The second way of installing voice communication is by connecting the telephone to the module cover which is in turn connected to the wall mounted modular telephone jack as shown in Figure 18 a Leave connected t...

Page 40: ...e telephone line from the telephone to the module cover To install voice communication on modem A insert the telephone line into the second jack from the top of the module cover marked with the telephone icon To install voice communication on modem B insert the telephone line into the second jack from the bottom of the module cover marked with the telephone icon VAX 4000 Model 200 BA430 Installati...

Page 41: ...to support full EIA modem control Speed parity and data bits terminal lines should be set to 2400 baud parity disabled and 8 data bits to coincide with the modem power up defaults Dial up to support dial up operation Hang up to disable automatic hang up of the lines when logging out or when completing a dialog with the modem using terminal emulation software With automatic hang up disabled you can...

Page 42: ...Figure 19 Ethernet Connector Switch on the CPU Cover Panel Feed Cable Under System and Through Opening Ethernet Connector Switch MLO 006603 VAX 4000 Model 200 BA430 Installation 33 ...

Page 43: ... make a ThinWire network connection at the CPU cover panel 1 Find the T connector and two terminators They are on the ThinWire connector below the Ethernet Connector switch Figure 20 shows how the T connector terminators and ThinWire cable connectors fit together Figure 20 ThinWire Cable T Connector and Terminator Terminator T Connector Connector Connector MLO 000659 2 Remove the terminator from t...

Page 44: ...e T connector clockwise to make sure it is locked 4 Connect the ThinWire cable to the T connector as shown in Figure 21 If your system requires one connection to the network a Connect the ThinWire cable to the lower end of the T connector b Verify that a terminator is connected to the other end of the T connector Push in and turn the connector or terminator clockwise until it locks in place VAX 40...

Page 45: ...le and which connects one ThinWire segment A ThinWire Ethernet adapter in another system or workstation NOTE Contact your network manager or Digital service representative if you have questions about network configurations When the ThinWire cable is connected to a DEMPR or DESPR the ground is provided by the DEMPR or DESPR chassis If you are using a single segment ThinWire Ethernet local area netw...

Page 46: ...rd the plastic washer 3 Replace and tighten the lock washer and the steel nut 7 6 2 Making a Standard Network Connection at the CPU Cover Panel To make a standard network connection at the CPU cover panel 1 Find the Ethernet transceiver cable It has a right angle plug at one end and a socket at the other end VAX 4000 Model 200 BA430 Installation 37 ...

Page 47: ...tem and Through Opening MLO 005569 Sliding Lock Ethernet Connector Switch Standard Ethernet Connector 3 Connect the other end of the cable to one of the following devices An H4000 or H4005 transceiver on a traditional baseband Ethernet cable A DELNI interconnect which can be connected to a baseband Ethernet cable and which connects up to eight systems in a local area network A DESTA adapter which ...

Page 48: ...want to connect to standard Ethernet call your Digital service representative If your DESQA module has an Ethernet Connector switch you must select a ThinWire or a standard connector To select the ThinWire connector set that switch to the out position Then go to Section 7 7 1 To select the standard connector set that switch to the in position Then go to Section 7 7 2 An indicator next to the selec...

Page 49: ...ork Connection at the DESQA Module If your DESQA module has an Ethernet Connector switch make sure that switch is set to the out position A T connector and two terminators are on the DESQA module Figure 25 shows how the T connector terminators and ThinWire cable connectors fit together 40 VAX 4000 Model 200 BA430 Installation ...

Page 50: ...00659 To make a ThinWire network connection at the DESQA module 1 Remove the T connector from the module Push in and turn it counterclockwise until it unlocks 2 Remove the terminators from the T connector Push in and turn them counterclockwise until they unlock VAX 4000 Model 200 BA430 Installation 41 ...

Page 51: ...ThinWire cable to the upper end of the T connector b Connect a terminator to the other end of the T connector Push in and turn the connector or terminator clockwise until it locks in place If your system is a link in a network and connects to two additional components a Connect a ThinWire cable to one end of the T connector b Connect a second ThinWire cable to the other end of the T connector Push...

Page 52: ...s 10 Centimeters 4 Inches 6 Connect the ThinWire cable to one of the following devices A ThinWire Ethernet Multiport Repeater DEMPR which can be connected to a baseband Ethernet cable and which connects up to eight ThinWire segments in a local area network A ThinWire Ethernet Singleport Repeater DESPR which can be connected to a baseband Ethernet cable and which connects to one ThinWire segment A ...

Page 53: ... may need to ground the ThinWire connector on the DESQA module CAUTION Each ThinWire Ethernet segment must have only one grounding point To ground a single segment ThinWire network on the DESQA module connect a grounding clamp 90 08927 00 and an unshrouded T connector 12 25534 01 as shown in Figure 28 Contact your Digital sales representative concerning those parts 44 VAX 4000 Model 200 BA430 Inst...

Page 54: ...ounding the ThinWire Ethernet at the DESQA Module ThinWire T Connector Terminator Grounding Clamp Ground Wire 14 AWG Terminal Ring Hole for Address Label Carrier MLO 000664 VAX 4000 Model 200 BA430 Installation 45 ...

Page 55: ... at one end and a socket at the other end 2 Make sure the sliding lock on the standard Ethernet connector on the module is in the up position 3 Feed the plug end of the cable under the system from the back or side and insert it into the connector as shown in Figure 29 Slide down the lock to secure the connection Figure 29 Making a Standard Ethernet Connection at the DESQA Module Feed Cable Under S...

Page 56: ...ice representative if you have questions about network configurations 8 Connect an Expander If Required If you are not installing an expander with your system skip to step 9 If you are installing an expander with your system 1 Install the expander as described in the document addendum or manual shipped with the expander 2 Return to this manual to connect the expander cable s to one or more of the ...

Page 57: ...t Power Bus Out Ground Wire Out KZQSA In Feed Cables Under System And Through Opening NOTE The module containing the two Q bus Out connectors will be installed only if you purchased a Q bus expander for example a B400X expander with your system 48 VAX 4000 Model 200 BA430 Installation ...

Page 58: ... DSSI cable Section 8 2 KZQSA external cable Section 8 3 Power control bus cable Section 8 4 Ground cable Section 8 5 Then 1 Complete the installation of the expander as described in the expander document 2 Complete the installation of your system by completing the steps remaining in this manual continue with step 9 VAX 4000 Model 200 BA430 Installation 49 ...

Page 59: ... Lock Connector Locking Device MLO 006573 1 Feed the plug end of one of the cables under the system from the back or side and up through the opening Then insert the plug end into the lower Q bus Out connector J1 Secure the connection by sliding the lock down 2 Feed the socket end of the other cable under the system from the back or side and up through the opening Then insert the socket end into th...

Page 60: ...ove the DSSI terminator 12 29258 01 from the DSSI In Out connector which is the lower connector on the left side of the card cage Squeeze the spring clips at the top and bottom of the terminator as you pull it straight out Figure 32 Removing the DSSI Terminator MLO 006574 VAX 4000 Model 200 BA430 Installation 51 ...

Page 61: ...nnector screws by hand then use a screwdriver to secure the connection 3 If applicable install the terminator removed in step 1 on the expander as shown in the expander installation document 8 3 Connecting the KZQSA External Cable 1 Open the bail latches and remove the terminator 12 30552 01 from the lower connector on the KZQSA module M5976 SA 52 VAX 4000 Model 200 BA430 Installation ...

Page 62: ...Figure 34 Removing the KZQSA Terminator Bail Latch MLO 006575 VAX 4000 Model 200 BA430 Installation 53 ...

Page 63: ...Bail Latch MLO 006576 Secure the connection by pressing the connector bail latches into place 3 If applicable install the terminator removed in step 1 on the expander as shown in the expander installation document or on an external RRD series drive as shown in the owner s manual for that drive 54 VAX 4000 Model 200 BA430 Installation ...

Page 64: ...6 Connecting the Power Control Bus Cable Power Bus Out Connector Power Control Bus Cable MLO 006577 The Power Bus Out connector is on the power supply It is the topmost of three connectors stacked well below the Power 1 0 switch NOTE The Power Control Bus cable is not used in dual host systems VAX 4000 Model 200 BA430 Installation 55 ...

Page 65: ...onnect the KZQSA Internal Cable If Required The KZQSA internal cable connects the KZQSA module to your system If a TLZ04 tape drive is not installed in your system skip to step 10 NOTE Save the KZQSA internal cable until you are sure that a KZQSA module will never be installed in your system If a TLZ04 tape drive is installed in your system 1 Find the KZQSA In connector shown in Figure 38 and the ...

Page 66: ...System Connection DSSI MLO 005678 In Out KZQSA In 2 Remove the protective cover from the KZQSA In connector 3 Insert the connector on one end of the cable into the KZQSA In connector VAX 4000 Model 200 BA430 Installation 57 ...

Page 67: ... and remove the terminator from the upper connector on the KZQSA module M5976 SA as shown in Figure 39 Figure 39 TLZ04 KZQSA Module Connection Removing the Termina tor Bail Latch MLO 005679 5 Insert the other cable connector into the connector on the KZQSA module as shown in Figure 40 58 VAX 4000 Model 200 BA430 Installation ...

Page 68: ...y pressing the bail latches on the connector until they snap into place 10 Connect the DSSI Cable Dual Host Only If you are not installing a dual host system skip to step 12 If you are installing a dual host system follow the instructions for this step and the next step 11 VAX 4000 Model 200 BA430 Installation 59 ...

Page 69: ...systems host A the other host B 1 Remove the DSSI terminator from the host A DSSI In Out connector shown in Figure 41 Squeeze the spring clips at the top and bottom of the terminator as you pull it straight out Figure 41 Removing the DSSI Terminators Host A MLO 005573 Host B 2 Repeat the previous step for host B 3 Find the 2 74 meter 9 foot DSSI cable labeled BC21M 09 shipped with your system 60 V...

Page 70: ... by fitting the cable connector over the two guide pins shown in Figure 42 Tighten the screws by hand then use a screwdriver to secure the connection Figure 42 Connecting the DSSI Cable Host A MLO 005574 Host B 5 Repeat the previous step for host B using the opposite end of the DSSI cable VAX 4000 Model 200 BA430 Installation 61 ...

Page 71: ...pped with your system It has a ground lead terminal on each end 2 Feed the ground cable under host A from the back or side and up through the opening in the front 3 Locate the Ground Wire Out bolt on host A It is below the handle on the power supply as shown in Figure 43 62 VAX 4000 Model 200 BA430 Installation ...

Page 72: ... MLO 005575 Host B 4 Remove the nut from that bolt 5 Slide the ground lead terminal over the bolt 6 Replace and tighten the nut 7 Repeat steps 2 through 6 for host B using the other end of the ground cable VAX 4000 Model 200 BA430 Installation 63 ...

Page 73: ...re the Power switch shown in Figure 44 is set to off 0 Figure 44 Power Switch Power Switch AC Present Indicator Power Supply MLO 005700 2 Make sure all devices connected to your system are turned off 3 Find the power cable shipped with your system 4 Make sure the plug end of that cable matches your wall outlet or other power source Several different plugs are shown in Figure 45 64 VAX 4000 Model 2...

Page 74: ...Figure 45 Power Cables 100 125 V 200 250 V MLO 001861 VAX 4000 Model 200 BA430 Installation 65 ...

Page 75: ...rn on your system and select a language 13 Turn On the System and Select a Language The language you select controls only the language of the console program which is part of the firmware in the CPU That firmware lets you give commands to the system and also generates error messages NOTE For a dual host system You must turn on each host separately If you want a language other than English United S...

Page 76: ... Within a few moments a language selection menu should appear on your console terminal as shown in Figure 47 NOTE If you are using an older terminal that does not support multiple languages the language selection menu does not appear and the system defaults to English United States Canada Figure 47 Language Selection Menu KA660 A Vn n VMB n n 1 Dansk 2 Deutsch Deutschland Österreich 3 Deutsch Schw...

Page 77: ... 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 If the self tests do not start or do not complete successfully as shown in Figure 48 your system may have a problem For instructions on finding the source of the problem refer to your system Troubleshooting and Diagnostics manual which is included in the Customer Ha...

Page 78: ...s 14 Close the System Doors If you plan to run diagnostic software immediately following the installation leave the upper door open If you plan to start up factory installed software immediately following the installation leave both doors open VAX 4000 Model 200 BA430 Installation 69 ...

Page 79: ...llation Digital strongly recommends that you run the diagnostic software for your system before you install system software or start factory installed software the first time The diagnostics Verify the system configuration Check to see if each device is working properly The diagnostic software is on a tape cartridge labeled MV DIAG CUST TK50 Your system Troubleshooting and Diagnostics manual tells...

Page 80: ...ll system software or run diagnostic software If you have factory installed software on your system see Appendix A for the startup procedure Otherwise install the software that you ordered with your system NOTE Systems with VMS factory installed software have a yellow sticker on the front panel of the ISE containing that software VAX 4000 Model 200 BA430 Installation 71 ...

Page 81: ... host system Simple VAXcluster network System in a more complex VAXcluster network with distributed resource sharing and sophisticated disk management CAUTION If you want to modify FIS to obtain a dual host or VAXcluster system you should have a good understanding of DSSI architecture and VAXcluster software operation If you do not have that understanding you should read the manuals listed in Sect...

Page 82: ... mode a Set the Power switch to off 0 b Set the Break Enable Disable switch to enable up dot inside circle c Set the Power switch to on 1 Wait for your system to complete its self tests and display the console prompt 2 Make sure the system disk is on line and is not write protected The Run Ready button should be in lit The Write Protect button should be out not lit 3 If your system will be configu...

Page 83: ...d information Y N 8 Refer to the appropriate section to complete the startup procedure for a Standalone system Section A 2 1 Simple VAXcluster network Section A 2 2 Dual host system or complex VAXcluster network Section A 2 3 A 2 1 Modifying FIS for a Standalone System The following procedure modifies FIS for a standalone system Do you want to enter Customer s cluster and password information Y N ...

Page 84: ... a password you cannot log in Enter new password for account SYSTEM PANCAKES Return Re enter the password for account SYSTEM PANCAKES Return UAF I MDFYMSG user record s updated Enter new password for account SYSTEST BRATHWURST Return Re enter the password for account SYSTEST BRATHWURST Return UAF I MDFYMSG user record s updated Enter new password for account FIELD ZIRHUMBA Return Re enter the pass...

Page 85: ...ion messages SHUTDOWN Perform an Orderly System Shutdown VAX VMS Version Vn n Major version id 1 Minor version id 0 SYSTEM job terminated at 24 JUL 1991 14 47 28 34 Accounting information Buffered I O count 133 Peak working set size 401 Direct I O count 12 Peak virtual size 2379 Page faults 325 Mounted volumes 0 Charged CPU time 0 00 00 55 23 Elapsed time 0 00 01 31 24 6 Press Return The system pr...

Page 86: ...See the VMS License Management Utility Manual for any additional information you may need Your system Operation manual provides information on backing up the system disk and deleting unwanted files Read carefully to determine the exact sequence of backup and tailoring functions needed based on the amount of tailoring required and the backup resources available to you See the VMS Installation and O...

Page 87: ...ect enter N With that answer the system reprompts you to enter the correct date and time and then to review it If you enter Y the system displays the following prompt Will this node be a cluster member Y N 3 Enter Y A series of system prompts are displayed 4 Respond to those prompts as listed below What is the node s DECnet node name Enter the DECnet node name for example JUPITR It can be from one...

Page 88: ...isks Y Enter Y Enter a value for JUPITR s ALLOCLASS parameter Enter 0 or the desired allocation class for your system Does this cluster contain a quorum disk Y N Enter N If DECwindows is on the system disk you will see the following prompt Do you want DECwindows as the default windowing system Y N NOTE It is easy to set DECwindows as the default windowing system at a later stage To do that you mus...

Page 89: ... following status messages are displayed if the passwords are acceptable VMS I PWD_OKAY account password for SYSTEM verified VMS I PWD_OKAY account password for SYSTEST verified VMS I PWD_OKAY account password for FIELD verified Then the following status message is displayed Creating RIGHTS database file SYS SYSTEM RIGHTSLIST DAT Ignore any messages of this type SYSTEM F DUPIDENT duplicate identif...

Page 90: ...a username and password 8 Log in to the SYSTEM account as shown below Welcome to VAX VMS USERNAME SYSTEM Return PASSWORD PANCAKES Return LICENSE I NOLICENSE no license is active for this software product LOGIN LOGOPRCON login allowed from OPA0 Welcome to VAX VMS The system prompt indicates the completion of the startup procedure If you do not enter the correct password the system displays the foll...

Page 91: ...a new network see the VMS VAXcluster Manual for a discussion on setting up remote printer and batch processing queues You can use the NETCONFIG COM command procedure to include your system in a network provided you have the appropriate software licenses and PAKs See the VMS VAXcluster Manual the Guide to DECnet VAX Networking and the VMS Networking Manual for more information A 2 3 Modifying FIS f...

Page 92: ...ge controllers HSCs in a cluster Refer to your system Operation manual for information on setting parameters for ISEs The following software licenses are required to configure a dual host system Host A Host B VMS VMS VAXcluster VAXcluster DECnet full function DECnet end node A 2 3 2 Checking Your Modification Work You can use two commands to check your work after you modify FIS for a dual host sys...

Page 93: ...50 Checking Checking Cont shipment 1 software modification work A 12 Closing system doors 69 Configuring software for dual host systems A 12 Connecting additional devices 15 asynchronous modems 22 CA11A CA12A and CA13A telephone service 24 CA41A and CA45A telephone service 28 console terminal 7 8 DSSI cable 51 DSSI cable dual host 59 dual hosts 59 62 Ethernet network at CPU cover panel 32 Ethernet...

Page 94: ...DFA01 option 17 DIV32 option 17 Doors closing 69 opening 5 DPV11 option 17 DRQ3B option 17 DRV1J option 17 DRV1W option 17 DSSI cable connecting 51 DSSI cable dual host connection 59 DSV11 option 16 Dual host connections Dual host connections Cont DSSI cable 59 ground cable 62 E Ethernet network connections CPU cover panel 32 DESQA module 39 Expander connecting 47 F Factory installed software See ...

Page 95: ...odule 16 M7626 AA module 16 M7626 BA module 16 M7651 PA module 17 M7658 PA module 17 M7740 PA module 16 M7769 module 16 M8020 PA module 17 M8049 PA module 17 M8086 PA module 18 M8578 00 module 16 M8634 PA module 18 M9404 module 18 M9405 module 18 Modems asynchronous connecting 22 DFA01 24 internal connecting to telephone lines 24 synchronous connecting 21 Modifying VMS factory installed software A...

Page 96: ...21X SF 18 CXA16 17 CXB16 17 CXY08 17 DEQRA CA 17 Options Cont DESQA 17 DFA01 17 DIV32 17 DPV11 17 DRQ3B 17 DRV1J 17 DRV1W 17 DSV11 16 IBQ01 17 IEQ11 18 KA660 AA 16 KA660 BA 16 KDA50 16 KFQSA 16 KLESI 16 KMV1A 17 KRQ50 16 KWV11 17 KXJ11 17 KZQSA 16 LPV11 18 MRV11 16 MS650 BA 16 MS650 BB 16 TQK50 16 TQK70 16 TSV05 16 VCB02 J 17 VCB02 K 17 P Parallel printers connecting 21 Performing console terminal...

Page 97: ... VMS factory installed software Standard network connection CPU cover panel 37 DESQA module 46 Starting and modifying VMS factory installed software A 1 Startup procedure VMS factory installed software A 2 Synchronous modems connecting 21 System doors closing 69 doors opening 5 expander connections 47 positioning 4 selecting language 66 turning on and selecting language 66 System control panel SCP...

Page 98: ... preparation 1 VMS factory installed software checking modification work A 12 complex network or dual host system A 11 configuring dual host systems A 12 dual host system A 11 modifying A 1 pre startup requirements A 1 simple VAXcluster system A 7 standalone system A 3 starting and modifying A 1 startup procedure A 2 VT300 series console terminals connecting 8 VT400 series console terminals connec...

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