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Preface

This manual describes how to install and test the VAX 4000 Model 105A. It

also refers to information on connecting the system to a network, connecting

external options to the system, and booting the operating system.

Audience

This manual is intended for anyone who wants to install the VAX 4000

Model 105A. It is written for both experienced and inexperienced users.

Structure of This Manual

This manual contains one chapter. Each section heading is a step in the

installation procedure and is indicated by the word step and a numeral.

Substeps in the procedure are indicated by a numeral.

Additional Information

See the VAX 4000 Model 105A Operator Information manual for the list of

associated and related documents.

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Summary of Contents for VAX 4000 105A

Page 1: ...X 4000 Model 105A Installation Information Order Number EK 512AA IN A01 April 1994 This manual describes how to install and test the VAX 4000 Model 105A Digital Equipment Corporation Maynard Massachusetts ...

Page 2: ...cribed in this publication is authorized only pursuant to a valid written license from Digital or an authorized sublicensor Digital Equipment Corporation 1994 All Rights Reserved The postpaid Reader s Comments forms at the end of this document request your critical evaluation to assist in preparing future documentation The following are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation DEC Digital ThinW...

Page 3: ...ing on the Console Terminal and System Unit 1 8 Step 9 Checking the Power Up Test Results 1 9 Step 10 Connecting the System to a Network 1 11 Step 11 Connecting External Options to the System 1 11 Step 12 Booting the Operating System 1 11 Examples 1 1 Successful Power Up Test Screen 1 9 1 2 Unsuccessful Power Up Test Screen 1 10 Figures 1 1 The VAX 4000 Model 105A System 1 2 1 2 Console Connection...

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Page 5: ...anyone who wants to install the VAX 4000 Model 105A It is written for both experienced and inexperienced users Structure of This Manual This manual contains one chapter Each section heading is a step in the installation procedure and is indicated by the word step and a numeral Substeps in the procedure are indicated by a numeral Additional Information See the VAX 4000 Model 105A Operator Informati...

Page 6: ...nvention Description MONOSPACE Text displayed on the screen is shown in monospace type italic type Italic type emphasizes important information and indicates the complete titles of manuals Note A note contains information that is of special importance to the user vi ...

Page 7: ...ween 20 and 80 Place the system unit at least 1 metre 3 feet from heaters photocopying machines or other operating equipment Place the system unit in a well ventilated location Place the system unit on a work surface that is raised above the floor Do not place this unit on the top of any pedestal system Keep the air vents on either side of the system unit clear Do not expose the system unit to dir...

Page 8: ...not have all the parts listed contact your Digital Sales representative Figure 1 1 The VAX 4000 Model 105A System 1 4 6 7 MLO 009274 2 5 3 System Unit SCSI Terminator H8574 A PN 12 30552 01 One ThinWire Ethernet T Connector H8223 and Two Terminators H8225 DEC423 Console Terminal Cable BC16E 25 DSSI Terminator 12 29258 01 up to three included Power Cord Documentation and Software Licenses 1 2 Insta...

Page 9: ... be shipped with a label covering ports 0 and 1 After port 3 is properly identified as the console port the OPA0 arrow label may be removed 2 Connect the other end of the terminal cable to a DEC423 MMJ communications port on the console terminal Figure 1 2 Console Connection 1 3 2 1 MLO 010200 Terminal Cable Installation Procedure 1 3 ...

Page 10: ...or 1 Assemble the T connector and the two terminators to form a ThinWire terminator 2 Connect the ThinWire terminator to the system unit Figure 1 3 ThinWire Termination 1 3 2 1 2 2 MLO 010201 T Connector Terminator 1 4 Installation Procedure ...

Page 11: ...Connecting the SCSI Terminator 1 Connect the SCSI terminator to the SCSI port 2 Close the bail lock loops Figure 1 4 Connecting the SCSI Terminator 1 3 2 1 MLO 010202 SCSI Terminator Installation Procedure 1 5 ...

Page 12: ...gle slot card model only one DSSI terminator will be included and connected and the two right hand DSSI cutouts will be covered with blanks Figure 1 5 Connecting a DSSI Terminator 1 3 2 1 MLO 010203 2 DSSI Terminator for all models Connected DSSI Terminators all models except KFDDA BA 1 6 Installation Procedure ...

Page 13: ...is in the off O position see Figure 1 7 for switch location 2 Connect the power cord to the system unit 3 Connect the other end of the power cord to an isolated grounded circuit Figure 1 6 Power Cord Connection 1 3 2 1 MLO 010204 Power Cord Installation Procedure 1 7 ...

Page 14: ...inal documentation for more information 2 Check the terminal settings See the VAX 4000 Model 105A Operator Information manual for the list of correct settings 3 Turn on the system unit by setting the on off switch to the on position Figure 1 7 Power Turn On 1 3 2 1 MLO 010205 On Off Switch the on position is shown 1 8 Installation Procedure ...

Page 15: ...Example 1 1 the system has not passed the power up test See Example 1 2 for a typical failure Example 1 1 Successful Power Up Test Screen KA53 A VX X VMB 2 14 Performing normal system tests 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 ...

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Page 17: ... Options to the System If you want to connect external options to the system see the VAX 4000 Model 105A Operator Information manual Step 12 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 VMS Factory Installed Software User Guide Installation Procedure 1 11 ...

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