VAXft Systems Model 810 Operating Information

This document, "VAXft Systems Model 810 Operating Information," published by Digital Equipment Corporation in June 1993, is a manual intended for experienced system managers, users, and operators with fault-tolerant VAXft system training.

The manual provides comprehensive details on the VAXft Model 810, a third-generation fault-tolerant processor. It covers:

• System Introduction: An overview of the system, its dual-zone architecture, hardware components (CPU, memory, I/O, power, packaging, storage devices), and software (OpenVMS, Fault Tolerant System Services, Volume Shadowing). It emphasizes the system's high availability and fault-tolerance features.
• System Configurations: Descriptions of various system setups, including entry, single cabinet, expanded, and advantage server configurations.
• Controls and Indicators: Detailed explanations of the physical controls and indicators for major system components, such as the Zone Control Panel, logic modules, power modules, disk drawers (RF35-HA), storage arrays (SF35-BK/HK/JK, SF73-HK/JK), and tape drives (TF85C-BA, TF857-AA), including procedures for loading, unloading, and handling cartridges.
• Console Operations: Instructions on using the system console, covering input/output modes (PIO and CIO), control characters, command language syntax, and bootstrap procedures.
• CIO Mode Console Commands: A comprehensive reference for various console commands used for system management, diagnostics, and configuration, such as BOOT, CLEAR, DEPOSIT, EXAMINE, HELP, INITIALIZE, SET, and SHOW.