MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800

This document is the "MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Operation" manual (Order Number EK-16SAA-OM-001) published by Digital Equipment Corporation in March 1989.

It serves as a comprehensive user's guide for operating and configuring the MicroVAX 3800 and VAXserver 3800 computer systems.

Key areas covered include:

• System Overview: Detailed physical descriptions of the BA213 enclosure and its core components, such as the Central Processing Unit (CPU), memory, mass storage devices (RF71 Integrated Storage Elements, TK70 tape drive), power supplies, and fans. It also outlines various optional components.
• System Operation: Instructions for fundamental tasks like turning the system on and off, setting hardware switches for normal or special operations, booting the system (both automatically and from console mode), halting the system, and restarting.
• Operating System Options: Guidance on using and adding various peripheral devices and controllers, including different types of mass storage, asynchronous and synchronous communications controllers, network controllers, real-time controllers, and printer interfaces.
• Dual-Host Capability (VMS Systems Only): Specific, detailed instructions for configuring two MicroVAX systems to share Integrated Storage Elements via a Digital Storage System Interconnect (DSSI) bus, including reprogramming the KFQSA Storage Adapter for such setups or when adding expanders.

The manual differentiates between the MicroVAX 3800 (multiuser, VMS/ULTRIX/VAXELN) and VAXserver 3800 (single-user, performance-optimized, VMS/ULTRIX), explaining their roles within an Ethernet or DECnet network. It advises users to contact a Digital service representative for complex installation or configuration changes.