Remote Services Console User Guide

This document is a User Guide for the Digital Remote Services Console (RSC). It provides detailed information on its operation, focusing on how the RSC manages remote access to a CPU via a modem and console terminal.

Key aspects covered include:

• Keyswitch Positions and Functions: Explains the four modes of operation (REMOTE, REMOTE USER, USER PORT, LOCKOUT), describing how each mode affects the logical data paths between the CPU, console terminal, modem, and remote station, including the use of DDCMP protocol for data integrity.
• RSC Operation Notes: Offers crucial guidance on using the RSC, such as conditions for keyswitch removal, CPU boot behavior with the RSC, indicator light functions (LOCAL COPY, LOCKOUT), bypassing faulty units, and specific considerations for VAX/PC38N systems regarding connection re-establishment.
• Operational Procedures: Outlines steps to operate the RSC, including setting data rate switches (BAUD T for terminal, BAUD M for modem) to match connected devices, checking power and fault indicators, and specific setup requirements for VAX Cluster environments.
• Switches and Indicators: Provides a comprehensive overview of various switches (LOCAL COPY, Data Rate) and indicators (POWER, FAULT) and their respective functions.

In essence, the guide is a manual for setting up, operating, and understanding the different states and behaviors of the Remote Services Console for managing and troubleshooting computer systems remotely.