VAX 4000 Model 400/500/600 Installation

This document comprises four manuals providing comprehensive information for the VAX 4000 Model 400/500/600 series: an Installation guide, an Operation guide, a Troubleshooting and Diagnostics guide, and a Technical Information guide.

1. VAX 4000 Model 400/500/600 Installation (EK-448AD-IN.004) This manual guides users through the physical setup and initial power-up of the VAX 4000 system. It covers essential steps such as verifying site readiness (including environmental and grounding requirements), checking the shipment for completeness, physically positioning the system (noting its weight), and safely opening the system doors. Key instructions include installing the console terminal, setting various system controls (e.g., power, write-protect, baud rate), and connecting a wide array of peripheral devices like terminals, printers, modems, and Ethernet network cables. It also details how to connect optional expander units and the main system power cable, emphasizing proper grounding. The final section outlines the initial power-on sequence, language selection, and self-test verification.

2. VAX 4000 Model 400/500/600 Operation (EK-450AD-OP.004) This manual describes how to effectively use the VAX 4000 system and its components after installation. It provides an overview of the system's BA440 enclosure and its internal components, explaining the functions of the System Control Panel (SCP) and console module controls and indicators. The guide details routine system operations, including powering on/off, various booting methods (autoboot, console mode), halting, and restarting. A significant portion is dedicated to operating specific mass storage options like RF-series Integrated Storage Elements (ISEs) and TF/TK70/TLZ04 tape drives, covering procedures for write-protection, media handling (labeling, inserting, removing, cleaning), and monitoring indicators. It also includes general information on communication controllers, real-time options, and printer interfaces.

3. VAX 4000 Model 400/500/600 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics (EK-451AD-TS.004) This manual serves as a guide for diagnosing and resolving common problems encountered during system power-up or normal operation. It systematically lists issues, their possible causes, and corrective actions for power-up failures (e.g., no response, self-test halts, booting problems from ISEs or tape drives) and operational problems (e.g., system halts, reboots, DSSI configuration issues, specific tape drive errors). A major section is dedicated to the MicroVAX Diagnostic Monitor (MDM), explaining its limitations and providing detailed procedures for running it on various system configurations. It outlines how to use MDM's features to test components, display system configurations, and interpret diagnostic messages.

4. VAX 4000 Model 400/500/600 Technical Information (EK-452AD-TI.004) This manual provides detailed technical specifications and configuration information for the VAX 4000 system and its optional components. It describes the base system, including the BA440 enclosure, CPU models (KA675-AA, KA680-AA, KA690-AA) with their clock rates, memory management, and architecture specifics (caches, Ethernet port, console serial line). It also offers extensive specifications for a wide range of optional mass storage devices (disk drives, tape drives, ISEs, CD-ROMs), communication controllers (multiplexers, adapters, modems), real-time options (converters, interfaces, clocks), printer interfaces, and graphics adapters. For each component, functional, ordering, performance, and configuration details are provided, along with guidelines for planning system expansion.