MicroVAX 3400 VAXserver 3400 Installation

This document is an installation manual for the MicroVAX 3400 and VAXserver 3400 systems, published in September 1988 by Digital Equipment Corporation.

It provides step-by-step instructions for users to install their system, covering:

1. Site Preparation: Assumes the user has followed the MicroVAX Site Preparation manual.
2. Shipment Check: Guides on verifying shipment contents and unpacking, emphasizing saving packing materials and checking power requirements.
3. System Placement: Instructions for safely moving and positioning the system unit.
4. Console Terminal Installation: Details on setting up and connecting the console terminal (VT300- or VT200-series) to the CPU.
5. System Control Settings: How to configure front-panel controls like disk write-protect, power-up mode, baud rate, and Ethernet connector switch.
6. Peripheral Device Connections: Comprehensive instructions for connecting various devices, including:
   • Terminals and serial printers via cable concentrators.
   • Parallel printers.
   • Synchronous and asynchronous modems (including internal DFA01 modems to telephone lines).
   • Ethernet network connections (standard or ThinWire, and DESQA controller).
7. Power Cable Connection: Steps to connect the power cord after verifying voltage compatibility.
8. Initial Power-On & Language Selection: Guidance on starting the system, observing power-on self-tests, and choosing a console language.
9. Front Panel Attachment: Final step of securing the system's front panel.
10. After Installation: Recommends consulting the operation manual and running diagnostic software.

The manual includes important cautions regarding moving the system, power voltage compatibility, and the necessity of using Digital-supplied module cover panels for proper operation and compliance. It also notes that VAXserver 3400 systems are designed for applications not requiring timesharing and that dual-host systems typically require installation by a Digital service representative.