DEC FDDIcontroller/FUTUREBUS+ Installation

This document is an installation manual for the DEC FDDIcontroller/FUTUREBUS+ controller, published by Digital Equipment Corporation in August 1993.

Its primary purpose is to guide users through the complete process of installing the DEC FDDIcontroller/FUTUREBUS+ controller, connecting it to a Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) network, verifying its proper operation, and troubleshooting any issues that may arise.

The manual covers:

• Introduction: An overview of the controller's function as a single-slot option connecting to a FUTUREBUS+ system, its role as a Single Attachment Station (SAS) or Dual Attachment Station (DAS) on an FDDI ring, and its use of changeable Physical Media Dependent (PMD) cards.
• Installation Steps: Detailed instructions on unpacking the controller (emphasizing anti-static precautions), preparing the system, physically installing the controller into a FUTUREBUS+ slot, and connecting FDDI communication cables (multimode and single-mode). It also includes procedures for changing PMD cards and PHY port keys, and connecting an optional optical bypass relay.
• Safety and Tools: Information on required tools and critical safety warnings regarding static electricity, laser light exposure, and cable bend radius.
• Verification & Troubleshooting: Guides on how to verify the controller's operation before and after system boot using LED indicators, and comprehensive troubleshooting steps based on LED states, including solutions for common hardware problems.
• Appendices: Supplementary information such as power and environmental specifications, patch cable purchasing details, and FDDI connector keying information.

The manual assumes the user has a basic understanding of FDDI network concepts.