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Document:	07.13.00 8006 TOPS-10 LIR
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Software Product Description
PRODUCT NAME: TOPS-10 LIR for DECsystem-1091S,
Version 7.01
DESCRIPTION:
The TOPS-10 LlR for DECsy~tem-1091S Operating
System services a range of simultaneous job types and
response requirements, including timesharing, batch,
remote batch, and real-time. TOPS-1 0 allocates memory, storage, peripherals, and processing time among
system users, and has a scheduler that is adjustable at
installation. To service multiple users concurrently, the
DECsystem-10 uses multiprogramming, virtual memory and swapping. The TOPS-10 monitor supports
reentrant software; that is, one copy of a reentrant
language processor or program in memory can serve
multiple users simultaneously. The monitor performs
all input/output, user communication, resource arbitration, and other necessary services.
TOPS-10 Timesharing

Depending on configuration and total computing load,
up to 512 terminals can be attached to up to 120 active
jobs. See the terminal capacity section of this SPD.
CRTs or hardcopy terminals operating at 110 to 9600
baud may be used. TOPS-10 supports automatic answering modems and baud rate detection at speeds of
110,150,300 and 1200 baud as described in the configuration section of this SPD.
The TOPS-10 command language, file structure, I/O
processing, and job scheduling are independent of the
application language used. In addition, standard software interfaces make it easy for users to develop their
own languages or systems. Editors, compilers, and
interactive high-level debuggers shorten development
time and increase programmer productivity.
TOPS-10 Batch Processing with GALAXY

GALAXY Batch on the DECsystem-10 is designed for
ease of use and flexible control over job processing.
The command language for batch is an extension of
the timesharing language which allows easy movement between batch and interactive processing, and
reduces the amount of training necessary to use the
system effectively. An interactive user can prepare jobs
and enter them into the batch input queue for processing. The user is allowed to specify the characteristics

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SPD 7.13.0

and limits associated with his batch job, and can modify them as necessary. The system operator controls
the batch system and specifies all operating parameters. The operator has the power to select or reject
jobs, to suspend them, or to remove them from the
batch system. GALAXY software. is included with
TOPS-10, Version 7.01 and is further described in the
GALAXY-10, Version 2 (7.32) SPD.
Network Communications

TOPS-10 synchronous communication provides errorcorrecting high speed paths among TOPS-10 systems
and remote stations. The high-speed synchronous
transmission is on a message basis, in contrast with the
character-by-character basis of lower-speed asynchronous transmission.
When combined with the appropriate hardware, the
software supplied with TOPS-10 provides efficient use
of the high-speed transmission in both directions
simultaneously on a full-duplex line. The software
handles device control-message formatting and message acknowledgements. The data transmission is
"pipelined", a technique that increases line efficiency
by overlapping messages and acknowledgements.
Transmission errors are detected using cyclic redundancy checks (CRC-16). Data errors are corrected by
retransmission.
The TOPS-10 synchronous communications can be
used to extend the capabilities of the DECsystem-10
through the use of remote stations. Each remote station can include a line printer, a card reader, a console
terminal, and, depending on the type of remote station,
up to 32 asynchronous command terminals. The user
interface and facilities available on the remote station
are identical with those seen by a local user. The
TOPS-10 monitor allows for simultaneous operation of
multiple remote stations and in so doing has provisions
to differentiate one remote station from another. By
using peripheral devices at various stations, the user is
provided with increased capabilities. For example,
data can be collected from various remote stations,
compiled and processed at the central station, and the
results of the processing can be sent to all contributors
of the data.

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SPD 7.13.0

TOPS-10 LlR for DECsystem-1091S, Version 7.01
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More than one DECsystem-10 can be in a single network. DECsystem--10 systems can be connected directly or through a remote station. A user at a terminal
anywhere in the network can select which DECsystem10 to use. TOPS-10 supports up to 63 nodes.
TOPS-10 provides communications with IBM systems
and remote stations using 2780 and 3780 protocols.
2780/3780 is a separate software product, which
req.uires a license and is described in a separate SPD.
User Command Language

Through an easy-to-use command languag.e, the user
controls the running of a job. Specifically, the user can:
• Compile, execute, and debug programs
• Create, edit, list, append, and delete files
• Use available resources such as magnetic tapes,
private disk packs, or other peripherals
• Communicate with the system operator and request
such services as the mounting and dismounting of
disk packs and magnetic tapes
• Start, suspend, or terminate a job
• Spool output to line printer, card punch, paper tape
punch, and plotter
• Determine status of the system and the resources
available
• Request time and resource utilization data
• Send messages to other terminals in the system
Real- Time Processing

TOPS-10 real-time software features fast response,
high throughput, system security, high-priority
queues, the ability to lock jobs in memory, and disk
transfer priorities. Direct access to real-time devices is
available. The system administrator controls access to
real-time features. Real-time programs can be written
in FORTRAN or assembly language.

Virtual Memory

The user can run programs with address space greater
than the physical memory actually utilized and can
take advantage of typical program characteristics to
reduce memory demands. A unique feature of TOPS10 virtual memory is that its use is optional. The system
administrator decides which users may access the
facility. Controls are provided to both the user and the
administrator to allow them to tune the system to their
needs.
Error Handling

TOPS-10 has extensive error detection, logging, and
recovery procedures for virtually all types of peripheral
and memory failure. Error recovery provides system
continuation and availability. Error logging provides
Field Service and the system administrator with valuable information regarding hardware failures, and aids
in their diagnosis and correction.
Utilities

The following is a list of the TOPS-10 System Software
components:
BACKUP
BOOTM
BOOTS
COMPIL
CREF
CRSCPY
DAEMON

TOPS-10 File Handling

File service for disk storage is designed for convenience and efficiency. RP04/RP06 disk drives can be
dual ported for high availability and increased performance. Each user can have as many files as desired on
any of the available file storage devices. The system
administrator establishes limits on the total amount of
space each user's files can occupy. Each file is referred
to by name, so that the user is not required to know
where a file is physically located on the disk.
File storage is dynamically allocated during program
operation, so there is no need to preallocate space
before a file is established; however, preallocation can
be done to guarantee the availability of space at some
later time.
Updating files is performed by either of two methods
-superseding or updating-in-place. Files can be
shared concurrently (even with different access
methods) among specified users. Access is controlled
through the use of protection codes. Additionally,
TOPS-10 provides features that allow installation of
more extensive file security and access-logging
software.

DDT
DIRECT
DTELDR
FILCOM
FILDDT
HELP
INITIA
LlNK-10
LOGIN
LOGOUT
MACRO-10
MONGEN
MAKLIB
NETLDR
OMOUNT

Saves/restores disk files to/from
magnetic tape
Bootstrap load memory from magnetic
tape storage
Bootstrap load/dump memory from/to
disk storage
Interprets commands including:
COMPILE, LOAD, EXECUTE
Produces cross-reference listings from
MACRO and FORTRAN output
Automatically copies system dump
to permanent storage
Provides services including error
logging, utilization logging and
dumping job images
Provides on-line interactive debugging
for MACRO assembly programs
Produces file directory listings
Loads/dumps PDP-11 memory across
DTE interface
Compares source or binary files to highlight differences
Examines/patches disk files
Types HELP files on user terminal
Initializes terminal line characteristics
Merges relocatable modules into object
modules
Validates system access
Terminates system access
MACRO assembler for TOPS-10
System generator program for configuration dependent software
Manipulates relocatable library files
Loads/dumps remote nodes across
synchronous interface
Provides operator interface to mount/
dismount removable media

SPD 7.13.0

TOPS-10 LlR for DECsystem-1091S, Version 7.01

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PFH
PIP
QUOLST
REACT
SCDSET
SETSRC
SYSINF
SYSTAT
TECO
TGHA
UMOUNT
WTBOOT

Controls multiple operator subjobs
Manages programs working set
Copies, deletes, and renames files
Lists disk quotas
Maintains system access files
Maintains scheduler class files
Manipulates job/system search lists
Provides interprocess communications
control
Displays system parameters
Text editor
Detects and records MOS memory
errors
User interface to mount/dismount
removable media
Writes bootstrap to disk

MAKVFU
Create VFU files for line printers
Condition: For DIGITAL Supported software
PAL-10
Cross-assembler for PDP-8/PAL programs
Condition: Installation or update of DIGlTAL Supported software
RUNOFF
Text formatting program
Condition: For DIGITAL supplied documentation files
SCAN
Commands parsing subroutine
Condition: For DIGITAL Supported software
SOUP
Source update package
Condition: With DIGITAL supplied correction files

The following utility programs are DIGITAL Supported
for the stated conditions only; and are Customer Supported for any other kind of use.

SYSDPY
Repetitive on-line statistics display program
Condition: With VT50 or VT52 terminals

AVAIL
Availability report program
Condition: Reports from AVAIL file

SYSERR
System-error report program
Condition: Reports of DIGITAL suppl'ied hardware

CREDIR
Create user file directories and subfile directories
Condition: Used by operator to create UFOs

WILD
Subroutine to scan file directories
Condition: For DIGITAL Supported software

DELFIL
Delete files without deallocating space
Condition: Used by operator on files with RIB errors

MINIMUM HARDWARE REQUIRED:

DSKLST
List contents of disk structure and compute statistics
Condition: Stand-alone system (not timesharing)
DSKRAT
Report on integrity of file structure
Condition: Stand-alone system (not timesharing)
FE
Front-end device interface (RSX-20F to TOPS-10)
Condition: Installation or update of DIGITAL Supported software
FEFILE
Allocate front-end file system (FE.SYS)
Condition: Installation or update of DIGITAL Supported software
FILDAE
Mediate file access based on complex user
specification
Condition: For examples in DIGITAL manuals
GLOB
Create global cross-reference file
Condition: For DIGITAL Supported software
HELPER
Module to type HELP files
Condition: For DIGITAL Supported software
MACDLX
Cross-assembler for PDP-11 code
Condition: Installation or update of DIGITAL Supported software

KL 1O-E central processing unit, 256K words of
memory, console- terminal, RP04 or RP06 disk drive
with controller, and at least one 1600 BPI magnetic
tape transport with controller

OPTIONAL HARDWARE:
Memories

A total of up to 3 million words of memory as follows:
MEM. TYPE
MA20 CORE
MB20 CORE
MF20 MOS

MAX. SIZE
256 KW
512 KW
3072 KW

Disk Systems

RH20 Massbus controller with RP04 or RP06 disk
drives
Magnetic Tape Systems

TD10C DECtape controller with TU55 or TU56 tape
transports
RH20:DX20:TX02 controller with TU70171/72 tape
transports
RH20:TM02/3 controller with TU45177 tape transports
Punched Card Equipment

BA10 with CR10E or CR10F card reader
CD20 with CR10E or CR10F card reader
CP10D card punch
Line Printers

LP100 controller with LP05, LP07, LP14 line printer
BA10 controller with LP10F, LP10H line printer
LP20 controller with LP05, LP14 line printer
LP200 controller with LP07 line printer

SPD 7.13.0

TOPS-10 LIR for DECsystem-1091S, Version 7.01

-4Plotters

TRAINING CREDITS:

SA 10 controller with XY10 plotter control
XY10A Calcomp plotter model 565
XY10B Calcomp plotter model 563

TEN (10) - Applies only to options that include support services. Consult the latest Educational Services
Catalog at your local DIGITAL office for the available
courses, course requirements, and guidelines.

Communications
DTE:DN20 synchronous/asynchronous front-end
DTE:DN87S synchronous/asynchronous front-end
DC20 asynchronous console front-end
DN80, 81, 82 remote job entry/terminal concentrator
station
DN200 remote job entry/terminal concentrator station
Terminals
VT100,VT52, VT50, VT05, LA120, LA38, LA37, LA36,
LA30, VT37, L T35, and L T33
In addition, 2741 terminals are supported on DN87S
front-ends.
Miscellaneous

The optional hardware described above is supported
on configurations as noted in the following table.
Autobaud Detect and Modem Control Support
DN200

DC20

DN87S

DN82

DN20

Autobaud
Detect

Modem
Control

None
OPTIONAL SOFTWARE:
ALGOL-10
APL-BASIC
APL-SF
SASIC-10
COBOL-74 with SORT/MERGE
CPL-10
DBMS-10
FORTRAN-10
IQL-10 Extended
SORT/MERGE
DECsystem-10 2780/3780 ET

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION:
DIGITAL INSTALLED
DIGITAL installation is required for Software Product
Support. There is no charge for installation if performed at the time of system installation. DIGITAL
installed software products, except for operating systems, are subject to an add-on installation fee when
purchased subsequent to system installation.
SOFTWAREPRODUCTSUPPOR~

TOPS-10 LlR for DECsystem-1 091 S includes standard
warranty services as defined in the Software Support
Categories Addendum of this SPD.

DK10 programmable real-time clock
DIB20 I/O Bus Interface (1091 only)

PREREQUISITE SOFTWARE:

SUPPORT CATEGORY:
DIGITAL SUPPORTED
TOPS-10 LlR for DECsystem-1091S is a DIGITAL
Supported Software Product.

DN92

ORDERING INFORMATION:
A" binary licensed software, including any subsequent
updates, is furnished under the licensing provisions of
DIGITAL's Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale,
which provide in part that the software and any part
thereof may be used on only the single CPU on which
the software is first installed, and may be copied, in
whole or in part (with the proper inclusion of the
DIGITAL copyright notice and any DIGITAL proprietary notices on the software) only for use on such CPU.
All source licensed software is furnished only under
the terms and conditions of a separate Software Program Sources License Agreement between Purchaser
and DIGITAL.
This software is available only on 9-track 1600 BPI
Magtape (PE).
TOPS-10 LlR for DECsystem-1091S is available with
the following system as indicated.
1091 S

Single-use license, sources and binaries, documentation, support services for
KL10E systems

ADDITIONAL SERVICES:
Post-warranty Software Product Services are available
for licensed customers. Customers should contact
their local DIGITAL office for additional information.