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VAX 4000 Model 300
Installation
Order Number EK–335AC–IN–003

Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts

First Printing, March 1990
Revised, February 1991
Revised, June 1991
The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be
construed as a commitment by Digital Equipment Corporation.
Digital Equipment Corporation assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in
this document.
The software, if any, described in this document is furnished under a license and may be used
or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license. No responsibility is assumed
for the use or reliability of software or equipment that is not supplied by Digital Equipment
Corporation or its affiliated companies.
Restricted Rights: Use, duplication or disclosure by the U.S. Government is subject to
restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer
Software clause at DFARS 252.227–7013.
© Digital Equipment Corporation 1990, 1991. All rights reserved.
Printed in U.S.A.
The Reader’s Comments form at the end of this document requests your critical evaluation to
assist in preparing future documentation.
The following are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation: CompacTape, CX, DDCMP,
DEC, DECconnect, DECdirect, DECnet, DECscan, DECserver, DECUS, DECwindows,
DELNI, DEMPR, DESQA, DESTA, DSRVB, DSSI, IVAX, KDA, KLESI, KRQ50, MicroVAX,
MSCP, Q-bus, Q22-bus, RA, RQDX, RV20, SA, SDI, ThinWire, TK, TMSCP, TQK, TS05, TU,
VAX, VAX 4000, VAXcluster, VAX DOCUMENT, VAXELN, VAXlab, VAXserver, VMS, VT, and
the DIGITAL logo.

FCC NOTICE: The equipment described in this manual generates, uses, and may emit radio
frequency energy. The equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are
designed to provide reasonable protection against such radio frequency interference when
operated in a commercial environment. Operation of the equipment in a residential area
may cause interference, in which case the user at his own expense may be required to take
measures to correct the interference.
S1653

This document was prepared using VAX DOCUMENT, Version 1.2.

Contents
Preface
1
2
3
4
5
5.1
5.2
6
7
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.5.1
7.5.2
7.5.3
7.5.4
7.6
7.6.1
7.6.2
7.7
7.7.1
7.7.2

Verify Site Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check the Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Position the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Open the System Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install the Console Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Perform Setup Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connect the Terminal to the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Set the System Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connect Additional Devices to the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting Terminals and Serial Printers . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting Parallel Printers to the System . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting Synchronous Modems to the System . . . . . . . .
Connecting Asynchronous Modems to the System . . . . . . .
Connecting an Internal Modem to Telephone Lines . . . . . .
DFA01 Modems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RJ11C/CA11A, RJ12C/CA12A, and RJ13C/CA13A
Telephone Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RJ41S/CA41A and RJ45S/CA45A Data-Jack Telephone
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Up Terminal Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting to an Ethernet Network at the Console Module
Making a ThinWire Network Connection at the Console
Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Making a Standard Network Connection at the Console
Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting to an Ethernet Network at the DESQA Module
Making a ThinWire Network Connection at the DESQA
Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Making a Standard Network Connection at the DESQA
Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
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15

Connect an Expander, If Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting the Q-bus Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting the DSSI Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting the KZQSA External Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting the Power Control Bus Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting the Ground Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connect the KZQSA Internal Cable, If Required . . . . . . . . . .
Connect the DSSI Cable — Dual Host Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connect the Ground Cable — Dual Host Only . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connect the System Power Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn On the System and Select a Language . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Close the System Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
After Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Appendix A Starting and Modifying VMS Factory-Installed
Software
A.1 Pre-Startup Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–1
A.2 Startup Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–2
A.2.1
Modifying FIS for a Standalone System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–3
A.2.2
Modifying FIS for a Simple VAXcluster Network . . . . . . . . A–7
A.2.3
Modifying FIS for a Complex Network or Dual-Host
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–11
A.2.3.1
Configuring for Dual-Host Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–12
A.2.3.2
Checking Your Modification Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–12

Index
Figures
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2
3
4
5
6

Shipping Carton Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sliding the System into Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lock and Key Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Opening the System Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting a VT300-Series or VT400-Series Console Terminal
System Controls and Indicators — Power Switch . . . . . . . . .

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System Controls and Indicators — Integrated Storage
Element, System Control Panel, and Console Module . . . . . .
System Controls and Indicators — TK-Series Tape Drives . .
System Controls and Indicators — TF85 Tape Drive . . . . . . .
Connecting Devices to a CXA16 or CXB16 Module . . . . . . . .
Connecting Devices to the Cable Concentrator . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mounting the Cable Concentrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting a Modem to a CXY08 Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disconnecting the Telephone Line (Single-Line and Multiline
Service) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Telephone Cord (Single-Line and Multiline
Service) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting a Modem to a Telephone (Single-Line and
Multiline Service) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting a Modem to a Wall-Mounted Jack (Data-Jack
Service) — Telephone to Wall-Jack Connection . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting a Modem to a Wall-Mounted Jack (Data-Jack
Service) — Telephone to DFA01 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ethernet Connector Switch on the Console Module . . . . . . . .
ThinWire Cable, T-Connector, and Terminator . . . . . . . . . . . .
Making a ThinWire Ethernet Connection at the Console
Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Making a Standard Ethernet Connection at the Console
Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DESQA ThinWire/Standard Ethernet Connector Switch . . . .
ThinWire Cable, T-Connector, and Terminator . . . . . . . . . . . .
Making a ThinWire Ethernet Connection at the DESQA
Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Forming the Upper Cable in a Loop at the DESQA Module . .
Grounding ThinWire Ethernet at the DESQA Module . . . . . .
Making a Standard Ethernet Connection at the DESQA
Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Connections for Expanders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting the Q-bus Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the DSSI Terminator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting the DSSI Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the KZQSA Terminator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting the KZQSA External Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Connecting the Power Control Bus Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting the Ground Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TLZ04/KZQSA System Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TLZ04/KZQSA Module Connection — Removing the
Terminator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TLZ04/KZQSA Module Connection — Connecting the Cable .
Removing the DSSI Terminators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting the DSSI Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting the Ground Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Cable Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting the Power Cable to the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Language Selection Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Successful System Self-Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Saving the Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Closing the System Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Tables
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Module Identification Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Preface
This manual tells you how to install your system, using the following steps.
1. Verify site preparation
2. Check the shipment
3. Position the system
4. Open the system doors
5. Install the console terminal
6. Set the system controls
7. Connect additional devices to the system
8. Connect an expander, if required
9. Connect the KZQSA internal cable, if required
10. Connect the DSSI cable — dual host only
11. Connect the ground cable — dual host only
12. Connect the system power cable
13. Turn on the system and select a language
14. Close the system doors
If you are installing a dual-host system, you must repeat each step for each
host. For more information on dual-host systems, refer to your system
Operation manual and your Dual-Host Systems manual.
A glossary in your Operation manual will help you with word definitions
and abbreviations.
CAUTION: Before installing the system, review your system warranty. The
terms of your agreement with Digital may require that a Digital service
representative install the system. Contact your local Digital representative
if you have any questions.
If you are installing an expander with your system:
1. Use this manual to begin the installation of the system.

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2. After you complete step 7, install the expander as described in
the installation document (addendum or manual) shipped with the
expander.
3. Return to this manual (step 8) to complete the installation of the
expander and the system.
NOTE: Some of the devices mentioned in this manual are designed for
multiuser systems and may not be suitable for server systems. If you have a
server system, contact your Digital representative if you have any questions
about whether a device is appropriate for your system.

Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual.
Convention

Meaning

Key

A terminal key used in text and examples. For example, Break indicates
that you press the Break key on your terminal keyboard.

XXXX Return

Bold, monospaced type and the symbol for the Return key indicate
interactive input that you must supply. For example,

>>> BOOT MUA0 Return
tells you to enter the command BOOT MUA0 at your console terminal.
NOTE

Provides general information about the current topic.

CAUTION

Provides information to prevent damage to equipment or software.

WARNING

Provides information to prevent personal injury.

The following warning symbols appear on the power supply. Please review
their meaning.
Indicates a risk of electric shock.

To reduce the risk of injury, do not remove modules, Integrated
Storage Elements (ISEs), or the power supply.
No userserviceable parts are inside.
Refer servicing questions to
your Digital service representative or to your qualified selfmaintenance personnel.

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The equipment is not designed for connection to an IT power
system (a power system without a directly grounded neutral
conductor). The equipment should be plugged into a dedicated
(isolated) ground circuit.
The system contains an automatic voltage-selection power
supply. Voltage selection is not required prior to installation.

1 Verify Site Preparation
You may have received a copy of the system Site Preparation manual, which
describes the physical, environmental, and electrical requirements for your
system. A copy of that manual is also included in your Customer Hardware
Information Kit. If you have not done so, read that manual and follow its
instructions for preparing your site.
•

The installation instructions that follow assume your site meets all the
requirements listed in the Site Preparation manual.

•

These instructions also assume all terminal data lines, telephone lines,
and network lines that you plan to connect to your system are in place
and clearly labeled.

You will need the following tools to install your system. They are not
included in your shipment.
•

Scissors

•

Flat-blade screwdriver

•

Phillips (cross point) screwdriver

•

Adjustable wrench

If you are installing a dual-host system, you must repeat each step in the
installation procedure for each host.

2 Check the Shipment
Before unpacking your system, find the Product Delivery Document. It is
attached to the outside of a carton and is labeled with a blue "i" symbol.
That document lists your order and how it breaks out into the items
shipped.
Your shipment may include several cartons:
•

One carton contains the system.

•

A smaller carton contains the console terminal, if ordered.

•

Another carton contains hardware documentation, software documentation, and software licenses. That carton also contains system software
and diagnostic software if you ordered those items separately.

VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation

Depending on your order, your shipment may also include cartons
containing:
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Additional terminal(s)

•

Printer(s)

•

Modem(s)

•

Expander(s)

Make sure your shipment is complete by checking that each item listed as
shipped on the Product Delivery Document appears on a Content Listing
or on a barcode label on the outside of one of the cartons in your shipment.
NOTE: Save all packing materials until you are sure you will not reship
any items in the shipment. And save all items in the shipment until you are
sure you will not use them.
Use the unpacking illustrations on the cartons as a guide to unpack your
shipment, one carton at a time. Check the contents of each carton against
the Content Listing on its side to ensure you received all items.
WARNING: The system weighs 68 kilograms (150 pounds) with all options
installed. Two or more people should move the system.
If any item is missing or damaged:
•

Contact your delivery agent.

•

Contact your Digital sales representative.

If you ordered a dual-host system, the carton containing the second system
includes the same items as the first carton plus a DSSI cable (BC21M–09).
DSSI stands for Digital Storage Systems Interconnect.
Figure 1 shows the contents of the shipping carton.

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Figure 1: Shipping Carton Contents
Anti Static

Anti Static

Keys to Front Door
Installation Checklist
KZQSA
Internal Cable
(BC06P-2F)

Power Cable
Console Terminal Cable
(17-01364-02)
Ground Wire Cable
(12-13756-A8)
DSSI Bus Node ID Plugs
(12-28766-19)
TLZ04
Bus Node ID Plugs
(12-28766-28)

System

Note:
Unpacking is illustrated on the
exterior of the shipping carton.
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3 Position the System
You can move your system into position in one of two ways as shown in
Figure 2.
•

Roll it sideways.

•

Slide or walk it backward or forward by gripping the hand holds on the
side of the unit.

WARNING: Do not use the hand holds to lift the system.
Figure 2: Sliding the System into Position
Hand Holds

Slides Front
to Back

Rolls Left to Right
MLO-004012

Leave space behind the system for routing cables. Once installation is
complete, you can place the system directly against a wall. Its oversized
base ensures enough space for proper rear ventilation.

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4 Open the System Doors
The system doors are locked. To unlock and open them:
1. Find the key in the shipping carton (Figure 1). Two keys are provided,
one to keep as a spare.
2. Insert the key in the three-position rotary lock shown in Figure 3. Turn
the key to the bottom position to open the upper and lower doors as a
single unit.
3. Open the doors by pulling the handle on the upper door. Figure 3 shows
the door handle.
Figure 3: Lock and Key Positions

Door Handle

Rotary Key Lock
Top Key Position:
Access to SCP, ISEs, and
Tape Drive Controls and
Indicators (Upper Door Open)

Middle Key Position:
No Access to Controls
(Both Doors Locked)
Bottom Key Position:
Access to Power Switch;
All Controls and Indicators
(Both Doors Open)
MLO-006033

SCP stands for system control panel and ISE stands for Integrated
Storage Element.

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4. Swing the doors open. Figure 4 shows the system with the upper and
lower doors open.
Figure 4: Opening the System Doors

MLO-004013

Now you are ready to install the console terminal.

5 Install the Console Terminal
You will use the console terminal to communicate with your system.
1. Unpack the terminal and its documentation.
2. Use the instructions in the terminal installation guide to connect the
various parts of the terminal.
3. Turn on the terminal.
The terminal performs a self-test. The documentation for the terminal
describes a successful self-test and error messages you receive if the
terminal is not operating properly.

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Once the terminal passes its self-test, you are ready to perform setup
operations.

5.1 Perform Setup Operations
Setup instructions for terminals vary according to model or according to
which read-only memory (ROM) is installed in the terminal. Be sure to:
•

Read the documentation provided with your terminal.

•

Follow the setup instructions for your terminal.

NOTE: A new terminal from Digital has the baud rate set to 9600. If your
terminal is new and you want to use that rate, you can skip the baud rate
setup instructions.
If you have a dual-host system, you can use one terminal with dual sessions
instead of two terminals. See your terminal documentation for instructions.
Once you test the terminal and perform setup operations, you are ready to
connect the terminal to your system.

5.2 Connect the Terminal to the System
You will attach one end of a cable to the console module and the other end
of the cable to a communication port in the back of the terminal.
•

The console module is on the front of the system and covers backplane
slots 1 through 5.

•

The port on the back of the terminal varies with the type of terminal.

Refer to the instructions that follow to connect a VT300-series or VT400series terminal to a 120-volt or 240-volt system.
1. Turn off the terminal.
2. Find the console terminal cable. It is labeled 17–01364–02 and has a
DEC–423 modular plug on each end.
3. Connect the terminal cable to the DEC–423 modular jack labeled 1 on
the rear of the terminal, according to the instructions in your terminal
installation guide.

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4. Feed the other end of the cable under the system from the back or side.
Then draw up the cable and insert it into the DEC–423 modular jack
shown in Figure 5.
Figure 5: Connecting a VT300-Series or VT400-Series Console Terminal

Terminal
Cable

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5. Connect the ground lead as shown in Figure 5.
a. Loosen the ground screw, above the modular jack.
b. Slide the end of the lead under the screw.
c.

Tighten the screw.

You are now ready to set the controls on your system.

6 Set the System Controls
The system controls are on the power supply, Integrated Storage Elements,
system control panel, console module, and tape drives.
1. Check the setting of the Power switch on the power supply shown in
Figure 6. It should be off (set at 0).
Figure 6: System Controls and Indicators — Power Switch

Power Switch

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2. Check the settings on each RF-series Integrated Storage Element (ISE).
One is shown in Figure 7.
•

Write-Protect button — Make sure that button is in the out (writeenabled) position.

•

Run/Ready button — Make sure that button is in the in (ready)
position.

Verify that a bus node ID plug is inserted into each ISE.
3. Check the setting of the Halt button on the system control panel shown
in Figure 7. It should be in the out (run) position.
4. Check the settings on the console module shown in Figure 7.
•

Power-Up Mode switch — Set that switch to the Language Inquiry
mode (uppermost position, indicated by a human profile).

•

Baud Rate Select switch — You should have set the console terminal
baud rate to your preference. Set the system to the same rate.

•

Break Enable/Disable switch — Set that switch to break enabled
(up, indicated by a 1).

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Figure 7: System Controls and Indicators — Integrated Storage Element,
System Control Panel, and Console Module

ISE Controls and Indicators
Run/Ready
Button
Write-Protect
Button

Bus Node
ID Plug

Fault Indicator

Console Module
Power-Up
Mode Switch
Baud Rate
Select Switch

Break Enable/
Disable Switch

Baud
300___________0
600___________1
1200__________2
2400__________3
4800__________4
9600__________5
19200_________6
38400_________7

System Control Panel

Halt Button
Restart Button

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5. Check the settings on the tape drive.
•

If a TK-series tape drive is installed in your system, check the
setting of the Cartridge Insert/Release handle shown in Figure 8.
Make sure that handle is closed (pushed in).

Figure 8: System Controls and Indicators — TK-Series Tape Drives

Cartridge
Insert/Release
Handle

MLO-006525

•

If a TF85 tape drive (Figure 9) is installed in your system:
Make sure the Cartridge Insert/Release handle is closed
(pushed in).
Verify that a bus node ID plug is inserted into the drive.

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O
pe
Ha rat
nd e
le

Figure 9: System Controls and Indicators — TF85 Tape Drive

Cartridge Insert/
Release Handle

Bus Node
ID Plug
MLO-006604

•

You do not have to set controls on the TLZ04 tape drive for system
installation.

You are now ready to connect additional devices to your system.

7 Connect Additional Devices to the System
You can connect additional devices at this time, or you can complete the
installation (skip to step 8) before connecting additional devices.
•

If you have devices that must be installed before you start up system
software, install them now.

•

Otherwise, skip to step 8 if you prefer to connect additional devices
later.

Use the following instructions when you are ready to connect the devices.
CAUTION: Make sure the Power switch on the power supply panel is off (set
at 0).
Make all connections directly to the appropriate module cover.
1. Begin with the module at the far right.

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2. As you complete connections for each module, move left to the next
module.
The following numbered sections tell you how to connect each type of device.
To help you make the proper connections, each module cover has an
identifying label at the top. That label contains the module number and
option number. Table 1 lists the identifying labels for all modules you can
use on your system. Use the table to identify the modules as you connect
additional devices to your system. (Not all modules require additional
connections.)

Table 1: Module Identification Labels
Module
Number

Option
Number

Description

CPU and Memory
L4000–AA

KA670–AA

System CPU (multiuser)

L4000–BA

KA670–BA

System CPU (server)

L4001–BA

MS670–BA

System memory, 32 megabytes

L4001–CA

MS670–CA

System memory, 64 megabytes

M8578–00

MRV11

Programmable read-only memory

M5976–SA

KZQSA

TLZ04/RRD-series adapter

M7164, M7165

KDA50

Intelligent board controller (RA-series disks and ESE20)

M7206–PA

TSV05

TS05 tape drive controller (old)

M7530

TSV05

TS05 tape drive controller (new)

M7546

TQK50

TK50 tape drive controller

M7552–PA

KRQ50

RRD-series disc drive controller

M7559

TQK70

TK70 tape drive controller

M7740–PA

KLESI

RV20 write-once optical disk (or TU81E tape) controller

M7769

KFQSA

DSSI mass-storage adapter

M3108–PA

DSV11

2-line synchronous serial interface (full modem support)

M3118–YA

CXA16

16-line asynchronous serial interface (RS–423–A, no
modem support)

Mass Storage

Communications

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Table 1 (Cont.): Module Identification Labels
Module
Number

Option
Number

M3118–YB

CXB16

16-line asynchronous serial interface (RS–422, noise
immune)

M3119–YA

CXY08

8-line asynchronous serial interface (full modem support)

M3121–PA

DFA01

2-line asynchronous serial interface with integral modem

M3127–PA

DESQA

Ethernet adapter

M7531–PA

DIV32

ISDN controller, synchronous communication

M7651–PA

DRV1W

Real-time parallel interface

M8020–PA

DPV11

Synchronous serial line interface

M8049–PA

DRV1J

Real-time parallel interface

A026–PA

AXV11

D/A and A/D converter

A030–PA

ADQ32

32-channel, single-ended, or 16-differential-channel analog to digital converter

A1008–PA

ADV11

16-channel, single-ended, or 8-differential-channel analog
to digital converter

A1009–PA

AAV11

Digital to analog converter

M3125–PA

IBQ01

BITBUS to Q-bus DMA controller

M4002–PA

KWV11

Programmable real-time clock

M7168, M7169

VCB02

VS30U (QDSS) graphics upgrade

M7533–AB

DEQRA

DEC TRNcontroller 100 (token ring adapter)

M7658–PA

DRQ3B

Real-time parallel interface

M8086–PA

LPV11

Dual parallel printer interface

M8634–PA

IEQ11

IEEE instrument bus DMA controller

M9404, M9405

None

BA21X–SF Q-bus expansion kit

Description

Miscellaneous

CAUTION: Do not operate the system without Digital module covers. They
are required to protect the equipment, to maintain proper airflow for cooling,
and to meet international regulatory standards. Do not substitute other
covers as they may not meet the required specifications.

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7.1 Connecting Terminals and Serial Printers
You can connect up to 16 terminals and/or serial printers for each CXA16 or
CXB16 module installed in your system. If your site was prepared properly,
the lines for the additional terminals and printers are clearly labeled and
terminate near your system.
•

You do not connect the terminals and printers directly to the system,
but to a cable concentrator (H3104) that has connections for up to eight
terminals and printers.

•

You then connect the cable concentrator to the system with a BC16D
cable.

For each CXA16 or CXB16 module, two H3104 cable concentrators and two
BC16D cables are shipped with your system.
To connect additional terminals and printers:
1. Find the H3104 cable concentrator and BC16D cable.
2. Feed one end of the BC16D cable under the system from the back or
side and insert it into the connector as shown in Figure 10.

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•

If you are connecting two BC16D cables, connect the first to the
connector labeled 8–15 on the module cover.

•

If you are connecting one BC16D cable, connect that cable to the
connector labeled 0–7.

Lock the connector in place by using the bail latches.
Figure 10: Connecting Devices to a CXA16 or CXB16 Module

Bail
Latches

BC16D
Cable

Feed Cable Under System
and Through Opening

MLO-004017

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3. Insert the other end of the BC16D cable into the cable concentrator
shown in Figure 11. Lock the connector in place by using the bail
latches.
Figure 11: Connecting Devices to the Cable Concentrator
H3104 Cable
Concentrator
(Rear View)

BC16D Cable
H3104 Cable
Concentrator
(Front View)
Modified
Modular Jack
Bail
Latches

To Terminals
and Printers
To System
MLO-002274

4. Insert each printer and terminal cable into one of the modified modular
jacks on the cable concentrator as shown in Figure 11.
5. If you have not done so, connect the terminal or printer to the other
end of the cable. Your terminal or printer documentation shows how to
connect the cable.
If the printer or terminal does not have a modified modular jack
connection, use a passive adapter (H8575–A), available in 25-pin and
9-pin models.
Follow the same procedure for connecting a second BC16D cable to the
module, except insert the cable into the connector labeled 0–7.

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You can mount the cable concentrator on a wall. Wall mounting keeps
cables off the floor. Use two screws as shown in Figure 12.
Figure 12: Mounting the Cable Concentrator

To Wall

MLO-000651

NOTE: Be sure you mount the cable concentrator less than 7.6 meters (25
feet) from the system, to ensure the BC16D cable reaches the system.

7.2 Connecting Parallel Printers to the System
You can connect up to two parallel printers for each LPV11 module installed
in your system.
To connect parallel printers to the LPV11 module:
1. Find a BC27L–30 cable.
2. Feed one end of that cable under the system from the back or side.
Then insert it into the connector labeled J1 on the module cover. Lock
the connector in place by using the bail latches.
3. Insert the other end of the cable into the printer.
Follow the same procedure for connecting a second printer to the LPV11
module, except insert the cable into the connector labeled J2 on the module
cover.

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7.3 Connecting Synchronous Modems to the System
You can connect up to two synchronous modems for each DSV11 module
installed in your system.
To connect a synchronous modem to a DSV11 module, using a protocolspecific adapter and extension cable:
1. Feed the socket end of the 0.6-meter (24-inch) adapter cable (BC19–
B/D/E/F) under the system from the back or side and connect it to
the module. Tighten the two screws on the cable connector using a
screwdriver.
2. Connect the extension cable (BC55D, BC22F or BC19L) to the other end
of the adapter cable. Secure the cables by tightening the two screws at
the connection.
3. Connect the other end of the extension cable to the modem. Refer to
your modem documentation for the location of the connector.

7.4 Connecting Asynchronous Modems to the System
You connect asynchronous modem lines to the CXY08 module which
supports up to eight lines.
To connect a modem to a CXY08 module:
1. Find a BC19N–12 cable.
2. Feed one end of that cable under the system from the back or side and
insert it into the connector as shown in Figure 13.
•

If you are connecting two BC19N–12 cables, connect the first to the
connector labeled 4–7 on the module cover.

•

If you are connecting one cable, connect it to the connector labeled
0–3.

Lock the connector in place with the bail latches.

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Figure 13: Connecting a Modem to a CXY08 Module

Bail
Latches

BC19N-12
Cable
Assembly

Feed Cable Under System
and Through Opening

MLO-004018

3. Attach a modem to one of the four connectors at the opposite end of
the cable. If you want to place the modem farther away from the
system, attach a BC22F modem cable between the cable assembly and
the modem. Refer to your modem documentation for the location of the
connector.
Repeat the same procedure for connecting a second BC19N cable, except
insert the cable into the connector labeled 0–3.

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7.5 Connecting an Internal Modem to Telephone Lines
NOTE: The DFA01 modem is available for U.S. and Canadian
customers. Depending on the country you live in, the Telecommunication
Administration (PTT) may not let you connect private integral modems to
the public switched telephone network. Call your Digital representative for
information on modem availability in your country.
7.5.1 DFA01 Modems
The DFA01 module contains two modems, A and B. Each requires its own
telephone.
Each DFA01 modem connects to one of the following dial-up telephone
services.
•

RJ11C (United States) and CA11A (Canada) standard single-line
telephone service. The switchpacks are factory set for that service.
If you have it, you have one wall-mounted modular telephone jack per
telephone.

•

RJ12C/RJ13C (United States) and CA12A/CA13A (Canada) telephone
service. The switchpacks are factory set for that service. If you have
it, you have one wall-mounted modular telephone jack per telephone.

•

RJ41S/RJ45S (United States) and CA41A/CA45A (Canada) data-jack
telephone service. If you have it, you have two wall-mounted modular
telephone jacks per telephone.

NOTE: If you do not know which telephone service you are using, call your
telephone company.
7.5.2 RJ11C/CA11A, RJ12C/CA12A, and RJ13C/CA13A Telephone
Service
Use the following procedure to connect the DFA01 modem to RJ11C/CA11A,
RJ12C/CA12A or RJ13C/CA13A telephone service.
1. Disconnect the telephone line from the wall-mounted modular telephone
jack. Leave the other end of the telephone line connected to the
telephone as shown in Figure 14.

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Figure 14: Disconnecting the Telephone Line (Single-Line and Multiline
Service)

Locking Tab

Wall-Mounted
Modular
Telephone Jack

Squeeze
Locking Tab
and Pull
from Jack

Telephone

MLO-000653

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2. Take one end of one of the cords included with the modem (17–00089–
01) and insert it into the top jack on the module cover (modem A). The
top jack is marked with the line icon as shown in Figure 15.
Figure 15: Installing the Telephone Cord (Single-Line and Multiline
Service)
DFA01 Cover
Panel

Wall-Mounted
Modular
Telephone Jack

Line Icon
Modem
A

Modem
B

Telephone Cord
(17-00089-01)
MLO-000654

3. Insert the other end of the cord into the wall-mounted telephone jack.
4. To install voice communication on modem A, take the end of the
telephone line that you disconnected from the wall jack in step 1 and
insert it into the second jack from the top of the module cover as shown
in Figure 16. That jack is marked with the telephone icon.

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Figure 16: Connecting a Modem to a Telephone (Single-Line and
Multiline Service)
DFA01 Cover
Panel

Wall-Mounted
Modular
Telephone Jack

Line Icon
Modem
A

Telephone
Icon
Modem
B

Telephone
MLO-000655

If you do not plan to use modem B, do not perform the following step.
5. Set up modem B by following the same procedure you used to set up
modem A. Notice, however, that the jack positions on the module cover
are reversed for modem B. The bottom jack is marked with a line icon;
the second jack from the bottom is marked with a telephone icon.
a. Connect the wall-mounted modular jack to the bottom jack on the
module cover.
b. Connect the telephone line to the second jack from the bottom of
the module cover.

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7.5.3 RJ41S/CA41A and RJ45S/CA45A Data-Jack Telephone Service
Use the following procedure to connect the DFA01 modem to RJ41S/CA41A
or RJ45S/CA45A data-jack telephone service.
•

You need a standard eight-wire telephone cord (not supplied with the
modem).

•

If you plan to use modems A and B, you need two telephones, one for
each modem.

Do not unplug the telephone line from the wall-mounted modular telephone
jack.
1. Insert one end of the telephone cord into the top jack on the module
cover (modem A) as shown in Figure 17. The top jack is marked with
the line icon.

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Figure 17: Connecting a Modem to a Wall-Mounted Jack (Data-Jack
Service) — Telephone to Wall-Jack Connection

DFA01 Cover
Panel

Line Icon
Modem
A
Telephone
Icon
Modem
B

Telephone

WallMounted
Modular
Telephone
Jacks

MLO-000656

2. Insert the other end of the telephone cord into a second wall-mounted
modular telephone jack.
If you require voice communication on modem A, refer to step 4.
If you do not plan to use modem B, skip step 3 and proceed with step
4.

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3. If you plan to use modem B:
a. Insert a second eight-wire telephone line into the bottom jack on
the module cover, marked with a line icon. (Notice that the jack
positions are reversed for modem B.)
b. Insert the other end of the cord into a wall-mounted modular
telephone jack.
If you require voice communication on modem B, refer to step 4.
4. If you require voice communication with a modem, you can install it in
one of two ways:
•

The first way of installing voice communication is established for
modems A and B in the preceding steps. The telephone is connected
to the wall-mounted modular telephone jack, which is in turn
connected to the module cover (see Figure 17).

•

The second way of installing voice communication is by connecting
the telephone to the module cover, which is in turn connected to the
wall-mounted modular telephone jack as shown in Figure 18.

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Figure 18: Connecting a Modem to a Wall-Mounted Jack (Data-Jack
Service) — Telephone to DFA01 Connection

DFA01 Cover
Panel

Modem
A

Modem
B

Telephone

WallMounted
Modular
Telephone
Jacks

MLO-000657

a. Leave connected the eight-wire telephone cord that attaches the
module cover to a wall-mounted modular telephone jack.
b. Disconnect the telephone line from the wall-mounted modular
telephone jack. Leave the telephone line connected to the
telephone.

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Connect the telephone line from the telephone to the module
cover.
•

To install voice communication on modem A, insert the
telephone line into the second jack from the top of the
module cover, marked with the telephone icon.

•

To install voice communication on modem B, insert the
telephone line into the second jack from the bottom of the
module cover, marked with the telephone icon.

7.5.4 Setting Up Terminal Lines
Before you can use the DFA01 modem, you must set up the operating system
software to recognize the modem.
Set up the operating system software to support the following four terminal
lines for the modem.
•

Modem A — primary channel

•

Modem A — on-line control channel (OLC)

•

Modem B — primary channel

•

Modem B — on-line control channel (OLC)

Refer to the operating system documentation to determine how to make
permanent terminal line definitions, so that every time the system is turned
on the terminal lines are configured for proper operation.
You may need to define the following terminal line characteristics.
•

Modem control — to support full EIA modem control.

•

Speed, parity, and data bits — terminal lines should be set to 2400 baud,
parity disabled, and 8 data bits to coincide with the modem power-up
defaults.

•

Dial up — to support dial-up operation.

•

Hang up — to disable automatic hang up of the lines when logging out
or when completing a dialog with the modem using terminal emulation
software.
With automatic hang up disabled, you can modify the modem operating
parameters (from application software or when using a terminal
emulator). You can then exit the program without the modem resetting
those parameters to power-up default values.

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7.6 Connecting to an Ethernet Network at the Console
Module
An Ethernet Connector switch on the console module (Figure 19, next page)
selects a standard or ThinWire connector. You must select one or the other.
•

To select the ThinWire connector, slide the switch down. Then go to
Section 7.6.1.

•

To select the standard connector, slide the switch up.
Section 7.6.2.

Then go to

An indicator next to the selected connector lights when your system is
turned on, indicating an active connection.

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Figure 19: Ethernet Connector Switch on the Console Module

Ethernet
Connector
Switch

MLO-006035

7.6.1 Making a ThinWire Network Connection at the Console Module
To make a ThinWire network connection at the console module:
1. Find the T-connector and two terminators. They are on the ThinWire
connector, below the Ethernet Connector switch.

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Figure 20 shows how the T-connector, terminators, and ThinWire cable
connectors fit together.
Figure 20: ThinWire Cable, T-Connector, and Terminator
Connector

Connector

T-Connector

Terminator
MLO-000659

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2. Remove the terminator from the bottom of the T-connector shown in
Figure 21. Push in and turn it counterclockwise until it unlocks.
Figure 21: Making a ThinWire Ethernet Connection at the Console
Module

Terminator

T-Connector

ThinWire
Feed Cable Under System
and Through Opening

MLO-006036

3. Make sure the T-connector is inserted into the ThinWire connector.
Turn the T-connector clockwise to make sure it is locked.
4. Connect the ThinWire cable to the T-connector as shown in Figure 21.
•

If your system requires one connection to the network:
a. Connect the ThinWire cable to the lower end of the T-connector.
b. Verify that a terminator is connected to the other end of the
T-connector.
Push in and turn the connector or terminator clockwise until it locks
in place.

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•

If your system is a link in a network and connects to two additional
components:
a. Connect a ThinWire cable to one end of the T-connector.
b. Remove the terminator from the other end and connect a second
ThinWire cable to it.
Push in and turn the connectors clockwise until they lock in place.

5. Connect the ThinWire cable to one of the following devices.
•

A ThinWire Ethernet Multiport Repeater (DEMPR), which can in
turn be connected to a baseband Ethernet cable, and which can
connect up to eight ThinWire segments in a local area network

•

A ThinWire Ethernet Singleport Repeater (DESPR), which can in
turn be connected to a baseband Ethernet cable, and connects to
one ThinWire segment

•

A ThinWire Ethernet adapter in another system or workstation

NOTE: Contact your network manager or Digital service representative if
you have questions about network configurations.
7.6.2 Making a Standard Network Connection at the Console Module
To make a standard network connection at the console module:
1. Find the Ethernet transceiver cable. It has a right-angle plug at one
end and a socket at the other end.

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2. Make sure the sliding lock on the standard Ethernet connector on the
console module (Figure 22) is in the up position. Then feed the plug
end of the cable under the system from the back or side and insert it
into the connector. Slide the lock down to secure the connection.
Figure 22: Making a Standard Ethernet Connection at the Console
Module

Ethernet
Connector
Switch
Standard
Ethernet
Connector

Sliding Lock

Feed Cable Under System
and Through Opening
MLO-004022

3. Connect the other end of the cable to one of the following devices.
•

An H4000 or H4005 transceiver on a traditional baseband Ethernet
cable

•

A DELNI interconnect, which can in turn be connected to a
baseband Ethernet cable, and which can connect up to eight systems
in a local area network

•

A DESTA adapter, which lets you connect the Ethernet transceiver
cable to ThinWire cabling

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•

A standard adapter in another system or workstation

NOTE: Contact your network manager or Digital service representative if
you have questions about network configurations.

7.7 Connecting to an Ethernet Network at the DESQA
Module
If your DESQA module does not have an Ethernet Connector switch
(Figure 23, next page):
•

If you want to connect to ThinWire Ethernet, go to Section 7.7.1.

•

If you want to connect to standard Ethernet, call your Digital service
representative.

If your DESQA module has an Ethernet Connector switch, you must select
a ThinWire or a standard connector:
•

To select the ThinWire connector, set that switch to the out position.
Then go to Section 7.7.1.

•

To select the standard connector, set that switch to the in position. Then
go to Section 7.7.2.

An indicator next to the selected connector lights when your system is
turned on, indicating an active connection.

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Figure 23: DESQA ThinWire/Standard Ethernet Connector Switch

Ethernet Connector
Switch

MLO-004023

7.7.1 Making a ThinWire Network Connection at the DESQA Module
If your DESQA module has an Ethernet Connector switch, make sure that
switch is set to the out position.
A T-connector and two terminators are on the DESQA module. Figure 24
shows how the T-connector, terminators, and ThinWire cable connectors fit
together.

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Figure 24: ThinWire Cable, T-Connector, and Terminator
Connector

Connector

T-Connector

Terminator
MLO-000659

To make a ThinWire network connection at the DESQA module:
1. Remove the T-connector from the module.
counterclockwise until it unlocks.

Push in and turn it

2. Remove the terminators from the T-connector. Push in and turn them
counterclockwise until they unlock.

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3. Connect the ThinWire cable to the T-connector as shown in Figure 25.
Figure 25: Making a ThinWire Ethernet Connection at the DESQA
Module

ThinWire Ethernet
Connector

T-Connector

Feed Cable Under System
and Through Opening
MLO-004024

•

If your system requires one connection to the network:
a. Connect the ThinWire cable to the upper end of the T-connector.
b. Connect a terminator to the other end of the T-connector.
Push in and turn the connector or terminator clockwise until it locks
in place.

•

If your system is a link in a network and connects to two additional
components:
a. Connect a ThinWire cable to one end of the T-connector.
b. Connect a second ThinWire cable to the other end of the Tconnector.
Push in and turn the connectors clockwise until they lock in place.

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4. Insert the T-connector into the ThinWire connector on the module as
shown in Figure 25. Push in and turn the T-connector clockwise until
it locks in place.
5. Use the cable clamp shipped with the module to form the upper cable
in a loop approximately 10 centimeters (4 inches) in diameter as shown
in Figure 26.
Figure 26: Forming the Upper Cable in a Loop at the DESQA Module

Recommended
Diameter Is
10 Centimeters (4 Inches)

Cable Clamp

MLO-004020

6. Connect the ThinWire cable to one of the following devices.
•

A ThinWire Ethernet Multiport Repeater (DEMPR), which can in
turn be connected to a baseband Ethernet cable, and which can
connect up to eight ThinWire segments in a local area network

•

A ThinWire Ethernet Singleport Repeater (DESPR), which can in
turn be connected to a baseband Ethernet cable, and connects to
one ThinWire segment

•

A ThinWire Ethernet adapter in another system or workstation

NOTE: Contact your network manager or Digital service representative if
you have questions about network configurations.

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When the ThinWire cable is connected to a DEMPR or DESPR, the ground
is provided by the DEMPR or DESPR chassis. If you are using a singlesegment ThinWire local area network (LAN) with no DEMPR or DESPR,
you may need to ground the ThinWire connector on the DESQA module.
CAUTION: Each ThinWire segment must have only one grounding point.
To ground a single-segment ThinWire network on the DESQA module,
connect a grounding clamp (90–08927–00) and an unshrouded T-connector
(12–25534–01) as shown in Figure 27.
Contact your Digital sales
representative concerning those parts.

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Figure 27: Grounding ThinWire Ethernet at the DESQA Module

Hole for Address
Label Carrier

Terminal Ring

Ground Wire
(14 AWG)
Grounding
Clamp

Terminator

T-Connector

ThinWire
MLO-000664

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7.7.2 Making a Standard Network Connection at the DESQA Module
If your DESQA module does not have an Ethernet Connector switch, call
your Digital service representative.
If your DESQA module has an Ethernet Connector switch and you set it to
the in (standard) position:
1. Find the Ethernet transceiver cable. It has a plug at one end and a
socket at the other end.
2. Make sure the sliding lock on the standard Ethernet connector on the
module is in the up position.
3. Feed the plug end of the cable under the system from the back or side
and insert it into the connector as shown in Figure 28. Slide the lock
down to secure the connection.
Figure 28: Making a Standard Ethernet Connection at the DESQA
Module

Standard
Ethernet
Connector

Sliding Lock

Feed Cable Under System
and Through Opening
MLO-004025

4. Connect the other end of the cable to one of the following devices.
•

An H4000 transceiver on a traditional baseband Ethernet cable

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•

A DELNI interconnect, which can in turn be connected to a
baseband Ethernet cable, and which can connect up to eight systems
in a local area network

NOTE: Contact your network manager or Digital service representative if
you have questions about network configurations.

8 Connect an Expander, If Required
If you are not installing an expander with your system, skip to step 9.
If you are installing an expander with your system:
1. Install the expander as described in the document (addendum or
manual) shipped with the expander.
2. Return to this manual to connect the expander cable(s) to one or more
of the system connections shown in Figure 29 (next page) and described
in the following sections.

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Figure 29: System Connections for Expanders

Q-bus
Out

KZQSA In

Q-bus
Out

Power
Bus Out
Ground
Wire Out

DSSI
In/Out

MLO-006037

NOTE: The module containing the two Q-bus Out connectors is installed in
your system only if you purchased a Q-bus expander (for example, a B400X
expander) with your system.

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As applicable (follow the instructions that apply to your system), connect
one or more of the following expander cables to your system.
•

Q-bus cables (Section 8.1)

•

DSSI cable (Section 8.2)

•

KZQSA external cable (Section 8.3)

•

Power control bus cable (Section 8.4)

•

Ground cable (Section 8.5)

Then:
1. Complete the installation of the expander as described in the expander
document.
2. Complete the installation of your system by completing the steps
remaining in this manual (continue with step 9).

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8.1 Connecting the Q-bus Cables
Connect the two Q-bus cables (BC04V–09) to the two Q-bus Out connectors
on your system. Those connectors should be in the last (leftmost) backplane
slot used in your system. The module containing those connectors is labeled
M9404–PA.
Figure 30: Connecting the Q-bus Cables

Slide Down
to Lock

Connector
Locking Device

MLO-006020

1. Feed the plug end of one of the cables under the system from the back
or side and up through the opening. Then insert the plug end into the
lower Q-bus Out connector (J1). Secure the connection by sliding the
lock down.
2. Feed the socket end of the other cable under the system from the back
or side and up through the opening. Then insert the socket end into
the upper Q-bus Out connector (J2). Secure the connection by sliding
the lock down.

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8.2 Connecting the DSSI Cable
Connect the DSSI cable (BC21M–09) to the DSSI In/Out (Bus 0 or Bus 1)
connector on your system.
1. For the R400X expander, remove the DSSI terminator (12–29258–01)
from the DSSI In/Out (Bus 1) connector, labeled X, on the console
module.
Figure 31: Removing the DSSI Terminator

MLO-006154

Squeeze the spring clips at the top and bottom of the terminator as you
pull it straight out.
For the B400X expander, remove the DSSI terminator (12–29258–01)
from the DSSI In/Out (Bus 0) connector, which is the lower connector
on the left side of the card cage.

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2. Connect the DSSI cable (BC21M–09) to the DSSI In/Out (Bus 0 or Bus
1) connector by fitting the cable connector over the two guide pins.
Figure 32: Connecting the DSSI Cable

MLO-004240

Tighten the cable connector screws by hand, then use a screwdriver to
secure the connection.
3. If applicable, install the terminator (removed in step 1) on the expander
as shown in the expander installation document.

8.3 Connecting the KZQSA External Cable
1. Open the bail latches and remove the terminator (12–30552–01) from
the lower connector on the KZQSA module (M5976–SA).

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Figure 33: Removing the KZQSA Terminator

Bail Latch

MLO-006038

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2. Connect the KZQSA external cable (BC06P–06), shipped with the
expander, to that connector.
Figure 34: Connecting the KZQSA External Cable

Bail Latch

MLO-006039

Secure the connection by pressing the connector bail latches into place.
3. If applicable, install the terminator (removed in step 1) on the expander,
as shown in the expander installation document, or on an external RRDseries drive, as shown in the owner’s manual for that drive.

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8.4 Connecting the Power Control Bus Cable
Connect the Power Control Bus cable (17–02638–01) to the Power Bus Out
(MO) connector.
Figure 35: Connecting the Power Control Bus Cable

Power Bus
Out Connector

Power Control
Bus Cable

MLO-006153

The Power Bus Out connector is on the power supply. It is the topmost of
three connectors stacked well below the Power (1/0) switch.
NOTE: The Power Control Bus cable is not used in dual-host systems.

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8.5 Connecting the Ground Cable
Connect the Ground cable (12–13756–A8) to the Ground Wire Out bolt.
Figure 36: Connecting the Ground Cable

Feed Cable Under System
and Through Opening
MLO-004028

The Ground Wire Out bolt is on the power supply. It is to the right of the
three Power Bus connectors.

9 Connect the KZQSA Internal Cable, If Required
The KZQSA internal cable connects the KZQSA module to your system.
If a TLZ04 tape drive is not installed in your system, skip to step 10.
NOTE: Save the KZQSA internal cable until you are sure that a KZQSA
module will never be installed in your system.
If a TLZ04 tape drive is installed in your system:
1. Find the KZQSA In connector shown in Figure 37 and the KZQSA
internal cable (BC06P–2F) shipped with your system.

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Figure 37: TLZ04/KZQSA System Connection

KZQSA In

DSSI
In/Out

MLO-006040

2. Remove the protective cover from the KZQSA In connector.
3. Insert the connector on one end of the cable into the KZQSA In
connector.
Secure the cable connection by pressing the bail latches on the connector
until they snap into place.

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4. Open the bail latches and remove the terminator from the upper
connector on the KZQSA module (M5976–SA) as shown in Figure 38.
Figure 38: TLZ04/KZQSA Module Connection — Removing the Terminator

Bail Latch

MLO-006038

5. Insert the other cable connector into the connector on the KZQSA
module as shown in Figure 39.

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Figure 39: TLZ04/KZQSA Module Connection — Connecting the Cable

Bail Latch

MLO-006039

Secure the cable connection by pressing the bail latches on the connector
until they snap into place.

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10 Connect the DSSI Cable — Dual Host Only
If you are not installing a dual-host system, skip to step 12.
If you are installing a dual-host system, follow the instructions for this step
and the next (step 11).
NOTE: If you are installing an expander with your system, for alternate
configurations refer to your Dual Host Systems manual. If you want to
renumber the system ISEs, refer to your Operation manual.
For ease of discussion, call one of the systems host A, the other host B.
1. Remove the DSSI terminator from the host A, Bus 0 (DSSI In/Out)
connector shown in Figure 40. Squeeze the spring clips at the top and
bottom of the terminator as you pull it straight out.

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Figure 40: Removing the DSSI Terminators

Host A

Host B
MLO-004026

2. Repeat the previous step for host B.
3. Find the 2.74-meter (9-foot) DSSI cable labeled BC21M–09, shipped
with your system.

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4. Feed either end of that cable under host A from the back or side. Then
insert the cable connector into the Bus 0 (DSSI In/Out) connector by
fitting the cable connector over the two guide pins shown in Figure 41.
Figure 41: Connecting the DSSI Cable

Host A

Host B
MLO-004027

Tighten the screws by hand, then use a screwdriver to secure the
connection.
5. Repeat the previous step for host B using the opposite end of the DSSI
cable.

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11 Connect the Ground Cable — Dual Host Only
To connect the ground cable:
1. Find the ground cable (12–13756–A8) shipped with your system. It has
a ground-lead terminal on each end.
2. Feed the ground cable under host A from the back or side and up
through the opening in the front as shown in Figure 42.
Figure 42: Connecting the Ground Cable

Feed Cable Under System
and Through Opening
MLO-004028

3. Locate the Ground Wire Out bolt on host A. It is under the handle on
the power supply as shown in Figure 42.
4. Remove the nut from that bolt.
5. Slide the ground-lead terminal over the bolt.
6. Replace and tighten the nut.
7. Repeat steps 2 through 6 for host B using the other end of the ground
cable.

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12 Connect the System Power Cable
NOTE: Your system contains an automatic voltage-selection power supply.
Voltage selection is not required prior to installation.
Connect the power cable to your system as follows.
1. Make sure the system Power switch shown in Figure 43 is set to off
(0).
Figure 43: System Power Switch

Power Switch

MLO-004263

2. Make sure all devices connected to your system are turned off.
3. Find the power cable shipped with your system.
4. Make sure the plug end of that cable matches your wall outlet or other
power source. Several types of plugs are shown in Figure 44.

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Figure 44: Power Cable Plugs

100 - 125 V

200 - 250 V

MLO-001861

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5. Feed the socket end of the cable under the system from the back or side,
and insert the cable into the power supply as shown in Figure 45.
Figure 45: Connecting the Power Cable to the System

Feed Cable Under System
and Through Opening
MLO-004029

6. Insert the plug end of the cable into your wall outlet or other power
source.
You are now ready to turn on your system and select a language.

13 Turn On the System and Select a Language
The language you select controls only the language of the console program
which is part of the firmware in the CPU. That firmware lets you give
commands to the system and also generates error messages.
NOTE: For a dual-host system: You must turn on each host separately. If
you want a language other than English (United States/Canada), you must
select a language for each host.
Turn on the system(s) and select a language for each as follows.

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1. Turn on your console terminal and wait until it performs its self-tests
successfully.
2. If a B400X or R400X expander is connected to your system, turn on the
expander.
The AC indicator on the expander power supply should glow orange.
3. Turn on your system by setting the Power switch to on (1).
The AC Present indicator, next to that switch, should glow orange.
NOTE: If your system contains a B400X or R400X expander linked by
a Power Control Bus cable, turning on the system turns on the expander
as well.
Within a few moments a language selection menu should appear on
your console terminal as shown in Figure 46.
NOTE: If you are using an older terminal that does not support multiple
languages, the language selection menu does not appear and the system
defaults to English (United States/Canada).
Figure 46: Language Selection Menu
KA670-A Vn.n VMB n.n
1) Dansk
2) Deutsch (Deutschland/Österreich)
3) Deutsch (Schweiz)
4) English (United Kingdom)
5) English (United States/Canada)
6) Español
7) Français (Canada)
8) Français (France/Belgique)
9) Français (Suisse)
10) Italiano
11) Nederlands
12) Norsk
13) Português
[B14) Suomi
15) Svenska
(1..15):

4. Select a language by typing its number and Return .
NOTE: If you do not select a language within 30 seconds, the system
defaults to English (United States/Canada).

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Within a few moments the console terminal should display a series of
numbers as the system tests itself. The example in Figure 47 shows
that display after successful testing.
Figure 47: Successful System Self-Tests
KA670-A Vn.n, VMB n.n
Performing normal system tests.
66..65..64..63..62..61..60..59..58..57..56..55..54..53..52..51..
50..49..48..47..46..45..44..43..42..41..40..39..38..37..36..35..
34..33..32..31..30..29..28..27..26..25..24..23..22..21..20..19..
18..17..16..15..14..13..12..11..10..09..08..07..06..05..04..03..
Tests completed.
>>>

If the self-tests do not start or do not complete successfully as shown
in Figure 47, your system may have a problem. For instructions on
finding the source of the problem, refer to your system Troubleshooting
and Diagnostics manual which is included in the Customer Hardware
Information Kit.
5. If the self-tests complete successfully and you want to save the language
you selected (so you need not select it each time you turn on the system),
turn the Power-Up Mode switch to Run mode, which is indicated by an
arrow on the console module as shown in Figure 48.

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Figure 48: Saving the Language

MLO-004264

Now you are ready to close the system doors.

14 Close the System Doors
If you plan to run diagnostic software immediately following the
installation, leave the upper door open.
If you plan to start up factory-installed software immediately following the
installation, leave both doors open.

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Close the doors as shown in Figure 49.
Figure 49: Closing the System Doors

MLO-004030

1. Push gently at the top right of the upper door and the bottom right of
the lower door.
2. Turn the key to the middle position (both doors locked) or to the top
position (upper door unlocked).

15 After Installation
Digital strongly recommends that you run the diagnostic software for your
system before you install system software or start factory-installed software
the first time. The diagnostics:
•

Verify the system configuration.

•

Check to see if each device is working properly.

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The diagnostic software is on a tape cartridge labeled MV DIAG CUST
TK50. Your system Troubleshooting and Diagnostics manual tells you how
to run the diagnostic software.
You should now read your system Operation manual to learn how to use the
system. You must know how to operate the system controls and the ISE or
tape drive before you install system software or run diagnostic software.
If you have factory-installed software on your system, see Appendix A for
the startup procedure. Otherwise, install the software that you ordered
with your system.
NOTE: Systems with VMS factory-installed software have a yellow sticker
on the front panel of the ISE containing that software.

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Appendix A

Starting and Modifying VMS
Factory-Installed Software
This appendix tells you how to start and modify VMS factory-installed
software (FIS), which is on your system disk if you ordered one or more
ISEs.
FIS must be modified to accommodate customized passwords and system
environment particulars. You make the modifications during a startup
procedure that is executed when you start FIS the first time.
The requirements for modifying FIS depend on how your system will be
used. For example, your system can be configured as a:
•

Standalone system

•

Dual-host system

•

Simple VAXcluster network

•

System in a more complex VAXcluster network with distributed
resource sharing and sophisticated disk management

CAUTION: If you want to modify FIS to obtain a dual-host or VAXcluster
system, you should have a good understanding of DSSI architecture and
VAXcluster software operation. If you do not have that understanding, you
should read the manuals listed in Section A.1 or call your Digital service
representative.

A.1 Pre-Startup Requirements
Before you begin the startup procedure, you should:
1. Determine how your system will be configured.
2. Read through the startup procedure to make sure you have the correct
information to enter for your configuration.

Starting and Modifying VMS Factory-Installed Software

A–1

3. If your system will be part of a cluster or network, ask your network
coordinator or system administrator for your system:
DECnet node name
DECnet node address
Cluster group number
Cluster password
4. If you are not familiar with networking and clustering, examine the
following manuals.
VMS VAXcluster Manual
Guide to DECnet–VAX Networking
VMS Networking Manual

A.2 Startup Procedure
If you have a dual-host system, you can start with either host.
1. Enter the console mode.
a. Set the Power switch to off (0).
b. Set the Break Enable/Disable switch to enable (up).
c.

Set the Power switch to on (1).
Wait for your system to complete its self-tests and display the
console prompt (>>>).

2. Make sure the system disk is on line and is not write-protected.
•

The Run/Ready button should be in (lit).

•

The Write-Protect button should be out (not lit).

3. If your system will be configured as a cluster with a nonzero allocation
class, see your system Operation manual for information on how to
program parameters for ISEs.
4. Define the system disk as the default boot device.
If the ISE with the FIS is in your system:
>>> SET BOOT DIA0 Return

If the ISE with the FIS is in an expander connected to Bus 1 (for
example, an R400X expander):

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>>> SET BOOT DIB0 Return

5. Boot the FIS.
>>> BOOT Return

6. Set the Break Enable/Disable switch to disable (down).
The system displays a banner and then prompts you for the date and
time.
VAX/VMS Version Vn.n

Major version id = 1 Minor version id = 0

Please enter date and time (DD-MMM-YYYY HH:MM):

7. Enter the date and time in the format shown. For example:
Please enter date and time (DD-MMM-YYYY HH:MM): 03-JUL-1991 12:00 Return

Some messages are displayed, followed by a prompt:
=====================================================
Modifying Factory Installed Software for Customer Use
%SET-I-NEWAUDSRV, identification of new audit server......
%LICENSE-F-EMTLDB, license database contains no license records
.
.
.
Do you want to enter Customer’s cluster and password information(Y/N)?

8. Refer to the appropriate section to complete the startup procedure for
a:
•

Standalone system, Section A.2.1

•

Simple VAXcluster network, Section A.2.2

•

Dual-host system or complex VAXcluster network, Section A.2.3

A.2.1 Modifying FIS for a Standalone System
The following procedure modifies FIS for a standalone system.
Do you want to enter Customer’s cluster and password information(Y/N)?

1. Enter Y (type Y and Return ).
The system asks you to confirm the date and time.
The system time is dd-mmm-yyyy

hh:mm:ss:ss

Is this correct? (Y/N)

2. If the date and time are incorrect, enter N. With that answer, the system
reprompts you to enter the correct date and time and then to review it.

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A–3

If you enter Y, the system displays the following prompt.
Will this node be a cluster member (Y/N)?

3. Enter N.
If DECwindows is on the system disk, you will see the following prompt.
Do you want DECwindows as the default windowing system? (Y/N)

NOTE: It is easy to set DECwindows as the default windowing system
at a later stage. To do that, you must modify the VMS system
generation parameter, WINDOW_SYSTEM, generate a new set of
bootstrap parameters, and boot the system again. See the VMS
Installation and Operations Manual, the Guide to Setting Up a VMS
System, or the VMS System Generation Utility Manual for more
information.
4. If you want DECwindows as the default windowing system, enter Y.
Otherwise, enter N.
The system displays prompts asking for account passwords.
5. Enter them as shown below.
NOTE: The passwords shown are samples. You should enter your own
passwords. Remember to record them. If you forget a password, you
cannot log in.
Enter new password for account SYSTEM: PANCAKES Return
Re-enter the password for account SYSTEM: PANCAKES Return
%UAF-I-MDFYMSG, user record(s) updated
Enter new password for account SYSTEST: BRATHWURST Return
Re-enter the password for account SYSTEST: BRATHWURST Return
%UAF-I-MDFYMSG, user record(s) updated
Enter new password for account FIELD: ZIRHUMBA Return
Re-enter the password for account FIELD: ZIRHUMBA Return
%UAF-I-MDFYMSG, user record(s) updated

The system verifies your passwords and rejects any that can be easily
guessed. The following status messages are displayed if the passwords
are acceptable.
%VMS-I-PWD_OKAY, account password for SYSTEM verified
%VMS-I-PWD_OKAY, account password for SYSTEST verified
%VMS-I-PWD_OKAY, account password for FIELD verified

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Then the following status message is displayed.
Creating RIGHTS database file, SYS$SYSTEM:RIGHTSLIST.DAT

Ignore any messages of this type.
%SYSTEM-F-DUPIDENT, duplicate identifier

The following status message is displayed when the FIS setup
procedure completes.
%UAF-I-RDBDONEMSG, rights database modified

The system then displays messages that remind you to perform certain
tasks after the software is installed:
•

•

Back up the system disk.

•

Tailor the system disk.

Finally, the system displays the following message, followed by other
status messages.
Running AUTOGEN -- Please wait

At this point the system shuts itself down and then reboots from the
default boot device. The process takes several minutes, and the system
displays a series of information messages:
SHUTDOWN -- Perform an Orderly System Shutdown
.
.
.
VAX/VMS Version Vn.n
Major version id = 1 Minor version id = 0
.
.
.
SYSTEM
job terminated at 24-JUL-1991 14:47:28.34
Accounting information:
Buffered I/O count:
133
Direct I/O count:
12
Page faults:
325
Charged CPU time: 0 00:00:55.23

Peak working set size:
401
Peak virtual size:
2379
Mounted volumes:
0
Elapsed time:
0 00:01:31.24

6. Press Return .
The system prompts you for a username and password.
7. Log in to the SYSTEM account as shown below.
Welcome to VAX/VMS
USERNAME: SYSTEM Return
PASSWORD: PANCAKES Return

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A–5

%LICENSE-I-NOLICENSE, no license is active for this software product
%LOGIN-LOGOPRCON, login allowed from OPA0:
Welcome to VAX/VMS
$

The system prompt ($) indicates the completion of the startup
procedure.
If you do not enter the correct password, the system displays the
following message.
User authorization failure

If you forget your password, follow the instructions for breaking into
the system given in Guide to Setting Up a VMS System.
8. You should now perform the following operations.
•

•

Back up the system disk.

•

Delete unwanted files.

To register PAKs:
$ @SYS$UPDATE:VMSLICENSE Return

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VMS VAXcluster Manual, the Guide to DECnet–VAX Networking, and the
VMS Networking Manual for more information.

A.2.2 Modifying FIS for a Simple VAXcluster Network
If you want to use your system as part of a simple VAXcluster network,
where disks are shared between different systems in the same network, you
need a node name and node ID which you can obtain from your network
coordinator.
The following procedure configures FIS for use as a server in a simple
VAXcluster network. The configuration can be modified later, if required,
using standard VMS procedures.
Do you want to enter Customer’s cluster and password information(Y/N)?

1. Enter Y (type Y and Return ).
The system asks you to confirm the date and time.
The system time is dd-mmm-yyyy

hh:mm:ss:ss

Is this correct? (Y/N)

2. If the date and time are incorrect, enter N. With that answer, the system
reprompts you to enter the correct date and time and then to review it.
If you enter Y, the system displays the following prompt.
Will this node be a cluster member (Y/N)?

3. Enter Y.
A series of system prompts are displayed.
4. Respond to those prompts as listed below.
What is the node’s DECnet node name?

Enter the DECnet node name (for example, JUPITR). It can be from
one to six alphanumeric characters long and cannot include dollar signs
or underlines.
What is the node’s DECnet node address?

Enter the DECnet node address (for example, 2.2). You can obtain it
from your network coordinator.
Will the Ethernet be used for cluster communications (Y/N)?

Enter Y. The Ethernet is required for cluster (SCS internode)
communications in local area and mixed-interconnect configurations.

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A–7

Enter this cluster’s group number:

Enter a number in the range of 1 to 4095 or 61440 to 65535. You can
obtain the number from your network coordinator.
Enter the cluster’s password:

Enter the password. It can be from 1 to 31 alphanumeric characters
long and can include dollar signs and underlines. You can obtain it
from your network coordinator.
Re-enter the cluster’s password for verification:

Reenter the password.
Will JUPITR be a disk server (Y/N)?

Enter Y. In local area and mixed-interconnect configurations, the
system disk is served to the cluster. See the VMS VAXcluster Manual
for information on served cluster disks.
Will JUPITR serve HSC disks (Y)?

Enter N.
Will JUPITR serve RFxx disks (Y)?

Enter Y.
Enter a value for JUPITR’s ALLOCLASS parameter:

Enter 0 or the desired allocation class for your system.
Does this cluster contain a quorum disk (Y/N)?

Enter N.
If DECwindows is on the system disk, you will see the following prompt.
Do you want DECwindows as the default windowing system? (Y/N)

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The system displays prompts asking for account passwords.
6. Enter them as shown below.
NOTE: The passwords shown are samples. You should enter your own
passwords. Remember to record them. If you forget a password, you
cannot log in.
Enter new password for account SYSTEM: PANCAKES Return
Re-enter the password for account SYSTEM: PANCAKES Return
%UAF-I-MDFYMSG, user record(s) updated
Enter new password for account SYSTEST: BRATHWURST Return
Re-enter the password for account SYSTEST: BRATHWURST Return
%UAF-I-MDFYMSG, user record(s) updated
Enter new password for account FIELD: ZIRHUMBA Return
Re-enter the password for account FIELD: ZIRHUMBA Return
%UAF-I-MDFYMSG, user record(s) updated

Then the following status message is displayed.
Creating RIGHTS database file, SYS$SYSTEM:RIGHTSLIST.DAT

Ignore any messages of this type.
%SYSTEM-F-DUPIDENT, duplicate identifier

The following status message is displayed when the FIS setup
procedure completes.
%UAF-I-RDBDONEMSG, rights database modified

Then the system displays messages that remind you to perform certain
tasks after the software is installed.
•

•

Back up the system disk.

•

Tailor the system disk.

Finally, the system displays the following message, followed by other
status messages.

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A–9

Running AUTOGEN -- Please wait

At this point, the system shuts itself down and then reboots from the
default boot device. The process takes several minutes, and the system
displays a series of information messages.
SHUTDOWN -- Perform an Orderly System Shutdown
VAX/VMS Version Vn.n
Major version id = 1 Minor version id = 0
.
.
.
SYSTEM
job terminated at 24-JUL-1991 14:47:28.34
Accounting information:
Buffered I/O count:
133
Direct I/O count:
12
Page faults:
325
Charged CPU time: 0 00:00:55.23

Peak working set size:
401
Peak virtual size:
2379
Mounted volumes:
0
Elapsed time:
0 00:01:31.24

7. Press Return .
The system prompts you for a username and password.
8. Log in to the SYSTEM account as shown below.
Welcome to VAX/VMS
USERNAME: SYSTEM Return
PASSWORD: PANCAKES Return
%LICENSE-I-NOLICENSE, no license is active for this software product
%LOGIN-LOGOPRCON, login allowed from OPA0:
Welcome to VAX/VMS
$

The system prompt ($) indicates the completion of the startup
procedure.
If you do not enter the correct password, the system displays the
following message.
User authorization failure

If you forget your password, follow the instructions for breaking into
the system given in Guide to Setting Up a VMS System.
9. You should now perform the following operations.
•

•

Back up the system disk.

•

Delete unwanted files.

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To register PAKs:
$ @SYS$UPDATE:VMSLICENSE Return

If you make a mistake while entering a PAK:
1. Continue the data entry sequence.
2. Reject the data at the end of the sequence when your system asks you
to confirm the data.
Your system then gives you an opportunity to reenter the data correctly.
See the VMS License Management Utility Manual for any additional
information you may need.
Your system Operation manual provides information on backing up the
system disk and deleting unwanted files. Read carefully to determine the
exact sequence of backup and tailoring functions needed, based on the
amount of tailoring required and the backup resources available to you.
See the VMS Installation and Operations Manual for more information
on entering PAKs, customizing and testing your system, startup and
shutdown, and backup procedures.
In a VAXcluster network, queues for printer and batch processing
operations can be configured to work on other systems in the cluster. See
your network coordinator for details of queues that are available in your
network. If you are setting up a new network, see the VMS VAXcluster
Manual for a discussion on setting up remote printer and batch processing
queues.
You can use the NETCONFIG.COM command procedure to include your
system in a network, provided you have the appropriate software licenses
and PAKs. See the VMS VAXcluster Manual, the Guide to DECnet–VAX
Networking, and the VMS Networking Manual for more information.

A.2.3 Modifying FIS for a Complex Network or Dual-Host
System
In a complex network or dual-host system you may want to enter the
disk allocation class and quorum disk information for the network. That
information lets disks be shared on a selective basis between some systems
on the network. Quorum disk information also allows more rigorous
definition of cluster operations during the removal of systems from the
network.
In addition, queues for printer and batch processing operations can be set
up, allowing work to be executed on other systems in the network.

Starting and Modifying VMS Factory-Installed Software

A–11

See the VMS VAXcluster Manual, the Guide to DECnet–VAX Networking,
and the VMS Networking Manual for information on setting up systems
as members of complex networks and setting up remote printer and batch
processing queues.
A.2.3.1 Configuring for Dual-Host Systems
The VMS Installation and Operations manual tells you how to configure
a dual-host system for cluster operation. You can set up the system for
operation as a:
•

Pair of boot servers for a new local area cluster to which you intend to
add satellites

•

Two-node cluster to which you do not intend to add satellites

•

Pair of boot servers that you want to add to an existing cluster

NOTE: You must assign the same allocation class to both systems and to the
ISEs. The allocation class must be different from that of other systems and
hierarchical storage controllers (HSCs) in a cluster. Refer to your system
Operation manual for information on setting parameters for ISEs.
The following software licenses are required to configure a dual-host system.
Host A

Host B

VMS

VAXcluster

DECnet full-function

DECnet end-node

A.2.3.2 Checking Your Modification Work
You can use two commands to check your work after you modify FIS for a
dual-host system.
•

Use SHOW DEVICE D to list the ISEs. Make sure the number of ISEs
listed matches the number in your dual-host system.
Too many ISEs indicates an incorrect allocation class setting for an
ISE.
Too few ISEs indicates an incorrect unit number for an ISE.

•

Use SHOW DEVICE DI/FULL to check that the alternate host name
for your dual-host system is displayed.

A–12 VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation

Index
A
A026–PA module, 15
A030–PA module, 15
A1008–PA module, 15
A1009–PA module, 15
AAV11 option, 15
Additional devices, connecting, 13
ADQ32 option, 15
ADV11 option, 15
After installation, 68
Asynchronous modems, connecting,
20
Attaching
See Connecting or Installing
AXV11 option, 15

B
BA21X–SF option, 15
Before operating system, 68
Boxes, checking, 1

C
CA11A, CA12A, and CA13A
telephone service, 22
CA41A and CA45A data-jack
telephone service, 22
Cables
DSSI, connecting, 49
ground, connecting, 54
KZQSA external, connecting, 50
KZQSA internal, connecting, 54
power control bus, connecting, 53
Q-bus, connecting, 48
system power, connecting, 62
Cartons, checking, 1

Checking
software modification work, A–12
Checking shipment, 1
Closing system doors, 67
Configuring software for dual-host
systems, A–12
Connecting
additional devices, 13
asynchronous modems, 20
console terminal, 7
devices, additional, 13
DFA01 modem, 22
DFA01 modem, RJ11C/CA11A,
RJ12C/CA12A, and RJ13C
/CA13A service, 22
DFA01 modem, RJ41S/CA41A
and RJ45S/CA45A data-jack
service, 26
DFA01 modem, setting up
terminal lines, 30
DSSI cable, 49
DSSI cable, dual host, 58
dual hosts, 58, 61
Ethernet network, console
module, 31
Ethernet network, DESQA
module, 37
expander, 45
ground cable, 54
ground cable, dual host, 61
internal modem, 22
KZQSA external cable, 50
KZQSA internal cable, 54
modem, DFA01, 22
modem, internal, 22
modems, asynchronous, 20
modems, synchronous, 20

Index–1

Connecting (Cont.)
parallel printers, 19
power cable, system, 62
power control bus cable, 53
printers, parallel, 19
printers, serial, 16
Q-bus cable, 48
serial printers, 16
standard Ethernet cable, console
module, 35
standard Ethernet cable, DESQA
module, 44
synchronous modems, 20
system power cable, 62
terminals and serial printers, 16
ThinWire Ethernet cable, console
module, 32
ThinWire Ethernet cable, DESQA
module, 38
TLZ04 tape drive, 54
Console
See Console module or Console
terminal
Console module
connecting Ethernet network, 31
connecting standard Ethernet
cable, 35
connecting ThinWire Ethernet
cable, 32
setting controls, 10
Console terminal
connecting, 7
installing, 6
setup operations, 7
Control panel
See System control panel
Controls, setting system, 9
CXA16 option, 14
CXB16 option, 15
CXY08 option, 15

D
DEQRA–CA option, 15
DESQA module

Index–2

DESQA module (Cont.)
connecting Ethernet network, 37
connecting standard Ethernet
cable, 44
connecting ThinWire Ethernet
cable, 38
DESQA option, 15
Devices, connecting additional, 13
DFA01 modem, connecting, 22
RJ11C/CA11A, RJ12C/CA12A,
and RJ13C/CA13A service,
22
RJ41S/CA41A and RJ45S/CA45A
data-jack service, 26
setting up terminal lines, 30
DFA01 option, 15
Dial-up telephone service
RJ11C/CA11A, RJ12C/CA12A,
and RJ13C/CA13A, 22
RJ41S/CA41A and RJ45S/CA45A
data jack, 22
DIV32 option, 15
Doors
closing, 67
opening, 5
DPV11 option, 15
DRQ3B option, 15
DRV1J option, 15
DRV1W option, 15
DSSI cable, connecting, 49
DSSI cable, connecting dual hosts,
58
DSV11 option, 14
Dual-host connections
DSSI cable, 58
ground cable, 61

E
Ethernet cable
See Standard Ethernet cable or
ThinWire Ethernet cable
Ethernet network, connecting
console module, 31
DESQA module, 37
Expander, connecting, 45

F
Factory-installed software
See VMS factory-installed
software
FIS
See VMS factory-installed
software

G
Ground cable, connecting, 54
Ground cable, connecting dual hosts,
61

I
IBQ01–SA option, 15
IEQ11 option, 15
Installing console terminal, 6
Integrated Storage Elements, setting
controls, 10
Internal modem, connecting, 22
ISEs
See Integrated Storage Elements

K
KA670–AA option, 14
KA670–BA option, 14
KDA50 option, 14
KFQSA option, 14
KLESI option, 14
KRQ50 option, 14
KWV11 option, 15
KZQSA external cable, connecting,
50
KZQSA internal cable, connecting,
54
KZQSA option, 14

L
L4000–AA module, 14
L4000–BA module, 14
L4001–BA module, 14
L4001–CA module, 14

Language, selecting, 64
LPV11 option, 15

M
M3018 module, 14
M3118–YA module, 14
M3118–YB module, 15
M3119–YA module, 15
M3121–PA module, 15
M3125–PA module, 15
M3127–PA module, 15
M4002–PA module, 15
M5976–SA module, 14
M7164 module, 14
M7165 module, 14
M7168 module, 15
M7169 module, 15
M7206–PA module, 14
M7530 module, 14
M7531–PA module, 15
M7533–AB module, 15
M7546 module, 14
M7552–PA module, 14
M7559 module, 14
M7651–PA module, 15
M7658–PA module, 15
M7740–PA module, 14
M7769 module, 14
M8020–PA module, 15
M8049–PA module, 15
M8086–PA module, 15
M8578–00 module, 14
M8634–PA module, 15
M9404 module, 15
M9405 module, 15
Modems
asynchronous, connecting, 20
DFA01, connecting, 22
DFA01, connecting RJ11C/CA11A,
RJ12C/CA12A, and RJ13C
/CA13A service, 22
DFA01, connecting RJ41S/CA41A
and RJ45S/CA45A data-jack
service, 26

Index–3

Modems (Cont.)
DFA01, setting up terminal lines,
30
internal, connecting, 22
synchronous, connecting, 20
Modifying VMS factory-installed
software, A–1
checking modification work, A–12
complex network or dual-host
system, A–11
configuring dual-host systems,
A–12
dual-host system, A–11
simple VAXcluster system, A–7
standalone system, A–3
Module
identification labels, 14
numbers, 14
Modules
A026–PA, 15
A030–PA, 15
A1008–PA, 15
A1009–PA, 15
L4000–AA, 14
L4000–BA, 14
L4001–BA, 14
L4001–CA, 14
M3018, 14
M3118–YA, 14
M3118–YB, 15
M3119–YA, 15
M3121–PA, 15
M3125–PA, 15
M3127–PA, 15
M4002–PA, 15
M5976–SA, 14
M7164, 14
M7165, 14
M7168, 15
M7169, 15
M7206–PA, 14
M7530, 14
M7531–PA, 15
M7533–AB, 15
M7546, 14

Index–4

Modules (Cont.)
M7552–PA, 14
M7559, 14
M7651–PA, 15
M7658–PA, 15
M7740–PA, 14
M7769, 14
M8020–PA, 15
M8049–PA, 15
M8086–PA, 15
M8578–00, 14
M8634–PA, 15
M9404, 15
M9405, 15
Moving system, 4
MRV11 option, 14
MS670–BA option, 14
MS670–CA option, 14

N
Network
See also Ethernet network

O
Opening system doors, 5
Option numbers, 14
Options
AAV11, 15
ADQ32, 15
ADV11, 15
AXV11, 15
BA21X–SF, 15
CXA16, 14
CXB16, 15
CXY08, 15
DEQRA–CA, 15
DESQA, 15
DFA01, 15
DIV32, 15
DPV11, 15
DRQ3B, 15
DRV1J, 15
DRV1W, 15

Options (Cont.)
DSV11, 14
IBQ01–SA, 15
IEQ11, 15
KA670–AA, 14
KA670–BA, 14
KDA50, 14
KFQSA, 14
KLESI, 14
KRQ50, 14
KWV11, 15
KZQSA, 14
LPV11, 15
MRV11, 14
MS670–BA, 14
MS670–CA, 14
TQK50, 14
TQK70, 14
TSV05, 14
VCB02, 15

P
Parallel printers, connecting, 19
Positioning system, 4
Post-installation procedures, 68
Power cable
See System power cable
Power control bus cable, connecting,
53
Power supply
See System power supply
Pre-operational procedures, 68
Pre-startup requirements, VMS
factory-installed software, A–1
Printers
parallel, connecting, 19
serial, connecting, 16

Q
Q-bus cable, connecting, 48

RJ11C/CA11A, RJ12C/CA12A, and
RJ13C/CA13A telephone
service, 22
RJ41S/CA41A and RJ45S/CA45A
data-jack telephone service, 22

S
SCP
See System control panel
Selecting language, 64
Serial printers, connecting, 16
Setting system controls, 9
console module, 10
Integrated Storage Elements, 10
power supply, 9
system control panel, 10
tape drives, 12
Setting up terminal lines, DFA01
modem, 30
Setup operations, console terminal,
7
Shipment, checking, 1
Site preparation, verifying, 1
Software, system
See VMS factory-installed
software
Standard Ethernet cable, connecting
console module, 35
DESQA module, 44
Starting and modifying VMS factoryinstalled software, A–1
Startup procedure, VMS factoryinstalled software, A–2
Synchronous modems, connecting,
20
System
control panel, setting controls, 10
controls, setting, 9
doors, closing, 67
doors, opening, 5
expander connections, 45
positioning, 4
power cable, connecting, 62
power supply, setting controls, 9

Index–5

System (Cont.)
turning on, 64
System software
See VMS factory-installed
software

T
Tape drives, setting controls, 12
Telephone service
RJ11C/CA11A, RJ12C/CA12A,
and RJ13C/CA13A, 22
RJ41S/CA41A and RJ45S/CA45A
data jack, 22
Terminal
See also Console terminal
connecting, 16
Terminal lines, setting up DFA01
modem, 30
Terminals and serial printers,
connecting, 16
ThinWire Ethernet cable, connecting
console module, 32
DESQA module, 38
TLZ04 tape drive, connecting, 54
TQK50 option, 14
TQK70 option, 14
TSV05 option, 14
Turning on system and selecting
language, 64

V
VCB02 option, 15
Verifying site preparation, 1
VMS factory-installed software
checking modification work, A–12
complex network or dual-host
system, A–11
configuring dual-host systems,
A–12
dual-host system, A–11
modifying, A–1
pre-startup requirements, A–1
simple VAXcluster system, A–7
standalone system, A–3

Index–6

VMS factory-installed software
(Cont.)
starting and modifying, A–1
startup procedure, A–2