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EK-SI780-IN-001

VAX-11/780
System Installation Manual

digital equipment corporation • maynard, massachusetts

First Edition, October 1978

The material in this manual is for informational
purposes and is subject to change without notice.
Digital Equipment Corporation assumes no responsibility for any errors which may appear in
this manual.

Printed in U.S.A.

This document was set on DIGITAL's DECset-8000
computerized typesetting system.

The following are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation,
Maynard, Massachusetts:
DIGITAL
DEC
PDP
DEC US
UNIBUS

DECsystem-I 0
DECSYSTEM-20
DIBOL
EDUSYSTEM
VAX
VMS

MASSBUS
OMNIBUS
OS/8
RSTS
RSX
IAS

CONTENTS
Page
CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER 2

HANDLING THE PACKAGED EQUIPMENT

2.1
2.2
2.3

GENERAL..........................................................................................................2-1
BOXED EQUIPMENT ...................................................................................... 2-1
CONSTRAINTS ON THE MOVING OR EQUIPMENT ..................................2-1

CHAPTER 3

HARDWARE INSTALLATION

3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.5.1
3.5.2
3.5.3
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
3.10

GENERAL..........................................................................................................3-1
SHIPMENT INVENTORY ................................................................................ 3-1
UNPACKING BOXES .......................................................................................3-1
UNCRA TING THE CABINETS ........................................................................ 3-2
CABINET DISASSEMBLY ................................................................................3-4
System Cabinet Disassembly ..................... ". ................................................. .3-4
Unibus Expander Cabinet Disassembly ....................................................... .3-6
TE16 Cabinet Disassembly .......................................................................... .3-7
CABINET JOINING, LEAVINO, AND ASSEMBLY ...................................... .3-8
POWER CHECK .............................................................................................. 3-10
INSTALLATION OF THE CONSOLE LA36 ................................................... 3-12
INTERCABINET CABLING AND INSTALLATION OF
PERIPHERAL DEVICES ................................................................................. 3-12
SYSTEM START UP PROCEDURE ............................................................... 3-22

CHAPTER 4

SYSTEM CHECKOUT AND ACCEPTANCE

4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
4.10
4.11
4.12
4.13

GENERAL..........................................................................................................4-1
MICRODIAGNOSTICS .....................................................................................4-1
LOADING THE DIAGNOSTIC SUPERVISOR (ESSAA) DIRECTLY ........... .4-3
INDIRECT CONSOLE COMMAND FILES .....................................................4-4
CPU CLUSTER EXERCISER PACKAGE ....................................................... .4-5
TAPE DRIVE FUNCTIONAL TIMER (ESMAB) .............................................4-8
RPOX FUNCTIONAL DIAGNOSTIC (ESRBA) .............................................. 4-10
DMC EXERCISER (ESDBB) ............................................................................ 4-12
VAX/VMS BOOTSTRAP FROM AN RP DISK DRIVE ................................. 4-13
VAX/VMS BOOTSTRAP FROM AN RK06 DISK DRIVE.............................4-14
DEVICE MNEMONIC IDENTIFICATION ....................................................4-16
TRANSFERRING DIAGNOSTIC FILES: FLOPPY-+SYSTEM .....................4-17
RELOADING THE DIAGNOSTIC SUPERVISOR .....................................:-.. 4-18

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Page
4.14
4.15
4.16
4.17
4.18
4.19
4.20
4.21

TAPE RELIABILITY (ESMAA) ....................................................................... 4-18
RP/RK/RM FORMATTER (ESRAB) .............................................................4-19
RP /RK/RM DISK RELIABILITY PROGRAM (ESRAA) ............................. 4-20
MULTITERMINAL EXERCISER (ESTBA) ....................................................4-21
LOCAL TERMINAL DIAGNOSTIC ............................................................... 4-22
LINE PRINTER DIAGNOSTIC (ESAAA) ..................................................... .4-24
BUS INTERACTION (ESXBA) ........................................................................ 4-25
USER ENVIRONMENT TEST PACKAGE (UETP) ....................................... 4-28

APPENDIX A

SBI EXPANDER CABINET INSTALLATION

FIGURES
Figure No.
2-1
3-1
3-2
3-3
3-4
3-5
3-6
3-7
3-8
3-9
3-10

3-11
3-12
3-13
3-14
3-15
3-16
3-17
3-18

Title

Page

Mobile Lifter Using Rigged Wooden Brace and Protection Plate ......................... .2-2
Spanner Wrench ................................................................................................... 3-2
Unbolting Cabinet Crate Corners ......................................................................... 3-3
Wheel Lock Assembly ..........................................................................................3-4
Top Cover Fastener ..............................................................................................3-5
Stabilizer Arm and Leveling Pad .......................................................................... 3-6
Removing the Front Panel of a TE16 Cabinet or a Unibus Expander Cabinet ....... 3-7
VAX-11 /780 System Cabinet Configuration ....................................................... 3-18
Cabinet Frame with Bolting Plates, Stabilizer Channels, and Interlock Rod ..........3-9
Varieties of Power Plugs and Receptacles ............................................................ 3-11
LA36 Packaging ................................................................................................. 3-13
Unibus Ribbon Cable Connection ...................................................................... 3-14
Unibus Expander Cabinet, Cable Arrangement, Rear View ................................ 3-15
TEI 6 Cable Connections .................................................................................... 3-16
RP05/RP06 Cable Connections .......................................................................... 3-18
RM03 Cable Connections..................................................................·................. 3-19
DRl 1-B System Unit Slot Allocation .................................................................. 3-20
M957 Split Lug Cable Board .............................................................................. 3-21
Circuit Breaker Locations ................................................................................... 3-23

TABLES
Table
1-1
3-1
3-2
4-1

Tide

Page

Related Manuals ..................................................................................................2-1
Tools Necessary for Uncrating and Assembling Cabinets ..................................... 3-2
AC Power Requirements .................................................................................... 3-10
Guideline for Selecting Number of Load Test Users ............................................ 4-29

CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION

This manual provides instructions for installing and accepting the VAX-11/780 computer system.
These procedures have been developed for use by DIGITAL field service engineers and/ or user personnel. The manual lists the steps that must be taken, following equipment delivery, in preparation for
final acceptance by the customer. Table 1-1 lists related manuals.
The unpacking and pre-installation procedures are designed to ensure that the VAX-11/780 system
shipped is the one actually ordered by the customer; and that the hardware, software and documentation for that system are present, accounted for, and at the current revision level.

NOTE
The entire VAX-11/780 system and appropriate

documentation should be on hand before installation
is begun. Any discrepancies must be noted and dealt
with. It is difficult to collect on damages once equipment has been unpacked.
Chapter 2 lists procedures and precautions to be followed when moving the packaged VAX-11 /780
equipment to the installation site. Chapter 3 lists hardware installation procedures, from inventory to
power up. Chapter 4 provides system checkout and acceptance procedures. SBI expander cabinet and
TU45 tape drive installation procedures, together with instructions for running additional diagnostic
programs, are listed in Appendix A. Add-on procedures will be listed in Appendix B.

1-1

Table 1-1

Related Manuals

TItie

Document Number

Notes

VAX-11 /780 Hardware
User's Guide

EK-UG780-UG-PRE

Available on hard copy*

VAX-11/780 Diagnostic System
User's Guide

EK-DS780-UG-PRE

Available on hard copy*

LA36/LA35 DECwriter II
User's Manual

EK-LA3635-0P-003

Available on hard copy*

TE16/TE10W /TElON
DECmagtape Transport
Maintenance Manual

EK-OTE 16-TM-001

Available on hard copy*

RK06/RK07 Disk Drive
User's Manual

EK-RK067-UG-001

Available on hard copy*

RP05/RP06 Disk Drive
Installation Manual

EK-RP056-IN-PRE

Available on hard copy*

RM02/RM03 Disk Subsystem
Service Manual

EK-RM023-SV-001

Available on hard copy*

LPll/LSl 1/LAll Line
Printer Manual

EK-LPl 1-TM-006

Available on hard copy*

DZl 1 User's Guide

EK-DZl 10-0P-PRE

Available on hard copy*

CRll/CMl 1 Card Reader
System Installation Manual

EK-OCR 11-TM-004

Available on hard copy*

DRl 1-B/DAl 1-B Manual

EK-DRl lB-TM-004

Available on hard copy*

*These manuals are shipped with the devices that they describe. Additional copies can be ordered from:
Digital Equipment Corporation
444 Whitney Street
Northboro, MA 01532
Attention: Printing and Circulation Services NR2/M15
Customer Services Section

1-2

CHAPTER2.
HANDLING THE PACKAGED EQUIPMENT

2.1 GENERAL
DIGIT AL ships the various items of the VAX-11 /780 system packed in crates and boxes. Some of the
equipment is mounted on skids as well. The customer is responsible for moving the packaged equipment to the installation site.
This chapter discusses the equipment packaging and the proper ways to transport it from the receiving
area to the installation area.
2.2 BOXED EQUIPMENT
All VAX-11/780 system cabinets and some large peripheral devices are mounted on casters. Other
peripheral devices are mounted separately on skids or packed in consolidated boxes and attached to
skids by hold down rails. Fork lifts and mobile lifters can be used to move the packaged equipment.
Figure 2-1 shows how a wooden brace can be used to protect the equipment when two mobile lifters
are used.
If the consolidated boxes containing more than one item cannot be moved to the installation area, they
must be opened so that the small box contents can be moved separately.

2.3 CONSTRAINTS ON THE MOVING OF EQUIPMENT
The moving of cabinets from the receiving area to the installation area should have been planned in
advance of the delivery date. Ensure that the sizes of doors, elevators, passageways, and ramps have
been checked for height, width, and turning radius.
When moving the equipment, take the following precautions.
1.

Move the cabinets carefully. They may become unstable when tilted more than 10 degrees
from the vertical. If the cabinets are moved up ramps, additional precautions may be necessary.

Avoid jolting the cabinets.

Observe the caution symbols printed on the cabinet containers. When the cabinets are
moved, they should be pushed on the side indicated. Two of the four casters on each cabinet
are locked to facilitate movement in one direction.

The cabinets are mounted on shock-isolating casters. Normally, the cabinets will arrive
without skids. If a fork lift is used, the prongs should be inserted from the front or the back
of a double-width cabinet, or from the end of a single-width cabinet.

If the installation site is on an upper level, a crane or an elevator capable of lifting up to 2000
pounds should be used.

2-1

WOODEN BRACE AND
PROTECTION PLATE

HYDRAULIC
JACK

CROSS-ROD
CABINET

2" x 4"
SPACER BLOCK·

MOBILE LIFTER
(2 REQUIRED)

ANGLE IRON
TK-0367

Figure 2-1

Mobile Lifter Using Rigged Wooden Brace
and Protection Plate

2-2

CHAPTER3
HARDWARE INSTALLATION

3.1 GENERAL
This chapter provides a step-by-step procedure for shipment inventory, unpacking, cabinet assembly,
cabling, and power up for the VAX-11/780 system.
3.2 SHIPMENT. INVENTORY
1. Check that all VAX-11/780 equipment has been moved to the designated installation site (a
customer responsibility).

Inventory all equipment against the shipping list accompanying the shipment.

Ensure that all system cabinets and free-standing peripherals are in their containers and
unopened.

Ensure that all separate boxes and consolidated boxes are sealed.

Any opened packages or cabinets should be called to the attention of the customer and
documented on the LARS report.

Notify the branch manager or branch supervisor of any missing or incorrect items.

Have the customer contact the carrier to locate any missing items.

Have the branch service manager check with the DIGITAL Traffic and Shipping Department if the carrier does not have the missing items.

Check all boxes for external damage (dents, holes, smashed corners).

I 0.

Notify the customer of all damages and list them on the LARS report. Photographs will be
useful in clarifying the extent of the damage.

3.3 UNPACKING BOXES
l.

Locate the "Open Me First" box.

Open all boxes and inventory the contents against the shipping/accessory list in the "Open
Me First" box.

Inspect the equipment for damages. Report any damage to the customer and on the LARS
report.

If the damage is extensive, call the local service supervisor for instructions on how to proceed.

3-1

3.4 UNCRATiNG THE CABiNETS
Several tools are necessary for uncrating and assembling the cabinets (Table 3-1 ).
Table 3-1 Tools Necessary for Uncrating
and Assembling Cabinets
3/8 inch wrench or adjustable wrench
7/16 inch wrench or adjustable wrench
9/16 inch wrench or adjustable wrench
No. 2 Phillips screwdriver
Thin bladed tool (e.g., a metal rule)
Spirit level (optional)
Spanner wrench (Unibus expander cabinet opening tool, part no. DEC 1213091)(Figure 3-1)
VAX-11/780 cabinet key (part no. DEC 12-14664-02, supplied with cabinet)

SIDE VIEW

END VIEW
TK-0368

Figure 3-1

Spanner Wrench

U ncrate each cabinet, as follows:
1.

Using a 7/16 inch wrench, unbolt the bottom protector from the crate. Remove the bottom
protector.

Unbolt the corners of the crate with the 7/16 inch wrench, in diagonally opposite pairs, as
shown in Figure 3-2.

Unbolt the top of the crate with the 7 /16 inch wrench.

Remove the pieces of the crate.

3-2

FRONT
PANEL

BASE
TK-0370

Figure 3-2 Unbolting Cabinet Crate Corners

3-3

3.5 CABINET DISASSEMBLY
The double-width system cabinet and the one or more expander cabinets must be partially disassembled before they can be joined into a single, integrated structure.
3.5.1

System Cabinet Disassembly
1.

Remove the wheel lock assembly from each caster at the end of the system cabinet, as shown·
in Figure 3-3.

Open the front and rear doors of the CPU cabinet. The key is in the "Open Me First" box.

Remove each rear door by swinging it 90 degrees and lifting it off the hinges.

Remove each front door by swinging it 90 degrees and lifting the pin at the bottom of the
door.

Release the top cover by reaching up to the under side of the back of the top cover and
rotate the 1/4 turn fastener counter-clockwise as shown in Figure 3-4. Push the cover forward and lift it off. The released fastener will hang by a wire attaching it to the top cover.

WHEEL LOCK ASSEMBLY
(BOTH CASTERS ON
ONE SIDE OF CABINET)

iI
I
I

TK-0362

Figure 3-3

Wheel Lock Assembly
3-4

Remove the trim strips from the front and rear right side of the system cabinet. The cabinet
control panel must be removed before the right front strip can be removed. Remove the
screws from each end of the panel and lay the panel carefully on top of the cabinet frame,
keeping the wires intact.
·

Remove the floppy disk drive shipping bracket.

FRONT OF CABINET

TK-0364

Figure 3-4 Top Cover Fastener

3-5

3.5.2 Unibus Expander Cabinet Disassembly
1. Open the rear door of the Unibus expander cabinet with the opening tool (Figure 3-1 ).
2.

Open the door 90 degrees and lift it off the hinges.

Remove the top louvered panel. If a TE16 is present, remove the gray trim panel. Remove
the bottom panel of the Unibus expander cabinet (Figure 3-6.)

Release and remove the top cover.

Remove the wheel lock assembly of both casters at the left end of the Unibus expander
cabinet by removing two bolts in each assembly (Figure 3-3).

Untape the stabilizer arms in the right and left sleeve assemblies of the Unibus expander
cabinet (Figure 3-5). Slide the arms forward out of the sleeves, while lifting the interlock rod
approximately 1 inch vertically.
INTERLOCK
ROD

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

STABILIZER
ARM
GROOVE

Tl<-0365

Figure 3-5 Stabilizer Arm and Leveling Pad
3-6

Locate the leveler pads in the "Open Me First" box and screw one into each stabilizer arm.

Reinsert the stabilizer arms into the sleeve assemblies while raising the interlock rod.

Remove the front, rear, and top trim strips.

3.S.3 TE16 Cabinet Disassembly
If one or more TE16s are present, disassemble each as follows. Otherwise, go to Paragraph 3.6 to begin
joining the cabinets.
1.

Remove the wheel lock assemblies from both casters at the left side of the cabinet (Figure
3-3).

Remove the top of the cabinet.

Open and remove the rear door.

Remove the bottom front panel using a thin bladed tool (Figure 3-6).

Untape the stabilizer arms in the right and left end sleeve assemblies. Slide the arms forward
out of the sleeves while lifting the interlock rod approximately 1 inch to free the left side
interlock with the sleeve.

Locate the leveler pads and screw one into each stabilizer arm.

Reinsert the stabilizer arms into the sleeve assemblies while raising the interlock rod.

Repeat the preceding seven steps for each TE 16.

--- --

TK..()261

Figure 3-6 Removing the Front Panel of a TE 16 Cabinet
or a Unibus Expander Cabinet

3-7

3.6

CABiNET jOiNiNG, LEVELiNG, AND ASSEMBLY
1.

Push the cabinets to adjacent positions. They should be arranged from left to right as follows: system cabinet (left most), SBI expander cabinet (if present), Unibus expander cabinet,
and TE16 cabinet(s) (right most, if present) (Figure 3-7).

VAX-11/780
SYSTEM
CABINET

SBI
EXPANDER
CABINET

UNIBUS
EXPANDER
CABINET

DEDICATED
MAGTAPE
CABINET

TK-0262

Figure 3-7 VAX-11 /780 Cabinet Configuration

Insert leveler feet into the brackets at the four corners of each cabinet.

Use a 9/16 inch wrench to lower the feet until all four feet of each cabinet touch the floor.

Adjust the system cabinet height until most of the cabinet weight rests on the feet. Use a
spirit level to bring the cabinet horizontal. Note that if the CPU cabinet is not level, the front
door will not line up properly.

Adjust the height and fore and aft position of the adjoining cabinet until the corresponding
bolt holes in the mounting plates at the top and bottom of each cabinet are perfectly aligned.
If the VAX-11/780 system includes an SBI expander cabinet, proceed with the steps listed in
Appendix A, Paragraph A. I, at this point.

Insert a 1/4-20 bolt into each hole in the mounting plates shown in Figure 3-8. Add nuts and
tighten them.

Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each remaining cabinet.

Lower the pads on the stabilizer arms to obtain minimum contact with the floor. The arms
should still be free enough to slide.

Replace the top trim strips between the cabinets (four screws each).

10.

Replace the front and rear trim strips between the cabinets (four screws each).

3-8

BOLTING PLATE

...

INTERLOCK ROD
0
0

0
0

TK-0366

'---------STABILIZER ARM CHANNELS-----'

Figure 3-8 Cabinet Frame with Bolting Plates,
Stabilizer Channels, and Interlock Rod

3-9

11.

Remove the shipping clamps from the BAll-K box in the Unibus expander cabinet. If the
BA 11-K blocks access to trim strip mounting holes, pull out the stabilizer arms and slide out
the BAll-K box before mounting the trim strips.

12.

Replace the top cover of each cabinet.

13.

Connect the ground straps between cabinets.

3.7 POWER CHECK
The system cabinet (and the SBI expander cabinet) and the RP05/RP06 disk drives require three-phase
ac power. The Unibus expander cabinet and remaining peripheral devices require single-phase ac
power.
Check the ac power receptacles to ensure that they meet the specifications listed in Table 3-2. Figure
3-9 provides a key to the varieties of receptacles and plugs. When checking the three phase sources,
measure the voltage between each of the three-phases and neutral on the receptacles. When checking
the single phase sources, measure the voltage between the source and neutral lines on the receptacles.
Table 3-2

lltree Phase
Vac

AC Power Requiresnents

Nominal

Minimum

Maximum

120
50
60

100
49
59

127
61
61
20

Vac

240

200

254

50
60

49
59

51
61

Hz
Hz
Current in amps

HZ
Current in amps

Single Phase (for Unibus expander cabinet)
Vac

120

Hz
Hz

Current in amps
Vac

Hz
Hz

60
12
240
50

Current in amps

3-10

90
47
47
180
47
47

132
63
63
20
264
63
63
10

PLUG

SOURCE
120V
15A
1-PHASE

RECEPTACLE

HUBBEL
#6286-C
NEMA#&-1&P
DEC# 90-08938

120V
30A
1-PHASE

HUBBEL
#2611
NEMA # L&-30
DEC# 12-11193

#2610
L5-30R
12-11194

120/208-240V
20A
2-PHASE

HUBBEL
#2411
w
NEMA# L14-2
DEC# 12-11045

·~

#2410
L14-20R
12-11046

HUBBEL
#2611
NEMA # L21-20P
DEC# 12-11209

240V
1&A
1-PHASE

NEMA#6-1&P
DEC # 90-08853

240V
20A
1-PHASE

HUBBEL
#2321
y
NEMA fl. L6-20P
DEC fl.12-11192

~
~
~
(::::)

ALL 120V STANDARD
CABINET MOUNTED EOPT

#2610
l21-20R
12-11210

6-1&R
12-11204

#2320
L6-20R
12-11191

120V PDP-11/45 PROCESSOR CABINET ONLY.

120/208V
20A
3-PHASE Y

.©

AU 120VTABLE-TOP
COMPUTERS. STANDARD
120V LOW-CURRENT
DISTRIBUTION.120V
TU10 UNITS. MOST
120V TERMINAL DEVtcES.

or
120/208V
20A
3-PHASEY

#6262
5-15R
12-06351

USED ON

c::::::>

60 Hz RM 10 DRUM
60 Hz RP02/RP03/
RP04. RPO&. RPO&

·@

ALL 240V TABLE-TOP
COMPUTERS.
STANDARD LOW-CURRENT
240V DISTRIBUTION.
MOST 240V TERMINAL
DEVICES.
240VTU10.

ALL 240V STANDARD
CABINET MOUNTED
EQUIPMENT.

~~ NOTNE~y~

240/416V
20A
3-PHASEY

. . .\ . y

NEMA #-NOT NEMA
DEC# 12-09010

120/208V
30A
3-PHASEY

HUBBEL

12-11269

y@W

#2811
NEMA
L21-30P
DEC 12-12314

·~
t::::::>

#2810
L21-30R
12-12315

60 Hz RM10 DRUM
60 Hz RP02/RP03/
RP04

PDP11/70
PROCESSOR
PDP11/70MEM.
VAX-11/780
PROCESSOR

Figure 3-9 Varieties of Power Plugs and Receptacles

3-11

3.8 INSTALLATION OF THE CONSOLE LA36

3.9

Cut the nylon retaining straps from around the shipping carton and discard them.

Remove the full telescope cap and then remove the stitched tube.

Remove all shock-absorbing material and packing from around the LA36 (Figure 3-10).

Remove the poly bag from the printer.

Remove the foam key protector pad from the keyboard.

Loosen and remove the hex head bolt securing the wooden leg brace to the skid assembly.
Remove microfoam from around each leg of the LA36.

Carefully inspect the LA36 cabinet, keyboard, and carriage assembly for possible shipping
damage. Inspect and check the enclosed packing list for lost or missing items. Report any
damage or missing items.

Lift the LA36 top cover assembiy; clip and remove the nyion cabie tie securing the print
head assembly. Remove the caution tag.

Install and adjust the leveling feet on the LA36 legs.

10.

Plug the LA361/0 cable into the H7001 inside the left rear upright of the system cabinet.

11.

Reference the installation procedures listed in the LA36/LA35 DECwriter II User's Manual
(EK-LA3635-0P-003) for further details.

INTERCABINET CABLING AND INSTALLATION OF PERIPHERAL DEVICES

Remove the exhaust plenum at the rear of the system cabinet by loosening two thumb screws
at the top corners and lifting off.

Untape and uncoil the power cable stored at the bottom rear of the CPU cabinet.

CAUTION
Do not plug the power cable into the customer's ac
soorce until power checks have been completed (Paragraph 3.7).
3.

The three-wire DIGITAL power control bus cable is shipped with tie wraps holding it to the
front of the Unibus expander cabinet. Connect it from the 1/0 panel J8 connector at the
right end of the system cabinet to the 861 connector* in the Unibus expander cabinet. This
connects the 866/869 power controller in the main cabinet with the 861 power controller in
the expander cabinet.

Connect the remote power sense cable between all 861 power controllers.

Plug the three Unibus ribbon cables from the BAl 1-K box (P2, Pl, P3) in the Unibus
expander cabinet into the corresponding receptacles (J3, J2, JI) in the CPU cabinet (Figures
3-11 and 3-12).

*Any of three receptacles near the LOCAL ON/REMOTE ON toggle switch.

3-12

FULL
TELESCOPE
CAP

STITCHED
TUBE

WOOD BRACE

HEX HEAD BOLTS
MICROFOAM

WOOD SKID

POLYBAG

TK-0369

Figure 3-10 LA36 Packaging

3-13

M9014
PADDLE CARD
IN BA11K
BOX

SECOND
MBA CABLES

UBA
CABLES//
/
/

~
A

.,, /

___/

I
I

I
J5

/ / UNIBUS
/

I
I
I

I
I

r-.

REMOTE
POWER SENSE
CABLE

D ' ','
'

''-*/

' \ \I I

RED EDGESON
RIBBON CABLES
TK-0260

Figure 3-11

Unibus Ribbon Cable Connections

If a TE16 tape drive is present, connect the 1/0 cables from the TM03 formatter (Figure
3-13) to J4, JS, J6 of the 1/0 panel in the system cabinet. Daisy chain the DIGIT AL power
control bus cable to the 861 power controller. If two or more TE16 tape drives are present,
daisy chain the 1/0 cables. Eight TE16 tape drives can be connected to one TM03 formatter.
Refer to the TE16/TEJOW/TEJON DECmagtape Transport Maintenance Manual (EKOTE16-TM-001 ).

If an RK06 or RK07 disk drive is present, unpack the unit and attach the 1/0 cables to the
RK611 or RK711 controller in the BAll-K box, according to the instructions listed in the
RK06/RK07 Disk Drive User's Manual (EK-RK067-UG-001). Route the cables in the
Unibus expander cabinet according to the drawing in the Unibus print set.

Connect the ground cable between the RK06 and the frame of the Unibus expander cabinet.

3-14

NOTE:

C~BLES ARE TO BE CENTERED

BEHIND BA11-K BOXES WHEN
PASSING BEHIND THEM. CABLES
SHOWN SPREAD-OUT FOR
DRAWING CLARITY ONLY.

NOTE:
EXAMPLE CABLE ROUTING
FOR FULL CONFIGURATION.
DUPLICATE
CABLING NOT SHOWN.

SHOWN IN
EXTENDED
POSITION

TO
RPOX

~-+---- TO CPU

1------===-+--~ 1/0 PAN EL

FOR ALL CABLES:
FOLD EXCESS &
LEAVE IN BOTIOM
OF CAB.
LINE PRINTER
TO TERMINALS

Figure 3-12 Unibus Expander Cabinet,
Cable Arrangement, Rear View

3-15

TK-0484

SMOOTH SIDE UP

RIBBED SIDE UP

SLOT A/801

SLOT A/B01

SLOT A/801

SLOTA/802

SLOT C/001

SLOTC/001

SLOT A/803

SLOT E/F01

RIBBED SIDE UP

SLOT A/804

CABLE A

TE16 - SLAVE 7

TE16- SLAVE 1

TE16- SLAVE 0

112 TWIST

1/2 TWIST
CABLE B
TE16
CABLE C

RH781Q
(M9041)

SLOTA/806
TM03
1/2 TWIST

TM03

BC0.6R CABLE CONNECTIONS
SEE DETAIL X

Figure 3-13 TE16 Cable Connections

3-16

RH780 TO EXPANDER 1/0 PANEL
PART NO

DESCRIPTION

FROM

BC06R-10

1/0 CABLE

M9041-A

BC06R-10

1/0 CABLE

BC06R-10

1/0 CABLE

EXPANDER 1/0 PANEL TO TM03
TO

DESCRIPTION

PART NO

EXP 1/0 CONN J6 EXP 1/0 CONN J6

TM03 A/B04

1/0 CABLE

BC06R-20

M9041-B

EXP 1/0 CONN JS EXP 1/0 CONN JS

TM03A/805

1/0 CABLE

BC06R-20

M9041-C

EXP 1/0 CONN J4 EXP 1/0 CONNJ4

TM03 A/B06

1/0 CABLE

BC06R-20 .

FROM

TK-0264

If RP05, RP06, or RM03 disk drives are present, uncrate them and set them up according to
procedures outlined in the appropriate installation manuals:
RP05/ RP06 Disk Drive Installation Manual (PRELIM) (EK-RP056-IN-PRE)
RM02/ RM03 Disk Subsystem Service Manual (EK-RM023-SV-001).

10.

Connect the RP05, RP06, or RM03 Massbus cable to the 1/0 panel J3 in the system cabinet,
according to Figure 3-14 or 3-15.

11.

Connect the ground wire between the RP05, RP06, or RM03 disk drive and the frame of the
system ca binet.

12.

If a line printer is present, uncrate it and set it up according to the instructions listed in the
LPJJ/LSJ l/LAJJ Line Printer Manual (EK-LPll-TM-006).

13.

Connect the line printer cable that exits from the BAl 1-K box to the line printer. The cable
is round and black (or gray) and labeled no. 70-11 212-0-0.

14.

Connect the 1/0 cables from the supplied terminals to the H317 distribution box in the
Unibus expander cabinet, as explained in the DZJ I User's Guide (EK-DZl 10-0P-PRE).

15.

If a card reader is present, unpack it and set it up according to the instructions listed in the
CRJJ/CMJJ Card Reader System Installation Manual (EK-OCRll-TM-004). The 1/0
cable is round and black, labeled no. 70-08738.

16.

If a DRl 1-B general-purpose interface is installed in a BAl 1-K box in the Unibus expander
cabinet, connections to the user device should be made through the two M957 split lug cable
boards that are supplied with the DRl 1-B option. These M957 boards should be plugged
into slot 4, connections C and D, as shown in Figure 3-16. Figure 3-17 shows an M957
board. Note that the test board should be installed in slot 2, connectors A and B, for normal
operation and in slot 4, connectors C and D, when running diagnostics. See Chapter 4 of this
manual concerning diagnostic procedures; and see the DRJJ-B/ DAJJ-B Manual (EKDRl lB-TM-004) for user device interface information.

3-17

CONTROLLER B

MASSBUS CABLE FROM
PREVIOUS DRIVE
J12

CNTRL B INPUT

~I
J13

CNTRL B OUTPUT

II_____
CNTRL A INPUT

~ _____I I

MASSBUS CABLE TO
NEXT DRIVE

CONTROLLER A
INPUT

CNTRL A OUTPUT

CONTROLLER A

OUTPUT

CONTROLLER B
INPUT

NEXT DRIVE

oKGROUND STUD
CONNECTIONS FOR DRIVES BETWEEN
FIRST AND LAST DRIVES

GROUND STRAP FROM
PREVIOUS DRIVE

CONTROLLER B
OUTPUT

MASSBUS CABLE FROM
PREVIOUS DRIVE
DETAIL C
REAR VIEW OF RP05/RP06 1/0 CONNECTOR PANEL

CONTROLLER A
INPUT

FROM 1/0 CONN. PANEL

CONTROLLER A
INPUT
CONTROLLER A
OUTPUT
GROUND STRAP
FROM 11/780 CAB

GROUND STRAP FROM
PREVIOUS DRIVE

CONTROLLER A
OUTPUT
MASSBUS TERMINATOR
PACK ASSEMBLY
MASSBUS CABLE TO
NEXT DRIVE

LAST DRIVE CONNECTIONS

GROUND STRAP TO
NEXT DRIVE (ITEM 17)
RED EDGES ON
RIBBON CABLES

FIRST DRIVE CONNECTIONS

ho
,,,

J8
RP05/RP06

SEE
DETAIL A

CJCJ
CJCJ
CJCJ
J10

J12

J11

J14

J13

C]_IFigure 3-14 RP05 /RP06 Cable Connections

3-18

DETAIL A

A. B. C

1/0 CONNECTOR PANEL

CABLES
TK-0266

DRIVE 1 THRU 7

POWER SEQUENCE
OUT (J9)
5/16 GND STUD

PORT B CABLES
SHOWN FOR ILLUSTRATION ONLY

GROUNDSTRAP

TO RM03
TK-0263

Figure 3-15

RM03 Cable Connections

3-19

TEST BOARD

POWER CONNECTOR

UNIBUS OUT

(

c
USER
CONNECTIONS
D

TK-0480

Figure 3-16 DRll-B System Unit Slot Allocation

3-20

USER CABLE
CONNECTIONS

U.)
I

()

FINGERS

OA2

082

0A1

081

OC2

002

OC1

001

OE2

0 F2

OE1

OF1

OH2

OJ2

OH1

0 J1

OK2

0 L2

OK1

OL1

OM2

ON2

OM1

ON1

OP2

OR2

0 P1

OR1

OS2

OT2

OS1

OT1

OU2

OV2

0 V1

OU1

TK-0481

Figure 3-17

M957 Split Lug Cable Board

3.10 SYSTEM START UP PROCEDURE
1.

Reinstall doors, tops, and front panels of all cabinets.

Level the system using leveler feet. Note that if the system cabinet is not level, the front door
will not line up properly.

Reinstall the exhaust plenum.

Ensure that all circuit breakers in the system, including those in the system power supplies,
are OFF.

Ensure that the customer power source receptacles are wired properly (Paragraph 3.7).

Ensure that all power control sense switches are in the REMOTE position.

Ensure that the Auto Restart switch on the control panel (top front of system cabinet) is in
the OFF position.

Connect the power cable for the system cabinet to the customer power source. Connect the
power cable for the Unibus expander cabinet to the customer power source. Connect the
power cable for the console LA36 and the other free-standing peripheral devices to the
customer power source. Note that the system cabinet (and the SBI expander cabinet) and the
P05/RP06 disk drive require three-phase ac power. The Unibus expander cabinet and the
remaining peripheral devices require single-phase ac power.

Set the main circuit breaker on the power control module to ON (Figure 3-18).

10.

Ensure that the memory blower (the one in the middle) is turned ON.

11.

Set the three secondary circuit breakers on the 866/869 power control module to ON.

12.

Open both front system cabinet doors if they are not already open.

13.

See that the memory power supply Power Normal status indicator lamp is lit.

14.

Turn on all remaining circuit breakers, including the following:
•

87111 battery back up circuit breakers

•

87112 battery back up circuit breakers (if present)

•

866 circuit breakers in the CPU cabinet and the CPU expander cabinet

•

861 circuit breakers in the Unibus expander cabinet, the TEE16 cabinet, and the TEl 6
cabinet

•

all circuit breakers on free-standing peripheral devices

i5.

Reiease the drive iock and swing out the floppy drive assembiy.

16.

Compress the diskette slot cover lock and slide the cover to the right.

3-22

SPACE FOR DIST. #2
(REAR MOUNTED)

------------

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cc

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3:

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...w

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0

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cc

en
w

;a.
1281< BYTE MEMORY
AND CONTROLLER

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(EXPANSION SPACE
FOR AN ADDITIONAL
896K BYTES

C1.

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FLOAT. PT.
POWER
SUPPLY

POWER~

SUPPLY
FOR CPU

PANEL SPACE FOR
BA11-K #2

0CC

~
POWERl&J POWER~
SUPPLY
SUPPLY FOR MBA
POWER
MEMORY
FOR CPU
SUPPLY
BA11-K

COOLING

TIME-OF-YEAR CLOCK BATTERY
MEMORY BATTERY BACKUP (OPTION)

RX01
FLOPPY DISK SUBSYSTEM

861

11103 MICROPROCESSOR CONSOLE

UNIBUS EXPANSION CABINET

VAX-11 780 SYSTEM CABINET

FRONT VIEW

SPACE FOR DIST. #2
(REAR MOUNTED)

t::

ct
PANEL SPACE FOR
BA11·K #2

0CC

128K BYTE MEMORY
AND CONTROLLER

Wen

(EXPANSION SPACE
FOR AN ADDITIONAL
896K BYTES

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POWER
SUPPLY FOR
MEMORY

MBA
POWER
SUPPLY

POWER
SUPPLY
FOR CPU

FLOAT. PT.
POWER
SUPPLY

BA11-K

COOLING

l&I

MAIN

~ CIRCUIT

COOLING

1/0 PANEL

BREAKER

UNIBUS EXPANSION CABINET

VAX-nneo SYSTEM CABINET
REAR VIEW
TK-0296

Figure 3-18 Circuit Breaker Locations

3-23

i7.

With the diskette label to the right, insert diskette ZZ-ESZAB into the RXOi floppy disk
drive and close the cover.

18.

Ensure that the LA36 is powered ON. Also see that the LSI-11 HALT/ENABLE switch is
set to ENABLE (UP) and that the LSI-11 power switch is set to ON (UP).

19.

Set the five-position key switch on the control panel to the LOCAL position.

20.

Ensure that the Power Normal indicators on each power supply are lit.

21.

Ensure that all blowers are functioning.

22.

The power up restart message should be printed on the LA36 console terminal.
Como le terminal output:

CPU HALTED,SOMM CLEAR,STEP=NONE,CLOCK=NORM
RAD=HEX,ADD=PHYS,DAT=LONG,FILL=OO,REL=OOOOOOOO
!NIT SEQ DONE
HALTED AT 00000000
(RELOADING WCS)
LOAD DONE, 00003200 BYTES LOADED
VER: PCS=Ol WCS=03-10 FLPA=03 CON=PX03-08

23.

Set all remaining circuit breakers on power controllers, expander boxes, and peripherals to
ON.

3-24

CHAPfER 4
SYSTEM CHECKOUT AND ACCEPTANCE

4.1

GENERAL

Perform system checkout and acceptance by running the following diagnostic programs and booting
the operating system in the order specified below.
• Microdiagnostics on floppy disk 1 (diskette ZZ-ESZAC)
• Microdiagnostics on floppy disk 2 (diskette ZZ-ESZAD)
• CPU Cluster Exerciser (ESKAX, ESKAY, ESKAZ)
• Tape Drive Functional Timer (ESMAB)
Run Time: 3 min/ drive
• RPOX Functional Test (ESRBA)
Run Time: 10 min/drive
• DMCl 1 Exerciser (ESDBB)
Run Time: 2 seconds
• Boot VMS
• Tape Drive Reliability Test (ESMAA)
Run Time: 15 min/ drive
• Disk Formatter (ESRAB)
Run Time: 2 min/RK06
5 min/RP04/05
8 min/RP06
• Disk Reliability Test (ESRAA)
Run Time: Multidrive test - indefinite
• Muititerminal Diagnostic (ESTBA)
Run Time: 3-30 min
• Local Terminal Diagnostic (EST AA)
Run Time: 3-30 min
• Line Printer Diagnostic (ESAAA)
Run Time: 3-15 min/printer

4-1

= System Exerciser (acceptance mode, ESXBA)
Run Time: 15 min, typical
• User Environment Test Package (UETP)
The VAX-11 /780 system is ready for acceptance when each of the above diagnostic programs has been
run with at least one error-free pass. Note that each command line should be terminated by a carriage
return. Note also that a colon (:) should follow the device mnemonic when the device is selected for
testing.
4.2 MICRODIAGNOSTICS
Run one pass.
Run Time: diskette l, 5-8 min; diskette 2, 4-30 min
1.

Insert diskette l (ZZ-FSZAC) in the floppy disk drive.

Type Control P to enter the console 1/0 mode.

Type HALT to halt the VAX-11/780 CPU. The ATTN light on the console panel should
light and the prompt symbol, > > >, should be printed out on the console terminal.

Type I to initialize the system.

Type TEST to start the microdiagnostic program.

Microdiagnostic monitor and programs are loaded.

Console outputs microdiagnostic section number when a test begins executing.

Console terminal output will look like this:

»> TEST
ZZ-ESKAB VS.O
01,02,03,04
NO. OF WCS MODULES = 0002
05,06,07,08,09,0A,OB,OC,OD,OE,OF,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,lA,
lB,lC,lD,lE,lF,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,2A,2B,2C,2D,2E,2F,30,
31,32,33,34,35,36,37,38,39,3A,3B,3C,3D,
END PASS 0001
MOUNT FLOPPY ZZ-ESZAD & TYPE "DI"
MIC>

The microdiagnostic identifies itself,
and size.

its release level

The terminal prints out section numbers.
Should test
execution terminate, the operator knows which section
failed.

NOTE
Operator input is underlined.
9.

At end of pass, the console directs the operator to insert the next diskette and type DI
(diagnose).
4-2

10.

The microdiagnostic monitor then prompts for operator input.

11.

Insert diskette ZZ-ESZAD.

12.

After inserting the required diskette, type DI.

13.

Programs resident on diskette ZZ-ESZAD are then executed.

14.

Console terminal output:

MIC > DI
3E,
I MEM CTRLS = 00000001
3F,40,
4K CHIP 00001008
41,42,
CPO TR = 00000010
43,44,45,46,47,48,49,4A,4B,4C,4D,
CTRL 1 MAX ADR+l = 00090000
4E,
CTRL 1 MAX ADR+l = 00090000
4F,50,
STARTING FPA TESTS
51,52,53,54,55,56,57,58,59,5A,5B,
END PASS 0001
CPU HALTED,SOMM CLEAR,STEP=NONE,CLOCK=NORM
RAD=HEX,ADD=PHYS,DAT=LONG,FILL=OO,REL=OOOOOOOO
INIT SEQ DONE
HALTED AT 00000000
(RELOADING WCS)
LOAD DONE, 00003200 BYTES LOADED
VER: PCS=Ol WCS=03-10 FPLA=03 CON=PX03-08

>»
Note that microdiagnostic section numbers are sequential
(Hex) •
End of pass indication is printed when test execution is
completed.
Note that the diagnostic monitor reloads WCS and
returns control to the console program.

then

The console program puts out a prompt character, >>>.

4.3 LOADING THE DIAGNOSTIC SUPERVISOR (ESSAA) DIRECTLY
The diagnostic supervisor is required to execute macro level diagnostic programs. Proceed as follows.
l.

Type Control P to return control to the console program.

Type HALT to halt the CPU.

Install diskette ZZ-ESZAF.

4-3

Console prompts for input.

Load the diagnostic supervisor into the main memory by typing - LO ESSAA.EXE/ST:FEOO.

Console terminal output:

>>> LO ESSAA.EXE/ST:FEOO
LOAD DONE, OOOOAOOO BYTES LOADED
Console program prompts for input.
Operator
address.

types

supervisor

file

name and

load

start

Output specifies load size.

4.4 INDIRECT CONSOLE COMMAND FILES
The user may load the diagnostic supervisor, load a diagnostic program, and start the diagnostic
supervisor by executing an indirect command file. Proceed as follows.
I.

Type Control P to return control to the console program.

Type @<code>, where <code> is the five-letter mnemonic designation for the diagnostic
program to be loaded.
Console terminal output:
»>@ESKAZ
HALT

HALT THE CPU

!NIT

CPU HALTED
! INITIALIZE

UNJAM

!NIT SEQ DONE
! AND CLEAR THE SBI

LO ESKAZ.EXE/ST:200
LOAD DONE, OOOOCEOO BYTES LOADED
MEMORY MANAGEMENT AND PDP-11 COMPATIBILITY
LO ESSAA.EXE/ST:FEOO
LOAD DONE, OOOODOOO BYTES LOADED
START 10000
<@EOF>
<@EXIT>
DIAGNOSTIC SUPERVISOR. ZZ-ESSAA-4.02-417 6-JUN-1978 08:46:12.9
DS>

At this point, type ST to start the diagnostic program.

4-4

4.5 CPU CLUSTER EXERCISER PACKAGE
Three programs (ESKAX, ESKA Y, and ESK \Z) make up the CPU cluster exerciser package. Run
one pass of each program.
ESKAX (Quick Verify P~rtion of the CPU Cluster Exerciser)
Load and run ESKAX as follows.
1.

Type Control P to return control to the console program. Insert diskette ZZ-ESZAF.

Type @ESKAX to load the program and load and start the supervisor.

Type ST to start the program.

Select the CPU (KA), UBA (DW), and MBA (RHO) for testing as follows.
SELECT UNITS: KAO:, DWO:, RHO:

Supply the requested information for each device to be tested, as in the example below.

Console terminal output:

»>@ESKAX
HALT

HALT THE CPU

!NIT

CPU HALTED
! INITIALIZE

UNJAM

!NIT SEQ DONE
! AND CLEAR THE SB!

LO ESKAX.EXE/ST:200
LOAD DONE, OOOODCOO BYTES LOADED
QUICK VERIFY
LO ESSAA.EXE/ST:FEOO
LOAD DONE, OOOODOOO BYTES LOADED
START 10000
<@EOF>
<@EXIT>
DIAGNOSTIC SUPERVISOR. ZZ-ESSAA-4.02-417 6-JUN-1978 08:39:21.31
DS> ST
PROGRAM: CPU CLUSTER EXERCISER, REV 9 DEPO O_, 4 TESTS.

*****

SIZER NOT YET IMPLEMENTED

SELECT UNITS: KAO:, DWO:, RHO:
FOR DEVICE: KAO
ENTER TR NUMBER [l-16(D)]: 16

4-5

*****

FOR DEVICE: DWO
ENTER TR NUMBER [l-16(D)]: 3
ENTER ADAPTER BR LEV [4-7(Df]: 4
ENTER DEVICE BR LEVEL [4-7(D)]:-4
ENTER UBA NUMBER [0-3(D)]: 0
ENTER UNIBUS DEVICE ADDRESS-(00000760000-00000777776(0)]: 770000
FOR DEVICE: RHO
ENTER TR NUMBER [l-16(D)]: 8
ENTER ADAPTER BR LEVEL [4-7(D)]: 5
00000002

NUMBER OF NEXUS FOUND:
TR LVL
00000009
00000008
00000003

NEXUS ADD
20012000
20001000
20006000

TYPE
RHn
RHn
DWn

NUMBER OF DWX'S FOUND:
NEXUS ADD

00000001

REG ADD

">n1
·::n••nnn
..-..v • .JI.
vv

60006000

\,I

NUMBER OF MBE'S FOUND

00000000

END OF RUN, 1 PASSES. 0 ERRORS DETECTED, TIME: 6-JUN-1978
08:40:57.88
DS>

Run ESKA Y, the native instruction portion of the cluster exerciser, by typing @ESKA Y
and supplying the information requested.

Console terminal output:

>>>@ESKAY
HALT

HALT THE CPU

!NIT

CPU HALTED
! INITIALIZE

UNJAM

!NIT SEQ DONE
! AND CLEAR THE SBI

LO ESKAY.EXE/ST:200
LOAD DONE, OOOOAAOO BYTES LOADED
NATIVE INSTRUCTION TESTS
LO ESSAA.EXE/ST:FEOO
LOAD DONE, OOOODOOO BYTES LOADED
START 10000

<@EOF>
<@EXIT>
DIAGNOSTIC SUPERVISOR. ZZ-ESSAA-4.02-417 6-JUN-1978 08:48:13.86

4-6

OS> ST
PROGRAM: CPU CLUSTER EXERCISER, REV 9, DEPO O, 10 TESTS.

******

SIZER NOT YET IMPLEMENTED

******

SELECT UNITS: KAO:, DWO:, RHO:
FOR DEVICE: KAO
ENTER TR NUMBER [1016(0)]: 16
FOR DEVICE: DWO
ENTER TR NUMBER [1-16(0)]: 3
ENTER ADAPTER BR LEV [4-7(Df]: 4
ENTER DEVICE BR LEVEL [4-7(0)]:-4
ENTER UBA NUMBER [0-3(D) ]: 0
ENTER UNIBUS DEVICE ADDRESS-[00000760000-00000777776(0)]: 770000
FUR DEVICE: RH-o

ENTER TR NUMBER [1-16(0)]: 8
ENTER ADAPTER BR LEVEL [4-7(D)]: 5
END OF RUN, 1 PASSES. 0 ERRORS DETECTED, TIME: 6-JUN-1978
08:46:34.27
DS>

Run ESKAZ, the memory management and PDP-11 compatibility portion of the cluster
exerciser, by typing @ESKAZ and supplying the information requested.

10.

Console terminal output:
>>>@ESKAZ
HALT

HALT THE CPU

INIT

CPU HALTED
! INITIALIZE

UNJAM

INIT SEQ DONE
! AND CLEAR THE SBI

LO ESKAZ.EXE/ST:200
LOAD DONE, OOOOCEOO BYTES LOADED
MEMORY MANAGEMENT AND PDP-11 COMPATABILITY
LO ESSAA.EXE/ST:FEOO
LOAD DONE, 00000000 BYTES LOADED
START 10000
<@EOF>
<@EXIT>
DIAGNOSTIC SUPERVISOR. ZZ-ESSAA-4.02-417 6-JUN-1978 08:46:12.19
DS> ST

4-7

PROGRAM: CPU CLUSTER EXERCISER, REV 9, DEPO O, 2 TESTS.

******

SIZER NOT YET IMPLEMENTED

******

SELECT UNITS: KAO:, DWO:, RHO:
FOR DEVICE: KAO
ENTER TR NUMBER [1-16(0)]: 16
FOR DEVICE: DWO
ENTER TR NUMBER [l-16(0)]: 3
ENTER ADAPTER BR LEV [4-7(0)]: 4
ENTER DEVICE BR LEVEL [4-7(0)]:-4
ENTER UBA NUMBER [0-3(0)]: 0
ENTER UNIBUS DEVICE ADDRESS-[00000760000-00000777776(0)]: 770000
FOR DEVICE: RHO
ENTER TR NUMBER [1-16(0)]: 8
ENTER ADAPTER BR LEVEL [4-7(0)]: 5
END OF RUN, 1 PASSES. 0 ERRORS DETECTED, TIME: 6-JUN-1978
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OS>

4.6 TAPE DRIVE FUNCTIONAL TIMER (ESMAB)
Run one pass.
Run Time: 3 min/drive.
1.

Type Control P to return control to the console program.

Type HALT to halt the CPU.

Insert diskette ZZ-ESZ2A.

Type LO ESSAA.EXE/ST:FEOO to load the diagnostic supervisor.

Type LO ESMAB.EXE/ST:200 to load the drive functional timer.

Type ST 10000 to start the diagnostic supervisor.

Mount a scratch tape in each tape drive unit to be tested.

Type ST to run section 1, the default section.

4-8

The program starts up, identifies itself, and asks the operator for the unit to be tested. Select
the unit or units to be tested by typing the device mnemonic, e.g., MTAO.
Console terminal output:
>>>LO ESSAA.EXE/ST:FEOO
LOAD DONE, 00009EOO BYTES LOADED
>>>LO ESMAB.EXE/ST:200
LOAD DONE, 00004200 BYTES LOADED
>»ST 10000
DIAGNOSTIC SUPERVISOR.

ZZ-ESSAA-3.05-203 14-DEC-1977 14:10:59.99

DS>ST
PROGRAM: ZZ-ESMAB-1.0 TM03-TE16 DRIVE FUNCTION TIMER, REV O,

DEPO

****** SIZER NOT YET IMPLEMENTED ******
SELECT UNITS:

MTAO:

FOR DEVICE: MTAO
ENTER TR NUMBER [1-16(0)]: 9
ENTER ADAPTER BR LEVEL [4-7(0)]: 5

******************************************************************

TM03 DRIVE FUNCTION TIMES: DRIVE # 0 SLAVE 10 TE16 SERIAL i 6781

*
* FUNCTION
* Tl. WRITE FROM BOT
* T2. WRITE START
* T3. WRITE SHUTDOWN
* T4. WRITE SETTLEDOWN
* TS. READ FROM BOT
* T6. READ START
* T7. READ SHUTDOWN
* TS. READ SETTLEDOWN
* T9. READ REV STRT
* T 10. READ REV SHTDWN
* Tll. READ REV STTLDWN
* T 12. TRN ARNO DLY F-R
* Tl3. TRN ARNO DLY R-F
* T 14. GAP: STOP HALF
* Tl 5. GAP: STRT HALF
* T 16. GAP: INTERRCORD
* Tl7. GAP: CONSISTENCY
* T 18. DATA: 800 BPI

TIME(SPECIFICATION)
RANGE: 154000-150000
RANGE: 9500-8700
RANGE: 8500-7500
RANGE: 13500-7300
RANGE: 37000-33000
RANGE: 3200-2400
RANGE: 4100-3000
RANGE: 13500-7300
RANGE: 3200-2400
RANGE: 3700-3300
RANGE: 13500-7300
RANGE: 16700-10700
RANGE: 16700-10700
RANGE: 12900-9500
R&~GE: 11800-8500
RANGE: 14300-12600
RANGE: 13500-11800
RANGE: 24000-22000
Tl
9.
DATA:
1600
BPI
RANGE: 25100-24100
*
* T20. ERASE TIME
RANGE: 101000-98000
* T21. WRITE FILE MARK
RANGE: 104000-102000
CONSISTENCY
TEST)
GAP TIMES FOR TEST 17 (GAP
RANGE: 13800-12600
* GAP I: 0
RANGE: 14500-13500
* GAP I: 1
RANGE: 14900-13500
* GAP I: 2
RANGE: 14800-13400
* GAP I: 3

4-9

TIME(ACTUAL)
ACTUAL: 151480
ACTUAL: 9016
ACTUAL: 8064
ACTUAL: 10080
ACTUAL: 35000
ACTUAL: 2744
ACTUAL: 3752
ACTUAL: 10080
ACTUAL: 2744
ACTUAL: 3472
ACTUAL: 10080
ACTUAL: 12096
ACTUAL: 12096
ACTUAL: 10696
ACTUAL: 9632
ACTUAL: 13776
ACTUAL: 12376
ACTUAL: 23408
ACTUAL: 24472
ACTUAL: 99512
ACTUAL: 103096
ACTUAL:
ACTUAL:
ACTUAL:
ACTUAL:

13328
13888
13664
13272

4
*GAP I:
5
* GAP f:
6
*GAP I:
7
* GAP I:
8
*GAP I:
9
* GAP I:
10
*GAP I:
11
* GAP I:
12
*GAP I:
13
* GAP I:
14
*GAP I:
15
* GAP I:
END OF RUN, 1 PASSES.
14:10:59.99

RANGE: 14000-12000
RANGE: 13900-11000
RANGE: 13700-11000
RANGE: 13700-11500
RANGE: 13500-11500
RANGE: 13400-11500
RANGE: 13400-11500
RANGE: 13400-11500
RANGE: 13400-11500
RANGE: 13400-11500
RANGE: 13400-11500
RANGE: 13400-11500
0 ERRORS DETECTED, TIME:

ACTUAL: 12376
ACTUAL: 12096
ACTUAL: 11872
ACTUAL: 12096
ACTUAL: 11984
ACTUAL: 12040
ACTUAL: 11928
ACTUAL: 11984
ACTUAL: 12152
ACTUAL: 11872
ACTUAL: 11928
ACTUAL: 11984
14-DEC-1977

DS>

10.

On completion of this test, control returns to the diagnostic supervisor. Mount a preformatted head alignment tape (part no. 29-22020) on each tape drive to be tested.

11.

Type ST /SEC:SPEED to run the speed section of the program.

12.

The program starts up, identifies itself, and asks the operator for the unit to be tested.
Save output for future reference when doing PMs.

4.7 RPOX FUNCTIONAL DIAGNOSTIC (ESRBA)
Run one pa~.
Run Time: 1 min
1.

Type Control P to return control to the console program.

Type HALT to halt the CPU.

Install diskette ZZ-ESZlA.

Load the diagnostic supervisor if it is not already loaded.

Type LO ESRBA.EXE/ST:200 to load the RPOX functional test.

Type ST 10000 to start the diagnostic supervisor. The diagnostic supervisor prompts for
input.

Type ST to start the RPOX functional diagnostic program.

The RPOX functional diagnostic starts up, identifies itself, and asks for the units to be tested
(e.g., DB2:), the TR number (8), and the adapter BR level (5).
Save output for future reference when doing PMs.

4-10

Console terminal output:

OS>
>» HALT
HALTED AT 00014FEA
>>> LO ESRBA.EXE/ST:200

LOAD DONE, OOOODAOO BYTES LOADED
»> ST 10000
DIAGNOSTIC SUPERVISOR. ZZ-ESSAA-3.05-203 14-DEC-1977 14:10:59.99
OS> ST
PROGRAM: ZZ-ESRBA-1.0 RPOX FUNCTIONAL DIAGNOSTIC, REV O, DEPO O.

****** SIZER NOT YET IMPLEMENTED ******
SELECT UNITS:

082:

FOR DEVICE: DB2
ENTER TR NUMBER [1-16(0)]:

ENTER ADAPTER BR LEVEL [4-7(0)]: 5
VOLUME MOUNTED ON 082 FAILED ID CHECK
EXPECTED: "'SCRATCH' ; ACTUAL: •
DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE THE TEST [(N), YORN]: Y
TIMING TESTS ON

DB2

PACK SPEED (EXPECTED)= 16.67 MS.
PACK SPEED (ACTUAL)
= 17.11

[+/- 2%(60HZ), +/- 2.5%(50HZ)]

FORWARD (1 CYL) SEEK TIME = 5.99MS.
REVERSE (1 CYL) SEEK TIME = 6.44MS.
AVERAGE (1 CYL) SEEK TIME = 6.22MS.
FORWARD ACCESS TIME
29.14MS.
REVERSE ACCESS TIME = 29.07MS.
AVERAGE ACCESS TIME = 29.lOMS.
MAXIMUM FORWARD SEEK TIME = 52.89MS.
MAXIMUM REVERSE SEEK TIME = 50.75MS.
MAXIMUM AVERAGE SEEK TIME = 51.82MS.
SUMMARY SECTION NOT IMPLEMENTED IN THIS DIAGNOSTIC
END OF RUN, 1 PASSES. 0 ERRORS DETECTED, TIME: 14-DEC-1977
14:10:59.99
DS>

4-11

4.8 DMC EXERCISER (ESDBB)
Run one pass.
Run Time: 2 seconds
I.

Insert diskette ZZ-ESZ3A.

Type Control P to return to the console program and HALT to halt the VAX-11/780 CPU.

Load the diagnostic supervisor if it is not already loaded.

Type LO ESDBB.EXE/ST:200 to load the DMC exerciser.

Type ST I0000 to start the diagnostic supervisor.

Type ST to start the DMC exerciser.

Answer questions posed by the program concerning the units to be tested, the TR number,
the adapter BR level, the device BR level, the UBA number, the Unibus device address, and
yes for internal loopback. For example:
SELECT UNITS: DMCI:
ENTER TR NUMBER [l-16(D)]: 3
ENTER ADAPTOR BR LEVEL [4-7(D)]: 4
ENTER DEVICE BR LEVEL [4-7(D)]: 5
ENTER UBA NUMBER [0-3(D)]: 0
ENTER UNIBUS DEVICE ADDRESS
[00000760000-00000777776 (O)]: 760070
INTERNAL LOOPBACK [Y OR N]: Y

Console terminal output:

»>HALT
HALTED AT 000014FCB
>>>LO ESDBB.EXE/ST:200
LOAD DONE, 00002600 BYTES LOADED
>»ST 10000
DIAGONSTIC SUPERVISOR.

ZZ-ESSAA-3.05-203 14-DEC-1977 14:10:59.99

DS>ST
PROGRAM:

ESDBB DMC EXERCISER, REV 1, DEPO O.

****** SIZER NOT YET IMPLEMENTED ******
SELECT UNITS: DMCl:

4-12

FOR DEVICE: DMCl
ENTER TR NUMBER [l-16(D)]: 3
ENTER ADAPTER BR LEVEL [4-7(D)]: 4
ENTER DEVICE BR LEVEL [4-7(D)]: SENTER UBA NUMBER [0-3(D)]: 0
ENTER UNIBUS DEVICE ADDRESS-[00000760000-00000777776(0)]:
760070

USE INTERNAL LOOPBACK [(Y), YORN]:!
UNIBUS INTERRUPT VECTORED TO: 000300
END OF RUN, 1 PASSES. 0 ERRORS DETECTED, TIME: 14-DEC-1977
14:10:59.99
DS>

4.9 VAX/VMS BOOTSTRAP FROM AN RP DISK DRIVE
The remaining diagnostic program that must be run for VAX-11 /780 system checkout and acceptance
can be run with the operating system. If the customer's system includes an RP disk drive, boot the
operating system from the RPOX as follows. Otherwise, proceed to Paragraph 4.9.
I.

Install the diskette ZZ-ESZAB in the floppy disk drive.

Ensure that an RP disk drive (the system device) containing media holding the operating
system is on line. Ensure that the five-position key switch on the control panel is in the
LOCAL position.

If the CPU is running, type

Control P
HALT
INITIALIZE
BOOT
This sequence puts the CPU into the console wait loop, sets the machine to the initialized
state, and begins the VMS bootstrap.
4.

If the CPU is already in the console wait loop (halted), type BOOT. This initiates the VMS
bootstrap.

The VMS operating system identifies itself. Enter the date and time if requested, e.g.,:
15-FEB-1978 19: 15
VMS types out initialization information. Type a carriage return.

VMS prompts for user name and password. For use of the field service account type FIELD
for user name, and SER VICE for password.

VMS displays the prompt symbol, $.

4-13

Consoie terminal output:

»>HALT

HALTED AT 00014FC1
»>I

!NIT SEQ DONE
>»BOOT

CPU HALTED
!NIT SEQ DONE
LOAD DONE, 00000800 BYTES LOADED
BOOTING FROM DRIVE 11
VAX/VMS BASE LEVEL 4.XA 9-JAN-78
PLEASE RETURN DATE AND TIME (DD-MMM-YYYY HH:MM) 15-FEB-1978 19:15
Opcom: 15-FEB-1978 19;15;48:72: Logfile initialized; operator=TTAO
WELCOME TO VAX/VMS BASE LEVEL 4.XA
$SET NOVERIFY
HELP IS NOW AVAILABLE
PREVIOUS LOGICAL NAME ASSIGNMENT REPLACED
PREVIOUS LOGICAL NAME ASSIGNMENT REPLACED
PREVIOUS LOGICAL NAME ASSIGNMENT REPLACED
PREVIOUS LOGICAL NAME ASSIGNMENT REPLACED
PREVIOUS LOGICAL NAME ASSIGNMENT REPLACED
9
NO TTYl
ADV 11 ENGINEERING SYSTEM NOW UP FOR TIMESHARING"
USER NAME: FIELD
PASSWORD: [SiRVYCE]
WELCOME TO VAX/VMS BASE LEVEL 4.XA
$

4.10 VAX/VMS BOOTSTRAP FROM AN RK06 DISK DRIVE
Boot the operating system from the RK06 as follows.
I.

Install the diskette ZZ-ESZAB in the floppy disk drive.

Ensure that an RK06 disk drive (the system device) containing media holding the operating
system is on line.

Type Control P to return control to the console program.

Type HALT to halt the system.

Type BOOT or BOOT DMO to boot VMS.

The operating system identifies itself and prompts for date and time.

Enter the date and time if requested, e.g.,:

15-FEB-1978 19:15
VMS types out initialization information. Type a carriage return.
4-14

VMS prompts for user name and password. For use of the field service account type FIELD
for user name, and SER VICE for password.

VMS displays the prompt symbol, $.

I 0.

Console terminal output:
"' p

»>HALT
»>BOOT OMO
CPU HALTED
!NIT SEQ DONE
LOAD DONE,00000800 BY TES LOADED
VAX/VMS BASE LEVEL 4.X9 6-JAN-78
Opcom-10-MAR-1978 09:18:11.29, Logfile initialized, operator=TTAO
WELCOME TO VAX/VMS BASE LEVEL 4.X9
$SET VERIFY
$SET NOON
$ASSIGN/SYSTEM SYS$INPUT: FOROOS:
$ASSIGN/SYSTEM SYS$0UTPUT: FOR006:
$ASSIGN/SYSTEM SYS$INPUT: FOR$ACCEPT:
PREVIOUS LOGICAL NAME ASSIGNMENT REPLACED
$ASSIGN/SYSTEM SYS$INPUT: FOR$READ:
PREVIOUS LOGICAL NAME ASSIGNMENT REPLACED
$ASSIGN/SYSTEM SYS$0UTPUT: FOR$PRINT:
PREVIOUS LOGICAL NAME ASSIGNMENT REPLACED
$ASSIGN/SYSTEM SYS$0UTPUT: FOR$TYPE:
PREVIOUS LOGICAL NAME ASSIGNMENT REPLACED
$ASSIGN/SYSTEM OMO: LBO:
$ASSIGN/SYSTEM OMO: SYO:
$ASSIGN/SYSTEM$DISK: [1,1] SYS$LIBRARY:
PREVIOUS LOGICAL NAME ASSIGNMENT REPLACED
$ASSIGN/SYSTEM SYS$DISK: [10,20] SYS$HELP:
$INITIALIZE/FIAG/QUEUE/GENERIC SYS$PRINT
$START/QUEUE SYS$PRINT
$INITIALIZE/QUEUE/FLAG LPAO
$START/QUEUE LPAO
$INITIALIZE/QUEUE/BATCH/JOB: 10 SYS$BATCH
$START/QUEUE SYS$BATCH
$SET UIC [1,2]
$PURGE/KEEP: 2 OPERATOR.LOG
$LOGOUT
USER NAME: FIELD
PASSWORD: [SERVICE]
WELCOME TO VAX-VMS BASE LEVEL 4.X9
$

4-15

4.11

DEVICE MNEMONIC IDENTIFICATION
I.

Type Control Y to return control to VMS if VMS is not already in control.

Type SHOW DEV to list the mnemonic identification of each of the peripheral devices on
the system. Note that off-line indicates that the device is not present and not supported.

Console terminal output:

$ SHOW DEV
List of Device
Device Device
Status
Name
DBAO:
DBAl:
DBA2:
DBA3:
DBBO:
DBBl:
DBB2:
DBB3:
DMAO:
DMAl:
DMA2:
MTAO:
MTAl:
TTAO:
DXAl:
CRAO:
LPAO:
LPBO:
TTBO:
TTBl:
TTB2:
TTB3:
TTB4:
TTB5:
TTB6:
TTB7:
TTCO:
TTCl:
TTC2:
TTC3:
TTC4:
TTC5:
TTC6:
TTC7:
TTDO:
TTDl:
TTD2:
TTD3:
TTD4:
TTD5:
TTD6:
TTD7:
TTEO:
TTEl:
TTE2:
TTE3:

De'Vice
Characteristics

on line
on line
on line
on line
off line
off line
off 1 ine
off line
on line MNT
on line
on line
on line
on line
on line
on line
off line
off line
off line
on line

on line
on line
on line
on line
on line
on line
on line
off line
off line
off line
off line
off line
off line
off line
off line
off line
off line
off line
off line
off line
off line
off line
off line
off line
off line
off line
off line

on
Err.
Count
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

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10-MAR-1978 09:22:37.30
Volume
Label

Pree
Blocks

Trans
Count

Mount
Count

UETP

3555

TTE4:
TTES:
TTE6:
TTE7:
TTGO:
TTGl:
TTG2:
TTG3:
TTG4:
TTGS:
TTG6:
TTG7:
TTHO:
TTHl:
TTH2:
TTH3:
TTH4:
TTHS:
TTH6:
TTH7:
XMAO:
$

off line
off line
off line
off line
off line
off line
off line
off line
off line
off line
off line
off line
off line
off line
off line
off line
off line
off line
off line
off line
off line

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

0
0
0

0
0
0
0

0
0
0
0
0
0

4.12 TRANSFERRING DIAGNOSTIC FILES: FLOPPY-+ SYSTEM
To load and run user mode diagnostics from the operating system, the operator must transfer the
diagnostic files from floppy disk to the Field Service VMS pack on a system device.
Proceed as follows:
I.

Insert diskette ZZ-ESZEB into the floppy disk drive, and type Control Y to return control
to VMS.

Type ALL DXA I: to allocate the floppy disk drive.

Type MOUNT /FOR DXl: to mount the disk.

In response to the$ prompt type in MCR FLX to invoke the FILEX program.

Type /CO/BL:512./RS=DX1:ESSAA.EXE/RT /IM to transfer the diagnostic supervisor
to the system device.

Insert the diskette containing the file or files to be transferred.

Transfer the user mode diagnostic programs from floppy to the system device one at a time
by typing /RS=DXl:<CODE>.EXE/RT/IM where <CODE> is the mnemonic of the

diagnostic program. For example, ESMAA is the mnemonic for the tape reliability program.
Diskette ZZ-ESZl B contains:

Diskette ZZ-ESZAA contains:

ES RAB
ESMA A
ESRAA
EST AA
ESTBA
ESAAA

ESXBA
ESABA

RK06/RPOX/RM03 Formatter
Tape Reliability
RK06/RPOX/RM03 Reliability
Local Terminal Diagnostic
Multiterminal Diagnostic
Line Printer Diagnostic
4-17

Bus Interaction Program
CR 11 Card Reader
Diagnostic

Type Controi Y to return from FILEX to VMS.

Type DISM DXl: to dismount the diskette.

10.

Type DEALL DXA 1: to deallocate the floppy disk drive.

11.

Console terminal output:

ALL DXAl:
DXAl ALLOCATED
MOUNT /FOR DX!:

MCR

FLX>
FLX>
FLX>

/CO/BL:512./RS=DXl:ESSAA.EXE/RT/IM
/RS=DXl:ESMAA.EXE/RT/IM

FLX

""y

DISM DX!:

OEALL DXAl:

4.13

4.14

RELOADING THE DIAGNOSTIC SUPERVISOR
1.

The diagnostic supervisor must be reloaded into main memory from the system device after
VMS has been booted.

When the operating system prompts with $, type RUN ESSAA to load and start the diagnostic supervisor.

The diagnostic supervisor starts, signaling the operator with the prompt, DS>.

TAPE RELIABILITY (ESMAA)

Run one pass.
Run Time: 15 min/drive
I.

Mount a write enabled tape on each of the drives to be tested and ensure that each drive is
on line.

Type Control Y to return to VMS.

Type RUN ESSAA to load and run the diagnostic supervisor.

Type RUN ESMAA to load and run the reliability program.

Supply the requested information.

4-18

Console terminal output:
$ RUN ESSAA
DIAGNOSTIC SUPERVISOR. ZZ-ESSAA-3.06-230 22-FEB-1978 19:51:40.35
DS> RUN ESMAA
PROGRAM LOADED: ESMAA TM03/TE16,TU77 DATA RELIABILITY DIAGNOSTIC

PROGRAM: ESMAA TM03/TE16,TU77 DATA RELIABILITY DIAGNOSTIC, REV 3,
DEPO O.

****** SIZER NOT YET IMPLEMENTED ******
SELECT UNITS: MTAO:
SUMMARY OF TOTAL ERRORS FOR MTAO
WRITE SOFT ERRORS ~ 125
WRITE HARD ERRORS = 0
WRITE CHECK FORWARD SOFT ERRORS = 12-5
WRITE CHECK FORWARD HARD ERRORS = 0
WRITE CHECK REVERSE SOFT ERRORS = 128
WRITE CHECK REVERSE HARD ERRORS
0
READ FORWARD SOFT ERRORS
125
READ FORWARD HARD ERRORS = 0
READ REVERSE SOFT ERRORS = 125
READ REVERSE HARD ERRORS = 0
TOTAL NUMBER OF BYTES TRANSFERRED = 6591665
END OF RUN, 1 PASSES. 0 ERRORS DETECTED, TIME: 22-FEB-1978
20:02:13.14
DS>

4.15 RP /RK/RM DISK FORl\tlA TIER (ESRAB)
Run one pass.
Run Time:

2 min/RK06
4 min/RK07
5 min/RP04/05
8 min/RK06

If the operator has a formatted scratch disk pack on hand, there is no need to run this program.
I.

Type Control Y to return control to VMS.

Type RUN ESSAA to load and run the diagnostic supervisor.

Type RUN ESRAB to load and run the disk formatter program.

Select the unit to be tested, e.g., DB2:.

4-19

Console terminal output:
$ RUN ESSAA
DIAGNOSTIC SUPERVISOR. ZZ-ESSAA-3.05-203 15-FEB-1978 19:43:44.01

DS> RUN ESRAB
PROGRAM LOADED:
PROGRAM:
DEPO O.

VAX DISK FORMATTER MAINDEC CODE:

ZZ-ESRAB-1.0

VAX DISK FORMATTER MAINDEC CODE: ZZ-ESRAB-1.0, REV O,

****** SIZER NOT YET IMPLEMENTED ******
SELECT UNITS: 082:
VOLUME ON DB2 PASSED PROTECTION CHECK; PACK NAME IS 'SCRATCH'.
FORMAT OPERATION ON DB2 INITIATED AT 15-FEB-1978 19:44:00.36
HEADER VERIFICATON COMPLETE AT 6-0CT-1859 02:19:29.43
FORMAT OPERATION ON DB2 COMPLETE AT 15-FEB-1978 19:53:04.07
END OF RUN, 1 PASSES~ 0 ERRORS DETECTED, TIME: 15-FEB-1978
19:53:06.32
.
OS>

4.16 RP/RK/RM DISK RELIABILITY PROGRAM (ESRAA)
Run one pass.
Run Time: Multidrive section - indefinite.
I.

Type Control Y to return control to VMS.

Type RUN ESSAA to load and run the diagnostic supervisor.

Mount a scratch pack on the disk drive to be tested.

Type RUN ESRAA/SEC:MULTI to load and run the RPOX/RK06 reliability program
seek and multidrive sections.

Supply the information requested, e.g.,
SELECT UNITS: DB2:
TR NUMBER: 8
ADAPTER BR LEVEL: 5

If the program runs without error indications for I /2 hour, type Control C to exit from the
program.

Repeat the multidrive section of the program for each disk drive.

Console terminal output:
DS> RUN ESRAA/SEC:MULTI
PROGRAM LOADED: VAX DISK RELIABILITY TESTS MAINDEC CODE:
ZZ-ESRAA-1.0
PROGRAM: VAX DISK RELIABILITY TESTS MAINDEC CODE: ZZ-ESRAA-1.0,
REV 0, DE PO 0 •

4-20

****** SIZER NOT YET IMPLEMENTED ******
SELECT UNITS: 082:
FOR DEVICE: DB2
ENTER TR NUMBER [l-16(D}]: 8
ENTER ADAPTER BR LEVEL [4-7(0}]: 5
DB2 IS A RP05
VOLUME ON DB2 PASSED PROTECTION CHECK; PACK NAME IS 'SCRATCH'.
MULTI DRIVE TESTS INITIATED
END OF RUN, 1 PASSES. 0 ERRORS DETECTED,
TIME: 20-FEB-1978 11:50:00.00
OS>

4.17 MULTITERMINAL EXERCISER (ESTBA)
Run one pass.
Run Time: 3-30 min
1.

Type Control Y to return control to VMS.

Set standard baud rates for each terminal to be tested with commands to VMS as follows:
SET TERM <term-name>: /<term-type> for example,
SET TERM TTB5: /LA36
SET TERM TTA3: /VT52
These commands will set system baud rates of 300 for the LA36 and 2400 for the CRT
terminals. Corresponding baud rates should be selected by setting the appropriate switches
on each terminal.
If you wish to set some other baud rate, use the following command:

SET TERM <term-name>: /<term-type> /SPEED= <baud-rate> for example,
SET TERM TTB3: /VT55/SPEED=9600
3.

Type RUN ESSAA to load and run the diagnostic supervisor.

Type RUN ESTBA to load and start the multiterminal exerciser program.

Supply the requested information.

Console terminal output:
$ RUN ESSAA
DIAGNOSTIC SUPERVISOR. ZZ-ESSAA-3.06-230 22-FEB-1978 20:30:37.50

OS> RUN ESTBA
PROGRAM LOADED: ESTBA MULTI TERMINAL DIAGNOSTIC
PROGRAM: ESTBA MULTI TERMINAL DIAGNOSTIC, REV 3, DEPO O.

****** SIZER NOT YET IMPLEMENTED ******

4-21

SELECT UNITS: TTBO:
TERMINAL CHARACTERISTICS
SCOPE,NOWRAP,MECHTAB,LOWERCASE,NOTTSYNC,HOSTSYNC
END OF RUN, 1 PASSES. 0 ERRORS DETECTED, TIME: 22-FEB-1978
20:35:23.41
OS>

4.18 LOCAL TERMINAL DIAGNOSTIC
Run one pass.
Run Time: 3-30 min
l.

Type Control Y to return control to VMS.

Type RUN ESSAA to load and run the diagnostic supervisor.

Type RUN ESTAA/SEC:MANUAL/TEST: 33 to run the any pattern echo test.

Select the terminals to be tested.

Execute the any pattern echo test on each terminal to be tested, as follows.
UP TO 132 KEYS MAY BE TYPED EXCEPT FOR THE DELETE KEY, WHICH
IS USED AS AN INPUT TERMINATOR. THE BUFFER WILL THEN BE OUTPUT EXACTLY AS IS, AND ANY CODES WHICH GENERATE CONTROL
FUNCTIONS WILL CAUSE THOSE FUNCTIONS TO OCCUR. THE DIAGNOSTIC WILL ECHO THIS BUFFER 25 TIMES FOLLOWED BY A SLIGHT
DELAY. IFTHE OPERATOR WISHES TO CHANGE THE PATTERN, HE/SHE
MAY STRIKE ANY KEY. WHEN THE DiAGNOSTIC FINISHES ITS 25 ECHOES, IT WILL THEN ASK THE OPERATOR WHAT HE WISHES TO DO. TO
EXIT FROM THE TEST TYPE THE DELETE KEY IN RESPONSE TO THE
MESSAGE ENTER PROMPT, OR TYPE CONTROL Y.
Console terminal output:
$ RUN ESSAA
DIAGNOSTIC SUPERVISOR. ZZ-ESSAA-3.05-203 2-MAR-1978 11:54:16.33

OS> RUN ESTAA/SEC:MANUAL/TEST:33
PROGRAM LOADED: ESTAA LOCAL TERMINAL DIAGNOSTIC
PROGRAM: ESTAA LOCAL TERMINAL DIAGNOSTIC, REV 1, DEPO 0.

****** SIZER NOT YET IMPLEMENTED ******
SELECT UNITS: TTCO:
TERMINAL CHARACTERISTICS
NOWRAP,LOWERCASE
ENTER PATTERN END WITH DEL KEY
NOW IS THE TINE FOR MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY.
NOW IS THE TIME FOR MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY.
NOW IS THE TIME FOR MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY.

4-22

NOW IS THE TIME FOR MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY.
NOW IS THE TIME FOR MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY.
NOW IS THE TIME FOR MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY.
NOW IS THE TIME FOR MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY.
NOW IS THE TIME FOR MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY.
NOW IS THE TIME FOR MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY.
NOW IS THE TIME FOR MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY.
NOW IS THE TIME FOR MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY.
NOW IS THE TIME FOR MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY.
NOW IS THE TIME FOR MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY.
NOW IS THE TIME FOR MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY.
NOW IS THE TIME FOR MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY.
NOW IS THE TIME FOR MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY.
NOW IS THE TIME FOR MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY.
NOW IS THE TIME FOR MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY.
NOW IS THE TIME FOR MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY.
NOW IS THE TIME FOR MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY.
NOW IS THE TIME FOR MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY.
NOW IS THE TIME FOR MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY.
NOW IS THE TIME FOR MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY.
NOW IS THE TIME FOR MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY.
NOW IS THE TIME FOR MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY.
NOW IS THE TIME FOR MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY.
NOW IS THE TIME FOR MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY.
NOW IS THE TIME FOR MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY.
NOW IS THE TIME FOR MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY.
NOW IS THE TIME FOR MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY.
NOW IS THE TIME FOR MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY.
"y

When control returns to the diagnostic supervisor, at the end of the test, run the character
code echo test. Type RUN ESTAA/SEC: MANUAL TEST: 32.

Select the terminals to be tested.

Execute the character code echo test on each terminal to be tested, as follows.
ANY KEY (INCLUDING THOSE WITH THE CONTROL KEY OR SHIFT KEY
HELD DOWN) MAY BE TYPED FOLLOWED BY THE DELETE KEY. THE
OCTAL CODE RECEIVED AND THE CHARACTER THAT CODE REPRESENTS WILL BE OUTPUT. OPERATOR VERIFIES CODE AGAINST KEY
TYPED. ALL KEYS SHOULD BE TYPED TO VERIFY THAT THEY SEND THE
PROPER CODE. TYPE CONTROL Y TO EXIT FROM THE PROGRAM.
Console terminal output:

$ RUN ESSAA
DIAGNOSTIC SUPERVISOR. ZZ-ESSAA-3.05-203 2-MAR-1978 11:57:11.69

DS> RUN ESTAA/SEC:MANUAL/TEST:32
PROGRAM LOADED: ESTAA LOCAL TERMINAL DIAGNOSTIC
PROGRAM: ESTAA LOCAL TERMINAL DIAGNOSTIC, REV 1, DEPO 0.

4-23

****** SIZER NOT YET IMPLEMENTED ******
SELECT UNITS: TTCO:
TERMINAL CHARACTERISTICS
NOWRAP, LOWERCASE
TYPE KEY FOLLOWED BY DEL
D

104 D
015 CR
A064 4
E 101 A
Rl05 E
1122 R
2061 1
3062 2
4063 3
5064 4
5065 5
6065 5
7066 6
8067 7
9070 8
071 9
031 EM
031
"'y
$

4.19 LINE PRINTER DIAGNOSTIC (ESAAA)
Run one pass.
Run Time: 3-15 min/printer
I.

Type Control Y to return control to VMS.

Type RUN ESSAA to load and run the diagnostic supervisor.

Type RUN ESAAA to load and run the line printer diagnostic.

Select the unit or units to be tested, e.g., LPAO.

Console terminal output:
$ RUN ESSAA
DIAGNOSTIC SUPERVISOR. ZZ-ESSAA-3.05-203

15-FEB-1978

20:23:39.77

OS> RUN ESAAA
PROGRAM LOADED:
PROGRAM:

ESAAA LINE PRINTER DIAGNOSTIC

ESSAAA LINE PRINTER DIAGNOSTIC, REV 1, DEPO O.

4-24

****** SIZER NOT YET IMPLEMENTED ******
SELECT UNITS: LP:
PRINTER CHARACTERISTICS
MECHFORM
END OF RUN,
20:26:46.85

PASSES.

ERRORS

DETECTED,

TIME:

15-FEB-1978

OS>

4.20 BUS INTERACTION (ESXBA)
Run one pass.
Run Time: 15 min, typical.
I.

Ensure that the diagnostic supervisor is running in the user mode.

Type RUN ESXBA to load and run the BUSINT program.

Select the units to be tested and supply the TR number for each, e.g., DBA2:, DBA3:,
MTAO:, MTAI:, DMAO:, DMA3:.

Console terminal output:
$

$RUN OS
DIAGNOSTIC SUPERVISOR. ZZ-ESSAA-X3.06-225 15-JAN-1978 14:43:20.99
OS> LOAD ESXBA
PROGRAM LOADED: ESXBA-BUSINT - VAX-11/780 BUS INTERACTION PROGRAM
OS> START

****** SIZER NOT YET IMPLEMENTED ******
SELECT UNITS: DBA2:, DBA3:, MTAO:, MTAl:, DMAO:, DMA3:
ENTER TR NUMBER:
[ (0 ) , 1-15 (D) ] : 8
ENTER TR NUMBER:
[{O), 1-15 {D)]: S
ENTER TR NUMBER:
[ {0) 1 1-15 {D)]: I"
ENTER TR NUMBER:
[ (0) 1 1-15 {D)]: S
ENTER TR NUMBER:
[ (0) 1 1-15 (D)]: l
ENTER TR NUMBER:
[ (0) 1 1-15 {D)]: 'l°
MAX WORKSET LIMIT OBTAINED: 500
PROCESS SWAPPING ENABLED.
MAXIMUM BUFFER SPACE OBTAINED: 2000 PAGES. STARTING
00019EOO{X), END ADDRESS 001130FF(X).
MBAINT TEST SECTION
TESTING MBA 0 USING •••
DBA2
-DBA3
-MTAO
-MTAl

4-25

ADDRESS:

UBAINT TEST SECTION
TESTING UBA 0 USING •••
DMAO
-DMAl
SBIINT TEST SECTION
TESTING SB! USING •••
WITH MBA DEVICES:
DBA2
-DBA3
-MTAO
-MTAl
WITH UBA DEVICES:
DMAO
-DMAl
PASSES COMPLETED:
SYSTEM TOTALS

1
THIS PASS

THIS RUN

0
0
0
0
16368000
16380000

0
0
0
0
16368000
16368000

THIS PASS

THIS RUN

0
0
0
0
9820800
9820800

0
0
0
9820800
9820800

THIS PASS

THIS RUN

0
0
0
0
6547200
6547200

0
0
0
654 7200
6547200

TOTALS BY DEVICE:

THIS PASS

THIS RUN

DEVICE: DBA2
DEVICE ERRORS
HARD ERRORS
SOFT ERRORS
DATA ERRORS
BYTES INPUT
BYTES OUTPUT

0
0
0
0
3273600
3273600

0
0
0

SYSTEM ERRORS
DEVICE ERRORS
HARD ERRORS
DATA ERRORS
BYTES INPUT
BYTES OUTPUT
TOTALS BY MBA:
MBAO
DEVICE ERRORS
HARD ERRORS
SOFT ERRORS
DATA ERRORS
BYTES INPUT
BYTES OUTPUT
TOTALS BY UBA:

UBAO
DEVICE ERRORS
HARD ERRORS
SOFT ERRORS
DATA ERRORS
BYTES INPUT
BYTES OUTPUT

4-26

3273600
3273600

DEVICE: DBA3
DEVICE ERRORS
HARD ERRORS
SOFT ERRORS
DATA ERRORS
BYTES INPUT
BYTES OUTPUT

0
0
0
0
3273600
3273600

DEVICE: DBA3
DEVICE ERRORS
HARD ERRORS
SOFT ERRORS
DATA ERRORS
BYTES INPUT
BYTES OUTPUT

0
0
0
0
3273600
3273600

DEVICE: MTAO
DEVICE ERRORS
HARD ERRORS
SOFT ERRORS
DATA ERRORS
BYTES INPUT
BYTES OUTPUT

0
0
0
0
3273600
3273600

DEVICE:
MTAl
DE vYc E ERRORS
HARD ERRORS
SOFT ERRORS
DATA ERRORS
BYTES INPUT
BYTES OUTPUT

0
0
0
0
3273600
3273600

DEVICE: DMAO
DEVlCE ERRORS
HARD ERRORS
SOFT ERRORS
DATA ERRORS
BYTES INPUT
BYTES 0 UT PUT

0
0
0
0
3273600
3273600

DEVICE: DMAl
DEVICE ERRORS
HARD ERRORS
SOFT ERRORS
DATA ERRORS
BYTES INPUT
BYTES OUTPUT

0
0
0
0
3273600
3273600

END OF RUN,
14:55:20:99

PASSES,

ERRORS

OS>

4-27

DETECTED,

TIME:

15-JAN-1978

4.21 USER ENVIRONMENT TEST PACKAGE {UETP)
Run one pass.
Run Time: system specific.
The user environment test package is a collection of tests included on the VAX/VMS system disk.
When the UETP runs correctly, it demonstrates that the hardware and software components of the
VAX/VMS system are in working ·order. Run one pass of the UETP as follows.
1.

Log out from the field service account:
$LOGOUT
The system responds:
VAX/VMS LOGOUT at 12:30: 10 17-JUL-1978

Prepare the devices for testing. For each disk drive to be tested (not the system load device),
perform the following steps:
Physically mount a scratch disk.
Set the drive to RUN.
Issue the following commands:
$ INIT/DATA CHECK DMAO: TEST I
$MOUNT/SYSTEM DMAO: TEST I
$CREATE/DIRECTORY DMAO: SYSTEST
$ CREA TE/DIRECTORY DMAO: 7

NOTE
When repeating this set of conunands for each disk
drive on the system, be sure to specify the device
name (e.g., DMAO).
For each magnetic tape drive perform the following steps:
Physically mount a write enabled scratch tape at least 183 m (600 ft) long.
Press the ONLINE switch.
For each hard copy terminal and line printer, check the paper supply (2 pages for one pass of
the UETP).
Press the ONLINE switch. Check the baud rates and terminal characteristics (these should
still be set according to specifications given in Paragraph 4.17).

4-28

Run the entire UETP by entering the UETP command procedure and responding to the
three prompts, as shown below.
$@ UETP/OUTPUT TEST=DATA

VAX/VMS UETP STARTED dd-mmm-yy hh:mm
ENTER NUMBER OF LOAD TEST USERS [D]: n*
ENTER NUMBER OF COMPLETE UETP TEST RUNS [D]: 1
ENTER SCRATCH MAGTAPE (E.G. MTO:) OR A <CR> device-name
<CR>
Table 4-1

Guideline for Selecting Number of wad Test Users
Number of Load
test users

Size of Memory
-----

256K
384K
RP-based
512K
systems
640K
768K
896K
1 megabyte

IO
15
20
25
30
35
40

256K
384K
RK-based
512K
640K
systems
768K
896K
1 megabyte

6
9
12
15
18
21
25

Check the operator terminal output for errors. Indication of errors in this output (short file)
can be followed up with an examination of the output file specified in the UETP command
line (TEST DAT A). In addition, UETP LOG, is a large log file containing a concatenation
of individual log files from the following tests:
The 1/0 device tests
The native mode utility tests
The S'fstem load test
The compatibility mode tests

*Note: Table 4-1 specifies responses to the load test users question, according to memory size.

4-29

If it becomes necessary to interrupt or terminate the UETP run, use the following commands, as appropriate.
First, type
/\Y

; Control Y interrupts the
; current UETP test and
; temporarily returns control
; to the command language
; interpreter.

then
STOP

; Terminate execution of
; theUETP.

or
CONTINUE

; Continue the test from
; the point oi interruption.

4-30

APPENDIX A
HARDWARE DIAGNOSTIC ADDITIONS

A.1

SBI EXPANDER CABINET INSTALLATION
1. If the system to be installed includes an SBI expander cabinet, it should be placed between
the system cabinet and the Unibus expander cabinet. The cabinets should not be bolted
together until after the intercabinet cabling has been completed.
2. Three cables are tie wrapped to the bottom of the SBI expander cabinet on the side adjacent
to tlie system cabineLThese should be attached to the· appropriate receptacles-on the l/ 0
panel connector on the right side of the system cabinet. The six pin connector (ACLODCLO adapter cable) must be plugged into J7. Plug the three pin connector (DIGITAL
power control bus cable) into J8. Plug the four pin connector (-5 V, +5 V, ground cable to
SFT) into 19 (Figure 3-11).
3. Connect the three pin connector (DIGIT AL power control bus cable), which is tie wrapped
to the bottom of the Unibus expander cabinet, to 18 of the I/O panel on the right side of the
SBI expander cabinet (Figure 3-11).
4. Route the three Unibus cables from the first BAI 1-K box in the Unibus expander cabinet
along the bottom of the SBI expander cabinet. Connect the Unibus cables to the appropriate
receptacles on the I/O panel on the right side of the system cabinet (P2 to 13, Pl to 12, P3 to
Jl, as shown in Figure 3-11).
5. Route the Massbus cables from the TM03 formatter through the Unibus expander cabinet
and connect them to the I/O panel on the SBI expander cabinet or the system cabinet,
depending on which RH780 (MBA) the formatter is to be connected to. Connect the cables
to the 14, 15, and 16 receptacles on the selected panel, as shown in Figures 3-11 and 3-13.
6. If RP05, RP06, or RM03 disk drives are present, connect the Massbus cable to J3 on the I/O
panel in the rear of the SBI expander cabinet or the system cabinet, depending on which
RH780 is to service it.
7. Connect the six SBI cables between the rightmost SBI backplane in the system cabinet and
the leftmost backplane in the SBI expander cabinet.
8. Bolt the cabinets together.
9. Connect ground straps between cabinets.

10. Continue with Paragraph 3.6.
A.2 TU45 TAPE DRIVE
If a TU45 tape drive is present, connect three Massbus cables to the expander 1/0 panel on the VAX11/780 system cabinet. Cables MB"A", MB"B", and MB"C" plug into connectors 16, 15, and 14 onthe panel, respectively, with the smooth side to the front and the striped edge down. Connect the other
ends of those three Massbus cables to the IN jacks on the M5903 cards on the TM03 formatter, as
shown in Figure A-1. If two or more TM03 formatters are included in the system, daisy chain the
Massbus cables according to Figure A-2. Note that the last TM03 on the Massbus must be terminated
A-1

----- ---- - ---

I.-

H9502 CABINET

MBA CABLE OUT

TO {

MBB CABLE OUT

NEXT
TM03

MBC CABLE OUT

MASS BUS

EXPANDER
1/0 PANEL

J6
J5

MBA CABLE IN

M5903
(NOTE 1)

MBB CABLE IN
M5903
(NOTE 1)

MBC CABLE IN

"----~----'

._______I SMOOTH SIDE TO

FRONT OF MACH.
STRIPE DOWN

SMOOTH UP I
STRIPETO
HANDLE
NOTES:
1.

----

IF ONLY ONE TM03 IS USED IN SYSTEM, AN H870 TERMINATOR IS
INSERTED INTO EACH OUT JACK, OR M5903-YA MODULES ARE
USED WHICH PROVIDE MASSBUS TERMINATION.

Figure A-1

M5903
(NOTE 1)

TK-0728

TM03 Cabling for TU45

properly. An H870 terminator must be placed in each of the three OUT jacks. Make sure that jumper
WI is out and jumper W2 is in on the H870 terminator connected to the M5903 module in slot A/B06
(MB"C").
Daisy chain the DIGITAL power control bus to each 861 power controller.
Connect the three BC06R slave bus cables from the TM03 to J7, J9, and Jl l on the MTA board as
shown in Figure A-2. Insert the cables so that the smooth side is up and the striped edge is on the left,
as shown in Figures A-2 and A-3.
NOTE
BC08R cables connect to the TU45 with 5412192
adapters. The adapters have pin A up at JI 02 and pin
V up at JlOl and Jl03. The ribbed side of the cable
faces the rear of the cabinet at JlOl, Jl02, and J103.

Connect three BC08R ribbon cables from JI, J2, and J3 on the MTA board to the TU45 transport in
the same cabinet, as shown in Figure A-4.
A-2

TM03 TO FIRST TU45

BC06R
CABLES

TM03...__c_AB_L_E__
A_o_u_T_,,
M8907 (AB01)...,.._________.~
CABLE B OUT
M8908YA (AB02)

TO FIRST TU45 (M8928)

1-----------• ~
CABLE C OUT

1. SMOOTH SIDE OF CABLE UP
2. RED LINE TOWARD MODULE HANDLE

M8908 (AB03li-----------· ~

MID-BUS TU45
( MULTl TRANSPORT SYSTEM)
CABLE A IN

-------

_____

TU45 (M8928)
(SB1) J7

CABLE A OUT
J6

CABLE BIN
FROM FORMATTER OR
PREVIOUS TU45

CABLE B OUT

_. (SB2)J9

MTA

TO NEXT TU45

JS
CABLE C OUT

CABLE C IN
Jl0

OUT

1. RIBBED SIDE OF CABLE UP
2. RED LINE TOWARD LEFT SIDE
3. HALF TWIST IN CABLE BETWEEN
THIS AND NEXT TU45

1. SMOOTH SIDE OF CABLE UP
2. RED LINE TOWARD LEFT SIDE

END-OF-BUS TU45
CABLE A IN

TU45 (M8928)
(SB1) J7

CABLE B IN
FROM FORMATTER OR
PREVIOUS TU45

(SB2)J9

MTA

CABLE C IN

1. SMOOTH SIDE OF CABLE UP

(S83)J11

2. RED LINE TOWARD LEFT SIDE

MTA

Figure A-2

TM03 /TU45 Slave Bus Cabling

A-3

TERMINATORS IN THIS
UNIT ONLY. PART NO.
1311003-01 IN SOCKETS
E22, E23, E45, E46, E65
AND E66.

BC06R CAB LES
SMOOTH SIDE UP
SLAVE BUS IN
TK-0729

Figure A-3

Cable Orientation on M8928 MTA Module

A-4

--,

I
I
I
I

UNIT
SELECT
SWITCH

XPORT
BUS

I
I
I

WRITE
XPORT BUS

CABLE C
SLAVE
BUS
OUT

CABLE B
CABLE A

I
I
I

J10

SB1

SB2

SB3

MTA

(8928)

CABLE A

CABLE C

CABLE B
SLAVE BUS IN

Figure A-4

MT A/TU45 Slave Bus Cabling

A-5

_ ____ J

If two or more TU45 transports are used, daisy chain the slave bus cables between MTA boards by

connecting three BC06R cables from J6, JS, and JIO (slave bus out) on the MTA board for the first
transport to J7, J9, and Jll on the MTA board for the next transport. Make sure that the last MTA
board in the series is configured properly to terminate the slave bus with DIP resistors (Figure A-2).
Figure A-5 shows an overview of the TU45 cabling.

r
V AX-111780 SYSTEM
CABINET

SLAVE BUS

"""
TU45
TRANSPORT

TU45
TRANSPORT

1I l

I II

RH780

.....

Tivi03

MASS BUS

,.,.. l'T"

VUI

MTA

OUT
MTA

111

==1

MTA

DIP RESI STORS
(SLAVE BUS
TERM IN ATION)

1---

TM03

- -

i---i----

TK-0731

Figure A-5

TU45 Cabling Overview

A.3 DRll-B DIAGNOSTIC (ESDRA)
Run one pass.
1.

Insert the test board (M968) in slot 4, connectors C and D of the DRI 1-B backplane, and
then power up the system.

Insert diskette ZZ-ESZ3A.

Type Control P to return control to the console program and HALT to halt the VAXl 1/780 CPU.

Type @ESDRA to load the diagnostic supervisor and the DRI 1-B diagnostic and to start
the supervisor.

Type ST /SEC:DRB to start the DRl 1-B diagnostic.

Answer the questions posed by the program concerning the units to be tested.

A-6

A.4 CRH CARD READER DIAGNOSTIC
Run one pass.
I.

Type Control Y to return control to VMS.

Type RUN ESSAA to load and run the diagnostic supervisor.

Type RUN ESABA to load and start the CRll card reader diagnostic.

Supply the requested information.

Two card decks specifically coded for the program must be used when testing the card
reader. Each of the four tests in the program begins by prompting the operator to load either
the binary deck or the alphanumeric deck into the hopper.

Place the appropriate deck in the hopper. Make sure that the mode switch on the back of the
card reader is in the REMOTE position.

Press the reset switch to initiate each test after loading the card deck.
Console terminal output:

Run ESSAA
DIAGNOSTIC SUPERVISOR. ZZ-ESSAA-X4.03-435 27-JUL-1978
19:57:01.42
OS> RUN ESABA
PROGRAM: ESABA CRll CARD READER DIAGNOSTIC, REV 1.0, 4 TESTS.
SELECT UNITS: CR:
PUT BINARY DECK INTO HOPPER TO TEST CRBl(IOS$M BINARY)
PUT BINARY DECK INTO HOPPER TO TEST CRB2(IOS$M-PACKED)
PUT ALPHA DECK.INTO HOPPER TO TEST CRBl(IOS$M BINARY)
PUT ALPHA DECK INTO HOPPER TO TEST CRB2(IOS$M-PACKED)
END OF RUN. 0 ERRORS DETECTED. PASS COUNT:-1. TIME: 27-JUL-1978
19:59:28
OS>
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A-7

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