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Document:	VAXstation 3100 Model 38 Owner's Manual
Order Number:	EK-VSM30-OM
Revision:	2
Pages:	308
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EK-VSM30-OM-002

Xstation 3100
Owner’'sManual

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maynard, massachusefts

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This document was prepared using VAX DOCUMENT, Version 1.2

July 1990

Contents

AboutThisGuide...................... R

Xiil

1 Your VAXstation 3100 Model 38
..
i,
....
... ...
System Highlights .. ....
The VAXstation 3100 Family .......... e e

1.1
1.2

1-2

2 Installing System Hardware
2.1
2.2
2.3

ng .............................
the Right Location
Choosi
N e e e e e s e
Unpacking ......... .o e
Setting Up Your System . . . .. .............oiuan. e

2.3.1

Identifying System Unit Porta and Canmctom ............

ConnectingtheKeyboard . ...................... e
2.3.2
ConnectingtheMouse ............. .ot
233
Attaching Ethernet Terminators .......................
2.3.4
Connecting the Monitor ............. PR ..
2.3.5
Connecting the Power Cords ............. e e iae e
2.3.6
PR
R
Inserting Media ...... T
24
AP ..
Starting Your System . .. .......... A
2.5
AR
Checking the Power-Up Display.........
2.5.1
IfYouHaveProblems ..................cciiao.. ce
252
If You Need to Set the Keyboard Lanwge S
2.6
Installing Optional Eqmpment. RtPS
2.7
2.8

2.9
2.10

Whatto DoNext ........ ... ...

Installing Your Operating Symem Y
Turning Your System 0 5

2-2
2-3
2-4
2-4
2-6

2-7
2-11
2-14
2-15
2-16
2-16
2-17
2-18
2-18
2-19
2-19
2-20

Learning About Your System
3.1
3.2

Hard Disk Drives.........
Using Tape Cartridges . . . ..
3.2.1
Labeling a Tape Cartridge .. ..............co'uunnun...
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3.22
Writing to and Protecting Tape Cartridges ...............
3.2.2.1
Write-Protecting a Tape . . ........ Cet
3.2.2.2
Writing to a Tape
3.2.3
Handling and Storing Tape Cartridges ................ ..
3.3
Uamg the TZ30 Tape Drive .
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1331
3.3.2
3.3.3
3.3.4

3.4

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Inserting a Tape Cartridge.

. ............. e

Removing a Tape Cartridge .......... e
et e
Understanding TZ30 Indicator nghts .............. e

If You Have Problems ..
Using the RX23 Diskette Drive . ................. e
3.4.1
Using Diskettes .......
3.4.2
Formatting a Diskette . .
&

O®

O£

3-1
3-2
3-2
3-3
3-3
3-5
3-5
3-6
3-7
3-8
3-9
3-9
3-10

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&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&

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3.4.3
Writing to and Protecting Diskettes . . . . . . e ee
3.4.3.1
Write-Protecting a Diskette .....................
3.4.3.2
Writ
to a Diskette
ing............ e e
3.4.4
Inserting a Diskette . . . .
3.4.5
Removing a Diskette . ..
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3.5

Mouse

........00vuu....

3-10
3-12
3-12

3-12
3-13
3-14
3-14

Adding and Using Expansion Boxes
4.1

Guidelines for Connecting Expansion Boxes

................. |
Unpacking an Expansion Box
4.2.1
Installing the Bottom Dress Cover................... .ol
4.3
Preparing Your System for an Expansion Box....... e
e e i
4.4
Connecting One Expansion Box . . .. D Pe
e e e e ek
4.2

4.5

4.6

BB
& 8 e

Daisy-Chaining Multiple Expansion Boxes .. ..R
A
I SRR
Adding an RZ55 Hard Disk Expansion Box ........ RSPV R

4.6.1

4-2
4-4

4-6
4-7

4-9
4-12
4-14

Verifying the SCSI ID on the First RZ565 ........... e e it
4-14
4.6.2
Resetting the SCSI ID on the Second RZ55 ...............
4-15
4.7
Adding and Using a TK50Z-GA Tape Expansion Box .......... - 4-16
4.7.1
Verifying the SCSI ID on the TKS0Z-GA . ............. e
4-16
4.7.2
Inserting a Tape Cartridge........ e SRR
R DU
4-18
I
473
Removing aTape Cartridge .............c..ovu.... e
4-20
4.7.4
Using TK50Z-GA Controls and Indicator nghts R R P
4-21
BN
4.8
Adding and Using the RRD40 Compact Dlsc Expansion an eI
4-22
4.8.1
Selecting the Voltage . ..................... NS A ST 4-22
4.8.2
Verifying the SCSI ID on the First RRIMO ...... et a e e
4-22
48.3
Resetting the SCSIID on a Second RRD40 . ..............
4-22
4.8.4
Inserting a Compact Disc
4-25
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‘4&8*5

. RemOVing a Compa‘Ct Dific % %B8 ® B B £ & = B & 8 "t @ % ® B 8 B 8 W6 = ® B B &

A'”za

5 Connecting to a Network
Connecting to a ThinWire Ethernet Network . ........... R
5.1.1 Verifying the Network Select Button Position ......... e
|
5.1.2 Verifying ThinWire Ethernet Network In&tallaman ,,,,,, e
5.1.3 Connecting ThinWire Ethernet Cable ...................
5.1.4 Creating a Daisy-Chain Work Group ............ e e .
5.1.5 Connecting to a DECconnect Faceplate ............. Sl e
5.1.6 Troubleshooting the ThinWire Ethernet Segment ... .. veve.
Connecting to a Standard Ethernet Network . .. ..............
5.2
Setting the Network Select Button for Standard Ethamet ‘e
5.2.1
5.2.2 Verifying Your Standard Ethernet Network Imtallatmn ......
5.2.3 Troubleshooting Standard Ethernet. . ...................
ee s
5.2.4 Connecting a Transceiver Cable . . .. .............. e
5.1

é Troubleshoofing

6.1

6.2

ng .................... .
a Problem
Identifyi

Using the Troubleshooting Table . . .. e e

5-1
5-2
5-3
5-5
5-7
5-8
59
5-12
5-12
- 6-12
5-14
| 5-15

6-1

6-3

7 Running Diagnostics
72
Power-Up Messages . .......... R S e e.
7-3
e
o
R
sl
did
e
et
...
..
Messages
Power-Up Error
7.1.1
7-4
.
iuvuneern.n.
..........ccii
Messages
7.1.2 Power-Up Status
7-6
.
e
e
.o,
..........
.
.
Running Self-Tests
7.2
R
SN
SNTEE
TONTEIRFCo
TE
PRSI
.......
Display
Configuration
7.3
7-9
73.1 DZStatusCodes ..............cviuvn..B Ve e e e e e
- 7-10
T e e e e
7.3.2 DisklessSystem ............... W e e i
7711
e T.
R S e
Testing Internal Storage Demcaa v e e R e
7.4
7-13
................
Testing Memory Modules ..
7.5
7-15
e ‘e .
Device Display . ................ RS e
7.6
7-17
se
Using the System Exerciser ........... e e o
7.7
7-20
e .,
TestUtilities . ......vvvivinnneeeneeaennss e
7.8
720
PP ...
RRD40 Test Disc Utility. . ... ST AP
7.8.1
7-20
7.8.2 Erme Dmk Utlhty for SCSI Hard Disks.....e eleh POPE
7.1

7'9

]

Console Commmda
7.10
P&mwmd Security Feature
7.11
7.11.1 Enabling the Password S

’

7...23

7-24
7-25
7-27

7.12
7.13

Rebooting the System After Running Tests ..................
Service Information ........................ e E e s e e

8 Auvailable Options
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.6
8.7
8.8

Hard Disk Drives . . ................ Vo veese
ee e .
Memory ............. e e
e e et e e e e
Tape Drive . .... ev
Diskette Drive . ...............cviiun... R
S
Graphics Coprocessor Module/Color Option .. ................
SPX Color Graphics Accelerator. .. ........oovueeunennnn..
Guidelines for Adding Internal Devices .............. G e e e
Printers ..... e et se e e e
e e I I
88.1
ConnectingaPfinter ..............c0iiiiiinnnnnn..
8.9
Modems . ...ttt
e e e e e e
8.9.1

.10
.11
8.12
8.13
814

Connecting a Madem .............. [

S A

Tablet. . ...t
ittt
e
MOMEtOTS. . o vttt ettt
e
e
e
Color Option/Graphics Coprocessor Module . .................
SPX Color Graphics Accelerator. . ... Ce
ee
s
e .
Cable Option ...........ciiiiiiiiiit ittt

8-1
8-2
8-2
8-2
8-2
8-3
8-3
8-5
8-5
8-8
8-10
8-11
8-11
8-11
8-11
8-11

9 Adding Optional Devices Inside Your System Unit
Q.1

Preparing Your System

.................. R
B
Sequence for Adding Devices .. ............ciiiinenn.n..
Adding One or More Memory Modules. ............... e
9.3.1
Single Memory Module ....... R
S
N
9032
TwoMemoryModules ............iiiiiiiinernnennn.
9.4
Adding a Graphics Coprocessor Modlfle/Color Option ..........
9.5
Adding a Drive Plate with an Attached SCSI Mass Storage

9.2
9.3

9.6
Q.7
9.8
9.9
9.10
911
9.12

Controller Module .............
... .0 it iiiiriiinnnnnn.
RemovmgtheDmvePlate.......,...........,,._..“._ ....
Replacing the Drive Plate .................... e e
Adding an RX23 Diskette Drive . . . .. .......ciiiiiiinnn.
..
Adding a TZ30 Tape Drive ... ...S
S AP ALT
AddingRZ23 orRZ22HardDisks ...........ccooiivinnn...
AddingRZ24 Hard Disks . .. .....ciiiiint
it inne ..
Removing the SCSI Mass Storage Controller Module from the
Drive Plate. ..

9.13

...... ... ittt e
Replacing the SCSI Mass Stamge Controller Module ..........

9.14
9.15
9.16

Restoringthe System Unit...............covvinen.. e
StartingYourSystem ..................... S
T
B
Testing the System after AddingaDevice ...................

-3
9-10
9-11
9-12
9-14
9-17
9-18
90-22
90-24

9-26
9-34
9-43
9-54

9-66
0-67

0-69
9-70
9-70

A Startup Procedures
Al
A.2
A.3
A4

Aufiomatm Booting ..........0iitiiiiiiiiiininnnnnnns .
Changing the Default Recovery Actmn..... e .
Setting the Default Boot Flags . . . ................... e
Us:mg an Alternate Console with Yaur Syatem e

A-1

A-2
A-3
A-4

B SCSIIDs
B.1

B.2
B.3
B.4

SCSI ID Default Settings . . . . ..........

it iinnnn.
Setting SCSIIDs ... ... ..ot
i ittt
Setting SCSI Switches for Dewcea Immde the Syatem Umt .......
Setting SCSI Switches on the Expansion Box ................

B-1
B-2
B-4
B-6

C Power-Up, Self-Test, and Test 50 Status and Error
Codes
|
|
C.1
C.2
C.3
C.4
C.5
C.6
C.7
C8
C.9
C.10
C.11
C.12

Monochrome Video Circuits (MONO)
... ..e s . e bian
Time-of-Year Clock (CLK) ...........covuunn. AT
NonvulatfleRAM(NVR).,.”.“.....; ..... ie axn
e pieies
Serial Line Controller (DZ) ............ e AR s s s e
System Memory(MEM) ................. e
MemoryManagement (MM)....................... .
FloatingPoint (FP) ...................... e .
Interval Timer (IT)..........
... i iiinneennnne
SCSI Bus Controllers (SCSI-A and SCSIMB)
......... oo T
Interrupt Controller and Ethernet ID ROM (SYS) v e wie
Graphics Coprocessor Module/Color Option ...........
Ethemethcmts(NI).....,....,..,.,......, .........

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Hardware Specifications

E Associated Documents

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Glossary
Index
Figures
VAXstation 3100 System ................ e

ee ..

147

- 2-1

Unpacking .................. R

T A

2-2

Lifting Equipment .................. T

2-3

System Unit Ports, Connectors, and Imna R

1-1

viil

SRR I
e

v e

2-4

2-5

2-4

Connecting the Keyboard to the System Unit .............. .

2-6

2-5

Connecting the Mouse to the System Unit........... e

2-7

2-6

Connecting Terminators to the T-Connector . . .......... psie
we

2-8

2-7

Connecting the T-Connector to the System Unit .............. .

2-9

2-8

Connecting the Loopback Connector to the System Unit .........

2-10

2-9

Connecting the Monitor Cable to the Monitor Umng the Umvemal
Strain Relief Strap . . ............. ... ...S
S
E SR

2-12

2-10

Connecting the Monitor Cable to the System Unit. . ... e

2-13

2-11

Connecting the Monitor Power Cord .................... A

2-14

2-12

Connecting the System Power Cord . .. ...................... |

2-15

3-1

Labeling a Tape Cartridge . . ................... {weniewd

3-2

Write-Protectinga Tape . . ...... S
A g v

3-3

TZ30 Lights and Controls .......... Ve VYR R

3-4

Inserting a Tape Cartridge into the TZ30 ......BRI

I SRR

PRI

OVt
ee
CR T

A AT

3-5

Removing a Tape Cartridge from the TZBO e e

3-6

Write-Protecting a Diskette . ............c0vviriiiennnn.n.

3-12

3-7

Inserting a Diskette ......... e

3-13

3-8

Removing a Diskette ..................... T o

4-1

Unpacking an RZ55 or TK50Z—-—GA Expanamn Box e ..

4-5

4-2

Installing the Bottom Dress Cover . ... .................. ce e

4-6

4-3

Removing the SCSI Cover ............ AT

4-4

Removing the SCSI Terminator .. .. .. e

4-5

SCSI 50-Pin Terminator.

4-6

Connecting One TK50Z—GA or One RZ55 Expansion Box ........

4-11

4-7

Connecting One RRD40 Expansion Box . ............ e :

4-11

e e e
o

3-14

el
g
TSI

e e e

4-8

. ............c0tiiiiiiinnnennn.‘L

4-10

4-8

Daisy-Chaining Two Expansion Boxes . ......................

4-13

4-9

Verifying the SCSI IDonthe First RZ55 .. .................. .

4-14

4-10

Resetting the SCSI ID on the Second RZ55 . . . ... e

4-16

4-11

4-17

4-12

- 4-19

4-13

4-20
4-23

415
- 4-16

Inmrtmg a Campact Disc..... e St

R BRI

4-27

Network Select Button 8@1; fmr ThinWire E
Addmg ThinWireCable
. .........0

... ..

Chmkmg Cable Connections ... .. Ceseau e =5y

SRRt

Dmg?nmhg; nghts

- 7-30

Typical Internal Storage

Connecting a Printer .......... Giie e,
Connecting a Modem ..........

eiiee.....

810

Modules and Devices You Can Ac dKOS LS i

SCSI Mass Storage ControllerModule and Drive

Plat

Disconnecting the System Unit and MonitorC ablw RS

9-2

9-3

9-7

Removing the System Unit Cover ..............e e

9-9

Demce and Module Luc.atmm.. ..

9-10

e ...

Top

Ad "?ing a Smgle Memory Mo&ule—-&:da View...\t

615

...

9-13

JmningTWoMamaryModulea....,.....“..., .............. ...

9-15

Adding Two Memory Modules .............................

9-16

Adding a Graphics Coprocessor Modula/Colmr Optwn---'lbp ”Vie'w ce.

9-17

Adding a G»mphma Coprocessor Module 7~Colm* Opfimn-——sme View ..

9-18

9-12

Attaching theSCSI Cable to tlw flya bem

9-19

9413

Adding
the Drive Plate ...........

9-10
911

614

.
........ e,

RemnwngtheSCSICmrer....‘....,;;. .....S

920

- 9-2]

9-15

External SCSI Port Terminator ............................

0-22

9-16

Rembmng the Drive Plate .......... et e e

9-23

9-17

Replacmg the DrivePlate .......................... RN

9-25

9-18

Remnwng the Blank Panel from the Front Bezel e e

9-26

9-19

Adding the RX23 Diskette Drive Panel to the Front Bezel cheeee.

9227

9-20

Setting the RX23 Diskette Drive SCSIID ............... cee

9-28

0-21
-

‘

9-29

e e TR .

9-30

Mounting the RX23 Diskette an on the Drive Pla

9-22

RX23 Diskette
Drive ..
......covvneeninnnnN

9-23

RX23 Diskette Drive Power Cable Connectmm S

9-24

RX23 Diskette Drive SCSI Signal Cable Connections ...........

9-25

Adding the TZ30 Tape Drive Panel to the Front Bezel...........

9-34

Adding Mounts to the TZ30 Tape Drive . . . ......... il

9-35

- 9-26

9-31

A SRR

9-33

e
-

9-36

9-27

Adding the Side Plate to the TZ30 Tape Drive. ................

9-28

Setting the TZ30 Tape Drive SCSIID ................ SURTIR I

9-37

9-29

Mounting the TZ30 Tape Drive on the Drive Plate...... e

9-38

9-30

TZ30 Tape Drive

9-31

TZ30 Tape Drive Power Cable Conn&ctwns ......N

9-32

9-33

T S

PR 2 S

9-39

CT SNy

9-40

TZ30 Tape Drive SCSI Signal Cable Connections ..............

9-42

..........cciiiiveneren I

Two RZ22/RZ23 Hard Disks with a Tape or Diskette Drive on the
. e iw e
e

9-44

9-34

Three RZZZ/RZ23 Hard Disks on the Drive Plate ..... el aie es

9-45

- 9-35

Adding Mounts to an RZ22/RZ23 Hard Disk ..................

Drive Plate.

9-36

o 8

8 W e w e e s ae ke

Setting the SCSI ID on the RZ22/RZ23 Hard Disk .............

9-47

9-37

RZ22/RZ23 Hard Disk ....... ..ot iiiiiiininennnnsnnnens

9-49

9-38

Mounting an RZ22/RZ23 Hard Disk on the Dnve Plate ..........

9-50

9-39

RZ22/RZ23 Hard Disk Power Cable Connections . ..............

9-51

9-40

RZ22/RZ23 Hard Disk SCSI Signal Cable Connections ..........

9-53

9-41

Adding Two Hard Disks with a Tape or Diskette Drive Already on

555

theDrive Plate. ... ........ .. itttiininanenns

9-42

Adding Three Hard Disks to the Drive Plate . . ................

9-56

9-43

Attaching Metal Drive Frame Support to an RZ24 Hard Disk.....

9-57

Setting the SCSI ID Codes on the RZ24 Hard Disk ......... e

9-59

9-45

RZ24 Hard Disk . . . ...t
nnnnne e

9-61

9-46

Mounting an RZ24 Hard Disk on the Dmve Plate ....... e

9-62

9-47

RZ24 Hard Disk Power Cable Connections ... .. me

ke s e s

9-63

RZ24 Hard Disk SCSI ngnal Cable Connections . . . ............

9-65

9-49

Removing the SCSI Mass Storage Controller Module ...........

9-66

9-50

SCSI Mass Storage Controller Module.

9-68

9-51

Replacing the System Unit Cover .. ... v s e eaicy s v

9-48

.. ...... B

s nea

9-69

Tables

3-1

TZ30 Indicator Lights ............ T

S e

3-9

3-2

Error Messages for
Diskette Format“* s,g Ufihty ...' b ee i

3-11

4-1

Expanmem Box SCSI ID Fmtary

4-2

Using TK50Z—GA Controls.. . .

49
4-21

4-8

Undemtandmg TK&OZ—GA Inchc:mor Lights

6~]

%oubleflhwmng Lg U:fi’L

7-1

Device Identifiersin wawerp and Sa Tests

7-2

SCSI Status Codes IndicatingGood

- 7-3

" ® B R B & ® R B s

4-21
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Devices ....

‘

SCSI Status Codes Indicating Pmmble Probl&ma e

7-3
7-12

7-12

7-4

8-Digit Memory Error Code ................... eieeiaeee..

714

/-5

SHOW DEVICE Display Column Heads ............ Ceemee e

7-16

7-6

Error Messages for Erase Disk Utility . .....oviiniinenaen..

7222

7-7

SHOW Commands . .. .. g

7-8

SET Commands ............ueuueenuerneenrenneeneennn..

o
7-24

7-9

TEST Commands........ eb et

8-1

e
g
e 6t ie e ..
HardDkanvea.......H..........,...,.\“...,”,... .......

8-2

Optional Memory Expammn Modules . . . e P

7-25
8-1

8-3

Printers ...........
.......
..., P

8-4

Device Names for Ynur Opemumg Syatem SE w4

Ve
§y e e o e

8-7

Modems ...........ttt

8-8

8-6

Device Names for Your Operatmg Symem N

9-1

RZ24 Hard Disk SCSI ID Settings. . ...... R

A-1

SCSI Boot Device Names . T

A-2

Values for Recovery Action
. Cere

e A PR

B-1

A-3

SCSI IDs for VAXstation 3100 Mmdfil 38 mth Exp nsion

Box

B-2

SCSICodes ........... O

B-2

B-3
B-4

RX23 SCSIID Settings ...........ovvvvnruneeennnnnnnnnn.
TZ30 SCSIID Settings.................e e

B-4
B-5

B-5

B-6

RZ22/RZ23 Hard Disk SCSI ID Settings ......... e e
RZ24 Hard Disk SCSIID Settings. .. . ...vovoverennnn.. R

B-7

RRD40 Expansion Box SCSI ID Settings . . . .... e e

B-8

B-6

RZ55/RZ56 Expansion Box SCSI ID Settings . . .............. ..

B-7

B-9

’I‘K5®Z—-GA Expansion Box SCSI ID Settings. . ................
Monochrome Video Error Codes (0000XXXX) .....c.vvvnnnnn..

B-7

C-1

C-2

’I‘lmawowaear Clock Error Codes (0000 XXXX) ...... e

C-2

C-3

Nonwlatfle RAM Error Codes (0000 XXXX)......... e

C-3

C-4

Serial Line Controller Error Codes (0000.XXXX) ...............

C-3

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C-6

Keyboard Self-Test Codes (YYYYYYYY). Caiin g ¥

e oo

(o0 CD

C-7

Mouse or Tablet Self-Test Codes (2Z2ZZZZ2Z)..................

C-5

Cc-8

System Memory ErrorCodea (OOOO.MD{) .o
. eg K s s
- C-5
Memory Management Error Codes (0000.OOOX) Chvi e emantie e Oon Cob

- C-9
C-10

C-11

C-12

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Floating Point Error Codes (0000 000X)........S

Binary Mask of Selected Devices (WW}D( 0000) cossanissbanaa..

C-7

Binary Mask of Error Flags (0000 YYOO)A

S0 o scm B

oo B aaiemgh n e s

- C-13 SCSI Controller Error Codes (0000. OOZZ) e oy b s e
C-14
- C-15

C-8

C-8
C-11

e eP

C-14

Graphics Coprocessor Module/CoIor Optwn Module Er:mr Cades
e

C-15

Ethernet Circuits Error Codes (0000.YYYY) ........... .. Cee

C-16

D-1

System Unit Dimensions (Diskless System). . ... e eiiiieiee..

D-2

System Specifications

D-3
D-5

Interrupt Controller and Ethernet ID R.M Ermr Codm

(0000.YYYO0)........ G

C-17

g b

Device Status Codes (DDMMSSTT) ....covvvinivinnenvnne...
(0000, X
) . ot

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‘C-4

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- D-9

................... e e e

System Storage Conditions

...............................

D-2

System Operating and Nanoperatmg Conditions . . .............

D-3

System Electrical Specifications . . ..........................

- D-38

RZ22/23 Hard Disk Drive Specifications .....................

D-4

RZ24 Hard Disk Drive Specifications . ............... e

D-5

RX23 Diskette Drive Specifications . . ... .. D e e

D-7

RZ55 Hard Disk Drive Dimensions . ........................

D-7

RZ55 Hard Disk Drive Specifications
- D-11

D-12
D-13

E-1

D-2

................c......

RZ55 Hard Disk Drive Enwronmental Spemficatmns

TZ30 'I‘ape Drive Specifications . .

D-8

... .. ...t

- D-9

TK50Z—GA Tape Drive Specifications........ e e

D-9

Associated Documents

Purpose of This Manual
AXstation 3100 Model 38 system.
s information on how to configure and

mnnect yournew ayst&m to m Eth&met network.

is Manual
Who Should Usa Th
* This manualisfm’ ar 'yflme mttmg up‘and using the VAXstation

se first time. Additionally, this
ew devices f;,;;,mmde the workstation

Structure ofThis Manual

" This manual contains nine chapters, five appendixes, a glossary of
technical terms, and an index.

Chapter 1 includes an overview of the VAXstation 3100

workstation and the associated VAXstation 3100 family of
products. It includes an illustration of a VAXstation 3100
system configuration, and introduces you to some of the
features of the product.

s Chapter 2 shows how to install your new VAXstation 3100
Model 38.

s Chapter 3 discusses how to use your VAXstation 3100 Model

38, including how to use the diskette drive and the TZ30 tape

drive. It concludes with a short discussion of the keyboard
and mouse.

Chapter 4 describes how to add and use expansion boxes for

your system.

Chapter 5 tells you how to connect your system to a simple
ThinWire daisy-chain network, as well as to standard

Ethernet.

Chapter 6 provides basic troubleshooting information.
Chapter 7 provides instructions for running diagnostic tests.

_ Chapter8 lists the options available for your system. It also
showshow to connect a printer or modem to your system.
Chapter 9 tells you how to add optional devices inside your
system unit.

Appendix A tells you how to set your startup procedures,

including how to reboot your ayatem and change the default
recovery action.

‘Appendix B gives information about setting SCSI IDs for
- devices inside the workstation symtem unit and for devicesin
| @xpanm(m baxem

Appendlx C gives information about status and error codes
resulting from diagnostic testing.-

Appendix D provides hardware flpemficatmm for syatem
| wmponenta

‘Appendix E lists addltwnal dncumenta to help you get
acquainted with your new system.

The glossary explains technical ter ms used in the manual.

The 1ndex refers you to specific topics coveredin the manual.

Guide to VAXstat

The following table lists geneml titles of some of the manuals

you will use to install andoperateyour VAXstation 3100 system.

The manuals you receive with your equipment vary in title and
number depending upon yaur rardware and software. The left
column lists themanuals.

described in eachmanual. Sw also Appendix E Associated
Documents.

Manual

VAXstation 3100 Plannmg
and Preparation

Topics

Planning workstation placement
Checking power requirements

Checking communications (networking) requirements
Checking mmmnmmtal requirements

VAXstation 3100 Model 38

Owner’s Manual

Setting up the system unit

Connecting the keyboard and mouse

Turning your system on

Setting the keyboard language
Connecting to a network
Creating simple networks

Troubleshooting and diagnostic testing
Connecting expansion boxes

Adding devices inside the system unit

Monitor Installation/Owner’s

Guide

Workstations Network Guide

Connecting a monitor to your system unit

Adjusting brightness and contrast
Defining networks

Describing networking hardware and software
Setting up a ThinWire Ethernet or standard Ethernet
network

Expanding local area networks (LANs) to extended networks
or wide area networks

VMS Installation Guide

Installing VMS system software
Backing up files

Desktop-VMS Installation
Guide

Using Desktop-VMS, an optional software interface layered
on VMS or ULTRIX

Installing Desktop-VMS software

Manual

VWS Installation Guide _

Using VWS software

Installing VWS system software
‘Backing up files
allation Guide

Installing ULTRIX system software
Backing up files

DECwindows User’s Guide

Using DECwindows, an optional software interface layamd on
VMS or ULTRIX
Using the mouse

Manipulating windows
Creating and using files

Application Installation
Guides

- Installing software applications

The following conventions are used in this manual:
A sequence such as [CTi/x] indicates that you must hold down the key
labeled Ctrl whflm you pmw math&r kay or a pamhng device button.
' A key name is shown mclnwd to md.maw that you press a named key on
the keyboard.

red ink

Red inkin mmmtwa examples mdmm information that you must
‘enter from the k@ybaard In the mhm version of the book, this user

bold

input is shownin bold type.
Bold type is umd to mtroduw new ‘tmma wa terms are definedin the

UPPERCASE

Uppercase letters indicate that yuu must enter a command exactly as

lowercase

Lowercase letters in cnmmamlm mdzmm that you must provide a valm |

Warning

Warnings contain information to premnt pemunal injury. Read these

Camtiofi
Note

Glossary.

shown. For example, enter SHOW.

For example, enter SET PASSWORD

nev

carefully.

Cautions provide information to pmvmt
software. Read these camfufly

to equipment or

Notes provide general information about the current topic.

lcon Descriptions
Throughout this manual, symbols or icons identify important

- switches, buttons, connector:s, or procedures. Theseicons are

briefly described here. Figure 2-3 shows t.he locations on the
system unit for many of the pmrts swmtchas, and buttons.

Icons That SignalPmcwdu:mfi |
Certainicons act as reminders about import

are being described in the text.

Thisicon mgnalfl thm: ‘you must openar mthm guide (for mmtance,

the monitor guide)

for

procedure. Then you return to the prowdmsin thia mamml
'I‘hm wprmantatwn of an on/off switch shows
nals

that you should turn off one or more devices, as

desoribed in thetext

The on/off switch is shown in the on (| ) position.. This icon
signals that you should tum on one or more demces, as described
" in the text.
Icons for Porta, Connectors, and Buttons

Someicons appear on the back of the syatem unit itself to identify

the ports, connectors, and buttons. In text, theicon for a port

or connector indicates that you connect a cable to that port or
connector. Theicon for a button indicates that you press that
button. See Figure 2-3 foricon locations on the system unit.

The SCSI icon signals that you attach a cable or terminator to the
SCSI port. See Chapter 4 for instructions.

The Ethernet icon signals a procedure involving one of the

Ethernet connectors or the network melect button. See Chapters 2
~and 5 for instructions.
|

The halt icon signals that you press the halt button to put the

‘system into console mode. See Chapter 6 for instructions.

The keyboard icon identifies the connector into which you insert

the keyboard cable. See Chapter 2 for instructions.

‘The mouse icon identifies the connector into which you insert the

- mouse cable (or the tablet cable). See Chapter 2 for instructions.

) This icon appears on the cable for the mouse (or tablet). You

insert this cable into the port labeled with the mouse icon. See

Chapter 2 for instructions.

The monitoricon identifies the connector into which you insert the

" monitor cable. See Chapter 2 for instructions.

The printer icon identifies the port for the printer cable. See
Chapter 8. This port also supports a hardcopy terminal or an
additional video terminal as an alternate console. See Appendix A.
Thisicon identifies the communications port. If you purchase a
modem, you insert the modem cablein this port. See Chapter 8.

xviil

This icon identifies the alternate console switch. Appendix A gives
instructions for installing and using an alternate console.

This icon identifies the row of diagnostic lights on the back of the
system unit. Chapter 7 describes how to use these lights.

Xix

, system is a low-cost desktop
ntages Of Digital Equipment
rc] tactum ThaVAXstatmn 3100 provides

_pers
uted

| 'imuctivity tools, and
applications and resources.

Your VAXstation 3100 Model 38

1-1

1.1

System Highlights

s The VAXstation 3100 Model 38 provides you with an

integrated computing environment that offers the best of

timesharing and local or distributed applications.
@

The compact, three-piece desktop package minimizes desktop
footprint.

Your system supports up to 32 megabytes of memory.

: u You can chmm mther VMS orULTR

operating system

software.

s Your VAXstation 3100 supports the VWS/UIS or the
DECwindows user interface.

The DECwindows interface is based on the X Window

System industry standard. This means that all applications
written for your VAXstation 3100 environment will give you
a consistent myle of interaction, thus mdumng both learning
time and errors.

. /Yaur system is eqmpped with both standard and ThinWire
Ethernet ports for connection to a DECnet network or

Network Flle System (NFS) cluster.
s

For customers requiring additional aecm‘ity in their VAX
console, you can secure your system in the console mode

using the password security feature. See Section 7.11 for more
information on this feature.

1.2

The VAXstation 3100 Family
The VAXstation 3100 family members range from the Model 38

- diskless workstation used as a satellite on a local area VAXcluster
or a LAN, toa ‘Model 38 workstation with three hard disks each
holding 104 magabg tes of data, to a Model 48 server for one or
more Model 38 workstations.
The Model 38 diskless satellite workstation is the basic,
introductory system. It provides the option of working in a small
group or connecting to a network.
The Model 38 satellite workstation with paging and swapping

functions has a hard disk, holding 52 megabytes of data. It also
comes with a diskette drive, which uses 1.4 megabyte diskettes.

1-2

Your VAXstation 3100 Model 38

The VAXstation 3100 Model 48 gives you the option of working
independently or connecting to a network. The VAXstation 3100
Model 48 workstation/server is described in the VAXstation 3100
Model 48 Owner’s Manual.

Your VAXstation 3100 Model 38

1-3

”

Commctmg the keyboard (S&ctmm 2.3.2)

Cmnmmng the mouse (Section 2.33)

] Attac”guSthernetterminators to prepare either for
netwmkmg or for dl agnostictests (Sflctmn 2.34)

o om Cmmmm the _mmim (}- cti :mm 2.35)
=

Connwtmg the puwer cords (Section 2.3.6)

rdered optional devices to install inside the system
umt 1t is 1mpmtant for you to set up your new system and become
h its operation beforeM@ an internal device option.
famili
,
,
aila;,;,,lfi aama and Chapter 9 tells how to
add optional devices inside the system unit.

Installing System Hardware

2-1

2.1

Choosing the Right Location
Use the following checklist to ensure that your VAXstation 3100
Model 38 operates at its best:
s
s

Keep the temperature between 10°C and 40°C (50°F and
104°F) and the relative humidity between 10% and 90%.
Keep the air well circulated to prevent excess heat and dust

from accumulating.

u_Keep your equipment away from heaters, photocopiers, direct

sunlight, andabrasive particles.

Select a surface thatis large enough to hold a system unit
with a monitor on top, a keyboard, and a mouse. Your desk
or work table is a good choice. Itis important that your
system unit be positioned at least three feet away from other
operating equipment. If you want to place your system unit

on a shelf, order the long monitor cable (Section 8.14).
=

Place the monitor so that the top line of the monitor displayis

at eye level.

Choose a place where bright hght will not reflect off the
monitor, to eliminate screen glare.

m Keep the area clean. Do not place food or liquid on or near
your equipment, and do not place your system unit directly on
- the floor. Dust and dirt damage system components.
s

Keep air vents clear on each side of the system unit for proper

ventilation.

» Do not place the aystem unit on its side. Blocking the air

' vents can cause the system unit to overheat.
s

Connect your computer to an isolated grounded circuit.

m_ Let the equipment stabilize to room temperature before you
turn it on.
s

Finally, carefully read all mamllatmn mfltructwns before you
tu:rn on the power "

Installing Systemn Hardware

Check to see whether youraymm umt boxis labeled color or
monochrome. Use the color or monochrome monitor cable that
comes with your system unit to connect yaur monitor to the
system unit. See Section 2.3.5.
Unpack your system unit box and monitor box. Figure 2-1
shows the basic components of your system. The contents of your
‘shipment may differ from those shown in Figure 2-1, depending
on what you order.

Figure 2-1

Unpacking

Monitor

System Unit
Manuals

Monitor Cable
(Color Shown)

Keyboard

M«me

‘

war‘ Cmms —_—
Ethernet

L; 0! p:p # , g w Qflnn@mflf k

Screwdriver
Two Tammatm amd"
One Tw%n,
|
o

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Installing System Hardware

2-3

Warning Because of the weight of the system unit and the

monitor,
two
people should lift the eqmpment out of the bom and place zt on a
wark Wrfizw (qure 2--2)

Figure 2-2

Lifting EqUi;pmnt

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Save cartons and packing material. Always repack your

equipment in its original packing material when moving your
VAXstation 3100.

2.3

Setting Up Your System
You are ready to begin aetting up your system.
Note Digital recommends that you wait to add any optional devices to

your system, until after you have followed the instructions in thw

chapter to install and start up your VAXstation 3100. Once your

VAXstation 3100 has been installed andis operating successfully,
you may refer to Chapter 9 to add optwrml devices inside your
system unit.

2.3.1

Identifying System Unit Ports and Connectors

Turn the system unit so that the back faces you. Take a minute
to look at all the ports and connectors shown in Figure 2-3.
Symbols (called icons) molded on the bezel identify each port .
and connector you will need to install your system. The icons are
defined in About This Guide. The appropriate icon appears in the
margin of this manual whenever you need to connect or disconnect
a cable from one of these ports, or when you need to operate a

button.

2-4

Installing System Hardware

* expansion box t.o your symtm
Figure 2-3

System Unit Ports,

On/Off Switch

Connectors, and Icons

—

Monitor AG‘ wam

& SCSI Port
Standmd Emmmt :

Connector

Standard Ethernet Light

Network Select Button

ThinWire Ethernet Light
n ThinWm Ethernet
Cmmmr

& Halt Button
e waoard Cmn«actm

B Mmuw Gomwtm

(O Monitor Connector

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g5 Printer Port
< Communications Port

S3 Alternate Console Switch

| Diagnostic Lights

Installing Systern Hardware

~—

Cannect the free end of the keybaard cable to
the keyboard

“‘- connector on the back nf the aystam wrut w shownin Figure 2—4.
Caution Do not connect or dwconnect the keyboard whzle the system is

turned on.

Figure 2-4

Connecting the Keyboard to the System Unit

Keyboard Cable

2-6

Installing System Hardware

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mam aonnmtow on the back uf the aymem umt as
Figure 2-5. If you haw ordered the optional tablet,

déambedfo

the

system unit in the same manner

Caution Do not connect or disconnect the mouse while the system is turned
-

on.

to the System Unit

Pointing Device Icon

Mouse Cable

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nstalling System Hardware

2-7

2.3.4

Attaching EthernetTerminators

You need to connect the T-connector, mth two Ethernet

terminators, and the loopback connector to the system unit to

successfully complete the power-up teat discussed later in thm
- chapter.

Push an Ethamet* w ) >’a>tor into mch side of the T%

connector and turn both to the mght umal they lock into place,
as shownin Figure 2-6.

Figure 2-6

Connecting Terminators to the T-Connector
T-Connector

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Later, if you decide to connect to a network, you will exchange
ThinWire cable sections for one or both Ethernet terminators,

depending on your network setup. See Chapter 5 for addltmnal
| mformahan

2-8

Installing Systerm Hardw:

Ribbed Portion
T-Connector

Make sure the T-connector is set at an angle, as shown in
Figure 2-7. This angle allows room for the loopback connector

to be connected in the next step.

Installing System Hardware

2-9

Connectthe loopback connector tothe standard Ethernet

on, Vil

~connector on the back of the system unit, as shown in
Figure 2-8. Later, when the syst
the green light on the connector will come on.

emhas been turned

| ngm 2—8
|

Conmctmg the Loopback Connactor to the

System Unfl

Ethernet

Loopback Connector

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2-10

Installing Systemn Hardware

2.3.5

Connecting the Monitor

You can put the monitor beside the system unit or on top of it. To

place your monitor away from the system unit, you need to order
an optional long monitor cable (Section 8.14).
Installation is basically the same for any of the monitors available

for your system. With one exception (see step 7 below), install
your monitor according to the instructions in your monitor guide.
See your monitor guide for information on these procedures:
s

Connecting the monitor cable

Changing the voltage setting

Replacing a fuse

s Adjusting brightness and contrafit
To set up your monitor:
1

See your monitor guide for installation instructions. Note the
one exception in step 7, below.

Cuufion Never connect or disconnect the momtor cable to the system
unit while the power is on.
2

The color monitor cable will attach to the monitor using either
a thumbscrew, or the universal strain relief strap (USRS).
Check to see if there is an attachment point (screw hole) on
the back of your monitor where a thumbscrew can be attached.
If there is, proceed to step 3. If there is no attachment point,
proceed to step 5 to attach the monitor cable to the monitor
using the universal strain relief strap (Figure 2-9).

Select the appropriate thumbscrew for your monitor. The
color monitor cable comes with two different thumbscrews to
attach it to the monitor. Use the long screw for the large color
monitor. Use the short screw for all other monitors.

Push the thumbscrew into the junction block of the monitor

cable until it snaps in place. Then screw it into the
attachment point in the back of the monitor, being careful
not to overtighten.

Installing System Hardware

2-11

Attach the universal strain relief strap to the color monitor
cable by following these steps:
s

Insert the three BNC connectors and cable junction
block of the monitor cable through the center slot of the
universal strain relief strap, making sure the strap is
under the cable junction block.

Note The bottom side of the cable junction block has the smaller
of the two screw holes, and is dimpled. The universal

strain relief strap should lie against this side of the cable
Junction block.
s

Pull the monitor cable into the slotted hole at the bottom
end of the universal strain relief strap and bring the strap
flush with the cable junction box.

Align the center BNC connector (green) with the two key

slots of the closed hole at the top end of the universal
strain relief strap, and snap the BNC connector into the
hole.
s

Follow the instructions in your monitor guide to attach the
BNC connectors to the back of the monitor.
Figure 2-9 shows the monitor cable attached to the back

of a monitor using the universal strain relief strap.
- Figure 2-9

Connecting the Monitor Cable to the Monitor
Using the Universal Strain Relief Strap
BNC Connectors

Top

USRS k

{

USRS

——

Cable Junction Block

Bottom

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Follow the directions in the monitor guide to connect the
monitor cable to the monitor.

2-12

Installing System Hardware

Do not connect the keyboard and mouse to the monitor cable.

(You have already connected them to the system unit.)

Connect the free end of the monitor cable to the back of the
system unit, as shown in Figure 2-10.

Note To position your monitor away from the system unit, order a
3-meter (10-foot) monitor cable. See Section 8.14.

Figure 2-10

Connecting the Monitor Cable to the System Unit

Tighten the thumbscrews on the monitor connector by turning
them to the right.

Installing System Hardware

2-13

2.3.6

Connecting the Power Cords

The power cord is an electrical ground for your system. To connect
your system to a power source, perform the following steps:

Make sure that the monitor and the system unit power
switches are off (0).

Caution While the system unit automatically adjusts itself to the correct
voltage, your monitor may not. Refer to your monitor guide
when checking the monitor voltage rating.
Ensure that your monitor’s voltage requirements match the

voltage of the AC power outlet you plan to plug the monitor

into before proceeding. Monitors require either 110 VAC or
220 VAC.

Connect one end of the short power cord to the monitor, as
shown in Figure 2—-11. Plug the other end of the power cord
into the system unit’s AC power outlet.

Figure 2-11

Connecting the Monitor Power Cord

Monitor Power Cord

AC Power Outlet

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2-14

Installing System Hardware

Plug one end of the long power cord to the AC power connector
on the back of the system unit, as shown in Figure 2-12. Plug
the other end into a grounded electrical wall outlet.

Figure 2-12

Connecting the System Power Cord

AC Power Connector

System Power Cord

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2.4

Inserting Media
If you have an integral TZ30 tape drive (installed within the
system box), you must power up the system before inserting tape
cartridges into these drives. See Section 3.3.1 for instructions on
inserting a tape cartridge into the TZ30 tape drive.

Note Digital recommends that you wait to add any optional devices to

your system until after you have followed the instructions in this

chapter to install and start up your VAXstation 3100. Once your
VAXstation 3100 has been installed and is operating successfully,
refer to Chapter 9 to add optional devices inside your system unit.

Installing System Hardware

2-15

2.5

Starting Your System

©)

To start your system, turn your system components on ( | ) in the

order given here.

Turn expansion boxes on (| ) in the following order:
s

RZ55 hard disk expansion box

Other hard disk expansion boxes

TK50Z-GA tape expansion box

RRD40 compact disc expansion box

To connect expansion boxes, see Chapter 4.

Turn the printer and modem on ( | ), if you have this
equipment.

To connect a printer or modem, see Chapter 8.

Turn the monitor on ( | ).
Leave the monitor on so that the monitor turns on and off
with the system unit.

Turn the system unit on ( | ).

The green light on the front of the monitor and system unit should
come on. It takes approximately 90 seconds for the first line of the
power-up digplay to appear on the screen.

This is a good time to adjust the brightness and contrast of your
monitor. Your screen looks blank if the brightness and contrast

are turned down too low. Follow the directions in your monitor
guide to set the brightness and contrast.

2.5.1

Checking the Power-Up Display

When you turn on the system unit, a power-up display appears on

the monitor screen.
s

Power-Up Display for Diskless System
If you have a diskless system, you will see a display similar to

the following example. This display means that your system
has passed all power-up tests:

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Installing System Hardware

V1.3

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FU‘.WE'*'D'.‘CU”‘EDO*
ULTRIX

VMS /VMB
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ADDR

DEVTYP

NUMBYTES

T G W O W S

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08-00-2B-07-E3-83

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s Power-Up Display for System with Hard Disk and
Diskette Drive

If you have a system with a hard disk and diskette drive, you

see a display similar to the following example. This display

means that your system has passed all power-up tests:
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08-00-2B-07-E3-83

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RZ5

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RM

WP
LU

]

DEVNAM
A

R SN S SO T

RZ22
RX23

2>>>

to continue. That is, hold down the [Ctrl] key while
Press
you press the [ key.

Remove all media from integral devices or expansion boxes

after you have checked the power-up display. See Chapter 3
and Chapter 4 for instructions on how to remove the media.

2.5.2

If You Have Problems

If you do not see one of the power-up displays, turn off your
system unit and review each installation step. Repeat the powerup procedure. If you still have problems, see Chapter 6 for
information on power-up error messages.

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2.6

If You Need to Set the Keyboard Language
If the following display appears on your monitor, you need to set
your keyboard language. If this display does not appear, your
keyboard language has been set.
0)

Dansk

Francais

Deutsch

Italiano

Deutsch

English

(Schweiz)

10)

Nederlands

11)

Norsk

12)

Portugués

English

Espanol

13)

Suomi

Francais

14)

Svenska

Francais

15)

Vlaams

>>>

(British/Irish)

(Canadien)

(Suisse

Romande)

Use the following guidelines to select a language from the
keyboard language menu that matches the type of keyboard you
have.
|

If you want to select the default language (Option 3: English),
press the Return key.

If you want to select another language, enter the number of
the language that matches the language of your keyboard, and

press the Return key.

A different keyboard is available for each language. If you do not
know the language variation of the keyboard you received, check
the packing list.

The language you chose or that has already been set for you is

saved in memory. If you need to change the keyboard language
later, refer to Section 7.9.

2.7

Installing Optional Equipment
If you have ordered optional equipment, turn to the following

chapters for instructions on connecting the equipment to your
system:

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To connect expansion boxes, see Chapter 4.

To connect a printer, see Chapter 8.

To connect a modem, see Chapter 8.

To connect a tablet, see Section 2.3.3

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2.8

Whatto D o Next
If you plan to connect your workstation to a network or to add an
additional expansion box to your system, you need to do so before
installing your operating system software. The following table
shows you where to find instructions for completing these tasks.
Task

Location

Adding expansion boxes

Chapter 4

Installing network hardware

Chapter 5

Connecting a prinwr |

Chapter 8

Connecting a modem

Chapter 8

Connecting a tablet

Chapter 2

Adding optional devices inside
the system unit

Chapter 9

After installing your network and optional hardware, you are
ready to install your operating system software.

2.9

Installing Your Operating System
To install your VMS or ULTRIX operating system software, you

need one of the following:
s

TZ30 tape drive

Connection to a network to load the software from another
system

RRD40 compact disc expansion box

TK50Z—GA tape drive expansion box

Before you install your operating system software, set the system

start-up choices to start the operating system from the disk drive
on which you plan to install your software. See Appendix A.
To install VMS or ULTRIX software on the VAXstation 3100,
follow the operating system installation instructions that came
with the software. During software installation, you transfer
operating system software from the installation media to a hard
disk in your VAXstation 3100 or in an expansion box.
If you are connecting a printer to your VAXstation 3100, refer
to Section 8.8 for device-specific information needed to complete
installation of your operating system.

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If you are connecting a modem to your VAXstation 3100, refer
to Section 8.9 for device-specific information needed to complete
installation of your operating system.
If you are a member of a local area VAXcluster configuration, you
access operating system software from your server.
If you are part of an Ethernet local area network, you can use the

Remote System Manager (RSM) on the server to install your
operating system as well as application software.
For information about using RSM or accessing the VMS or

ULTRIX operating system software on your server, refer to your
operating system documentation.

2 10
‘

Turning Your System Off

| O,

If you need to turn your system off (0), follow the shutdown

instructions in your operating system software documentation.
Note See operating system documentation for shutdown procedures

before turning your system off. Also, you should not turn off, halt,
or restart the system without notifying work group members.

After shutting down the operating system, turn your system
components off in the following order:

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Expansion boxes

Printer, modem, or other equipment

System unit and monitor

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Learning About Your System
Your VAXstation 3100 can use disk drives, diskettes, or tape

cartridges to store and retrieve information and compact discs to
retrieve information. You may have a diskless system, or you may
have one or more built-in storage devices. Others can be added,
either inside the system unit, as explained in Chapter 9, or as
expansion boxes, as explained in Chapter 4.
This chapter shows how to use

3.1

RZ22, RZ23, and RZ24 hard disk drives (Section 3.1)

Tape cartridges (Section 3.2)

TZ30 tape drive (Section 3.2.1)

RX23 diskette drive (Section 3.2.2)

Mouse (Section 3.5)

Hard Disk Drives
A hard disk drive stores information on a nonremovable disk.

Disks come in different sizes. You can have one, two, or three

3.5-inch RZ22, RZ23, or RZ24 hard disk drives in your system
@

The RZ22 hard disk drive stores 52.4 megabytes of

information.

The RZ23 hard disk drive stores 104 megabytes of information.

The RZ24 hard disk drive stores 209 megabytes of information.

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See Chapter 9 for information about adding hard disk drives
inside your system unit. For information about adding external

hard disk expansion boxes, see Chapter 4.

3.2

Using Tape Cartridges
This section shows you how to label a tape cartridge, write to and
protect tape cartridges, and handle and store tape cartridges.

3.2.1

Labeling a Tape Cartridge

Always label tape cartridges. A slot for the label is provided on
the front of the cartridge, as shown in Figure 3-1. This label is
visible when the cartridge is in the drive. Do not write directly on

the cartridge with pen, pencil, or other marking medium. Labels
or markings on any other part of the cartridge can interfere with
proper operation of the drive.

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Figure 3~1

Labeling a Tape Cartridge

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3.2.2

Wiriting to and Protecting Tape Cartridges

Write-protecting a tape prevents accidental erasure of information.
The tape drive can read information on the tape regardless of the
position of the write-protect switch. However, the tape drive

cannot write data to a write-protected tape.

3.2.2.1

Wirite-Protecting a Tape

When you use a tape to install

software, set the write-protect switch on the front of the cartridge

to the write-protect position.

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3-3

To write protect a tape, slide the write-protect switch left toward
the label until it locks in place (Figure 3-2). An orange rectangle
appears when the write-protect switch locks in the write-protect
position.

Figure 3-2

Write-Protecting a Tape

WriteProtected

Not WriteProtected

MLO-000961

If you move the write-protect switch to the right during operation,

the software does not recognize that the tape is no longer
write-protected. To write-enable the tape, unload the tape (see
Section 3.3.2), slide the write-protect switch to the right, and

begin tape loading procedures again. The software will now
recognize the cartridge as write enabled.

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Similarly, if you move the write-protect switch to the left during
operation, the tape is not write-protected until the current
command completes.
|

3.2.2.2 Wiriting to a Tape
When you use a tape to make a
backup copy or to write out data, set the write-protect switch to
enable writing to the tape.
To enable writing, slide the switch to the right, away from the
label, until the switch locks in place.

3.2.3

Handling and Storing Tape Cartridges

Take the following precautions when handling and storing tapes:
s

Never touch the exposed surface of the tape.

Avoid dropping the tape cartridge. The impact can damage
the cartridge.

Allow new tape cartridges to stabilize to room temperature
before using them.

Write on the identification label before sliding it into the slot
on the tape cartridge. Do not put the label anywhere else on
the cartridge.

s Store tape cartridges away from dust in their plastic covers.
m Keep tape cartridges out of direct sunlight, and away from
heaters and other heat sources. Store tape cartridges at an

even temperature between 10°C and 40°C (50°F and 104°F).
Store cartridges where the relative humidity is between 40%
s

Keep tape cartridges away from magnets and equipment that

generate magnetic fields, such as motors, transformers, and
video monitors and terminals.
s

Keep cartridges away from X-ray equipment.

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3.3

Using the TZ30 Tape Drive
The TZ30 tape drive holds one removable magnetic tape cartridge.
The tape cartridge stores up to 95 megabytes of data. Use the

tape cartridge to load software or data or to make copies (or
backups) of software or data. Figure 3—-3 shows the TZ30 indicator
lights and the unload button.
|
The TZ30 tape drive can read data from and write data to a tape
that was written by a TK50Z—GA tape drive. The TZ30, however,
cannot read from or write data to a tape that has been written by

a TK70 tape drive.
Figure 3-3

TZ30 Lights and Controls

Lever

Write-Protect Light

Tape-in-Use Light
Operate-Lever Light
Unload Button

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3.3.1

Inserting a Tape Cartridge

The TZ30 tape drive uses TK50K or TK52K (CompacTape) tape
cartridges. To learn about tape cartridges, see Section 3.2.

To use the tape drive:
‘

Make sure the tape drive and the system unit are on (| ).

2 Make sure the tape drive lever is to the left in the unlock
position (see Figure 3—4).

Insert the tape cartridge, as shown in Figure 3—4.
The operate-lever light (green) comes on.

Figure 3-4

Inserting a Tape Cartridge into the TZ30
p——

Lever

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With the cartridge all the way in, move the lever to the lock
position, all the way to the right. The green light goes off and
the yellow (tape-in-use) light blinks, indicating that the tape
is loading.
|
|

When the tape is loaded and ready for use, the yellow light
stays on continuously. Whenever the yellow light is on

continuously and it is the only light on, the tape is ready
to use.

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When the tape is being read, written to, or rewound, the
yellow light blinks.
Note If the write-protect switch on the cartridge is in the protected
position, the orange write-protect light on the front of the tape drive
comes on and you will not be able to write data to the tape.

3.3.2

Removing a Tape Cartridge

To remove a tape cartridge,

Press the unload button.

Wait approximately two minutes for the tape to rewind. As
the tape rewinds, the yellow light flashes.

When the green light comes on, the yellow light goes off and
the beep sounds twice, move the lever to the unlock position

(to the left). The cartridge ejects. Remove the cartridge, as
shown in Figure 3-5.
Caution A tape cartridge must be unloaded and removed from the drive

before the drive is turned off. Failure to remove the cartridge can
result in damage to the cartridge and to the drive.
Figure 3-5

Removing a Tape Cartridge from the TZ30

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3.3.3

Understanding TZ30 Indicator Lights

Table 3-1 is a summary of the possible indicator light
combinations on the TZ30 tape drive.
Table 31

TZ30 Indicator Lights

Light

State

Green (operate-lever)
|

Meaning

OK to operate the
cartridge lever.

Off

Do not operate cartridge
lever.

Blinking

Cartridge or calibration
error detected

Yellow (tape-in-use)

Blinking

Tape is in use.’

Tape loaded and ready for
use

Orange (write-protect)

All three lights

Tape write-protected

Off

Tape write-enabled

On?

Power-up diagnostic test

Blinking

Drive fault

Intermittent fast yellow blinking indicates that a write is in progress. Continuous

fast blinking indicates that a read is in progress. Medium blinking indicates
calibration. Slow blinking indicates that the tape is initializing, loading, unloading,
or rewinding. Light blinks slowly for 10 seconds indicating drive initialization.

This occurs only on power-up after the power-up diagnostic test has run.

2Al1 three lights stay on for a few seconds while the power-up diagnostic test

is running. If all three lights stay on for longer than a few seconds, the powerup diagnostic test has failed or an error has occurred during an operation. For
troubleshooting instructions, see Section 6.1.

3.3.4

If You Have Problems

If an error occurs when you are reading or writing to a tape,
all three lights blink. If an error occurs when you are inserting
the tape cartridge, the green light blinks and the tape does not
move. If either of these events occurs, or if you cannot insert a
tape cartridge into the drive, see Table 6—1 for troubleshooting
instructions.

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3.4

Using the RX23 Diskette Drive
The RX23 diskette drive provides 1.4 megabytes of storage space
on RX23K diskettes.

3.4.1

Using Diskettes

Diskettes are magnetic disks that store information the same way

a hard disk does, though their storage capacity is considerably
less. Digital requires that you use high-density (HD) diskettes.
Keep your diskettes dry, out of extreme temperatures and direct
sunlight, and away from any equipment that contains a magnet,
such as a telephone.

Caution Do not place diskettes or magnetic media on or near your monitor.
The heat and electromagnetism from your monitor may damage
diskettes by distorting or erasing the magnetic data.

3.4.2

Formatting a Diskette

If you have installed your operating system software, you can
format a diskette through a software command (see your software
documentation). If you have not installed your software, you can
format a diskette by entering TEST 76 at the console prompt as

shown here:
>>>

TEST

PV_SCS_FMT
CHN
PV_SCS
FMT ID

(0=SCSIA,

1=SCSIB)?

(0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7)2

PV_SCS_FMT RUSURE

(1/0)?

0
5

[Retum]

Q0@

ScsFlpFmtter

PV_SCS_FMTING...

PV_SCS

CHKpass...ceeasens

0§

PV_SCS_FMT_SUCC

Q00

Select SCSI-A bus or SCSI-B bus. In this example, the SCSI-A
bus is selected.

Specify SCSI ID 5, as shown in the example.
Enter 1 to conclude formatting, or 0 to discontinue formatting.

Your diskette has been formatted successfully.

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The following example of the diskette formatting procedure shows
an error message number at the end of the display.
>>>

TEST

ScsFlpFmtter

(0=SCSIA, 1=8CSIB)? O
CHN
PV_SCS_FMT
5
(0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7)7
1D
PV_SCS_FMT
1 |[Return]
PV_SCS_FMT_RUSURE (1/0)7?
PV_SCS_FMTING...

PV_SCS

CHKpasS.......... .

PV_SCS_FMT_ERR#3
>>>

Table 3—2 describes the error codes for the diskette formatting
utility.
Table 3-2

Error Messages for Diskelte Formatting Utility

Error

Code

Meaning

Illegal unit number entered.

Error occurred during a SCSI bus command.

Reassign blocks failed.

Unit not ready.

Illegal device type for operation.

SCSI bus hung after reset attempt.

Data compare error.

If an error message appears, refer to Section 7.1.1.

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3.4.3

Wiriting fo and Protecting Diskettes

Write-protecting a diskette prevents accidental erasure of

information. The diskette drive can read information on the

diskette regardless of the position of the write-protect switch.
However, the diskette drive cannot write data to a write-protected
diskette.

3.4.3.1

Wirite-Protecting a Diskette

If you use a diskette

to install software applications on your system, or to protect
information on the diskette, move the write-protect switch on the

back of the diskette toward the protect label until it locks in place,
as shown in Figure 3—6.

Figure 3-6

Wirite-Protecting a Diskette

Write-Protect Switch

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3.43.2

Wiriting to a Diskelte

When you use a diskette to make

a backup copy of a file or to write out data, set the write-protect
switch to enable writing to the tape.
To enable writing, slide the switch away from the protect label

until the switch locks in place.

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Learning About Your System

3.4.4

Inserting a Diskefte

The diskette drive, if installed in the system, is located at the
front of your system unit. The drive can hold one diskette.

Camion Never remove or insert a diskette while the diskette drive is
performing a function. When the diskette drive is in use, the

green light on the front of the diskette drive is on. Inserting or
removing a diskette while your system is using the diskette can

cause incorrect data to be written to the diskette, and can damage
the diskette itself.

To insert a diskette into the diskette drive slot, slide the diskette
into the drive, with the front of the disk up (Digital logo showing).

See Figure 3-7.

The diskette slides fitmight in and drops down to its load
position.

gure

Diskette

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3.4.5

Removing a Diskefte

You must dismount the diskette drive before removing a diskette.
For information on dismounting, see your software documentation.

To remove a diskette from the diskette slot, push the eject button,
as shown in Figure 3—8. Then remove the diskette.
Figure 3-8

Removing a Diskelte

Diskette

Drive Select Light

‘Ejection Button

MLO-003409

3.5

Mouse
The mouse is used to point to and select menu choices and other
screen elements after installing windowing software on your

gystem. To learn how to use your mouse, see your windowing
software documentation.

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4
Adding and Using Expansion Boxes

This chapter provides information about installing and using
compact disc, hard disk, and tape drive expansion boxes. An
expansion box is an external box that connects to your system
unit to provide additional compact disc, hard disk, or tape storage.

Each expansion box is shipped with the appropriate cables and
connectors for connecting more than one box. Cable connections
and installation instructions are similar for all three types of
expansion boxes. The following expansion boxes can be used with
a VAXstation 3100 Model 38 system:

s 332-megabyte RZ55 hard disk expansion box
s

95-megabyte TK50Z—GA tape drive expansion box

600-megabyte RRD40 compact disc

Various hard disk expansion box storage optlons in the
RZ5x-xx series.

The RZ55 and the TK50Z—-GA expansion boxes provide disk and

tape storage for your system. Optionally, the TK50Z—-GA can be
~ used to load additional software.
|
The RRD40 is a mad«only storage device that reads data from
removable compact discs.

The RRD40 can be used for many purposes. For example, it can
be used for software installation, database storage, and online
documentation.

Adding and Using Expansion Boxes

4~1

Instructions for the following tasks are included in this chapter:

Connecting one or more expansion boxes to your system unit
Verifying the SCSI ID default (factory) switch setting on the
first expansion box

Resetting the SCSI switches on a second expansion box

Adding and using the RRD40 compact disc expansion box
Adding and using the TK50Z—GA tape drive expansion box

Testing your expansion boxes

4.1

Guidelines for Connecting Expansion Boxes
Note See operating system documentation for shutdown procedures

before turning your system off. Also, you should not turn off, halt,
or restart the system without notifying work group members.

Use the following guidelines when connecting expansion boxes.

Connect no more than three expansion boxes to the

VAXstation 3100 SCSI port. Remember the following SCSI

rules:
#

Seven SCSI IDs are available for customer aconfiguration.

Multiple SCSI devices may be housed in one expansion
box, but the number of SCSI devices cannot exceed
seven. For more information on SCSI, please refer to
the following documentation kit, Small Computer System

Interface: An Overview and a Developer’s Guide.
s

Each device must have its own unique SCSI ID.

Some SCSI devices may not be housed in an expansion box.
Always limit the number of SCSI devices to seven when you
configure your VAXstation 3100 system.
Use only the expansion boxes purchased for the VAXstation
3100 system. Expansion boxes purchased for use with other
Digital equipment must be upg'raded by a Digital customer
service representative.

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Adding and Using Expansion Boxes

A system must have a SCSI mass storage controllermodule
in order to support an expansion box. Yau nwd this internal

device if you have a diskless system (a system which has no
drive plate with an attached SCSI mass storage controller
module). Contact your Digital sales representative for
information on ordering a SCSI/SCSI Disk Drive Plate

Controller Kit (VS42D—Jh). See Chapter 9 for information on
how to add this internal device before adding an expansion
box.
-

You must attach the 50-pin terminator that comes with your
| expmmn box to the unused SCSI port on the back of the last
expansion box.
All expansion boxes should be plugg@d into the same grounded
power strip or electrical source.

To reduce potential problems with signal integrity that may
occur when transmission lines are poorly matched, Digital
mmmmenda that:

Cables be no more than 4 meters long.

Cables and terminators be supplied by Digital.
After installation but before you turn on the Model 38 system

unit, turn on all expansion boxes in the following order:
1

RZ55 hard disk expansion box or boxes

Other hard disk expansion boxes

TK50Z-GA tape drive expansion box
RD40 compact disc expansion box or boxes

This procedure ensures that the device in each expansion box
is ready to be used and that the system firmware includes
each device in its configuration.

To test your system after installation, see Section 7.3 for
instructions on how to display your new system configuration
with TEST 50. See Section 7.7 for instructions on how to run
the system exerciser with TEST 0.

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4-3

4.2

Unpacking an Expansion Box

Note This section describes the TK50Z—GA expansion box, the RZ55
expansion box and the RRD40 compact disc drive. The newer
RZ5x—xx expansion box options have their own user documentation.
Please refer to individual RX5x-xx documentation for specific

installation instructions.
Each expansion box is shipped from the factory with the following
accessories, as shown in Figure 4-1.

Either a cable with a 68-pin connector at one end and a 50-pin
connector at the other end, or a cable with a 50-pin connector
on each end and a 68-pin to 50-pin adapter, which you will
plug into one end of your 50-pin cable. Use this cable to
connect the expansion box to the system unit.

Nofte The 68-pin connector is smaller than the 50-pin connector. See
Figure 4-1.

One 50-pin to 50-pin cable for connecting two expansion boxes
in a chain.

One power cord.

One 50-pin terminator, as shown in Figure 4-5. Use this to
terminate the last expansion box.

Note that the RRD40 compact disc expansion box differs
somewhat from the RZ55 or TK50Z—GA shown in the figure,

but the cables and terminator are identical.
The TK50Z—GA and the RZ55 also include a bottom dress cover

(see Section 4.2.1).
The TK50Z—-GA expansion box comes with a blank tape cartridge.
The RRD40 compact disc drive comes with an empty compact disc

caddy and test disc.

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Figure 4~1

Unpacking an RZ55 or TK50Z-GA Expansion Box
AN

50-Pin to 50-Pin

Connector Cable
Power Cord

Terminator
68-Pin to 50-Pin

Adapter

68-Pin to 50-Pin

Connector Cabfm
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4.2.1

Installing the Bottom Dress Cover

A bottom dress cover comes with the RZ55 hard disk and TK50Z—~

GA tape drive expansion boxes. To install the bottom dress cover,
follow these steps:
1

Place the expansion box upside down on a level surface.

Remove the four rubber feet (optional).

Locate the bottom dress cover. Line up the molded inserts
on the inside of the bottom dress cover over the holes on the

bottom of the expansion box. Note that you must match the
size of the inserts with the size of the holes. See Figure 4-2.

Slide the bottom dress cover until it locks into place.

Figure 4-2

Installing the Bottorn Dress Cover

Bottom Dress Cover

!fi
e

oL\
Ui P

Rubber Foot

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4.3 Preparing Your System for an Expansion Box
Note See operating system documentation for shutdown procedures
before turning your system off. Also, you should not turn off, halt,
,
or restart the system without notifying work group members.

(I@

To add an expansion box to your system, you must first remove
the SCSI cover and the terminator from the SCSI port.
1

Turn your system off (0).

To remove the SCSI cover, place your fingers under the locking
tab and lift the cover to release it, as shown in Figure 4-3.

Figure 4-3

Removing the SCSI Cover

SCSI Cover

Lift Locking Tab
to Release

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To remove the SCSI terminator, place your fingers under
the loop and pull out. Figure 4—4 shows how to remove the
terminator.

Figure 4-4

Removing the SCSI Terminator

SCSI Terminator
Loop

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Save the terminator and the cover. You must reattach them if you
disconnect all the expansion boxes from the system unit.

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4.4

Connecting One Expansion Box
I Vom See operating system documentation for shutdown procedures

before turning your system off. Also, you should not turn off, halt,
or restart the system without notifying work group members.
To connect a single expansion box to your system unit, follow
these steps:

Turn both the system unit and the expansion box off (0).

Turn the expansion box so that the back is facing you.

Verify that the SCSI ID switches are set to the correct default
switch positions.

Each device is shipped from the factory with the default
switch positions shown in Table 4-1. (Refer to Table B—7,
Table B—8, or Table B-9, if you have changed the default
switch positions.)
Table 4~1

Expansion Box SCSI ID Factory Default Positions
Switch Positions

Expansion Box

SCsSI ID

(Left to Right)

RZ55

Down, Down, Up

TK50Z-GA

Down, Up, Down

RRD40

Up, Down, Down, Down

For illustrations of the SCSI ID switch settings and additional
information about verifying factory default settings, see these
sections:
2

RRD40 compact disc expansion box: Section 4.8.2 and
Figure 4-14

RZ55 hard disk expansion box: Section 4.6.1 and
Figure 4-9

TK50Z-GA compact disc expansion box: Section 4.7.1 and
Figure 4-11

RZ5x-xx expansion boxes: See your individual expansion
box documentation.

Adding and Using Expansion Boxes

4-9

Connect the 68-pin-to-50-pin cable, as shown in Figure 4—6 for
the TK60Z—GA and as shown in Figure 4-7 for the RRD40.
#

Note the orientation of the pins in the system unit SCSI

connector. There are more pins in the top row. Turn the
68-pin connector (small end of the cable) so its holes match

the pins.
s

Press the clips on the sides of the 68-pin connector and

push the connector into the system unit SCSI port until

the clips lock into place.
Cauhon Do not force the 68-pm connector into the SCSI port. You
may damage the pins in the SCSI port.
m

Connect the 50-pin connector (large end of the cable) to
either port on the back of the expansion box and snap the

bail lock in place.
S

Connect the 50-pin SCSI terminator that comes with the

expansion box to the unused port on the expansion box.
Figure 4-5 shows the 50-pin terminator.

Figure 4-5

SCSI 50-Pin Terminator

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Connect the power cord to the expansion box receptacle and
plug the other end into a grounded power source.
- Figure 4-6 shows how to connect one RZ55 or one TK50Z—-GA
expansion box to your system unit.

Figure 46

Connecting One TK50Z-GA or One RZ55
Expansion Box
“
’

Terminator

Connector Cable

Power Cord

Figure 47 shows how to connect one RRD40 compact disc

drive expansion box to your system unit.

Figure 4-7

Connecting One RRD40 Expansion Box

Connector Cable
Terminator

Power Cord

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4.5

Daisy-Chaining Multiple Expansion Boxes
You can add additional expansion boxes and daisy-chain the new
boxes to the previous ones. To daisy-chain (link expansion boxes
together in series), perform the following steps:

Turn the system unit and all expansion boxes off (0).

Remove the 50-pin terminator on the most recently added
expansion box. Store the terminator for future use.

Nofe If you have more than one of the same type of device attached
to your system, you must change the SCSI ID on the second

device to an open ID on the SCSI bus. See Section 4.8.3,
Section 4.6.2, and Appendix B for additional information.
You can daisy-chain devices to your system in any physical

order.

Connect one end of the 50-pin-to-50-pin connector cable to the
new expansion box.

Connect the other end of the 50-pin-to-50-pin connector cable
to the available port on the first expansion box.
Attach the 50-pin terminator that you just removed from

the first expansion box to the unused SCSI port on the new
expansion box.

Connect the power cord for the new expansion box to the
expansion box power receptacle. Plug the other end of the

power cord into a grounded power source. Each expansion box
needs its own power connection.

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Figure 4-8 shows how to daisy-chain two expansion boxes.
Figure 4-8

Daisy-Chaining Two Expansion Boxes

i
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50-Pin to 50-Pin
Connector Cable

Terminator

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4.6

Adding an RZ55 Hard Disk Expansion Box
To provide additional disk storage for your VAXstation 3100,

an RZ55 hard disk is available in an expansion box. Each hard
disk provides an additional 332 megabytes of disk storage. See
Section 4.1, Section 4.2, and Section 4.5 for instructions on
connecting an RZ55 hard disk expansion box.

4.6.1

Verifying the SCSI ID on the First RZ55

Turn the expansion box so that the back of the unit is facing you.

On the right side in a small recessed area behind the handle is

a set of red and white switches surrounded by a label. Do not
remove the label.
Figure 4-9 shows the back of the expansion box and the location
of the switches.

Figure 4-9

Verifying the SCSI ID on the First RZ55

Location of SCSI| Switches

Switch Positions:
Down (Open)

Up (Closed)

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Verify that the switches are in the following positions (left to
right): down, down, up. The RZ55 hard disk expansion box is
shipped from the factory with the switches set to SCSI ID 1. You
do not need to change the SCSI ID on the first RZ55 expansion
box.

4.6.2

Resetting the SCSI ID on the Second RZ55

etermine available IDs on the SCSI-B bus for a fully

configured system, enter TEST 50 at the console prompt (>>>),
then press the Return key. Your system configuration is displayed
on the screen, as shown in the example below. In the example,
the SCSI IDs 0 to 7 are identified by the callouts 1 to 8. The code
FFFFFFO05 indicates an open ID.

SCSI-B

'1C1C.0001

V1.3

FFFFFF05 00000001 FFFFFF05 FFFFFF05 05000001 01000000 FFFFFF03 FFFFFF05

The SCSI IDs show in the example are identified below:

@ SCSIID 0 — open

@ SCSIID 1— RZ55
© SCSIID 2 — open

® SCSIID 3 — open
© SCSI ID 4 — RRD40

@ SCSI ID 5 — TK50Z-GA

@ SCSI ID 6 — SCSI-B controller
® SCSIID 7 — open

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If you are adding a second RZ55, you must change the SCSI ID
to 0 or any other open ID on the SCSI-B bus. To set the SCSI ID
to 0, use a pen or small pointed object to put the switches in the
following positions: down, down, down. Figure 4-10 shows the
proper switch setting. For more information on SCSI ID switch
settings, see Appendix B and Table B-8.

Figure 4-10

Resefting the SCSI ID on the Second RZ55

SCSIID o

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4.7

Adding and Using a TK50Z-GA Tape Expansion Box
The TK50Z—GA tape drive is available in an expansion box.
The drive holds one removable TK50K or TK52K magnetic tape

cartridge. The tape cartridge stores up to 95 megabytes of data.
Use the tape cartridge to load software, databases, or to make

copies (or backups) of your files. See Section 4.2 and Section 4.4
for connection instructions.

4.7.1

Verifying the SCSI ID on the TK50Z-GA

Turn the expansion box so that the back is facing you. On the
right side in a small recessed area is a set of red and white
switches surrounded by a label. Do not remove the label.
Figure 4-11 shows the back of the expansion box and the location
of the switches.

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Figure 4-11

ifying the SCSI ID on the TKS0Z-GA

Location of SCSI Switches

Switch Positions:
Down (Open)

Up (Closed)

SCSIID 5

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The TK50Z—GA expansion box is shipped from the factory with
the SCSI ID set to 5. The switches should be in the following
positions: down, up, down. Leave the switches in the default
(factory) position for the first TK560Z—GA expansion box you add to
your system.

If you are adding two or more TK50Z—GA expansion boxes, you
must set the second and each additional TK50Z—GA expansion box
to a unique SCSI ID other than 5. Appendix B gives information
on setting TK50Z—GA SCSI ID switches.

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4.7.2

Inserting a Tape Cartridge

The TK50Z—GA expansion box has two primary controls: the
cartridge release handle and the load/unload button. The
cartridge release handle allows cartridges to be inserted, locked
into position, and removed. The load/unload button controls
winding and rewinding of the tape. The in (on) position of the

load/unload button is for loading, or winding, tape cartridges. The
out (off) position is for unloading, or rewinding, tape cartridges.
The TK50Z—GA uses TK50K or TK52K (CompacTape) tape

cartridges. For information on tape cartridges, see Chapter 3.

Section 4.7.4 discusses TK50Z—GA indicator lights and controls.
Before you insert a tape cartridge, make sure the load/unload
button is in the out (unload) position.

The red light in the load/unload button comes on for
approximately 4 seconds during the automatic power-up test.
When the red light goes off and the green light comes on, it is safe
to move the cartridge release handle.

If a cartridge is new, the tape drive performs a calibration

sequence that takes approximately 40 seconds. The green light
flashes rapidly and irregularly during calibration.

Caution Do not move the cartridge release handle unless the red light is off
and the green light is on.

Do not move the cartridge release handle while either light is
flashing.

If the red light flashes rapidly at any time, press the load/unload

button four times. If the problem persists, do not attempt to use the
tape drive or remove the cartridge.

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Figure 4—-12 shows how to insert a tape cartridge.
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4.7.3

Removing a Tape Cartridge

Figure 4-13 shows how to unload and remove a tape cartridge.

Figure 4-13

Removing a Tape Cartridge from the TK50Z-GA

Release the load/unioad button

Load/Unload

to the out (unload) position.

Button Is Out

The red and green lights flash
slowly as the tape rewinds.

When the tape is completely
#imed

UNloaded, the red light goes off

H &, and the green light comes on.

Raise the cartridge
release handle.

Remove the tape cartridge
and store it in its plastic
container,

Lower the cartridge
release handle.

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4.7.4

Using TKS0Z-GA Controls and Indicator Lights

Table 4-2 lists the functions of TK50Z—GA controls.

Table 4-2

Using TK50Z-GA Controls

Control

Position

Load/unload

button

Cartridge

Function

Loads tape (10 to 15 seconds).

|
Out

Rewinds and unloads tape.

Ready to insert or remove tape

release handle

after rewinding and unloading
stops.

Down

Locks tape in operating position.

Table 4-3 lists the functions of TK50Z-GA indicator lights.
Table 4-3

Green Light

Understanding TK50Z-GA Indicator Lights

Red Light

Function

Off

No power to tape drive.

Off

Safe to move cartridge release
handle. Power is present.

Off

Do not move cartridge release
handle. One of following
conditions is in effect: powerup test is occurring; cartridge is

inserted but handle is still up;
tape is loading or unloading; tape
is stopped.
On

Tape loaded successfully.

Flaahing

‘Tape is in motion (except rewind).
Read/write commands are
being processed. Irregular fast

flashing of green light means tape
calibration is occurring. (First use
of tape.)
Flashing slowly = Flashing slowly = Tape is rewinding.

Off

Flashing rapidly

Tape or drive fault exists.

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4.8

Adding and Using the RRD40 Compact Disc Expansion
Box
This section shows you how to:

Select the voltage on the RRD40

Verify and set SCSI IDs on one or two RRD40s

Insert and remove compact discs

For instructions on unpacking and connecting an RRD40

expansion box, read the beginning of this chapter through
Section 4.4.

4.8.1

Selecting the Voltage

Turn the RRD40 so that the back is facing you. Note that the
RRD40 has a voltage selector switch that can be set to one of
two voltages (110V or 220V). Check that the voltage selector
switch on your RRD40 is set to the correct voltage for your power
requirements (Figure 4-14).

4.8.2

Verifying the SCSI ID on the First RRDA0

The RRD40 expansion box is shipped from the factory with the
SCSI ID set to 4, as shown in Figure 4-14. Leave the SCSI ID
on the first RRD40 set to 4. If you are adding a second RRD40 to
your system, see Section 4.8.3 for information on the correct SCSI
ID setting.

4.8.3

Resetting the SCSI ID on a Second RRD40

If you are adding a second RRD40 expansion box to your
configuration, you must reset the switches. The second RRD40
expansion box should be set to an open SCSI ID (one that is not
currently being used); for example, SCSI ID 1, with the switches
in the following positions: down, down, up, down. See Table B—7
for additional information.

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Location of SCS| Switches

Bail Lock

Voltage Selector

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To determine available IDs on the SCSI-B bus, enter TEST 50 at
the console prompt (>>>), then press the Return key. Your system
configuration appears on the screen, as shown in the example
below. In the example, the SCSI IDs 0 to 7 are identified by the
callouts1 to 8. The code FFFFFF05 indicates an open SCSI ID.
SCSI-B

1C1C.0001

V1.3

FFFFFF05 00000001 FFFFFF05 FFFFFF05

(4]

05000001 01000001 FFFFEF03 FFFFFFO5

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The SCSI IDs shown in the example are identified below:
SCSI ID 0 — open

SCSI ID 1 — RZ55
SCSI ID 2 — open

SCSIID 8 — open
SCSI ID 4 — RRD40

SCSI ID 5 — TK50Z—-GA

SCSI ID 6 — SCSI-B controller

- SCSI ID 7 — open

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4.8.4

Inserting a Compact Disc

The RRD40 compact disc expansion box has an opening for a
compact disc and two indicator lights, as shown in Figure 4-15.
Figure 4-15

RRD40 Expansion Box

Opening for Compact Disc

Activity Light
Power Light

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When you turn on the RRD40 expansion box, the power light
comes on. The activity light comes on when you insert and load a
compact disc in the drive; it flashes when the disc is transferring

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information.

Make sure the power light on the front of the compact disc drive is
on. Insert the entire disc caddy into the disc opening on the drive.
Do not remove the disc from the caddy.
To insert a disc;

Examine the disc caddy.

Make sure that it is not cracked or damaged in any way.
Never insert a damaged caddy into a compact disc drive.
2

Examine the disc inside the caddy.

The label on the disc should always be facing up when you
insert the disc into the drive. When the label is facing up, the
four notches on the disc housing are on the left. These notches
line up with four similar notches on the front of the compact
disc drive.

Note If you have the disc positioned in the caddy label side up
but the notches are on the right, then the disc is improperly
oriented in the caddy. Proceed no further with the loading. See
the RRD40 installation /owner’s guide for more information.

Caution Do not write on the disc with any implement. The data area on the
disc is easily damaged.

Slide the caddy in as far as it will go and then remove the
transparent sleeve. The disc and its housing remain in the
drive. Only the transparent sleeve comes out. Figure 4-16
illustrates how to insert a compact disc.

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The activity light should come on within 5 seconds.

If the drive accepted the disc but the activity light does not
come on, the disc may be sitting incorrectly in the caddy.
If your software does not load properly, see Chapter 7 for
information on using the RRD40 test disc.

4.8.5

Removing a Compact Disc

Before removing a disc, make sure that the activity light is not
blinking. If it is blinking, the compact disc drive is transferring
data. Wait until the activity light stops blinking. To unload a disc:
1

Position the transparent sleeve as for loading, with the arrow

on the sleeve pointing into the drive opening (see Figure 4-16).
2

Insert the sleeve into the drive opening as far as it will go.

Remove the caddy.

The disc and housing should be in the sleeve. The activity
light goes out.

4.9 Testing Expansion Boxes
"

After installing each expansion box, see Chapter 6 to run the
configuration display and then run the system exerciser.

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Connecting to a Network

This chapter discusses connecting your VAXstation 3100 system
to a network. Depending on your work environment, you can
connect to a network in one of two ways:
s

With ThinWire Ethernet cable

See Section 5.1 for more information.
s

With standard Ethernet cable
See Section 5.2 for more information.

You can also daisy-chain VAXstation 3100 systems to form a work
group. For additional information, see Section 5.1.4.

All networking cables and connectors must be purchased
separately and must be available in the offices before network
connection.

5.1

Connecting to a ThinWire Ethernet Network

Complete the following tasks to connect your VAXstation 3100 to

a ThinWire Ethernet network:
n

Verify the network select button position

Verify the ThinWire Ethernet network installation

Connect the ThinWire Ethernet cable to your system unit

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5.1.1

Verifying the Network Select Button Position

The ThinWire/standard Ethernet network select button is usually
set in the out position when you receive your VAXstation 3100.
There are two positions for the network select button:
#

Out—standard Ethernet

In—ThinWire Ethernet

Figure 5-1 shows the network select button in the in position,
that is, set for ThinWire Ethernet.
Figure 5-1

Network Select Button Set for ThinWire Etheret

Network Select Button

ThinWire Light
Halt Button

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If your system is set incorrectly, follow these steps:

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Locate the recessed network select button.

Press the network select button so that the light to the right
of the network select button comes on.

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5.1.2 Verifying ThinWire Ethernet Network Instaliation
To verify your ThinWire Ethernet installation:
1

Turn your VAXstation 3100 on ( | ). The green light to the
right of the network select button should come on. The
following display appears:

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Fm .MEQ oquu‘Cc'n wBumnAn.ugmmmaq q'wvuwostwumS» ..4.»..3_”. nzm.ul
>>>

If the wnsfilé prompt (>>>) does not appear on the monitor screen,

“press the halt button on the back of the system unit. Figure 5-2
shows the location of the halt button.
Figure 5-2

Halt Button

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5-3

At the console prompt, enter SHOW ETHERNET and press
the Return key. The Ethernet hardware address appears in
the following format:
ID XX-XX=-XX-XX-XX-XX

For example:
ID

08~-00~-2B-07-A7-80

Note The letters ID are not part of the address.

Write your Ethernet hardware address here:
Ethernet

hardware

address

You use the Ethernet hardware address as system identifica-

tion during software installation.
4

Enter TEST 50 at the console prompt and press the Return

key.

If the last line of information in the display is NI 0000.0001,

the ThinWire Ethernet subsystem is working.
If a number between 0000.0002 and 0000.7000 appears, there
may be a failure in the Ethernet subsystem. Check that there
are terminators attached to the T-connector. Enter TEST

1 at the console prompt and press the Return key. TEST 1
provides data for the TEST 50 display. Now repeat the TEST

50 command. If you continue to receive a failure indicator, call
your Digital service representative.

If NI 0000.7000, or any number above 0000.7000, appears on

that line, check all Ethernet connections. See Section 5.1.6.

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5.1.3

Connecting ThinWire Ethernet Cable

Follow these steps to connect a VAXstation 3100 to a ThinWire
Ethernet cable.

(o)

1 Turn your system off (0).
2
3

Remove a terminator from one side of the T-connector.
Firmly push a ThinWire cable connector into this side of the
T-connector and turn it to the right until it locks into place.

If your system is the first or last system in a single
ThinWire segment, leave the terminator attached to the
other side of the T-connector.
A segment is a length of cable made up of one or more

cable sections connected with barrel connectors or T
connectors.

If your system is not the first or last system and you want
to connect your system between two other systems, replace
both terminators with sections of ThinWire cable.

Figure 5-3 shows you how to connect two ThinWire cable
segments to a T-connector.

Figure 5-3

Adding ThinWire Cable
ThinWire
Connector

T-Connector

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Check that the T»donnector is securely attached to the back of
your system. Figure 5—4 shows the correct way to connect the
first or last workstation in a ThinWire network.

Note Always turn the ribbed portion of a T-connector to the right
until it locks in place.

Figure 5-4

Checking Cable Connections

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5.1.4

Creating a Daisy-Chain Work Group

A daisy-chain workgroup

is created by serially connecting several
workstations together on the same ThinWire cable segment. This
cable segment can function as a standalone network or 1t. can be
connected to a larger network.

The benefit of a daisy-chain configuration is that it lowers the

cost of wiring, but there is a risk that someone might improperly
unplug a system and disrupt network connections between
systems on the same ThinWire segment. Note that you must
always terminate both ends of a ThinWire segment.
Figure 5-5 shows a VAXstation 3100 Model 48 connected to
several VAXstation 3100 Model 38s, forming a work group.

Figure 5-6

VAXstation 3100 Systems in a Daisy-Chain Work

Group

ThinWire

Ethernet
Cable

Server

Satellites
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5.1.5

Connecting to a DECconnect Faceplate

If your office has been wired with Digital DECconnect products,
you connect your VAXstation 3100 to the DECconnect faceplate

in your office. To connect your VAXstation 3100 system to a
DECconnect faceplate:

Attach one end of the ThinWire cable to the DECconnect
faceplate.

Check that the other end of the ThinWire cable is firmly
attached to the ThinWire port on the back of your system
unit. Figure 5-6 shows a VAXstation 3100 plugged into a
DECconnect office faceplate.

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Connecting to a DECconnect Faceplate

5.1.6

Troubleshooting the ThinWire Ethernet Segment

If you have verified your ThinWire Ethernet installation
(Section 5.1.2) and have found problems, use the following
checklist to make sure all connections are correct:

Check that the green light to the right of the network select
button is on.

Check that the T-connector has not been disconnected from an

operating ThinWire Ethernet segment.

Note 'If you' need to remove a system from an active ThinWire segment,
disconnect the center of the T-connector directly from the system.

Figure 5-7 shows the correct way to remove a T-connector from an
active ThinWire segment.

Figure 5-7

Removing a System from an Active ThinWire
:
Segment

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Make sure that no more than two ThinWire segments are
connected to the T-connector. If you remove a ThinWire cable,
replace it with a terminator.

Check that you have not disconnected a terminator from

either end of an active ThinWire segment. This procedure
disrupts network operation.
5

Check that all connections on the ThinWire Ethernet segment
are secure.

After you have checked all ThinWire Ethernet connections,

retest the Ethernet. Enter the following command at the
console prompt:
>>>

TEST

If a connection is established, the following display appears:
’

1'U‘l
2>

If a connection is not established, the following message

appears:
1?..
84

FAIL

>>>

Note Make sure your Ethernet select switch is in the correct position,

out for standard Ethernet, and in for ThinWire Ethernet.

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Connecting to a Network

7 If a connection is not establiahed; perform the following steps
to find the source of the failed connection:

s Remove the T-connector from the ThinWire port on the
back of your system unit.

Note If you need to remove a system from an active ThinWire
segment, disconnect the center of the T-connector directly
from the system.

s Take the T-connector and two terminators that shipped
with your system and plug the two terminators in
place on the T-connector. Plug this T-connector with
the terminators attached into the ThinWire port on the
back of the system unit.

Enter the following command at the console prompt:
>>>

TEST

If TEST 1 passes, the following display appears:
>>>

If TEST 1 fails, you have an internal hardware problem
with your VAXstation 3100 and need to call your Digital
service representative.

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9.2

Connecting to a Standard Ethernet Network
Complete the following tasks to connect your system to a standard
Ethernet network:
s

Put the network select button in the out position for standard
Ethernet.

Verify standard Ethernet network installation.

Troubleshoot standard Ethernet, if necessary.

Connect a transceiver cable to your VAXstation 3100 system.

5.2.1 $efling the Network Select Button for Standard
Ethernet

To use standard Ethernet on your VAXstation 3100:

Press the network select button on the back of the system unit
(see Figure 5-1) to the standard Ethernet (out) position.

When you turn on your system, the green light to the left of

the network select button comes on, indicating you are ready

to connect to standard Ethernet.

5.2.2 Verifying Your Standard Ethernet Network
Instaliation
To verify standard Ethernet installation, follow these steps:
1

Check that the Ethernet loopback connector is attached to

your system unit. If you have not attached the loopback

connector, see Section 2.3.4.

Turn your system on ( | ). The light at the end of the loopback
connector should come on. The following display appears:

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At the console prompt, enter the following command:
>>>

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SHOW ETHERNET

The Ethernet hardware address appears on the screen in the
following format:
ID XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX

Note The letters ID are not part of the address.

For example:
ID

08-00-2B-02-CC-71

Write down your Ethernet hardware address here. Each
Ethernet hardware address is unique.
Ethernet hardware

address

You need the Ethernet hardware address as system

identification during software installation and VAXcluster
configuration.

At the console prompt, enter TEST 50 and press the Return
key.

If the last line of the display is NI 0100.0001, then the
standard Ethernet subsystem is installed and working.
If a number between 0100.0002 and 0100.7000 appears on
that line, there is a failure in the Ethernet subsystem. See
Section 5.2.3 for troubleshooting.
If NI 0100.7000 or any number above 0100.7000 appears on
that line, check all Ethernet connections.

After successfully completing the power-up self-test and
verifying the network, remove the loopback connector and
store it for future diagnostic testing.

Proceed to Connecting a Transceiver Cable, Section 5.2.4, later
in this chapter.

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5.2.3

Troubleshooting Standard Ethernet

If data appears on the last line of information above the console
prompt (>>>) in your standard Ethernet TEST 50 display, you
need to run some diagnostic tests:

Make sure the loopback connector is securely connected to the
system and the green light is on. Note that if your system is
already connected to an active Ethernet segment, your system

can be tested in console mode without a loopback connector.
2

Turn your system off (0) and then on (| ) again. Ethernet
connection is verified during the power-up sequence.

After you have checked all Ethernet connections, retest
the Ethernet subsystem. At the console prompt, enter the
following command:
>>>

TEST

[Retumn]

If a connection is established, the following display appears:
1' L
>>>

If a connection is not established, the following message
appears:
1?..

FAIL

>>>

Note Make sure your Ethernet select switch is in the correct position,
out for standard Ethernet, and in for ThinWire Ethernet.
If TEST 1 fails, you have an internal hardware problem with
your VAXstation 3100 and need to call your Digital service
representative. Make a note of the code that appears on
your screen along with the fail message, and provide this
information
to your Digital service representative.

5-14

Connecting to a Network

5.24

Connecting a Transceiver Cable

A transceiver cable is the physical connection between a standard
Ethernet network interface, the H4000, H4005, or DELNI and a
VAXstation 3100.

If your work environment is set up for standard Ethernet, follow
these steps to connect the transceiver cable:
1

Turn the system unit off (0).

Remove the loopback connector.

Attach the 15-pin connector on the standard Ethernet

transceiver cable to the back of the system unit.

Use the screwdriver included in your shipment to move the

sliding lock (part of the standard Ethernet connector) to make
the standard Ethernet connection secure.

Figure 5—8 shows the correct connection.

Figure 5~8

Connecting a Transceiver Cable to the System
Unit

Sliding Lock

Connecting to a Network

515

Troubleshooting

This chapter provides procedures for
s

Identifying a problem with your system

Using the troubleshooting table

If you know the source of your problem, see Table 6-1 for
suggested solutions.

6.1

Identifying a Problem
To determine where your problem is, follow these steps:

( | Ol

Refer to your operating system documentation for shutdown

procedures before turning off your VAXstation 3100 system

and SCSI devices. Devices may not be added to the SCSI bus,
removed from the SCSI bus, or re-cabled while the operatmg
system is running.

Caution Failure to meet this requirement may cause loss of user data or
system failure.
2

Turn all expansion boxes off (0).

Turn the monitor and all peripheral devices such as printers
and modems off (0).

Turn the system unit off (0).

Check that the following cables are correctly connected at both
ends:

'a Monitor cable
s

Monitor power cable

m System unit power cable
Troubleshootfing

6-1

Expansion box connector cable
e

Expansion box power cable
Keyboard cable

Mouse/tablet cable

Network cables

At this point, all components should be off.

Now, turn your equipment on ( | ), in the order given in the
following list.
1

Turn expansion boxes back on ( | ) in the following order:

RZ55 hard disk expansion box
Other hard disk expansion boxes
TK50Z—-GA tape expansion box

RRD40 compact disc expansion box
Printer

System unit
Monitor

Adjust the brightness and contrast on your monitor.

If you still have a problem, refer to Table 6-1.

If you have not found a solution to your problem after checking
the troubleshooting tables, run system diagnostic programs, as
described in Chapter 7.
|

6~2

Troubleshooting

6.2

Using': ne Troubleshooting Table
After you have determined the source of your problem, follow
these steps:
s

For monitor problems, see your monitor guide.

For network problems, see Chapter 5.

For problems with the RRD40 compact disc drive, see the

diagnostic information in the RRD40 Disc Drive Owner’s
Manual, and in Section 7.8.1.
m

For other problems:
1

Note the symptoms of the problem.

Check the Symptom column in Table 6—1 for a match.

Check the conditions for that symptom in the Possible
Cause column. If more than one possible cause is given,
check the possible causes and their suggested solutions in
the order listed.

Follow the advice in the Suggested Solution column.

Run system diagnostics, as described in Chapter 7.

If the problem persists, call your Digital service
representative.

Troubleshooting

6-3

Table 6-1

Troubleshooting

Symptom

Possible Cause

Suggested Solution

System Unit Problems

System unit fan is off.

Power cable not connected.

= Check the power cable connections at both
ends.

Power supply or system

Contact your Digital service representative.

unit fan failure.

Power light is off.

Power cable not connected.

Check the power cable connections at both
ends.

Wall socket may not be

Try a different wall socket, or try an electrical

working.

device that you know works in the wall socket.

Contact your Digital service representative.
Turn the system off for 10 seconds and then

turn it back on. Turn the system off. Unplug
the video cable, communications cable, and
printer. Then plug all cables back in and turn

the system on.
Check that the monitor cable and video cable

Power-up display does not

Monitor cable or video cable

show after 2 minutes.

not connected.

are plugged in at both ends.

Alternate console switch in

Change alternate console switch to correct

wrong position.

position. See Section A.4.

Monitor brightness and
contrast controls are too

Adjust monitor brightness and contrast
controls.

dark to see the screen

Verify that monitor power switch ison ( | ).

display.

Check keyboard cable connection.

Keyboard cable is not

connected.

Monitor fuse is blown.

See your monitor guide for fuse replacement
instructions.

Wall socket may not be
working.

Try a different wall socket, or try an electrical
device that you know works in the wall socket.

If the problem persists, contact your Digital
service representative.

8-plane graphics copro-

Install color cable.

cessor module is installed
but new color cable is not

installed.

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é6-4

Troubleshooting

—

Table 6-1 (Cont.)

Troubleshooting
Possible Cause

Suggested Solution

Power-up display contains

Possible system error. Can

If question marks or asterisks appear with

question marks or asterisks.

be a soft error or a hard

any numbers in the power-up display, see

Symptom
System Unit Problow

error.
|

Section 7.2, Section 7.1.1, and Section 7.7 for
further test instructions.

Window display does not

Your software is not

See your software documentation for

appear on the screen.

installed.

installation instructions.

(System does not boot.)

. See Section 7.2, Section 7.3, and Section 7.7 for
further test instructions.

Video option failure

See Section 7.2 and Section 7.7 for more

information. Software problem

Call your Digital service representative.

Default recovery action is

Change the default recovery action to boot

set to halt.

system from system disk. See Appendix A.

Incorrect boot device

Change the default recovery action to boot

specified.

system from system disk. See Appendix A.

Monitor not turned on.

Check monitor on/off switch.

Monitor Problems

No display on monitor

Check that monitor power cable is connected at

screen.

both ends.
Contrast and brightness

Adjust contrast and brightness controls.

controls are too dark to see
screen display.

Refer to your monitor guide for more
information.

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Troubleshooting

6-5

Table 6-1 (Cont.)

Troubleshooting

Symptom

Possible Cause

Suggested Solution

Pointing device (mouse or
optional tablet) pointer does

Pointing device cable is
installed incorrectly or is

Turn off system. Unplug and then replug the
cable to reset the device.

not appear on screen, or

loose.

Mouse/Tablet Problems

monitor does not respond to
pointing device commands.

The system is in console

Install your windowing software.

mode; no pointer appears
on the screen.
Pointing device is faulty.

Replace with another pointing device, or call

your Digital service representative.

Keyboard Problems

Keys do not work.

Hold Screen key is active.

Press Hold Screen key to release hold on
screen.

Keyboard cable loose or not

Check keyboard cable at both ends.

connected.
Keyboard failure

Replace with another keyboard. If problem
persists, contact your Digital service
representative.

RRD40 Compact Disc Drive Problems
Refer to the RRD40 Disc Drive Owner’s Manual that comes with your RRD40 compact disc expansion box.

See Section 7.8.1 in Chapter 7 of this manual for additional information.
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6-6

Troubleshooting

Table 6-1 (Cont.)

Troubleshooting

Symptom

RZ55 Hard Disk Expansion Box Problems
Power light does not come
on.

RZ55 fails system exerciser

test and power-up self test.

Power cable not connected

Check power cable connections at both ends.

or loose.

Faulty disk drive assembly.
No AC power. Faulty
cabling.

" Check that all cables are secure at both ends.
Check to see if the activity light comes on or if
the fan is blowing (AC power is present).
Remove defective RZ56 expansion boxes
from the system. Call your Digital service
representative.

SCSI ID is not set or is
set to same ID as another
device.

Set SCSI ID, as describedin Appendix B.
Check all SCSI IDs to ensure no two devices
are set to the same ID.

RZ56 Hard Disk Expansion Box Problems
Power light does not come
on.

Power cable not connected

RZ56 fails system exerciser
test and power-up self-test.

Faulty disk drive assembly.

Check power cable connections at both ends.

or loose.

No AC power. Faulty
cabling.

Check that all cables are secure at both ends.
Check to see if the activity light comes on or if
the fan is blowing (AC power is present).
Remove defective RZ56 expansion box
from the system. Call your Digital service
representative.

SCSI ID is not set, or is
set to same ID as another
device on the system.

Set SCSI ID, as described in Appendix B.
Check all SCSI IDs to ensure no two devices
are set to the same ID.

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Troubleshooting

6~7

Table 6-1 (Cont.)

Troubleshooting

Symptom

Suggested Solution

Disk and Diskette Problems
Software does not boot from
hard disk drive.

A problem exists with the

hard disk.

Default boot device is set

See Section 7.3, Section 7.7, and Section 7.4.
See Chapter 2 to set or change the default boot

incorrectly.

device.

Recovery action may be set

See Appendix A to change the default recovery

to halt. |
A problem exists with the

software (if installed) on the

action.

Refer to your software documentation for help.

hard disk.
Software does not boot from
diskette drive, or diskette

No diskette in the diskette

Insert a diskette with bootable software. Use

drive.

instructions in software documentation.

Diskette was inserted

Check that the write-protect notch on the
diskette is to your left when you insert the

read or write error message

is displayed.

incorrectly.

diskette and that the label is up.
Diskette is damaged or
does not contain bootable

Try another diskette that contains bootable
software.

software.

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é6-8

Troubleshooting

Table 6-1 (Cont.)

Troubleshooting

Possible Cause

Suggested Solution

TZ30 tape drive green light
flashes rapidly and tape ~

The drive mechanism is
faulty or the tape cartridge

Slide the lever to the unlock position and
remove the cartridge. Check to see if the

TZ30 passes pwwar—ixp test

No cartridge in drive.

Insert the cartridge and slide the lever to the

Cartridge release lever does
not slide.

Cartridge is in use.

Wait for green light to come on and try again.
If the problem persists, do not use the drive.

Cartridge release lever does

Cartridge is not inserted

Symptom
1230 Tape Drive Problems

does not complete loading.

but does not operate.

not lock.

Three lights are flashing.

is damaged.

cartridge is damaged.
lock position.

Call for service.

properly.

Drive detected a fatal error.

Reinsert the cartridge. If the problem persists,
call for service.

Press and release the unload button to clear

the fault. Perform the load operation again.
If the condition persists, do not attempt to
remove the tape cartridge or use the tape
drive. Call your service representative.

If a tape cartridge cannot be inserted into
the TZ30 tape drive, move the cartridge lever
to the lock position and back to the unlock
position.

Do not push a tape cartridge into the TZ30

while moving the cartridge lever between
the lock and unlock positions. The TZ30
interprets this movement as an insertion of
a tape cartridge.

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Troubleshooting

Table 6-1 (Cont.)

Troubleshooting

Symptom

Possible Cause

Suggested Solution

TK50Z-GA Tape Expansion Box Problems
TK50Z—-GA tape drive red
light flashes rapidly.

The drive mechanism is
faulty.

Press and release the load/unload button
four times to clear the fault. If the condition
persists, do not attempt to remove the tape
cartridge or use the tape drive. Call your

service representative.

TK50Z-GA passes power-up
test but does not operate.

No cartridge in drive or the
cartridge is not loaded.

button.

Cartridge release handle
does not lift.

Power-up display is still in

Wait for red light to go out and try again. If
the problem persists, do not use the drive. Call

Cartridge release handle

Cartridge is not inserted
properly.

Reinsert the cartridge. If the problem persists,

The load/unload button is in

Put load/unload button in load position. Wait
for light to go out before removing tape.

progress.

Insert the cartridge and press the load/unload

for service.
does not lock.
Tape does not load.

unload position.
Unable to access informa-

SCSI ID address may be

tion on tape.

incorrect.

call for service.

See Chapter 4 and Appendix B for additional

information.

Network Problems
Refer to Chapter 5 or the Workstations Network Guide that comes with your system.

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Troubleshooting

/
Diagnostics

This chapter describes some of the diagnostics you can run on

your VAXstation 3100 system to check that the system is running
correctly. It also describes some of the common messages that are
displayed during the power-up of your system.

This section includes information on the following:
s

Power-up messages

Self-test diagnostics

Displaying your system’s configuration

Displaying devices installed in your system

Using the system exerciser

Test utilities

s Changing the keyboard language
s

Rebooting your system

Console command summary

Password Security Feature

Help display

Service information

For information on status and test codes, see Appendix C.

Running Diagnostics

7-1

7.1

Power-Up Messages
Every time you turn your system on, the system runs power-up
tests. These tests check each device installed in your system. As
each device is tested, a test number is displayed on the terminal
screen. Diagnostic lights on the rear of the system unit indicate

the status of the system as it is powering up.

Upon successful completion of the tests, the operating system

starts to boot.

Note If your monitor does not display any information on the screen

after the power-up test sequence (approximately 1 second), you may

have a monitor, video, or system board failure. Check your monitor
gutde for more information.
In the following example of a power-up screen display, the

elements are numbered and identified below.

KA42-B

V1.3

FOQWEU' 'Dl"

CQWBfl
]

cBA...9...8...7...6...5...4 ..3 ..2 ..1... ©

@ The CPU name (KA42-B) and the ROM version (V 1.0)

© Test numbers for each device in system. See Table 7—1. Three
dots (...) after a test number indicate that the device tested
successfully. An underscore and two dots (_..) indicate that
the optional device is not installed or the device has not been

tested.

The Model 38 displays important information during its power-up

test sequence. If the sequence displayed during power up contains
question marks or asterisks, failures may exist in the system. Use

Table 7-1 to identify the faulty device.

To look at the status of a device, display the configuration table by

running TEST 50 as described in Section 7.3.

7-2

Running Diagnostics

Table 7- 1

Device Identifiers in Power-Up and Self-Tests

Identifier

Mnemonic

Device

MONO

" Base video

CLK

System clock

NVR

Nonvolatile RAM

Serial line controller

MEM

Memory

Memory-management unit

Floating point unit

Interval timer

SCSI-A

SCSI-A bus controller

SCSI-B

SCSI-B bus controller

SYS

Interrupt controller and
Ethernet ID ROM

8PLN

Optional 8-plane graphics
coprocessor

Reserved

Ethernet network
interconnect

If you see question marks (?) or asterisks (*) after a test number,
an error has been detected. See Section 7.1.1.

7.1.1

Power-Up Error Messages

If an error is detected during power-up, the power-up sequence

contains single question marks or asterisks next to the identifier

for which the error was detected.
For example:

F...E...D...C...B...A...9...8...7...62..5...4*,.3...2...1...

A single question mark (?) next to a device identifier indicates a
minor problem that probably will not interfere with the system
power-up. See Section 7.1.2 for ex amples of problems flagged with
a single question mark.

A double question mark (??) indicates a serious problem that will
affect normal operation and use of the system. The device may
need to be replaced. Contact your Digital service representative.

Running Diagnostics

7-3

An asterisk (*) means the option device is installed, but its ROM
code is not executed. Only device identifiers 7, 6, 4, 3, or 2 can
have an asterisk (*).

Use Table 7-1 to identify the faulty or corrupted device. Then run
a self-test on that device.
To look at the status of a device, display the configuration table by
running TEST 50 (see Section 7.3).

7.1.2

Power-Up Status Messages

Some common power-up status messages are shown and explained
here:
1

System clock not set
?

0040

0000.0005

System clock has not been set. Setting the clock is a normal
part of software installation. The clock cannot be set while the
system is in console mode. Once you set the clock, this code
will clear the next time the system is powered up.
Low battery
2

0050

0000.0005

The system battery’s charge is low or completely discharged.
Run the system for about 17 hours to fully recharge the
battery.

No devices connected to internal SCSI-A bus

? 7

00A0

0000.4001

No devices connected to external SCSI-B bus
2

OOAO

0000.4001

No Ethernet cable (ThinWire)

22 1

00CO

0000.7004

This message indicates one or more of the following:
m

No cable is installed on the ThinWire Ethernet connectors.

No terminator on the ThinWire Ethernet port, or no
terminator present at one or both ends of the segment.

s Network select button is set to wrong position (in for
ThinWire Ethernet; out for standard Ethernet).

- 7-4

Running Diagnostics

Faulty cable or loose connection.

No Ethernet cable (standard)
2?2

00CO

0011.700E

This message indicates one or more of the following:
s

No cable is installed on the standard Ethernet connectors.

No loopback connector is installed on the standard
Ethernet port.

Network select button is set to wrong position (in for
ThinWire Ethernet; out for standard Ethernet).

Faulty cable or loose connection.

To correct the problem, turn the éyatem off (0), and then turn the
system back on (| ). If you still get the same error message, you
may have a hardware problem with your Ethernet module.

Note See operating system documentation for shutdown procedures
before turning your system off. Also, you should not turn off, halt,
or restart the system without notifying work group members.

See Section 6.1 for the correct order in which to turn your system
components off (0) and on ( | ).

7.2

Runnin

Self-Tests
This section describes how to run self-tests on your system.
Self-tests are used to display the status of the devices installed on
your system. Self-test diagnostic programs reside permanently in
the Model 38 read-only memory (ROM).

To test a device in your Model 38 system, follow these steps:
1

Use Table 7-1 to find the number or letter identifier for the

device you want to test.

Put the Model 38 in console mode by pressing the halt button

on the back of the system. Use a pen or a small pointed object
to press the button. Figure 7-1 shows the location of the halt
button.
|

Note See operating system documentation for shutdown procedures
before turning your system off. Also, you should not turn
off, halt, or restart the system without notifying work group
memobers.

Running Diagnostics

7-5

Figure 7-1

Halt Button

u'/

Halt Button

MLO-002330

Enter TEST and a space followed by the device identifier, and
press the Return key.

>>> TEST 7
In this example, you are testing the SCSI-A bus controller.
If you want to test a consecutive series of devices, enter TEST
followed by the first and last numbers of the series, as shown
in Table 7—1 and press the Return key.
>>>

TEST F 7

In the above example, the system tests device F, then E, D, C,
B,A 9 8, and 7.

The system displays the number of each device as it is tested,
followed by three periods (...). If the self-test is successful, no
question mark or error message is displayed, and the console
prompt appears:

7' L ]
>>>

If the device is not installed, or is not tested, an underscore
and two dots (_..) is displayed before the console prompt
appears:
7“ L]
o>

7-6

Running Diagnostics

If a device fails the self-test, a question mark (?) follows the

device identifier and a failure message is displayed before the
console prompt appears:
72..
84

FAIL

>>>

If a self-test results in a failure, enter the TEST 50 command
to display your system configuration (no need to press the halt
button).
Call your Digital service representative.

7.3

Configuration Display
- The configuration displayis a tahle that lists the status of each

device installedin your system. The configuration table holds the
results of the self-tests and power-up tests and is updated each
time the self-test is run.

To display your system configuration, perform the following steps:

Put the Model 38 in console mode by pressing the halt button

on the rear of the system.
Nofte See operating system documentation for shutdown procedures

before turning your system off. Also, you should not turn
off, halt, or restart the system without nomfimng work group
members.

Enter the following:
>>>

TEST

This procedure displays the system configuration, Ethernet
hardware ID, ROM revision levels, and status information.
Error information in the configuration display is valuable

to your service representative. See Appendix C for

additional information about the status and error codes
in the configuration display.

Running Diagnostics

7-7

In the following example of a configuration display, the elements
are numbered for identification below.

>>> TEST 50

KA42-B V1.3
(1
ID 08-00-2B-07-E3-83

MONO

0000.0001 ©

CLK

0000.0001

NVR

0000.0001

DZ
MEM

0000.0001

00000001 00000001 00000001 00000001 00000001 00001220 @
0010.0001

”

01000000

0000.0001

0000.0001
0000.0001

SCSI-A

2828.0001

V1.30

SCSI-B

1C1C.0001

V1.30

SYS

0000.0001

8PLN

0000.0001

FFFFFFO05 FFFFFF05 FFFFFF05 00000001 FFFFFFO5 01000001 FFFFFF03 FFFFFFO05

FFFFFFO5 FFFFFF05 00000001 00000001 05000001 FFFFFF05 FFFFFF03 FFFFFFO05
V1.3

S>>

€@

CPU (KA42-B) and ROM (V1.3) version

Ethernet hardware address

@ Status codes for devices. See Appendix C.
® DZ status codes. See Section 7.3.1.

(5] Repi'esents 16 megabytes of memory. See Section 7.5 for more
information.

® SCSI status codes. See Section 7.4.
Table 7—1 gives the mnemonics for devices that may be part of
your configuration.

Any code in the configuration table other than 0000.0001 on the
lines for MONO, DZ, MM, FP, IT or SYS devices indicates a hard
error. If you observe a different code, contact your Digital service
representative.

The other devices such as CLK, NVR, MEM, SCSI-A, SCSI-B,
8PLN, and NI may have a code other than 0000.0001 and still
operate normally.

7-8

Running Diagnostics

The following sections describe TEST 50 codes for DZ and SCSI-A

and SCSI-B. For more information, see Appendix C.

To update the information in the configuration display after
making a change to the system configuration, you can either power
up the system or enter the following command.

>>> TEST F 1

Reenter the TEST 50 command to view the current configuration
status.

7&3!] Dz Staius COdos ,
The DZ status codes contain the status of the four serial lines,

the keyboard, and the mouse or tablet. The DZ lines from the
previous example are described in this example.
DZ

0000.0001

00000001

@060 00e

Note

00000001

00000001 00000001 000012A0

Keyboard port status
Video port status

Communication port status
Printer port status

Keyboard self-test
Mouse or tablet self-test

'Any status code other than 00000001 for the four ports and

keyboard indicates a failure on that line. A status code of
00000000 for the keyboard indicates that the keyboard is
disconnected. The sixth status code is for the mouse or tablet, and
code other than 000012A0 (good) or 00000000 (nothing connected)
indicates a failure in the device connected.

Running Diagnostics

7-9

7.3.2

Diskless System

If you have a diskless system, you will see a configuration display
similar to the following:

KA42~-B

V1.3

08-00-2B-07-05-02
MONO

0000.0001

CLK

0000.0001

NVR

0000.0001

00000001
MEM

00000001

0008.0001

00800000
MM

0000.0001

SYS

0000.0000

8PLN

0000.0001

Running Diagnostics

00000001
|

0000.0001

>>>

7-10

00000001

V1.3

00000001

00001230

7.4

Testin

Internal Storage Devices
You can use TEST 50 to check the fltatm of hard disk drives, a
tape drive, and a diskette drive installed in your system unit.

To determine the status of a device using the TEST 50
configuration display, you first
s

Ascertain the device’s SCSI ID setting. Use the address
column in the device display, explained in Section 7.6, to
determine a device’s SCSI ID setting.

Find the SCSI-A line in the TEST 50 display.

Here is an example of the SCSI-A line. In this example, the eight
alphanumeric SCSI-A codes are numbered 1 through 8 for your
reference. These codes tell the functional status of each device
and correspond to SCSI IDs 0 through 7.
V1.3
2828.0001
?? SCSI-A
FFFFFF05 FFFFFF05 FFFFFFO5 00000001 FFFFFFO5

01000001 FFFFFFO3 FFFFFFO5

The SCSI IDs shown in the example are identified below:
@000 000O0eC

SCSI ID 0 — open
SCSI ID 1 — open

SCSI ID 2 — open
SCSI ID 3 — RZ22/RZ23/RZ24 hard disk
‘SCSI
ID 4 — open

SCSI
ID 5 — TZ30 tape drive (shown) or RX23 diskette drive
SCSI ID 6 — SCSI-A controller
SCSI ID 7 — open

Running Diagnostics

7-11

An easy way to determine if any device errors are detected is by

looking for double question marks in the left column as shown in
the example. Two question marks indicate that one or more of the

drives are faulty. To determine which device is faulty, examine the

status codes. If you see a status code different from those listed in
Table 7-2, the device may be faulty.
Table 7-2

SCSI Status Codes Indicating Good Devices

Status Code

Device

FFFFFFO03

SCSI bus controller

00000001

RZ22, RZ23, RZ24, RX23, or RZ55 disk drive

01000001

TZ30 tape drive

The status codes in Table 7-3 may indicate faulty devices or open
SCSI IDs.
Table 7-3

SCSI Status Codes Indicating Possible Problems

Status Code

Device

FFFFFFO05

Device is offline or not installed at this address

FFFFFFFF

Device not tested—possible SCSI bus controller error

If a device is set to a SCSI ID that indicates FFFFFFO05 in the

SCSI-A line, the device’s SCSI ID may be set incorrectly or its
cabling may be disconnected. Check the device’s cabling and SCSI
ID setting, and then retest it. If the code is still FFFFFF05 after
retesting, call your Digital service representative.
If you see any code different from those listed in Table 7-2 or

Table 7-3, make sure that no two devices are set to the same

SCSI ID. If you still have problems, call your Digital service
representative.

For more information on SCSI status codes, see Appendix C.

7-12

Running Diagnostics

7.5 Testing Memory Modules

To check the functional condition of memory modules, find the
MEM line in the configuration display. If a system’s memory is
good, a line similar to the one below appears:

MEM

0008.0001 @
00800000

The 8-digit decimal code following MEM, (@) indicates the
amount of error-free memory available, as follows:
s

0004.0001 means the system has 4 megabytes of memory

0010.0001 means the system has 16 megabytes of memory

0014.0001 means the system has 20 megabytes of memory

0018.0001 means the system has 24 megabytes of memory

0020.0001 means the system has 32 megabytes of memory

N 0008.0001 means the system has 8 megabytes of memory

When the first three digitsin the second line of code (@) match
the three digits preceding the decimal in the first line (@) all the

memory in the system is good. For example,in the example MEM

display, the matchmg 008s indicate that there are 8 megabytes of
good memory.

When the system detects a memory error, you see double question
marks and a second, 8-digit error code in line two. For example:
?? MEM

0008.0020
01000000

00000023

The second error code in line two indicates the module or modules
containing failed memory. A digit other than 0 in the first seven
digits indicates an error in a memory module. For ammple, the 2
in the example error code indicates thereis an error in a memory

module. A digit other than 0 in the last digit indicates failing
memory on the system module. For example, the 3 in the last
digit of the error code indicates faflmg memory on the system
module.

To use the error code to determine the failing modules, do the
following:

Find the nonzero digits in the error code.

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Refer to Table 74 and find the line that shows your system’s
total memory module configuration.

3 In that line, locate the position of each nonzero digit in the
error code. The nonzero digit positions, numbered 1 to 8 from
left to right, correspond to the digits in the error code.
The entry at each position indicates a failing module as

follows:
m

S indicates an error in the system module memory.

4 indicates an error in the 4-megabyte module.

8 indicates an error in the 8-megabyte module.

12 indicates an error in the 12-megabyte module.

16 indicates an error in the 16-megabyte module.

Suppose, for example, that a system with a 4-megabyte memory
module produces a 00000023 error code. The nonzeros in digits

7 and 8 show a “4” and an “S” in the 4 MByte module line in
Table 7—4. This means that the 4-megabyte memory module and

the system module have failing memory and you should replace
them.
Table 7-4

8-Digit Memory Error Code
Modules with Failing Memory

Installed Modules

Nonzero Digits
1

System module

4 MByte module

4 and 8 MByte modules

12 MByte module

16 MByte module

4 and 16 MByte modules

12 and 8 MByte module

12 and 16 MByte

S
12

modules

In Table 74, each digit contains the status of 4 banks of memory
(1 bank = 1 megabyte of memory).

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7.6

Device Display
You use the SHOW DEVICE command to show the devices
installed in your system and where they are located on the SCSI
bus.
>>>

|
SHOW DEVICE

In the following example display, elements are numbered for

identification below.
VMS/VMB

ULTRIX

ADDR

ESAO

SEO

08-00-2B-07-E3-83

A/3/0/00 DISK
A/5/0/00 TAPE

DKA300
RZ3
MKA 500
TZ5
..HostID....

DKB100
DKB200
DKB300
DKB400
DKB500

RZ9
RZ10
RZ11
RZ12
RZ13

...HostID....

DEVTYP

A/6

INITR

B/1/00
B/2/0/00
B/3/0/00
B/4/0/00
B/5/0/00

DISK
DISK
DISK
RODISK
DISK

B/6

INITR

NUMBYTES

RM/FX

104 MB
e

FX
RM

MB
MB
MB
MB
MB

RZ55

FX
FX
RM
FX

RZ23
RZ23
RRD40
RZ56

332
104
104
205
665

DEVNAM

RZ23

WP
-

>>>

Ethernet device and Ethernet hardware address

@ Device numbers for VMS operating system

0‘ Address — Tells which SCSI bus (A or B) a device is on and
the device’s SCSI ID setting.

O Device type (disk, tape, or RODISK (read-only disk)). INITR
(initiator) is the host Model 38.

® Number of megabytes available
Note RRD40 is a read-only device. The MB display will vary,

depending on the number of files that are loaded on the CD by
the manufacturer.

@ Removable (RM) or fixed (FX) disk

©® Write-protected

©® Device name

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Consider, for example, the following line from the previous
display:
DKB400

RZ12

B/4/0/00

RODISK

205

RRD40

This line indicates an RRD40 compact disc drive, located at
address ID 4 on the SCSI-B bus. The RRD40 compact disc is a
read-only, removable disc and is write-protected.

Table 7-5 explains the mnemonics used in the SHOW DEVICE
display.

Table 7-5

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SHOW DEVICE Display Column Heads

Identifier

Definition

VMS/VMB

Device name for VMS operating system software

ULTRIX

Device name for ULTRIX operating system software

ADDR

Address

DEVTYP

Device type

NUMBYTES

Number of megabytes

RM/FX

Removable or fixed device

Write protected

DEVNAM

Device name

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7.7

Using the System Exerciser
If yOu suspect problems, use the system exerciser to check the
quality of your software media.
The system exerciser emulates an operating system through

interaction among devices within the system. The system
exerciser tests all internal and external devices. Use the system
exerciser if your system has intermittent problems. It exercises

each device once sequentially, then exercises them simultaneously.
The system exerciser takes as long as 11 minutes to complete. It
will not write on any medium.
Nofte See operating system documentation for shutdown procedures

before turning your system off. Also, you should not turn off, halt,
or restart the system without notifying work group members.
To test your system, run the system exerciser:
1

Insert media in all devices. Put the RRD40 test disc in the

compact disc drive, blank tape cartridges in the TK50Z—GA or
TZ30 tape drives, and a blank diskette in the RX23 diskette

drive.
2

Put the system in console mode by pressing the halt button on
the back of the system unit.

Enter the following command:
>>>

TEST 0

[Return]

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The following example shows the display that appears after the

system exerciser has run all tests. Numbered display elements
are explained below.
KA42-B

V1.3

O00BO

MONO

0000.0001

11 1005

0 00:00:35

0080

0000.0001

00:01:12

0010

MEM

0010.0001

OOA7

00:02:02

0090

SCSI-A 6000.0001

0002

00:02:23

OOAO

SCSI-B

6000.0001

0002

00:02:56

00CO

0000.0001

00:04:01

3200.0001 @

e
206

2200.0001 @
3200.0001 ©
4100.0001 O
7200.0001 @

0.00:08:14

INST

HLT
PC

OOOO5A0F

00060 C

>>>

RZ23 disk drive (user disk)

RZ23 disk drive (system disk)
RZ23 disk drive (user disk)
RRD40 compact disc drive
TK50Z—GA expansion box

Column of test numbers of the device identifiers (see
Table 7-1)

Column of device identifiers

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Column of device mnemonics (see Table 7-1)

Status and error information for each device

Various graphics tests display on the screen during the system
exerciser. Single question marks provide status information and
do not interfere with the operation of the system. Double question
marks in the final display indicate errors.
If you see double question marks next to the tape drive mnemonic
on SCSI-A or SCSI-B bus, and you ran the system exerciser

with test cartridges in the drives, try different cartridges. Your
cartridge may be the source of the problem.
If you see any other double question marks, call your service
representative for assistance. Know the mnemonic associated
with the double question marks. Table 7—1 identifies the device
that corresponds to each mnemonic. Have this information ready
when you call your service representative.

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7.8

Test Utilities
This section discusses the RRD40 test disc utility and the erase
disk utility for SCSI hard disks.
Note If an expansion box fails, first check all cable connections.

7.8.1

RRDA40 Test Disc Utility

The RRD40 compact disc drive is shipped with a test disc to use

when you suspect RRD40 compact disc drive problems. Follow
these steps to test your RRD40 compact disc drive.

Note See operating system documentation for shutdown procedures
before turning your system off. Also, you should not turn off, halt,
or restart the system without notifying work group members.

Press the halt button on the back of your system unit. The
console prompt (>>>) is displayed on your screen.

Insert the test disc in the RRD40 compact disc drive, following

the instructions in Section 4.8.4.

Enter TEST 0 and press the Return key. The system exerciser
display appears on your screen.

The numbers 4100.0001 as part of the system exerciser display
indicate a normal response code.

A 4101.0471 error code on the screen display indicates a
problem with the RRD40 compact disc drive. A 4104.0A71

error code on the screen display indicates that the RRD40
compact disc drive has failed the test. Do not use the drive.
Call your Digital service representative for assistance.

7.8.2

Erase Disk Utility for SCSI Hard Disks

The erase disk utility erases all data on a specified hard disk.

Caution This utility destroys all data on the hard disk.
Note See operating system documentation for shutdown procedures

before turning your system off. Also, you should not turn off, halt,
or restart the system without notifying work group members.

7-20 Running Diagnostics

Press the halt button on the back of your system unit. The

Enter SHOW DEVICE and press the Return key.

console prompt (>>>) is displayed on your screen.

Enter TEST 50 and press the Return key. See Section 7.3 for

Identify the SCSI ID of the hard disk you wish to erase. See

an example of the TEST 50 screen display.

Appendix B for additional information.

Enter the TEST 75 command and press the Return key.
The following example shows the erase disk utility erasing the
hard disk in an RZ55 expansion box. The hard disk in this
example is located on SCSI-B bus address ID 1. The erasing
procedure completes successfully.

Note:

The output below is common to both formatting and erasing

programs. When you run TEST 75 ScsHDerase program, the

formatting portion will not be activated. Successful erasure will be
indicated by the readout on line ©.

This utility destroys all data on the hard disk.
>>> TEST 75
ScsHDerase

1 1

1
(2]
©

PV _SCS FMTING. .. uuveennennnsonesnens e

PV_SCS_FMT BBrepl=0

PV_SCS_FMT_SUCC

(6]

PV_SCS_FMT_ CHN

PV_SCS_FMT_ID

(0=8SCS8SIA,

1=8SCSIB)?

(0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7)7?

PV_SCS_FMT RUSURE

(1/0)?

>>>

Select the SCSI-A bus or SCSI-B bus. SCSI-B bus is selected

in the example.

0000

Caution

Specify the SCSI ID. SCSI ID 1 is selected in the example.
Provide verification of your action: 1 = yes; 0 = no.
Your hard disk is being erased.

The number of bad blocks is listed.

Your hard disk has been successfully erased.

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7-21

Running the erase disk utility on the hard disk located at SCSI
address ID 3, SCSI-B bus, produces a screen display like the one
below, which includes an error.
>>> TEST 75
ScsHDerase

PV_SCS_FMT CHN

(0=SCSIA,

1=SCSIB)?

PV_SCS _FMT ID (0,1,2,3,4,5,6, 7)9
PV ~scs FMT_RUsure (1/0)"«‘»
1
PV

[Retum

[Retum]

SCS FMTing..ceeeeeeseoneacssns ?

PV_SCS_FMT_ ERR#3
>>>

Table 7—6 lists the error messages that can appear for the erase
disk utility and gives an explanation for each message.

Table 7-6

Error Messages for Erase Disk Utility

Code

Meaning

Illegal unit number entered

Error occurred during a SCSI bus command

Reassign blocks failed (no more replacement blocks

Unit not ready

Illegal device type for operation

SCSI bus hung after reset attempts

available)

Data compare error

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7.9
@

Changing the Keyboard Language
To change the language of your keyboard, make sure your system

is in console mode by pressing the halt button on the back of your
system unit.

Note See your operating system documentation for shutdown procedures
before turning your system off. Also, you should not turn off, halt,
or restart the system without notifying work group members.
1

At the console prompt (>>>), enter TEST 54 and press the

Select a language from the keyboard language menu.

Return key. The Keyboard Language Menu appears.

In the following example, the keyboard language is changed from
English (3) to Italiano (9).
>>>

TEST 54
8)

Dansk

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)

Deutsch
Deutsch (Schweiz)
English
English (British/Irish)
Espafnol
Francgais
Francgais (Canadien)

>>>

9)
10)
11)
12)
13)
14)
15)

Francais

(Suisse Romande)

Italiano
Nederlands
Norsk
Portugués
Suomi
Svenska
Vlaams

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7. IO Console Commands
Console commands, and the tests or utility programs they execute,
are listed in Table 7-7, Table 7-8, and Table 7-9.
To see a list of these commands, enter HELP at the console
prompt and press the Return key.
Table 7-7

SHOW Commands

Command

Information Displayed

HELP

All commands

SHOW BFLG

Default boot flag

SHOW BOOT

Default boot device (see Section A.3.)

SHOW DEVICE

Boot devices available (see Section A.1.)

SHOW ETHER

Hardware Ethernet address

SHOW HALT

Default action after your system halts (see

Section A.2.)

SHOW KBD

Keyboard type selected (see Section 7.9.)

SHOW MEMORY

Memory for your system unit

Password enable bit

SHOW SCSIA

SCSI-A bus host ID number

SHOW SCSIB

SCSI-B bus host ID number

SHOW VER

Version of ROM

Table 7-8
Command

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SHOW PSE

SET Commands
Default Set

SET BFLG

Default boot flags

SET BOOT

Default boot device

SET HALT

Default recovery action

SET KBD

Keyboard language

SET PSE

Password enable bit

SET PSWD

Password Security Feature

SET SCSIA

SCSI-A bus host ID number

SET SCSIB

SCSI-B bus host ID number

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Table 7-9

TEST Commands

Command

Test or Utility Program

TEST F

Self-test on base video (MONO)
Self-test on system clock (CLK)

TEST E

TEST D
TEST C

TEST A

Self-test on system memory (MEM)
Self-test on memory-management unit (MM)

TEST 9

Self-test on floating point unit (FP)

TEST 8

Self-test on interval timer (IT)

TEST 7

Device controller—SCSI-A

TEST 6

Device controller—SCSI-B

TEST B

TEST 5

Self-test on interrupt controller

and Ethernet ID ROM (SYS)

TEST 4
|

Self-test on 8-plane graphics
coprocessor option (8PLN)

TEST 3

Reserved

TEST 2

Reserved

TEST 1

Self-test on the Ethernet circuits (NI)

TEST 0

System exerciser

TEST 50

Configuration display

TEST 54

Language inquiry menu

TEST 75

TEST 76

7.11

Self-test on nonvolatile RAM (NVR)
Self-test on serial line controller (DZ)

SCSI disk data eraser
(erase disk utility)

Floppy diskette formatter

Password Security Feature
In normal operation, your VAXstation 3100 allows all console
operator privileges, such as HALT, SET, DEPOSIT, EXAMINE,
etc. Some customers require that direct access to memory and
kernel system operation be restricted to authorized personnel only.
To implement this restricted access, a password security feature is
available in console access and operation.

A password security feature can be initiated by using the console
command LOGIN, which is not the same as the VMS LOGIN
command. The system will ask for a password, after which access

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7-25

to privileged console commands will be allowed only to users

possessing the password code.

Note This password must be a character string of exactly 16

hexadecimal characters (0 through 9, A through F). It is important

that you make a note of your password and store it in a secure
place. If you forget your password, you must call your Digital
service representative to regain access to the privileged console

mode of your system.

Examples of how to set and enable the password feature appear in

Section 7.11.1.

The privileged console commands are:

BOOT (with parameters)
DEPOSIT
EXAMINE
FIND

HALT
INITIALIZE

LOAD

MICROSTEP
NEXT

REPEAT
SET

SHOW

START
X

Any commands which modify memory and registers, or

commands which transfer control of the CPU from the console
monitor to another program such as BOOT or START.

This privileged state will continue until such time as the user
leaves the console state by using the BOOT, CONTINUE, HALT

or START commands. Subsequent entries into the prwfleged state
can only be gained by use of the 16-character password.

Console commands acceptedin nonprivileged mode (secure)

include:

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Running Diagnostics

CONTINUE (if the user inadvertently pushes the HALT
button, this command allows them to continue operations in a
non-privileged mode)

! (to enter optional text not to be acted upon by the computer)

7.11.1

Enabling the Password Security Feature

Your VAXstation 3100 arrives from the factory with the password
security feature disabled, and the password set to 0. Follow these
steps to initialize the password security feature on your system.
1

At the console prompt (>>>) type in SET PSWD and press the

The console responds with the prompt (1 >>>). Type in your

Return key.

password and press the Return key. As you type in the
password, it will not echo on the screen.

Note This password must be a character string of exactly 16
hexadecimal characters (0 through 9, A through F). It is
important that you make a note of your password and store
it in a secure place. If you forget your password, you must
call your Digital service representative to regain access to the
privileged console mode of your system.

The console will respond with the prampt (2 >>>). Type in
your password a second time for verification, and press the
Return key. Again, as you type in the password, it will not
echo on the screen.

If the two passwords that you have typed in do not match,
then the console will abort the command and the following
error message will be displayed:
?31

ILL PSWD

If the two passwords that you have typed in match, your
password is preserved in nonvolatile memory, preserving the
password value, even if power is removed from the system

Now your password is ready for use. If you wish to change the
password, this can be done in the privileged mode using the SET
PSWD command. To reset your password, follow these steps.
1

At the console prompt (>>>) type in SET PSWD and press the
Return key.

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7-27

The console responds with the prompt (0 >>>). Type in your |
old password and press the Return key. As you type in the

password, it will not echo on the screen.
If you have correctly entered the old password, the console will
respond with the prompt (1 >>>). Type in your new password
and press the Return key. Again, as you type in the password,

it will not echo on the screen.
Note This password must be a character string of exactly 16
hexadecimal characters (0 through 9, A through F). It is
important that you make a note of your password and store
it in a secure place. If you forget your password, you must

call Digital customer service to regain access to the privileged

console commands.
The console will respond with the console prompt (2 >>>).
Type in your new password again, for verification, and press

the Return key. Again, as you type in the password, it will not

echo on the screen.

If the two passwords that you have typed in do not match,

then the console will abort the command and the following
error message will be displayed:
231

ILL

PSWD

If the two passwords that you have typed in match, your new
password is preserved in nonvolatile memory, preserving the
password value, even if power is removed from the system
unit.

Once your password is correctly entered, the password feature
enabled by setting the password enable bit (PSE) to a one.
Follow these steps to enable the password feature.
can be

At the console prompt (>>>) type in SHOW PSE and press the

Return key.
The console will respond with a 0 on the next line.
At the console prompt (>>>) type in SET PSE 1 and press the

Return key.
The password security feature is now enabled. You will no
longer be able to use the privileged commands without logging
in.

To test this, type in SHOW PSE at the console prompt (>>>)
and press the Return key.

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Running Diagnostics

The console will respond with the following code:
223

ILL CMD

You must now log in at the console prompt to use SHOW or
other privileged commands. At the console prompt (>>>) type
in LOGIN and press the Return key.

The console will respond with the prompt (? >>>). Type in
your 16-character password and press the Return key.

If the password you type in is not correct, the console responds
with the following code:
?23

ILL CMD

10 If the password was accepted, you may now proceed to use

privileged commands or you may disable the password feature
by typing the command SET PSE 0 at the console prompt
(>>>) and pressing the Return key.. As you perform any of
the commands in the privileged state (except for SET PSE 0)
and leave the console mode, the console will be left in a secure
state. Use of the password will once again be required to
perform privileged commands once you return to the console
mode.

7.12 Rebooting the System After Running Tests
While you are running any of the tests or procedures in this
chapter, you are in console mode. To resume normal operation of
the Model 38, you must reenter program mode. There are two
ways to enter program mode:
1

Enter BOOT at the console prompt and press the Return
key. The system then searches each device in turn for the
operating system software.

Enter BOOT followed by a space and the name of the device
that contains your software, as shown in the following
example:
>>> BOOT DKA300

This procedure lets the system boot the software immediately,
without searching.

See Appendix A for information on setting your system
parameters.

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7.13

Service Information
If you followed the corrective actions listed in Chapter 6 and

Chapter 7 and you continue to have problems with your Model 38,
call your Digital service representative. Before you call:
]

Write down the serial and model numbers of your system.
Your service representative may need these numbers when
you call. Your system is identified on the back of the system
unit with a label: Model: VS42A—xx is a VAXstation 3100
Model 38 system. The numbers in place of xx identify the
contents of the system unit.
Make notes based on Table 6—1. This information helps your

service representative know the state of your system when the

problem occurred.
Be prepared to read information from the screen and to enter
commands at the keyboard while you talk to your service
representative on the telephone.
Eight recessed diagnostic lights on the back of the system unit

come on when you turn on the system. Write down the status
of these lights. Your service representative may ask you to

describe which lights are on. Figure 7-2 shows that lights 7,
4,2, 1, and O are on.

Figure 7-2

Diagnostic Lights

OXF

4
~

JOSIEN

L
3210
O

\1/\l/\o
/; /* i

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8
Available Options

This chapter describes the hardware options available for your
VAXstation 3100 system. You can add many of these hardware
options inside your system unit yourself using instructions
"
provided in Chapter 9.

8.1

Hard Disk Drives
A hard disk drive stores information on a nonremovable disk.
Internal hard disks available for the VAXstation 3100 system are
the RZ22, RZ23, and RZ24. You can add one, two, or three hard
disks inside the system unit as described in Chapter 9. The RZ55
hard disk is available in an external expansion box. To purchase
a hard disk, call DECdirect by dialing 1-800—DIGITAL, or consult
your Digital sales representative.

Table 8~1 lists the internal and external hard disks available for
your system.

Table 8-1

Hard Disk Drives

Disk Type

Storage Available

Location

RZ22

55.5 MB

Internal

RZ23

104 MB

Internal

RZ24

209 MB

Internal

RZ55

- 832 MB

Expansion box

Note If you currently have a diskless system, you must add a drive plate

with a SCSI mass controller to your system. Contact your Digital
sales representative for information on ordering a SCSI/SCSI
Disk Drive Plate Controller Kit (VS42D—JH).

Avallable Options

8-1

8.2

Memory
The VAXstation 3100 system can have up to 32 megabytes of
memory. The additional memory expansion modules are shown in

Table 8-2.
Table 8-2

Optional Memory Expansion Modules

- Module Number

Description

MS42--AB

4-megabyte memory expansion module

MS42-KA

8-megabyte memory expansion module

MS42-BA

MS42-CA

12-megabyte memory expansion module

16-megabyte memory expansion module

You can add memory modules inside the system unit to form

various configurations as' described
in Section 9.3. To purchase

memory modules, call DECdirect by dialing 1-800-DIGITAL, or
consult your Digital sales representative.

8.3

Tape Drive
The TZ30 tape drive allows you to load additional software from a

tape cartridge. You can add the TZ30 tape drive inside the system
unit as described in Chapter 9. To purchase a TZ30 tape drive,

call DECdirect by dialing 1-800—DIGITAL, or consult your Digital

sales representative.

8.4

Diskette Drive
The RX23 diskette drive allows you to load additional software
from a floppy diskette. You can add an RX23 inside the system
unit as described in Chapter 9. To purchase an RX23 diskette

drive, call DECdirect by dialing 1-800-DIGITAL, or consult your
Digital sales representative.

8.5

Graphics Coprocessor Module/Color Option
The graphics coprocessor module/color option allows you to run

color graphics software applications. You can add a graphics
-

8-2

Availlable Options

coprocessor module/color option inside your system unit as
described in Chapter 9. To purchase a graphics coprocessor
module/color option, call DECdirect by dialing 1-800-DIGITAL, or
consult your Digital sales representative.

8.6

SPXClor Graphics Accelerator

The SPX Color Graphics Accelerator option allows you to run

color graphics software applications. You can add a SPX Color
Graphics Accelerator inside your system unit by following
the documentation that ships with the product. To purchase
a SPX Color Graphics Accelerator, call DECdirect by dialing
1-800-DIGITAL, or consult your Digital sales representative.

8.7

Gmdelmes for Adding Internal Devices
YourVAXstation 3100 Model 38 system unit has a maximum
configuration for devices:

m 32 megabytes of n:)iemory including the 4 megabytes that come
with the system.

One graphics coprocessor module/color option

One SCSI mass storage controller module mounted on a drive
plate

Three storage devices. For instance,
— Three RZ24 hard disks, or

— Two hard disks with the TZ30 tape drive, or
— Two hard disks with the RX23 diskette drive

Use the following guidelines when adding storage devices inside a
system unit.

Digital recommends choosing one of the following

configurations:

— One to three RZ23 or RZ24 hard disks
— One RZ22 hard disk
— One RZ22 hard disk and one or two RZ23 or RZ24 hard

disks

— One RX23 diskette drive and one or two RZ23 or RZ24
hard disks
— One RX23 diskette drive and one RZ22 hard disk
— One TZ30 tape drive and one or two RZ23 or RZ24 hard
disks
— One TZ30 tape drive and one RZ22 hard disk

Available Options

8-3

Figure 8-1 shows a configuration with one TZ30 tape drive

and two RZ23 hard disks.
Figure 8-1

Typical Internal Storage Device Configuration

SCSI| Mass Storage

System Rear

Controller Module

RZ23 Hard Disk

Power Supply

TZ30 Tape Drive

RZ24 Hard Disk

Drive Plate

Available Options

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If you have a system without a hard disk, diskette drive, or a
tape drive, you must add a drive plate with an attached SCSI
mass storage controller module in order to support a storage
device.

8-4

System Front

8.8

Printers

Table 8-3 lists the printers available for the VAXstation 3100
system.

Table 8-3

Printers

Printer

Description

LNO3

Desktop laser printer

LNO3R ScriptPrinter

Enhanced LNO3; prints text and graphics
Nonimpact page printer; prints POSTSCRIPT

LA100
LA75 Companion

Desktop dot-matrix printing terminal
Desktop dot-matrix printer; sixel graphics

LN03 PLUS
'“

text and graphics

Printer

LPS20 PrintServer
LPS40 PrintServer

Networked POSTSCRIPT printer
Networked POSTSCRIPT printer

8.8.1 Connecting a Printer
When you order a printer, you need to order a DEC 423 serial

line cable and the appropriate adapter to connect the printer
to your VAXstation 3100 system. Consult your Digital sales
representative to determine the correct adapter to order for your
printer.

To connect a printer:

Use the documentation that comes with the printer
s

Unpack and set up the printer

s Set the baud rate on your printer to 4800 baud before
counacting it to your VAXstation 3100 system.

(1O

Make sure that the printer and all equipment, including

Attach one end of the printer cable to the back of the printer.

Attach the serial line cable to the other end of the printer

expansion boxes and the system unit, are off.
(Check the printer documentation.)
cable.

Available Options

Attach the free end of the serial line cable to the printer port
on the back of the system unit, as shown in Figure 8-2.

Figure 82

Connecting a Printer

Printer Cable

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Avdallable Options

When building your software, you will need the following
information to set up a printer port for your VAXstation 3100.
Table 84 lists the device names that are specific for your
operating system.

Table 8-4

Device Names for Your Operating System

Operating System

Device Name

VMS

TTA3:

ULTRIX

/dev/tty03

In addition to the device-specific information found in Table 84
you will find important information on connecting a printer to
your operating system in the following documentation:
s

For VMS:

System Management Volume 1A, Guide to Setting Up a
VMS System

General User Volume 4, DCL Dictionary
s

For ULTRIX:

System Manager Binder 3A, System Environment Setup

Available Options

8-7

8.9

Modems
A modem is a device that converts computer signals to signals

that can be sent over a telephone line. Modems are typically used
for communications in large networks, for instance wide area

networks (WANSs).

Table 8-5 lists the modems available for the VAXstation 3100.
You need to order a DEC 423 serial line cable and a 25-pin

D-sub/DECconnect passive adapter to connect a modem to your
system.

The communications port on the back of the system unit comes set
at 1200 baud. Refer to your modem documentation for the correct
baud for your modem. Autoanswer is not available; data leads
only are connected.

See Section 8.9.1 for instructions on connecting your modem.
Table 8-5

Modems

Modem

Description

DF242 Scholar Plus

300, 1200, and 2400 bps (bits per second) full
duplex asynchronous

DF224

300, 1200, and 2400 bps full-duplex
asynchronous

DF212

300, 600, and 1200 bps full-duplex

asynchronous

DF112

300 and 1200 bps full-duplex asynchronous

DFO03

300 and 1200 bps full-duplex asynchronous

Note Full modem support is not available on the communication port

of the VAXstation 3100 Model 38. The 6-pin MM<J connector is for
data-leads only and is recommended for local interconnects only.

8-8

Avadllable Options

When building your software, you will need the following
information to set up a modem port for your VAXstation 3100.
Table 86 lists the device names that are specific for your
operating system.

Table 8-6

Device Names for Your Operating System

Operating System

Device Name

VMS

TTA2:

ULTRIX

/dev/tty02

It is important that along with the device-specific information
found in Table 86, you consult the following documentation for
important information on connecting a modem to your operating
system:

For VMS:

System Management Volume 1A, Guide to Setting Up a
- VMS System

System Management Volume 5A: Networking, Guide to

DECNET VAX Networking
s

For ULTRIX:

System Manager Binder 3A, System Environment Setup

Available Options

8-9

8.9.1

Connecting a Modem

To connect your modem:

Make sure that the modem and other equipment, including

the system unit, are off.
Follow the directions that come with your modem to set it up.

Use your modem guide to clear the Force DSR attribute on
your modem. (By clearing the Force DSR attribute, your
system will recognize the loss of modem connection, should it
occur.)
Attach the 25-pin D-sub/DECconnect passive adapter to the

back of the modem.

5
—

S—

Attach one end of the DEC 423 serial line cable to the 25-pin
D-sub/DECconnect passive adapter.
Attach the free end of the serial line cable to the
communications port on the back of the system unit, as

shown in Figure 8-3.

Figure 83

Connecting a Modem

Modem Cable

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Available Options

8.10

Tablet
The tablet with the puck or stylus may be used as a pointing
device instead of the mouse for menu selection, graphics entry,
and pointer control. The VSXXX-AB tablet system consists of
a digitizing tablet, a 4-button puck, a 2-button stylus, and a
1.5-meter (5-foot) power/signal cable.

To connect your tablet, follow the directions for connecting a
mouse in Chapter 2.

8.11

Monitors
Several monitors are available for the VAXstation 3100. Contact
your Digital sales representative for more information.

8.12

Color Option/Graphics Coprocessor Module
To add color to your system, you can order an 8-plane graphics
coprocessor module/color option and color monitor. To purchase
this option, call DECdirect by dialing 1-800—DIGITAL, or consult
your Digital sales representative.

The graphics coprocessor module/color option supports monitors
with a resolution of 1024 by 864 pixels and displays up to 256
colors from a palette of 16.7 million.

8.13

SPX Color Graphics Accelerator
The SPX Color Graphics Accelerator is a higher performance
graphics option which supports both monitors with a high

resolution 1280 by 1024 pixels and monitors with a lower
resolution of 1024 by 864 pixels. The SPX Color Graphics
Accelerator displays up to 256 colors from a palette of 16.7
million.

8.14

Cable Option
There are short 1-meter (3-foot) cables and long 3-meter (10-foot)
cables available for your VAXstation 3100. The short cable
comes standard with your VAXstation 3100, while a long cable
is available for some options. Before ordering cables, verify that
a long cable is available for your configuration, especially for the
SPX Color Graphics Accelerator.
To connect a long monitor cable to your monitor, follow the

directions in your monitor guide. Do not connect the keyboard and
mouse to the monitor cable as shown in the monitor book. Connect
them to the back of the system unit as shown in Section 2.3.

Available Options

8-11

9
evices Inside Your
System Unit

You can choose one of two ways to add optional devices inside your
system unit. You can either add the devices yourself or you can
have a Digital service representative add the devices for you. If
you choose to add devices yourself, note the following:
s

Additions may take from 2 to 4 hours.

s The instructions in this chapter assume you are familiar with
the VAXstation 3100 system and the following diagnostic test
displays:
-

System power-up messages

Configuration display resulting from the TEST 50 console

command

System exerciser display resulting from the TEST 0
console command

SHOW DEVICE console command display

Improper addition of a device or module could lead to a device
or module failure. The VAXstation 3100 warrantee may not
cover such a failure.

Devices you can add include:

Memory modules (Section 9.3)

Graphics coprocessor module/color option (Section 9.4)

SPX color graphics accelerator (see documentation that ships
with the SPX color graphics accelerator)

Adding Optional Devices Inside Your System Unit

9-1

SCSI mass storage controller module mounted on a
drive plate. Required for the addition of storage devices.
(Section 9.5)
TZ30 tape drive (Section 9.9)

RX23 diskette drive (Section 9.8)
RZ23 or RZ22 hard disks (Section 9.10)
RZ24 hard disks (Section 9.11)
Figure 9-1 shows the types of devices and modules you can add to
upgrade your system unit.

Figure 9-1

RZ22/RZ23 Hard Disk —

Modules and Devices You Can Add

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RZ24 Hard Disk
Graphics Coprocessor

Module

RX23 Diskette Drive
TZ30 Tape Drive

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Figure 9-2 shows the SCSI mass storage module and drive plate
assembly you must add to the system unit to support internal
m——

storage devices and external expansion boxes.

9-2

Adding Optional Devices Inside Your System Unit

Figure -2

SCSI Mass Storage Controller Module and Drive
Plate

System Rear
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SCSI Mass Storage
Controller Module

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Drive Plate

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System Front
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9.1

Preparing Your System
To prepare the system unit:

If you have files stored on a system disk, make a back-up copy
following the instructions in your software documentation.

Note See operating system documentation for shutdown procedures
before turning your system off. Also, you should not turn
off, halt, or restart the system without notifying work group
members.

Put your system into console mode by pressing the halt button

on the rear of the system. (The halt button is shown in
Figure 7-1.) Enter the following command:
>>>

SET HALT

Adding Optional Devices Inside Your System Unit 9-3

After you have added the new device or module, your system

will halt at the console prompt when you first turn it on. You
can then use diagnostic tests as described in Section 9.16 to

determine whether the new device or module is connected
correctly.

Before you add a new device or module, you should review
your current system configuration. After adding a device or

module, you can compare the new system configuration with

the current one to help verify that all devices are present and
functioning correctly. You should record the current system
configuration information for reference.
s

To determine the presence of internal storage devices such

as RZ22/RZ23/RZ24 hard disks, an RX23 diskette drive, or
a TZ30 tape drive, enter the following command:
>>>

SHOW

DEVICE

[Retum]

A display similar to the one below should appear:

ADDR

DEVTYP

NUMBYTES

RM/FX

DEVNAM

08-00-2B-07-E3-83

A/3/0/00 DISK

A/5/0/00

TAPE

...HostID....

A/6

INITR

[ auHQStID& w on o

B/6

INITR

104 MB
........

RZ23

TZ230

The above display shows the mnemonic RZ23 in the

DEVNAM column, indicating one hard disk is present in
the system. The RZ23 or RZ22 mnemonic will appear for
each hard disk present in the system.
TZ30 in the DEVNAM column shows a TZ30 tape drive is
in the system.

If your system has an RX23 diskette drive, its device line
will look like the one below:
A/5/0/00

LL......

RX23

To determine the presence of other devices and the
quantity of memory inside your system unit, enter the
following command:
>>> TEST 50

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Adding Optional Devices Inside Your System Unit

In the following sample configuration display, elements are
numbered for identification below.

V1.3

KA42-B

ID 08-00-2B-07-05-02
MONO
CLK
NVR
DZ

0000.0001
0000.0001
0000.0001
0000.0001

00000001 00000001 00000001 00000001 00000001 000012A0
0008.0001

MEM

00800000

MM
FP
IT

SCSI-A

0000.0001
0000.0001
0000.0001

0808.0001

V1.3 @

1818.0001

V1.3

0000.0001

Vvi.3 @

FFFFFFO5 FFFFFF05 FFFFFFO05 00000001 FFFFFFO5 FFFFFF05 FFFFFF03 FFFFFFO5

SCSI-B

FFFFFFO5 FFFFFF05 FFFFFF05 00000001 05000001 FFFFFF05 FFFFFF03 FFFFFFO5
0000.0000
syYs

8PLN

0000.0001

>>>

s To determine the quantity of memory in your system, look
at the MEM (memory) line. The 8-digit decimal number
following MEM (@) represents the quantity of memory in
|
the system as follows:
—

0004.0001 means the system has 4 megabytes of
memory.

—
—

0008.0001 means the system has 8 megabytes of

memory.

000C.0001 means the system has 12 megabytes of
memory.

—

0010.0001 means the system has 16 megabytes of
memory.

—

0014.0001 means the system has 20 megabytes of
memory.

—

0018.0001 means the system has 24 megabytes of
memory.

—

0020.0001 means the system has 32 megabytes of
memory.

To determine whether your system has a SCSI mass
storage controller, note whether SCSI-A and SCSI-B lines
(® and ©) appear in the configuration display.

Adding Optional Devices Inside Your System Unit 9-5

To determine if your system has a graphics coprocessor
module/color option, note whether an 8PLN (8-plane
graphics coprocessor) line (@) appears in the configuration

display.
r-l—a

Turn

Disconnect the system power cord first from the wall and then
from the system unit.

Before removing the system cover, disconnect the following
cords from the system unit in the order given (see

the

system

unit off (0).

Figure 9-3):

9-6

The monitor power cord

The keyboard cable

The mouse cable

Adding Optional Devices Inside Your System Unit

Figure 9-3

Disconnecting the System Unit and Monitor

Cables

Monitor Power Cord

ThinWire T-Connector
Meonitor Cable

Keyboard Cable
Mouse Cable

System Power Cord
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Adding Optional Devices Inside Your System Unit 9-7

Disconnect the monitor cable by turning the connector
thumbscrews to the left and then removing the cable from
- the system unit. Figure 2-10 shows a close-up view of the
monitor cable connector.

Remove the monitor from the top of the system unit and

set it aside. The monitor is heavy and you may require the
assistance of a second person to lift it.

Disconnect the Ethernet cable T-connector by turning the
ribbed portion of the T-connector to the left and then removing

it from the system unit. Figure 5-7 shows a close-up view of
removing the Ethernet cable T-connector.

Caution To protect the system devices from damage due to static charge,
wear a static wrist strap and place a static mat under the
system unit when adding devices inside the system unit.

10 Remove the system cover as follows:
m

Unscrew the two captive cover screws located at the back
of the system on the outside edges of the system unit

Slide the system unit cover forward toward the front of the
system unit and then lift it up and away from the system

unit.

9-8

Adding Optional Devices Inside Your System Unit

until the screws are very loose. Do not remove the screws.
Figure 9—4 shows the captive screw positions.

Figure 94

Removing the System Unit Cover

System Unit Cover

Cover Screws

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WAkNING Do rmt attempt m open the power supply located inside the system
gure 9-5.) There are dangerous voltages inside the
1t (
there are no user serviceable parts.
supplyand
power

Adding Optional Devices Inside Your System Unit

9-9

9.2

Sequence for Adding Devices
If you are adding more than one device, add them in the following
order, based on their locations inside the system unit. See
1

Memory modules (Section 9.3)

Graphics coprocessor module/color option (Section 9.4)

Drive plate with an attached SCSI mass storage controller

module (Section 9.5)

RX23 diskette drive (Section 9.8) or TZ30 tape drive
(Section 9.9)
RZ22/RZ23 hard disks (Section 9.10) and RZ24 hard disks
(Section 9.11)
Figure -5

Device and Module Locations

SCSI Mass Storage

Controller Module

RZ22/RZ23 Hard Disk
RZ24 Hard Disk

Drive Plate -

RX23 Diskette Drive
(shown) or TZ30 Tape Drive

Power Supply
(Do Not Enter)
Graphics Coprocessor
Module
One or Two Memory Modules

System Module
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Adding Optional Devices Inside Your System Unit

9.3

Addmg One or More Memory Modul
Your system has 4 megabytes of memory on the system module.
You can add memory to your system to a maximum configuration
of 32 megabytes. The following memory module sizes are
available:

4 megabytes

8 megabytes
12 megabytes

16 megabytes |
To increase your system’s memory capacity to 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, or
32 megabytes, use the appropriate cmnfiguratmn as follows:

For a total 0f 8 megabytes, add a 4-megabyte memory module

For a total of 12 megabytes, add an 8-megabyte memory
module onto the system module.

For a total of 16 megabytes, you can add a 12-megabyte
memory module onto the system module or you can add
an 8-megabyte memory module onto a 4-megabyte memory

onto the system module.

module.

Fora tot.al of 20 megabytefl, add a 16-megabyte module onto
the syst

For a total of 24 megabytes, you can add a 16-megabyte
module onto a 4-megabyte module or you can add an 8-

megabytemodule onto a 12-megabyte module. You then add
the two modules onto the system module.

For a total of 32 megabytes, add a 12-megabyte memory
module onto a 16-megabyte module and then add the two
modules onto the system module.

If your configuration requires one memory module, follow the
procedure in Section 9.3.1. If your configuration requires two
memory modules, use the procedure in Section 9.3.2.

Take precautions to protect the memory modules from damage
due to static charge. This is particularly important when you
work with memory modules.
Caution Wear a static wrist strap and place a static mat under the system
unit when adding devices inside the system unit.

Adding Optional Devices Inside Your System Unit 9-11

9.3.1

Single Memory Module

To add a single memory module, complete the following steps:

‘1

If you have not already done so, prepare the system unit by
following the steps in Section 9.1.

If you are adding multiple devices, review Section 9.2.
If your system has a drive plate with mass storage devices
mounted on it, follow the instructions for removing the drive

plate in Section 9.6 and return to step 4. Figure 9-5 shows
the drive plate with devices on it inside the system unit.
4

To add the memory module, press the module down
into position so that the two connectors on the memory

module plug into the two connectors on the system module.
Figure 9—6 shows a top view of the memory module installed

inside the system unit. Figure 9—-7 shows a side view of the
memory module in relation to the connectors and post locks.
Figure 9-6

Adding Memory Modules—Top View

Post Locks (2)

Connectors Underneath
Module

Memory Module
Post Locks (2)
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Adding Optional Devices Inside Your System Unit

Figure 97
Memory Module

Adding a Single Memory Module—Side View

-——————\
—

System Side View

Module Connectors

Post Locks (2)

—— System Module
Post Locks (2)

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Press the memory module down until it locks onto the four
post locks. Two post locks are on the system module and two
are on the bottom of the system unit.

Press the memory module down firmly above the memory
module connectors to insure a good connection. Figure 9-6
shows where to press the memory module over the connectors
underneath it.

If you removed the drive plate and you are not adding any
further modules under the drive plate, follow the procedure for
replacing the drive plate in Section 9.7. Then return to step 8.

If you have further additions to make inside the system unit,
turn to the appropriate sections in this chapter. Otherwise,
proceed to Section 9.14.

Adding Optional Devices Inside Your System Unit

9-13

9.3.2

Two Memory Modules

Use the following procedure to add two memory modules:

If you have not already done so, prepare the system unit by

following the steps in Section 9.1.
2

If your system has a drive plate with mass storage devices
mounted on it, follow the instructions for removing the drive
plate in Section 9.6 and return to step 3. Figure 9-5 shows

the drive plate with devices on it inside the system unit.

9-14

You can identify an 8- or 16-megabyte memory module by its
two sets of connectors, as shown in Figure 9-8, and by the
words “16 MB” or “8 MB” printed on its edge. The 8- or 16megabyte module goes on top of the 4- or 12-megabyte module.
The 4- and 12-megabyte modules have one set of connectors.

Connect the 8- or 16-megabyte module’s inner set of connectors
to the 4- or 12-megabyte module’s connectors, as shown in
Figure 9-8.

Adding Optional Devices Inside Your System Unit

Figure -8
8 or 16 Megabyte
Memory Module

Joining Two Memory Modules

—
’%
i

"E" Clips (4)

Module Connectors

4 or 12 Megabyte
Memory Module

"E" Clip
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Locate the knob on one opening of each of the four E-clips.
Slide an E-clip onto each corner of the two modules so that the
knob fits into ythe hole on the upper module.

Adding Optional Devices Inside Your System Unit 9-15

Locate the two taller post locks at the front of the system unit
and break them off, as shown in Figure 9-9. (They prevent
you from connecting two modules to the system module and

are no longer needed.)

Figure 9-9

Adding Two Memory Modules

Two Mamory Modules
System Side View

Shorter Post Locks

Taller Post Locks

_ /

(Remove from System)

System Module

/
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To mount the modules on the system module, connect the

unused set of connectors on the outer edge of the upper
module to the connectors on the system module. Press the
modules downward until they lock onto the four post locks.

|
|

Two lock posts are on the system module and two are on the
bottom of the system unit. Figure 9—6 shows the top view of

memory module placement inside the system unit.

Press the memory modules firmly down above the memory
module connectors to insure a good connection. Figure 96

shows where to press the memory modules over the connectors
underneath them.

If you have further additions to make inside the system unit,

turn to the appropriate sections.

10 If you removed the drive plate, follow the procedure for

replacing the drive plate in Section 9.7. Then return to step
11.

If you have no further additions, refer to Section 9.14.

/MWI e

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Adding Optional Devices Inside Your System Unit

9.4

Adding a Graphics Coprocessor Module/Color Option
To add a graphics coprocessor module/color option, complete the
following steps:

If you have not already done so, prepare the system unit by
following the steps in Section 9.1.

If you are adding multiple devices, review Section 9.2.

If your system has a drive plate with mass storage devices

mounted on it, follow the instructions for removing the drive
plate in Section 9.6. Then return to step 4. Figure 9-5 shows
the drive plate with devices on it inside the system unit.
Connect the set of connectors on the graphics coprocessor
module/color option with the set of connectors on the system

module. Figure 9-10 shows the top view of the graphics
coprocessor module/color option installed inside the system

unit. Figure 9-11 shows the side view of the graphics
coprocessor module/color option in relation to the post locks
and connectors.

Figure 9-10

Adding a Graphics Coprocessor Module/Color
Option—Top View

Post Locks (2)

Graphics Coprocessor
Module

Connectors Underneath
Module

Post Locks (2)
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9-17

Figure 9-11

Adding a Graphics Coprocessor Module/Color
Option—Side View
System Side View

Graphics Coprocessor

Module

Connectors

Power Supply ~———\

Post Lock

System Module

/ Module Connectors

L—— Post Loc
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Press the graphics coprocessor module/color option downward

until it locks onto the four system module post locks.

Press the graphics coprocessor module/color option firmly
down directly above its connectors to insure a good connection.

Figure 9-10 shows where to press the graphics coprocessor
module/color option above the connectors underneath it.
7

If you have further additions to make inside the system unit,
turn to the appropriate sections.

9.5

If you removed the drive plate, follow the procedure for
replacing the drive plate in Section 9.7. Then return to step 9.

If you have no further additions, refer to Section 9.14.

Adding a Drive Plate with an Aftached SCSI Mass
Storage Controller Module
The SCSI mass storage controller module comes mounted on
the drive plate. To add the drive plate and SCSI mass storage
controller module, complete the following steps:
1

9-18

If you have not already done so, prepare the system unit by
following the steps in Section 9.1 and then return to step 2.

Adding Optional Devices Inside Your System Unit

Open the latches on each side of the system module
SCSI connector by pushing them outward, as shown in

Figure 9-12.

Figure 9-12

Attaching the SCSI Cable to the System Module

SCSI
System Cable

Cable Key

Connector Latch

Connector Key

System Module

System Module
SCSI Connector
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Find the SCSI system cable labeled 17-02223-01. Note that
one side of each SCSI cable connector has a raised center cable
key.

Connect the keyed side of one of the SCSI system cable
connectors with the key opening on the system module SCSI
connector. Push the cable connector downward until the
latches snap to a vertical (closed) position.

Adding Optional Devices Inside Your System Unit

9-19

Place the drive plate inside the system unit so that the SCSI
system cable comes through the drive plate handle and the

drive plate rests on the bracket under the handle, as shown

in Figure 9-13. Make sure the power supply cable remains

above the drive plate.
Figure 9-13

Adding the Drive Plate

Captive
Screws (2)

SCSI System
Cable

Drive Plate
Handle

Power Supply Cable

SCSI System

Captive Screws (3)

Cable
Connector

Drive Plate

\V/

Slide Mount Screws (3)

Slide Mount Openings (3)
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Adding Optional Devices Inside Your System Unit

Connect the free connector of the SCSI system cable to the
connector on the SCSI controller. (See Figure 9-13.)

Slide the drive plate toward the back of the system. Make
sure that the three screws on the right side of the drive plate
go inside the slide mount openings on the side of the system
unit.

Tighten the five captive screws on the drive plate with a
screwdriver.
Tighten the three slide mount screws with a screwdriver.
10 Remove the SCSI cover from the back panel of the system unit
by placing your fingers under the locking tab and lifting the
cover to release it as shown in Figure 9-14.

Figure 9-14

Removing the SCSI Cover

SCSI Cover

Lift Locking Tab
to Release

External SCSI
Port Connector

Adding Optional Devices Inside Your System Unit

9-21

You are now ready to add internal storage devices or external
expansion boxes. You will add a SCSI terminator if you will be
installing internal storage devices, or you will add a connector

cable for an expansion box to the external SCSI port connector.
Figure 9-15 shows the external SCSI port terminator.
Figure 9-15

External SCSI Port Terminator

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9.6

Removing the Drive Plate
You need not remove devices mounted on the drive plate in order
to remove the drive plate from the system unit.
To remove the drive plate:
1

Disconnect the internal power cable from the internal system

power supply, as shown in Figure 9-16.

Disconnect the SCSI system cable from the SCSI mass sfiorage

controller module by opening the latches on the SCSI system

cable connector outward. (See Figure 9-16.)
3

Disconnect either the SCSI terminator or the external SCSI
cable from the SCSI port. Figure 9—-15 shows a closeup of
the SCSI terminator and Figure 4—6 shows a SCSI cabling
scheme.

Loosen the eight drive plate mounting screws. Figure 9-16

shows the screw positions. Do not remove the five captive
screws or the three slide mount screws from their mountings.

9-22

Slide the drive plate (with the drives) forward and up out of
the system unit. Set the plate aside.

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Figure 9-16

Removing the Drive Plate

ntamal’

Power Cable
yd

Captive
Screws (2)

Power Supply Cable
SCSI System
Cable

Captive Screws (3)

Connector
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Slide Mount Screws (3)

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Slide Mount Openings

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Drive Plate

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9.7

Replacing the Drive Plate
To replace the drive plate:
1

Slide the drive plate toward the back of the system, as shown
in Figure 9-17. Make sure that the three screws on the right

side of the drive plate go inside the slide mount openings on

the side of the system unit and the SCSI system cable goes
through the drive plate handle. Make sure the power supply
cable remains above the drive plate.
Tighten the five captive screws on the drive plate with a

screwdriver.
Tighten the three slide mount screws with a screwdriver.
Reconnect the system power supply cable to the internal
power cable plug. The plug is labeled (2) in Figure 9-23.
Reconnect the SCSI system cable that goes from the system
module to the SCSI system cable connector.

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Figure 9-17

Replacing the Drive Piate

Internal
Power Cable
~

Captive
Screws (2)
Drive Plate

Power Supply Cable

Handle
SCSI System
Cable

Captive Screws (3)

Connector

Slide Mount Openings

Slide Mount Screws (3)

Drive Plate

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If you have further additions to make inside the system
unit, turn to the appropriate sections. Otherwise, proceed to
Section 9.14.

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9.8

Adding an RX23 Diskette Drive
To add an RX23 diskette drive, complete the following steps:
1

If you are adding multiple devices, review Section 9.2 and
then return to step 2.

If you have not already done so, prepare the system unit by
following the steps in Section 9.1 and then return to step 3.

Push the blank panel out of the front bezel as shown in
Figure 9-18.

Figure 9-18

Removing the Blank Panel from the Front Bezel

Blank Panel

Front Bezel \

Connector

Posts

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Add the RX23 panel, as shown in Figure 9-19.

Figure 9-19

Adding the RX23 Diskeite Drive Panel to the
Front Bezel

RX23 Diskette
Drive Panel

Front Bezel —\

Connector

Posts

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If you have a diskless machine, your system has no drive plate

with an attached SCSI mass storage controller module. You
must add a drive plate and controller module before an RX23
diskette can be installed on your system. Contact your Digital
sales representative for information on ordering a SCSI/SCSI
Disk Drive Plate Controller Kit (VS42D—JH). Once you have
a drive plate with an attached SCSI mass storage controller
module, follow the directions in Section 9.5 and then return to
step 6.

Adding Optional Devices Inside Your System Unit 9-27

You are ready to set the SCSI ID on the RX23. (Appendix B

gives complete background information on SCSI ID settings.)

Set the SCSI ID on the RX23 using the following steps:
s

Locate SCSI ID switches 1, 2, and 3 on the RX23, as

shown in Figure 9-20.

Figure 9-20

Selting the RX23 Diskette Drive SCSI ID

Switches Positions:

Up (Off)

SCSIID S

Down (On)

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Use a pen or small pointed object to move the switches
up or down. Do not use a pencil; graphite particles can

damage the SCSI switches.

Digital recommends that you set the RX23 SCSI ID code

number to 5:

Switch 1 = down position (on)

Switch 2 = up position (off)
Switch 3 = down position (on)

Table B-3 in Appendix B gives all possible SCSI ID
settings for the RX23.

Caution Never set two or more devices to the same SCSI ID; the
system will not be able to service the devices.

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Mount the diskette drive on the drive plate as follows:

Locate the position for the diskette drive in front of
the SCSI mass storage controller module, as shown in
Figure 9-21.

Figure 9-21

Mounting the RX23 Diskette Drive on the Drive
Plate

Mount

—— RX23 Diskette Drive

Keyhole Slide Mount
Drive Plate Lever

SCSI Mass Storage
Controller Module

‘

SCSI Signal
T

Cable

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9-29

Position the diskette drive so that the front of the diskette

drive faces the front of the system unit. Figure 9-22
shows an enlarged view of the front of the RX23 diskette
drive.
s

Insert the four mounts on the bottom of the RX23 diskette

drive inside the four keyhole slide mount openings in the
drive plate. See Figure 9-21.
Figure 9-22

RX23 Diskette Drive

RX23 SCSI Signal
Connector

RX23 Power
Connector

RX23 Diskette Drive

Front of RX23
Diskette Drive

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Press the RX23 diskette drive downward and slide it
forward in the grooves of the drive plate until the drive

plate lever pops up, locking the drive in place. When the
RX23 is correctly mounted, the drive plate lever will make

firm contact with the side of the diskette drive, and the
drive will not move on the drive plate.

Locate the two power cables, as shown in Figure 9-23:
m

The power cable fixed to the power supply

The 4-connector internal power cable, labeled 17—-02440—
01.

Note that every cable connector has a raised, off-center key on
one side.
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10 Connect the internal power cable plug (2) to the system power
supply connector with the raised keys aligned on the same

side of the connection. Figure 9-23 shows the five power cable

connectors numbered for reference.

Figure 9-23

RX23 Diskette Drive Power Cable Connections

internal
Power Cable

;

Internal Power Cable

Power Supply Cable

SCSI Mass Storage
Controller Module

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(1)

RX23 Diskette Drive

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Connect the smaller power cable connector (5) to the RX23
diskette drive so that its off-center key faces upward.

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9-31

12 The remaining three power cable connectors are identical.
Connect an available power cable connector (4) to the RX23
diskette drive so that its off-center key faces the inside of the
drive. Some connectors may remain unconnected depending
on your system configuration.

13 Locate the SCSI signal cable attached to the SCSI mass

storage module as shown in Figure 9-24. The SCSI signal
cable has three additional connectors for connecting to mass

storage devices. Note that one side of each SCSI signal cable
connector has a raised, center key.

14 Connect one of the free SCSI signal cable connectors to the

RX23 diskette drive SCSI connector so that the center key on
the SCSI signal cable connector matches the keyed opening
on the RX23 diskette drive connector. Some signal cable

connectors may remain unconnected depending on your system

~ configuration.

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Figure 9-24

RX23 Diskette Drive SCSI Signal Cable
Connections
SCSI Signal

Cable Connector

Cable Key

SCSI PortA

SCSI Signal Cable

RX23 Diskette Drive

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15 If you have further additions to make inside the system

unit, turn to the appropriate sections. Otherwise, proceed to
Section 9.14.

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9.9

Adding a TZ30 Tape Drive
To add a TZ30 tape drive, complete the following steps:
1

If you are adding multiple devices, review Section 9.2 and

then return to step 2.
2

If you have not already done so, prepare the system unit by

following the steps in Section 9.1 and then return to step 3.

Push the blank panel out of the front bezel as shown in
Figure 9-18.

Add the TZ30 panel to the front bezel, as shown in
Figure 9-25.

Adding the TZ30 Tape Drive Panel to the Front
Bezel

hat4

Figure 9-25

TZ30 Tape

Drive Panel

Front Bezel —\

Connector
Posts

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If you have a diskless machine, your system has no drive
plate with an attached SCSI mass storage controller module.
You must add a drive plate and controller module before a
TZ30 tape drive can be installed on your system. Contact
your Digital sales representative for information on ordering a
SCSI/SCSI Disk Drive Plate Controller Kit (VS42D—JH). Once
you have a drive plate with an attached SCSI mass storage
controller module, follow the directions in Section 9.5 and then
return to step 6.

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Screw the four mounts into the bottom of the TZ30, as shown
in Figure
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Screw the metal side plate onto the side of the TZ30, as shown
in Figure 9-27.

Figure 9-27

Adding the Side Plate to the TZ30 Tape Drive

TZ30 Tape Drive

Side Plate

Phillips Screw

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9-36

You are ready to set the SCSI ID on the TZ30. Appendix B
gives complete background information on SCSI ]D settings.

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Set the SCSI ID on the TZ30 using the following steps:
s

Locate SCSI ID switches 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the tape drive,
as shown in Figure 9-28.

Figure 9-28

etting the 1230 Tape Drive
SCSI ID

Switch Positions:
On (Left)

Off (Right)

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Dlgltal recommends that you set the TZ30 SCSI ID code
- number to 5. Mw;@‘?the switches to the on or off position
using a pen orsmall pointed object as follows:

Switch 4 = left position (on)

Switch 3 = right position (off)
Switch 2 = left position (on)
Switch 1 = right position (off)
All possible SCSI ID settings for the TZ30 tape drive are

in Table B—4.

Caution Never set two devices to the same SCSI ID; the system will
not be able to service the devices.

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9-37

10 Mount the TZ30 on the drive plate
as follows:

Locate the TZ30 drive plate position in front of the SCSI
mass storage controller module, as shown in Figure 9-29.

Figure 9-29

Mounting the TZ30 Tape Drive on the Drive Plate

Mount

—— TZ30 Tape Drive

Keyhole Slide Mount
Drive Plate Lever

SCSI| Mass Storage
Controller Module

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Position the TZ30 so that the front of the tape drive
faces the front of the system unit. Figure 9-30 shows an
enlarged view of the front of the TZ30 tape drive.

s Insert the four mounts on the bottom of the tape drive

inside the four keyhole slide mount openings in the drive
plate. (See Figure 9-29.)

Figure 9-30

TZ30 Tape Drive
TZ30 Power
Connector

TZ30 Tape Drive

Front of TZ30

Tape Drive

TZ30 SCSI Signal
Connector

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9-39

Press the TZ30 tape drive downward and slide it forward
in the grooves of the drive plate until the drive plate lever
pops up, locking the tape drive in place. When the TZ30
is correctly mounted, the drive plate lever will make firm
contact with the side of the tape drive, and the drive will
not move on the drive plate.

Locate the two power cables, as shown in Figure 9-31:
@

The power cable fixed to the power supply

The 4-connector internal power cable, (17-02440-01).

Figure 9-31

TZ30 Tape Drive Power Cable Connections

Internal
| Power Cable

SCSI| Mass Storage
Controller Module
Internal Power Cable

Power Supply Cable

TZ30 Tape Drive
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Note that every cable connector has a raised, off-center key on
one side.

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12 Connect the 4-connector internal power cable plug (2) to the

system power supply connector so that the raised keys are
aligned. Figure 9-31 shows the connectors numbered for

reference.

13 The remaining four power cable connectors are identical.

Connect the power cable connector (4) to the tape drive so
that the raised keys are aligned. Some of the power cable
connectors may remain unconnected depending on your system
configuration.
14 Locate the SCSI signal cable attached to the SCSI mass

storage module, as shown in Figure 9-32. The SCSI signal
cable has three additional connectors for connecting to mass
storage devices. Note that one side of each SCSI signal cable
connector has a raised center key.
15

Connect one of the free SCSI signal cable connectors to the
tape drive so that the keyed side of the SCSI signal cable
connector faces upward, away from the tape drive. Some
signal cable connectors may remain unconnected depending on
your system configuration.

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9-41

Figure 9-32

TZ30 Tape Drive SCSI Signal Cable Connections

SCSI Signal

Cable Connector

SCSI Port A

SCSI Signal Cable

SCSI Mass Storage
Controller Module

TZ30 Tape Drive

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16 If you have further additions to make inside the system
unit, turn to the appropriate sections. Otherwise, proceed to

Section 9.14.

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9.10 Adding RZ23 or RZ22 Hard Disks

To add an RZ23 or RZ22 hard disk, complete the following steps:
1

If you have not already done so, prepare the system unit by
following the steps in Section 9.1 and then return to step 2.

If you are adding multiple device types, review Section 9.2 and
then return to step 3.

If you have a diskless machine, your system has no drive plate
with an attached SCSI mass storage controller module. You
must add a drive plate and controller module before an RZ22
or RZ23 hard disk can be installed on your system. Contact
your Digital sales representative for information on ordering a
SCSI/SCSI Disk Drive Plate Controller Kit (VS42D—JH). Once
you have a drive plate with an attached SCSI mass storage

controller module, follow the directions in Section 9.5 and then

return to step 4.

Locate the positions on the drive plate where hard disks can
be added:

Vi
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If you have a TZ30 tape drive or an RX23 diskette drive
already in place on the drive plate, the first and second

hard disks go on the drive plate in positions 4 and 3, in
that order, as shown in Figure 9-33.

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9-43

Figure 9-33

Two RZ22/RZ23 Hard Disks with a Tape or Diskette
Drive on the Drive Plate
System Back

Position 1
SCSI| Mass Storage
Controller Module
Position 4
RZ22/RZ23 Hard Disk

Position 2
TZ30 Tape Drive,
RX23 Diskette Drive

Position 3
RZ22/RZ23 Hard Disk

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Adding Optional Devices Inside Your System Unit

If you do not have a tape or a diskette drive already in

place, the first, second, and third hard disks go on the

drive plate in positions 4, 3, and 2, in that order, as shown
in Figure 9-34.

Figure 9-34

Three RZ22/RZ23 Hard Disks on the Drive Plate
System Back

Position 1

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If you are adding a hard disk to drive plate positions 2 or 3, go
to step 7. If you are adding a hard disk to drive plate position
4, continue to step 6.

To add a hard disk to drive plate position 4, you must remove
the SCSI mass storage controller module. Use the following
procedure:
s

Follow the steps in Section 9.12 to remove the SCSI mass
storage controller module.

Return to step 7 and follow the remaining steps to add the

hard disk.

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9-45

Screw the four mounts into the bottom of the hard disk, as
shown in Figure 9-35.

Figure 9-35

Adding Mounts to an RZ22/RZ23 Hard Disk

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You are ready to set the SCSI ID on the hard disk.
Appendix B gives complete background information on SCSI
ID settings.

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Locate SCSI ID jumpers E1, E2, and E3 on the underside of
the hard disk, as shown in Figure 9-36.
Jumpers are removable electrical connectors on the ID
seatings. To set the SCSI ID in the off position, remove a
jumper from its seating by pulling the jumper out. To set a
jumper in the on position, leave it in place. (See Figure 9-36.)

Note You must use the SCSI ID code numbers 0 through 7 to reflect

the operating system device parameters.

Note It is important that you save any SCSI ID jumpers that you
remove. You may need to reconfigure your system unit at a
later time and change the ID setting on the hard disk.
Figure 9-36

Setting the SCSI ID on the RZ22/RZ23 Hard Disk

SCSI ID Jumpers

Internal Power
Connector

Jumpers

(

SCSI Signal
Connector

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9-47

10 Set the SCSI ID based on the total number of hard disks you
will have inside the system unit. Digital recommends the

following guidelines:
m

For a system with one hard disk, set the SCSI ID code
number to 3:
E 1 = out position (off)
E 2 = in position (on)
E 3 = in position (on)

For a system with two hard disks, designate one to be a
system disk for the operating system software and the
other to be a user disk for applications software. Set the
system disk SCSI ID code number to 3 and the user disk
SCSI ID code number to 2:

E 1 = out position (off)
E 2 = in position (on)
E 3 = out position (off)

For a system with three hard disks, set the third disk’s
SCSI ID code number to 1:
E 1 = in position (on)
E 2 = out position (off)
E 3 = out position (off)

All possible SCSI ID jumper settings for the hard disks
are shown in Table B-5.

Caution Never set two or more devices to the same SCSI ID; the
system will not be able to service the devices.
11

Mount the hard disk on the drive plate as follows:

If you are adding a hard disk to position 2, the front of the
hard disk faces the power supply. See Figure 9-34 for the
correct orientation of a hard disk in position 2. Unscrew
and remove the screw holding down the position 2 drive
plate lever, if present.

Nofte It is important to save the screw from the drive plate lever.
Should you wish to reconfigure your system unit in the
future by adding a TZ30 tape drive or an RX23 diskette
drive, you will need this screw to fasten down the position
2 drive plate lever.

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—

If you are adding the hard disk to position 3 or to position
4, the front of the hard disk faces the front of the system

unit as shown in Figure 9-38. Figure 9-37 shows an
enlarged view of the front of the hard disk and the cable
connectors.

Figure 9-37

RZ22/RZ23 Hard Disk

Front of Hard Disk -

RZ22/RZz23 SCSI Signal
Connector

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RZ22/RZ23 Power
Connector
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9-49

Insert the four mounts on the bottom of the hard disk
inside the four keyhole slide mount openings in the drive

plate, as shown in Figure 9-38.

Figure 9-38

Mounting an RZ22/RZ23 Hard Disk on the Drive
Plate

SCSI Signal Cable

RZ22/RZ23 Hard Disk

Mount

Keyhole Slide Mount

SCSI Mass Storage

Drive Plate Lever

Controller Module

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Press the hard disk downward and slide it forward in the

grooves of the drive plate until the drive plate lever pops
up, locking the hard disk in place. When the hard disk
is correctly mounted, the drive plate lever will make firm
contact with the side of the hard disk, and the hard disk
will not move on the drive plate.

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12 Locate the two power cables, shown in Figure 9-39:

The power cable fixed to the power supply

The 4-connector internal power cable, labeled 17-02440—
01.

Figure 9-39

RZ22/RZ23 Hard Disk Power Cable Connections

SCSI Mass Storage
Controller Module

Power Supply Cable

internal Power Cable

RZ22/RZ23 Hard Disk

internal

Power Cable

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Note that every power cable connector has a raised, off-center
key on one side. The one smaller cable connector (5) is not
used with hard disks. Figure 9-39 shows the cable connectors
numbered for reference.

13 Connect the 4-connector internal power cable plug (2) to the
system power supply connector so that the raised keys are
aligned.

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9-51

14 The remaining three power cable connectors are identical.

Connect one of the power cable connectors into the front of
the hard disk so that its off-center key faces downward. Some

connectors may remain unconnected depending on your system

configuration.

1S Locate the SCSI signal cable attached to the SCSI mass

storage controller module, as shown in Figure 9—40. The SCSI
signal cable has three additional connectors for connecting to

mass storage devices. Note that one side of each SCSI signal

cable connector has a raised center key.

16 Connect a free SCSI signal cable connector into the front of
the hard disk so that the keyed side of the SCSI signal cable
connector faces upward, away from the drive plate.

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Figure 9-40

RZ22/RZ223 Hard Disk SCSI Signal Cable

Connections

SCSI Port A

SCSI| Mass Storage
Controller Module

SCSI Signal Cable

RZ22/RZ23 Hard Disk

SCSiI Signal
Cable Connector

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9-83

17 If you had to remove the SCSI mass storage controller module

in order to add a hard disk to position 4 on the drive plate,
replace the SCSI mass storage controller module now. Refer to

Section 9.13.

18 If you have further additions to make inside the system

unit, turn to the appropriate sections. Otherwise, proceed to

Section 9.14.

9.11

Adding RZ24 Hard Disks
Each RZ24 hard disk is shipped from the factory with the
following accessories:

Four Phillips head screw mounts (See Figure 9—43)
RZ24 metal drive frame support (See Figure 9—43)

Documentation

To add an RZ24 hard disk, complete the following steps:

Prepare the system unit by following the steps in Section 9.1.
Then return to step 2 of these instructions.
If you are adding multiple device types, review Section 9.2.
Then return to step 3 of these instructions.
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If you have a diskless machine, your system has no drive
plate with an attached SCSI mass storage controller module.
You must add a drive plate and controller module before an
RZ24 hard disk can be installed on your system. Contact

your Digital sales representative for information on ordering a

SCSI/SCSI Disk Drive Plate Controller Kit (VS42D—JH). Once

you have a drive plate with an attached SCSI mass storage

controller module, follow the directions in Section 9.5 and then

return to step 4 of these instructions.

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Locate the positions on the drive plate where hard disks can

be added:

s If you have a TZ30 tape drive or an RX23 diskette drive
already in place on the drive plate, the first hard disk
that you add will go on the drive plate in position 4, and
the second hard disk will go in position 3, as shown in

Figure 9-41

Adding Two Hard Disks with a Tape or Diskette Drive Already on the
Drive Plate

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If you do not have a tape or a diskette drive already in
place on the drive plate, you can add up to three hard

disks to positions 4, 3, and 2 of the drive plate, in that
order. Figure 942 shows you the positions for adding

three hard disks.
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Adding Three Hard Disks to the Drive Plate

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Position 4
RZ24 Hard Disk

Position 2
RZ24 Hard Disk

Position 3
RZ24 Hard Disk

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If you are adding a hard disk to drive plate positions 2 or 3,

go to to step 7. If you are adding a hard disk to drive plate

position 4, continue to step 6.

To add a hard disk to drive plate position 4, you must remove
the SCSI mass storage controller module. Use the following

procedure:

Follow the steps in Section 9.12 to remove the SCSI mass

storage controller module.

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Return to step 7 of these instructions and follow steps 7
through 19 to add the hard disk.

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Place the RZ24 metal drive frame support on the bottom of the

RZ24 hard disk, aligning the four mount holes of the metal
support with the four mount holes of the hard disk. Screw the
four Phillips head screw mounts into the bottom of the hard

disk, as shown in Figure 9—43.
Note Make sure the two raised ridges on the face of the RZ24 metal
stiffener are facing up when you are attaching it to the RZ24
hard disk.
Figure 9-43

Attaching Metal Drive Frame Support to an RZ24 Hard Disk

Phillips Head
Screw Mount
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You are ready to set the SCSI ID on the RZ24 hard disk.
Please refer to Appendix B for background information on

SCSI ID settings.
9

Locate SCSI ID jumpers E1, E2, and E3 on the underside of
the hard disk, as shown in Figure 9—44.

SCSI ID jumpers are removable electrical connectors on the
ID seatings.

Table 9—1 in these instructions gives you the correct ID jumper
positions (E1, E2, and E3) to set SCSI ID code numbers 0
through 7 for the RZ24 hard disk.
Note You must use the SCSI ID code numbers 0 through 7 to reflect

the operating system device parameters.

To set the SCSI ID in the off position, remove a jumper from
its seating by pulling the jumper out. To set a jumper in the

on position, leave it in place. (See Figure 9—44.)
Note It is important that you save any SCSI ID jumpers that you
remove. You may need to reconfigure your system unit at a

later time and change the ID setting on the RZ24 hard disk.
Table 9-1

RZ24 Hard Disk SCSI ID Settings

SCSI ID

Out

tRecommended IDs for the RZ24 hard disk
tReserved ID for SCSI controller

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Figure 9-44

Selting the SCSI ID Codes on the RZ24 Hard Disk

E3 E2 E1

SCSI ID Jumpers

Internal
Power

Cabile

Connector

SCSI

Signal

Cable

Connector

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10 Set the SCSI ID code number based on the total number
of hard disks you will have inside the system unit. Digital
recommends the following guidelines:

For a system with one hard disk, set the SCSI ID code
number to 3:

E 1 = in position (on)
E 2 = in position (on)
E 3 = out position (off)

For a system with two hard disks, set the second hard
disk’s SCSI ID code number to 2:
E 1 = out position (off)

E 2 = in position (on)

E 3 = out position (off)

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For a system with three hard disks, set the third disk’s

SCSI ID code number to 1:
E 1 = in position (on)
E 2 = out position (off)

E 3 = out position (off)

All possible SCSI ID jumper settings for the hard disks
are shown in Table 9-1.

Caution: Never set two or more devices to the same SCSI ID code;
the system will not be able to service the devices.
11

Mount the RZ24 hard disk on the drive plate as follows:
m

If you are adding an RZ24 hard disk to position 2, place

the hard disk as shown in Figure 9—42. The front of the
RZ24 hard disk (see Figure 9—45) should face the power
supply of the system unit. Unscrew and remove the screw
holding down the position 2 drive plate lever, if present

(see Figure 9—42).
Note It is important to save the screw from the drive plate lever.
Should you wish to reconfigure your system unit in the

future, by adding a TZ30 tape drive or an RX23 diskette
drive, you will need this screw to fasten down the position
2 drive plate lever.
s

If you are adding the RZ24 hard disk to poésition 3 or to

position 4, the front of the hard disk faces the front of the

system unit, as shown in Figure 9—42.

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s Figure 945 shows a view of the front of the RZ24 hard
disk and the cable connectors.

Figure 9-45

RZ24 Hard Disk
RZ24 Hard Disk

Front of Hard Disk —

Scsi Signal

Cable Connector
Internal Power
Cable Connector

MLO-004317

Adding Optional Devices Inside Your System Unit 9-61

Figure 9-46

Insert the four Phillips head screw mounts on the bottom
of the RZ24 hard disk inside the four keyhole slide mount
openings in the drive plate, as shown in Figure 9—46.

Mounting an RZ24 Hard Disk on the Drive Plate
SCSI Signal Cable

RZ24 Hard Disk

‘

Phillips Head

Screw Mount

Keyhole Slide Mount

SCSI| Mass Storage
Controller Module

Drive Plate Lever

MLO-004330

Press the RZ24 hard disk downward and slide it forward
in the grooves of the drive plate until the drive plate lever

pops up, locking the hard disk in place. When the RZ24
is correctly mounted, the drive plate lever will make firm

contact with the side of the hard disk, and the hard disk
will not move on the drive plate.

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Locate the two power cables: the power cable fixed to the
power supply and the 4-connector internal power cable

(labeled 17-02440-01). Figure 9—47 shows the cables with

the cable connectors numbered for reference. Note that every

power cable connector has a raised, off-center key on one side.

The one smaller cable (5) is not used with hard disks.

Figure 9-47

RZ24 Hard Disk Power Cable Connections
O

SCSI Mass Storage
Controller Module

Power Supply Cable

Internal Power Cable
RZ24 Hard Disk

MLO-004331

13 Connect the internal power cable plug (2) to the system power
supply’s socket so that the raised keys are aligned.

Adding Optional Devices Inside Your System Unit 9-63

14 The remaining three power cable sockets are identical.

Connect one of the power cable sockets into the power cable

connector on the front of the hard disk (see Figure 9-45)
so

that the off-center key on the socket faces downward.

Note Some connectors may remain unconnected depending on
system configuration.

your

15 Locate the SCSI signal cable attached to the SCSI mass

storage controller module, as shown in Figure 9—48. Note

that one side of each SCSI signal cable connector has a raised

center key.

16 Connect a free SCSI signal cable connector of the appropriate

length into the front of the hard disk so that the keyed side of
the SCSI signal cable connector faces upward, away from the

drive plate.

17 If you had to remove the SCSI mass storage controller module

in order to add a hard disk to position 4 on the drive plate,
replace the SCSI mass storage controller module now. Refer to

Section 9.13.

18 If you have further additions to make inside the system

unit, turn to the appropriate sections. Otherwise, proceed to

Section 9.14.

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Figure 9-48

SCSI Port A

SCSI Mass Storage
Controller Module

SCSI Signal Cable
RZ24 Hard Disk

SCSI Signal
Cable Connector

MLO-004332

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9-65

9.12

Removing the SCSI Mass Storage Controlier Module
from the Drive Plate
|

To remove the SCSI mass storage controller module:
1

Locate the SCSI system cable connector on the SCSI mass
storage controller module, as shown in Figure 9—49.

Figure 9-49
v

Removing the SCSI Mass Storage Controller

Module

Slide Mount (1) ~——

\2Y/,

Drive Plate

SCSI| System Cable

‘ %

Connector Latches

scsl
System

Cable

AT
>

Mounts (2)

SCSI| Mass Storage
Controller Module

—— Captive Screw

Post Locks

(Underneath Module)

MLO-004592

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Disconnect either the external SCSI connector cable or the
terminator from the external SCSI port located on the
back panel of the system unit. Figure 44 shows the SCSI
terminator on the SCSI port and Figure 4—6 shows the SCSI
connector cable.

Unscrew the captive screw on the SCSI mass storage
controller module.

Locate the post locks under the front edge of the SCSI mass
storage controller module. Pull the post lock latches outward
and lift the front of the SCSI mass storage controller module
upward until it is free.

Disconnect the SCSI system cable from the SCSI mass storage
" controller module by opening the latches on the SCSI system
cable connector outward and removing the SCSI system cable.
Remove the SCSI mass storage controller module from
the drive plate by rotating it to the right (as shown in
Figure 9—49) and sliding it forward away from the back of

the drive plate. Set the SCSI mass storage controller module
aside.

9.13 Replacing the SCSI Mass Storage Controller Module

To replace the SCSI mass storage controller module:
I
Locate the three slide mounts at the back of the drive plate, as
shown in Figure 9—49. Slide the SCSI mass storage controller
module inside the slide mounts so that the module’s right
corner goes inside the right slide mount first. Two holes in the
side of the module opposite the drive mounts should be above
the two post locks on the drive plate.

Press the SCSI mass storage controller module downward to
the locked position.

Tighten the screw on the SCSI mass storage controller module
with a screwdriver.

Adding Optional Devices Inside Your System Unit 9-67

Tuck the unused connector on the SCSI Port B signal cable

under the SCSI mass storage controller module, as shown in
Figure 9-50.

Figure 9-50

SCSI Mass Storage Controller Module

———— SCSI System

Cable Connector
SCSI Signal Cable
Port A

SCSI Signal Cable

Port B

External SCSI| Connector

‘—— Captive Screw
MLO-003531

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9.14

Restoring the System Unit
To restore the system:

Replace the system cover and tighten the two cover screws, as
shown in Figure 9-51.

Warning As with any electrical system, failure to replace the system
cover before turning on the system may result in a fire hazard.
Figure 9-51

Replacing the System Unit Cover

System Unit Cover

Cover Screws
MLO-0029815

Reconnect the following cables to the system unit:

Keyboard cable (Figure 2-4)

Mouse cable (Figure 2-5)

Monitor cable (Figure 2-10)

Ethernet cable T-connector (Figure 2-7)

Monitor power cord (Figure 2-11)

System power cord (Figure 2—-12)

Adding Optional Devices Inside Your System Unit

969

Starting Your System
¥

9.15

©)

To start your system, turn your equipment on ( | ) in the order
given.

Turn expansion boxes on (| ) in the’following order:
m

RZ55 hard disk expansion box

Other hard disk expansion boxes

TK50Z-GA tape expansion box

RRD40 compact disc expansion box

Turn the printer and modem on ( | ), if you have this

equipment.

To connect a printer, or modem, see Chapter 8.

Turn the monitor on ( | ).

Turn the system unit on (|).

Proceed to Section 9.16 to verify that you added and replaced

the devices correctly.

9.16

Testing the System after Adding a Device
To verify that devices or modules are connected correctly:
1

Note any power-up error or status messages. Refer to

Section 7.1 for an explanation of these messages.

‘For example, if you added a storage device such as a TZ30
tape drive, an RX23 diskette drive, or an RZ22, RZ23, or
RZ24 hard disk, the following status message, indicating that
no devices have been connected to the internal SCSI-A bus,

should not appear on the screen.
?

O0OAO0

0000.4001

Display the system device configuration by using the TEST
50 command as explained in Section 7.3. Compare the latest
configuration display with the configuration display you
viewed when you prepared the system to add a device. You

should see the new device and all the devices present in the
system before you made the addition. Make sure no error
messages appear.

Verify that devices are interacting correctly by using the
TEST 0 command to run the system exerciser, as explained in

Section 7.7.

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Verify that devices are set to the correct SCSI IDs using the
SHOW DEVICE command, as explained in Section 7.6.

If you have problems, check the following:
s

Are all cables inside and outside the system unit
reconnected?

Are all modules fully seated in their connectors?

Are SCSI IDs set correctly? For example, there should be
no devices with duplicate SCSI IDs.

If you continue to have problems, contact your Digital service
representative.

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9-71

A
Startup Procedures

This appendix describes how to

Set the hardware to boot the operating system software
automatically from a particular device
Set your system to have a particular mode of action should the
system power down
Set the default boot flags for your software

For more information on setting your startup procedures, see your
operating system installation guide.

A.1

Automatic Booting

Set the default boot device to the disk drive where you installed
your operating system software. The VAXstation 3100 will boot

from that device at startup. The operating system software should
reside in one of the following places:
On a hard disk in the system unit

On a hard disk in an expansion box
On a compact disc drive in an expansion box

On a remote system that you access through the Ethernet

Table A—1 shows the names assigned to each of the possible
devices. The default boot device should be set to one of these.

Startup Procedures

A-~1

Table A-1

SCSI Boot Device Names
VMS

ULTRIX

Device

Device and Location

Name

Hard disk in system unit (SCSI-A bus at ID 0-7)

DKAx00

RZx

Hard disk in expansion box (SCSI-B bus at ID 0-7)

DKBx00

RZx

Mass storage on remote system

ESAO

SEO

Tape (SCSI-A bus at ID 0-7)

MKAx00

TZx

Tape (SCSI-B bus at ID 0-7)

MKBx00

TZx

To change the default boot device, follow these steps.
Note Check your software documentation for shutdown procedures

before halting your system.

Check that the system is in console mode. To get the console
prompt (>>>), press the halt button on the rear of the system

At the console prompt, enter SET BOOT and the name of the
default boot device where the software will reside and press
the Return key. For example,
>>>

A.2

SET

BOOT

DKA300

Changing the Default Recovery Action
When you receive your system, it automatically starts up the

operating system software every time you power up or in the
event of an operating system software failure. The options
you have for setting the default recovery action are listed and
explained in Table A-2.

A-2

Startup Procedures

Table A-2

Values for Recovery Action

Value

Recovery Action

Result

Action

Automatic restart

Console mode

None

Automatic reboot

Operating system software

None

Automatic halt

reboots automatically

Console prompt appears

Enter
BOOT!

1Enter BOOT or BOOT and the device name, for example, BOOT DKAx00, where
the operating system software resides.

If you want to change the default recovery action, follow these
steps:

Note Check your software documentation for shutdown procedures
before halting your system.

Put the VAXstation 3100 in console mode by pressing the halt

button on the back of the system unit.

At the console prompt, enter the following:

>>>

SHOW HALT

The value for the default recovery action displays:
2
>>>

To change to automatic reboot, at the console prompt enter:
>>>

SET HALT 2

If you want your system to halt after every power up, at the
console prompt, enter:
>>>

A.3

SET HALT 3

Seftting the Default Boot Flags
The default boot flags should be set for the operating system
installed on your VAXstation 3100. Consult your operating system
documentation for more information.
To set the default boot flags:

Note Check your softwam documentation for shutdown procedures
i

before halting your system.

Startup Procedures

A-3

Check to be sure the system is in console mode. If the console
prompt does not appear on the screen, press the halt button

on the back of the system unit.

Get the default boot flag number (a hexadecimal number
of up to 8 characters) from your operating system software

documentation.
3

At the console prompt, enter:
>>>

SET

BFLG

default-bootflag-number

[Retum]

Default-bootflag-number is a number you enter for your

system. See your software documentation for more

information.

A.4

Set the default boot flags for your operating system.

Using an Alternate Console with Your System
The VAXstation 3100 Model 38 has a serial port to which you

usually attach a printer. A picture of a small printer appears
above this port. You can also attach a video terminal to this port
and use it as an alternate (operator) console. You may want to
add a terminal to this port if you want a printout of a software
installation. In this instance, add a supported hardcopy terminal

or video terminal to the printer port. You can connect a printer to
the video terminal.

To attach a video terminal to the serial port in order to use it as

an alternate console terminal, you must set the alternate console
switch on the back of the system unit. Perform the following

steps:

Shut down your system. See your software documentation
for proper shutdown procedures before turning your system

off. Also, you should not turn off, halt, or restart the system
without notifying work group members.

Turn the expansion boxes, monitor, and system unit to the off

(0) position.

A-4

On the back of the system unit, find the S3 icon over the
alternate console slide-switch. Down is the normal position.

Set the alternate console switch
to the up (on) position. Use
a small pointed object (do NOT use a pencil, as the graphite
will damage the switch) to set the switch. When the switch is
in the up position, you enable a video terminal as an alternate
console. The serial port is now a terminal port.

Startup Procedures

5§

Attach one end of a DEC 423 serial cable to the serial port
(printer port) on the Model 38 system unit and the other end
of the serial cable to the serial port on the alternate console
terminal.

Turn the alternate console terminal on ( | ).

Check the baud rate. The baud rate should be set to 9600
baud. See your monitor documentation for additional
information.

Turn all expansion boxes and the VAXstation 3100 Model 38

If the console prompt (>>>) does not appear on the alternate

system unit on (| ).

console screen, press the Break key on the alternate console
terminal keyboard.

At the alternate console keyboard, enter DTE at the
console prompt (>>>) and press the Return key.

This command converts the system from console mode to terminal
emulation mode. An asterisk is added to the console prompt after
you enter the DTE command. The new prompt (*>>>) indicates
that you are working in alternate console mode. All information
displayed on the screen comes from the Model 38 system.
and press the
To exit terminal emulation mode, press
Return key. The Model 38 system returns to local console mode
(>>>).

The Model 38 system (with the S3 switch in the up position) will
always attempt to use the serial line. The alternate console only
uses the information after you enter the DTE command. The state
of the S3 switch is only read at power-up.

Startup Procedures

A-5

SCSI IDs

This information is for technical users who wish to do custom
configurations. SCSI is the acronym for Small Computer Systems
Interface. SCSI is an interface designed for connecting disks and
other peripheral devices to computer systems. SCSI is defined by
an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard and
is used by many computer and peripheral vendors throughout the
industry.

Up to eight SCSI devices can share a SCSI bus (a cable). All data
‘is sent back and forth on the cable. Each SCSI device attached
to the cable looks at all the data, but only takes the data that
has the proper device identification. Each of the eight devices is
identified by a number from 0 to 7, called a SCSI ID.

B.1 SCSI ID Default Settings
You are responsible for the SCSI ID settings on your equipment.

Digital Equipment Corporation sets each SCSI device to a default
SCSI ID before the equipment leaves the factory. You may never

need to change a default setting. Default settings should only be
changed when a system is configured with more than one of a
particular device.

The number 7 is used by devices requiring the highest priority
on the SCSI bus. The number 6 is reserved for the controller.
The remaining ID numbers (0 through 5) are available for custom
configuration.

SCSI default settings for each VAXstation 3100 system are listed

in Table B—1. The settings listed give optimal performance on

most systems. However, if you have special performance needs,
you can set the identification number on each SCSI device

SCsl IDs

B-1

manually. For most applications, SCSI IDs can be set arbitrarily
as long as no two devices share the same ID.
Each SCSI device has a set of switches or jumpers that can be
set to a specific ID. The TK50Z-GA tape drive, the RZ55 hard

disk drive, and the RRD40 compact disc drive are mounted in

expansion boxes. Each of these devices has external switches that

you can set.

B.2

Sefting SCSI IDs
To see status information about each SCSI ID on your system,
enter TEST 50 at the console prompt (>>>), then press the Return
key. Your system configuration appears on the screen in a display
similar to the one below:

scsI-A

FFFEFFO5

1C1C.0001

FFFFFF05

SCSI-B
FFFFFFO0S5

1C1C.0001
FFFFFFO05

V1.3

FFFFFFO5

V1.3

FFFFFF05

00000001

01000001

01000000

FFFFFF03

FFFFFFOS5

00000001

05000001

FFFFFFO05

FFFFFF03

FFFFFFO5

16 alphanumeric SCSI-A and SCSI-B codes, numbered @ through

O for your reference, correspond to SCSI ID numbers 0 through 7
in each line. For example, @ refers to SCSI ID 0 in the SCSI-A
line and SCSI ID 0 in the SCSI-B line. The alphanumeric SCSI

Included in the system configuration display are a SCSI-A bus
line and a SCSI-B bus line as shown in the example above. The

codes in the display show the presence or absence of a device at an
ID, and tell the functional status of a connected device. Table B—1
shows each SCSI-A and SCSI-B ID number and its recommended
use. Table B-2 tells the meanings of the SCSI codes.
Table B-1

SCSI IDs for VAXstation 3100 Model 38 with
Expansion Box

SCSI-A

SCSI-B

Device

Open

Reserved for expansion

RZ22, RZ23, or RZ24!

Reserved for expansion

RZ22, RZ23, or RZ24!

Reserved for expansion

!Normally used for applications disk.
(continued on next page)

B-2

SCSI IDs

SCSI IDs for VAXstation 3100 Model 38 with

Table B-1 (Cont.)

Expansion Box

SCSi-B

SCSI-A

Device

RZ22, RZ23, or RZ24*

Reserved for expansion

Open

0 5

TZ30 or RX23
|

SCSI-A adapter

Open

RRD40 expansion box

TK50Z-GA expansion

SCSI-B adapter

Reserved for expansion

box

2Normally used for system disk.

Table B-2

SCSI Codes

Code

Meaning

FFFFFFO05

Device is off-line or is not installed at this ID

FFFFFFO3

SCSI bus controller is functional at this ID

FFFFFFFF

Possible SCSI bus controller error

00000001

RZ22, RZ23, RZ24, or RZ55 disk drive is functional at

01000001

TZ30 or TK50 tape drive is functional at this ID

05000001

RRD40 compact disc drive is functional at this ID

this ID

If you see a code other than one listed in Table B-2, the code

indicates a malfunction in the device connected at that ID.
Follow these rules when you set SCSI IDs:

You can connect up to seven devices on one bus.

Each device must have its own unique SCSI ID.

SCSI-A is an internal bus for internal devices.

s SCSI-B is an external bus for external devices.
Note Proper operation of the SCSI bus requires that you use high-

quality, properly configured cables and connectors to connect

all devices. Digital recommends that you use Digital-supplied
cable assemblies intended for interconnecting SCSI devices. This
ensures that the impedance characteristics, signal propagation

SCSI IDs

B-3

velocity, inductance, capacitance, cross-talk, grounding, conductor
pairing, and shielding meet the requirements for proper operation
of the bus. Digital also recommends that you power all units
on the SCSI bus from a common AC power source. The proper
operation of any SCSI bus that uses cable assemblies not supplied

by Digital, or that are not configured in accordance with Digital’s
recommendations, is not guaranteed.

B.3

Setting SCSI Switches for Devices Inside the System Unit
As mentioned previously, you set all devices located inside the
system unit to open IDs on the SCSI-A bus. Tables B-3, B—4, and
B-5 give all the possible switch positions for each storage device

inside the system unit.
Table B-3

RX23 SCSI ID Settings
Switch Positions — Switches 1, 2, and 3

SCSI ID

Off

Ooff

tRecommended ID for the RX23 diskette drive
tReserved ID for SCSI controller

B-4

SCSI IDs

Table B-4

TZ30 SCSI ID

Seftings

scsl ID

Switch Positions — Switches 1, 2, 3, and 4

on SCSI-B Bus

Off

Off
Off

Off

tRecommended ID for the TZ30 tape drive
tReserved ID for SCSI controller

Table B-5

scsl ID

ID Settings
RZ22/RZ23 Hard Disk SCSI

Switch Positions — Switches 1, 2, and 3
1

Out

+Recommended IDs for the RZ22 or RZ23 hard disks
1Reserved ID for SCSI controller

SCSI IDs

B-8§

Table B-6

RZ24 Hard Disk SCSI ID Seftings

scsl ID

Switch Positions — Swilches 1, 2, and 3

Out

31
5

Out

. Out

Out

tRecommended IDs for the RZ24 hard disk
tReserved ID for SCSI controller

B.4

Setting SCSI Switches on the Expansion Box

Table B-7

S—

Set external devices to open ID code numbers on the SCSI-B bus.

Tables B—7, B-8, and B-9 give all the possible switch positions for
each external device housed in an expansion box.
RRD40 Expansion Box SCSI ID Seftings

scsl ID

Switch Positions — Switches 1, 2, 3, and 4

on SCSI-B Bus

]

Down

‘Down
Down

Down

1Switch 4 is unused, leave in down position.
o,
|

B-6

SCSI IDs

Table B-8

RZ55/RZ56 Expansion Box SCSI ID Seftings
Switch Positions — Switches 1, 2, and 3

SCSI ID

on SCSI-B Bus

]

Down

Table B-9

TK50Z-GA Expansion Box SCSI ID Settings

SCSI ID Address

Switch Positions — Switches 1, 2, and 3

on SCSI-B Bus

]

Down

SCSl IDs

B-7

C
Power-Up, Self-Test, and Test 50 Status and
Error Codes

This appendix lists some of the error codes and status codes for

the power-up test, self-test and Test 50. The error and status
codes are the same for each of these tests. For quick reference,
use this table to find the codes for each device.
Failing Test/Device

Section

Test F' - Monochrome video circuits (MONO)

C.1

Test E - Time-of-year clock (CLK)

c.2

Test D - Nonvolatile RAM (NVR)

C.3

Test C - Serial line mnmfwnar (DZ)

C4d

Test B - System memory (MEM)

Test A - Memory management (MM)

C.6

Test 9 - Floating point (FP)

C.7

Tests 6 and 7 - SCSI bus controller (SCSI-A and SCSI-B)

C.9

Test 5 - Interrupt controller and Ethernet ID ROM (SYS)

C.10

Test 4 - graphics coprocessor module/color option (8PLN)

C.11

Test 3 - Not supported

Test 2 - Not supported

Test 1 - Ethernet network circuits (NI)

C.12

Power-Up, Self-Test, and Test 50 Status and Error Codes

C-1

C.1

Monochrome Video Circuits (MONO)
Error code format: 0000 XXXX

where XXXX is one of the codes listed in Table C-1.
Table C-1
Error Codes

Monochrome Video Error Codes (0000.X0000
Definition

0001

No error.

0010

End of frame bit not set in interrupt pending register.

0020

End of frame failed to set for second time.

0040

End of frame failed to set for third time.

0080

No end of frame interrupt seen.

0100

Wrong IPL level for EOF interrupt.

0200

Interrupt request failed to clear interrupt pending
register bit.

C.2

0400

End of frame interrupt did not occur.

0800

Error during cursor test.

Time-of-Year Clock (CLK)
Error code format: 0000 XXXX

where XXXX is one of the error codes listed in Table C-2.
Table C-2
Error Codes

Time-of-Year Clock Error Codes (0000.00(XX)
Definition

0001

No error

0003

Tell dispatcher to check time at the end of testing.

0004

Invalid time set.

0005

Clock has not been reset since the last time battery

voltage level was low.

C-2

0010

Failure in time-of-year test.

0020

Vrt bit failed to set after it was read the first time.

0040

Battery voltage level was down during the clock test.

Power-Up, Self-Test, and Test 50 Status and Error Codes

Error code format: 0000 XXXX

where XXXX is one of the codes listed in Table C—3. An error code
of 5 indicates that the battery voltage is below an acceptable level
for data in the NVR to be valid.
Table C-3

Nonvolatile RAM Error Codes (0000.2000X)

Error Codes

Definition

0001

No error.

0004

Battery was down at last entry.

0008

NVR failed.

0080

The battery check code in the NVR did not aggree with
the expected check code.

C.4 Serial Line Controller (DZ)
First line error code format: 0000 .XXXX

where the XXXX is one of the error conditions listed in
Table C4.

Table C-4

Serial Line Controller Error Codes (0000.0000

Error Codes

Definition

0001

No error.

0002

Master reset failed.

0004

Failure in basic CSR test.

0008

Failure in CSR read-write test.

0010

Basic test of TCR failed.

0020

Read write test of TCR failed.

0040

Transmitter ready test failed.

0080

Receiver ready test failed.

0100

Transmitter interrupt timeout.

0200

Receiver interrupt timeout.
(continued on next page)

Power-Up, Self-Test, and Test 50 Status and Error Codes

C-3

Table C-4 (Cont.)
Error Codes

0400

Serial Line Controller Error Codes (0000.0000

Definition

Either transmitter or receiver interrupted at the wrong
priority.

0800

Receiver interrupt occurred when the receiver was not

enabled.
1000

Data comparison error.

2000

Overrun error did not happen.

4000

This line is untested.

8000

Error in the modem control logic test.

The second line of six codes under the DZ error code contains the

status of each serial line as well as the status of the keyboard and
mouse (or tablet). This second line of status codes is provided so

you can isolate a failing serial line. The status codes in the second
line appear in the following format:
OOOOWWWW
line

OOOOWWWW OOOOWWWW
line

line

OOOOWWWW YYYYYYYY
line

ZZZZZZZ2

keyboard

mouse

where WWWW is a status code from Table C-5, YYYYYYYY
is a keyboard internal self-test code listed in Table C—6, and
27777777 is a mouse or tablet internal self-test code listed in

Table C-7.

C-4

Table C-5

Serial Line Status Codes (0000WWWW)

Status Code

Definition

0001

Serial line tested successfully.

4000

Serial line is untested.

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Table C-6

Keyboard Self-Test Codes (YYYYYYYY)

Status Code

Definition

00000000

No keyboard is connected.

00000001

Keyboard connected and tested successfully.

000000FD

Loopback connected and tested successfully.

Table C-7

Mouse or Tablet Self-Test Codes (ZZZZ2222)

Status Code

Dafinlflon

00000000

No mouse or tablet is connected.

000012A0

Mouse or tablet is connected and tested successfully.

00000054

Loopback is connected and tested successfully.

System Memory (MEM)
First line error code format: 0000 XXXX

where XXXX is one of the codes listed in Table C—8. These codes
show the error/status information for the memory on the system

module and also the option memory module.

Table C-8
Error Codes

System Memory Error Codes (0000.20000)
Definitions

0001

No error

0002

Failure in test address routine

0004

Byte mask failure

0008

Data/address test failure

0010

No memory found during sizing

0020

Unexpected parity error

The second line under the MEM code contains additional
information on the memory in the system. These additional codes
have the following format:

Second line status code format: YYYYYYYY ZZZZZZZZ

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where YYYYYYYY is the total number of bytes of good memory
found in the system. If this field is not an even megabyte value

(for instance, 00020000), then the second field, ZZZZZZZZ, will

be displayed to indicate the failing megabyte bank. Each bit in
the ZZZZZ7ZZ7ZZ status code indicates the status for one bank of

}

memory. In some cases, where a parity error is detected, the

error may be on both the system module and the option memory

module.

C.6

Memory Management (MM)
Error code format: 0000.000X

where X is one of the codes listed in Table C-9.
Table C-9
Error Codes

C.7

Memory Management Error Codes (0000.000X)
Definition

No error

Memory management error

Illegal vector during MM test

Floating Point (FP)

Error code format: 0000.000

where X is one of the error codes listed in Table C—10.

C.8

Table C-10

Floating Point Error Codes (0000.000X)

Error Codes

Definition

0002

Floating point error

0004

Invalid floating point exception

Interval Timer (IT)
Error code format: 0000.000X

where X = 2 for a fatal error or 1 for success.

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Power-Up, Self-Test, and Test 50 Status and Error Codes

C.9 SCSl Bus Controllers (SCSI-A and SCSI-B)
This section includes the codes for all SCSI bus controllers on all
VAXstation 3100 systems.
Note A soft error occurs if nothing is connected to the SCSI-B bus.
First line error code format: WWXX.YYZZ

where WW is the binary mask field of the devices selected

successfully on the SCSI bus (Table C—~11), XX is the binary
mask field of the devices tested successfully on the SCSI bus

(Table C-11), YY is a set of binary error flags (Table C-12), and
ZZ is the status code and error code of the SCSI controller on the
SCSI mass storage controller module (Table C-13).
Second line error code format: DDMMSSTT
where the DD is the status of the data in phase of the INQUIRY
command, MM is the status of the message in phase of the
INQUIRY command, SS is the status of the status phase of the
INQUIRY command, and TT is the status of the devices on the

SCSI bus. All these status codes are identical and are listed in
Table C-14.
o~

The second line of the error code indicates the status of the eight

possible devices on the SCSI bus, including the controller on
the SCSI mass storage controller module. The first code in this
second line is reserved for the SCSI controller on the SCSI mass
storage controller module. Codes 2 through 8 are for the devices
connected to the SCSI bus. See Table C-14.
Table C-11
Binary Mask

Binary Mask of Selected Devices (WWXX.0000)
Device ID

Screen Display

0000 0001

0000 0010

0000 0100

0000 1000

0001 0000

0010 0000

0100 0000

40
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Table C-11 (Cont.)

Binary Mask
1000 0000

Binary Mask of Selected Devices

Device ID

)

Screen Display

Table C-12

Binary Mask of Error Flags (0000.YY00)

Binary Mask

Definition

Display

0000 0001

Problem is on the system module.

0000 0010

Problem is not on the system module.

0001 0000

Reset is required to free SCSI bus.

0010 0000

Not all selected devices are operating

properly.

0100 0000

DMA and interrupts are untested.

Table C-13

SCSI Controller Error Codes (0000.00Z2Z)

Error Codes

Definition

No error.

Data buffer RAM addressing failure.

Data buffer RAM byte mask failure.

Data buffer data path failure.

Error in SCSI controller registers during reset.

Error in SCSI controller registers after reset.

Unexpected interrupt after reset, IPL = 1F.

No interrupt request after reset.

No interrupt after reset when IPL has been lowered.

Interrupt request not cleared following ISR (after reset).

Multiple interrupts following reset.

Unknown interrupt following reset.

Wrong interrupt following reset.

Phase not bus free at start of test.

First attempt to read SCSI controller’s registers failed.
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Table C-13 (Cont.)
Error Codes

SCSI Controller Error Codes (0000.002Z)

Definition

SCSI controller register address test failed at ini_cmd.

SCSI controller register address test failed at mode.

SCSI controller register address test failed at tar_cmd.

SCSI controller register address test failed at scd_cnt.

Mode (DMA) found set after being cleared when ini_
cmd(bsy) clear.

Mode (DMA) found set after being set when ini_
cmd(bsy) clear.

Mode (DMA) found set after being cleared when ini_
cmd(bsy) set.

Mode (DMA) found clear after being set when ini_
cmd(bsy) set.

Data output to bus with ini_cmd(enout) clear.

No data to bus with ini_cmd(enout) set.

Parity bit cur_stat(dbp) did not match data on bus.

With bus free, data in did not match data out.

ini_cmd(sel) to cur_stat(sel) mismatch.

ini_cmd(ack) to status(ack) or ini_cmd(atn) to
status(atn) mismatch.

Tar_cmd(req) to cur_stat(req) or tar_cmd(msg) to cur_
stat(msg) or tar_cmd(ed) to cur_stat(cd) or tar_cmd(io)
to cur_stat(io) mismatch with mode(targ) set.

Clearing mode(targ) does not prevent tar_cmd bits from
appearing on the bus.

ISR hit with IPL = 1F and int_msk(sc) clear.

Interrupt request int_req(sc) set for no reason.

SCSI bus status(intreq) set for no reason.

SCSI bus busy at start if interrupt test—no test done.

ISR hit following bus free with IPL = 1F and int_
msk(sc) clear.

Interrupt request int_req(sc) not set following bus free.

SCSI bus status(intreq) not set following bus free.

Status(bsyerr) not set after it caused an interrupt.
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Table C-13 (Cont.)
Error Codes
90

SCSI Controlier Error Codes (0000.00Z2)

Definition
SCSI bus busy during interrupt test—no test done.

ISR hit following bus free with IPL = 1F and int_

msk(sc) set.
94

Interrupt request int_req(sc) not set following bus free.

SCSI bus status(intreq) not set following bus free.

Status(bsyerr) not set following bus free.

SCSI bus busy during interrupt test—no test done.

Timeout waiting for bus free interrupt.

ISR not hit following bus free.

Interrupt request int_req(sc) not cleared following ISR
after bus free.

SCSI bus status(intreq) not set following bus free.

Multipl’e interrupts from bus free.

Unknown interrupt from bus free.

Wrong interrupt from bus free.

SCSI bus busy during interrupt test—no test done.

Timeout waiting for parity interrupt.

ISR not hit following parity.

Interrupt request int_req(SC) not cleared following ISR
after parity.

C-10

SCSI bus status(intreq) not set following parity.

Multiple interrupts from parity.

Unknown interrupt from parity.

Wrong interrupt from parity.

Phase not bus free before arbitration.

Cc2

Ini_cmd(aip) bit failed to set.

Lost arbitration (first check of ini_cmd(la)).

Cé

Higher priority device in bus.

Lost arbitration (second check of ini_cmd(la)).

Not all selected targets tested satisfactory.

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Table C-14

Device Status Codes (DDMMSSIT)

Status Codes

Definition

Device is untested.

No error.

This device is reserved by the host (SCSI controller).

Device did not respond to selection.

Device did not set cur_stat(req) soon enough when

changing phase.

Jitter on the phase lines when changing phase.

Device set command phase twice.

Device changed phase before command complete.

Device failed to set cur_stat(req) when getting

command.
26

Device failed to clear cur_stat(req) when getting

command.
28

Command phase out of sequence.

Stuck in command phase.

Device set data in phase twice.

Device failed to set cur_stat(req) when returning data.

Device failed to clear cur_stat(req) when returning data.

Device changed data in phase before transferring any

data.
38

Data in phase out of sequence.

Stuck in data in phase.

Target set status phase twice.

Target failed to set cur_stat(req) when returning data:

Target failed to clear cur_stat(req) when returning data.

Target changed status phase before transferring any

data.
48

Status phase out of sequence.

Stuck in status phase.

Target set message in phase twice.

Target failed to set cur_stat(req) when returning data.

Target failed to clear cur_stat(req) when returning data.
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Table C~14 (Cont.)
Status Codes

Device Status Codes (DDMMSSTT)

Definition

Target changed message_in phase before transferring
any data.

Message in phase out of sequence.

Stuck in message in phase.

Target set data out phase (unexpectedly).

Target set phase to 100b (reserved phase).

Target set phase to 101b (reserved phase).

Target set message out phase.

Selected target did not set any phase before releasing
bus.

Target not following expected phase sequence.

Parity error detected during programmed I/O transfer.

Unexpected interrupt at start of DMA test.

Target failed to set command phase.

Unexpected interrupt at start of command phase in
DMS test.

Timeout waiting for DMA complete in command phase
in DMA test.

No DMA end following command phase in DMA test.

Wrong interrupt following command in DMA test.

Scd_cnt not zero following command in DMA test.

DMA not complete after EOP command phase (ACK not
clear soon enough).

status(demand) bit not cleared by clearing mode(dma)
at start of data in phase in DMA test.

Target failed to set data in phase in DMA test.

Timeout waiting for DMA complete in data in phase in
DMA test.

No status(demand) following data in phase in DMA
test.

Wrong interrupt following data in phase in DMA test.

Scd_cnt not zero following data in phase in DMA test.
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Table C-14 (Cont.)
Status Codes

Device Status

Codes (DDMMSSTT)

Definition

DMA nmt complete after EOP in data in phase (ACK not

status(demand) not cleared by clearing mode(dma) at

Target failed to set status phase in DMA test.

clear soon anough).

start of status phase in DMA test.

Timeout waiting for DMA complete in status phase in

No status(demand) following status phase in DMA test.

B8
BA

Wrong interrupt following status in DMA test.
Scd_cnt not zero following status in DMA test.

DMA not complete after EOP in status phase (ACK not

status(demand) not cleared by clearing mode(dma) at

Target failed to set message in phase in DMA test.

C4
Ce

DMA test.

clear soon enough).

start of message in phase in DMA test.

Timeout waiting for DMA complete in message in phase
in DMA test.

No status(demand) following message in phase in DMA
test.

Wrong interrupt following message in phase in DMA
test.

Scd_cnt not zero following message in phase in DMA
test.

CC
DO

DMA not complete after EOP in message in phase (ACK
not clear soon enough).

Status(demand) not cleared by clearing mode(dma) at

end of DMA test.

SCSI bus not free soon enough at end of DMA test.

Power-Up, Self-Test, and Test 50 Status and Error Codes C-~13

C.10

Interrupt Controller and Ethernet ID ROM (SYS)
Error code format: 0000.XXXX

where XXXX is one of the codes listed in Table C—15.
Table C-15

Interrupt Controller and Ethermet ID ROM Error
Codes (0000.X0000

Error Codes

Definition

0001

No error.

0002

System ROM failed checksum.

0004

Ethernet ROM failed checksum.

0008

No interrupts pending.

0010

All of the expected interrupts did not occur.

0020

Unexpected interrupt.

0040

Improper priority.

0080

Default interrupt service routine was called. An
interrupt that was not enabled occurred.

0100

No keyboard found in the configuration.

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Power-Up, Self-Test, and Test 50 Status and Error Codes

C.11

Graphics Coprocessor Module/Color Option
Error code format: XXXX.YYYZ

where XXXX is the status of the failing test (ignore this field),
YYY one of the codes listed in Table C-16, and Z is 1 to indicate
no error, 2 to indicate a fatal error, or 3 to indicate a status
message.

Table C-16

Graphics Coprocessor Module/Color Option

Error Code

Failing Test

Error Code

Failing Test

0001

No error

012Z

Packing/

001Z

Initialization

013Z

002Z

Chip select

014Z

003Z

Long memory

015Z

FCC interrupt

unpacking

Compression/
decompression

Adder interrupt

004Z

Memory

016Z

VDAC

005Z

ID data bus

017Z

Cursor

006Z

Scrolling

018Z

Sync readback

007Z

FCC initialization

019Z

008Z

FCC RAM counters

020Z

Right edge detect

009Z

FCC RAM

021Z

Video readback

010Z

Display list

022Z

Cursor readback

03AZ

Memory data path

Left edge detect
readback

readback

commands

011Z

Short display list

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C-18

C.12

Ethernet Circuits (NI)
Error code format: OWXX.YYYY

where W = 1 if no heartbeat present (0 = heartbeat present),
XX is the number of retries over the Ethernet cable before a

success, and YYYY is one of the codes listed in Table C-17. If
your transceiver is not designed to provide a heartbeat (an H4001,

for example), this condition will not apply to your situation. If
your transceiver is designed to provide a heartbeat (an H4000, for

example)
and this bit is set to 1, you have an external hardware

problem with your transceiver.
-

Table C-17

Ethernet Circuits Error Codes (0000.YYYY)

Error

Codes

Definition

Codes

0001

No error.

4008

1002

Failed initialization.

400A

Definition
Bad filter value.

Initialization

failed.
1004

RX not enabled.

400C

1006

TX enabled.

400E

Failed loopback.
Initialization

failed.
1008

Initialization failed.

4010

100A

RX enabled.

5002

Failed loopback.

Initialization
failed.

100C

TX not enabled.

5004

OWN not toggled.

2002

Initialization failed.

5006

No RTRY error.

2004

Failed loop.

5008

TX turned off.

3002

Initialization failed.

500A

Initialization
failed.

3004

Failed loop.

3006
3008

500C

TX failed.

No CRC match.

500E

No RCV MISS.

Initialization failed.

6002

Initialization

failed.
300A

Failed TX.

6004

300C

Failed RX.

6006

Bad CSRO.

300E

Initialization failed.

6008

No NI interrupt.

Loopback failed.

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- Table C-17 (Cont.)

Ethemet Circuits Error Codes (0000.YYYY)

Error
Codes

Definition

Error
Codes

3010

Failed TX.

600A

Definition
Initialization
failed.

3012

OWN not toggled.

600C

Loopback failed.

3014

No RX error.

600E

Wrong number of
interrupts.

3016

No STP.

6010

NI interrupts bits
set.

3018

No ENP.

7002

Initialization
failed.

301A

No CRC error.

7004

OWN not toggled.

301C

No FRAM error.

7006

No BUFF error.

301E

No RINT.

7008

TX still on.

4002

Initialization failed.
'

700A

Initialization
failed.

4004

Failed TX.

700C

TX failed.

4006

Packet received.

700E

RX failed.

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C~17

— u%,

Specifications

For VAXstation 3100 Model 38 system dimensions, see
|
Table D-1.

s For VAXstation 3100 Model 38 system specifications, see
Table D-2.

For VAXstation 3100 Model 38 system storage conditions, see
Table D-3.

- =

For VAXstation 3100 Model 38 operating and nonoperating
conditions, see Table D—4.

For VAXstation 3100 Model 38 system electrical specifications,
see Table D-5.

s For RZ22 and RZ23 hard disk drive specifications, see
Table D—6.

For RZ24 hard disk drive specifications, see Table D-7.

For RX23 diskette drive specifications, see Table D-8.

s For RZ55 hard disk drive dimensions, see Table D-9.
s

For RZ55 hard disk drive specifications, see Table D-10.

Hardware Specifications

D-1

Table D-1

For RZ55 hard disk drive environmental RZ55 hard disk drive
environmental, see Table D-11.

For TZ30 tape drive specifications, see Table D-12.

For TK50Z-GA tape drive specifications, see Table D—13.

System Unit Dimensions (Diskless System)

Weight
7.7Tkg

(171b)

Table D-2

Height

Width

Depth

10.3 cm

46.2 cm

40 cm

(4 in)

(18.12 in)

(15.5 in)

System Specifications

Processor

KA42-BA 60 ns CPU and 32 KB cache

DRAM memory

4 MB on board

ROM memory

256 KB

Optional coprocessor

8-plane graphics coprocessor

Optional hard disks

One or two 52 MB integral hard disks, one or two 104 MB integral
hard disks, and 332 MB hard disk expansion box

Optional expansion

RZ55, TK50Z-GA, and RRD40

boxes

Monitor

Options include 38 cm (15 in) monochrome or color, 1024-by-864-pixel;
48 cm (19 in) monochrome or color, 1024-by-864-pixel

For hardware specifications, see monitor guide.

Interfaces

1 SCSI port, 1 ThinWire Ethernet port, 1 standard Ethernet port and

serial lines

Table D-3

System Storage Conditions

Temperature range

5°C to 50°C (41°F to 122°F)

Relative humidity

10% to 95% (noncondensing)

Altitude

0 to 2400 m (0 to 8000 ft)

Maximum wet bulb

32 °C (90°F)

temperature

Minimum dew point

D-2

2°C (36°F)

Hardware Specifications

Table D-4

System Operating and Nonoperating Conditions

Operating Conditions

Temperature range

10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F)

Temperature change

11°C/hr (20°F/hr) maximum

rate

Relative humidity -

10% to 90% (noncondensing, no diskette)

Altitude

2400 m (8000 ft)

Maximum wet bulb

28°C (82°F)

temperature

Minimum dew point

2°C (86°F)

Nonoperating
Conditions

Temperature range

—40°C to 66°C (—40°F to 151°F)

Relative humidity

95% @ 66°C (may condense)

Altitude

4900 m (16,000 ft)

Maximum wet bulb

28°C (82°F)

temperature

Minimum dew point

Table D-§

2°C (36°F)

System Electrical Specifications

Input voltage

Automatically adjusting AC input from 120 VAC to 240 VAC

Frequency range

47 to 63 Hz

Note For additional information about system electrical specifications,
refer to the VAXstation 3100 Planning and Preparation guide.

Hardware Specifications

D-3

Table D-6

RZ22/23 Hard Disk Drive Specifications

Physical Dimensions

RZ22

RZ23

Weight

.780 kg (1.72 1bs)

.826 kg (1.82 1bs)

Height

41.28 mm (1.625 in)

Width

101.6 mm (4.00 in)

Depth

146.05 mm (5.75 in)

Formatted Storage Capacity

RZ22

RZ23

Per drive

52 MB

104 MB

Per surface

13 MB

Bytes per track

16,896

Bytes per block

512

Blocks per track

Blocks per drive

102,432

204,864

Spare blocks per track

Spare blocks per drive

3104

6208

Performance

RZ22

RZ23

Transfer rate to/from media

1.25 MB/sec

Transfer rate to/from buffer

1.25 MB/sec

Seek time track to track

< 8 msec

Seek time average

< 25 msec

Seek time maximum (full stroke)

< 45 msec

Average latency

8.4 msec

Rotational speed

3575 RPM #£0.1%

3575 RPM +0.1%

Start time (maximum)

20 sec

Stop time (maximum)

20 sec

Interleave

1:1

1:1
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Hardware Specifications

Operating

Nonoperating

10°C to 60°C (50°F to

—40°C to 66°C (—40°F to 150°F)

Relative humidity

8% to 80%

8% to 95% (packaged)

Altitude

—~1000 ft to 10,000 ft

~1000 ft to 40,000 ft (-304 m to

Maximum wet bulb

25.6°C (78°F)

46°C (115°F)

8 W (typical) (27.36
Btu/hr) 9 W max. (30.8

Environmental Spoclficaflom
Ambient temperature
'

110°F)

(=304 m to 3048 m)

12192 m)

(noncondensing)

Heat dissipation

Btu/hr)

Temperature gradient

Table D-7

11°C/hr (20°F/hr)

20°C/hr (36°F/hr)

RZ24 Hard Disk Drive Specifications

Physical Dimensions

RZ4

Weight

.780 kg (1.72 1bs)

Height

41.28 mm (1.625 in)

Width

101.6 mm (4.00 in)

Depth

146.05 mm (5.75 in)

Formatted Storage Capacity

RZ24

Per drive

209.7 MB

Per surface

26.2 MB

Bytes per track

19,456

Bytes per block

512

Blocks per track

Blocks per drive

409,792

Spare blocks per track

Spare blocks per drive

10,944
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Hardware Specifications

D-5

Table D-7 (Cont.)

RZ24 Hard Disk Drive Specifications

Performance

RZ24

Transfer rate to/from media

1.5 MB/sec

Transfer rate to/from buffer

1.25 MB/sec

Seek time track to track

< 5 msec

Seek time average

< 16 msec

Seek time maximum (full stroke)

< 35 msec

Average latency

8.3 msec

Rotational speed

3497 RPM +0.5%

Start time (maximum)

20 sec

Stop time (maximum)

20 sec

Interleave

1:1

Environmental Specifications

Operating

Ambient temperature

10°C to 55°C (60°F to 99°F)

Relative humidity

8% to 80%

Altitude

—1000 ft to 15,000 ft (-304 m to 4573 m)

Maximum wet bulb

25.6°C (78°F)

(noncondensing)

Heat dissipation

6.6 W (seeking) (22.57 Btu/hr) 6.8 W
(read/write mode) (23.26 Btu/hr)

Temperature gradient

11°C/hr (20°F/hr)

Environmental Specifications

Nonoperating

Ambient temperature

—40°C to 66°C (—40°F to 150°F)

Relative humidity

8% to 95% (packaged)

Altitude

—1000 ft to 40,000 ft (-304 m to 12192 m)

Maximum wet bulb

46°C (115°F)

(noncondensing)

Heat dissipation

Temperature gradient

20°C/hr (36°F/hr)

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D-6

Hardware Specifications

Table D-7 (Cont.)

RZ24 Hard Disk Drive Specifications

Functional Specifications
Recording density (bpi at ID)

23,441

Flux density (fci at ID)

15,627

Track density (tpi)

1150

Tracks/surface

776

R/W heads

Disks

Time to process ECC (512 bytes)

<100 msec

Table D-8

RX23 Diskette Drive Specifications

Subject

Description

Diskette size

9 em (8.5 1n)

Diskettes/diskette drive

Data capacity

1.2 MB (RX23K)

Track density

135 TPI

Storage capacity (high

600 KB

density)

Table D-9

RZ55 Hard Disk Drive Dimensions

Welght

Height

Width

Depth

13.2 kg

14 cm

33 cm

29 cm

(29 1b)

(6.5 in)

(12.75 in)

(11.25 in)

Hardware Specifications

D-7

Table D-10

RZ55 Hard Disk Drive Specifications

Subject

Description

Formatted capacity per drive

332.30 MB

Formatted capacity per surface

22.48 MB

Formatted capacity per track

18,432

Formatted capacity per block

512 bytes

Formatted blocks per track

Formatted blocks per drive

649,040

Formatted capacity spare blocks per cylinder

Formatted capacity spare blocks per drive

10300 MB

Transfer rate to/from media

1.25 MB/sec

Performance bus asynchronous mode

1.50 MB/sec

Performance bus synchronous mode

4 MB/sec

Performance seek time track to track

< 4 milliseconds

Performance seek time average

< 16 milliseconds

Performance seek time maximum

< 35 milliseconds

Average rotational latency

8.3 milliseconds

Rotational speed

3600 RPM

Start time (maximum)

20 sec

Stop time (maximum)

20 sec

Interleave

1:1

Bus latency

600 microseconds

Input current

2.4 Amps @ 100-120 VAC

Frequency

50-60 Hz

Power

160 watts

Table D-11

RZ55 Hard Disk Drive Environmental Specifications

Ambient temperature

Operating

Nonoperating

10°C to 50°C (50°F to 122°F)

~40°C to 66°C (40°F to 150°F)

Relative humidity

8% to 80% (noncondensing)

8% to 95%

Altitude

—-300 to 4600 m (1000 to

-300 to 12200 m (1000 ft to

15000 ft)

40000 ft)

25.6°C (46°F)

46°C (82.8°F)

Maximum wet bulb

D-8

Hardware Specifications

Table D-12

TZ30 Tape Drive Specifications

Subject

Description

Mode of operation

Streaming

Media
Bit density

12.77 mm (0.5 in) magnetic tape
2624 bits/cm (6667 bits/in)

Number of tracks

Tape speed

190 cm/sec (75 in/sec)

62.5 KB/sec at average streaming mode

Transfer rate (at host)

Multiple track serpentine recording
95 MB, formatted (approx.)
1.0 A (2.0 A surge) at +12 'V

Track format
Cartridge capacity
Power requirements

1.2 A (1.8 Asurge)at +5V
20 watts nominal
33 watts peak

Table D-13

TK50Z-GA Tape Drive Specifications

Subject

Description

Mode of operation

Streaming

Media
Bit density

1.2 cm (0.5 in.) unformatted magnetic tape
2624 B/cm (6667 B/in.)

Number of tracks

Tape speed
Capacity

190 cm/sec (75 in/sec)
94.5 MB (formatted)

Hardware Speclifications

D-9

yd Documents
For option and system hardware part numbers, consult your

Digital sales representative.

Not all the following documents are available in every country.
Check with your Digital sales representative for availability.
Table E—1 lists the associated documents.

Table E-1

Associated Documents

Titles
VAXstation 3100 Family

VAXstation 3100 Planning and Preparation
Workstations Network Guide

Order Numbers

EK-VS315-RC

EK-VS315-GO-001

VAXstation 3100 Maintenance Guide
VAXstation 3100 Maintenance Guide Addendum

EK-285AA-MG
EK-344AA-AD-001

VAXstation 3100 Illustrated Parts Breakdown
VAXstation 3100 Model 30 Desktop-VMS Basic

EK-M3150-1P-001
EK-259AA-UG

VAXstation 3100 Model 30 Desktop-VMS

EK-260AA-OM

VAXstation 3100 Model 40 Desktop-VMS

EK-261AA-OM

VAXstation 3100 Models

System Guide

Advanced System Guide
Management Guide

(continued on next page)

Associated Documents

E-1

Table E-1 (Cont.)

Associated Documents

Titles

o
Order Numbers

VAXstation 3100 Family
VAXserver 3400 Model 640QS Desktop-VMS
Management Guide

EK-263AA-OM

Handbook Series

A Technical Summary of Digital’s

EB-32975-51

Workstation Family with Application Listing

RRD40 Disc Drive

RRD40 Disc Drive Owner’s Manual

EK-RRD40-OM

TZ30 Tape Drive
TZ30 Cartridge Tape Drive Subsystem
Owner’s Manual

EK-OTZ30-OM

TZ30 Cartridge Tape Drive Subsystem
Service Manual

EK-OTZ30-SM

T'Z30 Cartridge Tape Drive Subsystem

EK-OTZ30-RC

Reference Card

TKSOZ Tape Drive
TK50Z Tape Drive Subsystem Owner’s Manual

TK50Z User’s Guide
TK50Z Technical Manual

EK-LEP05-OM

EK-OTK50-UG
EK-OTK50-TM
(continued on next page)

E-2

Assoclated Documents

Table E-1 (Cont.)

Associated Documents
Order Numbers

Titles
DECconnect System

DECconnect System General Description
DECconnect System Requirements Evaluation

EK-DECSY-GD

EK-DECSY-EG

Workbook

DECconnect System Installation and Verification = EK-DECSY-VG
Guide

EK-DECSY-TG

DECconnect System Stand-alone ThinWire

Networks: Planning and Installation Guide

DECconnect System Planning and Configuration = EK-DECSY-CG
Guide

Printers

System Management Volume 1A, Guide to Setting

AA-LA25A-TE

General User Volume 4, DCL Dictionary

AA-LA12A-TE

System Manager Binder 3A, System Environment

AA-KS85A-TE

Up a VMS System

Setup

Modems

System Management Volume 1A, Guide to Setting

AA-LA25A-TE

Up a VMS System

System Management Volume 5A: Networking,

AA-TA47A-TE

System Management Binder 3A, System

AA-KSS85A-TE

Guide to DECNET VAX Networking

Environment Setup
SCsl

Small Computer System Interface: An Overview

EK-SCSIS-DK

and a Developer’s Guide

Associated Documents

E-3

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i

Glossary

applications

Programs, such as a financial spreadsheet program, that perform end-user tasks.

architecture

The internal configuration of a computer (processor) including its registers,
instruction set, and input/output structure.

ANSI

American National Standards Institute.
ASCII

American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A set of 7- or 8-bit binary
numbers representing the alphabet, punctuation, numerals, and other special
symbols used in text representation and communications protocol.
backup

A copy of files or software made for safekeeping in a backup operation.
backup process

The process of making copies of the data stored on your disk so that you can recover
that data after an accidental loss. You make backup copies on tape cartridges, or
over a network using the Remote System Manager.

Glossary-1

bad blocks

A damaged block on a disk that the system cannot access. Blocks become damaged
from wear or abuse.
barrel connector

A female connector for connecting two sections of ThinWire cable.
batch queue

A series
of tasks that the computer processes in a certain order, without user
interaction.

baud rate
The speed at which signals are serially transmitted along a communications line.

One baud equals 1 bit per second.

bezel
The molded panels on the front and back of the system unit.
-binary

A number system that uses two digits: 0 and 1. They are represented in system
circuitry by two voltage levels, and programs are executed in binary form.

bit
A binary digit; the smallest unit of informationin a binary system of nntatwn

designated as a 0 or a 1.

block
A standard unit of storage space on a disk or tape surface; 512 bytes. Although a
drive writes data to the disk or tape 1 byte at a time, a block is the smallest amount
of space on a disk or tape that the system can access.

BNC connector

See connector.
boot

To bring a device or system to a defined state where it can operate on its own.

Glossary-2

bootable medium

A fixed disk, an optical disk, or magnetic tape cartridge containing operating system
software that can be loaded into memory and executed.

boot device

The device on which the operating system is loaded.

boot node

;

The management center for a work group and its major resource provider.

bootstrap

See boot.
BOT

Beginning of tape. See drive leader.
bus

A channel (a set of wires) along which communication signals in a computer system
travel.

”

byte

A group of 8 binary digits (bits). A byte is one-quarter of a VAX system word.

cable

A sheathed group of electrical conductors.
caddy

The holder for the compact disc.
cartridge insert/release lever

This lever sets internal TZ30 mechanisms to accept or eject the tape cartridge.
Move the lever to the left to insert a tape, move to the right so the tape can be used,
and move to the left again to eject the cartridge after the tape has been completely
rewound.

cartridge leader

See drive leader.

Glossary-3

CD
See compact disc.
central processing unit (CPU)

The part of the system that controls the interpretation and execution of instruction

client

Hardware or software that obtains a specific set of services from a server.
cluster
A group of computers networked together that share disk storage, applicatio
programs, and other computer resources. Also called a VAXcluster.

coaxial cable

A two-conductor, concentric, constant impedance transmission cable.
command

A request you make to the operating system to perform a specific function. For
example, a request to run a program.
communications line

A cable along which electrical signals are transmitted. Devices or systems
that are
connected by a communications line can share information and resources.
compact disc

A flat circular plate on which read-only optical data is stored. A laser optical reader,

also called a compact disc, retrieves this information.

computer system

A combination of system hardware, software, and external devices that
operations and tasks.

configuration

See system configuration.

Glossary-4

performs

connector

A BNC-style connector that connects a section of ThinWire cable to a T-connector, to
a system, or to a barrel connector.

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console
A device through which an operator communicates with the computer.
console mode

The state in which the computer is controlled from the console terminal. Your
system can be put in console mode by pressing the halt button on the rear panel
of the system unit. Console mode is indicated by the console prompt (>>>) on the
monitor screen. Compare program mode.

console prompt

A prompt used for communication between the user and the computer.

controller

A system component, usually a printed circuit board, that regulates the operation of
one or more peripheral devices.

CPU

See central processing unit.
cursor

A blinking line or figure on the screen that indicates where the next character the
user types will appear.

daisy-chain

To link computers or expansion boxes sequentially.
data

A formal representation of information suitable for communication, interpretation,
and processing by humans or computers.

data transmission

nications line.

The movement of data in the form of electrical signals along a commu

Glossary-5

debug

To detect, locate, and correct errors (bugs) in hardware or software.
DECconnect
Digital’s simple, cost-effective cabling system for extending Ethernet and terminal
interconnections into offices and work areas.

DECconnect faceplate
See faceplate.
DECnet software
Digital networking software that runs on nodes in both local and wide area

networks.

DECwindows
An interface to the VMS operating system that allows a workstation screen

to be divided into windows where several application programs can appear
simultaneously.

default

A value or setting that in most cases is normal or expected.
DEMPR
A multiport repeater that provides eight ThinWire Ethernet drops from a single

standard Ethernet connection.

device

The general name for any unit connected to the system that is capable of receiving,
storing, or transmitting data.

device icon

An icon on the back of the system unit that identifies the device that can be plugged
into the connector.

device name

The name by which a device or controller is identified in the system.

Glossary-6

diagnostics

Programs, located in read-only memory, that detect and identify abnormal system

hardware operation.

disc

See compact disc.
disk

A flat circular plate with a coating on which data is magnetically stored in
concentric circles (tracks). A fixed disk resides permanently inside a disk drive,
while a diskette is removable.

disk drive

A device that holds a disk. The drive contains mechanical components that spin the
disk and move the read/write heads that store and read information on the surface
of the disk.

diskette

A flexible disk contained in a square jacket. Diskettes can be inserted and removed
from diskette drives.

diskette drive

A disk drive that only reads or writes on removable diskettes.

diskless system

A VAXstation 3100 Model 38 system that has no storage capacity of its own.

disk server

A hardware system designed to provide operating system and data storage for other
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users.

display screen

See monitor.

down-line load

To send a c@py of a system image or other file over a communications line to the
memory of a target node.

drive leader

A plastic leader inside the TZ30 tape drive. The cartridge
leader on the magnetic
tape and the drive leader on the tape drive mate. The
drive leader draws the
magnetic tape out of the tape cartridge and onto a take-up
reel inside the drive.
As the tape is wound onto the take-up reel, it passes the magneti
c read and write
heads.

eror message

A message displayed by a system to indicate a mistake or malfunct

ion.

Ethernet

A type of local area network based on Carrier Sense Multiple

Access with Collision
Detection (CSMA/CD). A communications concept for local communi
cation networks
that use coaxial cable.
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faceplate
A wall receptacle that provides a single network connection for

your workstation.

fatal error
An error from which a process cannot recover. Fatal errors
are those that cause the
CPU to stop, or are disk write errors not caused by the disk
drive being powered

down or write-locked. Errors that a process can recover from
are not fatal.

firmware
Software that is stored in a fixed or wired-in way, usually

in read-only memory.

fixed disk

See disk.
floppy disk

See diskette.
footprint
The amount of physical space needed for a computer and

format
To prepare a diskette to accept data.

Glossary-8

its devices.

formatted data

Data structured in a pattern understood by the system softy
formatting

An operation that divides a disk’s magnetic surface into segments in a specific

pattern. Formatting allows the drive to read and write useful data to the disk.

graphics

Computer output of drawings, charts, and graphs.
graphics coprocessor

A special-purpose CPU, with its own set of commands, data formats, and an

instruction counter, which executes a sequence of display instructions to create a
drawing or graph on the display device.

ground

A voltage reference point in a system that has a zero voltage potential.
H4000

An Ethernet transceiver used to connect standard Ethernet communications

equipment to standard Ethernet. The H4000 supports a heartbeat signal used in
network diagnostics.

hard disk

A hard disk resides permanently inside a disk drive. Compare to diskette.
hard error

A non-recoverable error.
hardware

The physical equipment—mechanical and electrical—that make up a system.
Compare to software.

hardware Ethemet address

The unique Ethernet physical address associated with a particular Ethernet
communications controller.

Gimssurywq

head
e

The part of a fixed disk drive, diskette drive, or tape drive that reads, records,
erases data. Also called read/write head.

and

hearnbeat

A signal generated at the end of every message transmission by some of the older
Digital Ethernet transceivers, such as the H4000 Transceiver. Some peripheral
devices are sensitive to this signal in order to confirm that the controller is still

functioning. The absence of a heartbeat does not necessarily mean there is an error.
Help Menu

A pull-down menu that allows you to access a help facility associated with a épecific
application.

host system

The primary or controlling computer in a multiple computer network.
housing
The plastic case in which a compact disc sits.

1/0O device
See input/output (I/0) device.
icon
A graphic representation of an object, application, or window.

IEEE
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

initialize
To prepare a new disk or diskette for use. Initializing erases any files stored on the
disk or diskette.

input/output (1/0) device
A piece of equipment that accepts data for transmission to (input) and from (output)

the system. For example, a terminal.

Glossary-10

‘

interactive

A method of communicating with the system. In an interactive session, you enter a

command at the keyboard and the system executes the command and responds with

a prompt character for another command.
inferface

An electronic circuit board that links an external device to a computer. Or a device
or piece of software that allows the components of the system to communicate with
each other.
kilobyte (KB)

When referring to memory or secondary storage capacity, 1024 bytes.
LED

Light-emitting diode. LEDs are used as indicators on the system enclosure.
link

A communication path between two nodes. A physical link is the electrical
connection between two nodes. A logical link implies that two nodes are able to
communicate whether or not they have a direct physical link.
load

To copy software (usually from a peripheral device) to memory. Also, to place a disk
in a disk drive or a tape in a tape drive.
load device

The drive that holds the distribution media during software installation.
local

In close proximity to the computer. Compare remote.
local area network (LAN)

A high-speed communications network that covers a limited geographical area,
such as a section of a building, an entire building, or a cluster of buildings. Itis a
privately owned communication network whose speed is upward of 1 megabit per
second.
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Glossary-11

local area VAXcluster
A group of two or more computers connected by an Ethernet cable or computer-

interconnect. In a local area VAXcluster, one computer serves the other computers

(the server), and starts the other computers and manages the resources that they

share.

local device
A disk drive, tape drive, or other device that is only available to the computer to

which it is connected.

To identify yourself to the operating system. When you log in, you type an account
name and password. If the name and password match an account on the system,
you are allowed access to that account.
magnetic tape

A tape made of plastic and coated with magnetic oxide that is used to store data.
Also called magtape.

megabyte (MB)
A unit of measure equal to 1,000 kilobytes or 1,048,576 bytes.

memory

The area of the system that electrically stores instructions and data, often
temporarily.

memory module
A printed circuit board that contains additional memory for the system:.

modem
A device that converts computer signals to signals that can be sent over a telephone

line.
module

A printed circuit board that contains electrical components and electrically

conductive pathways between components. A module stores data or memory or
controls the functions of a device.
s

Glossary-12

monitor

A video device that displays data.
mouse

A hand-held input device that is moved across the desktop to move the pointer or
mouse cursor on the monitor screen and that is used to select menu options and
draw graphics. The mouse is palm-sized and contains three buttons (function keys).
multiport repeater

A repeater used to connect two or more cable segments. The repeater lets you
extend Ethernet networks beyond the limits imposed by a single segment. Repeaters
perform the basic actions of restoring signal amplitude, waveform, and timing

amplitude to normal data and collision signals.

multitasking

Declaring parts of an application to execute concurrently with each other and with
the main program.
network

Two or more computers linked by communication lines to share information and
resources.

network coordinator

The person who manages the network, assigns unique node names and addresses
for each system on the network, and provides administrative assistance to network
users.

node

A computer, workstation, or peripheral device that is connected to a network, and
can communicate with other members of the network.
operating system

An integrated collection of programs that controls the execution of computer
programs and that performs system functions.
optical disc

See compact disc.

Glossary-13

output device

A device that accepts data from the system. For example, a printer.

paging
The separation of a program and data into fixed blocks, often 1,000 words, so that
transfers between disk and core can take place in page units rather than as entire

programs.

password

A unique string of characters and/or numbers that identifies you to the computer.

peripheral device
A device that provides the CPU with additional memory storage or communication

capability. Examples are disk and diskette drives, video terminals, and printers.

pixel

A picture element. A location on the monitor screen that can be seleciusively turned
on or off. The basic unit of a graphic display.

plotter

A device to construct visual representations of data by an automatic pen or pencil.
Plotters can also receive plotting coordinates from digital computers.

pointing device
A terminal input device that allows you to make a selection from a menu or to draw
graphics. See mouse and tablet.

port
The name of the socket at the back of the computer to which a terminal, printer, or
other communication device is connected.
power-up sequence (power up)

A series of ordered events that occur when you supply power by turning on the
system.

print queue

A group of items waiting to be printed by a printer. The arrangement of items
determines the processing priority.

Glossary-14

process

A program currently using memory and running on the system.

program

The sequence of instructions the system uses to perform a task. See software.

program mode

The state in which the computer is controlled by the operating system. After the
operating system is installed, the system will always operate in program mode
unless you put it into console mode. Compare console mode.

prompt

A brief message printed or displayed by a program or an operating system, asking

you to provide input.
public device

A disk drive, tape drive, or other device available to computers that are not directly
connected to it. In a VAXcluster, computers access public devices across a local area
network.

puck

A palm-sized device that slides on a tablet’s surface. The puck and tablet together
function as a pointing device. See pointing device and tablet.

queue

A list of items or tasks to be processed in a certain order. See batch queue and

print queue.

RAM

See random-access memory.

random-access memory (RAM)

Memory that can be both read and written to and can randomly access any one

location during normal operations. The type of memory the system uses to store the
instructions of programs currently being run.

Glossary-15

read-only memory (ROM)
Memory that cannot be modified. The system can use (read) the data contained
in
ROM but cannot change it.

remote

Linked to a computer by communication lines. Compare local.
remote install

See down-line load.
resolution

A measure of the precision or sharpness of a graphic image. Often a function of
the
number of pixels on a screen.
restore

To recover files or software that has been backed up, copying the material from the
backup medium (such as a tape or diskette) to the medium you normally use.

RMS

See record management services.
record management services (RMS)

Software used to open and close files, read from files, write to files, and extend and
delete files.
ROM

See read-only memory (ROM).
run

A single continuous execution of a program (noun). To execute a program (verb).

runfime

The amount of computing time a program requires to be carried out.
satellite node
A node that is booted remotely from the system disk on the boot node. A computer
system that obtains a specific set of services from a server system.

Glossary-16

SCsi

See Small C’bmputasr System Interface.
section

A single length of ThinWire Ethernet cable terminated at each end with a connector.
segment

A length of ThinWire Ethernet cable made up of one or more cable sections
connected with barrel connectors or T-connectors.

server

Hardware or software that provides a specific set of services to a satellite or client.
server node

In a VAXcluster, a computer that is used to start the satellite nodes and to manage
their use of common resources.

Small Computer System Interface (SCSI)

An interface designed for connecting disks and other peripheral devices to computer

systems. SCSI, pronounced “skuh-zee,” is defined by an ANSI standard and is used
by many computer and peripheral vendors throughout the industry.

soft error

A recoverable error.

software

Programs executed by the system to perform a chosen or required function.
Compare hardware.

standalone workstation

A workstation that starts and operates alone without being connected to another
computer.

standard Ethemet network
An IEEE standard 802.3 compliant Ethernet network connected with standard
Ethernet cable. Compare ThinWire Ethernet network. Also known as ThickWire
Ethernet.

Glossary-17

storage medium
A device, such as a diskette or tape, capable of recording information.

store
To enter data into a storage device, such as a disk, or into memory.

stylus
A penlike device that draws on the surface of a tablet and functions as a pointing

device.
swapping
A process that transfers the contents of an area of main storage to or from auxiliary
storage.

system
A combination of hardware, software, and peripheral devices that perform specific
processing operations.

system configuration
The layout of the hardware in a particular computer system.
system disk
The disk that stores the operating system, and which starts the system and allows
it to run properly.

system image
The image that is read into memory from disk when the system is started up

(booted).

systemn management tasks
Tasks performed by an assigned person (usually the system manager) to operate
and maintain the system.
tablet
An absolute-positioning input device composed of a flat-surfaced digitizing tablet

and a puck or stylus. The tablet is a drawing surface. The puck and stylus are
pointing devices that move the cursor on the monitor screen, draw graphics, and

make selections from the menu.

Glossary-18

tape drive

A device that contains mechanical components and holds, turns, reads, and writes
on magnetic tape.

T-connector

Connector used to join ThinWire Ethernet cable sections.
TCP/IP

Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. Networking protocols standard

with ULTRIX software.
terminator

A connector used on one or both ends of an Ethernet segment that provides the
50-ohm termination resistance needed for the cable.

ThinWire Ethernet network

A Digital trademark used to describe its 10base2 (IEEE standard 802.3 comphant)
Ethernet products used for local distribution of data.

ThinWire connector

The connector on the rear of the flyabem unit to which the ThinWire Ethernet cable
is attached.

timesharing

A system in which two or more programs are allotted, in turn, equal time or use of
a computer or computer device.

transceiver

A device that provides a single physical connection between standard Ethernet and
Ethernet communication equipment.

turbo system

A VAXstation 3100 Model 38 with a hard disk for paging and swapping.
ULTRIX operating system

Digital Equipment Corporation’s implementation of the UNIX ® operating system.

Glossary-19

user interface

The interaction style between the computer and the user of that computer.
VAXcluster configuration
A group of two or more computers connected by an Ethernet cable. In a VAXcluster,
one computer (the server) serves the other computers: it is required to start the
other computers, and it manages the resources that they share.
VMS operating system

Digital Equipment Corporation’s proprietary operating system.

window
An area on your monitor screen in which you can start, run, and view a separate

process. Windowing is supported by both VMS and ULTRIX workstation software.

workstation

A single-user system that offers high-performance, high-resolution graphics, and can
function in a network environment.

write-protect notch

The small notch on the side of a diskette that you can cover with an adhesive-backed
foil label or tab to prevent loss of data by accidental overwriting.
write-protect switch

The switch that you move on a TK50 tape cartridge or an RX23 diskette to prevent
loss of data by accidental overwriting.
X Window System

A windowing system architecture that allows the execution and display of
applications to be independent. Specific components of the architecture control
the display of applications. Different components determine how applications

run. Since its introduction by MIT, the X Window System has become an industry

standard.

Glossary-20

Index

Booting

automatic, A-1
Bottom dress cover

Air vents, 2-2
Alternate console

DTE command, A-5
setting the baud rate, A-5
using, A—4

ANSI standard
SCSI, B-1
Applications
installing, 2-19

Asterisks
in power-up display,

Cables, 24
expansion box, 44
keyboard, 2-6

Backups

using the tape cartridges for, 3-5

using the TK50Z-GA for, 4-16

Barrel connector,
Baud rate
8-8
printer, 8-5
BOOT command,

5-5

modem,

Boot devices
changing, A-2
names of, A-1
setting, A-1
Boot flags, default

setting, A-3

installing on TK50Z—GA or RZ55
expansion boxes, 46
Brightness control, 2-16

7-29, A-3

modem, 8-8
monitor, 2-11, 8-11
mouse, 2—7
optional monitor, 8-11

optional serial line, 8-5, 8-8
printer, 8-5
SCSI, 4-10

serial line, 8-5, 8-8
transceiver, 5-15
troubleshooting, 6-1
Care and handling
diskettes, 3-10
hard disks, 24
tape cartridges, 3-5
Cartridge release handle
TK50Z—-GA, 4-21
Color Option
graphics coprocessor module, 8-11

index-1

Color Option (Cont.)
SPX Color Graphics Accelerator,

Communications port,
baud rate,

2-5

connecting modem to,

Compact disc

2—-16

4-21

Conventions

810

used in this manual,

3-7

Daisy-chaining

caddy, 4-25

defined,

components,

expansion boxes,

housing,

4-25

creating,

inserting, 4-25
installing software on,
test,

4-12

5-7

Database storage,

4-2
Default boot devices

2—19

4-28

changing, A-2

2—-15

transparent sleeve,

names of,

4-28

Configuration display, 4-24, 7-7

setting,

code example, 7-8

mnemonics,

A-1

Default boot flags
setting,

7—2

A-3

Default recovery action

Configurations
for expansion boxes, 4-2
inside system unit, 8-3
memory,

4-12

Daisy-chain work group

4-28

removing,

setting, A-2
Device adding

inside system unit

9-11

Connecting
Ethernet terminators, 2-8
expansion boxes,

sequence for, 9-10
Device display, 7-15
mnemonics,

4-5 to 4—13

7-15

Device testing,

keyboard,

2-6

modems,

8-10

7-5
Diagnostic commands,

monitor,

2-11

Diagnostic lights,

mouse,

tablet,

Diagnostics

2-7

power cords,

printers,

7-17

standard Ethernet networks,
to 5—-15

ThinWire Ethernet Networks,
- 5-11

5-12

5-1 to

power-up display,

self-tests,

7-5

standard Ethernet,
system exerciser,

2-4

7-25, 7-29
Console prompt (>>>), 4-24

TZ30 tape drive,

Disc

See Compact disc
Disc drive

5-12

7-17

ThinWire Ethernet,

Connectors

Index-2

7-7

mnemonics for system exerciser,

5-15

Connecting to

system unit,

device, 7-5
Ethernet, 2-8

8-11

transceiver cable,

7-25

2-5, 7-30

configuration display,

2-14

8-5

console mode,

xvii

7-20

Compact discs
-

Contrast control,

Controls
TK50Z—-GA,

CompacTape cartridges,
testing,

8-3

5-3

3-9

Disc drive (Cont.)

See RRD40 compact disc drive
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Disk drives

See RZ22/23 hard disk drive; RZ24
disk drive; RZ55 hard disk drive
Diskette drive, 3-10 to 3—14
adding, 9-26
inserting a diskette, 3-13
removing a diskette, 3—14

Ethernet diagnostics, 2-8
‘Ethernet hardware address
standard, 5-13
ThinWire,

Expansion boxes, 4-1 to 4-16
See also RRD40 compact disc
expansion box; RZ55 hard disk

Diskettes

caring for, 3-10
formatting, 3-10
inserting, 3-13
installing software with, 3-12
removing, 3—14
write-protecting, 3-12
writing to, 3-12
Diskless system, 4-2
DKAx00 device, A-1
DKBx00 device, A-1
Drive controller, 4-2
Drive plate
device positions on, 9-43
removing, 9-22

replacing, 9-24

E
Eject button,

3-14

Environmental requirements, 2-2
Erase Disk Utility, 7-20
code example, 7-21
Error codes, C-1
Error messages

configuration,

7-7

double question mark and, 7-19
power-up display, 7-3
RRD40 compact disc drive, 7-18
software,

6—8

standard Ethernet cable, 7-5
system,

7-7

ThinWire Ethernet cable, 74
ESAQ device, A-1
Ethernet connectors

attaching to system unit, 2-8

Ethernet networks
See Standard Ethernet networks;
ThinWire Ethernet networks

expansion box; TK50Z—-GA tape

expansion box
as default boot device, A-1
connecting one, 4-7
daisy-chaining (connecting two), 4-12
guidelines, 4-2
possible configurations, 4-2
testing, 428
testing RRD40, 7-20
turning off, 2-20

turning on, 2-16, 4-26, 9-70
unpacking, 44

F
Fan

troubleshooting, 6—4
Field service, 7-30
Formatting

diskettes before software is installed,
3-10

G
Graphics coprocessor module/color option
adding, 9-17
ordering, 8-11
Grounding powerstrip,

2-2

H
H4000 transceiver, 5-15
Halt button, 2-5, 7-5
Halt recovery action, A-3

Handling problems

Index-3

Handling problems (Cont.)

Lights (Cont.)

See also Troubleshooting
Hard disk drives

troubleshooting,

7-30

TZ30,

See RZ22/23 hard disk drive; RZ24

3-9
Load/unload button

hard disk drive; RZ55 hard disk

TK50Z-GA,

4-21

expansion box
adding, 8-1

Local area network (LAN)

turning off, 2-20
turning on, 2-16, 9-70

Local area VAXcluster

Hard disks,

installing software on,

3-1

2-19

2-20

Local area VAXcluster (LAVc)

as default boot device, A-1

setting up,

device names, A-1

Standard Ethernet hardware address

installing software on,
protecting,

2-19

for,

5-1

5-13

ThinWire Ethernet hardware address

2-4

Hardware specifications,

D-1

for,

Locating the workstation,
Loopback connector

2-2

attaching to system unit,

Icons

port and connector,
Installing software,

diagnostics,

2—4

in network diagnostics,

2-19

with diskettes, 3—-12
with tape cartridges,

3-3

2-8

2-8
5-12

M
Magnets

keeping media away from,

Keyboard
connecting, 2-6
Keyboard connector,
Keyboard language
changing, 7-23

inserting before turning on system,

2—-15

2-5

Memory

setting, 2-18
Keyboard language menu,

display example,

3-5, 3—10

Media

2-18, 7-23

7-23

adding
single module, 9-12
two modules, 9-14
configurations, 9-5
module sizes, 9-11
testing

for failing,

Labeling tape cartridges,
Lifting equipment,
Lights

3—2

7-13

Memory expansion modules,
Messages
power-up,

7-2

diagnostic, 2-5, 7-30

MEKAx(00 device, A-1

RRD40,

MKBx00 device, A-1
Model 38
identifier, 7-30
Modems, 8-8

4-25, 4-26
standard Ethernet, 5-12
system unit,

2-4

ThinWire Ethernet,
TK50Z-GA,

index-4

5-2

4-18 to 4-21

connecting,

8-10

8-2

Modems (Cont.)
device names, 8-9
list of, 88
turning off, 2—-20
turning on, 2-16, 9-70
Monitor
checking voltage setting on, 2-11
connecting power cord to, 2-14
connecting to system unit, 2-11
installing, 2-11
optional, 8-11
positioning, 2-2, 2-11
setting brightness and contrast, 2-16
troubleshooting, 6—4
turning off, 2-20
turning on, 2-16, 9-70
unpacking, 2-3
Monitor AC power,

2-5

Monitor cable

long (optional),

2-11

Monitor connector,

2-5

Mouse

connecting,
using,

monitors,

8-11

printers,

8-5

8-2

RX23 diskette drive, 8-2
SPX Color Graphics Accelerator, 8-3
tablet, 8-11
TZ30 tape drive, 8-2
Outlets, grounded, 2-2

7-25

implementing, 7-27
Peripheral devices, 4-1