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VAX 4000
Model 500A/505A/600A/700A/705A
Technical Information
Order Number: EK–496AB–TI. B01

Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts

First Printing, December 1991
Revised, February 1992
Revised, April 1992
Revised, July 1992
Revised, July 1993
Revised, July 1994
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S2581

This document was prepared using VAX DOCUMENT Version 2.1.

Contents
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

vii

1 Base System Description
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.4.1
1.4.2
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9

System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Firmware Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Console I/O Mode Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control Characters in Console I/O Mode . . . . . . . . . . .
Console I/O Mode Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Digital Storage Systems Interconnect (DSSI) . . . . . . . . . . .
KA681–AA CPU Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
KA691–AA CPU Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
KA692–AA and KA694–AA CPU Specifications . . . . . . . . .
MS690 Memory Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1–1
1–3
1–4
1–4
1–5
1–7
1–14
1–15
1–19
1–23
1–27

2 Option Specifications
2.1
Options Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.1.1
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2
Mass Storage Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2.1
KDA50 Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2.2
KFQSA Storage Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2.3
KLESI Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2.4
KZQSA Storage Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2.5
RA60 Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2.6
RA70E Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2.7
RA81 Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2.8
RA82 Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2.9
RA90 Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2.10
RA92 Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2.11
RF36 Integrated Storage Element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2.12
RF72 Integrated Storage Element (ISE) . . . . . . . . . . .

2–1
2–2
2–2
2–4
2–5
2–6
2–7
2–8
2–9
2–10
2–11
2–12
2–13
2–14
2–15

iii

2.2.13
2.2.14
2.2.15
2.2.16
2.2.17
2.2.18
2.2.19
2.2.20
2.2.21
2.2.22
2.2.23
2.2.24
2.2.25
2.2.26
2.3
2.3.1
2.3.2
2.3.3
2.3.4
2.3.5
2.3.6
2.3.7
2.3.8
2.3.9
2.4
2.4.1
2.4.2
2.4.3
2.4.4
2.4.5
2.4.6
2.4.7
2.4.8
2.4.9
2.4.10
2.5
2.5.1
2.6
2.6.1

RF73 Integrated Storage Element (ISE) . . . . . . . . . . .
RF74 Integrated Storage Element (ISE) . . . . . . . . . . .
RRD43 Optical Compact-Disc Subsystem . . . . . . . . . . .
RWZ01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TF85 Tape Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TF86 Tape Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TK70 Tape Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TLZ06 Tape Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TLZ07 Tape Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TSZ07 Tape Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TSV05 Tape Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TSV05 Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TU81–Plus Tape Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TZ85 Tape Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Communication Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CXA16 Asynchronous Multiplexer (16 lines) . . . . . . . .
CXB16 Asynchronous Multiplexer (16 lines) . . . . . . . .
CXY08 Asynchronous Multiplexer (8 Lines) . . . . . . . . .
DEFQA Q-Bus Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DEQRA Token Ring Q-Bus Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DESQA Ethernet Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DPV11 Synchronous Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DSRVB DECserver 200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DSV11 Synchronous Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Real-Time Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AAV11–S Digital-to-Analog Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ADQ32 Analog-to-Digital Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ADV11–S Analog-to-Digital Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AXV11 Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIV32 Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DRQ3B Parallel Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DRV1W Parallel Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IBQ01 Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IEQ11 Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
KWV11–S Programmable Real-Time Clock . . . . . . . . .
Printer Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LPV11–SA Printer Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Graphics Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VS30U Graphics Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2–16
2–17
2–18
2–20
2–21
2–23
2–25
2–26
2–28
2–30
2–32
2–33
2–34
2–36
2–38
2–38
2–42
2–45
2–47
2–48
2–50
2–51
2–52
2–53
2–54
2–54
2–56
2–58
2–60
2–62
2–63
2–64
2–66
2–67
2–68
2–71
2–71
2–72
2–72

3 System Expansion
3.1
3.2

Planning System Expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Completing the System Configuration Worksheet . . . . . . .

3–1
3–2

Console I/O Mode Control Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Console I/O Mode Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Device Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1–5
1–7
1–12
3–4

Index
Tables
1–1
1–2
1–3
3–1

Preface
This manual provides a summary of technical information for your system. The
manual is organized as follows.
•

Chapter 1 describes the base system and lists specifications for the CPUs and
the memory modules.

•

Chapter 2 describes optional components available for your system and lists
their specifications.

•

Chapter 3 provides guidelines on how to expand your system.
Note
You will find a glossary in the Operation manual to help with word
definitions and acronyms.

The following conventions are used in this manual.
Convention

Meaning

Key

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

Ctrl/x

Hold down the Ctrl key while you press another key.

BOLD

Your input. For example:

>>> BOOT MIA5
shows that you must enter BOOT MIA5 at the console prompt.
NOTE

Provides general information about the current topic.

vii

1
Base System Description
This chapter describes the base system, including the following.
•

Power-up self-tests

•

Digital Storage Systems Interconnect (DSSI) architecture

•

Specifications for the KA6nn–AA CPU, and the MS690–BA/–CA/–DA memory
modules

1.1 System Overview
All base system components are housed in a BA440 enclosure, which contains a
12-slot backplane, 7 Q–bus slots; 1 slot reserved for CPU, and 4 slots for memory.
Each base system contains the following.
•

A KA6nn–AA (L4005–nA to L4006–nA) CPU module, located in slot 5.

•

From one to four MS690–BA/–CA/–DA memory modules.

MS690–BA memory modules are not supported on Models 700A and 705A.
The system operates from the KA6nn CPU firmware, the controls on the console
module, and the System Control Panel (SCP). The firmware is described in
Section 1.2. Base system operation also integrates Digital Storage Systems
Interconnect (DSSI) technology, which is discussed in Section 1.5.

Base System Description 1–1

A block diagram of the system:

Main
Memory

Real-Time
Devices
Q22-bus

Memory
Interconnect
Ethernet
CPU
Module

Communication
Devices

Console
(Optional)

DSSI
Bus

Disk/Tape

Disk

Storage
Devices

MLO-010826

1–2 Base System Description

1.2 Firmware Overview
Four flash-eraseable programmable read-only memory (FEPROM) chips on
the KA6nn CPU module contain the firmware. This firmware consists of the
following three major programs, which perform the system power-up self-tests
and diagnostics.
•

A console program

•

A set of self-tests for the CPU and memory

•

A primary bootstrap program (VMB)

The console program receives control whenever the processor halts. In a processor
halt, processor control passes to the console program and instruction execution
continues.
Control passes to the firmware under any of the following conditions.
•

You turn on the system.

•

You press the Restart button.

•

You assert the Q22–bus BHALT signal by pressing the Halt button.

•

You enter a break when the Break Enable/Disable switch is set to enable.

•

A HALT instruction is executed.

•

A system error occurs.

Base System Description 1–3

1.3 Power-Up
At power-up, the console program determines the console device type and console
language, then runs the self-tests for the CPU and memory. You choose the
console language when you perform the set-up operations during your console
terminal installation procedure.
You determine the type of power-up mode by setting the Power-Up Mode switch
on the CPU console module. See your Operation manual for the following
power-up information.
•

Power-up procedures

•

Power-Up Mode and Break Enable/Disable switch settings

•

Examples of successful power-up sequences

•

Boot and autoboot procedures

See your Troubleshooting and Diagnostics manual for examples of problems you
may encounter during power-up.

1.4 Console I/O Mode Overview
If you set the Break Enable/Disable switch on the console module to enable,
the console program enters Console I/O mode after the power-up self-tests are
completed successfully. The console program also enters Console I/O mode in
response to any external halt condition.
Console I/O mode allows you to control the system by typing commands at the
console prompt (>>>). You may enter these commands in either uppercase or
lowercase letters. Enter each command, then press Return .

1–4 Base System Description

1.4.1 Control Characters in Console I/O Mode
Table 1–1 lists the keypad control characters that have special meaning in
Console I/O mode.
Table 1–1 Console I/O Mode Control Characters
Character

Action

Return also <CR>

The carriage return ends a command line. No action is taken on
a command until after it is terminated by a carriage return. A
null line terminated by a carriage return is treated as a valid,
null command. No action is taken, and the console prompts for
input. Carriage return is echoed as carriage return, line feed
<CR><LF>.

< x (rubout)

When you press < x (rubout), the console deletes the previously
typed character. The resulting display differs, depending on
whether the console is a video or a hardcopy terminal.

For hardcopy terminals, the console echoes a backslash (\ ) followed by the character
being deleted. If you press additional rubouts, the additional deleted characters are
echoed. If you type a non-rubout character, the console echoes another backslash, followed
by the character typed. The result is to echo the characters deleted, surrounding them
with backslashes. For example:
EXAMI;E< x (rubout)< x (rubout)NE <CR>
The console echoes: EXAMI;E\ E\ ;NE<CR>
The console sees the command line: EXAMINE<CR>
For video terminals, the previous character is erased and the cursor is restored to its
previous position.
The console does not delete characters past the beginning of a command line. If you press
more rubouts than there are characters on the line, the extra rubouts are ignored. A
rubout entered on a blank line is ignored.)
Ctrl/A or F14

Toggles insertion/overstrike mode for command line editing. By
default, the console powers up to overstrike mode.

Ctrl/C

Echoes ^C<CR> and aborts processing of a command. Has no
effect as part of a binary load data stream. Clears Ctrl/S and
re-enables output stopped by Ctrl/O .

Ctrl/D or

Moves the cursor one position to the left.

Ctrl/E
Ctrl/F or

Moves the cursor to the end of the line.
Moves the cursor one position to the right.
(continued on next page)

Base System Description 1–5

Table 1–1 (Cont.) Console I/O Mode Control Characters
Character

Action

Ctrl/B ,

" , or #
Ctrl/H , < x (rubout), or

Recalls the previous commands.

F12

Deletes the previously typed character. Same function as <x
(rubout), above.

Ctrl/O

Ignores transmissions to the console until you enter Ctrl/O .
Echoes ^O when disabling output, which is not echoed when it
re-enables output. Output is re-enabled if the console prints an
error message, or if it prompts for a command from the terminal.
Output is also enabled by entering Maintenance mode: press
Break or enter Ctrl/C .

Ctrl/Q

Resumes output to the console terminal. Not echoed.

Ctrl/R

Echoes <CR><LF>, followed by the current command line. Can
be used to improve the readability of a command line that has
been heavily edited.

Ctrl/S

Stops output to the console terminal until you enter Ctrl/Q . Not
echoed.

Ctrl/U

Echoes ^U<CR>. Entered, but otherwise ignored if typed on an
empty line.

The console accepts Console I/O mode commands up to 80-characters long. Longer
commands produce error messages. The character count does not include rubouts,
rubbed-out characters, or the <CR> at the end of the command.
Two or more consecutive spaces and tabs are treated as a single space. Leading
and trailing spaces and tabs are ignored. You can place command qualifiers after
the command keyword or after any symbol or number in the command.
All numbers (addresses, data, counts) are hexadecimal, but symbolic register
names contain decimal register numbers. The hexadecimal digits are 0 through
9, and A through F. You can use uppercase and lowercase letters in hexadecimal
numbers (A through F) and commands.
The following symbols are qualifier and argument conventions.
[ ] = an optional qualifier or argument
{} = a required qualifier or argument

1–6 Base System Description

1.4.2 Console I/O Mode Commands
Table 1–2 lists and describes the Console I/O mode commands. You can display
the list of commands by entering HELP at the console prompt (>>>).
Table 1–2 Console I/O Mode Commands
Command

Action

BOOT

Initializes the processor and transfers execution to the VMB.

CONFIGURE

Invokes an interactive mode that permits you to enter Q22–bus
device names, then generates a table of Q22–bus I/O page
device CSR addresses and interrupt vectors.

CONTINUE

Causes the processor to resume instruction execution at the
point where the halt occurred. Does not perform a processor
initialization.

DEPOSIT

Deposits data into the address you specify. If you do not specify
an address space or data size qualifier, the console uses the last
address space and data size used in a DEPOSIT, EXAMINE,
MOVE, or SEARCH command.

EXAMINE

Examines the contents of the memory location or register of
the address you specify.

FIND

Searches main memory starting at address 0 (zero) for a
page-aligned 128-Kbyte segment of good memory, or a restart
parameter block (RPB).

HALT

The HALT command has no effect. It is included for
compatibility with other VAX consoles.

HELP

Displays the correct syntax for all console commands.

INITIALIZE

Performs a processor initialization.

Exit from the secure console by entering the password at the
prompt. The LOGIN command may only be executed while in
secure console mode.

MOVE

Copies the block of memory starting at the source address to a
block beginning at the destination address.

Executes the number of macro instructions you specify. If you
do not specify a number, 1 (one) is assumed.

REPEAT

Repeatedly displays and executes the command you specify.
Press Ctrl/C to stop the command. You can specify any valid
console command except the REPEAT command.
(continued on next page)

Base System Description 1–7

Table 1–2 (Cont.) Console I/O Mode Commands
Command

Action

Finds all occurrences of a pattern and reports the addresses
where the pattern was found. If you include the /NOT qualifier,
the command reports all addresses for which the pattern did
not match.

SET BFLAG

Sets the default R5 boot flags. The value must be a
hexadecimal number of up to eight digits.

SET BOOT

Sets the default boot device. The value must be a valid device
name.

SET CONTROLP

Sets Control-P as the console halt condition, instead of a
BREAK.

SET HALT

Sets the halt action you define. Acceptable values are the
keywords: default, restart, reboot, halt, restart_reboot, or a
number in the range 0 to 4 inclusive.

SET HOST

Connects to the DUP or MAINTENANCE driver on the node
or device you specify.

SET LANGUAGE

Sets the console language and keyboard type.

SET PSE

Once a password has been set, the state of the secure console
enable bit, PSE, will determine whether the secure console
mode will be entered when certain console commands are
executed. If PSE = 0 (disabled), the console will remain in
privileged mode even if a password has been set. If PSE = 1
(enabled), the console will enter into secure mode when the
following commands are executed:
BOOT (with any supplied parameters)
CONTINUE
HALT
START
Once in secure console mode, the only commands which may be
executed are BOOT (with no qualifiers) and LOGIN (in order
to enter the password and exit into priviliged mode). Since the
BOOT command will take no qualifiers in secure console mode,
it is advisable to SET BOOT and SET BFLAG prior to exiting
privileged mode.

SET PSWD

Set the password to be entered in order to exit from the secure
console to the privileged console. A 16-character password
must be typed at the "PSWD1:" prompt. The password must
be typed again for verification at the "PSWD2:" prompt.
(continued on next page)

1–8 Base System Description

Table 1–2 (Cont.) Console I/O Mode Commands
Command

Action

SET RECALL

Sets command recall state to either ENABLED (1) or
DISABLED (0).

SET SCSI_ID

Selects the host SCSI id. The default value = 6. The values 0
to 7 are permitted.

SHOW BFLAG

Displays the default R5 boot flags.

SHOW BOOT

Displays the default boot device.

SHOW CONFIG

Shows a list of the devices and optional modules present in the
system and the status of the hardware.

SHOW CONTROLP

Shows the current state of Control-P halt recognition, either
ENABLED or DISABLED.

SHOW DEVICE

Displays all devices displayed by the SHOW DSSI, SHOW
ETHERNET, and SHOW UQSSP commands.

SHOW DSSI

Displays the status of all nodes that can be found on the DSSI
bus. For each node on the DSSI bus, the firmware displays the
node number, the node name, and the boot name and type of
the device, if available. Does not indicate whether the device
contains a bootable image.

SHOW ETHERNET

Displays the hardware Ethernet address for all Ethernet
adapters that can be found, both on-board and on the Q22–bus.

SHOW HALT

Displays the halt action. Keywords include: default, restart,
reboot, halt, restart_reboot or a number in the range 0 to 4
inclusive.

SHOW LANGUAGE

Displays console language and keyboard type.

SHOW MEMORY

Displays main memory configuration, board by board.

SHOW QBUS

Displays all Q22–bus I/O addresses that respond to an aligned
word read, plus vector and device name information. For each
address, the console displays the address in the VAX I/O space
in hexadecimal, the address as it would appear in the Q22–bus
I/O space in octal, and the word that was read in hexadecimal.
Also displays the vector that you should set up, and device
name or names that could be associated with the CSR.

SHOW RECALL

Displays the current state of command recall, either
ENABLED or DISABLED.

SHOW RLV12

Displays all RL01 and RL02 disks that appear on the Q22–bus.
(continued on next page)

Base System Description 1–9

Table 1–2 (Cont.) Console I/O Mode Commands
Command

Action

SHOW SAVED_STATE

Shows the values of all of the devices and optional module
present in the system.

SHOW SCSI

Shows any SCSI devices in the system.

SHOW SCSI_ID

Shows the value of the CPU SCSI id.

SHOW TRANSLATION

Shows any virtual addresses that map to the specified physical
address.

SHOW UQSSP

Displays the status of all disks and tapes that can be found
on the Q22–bus that support the UQSSP protocol. For each
such disk or tape on the Q22–bus, the firmware displays the
controller number, the controller CSR address, and the boot
name and type of each device connected to the controller. The
command does not indicate whether the device contains a
bootable image.

SHOW VERSION

Displays the current firmware version.

START

Starts instruction execution at the address you specify. If
you do not give an address, the current program counter is
used. If memory mapping is enabled, macro instructions are
executed from virtual memory, and the address is treated as a
virtual address. Equivalent to a DEPOSIT to PC, followed by
a CONTINUE. Does not perform a processor initialization.

TEST

Invokes a diagnostic test program specified by the test number
you enter. If you enter a test number of 0 (zero), all tests
allowed to be executed from the console terminal are executed.
The console accepts an optional list of up to five additional
hexadecimal arguments.

UNJAM

Performs an I/O bus reset, by writing a 1 (one) to IPR 55
(decimal).

Loads or unloads (that is, writes to memory or reads from
memory) the specified number of data bytes through the
console serial line (regardless of console type), starting
at the specified address. For use by automatic systems
communicating with the console.

The following examples show sample displays for the commonly used commands
SHOW and SET.
The SET command sets the parameter to the value you specify. The SHOW
command displays the console parameter you specify.

1–10 Base System Description

>>> SHOW QBUS
Scan of Qbus I/O Space
-20001920 (774440) = FF08 DELQA/DESQA
-20001922 (774442) = FF00
-20001924 (774444) = FF2B
-20001926 (774446) = FF08
-20001928 (774450) = FFD7
-2000192A (774452) = FF41
-2000192C (774454) = 0000
-2000192E (774456) = 1030
-20001F40 (777500) = 0020 IPCR
Scan of Qbus Memory Space
>>>
For each address, the console displays the address in the VAX I/O space in
hexadecimal, the address as it would appear in the Q22–bus I/O space in octal,
and the word data that was read in hexadecimal.
>>>SHOW DEVICE
DSSI Bus 0 Node 0 (SYSDSK)
-DIA10 (RF31)
DSSI Bus 0 Node 1 (R7EB3C)
-DIA11 (RF31)
DSSI Bus 0 Node 2 (R7EB22)
-DIA12 (RF31)
DSSI Bus 0 Node 5 (TFDR1)
-MIA5 (TF85/TF86)
DSSI Bus 0 Node 6 (*)
DSSI Bus 1 Node 0 (SNEEZY)
-DIB0 (RF71)
DSSI Bus 1 Node 1 (DOPEY)
-DIB1 (RF71)
DSSI Bus 1 Node 2 (SLEEPY)
-DIB2 (RF71)
DSSI Bus 1 Node 3 (GRUMPY)
-DIB3 (RF71)
DSSI Bus 1 Node 4 (BASHFUL)
-DIB4 (RF71)
DSSI Bus 1 Node 5 (HAPPY)
-DIB5 (RF71)
DSSI Bus 1 Node 6 (DOC)
-DIB6 (RF71)
DSSI Bus 1 Node 7 (*)
UQSSP Tape Controller 0 (774500)
-MUA0 (TK70)
Ethernet Adapter
-EZA0 (08-00-2B-06-10-42)

Base System Description 1–11

For each device, the console displays the controller, the node, and the address on
the first line, and the device name and option on the second line.
>>> SHOW ETHERNET
Ethernet Adapter
-EZA0 (08-00-2B-0B-29-14)
>>> SHOW LANGUAGE
English (United States/Canada)
>>>
>>> SET LANGUAGE 5
>>>
In that example, selection 5 is English, chosen from the language selection menu
that displays at power-up.
>>> SET BOOT MIA5
>>>
In that example, entering MIA5 sets the tape drive as the default boot device.
Table 1–3 lists all supported device names.
Table 1–3 Device Names
Device Type

Controller/Adapter

Device Logical Name

EF/RF-series ISE

Embedded DSSI host adapter
(part of CPU)

DImu1

KFQSA DSSI storage adapter

DUcu2

TF-series tape drive

Embedded DSSI host adapter
(part of CPU)

MImu1

TF85 tape drive

KFQSA DSSI storage adapter

MUcu2

TF86 tape drive

KFQSA DSSI storage adapter

MUcu2

TK70 tape drive

TQK70

MUcu3

TLZ06 tape drive4

KZQSA adapter

MKAu

1 m = DSSI bus adapter (A = internal bus (0); B = external bus (1).)

u = unit number (device unit numbers must be unique throughout the system).
When under operating system control, DIBu devices are recognized as DIAu devices.
2 c = MSCP controller designator (A = first, B = second, and so on.)

u = unit number (device unit numbers must be unique throughout the system).
3 c = TMSCP controller designator (A = first, B = second, and so on.)

u = unit number
4 The KZQSA adapter supports only the tabletop versions of these devices.

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1–12 Base System Description

Table 1–3 (Cont.) Device Names
Device Type

Controller/Adapter

Device Logical Name

TLZ07 tape drive

KZQSA adapter

MKAu

TSZ07 tape drive

KZQSA adapter

MKAu

PROM (programmable
read-only memory)

MRV11 module

PRAu

Ethernet adapter

On-board (part of CPU)

EZA0

DEFQA Ethernet controller

XQAu

DESQA Ethernet controller

XQAu

RA-series drives

KDA50

DUcu2

RRD43 CD–ROM drive

KZQSA adapter

DKAu

RWZ01 tape drive

KZQSA adapter

MKAu

2 c = MSCP controller designator (A = first, B = second, and so on.)

u = unit number (device unit numbers must be unique throughout the system).
4 The KZQSA adapter supports only the tabletop versions of these devices.

Base System Description 1–13

1.5 Digital Storage Systems Interconnect (DSSI)
The KA6nn CPU module contains two DSSI bus adapters and two more DSSI bus
adapters on an optional DSSI daughter board. The DSSI adapters are dedicated
to the mass storage devices in your system.
The DSSI adapters on the KA6nn CPU module provide a path to two separate
DSSI busses (Bus 0 and Bus 1) through which the CPU can communicate with
DSSI devices. The DSSI adapters on the optional DSSI daughter board provide a
path to two additional separate busses (Bus 2 and Bus 3) through which the CPU
can communicate with additional DSSI devices.
Each DSSI bus has the following characteristics.
•

A 4-Mbytes-per-second bandwidth

•

Up to eight nodes (one interface and up to seven additional DSSI Devices
(RF-series ISEs, TF85/TF86s, and adapters))

•

Eight data lines

•

One parity line

•

Eight control lines

DSSI architecture improves system performance as follows.
•

The DSSI bus handles all mass storage transactions.

•

Mass storage devices can act independently, since each device contains its
own controller. Several devices can work simultaneously.

The two DSSI bus interfaces support up to 16 nodes. These 16 nodes include the
2 DSSI interfaces and 14 additional DSSI devices.
An ISE can maintain connection to more than one DSSI interface. That feature
allows ISEs to be shared by multiple CPUs in a DSSI VAXcluster configuration.
The installation of KFDDB–AA/AF options offer 2 additional DSSI buses.
For more information about DSSI VAXcluster configurations and the advantages
of such configurations, see the section on DSSI VAXcluster capability in your
system Operation manual.

1–14 Base System Description

1.6 KA681–AA CPU Specifications
The Model 500A system uses the timesharing KA681–AA CPU (L4005–BA).
Central Processing Unit
Addressing modes

General register: 8
Program counter: 4
Index: 9

Clock rate

286 MHz (14 ns cycle)

Data path width

64 bits

Number of data types

Hardware: 9
Software emulated: 7

Number of instructions

Hardware: 242
Microcode assisted: 21
Software emulated: 41

General purpose registers

16 (32-bit wide)
Interval timer: 1 (programmable)
Programmable timers: 2

I/O bus interface

One Q22–bus interface with 8192 entry
scatter/gather map

Q–bus backplane termination

240

Memory Management and Control
Page size

512 bytes

Virtual address space

4 gigabytes

Physical memory space

512 Mbytes

Number of memory modules

4 maximum

Architecture
Instruction prefetch buffer size

16 bytes

Virtual instruction cache
Data stored

Instruction stream only

Size

2 Kbytes

Speed

14 nanoseconds

Base System Description 1–15

Architecture
Associativity

Direct mapped

Primary Cache
Data stored

Instruction stream and data

Write algorithm

Write-through

Size

8 Kbytes

Speed

14 nanoseconds

Associativity

Two-way

Back-up Cache
Data stored

Instruction stream and data

Write algorithm

Write-back

Size

128 Kbytes

Speed

56 nanoseconds

Associativity

Direct mapped

Translation buffer
Size

96 entry

Associativity

Fully associative

Q22–bus address translation
Q22–bus map cache
Size

16 entry

Associativity

Fully associative

Q22–bus I/O bus buffer size
Input

32 bytes

Output

4 bytes

Q22–bus Maximum I/O bandwidth
Block mode DMA read

2.4 Mbytes/second

Block mode DMA write

3.3 Mbytes/second

Ethernet Port
Supported protocols

Ethernet V2.0 (IEEE 802.3)

Supported media types

Standard or ThinWire

Data path width

1 bit

Data rate

10 Mbits/second

1–16 Base System Description

Ethernet Port
Buffer size
Transmit buffer

128 bytes

Receiver buffer

128 bytes

Digital Storage Systems Interconnect (DSSI)
Number of DSSI interfaces

Maximum number of supported devices

141 (7 per DSSI interface)

Data stored

Instruction stream and data

Write algorithm

Write-through

Data path width

8 bits

Maximum bandwidth

4 Mbytes/second

Maximum queue I/O rate

2400/second

Buffer size
Transmit buffer

256 bytes

Receiver buffer

256 bytes

Console Serial Line
Interface standards

EIA RS–423–A/CCITT V.10 X.26
EIA RS–232–C/CCITT V.28
DEC–423

Data format

1 start bit, 8 data bits, 0 parity bits, 1
stop bit

Baud rates

300; 600; 1200; 2400; 4800; 9600;
19,200; 38,400

Ordering Information
Included as part of base system
Operating System Support
VMS

Versions 5.5–2H4, 6.1 or later

1 Additional DSSI devices are supported via the KFQSA DSSI host adapter or via KFDDB.

Base System Description 1–17

Configuration Information
Form factor

Quad height

Power requirements
CPU module only

+5 Vdc, 2.8 A; +3.3 Vdc, 3.2 A
+12 Vdc, 0.00 A; –12 Vdc, 0.00 A
(24.6 W total)

CPU module, console module, and
backplane termination

+5 Vdc, 4.8 A; +3.3 Vdc, 3.2 A
+12 Vdc, 1.6 A; –12 Vdc, 0.00 A
(53.8 W total)

Bus loads

4.0 ac; 1.0 dc

Diagnostic Support
MicroVAX Diagnostic Monitor

Release 139 and later

Self-tests

Yes

Related Documentation
EK–RF72D–UG

RF Series Integrated Storage Element User Guide

EK–RF72D–SV

RF Series Integrated Storage Element Service Guide

2–14 Option Specifications

2.2.12 RF72 Integrated Storage Element (ISE)
The RF72 is a DSSI integrated storage element (ISE) that provides 1.0 Gbytes of
formatted storage space. RF-series ISEs are used in DSSI busses (Digital Storage
Systems Interconnect). An ISE is a 5.25-inch integrated storage element that is
housed in a special mounting bracket for simplified installation and upgrading.
Storage Capacity
User capacity

1.0 Gbytes

Ordering Information
RF72E–AA

Factory-installed 1.0 Gbyte ISE

RF72E–AF

Same as –AA but is field-installed

Performance
Average seek time

13.4 milliseconds

Average access time

21.7 milliseconds

Average rotational latency

8.33 milliseconds

Peak transfer rate

4.0 Mbytes/second

Transfer rate from the media

2.0 Mbytes/second

Physical Specifications
Height

7.75 cm (3.05 inches)

Width

14.60 cm (5.75 inches)

Depth

20.75 cm (8.17 inches)

Weight

4.09 kg (9.0 pounds)

Configuration Information
Form factor

Standard 5.25-inch high footprint

Power requirements (spin-up)

+5 Vdc, 1.38 A; +12 Vdc, 4.68 A

Power consumption

63.0 W (peak @spin-up)
28.9 W (seeking), 17.7 W (idle)

Related Documentation
EK–RF72D–UG

RF Series Integrated Storage Element User Guide

EK–RF72D–SV

RF Series Integrated Storage Element Service Guide

Option Specifications 2–15

2.2.13 RF73 Integrated Storage Element (ISE)
The RF73 is a DSSI integrated storage element (ISE) that provides 2.0 Gbytes of
formatted storage space. RF-series ISEs are used in DSSI busses (Digital Storage
Systems Interconnect). An ISE is an integrated storage element that is housed in
a special mounting bracket for simplified installation and upgrading.
Storage Capacity
User capacity

2.0 Gbytes

Ordering Information
RF73E–AA

Factory-installed 2.0 Gbyte ISE

RF73E–AF

Same as –AA but is field-installed

Performance
Average seek time

12.9 milliseconds

Average access time

21.3 milliseconds

Average rotational latency

8.33 milliseconds

Peak transfer rate

4.0 Mbytes/second

Transfer rate from the media

2.2 Mbytes/second

Physical Specifications
Height

8.26 cm (3.25 inches)

Width

14.71 cm (5.79 inches)

Depth

20.85 cm (8.21 inches)

Weight

2.89 kg (6.36 pounds)

Configuration Information
Form factor

Standard 5.25-inch high footprint

Power requirements (spin-up)

+5 Vdc, 1.2 A; +12 Vdc, 5.0 A

Power consumption

66.0 W (peak @spin-up)
22.9 W (seeking) 17.0 W (idle)

Related Documentation
EK–RF72D–UG

RF Series Integrated Storage Element User Guide

EK–RF72D–SV

RF Series Integrated Storage Element Service Guide

2–16 Option Specifications

2.2.14 RF74 Integrated Storage Element (ISE)
The RF74 is a DSSI integrated storage element (ISE) that provides 3.57 Gbytes of
formatted storage space. RF-series ISEs are used in DSSI busses (Digital Storage
Systems Interconnect). An ISE is an integrated storage element that is housed in
a special mounting bracket for simplified installation and upgrading.
Storage Capacity
User capacity

3.57 Gbytes

Ordering Information
RF74–AA

Factory-installed 3.57 Gbytes ISE

RF74–AF

Same as –AA but is field-installed

Performance
Average seek time

12.0 milliseconds

Average access time

17.6 milliseconds

Average rotational latency

5.56 milliseconds

Peak transfer rate

5.0 Mbytes/second

Transfer rate from the media

6.94 Mbytes/second

Physical Specifications
Height

8.26 cm (3.25 inches)

Width

14.71 cm (5.79 inches)

Depth

20.85 cm (8.21 inches)

Weight

2.89 kg (6.7 pounds)

Configuration Information
Form factor

Standard 5.25-inch high footprint

Power requirements (spin-up)

+5 Vdc, 1.2 A; +12 Vdc, 5.6 A (maximum)

Power consumption

72.2 W (maximum peak @spin-up)
40.8 W (seeking)34.8 W (idle)

Related Documentation
EK–RF72D–UG

RF Series Integrated Storage Element User Guide

EK–RF72D–SV

RF Series Integrated Storage Element Service Guide

Option Specifications 2–17

2.2.15 RRD43 Optical Compact-Disc Subsystem
The RRD43 is a 600-Mbyte optical CD reader that retrieves data in fixed-length
blocks from removable compact-disc media.
Functional Information
Interface

Single-ended, asynchronous SCSI to Q–bus systems
through KZQSA storage adapter

Ordering Information
RRD43–AB

1 inch high CD–ROM (brick)

RRD43–DA

Embedded power supply, tabletop model with kit

RRD43–DX

Embedded power supply, tabletop model, no kit

RRD43–JA

Same as –AB but factory-installed, embedded in
BA400 series enclosure

RRD43–JF

Same as –AB but field-installed

Performance
Access time, average

320 milliseconds

Rotational speed, innermost
track

1X: 530 rpm, 2X: 1060 rpm

Rotational speed, outermost
track

1X: 200 rpm, 2X: 400 rpm

Start time

1X: 2.3 seconds, 2X: 2.6 seconds

Stop time

2.0 seconds (maximum)

Transfer rate, sustained

1X: 150 Kbytes/second, 2X: 300 Kbytes/second

Transfer rate, burst

1.50 Mbytes/second (maximum) asynchronous

2–18 Option Specifications

Physical Specifications

RRD43–AB

Height

2.7 cm (1.06 inches)

Width

14.95 cm (5.89 inches)

Depth

20.0 cm (7.88 inches)

Weight

.88 kg (1.94 pounds)

Physical Specifications

RRD43–DA/DX

Height

5.41 cm (2.13 inches)

Width

20.32 cm (8.0 inches)

Depth

26.51 cm (10.44 inches)

Weight

1.59 kg (3.5 pounds)

Configuration Information
Form factor

Standard 5.25-inch high footprint