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DEC 10000 AXP System
VAX 10000
Site Preparation Guide
Order Number EK–1000B–SP.002

This guide is intended for use by Digital customer service engineers and
customers in preparing a site for a DEC 10000 system or a VAX 10000 system.

digital equipment corporation
maynard, massachusetts

First Printing, November 1992
The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should
not be construed as a commitment by Digital Equipment Corporation.
Digital Equipment Corporation assumes no responsibility for any errors that may
appear in this document.
The software, if any, described in this document is furnished under a license and
may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license. No responsibility is assumed for the use or reliability of software or equipment that is
not supplied by Digital Equipment Corporation or its affiliated companies.
Copyright © 1992 by Digital Equipment Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
Printed in U.S.A.

The following are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation:
Alpha AXP
AXP
DEC
DECchip
DEC LANcontroller
DECnet

DECUS
DWMVA
OpenVMS
ULTRIX
UNIBUS
VAX

VAXBI
VAXELN
VMScluster
XMI
The AXP logo

OSF/1 is a registered trademark of the Open Software Foundation, Inc.

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

Contents
Preface ....................................................................................................... v
Chapter 1 Site Preparation
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7

Site Preparation Overview .................................................... 1-2
General Description ............................................................... 1-4
Space Requirements .............................................................. 1-6
Electrical Requirements ........................................................ 1-8
Cabling Requirements ......................................................... 1-10
Environmental Requirements ............................................. 1-12
Planning for Delivery ........................................................... 1-15

Figures
1-1
1-2
1-3
1-4
1-5
1-6
1-7
1-8
1-9
1-10

Five-Cabinet System .............................................................. 1-2
Three-Cabinet System ........................................................... 1-3
Five-Cabinet System (Front Dimensions) ............................ 1-4
Three-Cabinet System (Front Dimensions) .......................... 1-5
Floor Space Requirements ..................................................... 1-6
AC Power Inputs .................................................................... 1-8
Electrical Connectors and Receptacles ............................... 1-10
DEC Power Bus Cable ......................................................... 1-11
Airflow (System and Expander Cabinets) .......................... 1-13
Floor Cutout Locations (Raised Floors) .............................. 1-14

Tables
1
2
1-1
1-2
1-3

DEC 10000/VAX 10000 Documentation ................................ vii
Related Documents .................................................................. ix
Free-Standing Cabinet Dimensions and Weights ................ 1-7
AC Input Voltages .................................................................. 1-9
Power Requirements and Heat Dissipation ......................... 1-9

iii

1-4
1-5

Environmental Requirements ............................................. 1-12
Shipping Specifications ....................................................... 1-16

Preface
Intended Audience
This manual is written for Digital customer service engineers and customers preparing a site for a DEC 10000 or VAX 10000 system.

Document Structure
This manual uses a structured documentation design. Topics are organized into small sections for efficient on-line and printed reference. Each
topic begins with an abstract. You can quickly gain a comprehensive overview by reading only the abstracts. Next is an illustration or example,
which also provides quick reference. Last in the structure are descriptive
text and syntax definitions.
This manual has one chapter as follows:
•

Chapter 1, Site Preparation, provides pre-installation requirements and guidelines for DEC 10000 and VAX 10000 systems.

Conventions Used in This Document
Terminology. Unless specified otherwise, the use of "system" refers to
either a DEC 10000 AXP or VAX 10000 system. The DEC 10000 AXP systems use the Alpha AXP architecture. References in text use DEC 10000
to refer to DEC 10000 AXP systems.
When a discussion applies to only one system, an icon is used to highlight
that system. Otherwise, the discussion applies to both systems. Thus, the
abstract for a module that applies only to DEC 10000 systems would look
like this:
This section shows a sample boot of OpenVMS Alpha AXP
DEC from the RRD42 CD drive for DEC 10000 systems. The first
10000
step is issuing the show device command to determine the
location of the RRD42.

Book titles. In text, if a book is cited without a product name, that book is
part of the hardware documentation. It is listed in Table 1 along with its
order number.
Icons. Icons such as those shown below are used in illustrations for designating part placement in the system described. A shaded area in the icon
shows the location of the component or part being discussed.

Front

Rear

Documentation Titles
Table 1 lists the books in the DEC 10000 and VAX 10000 documentation
set. Table 2 lists other documents that you may find useful.

Table 1

DEC 10000/VAX 10000 Documentation

Title

Order Number

Installation Kit

EK–1000B–DK

Site Preparation Guide

EK–1000B–SP

Installation Guide

EK–100EB–IN

Hardware User Information Kit

EK–1001B–DK

Operations Manual

EK–1000B–OP

Basic Troubleshooting

EK–1000B–TS

Service Information Kit—VAX 10000

EK–1002A–DK

Platform Service Manual

EK–1000A–SV

System Service Manual

EK–1002A–SV

Pocket Service Guide

EK–1000A–PG

Advanced Troubleshooting

EK–1001A–TS

Service Information Kit—DEC 10000

EK–1002B–DK

Platform Service Manual

EK–1000A–SV

System Service Manual

EK–1002A–SV

Pocket Service Guide

EK–1100A–PG

Advanced Troubleshooting

EK–1101A–TS

vii

Table 1 DEC 10000/VAX 10000 Documentation (Continued)
Title

Order Number

Reference Manuals
Console Reference Manual

EK–70C0B–TM

KA7AA CPU Technical Manual

EK–KA7AA–TM

KN7AA CPU Technical Manual

EK–KN7AA–TM

MS7AA Memory Technical Manual

EK–MS7AA–TM

I/O System Technical Manual

EK–70I0A–TM

Platform Technical Manual

EK–7000A–TM

Upgrade Manuals
KA7AA CPU Installation Guide

EK–KA7AA–IN

KN7AA CPU Installation Guide

EK–KN7AA–IN

MS7AA Memory Installation Guide

EK–MS7AA–IN

KZMSA Adapter Installation Guide

EK–KXMSX–IN

DWLMA XMI PIU Installation Guide

EK–DWLMA–IN

DWMBB VAXBI PIU Installation Guide

EK–DWMBB–IN

H7237 Battery PIU Installation Guide

EK–H7237–IN

H7263 Power Regulator Installation Guide

EK–H7263–IN

BA654 DSSI Disk PIU Installation Guide

EK–BA654–IN

BA655 SCSI Disk and Tape PIU
Installation Guide

EK–BA655–IN

Removable Media Installation Guide

EK–TFRRD–IN

viii

Table 2 Related Documents
Title

Order Number

General Site Preparation
Site Environmental Preparation Guide

EK–CSEPG–MA

System I/O Options
BA350 DECstor/me Modular Storage Shelf
Subsystem Configuration Guide

EK–BA350–CG

BA350 DECstor/me Modular Storage Shelf
Subsystem User’s Guide

EK–BA350–UG

BA350-LA DECstor/me Modular Storage Shelf
User’s Guide

EK–350LA–UG

CIXCD Interface User Guide

EK–CIXCD–UG

DEC FDDIcontroller 400 Installation/Problem
Solving

EK–DEMFA–IP

DEC LANcontroller 400 Installation Guide

EK–DEMNA–IN

DEC LANcontroller 400 Technical Manual

EK–DEMNA–TM

DSSI VAXcluster Installation and Troubleshooting
Manual

EK–410AA–MG

InfoServer 150 Installation and Owner’s Guide

EK–INFSV–OM

KDM70 Controller User Guide

EK–KDM70–UG

KFMSA Module Installation and User Manual

EK–KFMSA–IM

KFMSA Module Service Guide

EK–KFMSA–SV

RRD42 Disc Drive Owner’s Manual

EK–RRD42–OM

RF Series Integrated Storage Element User Guide

EK–RF72D–UG

TF85 Cartridge Tape Subsystem Owner’s Manual

EK–OTF85–OM

TLZ06 Cassette Tape Drive Owner’s Manual

EK–TLZ06–OM

Table 2 Related Documents (Continued)
Title

Order Number

Operating System Manuals
Alpha Architecture Reference Manual

EY–L520E–DP

DEC OSF/1 Guide to System Administration

AA–PJU7A–TE

DECnet for OpenVMS Network Management Utilities

AA–PQYAA–TK

Guide to Installing DEC OSF/1

AA–PS2DA–TE

OpenVMS Alpha Version 1.0 Upgrade and
Installation Manual

AA–PQYSA–TE

VMS Upgrade and Installation Supplement:
VAX 7000–600 and VAX 10000–600 Series

AA–PRAHA–TE

VMS Network Control Program Manual

AA–LA50A–TE

VMSclusters and Networking
HSC Installation Manual

EK–HSCMN–IN

SC008 Star Coupler User’s Guide

EK–SC008–UG

VAX Volume Shadowing Manual

AA–PBTVA–TE

Peripherals

Installing and Using the VT420 Video Terminal

EK–VT420–UG

LA75 Companion Printer Installation and User Guide

EK–LA75X–UG

Chapter 1
Site Preparation
This book should be used in conjunction with the Site Environmental
Preparation Guide (EK–CSEPG–MA). Use the Guide for information on
the general considerations of planning any site, and use this book for site
planning information specific to the system. Sections in this book include:
•

Site Preparation Overview

•

General Description

•

Space Requirements

•

Electrical Requirements

•

Cabling Requirements

•

Environmental Requirements

•

Planning for Delivery

Site Preparation 1-1

1.1 Site Preparation Overview
The tasks that must be performed at a site prior to installation are
covered in detail in the Site Environmental Preparation Guide.
The list that follows is an overview of the site preparation process.
Refer to the Guide for information on preliminary site preparation.

Figure 1-1

Battery
Cabinet

Five-Cabinet System

Expander
Cabinet

System
Cabinet

Expander
Cabinet

Battery
Cabinet
BXB-0031-92

1-2 Site Preparation

Figure 1-2

Battery
Cabinet

Three-Cabinet System

Expander
Cabinet

System
Cabinet
BXB-0047-92

Site Planning Considerations:
•

Plan the physical layout of the system cabinet, expander cabinet(s), battery cabinet(s), console terminal, printer, and other system units.

•

Plan to place all equipment away from heavy traffic centers, leaving
enough room for airflow and maintenance.

•

Obtain cabinet weights and dimensions to check against floor loading
restrictions.

•

Determine the sizes of circuit breakers and the number of branch circuits required.

•

Determine the number, type, and location of required AC power outlets.

•

Check the compatibility of different power sources. This must be
checked when multiple types of power distribution transformers or
power conditioning equipment is used.

•

Determine system power consumption to calculate the input line power
requirement.

•

Establish a system grounding scheme for the installation.

•

Determine environmental cooling requirements.

•

Check the location and requirements of cabling for communication devices such as Ethernet.

Site Preparation 1-3

1.2 General Description
Systems are available in either a 5-cabinet or a 3-cabinet configuration. The 5-cabinet configuration (Figure 1-3) consists of a system cabinet, two expander cabinets, and two battery cabinets. The
3-cabinet configuration (Figure 1-4) consists of a system cabinet,
one expander cabinet, and one battery cabinet.

Figure 1-3

Five-Cabinet System (Front Dimensions)

Expander
Cabinet

System
Cabinet

Expander
Cabinet

Battery
Cabinet

60 cm
(23.6 in)

80 cm
(31.5 in)

60 cm
(23.6 in)

170 cm (67 in)

Battery
Cabinet

BXB-0001F-92

1-4 Site Preparation

Figure 1-4

Three-Cabinet System (Front Dimensions)

Expander
Cabinet

System
Cabinet

60 cm
(23.6 in)

80 cm
(31.5 in)

170 cm (67 in)

Battery
Cabinet

BXB-0001H-92

Site Preparation 1-5

1.3 Space Requirements
Floor space and floor loading requirements vary according to the
number of cabinets in a system, as shown in Figure 1-5 and Table
1-1.

Figure 1-5

Floor Space Requirements

Rear Clearance
1 m (39 in)

Battery
Cabinet

Expander
Cabinet

System
Cabinet

Expander
Cabinet

Battery
Cabinet

87.5 cm
(34.5 in)

220 cm (86.6 in)
360 cm (141.7 in)
Front Clearance
1.5 m (59 in)
= 3-Cabinet System

1-6 Site Preparation

BXB-0001K-92

Table 1-1

Free-Standing Cabinet Dimensions and Weights
Height
cm (in)

Width
cm (in)

Depth
cm (in)

Weight
kg (lb)

3-Cabinet
System

170 (67)

220 (86.6)

87.5 (34.5)

1640 (3600)

5-Cabinet
System

170 (67)

360 (141.7)

87.5 (34.5)

2600 (5700)

System
Cabinet

170 (67)

80 (31.5)

87.5 (34.5)

680 (1500)

Expander
Cabinet

170 (67)

80 (31.5)

87.5 (34.5)

408 (900)

Battery
Cabinet

170 (67)

60 (23.6)

87.5 (34.5)

545 (1200)

System:

Cabinets:

Site Preparation 1-7

1.4 Electrical Requirements
System power is applied to the system cabinet and expander cabinet(s) by AC power cables (Figure 1-6). Table 1-2 shows the AC requirements for 3-cabinet and 5-cabinet systems with various AC
input voltages. Table 1-3 summarizes system power requirements.

Figure 1-6

AC Power Inputs

Rear

= 3-Cabinet System

AC Input

1-8 Site Preparation

BXB-0060B-92

Table 1-2

AC Input Voltages

Country

Input
Voltage
(Nominal)

Phases

Maximum
Input Current
Per Phase
(rms amps)

Surge
Current
(peak
amps)

Breaker
Rating
(amps)

North
America

120/208
Wye1
50–60 Hz

3-phase star
24
4-wire N-GND

Europe/
GIA

380–415
Wye1
50–60 Hz

3-phase star
12.8
4-wire N-GND

Japan

202 Delta1
50–60 Hz

3-phase Delta
4-wire midGND 3-wire
junction-GND

1Per line cord.

The 3-cabinet system has two line cords. The 5-cabinet system has three
line cords.
Power receptacles are also required for console terminals and printers.
Table 1-3

Power Requirements and Heat Dissipation

System

Watts
(Max)

BTU/hr
(Max)

3-Cabinet

6,600

22,500

5-Cabinet

10,900

37,200

Site Preparation 1-9

1.5 Cabling Requirements
AC power cables are 2.8 m (9 ft) in length. Each cable contains
three-phase leads (X, Y, and Z) plus neutral (W/N) and ground (G).
AC power connectors and receptacles are shown in Figure 1-7.
The DEC power bus cable if present must also be planned for (Figure 1-8).
NOTE: Neutral and ground lines are not interchangeable and must both
be individually connected from the bulk three-phase power to complete the Wye configuration. Power must not be connected to
the site until power checks are performed. See the Installation Guide for more information.

Figure 1-7

Electrical Connectors and Receptacles
Plug
Y

120/208 V
30A
3-Phase Y

NEMA L21-30P
DEC 12-12314

NEMA L21-30R
DEC 12-12315

Plug

Receptacle G

220/380 V
or 240/415 V
3-Phase Y
16 A

Receptacle

DEC 12-30333-02 (IEC 309)
MENNEKES 3

MENNEKES 5048
BXB-0002A-92

1-10 Site Preparation

Figure 1-8

DEC Power Bus Cable

Rear

DEC Power Bus
Connector

BXB-0061-92

Site Preparation 1-11

1.6 Environmental Requirements
Environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, altitude,
vibration, and airflow must be considered when planning the site.
If the site has a raised floor, appropriate floor cutouts must be
made for cables (Figure 1-10).

Table 1-4

Environmental Requirements

Condition

Temperature

Operating

15C to 28C
59F to 82F

NonOperating

−40C to 66C
−40F to 151F

1-12 Site Preparation

Relative
Humidity

Altitude

Vibration

20% to 80%

0 to 2.4 km
0 to 8000 ft

2 to 22 Hz
@ 0.01 " da
minimum

10% to 95%

0 to 9.1 km
0 to 30,000 ft

22 to 500 Hz
@ 0.25 g
maximum

Figure 1-9

Airflow (System and Expander Cabinets)

BXB-0056A-92

Air is taken in through the top and bottom of the cabinet by a central dual
wheel blower. The air is then circulated through the card cages and power
regulators. It is exhausted at the middle of the cabinet front and rear.
NOTE: Do not place anything on top of a cabinet that would block airflow.
Inadequate airflow can result in the system shutting down.

Site Preparation 1-13

Figure 1-10

Floor Cutout Locations (Raised Floors)

3-CABINET SYSTEM

Battery
Cabinet

Expander
Cabinet

System
Cabinet

5-CABINET SYSTEM

Battery
Cabinet

Expander
Cabinet

System
Cabinet

Expander
Cabinet

Battery
Cabinet

TILE
60.9 cm x 60.9 cm
(24.0 in x 24.0 in)
TILE CUTOUT
15.2 cm x 10.5 cm
(6.0 in x 4.0 in)
BXB-0051-92

1-14 Site Preparation

1.7 Planning for Delivery
Prepare the site for delivery of the cabinets (Table 1-5).
Check the delivery route and refer to Table 1-5.
•

Check the height, width, and location of doors and passageways for
adequate clearance.

•

Check floor loading and consider protective covering along passageways.

•

Check passageway restrictions such as corners, ramps, or obstructions.

•

Check the size, capacity, and availability of elevators.

The system, expander, and battery cabinets are boxed separately. Table
1-5 shows the weight and dimensions of each cabinet with packing materials and mounted on a pallet.

Site Preparation 1-15

Table 1-5

Shipping Specifications

Cabinet

Shipping Dimensions
(Height, Width, Depth)

Shipping Weight
(Fully Configured)

System

195 cm x 109.5 cm x 121 cm
(76.8 in x 43.1 in x 47.5 in)

720 kg (1600 lbs)

Expander

195 cm x 109.5 cm x 121 cm
(76.8 in x 43.1 in x 47.5 in)

448 kg (1000 lbs)

Battery

200 cm x 91 cm x 120 cm
(79 in x 36 in x 47.25 in)

585 kg (1300 lbs)

WARNING:

Serious injury may result if cabinets are improperly handled or proper safety conditions are not met. Refer to the Installation Guide for specific unpacking and assembly instructions, and always use at least two people to move a
cabinet or to remove it from a skid.

For more information:
Installation Guide

1-16 Site Preparation

Index
A
AC power cables, 1-15
AC power connectors, 1-15
AC power receptacles, 1-15
AC sources, 1-9
AC surge currents, 1-9
Altitude requirements, 1-12

C
Cabinet depth, 1-7
Cabinet height, 1-7
Cabinet power requirements, 1-9
Cabinet sizes, 1-10
Cabinet weight, 1-7
Cabinet width, 1-7

E
Environmental requirements, 1-12

H
Humidity, relative requirements,
1-12

P
Pre-installation checklist, 1-6

S
Site preparation, 1-1
System heat dissipation, 1-9
System wattage, 1-9

T
Temperature requirements, 1-12

Index-1