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DEC 10000 AXP System
VAX 10000
Basic Troubleshooting
Order Number EK–1000B–TS.002

This guide is intended for the system operator and covers the basic troubleshooting procedures for the DEC 10000 and VAX 10000 systems.

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.
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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 ..................................................................................................... vii
Chapter 1 System Troubleshooting
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8

Troubleshooting During Power-Up ....................................... 1-2
Troubleshooting During Booting ........................................... 1-4
Troubleshooting a DSSI Plug-In Unit ................................... 1-6
Troubleshooting a SCSI Plug-In Unit ................................... 1-8
Troubleshooting an XMI Plug-In Unit ................................ 1-10
Troubleshooting a TF85 Tape Drive ................................... 1-12
Troubleshooting an RRD42 Compact Disk Drive ............... 1-14
Air Pressure Sensor and Temperature Sensors ................. 1-15

Chapter 2 Self-Test
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8

Self-Test Overview ................................................................. 2-2
Testing Sequence ................................................................... 2-4
Sample Self-Test Display ....................................................... 2-6
Self-Test Lines NODE # and TYP ......................................... 2-8
Self-Test Lines ST and BPD ................................................ 2-10
Self-Test Lines C0, C1, C2, and C3 ..................................... 2-12
Self-Test Lines ILV and Mb ................................................ 2-14
Self-Test Identification Line ................................................ 2-16

Chapter 3 Getting System Information
3.1
3.1.1
3.1.2
3.1.3
3.1.4

Show Command ..................................................................... 3-2
Show Configuration ......................................................... 3-2
Show Network .................................................................. 3-4
Show Device ..................................................................... 3-6
Show Power ...................................................................... 3-8

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3.2
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.2.3
3.3

Test Command ..................................................................... 3-10
Testing the System ........................................................ 3-12
Testing a Subsystem ..................................................... 3-14
Testing a Module or a Device ........................................ 3-16
Error Reports ....................................................................... 3-18

Appendix A Power System Indicators
A.1
A.2
A.3
A.4
A.5

AC Input Box .......................................................................... A-2
Control Panel .......................................................................... A-3
System Power Regulator ....................................................... A-4
XMI PIU Power Regulators ................................................... A-6
Cabinet Control Logic Module ............................................... A-8

Examples
1-1
3-1
3-2
3-3
3-4
3-5
3-6
3-7
3-8
3-9
3-10
3-11
3-12

Sample Self-Test Display, Failing DWLMA Adapter........ 1-11
Sample System Hardware Configuration ............................. 3-2
Sample Output of Show Network Command ........................ 3-4
Sample Output of Show Device Command ........................... 3-6
Sample Output of a Show Power Command ......................... 3-8
Sample Test Commands ...................................................... 3-10
Sample Test Command, System Test ................................. 3-12
Sample Test Command, I/O Subsystem Test ..................... 3-14
Sample Test Command, I/O Adapter Test .......................... 3-16
Sample Test Command, Device Test ................................... 3-17
Sample Test Command, Memory Module Test .................. 3-17
Sample Summary Error Report .......................................... 3-18
Sample Full Error Report .................................................... 3-20

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

Power-Up Troubleshooting Flowchart.................................. 1-2
Power-Up Troubleshooting Steps.......................................... 1-3
Booting Troubleshooting Flowchart ...................................... 1-4
Troubleshooting Steps During Booting ................................. 1-5
DSSI Disk Control Panel ....................................................... 1-6
SCSI Indicator LEDs ............................................................. 1-8
Troubleshooting an XMI Plug-In Unit................................ 1-10
TF85 Controls and Indicators ............................................. 1-12
RRD42 CD Drive Control Panel .......................................... 1-14
CCL Air Pressure Sensor ..................................................... 1-15

2-1
2-2
2-3
2-4
2-5
2-6
2-7
2-8
A-1
A-2
A-3
A-4
A-5

Determining Self-Test Results.............................................. 2-2
Testing Sequence ................................................................... 2-4
Self-Test Results.................................................................... 2-6
Self-Test Results: NODE # and TYP..................................... 2-8
Self-Test Results: ST and BPD........................................... 2-10
Self-Test Results: C0, C1, C2, and C3................................. 2-12
Self-Test Results: ILV and Mb............................................ 2-14
Self-Test Results: Identification Line................................ 2-16
AC Input Box .......................................................................... A-2
Control Panel .......................................................................... A-3
System Power Regulator ........................................................ A-4
XMI PIU Power Regulators ................................................... A-6
CCL Module LEDs ................................................................. A-8

Tables
1
2
1-1
1-2
1-3
1-4
1-5
1-6
2-1
2-2
3-1
3-2
A-1
A-2

DEC 10000/VAX 10000 Documentation ................................. ix
Related Documents .................................................................. xi
Indicator Switches on DSSI Disk Control Panel .................. 1-7
DSSI Disk PIU Fault Diagnosis ............................................ 1-7
SCSI Disk Drive LEDs ........................................................... 1-9
SCSI Power Supply LEDs ...................................................... 1-9
TF85 Light Summary .......................................................... 1-13
RRD42 LED Summary ........................................................ 1-14
System Configuration for Figure 2-3.................................... 2-7
I/O Subsystem Configuration for Figure 2-3........................ 2-7
Test Command Options ....................................................... 3-11
Test Command Environment Variables ............................. 3-11
System Power Regulator Light Summary ............................ A-5
XMI PIU Power Regulator Lights ......................................... A-7

Preface
Intended Audience
This manual is written for the system manager or system operator who
has had training in system management tasks and is running 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 three chapters and one appendix as follows:
•

Chapter 1, System Troubleshooting, tells you what to do if something goes wrong.

•

Chapter 2, Self-Test, explains how to interpret the self-test display.

•

Chapter 3, Getting System Information, explains how to identify
the modules and devices in your system and how to test them.

•

Appendix A describes the indicators on the various power system
components.

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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.

viii

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

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

Table 2 Related Documents
Title

Order Number

General Site Preparation
Site Environmental Preparation Guide

EK–CSEPG–MA

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

EK–BA350–CG

BA350 Modular Storage Shelf Subsystem User’s
Guide

EK–BA350–UG

BA350-LA 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

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Chapter 1
System Troubleshooting
This chapter describes system problems and their symptoms during
power-up, booting, and normal operation. Sections include:
•

Troubleshooting During Power-Up

•

Troubleshooting During Booting

•

Troubleshooting a DSSI Plug-In Unit

•

Troubleshooting a SCSI Plug-In Unit

•

Troubleshooting an XMI Plug-In Unit

•

Troubleshooting a TF85 Tape Drive

•

Troubleshooting an RRD42 Compact Disk Drive

•

Air Pressure Sensor and Temperature Sensors

System Troubleshooting 1-1

1.1 Troubleshooting During Power-Up
Figure 1-1 shows the power-up sequence and steps to take if a
problem occurs.

Figure 1-1

Power-Up Troubleshooting Flowchart

Power-On

Self-Test
Starts

Check Power and
Console Terminal

Troubleshoot
Failed Module

Yes

Self-Test
Completes

System Passes
Self-Test
Yes
Console Prompt
>>>

1-2 System Troubleshooting

BXB-0027A-92

Troubleshooting steps during power-up are described in Figure 1-2.

Figure 1-2

Power-Up Troubleshooting Steps

Check Power and
Console Terminal

Are power regulator Run lights on (see Appendix A)? If not:
Are all the AC power cords plugged in?
Are all AC circuit breakers in the On position?
Are all circuit breaker indicators red (see Appendix A)?
If not, call your Digital customer services engineer.
Check the LEDs on the system power regulators.
Is the console terminal plugged in?
Run the console terminal self-test.
Is the console terminal baud rate set at 9600?
(see console terminal set-up procedures)
Reset the system by turning the keyswitch to Restart.
Check for air blockage at the tops of cabinets.
Does the Fault light continue to blink after 30 seconds?
Call your Digital customer service engineer.
Is the message CPUn:Firmware corruption---update
in progress...Please wait displayed?
Please wait.
Is the prompt VAX--7000/10000--FRRC> displayed?
Call your Digital customer service engineer.
Is the prompt AXP--7000/10000--FRRC> displayed?

Call your Digital customer service engineer.
Troubleshoot
Failed Module

Check the self-test display (see Chapter 2).
.Check the module self-test LED (see Chapter 2).
If the boot processor failed, reassign and then reboot.
BXB-0028E-92

For more information:
Operations Manual
Console Reference Manual

System Troubleshooting 1-3

1.2 Troubleshooting During Booting
When booting fails, you can check several parameters. Figure 1-3
shows the boot sequence. Figure 1-4 shows the steps to take if a
problem occurs during booting. If you are unable to correct the
problem, call your Digital customer service engineer.

Figure 1-3

Booting Troubleshooting Flowchart

Enter
Boot Command

System
Boots

Check Boot Specification and Boot Device

Yes
Operating
System Banner

1-4 System Troubleshooting

BXB-0027B-92

Figure 1-4

Troubleshooting Steps During Booting

Check Boot Specification and Boot Device

Check the boot status message.
Was the correct boot nickname used?
Is the correct boot device specified?
Is the specified boot device powered up and on line?
If booting from an Ethernet disk, is the system connected
to the network?
Is the boot device connected to the system?
Did the boot device pass self-test?
Enter a show device command and check that
the I/O devices listed match the real configuration.
BXB-0028B-92

For more information:
Operations Manual

System Troubleshooting 1-5

1.3 Troubleshooting a DSSI Plug-In Unit
Check the disk control panel. The control panel has four

VAX indicator switches. Table 1-5 lists the functions of the indi10000

cator switches.

Figure 1-5

DSSI Disk Control Panel

Power
Ready
Write Protect
Fault

Ready
Write Protect
Fault
Power

Front

BXB-0045-92

1-6 System Troubleshooting

Table 1-1 Indicator Switches on DSSI Disk Control Panel
Indicator
Switch

Pushbutton
Position

Light

Function

DC Pwr
(Green)

Out
In

On
Off

DC power present.
DC power not present.

Ready
(Green)

Out

Off

Integrated storage element is
on-line.
Integrated storage element is
off-line.

Wrt Prot
(Yellow)

In
Out

On
Off

Write-protect enabled.
Write-protect disabled.

Fault
(Red)

Momentary
Switch

On
Off

Fault condition.
Normal operation.

The Fault indicator switch goes on for approximately 10 seconds during
power-up, and then goes off. If the Fault indicator switch stays on, press
the switch to diagnose the problem (see Table 1-2).

Table 1-2 DSSI Disk PIU Fault Diagnosis
Fault Indicator
Switch

When
Pressed...

Slow Flash

Integrated storage element calibrations being performed.

Fast Flash

Disk control panel failure. Call
your Digital customer service engineer.

Meaning

For more information:
RF Series Integrated Storage Element User Guide

System Troubleshooting 1-7

1.4 Troubleshooting a SCSI Plug-In Unit
SCSI indicator LEDs are located on each disk drive and

DEC power supply. Table 1-3 and Table 1-4 list the functions of
10000

the LEDs shown in Figure 1-6.

Figure 1-6

SCSI Indicator LEDs

Shelf 1

Shelf 2

Front

Rear

Disk
Drives

Green LED
Yellow LED
Green LEDs

Power
Supplies

BXB-0362A-92

1-8 System Troubleshooting

Table 1-3 SCSI Disk Drive LEDs
Indicator LED

LED State

Meaning

Green

Off
Flashing
On

No activity
Activity
Activity

Yellow

Off
Flashing
On1

Normal
Spin up/spin down
Not used.

1This LED state is not supported on DEC 7000 systems.

Table 1-4 SCSI Power Supply LEDs
Indicator LED

LED State

Meaning

Green (left)

Off
On

Shelf fault
Shelf OK

Green (right)

Off
On

Power fault
Power OK

If the power supply LEDs indicate a problem, call your Digital customer
service engineer.

System Troubleshooting 1-9

1.5 Troubleshooting an XMI Plug-In Unit
You can perform several checks if you suspect a problem with an
XMI plug-in unit. See Figure 1-7. If you are unable to correct the
problem, call your Digital customer service engineer.

Figure 1-7

Troubleshooting an XMI Plug-In Unit

Check the XMI
Power Regulators

Check the Cabling
and I/O Modules

See Appendix A for power indicator location.
Are all the 48V lights on?
If not, check the Run lights on the 48V regulators
(see Appendix A).
Are the MOD OK lights on?
If not, note the conditions of all regulator lights and
call your Digital customer services engineer.
Check the PIU LED on the CCL module.
Check the I/O channel cable.
Is the DWLMA adapter installed in slot 8?
Is the clock card installed in slot 7?
Enter the initialize command (see Example 1-1).
BXB-0029A-92

1-10 System Troubleshooting

In Example 1-1 an initialize command is issued, causing a system reset
and self-test. Self-test results indicate a failing DWLMA adapter. See
Chapter 2 for more information on the self-test display.

Example 1-1 Sample Self-Test Display, Failing DWLMA Adapter
P00>>> initialize
! Resets the entire system.
Initializing the system...
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Firmware Rev = V1.0-1625 SROM Rev = V1.0-0 SYS SN = GAO1234567

P00>>>

In Example 1-1 the IOP module passes self-test, as indicated by the
plus sign (+) at node 8 on self-test line ST3.

The DWLMA adapters fail self-test, as indicated by the minus signs
(−) displayed on the C0 XMI and C1 XMI lines. When a DWLMA
fails self-test, the failure is reported, and the results of the I/O
adapter self-tests are not displayed.

For more information:
Console Reference Manual

System Troubleshooting 1-11

1.6 Troubleshooting a TF85 Tape Drive
Check the controls and indicators on the TF85 tape drive.

VAX Table 1-5 lists the functions of the controls and indicators
10000

shown in Figure 1-8.

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BXB0017-92

1-12 System Troubleshooting

Table 1-5 TF85 Light Summary
Light

State

Condition

Green
(Operate Handle)

On
Off
Blinking

OK to operate handle.
Do not operate handle.
Defective cartridge. Pull the
handle to the open position
and remove cartridge. Try
another cartridge.

Yellow
(Tape in Use)

Steady
Blinking

Drive ready.
Drive in use.

Orange
(Write Protected)

On
Off

Tape write protected.
Tape write enabled.

Orange
(Use Cleaning Tape)

On
Off

Drive needs cleaning.
No cleaning needed.

All four lights

Blinking

Drive fault. Reset by pressing the unload button.

For more information:
TF85 Cartridge Tape Subsystem Owner’s Manual

System Troubleshooting 1-13

1.7 Troubleshooting an RRD42 Compact Disk Drive
Table 1-6 lists the functions of the green LED on the RRD42

DEC compact disk (CD) drive.
10000

Figure 1-9

RRD42 CD Drive Control Panel

Front

Green LED
BXB-0380-92

Table 1-6 RRD42 LED Summary
LED

State

Condition

Green
(Activity)

Off
On

No activity
Data is being transferred

For more information:
RRD42 Disc Drive Owner’s Manual

1-14 System Troubleshooting

1.8 Air Pressure Sensor and Temperature Sensors
An air pressure sensor is located on the cabinet control logic
(CCL) module and is connected to the LSB card cage by a tube. If
the sensor detects a pressure differential, then the system power
regulators are disabled.

Figure 1-10 CCL Air Pressure Sensor

System or
Expander
Rear

Air Pressure
Sensor
BXB-0044G-92

The air pressure sensor monitors the pressure differential across the upper cabinet. If the air pressure drops below normal, all system power
regulators are disabled and the control panel Fault light will blink.
CAUTION: Do not place any materials on top of the cabinet. Doing so
may cause your system to shut down.
The system also has temperature sensors located on the system power
regulators, the disk converter module, the PIU power regulators, and the
CCL module.

System Troubleshooting 1-15

Chapter 2
Self-Test
This chapter discusses the testing that the system performs and the record
displayed at power-up and at a system reset. The console self-test display
allows you to identify both passing and failing modules in the system.
This chapter includes the following sections:
•

Self-Test Overview

•

Testing Sequence

•

Sample Self-Test Display

•

Self-Test Lines NODE # and TYP

•

Self-Test Lines ST and BPD

•

Self-Test Lines C0, C1, C2, and C3

•

Self-Test Lines ILV and Mb

•

Self-Test Identification Line

NOTE: The description of self-test results applies to VAX 10000 systems
and DEC 10000 systems.

Self-Test 2-1

2.1 Self-Test Overview
The system provides a record of its testing in the self-test display.
The control panel Fault light and the module self-test LEDs also
indicate success or failure.

Figure 2-1

Determining Self-Test Results

Key On

Disable

Secure
Enable

Run

Restart

Key On

Fault

Run
Fault

Front

Rear

Self-Test LEDs
F

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256Mb

SYS SN = GAO1234567
BXB-0086A-92

2-2 Self-Test

Following power-up and system reset, the system performs testing. Selftest results are indicated by the following:
•

Fault light on the control panel

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Self-test LEDs on the modules

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Self-test display

The self-test display is discussed in detail in this chapter.
During system self-test, the yellow Fault light on the control panel lights.
If a module fails self-test, the Fault light remains lit. If all modules pass
self-test, the Fault light goes off.
Each CPU and memory module has a green LED that lights when the
module passes self-test. These LEDs can be viewed through the module
enclosure from the front and rear of the cabinet when the doors are open.
If a module fails self-test, its green LED does not light.
I/O modules have yellow LEDs that light when each module in the I/O card
cage passes self-test. These LEDs can be seen through the PIU enclosure.

Self-Test 2-3

2.2 Testing Sequence
The self-test display shows the results of system self-test. The pass
(+) or fail (−) status of each module is indicated.

Figure 2-2
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2-4 Self-Test

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BPD
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C0 XMI C1 XMI +
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256Mb

SYS SN = GAO1234567
BXB-0030H-92

During the first round of testing each module runs its own self-test and the
results are shown on the ST1 line. The boot processor is then determined
(indicated by a B on the first BPD line). This processor then generates the
results of testing to this point ( 1 )
NOTE: If a processor fails self-test (ST1) in a multiprocessor system, there
is no indication of its failure in the self-test display. The failing
processor is logically disconnected from the backplane to prevent
faulty system operation. The processor failure is indicated by the
control panel Fault light remaining lit after power-up.
Next, the processors run a second round of tests using the memory modules. In this testing the processor that had been designated as boot processor could fail (as shown in Figure 2-2), so the boot processor is again determined. Results are displayed on the ST2 line ( 2 ).
Finally, the processors run a third round of tests, the multiprocessing
tests. Once again the boot processor is determined. The status of the boot
processor and secondary processors is then displayed on the third BPD line
( 3 ).
Results of the I/O adapter self-test are displayed next. The results are
shown in columns 1 through E, which stand for XMI node numbers.
The boot processor next configures memory and displays the configuration.
Note that it is the boot processor determined at ( 3 ) that displays the lines
after the third BPD line. The final line before the console prompt contains
the boot processor’s ROM revision and system serial number.
Each line of the self-test display is described in detail in the following sections of this chapter.

Self-Test 2-5

2.3 Sample Self-Test Display
The primary processor reports the results of self-test. Results are
displayed on the console terminal, as shown in Figure 2-3.

Figure 2-3
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P01>>>

2-6 Self-Test

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NODE #
TYP
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C0 XMI C1 XMI +
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256Mb

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SYS SN = GAO1234567
15

BXB-0030J-92

The self-test display reflects the system configuration listed in Table 2-1
and Table 2-2. Each numbered item in the example is explained in Section
2.4 through Section 2.8. These sections assume the same system configuration.

Table 2-1 System Configuration for Figure 2-3
Module

LSB Node #

Module Type

KA7AA

Processor; fails ST2 testing.

KA7AA

Processor; operating as boot processor following ST2 testing.

MS7AA

Memory (256 Mbytes).

IOP

I/O adapter leading to I/O buses.

Table 2-2 I/O Subsystem Configuration for Figure 2-3
Module

XMI Node #

Module Type

I/O Channel C0
8

I/O adapter; fails self-test, no
devices report.

DWLMA

I/O adapter; passes self-test.

DEMNA

Ethernet adapter; passes selftest.

KFMSA

Disk adapter; fails self-test.

DWLMA
I/O Channel C1

Self-Test 2-7

2.4 Self-Test Lines NODE # and TYP
The first two lines of the self-test printout provide the node number identification (NODE #) and the type of module (TYP).

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2-8 Self-Test

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BPD
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C0 XMI C1 XMI +
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256Mb

SYS SN = GAO1234567
BXB-0030K-92

The system configuration being tested is discussed in Section 2.3. See Table 2-1.
1

The NODE # line lists the node numbers on the LSB and XMI buses.
The nodes on this line are numbered in hexadecimal. Nodes 0 through
3 reflect the right-to-left position of the LSB slots as you view the LSB
from the front of the cabinet. Nodes 4 through 8 reflect the right-toleft position of the LSB slots as you view the LSB from the rear of the
cabinet.
Note that LSB entries use nodes 0 through 8, while the XMI has entries in nodes 1 through E. The LSB has 9 slots. The LSB slot numbers and node numbers are identical.
Each XMI bus has 14 slots. The XMI slot and node numbers are identical. Node numbers are 1 through E on the XMI.

The TYP line in the printout indicates the type of module at each LSB
node:
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An adapter: the I/O port module (A)

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A memory module (M)

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A processor (P)

A period (.) indicates that the slot is not populated or that the module
is not reporting.

Self-Test 2-9

2.5 Self-Test Lines ST and BPD
The next six lines of the self-test display provide test information
on the processors (ST1, ST2, and ST3) and boot processor designation (BPD).

Figure 2-5
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2-10 Self-Test

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256Mb

SYS SN = GAO1234567
BXB-0030L-92

The ST1 line shows the results of self-test. This information is taken
from the self-test passed bit in the LCNR register of each module. The
entries are:
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+ (pass)

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o (does not apply)

NOTE: If a processor fails self-test (ST1) in a multiprocessor system,
there is no indication of its failure in the self-test display. The
failing processor is logically disconnected from the backplane
to prevent faulty system operation. The processor failure is indicated by the control panel Fault light remaining lit after
power-up.
Since the I/O port module does not have a module-resident self-test, its
entry for the ST1 line is always "o".
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The BPD line indicates boot processor designation. When the system
goes through self-test, the processor with the lowest ID number that
passes self-test (ST1 line is +) becomes the boot processor, unless you
intervene.
The results on the BPD line indicate:
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The boot processor (B)

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Processors eligible to become the boot processor (E)

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Processors ineligible to become the boot processor (D)

This BPD line is printed three times. After the first determination of
the boot processor, the processors go through two more rounds of testing. Since it is possible for a processor to pass self-test (at line ST1)
and fail ST2 or ST3 testing, the processors again determine the boot
processor following each round of tests.
In Figure 2-5 the processor at node 0 failed self-test, so the processor at
node 1 was chosen boot processor.
5

During the second round of testing (ST2) all processors run additional
CPU tests involving memory. In Figure 2-5 results printed on the ST2
line indicate that the processor at node 0 failed ST2 (−), while the processor at node 1 passed ST2 (+).
During the third round of testing (ST3) all processors run multiprocessor tests, and the status of each processor is once again reported on the
BPD line. The primary CPU also tests the IOP module at this time.

Self-Test 2-11

2.6 Self-Test Lines C0, C1, C2, and C3
The I/O channel lines (C0, C1, C2, and C3) of the self-test display
provide information on the node numbers and self-test status for
modules in the XMI card cages, which are connected to the system
bus through the IOP module and the DWLMA adapter.

Figure 2-6
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2-12 Self-Test

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256Mb

SYS SN = GAO1234567
BXB-0030M-92

The system configuration being tested is discussed in Section 2.3. See Table 2-1.
The I/O channel lines, C0 through C3, indicate the:
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I/O channel that connects the XMI I/O bus to the system bus

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DWLMA adapter self-test results

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XMI adapters’ self-test results
7

In Figure 2-6 the DWLMA adapter accessed through C0 failed (−)
self-test (C0 XMI −).
The other DWLMA adapter was accessed through C1 and passed (+)
self-test (C1 XMI +); however, one XMI adapter, node 3, failed its selftest.
I/O channels C2 ( 9 ) and C3 ( 10 ) are not used in this system configuration.
When a DWLMA adapter passes self-test, each node on that XMI is indicated by symbols + and −, indicating the self-test status for that node
number on the XMI. A period (.) indicates that that node number is
not used. When a DWLMA adapter fails self-test, the failure is reported, and the XMI adapter self-tests are not displayed.
NOTE: The XMI clock module, always node 7, is not reported in the
self-test display.
The show configuration command gives additional information on
XMI I/O subsystems and adapters (see Section 3-1).

Self-Test 2-13

2.7 Self-Test Lines ILV and Mb
The ILV line details the interleaving of the memories, and the Mb
line gives the Mbytes of each memory module and the total size of
the system memory.

Figure 2-7
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2-14 Self-Test

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256Mb

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SYS SN = GAO1234567
BXB-0030N-92

The system configuration being tested is discussed in Section 2.3. See Table 2-1.
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The ILV line contains a memory interleave value (ILV) for each memory. The default memory configuration algorithm attempts to maximize memory interleaving; arrays on a single memory module are interleaved by default. In Figure 2-7, the memory module at node 7 is in
a two-way system interleave indicated by the first interleave set A. Information on memory interleaving can be obtained by entering a show
memory command:
>>>

show memory

Set
A

Node
7

Size
128M

Base Addr
00000000

Intlv
2-Way

Position
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In this example, there are two memory interleave sets designated by
the letters A and B. Note that there is no A2 designator on the ILV
line; the memory at node 4 provides on-board interleaving, and so supplies both the A0 memory word and the A2 memory word (which is not
reported on the ILV line). Also note that different size memory arrays
can be interleaved into a single set by "stacking" the smaller arrays to
interleave with their larger counterparts.
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The line after the ILV line displays the size of each configured memory
module in the system and gives the total size of system memory. In
Figure 2-7 the total size is 256 Mbytes.

For more information:
MS7AA Memory Technical Manual
Console Reference Manual

Self-Test 2-15

2.8 Self-Test Identification Line
The last line of the self-test display gives the firmware revision
numbers, the SROM revision numbers, and the serial number of
the machine.

Figure 2-8
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2-16 Self-Test

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SYS SN = GAO1234567
15

BXB-0030P-92

The system configuration being tested is discussed in Section 2.3. See Table 2-1.
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In Figure 2-8 the Firmware Rev information, reported by the primary
processor, indicates the version of the console firmware.
The SROM Rev information indicates the primary processor’s serial
ROM version. The serial ROM contains the first level of console, diagnostic, and bootstrap code. This code initializes the CPU programmable features and diagnoses any faults detected along the bootstrap path
and bootstrapping code execution out to the main console program
(the second level of console, diagnostic, and bootstrap code).
SYS SN gives the system serial number. The serial number of the system is stored in the EEPROM of each processor and also appears on
the cabinet.

For more information:
KA7AA CPU Technical Manual
KN7AA CPU Technical Manual

Self-Test 2-17

Chapter 3
Getting System Information
This chapter discusses how to get information on your hardware configuration and how to test your system. For more information, see the Console
Reference Manual or enter the help command at your console terminal.
Sections include:
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Show Command
— Show Configuration
— Show Network
— Show Device

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Test Command
— Testing the System
— Testing a Subsystem
— Testing a Module or a Device

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Error Reports

Getting System Information 3-1

3.1 Show Command
To get system information, enter a show configuration, show network, show device, or show power command. The show command
output identifies the subsystem, module, device, or batteries you
may want to test. The following sections explain the show command output.

3.1.1 Show Configuration
Enter a show configuration command to display the system hardware configuration.

Example 3-1 Sample System Hardware Configuration
P00>>> show configuration 1
Name

Type

Rev

Mnemonic 2

KA7AA
KA7AA
MS7AA
IOP

(8002)
(8002)
(4000)
(2000)

0000
0000
0000
0001

ka7aa0
ka7aa1
ms7aa0
iop0

LSB
0+
1+
7+
8+
C0 XMI
8+
C+
E+

DWLMA
KDM70
DEMNA

(102A)
(0C22)
(0C03)

0104
1E11
0802

C1 XMI
2+
8+
A+
C+
E+

KFMSA
DWLMA
CIXCD
KDM70
DEMNA

(0810)
(102A)
(0C05)
(0C22)
(0C03)

3-2 Getting System Information

A2A6
0104
4611
1E11
0802

xmi0

dwlma0
kdm700
demna0

xmi1

kfmsa0
dwlma1
cixcd0
kdm701
demna1

In Example 3-1 the operator enters a show configuration command
to show the system hardware configuration.

The mnemonic for each processor, memory module, I/O adapter, and
I/O subsystem is displayed in this column. You use mnemonics to
identify the subsystem, module, or device you wish to test.

This system has two XMI I/O subsystems; in the mnemonics column
they are identified as xmi0 and xmi1. To test the xmi0 subsystem,
you would issue the command test xmi0 (see Section 3.2.2).

To test an I/O adapter, such as the DEMNA adapter, you would enter
the command test demna0 (see Section 3.2.3).

For more information:
Console Reference Manual

Getting System Information 3-3

3.1.2 Show Network
Enter a show network command to display network devices.

Example 3-2 Sample Output of Show Network Command
>>> show network 1
polling for units on demna0 2 ,slot 1, xmi0...
exa0.0.0.1.0: 08-00-2B-25-D5-96 3
polling for units on demna1 4 ,slot 2, xmi1...
exb0.0.0.2.1: 08-00-2B-25-D5-BB 5
>>>

3-4 Getting System Information

In Example 3-2 the operator enters a show network command to
show the network adapters in the system.

The first DEMNA adapter is identified by the demna0 mnemonic. This
DEMNA adapter is in slot 1 of the I/O card cage connected to I/O channel 0.

The unit number for demna0 is exa0.0.0.1.0. The hardware address is
08-00-2B-25-D5-96.

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The second DEMNA adapter is demna1. This adapter is in slot 2 of the
I/O card cage connected to I/O channel 1.
The unit number for demna1 is exb0.0.0.2.1. The hardware address is
08-00-2B-25-D5-BB.

Getting System Information 3-5

3.1.3 Show Device
Enter a show device command to display system devices.

Example 3-3 Sample Output of Show Device Command
>>> show device 1
polling for units on cixcd0, slot 2, xmi0... 2
dua73.13.0.2.0 3
$200$DUA73 4 (HSC000) 5
RA70 6
dua77.13.0.2.0
$200$DUA77
(HSC000)
RA70
dua20.14.0.2.0
$100$DUA20
(HSC000)
RA82
dua21.14.0.2.0
$100$DUA21
(HSC000)
RA82
dua22.14.0.2.0
$100$DUA22
(HSC000)
RA82
dua23.14.0.2.0
$100$DUA23
(HSC000)
RA82
dua24.14.0.2.0
$100$DUA24
(HSC000)
RA82
dua72.14.0.2.0
$100$DUA72
(HSC000)
RA82
dua73.14.0.2.0
$100$DUA73
(HSC000)
RA82
dua90.14.0.2.0
$100$DUA90
(HSC000)
RA90
dua91.14.0.2.0
$100$DUA91
(HSC000)
RA90
dua92.14.0.2.0
$100$DUA92
(HSC000)
RA90
dua93.14.0.2.0
$100$DUA93
(HSC000)
RA90
>>>

3-6 Getting System Information

In Example 3-3 the operator enters a show device command to show
all disks and tapes supported by the system.

The first I/O adapter polled is the CIXCD with the mnemonic cixcd0.
This CIXCD is located in slot 2 of the I/O card cage. The I/O channel
number is 0.

Device information is displayed. Device mnemonics are listed in the
first column. In this example, all devices are disks.

4
5

The name of each disk as presented by the HSC controller is displayed
in the second column.
The third column lists the HSC controller for each disk. All disks are
connected to the system through the HSC000 controller.
Device types are listed in the fourth column.

Getting System Information 3-7

3.1.4 Show Power
Enter a show power command to display information on the batteries.

Example 3-4 Sample Output of a Show Power Command
>>> show power 1
Cabinet: Main
Regulator :
A
B
C
------------------------------------------------------------------------------Primary Micro Firmware Rev :
2.0
2.0
2.0
Secondary Micro Firmware Rev :
2.0
2.0
2.0
Power Supply State :
AC Line Voltage (V RMS) :
DC Bulk Voltage (VDC) :
48V DC Bus Voltage (VDC) :
48V DC Bus Current (ADC) :
48V Battery Pack Voltage (VDC) :
24V Battery Pack Voltage (VDC) :
Battery Pack Charge Current (IDC) :
Ambient Temperature (Degree C) :
Elapsed Time (Hours) :

NORMAL
113.71
227.02
47.57
30.17
50.85
25.56
2.91
26.22
290.00

NORMAL
114.35
227.02
47.57
29.68
50.72
25.56
2.90
24.80
290.00

BBU MODE 2
115.93
227.02
47.57
29.58
47.91
23.95
0
24.75
290.00

Remaining Battery Capacity (Minutes) :

60.00

Battery Cutoff Counter (Cycles) :
Battery Configuration :
Heatsink Status :
Battery Pack Status :
Last UPS Test Status :
LDC POWER Status
: 0
PIU Primary Status
: 0
PIU Secondary Status : 0
>>>

3-8 Getting System Information

0
1.00
8 Batteries 8 Batteries
NORMAL
NORMAL
CHARGING
CHARGING
PASSED
PASSED

1.00 4
8 Batteries
NORMAL
DISCHG’G 5
TESTING 6

In Example 3-4 the operator enters a show power command to examine the status of the batteries in the system cabinet. Use the
show power left and show power right commands to display battery status for the left and (if present) right expander cabinets, respectively.

With respect to batteries, Power Supply State indicates whether the
system is in battery backup mode (refer to Advanced Troubleshooting
for more information):
NORMAL
BBU MODE
NON-FATAL FAULT

Remaining Battery Capacity indicates the number of minutes of
backup that can currently be provided to the system by the batteries.
Battery Cutoff Counter indicates how near to the end of life the batteries are. It should be a low value. If it exceeds 200, the batteries
are near the end of life. Battery Configuration should always show 8
batteries for all regulators. If not, call Digital customer service.
Battery Pack Status can have the following values:
CHARGING
DISCHG’G
CHG INH
BATT FLT
BBU INH
BATT EOL
NO BATTERY

Normal AC operation
Battery backup mode operation
Possible battery failure

Batteries charging
Batteries discharging
Charger inhibited1
Battery fault1
BBU mode inhibited
Batteries end of life1
Batteries not present1

Last UPS Test Status shows the results of the last UPS test and can
have the following values:
PASSED
ABORTED
NOT READY
FAILED
TESTING
NO BATTERY

Passed last UPS test
Battery test aborted
Batteries not ready
Battery test failed1
Battery test in progress
Batteries not present1

1If this value appears, call your Digital customer service engineer.

For more information:
Advanced Troubleshooting

Getting System Information 3-9

3.2 Test Command
You can use the test command to test the entire system, an I/O subsystem, a module, a group of devices, or a specific device. Enter a
show configuration command to see a list of the subsystems and
devices that you may want to test. Examples of the test command
are shown in the following sections.

Example 3-5 Sample Test Commands
1. >>> test -q

! Runs a system test. Since a test
! run time was not specified, the
! entire system will be tested
! provided that testing does not
! exceed 10 minutes. Status messages
! will not be displayed.

2. >>> test kdm700 -t 90

! Runs the KDM700 self-test and then
! tests all devices associated with
! the KDM700 I/O adapter. Test run
! time is 90 seconds.

3. >>> test ms7aa*

! Tests all memory modules in the
! system.

4. >>> test xmi0

! Tests the XMI0 I/O subsystem.

5. >>> test dua80.0.0.2.1 ! Tests the disk unit 80 on
! controller A. The disk adapter is
! located in slot 2 of the xmi1 card
! cage.

3-10 Getting System Information

All test command options are described in the Console Reference Manual.
Two helpful ones are outlined in Table 3-1. Environment variables commonly used with test are listed in Table 3-2.

Table 3-1 Test Command Options
Option

Meaning

-t <value>

Specifies the test run time in seconds. For a system
test the default run time is 600 seconds (10 minutes).
The run time for a device test is dependent upon the
number and type of devices selected for testing.
The -t option takes any value between 30 and
99999999.

-q

Disables the status messages displayed by default as
exerciser processes are started and stopped during testing.

Table 3-2 Test Command Environment Variables
Environment Variable

Meaning

d_report

Specifies the type of error report displayed.
Values are summary and full. Summary is
the default value.

d_harderr

Specifies the action taken when a hard error
occurs. Values are halt or continue. Halt is
the default value.

d_softerr

Specifies the action taken when a soft error occurs. Values are halt or continue. Continue
is the default value.

Getting System Information 3-11

3.2.1 Testing the System
To test the entire system, enter the test command.

Example 3-6 Sample Test Command, System Test
P00>>> test -t 180 1
Configuring system...
Testing system...
Type Ctrl/C to abort
Starting floating point exerciser on ka7aa0 (id #57) 2
Starting floating point exerciser on ka7aa1 (id #58)
Starting memory exerciser, running on ka7aa0 (id #59)
Starting memory exerciser, running on ka7aa1 (id #60)
Starting multiprocessor exerciser on ka7aa* (id #61)
Starting network exerciser on exa0.0.0.4.0 in external mode (id #62)
Starting network exerciser on exb0.0.0.5.0 in external mode (id #63)
Starting network exerciser on exc0.0.0.4.1 in external mode (id #64)
Starting device exerciser on dua10.14.0.1.0 (id# 67)
Test time has expired... 3
Stopping floating point exerciser on ka7aa0 (id #57) 4
Stopping floating point exerciser on ka7aa1 (id #58)
Stopping memory exerciser (id #59)
Stopping memory exerciser (id #60)
Stopping multiprocessor exerciser on ka7aa* (id #61)
Stopping network exerciser on exa0.0.0.4.0 (id #62)
Stopping network exerciser on exb0.0.0.5.0 (id #63)
Stopping network exerciser on exc0.0.0.4.1 (id #64)
Stopping device exerciser on dua10.14.0.1.0 (id# 67)
The following devices were not tested: 5
dua11.14.0.1.0
P00>>> 6

3-12 Getting System Information

In Example 3-6:
1

At the console prompt, the operator enters a test -t 180 command.
The option -t specifies a system test run time of 180 seconds.

Status messages indicate the start of the console-based exercisers.

The exercisers run for 180 seconds; not enough time to test the entire
system, so this status message is displayed.

All exercisers are stopped, as indicated by the status messages.

Untested devices are reported.

The console prompt returns.

Getting System Information 3-13

3.2.2 Testing a Subsystem
To test a portion of the system, such as an I/O subsystem, enter the
test command and the I/O subsystem mnemonic. I/O subsystem
mnemonics are displayed when you enter a show configuration
command.

Example 3-7 Sample Test Command, I/O Subsystem Test
>>> test xmi0 1
Configuring xmi0 subsystem...
Testing xmi0
Type Ctrl/C to abort
KA7AA0 running module tests on DWLMA0
DWLMA0 module tests passed 2
Initializing DEMNA0
Initializing CIXCD0
Initializing KDM700
Initializing DEMFA0
DEMNA0 self-test passed 3
CIXCD0 self-test passed
KDM700 self-test passed
DEMFA0 self-test passed
4
Starting network exerciser on exa0.0.0.4.0 in internal mode (id #31)
Starting network exerciser on fxa0.0.0.e.0 in external mode (id #33)
Starting device exerciser on dua0.0.0.6.0 (id #34)
Starting device exerciser on dub0.0.0.a.0 (id #35)
Starting device exerciser on dua1.1.0.6.0 (id #36)
Starting device exerciser on dub1.1.0.a.0 (id #37)
Starting device exerciser on dua2.2.0.6.0 (id #38)
Stopping network exerciser on exa0.0.0.4.0 (id #31)
Stopping network exerciser on fxa0.0.0.e.0 (id #33)
Stopping device exerciser on dua0.0.0.6.0 (id #34)
Stopping device exerciser on dub0.0.0.a.0 (id #35)
Stopping device exerciser on dua1.1.0.6.0 (id #36)
Stopping device exerciser on dub1.1.0.a.0 (id #37)
Stopping device exerciser on dua2.2.0.6.0 (id #38)
>>>

3-14 Getting System Information

At the console prompt, the operator enters a test xmi0 command to
test all adapters and I/O devices on the XMI0 I/O bus.

The status message indicates that the DWLMA adapter passes all
tests. Next, the adapters in the XMI0 card cage are initialized.

All XMI0 adapters pass self-test.

The status messages report that all exercisers started and completed.

The console prompt returns.

Getting System Information 3-15

3.2.3 Testing a Module or a Device
To test a processor, memory module, or an I/O adapter and its associated devices, enter the test command and the correct mnemonic. Mnemonics are displayed when you enter a show configuration or a show device command.

Example 3-8 Sample Test Command, I/O Adapter Test
>>> test demna0 1
Configuring demna0...
Testing demna0
Type Ctrl/C to abort
Initializing DEMNA0 2
DEMNA0 self-test passed
3
Starting network exerciser on exa0.0.0.4.0 in internal mode (id #30)
Stopping network exerciser on exa0.0.0.4.0 (id #30)
>>>

In Example 3-8:
1

At the console prompt, the operator enters test demna0. The device
mnemonic, demna0, was identified by issuing a show configuration
command.

The DEMNA0 adapter is initialized and passes self-test.

The status messages report that the network exercisers started and
completed.

3-16 Getting System Information

Example 3-9 Sample Test Command, Device Test
>>> test dua2.2.0.8.0 -q 1
Testing dua2.2.0.8.0 2
Type Ctrl/C to abort
Done testing...
>>>

In Example 3-9:
1

Enter test dua2.2.0.8.0 -q. Testing is executed on the single disk with
the device mnemonic dua2.2.0.8.0. The -q option is used to disable
status messages.

Testing begins.

Example 3-10 Sample Test Command, Memory Module Test
>>> test ms7aa0 1
Testing ms7aa0
Type Ctrl/C to abort
Starting memory exerciser, running on kn7aa0 (id #77) 2
Stopping memory exerciser on kn7aa0 (id #77)
Done testing...
>>>

In Example 3-10:
1

Enter test ms7aa0.

The ms7aa0 memory module is tested by the memory exerciser, a series of tests executed from the kn7aa0 processor.

Getting System Information 3-17

3.3 Error Reports
In the event of an error, either a summary or a full error report is
displayed at the console. Error reports are specified by setting the
d_report environment variable. See Example 3-11 and Example
3-12.

Example 3-11 Sample Summary Error Report
>>> set d_report summary
>>> test kdm700

! Command to set the type of error
! report to summary (default value).
! Command to test the kdm700 adapter
! and its devices.

Configuring kdm700...
Testing kdm700
Type Ctrl/C to abort
Initializing KDM700
KDM700 self-test passed
Starting device exerciser on duc1.0.0.12.0 (id #20)
Starting device exerciser on duc2.0.0.12.0 (id #21)
Starting device exerciser on duc4.0.0.12.0 (id #22)

Bad MSCP status (4|0) received
Failed to send Read to duc4.0.0.12.0
*** Hard Error - Error #1 on FRU: duc4.0.0.12.0 2
Error in read of 2097152 bytes at location 07E00000 from duc4.0.0.12.0.

ID Program
Device
Pass Hard/Soft Test
Time
7
8---- 9-------- 10
-------- 3
-------- 4--------------- 5-------- 6--------481
dsk_ex
duc4.0.0.12.0
18
1
0
1 12:07:01
***End of Error***

3-18 Getting System Information

In Example 3-11:
1

Testing begins on each disk.

A hard error, error #1, is reported on FRU duc4.0.0.12.0, a disk associated with the kdm700 adapter. The three types of errors reported are
hard, soft, and fatal. The error number, in this case error #1, corresponds to the location of the actual error report call within the source
code for the failing diagnostic. The FRU, or field-replaceable unit, is
duc4.0.0.12.0.

The process identification number (ID) is 481. This is the process ID of
the failing diagnostic.

The program running when the error occurred is dsk_ex, or, the disk
exerciser.
The target device selected for testing at the time of the error. The device name in this field may or may not match the device mnemonic displayed in the FRU field ( 2 ).
The current pass count, 18, is the number of passes executed when the
error was detected.
The current hard error count is 1. The hard and soft ( 8 ) error counts
are the number of errors detected and reported by the failing diagnostic since the testing started.

In this example, the failing test number is 1.

The time stamp shows when the error occurred.

Getting System Information 3-19

Example 3-12 Sample Full Error Report
>>> set d_report full

! Command to set the type of
! error report to full.

>>> test demna0

! Command to test the DEMNA
! adapter with the mnemonic
! demna0.

Configuring demna0...
Testing demna0
Type Ctrl/C to abort
Initializing demna0
demna0 self-test passed
Starting network exerciser on exa0.0.0.1.0 (id #183)
***Hard Error - Error #15 on FRU: exa0.0.0.1.0
External loopback error, no packet received
ID Program
Device
Pass Hard/Soft Test
Time
-------- -------- --------------- -------- --------- ---- -------183
net_ex
exa0.0.0.1.0
5
1
0
1 12:31:01

Address
-------00240000
00240004
00240008
0024000C
00240010
00240014
00240018

Expected
-------AAAAAAAA
55555555
CCCCCCCC
33333333
88888888
77777777
FFFFFFFF

Received 1
-------AAAAAAAA
45554555 2
CCCCCCCC
33333333
88888888
77777777
FFFFFFFF

*** End of Error ***

3-20 Getting System Information

NOTE: Except for the extended error information shown in Example 3-12,
the information shown in a full and a summary error report is the
same. See Example 3-11 for a description of the common error report entries.
In Example 3-12:
1

This full error report shows a list of addresses and the expected and
received data values for each address.

The expected value at address 00240004 was 55555555. The received
value was 45554555.

Getting System Information 3-21

Appendix A
Power System Indicators
This appendix describes the lights and indicators on the power modules.
Sections include:
•

AC Input Box

•

Control Panel

•

System Power Regulator

•

XMI PIU Power Regulators

•

Cabinet Control Logic Module

Power System Indicators A-1

A.1 AC Input Box
The AC input boxes with circuit breaker are located in the upper left rear
of the system and expander cabinets (see Figure A-1). An AC input box
accepts three-phase power; the three leftmost indicators on the circuit
breaker show the state of each pole (one pole per phase). If an indicator is
green, the pole is in the off position or tripped due to an overload. If an
indicator is red, the pole is in the on position and is not tripped.
The fourth rightmost indicator reflects the mechanical position of the circuit breaker. The indicator is red when the circuit breaker is in the on position and green when the circuit breaker is in the off position.
NOTE: The function of the poles and indicators differs on the 202V AC input box. If one pole trips, all poles will trip, including the fourth
pole. All indicators will be green in this condition.

Figure A-1

AC Input Box

System or
Expander
Rear

A - Regulator slot A
B - Regulator slot B
C - Regulator slot C
S - Sensor circuit

Breaker
Indicator
C

S
BXB-0049F-92

A-2 Power System Indicators

A.2 Control Panel
The control panel has three indicator lights and one keyswitch (see Figure
A-2). You turn the keyswitch to Enable to power up the system. The Fault
light blinks slowly, goes on momentarily during self-test, and then goes off.
The Key On and Run lights should remain on. If the Fault light does not
go off, there is a hardware problem. Call your Digital customer service
engineer.

Figure A-2

Control Panel

Disable
Secure

System
Cabinet
Front

Enable
Restart

Key On
Run
Fault

BXB-0015D-92

Power System Indicators A-3

A.3 System Power Regulator
Power regulators are located in the upper right front of the cabinet. DEC
10000 and VAX 10000 system and expander cabinets have three power
regulators per cabinet. Each power regulator has a Run light and a Fault
light.

Figure A-3

System Power Regulator

Run Light
Fault Light

System or
Expander
Front

BXB-0064C-92

A-4 Power System Indicators

Table A-1 lists the functions of the power regulator indicators shown in
Figure A-3.

Table A-1 System Power Regulator Light Summary
Run Light
(Green)

Fault Light
(Yellow)

Condition

Off

No AC power or if AC power is applied, indicates an internal failure
in the regulator

Off

Fatal fault

Fast flash

Off

AC power present and keyswitch in
Disable position

Fast flash

Nonfatal fault

Slow flash

Battery discharge mode due to
power failure or self-initiated battery test

Off

Normal operation

Power System Indicators A-5

A.4 XMI PIU Power Regulators
An XMI plug-in unit (PIU) has two power regulators, regulator A and
regulator B (see Figure A-4). You can see the power regulators through
the PIU enclosure when the front cabinet door is open. Both regulators
have indicator lights. Regulator B also has a reset switch and an enable/disable switch for Digital customer service use only.

Figure A-4

XMI PIU Power Regulators

digital
INPUT VOLTAGE
48 VDC
INPUT CURRENT
28A MAX

Front

MOD OK
OC
OT
OV
48V

INPUT VOLTAGE
48 VDC
INPUT CURRENT
5A MAX
MOD OK
OC
OT
OV
48V

RESET
V-OUT
DISABLE

Regulator B

Regulator A

MOD OK
OC
OT
OV
48V

RESET
V-OUT
DISABLE
BXB-0074-92

A-6 Power System Indicators

Table A-2 lists the functions of the indicators shown in Figure A-4.

Table A-2 XMI PIU Power Regulator Lights
Light

Color

State

Meaning

MOD OK

Green

Regulator is working.

Off

Regulator is not working.

Yellow

Overcurrent condition has been detected. The light turns on and stays
on even if the fault condition no
longer exists.

Yellow

Temperature condition has been detected. The light turns on and stays
on even if the fault condition no
longer exists.

Yellow

Overvoltage condition has been detected. The light turns on and stays
on even if the fault condition no
longer exists.

48V

Green

48V is present.

Power System Indicators A-7

A.5 Cabinet Control Logic Module
The cabinet control logic (CCL) module is located in the upper rear of the
system and expander cabinets, behind the control panel area. The CCL
module has four PIU LEDs. At power-up, a PIU LED goes on to indicate
that power is present in the PIU power regulators. Note that PIUs 5 and 6
in the upper portion of the expander cabinet(s) have no PIU LEDs on the
CCL. The CCL module has its own power LED to indicate that power is
present on the module. You can see the CCL LEDs with the rear door open,
viewed at an angle through a cutout hole (see Figure A-5).

Figure A-5

CCL Module LEDs
Rear
PIU 2
Quadrant 2

PIU 4
Quadrant 4

PIU 1
Quadrant 1

PIU 3
Quadrant 3

Power
LED

Rear

PIU 1
PIU 2
PIU 3
PIU 4

TOP VIEW

Front
BXB-0044J-92

A-8 Power System Indicators

Index
A

AC input box
circuit breaker, A-2
indicators, A-2
Air pressure sensor, 1-15

Error reports, 3-18
full, 3-20
summary, 3-18

B
Batteries, 3-8
Booting
troubleshooting during, 1-4

C
CCL module
PIU LEDs, A-8
power LED, A-8
Console commands
show configuration, 3-2
show device, 3-6
show network, 3-4
show power, 3-8
test, 3-10
environment variables, 3-11
examples of, 3-10
options, 3-11
Control panel
indicator lights, A-3
keyswitch, A-3

D
DSSI plug-in unit
control panel, 1-6
fault indicator switch, 1-7

M
Memory
interleaving, 2-15
size, 2-15

P
Power regulators, A-4
indicator lights, A-5
Power-up
troubleshooting during, 1-2

R
RRD42 compact disk drive, 1-14

S
SCSI plug-in unit, 1-8
Self-test, 2-2
DWLMA, 2-13
explanation of sample
configuration, 2-7
firmware version, 2-16
line
ILV, 2-14
Mb, 2-14
NODE#, 2-8
TYP, 2-8
lines
BPD, 2-10
C0, C1, C2, and C3, 2-12

Index-1

ST1, ST2, and ST3, 2-10
module types, 2-9
node numbers, 2-9
order of testing, 2-5
overview, 2-2
sample, 2-6
SROM version, 2-16
system identification, 2-16

T
Temperature sensors, 1-15
Testing
a device, 3-16
a module, 3-16
a subsystem, 3-14
the system, 3-12
TF85 tape drive
controls and indicators, 1-12

X
XMI PIU power regulators
indicator lights, A-6
XMI plug-in unit
troubleshooting a, 1-10

Index-2