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Document:	R215F Expander Addenda to Customer Hardware Information
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R215F Expander
Addenda to Customer Hardware
Information
Order Number EK—-249AC—-AD-003

This document provides information for installing and
operating the R215F expander.
The information is divided into four parts: R215F
Expander Addendum for MicroVAX II Systems,
R215F Expander Addendum for MicroVAX 3300/3400
Systems, R215F Expander Addendum for MicroVAX
3500/3800 Systems, and R215F Expander Addendum
for DECsystem 5400 Pedestal Systems (210QS).

Please

add

the

appropriate

addendum

Customer Hardware Information binder.

to your

NOTE: See the Preface for a list of systems that
require installation of an expander by a Digital
service representative or a qualified self-maintenance
customer.

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March 1989
June 1989

The information in this document is subject to change without notice

construed as a commitment by Digital Equipment Corporation.

and should not be

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and may be used

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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.

This document was prepared using VAX DOCUMENT, Version 1.1.

Preface
Before installing a Digital system, review the system warranty. The terms
of your warranty agreement with Digital may require that a qualified
Digital service representative install your system. Contact your local
Digital representative if you have any questions.

You may install the R215F expander on the following systems:
¢

MicroVAX 3300

MicroVAX 3400

DECsystem 5400 210QS

MicroVAX II, if the system is based on Digital Storage System
Interconnect (DSSI) and the system and expander are factory
configured

MicroVAX 3500, if the system is DSSI-based and the system and

MicroVAX 3800, if the system and expander are factory configured

expander are factory configured

A Digital service representative or a qualified self-maintenance customer

must install the expander on the following systems, if the expander is
added to a previously installed system and the system and expander are
not factory configured.
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MicroVAX II

MicroVAX 3500

MicroVAX 3800

Conventions
The following conventions are used in the addenda.
Convention

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

indicates

NOTE

Profides general information about the current topic.

CAUTION

Provides information to prevent damage to equipment or software.

WARNING

Provides information to prevent personal injury.

R215F Expander

Addendum for MicroVAX Il Systems

This addendum tells you how to operate an R215F
expander installed on MicroVAX II systems.

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Contents

Operation

1
2
3
4
5

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Introduction ..........i
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Operating the Sliding Window ...............
Removing and Attaching the Front Panel ... .....
Turning On the Expanded System .. .... .

Operating RF-Series Integrated Storage Elements
Controls and Indicators on the Power Supply ....

Figures

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2
3
4
5
6
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Key Positions . ......coviuinnenennnn e
Sliding Window Closed ...............................
Window Partially Open . ........coviiiieecnenennn
Window FullyOpen . ............. ee
Removing the Front Panel . ................... e .
Attac}fingtheantPanel..,......,.......,. .........
Operator Control Panel ............ ee
Power SUPPLY . o« v v v evi i

Tables

RF-Series Controls and Indicators .. ................0.n

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Operation

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1 Introduction

storage capacity for your
The R215F expander provides additional mass
ated Storage Elements
Integr
ies
RF-ser
three
to
Up
MicroVAX II system.
(ISEs) can be included in the expander. An ISE is an intelligent storage
device that contains its own controller.

The following procedures are covered in this addendum.

Operating the window controls on the front panel of the expander
Removing and attaching the front panel
Turning on the expanded system
Operating RF-series ISEs

Operating the controls on the expander’s power supply

2 Operating the Sliding Window

panel that restricts
The front ozf the R215F expander has a removable frontcontro
l panel (OCP).
or
operat
the
on
access to the on/off switch and controls
Figure 1 shows the expander with the front panel attached.

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Figure 1:

R215F Expander

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The front panel has a sliding window contro
lled by a three-position rotary
ock. You can lock the window in one of
three positions: closed, partially

open, and fully open.

Each position limits access to contro
ls behind the

window. When the window is locked in
any of its three positions, you can
still raise it to a higher position. Howev
er, you cannot lower it beyond the

locked position without using the key.

To open the window, turn the key to positi
on 2 or 3, then slide the window
down. To close the window, slide the window
up, then turn the key to lock
the window in position.
Figure 2 shows the three key positions and

position.

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the controls accessible in each

I Systems

Figure 2:

Key Positions

Rotary Key Lock
Key Position 1:

No Access to Controls
Key Position 2:

Access to Operator
Control Panel Key Position 3:

Access to On/Off Switch
and Front Panel
Release Latch

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When the window is up and the key is turned to position 1, the window is
locked in the closed position. You cannot use any controls when the window
is closed, but lights indicating power to the expander and activity on the
ISEs are visible through the window. Figure 3 shows the closed window
and key position.

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Figure 3

Sliding Window Closed

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When the key 1 s turned to pos1 tion 2, you can open the wi ndow part1 ally,
as shown in F1gure
4. Yo u can operate thecontrols on the operat or control
panel (OCP).
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Window Partially Open

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When the key is- turned to position 3, you can open the window fully, as
shown 1n F

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Figure 5:

Window Fully Open

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When the window is fully open, you can turn th e expander
on and off and
you can release the latch that locks the front panel.

3 Removing and Attaching the Front Panel
You must remove the front panel to use controls on the

power supplies.

NOTE: The window on the front panel must be fully open
to remove and
attach the front panel.

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Remove the front panel as follows.

1. Insert bhe key in the lock on the front panel. Turn the key clockwise to
the bottom position.

2. Slide flie window down.

3. Pull out the latch. See Figure 6.
4.

Lift the front panel up and then out.

Figure 6:

Removing the Front Panel

o Lift and
Remove Panel

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R215F Expander Addendum for MicroVAX Il Systems

NOTE: The window on the front panel must
be fully

panel.

open to attach the front

Attach the front panel as follows.
1.

Pull out the latch on the front panel.

Holding the panel with both hands, place it flush
against the front of
the enclosure, about an inch above the bottom.
See Figure 7.

Insert the hooks on the panel in the slots on the
enclosure. Then slide
the panel down until it locks in place.

Secure the panel by pushing in the latch.

Figure 7:

Attaching the Front Panel

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R215F Expander Addendum for MicroVAX i

Systems

4 Turning On the Expanded System
Turn on your expanded system as follows.

1.
2.

Turn on your console terminal and wait until it has performed its selftests 3ucceasfully

Set the on/off switches on the MicroVAX and R215F enclosures to on

(1).

The on/off switches should glow orange.

CAUTION: Turning off your system without following the shutdown
procedure: described in your operating system manuals may result in loss

of data. The operating systems available for eroVAX systems are WWS
ULTRIX-32, and VAXELN.

Once you complete the recommended shutdown procedure, you can turn off
your system by setting the on/off switches on the MicroVAX system and the
expander to off (0).

5 Operating RF-Series Integrated Storage Elements
The R215F expander can contain up to three RF-series integrated storage
elements (ISEs).

When your system has multiple ISEs, Digital recommends that you
separate them according to function. For example, if your system has two
ISEs you may want to use them as follows.

ISE 0 contains the operatmg system and apphcatwns installed on the
system.

ISE 1 contains work areas for each user with an account on the system.

The storage capacities and other specifications for RF-series ISEs are listed
in your system Technical Information manual.

Controls for the ISEs are located on the operator control panel (OCP),
behind the sliding window on the front of the expander. To access the
OCP, turn the key to position 2 or 3 and slide down the window. Figure 8
shows the OCP on the expander.

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Figure 8:

Operator Control Panel
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Operator Control Panel

DRIVE

Unit Numbaer

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The OCP has the following controls and indicators for each of the three
possible ISEs.
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Unit ID plug

Fault light

Write-Protect button

Ready button

Unit ID plugs identify the unit numbers of ISEs in the expander. The
ISEs are properly numbered by your Digital service representative during

installation.

NOTE: Reassigning a Unit ID plug on MicroVAX systems using the KFQSA
storage adapter may require reprogramming the KFQSA adapter by a
Digital service representative.

Table 1 lists the function of each of the controls for the RF-series ISEs.

R215F Expander Addendum for MicroVAX Il Systems

Table 1: RF-Series Controls and Indicators
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Function
Position
Control
the ISE. The light is
Indicates an error condition within
Lt
Fault
condition).
(normal
up
powerduring
rily
tempora
on
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Write-Protect
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Ready

Indicates an error-free condition within the ISE.

Not lit

ISE is write-protected. Prevents system software from

In (lit)

writing on the ISE.

Out (not lit)
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ISE is not write-protected. Normal positio
to read or write
operation.

System software is free

information on the ISE.

Out (lit)

ISE is on-line. When the ISE is available for use, the green
light in the switch is on. When the ISE is being used, the
green light is off.

In (not lit)

ISE is off-line and cannot be accessed. The green light
cannot be lit when the Ready button is in.

the system can write data to
The Write-Protect button controls whether regard
less of the setting of the
the ISE. The system can read from the ISE
t button is out (not lit), the
Write-Protect button. When the Write-Protec
(the ISE containing system
disk
m
system can write to the ISE. Your syste
should be write-enabled,
users
for
areas
work
software) and ISEs containing
the normal operating setting.

that you do not want
If you vérant to write-protect an ISE containing data
to in (lit).

changed or erased, set the Write-Protect button

6 Controls and Indicators on the Power Supply

The power supply has a circuit breaker and DC OK light, as shown in

R215F Expander Addendum for MicroVAX |l Systems

Figure 9:

Power Supply

(@<1—— DC OK Light

(C«——Reset Button

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Circuit
Breaker

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Circuit breaker — The circuit breaker trips to protect the expander

from current overloads. When tripped, the circuit breaker
is in the out
position.

To reset the breaker, set the on/off switch on the expande
r to off (0),
press the circuit breaker to the in position, and set the on/off
switch to
on (1).
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DC OK light — When lit, the DC OK light indicates that
the voltages
are within the correct operating range. When unlit,
there is a problem
with the power supply. Turn off the expander and call
your Digital
service representative.

R215F Expander Addendum for MicroVAX Il Systems

R215F Expander

Addendum for MicroVAX 3300/3400
Systems

This addendum tells you how to install and operate
an R215F expander on MicroVAX 3300 and MicroVAX
3400 systems.

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Contents

Installation

1
2

3
4

5
6
7
8

Verify Site Preparation .........................
Unpack Your Shipment ......... e e

Connect the DSSICable .............. e
Nwmber the Integrated Storage Elaments (ISEs).

Cognnect the System Power Cables. . ..... R
'I‘urn On the Expanded System ..................

Poéition the Expander .......i iaeeee e ee

Attach the FrontPanels ................e ...

Afimrlnatallation.............. .............. co..

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Operation

1
2

3
4

Introduction .........PP
Og)erating the Sliding Window .............. e

Turning On the Expanded System ...............
Opam.ting RF-Series Integrated Storage Elements

Rémoving and Attaching the Front Panel ........

Cfontrolg and Indicators on the Power Supply ....

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Window PartiallyOpen ............
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Window FullyOpen ............ S
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Attaching the Front Panel . . . ... e

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Operator Control Panel ................. e
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Key Positions . ....... e

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Setting the Power-Up Mode Switch .....
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Attaching the Front Panels ..........
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13
14

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Connecting the Power Cable to the Expander
Enclosure or a
MicroVAX 3300 Enclosure ...............
............
Connecting the Power Cable to a MicroVAX
3400 Enclosure .
Language Selection Menu ...............
.........
.

Shipping Carton Contents ............
........
... ..
Moving the Expander into Place .........
e .
Removing the DSSI Terminator . .. .....
... e ..
Attaching the DSSI Terminator . .. .......
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14

Tables
RF-Series Controls and Indicators .....

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Installation

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This section tells you how to install an R215F expander on MicroVAX 3300
and MicroVAX 3400 systems. The Operation section tells you how to operate
the expander on MicroVAX 3300 and MicroVAX 3400 systems.

The expander provides room for up to three additional RF-series Integrated
Storage Elements (ISEs) for your MicroVAX system. An ISE is an
intelligent storage device that handles device operations internally, rather
than through a controller.

Depending mn whether you are installing the expander as an add-on unit
to a previously installed MicroVAX system, or as a factory-configured unit
with a new MicroVAX system, the installation procedures differ.
NOTE: Ifyou are installing a new MicroVAX 3300 or MicroVAX 3400 system

with the expander, install the MicroVAX system first. Use the instructions
provided in the system Installation manual. When you complete step 6,
Connect Additional Devices to the System, return to this document and begin
installing the expander.

If you are ihstalling a factory-configured expander with a new MicroVAX
3300 or MicroVAX 3400 system, skip step 5 in this document, Number the
Integrated $tomge Elements, as that step was completed at the factory.

Verifying site preparation
Unpacking your shipment

Positioning the expander

Numbefing the integrated storage elements

Connecfiing the power cables

Connecting the DSSI cable

Turning on the system

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Installing the expander includes the following steps.

Attaching the front panels

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1 Verify Site Preparation
The system Site Preparation manual describes the physical, environmental
and electrical requirements for your system. The installation instructions
that follow assume your site meets the installation requirements listed in
that document.
NOTE: Expanded MicroVAX 3400 systems require a separate circuit for the

expander.

If you are installing the expander as an add-on unit to a previously installed
MicroVAX 3300 or MicroVAX 3400 system, shut down the MicroVAX system
according to the shutdown procedure described in your operating system
software manual.
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CAUTION: Turning off your MicroVAX system without following the
shutdown procedure described in your operating system manual may result
in loss of data. The operating systems available for MicroVAX systems are
VMS, ULTRIX-32 and VAXELN.

Once you complete the recommended procedure, you can turn off your

MicroVAX system by setting the on/off switch on the MicroVAX enclosure
to off (0).

2 Unpack Your Shipment

NOTE: Save all packing materials if you plan to reship the expander.
Unpack the R215F expander according to the instructions on the carton.
Figure 1 shows the contents of the shipping carton (minus this and the
other documents).

R215F Expander Addendum for MicroVAX 3300/3400 Systems

Figure 1:

Shipping Carton Contents
som————.

DSSI Cable

System

Power Cable

Screwdriver
Keys to
Front Panel

Unit ID Plugs

Front Panel

Hand Holds

Expander Unit

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R215F Expander Addendum for MicroVAX 3300/3400 Systems

Before installing the expander, unpack all cartons and
check the contents
against the shipping list to ensure you received everyth
ing you ordered.
If any item is missing or damaged:

Contact your delivery agent.

Contact your DIGITAL sales representative.

CAUTION: Before continuing the installation, verify that
your expander’s

power requirements match your power source.

The correct voltage for the

expander is listed on the serial number label next to the power

supply. See
If the voltage listed matches your power source, continu
e the
installation. Ifthe voltage does not match your power source,
do not continue
the installation, and contact your Digital sales representative.

Figure 1.

NOTE: Release the shipping brackets according to the instruct
ions on the
yellow labels attached to the front of the R215F enclosure: Loosen,
but do
not remove, the six orange screws to release the shippin

g brackets from the

ISEs. Then tighten the six orange screws after the shipping
brackets release.
After you complete that procedure, remove the yellow labels
from the front
of the enclosure.

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3 Position the Expander
The installation instructions that follow assume you correctl
y followed the
unpacking instructions on the carton.
CAUTION: Moving or operating the R215F expander without releasing
the
shipping brackets may damage the ISEs.
After unpacking the expander, you can move it into position
in two ways,
as shown in Figure 2:
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You can roll it sideways.

You can gently slide or walk it backward or forward by

handholds on the side of the expander enclosure.

gripping the

WARNING: Each enclosure weighs between 50 kg (110
Ib) and 64 kg

(140

Ib), depending on the options installed. Use two or more people to
move the
enclosures.
Position the expander to the left of the MicroVAX system, as
shown in
Figure 2.

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Figure 2:

Moving the Expander into Place

Rolls Left to Right

Slides Front to Back

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During matallatwn, leave a few inches of space behind the expander and
MicroVAX enclosures for routing cables under reath. Onm matallatwn is
complete, you can place the base of the enclosures
direct!
'
No rear v&nnlamm clearanceis required.

4 Connect the DSSI Cable
CAUTION: Make sure the on/off switch on both enclosures is set to off (0).
An external Digital Storage System Interconnect (DSSI) cable connects the
MicroVAX system and the R215F expander.

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The following instructions describe how to connect the DSSI cable.
1.

Remove the DSSI terminator from the DSSI port on the MicroVAX
enclosure as shown in Figure 3.

Squeeze the spring clips at the bottom and top of the terminator as you
pull it straight out of the port.
Figure 3:

Removing the DSSI Terminator

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Attach the DSSI terminator to the lower DSSI port on the R215F
expander as shown in Figure 4.

Check that the terminator is oriented properly (the DIGITAL logo is on
the right). Push the terminator onto the port. The spring clips should
lock the terminator in place.

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Figure 4:

Attaching the DSSI Terminator

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Find the 2.74 m (9 ft) cable labeled BC21M—09 that was shxpped with

Feed either end of the cable under the MicroVAX enclosure from the
back or side. Then plug the cable into the DSSI port by fitting the

the expander.

cableconnector over the two guide pins as shownin Figure 5.

First tighten the screws by hand, then use the screwdriver shipped with
~ the expander to secure the connection. Do not overtighten.
Feed the opposite end of the cable under the R215F enclosure from the
backor side. Than plug the cable into the upper DSSI port by fitting
the cable connector over the two guide pins as shownin Figure 5.
First tighten the screws by hand, then use the screwdriver shipped with
the encpander to secure the connection. Do not overtighten.

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Figure 5:

Connecting the DSSI Cable

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NOTE: If you need to remove a DSSI cable, loosen the screws on the
connector and then pull the connector straight out by pulling the two screw

heads simultaneously.

5 Number the Integrated Storage Elements (ISEs)
If you are installing. a factory-configured

R215F expander that was

delivered with your MicroVAX 3300 or MicroVAX 3400 system, ignore this

step and skip to step 7 (the RF-series ISEs in the expander were numbered
properly at the factory).
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If you are installing the expander as an add-on unit to a previously installed
MicroVAX 3300 or MicroVAX 3400 system, you should number the ISEs in
the expander as described below.
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You will use numbered Unit ID plugs to identify the unit numbers of the
ISEs in your system. Figure 6 shows the ID plugs on the operator control
panel (OCP) of a MicroVAX 3300 system.

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UnitID Plugs.
Operator Control Panel
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1. Find the 11 spare Unit ID plugs that were shipped with your expander.

The spare plugs are numbered 0 to 7 and three are blank.

2. Assign unit numbers to the ISEs by inserting the numbered Unit ID
plugs in the OCP on the expander as shown in Figure 7.

Um the following rules for numbering the ISEs:
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Do not duplicate unit numbers for the ISEs: You can have only one
ISE identified as drive 1, one ISE as 2, and so on.
An expanded MicroVAX 3300 system can have up to four RF71 ISEs

or up to five RF30 ISEs. An expanded MicroVAX 3400 system can
have up to six RF-series ISEs.

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By convention, the ISEs are numbered in increasing order from
right to left, starting with 0.

If your expander has only two ISEs, insert a blank Unit ID plug in

the leftmost slot as shown in Figure 7.

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Figure 7:

Inserting Unit ID Plugs

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To insert a Unit ID plug, align the two center prongs with the two center
slots and push the plug in. To remove a Unit ID plug, grasp it firmly
and pull it straight out.

If the voltage listed matches your power source, continue the installat
ion.
If the voltage does not match your power source, do not continue
the
installation and contact your Digital sales representative.

CAUTION: Operating the expander with incorrect voltage can damage
it.

Connect the system power cables as follows.
NOTE: If you are installing the expander as an add-on unit to
a previously
installed MicroVAX system, ignore the instruction for attaching the power
cable to the MicroVAX enclosure as that cable is already in place.
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1. Make sure the on/off (1/0) switches on the MicroVAX and R215F
enclosures are set to off (0) and that all devices connected to the
MicroVAX system are turned off.

2. Find the power cables for the MicroVAX system and the expander. A
power cable is shipped with each unit.

3. Make sure the male end of each power cable matches the wall outlet.
Several types of power cables are shown in Figure 8.

Figure 8:

Power Cables
r

100 - 125V

200 - 250 V

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4. Feed the female end of the expander cable under the R215F enclosure
from the rear and connect it, as shown in Figure 9.

R215F Expander Addendum for MicroVAX 3300/3400 Systems 1 3

Repeat step 4 with the second cable for
the MicroVAX system. Figure 9
shows how to attach the power cable to a
MicroVAX 3300 enclosure.
Figure 10 shows how to attach the power
cable to a MicroVAX 3400
enclosure.
5.

Plug the male end of each power cable into

its wall outlet.

NOTE: Expanded MicroVAX 3400 syste
ms require a

expander.

Figure 9:

”ET"“‘“

separate circuit for the

Connecting the Power Cable to the Expan
der Enclosure or a
MicroVAX 3300 Enclosure

To Outlet

Feed Power Cable
Under Rear of Unit

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400 Systems

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Figure 10: Connecting the Power Cable to a MicrovAX 340

\i!

Feed Power Cable

Under Rear of Unit

7 Turn On the Expanded System
You are now ready to turn on your expanded MicroVAX system, and to
select a lang'uage if the system is new.

Turn on your system as follows.
1.

Maka sure the system and console baud rates are the same.

2. Turn cm your console termmal and wait until it performs its self-tests
3. Se)t the on/off switches on the MicroVAX and R215F enclosures to on

The on/off switches should glow orange.

R215F Expander Addendum for MicroVAX 3300/3400 Systems

Select a Language

The first time you turn on your system you must select a language.
The
language you select controls only the language of the console program,
which is a part of MicroVAX firmware in the CPU. MicroVAX firmware
lets

you give commands to the system and generates error messages if errors

occur. 1CF’U firmware is described in your system Technical Information

manual.

Within a few moments of turning on your system, your console terminal
should display the Language Selection Menu shown in Figure 11.
Figure 11:
KA640-A

Language Selection Menu

T3.4-2

VMB

2.3

Dansk

Deutsch

(Schweiz)

English

5)
€)

English
Espafiol

(United Kingdom)

(Deutschland/Osterreich)

(United States/Canada)

Francais

(Canada)

Frangais

(France/Belgique)
(Suisse)

Frangais

10)

Italiano

11)

Nederlands

12)

Norsk

13)

Portugués

14)

Suomi

15)

Svenska

(1..15):

Select a language by typing the number corresponding to your choice and

pressing

NOTE: On some older terminals that do not support multiple languages,

the Language Selection Menu does not appear and the system defaults to
English.
After you select a language, the system runs its power-on self-tests. Within
a few moments, your console terminal should display a series of numbers
as the system tests itself. Figure 12 shows that display after a successful
power-on test.

R215F Expander Addendum for MicroVAX 3300/3400 Systems

Example of a Successful Power-On Test

Figure 12:

KA640-A T3.4-2,

VMB 2.3

Performing normal system tests.

41..40..39..38..37..36..35..34..33..32..31..30..29..28..27..26..
25..24..23..22..21..20..19..18..17..16..15..14..13..12..11..10..
09..08..07..06..05..04..03..

Tests completed.
Loading system software.

No default boot device is set.
Devices:

--DIAO

(RF30)

-=-MUAO

(TK70)

--ESA0

(08--00-=-2B===-08--E7-~A4)

-~-DEVICE?

[ESAOQO]:

If the self-tests do not start or fail to complete successfully as shown
in Figure 12, your system may have a problem. Refer to your system
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics manual for instructions.

If the self-tests complete successfully, set the Power-Up Mode switch on the
MicroVAX CPU cover panel to the Run position, indicated by an arrow, and
shown in Figure 13. That setting saves the language you selected.

R215F Expander Addendum for MicroVAX 3300/3400 Systems

Figure 13:

Setting the Power-Up Mode Switch

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8 Attach the Front Panels
The final step of the installation is attaching the front panels
of the R215F
and MicroVAX enclosures.

R215F Expander Addendum for MicroVAX 3300/3400 Systems

NOTE: The window on each front panel must be open to attach the panel.
Instructions for operating the window control are provided in the Operation
section of this addendum.

Attach the front panels according to the following procedure and as shown
in Figure 14.

Figure 14:

Attaching the Front Panels

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Pull out the latch on the front panel.

Holding the panel with both hands, place it flush against the front of

Insert the hooks on the panel in the slots on the enclosure. Then slide

the enclosure, about an inch above the bottom.

the panel down until it locks in place. Secure the panel by pushing in
the latch.

R215F Expander Addendum for MicroVAX 3300/3400 Systems

9 After Installation
You should now read your system Operation manual to learn how to use

your system. You must know how to operate the system controls and the

TK-series tape drive before you install system software or run diagnostic
software. System software and diagnostic software are shipped in tape
cartridges.
Information on operating the R215F expander’s RF-series integrated
storage elements (ISEs) and the controls on the operator control panel

(OCP) is provided in the Operation section of this addendum.

Digital strongly recommends that you now run the diagnostic software
supplied with your system.
If you installed a new MicroVAX 3300 or
MicroVAX 3400 system, Digital recommends that you run the diagnostic
software before you install system software. If you installed the expander
as an add-on unit, you should still run the diagnostic software to test your
expander’s ISEs.

The diagnostics verify your system’s configuration and check to see if
each device is working properly. The diagnostic software is on a tape
cartridge labeled MV DIAG CUST TK50. Your system Troubleshooting and
Diagnostics manual describes how to run the diagnostic software.

R215F Expander Addendum for MicroVAX 3300/3400 Systems

Operation

J——

1 Introduction
The R215F expander provides additional mass storage capacity for your

MicroVAX 3300 or MicroVAX 3400 system. Up to three RF-series Integrated
Storage Elements (ISEs) can be included in the expander. An ISE is an
intelligent storage device that handles device operations internally, rather
than through a controller.

The following procedures are covered in this part of the addendum.

Operating the window controls on the front panel of the expander
Removing and attaching the front panel

Turning on the expanded system
Operating RF-series ISEs

Operating the controls on the expander’s power supply

2 Operating the Sliding Window
The front of the R215F expander has a removable front panel that restricts
access to the on/off switch and controls on the operator control panel (OCP).
Figure 1 shows the expander with the front panel attached.

R215F Expander Addendum for MicroVAX 3300/3400 Systems

Figure 1:

R215F Expander

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The front panel has a sliding window controlled by a three-position rotary
lock. You can lock the window in one of three positions: closed, partially
open, and fully open. Each position limits access to controls behind the
window. When the window is locked in any of its three positions, you can
still raise it to a higher position. However, you cannot lower it beyond the
locked position without using your key.

To open the window, turn the key to position 2 or 3, then slide the window
down. To close the window, slide the window up, then turn the key to lock
the window in position.
Figure 2 shows the three key positions and the controls accessible in each
position.

R215F Expander Addendum for MicroVAX 3300/3400 Systems

Figure 2:

Key Positions

Rotary Key Lock
Py

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

Key Position 1:
No Access to Controls

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Key
Access to Operator

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Control Panel

Access to On/Off Switch

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and Front Panel
Release Latch

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When the key is turned to posi tion 2, you can open the w1 ndow partially
,
as sh own 1n Figure 4. Youcan operate the controls on th e operator control
panel (OCP).
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Figure 4

Window Partially O

i§ojal

Control Panel

DC OK Light

Key Position 2
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When the key is turned to position 3, you can open the window fully,

hown in Figure 5.

R215F Expander Addendum for MicroVAX 3300/3400 Systems 7

Front Panel

Release Latch \

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B =
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OrvOff Switch ~_

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Window Fully Open

Figure 5:

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When the window is fully open, you

you can release the latch that locks

can turn the expander on and off and

the front panel.

3 Removing and Attaching the Front
Pane

You must remove the front panel to use

controls on the power supplies.

NOTE: The window on the front panel
must be fully open to remove and
attach the front panel.

R215F Expander Addendum for MicroVAX

3300/3400 Systems

Remove the front panel as follows.

1. Insert the key in the lock on the front panel. Turn the key clockwise to
the bottom position.

Slide the window down.

3. Pull out the latch. See Figure 6.
. Lift the front panel up and then out.

Figure 6: Removing the Front Panel
m

Sl
Lift and

Remove Panel

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R215F Expander Addendum for MicroVAX 3300/3400 Systems 9

NOTE: The window on the front panel must
be fully

panel.

open to attach the front

Attach the front panel as follows.
1.

Pull out the latch on the front panel.

Holding the panel with both hands, place
it flush against the front of
the enclosure, about an inch above the bottom
. See Figure 7.

Insert the hooks on the panel in the slots on
the enclosure. Then slide
the panel down until it locks in place.

Secure the panel by pushing in the latch.

Figure 7:

Attaching the Front Panel

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R215F Expander Addendum for MicroVAX 3300/

3400 Systems

4 Turning On the Expanded System
Turn on your system as follows.

tests
1. Turn on your console terminal and wait until it performs its selfsuccessfully.
to on
9 Set the on/off switches on the MicroVAX and R215F enclosures
(1).

The on/off switches should glow orange.

without following the shutdown
CAUTION: Turning off your system syste
manuals may result in loss
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off your system by setting the
enclosures to off (0).

5 Operating RF-Series Integrated Storage Elements

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The R215F expander can contain up to three RF-series integrated stora
elements (ISEs).
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system.
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other specifications for RF-series ISEs are listed
The storage capacities andInfo
rmation manual.
in your system Technical
panel (OCP),
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Figure 8 shows the OCP on the expander.

R215F Expander Addendum for MicroVAX 3300/3400 Systems 11

Figure 8:

Operator Control Panel
Operator Control Panel
(

)

DRIVE

Unit Numbaer

Fault

WriteProtect

Rendy

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The OCP has the following controls and
indicators for each of the three
possible ISEs.
®

Unit ID plug

Fault light

®*

Write-Protect button

Ready button

must turn off the system and then

to take effect.

Table 1 lists the function of each of the

the system is turned on, you

turn it back on for the new plug positi

ons

controls for the RF-series ISEs.

R215F Expander Addendum for MicroVAX 3300/

3400 Systems

Table 1: RF-Series Controls and Indicators
Control

Position

Function

Fault

Lit

Indicates an error condition within the ISE. The light is

Not lit

Indicates an error-free condition within the ISE.

Write-Protect

on temporarily during power-up (normal condition).

In (lit)

ISE is write-protected. Prevents system software from

Out (not lit)

ISE is not write-protected. Normal position for software

writing on the ISE.

operation.

System software is free to read or write

information on the ISE.

Ready

‘

Out

ISE is on-line. When the ISE is available for use, the green
light in the switch is on. When the ISE is being used, the
green light is off.

ISE is off-line and cannot be accessed. The green light
cannot be lit when the Ready button is in.

software) and ISEs containing work areas for users should be write-enabled,
the normal operating setting.

If you want to write-protect an ISE containing data that you do not want
changed or erased, set the Write-Protect button to in (lit).

R215F Expander Addendum for MicroVAX 3300/3400 Systems 13

6 Controls and Indicators on the Power Supply
The power supply has a circuit breaker and DC OK light,
as shown in

Power Supply

?fl?&? @

Figure 9:

— DC OK Light

— Reset Button

— Circuit

Breaker

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Circuit breaker — The circuit breaker trips to protect the expander
from current overloads. When tripped, the circuit breaker is in
the out
position.
To reset the breaker, set the on/off switch on the expander to off (0),
press the circuit breaker to the in position, and set the on/off
switch to
on (1).

DC OK light — When lit, the DC OK light indicates that the
voltages
are within the correct operating range. When unlit, there is
a problem
with the power supply. Turn off the expander and call your Digital
service representative.

R215F Expander Addendum for MicroVAX 3300/3400 Systems

R215F Expander

Addendum for MicroVAX 3500/3800
Systems

This addendum tells you how to install and operate

an R215F expander on MicroVAX 3500 and MicroVAX
3800 systems.

Installation instructions are provided for a factory-

configured expander shipped with a new MicroVAX
3800 system or a DSSI-based MicroVAX 3500 system.

digital equipment corporation
maynard, massachusetts

Contents

Installation
1

Verify Site Preparation .........................

Unpack Your Shipment .........................

Position the Expander .. .. e e

Connect the DSSICable .............. e

Connect the System Power Cables...............

Turn On the Expanded System ............ e

Attach the Front Panels ......... iheeeeeraeene

After Installation .......................... e

Operation
1

Introduction ........................et

Operating the Sliding Window ..................

Removing and Attaching the Front Panel ........

Turning On the Expanded System ...............

Operating RF-Series Integrated Storage Elements

Controls and Indicators on the Power Supply ....

30
© 00

Example of a Successful Power-On Test for MicroVAX 3800
Systems .........................................

.. 00,

Connecting the Power Cable to the MlcroVAX Enclosure.

12
13

14
15

R215F Expander

.....

Connecting the Power Cable to the Expander Enclosure . . . .
Language Selection Menu for MicroVAX 3800 Systems . . . ..

Connecting the DSSI Cable ......... e e

Power Cables ........ ... ... ...

0w 3O,

Removing the DSSI Terminator . . . ..e
e e e e e
Attaching the DSSI Terminator ..................... ..

Moving the Expander intoPlace ......................

Shipping Carton Contents ...........................

W N

Figures

KeyPositions. . ......... ..ot
Window PartiallyOpen ..................
......
.....
Window Fully Open ........... C e ettt
1

Operator Control Panel ............................ .

Attachingt
Front Panel
he . ................c0000...
o\
Power Supply . ........coii

Tables
1

RF-Series Controls and Indicators . ....................

Installation

This section tells you how to install an R215F expander on factory

configured MicroVAX 3800 and DSSI-based MicroVAX 3500 systems. The

Operation section tells you how to operate the expander on MicroVAX 3500

and MicroVAX 3800 systems.

The expander provides up to three RF-series Integrated Storage Elements

(ISEs) for your MicroVAX system. An ISE is an intelligent storage device
that contains its own controller.

Install the MicroVAX system first, using the instructions provided in your

system Installation manual. After you complete step 6, Connect Additional

Devices to the System, return to this document and begin installing the
expander.

NOTE: Installation of the expander as an add-on unit to a previously
installed MicroVAX system must be performed by a Digital service

representative or qualified self-maintenance customer.

Installing the expander includes the following steps.
Verifying site preparation
Unpacking your shipment

Positioning the expander

Connecting the DSSI cable

Connecting the power cables

Turning on the expanded system
Attaching the front panels

R215F Expander Addendum for MicroVAX 3500/3800 Systems 3

expander.

2 Unpack Your Shipment
NOTE: Save all packing materials ifyou plan to reship the R215F expander.

Unpack the expander according to the instructions on the carton. Figure 1
shows the contents of the shipping carton (minus this and the other
documents).
Before installing the expander, unpack all cartons and check the contents
against the shipping list to ensure you received everything you ordered.

If any item is missing or damaged:
*

Contact your delivery agent.

Contact your Digital sales representative.

CAUTION: Before continuing the installation, verify that your expander’s

power requirements match your power source.

The correct voltage for the

expander is listed on the serial number label next to the power supply (see
Figure 1). If the voltage listed matches your power source, continue the

installation. Ifthe voltage does not match your power source, do not continue
the installation and contact your Digital sales representative.

NOTE: Release the shipping brackets according to the instructions on the
yellow labels attached to the front of the R215F enclosure: Loosen, but do
not remove, the six orange screws to release the shipping brackets from the

ISEs. Then tighten the six orange screws after the shipping brackets release.
When you complete that procedure, remove the yellow labels from the front

of the enclosure.

R215F Expander Addendum for MicroVAX 3500/3800 Systems

Figure 1: Shipping Carton Contents
System

Power Cable

DSSI Cable
Screwdriver
[

Keys to

Front Panel

Unit ID Plugs

Front Panel

Hand Holds

Expander Unit

Serial Number Label

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R215F Expander Addendum for MicroVAX 3500/3800 Systems §

3 Position the Expander
The installation instructions that follow
assume you correctly followed the
unpacking instructions on the carton.

CAUTION: Moving or operating R215F expan
der without releasing the
shipping brackets may damage the ISEs.
After unpacking your expander, you can move
it into positior. in two ways,
as shown in Figure 2:
*

You can roll it sideways.

®*

You can gently slide or walk it backward
or forward by gripping the
handholds on the side of the enclosure.

WARNING: Each enclosure weighs betwee
n 50 kg (110

Ib) and 64 kg (140

Ib), depending on the options installed. Use two
or more people to move the

enclosures.

Position the expander to the left of the
MicroVAX system as shown in
Figure 2.

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800 Systems

Figure 2: Moving the Expander into Place
System

Expander

Rolls Left to Right

Slides Front to Back
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During installation, leave a few inches of space behind the R215F and
MicroVAX enclosures for routing cables underneath. Once installation is
complete, you can place the base of the enclosures directly against a wall.
No rear ventilation clearance is required.

4 Connect the DSSI Cable

CAUTION: Make sure the on/off switch on both enclosures is set to off (0).
An external Digital Storage System Interconnect (DSSI) cable connects the
MicroVAX system and the R215F expander.

R215F Expander Addendum for MicroVAX 3500/3800 Systems 7

Connect the DSSI cable as follows.
1.

Remove the DSSI terminator from
the DSSI port on the MicroVAX
enclosure as shown in Figure 3.

Squeeze the spring clips at the top and
bottom of the terminator as you
pull it straight out of the port.

Figure 3:

Removing the DSSI Terminator

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Attach the DSSI terminator to the lower
DSSI port on the expander as
shown in Figure 4.

Check that the terminator is oriented prope
rly (the DIGITAL logo is on
the right). Then push the terminator
onto the port. The spring clips
should lock the terminator in place.

R215F Expander Addendum for MicroVAX

3500/3800 Systems

Figure 4:

3.
4.

Attaching the DSSI Terminator

Find the 2.74 m (9 ft) cable labeled BC21M—-09 that was shipped with
the expander.

Feed either end of the cable under the MicroVAX enclosure from the
back or side. Then plug the cable into the DSSI port by fitting the
cable connector over the two guide pins on the DSSI port as shown in

First tighten the screws by hand, then use the screwdriver shipped with
your expander to secure the connection. Do not overtighten.
Feed the opposite end of the cable under the R215F enclosure from the
back or side. Then plug the cable into the upper DSSI port by fitting
the cable connector over the two guide pins on the DSSI port as shown
in Figure 5.

First tighten the screws by hand, then use the screwdriver shipped with
your expander to secure the connection. Do not overtighten.

R215F Expander Addendum for MicroVAX 3500/3800 Systems 9

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NOTE: If you need to remove a DSSI cable,
loosen the screws on the

connector and then pull the connector

heads simultaneously.

straight out by pulling the two screw

5 Connect the System Power Cables
Do not proceed unless you verified that your expand
er’s power requirements
match your power source. The correct voltage for
the expander is listed on
the serial number label on the left side of the
enclosure next to the power
supply (see Figure 1).
If the voltage listed matches your power source,
continue the installation.
If the voltage does not match your power
source, do not continue the
installation and contact your Digital sales repres
entative.

CAUTION: Operating an R215F expander
damage it.

with

incorrect
|

voltage can

Connect the system power cables as follows.

R215F Expander Addendum for MicroVAX 3500/3

800 Systems

1. Make sure the on/off (1/0) switches on the MicroVAX and R215F
enclosures are set to off (0) and that all devices connected to the
MicroVAX system are turned off.

2. Find the power cables for the MicroVAX system and the expander. A
power cable is shipped with each enclosure.

3. Make sure the male end of each power cable matches its wall outlet.
Several types of power cables are shown in Figure 6.

Figure 6:

Power Cables
fl

100 - 125V

200 - 250 V

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'R215F Expander Addendum for MicroVAX 3500/3800 Systems 11

Feed the female end of the MicroVAX cable
under the MicroVAX
enclosure from the rear and connect it, as shown
in Figure 7.
Repeat step 4 with the second cable for the

expander. Figure 8 shows

how to attach the power cable to the expander.
5.

Plug the male ends of the power cables into their

wall outlets.

NOTE: Expanded MicroVAX systems requir
e a separate circuit for the

expander.

Figure 7:

Connecting the Power Cable to the MicroVAX

Enclosure

To OQutlet
2

S
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Feed Power Cable \

Under Rear of Unit

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R215F Expander Addendum for MicroVAX 3500/3

800 Systems

Figure 8: Connecting the Power Cable to the Expander Enclosure

To Outlet

Feed Power Cable
Under Rear of Unit

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6 Turn On the Expanded System
You are now ready to turn on your expanded MicroVAX system, and to
select a language if the system is new.

Turn on your system as follows.

Make sure the system and console baud rates are the same.

2. Turn on your console terminal and wait until it performs its self-tests |
successfully.

Set the on/off switches on the MicroVAX and R215F enclosures to on
(1).

The on/off switches should glow orange.

R215F Expander Addendum for MicroVAX 3500/3800 Systems 13

Select a Language

The first time you turn on your MicroVAX system you must select a
language. The language you select controls only the language of the console

program, which is a part of the firmware in the CPU. CPU firmware lets
you give commands to the system and generates error messages if errors
occur. CPU firmware is described in your system Technical Information

manual.

Within a few moments of turning on your system, your console terminal
should display the Language Selection Menu. Figure 9 shows the Language
Selection Menu for a MicroVAX 3800 system. MicroVAX 3500 systems
display a different version of that menu.
Figure 9:

Language Selection Menu for MicrovAX 3800 Systems

KA655-A V5.3

VMB

2.7

Dansk

Deutsch

(Schweiz)

English

(United

Kingdom)

English

(United

States/Canada)

Espafiol

Frangais

(Deutschland/Osterreich)

)
(Canada)

Frangais

(France/Belgique)

Francais

(Suisse)

10)

Italiano-

11)

Nederlands

12)

Norsk

13)

Portugués

14)

Suomi

15)

Svenska

(1..15):

Select a language by typing the number corresponding to your choice and

pressing

NOTE: On some older terminals that do not support multiple languages,
the Language Selection Menu does not appear and the system defaults to
English.

After you select a language, the system runs its power-on self-tests. Within
a few moments, your console terminal should display a series of numbers
as the system tests itself. Figure 10 shows that display after a successful

R215F Expander Addendum for MicroVAX 3500/3800 Systems

power-on test for a MicroVAX 3800 system. MicroVAX 3500 systems have
a similar display for a successful power-on test.
Figure 10:

Example of a Successful Power-On Test for MicroVAX 3800
Systems

KA655-A V5.3,

VMB 2.7

Performing normal

system tests.

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24..23..22..21..20..19..18..17..16..15..14..13..12..11..10..09..
08..07..06..05..04..03..

Tests

completed.

Loading system software.
No default boot

device

set.

Devices:
-=-DUAO

(RF71)

-=-MUAO

(TK70)

--XQA0

(08-00-2B-08-E7-A4)

-=DEVICE?

[XQAO0]:

If the self-tests do not start or fail to complete successfully as shown
in Figure 10, your system may have a problem. Refer to your system
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics manual for instructions.
If the self-tests complete successfully, set the Power-Up Mode switch on the
MicroVAX CPU cover panel to the Run position, indicated by the arrow, and
shown in Figure 11. That setting saves the language you selected.

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Figure 11:

Setting the Power-Up Mode Switch

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7 Attach the Front Panels
The final step of the installation is attaching the front panels of the R215F
and MicroVAX enclosures.
NOTE: The window on each front panel must be fully open to attach the

panel.

Instructions for operating the window control are provided in the

Operation section of this addendum.

Attach the front panels according to the following procedure and as shown
in Figure 12.

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Figure 12:

Attaching the Front Panels

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Pull out the latch on the front panel.

Holding the panel with both hands, place it flush against the front of
the enclosure, about an inch above the bottom.

Insert the hooks on the panel in the slots on the enclosure. Then slide
the panel down until it locks in place. Secure the panel by pushing in
the latch.

R215F Expander Addendum for MicroVAX 3500/3800 Systems

8 After Installation
You should now read your system Operation manual to learn
how to use
your expanded system. You must know how to operate
the system controls

and the TK-series tape drive before you install system
software or run
diagnostic software. System software and diagnostic software
are shipped

on tape cartridges.

Information on operating the R215F expander’s RF-seri
es integrated
storage elements (ISEs) and the controls on the operator
control panel
(OCP) is in the Operation section of this addendum.
Digital strongly recommends that you now run the diagnost
ic software
supplied with your system before you install system software
.

The diagnostics verify your system’s configuration and
check to see if
each device is working properly. The diagnostic software
is on a tape
cartridge labeled MV DIAG CUST TK50. Your system Troubles
hooting and
Diagnostics manual describes how to run the diagnostic software
.

R215F Expander Addendum for MicroVAX 3500/3800 Systems

Operation

1 Introduction

The R215F expander provides additional mass storage for your MicroVAX
system. Up to three RF-series Integrated Storage Elements (ISEs) can
be included in the expander. An ISE is an intelligent storage device that
handles device operations internally, rather than through a controller.
The following procedures are covered in this section of the addendum.
e Operating the window controls on the front panel of the expander
e

Removing and attaching the front panel

Turning on the expanded system

Operating RF-series ISEs

Operating the controls on the expander’s power supply

2 Operating the Sliding Window

The front of the R215F expander has a removable front panel that restricts
access to the on/off switch and controls on the operator control panel (OCP).
Figure 1 shows the expander with the front panel attached.

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Figure 1:

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The front panel has a sliding window controlled
by a three-position rotary
lock. You can lock the window in one of three
positions: closed, partially

open, and fully open. Each position limits
access to controls behind the
window. When the window is locked in any
of its three positions, you can
still raise it to a higher position. However, you cannot
lower it beyond the

locked position without using the key.

To open the window, turn the key to position 2 or
3, then slide the window
down. To close the window, slide the window up,
then turn the key to lock
the window in position.
Figure 2 shows the three key positions and
the controls accessible in each
position,

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Key Positions

Rotary Key Lock
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No Access to Controls

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Access to Operator

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to On/Off Switch

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800 Systems

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Figure 5:

Window Fully Open

On/Off Switch ~_

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When the window is fully open, you can turn the expand

you can release the latch that locks the front panel.

er on and off, and |

3 Removing and Attaching the Front Panel
You must remove the front panel to use controls on

the power supplies.

NOTE: The window on the front panel must be fully
open

attach the front panel.

to remove and

R215F Expander Addendum for MicroVAX 3500/3800 Systems

Remove the front panel as follows.

1. Insert the key in the lock on the front panel. Turn the key clockwise to
the bottom position.

Slide the window down.

Pull out the latch. See Figure 6.

Lift the front panel up and then out.

Figure 6:

Removing the Front Panel

o Lift and

Remove Panel

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- R215F Expander Addendum for MicroVAX 3500/3800 Systems 9

NOTE: The window on the front panel must
be fully

panel.

open to attach the front

Attach the front panel as follows.
1.

Pull out the latch on the front panel.

Holding the panel with both hands, place it
flush against the front of
the enclosure, about an inch above the bottom. See
Figure 7.
|

Insert the hooks on the panel in the slots on
the enclosure. Then slide
the panel down until it locks in place.

Secure the panel by pushing in the latch.

Figure 7:

Attaching the Front Panel

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R215F Expander Addendum for MicroVAX 3500/3800

Systems

4 Turning On the Expanded System
Turn on your system as follows.

Turn on your console terminal and wait until it performs its self-tests

Set the on/off switches on the MicroVAX and R215F enclosures to on
(1).

successfully.

The on/off switches should glow orange.

CAUTION: Turning off your system without following the shutdown
procedure described in your operating system manuals may result in loss

of data. The operating systems available for MicroVAX systems are VMS,
ULTRIX-32 and VAXELN.

Once you complete the recommended shutdown procedure, you can turn
off your system by setting the on/off switches on the MicroVAX and R215F
enclosures to off (0).

5 Operating RF-Series Integrated Storage Elements
The R215F expander can contain up to three RF-series integrated storage
elements (ISEs).

When your system has multiple ISEs, Digital recommends that you
separate them according to function. For example, if your system has two
ISEs, you may want to use them as follows.

ISE 0 contains the operating system and applications installed on the
system.

ISE 1 contains work areas for each user with an account on the system.

The storage capacities and other specifications for RF-series ISEs are listed
in your system Technical Information manual.

Controls for the ISEs are located on the operator control panel (OCP),
behind the sliding window on the front of the expander. To access the
OCP, you must turn the key to position 2 or 3 and slide down the window.
Figure 8 shows the OCP on the expander.

R215F Expander Addendum for MicroVAX 3500/3800 Systems

Figure 8:

Operator Control Panel

Write-

Protect

Raady

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The OCP has the following controls and indicators for each of the three
possible ISEs.
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Unit ID plug

Fault light

Write-Protect button

Ready button

Unit ID plugs identify the unit numbers of the ISEs in the expander. The
ISEs are properly numbered at the factory.
NOTE: Reassigning a Unit ID plug on MicroVAX systems using the KFQSA
storage adapter may require reprogramming the KFQSA adapter by a
Digital service representative.

Table 1 lists the function of each of the controls for RF-series ISEs.

R215F Expander Addendum for MicroVAX 3500/3800 Systems

Table 1:

RF-Series Controls and Indicators

Control

Position

Fault

Write-Protect

Ready

Function

Lit

Indicates an error condition within the ISE. The light is

Not lit

Indicates an error-free condition within the ISE.

In (lit)

ISE is write-protected.

Out (not lit)

ISE is not write-protected. Normal position for software
operation.
System software is free to read or write
information on the ISE.

Out

ISE is on-line. When the ISE is available for use, the green

ISE is off-line and cannot be accessed. The green light
cannot be lit when the Ready button is in.

on temporarily during power-up (normal condition).

Prevents system software from

writing on the ISE.

light in the switch is on. When the ISE is being used, the
green light is off.

The Write-Protect button controls whether the system can write data to
the ISE. The system can read from the ISE regardless of the setting of the
Write-Protect button. When the Write-Protect button is out (not lit), the
system can write to the ISE. Your system disk (the ISE containing system
software) and ISEs containing work areas for users should be write-enabled,
the normal operating setting.

If you want to write-protect an ISE containing data that you do not want
changed or erased, set the Write-Protect button to in (lit).

R215F Expander Addendum for MicroVAX 3500/3800 Systems

6 Controls and Indicators on the Power Supply
The power supply has a circuit breaker and DC OK light, as
shown in
Figure 9.
Figure 9:

Power Supply

@(— — DC OK Light

(G<s——Reset Button

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Circuit
Breaker

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Circuit breaker — The circuit breaker trips to protect the expande
r
from current overloads. When tripped, the circuit breaker is in
the out
position.

To reset the breaker, set the on/off switch on the expander to off (0),

press the circuit breaker to the in position, and set the on/off
switch to
on (1).
*

DC OK light — When lit, the DC OK light indicates that the
voltages
are within the correct operating range. When unlit, there is
a problem
with the power supply. Turn off the expander and call your
Digital
service representative.

R215F Expander Addendum for MicroVAX 3500/3800 Systems

R215F Expander

Addendum for DECsystem 5400 Pedestal
Systems (210QS)

This addendum tells you how to install and operate an
R215F expander on DECsystem 5400 210QS systems.

digital equipment corporation
maynard, massachusetts

Contents

Installation

Verify Site Preparation ....................... ..

Unpack Your Shipment ...... et

Position the Expander ........... e

Connect the DSSICable ................. e

Number the Integrated Storage Elements (ISEs) .

Connect the System Power Cables. ...... e

Turn On the Expanded System ..................

Attach the Front Panels ....... e e ..

After Installation .. ................... e

Operation

Introduction .........

Operating the Sliding Window ..................

Removing and Attaching the Front Panel ........

Turning On the Expanded System ...............

Operating RF-Series Integrated Storage Elements

Controls and Indicators on the Power Supply ....

Shipping Carton Contents .................c.c00vnu....

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Moving the Expander intoPlace ......................

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Attaching the DSSI Terminator .......................

Connecting the DSSICable ...................... cen

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UnitIDPlugs. . ....... ...

Removing the DSSI Terminator . . .....................

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Power Cables ......
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......
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Connecting the Power Cable to the Expander Enclosure
.

Connecting the Power Cable to the System Enclosure . .. ...

Language SelectionMenu

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Installation

5400
This section tells you how to install an R216F expander on DECsystem
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how
you
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pedestal systems (210QS). The
the expander on DECsystem 5400 210QS systems.

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unit
ured
-config
factory
a
as
or
system,
to a previously installed
system, the installation procedures differ.

NOTE: If you are installing a new system with the expander, install the
system first. Use the instructions provided in the system Installation
manual. When you complete step 6, Connect Additional Devices to the
System, return to this document and begin installing the expander.

skip
If you are installing a factory-configured expander with a new system,
was
step
that
as
s,
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Storage
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this
step 5 in
completed at the factory.

Installing the expander includes the following steps.
Verifying site preparation
Unpacking your shipment

Positioning the expander

Connecting the DSSI cable

Numbering the ISEs, if required
Connecting the power cables
Turning on the expanded system
Attaching the front panels

1 Verify Site Preparation
mental
The system Site Preparation manual describes the physical, environ
and electrical requirements for your system. The installation instructions
that follow assume your site meets the installation requirements listed in
that document.

NOTE: Expanded systems require a separate circuit for the expander.

R215F Expander Addendum for DECsystem 5400 Pedestal Systems (210QS)

If you are installing the expander as an

system,

shut down

the

system

add-on unit to a previously installed

according to the

described in your operating system softw

are manual.

CAUTION: Turning

off your

system

procedure described in your opera

shutdown

without following

the

procedure

shutdown

ting system manual may result in

data. The operating system available for
DECsyste

loss of

m 5400 is ULTRIX-32.

Once you complete the recommended proce
dure, you can turn off your

system by setting the on/off switch on

the system enclosure to off (0).

2 Unpack Your Shipment
NOTE: Save all packing materials ifyou
plan

to reship the R215F expander.
Unpack the expander according to the
instructions on the carton. Figure 1
shows the contents of the shipping
carton (minus this and the other
docum

ents).

Before installing the expander, unpa
L

ck all cartons and check the contents

against the shipping list to ensure you

received everything you ordered.

If any item is missing or damaged:

Contact your delivery agent.

Contact your DIGITAL sales representati

ve.

R215F Expander Addendum for DECs

ystem 5400 Pedestal Systems (210Q

Figure 1:

Shipping Carton Contents

DSSI Cable

System

Power Cable

Screwdriver
Keys to

Front Panel

Unit ID Plugs

Front Panel

Hand Holds

Expander Unit

Serial Number Label

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CAUTION: Before continuing the installation, verify that your expander’s
power requirements match your power source. The correct voltage for the
expander is listed on the serial number label next to the power supply. See
Figure 1. If the voltage listed matches your power source, continue the
installation. If the voltage does not match your power source, do not continue
the installation and contact your Digital sales representative.

R215F Expander Addendum for DECsystem 5400 Pedestal Systems (210QS)

'NOTE: Release the shipping brack
ets according to the instructions on
the
yellow labels attached to the front of
the R215F enclosure: Loosen, but do
not remove, the six orange screw
s to release the

shipping brackets from the

ISEs. Then tighten the six orange screw
s after the shipping brackets release.
When you complete that procedure, remov
e the yellow labels from the front
of the enclosure.

3 Position the Expander
The installation instructions that follow

unpacking instructions on the carton

assume you correctly followed the

CAUTION: Moving or operating the R215
F expander without releasing the
shipping brackets may damage the integ
rated storage elements (ISEs).
After unpacking the expander, you can
move it into position in two ways,
as shown in Figure 2:
*
®*

You can roll it sideways.
You can gently slide or walk it backw

ard or forward by gripping the

handholds on the side of the expander enclos

ure.

WARNING: Each enclosure weighs betwe
en 50 kg (110 Ib) and 64 kg (140
Ib), depending on the options installed. Use
two or more people to move the
enclosures.
Position the expander to the left of the

system, as shown in Figure 2.

R215F Expander Addendum for DECsystem 5400

Pedestal Systems (210QS)

Figure 2: Moving the Expander into Place
Expander

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fad

P
ormm——

Rolls Left to Right

Slides Front to Back

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During installation, leave a few inches of space behind the expandetion
is
installa
Once
ath.
system enclosures for routing cables underne
wall.
a
against
directly
res
enclosu
the
complete, you can place the base of
No rear ventilation clearance is required.

4 Connect the DSSI Cable

CAUTION: Make sure the on/off switch on both enclosures is set to off (0).
An external Digital Storage System Interconnect (DSSI) cable connects the
system and the R215F expander.

R215F Expander Addendum for DECsystem 5400 Pedestal Systems (210QS)

The following instructions describe how to
1.

connect the DSSI cable.

Remove the DSSI terminator from the
DSSI port on the system
enclosure as shown in Figure 3.

Squeeze the spring clips at the bot tom and top
of the terminator as you
pull it straight out of the port.
Figure 3:

Removing the DSSI Terminator

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Attach the DSSI terminator to the lower DSSI
port on the expander
enclosure as shown in Figure 4.
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|

Check that the terminator is oriented properly
(the DIGITAL logo is on
the right). Push the terminator onto the port.
The spring clips should
lock the terminator in place.

R215F Expander Addendum for DECsystem

5400 Pedestal Systems (210QS)

Figure 4:

Attaching the DSSI Terminator

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3. Find the 2.74 m (9 ft) cable labeled BC21M—09 that was shipped with
the expander.

Feed either end of the cable under the system enclosure from the back
or side. Then plug the cable into the DSSI port by fitting the cable
connector over the two guide pins as shown in Figure 5.

First tighten the screws by hand, then use the screwdriver shipped with
the expander to secure the connection. Do not overtighten.

Feed the opposite end of the cable under the expander enclosure from
the back or side. Then plug the cable into the upper DSSI port by fitting
the cable connector over the two guide pins as shown in Figure 5.

First tighten the screws by hand, then use the screwdriver shipped with
the expander to secure the connection. Do not overtighten.

R215F Expander Addendum for DECsystem 5400 Pedestal Systems (210QS)

Figure 5:

Connecting the DSSI Cable

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NOTE: If you need to remove a DSSI cable, loosen the screws
on the
connector and then pull the connector straight out by pulling the two screw

heads simultaneously.

5 Number the Integrated Storage Elements (ISEs)
If you are installing a factory-configured R215F expander that was
delivered with your system, ignore this step and skip to step 7 (the RFseries ISEs in the expander were numbered properly at the factory).
If you are installing the expander as an add-on unit to a previously installed
system, you should number the ISEs in the expander as described below.

You will use numbered Unit ID plugs to identify the unit numbers of the
ISEs in your system. Figure 6 shows the ID plugs on the operator control
panel (OCP).
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R215F Expander Addendum for DECsystem 5400 Pedestal Systems (210QS)

Figure 6:

Unit ID Plugs

Operator Control Panel (OCP)

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Unit Kumber

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Find the 11 spare Unit ID plugs that were shipped with your expander.
The spare plugs are numbered 0 to 7 and three are blank.

Assign unit numbers to the ISEs by inserting the numbered Unit ID
plugs in the OCP on the expander as shown in Figure 7.

Use the following rules for numbering the ISEs:

Do not duplicate unit numbers for the ISEs: You can have only one
ISE identified as drive 1, one ISE as 2, and so on.

An expanded system can have up to six RF-series ISEs.

By convention, the ISEs are numbered in increasing order from
right to left, starting with 0.

If your expander has only two ISEs, insert a blank Unit ID plug in
the leftmost slot as shown in Figure 7.

R215F Expander Addendum for DECsystem 5400 Pedestal Systems (210QS)

Figure 7:

Inserting Unit ID Plugs

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To insert a Unit ID plug, align the two center prongs with the two center
slots and push the plug in. To remove a Unit ID plug, grasp it firmly
and pull it straight out.

6 Connect the System Power Cables
Do not proceed unless you verified that your R215F expander
’s power
requirements match your power source.
The correct voltage for the
expander is listed on the serial number label on the left side of the enclosure
next to the power supply (see Figure 1).
If the voltage listed matches your power source, continue the
installation.
If the voltage does not match your power source, do not continue
the
installation and contact your Digital sales representative.

CAUTION: Operating the expander with incorrect voltage can damage
it.

Connect the system power cables as follows.
NOTE: Ifyou are installing the expander as an add-on unit
to a previously
installed system, ignore the instruction for attaching the power cable
to the

system enclosure as that cable is already in place.

R215F Expander Addendum for DECsystem 5400 Pedestal Systems

(210QS)

1. Make sure that the on/off (1/0) switches on the system and expander
enclosures are set to off (0) and that all devices connected to the system
are turned off.

2. Find the power cables for the system and the expander. A power cable
is shipped with each unit.

3. Make sure the male end of each power cable matches the wall outlet.
Several types of power cables are shown in Figure 8.

Figure 8:

Power Cables
r

100- 125V

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R215F Expander Addendum for DECsystem 5400 Pedestal Systems (21 0QS)

Feed the female end of the expander cable under the expander enclosure
from the rear and connect it, as shown in Figure 9.

Repeat step 4 with the second cable for the system. Figure 10 shows
how to attach the power cable to a system enclosure.
5.

Plug the male end of each power cable into its wall outlet.

NOTE: Expanded systems require a separate circuit for the expander
.
Figure 9:

Connecting the Power Cable to the Expander Enclosure

To Outlet

Feed Power Cable
Under Rear of Unit

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R215F Expander Addendum for DECsystem 5400 Pedestal Systems

(210QS)

Figure 10:

Connecting the Power Cable to the System Enclosure

To Outlet

Feed Power Cable |

Under Rear of Unit

7 Turn On the Expanded System
You are now ready to turn on your expanded system, and to select a
language if the system is new.

Turn on your system as follows.

Make sure the system and console baud rates are the same.

Turn on your console terminal and wait until it performs its self-tests

Set the on/off switches on the system and expander enclosures to on (1).

successfully.

The on/off switches should glow orange.

R215F Expander Addendum for DECsystem 5400 Pedestal Systems (210QS)

Select a Language
The first time you turn on your system you must select a
language. The
language you select controls only the language of the console
program,
which is a part of firmware in the CPU. The firmware
lets you give

commands to the system and generates error messages if errors
occur. CPU
firmware is described in your system Technical Information
manual.

Within a few moments of turning on your system, your
console terminal
should display the Language Selection Menu shown in Figure 11.
Figure 11:

Language Selection Menu

KN210=-A Vn.n

Dansk

Deutsch

(Deutschland/Osterreich)

Deutsch

(Schweiz)

English

(United Kingdom)

English

(United

€)

Espafiol

Frangais

States/Canada)

(Canada)

8) Frangais

(France/Belgique)

Frangais

(Suisse)

10)

Italiano

11)

Nederlands

12)

Norsk

13)

Portugués

14)

Suomi

15)

Svenska

(1..15):

Select a language by typing the number corresponding to your

pressing

choice and

NOTE: On some older terminals that do not support multiple
languages,
the Language Selection Menu does not appear and the system
defaults to
After you select a language, the system runs its power-on self-test
s. Within
a few moments, your console terminal should display a series
of numbers
as the system tests itself. Figure 12 shows that display after
a successful
power-on test.

R215F Expander Addendum for DECsystem 5400 Pedestal

Systems (210QS)

Figure 12: Example of a Successtul Power-On Test
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Performing normal system tests.

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49..48..47..46.;45,.44.,43u.42..41,.40,.39..38..37.,36..35..34.
.
19..18.
1,.20..
..22,.2
.24..23
33..32..31,.30..29.,28..27..26..25.
03..
5u.04..
..06..0
.08..07
10..09.
2‘.11..
.,13..1
17..16.,15..14
Tests completed.

Memory Size: 16777216 (0x1000000)
Ethernet Address: 08-00-2b-0Oc-cd-T7a
>>

as shown
If the self-tests do not start or fail to complete successfully
your system
in Figure 12, your system may have a problem. Refer to
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics manual for instructions.

on the
If the self-tests complete successfully, set the Operation switch
ed by
indicat
,
position
on
system CPU cover panel to the Normal operati
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Figure 13:

Setting the Operation Switch

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1 Operation

Switch

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8 Attach the Front Panels
The final step of the installation is attac
hing the front panels of the

expander and system enclosures.

NOTE: The window on each front panel
must be open to attach the panel.
Instructions for operating the window contro
l are provided in the Operation
section of this addendum.

Attach the front panels according to the follow
in Figure 14.

ing procedure and as shown

Pull out the latch on the front panel.

Holding the panel with both hands, place
it flush against the front of
the enclosure, about an inch above the botto
m.

Insert the hooks on the panel in the slots
on the enclosure. Then slide
the panel down until it locks into place.
Secure the panel by pushing
in the latch.

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5400 Pedestal Systems (210QS)

Figure 14: Attaching the Front Panels

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how to use
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diagnostic software. System software and diagnostic software are shipped
in tape cartridges.

RF-series integrated
Information on operating the R215F expander’soperat
or control panel
the
on
s
storage elements (ISEs) and the control
addendum.

(OCP) is provided in the Operation section of this
tic software
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R215F Expander Addendum for DECsystem 5400 Pedestal Systems (210QS) 19

software. If you installed the expa
nder as an add-on unit, you should
still
run the diagnostic software to test
your expander’s ISEs.

The diagnostics verify your system’s
configuration and check to see if
each device is working properly.
The diagnostic software is on a tape
cartridge labeled MV DIAG CUST TK50.
Your system Troubleshooting and
Diagnostics manual describes how
to run the diagnostic software.

R215F Expander Addendum for DECs

ystem 5400 Pedestal Systems (210Q

Operation

1 Introduction
The R215F expander provides additional mass storage capacity for your
system. Up to three RF-series Integrated Storage Elements (ISEs) can
be included in the expander. An ISE is an intelligent storage device that
handles device operations internally, rather than through a controller.
The following procedures are covered in this part of the addendum.
e

Operating the window controls on the front panel of the expander

Removing and attaching the front panel

Turning on the expanded system

Operating RF-series ISEs

Operating the controls on the expander’s power supply

2 Operating the Sliding Window

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Figure 1:

R215F Expander

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The front panel has a sliding window contro
lled by a three-position rotary
lock. You can lock the window in one of
three positions: closed, partially
open, and fully open.

Each position limits access to controls

behind the

window. When the window is locked in any
of its three positions, you can
still raise it to a higher position. However,
you cannot lower it beyond the
locked position without using your key.

To open the window, turn the key to positi
on 2 or 3, then slide the window
down. To close the window, slide the windo
w up, then turn the key to lock
the window in position.

Figure 2 shows the three key positions and

position.

the controls accessible in each

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5400 Pedestal Systems (210QS)

Figure 2:

Key Positions

Rotary Key Lock
....
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Key Position 1:

No Access to Controls

Position 2:
Key
Access to Operator
Control Panel

Key Position 3:

Access to On/Off Switch
and Front Panel
Release Latch

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Sliding Window Closed

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Key Position 1

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When the key isturned to position 2, yo u can open the window part1
ally,
as shown in Fi gure 4. You can operate the controls on the operator control
panel (OCP).
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5400 Pedestal Systems (210QS)

Figure 5:

Window Fully Open

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Or/Off Switch —___

Front Panel

Release Latch \

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Key Position 3 M@:

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When the window is fully open, you can turn the expander on and

you can release the latch that locks the front panel.

off and

3 Removing and Attaching the Front Panel
You must remove the front panel to use controls on the power

supplies.

NOTE: The window on the front panel must be fully open to remove
and
attach the front panel.

R215F Expander Addendum for DECsystem 5400 Pedestal

Systems (210QS)

Remove the front panel as follows.

Insert the key in the lock on the front panel. Turn the key clockwise to
the bottom position.
Slide the window down.

Pull out the latch. See Figure 6.
Lift the front panel up and then out.

Figure 6:

Removing the Front Panel

o Lift and

" Remove Panel

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NOTE: The window on the front panel must be fully open to attach the front

panel.

Attach the front panel as follows.

Pull out the latch on the front panel.

Holding the panel with both hands, place it flush against the front of
the enclosure, about an inch above the bottom. See Figure 7.

Insert the hooks on the panel in the slots on the enclosure. Then slide
the panel down until it locks in place.

Secure the panel by pushing in the latch.

Figure 7:

Attaching the Front Panel

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4 Turning On the Expanded System
Turn on your system as follows.

Turn on your console terminal and wait until it performs its self-tests
successfully.

Set the on/off switches on the system and expander enclosures to on (1).
The on/off switches should glow orange.

CAUTION: Turning off your system without following the shutdown
procedure described in your operating system manuals may result in loss
of data. The operating system available for your system is ULTRIX-32.
Once you complete the recommended shutdown procedure, you can turn
off your system by setting the on/off switches on the system and expander
enclosures to off (0).

5 Operating RF-Series Integrated Storage Elements
The R215F expander can contain up to three RF-series integrated storage
elements (ISEs).

When your system has multiple ISEs, Digital recommends that you
separate them according to function. For example, if your system has two
ISEs, you may want to use them as follows.
e

ISE 0 contains the operating system and applications installed on the
system.

]SE 1 contains work areas for each user with an account on the system.

The storage capacities and other specifications for RF-series ISEs are listed
in your system Technical Information manual.

Controls for the ISEs are located on the operator control panel (OCP),
behind the sliding window on the front of the expander. To access the
OCP, you must turn the key to position 2 or 3 and slide the window down.
Figure 8 shows the OCP on the expander.

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Figure 8:

Operator Control Panel
Operator Control Panel
[
|

DRIVE

Unit Number

Fault

WriteProtect

Ready

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The OCP has the following controls and indicators for each of the three
possible ISEs.
®

Unit ID plug

Fault light

®*

Write-Protect button

Ready button

Unit ID plugs identify the unit numbers of ISEs in the expander.
Instructions for numbering ISEs are provided in the Installation section
of this addendum.
NOTE: If you change the Unit ID plugs while the system is turned on, you
must turn off the system and then turn it back on for the new plug positions

to take effect.

Table 1 lists the function of each of the controls for the RF-series ISEs.

12 R215F Expander Addendum for DECsystem 5400 Pedestal Systems (210QS)

Table 1:

RF-Series Controls and Indicators

Control

Position

Function

Fault

Lit

Indicates an error condition within the ISE. The light is
on temporarily during power-up (normal condition).

Write-Protect

Not lit

Indicates an error-free condition within the ISE.

In (lit)

ISE is write-protected.

Prevents system software from

writing on the ISE.

Ready

Out (not lit)

ISE is not write-protected. Normal position for software
operation.
System software is free to read or write
information on the ISE.

Out

ISE is on-line. When the ISE is available for use, the green
light in the switch is on. When the ISE is being used, the
green light is off.

ISE is off-line and cannot be accessed.

The green light

cannot be lit when the Ready button is in.

R215F Expander Addendum for DECsystem 5400 Pedestal Systems (210QS)

6 Controls and Indicators on the Power Supply
The power supply has a circuit breaker and DC OK light, as shown in

Figure 9.

Figure 9:

Power Supply

(G« Reset Button

°=

Circuit
Breaker

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Circuit breaker — The circuit breaker trips to protect the expander
from current overloads. When tripped, the circuit breaker is in the out
position.

To reset the breaker, set the on/off switch on the expander to off (0),
press the circuit breaker to the in position, and set the on/off switch to
on (1).

DC OK light — When lit, the DC OK light indicates that the voltages
are within the correct operating range. When unlit, there is a problem
with the power supply. Turn off the expander and call your Digital
service representative.

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