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Document:	VAX 4000 Model 500A/505A/600A/700A/ 705A Installation
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VAX 4000
Model 500A/505A/600A/700A/705A
Installation
Order Number: EK–493AB–IN. B01

Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts

First Edition, March 1990
Seventh Edition, July 1994
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.
Restricted Rights: Use, duplication or disclosure by the U.S. Government is subject to restrictions
as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause
at DFARS 252.227–7013.
Copyright © Digital Equipment Corporation 1990, 1994. All Rights Reserved.
The Reader’s Comments form at the end of this document requests your critical evaluation to assist
in preparing future documentation.
The following are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation: CompacTape, CX, DDCMP, DEC,
DECconnect, DECdirect, DECnet, DECscan, DECserver, DECUS, DECwindows, DELNI, DEMPR,
DESQA, DESTA, DSRVB, DSSI, IVAX, KDA, KLESI, KRQ50, MicroVAX, MSCP, Q–bus, Q22–bus,
RA, RQDX, RV20, SA, SDI, ThinWire, TK, TMSCP, TQK, TS05, TU, VAX, VAX 4000, VAXcluster,
VAX DOCUMENT, VAXELN, VAXlab, VAXserver, VMS, VT, and the DIGITAL logo.
All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
FCC NOTICE: The equipment described in this manual generates, uses, and may emit radio
frequency. 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.
Operation of the equipment in a residential area may cause interference, in which case the user
at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the
interference.
Warning: The VAX 4000 Model 705A is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product
may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Achtung! Der VAX 4000 Modell 705A ist ein Gerät der Funkstörgrenzwertklasse A. In
Wohnbereichen können bei Betrieb dieses Geräts Rundfunkstörngen auftreten, in welchen Fällen
der Benutzer für entsprechende Gegenmaßnahmen verantwortlich ist.
Attention! Le VAX 4000 modèle 705A est un produit de Classe A. Dans un environnement
domestique, ce produit risque de créer des interférences radioélectriques, il appartiendra alors à
l’utilisateur de prendre les mesures spécifiques appropriées.
S2578

This document was prepared using VAX DOCUMENT Version 2.1.

Contents
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.5.1
7.5.2
7.6
7.6.1
7.6.2
8
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
9
10
11
12

Verify Site Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check the Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Position the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Open the System Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install the Console Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Set the System Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connect Additional Devices to the System . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting Terminals and Serial Printers . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting Parallel Printers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting Synchronous Modems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting Asynchronous Modems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting to an Ethernet Network at the H3604
Console Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Making a ThinWire Network Connection . . . . . . . .
Making a Standard Network Connection . . . . . . . .
Connecting to an Ethernet Network at the DESQA
Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Making a ThinWire Network Connection . . . . . . . .
Making a Standard Network Connection . . . . . . . .
Connect an Expander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting the Q–Bus Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting the DSSI Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting the KZQSA External Cable . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting the Power Control Bus Cable . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting the Ground Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connect the System Power Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn On the System and Select a Language . . . . . . . . . . .
Close the System Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
After Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Index

1 Verify Site Preparation
Caution
Review your system warranty. It may require that a Digital service
representative install your system to prevent damage to equipment or
software.

If you are installing a DSSI VAXcluster configuration, and you are a licensed
self-maintenance customer, you should be familiar with the contents of your DSSI
VAXcluster Installation and Troubleshooting manual.
Caution
If you are installing a DSSI configuration, to prevent system performance
degradation or data corruption caused by excessive ground offset voltages,
make sure your site power distribution system does not have any of the
grounding faults listed in your Site Preparation manual.
The installation instructions that follow assume:
•

Your site meets all the requirements listed in the system Site Preparation
manual.

•

All cables that you plan to connect to your system are in place and clearly
labeled.
Terminal data cables?
Telephone cables?
Network cables?

•

You have the following tools (not included in your shipment).
Scissors
Flat-blade screwdriver
Phillips (cross-point) screwdriver
Adjustable wrench
Voltmeter calibrated for millivolts

2 Check the Shipment
1. Find the Product Delivery Document. It is inside or attached to one of the
shipping cartons.

Product Delivery Document

Digital Equipment Corporation
Documentation Issue Date

Customer Order No.

Dec No.

Shipped To

Invoice To

Product Delivery No.

MLO-007108

2. Make sure your shipment is complete by checking that each item listed as
shipped on the Product Delivery Document appears on a Content Listing or
on a Barcode Label on the outside of one of the cartons in your shipment.

Content Listing

DEC NO.

Line
Item

681QJ-B9

A01

Date:

Model No.
Shipped

Description

Serial No.

Rev

Qty

AY0121DS23

MLO-010176

A Content Listing may also be attached to a smaller container (bag or box)
packed inside a shipping carton.

3. Use the unpacking illustrations on the cartons as a guide to unpack your
shipment.
Warning
The system weighs 68 kilograms (150 pounds) with all options installed.
To prevent personal injury, two or more people should move the system.

Customer
Hardware
Information Kit
Includes:
Installation Checklist
VMS FIS Guide

Anti Static

Keys to Front Door

Power Cable

Console Terminal Cable
(17-01364-02)

Ground Wire Cable
(12-13756-A8)

DSSI Bus Node ID Plugs
(12-28766-19)

Installation
Checklist

KZQSA
Bus Node ID Plugs
(12-28766-28)

System

KZQSA
Internal Cable
(BC06P-2F)

Note:
Unpacking is illustrated on the
exterior of the shipping carton.
MLO-007181

4. Check the contents of each carton against the Content Listing to ensure you
received all items.
4

5. If any item is missing or damaged:
Contact your delivery agent.
Contact your Digital sales representative.

3 Position the System
Warning
To prevent personal injury, do not use the handholds to lift the system.
Hand Holds

Slides Front
to Back

Rolls Left to Right
MLO-004012

For now, leave space behind the system for routing cables.

4 Open the System Doors
1. Find a key (two are provided).

Anti Static
MLO-007110

2. Insert that key in the rotary lock, and turn it to the bottom position.

Door Handle

Rotary Lock

MLO-007111

3. Open the doors by pulling the handle on the upper door.

MLO-004013

4. Review the meaning of the following warning symbols which appear on the
power supply.
Indicates a risk of electric shock.

To reduce the risk of injury, do not remove modules, Integrated
Storage Elements (ISEs), the tape drive, or the power supply. No
user-serviceable parts are inside. Refer servicing questions to your
Digital service representative or to your licensed self-maintenance
personnel.

5 Install the Console Terminal
1. Use the instructions in your terminal installation guide to connect the various
parts of the terminal.
2. Turn on the terminal.
3. After the terminal passes its self-test, perform the setup operations.
Be sure to:
•

Read all the applicable documentation provided with your terminal.

•

Follow the setup instructions for your terminal.
Note

A Digital terminal is shipped with the baud rate set to 9600. If you want
to use that rate, you can ignore the baud rate setup instructions.

4. Turn off the terminal.
5. Find the console terminal cable.

MLO-007112

6. Connect the terminal cable to the modular jack on the rear of the terminal, as
described in your terminal installation guide.
Note
Shading in this and subsequent illustrations indicates the general location
of the connections you will make.

Ground
Lead
Terminal
Cable

MLO-007182

7. Insert the terminal cable into the modular jack on the system console module,
and connect the cable ground lead, as shown above.
9

6 Set the System Controls
1. Check the setting of the Power switch on the power supply. It should be off
(set at 0).

MLO-007113

2. Check the settings on each Integrated Storage Element (ISE):
•

The Write-Protect button should be out (write-enabled position).

•

The Run/Ready button should be in (ready position).

•

Verify that uniquely numbered bus node ID plugs are inserted into the
ISEs.

Write-Protect
Button
Bus Node
ID Plug

Run/Ready
Button

Bus Node
ID Plugs

MLO-007702

Note
If a bus node ID plug is missing from an ISE, refer to your system
Operation manual for corrective action.

3. Check the setting of the Halt button on the system control panel. It should be
out (run position).

Halt Button

MLO-007115

4. Check the settings on the console module:
•

The Power-Up Mode switch should be set to Language Inquiry (uppermost
position, indicated by a human profile).

•

The Baud Rate Select switch should be set to the same rate you used for
your console terminal.

•

The Break Enable/Disable switch should be set to break enabled (up,
indicated by a | ).

Power-Up
Mode Switch

Baud Rate
Select Switch

Baud
300___________0
600___________1
1200__________2
2400__________3
4800__________4
9600__________5
19200_________6
38400_________7

Break Enable/
Disable Switch

MLO-007116

5. Check the settings on the tape drive:
•

If a TF-series tape drive is installed in your system:
Make sure the Cartridge Insert/Release handle is closed (pushed in).

To
Re Han Op
P
W
Un
ait res
d e
m
lo
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ad
his
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Lig But
Ta
to
ht
pe
n

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Un

To
H
Ha C
O
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nd los Inse and pe Wa
it
ad
le n
le e
r
th
th t Ta
Lig
is
is
pe
ht

W
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Pr e
ot
ec

te
d
pe
in
Us
Us
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e
Cle
Ta anin
pe g
O
pe
Ha rat
nd e
le

Verify that a bus node ID plug is inserted into the drive.

Cartridge Insert/
Release Handle

Bus Node
ID Plug
MLO-007171

•

If a TK-series tape drive is installed in your system, make sure the
Cartridge Insert/Release handle is closed (pushed in).

Cartridge
Insert/Release
Handle

MLO-007180

7 Connect Additional Devices to the System
You can connect additional devices at this time, or you can complete the
installation (go to Section 8) before connecting the devices.
•

If you have devices that must be connected before you start up system
software, connect them now.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to equipment or software, make sure the Power switch
on the power supply panel is off (set at 0).

Make all connections directly to the appropriate system module cover.

1. Begin with the module at the far right.

-SA

M3108
-PA

-SA

M3108
-PA

J1 J1

J2 J2

12 11 10 9 8 7

b.
MLO-010175

2. As you complete connections for each module, move left to the next module.
a. If your system has two DSSI ports and looks like ‘‘a’’ in the above
illustration, then slots 6 through 12 are available for Q–bus option
modules.
b. If your system has four DSSI ports and looks like ‘‘b’’ in the above
illustration, then slots 6 through 10 are available for Q–bus option
modules and slots 11 and 12 are DSSI bus bulkheads.
Refer to Section 8 to connect the expander.

Each module cover has an identifying label at the top, which shows the option
number and module number.

XXXXX
-XX

Option Number

MXXXX
-XX

Module Number

MLO-007118

The following sections tell you how to connect devices to the modules described
in this manual. Connections to other modules are described in the device
installation guides.
Section 7.1 — terminals and serial printers (CXA16 or CXB16 module)
Section 7.2 — parallel printers (LPV11 module)
Section 7.3 — synchronous modems (DSV11 module)
Section 7.4 — asynchronous modems (CXY08 module)
Section 7.5 — Ethernet device (H3604 console module)
Section 7.6 — Ethernet device (DESQA module)

7.1 Connecting Terminals and Serial Printers
You can connect up to 16 terminals and/or serial printers for each CXA16 or
CXB16 module installed in your system.
1. Find a cable concentrator and its cable.
H3104 Cable
Concentrator
BC16D Cable

MLO-007120

2. Find the CXA16 or CXB16 module.

CXA16
-AA
M3118
-YA

CXB16
-AA
M3118
-YB

MLO-007119

3. Insert the cable into a connector on the module.
•

If you are connecting two cables, connect the first to the connector labeled
8–15 on the module cover.

•

If you are connecting one cable, connect it to the connector labeled 0–7.

6
A1
CX
A
-A
8

11
M3
A
-Y

0-7
0-7

Bail
Latch

8-15
8-1

Feed Cable Under System
and Up Through Opening.

MLO-007121

Secure the connection by pressing the bail latches until they snap into place.

4. Insert the other end of the cable into the cable concentrator.

MLO-007122

Secure the connection by pressing the bail latches until they snap into place.
5. Insert each printer and terminal cable into one of the modular jacks on the
cable concentrator.

Modular
Jack

To Terminals
and Printers
MLO-007123

6. Make sure a terminal or printer is connected to the other end of each cable,
as described in your terminal or printer documentation.

If the printer or terminal does not have a modular jack connection, use a
passive adapter.
H8575-A

H8575-B
OR

........ .

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

MLO-007124

Follow the same procedure for connecting a second BC16D cable to the module,
except insert the cable into the connector labeled 0–7.
You can mount the cable concentrator on a wall.
To Wall

MLO-000651

7.2 Connecting Parallel Printers
You can connect up to two parallel printers for each LPV11 module installed in
your system.
1. Find a BC27L–30 cable.

MLO-007126

2. Find the LPV11 module.

LPV11
-SA
M8086
-YA

MLO-007125

3. Insert one end of the cable into the lower connector labeled J2 on the module.

Bail
Latch

Feed Cable Under System
and Up Through Opening.

MLO-007127

Secure the connection by pressing the bail latches until they snap into place.
4. Insert the other end of the cable into the printer, as described in your printer
documentation.
Follow the same procedure for connecting a second printer to the LPV11 module,
except insert the cable into the upper connector labeled J1 on the module cover.

7.3 Connecting Synchronous Modems
You can connect up to two synchronous modems for each DSV11 module installed
in your system.
1. Find the DSV11 module.

DSV11
-SA
M3108
-PA

MLO-007128

2. Find one of the following adapter-extension cable pairs.
Adapter Cables

Extension Cables

BC19E-02

BC55D-25

BC19F-02

BC19L-25

BC19B-02

BC55D-25

BC19D-02

BC22F

MLO-007129

3. Connect the socket end of the adapter cable to the module.

1
V1
DS
A
-S
8

10
M3
A
-P

MLO-007130

4. Connect the extension cable to the other end of the adapter cable.

MLO-007132

If necessary, you can use 4–40 threaded standoffs and a screwdriver to secure
the connection.
5. Connect the other end of the extension cable to the modem, as described in
your modem documentation.

7.4 Connecting Asynchronous Modems
You can connect up to eight asynchronous modems to the CXY08 module.
1. Find a BC19N–12 cable.

MLO-007134

2. Find the CXY08 module.

CXY08
-AA
M3119
-YA

MLO-007133

3. Insert the single-connector end of the cable into a connector on the module.
•

If you are connecting two cables, connect the first to the connector labeled
4–7 on the module cover.

•

If you are connecting one cable, connect it to the connector labeled 0–3.

8
Y0
CX
A
-A
9

11
M3
A
-Y

0-3

Bail
Latch

4-7
4-7

Feed Cable Under System
and Up Through Opening.

MLO-007135

Secure the connection by pressing the bail latches until they snap into place.

4. Attach one to four modem cables to the four connectors on the opposite end of
the BC19N–12 cable.

Passive Adapter

MLO-007136

If necessary, you can use 4–40 threaded standoffs and a screwdriver to secure
the adapter to the BC19N–12 cable.

If you want to place the modem farther away from the system, attach a
BC22F extension cable between the BC19N–12 cable connector and the
modem.

Extension Cable

MLO-007189

If necessary, you can use 4–40 threaded standoffs and a screwdriver to secure
the BC19N–12 to BC22F connection and the BC22F to adapter connection.
5. Refer to your modem documentation for the location of the modem connector.
To connect a second BC19N–12 cable, repeat the same procedure, except insert
the cable into the connector labeled 0–3.

7.5 Connecting to an Ethernet Network at the H3604 Console
Module
An Ethernet Connector switch on the console module activates a ThinWire or a
standard connector. You must select one.
•

To select the ThinWire connector, slide the switch down. Then go to
Section 7.5.1.

•

To select the standard connector, slide the switch up. Then go to Section 7.5.2.

Ethernet
Connector
Switch

MLO-007183

7.5.1 Making a ThinWire Network Connection
Make sure the Ethernet Connector switch is down.
1. Remove the T-connector from the module.

ThinWire Ethernet
Connector

MLO-007138

2. Remove one or both terminators from the T-connector.
•

If your system is at the end of a network segment (requires one connection
to the network):

MLO-007184

•

If your system is between two other network devices (requires two
connections to the network):

MLO-007139

3. Connect one or two ThinWire cables to the T-connector.
•

If your system requires one connection to the network:

MLO-007140

•

If your system requires two connections to the network:

MLO-007141

4. Insert the T-connector into the ThinWire connector on the module.

ThinWire Ethernet
Connector

MLO-007142

5. Connect the ThinWire cable(s) to one or two of the following ThinWire
Ethernet devices, as described in your network documentation.
•

Multiport repeater

•

Singleport repeater

•

Adapter in another system or workstation
Note

Contact your network manager or Digital service representative if you
have questions about network configurations.

7.5.2 Making a Standard Network Connection
Make sure the Ethernet Connector switch is up.
1. Find the Ethernet transceiver cable.

MLO-007143

2. Make sure the sliding lock on the standard Ethernet connector is in the up
position.

Sliding Lock

MLO-007144

3. Insert the plug end of the cable into the connector.
Slide the lock down to secure the connection, and make sure the Ethernet
Connector switch remains up.
38

4. Connect the other end of the cable to one of the following devices, as described
in your network documentation.
•

Transceiver

•

Interconnect

•

Adapter in another system or workstation
Note

Contact your network manager or Digital service representative if you
have questions about network configurations.

7.6 Connecting to an Ethernet Network at the DESQA Module
An Ethernet Connector switch on the DESQA module activates a ThinWire or a
standard connector. You must select one.
•

To select the ThinWire connector, set that switch to the out position. Then go
to Section 7.6.1.

•

To select the standard connector, set that switch to the in position. Then go to
Section 7.6.2.

A
SQ
DE
A
-S
7

12
M3
A
-P

3
2
1

B
AS
1.5 V
0
25

Ethernet
Connector
Switch

MLO-007145

7.6.1 Making a ThinWire Network Connection
Make sure the Ethernet Connector switch is out.
1. Find the ThinWire T-connector and terminators.

MLO-007167

2. Remove one or both terminators from the T-connector.
•

If your system is at the end of a network segment (requires one connection
to the network):

MLO-007185

•

If your system is between two other network devices (requires two
connections to the network):

MLO-007139

3. Connect one or two ThinWire cables to the T-connector.
•

If your system requires one connection to the network:

MLO-007140

•

If your system requires two connections to the network:

MLO-007141

4. Insert the T-connector into the ThinWire connector on the module.

ThinWire Ethernet
Connector

Feed Cable Under System
and Up Through Opening.
MLO-007147

5. Use the cable clamp shipped with the module to form the upper cable in a
loop.

Recommended
Diameter Is
10 Centimeters (4 Inches)

Cable Clamp

MLO-004020

6. Connect the ThinWire cable(s) to one or two of the following ThinWire
Ethernet devices, as described in your network documentation.
•

Multiport repeater

•

Singleport repeater

•

Adapter in another system or workstation
Note

Contact your network manager or Digital service representative if you
have questions about network configurations.

7.6.2 Making a Standard Network Connection
Make sure the Ethernet Connector switch is in.
1. Find the Ethernet transceiver cable.

MLO-007143

2. Make sure the sliding lock on the standard Ethernet connector is in the up
position.

Sliding Lock

MLO-007149

3. Insert the plug end of the cable into the connector.
Slide the lock down to secure the connection, and make sure the Ethernet
Connector switch remains in.
4. Connect the other end of the cable to one of the following devices, as described
in your network documentation.
•

Transceiver

•

Interconnect

•

Adapter in another system or workstation
Note

Contact your network manager or Digital service representative if you
have questions about network configurations.

8 Connect an Expander
If you are not installing a factory-configured expander with your system, go to
Section 9.
If you are installing a factory-configured expander with your system:
1. Begin the installation of the expander as described in the manual shipped
with the expander. Make sure you connect the expander cables that will also
be connected to your system.
2. Return to this manual to connect the expander cables to the applicable system
connections described in the following sections.
Expander Cable(s)

Expander

Section

Q–bus cables

B400X

8.1

DSSI cable

B400X, R400X, or SF12

8.2

KZQSA external cable

B400X

8.3

Power control bus cable

B400X, R400X, or SF12

8.4

Ground cable

B400X, R400X, or SF12

8.5

Caution
If you are installing a DSSI configuration, to prevent system performance
degradation or data corruption caused by excessive ground offset voltages,
connect a ground cable between the expander and your system as
described in Section 8.5.

3. Complete the installation of the expander as described in the expander
manual.
4. Complete the installation of your system by completing the procedures
remaining in this manual (continue with Section 9).

8.1 Connecting the Q–Bus Cables
1. Find the two Q–bus cables labeled BC04V–09. One end of each cable should
be connected to the expander.
2. Connect the free ends of those cables to the two Q–bus Out connectors on
your system.
a. Connect the plug end of one of the cables to connector J1.

Feed Cables Under System
and Up Through Opening.

MLO-007131

b. Connect the socket end of the other cable to connector J2.

8.2 Connecting the DSSI Cable
1. Find the DSSI cable labeled BC21M–09. One end should be connected to the
expander.
2. Remove the terminator from the DSSI In/Out connector labeled Bus 0 or Bus
1.

Bus 1
MLO-010216

Bus 0

MLO-010217

3. Connect the free end of the cable to that connector.

MLO-007160

4. If applicable, install the terminator (removed in step 2) on the expander as
shown in the expander installation manual.

8.3 Connecting the KZQSA External Cable
1. Find the KZQSA external cable labeled BC06P–06. One end should be
connected to an expander box.
2. Remove the terminator from the lower connector on the KZQSA module.

MLO-007161

3. Connect the free end of the cable to that connector.
Bail Latch

MLO-007162

4. If applicable, install the terminator (removed in step 2) on the expander as
shown in the expander installation manual.

8.4 Connecting the Power Control Bus Cable
Caution
To maintain system operation, do not use the Power Control Bus cable in
a DSSI VAXcluster configuration.

1. Find the Power Control Bus cable labeled 17–02638–01. One end should be
connected to the SI connector on the expander.
2. Connect the free end of that cable to the MO connector.

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8.5 Connecting the Ground Cable
1. Find the Ground cable labeled 12–13756–A8. One end should be connected to
the expander.
2. Connect the free end of that cable to the Ground Wire Out bolt.

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9 Connect the System Power Cable
CAUTION
Do not connect your computer system to an IT power system (a power
system without a directly grounded neutral conductor). To prevent
damage, your system should be plugged into a dedicated (isolated) ground
circuit.

1. Make sure the system Power switch is set to off (0).

2. Make sure all devices connected to your system are turned off.
Printer?
External modem?
Console terminal?
Expander?
3. Find the power cable shipped with your system.
100 - 125 V

200 - 250 V

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4. Make sure the plug end of that cable matches your wall outlet or other power
source.

5. Insert the socket end of the cable into the power supply connector.

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6. Insert the plug end of the cable into your wall outlet or other power source.

10 Turn On the System and Select a Language
Caution
Do not operate your system without Digital module covers. They protect
the equipment, maintain proper airflow for cooling, and provide EMI-RFI
containment that meets international regulatory standards.

1. Turn on your console terminal.
Wait until the terminal performs its self-tests successfully.
2. If an expander is connected to your system, turn it on.
Make sure the AC indicator on the expander power supply glows orange. If
a Power Control Bus cable is installed, the expander will not power up until
the system is turned on.
3. Turn on your system.
Make sure the AC Present indicator, next to the Power switch, glows orange.

Within a few moments the following language selection menu, or something
like it, appears on your console terminal.
Note
If you are using an older terminal that does not support multiple
languages, this menu does not appear and the system defaults to English
(United States/Canada).

KA6nn-A Vn.n VMB n.n
1 Dansk
2) Deutsch (Deutschland/Österreich)
3) Deutsch (Schweiz)
4) English (United Kingdom)
5) English (United States/Canada)
6) Español
7) Français (Canada)
8) Français (France/Belgique)
9) Français (Suisse)
10) Italiano
11) Nederlands
12) Norsk
13) Português
14) Suomi
15) Svenska
(1..15): )

4. Select a language by typing its number and Return .
Note
If you do not select a language within 30 seconds, the system defaults to
English (United States/Canada).
Within a few moments the console terminal displays a series of numbers
as the system tests itself. This example shows that display after successful
testing.
KA6nn-A Vn.n, VMB n.n
Performing normal system tests.
66..65..64..63..62..61..60..59..58..57..56..55..54..53..52..51..
50..49..48..47..46..45..44..43..42..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.
>>>

If the self-tests do not complete successfully, refer to your system
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics manual to find the source of the problem.
5. If the self-tests complete successfully, save the language you selected by
turning the Power-Up Mode switch to Run mode.

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11 Close the System Doors
Note
If you plan to run diagnostic software immediately following the
installation, leave the upper door open. If you plan to start up factoryinstalled software immediately following the installation, leave both doors
open.

1. Push gently at the top right of the upper door and the bottom right of the
lower door.

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2. Turn the key to the middle position (both doors locked) or to the top position
(upper door unlocked).
The installation is complete. You can now place the system anywhere you want.

12 After Installation
1. Read your system Operation manual to learn how to use the system. Then
make sure the system is turned on and operating normally.
2. If you installed a configuration consisting of two or more enclosures connected
by a common DSSI bus, use a voltmeter to make sure the ground offset
voltage between any two enclosures does not exceed one of the limits listed
below.
Allowable Ground Offset Voltage
Total Bus Length

AC (rms)

Up to 20 meters (65 feet)

200 millivolts

70 millivolts

20 to 25 meters (65 to 82 feet)

40 millivolts

14 millivolts

Total bus length includes all DSSI cable lengths, internal and external. Your
DSSI VMScluster Installation and Troubleshooting manual tells you how to
calculate internal cable lengths.
To measure the ground offset voltage, connect the voltmeter leads to bare
(unpainted) metal on each enclosure. If the voltage exceeds one of the limits,
call your Digital service representative.
Note
The ground offset voltage may vary over time, if equipment is added
to your system or plugged into your power outlets. Therefore, this
measurement does not guarantee that the voltage will remain within
acceptable limits.

3. Run the diagnostic software for your system as described in your system
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics manual.
4. If you have factory-installed software on your system, see the VMS Factory
Installed Software User Guide for the startup procedure. Otherwise, install
the software that you ordered with your system.
Note
Systems with VMS factory-installed software have a yellow sticker on the
front panel of the ISE containing that software.

Index
17–02638–01 cable, 55
12–13756–A8 cable, 56

A
Additional devices, connecting, 16
After installation, 62
Asynchronous modems, connecting, 29
Attaching
See Connecting or Installing

B
BC04V–09 cable, 49
BC06P–06 cable, 53
BC16D cable, 19
BC19–B cable, 26
BC19–D cable, 26
BC19–E cable, 26
BC19–F cable, 26
BC19L cable, 26
BC19N–12 cable, 29
BC21M–09 cable, 50
BC22F cable, 26
BC27L–30 cable, 23
BC55D cable, 26
Boxes, checking, 2

C
Cable concentrator, 19
Cables
17–02638–01, 55
12–13756–A8, 56
BC04V–09, 49

Cables (cont’d)
BC06P–06, 53
BC16D, 19
BC19–B, 26
BC19–D, 26
BC19–E, 26
BC19–F, 26
BC19L, 26
BC19N–12, 29
BC21M–09, 50
BC22F, 26
BC27L–30, 23
BC55D, 26
console terminal, 8
DSSI, 48
DSSI, connecting, 50
Ethernet transceiver, 38, 46
expander, 48
ground, 48
ground, connecting, 56
KZQSA external, 48
KZQSA external, connecting, 53
power control bus, 48
power control bus, connecting, 55
power, system, 57
Q–bus, 48
Q–bus, connecting, 49
system power, 57
system power, connecting, 56
ThinWire Ethernet, 36, 42
transceiver, Ethernet, 38, 46
Cartons, checking, 2
Checking shipment, 2

Index–1

Closing system doors, 61
Concentrator, cable, 19
Connecting
additional devices, 16
asynchronous modems, 29
console terminal, 8
devices, additional, 16
DSSI cable, 50
Ethernet network, console module, 33
Ethernet network, DESQA module, 40
expander, 48
ground cable, 56
KZQSA external cable, 53
modems, asynchronous, 29
modems, synchronous, 25
parallel printers, 23
power cable, system, 56
power control bus cable, 55
printers, parallel, 23
printers, serial, 19
Q–bus cables, 49
serial printers, 19
standard Ethernet cable, console
module, 38
standard Ethernet cable, DESQA
module, 46
synchronous modems, 25
system power cable, 56
terminals and serial printers, 19
ThinWire Ethernet cable, console
module, 34
ThinWire Ethernet cable, DESQA
module, 41
Console
See Console module or Console
terminal
Console module
connecting Ethernet network, 33
connecting standard Ethernet cable,
38
connecting ThinWire Ethernet cable,
34
setting controls, 13

Index–2

Console terminal
cable, 8
connecting, 8
installing, 8
setup operations, 8
Control panel
See System, control panel
Controls, setting system, 10
CXA16–AA option, 19
CXB16–AA option, 19
CXY08–AA option, 29

D
DESQA module, connecting
Ethernet network, 40
standard Ethernet cable, 46
ThinWire Ethernet cable, 41
DESQA–SA option, 40
Devices, connecting additional, 16
Doors
closing, 61
opening, 6
DSSI cable, 48
connecting, 50
DSV11–SA option, 25

E
Ethernet cable
See Standard Ethernet cable or
ThinWire Ethernet cable
Ethernet network, connecting
console module, 33
DESQA module, 40
Ethernet transceiver cable, 38, 46
Expander
cables, 48
connecting, 48

G
Ground cable, 48
connecting, 56

H
H3604 console module
See Console module

I
Installing console terminal, 8
Integrated Storage Elements, setting
controls, 11
ISEs
See Integrated Storage Elements

K
KZQSA external cable, 48
connecting, 53

L
Language, selecting, 58
LPV11–SA option, 23

M
M3018 module, 25
M3118–YA module, 19
M3118–YB module, 19
M3119–YA module, 29
M3127–PA module, 40
M8086–YA module, 23
Modems
asynchronous, connecting, 29
synchronous, connecting, 25
Module
identification labels, 18
numbers, 18
Modules
See also Options
M3018, 25

Modules (cont’d)
M3118–YA, 19
M3118–YB, 19
M3119–YA, 29
M3127–PA, 40
M8086–YA, 23
Moving system, 5

N
Network
See Ethernet network

O
Opening system doors, 6
Option numbers, 18
Options
CXA16–AA, 19
CXB16–AA, 19
CXY08–AA, 29
DESQA–SA, 40
DSV11–SA, 25
LPV11–SA, 23

P
Parallel printers, connecting, 23
Positioning system, 5
Postinstallation procedures, 62
Power cable
See System, power cable
Power control bus cable, 48
connecting, 55
Power supply
See System power supply
Preoperational procedures, 62
Preparation, verifying site, 1
Printers
parallel, connecting, 23
serial, connecting, 19

Index–3

doors, opening, 6
expander connections, 48
positioning, 5
power cable, 57
power cable, connecting, 56
power supply, setting controls, 10
turning on, 58

Q
Q–bus cables, 48
connecting, 49

R
RF-series Integrated Storage Elements,
setting controls, 11

S
SCP
See System, control panel
Selecting language, 58
Serial printers, connecting, 19
Setting system controls, 10
console module, 13
Integrated Storage Elements, 11
power supply, 10
system control panel, 12
tape drives, 14
Setup operations, console terminal, 8
Shipment, checking, 2
Site preparation, verifying, 1
Standard Ethernet cable, connecting
console module, 38
DESQA module, 46
Synchronous modems, connecting, 25
System
control panel, setting controls, 12
controls, setting, 10
doors, closing, 61

Index–4

T
Tape drives
setting controls, 14
TF85/TF86, setting controls, 14
TK-series, setting controls, 15
Terminal
See also Console terminal
Terminals and serial printers, connecting,
19
TF85/TF86 tape drive, setting controls,
14
ThinWire Ethernet cable, 36, 42
ThinWire Ethernet cable, connecting
console module, 34
DESQA module, 41
TK-series tape drive, setting controls, 15
Transceiver cable, Ethernet, 38, 46
Turning on system and selecting language,
58

V
Verifying site preparation, 1

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