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VAX 6000: Installing the
VAXBI Option

Order Number EK–60BIA–IN–001

This manual is intended for Digital customer service
engineers and self-maintenance customers installing
the VAXBI option or the TK tape drive option. The
VAXBI option includes the VAXBI card cages, power
regulators, the DWMBB adapter, and cables.

digital equipment corporation
maynard, massachusetts

First Printing, February 1991
The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be
construed as a commitment by Digital Equipment Corporation.
Digital Equipment Corporation assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in
this document.
The software, if any, described in this document is furnished under a license and may be used
or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license. No responsibility is assumed
for the use or reliability of software or equipment that is not supplied by Digital Equipment
Corporation or its affiliated companies.
Copyright ©1991 by Digital Equipment Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
Printed in U.S.A.

The following are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation:
DEMNA
DEC
DEC LANcontroller
DECnet
DECUS

PDP
ULTRIX
UNIBUS
VAX
VAXBI

VAXcluster
VAXELN
VMS
XMI

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

Contents
Preface

vii

Chapter 1 Specifications and Preparation
1.1
1.2
1.3

VAXBI Option Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Prepare Area, Kit, and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unpacking Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1–2
1–4
1–6

Chapter 2 Installing the VAXBI Option
2.1
2.2
2.2.1
2.2.2
2.2.3
2.3
2.4
2.5

Remove the Baffle Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Install the VAXBI Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
Disengage the System Control Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
Insert the VAXBI Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6
Cable the VAXBI Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8
Install the H7214 Power Regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–10
Install the H7215 Power Regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–12
Install the DWMBB Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–14

Chapter 3 Acceptance and Troubleshooting
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4

Restore Power to System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Self-Test Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VAXBI Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
H7206-B Diagnostic LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3–2
3–4
3–6
3–8

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Chapter 4 Installing the TK70 Tape Drive Option
4.1
TK70 Tape Drive Option Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2
4.2
Install the TK Tape Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4
4.2.1
Attach the Tape Drive Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4
4.2.2
Prepare the Cabinet and Remove the Filler Bezel . . . . . . . 4–6
4.2.3
Cable the TK Tape Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–8
4.2.4
Install the TBK70 Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–10
4.3
Check the TK Tape Drive Load Path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–12

Appendix A TK70 Tape Drive Instructions
A.1
A.2
A.3
A.4
A.5
A.6

Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loading a Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unloading a Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Write-Protecting Your Tape Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Labeling a Tape Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tape Handling and Storage Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

A–2
A–3
A–4
A–4
A–5
A–5

Index
Examples
4–1

TK ROM-Based Diagnostic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–12

Figures
1–1
1–2
1–3
2–1
2–2
2–3
2–4
2–5
2–6
2–7

VAXBI Card Cage Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
Overview of VAXBI Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3
System Space Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
Baffle Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
System Control Assembly (Front View) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
System Control Assembly (Rear View) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5
VAXBI Card Cages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6
VAXBI Backplane Cables and Power Connections . . . . . . . . . 2–8
H7214 Power Regulator (Rear View) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–10
H7215 Power Regulator (Rear View) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–12

2–8
3–1
3–2
3–3
4–1
4–2
4–3
4–4
4–5
A–1
A–2

VAX 6000 Series Slot Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–14
AC Power Controller Circuit Breaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
Self-Test Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4
H7206-B Diagnostic LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8
TK70 Tape Drive Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2
Tape Drive Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4
Filler Bezel Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6
Plate Removal and TK70 Tape Drive Connectors . . . . . . . . . . 4–8
Numbering of VAXBI Slots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–10
TK Tape Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–2
TK Tape Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–4

Tables
1
2
3
1–1
1–2
2–1
3–1
3–2
3–3
4–1
4–2
A–1

VAX 6000 Series Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VAX 6000 Model Level Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Associated Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tools Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VAXBI Option Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VAXBI Assembly Cables to Be Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VAXBI Troubleshooting Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VAXBI Connector Cleaning Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
H7206-B LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TK70 Tape Drive Option Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TK Tape Drive Cables to Be Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TK70 Light Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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ix
x
1–5
1–6
2–9
3–6
3–7
3–9
4–3
4–9
A–3

Preface
Intended Audience
This manual is written for Digital customer service engineers and selfmaintenance customers who install the VAXBI option or the TK tape drive
option.

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

Chapter 1, Specifications and Preparation, gives an overview of
the VAXBI option, including specifications.

•

Chapter 2, Installing the VAXBI Option, gives instructions on
how to install and cable the VAXBI card cage assembly, the DWMBB
modules, and the power regulators in the system cabinet.

•

Chapter 3, Acceptance and Troubleshooting, describes the
acceptance procedure.

•

Chapter 4, Installing the TK Tape Drive Option, gives instructions
on how to install and cable the TK tape drive.

•

Appendix A, TK70 Tape Drive Instructions, gives instructions on
how to operate the tape drive.

vii

Conventions Used in This Document
The icons shown below are used in illustrations for designating part
placement in VAX 6000 series systems. A shaded area in the icon shows
the location of the component or part being discussed.

FRONT

REAR

VAX 6000 Series Documents
There are two sets of documentation: manuals that apply to all VAX 6000
series systems and manuals that are specific to one VAX 6000 model.
Table 1 lists the manuals in the VAX 6000 series documentation set.

Table 1: VAX 6000 Series Documentation
Title

Order Number

Operation
VAX 6000 Series Owner’s Manual

EK–600EA–OM

VAX 6000 Series Vector Processor Owner’s Manual

EK–60VAA–OM

VAX 6000 Vector Processor Programmer’s Guide

EK–60VAA–PG

Service and Installation
VAX 6000 Platform Technical User’s Guide

EK–600EA–TM

VAX 6000 Series Installation Guide

EK–600EA–IN

VAX 6000 Installationsanleitung

EK–600GA–IN

VAX 6000 Guide d’installation

EK–600FA–IN

VAX 6000 Guia de instalacion

EK–600SA–IN

VAX 6000 Platform Service Manual

EK–600EA–MG

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Table 1 (Cont.): VAX 6000 Series Documentation
Title

Order Number

Options and Upgrades
VAX 6000: XMI Conversion Manual

EK–650EA–UP

VAX 6000: Installing MS65A Memories

EK–MS65A–UP

VAX 6000: Installing the H7236-A Battery Backup Option

EK–60BBA–IN

VAX 6000: Installing the FV64A Vector Option

EK–60VEA–IN

VAX 6000: Installing the VAXBI Option

EK–60BIA–IN

Manuals specific to models are listed in Table 2.

Table 2: VAX 6000 Model Level Documentation
Title

Order Number

Models 200/300/400
VAX 6000 Model 300 and 400 Service Manual

EK–624EA–MG

VAX 6000: Installing Model 200/300/400 Processors

EK–6234A–UP

Model 500
VAX 6000 Model 500 Mini-Reference

EK–650EA–HR

VAX 6000 Model 500 Service Manual

EK–650EA–MG

VAX 6000 Model 500 System Technical User’s Guide

EK–650EA–TM

VAX 6000: Installing Model 500 Processors

EK–KA65A–UP

Associated Documents
Table 3 lists other documents that you may find useful.

Table 3: Associated Documents
Title

Order Number

System Hardware Options
VAXBI Expander Cabinet Installation Guide

EK–VBIEA–IN

VAXBI Options Handbook

EB–32255–46

System I/O Options
CIBCA User Guide

EK–CIBCA–UG

CIXCD Interface User Guide

EK–CIXCD–UG

DEC LANcontroller 200 Installation Guide

EK–DEBNI–IN

DEC LANcontroller 400 Installation Guide

EK–DEMNA–IN

InfoServer 100 Installation and Owners Guide

EK–DIS1K–IN

KDB50 Disk Controller User’s Guide

EK–KDB50–UG

KDM70 Controller User Guide

EK–KDM70–UG

RRD40 Disc Drive Owner’s Manual

EK–RRD40–OM

RA90/RA92 Disk Drive User Guide

EK–ORA90–UG

SA70 Enclosure User Guide

EK–SA70E–UG

SA70/6000 Cabinet Series Upgrade Installation Guide

EK–SA7CK–IN

Operating System Manuals
Guide to Maintaining a VMS System

AA–LA34A–TE

Guide to Setting Up a VMS System

AA–LA25A–TE

Introduction to VMS System Management

AA–LA24A–TE

ULTRIX–32 Guide to System Exercisers

AA–KS95B–TE

VMS Upgrade and Installation Supplement: VAX 6000 Series

AA–LB36C–TE

VMS Networking Manual

AA–LA48A–TE

VMS System Manager’s Manual

AA–LA00A–TE

VMS VAXcluster Manual

AA–LA27B–TE

Table 3 (Cont.): Associated Documents
Title

Order Number

Peripherals
HSC Installation Manual

EK–HSCMN–IN

H4000 DIGITAL Ethernet Transceiver Installation Manual

EK–H4000–IN

Installing and Using the VT320 Video Terminal

EK–VT320–UG

RV20 Optical Disk Owner’s Manual

EK–ORV20–OM

SC008 Star Coupler User’s Guide

EK–SC008–UG

TA78 Magnetic Tape Drive User’s Guide

EK–OTA78–UG

TA90 Magnetic Tape Subsystem Owner’s Manual

EK–OTA90–OM

TK70 Streaming Tape Drive Owner’s Manual

EK–OTK70–OM

TU81/TA81 and TU/81 PLUS Subsystem User’s Guide

EK–TUA81–UG

VAX Manuals
VAX Architecture Reference Manual

EY–3459E–DP

VAX Systems Hardware Handbook — VAXBI Systems

EB–31692–46

VAX Vector Processing Handbook

EC–H0739–46

Chapter 1

Specifications and Preparation
This chapter describes the VAXBI option and gives preparation guidelines
for installing the VAXBI option in a VAX 6000 cabinet. Chapter 2 describes
the installation. If you are also installing the TK70 tape drive option, see
Chapter 4 for that installation procedure. Sections in this chapter include:
•

VAXBI Option Description

•

Prepare Area, Kit, and Tools

•

Unpacking Checklist

Specifications and Preparation 1–1

1.1 VAXBI Option Description
The VAXBI assembly can be installed to provide additional
I/O. The two cages provide a single VAXBI channel. The
interface between the VAXBI bus and the XMI bus is the
DWMBB adapter. The DWMBB/A module is in the XMI card
cage, and the DWMBB/B module is in the VAXBI card cage.

Figure 1–1: VAXBI Card Cage Connections

H7215

XMI

H7214

VAXBI

CHASSIS

I/O DEVICES
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The three major components you will install are the VAXBI assembly, the
H7214 power regulator, and the H7215 power regulator.

Figure 1–2: Overview of VAXBI Installation

ADD
H7215

ADD
H7214

REAR
ADD VAXBI
CARD CAGE
ASSEMBLY

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Specifications and Preparation 1–3

1.2 Prepare Area, Kit, and Tools
Set up a work space near the system where you can store
components and modules while you work on the VAXBI
option installation. Some steps in this installation require
two people. Prepare the system for shutdown.

57 CM (22 IN)

Figure 1–3: System Space Requirements

VAXBI OPTION
KIT

73 CM (28.8 IN)

)

.
28

(

REAR
CLEARANCE
1 M (39 IN)

TAPE
CABINET

SYSTEM
CABINET

DISK
CABINET

WIDTH
1.9 M (74 IN)

.9 M
(36 IN)

DEPTH
2.9 M (114 IN)

FRONT
CLEARANCE
1 M (39 IN)

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1–4 VAX 6000: Installing the VAXBI Option

1. Prepare an area near the system where you can place system
components during the installation.
2. Perform an orderly shutdown of the system.
3. Turn the upper key switch on the front control panel to the Off position.
4. Pull the circuit breaker on the AC power controller to the Off position.
The AC power controller is at the bottom rear of the cabinet.
5. Unplug the system power cord; wait 2 minutes for the capacitors to
discharge.
6. Open the front and rear cabinet doors. Using a Phillips screwdriver,
remove the ground straps from the doors. Remove the doors from the
cabinet and set them aside.
7. Remove the two Phillips screws and drop the I/O bulkhead tray to
expose the card cage area.
8. As you work, save all screws that you remove.

Table 1–1: Tools Required
Item

Description

VAXBI Tool Kit
A2-M1094-10

Torque screwdriver, 11/32" nutdriver, large Phillips and flat screwdrivers, small Phillips screwdriver with magnetic tip

Other tools

3/8" and 5/16" nutdrivers, 7/16" socket wrench, flashlight

Specifications and Preparation 1–5

1.3 Unpacking Checklist
Carefully unpack the VAXBI option kit (DWMBB-D-DBP).
Check the contents against Table 1–2. If any components
are missing, note items on the bill of lading and do not start
installation until you receive all components.

Table 1–2: VAXBI Option Kit
Part Number

Description

70-24126-02

VAXBI card cage assembly

H7214-A

Power regulator

H7215-A

Power regulator

T2018-00

DWMBB/A module

T1043-00

DWMBB/B module

17-01458-02

VAXBI ground strap

17-01569-01

DWMBB to H7206 power OK signal cable

17-01897-02

7" DWMBB I/O cables (two pairs)

74-35973-01

Cable retainer

74-35974-01

H7214 cover

36-33598-02

VAXBI module utilization label

36-12680-02

Ground symbol labels

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Chapter 2

Installing the VAXBI Option
This chapter describes the installation of the VAXBI assembly into a VAX
6000 cabinet. Sections include:
•

Remove the Baffle Assembly

•

Install the VAXBI Assembly

•

Install the H7214 Power Regulator

•

Install the H7215 Power Regulator

•

Install the DWMBB Modules

Installing the VAXBI Option 2–1

2.1 Remove the Baffle Assembly
Remove the baffle assembly installed in the VAXBI space.
The assembly directs the airflow when the VAXBI card cages
are not present.

Figure 2–1: Baffle Assembly

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2–2 VAX 6000: Installing the VAXBI Option

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1. Remove the clear plastic door in front of the VAXBI area.
2. Peel and stick on the VAXBI label beneath the mounting bracket (see
1 in Figure 2–1).
3. Using a flat screwdriver, remove two screws in front and slide the baffle
assembly out of the cabinet (see 2 ). Remove the two screws at the top of
the VAXBI area. Save these four screws to attach the VAXBI assembly
to the cabinet.

Installing the VAXBI Option 2–3

2.2 Install the VAXBI Assembly
Tilt the system control assembly upward to allow clearance
for the VAXBI assembly. Then slide the VAXBI assembly into
the cabinet. Finally, make the necessary cable connections.
NOTE: This step requires two people. One person must tilt the
system control assembly upward to allow for clearance while the
other person slides the VAXBI assembly into the cabinet.

2.2.1 Disengage the System Control Assembly
Working from the front and rear of the cabinet, remove the
six mounting screws and slide the system control assembly
forward.
Figure 2–2: System Control Assembly (Front View)
2

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2–4 VAX 6000: Installing the VAXBI Option

1. At the rear of the cabinet, loosen the two mounting screws that secure
the system control assembly to the cabinet side (see 1 in Figure 2–3).
2. At the front of the cabinet, loosen the four mounting screws (see 2 in
Figure 2–2). Remove three screws and, supporting the system control
assembly with one hand, remove the last loosened screw with your
hand. Using both hands, carefully pull the system control assembly
forward until you are able to tilt it upward.
Figure 2–3: System Control Assembly (Rear View)

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Installing the VAXBI Option 2–5

2.2.2 Insert the VAXBI Assembly
Working at the front of the cabinet, insert the VAXBI
assembly while the system control assembly is tilted up to
allow for clearance. This step requires two people.

Figure 2–4: VAXBI Card Cages

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2–6 VAX 6000: Installing the VAXBI Option

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1. Slide the VAXBI assembly into the cabinet taking care not to damage
the power harnesses or bus bars. You will also need to pull the assembly
from the back.
2. Install a mounting screw in the upper left corner of the VAXBI assembly
(see 2 in Figure 2–4). Then carefully slide the system control assembly
into the cabinet. Install the three remaining mounting screws that
secure the VAXBI assembly to the cabinet.
3. Reinstall the six Phillips screws that secure the system control
assembly to the cabinet (see Section 2.2.1).

Installing the VAXBI Option 2–7

2.2.3 Cable the VAXBI Assembly
Working mainly from the rear of the cabinet, install the
three cables that are in the VAXBI option kit.

Figure 2–5: VAXBI Backplane Cables and Power Connections

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2–8 VAX 6000: Installing the VAXBI Option

1. Install the 17-01458-02 ground strap to the VAXBI assembly (see 1 in
Figure 2–5) using a nutdriver and kepnut. Fasten the filter end of the
cable near the assembly bus bars with the lug pointed upward. Fasten
the other end of the ground strap to the chassis above.
2. Install the 17-01569-01 cable. At the front of the cabinet, connect the
cable to J11 on the H7206-B power and logic unit. J11 is located on
the right side of the unit and is the third connector from the front.
Route the cable directly to the VAXBI backplane and connect it to slot
1, segment C1 (see 2 ).
3. Install the two pairs of DWMBB cables (17-01897-02) between the
VAXBI and XMI cages (see 3 ). These cables connect XMI slot E
segments D and E with the nearest VAXBI card cage (slot 1, segments
D and E).
NOTE: You will install the DWMBB/A module into slot E of the XMI
card cage. If another module is in slot E, it must be removed and inserted
into the next open XMI slot.

Table 2–1: VAXBI Assembly Cables to Be Installed
Part Number

Description

17-01458-02

VAXBI ground strap.
inet chassis.

17-01569-01

DWMBB to H7206 power OK signal cable. Connects from slot 1, segment C1, to J11 of H7206-B.

17-01897-02

7" DWMBB cables (two pairs), from XMI slot E (segments D and
E) to VAXBI cage slot 1 (segments D and E).

Connects the VAXBI backplane to the cab-

Installing the VAXBI Option 2–9

2.3 Install the H7214 Power Regulator
Working mainly from the rear of the cabinet, install the
H7214 power regulator. Attach the cables. For reference,
check the H7214 power regulator that is already installed in
the cabinet.

Figure 2–6: H7214 Power Regulator (Rear View)
1

6
3

4
3

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2–10 VAX 6000: Installing the VAXBI Option

NOTE: Check the H7214 power regulator before installing. The H7214
ground reference wire is connected to the regulator’s circuit board and return
bus bar by a screw and a washer. Make sure the wire is intact and properly
connected. Tuck the wire out of the way when inserting the regulator into
the cabinet.
From the rear of the system cabinet:
1. Slide the H7214 power regulator into the far right end of the power
regulator area. Tighten the four slotted screws (see 1 in Figure 2–6).
Remove the protective covering from the H7214.
2. Connect the bus bar leads (attached to the VAXBI assembly) by
installing four screws. See 2 . The black bus bar lead connects to
RTN. The red bus bar lead connects to +5V.
CAUTION: You must use 5/16 inch screws. If you use the longer 7/16
inch screws, the power regulators may short out.
3. Find the 74-35974-01 plastic cover. Using a 5/16 inch nutdriver, install
the cover with three nuts. See 3 .
4. Connect the 17-01525-01 remote sense cable to J4. See 4 . (The remote
sense cable is part of the power harness.)
5. Connect the 17-01666-01 control/status cable to J1. See 5 .
6. If you are installing an Ethernet, connect the +13.5V cord (part of 1701496-01) to J2. See 6 .
7. Working from the front of the cabinet, use a slotted screwdriver to
tighten the captive screw to the H7214 power regulator.
8. The 17-01447-01 bulk power cable is clamped to the cabinet top.
Release the cable and plug both ends into the power regulator
connectors.

Installing the VAXBI Option 2–11

2.4 Install the H7215 Power Regulator
Working mainly from the rear of the cabinet, install the
H7215 power regulator. For reference, check the H7215
power regulator that is already installed in the cabinet.

Figure 2–7: H7215 Power Regulator (Rear View)
6

3
4

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From the rear of the system cabinet:
1. Disconnect the 2-pin Mate-N-Lock connector to the Interlock switch.
The connector is located at the bottom of the regulator space.
2. Slide the H7215 power regulator in to the left of the H7214. Reconnect
the 2-pin Mate-N-Lock connector. See 2 in Figure 2–7.
3. Using a flat screwdriver, tighten the two screws at the top and bottom
of the regulator. See 3 .
4. Connect the 10-pin connector (part of the control/status cable) to J2.
See 4 .
5. Connect the 32-pin power distribution cable (17-01523-01) to J3. See
5 . This connector is keyed.
6. Using a 5/16 inch nutdriver, attach the cable retainer (74-35973-01)
with a nut. See 6 .
7. At the front of the cabinet, use a slotted screwdriver to tighten the
captive screw to the H7215 power regulator.

Installing the VAXBI Option 2–13

2.5 Install the DWMBB Modules
Install the DWMBB modules. The DWMBB/A module is
installed in the XMI card cage; the DWMBB/B module is
installed in the VAXBI card cage.

Figure 2–8: VAX 6000 Series Slot Numbers
XMI CARD CAGE

VAXBI CARD CAGE

12 11 10 9 8 7

5 4 3

D C B A 9

7 6 5 4 3

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NOTE: You will install the DWMBB/A module into slot E of the XMI card
cage. If another module is in slot E, it must be removed and inserted into
the next open XMI slot.
At the front of the cabinet:
1. Remove the clear plastic door in front of the XMI card cage.
CAUTION: You must wear an antistatic wrist strap attached to the
cabinet when you handle any modules.
2. Install the DWMBB/B module (T1043) in slot 1 of the VAXBI (see
Figure 2–8).
3. Install the DWMBB/A module (T2018) in slot 14 (or E) of the XMI card
cage.
4. Insert any other modules into the VAXBI card cages.
5. Mark the position of each module on the VAXBI label.
6. Replace and latch the XMI and VAXBI clear plastic doors.

Installing the VAXBI Option 2–15

Chapter 3

Acceptance and Troubleshooting
This chapter discusses the acceptance procedure and troubleshooting
guidelines for the VAXBI option. See the VAX 6000 Platform Service
Manual for more information on troubleshooting. Sections include:
•

Restore Power to System

•

Check Self-Test Results

•

VAXBI Troubleshooting

•

H7206-B Diagnostic LEDs

Acceptance and Troubleshooting 3–1

3.1 Restore Power to System
Close up the cabinet and restore power systematically
before turning the key switch to the Enable position.

Figure 3–1: AC Power Controller Circuit Breaker

REAR

OFF

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1. Close the I/O bulkhead tray to cover the card cages.
2. Rehang and close the front and rear cabinet doors.
3. Plug in the system power cord.
4. Push the circuit breaker on the AC power controller to the On position.
The AC power controller is at the bottom rear of the cabinet. See
Figure 3–1.
5. Turn the upper key switch on the front control panel to the Enable
position; the system should power up and run self-test. If the system
does not power up, check to see that all modules are seated properly in
the card cages.
6. If the self-test results print, but you have self-test failures, see
Section 3.2.

Acceptance and Troubleshooting 3–3

3.2 Check Self-Test Results
Check the self-test results to see if all XMI and VAXBI nodes
passed. The self-test printout contains an additional line
when the optional VAXBI adapter is part of the system
configuration. The XBI line provides information on the
node numbers and self-test status for modules in the VAXBI
card cages.

Figure 3–2: Self-Test Results

#123456789 0123456789 0123456789 0123456789 012345#
F

1
2

A
o
.
.
.

A
+
.
.
.

.
.
.
.
.

M
+
.
.
.

.
.
.
.
.

P
+
E
+
E

P
+
B
+
B

.
.

A4
64

A3
64

A2
64

A1
64

.
.

Console = V2.00

RBDs = V2.00

EEPROM = 2.00/2.00

>>>

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NODE #
TYP
STF
BPD
ETF
BPD

XBI E + 3
ILV
256 Mb

SN = SGO1234567
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The system configuration shown in Figure 3–2 has a DWMBB adapter.
1

The TYP line in this printout indicates that adapters in this
configuration are in XMI slots D and E.

Because the DWMBB adapter does not have a module-resident self-test,
its entry for the STF line will always be "o".

The test results for the DWMBB/A and DWMBB/B modules are
indicated on the XBI line, at the far right. In this example, the DWMBB
modules have passed self-test (XBI E +). The results of the VAXBI I/O
adapter self-tests are shown in columns 0 through F, which stand for
the VAXBI node numbers; in this configuration, node numbers 1, 2, 3,
4, 6, 8, and 9 are used. The adapter at node 3 failed its self-test. If you
receive failures within a VAXBI card cage, check the cabling and then
run diagnostics for the respective modules, if needed.
When a DWMBB passes self-test, each node on that VAXBI is indicated
by symbols + and –, indicating the self-test status for that node number
on the VAXBI. A period (.) indicates that that node number is not used.
When a DWMBB fails self-test, the failure is reported, and the VAXBI
device self-tests are not displayed.

XMI entries use slots 1 through E, while the VAXBI can have entries in
slots 0 through F. An XMI slot and node number are the same; VAXBI slot
and node numbers are not identical. Node plugs (labeled 1 to 12) in the
VAXBI backplane are used to identify the number of a node.

Acceptance and Troubleshooting 3–5

3.3 VAXBI Troubleshooting
Check the items listed in Table 3–1 if the system fails to
power up.

Table 3–1: VAXBI Troubleshooting Checklist
Symptom

Possible Cause

No power to cages

Clear plastic door not in place or not latched.

Intermittent module response

Poor contact at connector
Loose cabling at backplane
Power connector attached with 7/16" screw instead of 5/16"
screw

Module does not appear on selftest results

Loose cabling at backplane
System not configured correctly

3–6 VAX 6000: Installing the VAXBI Option

Clear plastic doors cover the VAXBI and XMI card cages. If these doors are
opened when power is still on, a power interlock switch cuts off power from
the regulators to either the VAXBI side or to the XMI side, depending on
the door opened.
Before turning power back on, make sure the clear plastic doors are in place
and latched. You can then push the reset switch on the H7206-B power and
logic unit (see Figure 3–3) to return power to the system.
If you receive intermittent module response, or the module does not show
up on self-test as being present at all, make sure the module is seated
properly, a node ID plug is in place, and the backplane cabling is correct.
Modules may fail self-test because of poor contact at the connector. A
thorough cleaning of the gold pads on the module and of the connector
in the card cage corrects this contact failure. If the connections seem to be
faulty, clean the contact areas of the connector and module. Table 3–2 lists
tools and supplies for connector cleaning.

Table 3–2: VAXBI Connector Cleaning Supplies
Item

Part
Number

Function

VAXBI tool kit

A2-M1094-10

Maintaining card cages

Paddle wipe handle

47-00116-02

Holding paddle wipes

Paddle wipes

12-26321-01

Cleaning contact area inside ZIF connectors

Gold-wipes™

49-01603-00

Cleaning module connector contact area

Protective goggles

29-16141-10

Eye protection

Nitrile gloves

29-26403-00

Hand protection

™Gold-wipes is a trademark of TEXWIPE.

Acceptance and Troubleshooting 3–7

3.4 H7206-B Diagnostic LEDs
The H7206-B power and logic unit has one green and eight
red LEDs in the upper righthand corner and a larger green
LED in the lower lefthand corner.

Figure 3–3: H7206-B Diagnostic LEDs

9
8
7
6

FRONT

5
4
3
2
1

14V BIAS
LED

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RED
LEDs

GREEN
LED

RESET
SWITCH

The H7206-B power and logic unit has 10 indicator LEDs and one reset
switch.
The nine LEDs in the upper right corner of the H7206-B are explained in
Table 3–3. Refer to Figure 3–3 for LED numbering.
The green +14V bias LED lights to indicate when the bias supply on the
fan/power module is working.
WARNING: When the +14V bias LED is off, do not assume that the bulk
supply is deenergized. This LED does not indicate the presence or absence
of the 300V bulk supply.

Table 3–3: H7206-B LEDs
LED

Color

Meaning

Red

Fault (airflow, interlock, overtemperature)

Red

XMI-1 module in XMI-2 card cage

Red

H7214 or H7242 installed incorrectly

Red

VAXBI—H7214 fault

Red

VAXBI—H7215 fault

Red

XMI—H7242 fault

Red

XMI—H7214 fault

Red

XMI—H7215 fault

Green

+14V logic bias is okay

LEDs 2 through 6 are latched on to indicate regulator faults. Reset these
LEDs by turning the key switch to Off and back to Enable or Standby, or
by pressing the reset switch (see Figure 3–3). LEDs 5 and 6 are always lit
in Standby mode, since the VAXBI side is off in this key position.
The H7206-B LEDs may not indicate problems with regulators if the status
cables are not correctly seated.

Acceptance and Troubleshooting 3–9

Chapter 4

Installing the TK70 Tape Drive Option
This chapter describes the installation of a TK70 tape drive into a VAX
6000 cabinet. Operating instructions are given in Appendix A.
Sections include:
•

TK70 Tape Drive Option Description

•

Install the TK Tape Drive

•

Check the TK Tape Drive Load Path

Installing the TK70 Tape Drive Option 4–1

4.1 TK70 Tape Drive Option Description
The TK70 tape drive can be installed to provide an in-cabinet
console load device. The TBK70 adapter is the interface
between the tape drive and the VAXBI. The tape drive is
installed in the system control assembly in the upper left
front of the cabinet.

Figure 4–1: TK70 Tape Drive Location

FRONT

TK70
TAPE DRIVE
ASSEMBLY

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Table 4–1 lists the items in the TK70 tape drive option kit.

Table 4–1: TK70 Tape Drive Option Kit
Part Number

Description

TK70-AA

Tape drive

74-41495-01

Tape drive housing

T1035-00

TBK70 controller

17-02833-01

Signal cable, from tape drive to system control assembly

17-02632-01

Signal cable,
plane

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from system control assembly to VAXBI back-

Installing the TK70 Tape Drive Option 4–3

4.2 Install the TK Tape Drive
First, attach the tape drive housing to the tape drive.
Next remove the plastic filler bezel from the system control
assembly. Then install and cable the tape drive. Insert the
TBK70 module into the VAXBI card cage. You will need a
small Phillips screwdriver and a flat screwdriver.

4.2.1 Attach the Tape Drive Housing
Attach the housing to the tape drive with four Phillips
screws.
Figure 4–2: Tape Drive Housing

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1. Place the housing over the tape drive, as shown in Figure 4–2. The
captive screw on the housing should be at the front of the tape drive,
on the right side.
2. Using a small Phillips screwdriver, install the two flathead Phillips
screws on the left side of the tape drive (see 2 in Figure 4–2).
3. Install the two panhead Phillips screws on the right side of the tape
drive (see 3 ).

Installing the TK70 Tape Drive Option 4–5

4.2.2 Prepare the Cabinet and Remove the Filler Bezel
Turn off the system and remove the filler bezel.

Figure 4–3: Filler Bezel Removal

FRONT

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1. Turn the system control panel upper key switch to the Off position.
2. Open the front door of the cabinet.
3. Remove the filler bezel from the system control assembly. The bezel is
held in place by one slotted screw (see 3 in Figure 4–3).

Installing the TK70 Tape Drive Option 4–7

4.2.3 Cable the TK Tape Drive
Remove the metal plate from the system control assembly.
Then connect the cables and insert the TK tape drive into
the system control assembly. There are two signal cables
and one power cable.

Figure 4–4: Plate Removal and TK70 Tape Drive Connectors

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1. Open the rear door of the cabinet.
2. Locate the small metal plate at the right of the power sequencer module
(see 2 in Figure 4–4). Remove the plate by removing two screws.
3. Take the 17-02833-01 ribbon cable from the kit and on the large
connector, remove one screw and loosen one screw. When installing,
make sure the retaining clips are positioned to go through the opening
made by removing the metal plate in Step 2.
From the front of the cabinet, push the connector through the opening.
Make sure that the red line on the cable is at the bottom of the cable.
Using a small Phillips screwdriver, install the two connector screws.
Thread the other end of the cable through the cable guide toward the
front of the cabinet.
4. Connect the other end of the 17-02833-01 cable into the TK drive at the
top left (see 4 ).
5. Plug the 4-wire power connector into the bottom left of the TK drive
(see 5 ). The power cable is already in the system control assembly.
6. Slide the tape drive into the opening, being careful not to twist the
signal cable.
As you push the unit in, hold the signal cable flush to the left side of
the unit so that it remains untangled and is installed smoothly. Tuck
the end loop in if it protrudes when the TK unit is installed.
7. Tighten the captive screw on the left side of the tape drive.
8. At the rear of the cabinet, connect the 17-02632-01 cable to the system
control assembly (this cable connects to the 17-02833-01 connector
installed in Step 3). Push the retaining clips down to lock into place.

Table 4–2: TK Tape Drive Cables to Be Installed
Part Number

Description

17-02632-01

Ribbon cable, from the system control assembly to the VAXBI slot of
the TBK70 module, segment D2.

17-02833-01

Ribbon cable, from the tape drive to the system control assembly.
4-wire power cord, from system control assembly to tape drive.

Installing the TK70 Tape Drive Option 4–9

4.2.4 Install the TBK70 Module
Next install the TBK70 module into the VAXBI card cage.
Then connect the signal cable to the VAXBI backplane.

Figure 4–5: Numbering of VAXBI Slots

12 11 10 9 8 7

5 4 3

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CAUTION: You must wear an antistatic wrist strap attached to the cabinet
when you handle any modules.
1. Remove the plastic door in front of the VAXBI card cage. Install the
TBK70 module into the desired VAXBI slot. Replace the door.
2. At the rear of the cabinet, route the 17-02632-01 signal cable (red stripe
down) to the VAXBI slot that holds the TBK70 module. Insert the
connector into segment D2. Thread the extra cable up through the
cable clamp.
3. Close the front and rear cabinet doors.
4. Turn the system control panel upper key switch to the Enable position.

Installing the TK70 Tape Drive Option 4–11

4.3 Check the TK Tape Drive Load Path
In console mode, you can use the Z command to "attach" to
the TK controller on the VAXBI. Run a ROM-based test to
verify that the load path works properly. Return the console
to the boot processor.

Example 4–1: TK ROM-Based Diagnostic
1
>>> SHOW CONFIGURATION
Type
1+ KA64A
(8082)
2+ KA64A
(8082)
3+ KA64A
(8082)
4+ KA64A
(8082)
7+ MS65A
(4001)
8+ MS65A
(4001)
9+ MS65A
(4001)
A+ MS65A
(4001)
D+ DEMNA
(0C03)
E+ DWMBB/A
(2002)
XBI E
1+ DWMBB/B
2+ CIBCA
4+ TBK70

(2002)
(0108)
(410B)

Rev
0007
0007
0007
0007
0084
0084
0084
0084
0600
0001 2
0001
41C1
0307 2

3 >>> Z/BI:4 E
?33 Z connection successfully started.
4 T/R
5 RBD4> D2/TR/T=6/C
;T1035_TK
1.00
;T06
;
P6
6
410B 00000001
;00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000
7 RBD4> QUIT
8 ^P
?31 Z connection terminated by ^P
>>>

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Put a blank cartridge in the TK drive. Make sure it is not writeprotected. The blank tape is required for proper running of the TK
RBDs. (If you are unfamiliar with the TK, see the VAX 6000 Series
Owner’s Manual.)

In this example, the DWMBB adapter is XMI node E. The TK controller
(TBK70) is VAXBI node 4.

Enter the Z command, using the /BI qualifier. The system console
communicates with the module at VAXBI node 4 on the VAXBI whose
adapter is at XMI node E. The system responds to the Z command with
a message.

Enter the command T/R to invoke the module’s ROM-based diagnostic
monitor.

The diagnostic monitor prompt is RBD4>, where 4 is the VAXBI node
number. Enter the command D2/TR/T=6/C. The diagnostic performs a
read/write test.

The diagnostic prints out several lines of information. Check for a P
in the first field of the diagnostic completion message, which indicates
that the test passed.

Enter QUIT, which stops execution of the ROM diagnostic monitor and
resets the controller.

Enter CTRL/P, which reattaches the console to the boot processor. The
system responds to CTRL/P with a message.

Installing the TK70 Tape Drive Option 4–13

Appendix A

TK70 Tape Drive Instructions
The TK70 tape drive holds one tape cartridge that contains the magnetic
tape on a single reel. When a tape cartridge is inserted, the tape is
automatically threaded onto a reel inside the drive. The tape must be
entirely rewound before the cartridge can be removed from the drive.
Rewinding can take up to 90 seconds.
The TK70 can read data from a tape that was written by a TK50, but it
cannot overwrite a tape originally written by a TK50. A TK50, however,
cannot read data from a tape written by a TK70.

TK70 Tape Drive Instructions A–1

A.1 Controls and Indicators
The TK70 tape drive has three lights, a beeper, an unload button, and a
cartridge insert/release handle. Table A–1 lists the functions of TK tape
drive controls and indicators that are shown in Figure A–1.

Figure A–1: TK Tape Drive

TK
70

GREEN:
OPERATE HANDLE

O
H pe r
an a
dl te
e
U
nl
oa
d

ad
Lo

* *W
* * In
O
C
a
p
s
H los ert Han en it L
an e
t
T
dl thi ap dle his igh
e
e s
t

FRONT

YELLOW:
TAPE IN USE

W
Pr rit
ot e
ec
te
d
Ta
pe
in
U
se

ORANGE:
WRITE PROTECTED

*
Re
To
*
O *W P
m
U
ov H pen ait ress
nl
oa
e T and t
Li Bu
h
d
a p l e i s gh
tto
t
e
n

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UNLOAD
BUTTON

Table A–1: TK70 Light Summary
Light

State

Condition

Green
(Operate Handle)

On
Off
Blinking

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

Yellow
(Tape in Use)

Steady
Blinking

Drive ready.
Drive in use.

Orange 1
(Write Protected)

On
Off

Tape write protected.
Tape write enabled.

All three lights

Blinking

Drive fault. Attempt to reset the fault by pressing the unload button.

1 The orange light is on when any of the following conditions exist:

Cartridge write protect switch is in the protected position.
Cartridge is software write protected.
Attempt was made to mount or initialize a cartridge previously written in a TK50 drive.

A.2 Loading a Tape
To load a tape, follow these steps:
1. When the green light is on steadily, pull the handle to the open position.
2. With the label facing out, insert the tape cartridge.
3. Push the cartridge in until it is completely inside the drive.
4. Push the handle to the closed position. The yellow light blinks,
indicating that the tape is loading. When the yellow light stays on
steadily, the drive is ready for use.
NOTE: If the green light blinks or if all three lights blink, the loading has
failed.

TK70 Tape Drive Instructions A–3

A.3 Unloading a Tape
To unload a tape, follow these steps:
1. Press the unload button or execute an appropriate operating system
unload command. The yellow light blinks as the tape rewinds.
2. When the green light turns on and the beep sounds, pull the handle to
the open position. The cartridge will partially eject.
3. Remove the cartridge.
4. Push the handle to the closed position.
NOTE: If all three lights blink, the unload has failed.

A.4 Write-Protecting Your Tape Cartridge
Write-protecting a tape cartridge prevents accidental erasure of information
stored on the tape. To write-protect a tape, slide the tape’s write-protect
switch to the left so that the small orange rectangle is visible, as shown in
Figure A–2.

Figure A–2: TK Tape Cartridge
ORANGE
INDICATOR

WRITE
PROTECT
SWITCH
SLOT
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A.5 Labeling a Tape Cartridge
To label your tape cartridge:
•

Write your identifying information on the label. Note the recording
density: TK70 = 296 Mbytes.

•

Put the label into the slot on the front of the cartridge. See Figure A–2.

•

Use only the labels supplied with the tape cartridge. Stick-on labels
applied to the top, bottom, or sides of the cartridge can loosen and jam
or damage the tape drive.

•

Write only on the label. Do not write on the tape cartridge with a pen
or pencil.

A.6 Tape Handling and Storage Guidelines
To add life to your tapes and protect data, follow these guidelines:
•

Do not drop or bang the cartridge.

•

Store tape cartridges upright in a dust-free environment.

•

Keep tape cartridges away from direct sunlight, heaters, and other
sources of heat. Store tape cartridges in an even temperature between
10o and 40o C (50o to 104o F).

•

Keep tape cartridges away from sources of electromagnetic interference,
such as terminals, motors, and video or X-ray equipment.

TK70 Tape Drive Instructions A–5

Index
B
Baffle assembly, 2–2

C
Cables, 2–9, 4–9
Connector cleaning supplies, 3–7

D
Diagnostic monitor, 4–13
DWMBB
installation, 2–14

TK tape cartridge (Cont.)
labeling, A–5
write protecting, A–4
TK tape drive, 4–1 to 4–13, A–1 to
A–5
acceptance, 4–12
controls and indicators, A–2 to
A–3
loading a tape, A–3
unloading a tape, A–4
Tools required, 1–5
Troubleshooting, 3–6

H7206-B diagnostic LEDs, 3–8
H7214 power regulator, 2–10
H7215 power regulator, 2–12

VAXBI adapters
self-test, 3–5
VAXBI option kit contents, 1–6
VAXBI troubleshooting, 3–6 to 3–7

Preparation, 1–4

XMI-to-VAXBI adapter
self-test results, 3–5

R
ROM–based diagnostic for TK tape
drive, 4–12

S
Self-test results, 3–4 to 3–5
Site preparation, 1–4 to 1–5

T
TBK70 module installation, 4–10
TK option kit contents, 4–3
TK tape cartridge, A–1 to A–5
handling and storage, A–5

Index–1