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VAX 6000 CI/Embedded
Storage Installation Manual
Order Number EK-62X34-IN-003

This manual describes for Digital Customer Service engineers the installation of the 62X34SA/-SB and 62X34-RA/-RB CI/Embedded Storage Kits and the routing/configuration of cables
necessary to connect and/or dual port VAX 6000 CI/Embedded Storage Options to HSCs.

Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts

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.
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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
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Contents
About this manual

Chapter 1 Safety Precautions
1.1
1.2
1.3

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
Hazards and Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
ESD Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1

Chapter 2 VAX 6000 CI/Embedded Storage Kits
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
62X34-SA/-SB Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
62X34-RA/-RB Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
BC26V Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3

Chapter 3 Installing the 62X34-SA/-SB and 62X34-RA/-RB Kit
Hardware
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5

3.6

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
Powering Down the VAX 6000 Series Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
Installing 62X34-SA/-SB and 62X34-RA/-RB Kit Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
Preparing the VAX 6000 System Cabinet for 62X34 Kit Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
Installing Mounting Brackets and Cable Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
3.5.1
Installing the Left Mounting Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
3.5.2
Installing the Right Mounting Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3
3.5.3
Installing the Cable Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3
Installing Cable Routing Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5
3.6.1
Installing 62X34-SA/SB Kit Cable Routing Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5
3.6.2
Installing 62X34-RA/RB Kit Cable Routing Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8

iii

Chapter 4 Cable Routing
4.1
4.2
4.3

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1
Routing and Connecting SA7x and RA9x I/O Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1
Routing and Connecting BC26V SDI Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3
4.3.1
SA7x Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4
4.3.1.1
Single SA7x/single port configurations to an HSC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4
4.3.1.2
Dual SA7x/single port configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4
4.3.1.3
Single SA7x/dual port configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4
4.3.1.4
Dual SA7x/dual port configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5
4.3.1.5
RA9x Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5
4.3.1.6
Mixed SA7x/RA9x Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5
4.3.2
Preparing the VAX 6000 System Cabinet for Powering Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6
4.3.3
Powering Up the VAX 6000 System Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6
4.3.4
Verification of Drive Operation and HSC Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6

Chapter 5 VAX 6000 Embedded Storage Documentation
5.1
5.2

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1
6000 Embedded Storage and Related HSC Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1

Index
Figures
3–1
3–2
3–3
4–1
4–2
4–3
4–4
4–5
4–6
4–7
4–8
4–9

Bracketry Installation for the CI Embedded Storage kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4
SA7x Cable Routing Hardware Installation for CI Embedded Storage Kit. . . . . 3–7
RA9x Cable Routing Hardware Installation for CI Embedded Storage Kit. . . . . 3–9
SA7x (17-01699-01) or RA9x (17-01482-01) Cable Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2
Single SA7x...A Ported to KDB50...B Ported to a HSC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–7
Dual SA7xs...A Ported to KDB50...B Ported to a HSC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–8
Single SA7x...A and B Ported to a HSC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–9
Dual SA7xs...A and B Ported to a HSC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–10
Single RA9x...A Ported to KDB50...B Ported to a HSC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–11
Dual RA9xs...A Ported to KDB50...B Ported to a HSC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–12
Single RA9x...A and B Ported to a HSC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–13
Dual RA9xs...A and B Ported to a HSC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–14

Tables
2–1
2–2
4–1
5–1

62X34-SA/-SB Kit Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
62X34-RA/-RB Kit Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
Cable Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3
Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1

About this manual

This manual describes:
•

Safety precautions for Digital Customer Service engineers working with the VAX 6000
Series System Cabinet

•

How to install 62X34-SA/-SB and 62X34-RA/-RB CI/Embedded Storage Kits into a VAX
6000 Series System Cabinet

•

Cable configuration and cable management of cables connecting and dual porting VAX
6000 CI/Embedded Storage options to HSCs

Intended Audience
All Digital Customer Service Engineers installing 62X34 CI/Embedded Storage Kits into a
VAX 6000 Series Cabinet should read this manual. Without the information in this manual,
proper installation cannot be done.

Document structure
This document is divided into the following chapters:
chapter

describes

Safety and ESD precautions for Digital Customer Service Engineers

The contents of the 62X34-SA/-SB and 62X34-RA/-RB Kits

How to install the 62X34-SA/SB and 62X34-RA/-RB Kit hardware

Cable routing and configurations

VAX 6000 Embedded Storage Documentation List

Scope
The purpose of this manual is to describe the installation of the 62X34-SA/-SB and 62X34-RA/RB CI/Embedded Storage Kits and the routing/configuration of cables necessary to connect
and/or dual port VAX 6000 CI/Embedded Storage Options to HSCs.
General information about the VAX 6000 Series System and field acceptance procedures are
not contained in this manual. Refer to documentation for the 6000 series cabinets for that
information.
Information about installing SA7x and RA9x Embedded Storage Options or Embedded
Storage Upgrade Kits is also not included in this manual. Refer to manuals EK-SA7CKIN and EK-RA9CK-IN and document EK-62X34-CL for this information.

Chapter 1
Safety Precautions
1.1 Introduction
This chapter discusses hazards and safety precautions that the Digital Customer Service
engineer should be aware of before installing a 62X34-SA/-SB or 62X34-RA/-RB CI/Embedded
Storage Kit.
WARNING
Installation of and all maintenance related to 62X34-SA/-SB and 62X34-RA/-RB Kits
can only be performed by qualified Digital Customer Service engineers. Digital
customer access to VAX 6000 Embedded Storage Options is limited to access of
RA9x and SA7x operator control panels (OCPs) through the access slot in the system
cabinet front door. Digital Customer Access to VAX 6000 Embedded RA9xs, SA7xs,
or associated hardware or cables through system cabinet front or rear doors is
prohibited.

1.2 Hazards and Safety Precautions
The front and rear doors of a VAX 6000 series processor cabinets are considered safety
barriers. High voltages, as well as the blower assembly, are accessible once the front door is
opened and high voltages are accessible once the rear door is opened. Both cabinet doors are
locked and cannot be opened without a 5/32 hex key. Only Digital Customer Service engineers
can open the front or rear door without violating Digital safety measures.

1.3 ESD Precautions
Only Digital Customer Service engineers with training in electrostatic discharge (ESD)
procedures should install any VAX 6000 Embedded Storage options or kits or work with
the processor cabinet.

Safety Precautions 1–1

Digital Customer Service engineers must wear proper ESD protective ground straps connected
to a good ground when accessing, installing, or repairing Embedded Storage options or VAX
6000 series processor cabinets. ESD kits, containing protective ground straps, are behind
the front and rear doors of the processor cabinets. Use the ground strap when working with
the processor cabinets. When working with a VAX 6000 Embedded Storage Option, use a
seperate ground strap connected to the option being worked on.

1–2 Safety Precautions

Chapter 2
VAX 6000 CI/Embedded Storage Kits
2.1 Introduction
This chapter describes the 62X34-SA/-SB and 62X34-RA/-RB VAX 6000 CI/Embedded Storage
Kits parts lists. These kits are required for connecting or Dual Porting VAX 6000 Embedded
SA7x and RA9x options to HSCs.
There are four VAX 6000 CI/Embedded Storage Kits:
Kit

Description

62X34-SA

If the customer wants to connect a first embedded storage option in the VAX 6000
cabinet to an HSC and the option is an SA7x, the 62X34-SA kit is required because
it contains the required hardware brackets and cable tray.

62X34-SB

If the customer already has one embedded storage option (SA7x or RA9x) in the
VAX 6000 cabinet connected to an HSC, wants to connect a second option, and the
second option is an SA7x, the 62X34-SB kit is required. The 62X34-SB kit does
not contain the hardware brackets and cable tray needed only for connecting the
first embedded storage option to an HSC.

62X34-RA

If the customer wants to connect a first embedded storage option in the VAX
6000 cabinet to an HSC and the option is an RA9x, the 62X34-RA kit is required
because it contains the required hardware brackets and cable tray.

62X34-RB

If the customer already has one embedded storage option (RA9x or SA7x) in the
VAX 6000 cabinet connected to an HSC, wants to connect a second option, and the
second option is an RA9x, the 62X34-RB kit is required. The 62X34-RB kit does
not contain the hardware brackets and cable tray needed only for connecting the
first embedded storage option to an HSC.

WARNING
Installation of and all maintenance related to 62X34-SA/-SB and 62X34-RA/-RB Kits
must be performed by qualified Digital Customer Service Engineers.

VAX 6000 CI/Embedded Storage Kits 2–1

Digital customer access to VAX 6000 Embedded Storage Options is limited to access of RA9x
and SA7x operator control panels (OCPs) through the access slot in the system cabinet front
door. Access to VAX 6000 Embedded RA9xs, SA7xs, or associated hardware or cables through
system cabinet front or rear doors is prohibited.

2.2 62X34-SA/-SB Kit Contents
The 62X34-SA/-SB Kit is required for connecting and dual porting VAX 6000 Embedded SA7xLKs and SA7x-MKs to HSCs. 62X34-SA/-SB contents are listed in Table 1-1. Ensure that all
contents of the kit are present before starting installation procedure.
Table 2–1: 62X34-SA/-SB Kit Parts List
Part Number

Description

-SA Qty

-SB Qty

70-28506-01

New cable tray

74-41166-01

Bracket, left

70-27841-01

Bracket weldment, right

17-01699-01

SA7x I/O cable assembly

90-00001-21

10-32 male/female hex standoff, 1"

90-07091-00

Cable clamp, 1" round

90-07082-00

Cable clamp, 5/16" round

90-06662-00

Flat washer

12-15843-03

3/4" X 3" cable clamp, rect.

90-06565-00

10-32 nut, hex, external tooth

90-07651-00

External tooth star washer

90-00063-41

10-32 x 5/8" posidrive scr.

90-07880-00

Tie, cable, bundle

90-09984-00

6-32 cone head screw

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2.3 62X34-RA/-RB Kit Contents
The 62X34-RA/-RB Kit is required for connecting and dual porting VAX 6000 Embedded
RA9x-PAs to HSCs. 62X34-RA/-RB contents are listed in Table 1-2. Ensure that all contents
of the kit are present before starting installation procedure.

2–2 VAX 6000 CI/Embedded Storage Kits

Table 2–2: 62X34-RA/-RB Kit Parts List
Part Number

Description

-RA Qty

-RB Qty

70-28506-01

New cable tray

74-41166-01

Bracket, left

70-27841-01

Bracket weldment, right

17-01482-01

RA9x I/O cable assembly

90-00001-21

10-32 male/female hex standoff, 1"

90-07091-00

Cable clamp, 1" round

90-07082-00

Cable clamp, 5/16" round

90-06662-00

Flat washer

12-15843-03

3/4" X 3" cable clamp, rect.

90-06565-00

10-32 nut, hex, external tooth

90-07651-00

External tooth star washer

90-00063-41

10-32 x 5/8" posidrive scr.

90-07880-00

Tie, cable, bundle

90-09984-00

6-32 cone head screw

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2.4 BC26V Cables
The installation of BC26V SDI Cables is also described in this manual but the BC26V SDI
Cables are not provided as part of either kit and must be ordered seperately by the customer.
BC26V SDI cables must be no less than 12ft. (3.7m) long.
WARNING
BC26V Cable installation must be performed by qualified Digital Customer Service
engineers.

VAX 6000 CI/Embedded Storage Kits 2–3

Chapter 3
Installing the 62X34-SA/-SB and 62X34-RA/-RB Kit
Hardware
3.1 Introduction
This chapter describes how to perform the following:
•

Power down the VAX 6000 series processor cabinet

•

Install the 62X34-SA/-SB (or 62X34-RA/-RB) Kit hardware including the cable tray/bulkhead
left bracket, right bracket, and loose piece hardware required for effective cable management.

WARNING
These procedures must be performed by qualified Digital Customer Service engineers only. Digital customers must not open the VAX 6000 series cabinet front or
rear doors or access the enclosures, power supplies, controllers, or fans. All maintenance and repair actions must be performed by a qualified Digital Customer Service
engineer.

3.2 Powering Down the VAX 6000 Series Cabinet
The VAX 6000 series processor cabinets use H405 power controllers. To remove power from
the cabinet, use the following procedure:
1. Locate the cabinet control panel in the upper-left corner of the front door.
2. With the console key, turn the Standy/Enable/Secure control switch to 0.
3. Turn the Update/Halt/Auto Start control switch to Halt.
It is important to understand that at this point in time power has NOT been
removed from the VAX 6000 cabinet - the H405 power controller must be turned
off as described in steps 4 through 7 before power is removed from the VAX 6000
cabinet.
4. Go to the rear of the cabinet.
Installing the 62X34-SA/-SB and 62X34-RA/-RB Kit Hardware 3–1

5. Locate the H405 power controller in the lower right hand rear corner of the VAX 6000
cabinet.
6. Remove power from the cabinet by pulling the power controller main circuit breaker Thandle located on the H405 power controller.
7. Unplug the cabinet power cord from the ac receptacle.

3.3 Installing 62X34-SA/-SB and 62X34-RA/-RB Kit Hardware
62X34-SA/-SB and 62X34-RA/-RB VAX 6000 CI/Embedded Storage Kits contain different I/O
cables.
•

The 62X34-SA/-SB Kits each include two 17-01699-01 SA7x I/O cables required for
connecting and/or dual porting VAX 6000 Embedded SA7xs to HSC(s).

•

The 62X34-RA/-RB Kits each include two 17-01482-01 RA9x I/O cables required for
connecting and/or dual porting VAX 6000 Embedded RA9xs to HSC(s).

Installing the hardware common to both kits is described in this chapter.

3.4 Preparing the VAX 6000 System Cabinet for 62X34 Kit
Installation
To prepare the VAX 6000 series System Cabinet for 62X34 Kit installation:
1. Unlock the rear cabinet door with a 5/32 hex door key.
2. Remove the rear door to cabinet frame ground strap.
3. Pull up and lock top door key pin in the upper position.
4. Swing door away from the cabinet and lift it out of the bottom hinge.
5. Remove the door and set aside.

3.5 Installing Mounting Brackets and Cable Tray
The 62X34-SA and 62X34-RA Kits contains a left mounting bracket (74-41166-01), right
mounting bracket (70-27841-01), and cable tray (70-28506-01) that must be mounted in
the rear of the VAX 6000 cabinet. The embedded storage IO cables and BC26V cables are
connected at the cable tray.

3.5.1 Installing the Left Mounting Bracket
To install the left mounting bracket, use the following procedure and refer to Figure 3.1.
1. Remove the two lower 1/2 inch screws (90-00063-39) securing the I/O blower panel at the
left rear of the VAX 6000 cabinet.
2. Carefully set the two 1/2 inch screws aside. They must be used for installing the cable
tray (3.5.3).
3. Secure the left mounting bracket (74-41166-01) to the VAX 6000 cabinet using two 10/32
x 5/8 screws (90-00063-41).
3–2 Installing the 62X34-SA/-SB and 62X34-RA/-RB Kit Hardware

4. Torque screws to 30 in/lbs.

3.5.2 Installing the Right Mounting Bracket
To install the right mounting bracket, use the following procedure and refer to Figure 3.1.
1. Remove the four screws (90-00063-39) securing the cable guide on the right rear of the
VAX 6000 cabinet.
2. Using the same four screws, secure the new right mounting bracket (70-27841-01) to the
same location the cable guide was removed from.
3. Torque screws to 30 in/lbs.

3.5.3 Installing the Cable Tray
To install the cable tray, use the following procedure and refer to Figure 3.1.
1. Align the cable tray (70-28506-01) into the tabs on the previously installed left and right
mounting brackets.
2. Secure the cable tray to the left and right mounting brackets using the two 1/2 inch screws
that were set aside when the left mounting bracket was installed (reference procedure
3.5.1, step 1).

Installing the 62X34-SA/-SB and 62X34-RA/-RB Kit Hardware 3–3

Figure 3–1: Bracketry Installation for the CI Embedded Storage kit

( 2 Places )
See Note
Note: Remove two existing 90-00063-39
1/2" screws from the cabinet rail at this location. Set screws aside. Secure the 7441166-01 bracket using two 5/8" screws
(90-00063-41).

View rotated 180 degrees

Note: Remove existing 70-25525-01 bracket
and discard. Install new 70-27841-01 bracket
using existing hardware (1/2" screws ).

Note: 90-00063-39 screws used to mount 74-41165-01 cable
tray were originally removed from the cabinet during installation of the 74-41166-01 bracket. Use these to mount the tray.
TWO-00001-92.PS

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3.6 Installing Cable Routing Hardware
Note:
A number of cable clamps, standoffs, and associated loose screws and washers
needed for routing BC26V cables to the cable tray must be installed in the rear
of the VAX 6000 cabinet. If this hardware is not properly installed, effective cable
connection and management will be next to impossible.
Procedures for installing hardware for embedded SA7xs is contained in 3.6.1 and procedures
for installing hardware for embedded RA9xs is contained in 3.6.2.
Note: More loose piece mounting hardware is required for SA7x (62X34-SA/SB kits)
cable management because up to a maximum of 16 BC26V cables can be connected
in a configuration that includes 2 embedded SA7xs with all 16 ports connected to
HSCs; a maximum of only 4 BC26V HSC connections is possible with 2 embedded
RA9xs (62X34-RA/RB kits).
The same amount of cable routing hardware is included in all four 62X34 CI
embedded storage kits, actual hardware used depends on what configuration is
installed.

3.6.1 Installing 62X34-SA/SB Kit Cable Routing Hardware
To install the 62X34-SA/SB kit cable routing hardware required for embedded SA7xs, use the
following procedure and refer to Figure 3.2.
1. Mount one 1 inch male/female hex standoff (90-00001-21) and one external star washer
(90-07651-00) each to holes #5 and #14 on the left/rear/vertical cabinet rail as shown in
Figure 3.2.
Note:
With an SA7x installed in the left/rear side of the VAX 6000 cabinet, Holes #5
and #14 are the only available access holes to the threaded barnuts on the SA7x
mounting rail assembly.
If an SA7x is not installed in the left/rear side of the VAX 6000 cabinet, two (2)
10-32 hex nuts (90-06565-00) must be used to secure the two (2) standoffs to the
left/rear vertical cabinet rail.
2. Assemble and secure the following parts in order (as shown in the Figure 3.2 upper right
call-out) to the standoffs mounted in holes #5 and #14 on the left/rear/vertical cabinet
rail.
•

external star washer (90-07651-00)

•

1 inch cable clamp (90-07091-00)

•

male/female hex standoff (90-00001-21)

•

external star washer (90-07651-00)

•

two 1 inch cable clamps (90-07091-00) mounted back to back

•

flat washer (90-06662-00)
Installing the 62X34-SA/-SB and 62X34-RA/-RB Kit Hardware 3–5

•

10-32 x 5/8 inch posidrive screw (90-00063-41)

3. Mount one 1 inch male/female hex standoff (90-00001-21) and one external star washer
(90-07651-00) each to holes #5 and #14 on the right/rear/inside vertical cabinet rail
(adjacent to the H405 power controller as shown in Figure 3.2.
Note:
With an SA7x installed adjacent to the H405, holes #5 and #14 are the only
available access holes to the threaded bar nuts on the SA7x mounting rail
assembly.
If an SA7x is not installed adjacent to the H405, two 10-32 hex nuts (90-06565-00)
must be used to secure the two standoffs to the right/rear vertical cabinet rail.
4. Assemble and secure the following parts in order (as shown in the Figure 3.2 lower left
call-out) to the standoffs mounted in holes #5 and #14 on the right/rear vertical cabinet
rail.
•

external star washer (90-07651-00)

•

1 inch cable clamp (90-07091-00)

•

flat washer (90-06662-00)

•

10-32 x 5/8 inch posidrive screw (90-00063-41)

5. Remove the 10-32 x 1 1/4 inch pan head screw holding the lower rear retainer bracket
(locking bracket) on the rear of the SA7x.
6. Position two 5/16 inch cable clamps (90-07082-00) on the plastic wedge part of the retainer
bracket and mount them with the 10-32 x 1 1/4 inch pan head screw (removed in step 5)
and a flat washer (90-06662-00) to hole #2 of the right/rear vertical cabinet as shown in
the right call-out in Figure 3.2.
Note: More loose piece mounting hardware is required for SA7x (62X34-SA/SB
kits) cable management because up to a maximum of 16 BC26V cables can be
connected in a configuration that includes 2 embedded SA7xs with all 16 ports
connected to HSCs; a maximum of only 4 BC26V HSC connections is possible
with 2 embedded RA9xs (62X34-RA/RB kits).
The same amount of cable routing hardware is included in all four 62X34 CI
embedded storage kits, actual hardware used depends on what configuration is
installed.

3–6 Installing the 62X34-SA/-SB and 62X34-RA/-RB Kit Hardware

Figure 3–2: SA7x Cable Routing Hardware Installation for CI Embedded Storage Kit.

NOTE 1: SA7x cabling hardware shown
mounts at holes 5 and 14 in the 2 unused
10-32 holes of the existing barnut ( barnut is part ot the SA7x chassis rail assembly ).
If no option ( SA7x ) is mounted
at either location, hex nuts ( 90-0656500) must be used to secure the hardware
to the cabinet ( shown in this illustration ).

Holes 5 and 14
( 2 Places )
See Note 1

Part of SA7x
Installation kit

Note: This clamp is used in conjunction with hardware
shown in illustration below for cabling a second option.

Note: Cabling hardware shown is used to mount
power cords to the cabinet at hole #2. If an SA7x
option is installed, secure these clamps using
existing bracket hardware and flat washer as
shown in illustration.

Note: Hardware shown in this view is required for cabling a second
SA7x option.

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Installing the 62X34-SA/-SB and 62X34-RA/-RB Kit Hardware 3–7

3.6.2 Installing 62X34-RA/RB Kit Cable Routing Hardware
To install the 62X34-RA/RB kit cable routing hardware required for embedded RA9xs, use
the following procedure and refer to Figure 3.3.
1. Mount one 1 inch male/female hex standoff (90-00001-21) and one external star washer
(90-07651-00) each to holes #5 and #14 on the left/rear/vertical cabinet rail as shown in
Figure 3.3.

3–8 Installing the 62X34-SA/-SB and 62X34-RA/-RB Kit Hardware

Figure 3–3: RA9x Cable Routing Hardware Installation for CI Embedded Storage Kit.

NOTE: RA9x cabling hardware shown
mounts at holes 5 and 14 in the unused
10-32 holes of the existing barnut ( barnut
is part of the RA9x chassis assembly ).
If no option ( RA9x ) is mounted
at either location, hex nuts (90-06565-00 )
must be used to secure the hardware so
the cabinet ( shown in this illustration ).
Hole 14
Hole 5

Note: Hardware orientation is illustrated from the left side of the
cabinet as viewed from the rear. When installing hardware on the
right side ( nearest to the H405 Power Controller ), position the
cable clamp ( 90-07091-00 ) inward toward the center of the cabinet.

Note: Cabling hardware shown is
used to mount power cords to the
cabinet at hole 2.

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Installing the 62X34-SA/-SB and 62X34-RA/-RB Kit Hardware 3–9

Note:
With an RA9x installed in the left/rear side of the VAX 6000 cabinet, Holes #5
and #14 are the only available access holes to the threaded barnuts on the SA7x
mounting rail assembly.
If an RA9x is not installed in the left/rear side of the VAX 6000 cabinet, two (2)
10-32 hex nuts (90-06565-00) must be used to secure the two (2) standoffs to the
left/rear vertical cabinet rail.
2. Assemble and secure the following parts in order (as shown in the Figure 3.3 left call-out)
to the standoffs mounted in holes #5 and #14 on the left/rear/vertical cabinet rail.
•

external star washer (90-07651-00)

•

1 inch cable clamp (90-07091-00)

•

flat washer (90-06662-00)

•

10-31 x 5/8 inch posidrive screw (90-00063-41)

3. Position two 5/16 inch cable clamps (90-07082-00) as shown in the Figure 3.3 right call-out
and mount them with a 10-32 x 5/8 inch posidrive screw (90-00063-41) and flat washer
(90-06662-00) to hole #2 of the right/rear vertical cabinet as shown in the right call-out
in Figure 3.3.

3–10 Installing the 62X34-SA/-SB and 62X34-RA/-RB Kit Hardware

Chapter 4
Cable Routing
4.1 Introduction
This chapter describes the following:
•

Routing and connecting SA7x and RA9x I/O cables

•

Routing and connecting BC26V SDI cables

•

Powering up the VAX 6000 series cabinet

4.2 Routing and Connecting SA7x and RA9x I/O Cables
The following cables are the only embedded storage I/O cables that can be used to connected
embedded storage options to BC26V SDI cables at the cable tray.
•

17-01699-01 - for connecting SA7xs

•

17-01482-01 - for connecting RA9xs

Directions for routing SA7x and RA9x I/O cables are described in detail in manuals EKSA7CK-IN-001 (for the SA7x-MK and SA7x-LK) and EK-RA9CK-IN-001 (for the RA9x-PA).
In both manuals, directions are given to route I/O cables to VAX 6000 system KDB50 bulkhead
ports. For connections to the cable tray, the cables are mounted the same way except for the
final connection as shown in figures 4.2 through 4.9.
The I/O connections at the cable tray are determined by very strict cable configuration rules
that are illustrated in figure 4.1 and described below. The cable tray also has a label that
describes the appropriate cable connections.

Cable Routing 4–1

Figure 4–1: SA7x (17-01699-01) or RA9x (17-01482-01) Cable Configurations

B Port

A Port

B Port

A Port

Option 1

Option 2

4–2 Cable Routing

1. Embedded Storage Option #1 (SA7x or RA9x) is located in the space adjacent to the H405
power controller,"A" port cables are routed to the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th positions from the
left on the top of the cable tray. Option #1/Port "A" SA7x cables are connected according
to physical RA70 drive location. The Option #1/port "A" RA9x cable is connected at the
8th position from the left. Refer to Figure 4.1.
Option #1 "B" port cables are routed to the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th positions from the left
on the top of the cable tray. Option #1/Port "B" SA7x cables are connected according to
physical RA70 drive location. The Option #1/Port "B" RA9x I/O cable is connected at the
4th position from the left. Refer to Figure 4.1
2. Embedded Storage Option #2 (SA7x or RA9x is located in the left/ rear/outside space. "A"
port cables are routed to the 13th, 14th, 15th, and 16th positions from the left on the
top of the cable tray. Option #2/Port "A" SA7x cables are connected according to physical
RA70 drive location. The Option #2/Port "A" RA9x is connected at the 16th position from
the left. Refer to figure 4.1.
Option #2 "B" port cables are routed to the 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th positions from the
left on the top of the cable tray. Option #2/Port "B" SA7x cables are connected according
to physical RA70 drive location. The Option #2/Port "B" RA9x I/O cable is connected at
the 12th position from the left. Refer to figure 4.1.

4.3 Routing and Connecting BC26V SDI Cables
BC26V SDI cables must be at least 12 feet long to connect to the cable tray and are connected
underneath the cable tray. Refer to Figures 4.2 through 4.9 installation directions on how to
mount BC26V cables.
Table 4–1: Cable Configurations
Figure

Drive

Configuration

Page

4.2

Single SA7x

"A" Ported to KDB50

4-7

4.2

Single Sa70

"B" Ported to HSC

4.3

Dual SA7xs

"A" Ported to KDB50

4-8

4.3

Dual SA7xs

"B" Ported to HSC

4.4

Single SA7x

Dual Ported to HSC(s)

4-9

4.5

Dual SA7xs

Dual Ported to HSC(s)

4-10

4.6

Single RA9x

"A" Ported to KDB50

4-11

4.6

Single RA9x

"B" Ported to HSC

4.7

Dual RA9xs

"A" Ported to KDB50

4-12

4.7

Dual RA9xs

"B" Ported to HSC

4.8

Single RA9x

Dual Ported to HSC(s)

4-13

4.9

Dual RA9xs

Dual Ported to HSC(s)

4-14

Cable Routing 4–3

4.3.1 SA7x Configurations
To route BC26V cables to the cable tray (70-28506-01), use the following procedures/configuration
rules.
Note: Embedded Storage Option #1 is always mounted adjacent to the H405 Power
Controller as illustrated in Figure 4.2. Embedded Storage Option #2 is always
mounted along the left/rear/vertical cabinet rail.
4.3.1.1 Single SA7x/single port configurations to an HSC
1. Route the BC26V cables through the lower and upper 1 inch cable clamps (90-07091-00 Figure 3.2) mounted closest to the left/rear /vertical cabinet rail (Figure 4.2).
2. Connect SA7x Option #1 "A" port connections at the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th positions from
the left on the underside of the cable tray (Figures 4.1 and 4.2).
3. Connect SA7x Option #1 "B" port connections at the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th positions from
the left on the underside of the cable tray (Figures 4.1 and 4.2).
4.3.1.2 Dual SA7x/single port configurations
1. Route the BC26V cables that will be connected to SA7x Option #2 through the lower
and upper 1 inch cable clamps (90-07091-00 - Figure 3.2) mounted closest to the
left/rear/vertical cabinet rail (Figure 4.3).
2. Route the BC26V cables that will be connected to SA7x Option #1 through the lower and
upper 1 inch cable clamps (90-07091-00 - Figure 3.2) piggy-backed in the middle on the
left/rear/vertical cabinet rail (Figure 4.3).
3. Connect the BC26V cables on the underside of the cable tray at the appropriate
port/position (Figures 4.1 and 4.3).
4.3.1.3 Single SA7x/dual port configurations
1. Route the BC26V cables that will be connected to the SA7x "B" ports through the
lower and upper 1 inch cable clamps (90-07091-00 - Figure 3.2) mounted closest to the
left/rear/vertical cabinet rail (Figure 4.4).
2. Route the BC26V cables that will be connected to the SA7x "A" ports through the lower
and upper 1 inch cable clamps (90-07091-00 - Figure 3.2) piggy-backed in the middle on
the left/rear/vertical cabinet rail (Figure 4.4).
3. Connect the BC26V cables on the underside of the cable tray at the appropriate
port/position (Figures 4.1 and 4.4).

4–4 Cable Routing

4.3.1.4 Dual SA7x/dual port configurations
1. Route the BC26V cables that will be connected to SA7x Option #1 "B" ports through the
lower and upper 1 inch cable clamps (90-07091-00 - Figure 3.2) mounted closest to the
left/rear/ vertical cabinet rail (Figure 4.5).
2. Route the BC26V cables that will be connected to SA7x Option #1 "A" ports through the
lower and upper 1 inch cable clamps (90-07091-00 - Figure 3.2) piggy-backed in the middle
on the left/rear/vertical cabinet rail (Figure 4.5).
3. Route the BC26V cables that will be connected to SA7x Option #2 "B" ports through
the lower and upper 1 inch cable clamps (90-07091-00 - Figure 3.2) piggy-backed on the
outside on the left/rear/vertical cabinet rail (Figure 4.5).
4. Route the BC26V cables that will be connected to SA7x Option #2 "A" ports through the
lower and upper 1 inch cable clamps (90-07091-00 - Figure 3.2) mounted adjacent to the
H405 power controller (Figure 4.5).
5. Connect the BC26V cables on the underside of the cable tray at the appropriate
port/position (Figures 4.1 and 4.5).
4.3.1.5 RA9x Configurations
To route BC26V cables to the cable tray (70-28506-01) for RA9x embedded storage configurations, use the following procedures/configuration rules.
1. For all RA9x only configurations (1 or 2 RA9xs), route the BC26V cable(s) through
the lower and upper 1 inch cable clamps (90-07091-00 - Figure 3.3) mounted to the
left/rear/vertical cabinet rail (Figures 4.6 - 4.9).
2. Connect the BC26V cable(s) on the underside of the cable tray at the appropriate
port/position (Figures 4.1 and 4.6 - 4.9).
4.3.1.6 Mixed SA7x/RA9x Configurations
The following configuration rules should be followed when routing and connecting BC26V
cables for mixed SA7x/RA9x embedded storage configura- tions.
1. Route the BC26V cable(s) that will be connected to Option #1 "B" port(s) through the
lower and upper 1 inch cable clamps mounted closest to the left/rear/vertical cabinet rail
(Figure 3.2).
2. Route the BC26V cable(s) that will be connected to Option #1 "A" port(s) through the
lower and upper 1 inch cable clamps piggy-backed in the middle on the left/rear/vertical
cabinet rail (Figure 3.2).
3. Route the BC26V cable(s) that will be connected to Option #2 "B" port(s) through the
lower and upper 1 inch cable clamps piggy-backed on the outside on the left/rear/vertical
cabinet rail (Figure 3.2).
4. Route the BC26V cable(s) that will be connected to Option #2 "A" port(s) through the lower
and upper 1 inch cable clamps mounted adjacent to the H405 power controller (Figure
3.2).

Cable Routing 4–5

5. Connect the BCV26V cables on the underside of the cable tray (70-28506-01) at the
appropriate port/position (Figures 4.1 and 4.5).

4.3.2 Preparing the VAX 6000 System Cabinet for Powering Up
To prepare the VAX 6000 System Cabinet for powering up:
1. Position the rear cabinet door on the rear cabinet hinges.
2. Push and lock both hinge pins down into the hinges.
3. Swing the rear cabinet door into the closed position.
4. Lock the rear cabinet door with a 5/32 hex door key.

4.3.3 Powering Up the VAX 6000 System Cabinet
To apply power to the system cabinet after installation, use the following procedures.
1. Plug the system cabinet power controller into an ac wall receptacle.
2. Push in the main circuit breaker T-handle (ON position) located on the H405 power
controller.
3. Locate the system cabinet control panel in the upper-left corner of the system cabinet
front door.
4. Turn the Standby/Enable/Secure control switch to Enable.
5. Turn the Update/halt/Auto Start control switch to Auto Start.

4.3.4 Verification of Drive Operation and HSC Connections
To verify VAX 6000 embedded storage option operation and connections to the HSC(s), use
the following procedures.
1. Verify operation of the VAX 6000 embedded storage options by following the procedures
included in the SA7x/VAX 6000 Cabinet Series Upgrade Installation Guide (EK-SA7CKIN-001) and the RA9x/VAX 6000 Cabinet Series Upgrade Installation Guide (EK-RA9CKIN-001).
2. Verify physical connection of the BC26V cables at the HSC(s). Reference the HSC Installation Manual (EK-HSCMN-IN-001) for any necessary information related to BC26V
cable connections at the HSC.
3. Verify proper operation of the CI/Embedded Storage configuration by running diagnostic
ILDISK from the HSC. Reference the HSC Service Manual (EK-HSCMA-SV-002) for any
information related to running this or other diagnostics.

4–6 Cable Routing

Figure 4–2: Single SA7x...A Ported to KDB50...B Ported to a HSC

90-07880-00
Note 1: 5/8" screw, flat
washer, and clamp installed on the first I/O cable are part of the SA7x
Installation Kit.

90-07880-00
See Note 1

90-07880-00
Note 2: Cable tie and tie wrap are both part
of the SA7x Installation kit.
Note 3: BC26V cables
are shown here for illustration purposes only.
Cables are Field Installed.

Only 1 connector
shown for illustraion purposes.

Cable tray shown
for reference only

90-09984-00
( 2 per connector )

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Cable Routing 4–7

Figure 4–3: Dual SA7xs...A Ported to KDB50...B Ported to a HSC

90-07880-00
Note 1: 5/8" screw, flat
washer, and clamp installed on the first I/O cable are part of the SA7x
Installation Kit.

90-07880-00
See Note 1

90-07880-00
Note 2: Cable tie and tie wrap are both part
of the SA7x Installation kit.

90-07880-00
Note 3: BC26V cables
are shown here for illustration purposes only.
Cables are Field Installed.

Only 1 connector
shown for illustraion purposes.

Cable tray shown
for reference only

90-09984-00
( 2 per connector )
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4–8 Cable Routing

Figure 4–4: Single SA7x...A and B Ported to a HSC

90-07880-00

Note 1: 5/8" screw, flat
washer, and clamp installed on the first I/O cable are part of the SA7x
Installation Kit.

90-07880-00
See Note 1

90-07880-00
Note 2: Cable tie and tie wrap are both part
of the SA7x Installation kit.

Note 3: BC26V cables
are shown here for illustration purposes only.
Cables are Field Installed.

Only 1 connector
shown for illustraion purposes.

Cable tray shown
for reference only

90-09984-00

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( 2 per connector )

Cable Routing 4–9

Figure 4–5: Dual SA7xs...A and B Ported to a HSC

90-07880-00

Note 1: 5/8" screw, flat
washer, and clamp installed on the first I/O cable are part of the SA7x
Installation Kit.

90-07880-00

See Note 1

90-07880-00
Note 3: BC26V cables
are shown here for illustration purposes only.
Cables are Field Installed.

90-07880-00

Note 2: Cable tie and tie wrap are both part
of the SA7x Installation kit.
Cable tray shown
for reference only

Only 1 connector
shown for illustraion purposes.

90-09984-00
( 2 per connector )
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4–10 Cable Routing

Figure 4–6: Single RA9x...A Ported to KDB50...B Ported to a HSC

90-07880-00

Note 1: 5/8" screw, flat
washer, and clamp installed on the first I/O cable are part of the SA9x
Installation Kit.

90-07880-00
See Note 1

90-07880-00
Note 3: BC26V cables
are shown here for illustration purposes only.
Cables are Field Installed.

Note 2: Cable tie mount and tie wrap are
both part of the SA9x Installation kit.

Only 1 connector
shown for illustraion purposes.

Cable tray shown
for reference only

90-09984-00
( 2 per connector )

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Cable Routing 4–11

Figure 4–7: Dual RA9xs...A Ported to KDB50...B Ported to a HSC

90-07880-00

Note 1: 5/8" screw, flat
washer, and clamp installed on the first I/O cable are part of the SA9x
Installation Kit.

90-07880-00
See Note 1

90-07880-00
Note 3: BC26V cables
are shown here for illustration purposes only.
Cables are Field Installed.

Note 2: Cable tie mount and tie wrap are
both part of the SA9x Installation kit.

Only 1 connector
shown for illustraion purposes.

Cable tray shown
for reference only

90-09984-00
( 2 per connector )

4–12 Cable Routing

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Figure 4–8: Single RA9x...A and B Ported to a HSC

90-07880-00

Note 1: 5/8" screw, flat
washer, and clamp installed on the first I/O cable are part of the SA9x
Installation Kit.

90-07880-00
See Note 1

90-07880-00
Note 3: BC26V cables
are shown here for illustration purposes only.
Cables are Field Installed.

Note 2: Cable tie mount and tie wrap are
both part of the SA9x Installation kit.

Only 1 connector
shown for illustraion purposes.

Cable tray shown
for reference only

90-09984-00
( 2 per connector )

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Cable Routing

4–13

Figure 4–9: Dual RA9xs...A and B Ported to a HSC

90-07880-00

Note 1: 5/8" screw, flat
washer, and clamp installed on the first I/O cable are part of the SA9x
Installation Kit.

90-07880-00
See Note 1

90-07880-00
Note 3: BC26V cables
are shown here for illustration purposes only.
Cables are Field Installed.

Note 2: Cable tie mount and tie wrap are
both part of the SA9x Installation kit.

Only 1 connector
shown for illustraion purposes.

Cable tray shown
for reference only

90-09984-00
( 2 per connector )

4–14 Cable Routing

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Chapter 5
VAX 6000 Embedded Storage Documentation
5.1 Introduction
This chapter describes documentation related to connecting 6000 embedded storage options
to HSCs.

5.2 6000 Embedded Storage and Related HSC Manuals
The following table includes all 6000 embedded storage manuals (including one document)
and two HSC Manuals that contain information related to connecting 6000 embedded storage
options to HSCs.
Table 5–1: Related Documentation
Manual

Description

EK-SA7CK-IN-001

SA7x/6000 Cabinet Series Upgrade Installation Guide included with
SA7x-MK and SA7x-LK options. Describes installation of SA7x-MK
and SA7x-LK embedded storage options into 6000 System cabinet and
operation of the options.

EK-RA9CK-IN-001

RA9x/6000 Cabinet Series Upgrade Installation Guide included with
RA9x-PA options. Describes installation of RA9x-PA embedded storage
option into 6000 System cabinet and operation of the option.

EK-62X34-IN

VAX 6000 CI/Embedded Storage Manual included with 62X34-SA, SB,
RA, and RB 6000 CI/Embedded Storage kits. Describes installation
of hardware and cabling necessary to support 6000 embedded storage
option(s) connection to HSC(s).

EK-62X34-CL-001

VAX 6000 Series Embedded Storage Cover Letter included with 62X34UA and 62X34-UB Upgrade kits. Includes information necessary for any
embedded storage upgrade that includes installation of unswitched H405
power controllers and 70-26931-01 doors.

VAX 6000 Embedded Storage Documentation 5–1

Table 5–1 (Cont.): Related Documentation
Manual

Description

EK-HSCMN-IN-001

HSC Installation Manual Describes installation of HSCs including
information related to connecting BC26V cables to HSCs.

EK-HSCMA-SV-002

HSC Service Manual Describes servicing HSCs including information on
the ILDISK diagnostic necessary to verify HSC/6000 embedded storage
connection and operation.

5–2 VAX 6000 Embedded Storage Documentation

Index
C
Cable Routing
BC26V SDI Cables, 4–3
Dual SA7x, Dual Port, 4–4
Dual SA7x, Single Port, 4–4
RA9x, 4–1
RA9x Configurations, 4–5
SA7x, 4–1
Single SA7x, Dual Port, 4–4
Single SA7x, Single Port, 4–4
Cable Routing Hardware, 3–5
Cables, SDI, 2–3
Cable Tray, 3–2
Configuration
Mixed SA7x/RA9x, 4–5

K
Kit Installation, 3–2

M
Mounting Brackets, 3–2

P
Power Down Procedure, 3–1

R
-RA/-RB Kit Contents, 2–2
Related Documentation, 5–1

Hazards and Safety Precautions, 1–1

-SA/-SB Kit Contents, 2–2
SA7x/SA9x Kits, 2–1
SA7x Kits, 2–1
Safety Precautions and Hazards, 1–1
SDI Cables, 2–3

Installation
Cable Routing Hardware, 3–5
Cable Tray, 3–2
Mounting Brackets, 3–2
RA9x Cable Routing, 3–8
SA7x Cable Routing, 3–5

VAX 6000 Cab Preparation, 3–2
VAX 6000 Power Up, 4–6
Verification
Drive Operation, 4–6
HSC Connections, 4–6

ESD Precautions, 1–1

Index–1