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DEC 7000/10000 AXP
VAX 7000/10000
Systems Overview
Order Number EK–71XEA–OV. A01

This document describes the VAX 7000, VAX 10000, DEC 7000, and DEC
10000 AXP systems. It also presents the hardware documentation sets
that support these products.

digital equipment corporation
maynard, massachusetts

First Printing, August 1993
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 © 1993 by Digital Equipment Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
Printed in U.S.A.

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

Contents
Preface ....................................................................................................... v
Chapter 1 Systems
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8

VAX and Alpha AXP Compared ............................................ 1-2
The Basic Platform ................................................................ 1-4
Plug-In Units .......................................................................... 1-6
I/O Expansion ......................................................................... 1-8
Power .................................................................................... 1-10
Console .................................................................................. 1-12
Power-Up Testing ................................................................ 1-14
Upgrading from VAX to Alpha AXP ................................... 1-16

Chapter 2 Documentation
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7

Documentation Map ............................................................... 2-2
Time-Sensitive Information ................................................... 2-4
What Ships with the System? ............................................... 2-6
Reference ................................................................................ 2-8
Service .................................................................................. 2-10
Upgrades ............................................................................... 2-12
More Information ................................................................. 2-14

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

The Basic Platform—System Cabinet .................................. 1-4
System Footprints Compared ................................................ 1-5
Location of PIU Quadrants .................................................... 1-6
Expander Cabinet .................................................................. 1-8
7000 System with Two Expander Cabinets (front view) ..... 1-9
Power System ....................................................................... 1-10
Power Receptacles ................................................................ 1-10

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1-8
1-9
1-10
1-11
2-1
2-2
2-3
2-4
2-5
2-6

Console Commands .............................................................. 1-12
Environment Variables ........................................................ 1-13
Power-Up Test Sequence..................................................... 1-14
Investment Protection: VAX to Alpha AXP ....................... 1-16
Documentation Map ............................................................... 2-2
Time-Sensitive Information................................................... 2-4
What Ships with the System? ............................................... 2-6
Reference ................................................................................ 2-8
Service Kits .......................................................................... 2-10
Upgrade Manuals ................................................................. 2-12

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

Feature Comparison by Operating System .......................... 1-2
Comparison of 7000 and 10000 Systems .............................. 1-3
I/O Buses ................................................................................ 1-7
Power Requirements and Variations .................................. 1-11
Time-Sensitive Information................................................... 2-5
System Kits ............................................................................ 2-7
Reference Manuals ................................................................. 2-9
Service Information Kits ..................................................... 2-11
Manuals in the Service Information Kits ........................... 2-11
Module Upgrades ................................................................. 2-13
PIU Upgrades ....................................................................... 2-13
Related Documents .............................................................. 2-14

Preface
Intended Audience
This document is written for system owners, customer service engineers,
and self-maintenance customers using these systems and their hardware
documentation.

Document Structure
This manual uses a structured documentation design. Topics are organized into sections for ease of reference. Each topic begins with an abstract.
Next is an illustration or example, followed by descriptive text.
This manual has two chapters as follows:
•

Chapter 1, Systems, compares and contrasts four enterprise levels:
The DEC 7000 and DEC 10000 Alpha AXP systems based on the
DECchip 21064 with RISC (reduced instruction set computer) architecture and the VAX 7000 and VAX 10000 systems with CISC (complex
instruction set computer) architecture.

•

Chapter 2, Documentation, decribes the design and scope of the
hardware documentation set. It maps the levels of information designed into each manual and defines the audiences.

Conventions Used in This Document
Terminology. Unless specified otherwise, the use of "system" refers to a
DEC 7000 AXP, DEC 10000 AXP, VAX 7000, or VAX 10000 system. The
DEC 7000 and 10000 AXP systems use the Alpha AXP architecture.

Icons. The icons shown below are used in illustrations for designating part
placement in the system described. A shaded area in the icon shows the
location of the component or part being discussed.

Front

Rear

Chapter 1
Systems
This chapter compares and describes the VAX 7000, VAX 10000, DEC
7000, and DEC 10000 systems. Sections include:
•

VAX and Alpha AXP Compared

•

The Basic Platform

•

Plug-In Units

•

I/O Expansion

•

Power

•

Console

•

Power-Up Testing

•

Upgrading from VAX to Alpha AXP

Systems 1-1

1.1 VAX and Alpha AXP Compared
Alpha AXP is a new RISC-based architecture which uses the
world’s fastest microprocessor. For customers committed to the
VAX architecture, VAX systems’ CISC-based architecture provides
high performance. Both architectures run on the same platform.

Table 1-1

Feature Comparison by Operating System

Feature

DEC OSF/1 AXP

OpenVMS AXP

OpenVMS VAX

CPUs

1 to 6

Memory

________________64 Mbytes min.________________
3.5 Gbytes max.

10 Mbit/s LANs

8 DEMNAs

6 DEMNAs

16 DEMNAs

100 Mbit/s LANs

8 DEMFAs

4 DEMFAs

7 DEMFAs

CI Storage

1 CIXCD

2 CIXCDs

10 CIXCDs
2

12 KFMSAs2

DSSI Storage

None

9 KFMSBs

SDI Storage

6 KDM70s3

_________ 12 KDM70s3_________

SCSI Storage

8 KZMSAs2

9 KZMSAs2,4

None

1 Configurations are accurate as of this printing, and may change over time. Check the
Systems and Options Catalog for any changes.
2Two buses on each adapter.
3 Eight ports on each adapter.
4 Access to SCSI-2 devices is available through StorageWorks HSx controllers.

1-2 Systems

The world’s fastest microprocessor implements the Alpha AXP RISC-based
architecture for the highest system performance through the 1990s. Alpha AXP systems owe their fast performance to the DECchip 21064 microprocessor which provides 64-bit addressing. The chip has been designed to
accommodate high-performance features like multiple instruction issue
and symmetric multiprocessing. DEC 7000 and 10000 systems are the
server entries in this new family.
VAX 7000 and 10000 systems have CISC-based architecture. The VAX
7000 and 10000 systems are the fastest VAXes ever created for customers
who are committed to the VAX architecture.
Both VAX and DEC systems run the OpenVMS operating system, which is
compatible with existing VAX systems (see Table 1-1). Both VAX and
DEC systems run on the same platform (see Section 1.2). This consistent
platform allows ease of migration from the VAX architecture to the Alpha
AXP architecture for your hardware and also for your applications and
data.

Table 1-2 Comparison of 7000 and 10000 Systems
Feature

7000 Systems

10000 Systems

Cabinets

1 system cabinet
0 to 2 expander cabinets
No UPS/PCS cabinets

1 system cabinet
1 or 2 I/O cabinets
1 or 2 UPS/PCS cabinets

N+1 redundant
power regulators

Optional

Standard

Power factor
correction
Battery backup

___________________Standard_________________
Optional — 11 minutes

Standard — 60 minutes

Systems 1-3

1.2 The Basic Platform
All four systems share the same basic platform. This ensures protection for your hardware investment and enables simple upgrading from a VAX to an Alpha AXP system.

Figure 1-1

The Basic Platform—System Cabinet

Front

Rear
Cabinet Control
System
LSB Card Cage
Power System

Cooling System

Plug-In Units

BXB-0021H-92

1-4 Systems

About the Basic Platform
The platform contains the following components:
•

Cabinet control system

•

LSB 9-slot card cage with processor, memory, and IOP modules

•

Power and cooling systems

•

One or more plug-in units for I/O, disks, and batteries

A removable media device, the RRD421 compact disk drive, is standard in
DEC systems; a TF85 tape drive is optional in VAX systems. The media
devices are next to the control panel in the main system cabinet. The
10000 systems come in 3 and 5-cabinet variants providing very large standard I/O capacity. One or two expander cabinets can be added to 7000
systems to accommodate additional I/O capacity.

Figure 1-2

System Footprints Compared

7000 Systems

Rear Clearance
1 m (39 in)

Expander
Cabinet

System
Cabinet

87.5 cm
(34.5 in)

Expander
Cabinet

80 cm (31.5 in)

Width
240 cm (94.5 in)

Front Clearance
1.5 m (59 in)

10000 Systems

Battery
Cabinet

Expander
Cabinet

Rear Clearance
1 m (39 in)

System
Cabinet

Expander
Cabinet

Battery
Cabinet

87.5 cm
(34.5 in)

220 cm (86.6 in)
360 cm (141.7 in)
= 3-Cabinet 10000 System

Front Clearance
1.5 m (59 in)
BXB-0001P-93

1 The RRD42 requires a dedicated KZMSA port in an XMI plug-in unit in the main cabinet.

Systems 1-5

1.3 Plug-In Units
Plug-in units (PIUs) can be installed in the main and expander
cabinets as shown in Figure 1-3. Both cabinets have space for
PIUs in the bottom. The expander cabinet also has space for two
PIUs in the top quadrants.

Figure 1-3
Rear
Expander

Location of PIU Quadrants
Quadrant 6

Rear
System

6
4 2

Quadrant 5

4 2

Quadrant 2

Quadrant 4

Quadrant 1

Quadrant 3

5
1 3
Front
Expander

1 3
Front
System
BXB-0488-93

1-6 Systems

About Plug-In Units
Plug-in units (PIUs) house options in the main and expander cabinets.
Three buses may be added as PIUs (see Table 1-3):
— XMI
— Futurebus+
— VAXBI
Storage and power PIUs include:
— SCSI disks and tapes
— DSSI disks
— Batteries
PIUs are located in the PIU expansion bays, known as quadrants (see Figure 1-3). The main cabinet has four PIU quadrants in its base, and each
expander cabinet has six. The XMI, VAXBI, and battery PIUs each require two quadrants; the Futurebus+ and disk PIUs each require one
quadrant. For specific configuration limitations, see Digital’s Systems and
Options Catalog.

Table 1-3 I/O Buses

I/O Buses
(12 slots/bus)1

DEC 7000
and 10000

VAX 7000
and 10000

1 to 4/system

Futurebus+

(9 slots/bus)

0 or 1

None

VAXBI

(5 slots/bus)1

None

0 to 6

—

0 to 8

XMI

VME

(External)

1 Number of slots available per bus.
2 An XMI-to-VME bus option is available for VAX systems. It is not a PIU; the interface
is external to the system cabinet.

Systems 1-7

1.4 I/O Expansion
The expander cabinet looks like the main cabinet, but without an
LSB card cage or a control panel. Disk plug-in units may be installed in the space that would be occupied by the LSB card cage.

Figure 1-4

Front

Expander Cabinet

Disk Plug-In Units

Rear

Power System

Cooling System

Plug-In Units

BXB-0032J-92

1-8 Systems

About the Expander Cabinet
The expander cabinet has the same frame as the main cabinet; the contents, however, differ. The expander cabinet does not have an LSB card
cage or a control panel, and it can have disk plug-in units in the upper part
of the cabinet. The 7000 and 10000 systems have different cabinet variations (see Table 1-4).
Expander Cabinet Configuration Rules
•

Each 7000 system can have one or two expander cabinets. The first expander cabinet is placed to the right of the system cabinet and the second to the left. See Figure 1-5.

•

The expander cabinet can contain a removable media device (RRD421
in AXP systems; TF85 in VAX systems) located in the top front of the
cabinet.

•

The configuration rules for the lower quadrants of the system cabinet
also apply to the lower quadrants of the expander cabinet.

•

Only disk plug-in units may be installed in the upper quadrants of the
expander cabinet.

Figure 1-5

7000 System with Two Expander Cabinets
(front view)

Second
Expander
Cabinet

Main
Cabinet

First
Expander
Cabinet

BXB-0001M-92

1 The RRD42 requires a dedicated KZMSA port in an XMI plug-in unit in the same expander
cabinet.

Systems 1-9

1.5 Power
The power system consists of an AC input box, DC distribution
box, and one to three power regulators. An N+1 redundant power
system is available to ensure continued system availability in the
event of a power regulator failure.

Figure 1-6

Power System

AC Input Box
Power
Regulators

DC Distribution Box
BXB-0052H-93

Figure 1-7

Power Receptacles

US, Canada

Europe, GIA

50-60 Hz (120/208 V NOMINAL)
NEMA L21-30R

PHASE X

50-60 Hz (380-415 V NOMINAL)
IEC 309 TYPE

PHASE 3
PHASE 2

NEUTRAL

PHASE Y

PHASE 1

GND

PHASE Z

GND

Japan
C

50-60 Hz (202 V NOMINAL)
NEMA L21-30R

PHASE X

PHASE Y
GND

PHASE Z

1-10 Systems

BXB-0489-93

The N+1 redundant power system allows for higher system availability in
the event of a power regulator failure. Systems can be configured with up
to three power regulators per cabinet, ensuring that even the most heavily
configured systems can keep operating if a power regulator fails. Optional
system level UPS (uninterruptible power system) capability is available to
support all elements in the CPU and I/O expander cabinets: CPU, memory, I/O channels and devices, and in-cabinet disk storage.

Table 1-4 Power Requirements and Variations
Parameter

US, Canada

Europe, GIA

Japan

Nominal voltage

120/208 V

380–415 V

202 V

50–60 Hz on all systems

Frequency range
Phases

_______3-phase star_______
4-wire N-GND

Max. input/phase

24 A rms

Surge current

___________50A peak on systems__________

Uninterruptible power
system/battery backup

________Standard on 10000 systems_______
Optional on 7000 systems

Built-in power
conditioning

_________Standard on all systems_________

N+1 power

________Standard on 10000 systems_______
Optional on 7000 systems

Cabinet Variations by Power

12.8 A rms

4-wire
mid-GND
or 3-wire
junction GND
24 A rms

7000 system cabinets

H9F00-AA

H9F00-AB

H9F00-AC

7000 expander cabinets

H9F00-BA

H9F00-BB

H9F00-BC

10000 system cabinets

H9F00-CA

H9F00-CB

H9F00-CC

10000 expander cabinets

H9F00-DA

H9F00-DB

H9F00-DC

Systems 1-11

1.6 Console
Console commands allow the user to configure and boot their system. They also enable access to I/O, memory, and environment parameters. All four systems have the same console commands.

Figure 1-8

Console Commands

Basic Console Commands
Command

Parameters

boot

device_list

build
cdp

option
device

clear
continue
create
deposit/examine

option or envar

help
initialize
set/show
start/stop
test
update

[command]
device
name value
id or address

envar
value

device
BXB-0409-93

Several basic commands tailor the boot process to the system environment.
Unlike earlier consoles, enhanced code simplifies the boot command; boot
strings previously had to be specified with each connecting adapter’s bus
and node switches. Now, the console computes the path to the specified
adapter. Device nomenclature is all that is required.
The console provides information on attached devices, not just those in the
system cabinet but those connected directly to the system (e.g., by CI, external disks, SCSI, DSSI). The show device command reports data from up
to 32 nodes or 300 disk or tape drives.

1-12 Systems

Environment variables are a subset of console parameters that modify the
recovery behavior of the system. An environment variable is a name associated with a value set and maintained by the console program and is manipulated using the set, show, and clear console commands.
Environment variable values preserved across a system reset or power failure (written into EEPROM by the console) are called nonvolatile. The
other class of environment variables is volatile; that is, they may be
changed at the console, but following a system reset, the value returns to
the default value.
For more information, see the Console Reference Manual.

Figure 1-9

Environment Variables

Environment Variables
Variable

Default Value

auto_action
baud
bootdef_dev
boot_file
boot_osflags
boot_reset
cpu
cpu_enabled
cpu_primary
d_harderr
d_report
d_softerr
dump_dev
enable_audit
interleave
language
system_variant

Halt
9600

On
n
0xff
0xff
Halt
Summary
Continue
On
default
36 (English)
0
BXB-0410-93

Systems 1-13

1.7 Power-Up Testing
The systems are self-diagnosing. At power-up, the boot processor
prints out self-test results. These extensive self-tests are automatically invoked at power-up. Figure 1-10 keys the selt-test display
to the testing being done.

Figure 1-10 Power-Up Test Sequence

CPU

Memory

Boot
CPU

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IOP

3
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NODE #
TYP
ST1
BPD
ST2
BPD
ST3
BPD

2
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C0 XMI +
C1 XMI +
C2
C3

ILV
256Mb

SYS SN = GAO1234567

5
5

Boot
CPU

DWLMA

BXB-0429A-93

1-14 Systems

Power-up tests are invoked without operator intervention at power-up and
at any system initialization. The tests provide a thorough verification of
system components prior to coming online with the console prompt (see
Figure 1-10).
1
2
3
4
5

Processors run on-board self-tests and select a boot processor.
Boot processor configures memory, runs CPU/memory tests,
copies console to memory, and enters multiprocessor mode.
CPU/multiprocessor tests are run, and the boot processor is
determined again.
Boot processor tests and reports IOP and I/O bus adapter test results.
The boot processor probes other buses and results.
Boot processor halts in console mode or boots the operating system.

In power-up self-test, on-board and system exercisers are invoked. Modules run self-tests and report results through LEDs and the self-test display. Processors, memory, I/O devices, IOP and bus interface modules are
tested. System exercisers verify interfaces between components.
In previous products, loadable diagnostics were run under VAX diagnostic
supervisor (VAX/DS) control. Because of the native exerciser tests, the
need for loadable diagnostics is eliminated.
At installation, for example, you turn the keyswitch to Enable, wait for the
console prompt, and then proceed directly to booting the operating system.
No further testing is necessary.

Systems 1-15

1.8 Upgrading from VAX to Alpha AXP
VAX 7000 systems provide expansion and investment protection
similar to the VAX 6000 family. You can add processors and upgrade as your computing needs grow.

Figure 1-11 Investment Protection: VAX to Alpha AXP

BXB-0487-93

And, finally, you don’t have to choose. Your investment is protected. You
can move from the VAX architecture to Alpha AXP when your computing
needs dictate. Your platform supports both architectures.

1-16 Systems

Chapter 2
Documentation
This chapter covers the hardware documentation sets. In addition to the
hardware documentation, there are document sets for your operating system and for your applications.
Sections in this chapter include:
•

Documentation Map

•

Time-Sensitive Information

•

What Ships with the System?

•

Reference

•

Service

•

Upgrades

•

More Information

Documentation 2-1

2.1 Documentation Map
Hardware documentation fits into four pieces: user information,
reference, maintenance material, and time-sensitive information.
See Figure 2-1.

Figure 2-1

Documentation Map

Ships with System

Reference
Site
ion
Preparat

Operatio
Manual

ion

User
Information Kit
Basic

Installat
Guide

shootin

Trouble

e
Consol nce
Refere
Manual

Platformcal
Techni
Manual

CPU cal
Techni
Manual

Time-Sensitive
Release
Notes

em
I/O Systcal
Techni
Manual

Memorycal
Techni
Manual

CD
ROM
l
Technica
s
Bulletin

60
55

20
30

Upgrades
ed

Advanc

shootin

Trouble

Service
CPU ation
Install
Card

PIU
I/O Busation
Install
Guides

Platform nual
ce Ma
Servi

Service
Information Kit
System

Service

Memoryation
Install
Card

U
Power PI
ion
Installat
Guides

Manual

r
Adapteation
Install
Guide

PIU
Storageation
Install
Guides

Pocket Guide
Service

BXB-0396-93

2-2 Documentation

The hardware documentation set was designed and packaged with the
user in mind. The books are targeted to arrive in the proper hands at the
time they are needed.
The most time-sensitive documents are the release
notes and technical bulletins. Release notes contain
the most current information about fixes and updates. Technical bulletins contain information on
newly released features. Both ship with each system.
See Section 2.3.

60
5

40
25

35
30

Also shipping with the system are books needed to
install and operate the hardware. The audience is
the owner/operator and the installer. These books include the Operations Manual, Basic Troubleshooting,
and the Installation Guide.

The other two categories are service and reference. Service books are distributed to self-maintenance customers and to Digital service engineers,
and reference books can be ordered as needed.
Advanced Troubleshooting and other service documents are written for upgrade installations, for selfmaintenance customers, and for Digital service engineers performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting on systems. See Section 2.5 and Section 2.6.
The Console Reference Manual takes the Operations
Manual to an advanced level. Other reference material is designed for customers who are writing operating systems, machine-level applications, or who need
an in-depth knowledge of the system components.
Reference material is also used by Digital service engineers. See Section 2.4.

Documentation 2-3

2.2 Time-Sensitive Information
Time-sensitive information ships with each system: hardware release notes and any relevant technical bulletins. A CD-ROM also
ships, containing the most current release of console-diagnostic
files and documentation.

Figure 2-2

Time-Sensitive Information

60
5

55
50

20
35

25
30

al
Technic
s
Bulletin

Release
Notes

CD
ROM

2-4 Documentation

BXB-0485-92

Table 2-1 Time-Sensitive Information
Document

Order Number

Release Notes
DEC 7000 AXP System Release Notes

EK–70XE*–RN

DEC 10000 AXP System Release Notes

EK–10XE*–RN

VAX 7000 System Release Notes

EK–700E*–RN

VAX 10000 System Release Notes

EK–100E*–RN

Alpha AXP Systems Firmware Release Notes

AA–PW8Y*–TE

VAX 7000/10000 Firmware Release Notes

AA–PQW2*–TE

Technical Bulletins
DEC 7000/10000 AXP Technical Bulletin No. 1

EK–70TBA–T1

DEC 7000/10000 AXP Technical Bulletin No. 2

EK–70TBA–T2

The release notes describe any features, fixes, or bugs found since the
product started shipping. Release notes are updated often with new
releases of console/diagnostics software. A CD-ROM containing the most
current console and diagnostics code accompanies the release notes.
Technical bulletins present product enhancements as new modules and
features are released. The bulletins give user, maintenance, and reference
level information added to the basic systems.

Documentation 2-5

2.3 What Ships with the System?
Each system ships with the user information kit (two manuals),
the installation kit (two manuals), and the time-sensitive information.

Figure 2-3

What Ships with the System?

ons
Operati
Manual

Site
tion
Prepara

Hardware Usert
Information Ki
tion

Installa
Guide

Basic

ting
bleshoo

Trou

Time-Sensitive
Release
Notes

CD
ROM
l
Technica
s
Bulletin

60
55

20
35

25
30

BXB-0392-92

2-6 Documentation

Table 2-2 System Kits

Document

7000 Systems
Order Number

10000 Systems
Order Number

Installation Kit1

EK–7000*–DK

EK–1000*–DK

Site Preparation Guide

EK–7000*–SP

EK–1000*–SP

Installation Guide

EK–700E*–IN

EK–100E*–IN

Hardware User
Information Kit2

EK–7001*–DK

EK–1001*–DK

Operations Manual

EK–7000*–OP

EK–1000*–OP

Basic Troubleshooting

EK–7000*–TS

EK–1000*–TS

1 Consists of two separate manuals. When ordered as a kit, they are shipped shrinkwrapped together.

2 These manuals are in a binder shipped as a kit. They can also be ordered separately.

Installation Kit
•

Site Preparation Guide
describes system environmental, electrical, and space requirements.

•

Installation Guide
leads service engineers through the initial installation of the system.
This book is intended as a one-time use document, for initial installation only.

Hardware User Information Kit
•

Operations Manual
explains system controls, switches, and console functions (boot, configure, query, set parameters, shutdown) to the system operator. This
manual is task-oriented and describes day-to-day operations. For full
descriptions of console commands, see the Console Reference Manual.

•

Basic Troubleshooting
gives first-level troubleshooting procedures for the customer. This
manual includes descriptions of system self-test, indicator lights, and
basic diagnostics, and is intended as a first reference book.

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2.4 Reference
Reference manuals are written for advanced users and service engineers who require detailed technical information. Typical audiences include programmers writing machine-level applications or
compilers and service engineers tracking board functions.

Figure 2-4

Reference

System-Level Reference

Consolence
Refere l
Manua

CPU ical
Techn ls
Manua

Platform-Level Reference

Platform
al
Technicl
Manua

tem
I/O Sysical
Techn l
Manua

Memoryical
Techn l
Manua

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Table 2-3 Reference Manuals
Document

Order Number

System-Level Reference
EK–70C0*–TM

Console Reference Manual
KA7AA CPU Technical Manual 1

EK–KA7AA–TM

EK–KN7AA–TM

KN7AA CPU Technical Manual

MS7AA Memory Technical Manual

EK–MS7AA–TM

Platform-Level Reference
Platform Technical Manual

EK–7000*–TM

I/O System Technical Manual

EK–70I0*–TM

1 For VAX only.
2 For DEC only.

•

Console Reference Manual
describes the console program, its functions, and its language.

•

Technical Manuals
contain detailed functional descriptions. Topics include registers,
transactions, operations, and error handling. The CPU, memory, and
I/O technical information appear in separate manuals.

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2.5 Service
There are two Service Information Kits: one for VAX 7000 systems
and one for DEC 7000 systems. The kits are for Digital service engineers and self-maintenance customers.

Figure 2-5

Service Kits

Advanc

oting

sho
Trouble

Platform anual
Service

Service
t
Information Ki
System anual
rvice M
Se

Pocket Guide
Service

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Table 2-4 Service Information Kits
Kit

Order Number

VAX 7000 kit

EK–7002A–DK

DEC 7000 AXP kit

EK–7002B–DK

Table 2-5 Manuals in the Service Information Kits
7000 Systems
Order Number

10000 Systems
Order Number

Advanced Troubleshooting

EK–7001*–TS1
EK–7701*–TS2

EK–1001*–TS3

Pocket Service Guide

EK–7000*–PG1
EK–7700*–PG2

EK–1000*–PG3

Platform Service Manual

EK–7000*–SV

System Service Manual

EK–7002*–SV

Document

EK–1002*–SV

* Indicates the version number. Order the highest version number available.
1 For VAX 7000 only.
2 For DEC 7000 only.

3 For VAX 10000 only.

•

Advanced Troubleshooting has information for customer service engineers to identify, diagnose, and repair systems. It covers advanced
diagnostics, error logs, crash dump analyzers, and error registers.

•

Pocket Service Guides have quick-reference service and troubleshooting information such as diagnostic lists, error logs, machine
checks, and console commands, qualifiers, and error messages. They
also contain registers and parse trees.

•

Platform Service Manual includes field-replaceable unit (FRU) removal and replacement procedures and any special information needed
for PIUs and I/O modules.

•

System Service Manuals provide system-specific information on adding processors and memory, systems configuration, and the loadable
firmware update utility.

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2.6 Upgrades
You can upgrade the system hardware at three levels: modules,
PIUs, and expander cabinets. For modules, add processors, memory, and I/O adapters. For PIUs, add I/O buses, storage PIUs,
power regulators, battery backup, and removable media. Expander cabinets house any components except LSB modules.

Figure 2-6

Upgrade Manuals

Module Upgrades

CPU ation
Install
Card

Memoryation
Install
Card

r
Adapteation
Install
Guide

PIU Upgrades

PIU
I/O Busation
Install s
Guide

IU
Power P
tion
Installas
Guide

PIU
Storageation
ll
ta
s
In
Guides

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Each upgrade kit includes the hardware components and installation
instructions. Tables 2-6 and 2-7 show current upgrades; additional
upgrades will become available as new options are announced. Expander
cabinet installation instructions are given in the Installation Guide.

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Table 2-6 Module Upgrades
Document

Order Number

DEC LANcontroller 400 Installation Guide

EK–DEMNA–IN

DRB32 Hardware Installation Guide

EK–DRB32–IN

DWMVA VME Adapter Installation Guide

EK–DWMVA–IN1

KA7AA CPU Installation Card

EK–KA7AA–IN1

KFMSA Module Installation and User Manual

EK–KFMSA–IM

KN7AA CPU Installation Card

EK–KN7AA–IN2

KZMSA Adapter Installation Guide

EK–KXMSX–IN1

MS7AA Memory Installation Card

EK–MS7AA–IN

1 For VAX only.
2 For DEC only.

Table 2-7 PIU Upgrades
Document

Order Number

I/O Bus PIU Upgrades
DWLAA Futurebus+ PIU Installation Guide

EK–DWLAA–IN

DWLMA XMI PIU Installation Guide

EK–DWLMA–IN

DWMBB VAXBI Installation Guide

EK–DWMBB–IN

Power Upgrades
H7237 Battery PIU Installation Guide

EK–H7237–IN

H7263 Power Regulator Installation Card

EK–H7263–IN

Storage PIU Upgrades
BA654 DSSI Disk PIU Installation Guide

EK–BA654–IN

BA655 SCSI Disk and Tape PIU Installation Guide

EK–BA655–IN

Removable Media Installation Guide

EK–TFRRD–IN

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2.7 More Information
For more hardware information, refer to the Systems and Options
Catalog or Table 2-8.

Table 2-8 Related Documents
Title

Order Number

General Site Preparation
Site Environmental Preparation Guide

EK–CSEPG–MA

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

EK–BA350–CG

BA350 Modular Storage Shelf
Subsystem User’s Guide

EK–BA350–UG

BA350-LA Modular Storage Shelf User’s Guide

EK–350LA–UG

CIXCD Handbook

EK–CIXCD–HB

CIXCD Interface Technical Manual

EK–CIXCD–TM

CIXCD Interface User Guide

EK–CIXCD–UG

DEC FDDIcontroller 400
Installation/Problem Solving

EK–DEMFA–IP

DEC FDDIcontroller 400 Technical Description

EK–DEMFA–TD

DEC LANcontroller 400 (DEMNA) Handbook

EK–DEMNA–HB

DEC LANcontroller 400 Console Users Guide

EK–DEMNA–UG

DEC LANcontroller 400 Technical Manual

EK–DEMNA–TM

DHB32 Technical Description

EK–DHB32–TD

DHB32 Users Guide

EK–DHB32–UG

DHB32 VAXBI Family Communications Adapter

EK–RFDHB–IS

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Table 2-8 Related Documents (Continued)
Title

Order Number

System I/O Options (Continued)
DMB32 Technical Manual

EK–DMB32–TD

DMB32 User Guide

EK–DMB32–UG

DRB32 Introduction

EK–DRB32–OV

DRB32 Output Tester User’s Guide

EK–DRBOT–UG

DRB32 Programmable VAXBI Adapter

EK–DRB32–MG

DRB32 Technical Manual

EK–DRB32–TM

DSSI VAXcluster Installation
and Troubleshooting Manual

EK–410AA–MG

DWMVA VME Adapter Technical Manual

EK–DWMVA–TM

InfoServer 150 Installation and Owner’s Guide

EK–INFSV–OM

KDM70 Controller User Guide

EK–KDM70–UG

KDM70 Controller Service Manual

EK–KDM70–SV

KFMSA Module Service Guide

EK–KFMSA–SV

RRD42 Disc Drive Owner’s Manual

EK–RRD42–OM

RF Series Integrated Storage Element User Guide

EK–RF72D–UG

Tx85 Series Cartridge Tape
Subsystem Owner’s Manual

EK–OTF85–OM

TLZ06 Cassette Tape Drive Owner’s Manual

EK–TLZ06–OM

Peripherals
Installing and Using the VT420 Video Terminal

EK–VT420–UG

LA75 Companion Printer Installation and User Guide

EK–LA75X–UG

Documentation 2-15