DEC MicroVAX 3100 User manual

MicroVAX 3100 and
VAXserver 3100
Owner's Manual
Order Number: EK-A0371-0M.002

MicroVAX 3100 and VAXserver 3100
Owner's Manual
Order Number. EK-A0371-0M.002
August 1989
This manual describes how to install, test, operate, and maintain MicroVAX
3100 and VAXserver 3100 systems. It also describes how to customize and
initiate the operating system software which has been preloaded onto the
system disk.
Revision/Update Information: This revised manual supersedes the
digital equipment corporation
maynard, massachusetts
MicroVAX 3100 and VAXseruer 3100
Model 20 Owner's Manual, (Order Num-
ber EK-A0371-0M.001).

August 1989
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Preface xi
Chapter 1 Your System
1.1 System Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.2 System Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Chapter 2 Installing Your System
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.3.1
2.3.2
2.3.3
2.3.4
2.3.5
2.3.6
2.3.7
2.3.8
2.4
2.4.1
2.4.2
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.7.1
2.7.2
2.7.3
2.8
2.9
Choosing the Right Location ........................ .
Unpacking
...................................... .
Setting Up Your System ............................ .
Identifying System Unit Ports and Connectors ........ .
Installing
the SCSI Terminator .................... .
Installing Connector Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attaching Ethernet Terminators ................... .
Connecting
the System Unit Power Cord ............. .
Connecting a Terminal
........................... .
Connecting Expansion Boxes ...................... .
Connecting Optional Equipment
................... .
Starting Your System .............................. .
Checking
the Power-Up Display .................... .
If You Have Problems ........................... .
Connecting to a Network ........................... .
The Operating System
............................. .
Using VMS Factory Installed Software
................ .
Modifying
FIS for Standalone Systems .............. .
Modifying FIS for a Cluster Server ................. .
Modifying
FIS for a System in a Larger Cluster ....... .
Installing Operating System Software
................. .
Connecting Additional Terminals ..................... .
2-1
2-2
2-4
2-4
2-5
2-6
2-7
2-9
2-10
2-11
2-11
2-11
2-12
2-14
2-14
2-14
2-15
2-17
2-19
2-22
2-22
2-23
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2.10 How to Turn OffYour System .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-24
Chapter 3 Learning About Your System
Storage Devices .................................. .
RZ23
Hard Disk ................................ .
TZ30 Tape Drive ............................... .
Tape Cartridges
.............................. .
TZ30 Controls and Indicators ........ : ........... .
Inserting and Using the Tape Cartridge ........... .
3-1
3-2
3-3
3-3
3-4
3-6
3.1
3.1.1
3.1.2
3.1.2.1
3.1.2.2
3.1.2.3
3.1.2.4 Removing a Tape Cartridge from
the Drive. . . . . . . . . . 3-8
3.1.2.5
3.1.3
3.1.3.1
3.1.3.2
3.1.3.3
If You Have Problems .......................... 3-9
RX23 Diskette Drive ............. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-11
Diskettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-12
Inserting a Diskette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-12
Removing a Diskette ........................... 3-13
Chapter 4 Expanding Your System
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.6.1
4.6.2
4.6.3
4.6.4
4.6.5
4.7
4.7.1
4.7.2
Guidelines for Connecting Expansion Boxes
............ .
Preparing Your System for an Expansion Box ........... .
Unpacking
An Expansion Box ....................... .
Connecting One Expansion Box
...................... .
Connecting
Two Expansion Boxes .................... .
RRD40 Compact Disc Expansion Box .................. .
Selecting
the Voltage on the RRD40 Expansion Box .... .
Verifying
the SCSI ID on the RRD40 Expansion Box .... .
Resetting
the SCSI ID on the Second RRD40 Expansion
Box
.......................................... .
Loading A Compact Disc
......................... .
Unloading a Compact Disc
........................ .
RZ55
Hard Disk Expansion Box ...................... .
Verifying
the SCSI ID on the First RZ55 ............. .
Resetting
the SCSI ID on the Second RZ55 ........... .
4-2
4-3
4-4
4-5
4-8
4-9
4-10
4-11
4-11
4-13
4-15
4-15
4-15
4-16
4.8 TK50Z Tape Expansion Box .......................... 4-17
4.8.1 Verifying the SCSI ID on the First TK50Z . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4-18
4.8.2 Resetting the SCSI ID on the Second TK50Z . . . . . . . . . .. 4-18
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4.8.3 Inserting a Tape Cartridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4-20
4.8.4 Summary ofTK50Z Controls and Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4-21
4.8.5 Removing a Tape Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4-22
Chapter 5 Connecting to a Network
5.1
5.2
5.2.1
5.2.2
5.2.3
5.3
5.3.1
5.3.2
5.4
5.4.1
5.4.2
5.4.3
5.4.4
A
Brief Introduction to Networks ..................... .
Connecting to a
Thin Wire Ethernet Network ............ .
Verifying
the Network Select Button Position ......... .
Verifying Your
Thin Wire Ethernet Network Installation ..
Connecting Your System to Thin Wire Ethernet Cable ... .
Creating a Daisy-Chained Work Group ................ .
Connecting Your System to a DECconnect Faceplate
.... .
Troubleshooting
the Thin Wire Segment .............. .
Connecting to a
Standard Ethernet Network ............ .
Setting the Network Switch for Standard Ethernet ..... .
Verifying Your
Standard Ethernet Network Installation ..
Troubleshooting Standard Ethernet ................. .
Connecting a Transceiver Cable to Your
System
Chapter 6 Handling Problems
5-1
5-3
5-3
5-4
5-6
5-7
5-8
5-9
5-11
5-11
5-11
5-12
5-13
6.1 How to Use the Troubleshooting Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
6.2 Power-Up Error Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
6.3 Self-Tests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6-8
6.4 Configuration Display .............................. 6-10
6.5 Displaying Device Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6-12
6.6 Using the System Exerciser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6-13
6.7 Test Utilities ..................................... 6-15
6.7.1 RRD40 Test Disc Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6-15
6.7.2 SCSI Mass Storage Disk Data Eraser (TEST 75). . . . . . .. 6-16
6.7.3 RX23 Diskette Formatting Utility ................ ~ .. 6-17
6.8 Restarting the System After Running Tests. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6-18
6.9 Summary of Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6-19
6.10 Service Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6-21
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Appendix A System Parameters
A.l Booting the System .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. A-I
A.l.l Set the Default Boot Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. A-I
A.1.2 Changing the Default Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. A-3
A.l.3 Setting the Default Boot ~'lags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. A-4
A.2 MOP, TRIG and PSWD Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. A-4
Appendix B SCSI IDs
B.l SCSI ID Default Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. B-1
B.2 Setting the SCSI ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. B-2
B.3 Setting SCSI Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. B-3
Appendix C Options
C.l Adding Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. C-l
C.2 Adding Communications Modules ..................... C-2
C.2.1 The DSH32-B Communications Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. C-2
C.2.I.1 Connecting Terminals or Other Peripherals to the
Eight-Asynchronous Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. C-3
C.2.I.2 Connecting a Host Computer or Modem to the
Synchronous Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. C-4
C.3 Adding a Printer .................................. C-6
CA Adding a Modem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. C-7
C.5 Terminals........................................ C-9
Appendix 0 System Specificati()ns
Appendix E Associated Documents
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Appendix F Removable Storage Media
F.I
Tape Cartridges .................................. .
F.l.I
F.1.2
F.1.2.I
F.1.2.2
F.1.3
Labeling a Tape
Cartridge ........................ .
Writing to and Protecting Tape Cartridges ........... .
Write-Protecting a Tape
........................ .
Writing to a Tape ............................. .
Handling and Storing Tape Cartridges .............. .
F-I
F-3
F-4
F-4
F-5
F-6
F.2 Diskettes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. F-6
F.2.I Writing to and Protecting Diskettes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. F-6
F.2.l.I Write-Protecting a Diskette. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. F-7
F.2.1.2 Writing to a Diskette. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. F-7
F.3 Compact Discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. F-7
F.3.I How to Remove the Disc from the Caddy. . . . . . . . . . . . .. F-7
F.3.2 How to
Insert a Compact Disc Into a Caddy
F-8
Appendix G Backup Procedures
G.I Overview of Standalone BACKUP .. 0000000000000 .. 0.0. G-I
Gol.1 Installing Stancialone BACKUP on System Disk 00 ... 0o. G-2
G.1.2 Booting Standalone BACKUP from the System Disk 0 ... 0 G-2
Go 1.3 Installing Standalone BACKUP on a Tape Cartridge 00. o. G-3
Go 1.4 Booting Standalone BACKUP from a Tape Cartridge 0000 G-5
Go2 Backing Up the System Disk 00 ... 00. 00000 .. 000.00 .. 00 G-6
Go2.I Backing Up the System Disk .. 0 .. 0. 00. 00000. 00000. 0 G-7
G.202 Restoring the System Disk 0000 .... 0000 .. 00000. 000o. G-IO
Appendix H Removing Unwanted VMS Files
HoI Using VMSTAILOR .. 0 ... 0 ....... 0000000000 .. 0000o. H-I
Glossary
Index
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Figures
1-1 MicroVAX 3100 and VAXserver 3100 System Enclosures. . . . 1-2
2-1 Unpacking Your System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-3
2-2 Ports and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
2-3 Installing the SCSI Terminator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-6
2-4
Installing Connector Covers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
2-5 Connecting Terminators to the T-Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
2-6
Connecting the T-Connector to the System Unit .......... 2-8
2-7 Connecting the Loopback Connector to the System Unit. . .. 2-9
2-8
Connecting the Power Cord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-10
2-9 Connecting a Terminal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-11
2-10 Connecting Additional Terminals to a MicroVAX 3100 or
VAXserver 3100 System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-24
3-1 Accessing the TZ30 Tape Drive in Model 20 Systems ...... 3-4
3-2
TZ30 Tape Drive Controls and Indicators ............... 3-5
3-3 Inserting the Tape Cartridge ................... , . . . . . 3-8
3-4
Removing a Tape Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
3-5 Inspecting the Cartridge Leader ...................... 3-11
3-6 Accessing the RX23 Diskette Drive in Model 20 Systems ... 3-12
3-7 Inserting a Diskette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-13
3-8 Removing a Diskette. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-14
4-1 Removing the SCSI Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4-3
4-2
Removing the SCSI Terminator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4-4
4-3 Expansion Box and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4-5
4-4
50-pin Terminator ........... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4-6
4-5 Connecting One TK50Z or One RZ55 Expansion Box. . . . . .. 4-7
4-6 Connecting One RRD40 Expansion Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4-7
4-7 Connecting Two Expansion Boxes ..................... 4-9
4-8 Tabletop RRD40 Expansion Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4-10
4-9 RRD40 Voltage Selector, and SCSI ID Switch Positions. . . .. 4-11
4-10 Compact Disc Loading .............................. 4-14
4-11 Setting SCSI ID on the RZ55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4-16
4-12 Resetting the SCSI ID on the Second RZ55,. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4-17
4-13 Verifying the SCSI ID on the TK50Z .................. , 4-18
4-14 Resetting the SCSI ID on the Second TK50Z. . . . . . . . . . . .. 4-19
4-15 Inserting and Loading a Tape in the TK50Z Expansion Box. 4-21
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4-16 Unloading and Removing the TK50 Tape ................ 4-23
5-1 Network Select Button and Ethernet Lights. . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-4
5-2 Halt Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-5
5-3
Adding Thin Wire Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-6
5-4
Connecting the T-Connector to the Back of the System Unit. 5-7
5-5
Connecting Your System to a DECconnect Faceplate . . . . . .. 5-9
5-6
Removing a System from an Active ThinWire Segment. . . .. 5-10
5-7 Connecting a Transceiver Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-13
6-1 Halt Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6-9
C-l 16Mb Memory Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. C-2
C-2 Connecting the Eight Asynchronous Line Cable to the
System Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. C-3
C-3 Connecting the Synchronous Line Cable to the System Unit. C-5
C-4 Connecting a Printer Cable to the System Unit. . . . . . . . . .. C-7
C-5 Connecting a Modem Cable to the System Unit. . . . . . . . . .. C-9
F-l The COMPACTape Tape Cartridge .................... F-2
F-2
Labeling a Tape Cartridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. F-4
F-3 Write-Protecting a Tape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. F-5
F-4 Write-Protecting a Diskette. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. F-7
F -5 Compact Disc Caddy ........................... . . .. F-8
F -6 Inserting a Disc in the Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. F-9
Tables
1 Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XII
1-1 DSH32-B Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
1-2
Optional Expansion Boxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
2-1 System Prompts for Local Area and Mixed-Interconnect
Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 2-20
3-1 Model 10 Internal Storage Device Combinations. . . . . . . . .. 3-1
3-2 Model 20 Internal Storage Device Combinations . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3-3 TZ30 Controls .................................... 3-5
3-4 TZ30 Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
4-1 Expansion Box SCSI ID Factory Default Switch Positions. . . 4-6
4-2
SCSI Devices Self-Test Status Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4-12
4-3 Function of TK50Z Physical Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4-22
4-4 Function ofTK50Z Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4-22
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6-1
6-2
6-3
6-4
6-5
6-6
6-7
A-1
A-2
B-1
B-2
B-3
B-4
Basic Troubleshooting ............................. .
Power-Up and Self-Test Display Identifiers ............. .
Definition of Mnemonics
........................... .
Error Codes for Erase Disk Utility .................... .
Summary of SET Commands ........................ .
Summary ofTEST Commands ....................... .
Summary of SHOW Commands ...................... .
SCSI Boot Device Names ........................... .
Values for Default Recovery
......................... .
SCSI IDs for MicroVAX 3100 and VAXserver 3100 systems ..
RZ55 Expansion Box SCSI IDs and Switch Positions ...... .
TK50Z Expansion Box SCSI IDs and Switch Positions .... .
RRD40 Expansion Box SCSI IDs and Switch Positions .... .
6-2
6-8
6-12
6-17
6-19
6-19
6-21
A-2
A-3
B-3
B-4
B-4
B-5
C-1 Optional Memory Expansion Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. C-1
C-2 Optional Communications Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. C-2
C-3
Modem Cables for the DSH32-B Communications Module. .. C-4
C-4 Cable Length to Baud Rate Relationships. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. C-5
C-5 Printers......................................... C-6
C-6 Modems......................................... C-8
D-1 System Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. D-1
D-2 System Unit Metrics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. D-2
D-3 System Storage Conditions .......................... D-2
D-4 System Operating Conditions and Nonoperating Conditions. D-2
D-5· RZ23 Hard Disk Drive Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. D-4
D-6 TZ30 Tape Drive .................................. D-5
D-7 RX23 Diskette Drive Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. D-5
E-1 Associated Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. E-1
F-1 Noninitialized Cartridge Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. F-2
F -2 Initialized Cartridge Compatibility ...... . . . . . . . . . . . . .. F-2
G-1 Standalone BACKUP Qualifiers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. G-7
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Preface
Purpose of This Manual
This manual describes how to install, test, operate, and maintain MicroVAX
3100 and VAXserver 3100 systems. It also describes how to customize and
initiate the operating system software which has been preloaded onto the
system disk.
Who Should Use This Manual
This manual is written for people who have little or no previous experience
with computers. It is meant to be used by the new owner of a Micro VAX
3100 or VAXserver 3100 for installation, operation, and maintenance.
Structure of This Manual
This manual contains six chapters, eight appendixes and a glossary of
technical terms.
• Chapter 1 includes an overview ofMicroVAX 3100 and VAXserver 3100
systems, and introduces you to the product features.
• Chapter 2 provides instructions for installing new MicroVAX 3100
or VAXserver 3100 systems. It also describes the operating system
software options available.
• Chapter 3 discusses the storage devices (RZ23 hard disk drive, TZ30
tape drive, and RX23 diskette drive) that are optionally an integral part
of your system.
• Chapter 4 discusses the add-on storage and software loading devices
that can be used with your system.
• Chapter 5 discusses connectingyour system to a simpleThinWire daisy-
chain work group.
• Chapter 6 provides basic system troubleshooting information.
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Appendixes provide complementary information on the following topics:
• Customizing your startup procedures
• SCSI IDs
• Optional hardware that can be added to your system
• System specifications
• Associated documents
• Information on the use and care of storage media
• Backing up the system disk
• Tailoring unwanted VMS files
The glossary explains technical
terms used in the manual.
For More Information
See Appendix E for a list of associated documents to help you become
acquainted
with your new system.
Conventions
The following conventions are used in this guide:
Table 1: Conventions
Convention
UPPERCASE
Warning
Caution
Note
Bold
xii
Meaning
A sequence such as ICtrl/xl indicates that you hold down the key la-
beled
Ctrl while you press another key.
A key
name is shown enclosed to indicate that you press
a key on the keyboard.
Uppercase
letters indicate that you enter a command (for ex-
ample,
enter SHOW/SET).
Warnings contain information to prevent personal injury.
Read
these carefully.
Cautions provide information
to prevent damage to equip-
ment or software. Read these carefully.
Notes provide general information
about the current topic.
Bold type denotes
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Chapter 1
Your System
Your system is a member of the MicroVAX 3100 family. This family
includes MicroVAX 3100
multiuser (time-sharing) systems and VAXserver
3100 systems. The MicroVAX 3100 family is an entry-level member of
DIGITAL's VAX family of computers.
MicroVAX 3100
multiuser systems are general purpose desktop VAX
computer systems. They have been designed for use in small business and
distributed processing environments. Several users (the number depending
on
the software license purchased) can access a variety of applications
through easy-to-use directly connected terminals.
Your MicroVAX 3100 system is equipped
with networking facilities which
allow you to create small local work groups
or integrate your system (or
work group) into a
larger network configuration.
VAXserver 3100 systems
are desktop servers designed to provide operating
system services for dedicated applications or devices.
• You can connect other VAX systems to your VAXserver 3100 to form a
networked work group.
• You can connect other devices, for example, PCs or cash registers, to
form dedicated application work groups.
VAXserver 3100 systems
support one user, the ownerllocal system manager.
Two models of the MicroVAX 3100 and VAXserver 3100 system are
available: Model 10 and Model 20. The label on the back of the system
unit identifies the model type of your system. Model 10 and Model 20
systems are similar, the primary difference being the physical size of the
system unit and consequently the number of internal storage options which
can be included.
Due to the similarity of the models, illustrations in this manual which
depict Model 20 systems
are equally applicable to Model 10 systems.
Specific differences between Model 10
and Model 20 systems are explained
in the text.
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Figure 1-1 A shows the systemenclosure for Micro VAX 3100 and VAXserver
3100 Model 10 systems and Figure 1-1 B shows the system enclosure for
MicroVAX 3100
and VAXserver 3100 Model 20 systems.
Figure 1-1: MicroVAX 3100 and VAXserver 3100 System Enclosures
MLO-003377
1.1 System Highlights
Your MicroVAX 3100 or VAXserver 3100 system has many special features
as described in the follOwing list:
• Memory-Your system can be expanded to include up to 32 megabytes
(Mb)
of internal random access memory (RAM).
• TZ30 Tape Drive-Your TZ30 tape drive, if fitted, stores up to 95Mb of
data per tape cartridge. The TZ30 is compact enough to fit neatly into
the system enclosure with the other devices.
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• Thin Wire and standard Ethernet connectability-Connection to either
standard Ethernet or Thin Wire Ethernet work groups and networks is
available,
but not both simultaneously.
• RZ23 Disk Storage-In Model 10 systems, up to three RZ23 (l04Mb)
hard disk drives may be included while in Model 20 systems, up to five
RZ23
hard disk drives can be included. One of the RZ23 hard disk
drives functions as the system disk.
• Two operating systems to choose from-VAXlVMS or ULTRIX-32
(Digital
Equipment Corporation's version of the UNIX operating
system). Operating system software may be factory installed on the
system disk or may be purchased separately from the hardware.
• RX23 Diskette Drives-Model 10 systems can be configured with one
RX23 (1.4Mb)
diskette drive while Model 20 systems can be configured
with one or two RX23 diskette drives.
• Self-sensing power supply-The system power supply will accept power
inputs in the ranges 100/120 VAC and 200/240 VAC, at 50 or 60 Hertz,
without
the need for a selection switch.
• Communication ports-Three DEC423 asynchronous ports (with MMJ
connectors for VTxxx type terminals) and one MODEM port (RS232)
are provided as standard. A H8571-A adapter is provided to enable the
RS232 port to be used with many cable types.
The
maximum baud rate for all four serial ports is preset to 19.2 Kbaud
but can be changed to 19.8 Kbaud (or 38.4 Kbaud) by repositioning
jumper wires on the system module. This conversion will be done by
your authorized DIGITAL service representative. The
actual baud rate
for the serial ports is software programmable.
• Optional DSH32-B communications module-The optional DSH32-B
communications module (included in some configurations) adds eight
asynchronous lines and one synchronous line to your system. There are
three different types. The type is determined by the electrical interface
of the synchronous port. See Table 1-1 for a list of the models.
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Table 1-1: DSH32-B Models
Model
DSH32-BA
DSH32-BB
DSH32-BC
Synchronous Port Electrical Interface
RS232
RS423
RS422
The eight asynchronous lines are available as eight MMJ ports via a
H3104 cable concentrator and 36-pin asynchronous cable supplied with
the DSH32-B communications module.
• SCSI connectability-Small Computer Systems Interconnect (SCSI) is
an industry standard for connecting mass storage devices.
• Add-on Storage Devices-Table 1-2 shows the external expansion boxes
which can be purchased to provide
extra storage capability.
Table 1-2: Optional Expansion Boxes
Model
RRD40
RZ55
TK50Z
Description
Compact disc drive
Hard disk drive
Tape drive
1.2 System Configurations
Capacity
600Mb
332Mb
95Mb
The range of options available to MicroVAX 3100 and VAXserver
3100 systems provide many different system configurations. These
configurations
are divided into two main categories, packaged systems and
base systems. The configuration categories are defined as follows:
• Packaged systems are predefined system configurations. Additional
factory
integrated options ordered by the prospective Owner must be
installed by Field Service personnel.
• Base systems are minimum system configurations which the Owner can
enhance by selecting desired options when ordering. These options are
installed in the factory.
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Chapter 2
Installing Your System
Setting up your MicroVAX 3100 or VAXserver 3100 system is easy. After
helping you check that you have all your equipment (see Section 2.2), this
chapter describes:
• Setting up your system unit
• Attaching Ethernet terminators to prepare for networking or diagnostic
tests
• Connecting a terminal
• Connecting the power cord
• Starting your system
The chapter goes on to show you everything you need to do to get your
system up and running, including:
• What to do if you're planning to connect to a network
• The operating system software and the options available
• Booting your system from the system disk
• Using VMS Factory Installed Software (FIS)
• Connecting additional terminals
2.1 Choosing the Right Location
Use the following checklist to keep your system operating at its best:
• Carefully read all installation instructions before you turn on the power.
• Keep the temperature between 10° and 32°C (50° and 90°F) if your
system has a TZ30 tape drive installed. If the system does not have a
TZ30 installed, keep the temperature between 10° and 40°C (50° and
104°F).
• Keep
the relative humidity between 40% and 80% if your system has a
TZ30 tape drive installed. Tape cartridges should also be stored at this
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relative humidity. If the system does not have a TZ30 installed, keep
the relative humidity between 10% and 90%.
• Keep
the air well circulated to prevent excess heat and dust from
accumulating.
• Keep your equipment away from heaters, photocopiers, direct sunlight,
and abrasive particles.
• Before you set up your system, select a surface that is large enough to
hold the system unit. Your desk or work table is a good choice.
• Keep the area clean. Do not place food or liquid on or near your
equipment,
and do not place your system unit directly on the floor.
Dust and dirt will damage the system components.
• Keep air vents clear on each side of the system unit for proper
ventilation.
• Do not place the system unit on its side. Blocking the air vents can
cause the system unit to overheat.
• Connect your system to a dedicated grounded circuit.
If you have several pieces of equipment that need to be plugged into an
electrical outlet, use a grounded power strip. Many power strips come
with
an on/off switch and a surge protector.
Do not exceed the voltage requirement of the circuit.
• To avoid damaging equipment that has been moved inside from a cold
environment,
let the equipment warm to room temperature before you
tum it on. Let tape cartridges stabilize for 24 hours.
2.2 Unpacking
CAUTION: Because of the weight of the system unit, two people should lift
the equipment out of the shipping carton and place it on a work surface.
The shipping carton contains three boxes and an accessory tray. The large
box
under the accessory tray contains the system unit. The other two boxes
contain
the country kit and the software licenses respectively. Figure 2-:-1
shows the contents of each box. When unpacking the boxes keep the
contents ofeach box separate from the others. Expansion boxes are packed
in separate cartons (see Section 4.3).
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Figure 2-1: Unpacking Your System
Model 10 System Unit
or
Model 20 System Unit
COUNTRY KIT CONTENTS ~
Documentation -------------------~
Power Cord ---------
SOFTWARE LICENCES
Product Authorization Keys (PAKs) -----------
ACCESSORY TRAY CONTENTS
Screwdriver ~ ~
Terminal Cable /
(BC16E-25)
-~
Two Terminators and
One T-Connector (ThinWire Ethernet) ~
DEC423 to RS232 Adapter ----------- ~
(H8571-A) ~
TK50 Tape Cartridge ------- ~
Connector Covers ----------=------------'
SCSI Terminator
------d)
Loopback Connector (Standard Ethernet)
OPTIONAL DSH32-B ACCESSORIES ~
Cable Concentrator (;? -P
(H3104)
~
8-Async Cable /
Sync Cable ,
(Type depends on ____________________ ---' MLO-003378
version of DSH32)
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