DEC VAXstation 3100 User manual

EK-VSM40-OM-002
VAXstation 3100
Model 48
Owner's Manual
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Contents
About This Guide xi
1YourVAXstaNon 3100 System
1.1 System Highlights 1-2
1.2 The VAXstation 3100 Family 1-3
2Installing System Hardwore
2.1 Choosing the Right Location 2-2
2.2 Unpacking 2-3
2.3 Setting Up Your System 2-4
2.3.1 Identifying System Unit Ports and Connectors 2-4
2.3.2 Connecting the Keyboard 2-6
2.3.3 Connecting the Mouse 2-7
2.3.4 Attaching Ethernet Tterminators 2-8
2.3.5 Connecting the Monitor 2-11
2.3.6 Connecting the Power Cords 2-14
2.4 Connecting Optional or E:^ansion Hardware 2-16
2.5 Inserting Media 2-16
2.6 Starting Your System 2-17
2.6.1 Checking the Power-Up Display 2-17
2.6.2 IfYou Have Problems 2-18
2.7 IfYou Need to Set the Keyboard Language 2-19
2.8 Connecting to a Network 2-20
2.9 Getting Ready to Install Your Operating System Software 2-20
2.10 Turning Your System Off 2-21

3 Learning About Your System
3.1 Hard Disk Drives 3-1
3.2 Using the RRD40 Compact Disc Drive 3-2
3.2.1 Loading a Compact Disc 3-2
3.2.2 Removing a Compact Disc 3-4
3.2.3 Inserting the Compact Disc into the Caddy 3-5
3.2.4 Removing the Compact Disc from the Caddy 3-7
3.2.5 Caring for Compact Discs 3-8
3.3 Using Tape Cartridges 3-8
3.3.1 Labeling a Tape Cartridge 3-8
3.3.2 Writing to and Protecting Tape Cartridges 3-9
3.3.2.1 Write Protecting a Tape 3-10
3.3.2.2 Writing to a Tape 3-11
3.3.3
Handling and Storing Tape Cartridges 3-11
3.4 Using the TZ30 Tape Drive 3-12
3.4.1 Inserting a Tape Cartridge 3-12
3.4.2 Removing a Tape Cartridge 3-14
3.4.3 Understanding TZ30 Lights 3-15
3.4.4 If You Have Problems 3-15
3.5 Mouse 3-15
4Adding and Using Expansion Boxes ^
4.1 Guidelines for Connecting Expansion Boxes 4-2
4.2 Unpacking an Expansion Box 4-4
4.3 Installing a Bottom Dress Cover 4-6
4.4 Preparing Your System for an Expansion Box 4-7
4.5 Connecting One Expansion Box 4-9
4.6 Daisy-Chaining Multiple Expansion Boxes 4-12
4.7 Adding the RRD40 Compact Disc Expansion Box 4-14
4.7.1 Verifying the Voltage Selector Position on the RRD40 4-15
4.7.2 Verifying the SCSI ID on the RRD40 4-15
4.7.3 Resetting the SCSI ID on the RRD40 4-16
4.8 Adding an RZ55 Hard Disk Expansion Box 4-16
4.8.1 Verifying the SCSI ID on the First RZ55 4-17
4.8.2 Resetting the SCSI ID on the Second RZ55 4-17
4.9 Adding and Using a IKSOZ-GA Tape Expansion Box 4-19
4.9.1 Verifying the SCSI ID on the TK50Z-GA 4-19
4.9.2 Inserting a Tape Cartridge 4-20
4.9.3 Removing a Tape Cartridge 4-23
4.9.4 Using TK50Z-GA Controls and Indicator Lights 4-24
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5 Connecting to aNetwork
5.1 Connectingto a ThinWireEthernet Network 6-1
5.1.1 Verifying the Network Select Button Position 5-2
5.1.2 Verifying ThinTOre Ethernet Network Installation 5-3
5.1.3 Connecting ThinWire Ethernet Cable 5-5
5.1.4 Creating a Daisy-Chain WorkGroup 5-6
5.1.5 Connecting to a DECconnect Faceplate 5-7
5.1.6 Troubleshooting the ThinWire Ethernet Segment 5-8
5.2 Connectingto a Standard Ethernet Network 5-11
5.2.1 Setting the Network Select Button for Standard Ethernet ... 5-11
5.2.2 VerifyingYourStandard Ethernet Network Installation 5-11
5.2.3 TroubleshootingStandard Ethernet 5-12
5.2.4 Connecting a Transceiver Cable 5-14
5.2.5 Creating a Daisy-Chain Work Group 5-15
6 Troubleshooting
6.1 Identifying the Source ofa Problem 6-1
6.2 Using the Troubleshooting Table 6-3
7 Running Diagnostics
7.1 Power-Up Messages 7-2
7.1.1 Power-Up Error Messages 7-3
7.1.2 Power-UpStatus Messages 7-4
7.2 Running Self-Ifests 7-5
7.3 ConfigurationDisplay 7-7
7.3.1 DZ Status Codes 7-9
7.4 Testing Internal Storage Devices 7-10
7.5 Testing Memory Modules 7-12
7.6 DeviceDisplay 7-15
7.7 Using the System Exerciser 7-17
7.8 Test Utilities 7-19
7.8.1 RRD40 Tfest Disc UtiHty 7-19
7.8.2 Erase Disk Utility for SCSI Hard Disks 7-20
7.9 Changing the KeyboardLanguage 7-22
7.10 Console Commands 7-23
7.11 Password Security Feature 7-24
7.11.1 Enabling the Password Security Feature 7-26
7.12 Rebooting the System After Running Tests 7-28
7.13 Service Information 7-29

8 Adding Options
8.1 Printers 8-1
8.2 Modems 8-4
8.3 Tablet 8-6
8.4 Monitors 8-6
8.4.1 Long Monitor Cable Option 8-7
8.5 Graphics Coprocessor Module^Color Option 8-7
8.6 SPX Color Graphics Accelerator 8-7
A System Parameters
A.l Automatic Booting A-2
A.1.1 Setting the Default Boot Device A-2
A.1.2 Changing the Default Recovery Action A-3
A.1.3 Setting the D^ault Boot Flags A-5
A.2 Enabling the Server to Boot Satellite Systems Remotely A-5
A.3 Using an Alternate Console with YoiirSystem A-6
B
SCSI IDs
B.l SCSI ID Default Settings B-1
B.2 Setting the SCSI ID B-3
B.3 Setting SCSI Switches B-6
VI
Power-Up, Seif-Test, and TEST 50 Status and Error
Codes
C.l Monochrome Video Circuits (MONO) C-2
C.2 Time-of-Year Clock (CLK) C-2
C.3 Nonvolatile RAM (NVR) C-3
C.4 Serial Line Controller (DZ) C-3
C.5 System Memory (MEM) C-6
C.6 Memory Management (MM) C-7
C.7 Floating Point (FP) C-7
C.8 Interval Timer (IT) C-7
C.9 SCSI Bus Controllers (SCSI-A and SCSI-B) C-8
C.l0 Interrupt Controller and Ethernet ID ROM (SYS) C-15
C.ll Graphics Coprocessor Module/Color Option C-16
C.l2 Ethernet Circuits (NI) C-17

D Hardware Specifications
E Associated Documents
Glossary
Index
Figures
1-1 VAXstation 3100 Model 48 System 1-1
2-1 Unpacking System Components 2-3
2-2
lifting Equipment 2-4
2-3 Ports, Connectors, and Icons 2-5
2-4 Connecting the Keyboard to the System Unit 2-6
2-5 Connecting the Mouse to the System Unit 2-7
2-6 Connecting Terminators to the T-Connector 2-8
2-7 Connecting the T-Connector to the System Unit 2-9
2-8 Connecting the Loopback Connector to the Sjrstem Unit 2-10
2-9 Connecting the Monitor Cable to the Monitor Using the Universal
Strain Relief Strap 2-12
2-10 Connecting
the Monitor Cable to the System Unit 2-13
2-11 Connecting
the Monitor Power Cord 2-14
2-12 Connecting
the Sjratem Power Cord 2-15
2-13 Opening the Front of the Model 48 System Unit 2-16
3-1 Opening the Front of the Model48 System Unit 3-2
3-2 Loading a Compact Disc 3-3
3-3 Compact Disc Caddy 3--5
3-4 Inserting Disc in Housing 3-6
3-5 Pressing Locking Tabs 3-7
3-6 Labeling a Tape Cartridge 3-9
3-7 Write Protecting aTape 3-10
3-8 TZ30 Lights and Controls 3-12
3-9 Inserting a Tape Cartridge in the TZ30 3-13
3-10 Removing a Tape Cartridge from the TZ30 3-14
4-1 50-Pin Terminator 4-4
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4-2 Unpacking an RZ55 or TK50Z-GA Expansion Box 4-5
4-3 Installing Bottom Dress Cover 4-6
4-4 Removing the SCSI Cover 4-7
4-5
Removing the SCSI Terminator 4-8
4-6 Connecting One TK50Z-GA or One RZ55 Expansion Box 4-11
4-7 Connecting One RRD40 Expansion Box 4-11
4-8 Connecting IVo Expansion Boxes 4-13
4-9 RRD40 Compact Disc Expansion Box 4-14
4-10 RRD40 Expansion Box Voltage Selector and Factory SCSI ID Switch
Positions 4-15
4-11 Verifying the SCSI ID on the First RZ55 4-17
4-12 Resetting the SCSI ID on the Second RZ55 4-19
4-13 Verifying the SCSI ID on the TK50Z-GA 4-20
4-14
Inserting and Loading a Tape in the TK50Z-GA 4-22
4-15 Removing a Tape Cartridge from the TK50Z-GA 4-23
5-1 Network Select Button Set for ThinWre Ethernet 5-3
5-2
Halt Button 5-4
5-3 Adding ThinWire Cable to a T-Connector 5-5
5-4 Checking ThinWire Cable Connections 5-6
5-5 VAXstation 3100 Systems in a Daisy-Chain Work Group 5-7
5-6 Connecting to a DECconnect Faceplate 5-8
5-7 Removing a System from an Active ThinWlre Segment 5-9
5-8 Connecting a Transceiver Cable to the System Unit 5-14
5-9 Daisy-Chain Work Group in Standard Ethernet Environment 5-15
7-1 Halt Button 7-6
7-2 Diagnostic Lights 7-29
8-1 Connecting a Printer Cable to tiie System Unit 8-2
8-2 Connecting aModem to the System Unit 8-5
Tables
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3-1 Understanding TZ30 Lights 3-15
4-1 Expansion Box SCSI ID Factory Default Switch Positions 4-9
4-2
Using the TK50Z-GA Controls 4-24
4-3 Understanding TK50Z-GA Lights 4-24
6-1 Troubleshooting 6-4
7-1 Device Identifiers in Power-Up and Self-Tests 7-3
7-2 SCSI Status Codes Indicating Good Devices 7-11
7-3 SCSI Status Codes Indicating Possible Problems 7-11

7-4 8-Digit Memory Error Code 7-14
7-5 SHOW DEVICE Display Column Heads 7-16
7-6 Error Messages for Erase Disk UtUity 7-22
7-7 SHOW Commands 7-23
7-8 SET Commands 7-23
7-9 Test Commands 7-24
8-1 DeviceNames for Your Operating System 8-2
8-2 Printers 8~3
8-3 Modems 8-4
8-4 DeviceNames for Your Operating System 8-6
A-1 SCSI Boot Device Names .. A-2
A-2 Values for Default Recovery A-4
B-1 SCSI IDs for VAXstation 3100 Model 38 (with Diskette Drive) B-4
B-2
SCSI IDs for VAXstation 3100 Model 38 (with Hard Disk) B-4
B-3 SCSI IDs for VAXstation 3100 Model 48 B-5
B-4 RRD40 Expansion BoxSCSI IDs and Switch Positions B-6
B-5
RZ55/56 Expansion BoxSCSI IDs and Switch Positions B-6
B-6 TK50Z-GAExpansion BoxSCSI IDs and Switch Positions B-7
C-1 Monochrome "^deo Error Codes (OOOOJCXXX) C-2
C-2 Time-of-Year Clock Error Codes (OOOOJCXXX) C-2
C-3 Nonvolatile RAM Error Codes (OOOOXXXX) C-3
C-4 Serial Line Controller Error Codes (0000JXXXX) C-3
C-5 Serial line Status Codes (OOOOWWWW) C^
C-6 Keyboard Self-Ttest Codes (YYYYYYYY) C-5
C-7 Mouse or Tablet Self-ltest Codes (ZZZZZZZZ) C-5
C-8 System Memory Error Codes (OOOO.XXXX) C-6
C-9
Memory Management Error Codes (OOOO.OOOX) C-7
C-10 Floating Point Error Codes (OOOO.OOOX) C-7
C-11 Binary Mask ofSelected Devices
(WWXX.OOOO) C-8
C-12 Binary Mask of Error Flags (OOOO.YYOO) C-9
C-13 SCSI Controller Error Codes (OOOO.OOZZ) C-9
C-14 Device Status Codes (DDMMSSTT) C-12
C-15 Interrupt Controller and Ethernet ID ROM Error Codes
(OOOOJDCXX) C-15
C-16 8-Plane Graphics ModuleError Codes (OOOO.YYYO) C-16
C-17 Ethernet Circuits Error Codes (OOOO.YYYY) C-17
D-1 System Specifications 0-2
D-2 System Dimensions D-2
D-3 System Storage Conditions (Long-Term Storage) D-3
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D-4 Sjrstem Operating and Nonoperating Conditions 0-3
D-5 RZ23 Hard Disk Drive Specifications D-4
D-6 RZ24 Hard Disk Drive Specifications D-5
D-7 RZ55/RZ56 Hard Disk Drive Dimensions D-6
D-8 RZ55/RZ66 Hard Disk Drive Specifications D-6
D-9 RZ55/RZ56
Hard Disk Environmental Specifications D-7
D-10 TZ30 Tape Drive Specifications D-7
D-11 TK50Z-GA Tape Drive Specifications D-7
D-12 RRD40 Compact Disc Drive Specifications D-8
E-1 Associated Documents E-1

About This Guide
Purpose of This Manual
This manual describes how to install, test, and maintain the
hardware components of a V^iXstation 3100 Model 48 computer
system.
Who Should Use This Manual
'" \ This manual is for anyone setting upand using the Model 48 for
the first time. It includes information on hardware installation,
operation, and maintenance.
structure of This Manual
This manual contains eight chapters, five appendixes, aglossary
of technical terms, and an index.
•Chapter 1includes an overview of the VAXstation 3100 Model
38 and VAXstation 3100 Model 48 s3^tems, and introduces you
to the product features.
• Chapter 2provides instructions for installing your new Model
48.
• Chapter 3discusses the software loading devices (TZ30 tape
drive and RRD40 compact disc drive) that are an integral part
of your system.
• Chapter 4discusses the add-on storage and software loading
devices that can be used with your system.
• Chapter 5discusses connecting your system to a simple
ThinWire daisy-chain work group.
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• Chapter 6provides basic s3rstem troubleshooting information.
•
Chapter 7describes how to run self-tests and system
diagnostics.
•
Chapter 8 lists the options available for your system. It also
shows how to connect a printer or modem to your system.
Appendixes provide complementary information on the following
topics:
• Appendix A: Customizing your startup procedures
• Appendix B: SCSI ID numbers
• Appendix C: Status and error codes
• Appendix D: Hardware specifications
• Appendix E: Associated documents
The glossary defines technical terms used in this guide.
The index helps you to find the information you need.
Guide to VAXstation 3100 Documentation
Manuals
The manuals you will use to install, operate, manage, and
maintain your V^Xstation 3100 Model 48 system are listed below.
The left column lists the manuals; the light column contains some
of the topics described in each manual. See also Appendix E.
Topics
Planning and Preparation
Planning workstation placement
Checking power requirements
Checking environmental reqtiirements
Connecting a monitor
Adjusting brightness and contrast
Setting up the system unit
Connecting the keyboard and mouse
Turning the system on
Connecting to a network
Troubleshooting and diagnostic testing
Adding storage devices
Monitor Installation/Owner's Guide
VAXstation 3100 Model 48 Owner's Manual
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Workstations Network Guide
VMS Installation Guide
ULTRIX Installation Guide
VMS DECwindows User's Guide
VWS Installation Guide
Desktop-VMS Installation Guide
Application Installation Guides
Defining a network
Describing network hardware and
software
Setting up a ThinWire or standard
Ethernet network
Expanding networks
Installing VMS operating system
software
Backing up files
Installing ULTRDC system sofi;ware
Backing up files
Using DECwindows software, an
optional software interface layered on
VMS or ULTRIX
Using the mouse
Manipulating windows
Creating and xising files
Using VWS software, an optional
software interface
Installing VWS software
Backing up files
Using Desktop-VMS software, an
optional software interface
Installing Desktop-VMS software
Installing and using applications
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Conventions
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IReturn |
red ink
bold
UPPERCASE
lowercase
Warning
Caution
Note
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The following conventions are used in this manual:
Asequence such as |Ctrl/x| indicates that you must hold down the key
labeled Ctrl while you press another key or a pointing device button.
A key name is shown enclosed to indicate that you press a named key on
the keyboard.
Red ink indicates information that you must enter from the keyboard. In
the online version of the book, this information is shown in bold type.
Bold type is used to introduce new terms. New terms are defined in the
Glossary.
Uppercase letters indicate that you must enter a command exactly as
shown. For example, enter SHOW.
Lowercase letters in commands indicate that you must provide a value.
For example, enter SET PASSWORD new.password.
Warnings contain information to prevent personal injuay. Read these
carefully.
Cautions provide information to prevent damage to equipment or software.
Read these carefully.
Notes provide general information about the current topic.

Margin Icon Definitions
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Throughout this manual, symbols or icons in the margin identify
important switches, buttons, connectors, or procedures. These
icons are briefly described here. Figure 2-3 shows the locations
for many of the ports and switches.
Icons That Signal Procedures
Certain icons act as reminders about important procedures that
are being described in the nearby text.
This icon signals that you turn to another guide (for instance,
the monitor guide) for more complete instructions on a certain
procedure. Tlien you return to the procedures in this manu£d.
This representation of an on/off switch shows the off (0) position.
This icon signals that you should turn off one or more devices, as
described in the nearby text.
The on/off switch is shown in the on ( I ) position. This icon
signals that you shovdd turn on one or more devices, as described
in the nearby text.
Icons for Ports, Connectors, and Buttons
This section describes the icons that appear on the bezel for the
back of the system unit. The icon for a port or connector appears
in the margin to signal that you connect a cable to that port or
connector. The icon for a button appears to signal that you press
that button. See Figure 2-3 for icon locations on the bezel.
The SCSI icon in the margin signals tiiat you attach a cable or
terminator to the SCSI port.
The icon for Ethernet signals a procedure with one of the Ethernet
connectors or the network select button.
The halt icon signals that you press the halt button to put the
system into console mode.
The keyboard icon identifies the connector where you put the
keyboard cable.
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^ The mouse icon identifies the connector where you putthe mouse
[ (j^ cable (or the tablet cable).
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This icon appears on the cable for the mouse (or tablet). You put
this cable into the port with the mouse icon.
The monitor icon identifies the connector where you put the
monitor cable.
The printer icon identifies the port for the printer cable. This port
also supports a hardcopy terminal or an additional video terminal
for alternate console mode. See Appendix A.
The communications port is identified by this icon. You put the
modem cable here, if you have this option.
The alternate console switch is identified by this icon. Appendix A
gives instructions for installing and using an alternate console.
The row of diagnostic lights on the back of the system imit is
identified bythis icon. Chapter 7 describes how touse these ' ^
lights.

1
Your VAXstation 3100 System
The VAXstation 3100 Model 48 is a desktop server/workstation
that provides the full VMS or ULTRIX operating systems and
applications to diskless members of a work group. The VAXstation
3100 Model 48 also functions as a workstation for the owner/local
system manager. Figure 1-1 shows the VAXstation3100 Model 48
system.
Figure 1-1 VAXstation 3100 Model 48 System
MLO-002345
Your VAXstatton 3100 System 1-1

1.1 System Highlights
The Y&Xstation 3100 Model 48 and the Model 38 system tmits A
are contained in similar enclosures. The Model 48 enclosure is
14.99 centimeters (5.9 inches) high; the Model 38 enclosure is
smaller—10.3 centimeters (4 inches) high.
The Model 48 system unit has many special features, as described
in the following list:
•RRD40 compact disc drive—^The RRD40 compact disc drive
built into your s3rstem unit is a read-only optical disc device
that stores 600 megabytes (or about 200,000 pages) of data.
Information is read from a compact disc (CD) using laser
technology, which means that your operating system software
can be installed rapidly. The compact disc may include
operating system software, windowing software, applications,
and documentation.
• Memory—You can order your system with up to 32 megabytes
of memory.
• TZ30 tape drive—^The built-in TZ30 tape drive stores up to 95
megabytes of data per tape cartridge.
•ThinWire and standard Ethernet connectivity—You can
connect to either standard Ethernet or ThinWire Ethernet
networks.
• RZ23 disk storage—One to three RZ23 104-megab3rte hard
disks serve as your system disk drive and as storage for the
diskless users in the work group.
• RZ24 disk storage—One to three RZ24 209-megabyte hard
disks serve as your system disk drive and as storage for the
diskless users in the work group.
• Add-on storage—^The RZ55 hard disk drive can be purchased
in an expansion box to provide you with an extra 332
megab3rtes of storage.
• Add-on storage—^Different RZxx-xx hard disk expansion box
options are available to provide you with a variety of ^tra
storage configurations.
• Two operating systems to choose from—VMS or
ULTRIX,
which is Digital Equipment Corporation's version
of the UNIX operating s3rstem. Operating system software is
purchased separately from the VAXstation 3100 hardware.
1-2 Your VAXstation 3100 System

•Windowing software—DECwindows software and, optionally,
VAX Windowing Software (VWS/UIS), give you a visual way to
organize your work in windows. You can run several different
applications simultaneously and switch between them. You
can use graphic symbols instead of command lines to do your
work.
• SCSI connectivity—Small Computer System Interface (SCSI)
is an industry standard for connecting mass storage devices.
•
For customers requiring additional security in their VAX
console,
you can secure your S3^tem in the console mode
using the password security feature. See Section 7.11 for more
information on this feature.
1.2 The VAXstation 3100 Family
The VAXstation 3100 systems can be used in several
configurations, from a VAXstation 3100 Model 38 diskless
workstation used as a satellite in a work group, to a Model
38 standalone workstation with hard disks, to a VAXstation
3100 Model 48 used as the server for one or more Model 38
workstations.
Your Model 48 system can be used as a standalone workstation,
or it can be the server to members of a work group. It can be
a networked server if that work group is connected to a larger
network.
The Model 38 diskless satellite workstation is the basic,
introductory system. It provides the option of working in a
small work group or connecting to a network.
Your VAXstation 3100 System 1-3

2
Installing System Hardware
After helping you check that you have all your equipment, and the
right location for your system, this chapter shows you how to set
up your system, including:
• Ck}nnecting the keyboard
• Connecting the mouse
• Attaching Ethernet terminators to prepare for either
networking or diagnostic tests
• Connecting the monitor
• Connecting the power cords
• Starting your sjrstem
The chapter then guides you to getting your system up and
running, including:
• What to do if you are planning to connect to a network
• What to do if you are planning to add an expansion box,
modem, or printer
• Where to learn about installing your operating sjrstem
software
Installing System Hardware 2-1