DEC DECserver 200 Manual

DECserver 200
Hardware Installation/Owner's Guide
Order No. EK-0200C-IN-001
October 1986
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operation. The guide also describes the DECserver 200 controls and
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Contents
Preface
1 Introduction to the DECserver 200
1.1 DECserver 200 Models ....................................... ' ....... 1-1
1.2 Functions of the DECserver 200 .................................... 1-2
1.2.1 DECserver 200/MC (DSRVB-Ax) .................................... 1-3
1.2.2 DEC server 200/DL (DSRVB-Bx) ..................... " ............. 1-4
1.3 Hardware Installation Overview. . . . .. .. ... . . .... . ... .. . . . .. .. . .. . .. 1-5
1.3.1 Connecting the DECserver 200 to the Ethernet Network. " ........ 1-5
1.3.2 Connecting Port Devices to the DECserver 200/MC ................ 1-8,
1.3.3 Connecting Port Devices to the DEC server 200/DL ............... 1-10
1.4 DEC server 200 Software .......................................... 1-12
2 Contents of Shipment
2.1 Number of Boxes .......... ' .......................................... 2-1
2.2 Contents ofthe DECserver 200 Box ................................. 2-1
2.3 Contents of the Accessories Box(es) ................................. 2-2
3 Site Preparation
3.1 Arranging for Software InstallatiQn ................................ , 3-1
3.2 Placing the DEC server 200 .......................................... 3-2
3.2.1 Offices .............................................................. 3-2
3.2.2 Rack Mount ......................................................... 3-2
3.2.3 Satellite Equipment Rooms (SER) .................................... 3-2
3.3 Cable Configuration Rules .......................................... 3-3
3.4 Preinstallation Checks .............................................. 3-5
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4 DECserver 200 Installation
4. 1 Introduction .. . .. ... .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .... .. . . . ... . .. . .. . .. .. . .. 4-1
4.2 Verifying the Voltage Select Switch Setting . .. .. . .. . .. .. . . ... . . . .. .. 4-1
4.3 Connecting the Transceiver Cable .................................. 4-3
4.4 Before Connecting Power ........................................... 4-6
4.5 Connecting Power . .. . . ... .. .. . .. . . . .... . .. . .. ... .. . .. . .. . .. . . .. . . .. 4-7
4.6 Verifying Operation ................................................. 4-8
4.7 Connecting Device Cables ....................... .. .. .. .. .. . . .. . .. .. 4-9
4.7.1 Connecting Device Cables to the DECserver 200/MC ............... 4-9
4.7.2 Connecting Device Cables to the DECserver 200/DL. ............. 4-11
4.8 Verifying System Installation ..................................... 4-16
5 What To Do if You Have Problems
5.1 Introduction ........................................................ 5-1
5.2 Diagnosing Server Problems ............................ . .. .. . .. .. .. 5-1
5.3 01 LED Off ......................................................... 5-3
5.4 02 LED Off .......................................................... 5-3
5.5 02 LED Blinking ... " .. , " .,. " .............................. '" ... , 5-4
5.5.1 Error Messages 920 and 921 ........................................ 5-4
5.5.2 Error Messages 922 and 923 ......................................... 5-5
5.5.3 Error Messages 930 and 931. ......... '" ............................ 5-5
5.5.4 Error Message 932 .................................................. 5-5
5.5.5 Error Messages 941,942, and 950 .................................. 5-6
5.5.6 No Messages on Console Terminal . . .. .. . .. .. .. . . .. .. ... . .. . . . .. . . .. 5-7
5.6 03 LED Blinking .................................................... 5-8
5.6.1 Down-Line Load Starts, Then Fails ................................. 5-8
5.6.2 Down-Line Load Does Not Start ............ " ....................... 5-8
A Controls and Indicators
A.1 Controls. . . ... . . . ... . ... . .. . . .. .. . . . . ... . .. . .. .. . . .. .. .. . . ... . . . .. .. A-I
A.1.1 Software Reset Switch (S 1) . . .. ... .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . .. . . .. . .. . ... A-I
A.1.2 Voltage Select Switch .............................................. A-I
A.1.3 Circuit Breaker ........................ '" ., .......... , ....... ,. . ... A-2
A.2 Status Indicator LEOs .............................................. A-2
B Port Devices Supported by DECserver 200
C Ordering Information
C.l DECserver 200 Hardware Units .................................... C-l
C.2 DECserver 200 Country Kits ................... " . ... . .. .. . .. . . .. .. C-1
C.3 DECserver 200 Accessories ........................................ C-2
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c.4 OEC OFFICE Cable (BC16E) and Adapters ......... '" ...... .... ... C-3
C.S Transceiver Cables ................................................. C-3
C.6 Oevice Cables ...................................................... C-4
D Cable Structure
E
F
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.3.1
0.3.2
0.3.3
0.3.4
0.3.5
0.4
0.5
0.5.1
0.5.2
0.5.3
0.5.4
0.5.5
0.5.6
0.5.7
0.5.8
D.5.9
DEC server 200/MC Device Connectors 01 throughJ8) .. ... ... .. .. 0-1
Serial Line Circuit Standards ....................................... 0-2
Oevice Cables Used With DEC server 200IMC . . .. .. ... . .. ... . . ... .. 0-3
BC220 Shielded Null Modem Cable (Data Leads Only) ............ 0-3
BC22E or BC22F ShieldedStraight-Through Cable (Full-Modem) .. D-4
BC22R Shielded Null Modem Cable. . .. .. .. . . . .. . ... .. .. . ... .. .. . .. 0-5
BC 170 Shielded Null Modem Cable. .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. 0-6
OECserver 200/MC Port Loopback Connector. . . ... .. . .. . .. .. .. . .. 0-7
OECserver 200/0L Device Connector 01) ......................... D-8
Oevice Cables and Adapters Used With OECserver 200/0L . ..... .. 0-9
. BC 16C 36-Conductor Cable (Oata Leads Only) .................... 0-9
H3101 36-pin Loopback Connector. . .. .. . .. . .. . . ... .. .. . . .. .. .. .. 0-10
H3102 36-pin Cable Coupler. .. .. . .. .. . . .. .. . . ... . .. .. . ... . . .. .. .. 0-11
H3106 36-pin to 50-pin Adapter . . .. .. .. . .. . . .. .. . ... . .. .. .. .. . . .. 0-12
H3104 Cable Concentrator.. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . .. .. . . .. .. . .. . .. .. .... 0-13
H3103 MMJ Loopback Connector ................................. D-14
BCI6E-xx 6-ConductorDEC OFFICE Cable ...................... 0-15
H8572 6-PinCable Coupler ....................................... 0-16
H8571-xx OEC423 to RS-232-C Passive Adapters ............... 0-17
OECserver 200 Specifications
E.1 Power ................................................................ E-l
E.2 Environment ............................................... " ......... E-l
E.2.1 Temperature ........................................................ E-l
E.2.2 Altitude ............................................................. E-2
E.2.3 Relative Humidity ................................................... E-2
E.2.4 Physical Size ofthe DEC server 200 ................................... E-2
E.2.5 Space Requirements ................................................. E-2
Service Options
F. 1 Hardware Services ... . .. .. .. .. . .. . .. .. .. . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . ... . . .. .. . . .. F-l
F.1.1 Digital On-Site Service .. . ... . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . . .. .. .. .. . ... . . . ... . . .. F-1
F.1.2 DEC mailer .......................................................... F-l
F.2 InstallationService. .. . .. .. .. .. . .. . .. . ... . . . .. . .. .. .. .. . ... . . .. . .. . .. F-1
F.3 Software Services ..... .. .. .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . . .. . .. .. .. .. . ... . . . .. .. . .. F-1
F. 3.1 Software Product ServiceAgreements ............ .. .. . ... . . . .. .. . .. F-l
F.3.2 Training ............................................................. F-l
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G
Figures
Tables
Contents-4
Connecting to Etherjack
1-1
1-2
1-3
1-4
1-5
1~6
1-7
1-8
2-1
4-1
A-I
D-l
D-2
D-3
D-4
D-5
D-6
D-7
D-8
D-9
D-I0
D-l1
D-12
D-13
D-14
D-15
D-16
D-17
1-1
3-1
5-1
A-I
D-l
D-2
E-l
DECserver 200 (Models DSRVB-Ax and DSRVB-Bx) . . . .. . . . .. . .. .. 1-1
DECserver 200/MC . . .. . .. . ... . .. . .. .. ... .. . . ... . . .. .. . .. .. . .. . . . .. .. 1-3
DECserver 200/DL . .. . .. . ... . .. . .. . .. ... .. . . ... .. .. .. . . ... . . .. . .. . .. 1-4
Standard Ethernet Coaxial Cable Connection. . . . .. ... .. .. . . . .. . .. .. 1-6
Thin Wire Ethernet Coaxial Cable Connection . . . .. ... .. .. . . . .. . .. .. 1-7
DECserver 200IMC Port Device Connections. . . . ... .. .. .. . . .. . .. . .. 1':'8
DECserver 200/DL Port Device Connections ..................... 1-10
DEC server 200/DL Accessories................... ......... . ....... 1-11
DEC server 200 Shipping Box Contents ............................. 2-1
DEC server 200 Hardware Verification .............................. 4-8
Controls and Indicators. . .. .. . .. ... . . .. .. . .... . .. . .. ... . .. . . .. . .. .. A-I
Pin Numbers -DEC server 200/MC Device Connectors
01 through J8). . . .. .. . ... . .. . .. . . ... .. .. .. . .. ... .. . . .. .. . .. . .. . . .. .. D-l
Pin Assignments-BC22D Shielded Null Modem Cable .. . .. .. . . .. D-3
Pin Assignments-BC22E or BC22F Shielded Straight-Through
Cable ............................................................... D-4
Pin Assignments -BC22R Shielded Null Modem Cable. .. . .. .. . . .. D-5
Pin Assignments - BC 17D Shielded Null Modem Cable .. . .. .. . . .. D-6
Wiring Diagram -DECserver 200/MC Port Loopback
Connector. .. . .. . .. . .. ... . .. . . .. . .. . .. . ... . . .. .. . . .. .. .. . .. . .. . . .. .. D- 7
Pin Numbers -DECserver 200/DL Device Connector 01) ........ D-8
Wiring Diagram - BC 16c 36-Conductor Cable .......... . .. .. . . .. D-9
Wiring Diagram -H3101 Loopback Connector ................. D-I0
Wiring Diagram -H31 02 36- Pin Cable Coupler. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. D-l1
Wiring Diagram -H31 06 Cable Adapter. . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. . . . .. D-12
Wiring Diagram -H31 04 Cable Concentrator .... '.' . .. .. . .. .. . .. D-13
Wiring Diagram -H31 03 MMJ Loopb~ck Connector ............ D-14
Wiring Diagram - BC 16E-xx Cable. . .. .. . .... . . .. .. . .. .. . . .. . . .. D-15
Wiring Diagram - H8572 Cable Coupler ......................... D-16
WiringDiagram-H8571-AAdapter ............................ D-17
Wiring Diagram - H8571-BAdapter ............................ D-17
Device Cables . . .. .. .. .. . . .. . .. . .. ... . .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . . .. .. .. . .. . .. .. 1-9
Maximum CableLengths . .. .. . .. . . .. .. . .. . .. ... . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . . ... .. 3-3
Status LEDs/Indications ............................................. 5-2
Status LEDs ........................... , .. .. . .. .... ..... .. .. . .. . .. ... A-2
Circuit Standards ................................................... D-2
DEC server 200/DL Device Connector 01) Pin Definitions ......... D-8
DEC server 200 Power Ratings ...................................... E-l

Preface
This guide explains how to install the DECserver 200, models DSRVB-Ax and
DSRVB-Bx,
and how toverify theiroperation. Theguidealso tells how to order Digital
services
and products that support the DEC server 200.
The only tool requiredfor installation is a small flat-blade screwdriver.
You should keep this guide
with your DECserver 200 unit.
Intended Audience
• ServerManager
• Hardware Installer
How to Use This Guide
Before you install the DECserver 200, it is recommended that you read Chapters 1, 2,
and 3. These chapters provide a functional overview of the DECserver 200 and-the
installation process, including important site preparation information. Chapter 4 pro-
videsprocedures to install andverify the DEC server200. If problemsoccurduringver-
ification, refer to the troubleshooting procedures in Chapter 5. The appendixes offer
additional information that canbe useful during installation.
Structure of This Guide
This manual contains five chapters and seven appendixes, as follows:
Chapter 1
Chapter2
Introduces the DECserver 200 from a functional point of view and
describes the installationprocess and
the software requirements.
Describes
the contents of the DEC server 200 shipment and provides
instructions for gettinghelp ifthe equipment
is damaged.
Preface-1

Chapter 3 Discusses important site preparation information that must be consid-
ered before the DECserver 200 installation begins.
Chapter 4 Provides an illustratedstep-by-step
procedure for installing and verify-
ing the
operation of the DEC server 200.
Chapter 5 Provides help in isolating problems that can occur during the installa-
tion of the DECserver 200 and provides procedures to correct them.
Appendix A Describes the controls
and indicators on the DECserver 200.
Appendix B Lists the devices supported by the DEC server 200.
Appendix C Lists the order codes for the DEC server 200 and related hardware prod-
ucts.
Appendix 0 Provides device cable wiring diagrams for users
who want to assemble
and use their own cables.
Appendix E Provides
DEC server 200 specifications.
Appendix F Describes
the Digital hardware and software service options that are
available for the DEC server 200.
Appendix G Describes how to connect the DEC server 200 transceiver cable to
another transceiver cable mounted in an Etherjack junction box.
Other DECserver 200 Documents
Ordering information
for the following documents is in the release notes that accom-
pany the serversoftware:
• DeCserver 200 Software Installation Guide
Describes the installation of server software and the configuration of DECserver
200 on load hosts.
• DEC server 200 Management Guide
Describes how to set up, manage, monitor, and troubleshoot the DEC server 200.
• DEC server 200 User's Guide
Summarizes the DECserver 200 user's environment.
• DEC server 200 User'sReference Card
Provides a ready reference of the syntaxfor the DECserver 200 commands.
• DEC server 200 Identification Card
Provides space to record unique identification data for each DECserver 200.
• Terminal Server Commands and Messages Guide
Describes the terminal server command set and the terminal server messages.
Preface-2

• LA TPlusIVMSService Node Management Guide
Discusses the management of a V AXNMS or a Micro VMS system that is operatingas
a service
node in a LA T network.
Associated Documents
• nECserver 200 Technical Manual
Describes the DECserver 200 hardware and module logic and the self-test and ini-
tialize programs.
Preface-3

1
Introduction to the DECserver200

1.1 DECserver200 Models
The DEC server 200 is a full-function, eight-line, Ethernet-based server that provides
the interface between eight asynchronous serial data communications channels and
an Ethernet or IEEE 802.3 local area network. There are two models of the
DEC server 200: model DSRVB-Ax (DECserver 200/MC) and model DSRVB-Bx
(DECserver 200IDL).
Both models are shown in Figure 1-1.
When references are made to features that are applicable to both models, this guide
refers to the model as DEC server 200.
• DECserver 200/MC
(model DSRVB-Ax*) -Supports RS-232-C (EIA232) connec-
tions with full-modem control
• DEC server 200/DL (model DSRVB-Bx*) - Supports devices that require data
leads only for operation
DECserver200/MC
(DSRVB-Ax)
DECserver200/DL
(DSRVB-Bx)
Figure 1-1: DECserver200 (ModelsDSRVB-Axand DSRVB-Bx)
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*The letter "A" or "B" replaces the "x" in the model designation to represent the following
inputvoltage requirements:
Model
DSRVB-AA
DSRV8-AB
InputYoltages
lOO-120Vac
220-240Vac
Introduction to the OECserver 200
Model
DSRVB-BA
DSRVB-BB
InputYoltages
lOO-120Vac
220-240Vac
1-1

1.2 Functions of the DECserver 200
The DECserver 200 allows any combination of eight locally attached devices access to
each other and to remote computer systems on a Local Area Transport (LAT) network.
Each device is logically connected to the computer systems and to theirresources. For
a list
of devices supported by the DEC server 200, seeAppendix B.
DECserver 200offers the following features:
• Permits fast, easy connections between the devices attached locally to the server
ports ~nd the remote devices on the network.
• Manages device traffic and leaves computer systems more time for applications
tasks (as compared to traditional character-orientedinterfaces, such as the DZll).
• Reduces and Simplifies cabling required for connecting devices to a network.
• DECserver 200IMC supports dial-in and dial-out modems.
• Provides access to Digital and to non-Digital host systems on the LAT network.
You can install the DECserver 200 in a variety of environments, including offices and
computer rooms. The server can be placed on a desk or table, or can be mounted in a
standard rack cabinet. Digital
can also provide you with a wall/partition mounting
bracket to mount the serverdirectly onto an office wall or to suspend the server from
partitioned office walls. This bracket must
be ordered separately. See Appendix C for
orderinginformation.
The following sections further define thefeatures of both models.
1-2
Introduction tothe DECserver200

1.2.1 DECserver200/MC (DSRVB-Ax)
The DECserver 2001MC, shown in Figure 1-2, supports full-duplex, asynchronous
devices
that are compatible with V.28/RS-232-C (EIA232) standar.ds. These devices
include terminals, printers, modems, personal computers, and host systems. This
modelhas eight 25-pinconnectors
(J 1throughJ8)for connectingdevices to each of the
server's eight serial-line ports. Each device is logically connected (through the server
ports)
to the computer systems on the network and their resources. Devices attached
to another server can also access personal computers, dial-out modems, printers, and
hostsystems that are attachedlocally to the DECserver 200.
11-.......1----- NAMEPLATE
PANEL
~~ __ - CONTROL I INDICATOR
PANEL
PORT DEVICE
CONNECTORS
(J1-J8)
SOFTWARE RESET
SWITCH(S1)
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
POWER CORD
RECEPTACLE
Figure 1-2: DECserver200/MC
NOTE
STATUS LEOs
(01-04)
For a description of DEC server 200 controls and indicators, see
AppendixA
in this manual.
Introductionto the DECserver 200
1-3

1.2.2 OeCserver200/DL (DSRVB-Bx)
The DECserver 200/DL, shown in Figure 1-3, supports devices (asynchronous devices
supporting RS423, DEC423, and CCITT-V.IO standards) such as terminals, printers,
and personal computers (in terminal ~mulation mode) that require data leads only for
operation. This model has one 36-pin connector (J I) for connectingdevices to each of
the server's eight serial-line ports. Only the data leads from each server port are
attached to this connector. The DEC server 200/DL does not support connections to
modems or host systems.
SOFTWARE RESET
SWITCH (51)
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
POWER CORD
RECEPTACLE
NAMEPLATE
w:;;....r---- PANEL
CONTROLI INDICATOR
PANEL
PORTDEVICE
CONNECTOR
(J1 )
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Figure 1-3: DECserver200/DL
1-4
NOTE
For a 'Clescription of DECserver 200 controls and indicators, see
AppendixA
in this manual.
Introduction to the DECserver200

1.3 Hardware InstallationOverview
Installing the DEC server 200 hardware consists of first connecting the server to the
Ethernet network, then verifying the hardware installation. The devicecables are con-
nected to the server after the hardware installation is verified. The following sections
provide an overview of the methods used to complete the connections.
NOTE
The DEC server 200 is considered operational when the server hard-
ware is successfully installed, and the system installation verification
procedure is performed on one DEC server 200 unit. The system com-
prises
the installed DEC server 200 hardware with the DEC server 200
server software running on the hardware unit. See the appropriate
DEC server 200 Software Installation Guide for details about the sys-
tem verification procedure.
1.3.1 Connecting the OECserver200 to theEthernet Network
A transceiver cable connects the server to the Ethernet network (see Figures 1-4 and
1-5). The transceivercable can be connected to any of the following:
• Another transceiver cable section. This cable can be secured in an Etherjack junc-
tion box.
• A DELNI Local Network Interconnect.
• Atransceiver on a standardEthernetcoaxialcablefor Digitalbasebandnetworks or
a DECOM for Digital broadband networks.
• A ThinWire Ethernet Station Adapter (DESTA) on a ThinWire Ethernet coaxial
cable (see Figure
1-5).
• A standard rack cabinet in a Satellite Equipment Room (SER) for DEC connect sys-
tems. See
the DECconnect Planning and Configuration Guide for installing the
DECserver 200 in DECconnectsystems.
Introduction to the DECserver200
1-5

STANDARD
ETHERNET
COAXIALCABLE TRANSCEIVER TRANSCEIVER TRANSCEIVER
TRANSCEIVER CABLE TRANSCEIVER CABLES
DELNI
ETHERJACK
DECserver200/MC DEC$erver200/DL
DECserver 200IDL DECserver200/DL
Figure 1-4: Standard EthernetCoaxial Cable Connection
NOTE
The DECserver 200 is compatible with Digital baseband and broad-
band Ethernet products and with Ethernet and IEEE 802.3 specifica-'
tions.
LKG-0482
1-6
Introduction to the DECserver 200

ThinWire ETHERNET COAXIALCABLE
DESTA DESTA
TRANSCEIVER
CABLE
ETHERJACK
DECserver200/MC
DECserver200/DL
DELNI
TRANSCEIVER
CABLES
DECserver200/DL
DECserver200/MC
Figure 1-5: ThinWire EthernetCoaxial Cable Connection
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The DELNI can stand alone or be connected to the Ethernet coaxial cable. If you are
connecting
the DELNI to the Ethernet coaxial cable or to an Etherjack junction box,
allowfor
an additional transceiver cable.
Make sure
the transceiver connection is ready before the server installation begins.
This means that the Etherjack, the DELNI, the DECOM, the DEST A, or the transceiveris
installed,
and the required transceiver cabling is in place, tested, and tagged. See the
appropriate product installationguide to install these products.
See AppendixC for a listing of all DECserver 200 hardware options and order codes.
Introduction to the DECserver200 1-7