DEC 4000 Model 200 User manual

VAX 4000 Model 200 (BA430)
Operation
Order Number EK–395AB–OM–002
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Contents
Preface ix
Chapter 1 System Overview
1.1 Front View and Physical Description ................... 1–2
1.1.1 BA430 Enclosure . . .............................. 1–6
1.1.1.1 Mass Storage Shelf ............................ 1–8
1.1.1.2 Card Cage ................................... 1–10
1.1.1.3 CPU Cover Panel .............................. 1–12
1.1.1.4 DSSI and KZQSA Connectors .................... 1–14
1.1.1.5 Power Supply Controls and Indicators . ............. 1–15
1.1.1.6 Fans . . ...................................... 1–18
1.2 Functional Description of Base System ................. 1–19
1.2.1 Base System Components . . . ...................... 1–19
1.2.1.1 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................... 1–20
1.2.1.2 Console Serial Line Unit (SLU) ................... 1–20
1.2.1.3 Main Memory. . . .............................. 1–20
1.2.1.4 Network Controller ............................ 1–20
1.2.1.5 Embedded DSSI Host Adapter .................... 1–21
1.2.2 Optional Components ............................. 1–21
1.2.2.1 Mass Storage Devices and Controllers . ............. 1–21
1.2.2.2 Mass Storage Subsystems . ...................... 1–22
1.2.2.3 Mass Storage Expanders . . ...................... 1–22
1.2.2.4 Communications Controllers ..................... 1–23
1.2.2.5 Real-Time Controllers .......................... 1–25
1.2.2.6 Printer Interfaces.............................. 1–25
1.2.2.7 Other Available Options . . . ...................... 1–25
1.3 Dual-Host Capability (VMS Systems Only) . ............. 1–25
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Chapter 2 Operating the System
2.1 Before You Operate the System . ...................... 2–1
2.2 Switch Settings ................................... 2–1
2.2.1 Normal Operation . .............................. 2–1
2.2.2 Special Operation . . .............................. 2–2
2.3 Turning On the System ............................. 2–4
2.4 Booting the System . . .............................. 2–6
2.4.1 Autobooting the System ........................... 2–6
2.4.2 Booting the System from Console Mode . . ............. 2–12
2.5 Using the System .................................. 2–13
2.6 Halting the System . . .............................. 2–13
2.7 Restarting the System .............................. 2–14
2.8 Turning Off the System ............................. 2–14
2.9 Recovering from an Over Temperature Condition ......... 2–15
Chapter 3 Operating the System Options
3.1 Mass Storage Options .............................. 3–1
3.1.1 RF-Series Integrated Storage Elements . . ............. 3–2
3.1.1.1 RF-Series Controls and Indicators ................. 3–2
3.1.1.2 Changing the Bus Node ID Plugs ................. 3–5
3.1.2 TF85 Tape Drive . . .............................. 3–6
3.1.2.1 Design of the Drive ............................ 3–8
3.1.2.2 Labeling a Tape Cartridge . ...................... 3–8
3.1.2.3 Write-Protecting a Tape Cartridge ................. 3–9
3.1.2.4 Inserting a Tape Cartridge . ...................... 3–12
3.1.2.5 Removing a Tape Cartridge ...................... 3–15
3.1.2.6 Summary of TF85 Tape Drive Controls and Indicators . 3–17
3.1.2.7 Cleaning the TF85 Tape . . . ...................... 3–18
3.1.3 TK70 Tape Drive . . .............................. 3–18
3.1.3.1 Design of the Drive ............................ 3–20
3.1.3.2 Labeling a Tape Cartridge . ...................... 3–20
3.1.3.3 Write-Protecting a Tape Cartridge ................. 3–21
3.1.3.4 Tape Cartridge Handling and Storage Guidelines ..... 3–24
3.1.3.5 Inserting a Tape Cartridge . ...................... 3–24
3.1.3.6 Removing a Tape Cartridge ...................... 3–27
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3.1.3.7 Summary of TK70 Tape Drive Controls and Indicator
Lights. ...................................... 3–29
3.1.4 TLZ04 Tape Drive . .............................. 3–30
3.1.4.1 Proper Handling of Cassette Tapes . . . ............. 3–32
3.1.4.2 Setting the Write-Protect Tab on the Cassette Tape.... 3–33
3.1.4.3 Inserting a Cassette Tape into the Drive ............ 3–34
3.1.4.4 System Software .............................. 3–35
3.1.4.5 Cleaning the Heads ............................ 3–36
3.1.5 RV20 Optical Disk Subsystem ...................... 3–37
3.1.6 RRD40-Series Compact Disc Drive Subsystem .......... 3–38
3.1.7 TSV05 Tape Drive . .............................. 3–38
3.1.8 TSZ07 Tape Drive . .............................. 3–38
3.1.9 TU81E Tape Drive . .............................. 3–38
3.2 Communications Controller Options ................... 3–38
3.2.1 Asynchronous Serial Controllers .................... 3–38
3.2.1.1 Asynchronous Controllers Without Modem Support .... 3–39
3.2.1.2 Asynchronous Controllers with Modem Support . ..... 3–40
3.2.2 Synchronous Controllers .......................... 3–40
3.2.3 Network Controllers.............................. 3–41
3.3 Real-Time Options . . . .............................. 3–42
3.4 Printer Options ................................... 3–42
3.5 Adding Options ................................... 3–43
Appendix A Related Documentation
Appendix B Programming Parameters for DSSI Devices
B.1 DSSI Device Parameters ............................ B–1
B.2 How VMS Uses the DSSI Device Parameters ............ B–3
B.3 Examining and Setting DSSI Device Parameters.......... B–4
B.3.1 Entering the DUP Driver Utility .................... B–7
B.3.2 Setting Allocation Class ........................... B–8
B.3.3 Setting Unit Number ............................. B–9
B.3.4 Setting Node Name .............................. B–12
B.3.5 Setting System ID . .............................. B–12
B.3.6 Exiting the DUP Server Utility ..................... B–13
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Appendix C Backup Procedures
C.1 Overview of Standalone BACKUP ..................... C–1
C.1.1 Installing Standalone BACKUP on the System Disk ..... C–2
C.1.2 Booting Standalone BACKUP from the System Disk ..... C–2
C.1.3 Installing Standalone BACKUP on a Tape Cartridge..... C–3
C.1.4 Booting Standalone BACKUP from a Tape Cartridge .... C–5
C.2 Backing Up the System Disk . . . ...................... C–6
C.3 Restoring the System Disk ........................... C–9
Appendix D Removing Unwanted VMS Files
D.1 Using VMSTAILOR . . .............................. D–1
Glossary
Index
Examples
B–1 SHOW DSSI Display (Embedded DSSI) ................. B–6
B–2 SHOW UQSSP Display (KFQSA-Based DSSI) ............ B–7
B–3 Starting the DUP Driver Utility (Embedded DSSI) . . . ..... B–8
B–4 Starting the DUP Driver Utility (KFQSA-Based DSSI) ..... B–8
B–5 Setting Allocation Class for a Specified Device ........... B–9
B–6 Setting a Unit Number for a Specified Device ............ B–10
B–7 Changing a Node Name for a Specified Device............ B–12
B–8 Changing a System ID for a Specified Device ............ B–13
B–9 Exiting the DUP Driver Utility for a Specified Device . ..... B–14
B–10 SHOW DSSI Display . .............................. B–14
B–11 SHOW UQSSP Display (KFQSA-Based DSSI) ............ B–15
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Figures
1–1 VAX 4000 Model 200 (BA430) System .................. 1–2
1–2 Key Positions ..................................... 1–3
1–3 Upper Door Opened . . .............................. 1–4
1–4 Entire Door Opened . . .............................. 1–5
1–5 Front View of the BA430 Enclosure .................... 1–7
1–6 Mass Storage Shelf . . .............................. 1–8
1–7 Card Cage . ...................................... 1–10
1–8 CPU Cover Panel .................................. 1–12
1–9 DSSI and KZQSA Connectors . . ...................... 1–15
1–10 Power Supply Controls and Indicators .................. 1–16
1–11 Sample BA430 Power Bus Configuration . . . ............. 1–18
1–12 System Air Circulation.............................. 1–19
1–13 Dual-Host Configuration ............................ 1–27
2–1 Language Selection Menu ........................... 2–3
2–2 Sample Error Summary ............................. 2–6
2–3 Successful Power-Up and Automatic Boot . . ............. 2–7
2–4 Successful Power-Up to List of Bootable Devices .......... 2–8
2–5 Selecting a Bootable Device .......................... 2–9
2–6 Sample SHOW DEVICE Display ...................... 2–11
2–7 Successful Power-Up to Console Mode .................. 2–12
3–1 RF-Series ISE Controls and Indicators ................. 3–3
3–2 Inserting Bus Node ID Plugs . . . ...................... 3–5
3–3 TF85 Tape Drive .................................. 3–7
3–4 Labeling a Tape Cartridge ........................... 3–9
3–5 Tape Cartridge Write-Protect Switch ................... 3–11
3–6 Inserting a Tape Cartridge ........................... 3–14
3–7 Removing a Tape Cartridge .......................... 3–16
3–8 TK70 Tape Drive .................................. 3–20
3–9 Labeling a Tape Cartridge ........................... 3–21
3–10 Tape Cartridge Write-Protect Switch ................... 3–23
3–11 Inserting a Tape Cartridge ........................... 3–26
3–12 Removing a Tape Cartridge .......................... 3–28
3–13 TLZ04 Tape Drive . . . .............................. 3–31
3–14 Setting the Write-Protect Tab on the Cassette Tape. . . ..... 3–34
3–15 Inserting a Cassette Tape into the Drive . . . ............. 3–35
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3–16 Inserting the Head Cleaning Cassette .................. 3–37
B–1 VMS Operating System Requires Unique Unit Numbers for
DSSI Devices ..................................... B–4
B–2 Attaching a Unit Number Label to the Device Front Panel . . B–11
Tables
2–1 Normal Power-Up Indications . . ...................... 2–5
2–2 Device Names .................................... 2–11
3–1 RF-Series Controls and Indicators ..................... 3–4
3–2 Read/Write Cartridge Compatibility with the TF85 Tape
Drive ........................................... 3–6
3–3 TF85 Tape Drive Controls ........................... 3–17
3–4 TF85 Tape Drive Indicators .......................... 3–17
3–5 TK70 Tape Drive Controls ........................... 3–29
3–6 TK70 Tape Drive Indicator Lights ..................... 3–29
3–7 TLZ04 Drive Indicators (Normal Conditions) ............. 3–32
3–8 TLZ04 Drive Indicators (Abnormal Conditions) ........... 3–32
C–1 Standalone BACKUP Qualifiers . ...................... C–7
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Preface
This manual describes how to use VAX 4000 Model 200 (BA430)
timesharing and VAXserver 4000 Model 200 (BA430) server systems. The
hardware and software for each of these systems differ slightly, according to
the function of the system. The VAX 4000 is a multiuser system that uses
the VMS operating system. The VAXserver 4000 system is a single-user
system that uses VMS or VAXELN operating systems. Both systems can
function as an end- or full-function node on an Ethernet network.
The manual is structured as follows:
• Chapter 1 provides an overview of the systems.
• Chapter 2 describes how to use each system.
• Chapter 3 describes how to use options installed in the systems.
• Appendix A lists related documentation.
• Appendix B describes how to set and examine DSSI device parameters
from console mode.
• Appendix C describes procedures for creating backup files.
• Appendix D describes how to use VMSTAILOR to remove unwanted
VMS files from the system disk.
• The glossary explains key terms.
NOTE: VAXserver systems offer maximum performance for applications that
do not require timesharing. Some devices in this manual are for multiuser
systems and may not be suitable for server systems. Contact your Digital
service representative if you have any questions about whether use of a
specific device is appropriate for your server system.
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Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:
Convention Meaning
Key A symbol denoting a terminal key used in text and examples in this book.
For example, Break indicates that you press the Break key on your terminal
keyboard. Return indicates that you press the Return key on your terminal
keyboard.
Ctrl/C A symbol indicating that you hold down the Ctrl key while you press the
C key.
BOLD This bold type indicates user input. For example:
>>>BOOT MUA0
This line shows that the user must enter BOOT MUA0 at the console
prompt.
NOTE Provides general information about the current topic.
CAUTION Provides information to prevent damage to equipment or software.
WARNING Provides information to prevent personal injury.
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Chapter 1
System Overview
VAX 4000 Model 200 (BA430) systems house all components in a BA430
enclosure. This enclosure is a free-standing pedestal that houses the
following:
• Card cage
• System controls
• Central processing unit (CPU) module
• Memory modules
• Communications controller modules
• Tape drive controller module
• CPU cover panel
• RF-series Integrated Storage Elements
• TF85, TK70, or TLZ04 tape drive
• Power supply
• Fans
Up to four RF-series Integrated Storage Elements (ISEs) or three RF-series
ISEs and a tape drive can be mounted inside the BA430 enclosure.
This chapter describes the VAX 4000 Model 200 system components and
their functions.
Chapters 2 and 3 describe how to use the system and options.
System Overview 1–1

1.1 Front View and Physical Description
The front of the system has a divided door that restricts access to the system
controls. Figure 1–1 shows the system with the front door closed.
Figure 1–1: VAX 4000 Model 200 (BA430) System
MLO-004032
A three-position rotary lock allows you to lock both the upper and lower
doors, or to lock just the lower door. Opening the upper door allows you to
access the controls for the RF-series Integrated Storage Elements (ISEs),
tape drive, and the System Control Panel (SCP). Opening the entire door
allows you to access all system controls and cable connections.
1–2 VAX 4000 Model 200 (BA430) Operation

Figure 1–2 shows the three key positions and the controls accessible in each
position.
Figure 1–2: Key Positions
Tape Drive Controls and
Door Handle
(Both Doors) MLO-004958
Middle Key Position:
No Access to Controls
Bottom Key Position:
Access to Power Switch;
All Controls and Indicators
Top Key Position:
Access to SCP, ISEs, and
Rotary Key Lock
Indicators (Upper Door)
Opening and Closing the Divided Door
The divided door allows you to access the mass storage devices and system
control panel (SCP), while restricting access to the Power switch and the
CPU cover panel. Open and close the door as follows:
1. Insert the key in the lock on the front door. Turn the key to the top
position to open just the upper portion of the door, or to the bottom
position to open the entire door.
With the key in the bottom position, the upper and lower portions of
the door will open together.
2. Swing the door open.
3. To close the door, simply reverse the procedure. When pushing the
doors closed, push gently at the top right of the upper door and the
bottom right of the lower door.
System Overview 1–3

Figure 1–3 shows the system with the upper portion of the door opened.
Figure 1–3: Upper Door Opened
MLO-004034
Top Key Position
1–4 VAX 4000 Model 200 (BA430) Operation

Figure 1–4 shows the system with the entire door opened.
Figure 1–4: Entire Door Opened
MLO-005501
Bottom Key Position
The next section describes the BA430 enclosure, which is exposed when you
open the entire door.
System Overview 1–5

1.1.1 BA430 Enclosure
Opening the front door enables you to access the components housed in the
BA430 enclosure. Figure 1–5 shows a typical configuration.
The BA440 enclosure can contain the following:
• Mass storage—TF85, TK70, or TLZ04 tape drive and up to three RF-
series Integrated Storage Elements (ISEs), or four RF-series ISEs and
no tape drive
All VAX 4000 Model 200 (BA430) systems contain the following:
• System control panel (SCP)
• Card cage containing modules—CPU, memory, communications
controllers, mass storage controllers
• CPU cover panel
• Power supply
• Fans
1–6 VAX 4000 Model 200 (BA430) Operation

Figure 1–5: Front View of the BA430 Enclosure
System Control
Power Supply
Integrated Storage Elements (ISEs)
Card Cage
MLO-005502
Tape Drive
Panel (SCP)
CPU Cover Panel
Fans
System Overview 1–7

1.1.1.1 Mass Storage Shelf
The mass storage shelf extends across the top of the enclosure. The shelf
contains a system control panel (SCP), tape drive, and up to three RF-series
ISEs (tapeless systems can have up to four RF-series ISEs). Each ISE has
its own panel with controls and indicators. Instructions for using ISEs and
the TF85, TK70 or TLZ04 tape drive are in Chapter 3. The SCP is to the
right of the storage devices. Figure 1–6 shows the mass storage shelf.
Figure 1–6: Mass Storage Shelf
ISE 2 ISE 1 ISE 0 Tape Drive
MLO-005386
System Control Panel (SCP)
DC OK Indicator
Over Temperature
Warning Indicator
Halt Button
Restart Button
The SCP has two indicators: the Over Temperature Warning indicator
and the DC OK indicator. The red Over Temperature Warning indicator
flashes to indicate that the system’s internal temperature is approaching
a level that may cause system components to overheat. In addition
to the flashing Over Temperature Warning indicator, an audible alarm
also provides warning of a possible over temperature condition. If the
components continue to heat, the system will automatically shut down to
prevent components from being damaged. Chapter 2 provides instruction
for turning on the system after a preventive shutdown due to overheat
conditions.
The green DC OK indicator shows that the power supply voltages are within
the correct operating range. If the DC OK indicator is not lit when the
system power is on, refer to the VAX 4000 Model 200 Troubleshooting and
Diagnostics manual included in the Customer Hardware Information Kit.
Below the indicators are the Halt and Restart buttons. The Halt button
is a two-position button. When you press the button, the system halts. A
red indicator on the Halt button lights when the button is set to the in
1–8 VAX 4000 Model 200 (BA430) Operation

position. Before you can enter console commands, press the Halt button
again to return it to the out position. When the Halt button is returned
to the out position, the console mode prompt (>>>) is displayed on the
console terminal screen. Now you can enter console commands. If you
inadvertently press the Halt button, enter c Return to continue. Chapter 2
describes halting the system in more detail.
CAUTION: Pressing the Halt button halts the system regardless of the
setting of the Break Enable/Disable switch on the CPU cover panel.
Below the Halt button is the Restart button. The Restart button has a
green indicator. When you press the Restart button, the system returns to
a power-up condition and self-tests are run. If you have specified a device
as the boot device and if the Break Enable/Disable switch is set to disable,
the system will reboot system software. Further instructions on restarting
your system are in Chapter 2.
NOTE: The Halt and Restart buttons can be disabled to prevent accidental
activation. Contact your Digital service representative if you want to disable
the controls on the SCP.
System Overview 1–9

1.1.1.2 Card Cage
The modules in your system are mounted in a 12-slot card cage under the
mass storage shelf, as shown in Figure 1–7.
Figure 1–7: Card Cage
MLO-005503
Slots 12 - 1
The first slot is reserved for the central processing unit (CPU). Up to
four MS650 memory modules may follow the CPU. The CPU and the first
memory module (slots 1 and 2) are covered by a dual-width CPU cover panel
with system controls and connectors. The remaining slots are available for
Q-bus option modules.
1–10 VAX 4000 Model 200 (BA430) Operation