Digital Equipment VAX 4000 Series User manual

VAX 4000 Model 200 (BA215)
Installation
Order Number EK–432AB–IN–002
Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts

First Printing, December 1990
Revised, June 1991
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This document was prepared using VAX DOCUMENT, Version 1.2.

Contents
Preface vii
1 Verify Site Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 ChecktheShipment................................ 1
3 PositiontheSystem................................ 4
4 Install the Console Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4.1 Perform Setup Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4.2 Connect the Terminal to the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
5 Set the System Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
6 Connect Additional Devices to the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
6.1 Connecting Terminals and Serial Printers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
6.2 Connecting Parallel Printers to the System . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.3 Connecting Synchronous Modems to the System . . . . . . . . 18
6.3.1 DSV11Module................................ 18
6.3.2 DPV11 or KMV1A Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.4 Connecting Asynchronous Modems to the System . . . . . . . 18
6.5 Connecting an Internal Modem to Telephone Lines . . . . . . 20
6.5.1 DFA01Modems ............................... 20
6.5.2 RJ11C/CA11A, RJ12C/CA12A, and RJ13C/CA13A
TelephoneService.............................. 21
6.5.3 RJ41S/CA41A and RJ45S/CA45A Telephone Service . . . 24
6.5.4 Setting Up Terminal Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
6.6 Connecting to an Ethernet Network at the CPU Cover
Panel ......................................... 29
6.6.1 Making a ThinWire Network Connection at the CPU
CoverPanel .................................. 30
6.6.2 Making a Standard Network Connection at the CPU
CoverPanel .................................. 34
6.7 Connecting to an Ethernet Network at the DESQA Module 36
6.7.1 Making a ThinWire Network Connection at the DESQA
Module...................................... 37
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6.7.2 Making a Standard Network Connection at the DESQA
Module...................................... 43
7 Connect the DSSI Cable — Dual Host Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
8 Connect the System Power Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
9 Turn On the System and Select a Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
10 Attach the Front Panel to the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
11 AfterInstallation.................................. 54
Appendix A Starting and Modifying VMS Factory-Installed
Software
A.1 Pre-Startup Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–1
A.2 StartupProcedure ................................. A–2
A.2.1 Modifying FIS for a Standalone System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–3
A.2.2 Modifying FIS for a Simple VAXcluster Network . . . . . . . . A–7
A.2.3 Modifying FIS for a Complex Network or Dual-Host
System........................................ A–11
A.2.3.1 Configuring for Dual-Host Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–12
A.2.3.2 Checking Your Modification Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–12
Index
Figures
1 Shipping Carton Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2 Sliding the System into Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3 Connecting a VT300-Series or VT400-Series Console Terminal 7
4 System Controls and Indicators — Integrated Storage
Elements, System Controls, and CPU Cover Panel . . . . . . . . 9
5 System Controls and Indicators — TK-Series Tape Drives . . 10
6 Connecting Devices to the CXA16 Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
7 Connecting Devices to the Cable Concentrator . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
8 Mounting the Cable Concentrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
9 Connecting a Modem to a CXY08 Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
10 Disconnecting the Telephone Line — Single Line and
MultilineService .................................. 21
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11 Installing the Telephone Cord — Single Line and Multiline
Service.......................................... 22
12 Connecting a Modem to a Telephone — Single Line and
MultilineService .................................. 23
13 Connecting a Modem to a Wall-Mounted Jack (Data Jack
Service) — Telephone to Wall-Jack Connection . . . . . . . . . . . 25
14 Connecting a Modem to a Wall-Mounted Jack (Data Jack
Service) — Telephone to DFA01 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
15 Ethernet Connector Switch on the CPU Cover Panel . . . . . . . 29
16 ThinWire Cable, T-Connector, and Terminator . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
17 Making a ThinWire Ethernet Connection at the CPU Cover
Panel ........................................... 31
18 Grounding the ThinWire Ethernet at the CPU Cover Panel . 33
19 Making a Standard Ethernet Connection at the CPU Cover
Panel ........................................... 35
20 DESQA ThinWire/Standard Ethernet Connector Switch . . . . 37
21 ThinWire Cable, T-Connector, and Terminator . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
22 Making a ThinWire Ethernet Connection at the DESQA
Module.......................................... 39
23 Forming the Upper Cable in a Loop at the DESQA Module . . 40
24 Grounding the ThinWire Ethernet at the DESQA Module . . . 42
25 Making a Standard Ethernet Connection at the DESQA
Module.......................................... 44
26 Removing the DSSI Terminators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
27 Connecting the DSSI Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
28 PowerCables..................................... 49
29 Attaching the Power Cable to the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
30 Language Selection Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
31 Successful Self-Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
32 Saving the Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
33 Attaching the Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
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Tables
1 Module Identification Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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Preface
This manual tells you how to install your system, using the following steps.
1. Verify site preparation
2. Check the shipment
3. Position the system
4. Install the console terminal
5. Set the system controls
6. Connect additional devices to the system
7. Connect the DSSI cable — dual host only
8. Connect the system power cable
9. Turn on the system and select a language
10. Attach the front panel
If you are installing a dual-host system, you must repeat each step for each
host. For more information on dual-host systems, refer to your system
Operation manual and to VAX 4000 Dual-Host Systems.
A glossary in your system Operation manual will help you understand new
words and abbreviations that appear in this manual.
CAUTION: Before installing the system, review your system warranty. The
terms of your agreement with Digital may require that a Digital service
representative install the system. Contact your local Digital representative
if you have any questions.
NOTE: Some of the devices mentioned in this manual are designed for
timesharing systems and may not be suitable for server systems. If you
have a server system, contact your Digital representative if you have any
questions about whether a device is appropriate for your system.
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Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual.
Convention Meaning
Key A terminal key used in text and examples. For example, Break indicates
that you press the Break key on your terminal keyboard.
XXXX Return Bold, monospaced type and the symbol for the Return key indicate
interactive input that you must supply. For example:
>>> BOOT MUA0 Return
That line tells you to enter the command BOOT MUA0 at the console
terminal.
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.
The following warning symbols appear on the power supply. Please review
their meaning:
Indicates risk of electric shock.
To reduce the risk of injury, do not remove modules, Integrated
Storage Elements (ISEs), or the power supply. No user-
serviceable parts are inside. Refer servicing questions to your
Digital service representative or your qualified self-maintenance
personnel.
The equipment is not designed for connection to an IT power
system (a power system without a directly grounded neutral
conductor). The equipment should be plugged into a dedicated
(isolated) ground circuit.
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1 Verify Site Preparation
You may have received a copy of the system Site Preparation manual, which
describes the physical, environmental, and electrical requirements for your
system. A copy of that manual is also included in your Customer Hardware
Information Kit. If you have not done so, read that manual and follow its
instructions for preparing your site.
• The installation instructions that follow assume your site meets all the
requirements listed in the Site Preparation manual.
• These instructions also assume all terminal data lines, telephone lines,
and network lines that you plan to connect to your system are in place
and clearly labeled.
You will need the following tools to install your system. They are not
included in your shipment.
• Scissors
• Phillips (cross point) screwdriver
• Adjustable wrench
If you are installing a dual-host system, you must repeat each step in the
installation procedure for each host.
2 Check the Shipment
Before unpacking your system, find the Product Delivery Document. It is
attached to the outside of a carton and is labeled with a blue "i" symbol.
That document lists your order and how it breaks out into the items
shipped.
Your shipment may include several cartons:
• One carton contains the system.
• A smaller carton contains the console terminal, if ordered.
• Another carton contains hardware documentation, software documen-
tation, and software licenses. That carton also contains system software
and diagnostic software if you ordered those items separately.
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Depending on your order, your shipment may also include cartons
containing:
• Additional terminal(s)
• Printer(s)
• Modem(s)
• Expander(s)
Make sure your shipment is complete by checking that each item listed as
shipped on the Product Delivery Document appears on a Content Listing
or on a barcode label on the outside of one of the cartons in your shipment.
NOTE: Save all packing materials until you are sure you will not reship
any items in the shipment. And save all items in the shipment until you are
sure you will not use them.
Use the unpacking illustrations on the cartons as a guide to unpack your
shipment, one carton at a time. Check the contents of each carton against
the Content Listing on its side to ensure you received all items.
Release the shipping brackets according to the instructions on the yellow
label attached to the front of the system. Then remove the yellow label.
WARNING: The system weighs 38.5 kilograms (85 pounds) with all options
installed. Two or more people should move the system.
If any item is missing or damaged:
• Contact your delivery agent.
• Contact your Digital sales representative.
If you ordered a dual-host system, the carton containing the second system
includes the same items as the first carton plus a BC21M–09 DSSI cable.
DSSI stands for Digital Storage Systems Interconnect.
Figure 1 shows the contents of the shipping carton.
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