Digital Equipment VAX 6000 User manual

VAX 6000: Installing the
VAXBI Option
Order Number EK–60BIA–IN–001
This manual is intended for Digital customer service
engineers and self-maintenance customers installing
the VAXBI option or the TK tape drive option. The
VAXBI option includes the VAXBI card cages, power
regulators, the DWMBB adapter, and cables.
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maynard, massachusetts

First Printing, February 1991
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Contents
Preface vii
Chapter 1 Specifications and Preparation
1.1 VAXBI Option Description ........................... 1–2
1.2 Prepare Area, Kit, and Tools . . . ...................... 1–4
1.3 Unpacking Checklist . .............................. 1–6
Chapter 2 Installing the VAXBI Option
2.1 Remove the Baffle Assembly . . . ...................... 2–2
2.2 Install the VAXBI Assembly.......................... 2–4
2.2.1 Disengage the System Control Assembly . ............. 2–4
2.2.2 Insert the VAXBI Assembly . . ...................... 2–6
2.2.3 Cable the VAXBI Assembly . . ...................... 2–8
2.3 Install the H7214 Power Regulator .................... 2–10
2.4 Install the H7215 Power Regulator .................... 2–12
2.5 Install the DWMBB Modules . . . ...................... 2–14
Chapter 3 Acceptance and Troubleshooting
3.1 Restore Power to System ............................ 3–2
3.2 Check Self-Test Results ............................. 3–4
3.3 VAXBI Troubleshooting ............................. 3–6
3.4 H7206-B Diagnostic LEDs ........................... 3–8
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Chapter 4 Installing the TK70 Tape Drive Option
4.1 TK70 Tape Drive Option Description ................... 4–2
4.2 Install the TK Tape Drive ........................... 4–4
4.2.1 Attach the Tape Drive Housing ..................... 4–4
4.2.2 Prepare the Cabinet and Remove the Filler Bezel . . ..... 4–6
4.2.3 Cable the TK Tape Drive .......................... 4–8
4.2.4 Install the TBK70 Module . . . ...................... 4–10
4.3 Check the TK Tape Drive Load Path ................... 4–12
Appendix A TK70 Tape Drive Instructions
A.1 Controls and Indicators ............................. A–2
A.2 Loading a Tape ................................... A–3
A.3 Unloading a Tape .................................. A–4
A.4 Write-Protecting Your Tape Cartridge .................. A–4
A.5 Labeling a Tape Cartridge ........................... A–5
A.6 Tape Handling and Storage Guidelines ................. A–5
Index
Examples
4–1 TK ROM-Based Diagnostic .......................... 4–12
Figures
1–1 VAXBI Card Cage Connections . ...................... 1–2
1–2 Overview of VAXBI Installation . ...................... 1–3
1–3 System Space Requirements . . . ...................... 1–4
2–1 Baffle Assembly ................................... 2–2
2–2 System Control Assembly (Front View) ................. 2–4
2–3 System Control Assembly (Rear View) .................. 2–5
2–4 VAXBI Card Cages . . . .............................. 2–6
2–5 VAXBI Backplane Cables and Power Connections ......... 2–8
2–6 H7214 Power Regulator (Rear View) ................... 2–10
2–7 H7215 Power Regulator (Rear View) ................... 2–12
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2–8 VAX 6000 Series Slot Numbers . ...................... 2–14
3–1 AC Power Controller Circuit Breaker .................. 3–2
3–2 Self-Test Results .................................. 3–4
3–3 H7206-B Diagnostic LEDs ........................... 3–8
4–1 TK70 Tape Drive Location ........................... 4–2
4–2 Tape Drive Housing . . .............................. 4–4
4–3 Filler Bezel Removal . .............................. 4–6
4–4 Plate Removal and TK70 Tape Drive Connectors.......... 4–8
4–5 Numbering of VAXBI Slots........................... 4–10
A–1 TK Tape Drive .................................... A–2
A–2 TK Tape Cartridge . . . .............................. A–4
Tables
1 VAX 6000 Series Documentation ...................... viii
2 VAX 6000 Model Level Documentation ................. ix
3 Associated Documents .............................. x
1–1 Tools Required .................................... 1–5
1–2 VAXBI Option Kit . . . .............................. 1–6
2–1 VAXBI Assembly Cables to Be Installed . . . ............. 2–9
3–1 VAXBI Troubleshooting Checklist ..................... 3–6
3–2 VAXBI Connector Cleaning Supplies ................... 3–7
3–3 H7206-B LEDs .................................... 3–9
4–1 TK70 Tape Drive Option Kit . . . ...................... 4–3
4–2 TK Tape Drive Cables to Be Installed .................. 4–9
A–1 TK70 Light Summary .............................. A–3
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Preface
Intended Audience
This manual is written for Digital customer service engineers and self-
maintenance customers who install the VAXBI option or the TK tape drive
option.
Document Structure
This manual uses a structured documentation design. There are many
topics, organized into small sections for efficient reference. Each topic
begins with an abstract. You can quickly gain a comprehensive overview
by reading only the abstracts. Next is an illustration or example, which
also provides quick reference. Last in the structure is descriptive text.
This manual has four chapters and one appendix, as follows:
•Chapter 1, Specifications and Preparation, gives an overview of
the VAXBI option, including specifications.
•Chapter 2, Installing the VAXBI Option, gives instructions on
how to install and cable the VAXBI card cage assembly, the DWMBB
modules, and the power regulators in the system cabinet.
•Chapter 3, Acceptance and Troubleshooting, describes the
acceptance procedure.
•Chapter 4, Installing the TK Tape Drive Option, gives instructions
on how to install and cable the TK tape drive.
•Appendix A, TK70 Tape Drive Instructions, gives instructions on
how to operate the tape drive.
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Conventions Used in This Document
The icons shown below are used in illustrations for designating part
placement in VAX 6000 series systems. A shaded area in the icon shows
the location of the component or part being discussed.
FRONT REAR
VAX 6000 Series Documents
There are two sets of documentation: manuals that apply to all VAX 6000
series systems and manuals that are specific to one VAX 6000 model.
Table 1 lists the manuals in the VAX 6000 series documentation set.
Table 1: VAX 6000 Series Documentation
Title Order Number
Operation
VAX 6000 Series Owner’s Manual EK–600EA–OM
VAX 6000 Series Vector Processor Owner’s Manual EK–60VAA–OM
VAX 6000 Vector Processor Programmer’s Guide EK–60VAA–PG
Service and Installation
VAX 6000 Platform Technical User’s Guide EK–600EA–TM
VAX 6000 Series Installation Guide EK–600EA–IN
VAX 6000 Installationsanleitung EK–600GA–IN
VAX 6000 Guide d’installation EK–600FA–IN
VAX 6000 Guia de instalacion EK–600SA–IN
VAX 6000 Platform Service Manual EK–600EA–MG
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Table 1 (Cont.): VAX 6000 Series Documentation
Title Order Number
Options and Upgrades
VAX 6000: XMI Conversion Manual EK–650EA–UP
VAX 6000: Installing MS65A Memories EK–MS65A–UP
VAX 6000: Installing the H7236-A Battery Backup Option EK–60BBA–IN
VAX 6000: Installing the FV64A Vector Option EK–60VEA–IN
VAX 6000: Installing the VAXBI Option EK–60BIA–IN
Manuals specific to models are listed in Table 2.
Table 2: VAX 6000 Model Level Documentation
Title Order Number
Models 200/300/400
VAX 6000 Model 300 and 400 Service Manual EK–624EA–MG
VAX 6000: Installing Model 200/300/400 Processors EK–6234A–UP
Model 500
VAX 6000 Model 500 Mini-Reference EK–650EA–HR
VAX 6000 Model 500 Service Manual EK–650EA–MG
VAX 6000 Model 500 System Technical User’s Guide EK–650EA–TM
VAX 6000: Installing Model 500 Processors EK–KA65A–UP
Associated Documents
Table 3 lists other documents that you may find useful.
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Table 3: Associated Documents
Title Order Number
System Hardware Options
VAXBI Expander Cabinet Installation Guide EK–VBIEA–IN
VAXBI Options Handbook EB–32255–46
System I/O Options
CIBCA User Guide EK–CIBCA–UG
CIXCD Interface User Guide EK–CIXCD–UG
DEC LANcontroller 200 Installation Guide EK–DEBNI–IN
DEC LANcontroller 400 Installation Guide EK–DEMNA–IN
InfoServer 100 Installation and Owners Guide EK–DIS1K–IN
KDB50 Disk Controller User’s Guide EK–KDB50–UG
KDM70 Controller User Guide EK–KDM70–UG
RRD40 Disc Drive Owner’s Manual EK–RRD40–OM
RA90/RA92 Disk Drive User Guide EK–ORA90–UG
SA70 Enclosure User Guide EK–SA70E–UG
SA70/6000 Cabinet Series Upgrade Installation Guide EK–SA7CK–IN
Operating System Manuals
Guide to Maintaining a VMS System AA–LA34A–TE
Guide to Setting Up a VMS System AA–LA25A–TE
Introduction to VMS System Management AA–LA24A–TE
ULTRIX–32 Guide to System Exercisers AA–KS95B–TE
VMS Upgrade and Installation Supplement: VAX 6000 Series AA–LB36C–TE
VMS Networking Manual AA–LA48A–TE
VMS System Manager’s Manual AA–LA00A–TE
VMS VAXcluster Manual AA–LA27B–TE
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Table 3 (Cont.): Associated Documents
Title Order Number
Peripherals
HSC Installation Manual EK–HSCMN–IN
H4000 DIGITAL Ethernet Transceiver Installation Manual EK–H4000–IN
Installing and Using the VT320 Video Terminal EK–VT320–UG
RV20 Optical Disk Owner’s Manual EK–ORV20–OM
SC008 Star Coupler User’s Guide EK–SC008–UG
TA78 Magnetic Tape Drive User’s Guide EK–OTA78–UG
TA90 Magnetic Tape Subsystem Owner’s Manual EK–OTA90–OM
TK70 Streaming Tape Drive Owner’s Manual EK–OTK70–OM
TU81/TA81 and TU/81 PLUS Subsystem User’s Guide EK–TUA81–UG
VAX Manuals
VAX Architecture Reference Manual EY–3459E–DP
VAX Systems Hardware Handbook — VAXBI Systems EB–31692–46
VAX Vector Processing Handbook EC–H0739–46
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Chapter 1
Specifications and Preparation
This chapter describes the VAXBI option and gives preparation guidelines
for installing the VAXBI option in a VAX 6000 cabinet. Chapter 2 describes
the installation. If you are also installing the TK70 tape drive option, see
Chapter 4 for that installation procedure. Sections in this chapter include:
• VAXBI Option Description
• Prepare Area, Kit, and Tools
• Unpacking Checklist
Specifications and Preparation 1–1

1.1 VAXBI Option Description
The VAXBI assembly can be installed to provide additional
I/O. The two cages provide a single VAXBI channel. The
interface between the VAXBI bus and the XMI bus is the
DWMBB adapter. The DWMBB/A module is in the XMI card
cage, and the DWMBB/B module is in the VAXBI card cage.
Figure 1–1: VAXBI Card Cage Connections
H7215 H7214
XMI
CHASSIS
I/O DEVICES
msb-0108A-90
VAXBI
1–2 VAX 6000: Installing the VAXBI Option

The three major components you will install are the VAXBI assembly, the
H7214 power regulator, and the H7215 power regulator.
Figure 1–2: Overview of VAXBI Installation
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ADD 
H7215
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ADD
H7214
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ADD VAXBI
CARD CAGE 
ASSEMBLY
REAR
Specifications and Preparation 1–3

1.2 Prepare Area, Kit, and Tools
Set up a work space near the system where you can store
components and modules while you work on the VAXBI
option installation. Some steps in this installation require
two people. Prepare the system for shutdown.
Figure 1–3: System Space Requirements
REAR
CLEARANCE
1 M (39 IN)
FRONT
CLEARANCE
1 M (39 IN)
TAPE
CABINET SYSTEM
CABINET
msb-0119B-91
DISK
CABINET
WIDTH
1.9 M (74 IN)
DEPTH
2.9 M (114 IN)
.9 M
(36 IN)
VAXBI OPTION
KIT
57 CM (22 IN)
73 CM (28.8 IN)
72 CM (28.0 IN)
1–4 VAX 6000: Installing the VAXBI Option

1. Prepare an area near the system where you can place system
components during the installation.
2. Perform an orderly shutdown of the system.
3. Turn the upper key switch on the front control panel to the Off position.
4. Pull the circuit breaker on the AC power controller to the Off position.
The AC power controller is at the bottom rear of the cabinet.
5. Unplug the system power cord; wait 2 minutes for the capacitors to
discharge.
6. Open the front and rear cabinet doors. Using a Phillips screwdriver,
remove the ground straps from the doors. Remove the doors from the
cabinet and set them aside.
7. Remove the two Phillips screws and drop the I/O bulkhead tray to
expose the card cage area.
8. As you work, save all screws that you remove.
Table 1–1: Tools Required
Item Description
VAXBI Tool Kit
A2-M1094-10 Torque screwdriver, 11/32" nutdriver, large Phillips and flat screw- drivers, small Phillips screwdriver with magnetic tip
Other tools 3/8" and 5/16" nutdrivers, 7/16" socket wrench, flashlight
Specifications and Preparation 1–5

1.3 Unpacking Checklist
Carefully unpack the VAXBI option kit (DWMBB-D-DBP).
Check the contents against Table 1–2. If any components
are missing, note items on the bill of lading and do not start
installation until you receive all components.
Table 1–2: VAXBI Option Kit
Part Number Description
70-24126-02 VAXBI card cage assembly
H7214-A Power regulator
H7215-A Power regulator
T2018-00 DWMBB/A module
T1043-00 DWMBB/B module
17-01458-02 VAXBI ground strap
17-01569-01 DWMBB to H7206 power OK signal cable
17-01897-02 7" DWMBB I/O cables (two pairs)
74-35973-01 Cable retainer
74-35974-01 H7214 cover
36-33598-02 VAXBI module utilization label
36-12680-02 Ground symbol labels
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1–6 VAX 6000: Installing the VAXBI Option

Chapter 2
Installing the VAXBI Option
This chapter describes the installation of the VAXBI assembly into a VAX
6000 cabinet. Sections include:
• Remove the Baffle Assembly
• Install the VAXBI Assembly
• Install the H7214 Power Regulator
• Install the H7215 Power Regulator
• Install the DWMBB Modules
Installing the VAXBI Option 2–1

2.1 Remove the Baffle Assembly
Remove the baffle assembly installed in the VAXBI space.
The assembly directs the airflow when the VAXBI card cages
are not present.
Figure 2–1: Baffle Assembly
FRONT
msb-0735-91
21
2–2 VAX 6000: Installing the VAXBI Option

1. Remove the clear plastic door in front of the VAXBI area.
2. Peel and stick on the VAXBI label beneath the mounting bracket (see
! in Figure 2–1).
3. Using a flat screwdriver, remove two screws in front and slide the baffle
assembly out of the cabinet (see " ). Remove the two screws at the top of
the VAXBI area. Save these four screws to attach the VAXBI assembly
to the cabinet.
Installing the VAXBI Option 2–3

2.2 Install the VAXBI Assembly
Tilt the system control assembly upward to allow clearance
for the VAXBI assembly. Then slide the VAXBI assembly into
the cabinet. Finally, make the necessary cable connections.
NOTE: This step requires two people. One person must tilt the
system control assembly upward to allow for clearance while the
other person slides the VAXBI assembly into the cabinet.
2.2.1 Disengage the System Control Assembly
Working from the front and rear of the cabinet, remove the
six mounting screws and slide the system control assembly
forward.
Figure 2–2: System Control Assembly (Front View)
msb-0064B-90
2
2
2
2–4 VAX 6000: Installing the VAXBI Option