Digital Equipment VAX 4000 105A Service manual

VAX4000Model105A
InstallationInformation
Order Number: EK–512AA–IN. A01
April 1994
This manual describes how to install and test the VAX 4000 Model 105A.
Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts

April 1994
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Contents
Preface ..................................................... v
1 Installation Procedure
Step 1: Choosing a Suitable Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
Step 2: Unpacking the System and Identifying the Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
Step 3: Connecting the Console Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3
Step 4: Connecting the ThinWire Terminator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
Step 5: Connecting the SCSI Terminator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
Step 6: Connecting the DSSI Terminators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6
Step 7: Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7
Step 8: Turning on the Console Terminal and System Unit . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8
Step 9: Checking the Power-Up Test Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–9
Step 10: Connecting the System to a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–11
Step 11: Connecting External Options to the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–11
Step 12: Booting the Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–11
Examples
1–1 Successful Power-Up Test Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–9
1–2 Unsuccessful Power-Up Test Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–10
Figures
1–1 The VAX 4000 Model 105A System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
1–2 ConsoleConnection ................................ 1–3
1–3 ThinWireTermination .............................. 1–4
1–4 Connecting the SCSI Terminator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
1–5 Connecting a DSSI Terminator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6
1–6 Power Cord Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7
1–7 PowerTurnOn ................................... 1–8
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Preface
This manual describes how to install and test the VAX 4000 Model 105A. It
also refers to information on connecting the system to a network, connecting
external options to the system, and booting the operating system.
Audience
This manual is intended for anyone who wants to install the VAX 4000
Model 105A. It is written for both experienced and inexperienced users.
Structure of This Manual
This manual contains one chapter. Each section heading is a step in the
installation procedure and is indicated by the word step and a numeral.
Substeps in the procedure are indicated by a numeral.
Additional Information
See the VAX 4000 Model 105A Operator Information manual for the list of
associated and related documents.
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Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:
Convention Description
MONOSPACE Text displayed on the screen is shown in monospace type.
italic type Italic type emphasizes important information and indicates the
complete titles of manuals.
Note A note contains information that is of special importance to the user.
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1
Installation Procedure
This chapter shows you, step by step, how to install the VAX 4000 Model 105A.
Step 1: Choosing a Suitable Location
Follow these guidelines when choosing where to place the system unit:
• Place the system unit where the room temperature is between 10°C and
40°C (50°F and 104°F) and the humidity is between 20% and 80%.
• Place the system unit at least 1 metre (3 feet) from heaters, photocopying
machines, or other operating equipment.
• Place the system unit in a well-ventilated location.
• Place the system unit on a work surface that is raised above the floor.
• Do not place this unit on the top of any pedestal system.
• Keep the air vents on either side of the system unit clear.
• Do not expose the system unit to direct sunlight or abrasive particles.
Note
The console terminal is not supplied with the system.
Installation Procedure 1–1

Step 2: Unpacking the System and Identifying the Parts
1. Unpack the system.
2. Make sure that you have all the parts listed on the packing slip. The
loose-piece accessory kit is shipped with all basic systems. If you do not
have all the parts listed, contact your Digital Sales representative.
Figure 1–1 The VAX 4000 Model 105A System
1
4
6 7
MLO-009274
2
5
3

System Unit

SCSI Terminator H8574-A (PN 12-30552-01)

One ThinWire™ Ethernet T-Connector (H8223) and Two Terminators
(H8225)

DEC423 Console Terminal Cable (BC16E-25)

DSSI Terminator (12-29258-01) (up to three included)

Power Cord

Documentation and Software Licenses
1–2 Installation Procedure

Step 3: Connecting the Console Terminal
1. Connect one end of the terminal cable to the modified modular jack (MMJ)
port 3. This system will be shipped with a label covering ports 0 and 1.
After port 3 is properly identified as the console port, the OPA0 arrow label
may be removed.
2. Connect the other end of the terminal cable to a DEC423 (MMJ)
communications port on the console terminal.
Figure 1–2 Console Connection
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1
MLO-010200

Terminal Cable
Installation Procedure 1–3

Step 4: Connecting the ThinWire Terminator
1. Assemble the T-connector and the two terminators to form a ThinWire
terminator.
2. Connect the ThinWire terminator to the system unit.
Figure 1–3 ThinWire Termination
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1 22
MLO-010201

T-Connector

Terminator
1–4 Installation Procedure