Digital Equipment VAXft 810 Service manual

VAXftSystems
Model810
InstallationInformation
Order Number: EK-VXFTA-IN. A01
June 1993
This manual is intended for use by Digital Customer Services and other
personnel responsible for installing VAXft Model 810 systems.
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June 1993
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Contents
1 System Inspection and Unpacking
1.1 InThisChapter............................................. 1–1
1.2 UnloadingtheSystem ........................................ 1–1
1.3 InspectingtheShipment ...................................... 1–2
1.4 MovingtheShipment......................................... 1–2
1.5 UnpackingtheOptions ....................................... 1–3
1.6 Opening the Shipping Cartons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
1.7 UnpackingtheCabinets....................................... 1–6
1.8 DeskiddingtheCabinets ...................................... 1–8
2 Cabinet Assembly and Cable Installation
2.1 InThisChapter............................................. 2–1
2.2 Entry System Interface Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
2.3 EntrySystemPowerCabling................................... 2–3
2.4 Expanded System Cabinet Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
2.5 Expanded System Cabinet Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6
2.6 Expanded System Interface Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8
2.6.1 DSSI and Ethernet Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8
2.7 Expanded System Power Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–16
3 Completing the System Installation
3.1 InThisChapter............................................. 3–1
3.2 Power Preparation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
3.3 TurningOnSystemPower..................................... 3–1
3.4 Turning Off Zone and System Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4
3.5 Setting the Terminal Baud Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5
3.6 FinalSystemTests........................................... 3–5
A Cabinet and Component Descriptions
A.1 InThisAppendix............................................ A–1
A.2 CPUandExpansionCabinets .................................. A–1
A.3 ZoneControlPanel .......................................... A–6
A.4 PowerModules.............................................. A–8
A.5 Domestic and International Power Distribution Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–9
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Figures
1–1 Opening a Cabinet Shipping Carton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
1–2 UnpackingaCabinet...................................... 1–7
1–3 Attaching the Deskidding Ramps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–9
2–1 Console Module Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
2–2 CabinetPanels........................................... 2–5
2–3 AssemblingtheCabinets ................................... 2–7
2–4 DSSICablingExample1................................... 2–9
2–5 Card Cage Cabling for Example 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–10
2–6 Zone A and B Interface Module Card Cages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–11
2–7 Device and Cable Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–13
2–8 Console Module Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–14
2–9 DSSICablingExample2................................... 2–15
3–1 Power Module Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3
A–1 Cabinet Layout, Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–2
A–2 CabinetLayout,RearView ................................. A–4
A–3 ZoneControlPanel ....................................... A–6
A–4 Power Module Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–8
A–5 Domestic Power Distribution Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–10
A–6 International Power Distribution Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–11
Tables
1–1 InspectingtheShipment ................................... 1–2
1–2 MovingtheShipment...................................... 1–2
1–3 UnpackingtheOptions .................................... 1–3
1–4 Opening the Shipping Cartons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
1–5 Key to Figure 1–1, Opening a Cabinet Shipping Carton . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
1–6 UnpackingtheCabinets.................................... 1–6
1–7 Key to Figure 1–2, Unpacking a Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7
1–8 DeskiddingtheCabinets ................................... 1–8
1–9 Key to Figure 1–3, Attaching the Deskidding Ramps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–9
2–1 Entry System Interface Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
2–2 TA85TapeDriveCabling................................... 2–3
2–3 PowerCableCountryKits.................................. 2–4
2–4 Preparing the Cabinets for Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
2–5 Key to Figure 2–2, Cabinet Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5
2–6 AssemblingtheCabinets ................................... 2–6
2–7 Key to Figure 2–3, Assembling the Cabinets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6
2–8 SupportedDeviceNodes.................................... 2–8
2–9 Summary of Example 1 DSSI Cabling Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–9
2–10 Detail of Example 1 System Interface Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–12
2–11 Example 1 System Power Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–16
2–12 PowerCableCountryKits.................................. 2–16
3–1 Power Preparation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
3–2 TurningOnSystemPower.................................. 3–2
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3–3 Key to Figure 3–1, Power Module Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . 3–2
3–4 TurningOffZonePower.................................... 3–4
3–5 TurningOffSystemPower.................................. 3–4
3–6 RunningFinalSystemTests ................................ 3–5
A–1 Key to Figure A–1, Cabinet Layout, Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–3
A–2 Key to Figure A–2, Cabinet Layout, Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–5
A–3 Key to Figure A–3, Zone Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–7
A–4 Key to Figure A–4, Power Module Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . A–9
A–5 Key to Figure A–5, Domestic Power Distribution Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–10
A–6 Key to Figure A–6, International Power Distribution Box . . . . . . . . . . A–11
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1
System Inspection and Unpacking
1.1 In This Chapter
This chapter includes:
• Unloading the system
• Inspecting the shipment
• Moving the system
• Unpacking the options
• Opening the shipping cartons
• Unpacking the cabinets
• Deskidding the cabinets
1.2 Unloading the System
Before unloading the system from the truck, define carrier and Digital Customer
Services responsibilities. Determine who is responsible for the following activities:
• Moving the system from the truck onto the loading dock
• Moving the system from the loading dock into the building
• Moving the system to the deskidding area
• Unpacking and deskidding the system
• Moving the system to the installation area
System Inspection and Unpacking 1–1

1.3 Inspecting the Shipment
To inspect the shipment, perform the steps in Table 1–1.
Table 1–1 Inspecting the Shipment
Step Action
1. Refer to the product delivery document. Make sure you received the correct
number of shipping cartons.
2. If any cabinet or option is missing or damaged, report it on the labor activity
reporting system (LARS). Include a note to clarify the extent of the problem.
Notify the customer and responsible Digital Customer Services manager.
Note
If there is a problem, stop the installation until the customer notifies the
carrier or insurance company and gives you permission to continue.
1.4 Moving the Shipment
To move the shipment, perform the steps in Table 1–2.
Table 1–2 Moving the Shipment
Step Action
1. Move all shipping cartons to the installation area.
2. Make sure the installation area provides a firm surface for the system.
3. Make sure the installation area allows full exhaust airflow from the rear of the
cabinets.
Note
If there is a problem, stop the installation until the customer notifies the
carrier or insurance company and gives you permission to continue.
1–2 System Inspection and Unpacking

1.5 Unpacking the Options
To unpack the console terminals and other system options (terminal stands,
modems), perform the steps in Table 1–3.
Table 1–3 Unpacking the Options
Step Action
1. Check each option carton for damage (dents, holes, crushed corners, water marks).
2. Open each option carton.
3. Refer to the list on the side of each carton. Make sure you received the correct
items.
4. If any item is missing or damaged, report it on LARS. Include a note to clarify
the extent of the problem. Notify the customer and responsible Digital Customer
Services manager.
Note
If there is a problem, stop the installation until the customer notifies the
carrier or insurance company and gives you permission to continue.
Save the shipping cartons and packing material in case you need to
return an item.
System Inspection and Unpacking 1–3

1.6 Opening the Shipping Cartons
To open the shipping cartons, perform the steps in Table 1–4. See also Figure 1–1
and Table 1–5.
Table 1–4 Opening the Shipping Cartons
Step Action
1. Check each shipping carton for damage (dents, holes, crushed corners, water
marks).
2. Open the Digital Services box. The box is marked with the international
information symbol — a blue circle containing the letter i.
3. Refer to the shipping/accessory list. Make sure you received the correct items.
4. If any item is missing or damaged, notify the customer and responsible Digital
Customer Services manager.
5. Remove the shipping bands from the cartons.
6. Remove the outer shipping cap.
7. Using a 7/16-inch wrench, remove the machine screws and metal closures that
secure the short carton flaps over the front and back sides of the carton.
There are four metal closures, two on the front and two on the back of the carton.
8. Remove the shipping carton.
1–4 System Inspection and Unpacking

Figure 1–1 Opening a Cabinet Shipping Carton
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2
3
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Table 1–5 Key to Figure 1–1, Opening a Cabinet Shipping Carton
Item Description
1 Shipping bands
2 Outer shipping cap
3 Machine screws and metal closures
System Inspection and Unpacking 1–5

1.7 Unpacking the Cabinets
To unpack the cabinets, perform the steps in Table 1–6. See also Figure 1–2 and
Table 1–7.
Table 1–6 Unpacking the Cabinets
Step Action
1. Remove the inner shipping cap.
2. System cabinets are shipped in plastic bags. Cut the plastic bag at a corner post,
and remove the plastic bag.
3. Remove the four corner posts.
4. Remove the two cabinet stabilizers.
1–6 System Inspection and Unpacking

Figure 1–2 Unpacking a Cabinet
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3
4
5
3
Table 1–7 Key to Figure 1–2, Unpacking a Cabinet
Item Description
1 Inner shipping cap
2 Corner post
3 Cabinet stabilizer
4 This box contains the deskidding ramps.
5 This box contains the accessories.
System Inspection and Unpacking 1–7

1.8 Deskidding the Cabinets
To deskid the system cabinets, perform the steps in Table 1–8. See also
Figure 1–3 and Table 1–9.
Warning
At least two people are required to deskid a cabinet. Do not allow a
cabinet to roll uncontrolled down the ramps.
Table 1–8 Deskidding the Cabinets
Step Action
1. Cut the tape that secures the boxes on the cabinet. One box contains the
deskidding ramps. One box contains the accessories.
2. Place the boxes outside of the work area.
3. Remove the wheel stops on the skid with a Phillips screwdriver.
4. Open the box that contains the deskidding ramp. Remove the contents of the box.
5. Notice that the ramps and the skid are marked with arrows. Place the ramp
marked with one arrow on the part of the skid that is marked with one arrow.
Place the ramp marked with two arrows on the part of the skid that is marked
with two arrows.
Matching the ramp and skid arrows ensures that the ramps are on the correct
side, with the ramp guard rails on the inside.
6. Install the ramp tabs in the skid holes, and press into place.
7. Using a 9/16-inch wrench, remove the four shipping brackets from the cabinet
leveling feet.
8. Using a 9/16-inch wrench, fully retract the leveling feet.
9. Carefully guide the cabinet down the ramp.
1–8 System Inspection and Unpacking

Figure 1–3 Attaching the Deskidding Ramps
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2
Table 1–9 Key to Figure 1–3, Attaching the Deskidding Ramps
Item Description
1 Arrows
2 Shipping bracket
System Inspection and Unpacking 1–9

2
Cabinet Assembly and Cable Installation
2.1 In This Chapter
This chapter includes:
• Entry system interface cabling
• Entry system power cabling
• Expanded system cabinet preparation
• Expanded system cabinet assembly
• Expanded system interface cabling
• Expanded system power cabling
2.2 Entry System Interface Cabling
To install the entry system interface cables, perform the steps in Table 2–1.
Table 2–1 Entry System Interface Cabling
Step Action
1. Open the cross-link assembly kit (PN 70-30588-01). Remove the contents.
2. Install cross-link module 1 into slot 1 of the Zone A miscellaneous module card
cage.
3. Install cross-link module 2 into slot 1 of the Zone B miscellaneous module card
cage.
Note
The cables described in steps 4 to 7 have been installed at the factory.
These steps are included in case any cable connectors were accidentally
disconnected.
4. Connect one end of a Disk Out cable (PN 17-03537-02) to the left connector of the
Zone A Disk In/Disk Out module located in slot 4 of the miscellaneous module card
cage. Connect the other end of the Disk Out cable to the connector of the Zone B
DSSI interface module in slot 16 of the interface module card cage.
5. Connect one end of a Disk Out cable (PN 17-03537-02) to the left connector of the
Zone B Disk In/Disk Out module located in slot 4 of the miscellaneous module card
cage. Connect the other end of the Disk Out cable to the connector of the Zone A
DSSI interface module in slot 16 of the interface module card cage.
(continued on next page)
Cabinet Assembly and Cable Installation 2–1

Table 2–1 (Cont.) Entry System Interface Cabling
Step Action
6. Connect one end of a Disk In cable (PN 17-03537-01) to the right connector of the
Zone A Disk In/Disk Out module. Connect the other end of the Disk In cable to the
connector of the Zone A DSSI interface module in slot 17 of the interface module
card cage.
7. Connect one end of a Disk In cable (PN 17-03537-01) to the right connector of the
Zone B Disk In/Disk Out module. Connect the other end of the Disk In cable to the
connector of the Zone B DSSI interface module in slot 17 of the interface module
card cage.
8. Connect a modem cable (PN BC17E-25) from the MODEM connector of the console
module in slot 2 of the Zone A miscellaneous module card cage to the Zone A
modem. (See Figure 2–1.)
9. Connect a terminal cable (PN BC22F-25) from the LOCAL connector of the console
module in slot 2 of the Zone A miscellaneous module card cage to the Zone A
terminal. (See Figure 2–1.)
10. If the system is equipped with a remote terminal, connect a terminal cable (PN
BC22F-25) from the REMOTE connector of the console module in slot 2 of the Zone
A miscellaneous module card cage to the Zone A remote terminal. (See Figure 2–1.)
11. If the system is equipped with an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), connect the
RS232 cable to the UPS connector of the console module in slot 2 of the Zone A
miscellaneous module card cage. (See Figure 2–1.)
12. Repeat steps 8 to 11 for the Zone B modem, terminal, and UPS cables.
To install the optional TA85 tape drive cables, perform the steps in Table 2–2.
2–2 Cabinet Assembly and Cable Installation