Digital Equipment VAXstation 4000/60 Operating and installation instructions

VAXstation4000Model60andVLC
CondensedServiceInformation
Order Number: EK-V466H-PS. A01
August 1992
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Contents
About This Guide ............................................ xiii
1 System Configuration
1.1 VAXstation 4000 Model 60/VLC System Box Overview ........ 1–2
1.2 Monitor and Graphics Modules .......................... 1–3
1.3 Power Supply ........................................ 1–7
1.4 Internal Cabling. . . ................................... 1–10
1.5 Control Panel ........................................ 1–10
1.6 I/O Connectors ....................................... 1–12
2 Diagnostic Testing
2.1 Diagnostic Functions .................................. 2–2
2.2 Power-Up Test ....................................... 2–2
2.2.1 Successful Power-Up and the HALT Command . .......... 2–3
2.2.2 Unsuccessful Power-Up . . ........................... 2–3
2.3 Displaying System Configuration ......................... 2–4
2.3.1 SHOW DEVICE Command .......................... 2–4
2.3.2 SHOW CONFIG Command .......................... 2–5
2.4 Displaying Error Information. ........................... 2–7
2.5 Setting Up the Diagnostic Environment ................... 2–8
2.5.1 Selecting a Diagnostic Environment ................... 2–8
2.6 Device Tests ......................................... 2–10
2.7 Running Self-Tests . ................................... 2–11
2.7.1 Device Test Syntax Rules . ........................... 2–11
2.8 Descriptions of Self-Tests ............................... 2–12
2.8.1 TOY/NVR Self-Test (T 1) . ........................... 2–12
2.8.2 Graphics Self-Test (T 2) . . ........................... 2–13
2.8.3 DZ Self-Test (T 3) .................................. 2–14
2.8.4 Cache Self-Test (T 4) ............................... 2–16
2.8.5 Memory Self-Test (T 5) . . . ........................... 2–16
2.8.6 Floating-Point Unit Self-Test (T 6) . . ................... 2–17
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2.8.7 Interval Timer Self-Test (T 7) ........................ 2–17
2.8.8 System Self-Test (T 8) . . . ........................... 2–18
2.8.9 Network Interconnect Self-Test (T 9) ................... 2–18
2.8.10 SCSI Self-Test (T 10) ............................... 2–20
2.8.11 Audio Self-Test (T 11) ............................... 2–21
2.8.12 Synchronous Communication Self-Test (T 12) (Model 60
Only) ........................................... 2–21
2.8.13 TURBOchannel Adapter Self-Test (T 13) (Model 60 Only) . . . 2–22
2.9 Setting Up System Test Environments (Model 60 Only) ....... 2–23
2.10 System Test Monitor (Model 60 Only) . . ................... 2–24
2.10.1 Display from the System Test ........................ 2–25
2.11 Descriptions of System Tests . ........................... 2–27
2.11.1 DZ System Test (Model 60 Only) . . . ................... 2–28
2.11.2 Network Interconnect System Test (Model 60 Only) ....... 2–30
2.11.3 SCSI System Test (Model 60 Only) . ................... 2–30
2.11.4 DSW21 Synchronous Communication System Test (Model 60
Only) ........................................... 2–32
2.12 Utilities . ........................................... 2–33
2.12.1 Utility Groups . ................................... 2–33
2.12.2 Utility Test Format ................................ 2–34
2.12.3 TEST/UTILITY Command ........................... 2–34
2.12.4 Utilities List Command Procedures . ................... 2–35
2.12.5 Graphics Utilities .................................. 2–36
2.12.6 Network Interconnect (NI) Utilities . ................... 2–36
2.12.6.1 NI Listener ................................... 2–37
2.12.6.2 Entity-Based Module (EBM) . . . ................... 2–37
2.12.7 SCSI Utilities . . ................................... 2–38
2.12.8 Invoking SCSI Utilities . . ........................... 2–39
2.12.9 SCSI Utility Menu ................................. 2–40
2.12.10 SCSI Utility Guidelines . . ........................... 2–42
2.12.11 TURBOchannel Adapter Utilities (Model 60 Only) ........ 2–42
2.12.11.1 MIPS/REX Emulator . ........................... 2–43
3 Using the Console
3.1 System Console . . . ................................... 3–2
3.1.1 Additional Console Commands........................ 3–2
3.1.2 SET and SHOW Commands.......................... 3–3
3.1.2.1 SET and SHOW Command Syntax ................. 3–4
3.1.2.2 BFLG ........................................ 3–4
3.1.2.3 BOOT ........................................ 3–4
3.1.2.4 CONFIG. . . ................................... 3–5
3.1.2.5 DEVICE . . . ................................... 3–5
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3.1.2.6 DIAGENV . ................................... 3–5
3.1.2.7 ERROR . . . ................................... 3–6
3.1.2.8 ESTAT....................................... 3–7
3.1.2.9 ETHER . . . ................................... 3–7
3.1.2.10 FBOOT . . . ................................... 3–7
3.1.2.11 HALT........................................ 3–8
3.1.2.12 KBD......................................... 3–8
3.1.2.13 MEM ........................................ 3–9
3.1.2.14 MOP......................................... 3–9
3.1.2.15 PSE and PSWD ................................ 3–10
3.1.2.16 SCSI......................................... 3–11
3.1.2.17 TRIGGER. . ................................... 3–11
3.1.3 Memory Commands ................................ 3–12
3.1.3.1 DEPOSIT Command . ........................... 3–12
3.1.3.2 EXAMINE Command . ........................... 3–14
3.1.3.3 FIND Command ................................ 3–15
3.1.4 Processor Control Commands......................... 3–16
3.1.4.1 BOOT Command ............................... 3–16
3.1.4.2 CONTINUE Command .......................... 3–17
3.1.4.3 INITIALIZE and UNJAM Commands ............... 3–17
3.1.4.4 START Command . . . ........................... 3–17
3.2 Alternate Consoles . ................................... 3–18
3.2.1 Printer Port Console ............................... 3–18
3.2.2 Network Console .................................. 3–18
4 FRU Removal and Replacement Hints
4.1 Precautions ......................................... 4–2
4.2 Preliminary Steps . ................................... 4–2
4.3 System Preparation ................................... 4–3
4.4 Model 60 FRU Removal/Replacement Hints................. 4–5
4.4.1 Model 60 FRU Locations . ........................... 4–5
4.4.2 Hard Disk Drive................................... 4–6
4.4.3 RX26 Diskette Drive ............................... 4–7
4.4.4 TZK10 QIC Tape Drive and RRD42 CD-ROM Drive ....... 4–7
4.4.5 Power Supply . . ................................... 4–8
4.4.6 Lights and Switches Module ......................... 4–9
4.4.7 MS44 Memory Module . . . ........................... 4–9
4.4.8 LCG Graphics Module . . . ........................... 4–10
4.4.9 ScanProc Graphics Module........................... 4–11
4.4.10 System Module (CPU) . . . ........................... 4–13
4.4.11 Synchronous Communication Module .................. 4–13
4.4.12 TURBOchannel Adapter and Option Modules . . .......... 4–14
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4.5 VLC FRU Removal/Replacement Hints . ................... 4–14
4.5.1 VLC FRU Locations ................................ 4–15
4.5.2 Hard Disk Drive................................... 4–16
4.5.3 Power Supply . . ................................... 4–16
4.5.4 Graphics/Audio Frame Buffer Module .................. 4–17
4.5.5 System Module (CPU) . . . ........................... 4–17
4.5.6 MS40 Memory Module . . . ........................... 4–18
A Interpreting Error Codes
A.1 Error Messages Overview . . . ........................... A–2
A.1.1 Extended Error Message . ........................... A–2
A.1.2 FRU Codes ....................................... A–3
A.2 Error Codes: Self-Tests, Systems Tests, and Utilities ......... A–5
A.2.1 TOY/NVR Self-Test Error Codes . . . ................... A–5
A.2.2 DZ Self-Test Error Codes . ........................... A–6
A.2.2.1 DZ System Test Error Codes (Model 60 Only) ......... A–9
A.2.3 Memory Self-Test Error Codes ........................ A–9
A.2.4 Interval Timer Self-Test Error Codes ................... A–12
A.2.5 System Device Self-Test Error Codes ................... A–13
A.2.6 SCSI Self-Test Error Codes .......................... A–13
A.2.7 SCSI Utilities Messages . . ........................... A–26
A.2.8 SCSI System Test Error Codes (Model 60 Only) .......... A–27
A.2.9 SCSI System Test Summary Screen (Model 60 Only)....... A–29
A.2.10 DSW21 Synchronous Communication Device Self-Test Error
Codes (Model 60 Only) . . . ........................... A–29
A.2.11 DSW21 Synchronous Communication Device Self-Test
Sequence Numbers (Model 60 Only) ................... A–36
A.2.12 DSW21 Synchronous Communication Utilities Error Codes
(Model 60 Only) ................................... A–42
A.2.13 DSW21 Synchronous Communication Device System Test
Error Codes (Model 60 Only) ......................... A–42
A.2.14 TURBOchannel Adapter Self-Test Error Codes . .......... A–43
A.2.15 TURBOchannel Adapter System Test Error Codes (Model 60
Only) ........................................... A–44
A.2.16 TURBOchannel Adapter MIPS/REX Emulator Utility
Commands (Model 60 Only) .......................... A–44
A.2.17 MIPS/REX Emulator Errors.......................... A–50
A.2.18 Floating-Point Unit (FPU) Self-Test Error Codes .......... A–51
A.2.19 Cache Self-Test Error Codes.......................... A–53
A.2.20 Graphics Self-Test Error Codes ....................... A–54
A.2.21 SPXg and SPXgt Graphics Self-Test Error Codes (Model 60
Only) ........................................... A–63
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A.2.22 SPXg and SPXgt Graphics Self-Test Extended Summary
Screen (Model 60 Only) . . ........................... A–64
A.2.23 Graphics Utilities .................................. A–67
A.2.24 Graphics System Test Overview - LCG (Model 60 Only) . . . . A–68
A.2.25 Graphics System Test Overview - SPXg and SPXgt Modules
(Model 60 Only) ................................... A–68
A.2.26 LCG System Test Error Codes (Model 60 Only) . .......... A–68
A.2.27 Graphics System Test Summary Screen ................. A–70
A.2.28 SPXg and SPXgt Graphics System Test Summary Screen . . . A–70
A.2.29 SPXg and SPXgt Graphics System Test Error Codes (Model
60 Only) ........................................ A–71
A.2.30 Network Interconnect (NI) Self-Test Error Codes.......... A–71
A.2.31 Network Interconnect (NI) System Test Error Codes (Model
60 Only) ......................................... A–80
B Reading the Diagnostic LED Codes
B.1 Diagnostic LED Overview . . . ........................... B–2
B.2 LED Error Codes . . ................................... B–2
B.3 Power-Up and Initialization LED Codes ................... B–3
B.4 TOY and NVR LED Codes . . . ........................... B–4
B.5 LCG and Graphics/Audio Frame Buffer LED Codes .......... B–4
B.6 SPXg and SPXgt Graphics LED Codes. . ................... B–5
B.7 DZ LED Codes ....................................... B–6
B.8 Cache LED Codes . ................................... B–7
B.9 Memory LED Codes ................................... B–8
B.10 System Device LED Codes . . . ........................... B–8
B.11 Network Interconnect (NI) Device LED Codes ............... B–9
B.12 SCSI Device LED Codes................................ B–10
B.13 DSW21 Synchronous Communication Device LED Codes (Model
60 Only) . ........................................... B–11
B.13.1 TURBOchannel Adapter LED Codes (Model 60 Only) ...... B–12
C Troubleshooting
C.1 Troubleshooting Overview . . . ........................... C–2
C.2 Troubleshooting: Symptoms, Causes, and Corrective Action . . . . C–2
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D FRU Part Numbers
D.1 Precautions ......................................... D–2
D.2 Model 60 System Box FRUs . . ........................... D–2
D.3 Model 60 Monitor FRUs ................................ D–4
D.4 Model 60 System Box Miscellaneous Hardware FRUs ......... D–4
D.5 Model 60 System Box Cables and Terminators .............. D–5
D.6 VLC System Box FRUs ................................ D–7
D.7 VLC Monitor FRUs ................................... D–7
D.8 VLC System Box Miscellaneous Hardware ................. D–8
D.9 VLC System Box Cables................................ D–8
D.10 SZ16 Expansion Box FRUs . . ........................... D–9
D.11 SZ16 Expansion Box Miscellaneous Hardware ............... D–10
D.12 SZ16 Expansion Box Cables and Terminators ............... D–11
D.13 SZ03 Expansion Box FRUs . . ........................... D–11
D.14 SZ03 Expansion Box Miscellaneous Hardware............... D–12
D.15 SZ03 Expansion Box Cables and Terminators ............... D–12
Index
Examples
2–1 SHOW DEVICE Command .......................... 2–4
2–2 Configuration Table ................................ 2–6
2–3 SHOW ERROR ................................... 2–7
2–4 SET DIAGENV ................................... 2–9
2–5 DZ System Test Error . . . ........................... 2–29
2–6 DZ System Test Summary Screen . . ................... 2–29
2–7 System Test Summary Display ....................... 2–32
2–8 Communication System Test Summary ................. 2–33
2–9 LCG Utilities Menu ................................ 2–36
2–10 SCSI Utilities Sample Session ........................ 2–40
3–1 Network Console Session . ........................... 3–20
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Figures
2–1 Successful System Test . . ........................... 2–25
2–2 Unsuccessful System Test ........................... 2–26
2–3 Summary Screen .................................. 2–28
2–4 Utilities List. . . ................................... 2–35
2–5 SCSI Utilities Display . . . ........................... 2–41
4–1 System FRU Locations (Front View) ................... 4–5
4–2 System FRU Locations (Rear View) . ................... 4–15
A–1 SPXg and SPXgt Power-Up Error Code Format . .......... A–63
A–2 SPXg and SPXgt Self-Test Extended Summary Screen . . . . . A–64
Tables
1–1 VAXstation 4000 Model 60/VLC System Box Configuration
Comparison . . . ................................... 1–2
1–2 Monitor Cross Reference for VAXstation 4000 Model 60 and
VLC............................................ 1–3
1–3 VAXstation 4000 Model 60 and VLC Graphic Module/Monitor
Cross Reference ................................... 1–4
1–4 LCG/Frame Buffer SHOW CONFIG Quick Reference ...... 1–7
1–5 VAXstation 4000 Model 60/VLC Voltage Comparison ....... 1–7
1–6 VAXstation 4000 Model 60/VLC Power Supply
Specifications . . ................................... 1–8
1–7 Internal System Devices and Their Cables Comparison . . . . . 1–10
1–8 Control and Indicator Location ....................... 1–10
1–9 VAXstation 4000 Model 60/VLC Control Panel . .......... 1–11
1–10 VAXstation 4000 Model 60/VLC I/O Connectors. .......... 1–12
2–1 Diagnostic Functions ............................... 2–2
2–2 SET DIAGENV Commands .......................... 2–9
2–3 Device Test IDs and Mnemonics . . . ................... 2–10
2–4 TOY/NVR Self-Test (1) . . . ........................... 2–12
2–5 Graphics Self-Test (2) ............................... 2–14
2–6 DZ Self-Test (3) ................................... 2–15
2–7 Cache Self-Test (4) ................................. 2–16
2–8 Memory Self-Test (5) ............................... 2–16
2–9 Floating-Point Unit Self-Test (6) . . . ................... 2–17
2–10 Interval Timer Self-Test (7) .......................... 2–18
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2–11 System Self-Test (8) ................................ 2–18
2–12 Network Interconnect Self-Test (9) . . ................... 2–19
2–13 SCSI Self-Test (10) ................................. 2–20
2–14 Synchronous Communication Self-Test (12) .............. 2–21
2–15 TURBOchannel Adapter Self-Test (13) .................. 2–22
2–16 Running the System Test Using the Test Command ....... 2–24
2–17 SCSI System Test.................................. 2–31
3–1 SET/SHOW Parameters . . ........................... 3–3
3–2 Diagnostic Environments . ........................... 3–5
3–3 SET DIAGENV Command ........................... 3–6
3–4 DEPOSIT Command Qualifiers ....................... 3–13
3–5 EXAMINE Command Qualifiers . . . ................... 3–14
3–6 BOOT Command Syntax . ........................... 3–16
A–1 FRU Codes ....................................... A–4
A–2 TOY/NVR Test Error Codes .......................... A–5
A–3 DZ Self-Test Error Codes . ........................... A–6
A–4 DZ Suberror Codes ................................. A–8
A–5 Memory Test Error Codes ........................... A–10
A–6 MEM Memory Module FRU Values . ................... A–12
A–7 Interval Timer Test Error Codes . . . ................... A–12
A–8 System Device Self-Test Error Codes ................... A–13
A–9 SCSI Self-Test Error Codes .......................... A–14
A–10 SCSI Information Values . ........................... A–22
A–11 SCSI Mode Values ................................. A–25
A–12 Text Messages for SCSI Utilities . . . ................... A–26
A–13 Additional SCSI Information Values for Utilities .......... A–27
A–14 SCSI System Test Error Codes........................ A–28
A–15 DSW21 Synchronous Communication Device Self-Test Error
Codes (Model 60 Only) . . . ........................... A–30
A–16 DSW21 Synchronous Communication Self-Test Sequence
Numbers (Model 60 Only) ........................... A–36
A–17 DSW21 Synchronous Communication Utilities Error
Codes ........................................... A–42
A–18 TURBOchannel Adapter Self-Test Error Codes . .......... A–43
A–19 FPU Test Error Codes . . . ........................... A–51
A–20 FP Exception Vectors ............................... A–53
A–21 Cache Test Error Codes . . ........................... A–53
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A–22 Graphics Self-Test Error Codes ....................... A–55
A–23 Color Compare Failures - One Head ................... A–61
A–24 Color Compare Failures - Two Heads ................... A–62
A–25 SPXg and SPXgt FRU Codes ......................... A–63
A–26 SPXg and SPXgt Graphics Failing Logical Blocks ......... A–65
A–27 SPXg and SPXgt Graphics Self-Test Error Codes (Model 60
Only) ........................................... A–65
A–28 Graphics Utilities .................................. A–67
A–29 LCG System Test Error Codes ........................ A–68
A–30 SPXg and SPXgt Graphics System Test Error Codes ....... A–71
A–31 NI Self-Test Error Codes . ........................... A–72
A–32 NI System Test Error Codes (Model 60 Only) . . .......... A–80
B–1 Power-Up and Initialization LED Codes (1111 XXXX) ...... B–3
B–2 TOY and NVR LED Codes (0001 XXXX) ................ B–4
B–3 Graphics LED Codes (0010 XXXX) . . ................... B–4
B–4 SPXg and SPXgt Graphics LED Codes (0010 XXXX) ....... B–5
B–5 DZ LED Codes (0011 XXXX) ......................... B–6
B–6 Cache LED Codes (0100 XXXX) ....................... B–7
B–7 Memory LED Codes (0101 XXXX) . . ................... B–8
B–8 System Device LED Codes (1000 XXXX) ................ B–8
B–9 NI Device LED Codes (1001 XXXX) . ................... B–9
B–10 SCSI Device LED Codes (1010 XXXX) .................. B–10
B–11 DSW21 Synchronous Communication Device LED Codes
(1100 XXXX). . . ................................... B–11
B–12 TURBOchannel Adapter LED Codes (1100 XXXX)......... B–12
C–1 Symptoms, Causes, and Corrective Action ............... C–3
D–1 Model 60 System Box FRUs .......................... D–2
D–2 Model 60 Monitors ................................. D–4
D–3 Model 60 Miscellaneous Hardware. . ................... D–4
D–4 Model 60 Cables and Terminators . . ................... D–5
D–5 VLC System Box FRUs . . ........................... D–7
D–6 VLC Monitors . ................................... D–7
D–7 VLC Miscellaneous Hardware ........................ D–8
D–8 VLC Cables . . . ................................... D–8
D–9 SZ16 Expansion Box FRUs .......................... D–9
D–10 SZ16 Expansion Box FRUs - Miscellaneous Hardware . . . . . D–10
D–11 SZ16 Expansion Box Cables and Terminators . . .......... D–11
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D–12 SZ03 Expansion Box FRUs .......................... D–11
D–13 SZ03 Expansion Box FRUs - Miscellaneous Hardware . . . . . D–12
D–14 SZ03 Expansion Box Cables and Terminators . . .......... D–12
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About This Guide
This guide is a support and reference document for Digital Services personnel
who perform maintenance work on the VAXstation 4000 Model 60 and
VLC systems. In addition, it is for customers who have a self-maintenance
agreement with Digital Equipment Corporation.
This is a condensed version of the VAXstation 4000 Model 60 and VLC service
guides. If you require a more detailed description of the system configuration,
firmware, and diagnostic tests, refer to the VAXstation 4000 Model 60 Service
Information and VAXstation 4000 VLC Service Information guides.
Manual Organization
This guide contains the following chapters and appendixes:
• Chapter 1, ‘‘System Configuration,’’ provides configuration information for
the Model 60 and VLC system boxes.
• Chapter 2, ‘‘Diagnostic Testing,’’ provides information about diagnostic
testing and test commands. It includes procedures for setting up diagnostic
environments, running self-tests, and invoking utilities.
• Chapter 3, ‘‘Using the Console,’’ describes system console commands and
alternate consoles.
• Chapter 4, ‘‘FRU Removal and Replacement Hints,’’ provides pointers
about how to remove and replace system FRUs.
• Appendix A, ‘‘Interpreting Error Codes,’’ describes immediate and extended
error messages and contains tables that list FRU codes and self-test error
codes and messages. In addition, this appendix contains descriptions and
tables for system tests that apply only to the Model 60.
• Appendix B, ‘‘Reading the Diagnostic LED Codes,’’ describes how to
interpret the diagnostic LED codes.
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• Appendix C, ‘‘Troubleshooting,’’ contains troubleshooting tables that list
symptoms, possible causes, and corrective actions.
• Appendix D, ‘‘FRU Part Numbers,’’ contains tables that provide part
numbers for field-replaceable units (FRUs).
Associated Documentation
The following documents provide additional information about the
VAXstation 4000 Model 60 and VLC systems:
Document Title Part Number
VAXstation 4000 Model 60 Quick Installation Guide EK-PMARI-IN
VAXstation 4000 Model 60 Options Installation Guide EK-PMARI-IG
VAXstation 4000 Model 60 Owner’s and System
Installation Guide EK-PMARI-OM
VAXstation 4000 Model 60 Service Information Kit EK-V466H-SV
VAXstation 4000 Model 60 Service Information Guide EK-V466B-SV
VAXstation 4000 VLC Service Information Guide EK-V48VB-SV
VAXstation 4000 VLC Owner’s Manual EK-VAXVL-OG
VAXstation 4000 3D Graphics Options Maintenance
Guide EK-SCP8P-MG
BA46 Storage Expansion Box Owner’s Guide EK-STEXP-OM
SZ03 Storage Expansion Box Owner’s Guide EK-SDDBY-OG
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Conventions
This guide uses the following conventions:
Convention Description
Warning Contains important information about personal safety.
Caution Contains information to prevent damage to the equipment.
Note Contains general information.
PN Part number.
UPPERCASE Commands are shown in UPPERCASE to separate them from text.
Ctrl x Ctrl x indicates that you hold down the Ctrl key while you press
another key or mouse button (indicated here by x).
xA lowercase italic xindicates the generic use of a letter or number.
For example, xxx indicates a combination of three characters.
Return A key name enclosed in a box indicates that you press that key.
{ } In format descriptions, braces indicate required elements. You
must choose one of the elements.
[ ] In format descriptions, brackets indicate optional elements. You
can choose none, one, or all of the options.
italic type Italic type emphasizes important information, indicates variables,
and indicates complete titles of manuals.
boldface type Boldface type in examples indicates user input.
Note
Each section’s descriptions and tables apply to both the
VAXstation 4000 Model 60 and VAXstation 4000 VLC systems,
unless stated otherwise.
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1
System Configuration
This chapter describes the components, cabling, and specifications of the
VAXstation 4000 Model 60 and VAXstation 4000 VLC system boxes. The
following topics are included in this chapter:
Section 1.1 VAXstation 4000 Model 60/VLC System Box Overview
Section 1.2 Monitor and Graphics Modules
Section 1.3 Power Supply
Section 1.4 Internal Cabling
Section 1.5 Control Panel
Section 1.6 I/O Connectors
System Configuration 1–1

1.1 VAXstation 4000 Model 60/VLC System Box Overview
Table 1–1 contains a comparison of the components located in the
VAXstation 4000 Model 60 and VLC system boxes. The graphics/audio
components are compared in a separate table, Table 1–3.
Table 1–1 VAXstation 4000 Model 60/VLC System Box Configuration Comparison
Component VAXstation 4000 Model 60 VAXstation 4000 VLC
System module VAXstation 4000 Model 60 (KA46) VAXstation 4000 VLC (KA48)
Power supply/fan Model H7819-AA/two 12 V fans Model H7109-AA/two 12 V fans
Mass storage drives Two half-height fixed (RZ23L,
RZ24, RZ25)
One half-height removable
(RRD42, RX26, TZK10, TZ30)
Expansion box options
One half-height fixed (RZ23L, RZ24L)
Expansion box options
Memory 4 MB module (MS44-AA)
4 MB reduced cost module
(MS44L-AL)
16 MB module (MS44-CA)
4 MB module (MS40-AA)
SCSI-FDI
controller SCSI-FDI with RX26 support module Expansion box option
Synchronous
communications
option
DSW21 communications module Not supported
Lights/switches Lights and switches module System module
Frame buffer module
1–2 System Configuration

1.2 Monitor and Graphics Modules
Table 1–2 lists monitors supported by the Model 60 and VLC systems.
Table 1–3 provides a detailed graphics module/monitor cross reference.
Table 1–2 Monitor Cross Reference for VAXstation 4000 Model 60 and VLC
Monitors Resolution and Refresh Rate Color Support
VRT13-DA,D3 1024x768 @ 60 Hz Not supported on Model 60
VR297-DA,D3,D4 1024x864 @ 60 Hz Color
VR299-DA,D3,D4 1024x864 @ 60 Hz Color
VRT16-DA,D4 1280x1024 @ 66 Hz Color
VRT16-HA,H4 1280x1024 @ 72 Hz or,
1280x1024 @ 66 Hz Color Color
VR320-CA,C4 1280x1024 @ 66 Hz Color
VR320-DA,D4 1280x1024 @ 72 Hz Color
VRT19-DA,D3,D4 1280x1024 @ 66 Hz Color
VRT19-HA,H4 1280x1024 @ 72 Hz or,
1280x1024 @ 66 Hz Color Color
VRM17-AA,A4 1024x768 @ 72 Hz or,
1280x1024 @ 72 Hz Greyscale Greyscale
VR319-CA,C4 1280x1024 @ 66 Hz Greyscale
VR319-DA,D4 1280x1024 @ 72 Hz Greyscale
VRC16-CA,C4
Multi scan
(Not supported on
Model 60)
640x350 @ 72 Hz (VGA)
640x400 @ 72 Hz (VGA)
640x480 @ 60 Hz/72 Hz (VGA)
800x600 @ 60 Hz/72 Hz
102x768 @ 60 Hz/72 Hz
1280x1024 @ 66 Hz
Color
Color
Color
Color
Color
Color
System Configuration 1–3

Table 1–3 is a cross reference of the monitors supported by the Model 60 LCG
modules and the monitors supported by the VLC frame buffers.
Table 1–3 VAXstation 4000 Model 60 and VLC Graphic Module/Monitor Cross
Reference
Module Part Number
Module ID
Description Module Connector Resolution and Refresh Rate Monitor Support
VAXstation 4000 Model 60
54-20365-01
PV21X-GD
8-Plane high res color
LCG
3-pin coax D-sub 1280x1024
@66Hz VRT16-DA,D4,HA,H4 VR320-CA,C4
VRT19-DA,D3,D4,HA,H4
VR319-CA,C4
VRC16-CA,C4 (unsupported)
54-20365-02
PV21X-GB
4-Plane high res mono
LCG
3-pin coax D-sub 1280x1024
@72Hz VRM17-AA,A4 VR319-DA,D4
54-20365-03
PV21X-GL
8-Plane HIGH RES
COLOR LCG
3-pin coax D-sub 1280x1024
@72Hz VRM17-AA,A4 VRT16-HA,H4
VRT19-HA,H4
VR319-DA,D4
VR320-DA,D4
54-20363-01
PV21X-GC
Low Res Color LCG
15-pin D-sub
(miniature) and,
15-pin D-sub
1024x768
@60Hzor,
1024x864
@60Hz
(autoswitching)
VRC16-CA,C4 (unsupported)
VR297-DA,D3,D4,
VR299-DA,D3,D4
54-20762-01
PV21X-GA
8-Plane high res
dual-head color LCG
3-coax D-sub
(2 connectors) 1280x1024 @66Hz VRT16-DA,D4,HA,H4 VR320-CA,C4
VRT19-DA,D3,D4,HA,H4
VR319-CA,C4
VRC16-CA,C4 (unsupported)
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1–4 System Configuration