Digital Equipment VAX 4000 Series Service manual

RackmountVAX4000
Model100/100A/105A/106A
InstallationInformation
Order Number: EK–465RA–IN. D01
Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts

June 1995
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FCC NOTICE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in
a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
Any changes or modifications made to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference in which case the user
at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the
interference.
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EC:
Warning! This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Achtung! Dieses ist ein Gerät der Funkstörgrenzwerklasse A. In Wohnbereichen können
bei Betrieb dieses Gerätes Rundfunkstörungen auftreten, in welchen Fällen der Benutzer für
entsprechende Gegenmaßnahmen verantwortlich ist.
Attention! Ceci est un produit de Classe A. Dans un environnement domestique, ce produit
risque de créer des interférences radioeléctriques, il appartiendra alors à l’utilisateur de prendre
les mesures spécifiques appropriées.
ACOUSTICS: Preliminary declared values per ISO 9296 and ISO 7779/DIN EN27779:
Sound Power Level
LwAd,B Sound Pressure Level
LpAm, dBA (Bystander Positions)
Idle 4.9 33
Operating 4.9 33
Current values for specific configurations are available from Digital representatives. 1 B = 10
dBA.
SCHALLEMISSIONSWERTE: Verläufige Werteangaben nach ISO 9296 und ISO 7779/DIN
EN27779:
Schalleistungspegel
LwAd,B Schalldruckpegel
LpAm, dBA (Zuschauerpositionen)
Leerlauf 4,9 33
Betrieb 4,9 33
Aktuelle Werte für spezielle Ausrüstungsstufen sind über die Digital Equipment Vertretungen
erhältlich. 1 B = 10 dBA.

Contents
Preface ..................................................... xi
1 Installation Procedure
1.1 Introduction ......................................... 1–1
1.2 Installation Procedure ................................. 1–2
2 Operator Access and Control Procedure
3 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
4 Maintenance and FRU Replacement Procedures
4.1 Accessing the RM 4000-10xx . ........................... 4–2
4.2 Removing and Installing the Shipping Strap and Bracket ...... 4–2
4.3 Removing the Rackmount Enclosure Cover (P/N 70-30948-01). . 4–6
4.4 Removing and Replacing the Internal Q–bus Cables
(P/N 17-03545-01) . ................................... 4–11
4.5 Removing and Replacing the DSSI Bus 0 Cable
(P/N 17-03544-01 or 17-04189-01) ........................ 4–12
4.6 Removing and Replacing the DSSI Bus 1 Cable
(P/N 17-03778-01) . ................................... 4–13
4.7 Removing and Replacing the Internal SCSI Cable
(P/N 17-02944-01 or 17-02542-01) ........................ 4–18
4.8 Removing and Replacing the DSSI Card ................... 4–19
4.9 Removing and Replacing the CPU Module .................. 4–26
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A Shelf Assembly
B Connecting Peripheral Device Cables
B.1 Connecting a Peripheral Cable to MMJ Port 0 and 1. . . ....... B–2
B.2 Connecting a Peripheral Cable to Asynchronous Port A ....... B–3
B.3 Connecting a Peripheral Cable to Asynchronous Port A
(DHW42-CA) ........................................ B–4
B.4 Connecting a Peripheral Cable to Synchronous Port 0 and 1, and
to the Modem Port .................................... B–5
B.5 Connecting a Peripheral Cable to the Asynchronous Modem
Control Port . ........................................ B–6
B.6 Connecting Cables to SCSI Cable Ports .................... B–7
B.7 Connecting External DSSI Bus Cables to Internal DSSI Bus
Cable Ports . ........................................ B–8
B.8 Connecting Cables to Top Cover Cable Ports ................ B–9
B.8.1 Connecting Q–bus Cable Ports ........................ B–9
B.8.2 Connecting External Bus DSSI Cables to External Bus DSSI
Cable Ports ...................................... B–10
C Single to Dual DSSI Upgrade Procedure
D Hardware Specifications
D.1 System Unit Specifications.............................. D–2
D.2 Internal DSSI Device Specifications ....................... D–5
E Upgrade and Return Forms
Examples
1–1 Successful Power-Up Test Screen ...................... 1–45
1–2 Unsuccessful Power-Up Test Screen .................... 1–46
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Figures
1–1 RM 4000-10xx System Kit Contents ................... 1–4
1–2 RM 4000-10xx Shelf Kit Contents (P/N 70-30949-01) ...... 1–6
1–3 2T-RAK41-AA/AB/AC Kit Contents (For Desktop to
Rackmount System Conversion) ....................... 1–10
1–4 2T-KFDDA-DF Desktop to Rackmount / Single to Dual DSSI
Field Installable Upgrade Kit Contents ................. 1–12
1–5 2T-KFDDA-AF Single to Dual DSSI Field Installable
Upgrade Kit Contents . . . ........................... 1–14
1–6 Removing the Desktop Enclosure Cover................. 1–16
1–7 Removing the Bustle Frame from the Enclosure .......... 1–18
1–8 VAX 4000-10xx Port Cover ........................... 1–19
1–9 Installing DSSI Plate Assembly....................... 1–21
1–10 Attaching the Internal Q–bus Cables to Rackmount Top
Cover Bustle . . ................................... 1–22
1–11 Disconnecting the Internal Power Cables................ 1–23
1–12 Disconnecting Internal DSSI Connectors ................ 1–24
1–13 Disconnecting the Internal SCSI Cable ................. 1–25
1–14 Removing the Single DSSI Card . . . ................... 1–26
1–15 Installing the Dual DSSI Card........................ 1–28
1–16 Installing New Rackmount Top Cover .................. 1–30
1–17 Placing the VAX 4000-10xx Medallion .................. 1–31
1–18 Front and Rear Mounting Brackets . ................... 1–33
1–19 Installing the Shelf in the Cabinet . . ................... 1–34
1–20 RETMA Spacing................................... 1–35
1–21 Installing the VAX 4000-10xx System on the Shelf ........ 1–37
1–22 Installing the Cable Management Bracket ............... 1–39
1–23 Making Console Connections ......................... 1–41
1–24 Installing the Cable Barrier on the Shelf ................ 1–43
1–25 Installing the Front Bezel ........................... 1–48
2–1 Front Bezel . . . ................................... 2–2
4–1 Removing and Installing the Shipping Bracket . .......... 4–3
4–2 Removing the Shipping Strap ........................ 4–5
4–3 Removing the Rackmount Enclosure Cover .............. 4–7
4–4 Removing and Installing the Two DSSI External Bus
Connectors ....................................... 4–9
4–5 Internal Connectors ................................ 4–10
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4–6 Removing Internal Q–bus Connectors . . ................ 4–11
4–7 Removing the Internal DSSI Bus 0 Cable Connectors from
Rear Bulkhead .................................... 4–12
4–8 Disconnecting the Internal Power Cables................ 4–14
4–9 Disconnecting Internal DSSI Connectors ................ 4–15
4–10 Disconnecting the Internal SCSI Cable . ................ 4–16
4–11 Disconnecting DSSI Cable from DSSI Card .............. 4–17
4–12 Removing the Internal SCSI Cable .................... 4–18
4–13 Disconnecting the Internal Power Cables................ 4–20
4–14 Disconnecting Internal DSSI Connectors ................ 4–21
4–15 Disconnecting the Internal SCSI Cable . ................ 4–22
4–16 Removing the Dual DSSI Card ....................... 4–23
4–17 Installing the Dual DSSI Card........................ 4–25
4–18 Removing a SIMM . ................................ 4–27
4–19 Removing the CPU Module . . ........................ 4–29
A–1 Attaching Slides to the Shelf . ........................ A–2
A–2 Assembling the Shelf ............................... A–3
B–1 Connecting a Peripheral Cable to MMJ Port 0 and 1....... B–2
B–2 Connecting a Peripheral Cable to Asynchronous Port A .... B–3
B–3 Connecting a Peripheral Cable to Asynchronous Port A
(DHW42-CA) ..................................... B–4
B–4 Connecting a Peripheral Cable to Synchronous Port 0 and 1,
and to the Modem Port ............................. B–5
B–5 SCSI Cable Ports . . ................................ B–7
B–6 DSSI Cable Ports . . ................................ B–8
B–7 Q–bus Cable Ports . ................................ B–9
B–8 DSSI Cable Ports . . ................................ B–10
C–1 2T-KFDDA-CF Single-to-Dual DSSI Field Installable
Upgrade Kit Contents .............................. C–2
C–2 2T-KFDDA-AF Single-to-Dual DSSI Field Installable
Upgrade Kit Contents .............................. C–4
C–3 Disconnecting the Internal Power Cables................ C–6
C–4 Disconnecting Internal DSSI Connectors ................ C–7
C–5 Disconnecting the Internal SCSI Cable . ................ C–8
C–6 Removing the Single DSSI Card ...................... C–9
C–7 Installing the Dual DSSI Card........................ C–11
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Tables
D–1 System Specifications: RM 4000-10xx .................. D–2
D–2 System Unit Metrics ............................... D–3
D–3 System Storage Conditions .......................... D–3
D–4 System Operating Conditions and Nonoperating
Conditions ....................................... D–4
D–5 Hard Disk Drive Specifications ....................... D–5
D–6 TZ30 Tape Drive Specifications ....................... D–6
D–7 TZK10 QIC Tape Drive Specifications .................. D–6
D–8 TZK11 QIC Tape Drive Specifications .................. D–7
D–9 TLZ06 Cassette Tape Drive Specifications ............... D–8
D–10 TLZ07 Cassette Tape Drive Specifications ............... D–8
D–11 RRD42 Compact Disc Drive Specifications ............... D–9
D–12 RRD43 Compact Disc Drive Specifications ............... D–9
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