Digital Equipment DECserver 700-08 User manual

Part Number: EK-DSRVW-MG. B01
DECserver 700
Site Preparation and Maintenance
(Hardware Owner’s Manual)

NOTICE — Class A Computing Device:
This equipment generates, uses, and may emit radio frequency energy. The equipment
has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing de-
vice pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such radio frequency interference.
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 means are neces-
sary to correct the interference.

Part Number: EK-DSRVW-MG. B01
DECserver 700
Site Preparation and Maintenance
(Hardware Owner’s Manual)
February 1993
This manual, in conjunction with the
DECserver 700 Hardware
Installation Card
, describes how to install the DECserver 700
network access server and how to verify its operation. This
manual also describes the controls and indicators. This manual
is intended for the hardware installer and the network manager.
Supersession/Update Information: This is a revised manual.
Software Version: DECserver Network Access Software V1.0
This manual applies to Version 1.0 of the DECserver Network
Access Software and all subsequent maintenance releases up
to the next major product release.

This manual was produced by Telecommunications and Networks Publications.
EK-DSRVW-MG. B01
Theinformationinthisdocumentissubjecttochangewithoutnoticeandshouldnotbeconstruedas
a commitment by Digital Equipment Corporation. Digital Equipment Corporation assumes no re-
sponsibility for any errors that may appear in this document.,
Copyright 1993 by Digital Equipment Corporation
All Rights Reserved
The following are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation: DEC, DECconnect, DECnet,
DECserver, DELNI, DEMPR, DESTA, ThinWire, UNIBUS, VAX, and the Digital logo.

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Contents
Preface
Hardware Overview
1.1 Models 1–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2 Controls, Indicators, and Connectors 1–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.3 Understand the Software Loading 1–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.3.1 Loading from Flash RAM 1–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.3.2 Loading from the Network 1–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Site
2.1 Physical Requirements 2–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2 Environmental Requirements 2–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3 Electrical Requirements 2–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Cabling the Site
3.1 Preinstallation Checks 3–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.2 Installing the Ethernet Cables and Devices 3–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.2.1 Installing the Standard Ethernet Cables and Devices 3–2. . . . . .
3.2.2 Installing the 10BaseT Ethernet Cables and Devices 3–4. . . . . .
3.2.3 Installing the ThinWire Ethernet Cables and Devices 3–5. . . . . .
3.3 Installing Serial Cables and Devices on the DECserver 700-16 3–9
3.4 Installing Serial Cables and Devices on the DECserver 700-08 3–11
3.5 Cabling Requirements 3–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.5.1 Standard Ethernet Connection 3–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.5.2 10BaseT Ethernet Connection 3–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.5.3 ThinWire Ethernet Connection 3–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.6 Installing the DECserver 700 in a Rack 3–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connector and Cable Pin Descriptions
4.1 Connector Pin Descriptions 4–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.1.1 Standard Ethernet 4–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.1.2 10BaseT Ethernet 4–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.1.3 DECserver 700-08 Serial Line Ports 4–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.1.4 DECserver 700-16 Serial Line Ports 4–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2 Cable Connections 4–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing and Adding Memory
5.1 Replacing a Faulty Single-In-Line Memory Module 5–1. . . . . . . . .
5.2 Additional Memory Supported 5–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.3 Installing Extra Memory 5–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing and Adding Flash RAM
6.1 Replacing or Adding Flash RAM 6–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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What to Do If You Have Problems
7.1 Diagnosing DECserver 700 Problems 7–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.2 Seven-Segment Display Off and System OK LED Off 7–2. . . . . . .
7.3 System OK LED Off/Seven-Segment Display Flashing “C”, “d”,
or “n” 7–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.4 System OK LED Off/Seven-Segment Display Flashing 7–4. . . . . .
7.5 System OK LED Flashing 7–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.5.1 Error Message 952 7–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figures
1–1 DECserver 700-08 Rear View 1–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1–2 DECserver 700-16 Rear View 1–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1–3 DECserver 700 Front End 1–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3–1 Standard Ethernet Coaxial Cable Connection 3–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3–2 10BaseT Ethernet Connection 3–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3–3 Connecting the DECserver 700 to ThinWire Ethernet Cable 3–5. .
3–4 ThinWire Ethernet Standalone Segment 3–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3–5 DEMPR ThinWire Connection 3–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3–6 DEMPR Connections 3–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3–7 How to Fit the Brackets to Recess the DECserver 700 3–16. . . . . . .
3–8 Removing the Brackets 3–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4–1 Pin Numbers and Signals for Standard Ethernet Connector 4–2. . .
4–2 Pin Numbers and Signals for 10BaseT Ethernet Connector 4–3. . .
4–3 Pin Numbers and Signals for 25-Pin D-sub Connector 4–4. . . . . . .
4–4 Pin Numbers and Signals for the MJ8 Connector 4–5. . . . . . . . . . .
4–5 Adapters and Connectors Used with the DECserver 700 4–8. . . . .
5–1 Removing the Brackets 5–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5–2 Removing the Covers 5–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5–3 Fitting the Anti-Static Kit 5–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5–4 Locating the SIMs Connectors 5–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5–5 Removing a Sim 5–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5–6 Inserting the Replacement SIM 5–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5–7 Adding an Additional SIM 5–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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5–8 Replacing the Covers 5–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6–1 Locating the Flash RAM Card Connector 6–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6–2 Inserting the Flash RAM Card 6–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tables
1–1 DECserver 700 Controls 1–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1–2 DECserver 700 Indicators 1–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1–3 Network Activity LED 1–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1–4 DECserver 700 Connectors 1–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2–1 Physical Specifications of the DECserver 700 2–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2–2 Acoustics 2–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2–3 Environmental Specifications of the DECserver 700 2–2. . . . . . . .
2–4 Electrical Requirements 2–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2–5 Standard Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 Connector Output 2–3. . . . . . . . . . .
3–1 Cables and Adapters for the DECserver 700-16 3–10. . . . . . . . . . . .
3–2 Cables and Adapters for the DECserver 700-08 3–11. . . . . . . . . . . .
3–3 Maximum Communications Distances — Ethernet 3–12. . . . . . . . . .
3–4 Maximum Cable Lengths1 — DECserver 700 to Devices 3–13. . . .
3–5 Installing the DECserver 700 Brackets 3–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4–1 Cable Connections 4–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7–1 Display/Indications 7–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7–2 Network Activity LED 7–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Preface
Intended Audience
Thismanual,in conjunctionwiththeDECserver700HardwareInstallationCard,is
intended for the hardware installer. The installer is responsible for ensuring that the
hardware is installed and tested. The DECserver 700 Hardware Installation Card
shows how to install the DECserverTM 700 when the site is verified and the cables
anddevicesareinplace.Thismanual shows how to verifythesite,installcablesand
devices, and troubleshoot the DECserver 700. The person installing the DECserver
700 software can then verify the system installation.
Structure of This Manual
This manual contains the following chapters:
•Chapter 1 — Provides an overview of the DECserver 700 features.
•Chapter 2 — Describes how to verify the site before installing the DECserver
700.
•Chapter 3 — Describes how to cable the site.
•Chapter 4 — Describes connector pins for the various server connectors and
also describes various cables, adapters, and accessories used with the DEC-
server 700.
•Chapter 5 — Shows how to install extra memory and replace faulty memory .
•Chapter 6 — Shows how to update a DS700 with Flash RAM.
•Chapter 7 — Shows how to troubleshoot the DECserver 700.

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Associated Documents
•DECserver 700 Hardware Installation Card
Shows how to install the DECserver 700 when the site is verified and the
cables and devices are in place.
•DECserver Network Access Software Installation (op-sys)
Explains how to install the DECserver 700 distribution software, how to es-
tablish downline load hosts, and how to verify the DECserver 700 system
installation. In the title, (op-sys) is the name of the load host operating sys-
tem.
•Network Access Server Problem Solving
Describes the software tools and techniques available to troubleshoot the
server and also describes all error messages.
•Network Access Server Management
Provides the procedures to perform various DECserver 700
management tasks.
•Network Access Server Commands
Lists and describes all the DECserver 700 software commands.
•DECconnect System Planning and Configuration Guide
Information on cabling and configuring of local area networks and using
DECconnect system products.
•The Ethernet: A Local Area Network: Data Link Layer and Physical Layer
Specification
Lists standard Ethernet connectors and their signal specifications.