Digital Equipment VAX 4000 300 User manual

VAX 4000 Model 300
•
Operation
Order Number: EK~36AB-OP-O02

VAX 4000 Model 300
Operation
Order Number EK-336AB-OP-O02
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Contents
Preface ix
Chapter 1 System Overview
Front View and Physical Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
The BA440 Enclosure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Mass Storage Shelf ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-8
Card Cage .......................... . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Console Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-11
DSSI Connector (DSSI Bus 0) .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-14
Power Supply Controls and Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-15
Fans ........................................ 1-18
1.1
1.1.1
1.1.1.1
1.1.1.2
1.1.1.3
1.1.1.4
1.1.1.5
1.1.1.6
1.2 Functional Description
of Base System ...... . . . . . . . . . .. 1-19
1.2.1
1.2.1.1
1.2.1.2
1.2.1.3
1.2.1.4
1.2.1.5
1.2.2
1.2.2.1
1.2.2.2
1.2.2.3
1.2.2.4
1.2.2.5
1.2.2.6
1.2.2.7
1.3
Base System Components ......................... 1-19
Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................... 1-20
Console Serial Line Unit (SLU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-20
Main Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-20
Network Controller ............................ 1-20
Embedded DSSI Host Adapters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-21
Optional Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-21
Mass Storage Devices and Controllers. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-21
Mass Storage Subsystems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-22
Mass Storage Expanders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-22
Communications Controllers ..................... 1-23
Real-Time Controllers .......................... 1-24
Printer Interfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-25
Other Available Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-25
Dual-Host Capability (VMS Systems Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-25
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Chapter 2 Operating the System
2.1
2.2
2.2.1
2.2.2
2.3
2.4
2.4.1
2.4.2
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
Before
You Operate the System ...................... .
Switch Settings .................................. .
Normal Operation
.............................. .
Special Operation ............................... .
Turning On
the System ............................ .
Booting the System
............................... .
Autobooting
the System .......................... .
Booting
the System from Console Mode .............. .
Using the System ................................. .
Halting
the System ............................... .
Restarting
the System ............................. .
Turning Off
the System ............................ .
Recovering from
an Over Temperature Condition ........ .
Chapter 3 Operating the System Options
2-1
2-1
2-1
2-2
2-4
2-6
2-6
2-11
2-12
2-12
2-13
2-13
2-14
3.1 Mass Storage Options .............................. 3-1
3.1.1 RF-Series Integrated Storage Assemblies ............. 3-2
3.1.2 TK70 Tape Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-6
3.1.2.1 Design of the Drive ............................ 3-7
3.1.2.2 Labeling a Tape Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-8
3.1.2.3 Write-Protecting a Tape Cartridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
3.1.2.4 Tape Cartridge Handling and Storage Guidelines. . . .. 3-11
3.1.2.5 Inserting a Tape Cartridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 3-11
3.1.2.6 Removing a Tape Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 3-14
3.1.2.7 Summary ofTK70 Tape Drive Controls and Indicator
Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 3-16
3.1.3 TLZ04 Tape Drive ............................... 3-17
3.1.3.1 Proper Handling ofCassette Tapes ................ 3-19
3.1.3.2 Setting the Write-Protect Tab on the Cassette Tape. . .. 3-20
3.1.3.3 Inserting a Cassette Tape into the Drive. . . . . . . . . . .. 3-21
3.1.3.4 System Software .............................. 3-22
3.1.3.5 Cleaning the Heads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. 3-23
3.1.4 RV20 Optical Disk Subsystem ...................... 3-24
3.1.5 RRD40 Digital Disk Subsystem ..................... 3-25
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3.1.6
3.1.7
3.2
3.2.1
3.2.1.1
3.2.1.2
TVS05 Tape Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-25
TU81-Plus Tape Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-25
Communications Controller Options ................... 3-25
Asynchronous Serial Controllers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-25
Without Modem Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-26
With Modem Support ........................... 3-27
3.2.2
3.2.3
3.3
3.4
3.5
Synchronous Controllers ......................... .
Network Controllers
............................. .
Real-Time Options
................................ .
Printer Options .................................. .
Adding Options
.................................. .
Appendix A Related Documentation
Appendix B Programming Parameters for RF-Series ISAs
Appendix C Backup Procedures
C.1
C.1.1
C.1.2
C.1.3
C.1.4
C.2
C.2.1
C.2.2
Overview of Standalone BACKUP .................... .
Installing Standalone BACKUP on System
Disk ....... .
Booting
Standalone BACKUP from the System Disk .... .
Installing
Standalone BACKUP on a Tape Cartridge .... .
Booting
Standalone BACKUP from a Tape Cartridge ... .
Backing
Up the System Disk ........................ .
Backing
Up the System Disk ...................... .
Restoring
the System Disk ........................ .
Appendix D Removing Unwanted VMS Files
3-28
3-28
3-29
3-30
3-30
C--1
C--2
C--2
C-3
C-5
~
C--7
C--9
D.1 Using VMSTAILOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 0-1
Glossary
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Index
Examples
B-1 SHOW DSSI Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. B-5
B-2 Starting the DUP Driver Utility ...................... B-6
B-3 Setting Allocation Class for a Specified ISA . . . . . . . . . . . . .. B-7
B-4 Setting a Unit Number for a Specified ISA .. . . . . . . . . . . .. B-8
B-5 Changing a Node Name for a Specified ISA . . . . . . . . . . . . .. B-9
B-6 Exiting the DUP Driver Utility for a Specified ISA ........ B-10
B-7 SHOW DSSI Display ............................... B-10
Figures
1-1 VAX. 4000 System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1-2 Key Positions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1-3 Upper Door Opened. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
1-4 Entire Door Opened. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
1-5 Front View of the BA440 Enclosure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
1-6 Mass Storage Shelf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
1-7 Card Cage ....................................... 1-10
1-8 Console Module Controls and Connectors ............... 1-12
1-9 Connector for nSSI Bus 0 ........................... 1-15
1-10 Power Supply Controls and Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-16
1-11 Sample Power Bus Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-18
1-12 System Air Circulation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-19
1-13
Dual-Host Configuration ............................ 1-26
2-1 Language Selection Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2-2 Sample Error Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
2-3
Successful Power-On and Automatic Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
2-4 Successful Power-On to List ofBootable Devices . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
2-5 Selecting a Bootable Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
2-6 Sample SHOW DEVICE Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-10
2-7 Successful Power-On to Console Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-11
3-1 RF-Series ISA Controls and Indicators ................. 3-3
3-2 Inserting Bus Node ID Plugs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
3-3 TK70 Tape Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
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3-4 Labeling a Tape Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
3-5 Tape Cartridge Write-Protect Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-10
3-6 Inserting a Tape Cartridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-13
3-7 Removing a Tape Cartridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-15
3-8 TLZ04 Tape Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-18
3-9 Setting the Write-Protect Tab on the Cassette Tape. . . . . . .. 3-21
3-10 Inserting a Cassette Tape into the Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-22
3-11 Inserting the Head Cleaning Cassette. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-24
B-1 DSSI Busses for an Expanded VAX 4000 System. . . . . . . . .. B-4
B-2 Attaching a Unit Number Label to the ISA Front Panel. . .. B-8
Tables
2-1
2-2
3-1
3-2
3-3
3-4
Normal Power-On Indications
Device
Names ................................... .
RF-Series Controls
and Indicators .................... .
TK70 Tape Drive Controls .......................... .
TK70 Tape Drive Indicator Lights .................... .
TLZ04 Drive Indicators (Normal Conditions) ............ .
2-4
2-10
3-4
3-16
3-16
3-19
3-5 TLZ04 Drive Indicators (Abnormal Conditions) . . . . . . . . . .. 3-19
C-1 Standalone BACKUP Qualifiers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. C-7
vII

Preface
This manual describes how to use VAX. 4000 Model 300 timesharing and
VAXserver 4000 Model 300 server systems. The hardware and software
for each
of these systems differs slightly, according to the function of the
system. The VAX. 4000 is a multiuser system that uses the VMS operating
system. The VAXserver 4000 system is a single-user system that uses VMS
or VAXELN operating systems. Both systems can function as an end- or
full-function node on an Ethernet network.
The
manual is structured as follows:
• Chapter 1 provides an overview of the systems.
• Chapter 2 describes how to use each system.
• Chapter 3 describes how to use options installed in the systems.
• Appendix A lists related documentation.
• Appendix B describes how to set and examine internal parameters for
RF -series ISAs.
• Appendix C describes procedures for
creating backup files.
• Appendix D describes how to use VMSTAILOR to remove unwanted
VMS files from the system disk.
• A glossary explains key tenns.
NOTE: VAXserver systems are designed to offer maximum performance for
applications
that do not require timesharing. Some of the devices referred to
in this manual are designed for multiuser systems and may not be suitable
for server systems. Contact
your Digital service representative if you have
any questions about whether use of a specific device is appropriate for your
server system.
Ix

Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:
Convention
BOLD
NOTE
CAUTION
WARNING
x
Meaning
A symbol denoting a terminal key used in text and examples in this book.
Forexample,
Break indicates that you press the Breakkey onyourterminal
keypad. Return indicates that you press the Return key on your terminal
keypad.
A symbol indicatins
that you hold down the Ctrl key while you press the
Ckey.
This bold type indicates user input. For example:
»>BOOT MUAO
This line shows that the user must enter BOOT MUAO at the console
prompt.
Provides general information about
the CUlTent topic.
Provides information to prevent damage to equipment or software.
Provides information to prevent personal iIUury.

Chapter 1
System Overview
VAX 4000 systems house all components in a BA440 enclosure. This
enclosure is a free-standing
pedestal that houses the following:
• Card cage
•
System controls
•
Central processing unit (CPU) module
• Memory modules
• Communications controller modules
• Tape drive controller module
• Console module
•
RF -series Integrated Storage Assemblies
• TK70
or TLZ04 tape drive
• Power supply
•
Fans
Up to four RF-series Integrated Storage Assemblies (ISAs), or three RF-
series ISAs
and a tape drive, can be mounted inside the BA440 enclosure.
This chapter describes the VAX 4000 system components and their
functions.
Chapters 2 and 3 describe how to use the system and options.
1.1 Front View and PhYSical Description
The front of the system has a divided door that restricts access to the system
controls. Figure
1-1 shows the system with the front door closed.
System Overview 1-1

Figure 1-1: VAX 4000 System
MLO-004032
A three-position rotary lock allows you to lock both the upper and lower
doors, or to lock
just the lower door. Opening the upper door allows
you to access
the controls for the RF-series Integrated Storage Assemblies
(ISAs), TK70
or TLZ04 tape drive, and the System Control Panel (SCP).
Opening the entire door allows you to access all system controls and cable
connections.
Figure 1-2 shows the threekey positions
and the controls accessible in each
position.
1-2 VAX 4000 Model 300 Operation

Figure 1-2: Key Positions
Door Handle ----------I~~~~;;~====~
Rotary Key Lock --------=::I!!§§~I~
Top Key Position: -------:::==--
Access to SCP, ISAs, and
Tape Drive Controls and
Indicators (Upper Door)
Middle Key Position:
---:--~;.---=~.::r1III
No Access to Controls
Bottom Key Position: -----'==----../
Access to Power Switch;
All Controls and Indicators
(Both Doors)
Opening and Closing the Divided Door
The divided door allows you to access the mass storage devices and system
control panel (SCP), while restricting access to the power switch and the
console module. Open and close the door as follows:
1. Insert the key in the lock on the front door. Turn the key to the top
position to open
just the upper portion of the door, or to the bottom
position
to open the entire door.
With
the key in the bottom position, the upper and lower portions of
the door will open together.
2.
Swing the door open.
3.
To close the door, simply reverse the procedure. When pushing the
doors closed, push gently at the top right of the upper door and the
bottom right of the lower door.
Figure 1-3 shows the system with the upper portion of the door opened.
Figure 1-4 shows the system with the entire door opened.
System Overview 1-3

Figure 1-3: Upper Door Opened
0:
0
~
Top Key Position
MLO-OO4034
1-4 VAX 4000 Model 300 Operation

Figure 1-4: Entire Door Opened
O:a
...
Bottom Key Position
MlO-004035
The next section describes the BA440 enclosure, which is exposed when you
open
the entire door.
System Overview 1-5

1.1.1 The BA440 Enclosure
. Opening the front door enables you to access the components housed in the
BA440 enclosure. Figure 1-5 shows a typical configuration.
The BA440 enclosure
can contain the following:
• Mass storage -TK70 or TLZ04 tape drive and up to three RF-series
Integrated Storage Assemblies (ISAs),
or four RF-series ISAs and no
tape drive
All
VAX 4000 systems contain the following:
• System control panel (SCP)
• Card cage containing modules CPU, memory, communications
controllers,
mass storage controllers
• Console module
• Power supply
• Fans
1-6 VAX 4000 Model 300 Operation

Figure 1-5: Front View of the BA440 Enclosure
Integrated Storage Assemblies (ISAs)
Tape Drive
I~!...!.i~~- System Control
Panel (SCP)
....!:-!..i-!~- Power Supply
:....;....:......:.,:....-:~-=-- Console Module
i:§~:~::~.::i«. Card Cage ML0-004018
System Overview 1-7

1.1.1.1 Mass Storage Shelf
The mass storage shelf extends across the top of the enclosure. The shelf
contains a system control panel (SCP), tape drive, and up to three RF-series
ISAs (tapeless systems can have up to four RF-series ISAs). Each ISA has
its own panel with controls and indicators. Instructions for using ISAs and
the TK70 or TLZ04 tape drive are in Chapter 3. The SCP is to the right of
the storage devices. Figure 1-6 shows the mass storage shelf.
Figure 1-6: Mass Storage Shelf
ISA 0 Tape Drive
1~:~~:~:~:i:~1:~1 System Control Panel (SCP)
Over Temperature
Warning Indicator
DC OK Indicator
Halt Button
Restart Button
MLO"()04036
The SCP has two indicators: the Over Temperature Warning light and
the DC OK light. The red Over Temperature Warning indicator flashes to
indicate that the system's internal temperature is approaching a level that
may cause system components to overheat. In addition to the flashing Over
Temperature Warning light,
an audible alarm also provides warning of a
possible over temperature condition. If the components continue to heat,
the system will automatically shut down to prevent components from being
damaged.
Chapter 2 provides instruction for turning on the system after a
preventive shutdown due to overheat conditions.
The green
DC OK light indicates that the power supply voltages are within
the correct operating range. If the DC OK light is not lit when the system
power is on, refer to the VAX 4000 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics manual
included in the Customer Hardware Information Kit.
Below
the indicators are the Halt and Restart buttons. The Halt button is
a two-position button. When you press the button, the system halts. A red
indicator on the Halt button lights when the button is set to the in position.
Before you
can enter console commands, press the Halt button again to
1-8 VAX 4000 Model 300 Operation

return it to the out position. When the Halt button is returned to the out
position, the console mode prompt »> is displayed on the console terminal
screen. Now you can enter console commands. If you inadvertently press
the Halt button, type "c IReturnI" to continue. Chapter 2 describes halting the
system in more detail.
CAUTION: Pressing the Halt button halts the system regardless of the
setting
of the Break Enable/Disable switch on the console module.
Below the Halt button is the Restart button. The Restart button has a
green indicator. When you press the Restart button, the system returns to
a power-on condition
and self-tests are run. If you have specified a device
as the boot device and if the BreaklEnable Disable switch is set to disable,
the system will reboot system software. Further instructions on restarting
your system are in Chapter 2.
NOTE: The Halt and Restart buttons can be disabled to prevent accidental
activation. Contact your Digital service representative
if you want to disable
the controls on the
SCP.
1.1.1.2 Card Cage
The modules in your system are mounted in a 12-slot card cage under the
mass storage shelf, as shown in Figure 1-7.
System Overview 1-9