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VAX 4000 Model 100AOperator InformationOrder Number: EK–503AA–OP. A01August 1993This manual describes how to operate the VAX 4000 Model 100A.Digital E

Additional InformationSee Appendix A for the list of associated and related documents.ConventionsThe following conventions are used in this manual:Con

B.2 Quarter-Inch Cartridge (QIC) TapesThe TZK10 cartridge tape drive is shipped with a DC6320 QIC tape, shown inFigure B–4. You can also use the TZK10

B.2.1 Guidelines for Using QIC TapesUse the following guidelines when using QIC tapes:• Do not drop the tape.• Store the tape where the room temperatu

Figure B–5 QIC Tape Write-Protect Switch12 3MLO-010797Write-Protect SwitchWrite-Enable PositionWrite-Protected PositionB–8 Removable Storage Media

B.3 Cassette Tapes (DAT)The TLZ06 cassette tape drive is shipped with a 90 meter (m) TLZ06-CA 4 mmtape. You can also use the TLZ06 with the 60 m TLZ04

B.3.1 Guidelines for Using Cassette TapesUse the following guidelines when using cassette tapes:• Do not drop the tape.• Store the tape where the room

Figure B–7 Setting the Write-Protect Switch on the TLZ04 Cassette TapeDigitalDataStorageMLO-00935212 3Write-Protect SwitchWrite-Enable PositionWrite-P

B.4 Compact DiscsWhen you use the RRD42 compact disc drive, you insert the disc, enclosed in acaddy, into the drive. You must take the following preca

CProgramming Parameters for DSSI DevicesThis appendix describes the console mode procedures for setting and examiningparameters for DSSI devices.NoteB

C.1 DSSI Device ParametersSeven principal parameters are associated with each DSSI device:• Bus Node ID• ALLCLASS• UNITNUM• FORCEUNI• NODENAME• SYSTEM

driver utility to supply values to the UNITNUM parameter and to set a valueof zero to device parameter FORCEUNI.The FORCEUNI parameter controls the us

1VAX 4000 Model 100A HardwareThis chapter describes the VAX 4000 Model 100A system unit. It covers thefollowing:• The Model 100A system unit• Terminal

Table C–1 RF31T/RF35/RF36 DSSI ID Jumper CombinationsDSSI ID Pin 5 Pin 3 Pin 10 Out Out Out1 Out Out In2 Out In Out3 Out In In4 In Out Out5 In Out In6

Figure C–2 VMS Operating System Requires Unique Unit Numbers for DSSIDevicesAllocation Class=0Nonzero Allocation Class(Example: ALLCLASS=1)R7CZZC$DIA1

C.3 Examining and Setting DSSI Device ParametersThe following instructions describe how to change DSSI parameters, using theDUP driver utility. In the

NoteThe DUP driver examples throughout this appendix are for RF-seriesISEs. The displays for the TF-series tape drive differ slightly from theRF-serie

PARAMS>SHOW ALLCLASSParameter Current Default Type Radix--------- ---------------- ---------------- -------- -----ALLCLASS 0 0 Byte Dec BPARAMS>

C.3.4 Setting the Node NameAfter entering the DUP driver utility for a specified device, you can examineand set the node name for the device as follows

This shows the steps for changing the system ID of a specified device fromthe factory-supplied ID to 1402193310841 (the system ID for the replacementde

>>>SHOW DSSIDSSI Bus 0 Node 0 (SYSDSK)-DIA10 (RF73)DSSI Bus 0 Node 1 (R7EB3C)-DIA11 (RF73)DSSI Bus 0 Node 2 (R7EB22)-DIA12 (RF73)DSSI Bus 0 N

GlossaryThe glossary defines some of the technical terms used in this manual.backup copyA copy of data stored on a disk.backup processThe process of ma

Figure 1–1 VAX 4000 Model 100A Ports, Controls, and LEDs1324 5 6 7 8 93 1011 121 2MLO-010220Optional Asynchronous Communications Ports A and B—These a

communications lineA cable along which electrical signals are transmitted. Devices or systems thatare connected by a communications line can share inf

DEMPRA multiport repeater that provides eight ThinWire Ethernet drops from asingle standard Ethernet connection.deviceThe general name for any unit co

groundA voltage reference point in a system that has a zero voltage potential.hard diskA hard disk resides permanently inside a disk drive.hardwareThe

memoryThe area of the system that electrically stores instructions and data, oftentemporarily.memory moduleA printed circuit board that contains addit

peripheralA device that provides the CPU with additional memory storage orcommunication capability. Examples are disk and diskette drives, videotermin

SIMMSingle inline memory module. This refers to the physical shape of the memorymodule.Small computer system interfaceSee SCSI.softwarePrograms execut

terminalAn input/output device that lets you communicate with the system. Terminalsare divided into two categories: video and hard-copy.terminatorA co

IndexAAdapterEIA-232 to DEC423 (H8575-A), 4–14,4–16AddressEthernet, 3–11ALLCLASS, C–2setting, C–7Alternative console port, 1–3MMJ port 3, 1–3Associate

Cables (cont’d)BC22F-nn, 4–14BC29J-06, 4–2, 4–20breakout, 4–2, 4–20connecting ThinWire cable to system unit,3–4DEC423, 4–16, 4–18DEC423 cables, 4–12SC

DDEC423asynchronous data-line-onlycommunications, 4–2, 4–18connecting to MMJ ports, 4–12earth drain wire, 4–12grounding pillar, 4–12MMJ ports, 4–2, 4–

Break/Enable Switch and LED—When the break/enable switch is in the upposition, you can halt the system by pressing the break key on the consoletermina

Ethernet (cont’d)network select switch, 3–2network select switch location, 1–3network select switch use, 1–3node name, 3–11removing system from Standa

LEDs (cont’d)TZK10, 2–12MMemorycapacity, 4–1optional, 4–1system unit, 4–1Memory modulesMS44, 4–1MS44L, 4–1MMJ port 0console port, 1–3MMJ port 3alterna

Ports (cont’d)DEC423 MMJ data-line-only, 4–18EIA-232, 4–22locations, 1–2MMJ DEC423 data-line-only, 4–12modem port, 4–14, 4–16optional asynchronous com

SCSI terminator, 1–4, 4–5connecting, 4–8removal, 4–6SHOW commands, C–6SHOW CONFIG command, 4–6SHOW DSSI command, 4–11SHOW ETHERNET command, 3–11SHOW Q

Tape/activity LEDlocation on TLZ06, 2–18use with TLZ06, 2–18Terminal settings, 1–5Terminatorconnecting the SCSI terminator, 4–8SCSI, 4–5SCSI terminato

Write-protectcassette tape switch, B–10protecting cassette tapes, B–10protecting QIC tapes, B–7protecting tape cartridges, B–4QIC tape switch, B–7tape

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Figure 1–2 shows the expansion ports on the VAX 4000 Model 100A.Figure 1–2 VAX 4000 Model 100A Expansion Ports13213 42MLO-010221DSSI ports—These ports

1.2 Terminal SettingsTerminals must have the settings shown in Table 1–1 to communicate with thesystem unit on port 3:Table 1–1 Terminal SettingsFeatu

1.3 System Unit IconsFigure 1–3 shows the system unit icons.Figure 1–3 System Unit Icons1 2 3 45 6 7 8MLO-009281This icon indicates optional asynchron

2Internal System DevicesThis chapter describes how to access and operate the internal devices that areoptions of the system. The system can contain th

2.1 Accessing the Removable Media System DevicesTo access the system devices, follow these steps:1. Position the system unit so that the front of it i

2.2 TZ30 Tape DriveThe TZ30 uses CompacTape™ or CompacTape II cartridges that containmagnetic tape on a single reel. When you insert the tape cartridg

August 1993The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not beconstrued as a commitment by Digital Equipment Corpor

Figure 2–2 TZ30 Tape Drive Controls and LEDs15432MLO-010223Operate LeverWrite-Protect LED (Red)Tape-in-Use LED (Yellow)Operate-Lever LED (Green)Unload

Table 2–1 TZ30 ControlsControl FunctionUnload button The unload button rewinds and disengages the tape from the take-up reel inside the TZ30. The tape

Table 2–2 TZ30 LEDsLED State ConditionOperate-lever LED On Safe to use the operate lever.Off Do not use the operate lever.Flashing The drive has detec

2.2.2 Inserting and Using a Tape CartridgeTo insert a tape cartridge, see Figure 2–3 and follow these steps:1. Slide the operate lever to the unlock p

3. Move the operate lever to the lock position to lock the tape cartridge in thedrive.The green LED turns off, and the yellow LED starts to flash, indi

Figure 2–3 Inserting a Tape Cartridge95MB296MB1MLO-010224Operate LeverInternal System Devices 2–9

2.2.3 Removing a Tape Cartridge from the DriveTo remove a tape cartridge, follow these steps:Caution• The tape must fully rewind before you can remove

Figure 2–4 Removing a Tape Cartridge95MB296MB12MLO-010225Unload ButtonOperate LeverInternal System Devices 2–11

2.3 TZK10 QIC Tape DriveThe TZK10 QIC tape drive is a quarter-inch cartridge, streaming tape drive.You can use it for archival, data storage and retri

Figure 2–5 TZK10 Eject Button and LED21MLO-010226Eject ButtonDual-Color LEDInternal System Devices 2–13

ContentsPreface ... ix1 VAX 4000 Model 100A Hardware1.1 System Unit Description ...

2.3.3 Inserting a QIC Tape into the TZK10To insert a QIC tape into the TZK10, follow these steps:1. Press the eject button to open the door on the fro

Figure 2–6 Inserting a QIC Tape12MLO-010227Eject ButtonDual-Color LEDInternal System Devices 2–15

2.3.4 Removing a QIC Tape from the TZK10To remove a QIC tape from the TZK10, follow these steps:1. Dismount the QIC tape by entering the commands from

Figure 2–7 Removing a QIC Tape12MLO-010228Eject ButtonDual-Color LEDInternal System Devices 2–17

2.4 TLZ06 Cassette Tape DriveThe TLZ06 cassette tape drive is a streaming tape drive that uses 4 millimeter(mm) tape. You can use it for archival, dat

Table 2–4 TLZ06 LED FunctionsStatus Write-protect LED Tape/activity LEDNo tape loaded Off OffTape loaded and writeenabledOff OnTape loaded and writepr

2.4.2 Inserting a Cassette Tape into the TLZ06To insert a cassette tape into the TLZ06, slide the tape in until the TLZ06draws the tape inside. Figure

Figure 2–9 Inserting a Cassette TapeMLO-00929012Tape/Activity LEDWrite-Protect LEDInternal System Devices 2–21

2.4.3 Removing a Cassette Tape from the TLZ06To remove a cassette tape from the TLZ06, follow these steps:1. Dismount the cassette tape by entering th

Figure 2–10 Removing a Cassette TapeMLO-00929121Tape/Activity LEDTape Unload ButtonInternal System Devices 2–23

3 Network Information3.1 Selecting the Ethernet Type... 3–23.2 Connecting the System Unit to a ThinWire EthernetNetwork ...

2.5 RRD42 Compact Disc DriveThe RRD42 compact disc drive is a read-only device that can read informationfrom 600MB compact discs. The compact disc fits

Figure 2–11 RRD42 Compact Disc Drive Front Panel12345MLO-010229Volume Control and Headphone Socket—Not used.Disc Slot.Busy LED—This LED turns on when

2.5.2 Inserting a Compact Disc into the RRD42 Compact Disc DriveInserting a compact disc involves two stages:• Loading the compact disc into the caddy

2. Open the lid of the caddy by pressing the tabs on both sides of the caddy,shown in Figure 2–13. These tabs are each marked with an arrowhead andthe

3. Place the compact disc in the caddy, as shown in Figure 2–14. The disclabel must face upwards.Figure 2–14 Inserting Disc Into Caddy1MLO-010772Compa

Inserting the Caddy into the RRD42Insert the caddy into the slot on the front of the RRD42 with the disc labelfacing upwards, as shown in Figure 2–15.

2.5.3 Removing the Caddy from the RRD42Press the eject button on the front, as shown in Figure 2–16 of the RRD42 toremove the caddy.Figure 2–16 Removi

Removing a Caddy ManuallyTo remove a caddy manually from the RRD42, see Figure 2–17 and follow thesesteps:1. Set the on/off switch on the system unit

2.6 Cleaning Device Drive HeadsThis section describes the cleaning recommendations for the drive heads of thefollowing devices:• TZ30 tape drive• TZK1

2.7 System DiskThe system unit contains at least one hard disk. You cannot physically accessthe hard disk. This hard disk, called the system disk, hol

A Associated and Related DocumentsA.1 Associated Documents ... A–1A.2 Related Documents ...

3Network InformationThis chapter describes how to connect the system unit to a network and how todisconnect it from a network. It includes information

3.1 Selecting the Ethernet TypeYou can connect the system unit to either a ThinWire Ethernet or a standardEthernet network. Before starting to connect

Figure 3–1 Network Select Switch Positions13221MLO-010776Standard Ethernet Switch PositionThinWire Ethernet Switch PositionNote: For graphic clarity,

3.2 Connecting the System Unit to a ThinWire EthernetNetworkTo connect the system unit to a ThinWire Ethernet cable, follow these steps:1. If the Thin

Go to Section 3.5 if you are not connecting the system to a DECconnectfaceplate.Figure 3–3 Connecting the ThinWire Ethernet Cable to the System Unit13

3.3 Connecting the System Unit to a DECconnect FaceplateIf DECconnect products are installed, a DECconnect faceplate may be on thewall. You can connec

Figure 3–4 Connecting the System Unit to a DECconnect Faceplate132212MLO-010779DECconnect FaceplateThinWire Ethernet CableNetwork Information 3–7

3.4 Connecting the System Unit to a Standard EthernetNetworkTo connect the system unit to a standard Ethernet network, follow these steps:1. Attach th

Figure 3–5 Connecting a Transceiver Cable to the System Unit132231MLO-010780Standard Ethernet Transceiver CableSliding LockNetwork Select SwitchNote:

Examples4–1 Checking Q–bus Devices ... 4–114–2 Checking DSSI Devices ... 4–114–3 Checking SCSI Devi

3.5 Testing the Ethernet InstallationWhen you complete the network installation procedure, follow these steps totest the installation:1. Set the syste

3.6 Completing the Ethernet InstallationThe network coordinator must complete the installation. You must give thefollowing information to the network

3.7 Removing the System Unit from a NetworkThe following subsections describe how to remove the system unit from anetwork.NoteBefore removing the syst

Figure 3–6 Disconnecting a ThinWire Ethernet Cable from the System Unit132213MLO-010781ABT-ConnectorThinWire Ethernet CableTerminator addedNetwork Inf

3.7.2 Removing the System Unit from a Standard Ethernet TransceiverCableTo remove the system unit from a standard Ethernet transceiver cable, followth

Figure 3–7 Disconnecting a Transceiver Cable from the System Unit132231MLO-010782Sliding LockStandard Ethernet Transceiver CableNetwork Select SwitchN

3.8 Connecting Systems Into a DSSI VAXclusterConfigurationNoteA DSSI VAXcluster configuration is supported only under VMS Version5.5-1HN or later.A DSSI

Figure 3–8 shows how to attach a DSSI cable. Figure 3–9 shows a typicalDSSI connection between the VAX 4000 Model 100A and another VAX 4000system.Figu

Figure 3–9 Connecting Systems Into a VAXcluster1322101MLO-010784DSSI Cable (BC21M–09)3–18 Network Information

4Hardware OptionsThis chapter describes the hardware options of the VAX 4000 Model 100A. Italso describes how to connect the external hardware options

3–8 Connecting a DSSI Cable to the System Unit . . ... 3–173–9 Connecting Systems Into a VAXcluster ... 3–184–1 Removing the SCSI

Table 4–1 Interface Standards and Cable Part NumbersInterface Standard Cable Part Number Extension Cable Part NumberEIA-232/V.24 BC19D-021BC22F-nn3EIA

Attach one of the following cables to a connector on the breakout cable ifyou require longer cable lengths: BC22F-10, BC22F-25, or BC22F-50. Theperiph

4.2 External Hardware OptionsThe following sections contain information on connecting the external hardwareoptions to the system unit. The external ha

4.4.1 Guidelines for Connecting Expansion BoxesUse the following guidelines when connecting expansion boxes:• The recommended maximum length of the SC

4.4.2 Selecting Available SCSI IDs on the SystemYou must identify which SCSI IDs are available before connecting an expansionbox. Use the configuration

4. Move the terminator to the last open port on the SCSI expansion box.4.4.4 Connecting the SCSI Expansion BoxCautionYou must complete the procedures

Connect the SCSI cable to the system unit and to the expansion box as follows:1. Set the on/off switches on the system unit and the expansion box to t

Figure 4–1 Removing the SCSI Terminator from the System Unit13221MLO-010785Release the bail lock loops.Remove the terminator.Hardware Options 4–9

Figure 4–2 Connecting the SCSI Cable to the System Unit13221MLO-010786SCSI CableBail Lock Loop4–10 Hardware Options

4.4.5 Checking Expansion Box ConnectionsThree different kinds of items can be connect to the expansion ports of the VAX4000 Model 100A system. They ar

C–1 RF31T/RF35/RF36 DSSI ID Jumper Combinations . ... C–4viii

Example 4–3 Checking SCSI Devices>>>SHOW SCSISCSI Adapter A, SCSI ID 6-DKA300 (DEC RZ24L)-DKA700 (DEC RRD42)If you do not see the names and a

3. Connect the other end of the DEC423 cable to the correct port on theperipheral.4. Set the on/off switch on the peripheral to the on (|) position.BC

4.5.2 Connecting a Peripheral to the Asynchronous Modem ControlPortYou can connect peripherals that use EIA-232 connectors to the asynchronousmodem co

Figure 4–4 Connecting a Peripheral to the Asynchronous Modem ControlPort1321MLO-010788EIA-232 ConnectorHardware Options 4–15

2. If you are connecting a peripheral using DEC423 cables, follow thesesteps:a. Set the on/off switch on the peripheral to the off (O) position.b. Con

Figure 4–5 Connecting a Peripheral to the Asynchronous Modem ControlPort Using an EIA-232 to DEC423 Adapter13212MLO-010789EIA-232 to DEC423 Adapter (H

4.5.3 Connecting Peripherals to an Optional Asynchronous PortThere are three asynchronous communications options for the VAX 4000 Model100A:• DHW42-AA

Figure 4–6 Connecting a Peripheral to Asynchronous Port A132322A1MLO-010790Asynchronous Option Cable (BC16C-10)Bail Lock LoopsHarmonicaHardware Option

Connecting Peripherals to a DHW42-CA OptionIf the system has the DHW42-CA asynchronous communications optioninstalled, the system has two four-line as

Figure 4–7 Connecting a Peripheral to Asynchronous Port A (DHW42-CA)1321A32MLO-010791Asynchronous Option Breakout Cable (BC29J-06)Connector ClipHookHa

PrefaceThis manual describes how to operate the VAX 4000 Model 100A. It alsocontains information on using software storage devices, connecting the sys

4.5.4 Connecting Peripherals to an Optional Synchronous PortIf the system has the DSW42-AA synchronous communications optioninstalled, the system has

Figure 4–8 Connecting the Cable to Synchronous Port 013212MLO-010792Option Cable (BC19D–02)Optional Screws (2)Hardware Options 4–23

AAssociated and Related DocumentsThis appendix lists the associated and related documents. Some of thefollowing documents may not be available in ever

A.2 Related DocumentsThe following documents contain information related to the system:Internal Removable Media Device Documentation• TZ30 Cartridge T

BRemovable Storage MediaThis appendix contains information on the use and storage of the followingmedia types that are used by the optional removable

Figure B–1 CompacTape CartridgeMLO-010793Table B–2 and Table B–1 show the compatibility of CompacTape andCompacTape II tape cartridges with TZ30, TK50

B.1.1 Labeling a Tape CartridgeAlways label tape cartridges. There is a slot for the label on the front of thecartridge. See Figure B–2. The label is

B.1.2 Writing to and Write-Protecting Tape CartridgesCompacTape and CompacTape II cartridges have a write-protect switch thatprevents an accidental ov

Figure B–3 Write-Protect Switch Positions123MLO-010795Write-Protect SwitchWrite-Enable PositionWrite-Protected PositionRemovable Storage Media B–5