Digital Equipment 7000 AXP System Installation guide

DEC 7000 AXP System

VAX 7000

Installation Guide

Order Number EK–700EB–IN.002

This guide is intended for use by Digital customer service engineers and self-maintenance customers installing a DEC 7000 AXP or VAX 7000 system.

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First Printing, November 1992

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Contents

Preface

...................................................................................................... ix

Chapter 1 Installation Overview

1.1 Installation Flowchart ........................................................... 1-2

Chapter 2 Installing the System Cabinet

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.5

2.6

2.7

Inspect the Shipment ............................................................. 2-2

Collect Tools and Resources .................................................. 2-4

Remove Carton and Packing Material .................................. 2-6

Remove from the Pallet ......................................................... 2-8

Level the Cabinet ................................................................. 2-10

Assemble and Install Side Skirts ........................................ 2-12

Assemble and Install Front Skirt ........................................ 2-14

Chapter 3 Installing an Expander Cabinet

3.1

3.2

3.3

3.4

3.5

3.6

3.7

3.8

3.9

3.10

3.11

3.12

3.13

Unpack the Cabinet ............................................................... 3-2

Position the Cabinet ............................................................... 3-4

Remove Cabinet Top Covers .................................................. 3-6

Remove Front and Rear Doors .............................................. 3-8

Remove System Cabinet Side .............................................. 3-10

Install Side Spacers ............................................................. 3-12

Level All Cabinets ................................................................ 3-14

Install Top Spacers .............................................................. 3-16

Install Bottom Spacers ........................................................ 3-18

Assemble and Install Side Skirts ........................................ 3-20

Assemble and Install Front Skirts ...................................... 3-22

Install End Panel on Expander Cabinet ............................. 3-24

Connect the Power Control Cable ....................................... 3-26

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3.14

3.15

3.16

Reinstall Cabinet Tops and Doors ....................................... 3-28

Connect the I/O Cable .......................................................... 3-30

Connect the DSSI Cables ..................................................... 3-32

Chapter 4 Making Console, Ethernet, and FDDI

Connections

4.1

4.2

4.3

Connect the Console Terminal .............................................. 4-2

Connect the Ethernet Cable .................................................. 4-4

Connect the FDDI Cable ........................................................ 4-6

Chapter 5 Connecting to a DSSI Subsystem

5.1

5.2

5.3

5.4

5.5

5.6

DSSI Installation Overview .................................................. 5-2

Single-Host Systems .............................................................. 5-4

KFMSA-BA Adapter .............................................................. 5-6

Cables ..................................................................................... 5-8

Install DSSI Cables to ISEs ................................................ 5-10

Set Node IDs ......................................................................... 5-12

Chapter 6 Connecting to a CI VMScluster

6.1

6.2

6.2.1

6.2.2

6.2.3

6.2.4

6.2.5

6.3

CIXCD Installation Configuration Rules ............................. 6-2

Setting CIXCD Parameters ................................................... 6-4

Setting the VMScluster Node Address (Mandatory) ..... 6-6

Verifying Quiet Slot DELTA Time = 10 (Mandatory) ... 6-8

Setting Boot Time (Optional) ........................................ 6-10

Setting Extend Header, Extend ACK Timeout, and

Disable Arbitration (Optional) ...................................... 6-12

Setting Cluster Size (Optional) ..................................... 6-14

Cabling the System to a Star Coupler ................................ 6-16

Chapter 7 Powering Up the System

7.1

7.2

7.3

Prepare to Check the AC Power ............................................ 7-2

Measure the AC Power ......................................................... 7-4

Turn the Power On and Check Indicators ............................ 7-6 iv

Chapter 8 System Self-Test

8.1

8.2

Check Module Status LEDs .................................................. 8-2

Check the Self-Test Display .................................................. 8-4

Chapter 9 Diagnostics and Utilities

9.7

9.8

9.9

9.10

9.11

9.12

9.13

9.14

9.15

9.16

9.1

9.2

9.3

9.4

9.5

9.6

9.6.1

9.6.2

Console Load Devices ............................................................. 9-2

Verification Overview ............................................................ 9-4

Power-Up Diagnostics Overview ........................................... 9-6

Run System Self-Test ............................................................ 9-8

Show Commands for Installation ........................................ 9-10

Verify SCSI Devices ............................................................. 9-12

Check SCSI Devices Using Console Commands .......... 9-12

Check Console Output Against Physical Devices ........ 9-14

Verify Console Load Device Path ........................................ 9-16

Booting OpenVMS Alpha AXP from an RRD42 ................. 9-18

Booting OSF/1 from an RRD42 .......................................... 9-20

Booting OpenVMS VAX from an InfoServer ...................... 9-22

Selecting an Ethernet Service ............................................ 9-24

Set Commands for Booting ................................................. 9-26

Booting LFU with an RRD42 .............................................. 9-28

Running LFU on a VAX 7000 System ................................ 9-30

Booting the Standalone Backup .......................................... 9-32

Running UETP .................................................................... 9-34

Appendix A Storage Architecture Overview

A.1

A.2

Storage Architecture and Options ......................................... A-2

DSSI and CI VMSclusters Compared ................................... A-4

Appendix B DSSI Concepts

B.1

B.2

B.3

DSSI Basics ............................................................................ B-2

Integrated Storage Elements (ISEs) ..................................... B-4

Dual-, Tri-, and Quad-Host Systems ..................................... B-6

Appendix C Digital Remote Services Console

Installation

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Examples

8-1

9-1

9-2

9-3

9-4

9-5

9-6

9-7

Self-Test Results .................................................................... 8-4

Self-Test Display .................................................................... 9-8

Show Configuration ............................................................. 9-10

Show Device .......................................................................... 9-10

Show Network ...................................................................... 9-10

Checking SCSI Devices ........................................................ 9-12

CD-ROM OpenVMS Alpha AXP Boot ................................. 9-18

CD-ROM OSF/1 Boot .......................................................... 9-20

9-8

9-9

9-10

9-11

Sample InfoServer Boot ....................................................... 9-22

Selecting an Ethernet Service ............................................. 9-24

Set Boot Commands ............................................................. 9-26

DEC 7000 LFU Booting ....................................................... 9-28

9-12 VAX 7000 LFU Booting ....................................................... 9-30

9-13 Booting OpenVMS Alpha AXP on a DEC 7000 System with an RRD42 ..................................................................... 9-32

9-14 Booting OpenVMS VAX on a VAX 7000 with an

InfoServer ............................................................................ 9-32

9-15 Running UETP ..................................................................... 9-34

Figures

3-2

3-3

3-4

3-5

3-6

3-7

3-8

3-9

1-1

2-1

2-2

2-3

2-4

2-5

2-6

3-1

3-10

3-11

3-12

3-13

3-14

Installation Flowchart ........................................................... 1-2

Inspection Flowchart ............................................................. 2-2

Packing Material .................................................................... 2-6

Preparation and Removal from Pallet .................................. 2-8

Leveler Foot Adjustment ..................................................... 2-10

System Cabinet Side Skirt Assembly and Installation ...... 2-12

System Cabinet Front Skirt Assembly and Installation .... 2-14

Expander Cabinet (Front View) ............................................ 3-2

Expander Cabinet Positioning .............................................. 3-4

Cabinet Top Cover Removal .................................................. 3-6

Door Removal ......................................................................... 3-8

System Cabinet Side Removal ............................................. 3-10

Installing Side Spacers ........................................................ 3-12

Leveler Foot Adjustment ..................................................... 3-14

Installing Top Spacers ......................................................... 3-16

Installing Bottom Spacers ................................................... 3-18

Side Skirt Assembly and Installation ................................. 3-20

Front Skirt Assembly and Installation ............................... 3-22

End Panel Installation ......................................................... 3-24

Power Control Cable ............................................................ 3-26

Cabinet Tops and Doors ....................................................... 3-28 vi

9-3

9-4

9-5

A-1

A-2

B-1

B-2

C-1

6-7

6-8

7-1

7-2

7-3

8-1

9-1

9-2

5-2

5-3

5-4

5-5

6-1

6-2

6-3

6-4

6-5

6-6

3-15

3-16

3-17

4-1

4-2

4-3

4-4

5-1

I/O Cable Connections ......................................................... 3-30

DSSI Cable Connection ........................................................ 3-32

Cabling and Terminating Disk Bricks ................................ 3-33

System Cabinet, Console Terminal, and Printer ................. 4-2

Control Panel and Console Terminal Port ............................ 4-3

I/O Panel–Ethernet Port ........................................................ 4-4

I/O Panel–FDDI Port ............................................................. 4-6

Single-Host System ................................................................ 5-4

KFMSA-BA LEDs .................................................................. 5-6

I/O Ports for DSSI Cables ...................................................... 5-8

DSSI Cable Installation ....................................................... 5-10

Setting the KFMSA-BA Node ID on the I/O Panel ............ 5-12

CIXCD Jumper to Set Quiet Slot DELTA Time ................... 6-2

XMI Backplane Segments D and E ....................................... 6-4

Jumper Locations for CI Port Address ................................. 6-6

Set Quiet Slot DELTA Time Jumpers .................................. 6-8

Jumper Locations for Boot Time ......................................... 6-10

Jumper Pins for Extend Header, Extend ACK Timeout, and

Disable Arbitration ............................................................. 6-12

Cluster Size Jumpers ........................................................... 6-14

VMScluster Port Connectors ............................................... 6-16

Circuit Breaker ...................................................................... 7-2

Measuring System Power ...................................................... 7-4

CCL and Control Panel LEDs ............................................... 7-6

Powering Up and Checking the LEDs .................................. 8-2

Accessing the Console Load Device ....................................... 9-2

Verification Procedure ........................................................... 9-4

Diagnostic Overview .............................................................. 9-6

SCSI PIU with SBBs ............................................................ 9-14

DEMNA LEDs ...................................................................... 9-16

VAX 7000 Architecture .......................................................... A-2

CI and DSSI Compared ......................................................... A-4

ISEs for the DSSI Storage Bus .............................................. B-4

Examples of Dual-Host Configurations ................................ B-6

Remote Console Cable Connections ...................................... C-1

Tables

1

2

2-1

2-2

5-1

DEC 7000/VAX 7000 Documentation ..................................... xi

Related Documents ................................................................ xiii

Tools and Resources ............................................................... 2-4

Expander Cabinet Tools ........................................................ 2-5

DSSI and Related Documentation ........................................ 5-2 vii

8-1

9-1

9-2

A-1

B-1

B-2

5-2

5-3

6-1

6-2

6-3

6-4

6-5

7-1

DSSI Installation ................................................................... 5-3

DSSI Cable Kits ..................................................................... 5-9

CI Port True Address ............................................................. 6-7

CI Port Complement Address ................................................ 6-7

Quiet Slot DELTA Time Backplane Jumpers ...................... 6-9

Boot Time Backplane Jumpers ........................................... 6-11

Cluster Size Backplane Jumpers ........................................ 6-15

AC Input Voltage Specifications ........................................... 7-5

LEDs After Self-Test .............................................................. 8-3

Power-Up Diagnostics ............................................................ 9-7

SCSI SBB LED Functions ................................................... 9-15

VAX 7000 System I/O Adapters ............................................ A-3

DSSI Concepts ........................................................................ B-2

DSSI Concepts (Continued) ................................................... B-3 viii

Preface

Intended Audience

This manual is written for Digital customer service engineers and selfmaintenance customers who require information on installing a DEC 7000

AXP system or a VAX 7000 system.

Document Structure

This manual uses a structured documentation design. Topics are organized into small sections for efficient on-line and printed reference. Each topic begins with an abstract. You can quickly gain a comprehensive overview by reading only the abstracts. Next is an illustration or example, which also provides quick reference. Last in the structure are descriptive text and syntax definitions.

This manual has nine chapters and three appendixes, as follows:

•

Chapter 1, Installation Overview, provides a flowchart which summarizes the installation process.

•

Chapter 2, Installing the System Cabinet, shows how to unpack and install the system cabinet.

•

Chapter 3, Installing an Expander Cabinet, explains how to install one or more expander cabinets, if present.

•

Chapter 4, Making Console, Ethernet, and FDDI Connections,

shows how to connect the console and Ethernet and FDDI devices if present to the system.

•

Chapter 5, Connecting to a DSSI Subsystem, shows how to connect to a DSSI subsystem, if present.

•

Chapter 6, Connecting to a CI VMScluster, shows how to connect to a CI VMScluster, if present.

•

Chapter 7, Powering Up the System, explains how to start the system by applying main power.

•

Chapter 8, System Self-Test, describes the system self-test and its results.

•

Chapter 9, Diagnostics and Utilities, describes how to verify system operation using diagnostics and utilities.

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•

Appendix A contains an overview of storage architectures for the VAX

7000 system.

•

Appendix B describes some generally important DSSI concepts.

•

Appendix C explains how to connect the remote services console to the system.

Conventions Used in This Document

Terminology. Unless specified otherwise, the use of "system" refers to either a DEC 7000 AXP or VAX 7000 system. The DEC 7000 AXP systems use the Alpha AXP to DEC 7000 AXP architecture. References in text use DEC 7000 to refer systems.

When a discussion applies to only one system, an icon is used to highlight that system. Otherwise, the discussion applies to both systems. Thus, the abstract for a module that applies only to DEC 7000 systems would look like this:

DEC

7000

This section shows a sample boot of OpenVMS Alpha AXP from the RRD42 CD drive for DEC 7000 systems. The first step is issuing the show device command to determine the location of the RRD42.

Book titles. In text, if a book is cited without a product name, that book is part of the hardware documentation. It is listed in Table 1 along with its order number.

Icons. The icons shown below are used in illustrations for designating part placement in the system described. A shaded area in the icon shows the location of the component or part being discussed.

x

Front

Rear

Documentation Titles

Table 1 lists the books in the DEC 7000 and VAX 7000 documentation set.

Table 2 lists other documents that you may find useful.

Table 1

DEC 7000/VAX 7000 Documentation

Title

Installation Kit

Site Preparation Guide

Installation Guide

Hardware User Information Kit

Operations Manual

Basic Troubleshooting

Service Information Kit—VAX 7000

Platform Service Manual

System Service Manual

Pocket Service Guide

Advanced Troubleshooting

Service Information Kit—DEC 7000

Platform Service Manual

System Service Manual

Pocket Service Guide

Advanced Troubleshooting

Order Number

EK–7000B–DK

EK–7000B–SP

EK–700EB–IN

EK–7001B–DK

EK–7000B–OP

EK–7000B–TS

EK–7002A–DK

EK–7000A–SV

EK–7002A–SV

EK–7000A–PG

EK–7001A–TS

EK–7002B–DK

EK–7000A–SV

EK–7002B–SV

EK–7700A–PG

EK–7701A–TS xi

Table 1 DEC 7000/VAX 7000 Documentation (Continued)

Title

Reference Manuals

Console Reference Manual

KA7AA CPU Technical Manual

KN7AA CPU Technical Manual

MS7AA Memory Technical Manual

I/O System Technical Manual

Platform Technical Manual

Upgrade Manuals

KA7AA CPU Installation Guide

KN7AA CPU Installation Guide

MS7AA Memory Installation Guide

KZMSA Adapter Installation Guide

DWLMA XMI PIU Installation Guide

DWMBB VAXBI PIU Installation Guide

H7237 Battery PIU Installation Guide

H7263 Power Regulator Installation Guide

BA654 DSSI Disk PIU Installation Guide

BA655 SCSI Disk and Tape PIU


Removable Media Installation Guide

Order Number

EK–70C0B–TM

EK–KA7AA–TM

EK–KN7AA–TM

EK–MS7AA–TM

EK–70I0A–TM

EK–7000A–TM

EK–KA7AA–IN

EK–KN7AA–IN

EK–MS7AA–IN

EK–KXMSX–IN

EK–DWLMA–IN

EK–DWMBB–IN

EK–H7237–IN

EK–H7263–IN

EK–BA654–IN

EK–BA655–IN

EK–TFRRD–IN xii

Table 2 Related Documents

Title

General Site Preparation

Site Environmental Preparation Guide

System I/O Options

BA350 DECstor/me Modular Storage Shelf

Subsystem Configuration Guide

BA350 DECstor/me Modular Storage Shelf

Subsystem User’s Guide

BA350-LA DECstor/me Modular Storage Shelf

User’s Guide

CIXCD Interface User Guide

DEC FDDIcontroller 400 Installation/Problem

Solving

DEC LANcontroller 400 Installation Guide

DEC LANcontroller 400 Technical Manual

DSSI VAXcluster Installation and Troubleshooting

Manual

InfoServer 150 Installation and Owner’s Guide

KDM70 Controller User Guide

KFMSA Module Installation and User Manual

KFMSA Module Service Guide

RRD42 Disc Drive Owner’s Manual

RF Series Integrated Storage Element User Guide

TF85 Cartridge Tape Subsystem Owner’s Manual

TLZ06 Cassette Tape Drive Owner’s Manual

Order Number

EK–CSEPG–MA

EK–BA350–CG

EK–BA350–UG

EK–350LA–UG

EK–CIXCD–UG

EK–DEMFA–IP

EK–DEMNA–IN

EK–DEMNA–TM

EK–410AA–MG

EK–INFSV–OM

EK–KDM70–UG

EK–KFMSA–IM

EK–KFMSA–SV

EK–RRD42–OM

EK–RF72D–UG

EK–OTF85–OM

EK–TLZ06–OM xiii

Table 2 Related Documents (Continued)

Title Order Number

Operating System Manuals

Alpha Architecture Reference Manual

DEC OSF/1 Guide to System Administration

EY–L520E–DP

AA–PJU7A–TE

DECnet for OpenVMS Network Management Utilities

AA–PQYAA–TK

Guide to Installing DEC OSF/1

AA–PS2DA–TE

OpenVMS Alpha Version 1.0 Upgrade and

Installation Manual

AA–PQYSA–TE

VMS Upgrade and Installation Supplement:

VAX 7000–600 and VAX 10000–600 Series

AA–PRAHA–TE

VMS Network Control Program Manual

VMSclusters and Networking

AA–LA50A–TE

HSC Installation Manual

EK–HSCMN–IN

SC008 Star Coupler User’s Guide

EK–SC008–UG

VAX Volume Shadowing Manual

AA–PBTVA–TE

Peripherals

Installing and Using the VT420 Video Terminal

EK–VT420–UG

LA75 Companion Printer Installation and User Guide

EK–LA75X–UG xiv

Chapter 1

Installation Overview

This chapter provides a quick overview of the installation procedure and relates the steps of the procedure with chapters in this manual. It consists of one section:

•

Installation Flowchart

Installation Overview 1-1

1.1 Installation Flowchart

In general, a system is installed as shown in Figure 1-1.

Figure 1-1

Installation Flowchart

Install System Cabinet

Chapter 2

Multiple

Cabinets

?

No

Yes

Install Expander

Cabinet(s)

Chapter 3

Connect Console,

Ethernet, FDDI

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Appendix A

Appendix B

DSSI

Subsystem

?

Yes

Install DSSI

No

CI

VMScluster

?

No

Yes

Chapter 6

Install CI

VMScluster

Power Up System

Chapter 7

System Self-Test

Chapter 8

Verification

(Diagnostics and

Utilities)

Chapter 9

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1-2 Installation Overview

In general, the procedure is as follows (Figure 1-1):

1.

Install the system cabinet as described in Chapter 2.

2.

If the system has one or more expander cabinets, refer to Chapter 3 for installation instructions.

3.

Connect the console, and, if appropriate, make the Ethernet and FDDI connections as described in Chapter 4.

4.

If connecting to a DSSI subsystem (VAX 7000 systems only), refer to

Chapter 5 for installation instructions and to Appendix A and Appendix B for background information.

5.

If connecting to a CI VMScluster, refer to Chapter 6 for installation instructions.

6.

Power up the system as described in Chapter 7.

7.

Observe and consider the results of the system self-test as described in

Chapter 8.

8.

Verify system operation by running various diagnostics and utilities as described in Chapter 9.

Installation Overview 1-3

Chapter 2

Installing the System Cabinet

This chapter describes how to install a system cabinet. The system cabinet contains the CPU, memory, and optional I/O, disk, or battery plug-in units

(PIUs).

If your system has one or more expander cabinets, unpack the cabinet(s) and remove them from their pallet(s) as described in the first four sections of this chapter. Then skip to Chapter 3 for further instructions.

Sections in this chapter include:

•

Inspect the Shipment

•

Collect Tools and Resources

•

Remove Carton and Packing Material

•

Remove from the Pallet

•

Level the Cabinet

•

Assemble and Install Side Skirts

•

Assemble and Install Front Skirt

Installing the System Cabinet 2-1

2.1 Inspect the Shipment

Check to ensure that all system equipment is at the installation site.

Figure 2-1

Inspection Flowchart

Check Equipment

Against Shipping List

Incomplete or

Damaged

Shipment

No

Yes

Customer

Contacts Carrier

Missing or

Incorrect

Equipment

Yes

Enter in LARS Report

Notify Customer

Contact

Unit Manager

Continue Unpacking

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2-2 Installing the System Cabinet

NOTE: Physically inspect the system to be sure parts have not become loose during shipment.

If you find a damaged container or package, notify the customer. Wait until the customer contacts the insurance company and gives you permission to continue unpacking.

Compare items listed on the Product Delivery Document (in a slip envelope on the shipping box) with the packing slip contained in a plastic envelope on the shipping box. Items should be compared throughout the installation procedure as boxes are unpacked and cabinets are opened.

It is important to record information on damaged or opened containers on the Labor Activity Reporting System (LARS) form.

Installing the System Cabinet 2-3

2.2 Collect Tools and Resources

You will need the items listed in Table 2-1 to unpack and install the system cabinet. The removal of the cabinet from the pallet requires at least two people.

Table 2-1

Tools and Resources

Item Use

To verify that all hardware has been delivered

Product Delivery

Document and packing slip

Utility knife

To remove straps from cabinet shipping boxes

Adjustable wrench

Level

To remove pallet brackets and to adjust leveler feet

To verify that the cabinet is properly leveled

Socket wrench set To remove and install bolts

Digital voltmeter

To check AC and DC voltages

Table or bench Work space for unpacking and installation


Review requirements such as power, environmental, and space requirements for the system.

NOTE: Since the cabinet is heavy and has a high center of gravity, remov-

ing it from the pallet requires at least two people.

If the

syste

m also includes an expander cabinet, you will additionally need the tools listed in Table 2-2 during installation.

Table 2-2 Expander Cabinet Tools

Tool

Large Phillips screwdriver

Flathead screwdriver

Use

To remove and install screws and to remove the 1/4 turn skirt fasteners

For installation of IOP cable(s)

For more information:

Site Preparation Guide


2.3 Remove Carton and Packing Material

Take off the carton and remove all packing material to prepare the system cabinet for removal from the pallet.

Figure 2-2

Packing Material

6

5

7


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Use the following procedure to unpack the system cabinet:

1.

Position the carton so that the front faces an open space with enough clearance to allow the cabinet to be rolled down ramps.

2.

Using a utility knife, cut the shipping straps from the carton.

3.

Remove the outside top cardboard cover.

4.

Remove the outside shipping box. This is typically done by using a

7/16" socket wrench to remove two bolts that hold the box together.

5.

Remove the inside top cardboard cover.

6.

Remove the protective plastic wrapping by slipping it up and over the cabinet.

7.

Locate the box that contains the ramp kit and open it (see Figure 2-2).

8.

Locate and remove the two control panel keys. The keys are typically tie-wrapped to the cabinet’s rear grill. Insert one key into the control panel and put the other key away in a safe place.

NOTE: It’s a good idea to save all packing materials intact in case the system needs to be shipped in the future.


2.4 Remove from the Pallet

Check the cabinet for external damage. Remove the four shipping brackets that attach the cabinet to the pallet. Insert the ramps on the front of the pallet and remove the cabinet.

WARNING: At least two people are required to remove the cabinet from the pallet.

Figure 2-3 Preparation and Removal from Pallet

4

2

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WARNING: Serious injury may result if the cabinet is improperly handled or proper safety conditions are not met. Check the cabinet sides, top, and front and rear doors for damage. If the cabinet is damaged, do the following:

a. Enter the location and extent of the damage on the LARS report.

b. Notify the customer and your unit manager.

c. Stop unpacking until the customer gives you permission to continue.

1.

Using an adjustable wrench, remove the four bolts and shipping brackets that hold the cabinet leveler feet to the pallet (see Figure

2-3).

2.

Check the leveler feet. They should be in the uppermost position, away from the floor (see Section 2.5).

3.

Attach the ramps by fitting the prongs into the holes on the front of the pallet. Place the ramps so that the runners are on the inside. Align the arrows on the ramps and pallet (see Figure 2-3).

4.

The plastic grills on the front and back doors are fragile. If you want to remove the doors to avoid damage to the grills, refer to Section 3.4

for more information.

5.

With two people working together (one in front and one in back), slowly roll the cabinet off the pallet down the ramps. Move the cabinet into position. This should be done on a firm level floor, not on a carpet.

NOTE: Make sure the space under the cabinet is clear of any debris or extraneous materials.


2.5 Level the Cabinet

Inspect the rubber leveler feet to be sure they have not been damaged during shipping. To level the cabinet, adjust the feet and check the cabinet with a bubble level.

Figure 2-4 Leveler Foot Adjustment

Locknut

Leveler

Hexnut

Leveler

Foot


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1.

Using an adjustable wrench, lower and adjust the leveler feet. (A shipping bracket can also be used to lower the leveler feet. The bracket cutout and leveler feet hexnuts are the same size). In order for the cabinet skirts to be installed properly later, the leveler feet must now be lowered sufficiently for the cabinet wheels to be off the floor.

2.

Using a bubble level, check to see that the cabinet is properly leveled

(side to side and front to rear).


2.6 Assemble and Install Side Skirts

Assemble and install side skirts for the cabinet.

Figure 2-5 System Cabinet Side Skirt Assembly and Installation

1

2

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1.

Assemble a side skirt by attaching a side skirt "upper" to a side skirt

"main" with four self-tapping screws (all assembly components are contained in the installation kit) as shown in Figure 2-5.

2.

Attach the side skirt to the outside base of the system cabinet (see Figure 2-5). This is done by aligning the two 1/4 turn Phillips fasteners in the skirt with the matching holes in the cabinet base. Then simply push the fasteners into the holes.

3.

Repeat 1 and 2 for the other side of the system cabinet.


2.7 Assemble and Install Front Skirt

Assemble and install the front skirt for the cabinet.

Figure 2-6 System Cabinet Front Skirt Assembly and Installation

2

1

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1.

Assemble a front skirt by inserting a left-hand endcap and a righthand endcap into either end of a front center skirt piece (all assembly components are contained in the installation kit) as shown in Figure

2-6.

2.

Attach the front skirt to the outside base of the front of a cabinet by aligning the two 1/4 turn Phillips fasteners in the skirt assembly with the matching holes in the cabinet base (see Figure 2-6). Then push the fasteners into the holes until they click and seat.


Chapter 3

Installing an Expander Cabinet

This chapter explains how to install one or more expander cabinets for the system. An expander cabinet provides room for I/O adapters, batteries, and optional storage capacity for the system. The system can have a maximum of two expander cabinets.

Both the upper and lower portions of the expander cabinet can have plugin units (PIUs). The lower portion can have I/O, disk, or battery PIUs. The upper portion can have disk PIUs only.


•

Unpack the Cabinet

•

Position the Cabinet

•

Remove Cabinet Top Covers

•

Remove Front and Rear Doors

•

Remove System Cabinet Side

•

Install Side Spacers

•

Level All Cabinets

•

Install Top Spacers

•

Install Bottom Spacers

•

Assemble and Install Side Skirts

•

Assemble and Install Front Skirts

•

Install End Panel on Expander Cabinet

•

Connect the Power Control Cable

•

Reinstall Cabinet Tops and Doors

•

Connect the I/O Cable

•

Connect the DSSI Cables

Installing an Expander Cabinet 3-1

3.1 Unpack the Cabinet

Unpack the expander cabinet in the same way you unpacked the system cabinet in Chapter 2.

Figure 3-1

Expander Cabinet (Front View)

Front

Expander

Disk

PIU

Battery,

I/O, or

Disk PIUs

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3-2 Installing an Expander Cabinet

1.

Inspect the shipment for the expander cabinet as done for the system cabinet (see Section 2.1).

2.

Collect the tools and resources needed to install the expander cabinet

(see Section 2.2).

3.

Remove the carton and packing material from the expander cabinet

(see Section 2.3). Identify and put aside the components of the installation kit which includes the side, top, and bottom spacers, screws, bolts, and skirt(s). Some parts from the system cabinet will need to be removed and installed on the expander cabinet.

4.

Remove the expander cabinet from the shipping pallet (see Section

2.4).

Installing an Expander Cabinet 3-3

3.2 Position the Cabinet

Position the expander cabinet next to the system cabinet. The first expander cabinet is positioned to the right of the system cabinet, and the second to the left of the system cabinet (as viewed from the front).

Figure 3-2

Expander Cabinet Positioning

2nd

Expander

Cabinet

System

Cabinet

1st

Expander

Cabinet


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1.

As shown in Figure 3-2, position the first expander cabinet to the right of the system cabinet as viewed from the front of the system. Position the second expander cabinet to the left of the system cabinet as viewed from the front. A system can have a maximum of two expander cabinets.




3.3 Remove Cabinet Top Covers

Remove the top covers of the expander and system cabinets.

Figure 3-3 Cabinet Top Cover Removal

Rear

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1.

Open the back door of a system or expander cabinet and locate a tab on the middle of the back underside of the top cover (see Figure 3-3).

There is a screw in this tab which secures the top cover to the cabinet body. Remove the screw with a Phillips screwdriver.

2.

Lift off the cabinet top cover and place it aside for now.

3.

Repeat 1 and 2 for all top covers in the system.


3.4 Remove Front and Rear Doors

Remove the front and rear doors of all cabinets by locating and depressing the cabinet door spring bolts.

Figure 3-4 Door Removal


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1.

To remove a door, pull it open and locate the spring bolt at the top inside corner of the door (Figure 3-4).

2.

Depress the spring bolt and the door can be easily tilted away and lifted from the cabinet.

3.

Repeat 1 and 2 for all doors in the system.


3.5 Remove System Cabinet Side

Remove the end panel and brackets from the system cabinet.

These will later be installed on the outer side of the expander cabinet.

Figure 3-5 System Cabinet Side Removal

3

3

2

3

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1.

Using a 10 mm hex socket wrench, remove the two bolts on the inside top of the frame that attach the end panel to the cabinet.

2.

Disengage the end panel from the mounting brackets on the frame by sliding the end panel upward. Then remove the end panel (see Figure

3-5).

3.

Remove the three mounting brackets which previously secured the end panel to the cabinet. The brackets are located at the top, middle, and bottom of the cabinet frame. Each bracket is held to the frame with two screws. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove all screws.

4.

Put the brackets, screws, and end panel aside until they are needed for installation onto the expander cabinet.

5.

Repeat 1 through 4 for the other side of the system cabinet if a second expander cabinet is to be installed.


3.6 Install Side Spacers

Install one side spacer in the front and one side spacer in the back of adjoining cabinets.

Figure 3-6 Installing Side Spacers

3

3

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1.

Locate two side spacers in the installation kit. Side spacers are long aluminum brackets that are installed vertically between adjoining cabinets.

2.

As shown in Figure 3-6, align the holes in the side spacer tabs with the threaded inserts on a cabinet. For cosmetic purposes, make sure the finished side of the spacer faces the outside of the cabinet.

3.

Use two screws from the installation kit to attach a spacer to a cabinet. Install one spacer in the front of the cabinet and one spacer in the rear of the cabinet (see Figure 3-6).

4.

Repeat 1 through 3 for each pair of adjoining cabinets.


3.7 Level All Cabinets

Level the cabinets by adjusting the rubber feet on all the cabinets and checking the cabinets with a bubble level. All holes intended for intercabinet bolts must be aligned.

Figure 3-7 Leveler Foot Adjustment

Locknut

Leveler

Hexnut

Leveler

Foot


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1.

Use an adjustable wrench to lower and adjust the leveler feet. A shipping bracket can also be used to adjust the leveler feet, since the bracket cutout and leveler feet hexnuts are the same size.

2.

Use a bubble level while adjusting the feet and make sure all cabinets are properly leveled in three dimensions (top to bottom, side to side, and front to rear). The operation is complete when all intercabinet bolt holes are aligned. Bolt holes are located at the tops of the cabinets and at the bottom door hinges of the cabinets.


3.8 Install Top Spacers

Insert top spacers and bolt the tops of the cabinets together.

Figure 3-8 Installing Top Spacers

1

3

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1.

Locate a top spacer in the installation kit. A top spacer is a short aluminum bracket that is installed horizontally between the tops of adjoining cabinets (see Figure 3-8).

2.

Align the two sets of holes in the top spacer with the two sets of holes in the tops of the frames of two adjoining cabinets.

3.

Insert two 80 mm (3.15 in) long bolts from the installation kit (one bolt per set of holes), position accompanying washers properly, attach accompanying nuts, and tighten.

4.

Repeat 1 through 3 for each pair of adjoining cabinets.


3.9 Install Bottom Spacers

Insert bottom spacers and bolt the bottoms of the cabinets together through the front and back bottom door hinges.

Figure 3-9 Installing Bottom Spacers


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1.

Locate two bottom spacers in the installation kit. Bottom spacers are small aluminum cylinders that are bolted between the two lower door hinges in the front and back of adjoining cabinets. In the kit, a bottom spacer is part of an assembly that includes the spacer, a 40 mm (1.6

in) long bolt, an accompanying nut, and washers.

2.

Disassemble a bottom spacer assembly and insert the bolt through the holes in the lower door hinges in the front of the adjoining cabinets, making sure the bottom spacer and washers are positioned properly as you insert the bolt (see Figure 3-9).

3.

Install nut and tighten.

4.

Repeat 1 through 3 for the bottom spacer in the rear of the adjoining cabinets.

5.

Repeat 1 through 4 if a second expander cabinet is present.


3.10 Assemble and Install Side Skirts

Assemble and install side skirts for the cabinet assembly.

Figure 3-10 Side Skirt Assembly and Installation

1

2

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1.

Assemble a side skirt by attaching a side skirt "upper" to a side skirt

"main" with four self-tapping screws (all assembly components are contained in the installation kit) as shown in Figure 3-10.

2.

Attach the side skirt to the outside base of the side of the cabinet assembly (see Figure 3-10). This is done by aligning the two 1/4 turn

Phillips fasteners in the skirt with the matching holes in the cabinet base. Then simply push the fasteners into the holes.

3.

Repeat 1 and 2 for the other side of the cabinet assembly.


3.11 Assemble and Install Front Skirts

Assemble and install front skirts for all cabinets in the cabinet assembly.

Figure 3-11 Front Skirt Assembly and Installation

2

1


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1.

Assemble a front skirt by inserting a left-hand endcap and a righthand endcap into either end of a front center skirt piece (all assembly components are contained in the installation kit) as shown in Figure

3-11.

2.

Attach the front skirt to the outside base of the front of a cabinet by aligning the two 1/4 turn Phillips fasteners in the skirt assembly with the matching holes in the cabinet base (see Figure 3-11). Then simply push the fasteners into the holes.

3.

Repeat 1 and 2 for the fronts of all cabinets in the cabinet assembly.


3.12 Install End Panel on Expander Cabinet

Install the end panel and brackets removed from the system cabinet onto the expander cabinet.

Figure 3-12 End Panel Installation

2

2

2

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1.

Locate the three end panel mounting brackets and associated screws you removed from the side of the system cabinet in Section 3.5.

2.

Attach the three brackets to the expander cabinet frame exactly as they appeared on the system cabinet frame. That is, the wide bracket is at the top, and the other two are at the middle and bottom of the frame. Each bracket has a "lower lip" which should be facing upward to properly engage the end panel in the next step. Align the holes in each bracket with the corresponding threaded inserts in the frame.

Then attach each bracket to the frame with two screws as illustrated in Figure 3-12.

3.

Locate the end panel and its two associated 40 mm (1.6 in) long bolts and washers you removed from the system cabinet in Section 3.5.

4.

Position the end panel so that it is centered with respect to the front and back of the cabinet assembly.

5.

Lift the end panel and lower it while doing the following three things simultaneously: a. Engage the tabs of the top bracket with the corresponding holes in the end panel; b. Engage the lip of the middle bracket with the corresponding groove in the end panel; and c. Engage the lip of the lower bracket with the corresponding groove in the end panel. When properly installed, the end panel should be tight and flush against the cabinet frame.

6.

Insert the two bolts with washers from the inside of the frame through the holes in the cabinet frame and into the matching threaded inserts in the end panel.

7.

Carefully tighten the bolts with a 10 mm hex socket wrench, preferably a torque wrench. Recommended maximum torque is 20 in-lbs.

Do not overtighten the bolts or bumps on the end panel exterior will appear.

8.

Repeat 1 through 7 for the other side of the cabinet assembly if an expander cabinet is installed.


3.13 Connect the Power Control Cable

Connect the power control cable from the control panel on the system cabinet to the cabinet control logic (CCL) module in the expander cabinet.

Figure 3-13 Power Control Cable

Front

System

Rear

Expander

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WARNING: Before beginning this procedure, ensure that the system is powered off.

1.

Plug one end of the power control cable into the jack marked Right

Expander located on the top right of the system cabinet as viewed from the front. If a second expander cabinet is being installed, plug another power control cable into the jack marked Left Expander.

2.

Route each power control cable through the cable trough to the rear of the system cabinet and into the top of the expander cabinets.

3.

Plug the other end of each power control cable into jack J2 located on the upper right of the CCL module (located in the top section of the expander cabinet).


3.14 Reinstall Cabinet Tops and Doors

Replace the tops and doors of all cabinets.

Figure 3-14 Cabinet Tops and Doors


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1.

Locate all front and rear doors you removed in Section 3.4.

2.

To replace a door, first position the door so that the pin in the bottom hinge is inserted into the corresponding hole at the bottom of the door.

3.

Lift and position the door while depressing the spring bolt until the bolt lines up with the hole in the top hinge.

4.

Release the spring bolt to insert it into the top hinge.

5.

Repeat 2 through 4 for all doors in the system.

6.

Locate all cabinet tops and associated screws you removed in Section

3.3.

7.

Replace a cabinet top by placing it on top of a cabinet so that the tab faces the rear of the cabinet; then press down.

8.

Use the screw previously removed from a top to reattach the top to a cabinet frame.

9.

Repeat 6 and 7 for all cabinet tops in the system. See Figure 3-14.


3.15 Connect the I/O Cable

Connect the I/O cable(s) between the system and expander cabinets.

Figure 3-15 I/O Cable Connections

Rear

Expander

Rear

System

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1.

Open the rear doors of the system and expander cabinets.

2.

Using a flathead screwdriver, install the unlabeled end of the I/O cable (DEC P/N 17-03085-02) to the topmost open IOP connector on the rear of the LSB card cage in the system cabinet (as shown in Figure

3-15). Tighten the two thumbscrews to hold the I/O cable in place.

3.

Bend the I/O cable 90° downward.

4.

Route the I/O cable through the cable trough in the center of the blower to the expander cabinet as shown in Figure 3-15.

5.

Using a flathead screwdriver, install the end of the I/O cable labeled

PIU to the XMI PIU bulkhead connector (located in lower PIU quadrant). Tighten the two thumbscrews to hold the I/O cable in place.


3.16 Connect the DSSI Cables

VAX

7000

Connect the DSSI cable between the I/O bulkhead and the disk bricks. Connect the disk brick cables and terminators. The configuration shown here is only one of many possible configurations; the I/O bulkhead shown is in the bottom rear of the system cabinet and the disk bricks are in the upper front of the expander cabinet. The installation guidelines here, however, are generally applicable.

Figure 3-16 DSSI Cable Connection

Rear

System

Front

Expander

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1.

Attach one end of the DSSI cable (BC21Q-06 or BC21Q-09) to the XMI

PIU bulkhead connector in the rear of the system cabinet (see Figure

3-16). If necessary, install a terminator plug to properly terminate this end of the DSSI cable.

2.

Route the DSSI cable through the upper cable trough on the right rear of the system cabinet to the front of the expander cabinet. Now route the DSSI cable to the topmost disk brick.

3.

Attach the end of the DSSI cable to the left hand connector of the disk brick in the top of the disk PIU. If only one disk brick is present, attach a terminator plug to the other connector (see Figure 3-17).

4.

If two or more disk bricks are present, use short jumper cables

(BC21Q-01) to daisy-chain the disk bricks (see Figure 3-17) on a single channel. Install the jumpers and terminator as shown in Figure 3-17.

Figure 3-17 Cabling and Terminating Disk Bricks

One Brick

Single Channel

Two Bricks

Single Channel

Three Bricks

Single Channel

Terminator

DSSI Cable

Jumper

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RF Series Integrated Storage Element User Guide


Chapter 4

Making Console, Ethernet, and FDDI

Connections

This chapter describes how to connect a console terminal and how to make

Ethernet and FDDI connections. It consists of the following sections:

•

Connect the Console Terminal

•

Connect the Ethernet Cable

•

Connect the FDDI Cable

Making Console, Ethernet, and FDDI Connections 4-1

4.1 Connect the Console Terminal

Figure 4-1 shows a system cabinet with a console terminal. Connect the console terminal to the console terminal port in the system cabinet as shown in Figure 4-2.

Figure 4-1

System Cabinet, Console Terminal, and Printer

LA75 Companion Printer

d i g i t a l

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CAUTION: The system cabinet, console terminal, and printer should all use the same power distribution source to ensure a common ground.

4-2 Making Console, Ethernet, and FDDI Connections

1.

Unpack the VT420 console terminal. The console terminal signal cable is shipped in the loose piece box and consists of a 17-01364-02 cable and H8575-A adapter.

2.

Connect one end of the 17-01364-02 cable to the connector to the right of the control panel. Connect one end of the cable ground wire to the cabinet grounding screw nearby (see Figure 4-2). Connect the other end of the cable to the H8575-A, which connects to a 25-pin Dsubminiature connector on the console terminal. Connect the other end of the cable ground wire to one of the screws on the H8575-A.

3.

If an LA75 printer is not present, skip this step. Unpack the LA75 printer. Connect the BC16E-25 signal cable to the printer and to the console terminal. Plug in the printer.

4.

The following are the default terminal characteristics. If the terminal does not have these characteristics, they must be set accordingly:

•

Baud rate = 9600 (transmit = receive)

•

8 bits, no parity

•

1 Stop Bit

•

Xoff at 64

Figure 4-2 Control Panel and Console Terminal Port

Front

Disable

Secure

Enable

Restart

Key On

Run

Fault

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Installing and Using the VT420 Video Terminal

LA75 Companion Printer Installation and User

Guide

Making Console, Ethernet, and FDDI Connections 4-3

4.2 Connect the Ethernet Cable

If the system includes an Ethernet port, connect the Ethernet cable to the I/O bulkhead panel and to the Ethernet transceiver.

Figure 4-3

I/O Panel–Ethernet Port

I/O Bulkhead

Ethernet

Port

Rear

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The DEC LANcontroller 400 (DEMNA) adapter connects to the Ethernet via a BN3x or BN4x transceiver cable.

1.

Remove the rear panel shield and connect the transceiver cable (E0-

BNE3H-05) to the Ethernet port on the I/O bulkhead panel (see Figure 4-3).

2.

Connect the other end of the cable to an Ethernet transceiver. See the appropriate Ethernet transceiver manual for more information.


DEC LANcontroller 400 Installation Guide


4.3 Connect the FDDI Cable

If the system includes an FDDI port, connect the FDDI cable to the

I/O bulkhead panel and to the FDDI transceiver.

Figure 4-4

I/O Panel–FDDI Port

I/O Bulkhead

FDDI

Port

Rear

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The XMI-to-FDDI controller (DEMFA) adapter connects to the FDDI ring via a BN24B-10 transceiver cable.

1.

Remove the rear panel shield and connect the transceiver cable to the

FDDI port on the I/O bulkhead panel (see Figure 4-4).

2.

Connect the other end of the cable to the FDDI network. See the appropriate FDDI manual for details on how this is accomplished.


DEC FDDIcontroller 400 Installation/Problem Solving


Chapter 5

Connecting to a DSSI Subsystem

VAX

7000

This chapter provides installation procedures for installing

TF tape and RF disk drives (known as integrated storage elements or ISEs) with the Digital Storage System Interconnect (DSSI) bus supported by the KFMSA-BA adapter.

General information on DSSI topics is provided in Appendix A and Appendix B.


•

DSSI Installation Overview

•

Single-Host Systems

•

KFMSA-BA Adapter

•

Cables

•

Install DSSI Cables to ISEs

•

Set Node IDs

Connecting to a DSSI Subsystem 5-1

5.1 DSSI Installation Overview

This chapter provides guidelines for installation. Please refer to the manuals listed in Table 5-1 for complete installation instructions. The main steps in installation include cabling, terminating the DSSI bus, setting node IDs for the bus, and changing parameters on the ISEs as required (see Table 5-2).

Table 5-1

DSSI and Related Documentation

Title

DSSI VAXcluster Installation and Troubleshooting

Manual (EK-410AA-MG)

KFMSA Module Installation

and User Manual

(EK-KFMSA-IM)

KFMSA Module Service

Guide (EK-KFMSA-SV)

TF85 Cartridge Tape Sub-

system Owner’s Manual

(EK-OTF85-OM)

TF85B Tape Subsystem

Overview (EK-TF85B-OV)

Description

Multi-host mixed DSSI VMScluster systems. Includes configuration rules, supported ISEs, and detailed installation instructions.

For installing KFMSA-BA adapters into existing systems. Describes setting termination and node IDs for the adapters.

Troubleshooting and module diagnostics for the KFMSA-BA adapter.

Operating and user instructions for the TF85 tape drive.

DEC 7000 AXP System VAX

7000 Console Reference Man-

ual (EK-70C0B-TM)

Overview of the TF85 tape subsystem including configuration rules, booting, and field-replaceable units.

Discusses the cdp and set host –dup commands for configuring DSSI subsystems and running resident DUP diagnostics.

5-2 Connecting to a DSSI Subsystem

Table 5-2

DSSI Installation

Location Single-Host Configuration DSSI VMScluster

Cable Installation

ISE in VAX

7000

No change. All cables are factory installed.

Attach cables from disk

PIU to additional host systems.

Bus Termination

System and expander cabinet

Install termination on each unused connector as necessary.

Node ID Settings

KFMSA-BA

ISEs

No change. Leave at factory setting of node ID 7.

Set second host node ID to 6, a third host to 5, and a fourth host to 4.

No change. Should be set correctly at factory. Tapes are set to node ID 0; through-bus configuration node

IDs are 1 to 4; split-bus configuration node IDs are 5 and 6.

ISE Parameter Changes

ISEs

See KFMSA Module Installation and User Manual for directions on changing parameters.

Adding Hosts to Existing DSSI Subsystems

New and original hosts

Reconfigure DSSI storage bus, setting node IDs, termination, and possibly changing split-bus.


Appendix A and Appendix B of this manual

KFMSA Module Installation and User Manual

Connecting to a DSSI Subsystem 5-3

5.2 Single-Host Systems

A single-host configuration consists of a VAX 7000 system connected to ISEs on the DSSI bus. The ISEs can be in the system cabinet or in expander cabinets.

Figure 5-1

Single-Host System

XMI

7

KFMSA

7

ISE

0

ISE

1

ISE

2

ISE

3

ISE

4

ISE

5

ISE

6

DSSI Bus 1

DSSI Bus 2

ISE

0

ISE

1

ISE

2

ISE

3

ISE

4

ISE

5

ISE

6

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A VAX 7000 system can have a maximum of 84 RF drives and a TF tape drive in the system cabinet and expander cabinets. The system cabinet can hold up to 12 RF drives and each expander cabinet can contain 36 RF drives. Up to 12 KFMSA-BA adapter modules are supported on the system.

On single-host systems, disk PIUs in expander cabinets are cabled as through-bus.



KFMSA Module Service Guide


5.3 KFMSA-BA Adapter

VAX 7000 systems support DSSI using the KFMSA-BA adapter installed in the XMI card cage. Each KFMSA-BA supports or has two

DSSI buses. The KFMSA-BA has diagnostic LEDs and reports status to the system self-test display.

Figure 5-2

KFMSA-BA LEDs

Yellow

Self-Test LED

DSSI

Fault LEDs,

Port 1

DSSI

Fault LEDs,

Port 2

On-Board

Removable

Termination

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The KFMSA-BA runs a self-test during power-up and the console displays results on the system self-test display. The yellow LED on the KFMSA-BA lights to indicate that self-test passed.

If a KFMSA-BA fails self-test, check the diagnostic LEDs on the module.

Two sets of four red LEDs report status for each of the logical ports associated with the two physical buses.

The KFMSA-BA adapter has removable termination; with the termination present on the module, it supports single- and dual-host subsystems, and with the termination removed supports tri- and quad-host subsystems.

Of the eight nodes configured between any two terminators on KFMSA-BA adapters, one to three nodes can be KFMSA-BA adapters. The remaining nodes can be RF disk or TF tape integrated storage elements (ISEs).



KFMSA Module Service Guide


5.4 Cables

Each KFMSA module has two separate DSSI buses (ports) cabled from the XMI backplane. The cable from XMI backplane section D

(upper section) is designated as bus 1, and the cable from section E is bus 2. These cables connect to the XMI PIU bulkhead at a DSSI connector.

Figure 5-3 I/O Ports for DSSI Cables

2

1

0

3 4 5

6

7

Off

I/O Panel

2

1

0

3 4 5

6

7

Off

2 2

1 1

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NOTE: For standalone systems with DSSI PIUs, node ID settings are factory set to 7 and require no change. For multi-hosts, reset node ID settings as required.


The DSSI buses are configured physically by the cable. Check your cables before beginning installation. If you need additional cables, see Table 5-3.

The overall physical bus length is limited to 24 m (80 ft). Therefore, systems and devices on the DSSI bus must reside close to each other. One external DSSI cable is required for each bus connection between systems; two cables are required to connect two systems and an expander cabinet.

Removable terminators must be properly installed. See the DSSI

VAXcluster Installation and Troubleshooting Manual and the KFMSA

Module Installation and User Manual for specific instructions on where and how to install the terminator(s).

Table 5-3 DSSI Cable Kits

P/N

CK-SF200-LM

CK-KFMSA-LJ

CK-KFMSA-LN

Qty—Length

1 108 in (2.7 m)

1 70 in (1.8 m)

2 48 in (1.2 m)

2 48 in (1.2 m)

Function

For VAX to SF connections. Contains two cables (BC21Q-09 and

BC21R-5L). One kit is required for each DSSI bus used (maxi mum of two kits per KFMSA).

Internal cable set, connecting

XMI backplane at KFMSA adapter to XMI I/O bulkhead on the VAX 6000 system. Used when the VAX 6000 is the end node of a DSSI subsystem.

Internal cable set, connecting

XMI backplane at KFMSA adapter to XMI I/O bulkhead on

VAX 7000/10000 systems. Used when the VAX 7000/10000 is not an end node of a DSSI subsystem.


DSSI VAXcluster Installation and Troubleshooting

Manual



5.5 Install DSSI Cables to ISEs

Each KFMSA-BA module has two separate DSSI buses (ports). Attach ISEs to the DSSI bus by cabling them to the XMI I/O bulkhead at the appropriate DSSI connector. Record bus and node ID on configuration sheets. See Figure 5-4.

Figure 5-4 DSSI Cable Installation

KFMSA Node ID Select Knob

2

3 4 5

1

0

6

7

Off

2

3 4 5

1

0

6

7

Off

2 2

1 1

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1.

XMI Node Number

Locate the XMI slot of the KFMSA-BA by looking in the XMI card cage. The XMI node number and physical slot number are the same.

2.

DSSI Bus Number

Each KFMSA-BA module has two separate DSSI buses (ports) cabled from XMI backplane sections D and E. The cable from section D (up per section) is designated as bus 1, and the cable from section E is bus

2. Each bus presents a discrete set of registers to the host. Note that for communication to occur, the host software must identify which

DSSI bus is attached to which ISE. Use the color-coded labels (from the KFMSA Module Installation and User Manual) at each connector end of a cable to make maintenance easier. Record the label colors on the configuration sheet, also found in the manual.

When attaching the cables to a disk PIU:

1.

Open the cabinet door.

2.

For each populated bus, install one external cable to one of the

KFMSA-BA disk controller ports. Tighten the two screws that secure each cable to the XMI I/O bulkhead.

3.

If the system has more than one KFMSA-BA adapter, install additional DSSI cables to the XMI I/O bulkhead, as above.

4.

Install terminators where needed.




5.6 Set Node IDs

Node IDs are factory set and usually do not require changing. If required, set the KFMSA-BA node ID on the XMI I/O bulkhead. Set the DSSI node IDs for the ISEs using the switches on the disk PIU.

Record the IDs on the configuration sheet.

Figure 5-5 Setting the KFMSA-BA Node ID on the I/O Panel

2

3 4 5

1

0

6

7

Off

KFMSA Node ID Select Knob

2

3 4 5

0

6

7

Off

2

1

0

3 4 5

6

7

Off

2 2

1 1

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The node IDs for KFMSA-BA modules are factory set with both ports having the node ID of 7. KFMSA-BA node IDs for single-host systems do not have to be changed. For a dual-host system, the second host system’s

KFMSA-BA node ID must be set to 6. On a tri-host system, the third host system’s KFMSA-BA node ID must be set to 5. On a quad-host system, the fourth host system’s KFMSA-BA node ID must be set to 4.

If the second and third hosts have multi-host I/O panels (as shown in Figure 5-5), use the KFMSA-BA select knob to change the KFMSA-BA node

ID.

If required, set the DSSI node IDs for the ISEs using the switches on the disk PIU.

NOTE: The new ISE node IDs are not in effect until each device is turned off, then on (power-cycled). After power-cycling, the node IDs have been changed at the ISE level.

In addition to the physical space requirements, the ISEs and operating system generate additional parameters to communicate with the host: system ID, node name, MSCP/TMSCP unit numbers, allocation class, and force name.




Chapter 6

Connecting to a CI VMScluster

VAX

7000

VAX 7000 systems interface with various devices and systems through XMI bus adapters. The CIXCD adapter connects the VAX 7000 system through the XMI bus to a VM-

Scluster. If your system connects to a DSSI subsystem, this installation must be done before the CI connections (see

Chapter 5).


•

CIXCD Installation Configuration Rules

•

Setting CIXCD Parameters

— Setting the VMScluster Node Address (Mandatory)

— Verifying Quiet Slot DELTA Time = 10 (Mandatory)

— Setting Boot Time (Optional)

— Setting Extend Header, Extend ACK Timeout, and Disable

Arbitration (Optional)

— Setting Cluster Size (Optional)

•

Cabling the System to a Star Coupler

Connecting to a CI VMScluster 6-1

6.1 CIXCD Installation Configuration Rules

Follow these rules to install a CIXCD adapter for the HSC, adapters on other CI nodes, and the CIXCD itself. The key parameter to be set is the Quiet Slot DELTA Time; you must use jumpers or switches to set this parameter to 10, rather than accepting the default value of 7.

Figure 6-1

D

1 2

CIXCD Jumper to Set Quiet Slot DELTA Time

E

SLOT 1 2 3 4 5 6

XMI

31

01

32 02

33 03

34 04

35 05

36

06

37 07

38 08

39 09

40 10

41 11

42 12

43 13

44 14

45 15

SECTION E

W28

W29

W30

Change

Quiet Slot DELTA

Time

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6-2 Connecting to a CI VMScluster

To install a system with a CIXCD adapter into an existing cluster, there are mandatory steps. The first four steps apply to the VMScluster configuration.

1.

Ensure that the LINK module on the HSC has a Quiet Slot DELTA

Time of 10. If it does not, you must change it to 10 using a switch, wire, or board replacement and switch, depending on the model of the

HSC. Check the HSC Installation Manual for details.

2.

Set the Quiet Slot DELTA Time to 10 on all nodes installed on the cluster. Every CI node must have Quiet Slot DELTA Time set to 10.

3.

Check that the OpenVMS version running on all nodes is compatible with the new version of OpenVMS being installed. This is done by checking the OpenVMS versions against the Software Product Description or the required OpenVMS version for your system.

4.

Check the HSC microcode and LINK module against required versions in the Cluster Revision Matrix. Update the required version level as needed.

5.

Set the Quiet Slot DELTA time on the CIXCD to 10. Install a jumper between pins E15 and E45 on the XMI backplane’s CIXCD segment.

You cannot leave a default configuration. You must change the Quiet

Slot DELTA Time to 10. The default configuration for a system without jumpers installed is:

•

CI Node Address = 0

•

Quiet Slot DELTA Time = 7 (must be set to 10)

•

Boot Time = 1500 seconds

•

Normal CI Arbitration

•

Normal Header systems in the cluster

•

Cluster Size = 16

•

Short ACK Timeout

CAUTION: Failure to follow these configuration rules may result in unreliable operation.


HSC Installation Manual

Connecting to a CI VMScluster 6-3

6.2 Setting CIXCD Parameters

To set parameters for the CIXCD adapter to other than default values, you must install jumpers on the backplane. Note that these jumpers are only placed in segments D2 and E2.

Figure 6-2

XMI Backplane Segments D and E

1 2

Rear

D

E

Slot

1 2 3 4 5 6

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Refer to Figure 6-2 to determine which jumper corresponds to which backplane pin. The XMI backplane contains 29 pins that may need jumpers on the backplane in sections D and E. The corresponding jumpers are denoted

W1 through W30, with W9 being reserved.

The module functions that can be modified by jumper placement are the following:

•

Set CI port address (mandatory)

•

Set Quiet Slot DELTA Time to 10 (mandatory)

•

Boot time

•

Disable arbitration

•

Extend header

•

Cluster size

•

Extend ACK timeout

The general procedure for installing jumpers is as follows:

1.

Open the rear cabinet door and the I/O bulkhead door. Use a flashlight for best visibility.

2.

Find the XMI backplane slot corresponding to the CIXCD module.

The internal cables are connected to the pins on the leftmost section of the module as seen from the rear. The jumpers are installed on the pins of the rightmost segment of the module.

3.

Install jumpers between backplane pins to set the desired module parameters.

4.

Close the I/O bulkhead door and the cabinet door.


CIXCD Interface User Guide


6.2.1

Setting the VMScluster Node Address (Mandatory)

The CI port address is obtained from the CIXCD port adapter module’s backplane slot, with both the CI port address and its complement configured exactly the same. To configure the jumpers for the port address, see Table 6-1 and Table 6-2.

Figure 6-3 Jumper Locations for CI Port Address

1 2

D

E

SLOT

1 2 3 4 5 6

XMI

31

01

32 02

33 03

34

04

35 05

36 06

37 07

38

08

39 09

40 10

41

11

42

12

43 13

44 14

45

15

Section D

W1

W2

W3

W4

W5

W6

W7

W8

Complement

CI Node

Address

31

01

32 02

33 03

34 04

35 05

36

06

37

07

38 08

39 09

40 10

41 11

42 12

43

13

44 14

45

Section E

15

W16

W17

W18

W19

W20

W21

W22

W23

True

CI Node

Address

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Table 6-1 CI Port True Address

CI Node

Addr (10)

.

2

0

1

.

.

223

W16

E1/31

W17

E2/32

W18

E3/33

W19

E4/34

W20

E5/35

W21

E6/36

W22

E7/37

W23

E8/38

OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT

OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT IN

OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT IN OUT

IN IN OUT IN IN IN IN IN

Table 6-2 CI Port Complement Address

CI Node

Addr (10)

.

.

2

0

1

.

223

W1

D1/31

W2

D2/32

W3

D3/33

W4

D4/34

W5

D5/35

W6

D6/36

W7

D7/37

W8

D8/38

OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT

OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT IN

OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT IN OUT

IN IN OUT IN IN IN IN IN

NOTE: CI node addresses 224–255 are reserved for Digital.


6.2.2

Verifying Quiet Slot DELTA Time = 10 (Mandatory)

The Quiet Slot DELTA Time must be set to 10. Check the backplane at segment E. Jumper these pins if they are not already jumpered. These bits force the LINK module to increase the Quiet

Slot DELTA Time. See Table 6-3.

Figure 6-4 Set Quiet Slot DELTA Time Jumpers

1 2

D

E

SLOT 1 2 3 4 5 6

XMI

31 01

32 02

33 03

34 04

35

05

36 06

37 07

38 08

39 09

40 10

41 11

42 12

43 13

44 14

45

15

SECTION E

W28

W29

W30

Change

Quiet Slot DELTA

Time

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NOTE: The Quiet Slot DELTA Time must be set to 10 on all systems in a cluster when any one system uses a CIXCD adapter.

For new systems just being installed, manufacturing should have jumpered pins E45 and E15 (see Figure 6-4). Check the backplane at segment E. Jumper these pins if they are not already jumpered.

Table 6-3 Quiet Slot DELTA Time Backplane Jumpers

Quiet Slot

Count

7

10

Reserved

Reserved

Reserved

Reserved

Reserved

Programmable

W28

E13/43

IN

IN

IN

OUT

OUT

OUT

OUT

IN

W29

E14/44

OUT

OUT

IN

IN

OUT

OUT

IN

IN

W30

E15/45

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN


6.2.3 Setting Boot Time (Optional)

Boot time is the length of time the port waits after power-up to exit the UNINIT state. See Table 6-4. The default setting has all jumpers set to out, with 1500 seconds as the boot time.

Figure 6-5 Jumper Locations for Boot Time

1 2

D

E

SLOT

1 2 3 4 5 6

XMI

31

01

32 02

33 03

34 04

35 05

36

06

37 07

38 08

39 09

40 10

41 11

42 12

43 13

44 14

45 15

Section E

W24

W25

W26

W27

Boot Time

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Table 6-4 Boot Time Backplane Jumpers

Time

(seconds)

0500

0400

0300

0200

0100

0000

1500

1400

1300

1200

1100

1000

0900

0800

0700

0600

W24

E9/39

IN

IN

IN

IN

IN

OUT

IN

IN

IN

OUT

OUT

OUT

OUT

OUT

OUT

OUT

W25

E10/40

IN

OUT

OUT

OUT

OUT

IN

IN

IN

IN

OUT

OUT

OUT

OUT

IN

IN

IN

W26

E11/41

IN

OUT

OUT

IN

IN

OUT

OUT

IN

IN

OUT

OUT

IN

IN

OUT

OUT

IN

W27

E12/42

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT




6.2.4 Setting Extend Header, Extend ACK Timeout, and

Disable Arbitration (Optional)

Each of these parameters is set by the absence or presence of a single jumper. The specific jumpers are detailed in this module.

Figure 6-6 Jumper Pins for Extend Header, Extend ACK Timeout, and Disable Arbitration

1 2

D

E

SLOT 1 2 3 4 5 6

XMI

31

01

32 02

33 03

34 04

35 05

36 06

37 07

38 08

39 09

40 10

41 11

42 12

43 13

44 14

45 15

Section D

W10

W11

W12

Disable ARB

Extend Header

Extend ACK TO

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Extend Header Selection

Jumper W11 (D11/41) controls the extend header bit, which when set, allows the LINK module to extend the number of bit-synchronous characters in the header.

Jumper OUT = Normal header (default)

Jumper IN = Extended header

Extend ACK Timeout Selection

The extend ACK timeout bit forces the LINK module to increase the timeout period for an ACK return. The jumper representing this bit is W12

(D12/42).

Jumper OUT = Short timeout (default)

Jumper IN = Long timeout

Disable Arbitration Selection

The disable arbitration selection bit when set, defeats the normal arbitration sequence and allows the LINK module to transmit after waiting only one basic Quiet Slot DELTA Time. The jumper that controls this bit is

W10 (D10/40).

Jumper OUT = Normal CI arbitration (default)

Jumper IN = Disable normal CI arbitration




6.2.5 Setting Cluster Size (Optional)

The cluster size bits cause the arbitration logic to arbitrate for more than 16 nodes (which is the default). See Table 6-5.

Figure 6-7 Cluster Size Jumpers

1 2

D

E

SLOT 1 2 3 4 5 6

XMI

37 07

38

08

39 09

40 10

41

11

42

12

43

13

44 14

31

01

32 02

33 03

34

04

35 05

36 06

45 15

Section D

W13

W14

W15

Cluster

Size

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Table 6-5 Cluster Size Backplane Jumpers

Node Count

(decimal)

16

32

64

128

224

Reserved

Reserved

Reserved

W13

E13/43

IN

IN

IN

OUT

OUT

OUT

OUT

IN

W14

E14/44

OUT

OUT

IN

IN

OUT

OUT

IN

IN

W15

E15/45

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN




6.3 Cabling the System to a Star Coupler

Attach two pairs of BNCIA cables to the XMI I/O panel for the

VMScluster connection. Figure 6-8 shows the connectors on the

VMScluster port.

Figure 6-8

VMScluster Port Connectors

Transmit

Connectors

Rear

XMI I/O Bulkhead

A

A

B

B

Receive

Connectors

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At the rear of the system cabinet:

1.

Open the door.

2.

Attach the cables to the VMScluster port by hand. Screw the TNC type connectors into the receptacles and label the cables.

3.

Route the cables to the SC008.

BNCIA cables can be ordered in these lengths:

•

BNCIA-10 10 m (32 ft)

•

BNCIA-20 20 m (65 ft)

•

BNCIA-45 45 m (145 ft)


SC008 Star Coupler User’s Guide


Chapter 7

Powering Up the System

This chapter provides an overview of the power-up procedure for the system.

Sections include:

•

Prepare to Check the AC Power

•

Measure the AC Power

•

Turn the Power On and Check Indicators

Powering Up the System 7-1

7.1 Prepare to Check the AC Power

As a preliminary step before checking the AC power, make sure that the power cable is not plugged in and that the breaker switch is off.

Figure 7-1

Circuit Breaker

Rear

Front

C B A S

A - Regulator slot A

B - Regulator slot B

C - Regulator slot C

S - Sensor circuit

Breaker

Indicator

A B

Power

Regulators

C

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7-2 Powering Up the System

1.

At this point, the AC power cord should still be unplugged.

2.

Pull down the circuit breaker handle on the AC input box (see Figure

7-1).

3.

At the control panel, make sure the keyswitch is in the Disable position.

The circuit breaker controls power to the system. For normal operation, the circuit breaker must be in the on position, in which the handle is pushed up. To shut the circuit breaker off, push the handle down.

Current overload causes the circuit breaker to trip to the off position, so that power to the system is turned off.

Powering Up the System 7-3

7.2 Measure the AC Power

With a digital multimeter, check the AC power supplied at the receptacle at the installation site.

Figure 7-2

Measuring System Power

A

V

50-60 Hz (120/208 V NOMINAL)

NEMA L21-30R

V

PHASE X

PHASE Y NEUTRAL

GND

PHASE Z

V

V

B

50-60 Hz (202 V NOMINAL)

NEMA L21-30R

V

PHASE X

GND

C

V

50-60 Hz (380-415 V NOMINAL)

IEC 309 TYPE

V

PHASE 3

PHASE 2

NEUTRAL

PHASE 1

GND

V

PHASE Y

PHASE Z

V

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1.

Check that the receptacle provided is correct. This should have been done during site preparation.

2.

Using a voltmeter, measure the voltages between all three phases and each phase to neutral (see Figure 7-2). Verify that the voltages are within the range specified in Table 7-1. If the voltages are out of range, contact an electrician.

3.

Plug the power cord into the receptacle.

Table 7-1

AC Input Voltage Specifications

Voltage

Measurement

208V

A

Nominal

202V

B

Nominal

phase–phase

180–220V 180–220V phase–neutral

104–128V None

380V

C

Nominal

415V

C

Nominal

331–407V 360–443V

190–235V 208–256V

NOTE: In some installations, power regulators must be balanced so the AC power distribution system will not be overloaded. Balancing means connecting AC power so that the loads from the regulators are evenly distributed among the AC phases. This ensures that any one phase does not draw excessive power. Power regulators may be moved to different slots to balance the load among AC phases.




7.3 Turn the Power On and Check Indicators

Power up the system by pushing up the circuit breaker handle on the AC input box. Place the keyswitch in the Enable position; then monitor the state of the system as it is powering up.

Figure 7-3

CCL and Control Panel LEDs

Disable

Secure

Enable

Restart

Key On

Run

Fault

Key On

Run

Fault

Front

Rear

Rear

PIU 2

Quadrant 2

PIU 4

Quadrant 4

Power

LED

PIU 1

PIU 2

PIU 3

PIU 4

PIU 1

Quadrant 1

PIU 3

Quadrant 3

TOP VIEW

Front

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1.

Turn the power on by pushing the circuit breaker handle up.

2.

Go to the front of the cabinet and check that the green power regulator

LED(s) are blinking.

3.

Place the control panel keyswitch in the Enable position. The following should occur (see Figure 7-3): a. The yellow Fault indicator on the control panel blinks indicating power sequencing is taking place. b. The blower turns on.

c. The yellow Fault indicator stays on continuously for a short time indicating self-test is taking place. Module self-test LEDs light as described in Section 8.1 and a self-test console display appears on the console terminal as described in Section 8.2. The console prompt appears at the end of a successful self-test display. The yellow Fault indicator goes out when self-test passes for all modules in the system.

Go to the rear of the cabinet and check the CCL LEDs (see Figure 7-3).

The cabinet control logic (CCL) module has four LEDs that are visible through a shield slot when the rear door is opened. These LEDs verify that the enable signals have been sent to the four PIU power regulators. The

LEDs are numbered one to four.

The LEDs are lit if a PIU is present and power sequencing has been completed. If a LED is not lit, the PIU is not present, the PIU is not cabled correctly, or the CCL module has not enabled the PIU. Turn on the power switches on the individual PIUs as needed.

The CCL module also has a power LED that lights when the circuit breaker is turned on; the LED indicates that 5 VDC is present on the CCL module.


Basic Troubleshooting


Chapter 8

System Self-Test

On power-up, the system runs an automatic self-test. Self-test results are indicated by module LEDs, the self-test display at the console terminal, and the Fault light on the control panel.


•

Check Module Status LEDs

•

Check the Self-Test Display

System Self-Test 8-1

8.1 Check Module Status LEDs

Check the system module status LEDs for self-test success. If the

LEDs indicate failure, refer to the Basic Troubleshooting manual for more information.

Figure 8-1 Powering Up and Checking the LEDs

Rear Front

Self-Test LEDs

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8-2 System Self-Test

Processor and memory modules have a green LED that lights when the module passes or completes self-test. These LEDs can be viewed through holes in the shield of the module enclosure from the front and rear of the cabinet when the doors are open (see Figure 8-1). I/O modules have a yellow LED that lights when the module passes self-test. The I/O module

LEDs can also be seen through holes in the PIU enclosure shield. The

DWLMA has a yellow self-test LED and four others which after successful start-up are lit as shown in Table 8-1.

Table 8-1 LEDs After Self-Test

Module

Processor

Memory

I/O

Self-Test Passed

Green ON

Green ON

Yellow ON

Self-Test Failed

Green OFF

Green OFF or ON

Yellow OFF

1

DWLMA

Yellow ON

Green ON

Green ON

Red OFF

Red OFF

Yellow OFF

1The green LED on the memory module indicates that self-test completed, not passed.



System Self-Test 8-3

8.2 Check the Self-Test Display

Self-test results are displayed on the console terminal. The pass

(+) or fail (-) status of each module is indicated.

Example 8-1

Self-Test Results

F E D C B A 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 NODE #

A M . . . . . P P TYP

o + . . . . . + + ST1

. . . . . . . E B BPD

o + . . . . . + + ST2

. . . . . . . E B BPD

+ + . . . . . + + ST3

. . . . . . . E B BPD

3

4

1

. . . . . . + . . . . + + + C0 XMI +

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . C1

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . C2

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . C3

5

. A0 . . . . . . . ILV

.128 . . . . . . . 128Mb

Firmware Rev = V1.0-1625 SROM Rev = V1.0-0 SN=GA01234567

8-4 System Self-Test

and XMI buses. Node numbers and slot numbers are identical. Nodes 0 through 3 reflect the right-to-left position of the LSB slots as viewed from the front of the cabinet. Nodes 4 through 8 reflect the right-to-left position

•

An adapter: the I/O port module (A)

•

A memory module (M)

•

A processor (P)

A period (.) indicates that the slot is not populated or that the module is not reporting.

is taken from the self-test bit in the LCNR register of each module. The entries are:

•

+ (pass)

•

− (fail)

• o (does not apply). In this example, the I/O port module has "o" because there is no module-resident self-test.

this line indicate:

•

The boot processor (B)

•

Processors eligible to become the boot processor (E)

•

Processors ineligible to become the boot processor (D)

The BPD line is printed three times. After the first determination of the boot processor, the processors go through two more rounds of testing.

Since it is possible for a processor to pass self-test at line ST1 and fail ST2 or ST3 testing, the processors again determine the boot processor following each round of tests.

nects the XMI I/O bus to the system bus and indicates self-test results for the DWLMA and all XMI adapters. In this example, self-test passed on

XMI nodes 1, 2, 3, and 8.



System Self-Test 8-5

Chapter 9

Diagnostics and Utilities

After the system passes self-test, you must verify proper system operation.

First verify the presence of SCSI devices, then verify the boot device load path. After the path is verified, you can boot the operating system and use operating system-based test programs (such as UETP) to complete system verification.

All functions previously provided by off-line loadable diagnostics and utilities are now provided by the console (ROM-based) or not supported at all.

The Loadable Firmware Update (LFU) Utility is currently the only supported off-line loadable program. It is used to update firmware on any module residing on the LSB or XMI bus.


•

Console Load Devices

•

Verification Overview

•

Power-Up Diagnostics Overview

•

Run System Self-Test

•

Show Commands for Installation

•

Verify SCSI Devices

•

Verify Console Load Device Path

•

Booting OpenVMS Alpha AXP from an RRD42

•

Booting OSF/1 from an RRD42

•

Booting OpenVMS VAX from an InfoServer

•

Selecting an Ethernet Service

•

Set Commands for Booting

•

Booting LFU with an RRD42

•

Running LFU on a VAX 7000 System

•

Booting the Standalone Backup

•

Running UETP

Diagnostics and Utilities 9-1

9.1 Console Load Devices

The RRD42 compact disk (CD) drive is the in-cabinet console load device for DEC 7000 systems. The InfoServer is the console load device for VAX 7000 systems. During system installation the console load device is used to boot standalone backup. It is also used to boot the Loadable Firmware Update (LFU) Utility.

Figure 9-1

Accessing the Console Load Device

XMI

KZMSA

RRD42

XMI

DEMFA

FDDI

DECbridge 500

Ethernet

InfoServer

XMI

DEMNA

Ethernet

InfoServer

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9-2 Diagnostics and Utilities

The console load device is used for:

•

Installing or updating software

•

Loading the standalone backup program

•

Interchanging user data

•

Updating module firmware

DEC

7000

VAX

7000

The RRD42 compact disk (CD) drive is the console load device for

DEC 7000 systems. It is installed in the system cabinet and used to access software and on-line documentation. The KZMSA adapter is installed in the XMI card cage and allows access to the

RRD42 drive.

The InfoServer is the console load device for VAX 7000 systems. It is an Ethernet-based compact disk (CD) drive, which is part of a local area network. The InfoServer is used to access CD-ROMs for software installation and for on-line documentation on VAX 7000 systems.


RRD42 Disc Drive Owner’s Manual

InfoServer 150 Installation and Owner’s Guide

Diagnostics and Utilities 9-3

9.2 Verification Overview

The following process is used to verify the system after installation.

Figure 9-2

Verification Procedure

1

Power Up System.

Self-Test Runs.

2

3

Enter show

configuration to get booting mnemonics

Check console load device hardware

4

Use show network command (for VAX

7000) or show device command (for DEC

7000) to get target device name

5

Boot

Operating System

6

Verify System Under

Operating System

BXB-0041B-92


5

6

1

2

3

4

When the system powers up, self-test runs. Verify that all tests have passed by checking the results in the self-test display.

Use the show configuration command to determine the self-test status for the I/O adapter through which loading will be performed.

For RRD42 CD drive booting, check the status of the KZMSA I/O adapter. For InfoServer booting, check the status of the DEMNA or

DEMFA I/O adapter. Determine the mnemonic assigned to the I/O adapter associated with the target boot device.

Check the console load device hardware. For VAX 7000 systems, check the Ethernet adapter by examining the self-test results and the green test light on the module, which reports the results of the Ethernet loopback test.

Using the mnemonic in step 2, use the show network command (such as show network demna0) to obtain the assigned name of the target device.

Load and run the operating system.

Verify the system under the installed operating system.


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9.3 Power-Up Diagnostics Overview

Self-test, additional ROM-based diagnostics, and console-based exercisers are run during power-up. The User Environment Test

Package (UETP) is run under the operating system.

Figure 9-3

Diagnostic Overview

ROM-Based

Diagnostics

(RBDs)

On-Line

Self-Test

Additional Power-Up Tests

Standalone Exercisers

User Environment Test Package (UETP)

BXB-0065-92


The tests summarized in Table 9-1 run when the system is powered up.

Table 9-1

Power-Up Diagnostics

Test Name

CPU Self-Test

Memory Array Self-Test

XMI Device Adapter Self-Test

Device Peripheral Self-Test

Power Subassembly Self-Test

CPU/Memory Interaction Tests

Multiprocessor Tests

IOP Tests

DWLMA Tests

Cache/Memory Exerciser

Disk Exerciser

1

Test Group

Self-Test

Self-Test

Self-Test

Self-Test

Self-Test

Additional Power-up Tests




Console-based Exerciser


Floating-Point Exerciser


Network Exerciser

1


1Run in internal loopback (at I/O adapter) mode only.

NOTE: Refer to the Advanced Troubleshooting manual for information on running console-based diagnostics and utilities using the cdp, set

host, and test commands.


9.4 Run System Self-Test

Gather adapter self-test and address information using self-test results as shown in Example 9-1.

Example 9-1

Self-Test Display

F E D C B A 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 NODE #

A M . . . . . P P TYP

o + . . . . . + + ST1

1

. . . . . . . E B BPD

o + . . . . . + + ST2

2

1

. . . . . . . E B BPD

+ + . . . . . + + ST3

2

. . . . . . . E B BPD

. . . . . . + . . . . + + + C0 XMI +

3

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . C1

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . C2

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . C3

. A0 . . . . . . . ILV

.128 . . . . . . . 128Mb

Firmware Rev = V1.0-1625 SROM Rev = V1.0-0 SN = GAO1234567


1

2

3

Check the ST1 line in the self-test results to see that all CPU and memory modules passed self-test. Note that on a system with more than one processor, failing processors are disabled and do not appear in the ST1 line.

Check the ST2 and ST3 lines to see that all modules on the LSB and the IOP module passed the first and second tests.

Check the C0 XMI line to determine which modules on the XMI bus passed self-test.




9.5 Show Commands for Installation

Use show commands to obtain information on the system configuration, devices used for booting and the Ethernet controllers.

Example 9-2 Show Configuration

>>> show configuration

1

Name Type Rev Mnemonic

LSB

0+ KN7AA (8001) 0000 kn7aa0

1+ KN7AA (8001) 0000 kn7aa1

7+ MS7AA (4000) 0000 ms7aa0

8+ IOP (2000) 0001 iop0

C0 XMI xmi0

1+ KFMSA (0810) A5A6 kfmsa0

2+ KZMSA (0C36) 003E kzmsa0

3+ DEMNA (0C03) 060B demna0

8+ DWLMA (102A) 0104 dwlma0

C1 XMI xmi1

1+ KFMSA (0810) A5A6 kfmsa1

2+ KZMSA (0C36) 003E kzmsa1

3+ DEMNA (0C03) 060B demna1

8+ DWLMA (102A) 0104 dwlma1

Example 9-3 Show Device

>>> show device

2

polling for units on kfmsa0, slot 1, xmi0...

dua2.2.0.1.0 R2TDYC$DIA2 RF73 dua3.3.0.1.0 R2TDYC$DIA3 RF73 polling for units on kzmsa0, slot 2, xmi0...

dka100.1.0.1.0 DKA100 RRD42

Example 9-4 Show Network

>>> show net

3

polling for units on demna0, slot 3, xmi0...

exa0.0.0.3.0 08-00-2B-0B-BB-ED


1

Use the show configuration command to see a listing of the modules in the system. This command shows the module LSB and XMI slot number, module name, module type, revision, mnemonic, and if self-test passed.

The show device command displays information about each I/O device. Polling checks the XMI bus for device configurations. The next line contains the console device name, the name of the device given by the device controller, and the device type.

3

Show network displays information about Ethernet and FDDI controllers for VAX 7000 systems. Polling checks the XMI bus for device configurations. Show net includes information such as the console device name of the network device with path information and the network controller’s hardware address in hex.



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9.6 Verify SCSI Devices

9.6.1 Check SCSI Devices Using Console Commands

DEC

7000

To verify SCSI devices, issue the console command show device. Check the output against the physical SBBs (storage building blocks). Nodes are set by the physical position of the SBB and do not have to be set.

Example 9-5 Checking SCSI Devices

Initializing...

1

F E D C B A 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 NODE #

A M . . . . . . P TYP

o + . . . . . . + ST1

. . . . . . . . B BPD

o + . . . . . . + ST2

. . . . . . . . B BPD

+ + . . . . . . + ST3

. . . . . . . . B BPD

. + . . . . + . . . . . . + C0 XMI +

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . C1

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . C2

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . C3

. A0 . . . . . . . ILV

. 64 . . . . . . . 64MB

Firmware Rev = V1.0-2216 SROM Rev = V1.0-1 SYS SN = GAO1234567

>>> show device polling for units on kzmsa0, slot 13, xmi0...

dka0.0.0.13.0 DKA0

2

RZ26

3

dka100.1.0.13.0 DKA100 RZ26 dka200.2.0.13.0 DKA200 RZ26 dka300.3.0.13.0 DKA300 RZ26 dka400.4.0.13.0 DKA400 RZ26 dka500.5.0.13.0 DKA500 RZ26 dka600.6.0.13.0 DKA600 RZ26 dkb0.0.1.13.0 DKB0

2

RZ26 dkb100.1.1.13.0 DKB100 RZ26 dkb200.2.1.13.0 DKB200 RZ26 dkb300.3.1.13.0 DKB300 RZ26 dkb400.4.1.13.0 DKB400 RZ26 dkb500.5.1.13.0 DKB500 RZ26 dkb600.6.1.13.0 DKB600 RZ26

3


Basics:

•

An XMI PIU is required to house the KZMSA adapter.

•

Each KZMSA has two ports. Each port has a maximum of eight nodes per bus, including the initiator (the KZMSA adapter).

•

Each SCSI (BA655) PIU can have one or two shelves; each modular storage shelf (BA350 DECstor/me) has a power supply and can hold seven 3.5" SBBs (such as RZ26s or TLZ06s), two 5.25" SBBs (such as the RZ73 drives), or a combination of these.

•

The two shelves in a SCSI PIU can each be on their own bus or can be daisy-chained together, provided there are no conflicting SCSI nodes.

•

The system cabinet can house a maximum of two BA655 SCSI PIUs.

•

SCSI configurations are discrete within a cabinet; that is, the bus and all nodes reside within one cabinet, either the system cabinet or the expander cabinet.

For installation, all cabling and node setting has been completed prior to shipping. To check the configuration, check self-test and issue a show de-

vice console command:

1

The system goes through self-test. Check that the KZMSA adapter passed self-test.

2

3

Issue a show device command. In this example, the KZMSA is in slot 13 (slot D) of the XMI that is channel 0. There are two ports off this KZMSA (see

2

). The devices from port 1 are listed first, followed by the devices from port 2.

Each port connects to a shelf housing seven RZ26’s on one bus. All devices in this example are reporting to the console and are working.


9.6.2 Check Console Output Against Physical Devices

DEC

7000

Next check the output from the show device command against the physical SBBs in the SCSI PIUs.

Figure 9-4 SCSI PIU with SBBs

Shelf 2

Front

Slot

&

Node

0

1

Rear

5

Green LED

6

Yellow LED

2

3

4

Shelf 1

SBBs

Power

Supplies

BXB-0362-92


Check the output from the show device command against the physical

SBBs in the SCSI PIU. There should be a one-to-one correspondence between SBBs reporting to the console and physical devices mounted in the

PIU. Note that the node number reported by the console corresponds to the physical position of an SBB within a shelf; the slots and nodes are numbered 0 to 6, from top to bottom (see Figure 9-4).

Each SBB has two LEDs. The green LED on the left lights when the SBB is mounted and being accessed.

Table 9-2 SCSI SBB LED Functions

SBB

Disk or tape

LED Condition Green LED

Off

Flashing

On

Power supply Off

On

No activity

Activity

Activity

Shelf fault

Shelf okay

Yellow LED

Normal

Spinning up or down

Not used

Power fault

Power okay

If you encounter any problems, reseat the SBBs and reissue show device.

If you need further testing, use the test command. Refer to BA350 documentation if you need to reconfigure the buses.



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BA350 DECstor/me Modular Storage Shelf Subsys-

tem Configuration Guide or User’s Guide


9.7 Verify Console Load Device Path

VAX

7000

If your console load device is an InfoServer, check the Ethernet adapter’s power-up loopback test results.

Figure 9-5 DEMNA LEDs

Self-Test OK LED

External

Loopback LED

Connector

Edge

BXB-0042-92


Check the Ethernet adapter’s self-test results. The show configuration printout is the most convenient display of the results. A "+" indicates the adapter passed self-test.

Independent of the module’s internal self-test is an external loopback test.

The loopback test runs independently at power-up and its results are not included in the self-test. That is, a DEMNA could pass self-test but fail the external loopback test. The results of the external loopback testing are reported by the External Loopback LED on the module. It is a green LED below the yellow Self-Test OK LED.

Open the front cabinet door. Noting the adapter’s card cage position from the show configuration printout, locate the module in the appropriate card cage and slot.

If the External Loopback LED is not lit, the module may have passed selftest, but may not be able to send or receive commands.


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9.8 Booting OpenVMS Alpha AXP from an RRD42

DEC

7000

This section shows a sample boot of OpenVMS Alpha AXP from the RRD42 CD drive for DEC 7000 systems. The first step is issuing the show device command to determine the location of the RRD42.

Example 9-6 CD-ROM OpenVMS Alpha AXP Boot

>>> show device

1

polling for units on kdm700, slot 1, xmi0...


dka100.1.0.1.0 dka100 RRD42

>>> boot -flags 0,0 dka100.1.0.1.0

2

Booting...

3

Connecting to boot device dka100 initializing HWRPB at 2000 initializing page table at 1ee000 initializing machine state jumping to bootstrap at 1fa000

OpenVMS AXP (TM) Operating System, Version V1.0

4


3

4

1

2

Show device displays information about each I/O device. Polling checks the XMI bus for device configurations. The next line contains three columns. The first column contains the device type and unit number, node number, device channel number, XMI node number, and I/O channel number, separated by periods. The second column displays the name of the device given by the device controller. The third column shows the device type.

In the boot command, -flags indicates that additional command parameters follow, 0 is the system root of the boot device, 0 is the bootstrap option, dk is the device code of the boot device, a is the boot device controller designation, and 1 specifies the hexadecimal unit number of the boot device. The 1 is the node number, 0 is the channel number, 1 is the XMI node number, and 0 is the I/O channel number.

The system boots standalone backup from the RRD42.

The operating system banner appears.


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9.9 Booting OSF/1 from an RRD42

DEC

7000

This section shows a sample boot of OSF/1 from the RRD42

CD drive for DEC 7000 systems. The first step is issuing the show device command to determine the location of the

RRD42.

Example 9-7 CD-ROM OSF/1 Boot

>>> show device

1



dka100.1.0.2.0 dka100 RRD42

>>> boot dka100.1.0.2.0

2

Booting...

3

Connecting to boot device dka100 initializing HWRPB at 2000 initializing page table at 1ee000 initializing machine state jumping to bootstrap at 1fa000

AXPboot - Wed Aug 19 10:18:32 EDT 1992

OSF boot - Wed Aug 19 10:18:40 EDT 1992

The system is ready.

DEC OSF/1 X2.0A-7 (Rev 6); Wed Aug 19 10:22:40 EDT 1992

4


3

4

1

2

Show device displays information about each I/O device. Polling checks the XMI bus for device configurations. The next line contains three columns. The first column contains the console device name. The second column displays the name of the device given by the device controller. The third column shows the device type.

In the boot command, dk is the device code of the boot device, a is the boot device controller designation, and 100 specifies the hexadecimal unit number of the boot device. The 1 is the node number, 0 is the channel number, 2 is the XMI node number, and 0 is the I/O channel number.

The system boots from the RRD42.

The operating system banner appears.


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9.10 Booting OpenVMS VAX from an InfoServer

VAX

7000

This section shows a sample OpenVMS VAX boot from an

InfoServer using the Ethernet. The first step is issuing the show network command.

Example 9-8 Sample InfoServer Boot

>>> show network

1

polling for units on demna0, slot 3, xmi0...

exa0.0.0.3.0 08-00-2B-0B-BB-ED

>>> boot exa0 -file ISL_LVAX_BL10

2

Initializing...

F E D C B A 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 NODE #

3

A M . . . . . P P TYP

o + . . . . . + + ST1

. . . . . . . E B BPD

o + . . . . . + + ST2

. . . . . . . E B BPD

+ + . . . . . + + ST3

. . . . . . . E B BPD

. . . . + . + . . . . + . + C0 XMI +

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . C1

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . C2

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . C3

. A0 . . . . . . . ILV

.128 . . . . . . . 128Mb

Firmware Rev = V1.0-1625 SROM Rev = V1.0-0 SYS SN = GAO1234567

Booting...

Connecting to boot device exa0 -file ISL_LVAX_BL10

Created boot device: exa0.0.0.3.0

Resulting file is mopdl:ISL_LVAX_BL10/exa0.0.0.3.0

.....

Load complete !


1

2

3

Show network displays information about network controllers.

Polling checks the XMI bus for device configurations. Show net includes information such as the console device name of the network device with path information (exa0.0.0.3.0) and the Ethernet controller’s hardware address in hex (08-00-2B-0B-BB-ED).

Boot standalone backup across the Ethernet by specifying the console device name of the network device with path information exa0 followed by the Initial System Load (ISL) file name ISL_LVAX_ and its version number BL10. To boot over the FDDI, the device mnemonic is fx rather than ex.

System self-test results are displayed if the environment variable

boot_reset is set on.

NOTE: The ISL file name must be specified in uppercase letters.



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9.11 Selecting an Ethernet Service

VAX

7000

The second step of booting over the Ethernet with an Info-

Server is selecting the service that boots standalone backup OpenVMS VAX.

Example 9-9

Selecting an Ethernet Service

Network Initial System Load Function

1

Version 1.1

FUNCTION FUNCTION

ID

1 - Display Menu

2 - Help

3 - Choose Service

4 - Select Options

5 - Stop

Enter a function ID value: 3

2

OPTION OPTION

ID

1 - Find Services

2 - Enter known Service Name

Enter an Option ID value: 1

3

Working

Servers found: 2

4

Service Name Format:

Service Number

Service Name

Server Name

Ethernet ID

#1

VMS054

ESS_08002B0BBBED

08-00-2B-0B-BB-ED

#2

CD_BIN_83371

ESS_08002B0BBBED

08-00-2B-0B-BB-ED


#3

INFO3$RZ57

INFO3

08-00-2B-26-A6-98

#4

CD_DOC_0050

INFO3

08-00-2B-16-04-98

Enter a Service number or <CR> for more: 1

5

1

2

3

4

5

The Network Initial System Load Function menu is displayed.

The system prompts you for a function ID value. Enter a 3 to select the

Choose Service function.

The Service options menu is displayed. Enter 1 to display the available Ethernet servers and services. In this example two servers are found on the Ethernet.

Each server has two services, 1 and 2. The service names are listed

(such as INFO3$RZ57) followed by the InfoServer names (such as

INFO3), and the Ethernet ID (such as 08-00-2B-26-A6-98). In this example, service #1 of server #1 VMS054, is used to boot OpenVMS

VAX.

Enter 1 to select service #1.


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9.12 Set Commands for Booting

Use the set command to define a default boot device or issue a nickname as shown in Example 9-10.

Example 9-10 Set Boot Commands

>>> set boot_reset on

1

>>> set bootdef_dev dua2.4.0.2.0

2

>>> set boot_osflags "0,6,7"

3

>>> boot

4

[the system now initializes and boots]

>>> create -nv work

5

>>> set work "-flags 0,6,7 dua6.14.0.12.1"

6

>>> set auto_action restart

7

>>> boot work

8

[the system now initializes and boots]


4

5

1‘

2

3

6

7

8

Set boot_reset on to initialize the system before booting.

If you boot from the same boot device each time, you can store the disk name by defining the default boot device. This is done by using the set bootdef_ dev command. The default boot device is used for booting during power-up and auto restarts.

Use set boot_osflags to define the boot command flag parameters of

0, 6, and 7. The flags can also be specified as done in step 6.

Booting can now be done from that device by typing boot or just b.

Use the create command to create the environment variable work.

The -nv parameter stores the environment variable work.

This is an example of booting from a system that is part of a

VMScluster. To boot from the cluster system disk, a nickname is created by equating the boot parameters to an environment variable as shown. A nickname is used so boot parameters do not have to be entered when the system boots, and it stores boot command qualifiers.

Used to set the auto_action environment variable so the system will restart after an error halt.

Booting can now be done from that device by typing boot work.

NOTE: Refer to the Console Reference Manual for more information on set commands and environment variables.






9.13 Booting LFU with an RRD42

NOTE:

DEC

7000

The Loadable Firmware Update (LFU) is supplied on the

DEC 7000/10000 AXP Console CD-ROM (Part Number AG-

PQW3*-RE, where * is the letter that denotes the disk revision). Make sure this CD-ROM is mounted in the RRD42 incabinet CD drive. Boot LFU from the CD-ROM.

Example 9-11 DEC 7000 LFU Booting

>>> show device

1



dka100.1.0.2.0 dka100 RRD42

>>> boot dka100

2

Booting...

Copyright Digital Equipment Corporation

1992


Loadable Environment Rev: V1.0-1625 Jul 12 1992 10:50:56

***** Loadable Firmware Update Utility *****

Version 2.01 16-jun-1992

-------------------------------------------------------------------

Function Description

-------------------------------------------------------------------

Display Displays the system’s configuration table.

Exit Return to loadable offline operating environment.

List Lists the device types and firmware revisions

supported by this revision of LFU.

Modify Modifies port parameters and device attributes.

Show Displays device mnemonic, hardware and firmware

revisions.

Update Replaces current firmware with loadable data

image.

Verify Compares loadable and device images.

? or Help Scrolls the function table.

-------------------------------------------------------------------

Function?

3


1

2

3

Use the show device command to find the name of the RRD42 CD drive.

Enter the boot command to boot from the RRD42. The RRD42 has a device name of dka100.

LFU starts, displays a summary of its commands, and issues its prompt (Function?).


9.14 Running LFU on a VAX 7000 System

VAX

7000

LFU is used to update firmware on any module in the system. LFU is supplied on the VAX 7000/10000 Console CD-

ROM (Part Number AG-PQW1*-RE, where * is the letter that denotes the disk revision). Make sure this CD-ROM is mounted in one of the system’s InfoServers. Boot the Initial System Load (ISL) program, and select the service corresponding to the console CD-ROM.

Example 9-12 VAX 7000 LFU Booting

>>> boot exa0 -file ISL_LVAX_V01

1

Resulting file is mopdl:ISL_LVAX_V01/exa0

...... Load complete!

[boot information]

Network Initial System Load Function

Version 1.1

FUNCTION FUNCTION

ID

1 - Display Menu

2 - Help

3 - Choose Service

4 - Select Options

5 - Stop

Enter a function ID value: 3

2

OPTION OPTION

ID

1 - Find Services

2 - Enter known Service Name

Enter an Option ID value: 1

3

Working

Servers found:: 3

Service Name Format:

Service Number

Service Name

Server Name

Ethernet ID

#1

INFO4$RZ57

INFO4

08-00-2B-26-A6-98

#2

6000_DIAG_H

INFO3

08-00-2B-16-04-D4

#3

VAX7000_V01

OPUS_ESS

08-00-2B-18-A9-75

Enter a Service Number or <CR> for more: 3

4


Copyright Digital Equipment Corporation

1992


Loadable Environment Rev: V1.0-1625 Jul 12 1992 10:50:56

***** Loadable Firmware Update Utility *****

Version 2.01 16-jun-1992

-------------------------------------------------------------------

Function Description

-------------------------------------------------------------------

Display Displays the system’s configuration table.

Exit Return to loadable offline operating environment.

List Lists the device types and firmware revisions

supported by this revision of LFU.

Modify Modifies port parameters and device attributes.

Show Displays device mnemonic, hardware and firmware

revisions.

Update Replaces current firmware with loadable data

image.

Verify Compares loadable and device images.

? or Help Scrolls the function table.

-------------------------------------------------------------------

Function?

5

2

3

4

1

5

Enter the boot command as shown. Note that the ISL file name must be typed in upper case. The final two characters are the ISL file version, which you can read from the last two characters of the volume label printed on the CD-ROM.

Enter 3, to select Choose Service from the Function menu.

Enter 1 to select Find Services from the Option menu.

Enter the number of the service named VAX7000_Vnn. This service name is the volume label printed on the CD-ROM. In this example, service number 3 supplies the console CD-ROM.

LFU starts, displays a summary of its commands, and issues its prompt (Function?).


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9.15 Booting the Standalone Backup

After you have booted the standalone backup using the RRD42 CD drive or the InfoServer on the Ethernet, the OpenVMS operating system banner appears.

Example 9-13 Booting OpenVMS Alpha AXP on a DEC 7000 System with an RRD42

>>> boot dka0

1

OpenVMS Alpha AXP Version V5.5-2 Major Version id = 1 Minor

Version ID = 1

2

PLEASE ENTER DATE AND TIME (DD-MMM-YYY HH::MM) 14-APR-1992 14:40

Configuring devices...

3

Available device DUA2 device type RF73


Available device DUC1 device type RA92

.

.

Enter "YES" when all needed devices are available.

%BACKUP-I-IDENT, Stand-alone BACKUP V5.5-2; the date\ is 14-APR-1992 14:40

4

$

5

Example 9-14

Booting OpenVMS VAX on a VAX 7000 with an

InfoServer

>>> boot exa0 -file ISL_LVAX_BL10

6

VAX/VMS Version V5.5-2 Major Version id = 1 Minor Version ID = 0

7

PLEASE ENTER DATE AND TIME (DD-MMM-YYY HH::MM) 14-APR-1992 14:40

Configuring devices...

8



Available device DUC1 device type RA92

.

.

Enter "YES" when all needed devices are available.

%BACKUP-I-IDENT, Stand-alone BACKUP V5.5-2; the date\ is 14-APR-1992 14:40

9

$

10


4

5

1

2

3

6

7

8

9

10

Boot the standalone backup from the RRD42 by specifying the console name of the device as shown in Section 9.8.

The OpenVMS Alpha AXP banner appears and the procedure asks for the date and time.

The procedure displays a list of local devices on the system. Enter YES when all needed devices are available.

When booting is completed, it displays an identification message.

The OpenVMS Alpha AXP prompt appears. Refer to the OpenVMS Al-

pha Version 1.0 Upgrade and Installation Manual to build the system disk.

Boot standalone backup across the Ethernet by specifying the console device name of the network device as shown in Section 9.10.

The OpenVMS banner appears and the procedure asks for the date and time.

The procedure displays a list of local devices on the system. Enter YES when all needed devices are available.

When booting is completed, it displays an identification message.

The OpenVMS prompt appears. Refer to the VMS Upgrade and Instal-

lation Supplement to build the system disk.





9.16 Running UETP

After the operating system is booted, run the User Environment

Test Package (UETP). First log in and check the devices. Then start the tests.

Example 9-15

Running UETP

Username: SYSTEST

1

Password:

$ @UETP

2

Welcome to OpenVMS VAX UETP Version V5.5-2

3

%UETP-I-ABORTC, UUETINITOO to abort this test, type ^C

You are running on a VAX 7000 CPU with yyyyy pages of memory

The system was booted from _xxxx:[SYS0]

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Run "ALL" UETP phases or a "SUBSET" [ALL] ? ALL

How many passes of UETP do you wish to run [1] ?

How many simulated user loads do you want [145] ?

Do you want Long or Short report format [Long] ?

UETP starting at 14-NOV-1991 13:12:23.00 with parameters:

DEVICE LOAD DECNET CLUSTER phases, 1 pass, 145 loads, long report.

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Enter SYSTEST as the username. Obtain the password from the system manager. After you log in, check all devices.

Enter the command @UETP to start the program.

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The UETP banner appears, and the program prompts you with questions. The default answer for each question is in brackets. Press Return if you wish to enter the default answer. UETP testing begins when the final question is answered.

DEVICE, CLUSTER, and DECNET phases require additional setup to be tested. See the VMS Upgrade and Installation Supplement and related OpenVMS VAX documentation.





Appendix A

Storage Architecture Overview

VAX

7000

VAX 7000 systems can connect to disk and tape drives in several different ways. This appendix provides some general information on the various alternatives.


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Storage Architecture and Options

•

DSSI and VMSclusters Compared

Storage Architecture Overview A-1

A.1 Storage Architecture and Options

A VAX 7000 system can connect disks and tapes on the XMI bus via the VAX 7000 to XMI adapter (DWLMA) using KDM70 and KFMSA-

BA adapters. VAX 7000 systems also have multiple paths for CI,

DSSI, and Ethernet connections.

Figure A-1

VAX 7000 Architecture

Processors

Memory

LSB

IOP

DWLMA CLOCK

XMI

DEMNA DEMFA CIXCD KFMSA KDM70

BXB-0054A-92

VAX 7000 systems have several choices of VMScluster adapters and communication interconnects. Figure A-1 shows a system architecture, and Table A-1 lists the adapters and configuration limits.

A-2 Storage Architecture Overview

1

Table A-1

VAX 7000 System I/O Adapters

Adapter Maximum Configuration

Per XMI Per System

CIXCD

DEMFA

DEMNA

KDM70

6

4

4

3

10

8

16

1

12

12

2

KFMSA

6

The system can deliver transceiver power for 4 DEMNAs per PIU.

2 The maximum number of KFMSAs is derived as follows: (25 minus the number of CIX-

CDs) divided by two.


DSSI VAXcluster Installation Guide

Storage Architecture Overview A-3

A.2 DSSI and CI VMSclusters Compared

VAX

7000

The Digital Storage System Interconnect (DSSI) bus is supported on VAX 7000 systems using the KFMSA-BA adapter.

It is a daisy-chained multi-drop bus that connects up to eight nodes. Logically, each DSSI bus is equivalent to a small CI, including the associated logical Star Coupler. A

CI storage unit and HSC is equivalent to a DSSI ISE (see

Figure A-2).

Figure A-2 CI and DSSI Compared

NI -- Ethernet

VAX

NI

Adapter

CI

Adapter

VAX

NI

Adapter

CI

Adapter

VAX

NI

Adapter

VAX

NI

Adapter

KFMSA

DSSI

KFMSA

CI

HSC

Tape/Disk Tape/Disk

CI Equivalent of DSSI's ISE

DSSI

Controller Controller

Tape/Disk

ISE

Tape/Disk

ISE

BXB-0070C-92

A-4 Storage Architecture Overview

On both CI and DSSI, all nodes directly connect to each other. The DSSI bus requires electrical terminators at both ends to ensure signal integrity because it is DC-coupled (the CI bus does not require physical termination).

Logically, each DSSI bus is equivalent to a small CI with its Star Coupler.

The RF/TF devices on the DSSI are functionally equivalent to a combination of HSC and RA/TA devices on the CI. Like the HSC, each ISE controller can communicate with multiple VAX 7000 hosts on the DSSI and order disk seeks. ISEs do not have to share an HSC like CI devices, so each additional ISE linearly increases I/O throughput and bandwidth.

DSSI can be implemented in single- or multi-host mode. In single-host, one system has access to integrated storage elements (ISEs) across the DSSI storage bus. In multi-host configurations, the systems remain functionally independent while their common DSSI storage bus, together with

VMScluster software, makes ISEs available to each system, providing multiple data paths for access to ISEs.



Storage Architecture Overview A-5

Appendix B

DSSI Concepts

VAX

7000

This chapter gives an overview of the Digital Storage System Interconnect (DSSI) bus supported by the KFMSA-BA adapter. Installation instructions appear in Chapter 3.


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DSSI Basics

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Integrated Storage Elements (ISEs)

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Dual-, Tri-, and Quad-Host Systems

DSSI Concepts B-1

B.1 DSSI Basics

Table B-1 summarizes DSSI terminology and concepts. The indicated references provide more information.

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VAX 7000 systems support DSSI subsystems in single-, dual-, tri-, or quad-host configurations using the KFMSA-BA adapter.

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Each KFMSA-BA adapter has two buses, each of which can attach seven additional nodes (ISEs or another KFMSA-BA adapter).

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ISEs can be RF disk or TF tape drives.

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RF ISEs are housed in disk PIUs in the system or expander cabinets.

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TF85 ISEs are housed in the system cabinet.

Table B-1

DSSI Concepts

Term

Control panel

DSSI

Reference

DSSI

VAXcluster

Installation

Guide

DSSI

VAXcluster

Installation

Guide

Dual-host

Section B.3

ISE Section B.2

Definition

An enclosure interface that allows remote control of DSSI node ID selection and ISE operating status.

Digital Storage System Interconnect. A

DSA-based storage interconnect used by the KFMSA-BA adapter and the RF and

TF series integrated storage elements to transfer data and to communicate with each other.

Storage configuration where ISEs are shared between two DSSI adapters on a

DSSI subsystem with two host systems.

Integrated storage element. On the DSSI storage bus, all RF and TF storage devices are ISEs.

B-2 DSSI Concepts

Table B-2 DSSI Concepts (Continued)

Term

KFMSA-BA

MSCP

Split-bus

Throughbus

Tri-host

Reference

Section 5.3

Section B.2

Node name

DSSI VAXcluster


Quad-host

Single-host

Section B.3

Section 5.2

DSSI VAXcluster


DSSI VAXcluster


Section B.3

Definition

XMI adapter for RF disks and TF tapes; enables connection to these devices.

Mass storage control protocol. An application layer protocol used by the host to perform disk I/O operations and I/O control functions.

A 6-character (maximum) value assigned to each ISE. The node name of each ISE must be unique across the system topology.

Four host systems sharing ISEs on the DSSI storage bus.

Storage configuration where ISEs are connected to only one host system.

A mode of operation where the bus servicing the ISEs in the system cabinet is different from the bus servicing the ICSs in the expander cabinets.

A mode of operation where all ISEs are on the same DSSI bus.

Three host systems sharing ISEs on the DSSI storage bus.

DSSI Concepts B-3

B.2 Integrated Storage Elements (ISEs)

Of the eight nodes available between any two terminators on a

DSSI bus, a maximum of three nodes can be KFMSA-BA adapters, the rest ISEs. ISEs are RF disks and TF tapes that populate up to seven nodes on any DSSI bus. Each ISE has a controller and a disk or tape drive.

Figure B-1

ISEs for the DSSI Storage Bus

Single-Host

ISE

0

ISE

1

ISE

2

ISE

3

ISE

4

ISE

5

ISE

6

XMI

7

KFMSA

7

DSSI Bus 1

DSSI Bus 2

ISE

0

Host System 1

ISE

0

XMI

7

KFMSA

7

ISE

1

ISE

1

ISE

2

ISE

3

ISE

4

ISE

5

ISE

6

ISE

2

ISE

3

DSSI Bus 1

DSSI Bus 2

ISE

4

Host System 2

XMI

6

6

KFMSA

ISE

0

ISE

1

ISE

2

ISE

3

ISE

4

BXB-0072-92


Each DSSI bus has a limit of eight physical addresses: one, two, or three adapters (KFMSA-BAs) and from one to seven ISEs (RF disks or TF tapes).

Each ISE has a controller in the physical (tape or disk) drive which uses the mass storage protocol (MSCP) or tape MSCP.

Each connection has an initiator and a target node. Any node on the bus can act as either an initiator or a target. The actual communications are limited to two nodes at a time. Arbitration mechanisms accommodate multiple dialogues on the DSSI bus.

The ISE receives a complete packet of information requesting a task to be done. The controller interprets the packet and performs the task without any further communication from other DSSI nodes. The controller has a command queue and handles access requests. It can start and monitor an internal diagnostic, and provide status of the storage element.


B.3 Dual-, Tri-, and Quad-Host Systems

The DSSI can connect dual-host, tri-host, and quad-host systems and ISEs.

Figure B-2

Examples of Dual-Host Configurations

Host 1

XMI

7

KFMSA

7

Host 2

XMI

6

KFMSA

6

ISE

0

ISE

1

ISE

2

ISE

3

ISE

4

ISE

5

DSSI Bus 1

DSSI Bus 2

ISE

0

ISE

1

ISE

2

ISE

3

ISE

4

ISE

5

Host 1

XMI

7

KFMSA

7

ISE

0

ISE

1

ISE

2

DSSI Bus 1

DSSI Bus 2

ISE

3

ISE

4

Host 2

XMI

6

6

KFMSA

ISE

0

ISE

1

ISE

2

ISE

3

ISE

4

BXB-0072B-92


Figure B-2 shows a dual-host configuration with one KFMSA in each system. For DSSI VMSclusters, each system can have up to six KFMSA-BA adapters.

The ISEs can be in either the system cabinet or the expander cabinets.

Dual-, tri-, and quad-host systems must have:

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Two or more VAX 7000 or other VAX systems

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Software licenses of

First System

OpenVMS

Additional Systems

OpenVMS

1

VMScluster

VMScluster

DECnet full-function

DECnet end-node

1On any cluster, the maximum difference in OpenVMS revision levels between any two systems cannot be greater than one.

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DSSI adapters (KFMSA-BA adapters for VAX 7000 systems)

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Ethernet hardware

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No more than six ISEs on each DSSI bus



DSSI VAXcluster Installation and Troubleshooting

Manual


Appendix C

Digital Remote Services Console

Installation

The Remote Services Console (RSC) allows customer services to troubleshoot systems from a Digital Service Center. The system console terminal port is used to connect the RSC to a system. If the system has a DMB32 or a DHB32 option, a port can be used to connect a telephone line to the RSC.

See Figure C-1.

The Digital Service Center can run a series of diagnostics to verify the RSC connection to the system. For more information, see the Remote Services

Console Field Service Manual, the Remote Services Console User’s Guide, and the DF112 Modem Family User’s Guide.

Figure C-1 Remote Console Cable Connections

VAX CPU

CONSOLE TERMINAL

PORT

CONSOLE

TERMINAL

A1 A2

REMOTE SERVICES

CONSOLE

B1 B2

OPTIONAL

MODEM

REMOTE

STATION

BXB-0332-92

Digital Remote Services Console Installation C-1

A

AC power checking, 7-2 input voltages, 7-5 measuring, 7-4

B

Booting

LFU, 9-28

OpenVMS Alpha AXP, 9-18

OpenVMS VAX, 9-22

OSF/1, 9-20 standalone backup, 9-23, 9-33

Boot command, 9-18

Boot time, 6-10

C

Cabinets damage, 2-9 leveling, 2-10 pallet removal, 2-8 unpacking, 2-7

Cables

BC16E-25, 4-3

BNCIA, 6-16

BN24B-10, 4-7

BN3x transceiver, 4-5

BN4x transceiver, 4-5

DSSI, 3-33, 5-8, 5-10

Ethernet, 4-4

I/O, 3-30

Star Coupler, 6-16

Carton removal, 2-6

CCL module, 3-27

LEDs, 7-7

Index

CD-ROMs, 9-3

CIXCD, A-3 adapter, 6-1 default configuration, 6-3 jumpers, 6-5 parameters, 6-4

CI port address, 6-6

Console load devices, 9-2 terminal, 4-2, 4-3

Create command, 9-26

Current overload, 7-3

D

DEC LANcontroller 400, 4-5

DEMFA, A-3

DEMNA, A-3

LEDs, 9-16 loopback LED, 9-17 loopback test, 9-17

Disable arbitration, 6-13

DSSI basics, B-2 bus length, 5-9 bus number, 5-11 cabling ISEs, 5-10 disk PIU, 5-5, 5-11, B-2 dual-host, B-6 installation overview, 5-2 multi-host, A-5 node IDs, 5-12 physical addresses, B-5 single-host, 5-4, A-5

DWLMA, A-2

LEDs, 8-3

Index-1

E

Equipment damages, 2-3

Ethernet adapter check, 9-5 self-test, 9-17 servers, 9-25 service selection, 9-24

Ethernet-based compact disk server, 9-3

Expander cabinet installation, 3-1

I/O cable, 3-30 placement, 3-4 power control cable, 3-26 tools, 2-5 unpacking, 3-2

XMI PIU, 3-31

Extend ACK timeout, 6-13

Extend header, 6-13

External loopback LED, 9-17

F

FDDI, 4-6

H

HSC link module, 6-3

I

Indicator check, 7-6

InfoServer, 9-2

Initial System Load. See ISL

Installation flowchart, 1-2

Installation overview, 1-1

ISE, 5-1, 5-3, A-5, B-2, B-4

ISL, 9-31

K

KDM70, A-2, A-3

KFMSA-BA, 5-3, 5-5, 5-6, A-2, A-3,

B-3

LEDs, 5-6 nodes, 5-7 node IDs, 5-13 self-test, 5-7 termination, 5-7

KZMSA, 9-3

L

LARS form, 2-3

LA75, 4-3

Leveler feet, 2-9, 2-10

LFU

RRD42 booting, 9-28

LINK module, 6-3, 6-8

M

Main circuit breaker, 7-3

Memory module LEDs, 8-3

MSCP, B-3, B-5 tape, B-5

N

Network initial system load function, 9-24

P

Packing material, 2-6

Power-up diagnostics, 9-6, 9-7

Processor module LEDs, 8-3

Q

Quiet Slot DELTA Time, 6-2, 6-3,

6-8, 6-9

R

Ramps, attaching, 2-9

Ramp kit, 2-7

RRD42, 9-3

S

SCSI

Index-2

devices, 9-12, 9-14

LEDs, 9-15

PIU, 9-13

Self-test, 9-7

BPD line, 8-5

C# XMI line, 9-9 display, 8-4, 9-8

I/O channel line, 8-5

LEDs, 8-3

NODE # line, 8-5

ST lines, 8-5, 9-9

TYP line, 8-5

Set boot_def dev command, 9-26

Set boot_reset command, 9-26

Set work command, 9-26

Shipment inspection, 2-2

Show configuration command,

9-10, 9-17

Show device command, 9-10, 9-12,

9-15, 9-18

Show net command, 9-10, 9-22

Split-bus, B-3

Standalone backup booting, 9-32

Status LEDs check, 8-2

System power-up, 7-1

System cabinet installation, 2-1

T

Through-bus, B-3

Tools, unpacking, 2-4

U

UETP running, 9-34

V

VMSclusters

DSSI, B-7

DSSI and CI compared, A-4 setting node address, 6-6 size, 6-15

Index-3

Digital Equipment 7000 AXP System Installation guide

Assistant Bot

DEC 7000 AXP System

VAX 7000

Installation Guide

Order Number EK–700EB–IN.002

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Contents

Preface

Chapter 1 Installation Overview

Chapter 2 Installing the System Cabinet

Chapter 3 Installing an Expander Cabinet

Chapter 4 Making Console, Ethernet, and FDDI

Connections

Chapter 5 Connecting to a DSSI Subsystem

Chapter 6 Connecting to a CI VMScluster

Chapter 7 Powering Up the System

Chapter 8 System Self-Test

Chapter 9 Diagnostics and Utilities

Appendix A Storage Architecture Overview

Appendix B DSSI Concepts

Appendix C Digital Remote Services Console

Installation

Examples

Figures

Tables

Preface

Intended Audience

Document Structure

Conventions Used in This Document

Documentation Titles

DEC 7000/VAX 7000 Documentation

Table 1 DEC 7000/VAX 7000 Documentation (Continued)

Table 2 Related Documents

Table 2 Related Documents (Continued)

Chapter 1

Installation Overview

1.1 Installation Flowchart

Installation Flowchart

Chapter 2

Installing the System Cabinet

2.1 Inspect the Shipment

Inspection Flowchart

2.2 Collect Tools and Resources

Tools and Resources

syste

Table 2-2 Expander Cabinet Tools

2.3 Remove Carton and Packing Material

Packing Material

2.4 Remove from the Pallet

Figure 2-3 Preparation and Removal from Pallet

2.5 Level the Cabinet

Figure 2-4 Leveler Foot Adjustment

2.6 Assemble and Install Side Skirts

Figure 2-5 System Cabinet Side Skirt Assembly and Installation

2.7 Assemble and Install Front Skirt

Figure 2-6 System Cabinet Front Skirt Assembly and Installation

Chapter 3

Installing an Expander Cabinet

3.1 Unpack the Cabinet

Expander Cabinet (Front View)

3.2 Position the Cabinet

Expander Cabinet Positioning

3.3 Remove Cabinet Top Covers

Figure 3-3 Cabinet Top Cover Removal

3.4 Remove Front and Rear Doors

Figure 3-4 Door Removal

3.5 Remove System Cabinet Side

Figure 3-5 System Cabinet Side Removal

3.6 Install Side Spacers

Figure 3-6 Installing Side Spacers

3.7 Level All Cabinets

Figure 3-7 Leveler Foot Adjustment

3.8 Install Top Spacers

Figure 3-8 Installing Top Spacers

3.9 Install Bottom Spacers

Figure 3-9 Installing Bottom Spacers

3.10 Assemble and Install Side Skirts

Figure 3-10 Side Skirt Assembly and Installation

3.11 Assemble and Install Front Skirts