MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation
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1. MLO 000657 e Dial up to support dial up operation e Hang up to disable automatic hang up of the lines when logging out or when completing a dialog with the modem using terminal emulation software With automatic hang up disabled you can modify the DFA01 modem operating parameters from applications software or when using a terminal emulator You can then exit the program without the DFA01 modem resetting these parameters to power up default values MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation 29 6 6 Connect to an Ethernet Network The DESQA Ethernet adapter can accommodate either standard or ThinWire Ethernet cabling The DESQA module is configured at the factory for the ThinWire Ethernet If you need to select the standard Ethernet port call your DIGITAL service representative Make a ThinWire network connection as follows 1 Find the T connector terminators and cable clamp in the accessories carton Figure 15 shows a ThinWire cable T connector and terminator Figure 15 ThinWire Cable T Connector and Terminator Connector Connector T Connector Terminator MLO 000659 2 Plugthe T connector into the ThinWire connector on the DESQA module as shown in Figure 16 Push in and turn the T connector plug clockwise until it locks into place 9 Connect the ThinWire Ethernet cable s to the T connector as shown in Figure 16 e If the system requires one connection to the network connect the ThinWire cable2. Feed one end of the BC16D cable under the system box from the back or side and plug it into the connector If you are going to connect both BC16D cables connect the first to the connector labeled 8 15 on the CXA16 cover panel If you are going to use only one BC16D cable connect the cable to the connector labeled 0 7 Lock the connector into place by using the bail latches shown in Figure 6 3 Plug the other end of the BC16D cable into the cable concentrator Lock the connector into place by using the bail latches 16 MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation Figure 6 Connecting Devices to the CXA16 Module Latches CA Feed Cable Under System Unit and Through Opening MLO 002273 MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation 17 Figure 7 Connecting Devices to the Cable Concentrator H3104 Cable Concentrator Rear View BC16D Cable H3104 Cable Concentrator Front View Modified Modular Jack Bal N KAEN Latches NEN To Terminals and Printers To Host MLO 002274 4 Connect each printer and terminal cable directly to one of the modified modular jacks on the cable concentrator as shown in Figure 7 5 Ifyou have not already done so connect the remote terminal or printer to the other end of the cable Your terminal or printer documentation shows how to connect the cable If the printer or terminal does not have a modified modular jack connection use a passive adapter H8571 A available in 25 a
3. and performed set up operations you are ready to connect the console terminal to the system MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation 7 4 2 Connect the Console Terminal to the System Connecting the console terminal to the system involves attaching one end of a cable to the cover panel of the central processing unit CPU module and the other end of the cable to a communications port in the back of the terminal The CPU cover panel covers slots 1 and 2 and has two labels KA655 and MS650 affixed to the top of the panel The port on the back of the console terminal varies with the type of terminal Refer to the separate illustrations and instructions that follow to connect VT300 series and VT200 series terminals For VT300 Series Terminals Connect the console terminal to your system as follows 1 Turn off the console terminal 2 Find the terminal cable in the accessories box The cable is labeled DECconnect Office Cable and has a DEC 423 modular plug on each end 3 Connect the terminal cable to the DEC 423 modular jack labeled 1 on the rear of your terminal according to the instructions in your terminal installation guide 4 Feed the other end of the cable under the system base either from behind or from the side Draw up the cable and plug it into the DEC 423 modular jack labeled A1 on the CPU cover panel as shown in Figure 3 8 MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation Figure 3 Connecting a VT300 Ser
4. line from the telephone to the DFA01 cover panel To install voice communication on modem A plug the telephone line into the second jack from the top of the cover panel marked with the telephone icon To install voice communication on modem B plug the telephone line into the second jack from the bottom of the cover panel marked with the telephone icon Setting Up Terminal Lines Before you can use the DFA01 modem you must set up your operating system software to recognize the DFA01 modem Set up your operating system software to support the following four terminal lines for the DFA01 modem e Modem A primary channel e Modem A on line control channel OLC e Modem B primary channel e Modem B on line control channel OLC Refer to your operating system documentation to determine how to make permanent terminal line definitions so that every time the system is powered up the terminal lines are configured for proper operation You may need to define the following terminal line characteristics e Modem control to support full EIA modem control e Speed parity data bits terminal lines should be set to 2400 baud parity disabled and 8 data bits to coincide with the modem power up defaults 28 MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation Figure 14 Connecting Modem to Wall Mounted Jack Data Jack Service Telephone to DFA01 Connection DFA01 Cover Panel Telephone Mounted Modular Telephone Jacks
5. the console program which is a part of the firmware contained in the CPU The CPU firmware enables you to give commands to the system and also generates error messages CPU firmware is described in MicroVAX 3800 3900 VAXserver 3800 3900 Technical id quie which is included in this documentation kit Turn on your system and select a language as follows 1 Turn on your console terminal and wait until it has beriormen its self tests successfully 2 Turn on your system by setting the power switch to on 1 The switch should glow orange 3 Within a few moments the Language Selection Menu should display on your console terminal as shown in Figure 22 Figure 22 Language Selection Menu KA655 A V5 3 VMB 2 7 1 2 3 4 Dansk Deutsch Deutsch English English Espanol Francais Francais Francais Italiano Deutschland 0sterreich Schweiz United Kingdom United States Canada Canada France Belgique Suisse Nederlands Norsk Portugu s Suomi Svenska so 4 Select a language by typing the number corresponding to your choice and pressing Return MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation 39 NOTE Some older terminals do not support multiple languages The language selection menu does not appear and the system defaults to English After you select a language the system runs power on self tests Within a few moments your console terminal should display a series of numbers as the sys
6. to the lower end of the T connector and a terminator to the other end of the T connector Make connections to the T connector by pushing in and turning the connector or terminator clockwise until it locks into place 30 MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation Figure 16 Making a ThinWire Ethernet Connection ThinWire Ethernet T Connector Feed Cable Under System Unit and Through Opening MLO 002277 e Ifthe system is a link in the network and connects to two additional components connect one ThinWire cable to one end of the T connector and connect a second ThinWire cable to the other end Connect the cables to the T connector by pushing in and turning the connectors clockwise until they lock into place MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation 31 Use the cable clamp from the accessories kit to form the upper cable in a loop approximately 10 cm 4 in in diameter as shown in Figure 17 Figure 17 Form the Upper Cable in a Loop Minimum Recommended Bend Radius 44 5 mm 1 75 in Cable Clamp MLO 000663 4 The ThinWire cable can be connected to any one of the following devices A ThinWire Ethernet Multiport Repeater DEMPR which can in turn be connected to a baseband Ethernet cable and which can connect up to eight ThinWire segments in a local area network e A ThinWire Ethernet Singleport Repeater DESPR which can in turn be connected to a baseband Ethernet cable and connects to one
7. 13A Canada telephone service The switchpacks are factory set for this service If you have this service you have one wall mounted modular telephone jack per telephone e RJ41S RJ45S United States and CA41A CA45A Canada data jack telephone service If you have this service you have two wall mounted modular telephone jacks per telephone NOTE If you do not know which telephone service you are using call your telephone company Information about the type of telephone service you are using is readily available to you as a telephone customer RJ11C CA11A RJ12C CA12A and RJ13C CA13A Service Use the following procedure to connect the DFA01 modem to RJ11C CA11A RJ12C CA12A or RJ13C CA13A service NOTE f you plan to use both modem A and modem B you will need two telephones one for each modem 22 MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation 1 Disconnect the telephone line from the wall mounted modular telephone jack Leave the other end of the telephone line connected to the telephone as shown in Figure 10 Figure 10 Disconnecting the Telephone Line Single and Multi Line Service Locking Tab E y Wall Mounted Modular 4 Telephone Jack Squeeze Locking Tab and Pull From Jack Telephone MLO 000653 MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation 23 2 Take one end of one of the cords included with the DFA01 modem 17 00089 01 and plug it into the top jack on the DFA01 cover panel modem A The top jac
8. 16 SA 16 Line asynchronous serial interface RS 423 A no modem support M3118 YB CXB16 SA 16 Line asynchronous serial interface RS 422 noise immune M3119 YA CXY08 SA 8 Line asynchronous serial interface full modem support M3018 DSV11 SA 2 Line synchronous serial interface full modem support M3121 PA DFA01 AA 2 Line asynchronous serial interface with inte gral modem M8020 PA DPV11 SA Synchronous serial line interface M8086 PA LPV11 SA Dual parallel printer interface 14 MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation Table 1 Cont Module Identification Labels Module Number Option Number Description M7559 PA M7546 PA M7206 PA M7740 PA M7552 PA M7500 PA M7658 PA M7651 PA M8634 PA M3125 PA A1009 PA A1008 PA A030 PA M4002 PA A026 PA TQK70 SA TQK50 SA TSVO5 SA KLESI KRQ50 SA KMV1A SA DRQ3B SA DRV1W SA IEQ11 SA IBQ01 SA AAV11 SA ADV11 SA ADQ32 SA KWV11 SA AXV11 SA TK70 tape drive controller TK50 tape drive controller TS05 tape drive controller RV20 write once optical disk or TU81E tape controller RRD40 RRD50 CDROM controller Programmable data communications interface Real time parallel interface Real time parallel interface IEEE instrument bus DMA controller BITBUS to Q bus DMA controller Digital to analog converter Analog to digital converter Analog to digital converter Programmable real time clock D A and A D converter CAUTION Do not operate the system without DI
9. G The system weighs between 50 kg 110 lb and 64 kg 140 Ib depending on the options installed Use two or more people to maneuver the system During installation leave space behind the system for routing cables underneath the system unit Once installation is complete you can place the system base directly against a wall No rear ventilation is required 4 MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation Figure 2 Sliding the System into Place Hand Holds Slides Front to Back Rolls Left to Right 4 MLO 002269 MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation 5 4 Install the Console Terminal The next step in installing your MicroVAX 3800 or VAXserver 3800 system is to set up the console terminal You use the console terminal to communicate with your system Your console terminal is packed with the following e Video monitor e Keyboard and keyboard cable e Console terminal power cable Documentation including an installation guide and user s manual Unpack the terminal and documentation Use the instructions in the terminal installation guide to connect the various components of your terminal Read the instructions on installing and using your terminal that were provided with your console terminal Before you connect the console terminal to your system turn on the terminal to make sure it works correctly and perform some set up operations The terminal performs a self test every time you turn it on The do
10. GITAL supplied module cover panels The module cover panels are required to protect the equipment and to meet international regulatory standards Do not substitute other cover panels as they may not meet the required specifications Operating the system without the module cover panels has the following consequences e The system may overheat due to inadequate air circulation e The system will not comply with FCC and VDE requirements for shielding and may produce electrical interference that affects other equipment e The system is susceptible to electrical interference or damage from external sources MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation 15 6 1 Connect Terminals and Serial Printers You can connect up to 16 terminals and or serial printers for each CXA16 or CXB16 module installed in your system If the site has been prepared properly the lines for the additional terminals and printer s are clearly labeled and terminate near the system You do not connect the terminals and printers directly to the system but to a cable concentrator H3104 which has connections for up to eight terminals and printers You then connect the cable concentrator to the system with a BC16D cable The cable carton contains two H3104 cable concentrators and two BC16D cables for each CXA16 module in your system Connect the additional terminals and printers as follows 1 Find the H3104 cable concentrator and BC16D cable in the cable carton 2
11. MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation Order Number EK 164AA IN 001 digital equipment corporation maynard massachusetts March 1989 The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Digital Equipment Corporation Digital Equipment Corporation assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document The software if any described in this document is furnished under a license and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license No responsibility is assumed for the use or reliability of software or equipment that is not supplied by Digital Equipment Corporation or its affiliated companies Digital Equipment Corporation 1989 All rights reserved Printed in U S A The READER S COMMENTS form on the last page of this document requests the user s critical evaluation to assist in preparing future documentation The following are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation COMPACTape DIBOL RSX DDCMP DSSI RT DEC MASSBUS ThinWire DECmate MicroVAX ULTRIX DECnet PDP UNIBUS DECserver P OS VAX DECUS Professional VAXcluster DECwriter Q bus VAXELN DELNI Rainbow VAXlab DELQA ReGIS VMS DEQNA RQDX VT DESTA RSTS Work Processor digi tall ML S933 FCC NOTICE The equipment described in this manual generates uses and may emit radio frequency energy The equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the
12. ThinWire segment e A ThinWire Ethernet adapter located in another MicroVAX or workstation DIGITAL Network and Communications NaC publications explain the types of network configurations possible 32 MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation Each ThinWire Ethernet segment must have one and only one grounding point When your ThinWire cable is connected to a DEMPR or DESPR the ground is provided by the DEMPR or DESPR chassis If you are using a single segment ThinWire Ethernet work area with no DEMPR or DESPR you may need to ground the ThinWire connector on the DESQA Ethernet adapter NOTE Contact your network manager or DIGITAL service representative if you have questions about network configurations To ground a single segment ThinWire network or the DESQA module cover panel use a grounding clamp part number 90 08927 00 and an unshrouded T connector part number 12 25534 01 as shown in Figure 18 Contact your DIGITAL sales representative concerning these parts Figure 18 Grounding ThinWire Ethernet Cable on the DESQA Module Hole for Address Label Carrier Terminal Ring Ground Wire 14 AWG Grounding Clamp Terminator T Connector ThinWire MLO 000664 Make a standard network connection as follows NOTE The DESQA module is configured at the factory for the ThinWire Ethernet If you need to select the standard Ethernet port call your DIGITAL service representative 1 Find the Ethernet transceive
13. cumentation for your terminal describes a successful self test and possible error messages that display if the terminal is not operating properly Once the terminal passes the self test you should perform some set up operations a 4 1 Perform Set Up Operations Set up involves choosing how your video terminal operates Certain parameters must be selected so that your terminal can communicate with your system the terminal s baud rate should be set to 9600 and receive speed should be set to equal the transmit speed You choose set up options from a series of menus that display when you press the key on the terminal keyboard Set up instructions for terminals vary according to model or in some cases according to which read only memory ROM cartridge is installed in your terminal Be sure to read the documentation provided with your terminal While most default settings are acceptable you should perform the set up procedure for your terminal to ensure appropriate set up values The two examples that follow provide set up instructions for VT300 and VT200 series terminals 6 MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation For VT300 Series Terminals 1 2 Press Set Up to display the Set Up Directory screen Use the arrow keys to select the Communications Set Up option and press Enter Make sure the Transmit Speed option in the Current Setting column is set to 9600 Use the left and right arrow keys to cha
14. e information 4 If you require voice communication with the DFA01 modem you may want to consider this step You can install voice communication on the DFA01 modem in one of two ways Depending on the location of your system telephone and wall mounted modular telephone jacks one of the following two methods of installing voice communication may be more appropriate for your system The first way of installing voice communication is established for both modem A and modem B in the preceding steps The telephone is connected to the wall mounted modular telephone jack which is in turn connected to the DFA01 cover panel see Figure 13 26 MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation Figure 13 Connecting Modem to Wall Mounted Jack Data Jack Benne bas duce Connection DFAO1 Cover Panel Line Icon Telephone Icon Mounted Modular Telephone MLO 000656 MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation 27 The following describes an alternative method of installing voice communication on the DFA01 modem The telephone is connected to the DFA01 cover panel which is in turn connected to the wall mounted modular telephone jack see Figure 14 a Leave connected the 8 wire telephone cord that attaches the DFA01 cover panel to a wall mounted modular telephone jack b Disconnect the telephone line from the wall mounted modular telephone jack Leave the telephone line connected to the telephone c Connect the telephone
15. eface 1 2 2 1 3 Place the System 4 4 1 4 2 5 6 6 1 6 2 6 3 6 4 6 5 6 6 7 8 9 10 After Installation e 0 8 e e 06 0 6 o 9 09 8 8 e 0 8 80 8 8 e 8 8 8 0 9 9 o E3 pa oo MD O Ha 12 14 16 19 20 20 22 30 36 39 41 42 Figures 1 1 Shipping Carton Contents 2 Sliding the System into Place 3 Connecting a VT300 Series Console Terminal 4 Connecting a VT200 Series Console Terminal 5 Front View of MicroVAX 3800 Enclosure 6 Connecting Devices to the CXA16 Module cu 7 Connecting Devices to the Cable Concentrator 8 Mounting the Cable Concentrator 9 Connecting a Modem to a CXY08 Module SR 10 Disconnecting the Telephone Line Single and Multi Line DIET NICO MER TET AG LA a ETE ET 11 Installing Telephone Cord Single and Multi Line Service 12 Connecting Modem to Telephone Single and Multi Line SERVICE AA AA 13 Connecting Modem to Wall Mounted Jack Data Jack Service Telephone to Wall Jack Connection 14 Connecting Modem to Wall Mounted Jack Data Jack Service Telephone to DFA01 Connection 15 ThinWire Cable T Connector and Terminator 16 Making a ThinWire Ethernet Connection KA dam whee ibg 17 Form the Upper Cable ina Loop 18 Ground
16. el OCP Unit Number Fault Write Protect Ready Break Enable Disable Switch Power Up Mode Switch Modified Modular Jack MLO 002272 MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation 13 6 Connect Additional Devices to the System You can connect additional devices at this time or you can complete installation and load system software before connecting other devices Skip to the next step if you prefer to connect additional devices later Use the instructions in this step when you are ready to connect the devices You make all connections directly to the module cover panels Begin with the module at the far right As you complete connections for each module move left to the next module The next five sections explain how to connect each type of device To help you make the proper connections each module cover has an identifying label at the top The label contains the option number and module number Table 1 lists the identifying labels for all modules requiring connections Use Table 1 to identify the modules as you connect additional devices to your system Table 1 Module Identification Labels Module Number Option Number Description M7625 KA655 AA MicroVAX 3800 3900 CPU M7625 KA655 BA VAXserver 3800 3900 CPU M7621 A MS650 BA MicroVAX VAXserver 3000 series memory M78578 MRV11 D Programmable read only memory M7769 KFQSA SA DSSI mass storage adapter M3127 PA DESQA Ethernet adapter M3118 YA CXA
17. er MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation 25 panel Connect the telephone line to the second jack from the bottom of the cover panel RJ41S CA41A and RJ45S CA45A Service Use the following procedure to connect the modem to RJ41S CA41A and RJ45S CA45A data jack service You will need a standard 8 wire telephone cord not supplied with the DFA01 modem If you have this service you have two wall mounted modular telephone jacks per telephone NOTE If you plan to use both modem A and modem B you will need two telephones one for each modem Do not unplug the telephone line from the wall mounted coda telephone jack 1 Connect one end of an 8 wire telephone cord not supplied with the DFA01 modem into the top jack on the DFA01 cover panel modem A The top jack on the cover panel is marked with the line icon 2 Connect the other end of the telephone cord into a second wall mounted modular telephone jack as shown in Figure 13 If you require voice communication on modem A refer to step 4 for more information 3 If you do not plan to use modem B skip this step and proceed to step 4 If you plan to use modem B connect a second 8 wire telephone line to the bottom jack on the DFA01 cover panel marked with a line icon Notice that the jack positions are reversed for modem B Connect the other end of the cord to a wall mounted modular telephone jack If you require voice communication on modem B refer to step 4 for mor
18. he RF71 integrated storage elements are behind the Operator Control Panel OCP which contains controls and indicators for each of the storage elements Make sure the Write Protect switches are in the out write enabled position the Halt button should also be in the out position not lit The following controls are located on the CPU cover panel covering slots 1 and 2 Break Enable Disable Switch The factory setting is break disable down indicated by the dot outside the circle Leave the switch set to disable while you start the system for the first time and run diagnostic software to test the system With break disabled your system automatically boots software when powered up Power Up Mode Switch This 3 position rotary switch determines how the system powers up The factory setting is Run Mode indicated by an arrow Set the switch to the Language Inquiry Mode the uppermost position indicated by a human profile before you power up your system the first time Baud Rate The baud rate switch is on the inside of the panel covering the CPU module The factory setting is 9600 You should have already set your console terminal baud rate to 9600 see Section 4 1 The system and the terminal must be set to the same baud rate to communicate You are now ready to connect additional devices to your system 12 MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation Figure 5 Front View of MicroVAX 3800 Enclosure Operator Control Pan
19. ies Console Terminal DECconnect Office Cable Feed Cable Under System MLO 002270 MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation 9 For VT200 Series Terminals Connect the console terminal to your system as follows 1 Turn off the console terminal 2 Find the terminal cable and modular j ack to 25 pin adapter in the accessories box The cable is labeled DECconnect Office Cable and has a DEC 423 modular plug on each end The adapter is labeled H8571 A 3 Plug one end of the cable to the 25 pin adapter then connect the adapter to the 25 pin communications port labeled COMM on the rear of your terminal according to the instructions in your terminal installation guide 4 Feed the other end of the cable under the system base either from behind or from the side Draw up the cable and plug it into the DEC 423 modular jack labeled A1 on the CPU cover panel as shown in Figure 4 You are now ready to set the controls on your system 10 MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation Figure 4 Connecting a VT200 Series Console Terminal N 4 DECconnect Pa Office Cable Feed Cable Under System Adapter ff H8571 A MLO 002271 MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation 11 5 Set Controls on Your System All controls are on the front of the chassis as shown in Figure 5 Your system s integrated storage elements and tape drives are shock mountedin a tray across the top of the system T
20. ing ThinWire Ethernet Cable on the DESQA Module 19 Making a Standard Ethernet Connection Roana 20 Power ADI sata 21 Attaching Power Cable to the System 22 Language Selection Menu s s ser 23 Example of a Successful Power On Test ui 24 Attaching the Front Panel COTE Tables Module Identification Labels RC P 17 23 24 25 21 29 30 31 32 33 35 37 38 39 40 41 4 Preface This manual describes how to install your MicroVAX 3800 or VAXserver 3800 system It assumes you have unpacked the system according to directions on the shipping carton Installation includes the following steps 1 Verifying site preparation Checking your shipment Placing the system Installing the console terminal Setting controls on the system Connecting additional devices to the system Connecting the power cable po cox que Re oam dea OO Turning on the system and selecting a language 9 Attaching the front panel Before installing a DIGITAL system review the system warranty The terms of your warranty agreement with DIGITAL may require that a qualified DIGITAL service representative install your system Contact your local DIGITAL representative if you have any questions NOTE VAXserver 3800 systems are designed to offer maximum performance for applications that do not require timesharing Some of the devices referred to in this ma
21. k on the DFA01 cover panel is marked with the line icon as shown in Figure 11 Figure 1 T Installing Telephone Cord Single and Multi Line Service DFA01 Cover Wall Mounted Panel Modular Line Icon Modem Telephone Cord 17 00089 01 MLO 000654 Connect the other end of the cord to the wall mounted telephone jack 4 To install voice communication on modem A take the end of the telephone line that you disconnected from the wall jack in step 1 and connect it to the second jack from the top of the DFA01 cover panel as shown in Figure 12 This jack is marked with the telephone icon 24 MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation Figure 12 Connecting Modem to Telephone Single and Multi Line Service gt DFA01 Cover Wall Mounted Panel Modular Telephone Jack Line Icon Na pu AN Telephone E Ilcon Modem Telephone MLO 000655 If you do not plan to use modem B do not perform the following step If you require use of a second modem set up modem B for use by continuing with step 5 5 Using a second telephone set up modem B by following the same procedure used to engage modem A Notice however that the jack positions on the DFA01 cover panel are reversed for modem B The bottom jack on the DFA01 cover panel is marked with a line icon the second jack from the bottom is marked with a telephone icon Connect the wall mounted modular jack to the bottom jack on the DFA01 cov
22. limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such radio frequency interference when operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference in which case the user at his own expense may be required to take measures to correct the interference This document was prepared using VAX DOCUMENT Version 1 1 Contents e o 9 O eee 9 9 0 0 9 0 9 9 0 9 0 Verify Site Preparation RETTO SITI Check Your Shipment basa Unpack Your Shipment eee e 0 e oc 06 0 0 09 9 9 9 9 e 6 e 8 o 8 8 e 9 e 9 9 Install the Console Terminal Perform Set Up Operations Connect the Console Terminal to the System Set Controls on Your System Connect Additional Devices to the System Connect Terminals and Serial Printers Connect Parallel Printers to the System Connect Synchronous Modems to the System ada Connect Asynchronous Modems to the System Connect an Internal Modem to Telephone Lines Connect to an Ethernet Network T Connect the System Power Cable Turn on the System and Select a Language Attach the Front Panel to the System Pr
23. nd 9 pin models Follow the same procedure for connecting a second BC16D cable to the CXA 16 except plug the cable into the connector labeled 0 7 18 MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation You can mount the cable concentrator on a wall Wall mounting enables you to keep cables off the floor Use two screws as shown in Figure 8 NOTE Be sure that you mount the cable concentrator less than 7 6 meters 25 feet from the system to ensure the BC16D cable reaches the system Figure 8 Mounting the Cable Concentrator To Wall i MLO 000651 6 2 Connect Parallel Printers to the System You can connect up to two parallel printers for each LPV11 module installed in your system Connect parallel printers to the LPV11 module as follows 1 Find the BC27L 30 cable s in the cable carton 2 Feed one end of the first BC27L cable under the system box from the back or side Plug it into the connector labeled J1 on the LPV11 module cover panel Lock the connector into place by using the bail latches 3 Plug the other end of the BC27L cable into the printer Follow the same procedure for connecting a second printer to the LPV11 module except plug the cable into the connector labeled J2 on the LPV11 cover panel MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation 19 6 3 Connect Synchronous Modems to the System You can connect two synchronous modems to your system for each DSV11 module installed in the system Connect a synchro
24. nge the setting Make sure the Receive Speed option in the Current Setting column is set to receive transmit Use the down arrow to move the cursor to this option and the left and right arrows to change the setting Press to return to the Set Up Directory screen Use the arrow keys to select the Global Set Up option Press Enter to display the Global Set Up screen and use the arrow keys to select the Comm1 Port option If the port in the Current Setting column is selected for RS 232 press to select the DEC 423 port Press to return to the Set Up Directory screen Use the arrow keys to select the Save Current Settings option Press to save all current settings then press to exit the Set Up Directory For VT200 Series Terminals 1 2 Press to display the Set Up Directory screen Use the arrow keys to select the Default option and press Ente Default correctly sets all values except transmit speed Use the arrow keys to select the Comm option and press to display the Communications Set Up menu Use the arrow keys to select the Transmit option and using Enter set the speed to 9600 Use the arrow keys to select the To Directory option and press Enter Use the arrow keys to select the Save option and press Enter this option stores the set up values Then press to exit the Set Up Directory Once you have tested your terminal
25. nous modem to a DSV11 module using the sroto specific adapter and extension cables as follows 1 Feed the female end of the 0 6 m 24 in adapter cable BC19 B D E F under the system unit from the back or side and connect it to the DSV11 module Tighten the two screws on the cable connector using the screwdriver shipped with your system Connect the extension cable BC55D BC22F or BC19L to the other end of the adapter cable Secure the cables by tightening the two screws at the connection Connect the other end of the extension cable to the modem Refer to your modem documentation for the location of the connector and for instructions on using your modem 6 4 Connect Asynchronous Modems to the System You connect asynchronous modem lines to the CXY08 module which supports up to eight lines To connect a modem to a CXY08 module see Figure 9 and refer to the following instructions 1 2 Find the BC19N 12 cable in the cable carton Feed one end of the cable under the system and plug it into the connector If you are going to use both BC19N 12 cables connect the first to the connector labeled 4 7 on the CXY08 module cover panel If you are going to use only one cable connect the cable to the connector labeled 0 3 Lock the connector into place with the bail latches Attach a modem to one of the four connectors at the opposite end of the cable If you want to place the modem farther away from the system at
26. nual are designed for multiuser systems and may not be suitable for a VAXserver system Contact your DIGITAL representative if you have any questions about whether use of a specific device is appropriate for your VAXserver system Dual host systems must be installed by a DIGITAL service representative For more information on dual host systems refer to your MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Operation manual Conventions The following conventions are used in this book Convention Meaning Key A symbol denoting a terminal key used in text and examples in this book For example indicates that you press the Break key on your terminal keypad indicates that you press the Return key on your terminal keypad NOTE Provides general information about the current topic CAUTION Provides information to prevent damage to equipment or software WARNING Provides information to prevent personal injury vi dd ma 1 Verify Site Preparation Before receiving your system you should have received a MicroVAX Site Preparation manual This guide describes the physical environmental and electrical requirements to operate your system For your convenience a copy of this guide is also included in your Customer Hardware Information kit If you have not already done so please read the guide and follow its instructions for preparing your site The installation instructions that follow assume the site meets all the installation requirements listed in
27. r cable in the cable carton The cable has a male connector at one end and a female connector at the other end MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation 33 2 3 Feed the male connector under the system and plug it into the female connector on the DESQA module Slide down the locking device on the female connector to secure the connection Figure 19 shows a standard Ethernet network connection Connect the other end of the cable to one of the following devices e An H4000 transceiver located on a traditional baseband Ethernet cable e A DELNI which can in turn be connected to a baseband Ethernet cable and which can connect up to eight systems in a local area network DIGITAUs Network and Communications NaC publications explain the types of network configurations possible 34 MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation Figure 19 Making a Standard Ethernet Connection Sliding ty TANGAN AE Woooo ooo A 0000000 A Standard Ethernet Connector Feed Cable Under System Unit and Through Opening MLO 002276 MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation 35 7 Connect the System Power Cable NOTE If you are installing an expanded MicroVAX 3800 system do not proceed with the instructions in this manual Begin installing your expander according to the installation instructions shipped with your expander Do not proceed unless you have verified that your system
28. s power requirements match your power source The correct voltage for the system is listed on the serial number label next to the left power supply If the voltage listed matches your power source continue with the installation If the voltage does not match your power source do not continue Contact your DIGITAL sales representative CAUTION Operating a system with incorrect voltage can damage the system Connect the power cable to the system as follows 1 Make sure the system on off 1 0 switch is set to off 0 and that all devices connected to the system are turned off 2 Find the power cable packed inside the system shipping carton Make sure the pronged end of the power cable plug matches the wall outlet Several types are shown in Figure 20 36 MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation Figure 20 Power Cables 100 125 V 200 250 V MLO 001861 MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation 37 4 Feed the opposite end of the cable under the system from the rear or the left and attach it as shown in Figure 21 Figure 21 Attaching Power Cable to the System To Outlet Feed Power Cable Under the Rear of the Unit MLO 002044 5 Plug the pronged end of the power cable into the wall outlet 38 MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation 8 Turn on the System and Select a Language You are now ready to turn on your system and select a language The language you select controls only the language of
29. system unit When you have completed this remove the label from the front of the unit CAUTION Before continuing installation verify that your system s power requirements match your power source The correct voltage for the system is listed on the serial number label next to the left power supply see Figure 1 If the voltage listed matches your power source continue with the installation If the voltage does not match your power source do not continue Contact your DIGITAL sales representative 2 MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation Figure 1 Shipping Carton Contents DECconnect Office Cable Adapter H8571 A Unit I D Plugs PIL MULUD Cable Clamp Keys to Front Panel Terminators T Connector GE Screwdriver System Power Cable Front Panel Hand Holds System Unit ini Serial Number Label MLO 002268 MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation 3 3 Place the System The installation instructions that follow assume you have correctly followed the unpacking instructions on the carton CAUTION Moving and operating your system without the shipping brackets may damage the mass storage devices After unpacking your system you can move it into Dosor in two ways as shown in Figure 2 e You can roll it sideways e You can gently slide or walk it backward or forward by gripping the handholds on the side of the unit WARNIN
30. tach a BC22F modem cable between the cable assembly and the modem Refer to your modem documentation for the location of the connector and for instructions on using your modem Repeat the same procedure for connecting a second BC19N cable except plug the cable into the connector labeled 0 3 20 MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation Figure 9 Connecting a Modem to a CXY08 Module Latches BC19N 12 Cable Assembly Feed Cable Under System Unit and Through Opening MLO 002275 MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation 21 6 5 Connect an Internal Modem to Telephone Lines NOTE The DFA01 modem is available for U S and Canadian customers Depending on the country you live in the Telecommunication Administration PTT may not allow you to connect private integral modems to the public switched telephone network Call your DIGITAL representative for information on modem availability in your country DFA01 Modem You connect the DFA01 module to telephone lines The DFA01 module supports two modems modem A and modem B Each modem requires its own telephone The DFA01 modem connects to the following basic types of dial up telephone service e RJ11C United States and CA11A Canada standard single line telephone service The switchpacks are factory set for this service If you have this service you have one wall mounted modular telephone jack per telephone e RJ12C RJ13C United States and CA12A CA
31. tem tests itself The example in Figure 23 shows the screen after a successful power on test Figure 23 Example of a Successful Power On Test KA655 A V5 3 VMB 2 7 Performing normal system tests 40139 IDs nI 140300600 a 3d II na IZ 0 IL 30 Zad Zidane O NA IN ye oe O RH NG PN KC AA KG PA APA ee KO PAG SO 062407 540644054 2042403 4 Tests completed Loading system software No default boot device is set Devices DUAO RF71 MUAO TK70 XQAO 08 00 2B 08 E7 A4 DEVICE XQA0 If the self tests do not start or complete successfully as shown in the example in Figure 23 your system may have a problem Refer to MicroVAX Troubleshooting and Diagnostics included in this documentation kit for instructions If the self tests run successfully turn the Power Up Mode switch to the Run Mode indicated by an arrow This saves the language you selected 40 MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation 9 Attach the Front Panel to the System The final step of installation is attaching the front panel When you are ready to attach the front panel follow the instructions in this section The front panel is packed separately in the system shipping carton Attach the front panel as shown in Figure 24 RC NOTE The window on the front panel must be open to attach the front panel Instructions for removing the front panel and operating the window controls are provided in MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Operation Figure 24 A
32. the MicroVAX Site Preparation manual The instructions also assume all terminal data lines telephone lines and network lines that you plan to connect to your system are in place and clearly labeled 2 Check Your Shipment NOTE Save all packing materials if you plan to reship the system Your shipment may include several cartons e One contains the system unit with unpacking instructions on the side e One contains cables for connecting additional devices to your system e Another with unpacking instructions on the side contains components of the console terminal e Another marked Software contains software documentation system software diagnostic software and a software license Depending on your order your shipment may also include some of the following equipment e Additional terminal s e Printer s e Modem s 2 1 Unpack Your Shipment Before installing your system unpack all cartons and check the contents against the shipping list to ensure you have received everything you ordered MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation 1 If any item is missing or damaged e Contact your delivery agent e Contact your DIGITAL sales representative Find the carton containing the system unit and unpack the system according to the instructions on the carton Figure 1 shows the contents of the shipping carton Release the shipping brackets according to the instructions on the yellow label attached to the front of the
33. ttaching the Front Panel MLO 002278 MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation 41 Pull the latch on the front panel to the out position 2 Holding the panel with two hands place it flush Hagai the front of the box about an inch above the bottom 3 Slide the panel down until it locks into place Secure the panel by pushing in the latch 10 After Installation You should now read MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Operation to learn how to use your system You must know how to operate the system controls and the TK70 tape drive before you install system software or run diagnostic software Both system software and diagnostic software are shipped on tape cartridges While optional DIGITAL strongly recommends that you run the diagnostic software supplied with your system before you install system software The diagnostics verify your system s configuration and check to see if each device is working properly The diagnostic software is on a tape cartridge labeled MV DIAG CUST TK50 Chapter 3 of MicroVAX Troubleshooting and Diagnostics describes how to run the diagnostic software Refer now to instructions on operating your TK70 in MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Operation 42 MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800 Installation
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