Digital Equipment DEC 4000 600 Series Original operating instructions
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1. Unpack the System
Tools needed for installation: Phillips screwdriver and scissors.
Documentation
Information Envelope
Accessories
(Not needed for
(One per shipment - use
to inventory shipment.)
Unpacking
Instructions
Power Cord
installation.)
on Shipping
Carton
Factory Installed
Software
Installation Cards
Console Terminal
Cable
(17-01364-02)
Quick Installation
Card and Door Keys
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Ramp
Box
2
WARNING:
The system is heavy—at least 118 kg (254 lb).
Two people are needed to move it off the ramp.
2. Roll System Off Pallet
3 m
(10 ft)
3 m
(10 ft)
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Toggle up to unlock,
down to lock (front
and rear wheels).
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Height 883 mm (35 in)
Width 499 mm (20 in)
Depth 775 mm (31 in)
Weight 124 kg (275 lb) max
Operating temperature 10–35°C (50–95°F)
Relative humidity (noncondensing) 20–80%
Heat dissipation @1400 W, 4774 Btu/hr
Minimum airflow clearance 25.4 mm / 1 in (rear and sides)
Max operating altitude 2438 m (8000 ft)
Max power consumption 1650 W
Operating power range (1 phase) 104 VAC to 128 VAC / 208 VAC to 256 VAC
Power cord length 2.4 m (8 ft)
Declared operating acoustic level LWAd = 6.7 B /LpAm = 49 dBA
DEC 4000 with 4 RF73s, ISO 9296
Specification Measurement
3. Position the System
Service Area
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1.1 m
(3.7 ft) 1.7 m
(5.5 ft)
.5 m
(1.6 ft)
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4. Check Switch Settings
Halt Switch
Set to In Position
Front
Rear
Halt
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AC Circuit Breaker
Set to Off (O)
DC On/Off Switch
Set to Off (O)
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5. Connect Console Terminal
Use the documentation that ships with the terminal to connect
the keyboard and set up the console. Make sure the console
baud rate is set to 9600.* If you have a modem, connect it now.
*Note:
If you need to change the system baud rate, see the
DEC 4000 Owner’s Guide.
Console
Terminal
Optional
Modem
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Connect console
terminal
(17-01364-02).
1
Connect optional
modem.
2
Rear
Note:
Use the cord
that ships with the
system, not the one
that ships with the
console terminal.
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6. Connect Power Cords
Power Connection: To Wall Outlet
Active Wall
Outlet (20 A) Console Terminal
Power Cord
Modem
Power Cord
System
Power Cord
Rear
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To reduce risk of injury,
do not remove modules, storage devices,
or power supply. No user-serviceable
parts are inside. Refer servicing
questions to a Digital service
representative or qualified
self-maintenance personnel.
This equipment is not designed for
connection to an IT power system
(a power system without a directly
grounded neutral conductor).
Plug this equipment into a properly
grounded power receptacle.
The green fastener is a Safety Earth
Bonding Point. Do not attempt to loosen.
Voltage selection is not required.
WARNING:
Slide
safety
cover
to left.
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7. Expand the System
The DEC 4000 system can be expanded from any of the five
connectors (labeled A-E in the figure). Connectors A-D are
SCSI/DSSI and E is SCSI only. Depending on your order,
your system may differ from the example shown.
Remove
SCSI
terminator.
Connect
SCSI
cable.
1
2
Remove
Connect
DSSI
cable.
1
2
E
A
B
C
D
Front
DSSI
terminator.
SCSI Connection:
DSSI Connection:
Digital Equipment Corporation. All rights reserved. AXP, DEC 4000,
DECchip, OpenVMS, the AXP logo, and the DIGITAL logo are trademarks
of Digital Equipment Corporation. OSF/1 is a registered trademark of Open
Software Foundation, Inc.
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1. UPS (optional) 4. AC circuit breaker (rear)
2. Console terminal 5. DC on/off switch (front)
3. Peripherals, expanders, and modems
After about a minute, you will see two displays similar to the following:
08:52:07 Wednesday, July 29, 1992
Digital Equipment Corporation
DEC 4000
Executing Power-Up Diagnostics
CPU Memory Storage Net Futurebus+
0 1 0 1 2 3 A B C D E 0 1 1 2 3 4 5 6
P - - - - P - - - - - * * - - - - - -
*Test in progress P Pass F Fail - Not Present
Console V2.3-2001 VMS PALcode X5.12B, OSF PALcode X1.09A
CPU 0 P B2001-AA DECchip (tm) 21064-2
CPU 1 -
Memory 0 -
Memory 1 -
Memory 2 -
Memory 3 P B2002-BA 32 MB
Ethernet 0 P Address 08-00-2B-2A-D4-43
Ethernet 1 P Address 08-00-2B-2A-EC-7D
ID 0 ID 1 ID 2 ID 3 ID 4 ID 5 ID 6 ID 7
A SCSI P RZ26 RZ26 RZ26 Host
B SCSI P RZ26 RZ26 RZ26 RZ26 Host
C SCSI P RZ26 RZ26 RZ26 RZ26 Host
D P
E SCSI P RZ73 RZ73 RZ73 RZ73 RRD42 TLZ06 TZ85 Host
Futurebus+ P - - - - - - -
System Status Pass Type "b" to boot dka0.0.0.1.0
DEC 4000 console V2.3-2001, built on July 29, 1992 at 10:02:19
>>>
8. Turn the System On in the Following Order
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When you need. . . Refer to. . .
Console user information DEC 4000 Owner’s Guide
System configuration (EK-KN430-OP)
System troubleshooting
Power-up diagnostics DEC 4000 Service Guide
Running diagnostics (EK-KN430-SV)
Symptom-directed diagnostics
System repair and replacement
System configuration
Drive removal and replacement DEC 4000 Options Guide
SCSI/DSSI ID selection (EK-KN430-OG)
Drive light information
Ordering information
CPU operation DEC 4000 Technical Manual
Memory operation (EK-KN430-TM)
I/O operation
System operation
If your system includes an internal disk drive pre-loaded
with operating system software, then
If you ordered. . . Refer to. . .
OpenVMS Alpha AXP OpenVMS Factory Installed Software User
Information, provided with your system.
DEC OSF/1 Alpha AXP Guide to Starting the Factory Installed
Software System, provided with your system.
If you need more detail, or you plan to install from compact disc,
use the OpenVMS or DEC OSF/1 installation guide that comes with
your operating system software.
For more information on your hardware or console diagnostics,
see the DEC 4000 Owner’s Guide.
9. Installing Software
10. For More Information
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Network Connections
Option 1: ThinWire Ethernet
There are three networking options: ThinWire, standard
Ethernet (thickwire), and 10BASE-T Ethernet. Follow the
diagrams for the type of network you have.
Rear
0
F1
F2
0
F1
F2
Remove
T-connector
and terminator.
Connect ThinWire
cable and reconnect
T-connector.
1
3
Make sure
Ethernet select
switch is in
2
up position.
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