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DECpc AXP 150 andDEC 2000 Model 300 AXPUser InformationOrder
Number: EK-A0634-OM.001
July 1993
This guide describes how to operate the DECpc AXP 150 and DEC
2000Model 300 AXP systems.
Revision Information: This is a new manual.
Digital Equipment CorporationMaynard, Massachusetts
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First Printing, July 1993
Possession, use, or copying of the software described in this
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documentwill not infringe existing or future patent rights, nor do
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All Rights Reserved.
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FCC Notice: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with thelimits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmfulinterference in a residential
installation.
Any changes or modifications made to this equipment may void the
usersauthority to operate this equipment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, ifnot installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmfulinterference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee thatinterference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipmentdoes
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can bedetermined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to tryto correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that towhich the receiver is connected
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help
To comply with the FCC rules part 15B for a class B computing
device,use only properly shielded interface cables for the systems
described in thisdocument.
VCCI Class 2 ITE Notice:
This document was prepared using VAX DOCUMENT, Version 2.1.
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Contents
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv
1 System DescriptionIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11In This Chapter . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11
Operating System Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . 12Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12System Architecture . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12Supported Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . 12Visual Display Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Client/Server Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Client Systems
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . 13Server Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . 13
System Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14System Features .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14
Front Panel Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . 16Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Controls and Indicators . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Front Panel
Illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . 17
Back Panel Ports and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . 18Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Ports and Connectors . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Ports and
Connectors Illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19
Back Panel Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . 110Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110Controls and Indicators
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
110Controls and Indicators Illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 111
Internal Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112Storage
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . 112
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Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 112Storage Options Illustration . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Internal Options, continued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . 114EISA and ISA Options . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114Ordering Information . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114EISA
Option Illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 115
Internal Options, continued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . 116Memory Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116Ordering Information .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
116Memory Option Illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 116
System Unit Key Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 117Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117Important Information
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
117Recording the Key Number and Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . 117Key Number and Letter Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . 117
2 Using the SystemIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21In This Chapter . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21
Choosing a Location for the System Unit . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 22Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Physical Orientation . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22Environmental Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 22Unsuitable Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Cable Considerations . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Ergonomic Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . 24Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Positioning System
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Moving the
System Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25Positioning Illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 25
Turning the System On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 26Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Turning On the System . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Turning Off
the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 26On/Off Switch Positions Illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 27
OpenVMS and OSF/1 Console Power-Up Test Displays . . . . . . . .
28Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . 28Power-Up Test Display Differences . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28If the System Passes . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28If the System
Fails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . 28Power-Up Test That Passes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . 29Power-Up Test That Fails . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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Windows NT Firmware Power-Up Test Displays . . . . . . . . . . .
. . 210Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210Power-Up Test Display Differences .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210If the System Passes . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210If the
System Fails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 210Power-Up Test That Passes . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 211Power-Up Test That Fails . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Booting Windows NT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . 212Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212Windows NT Factory
Installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212Booting
Windows NT Automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
212Boot Selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . 212Using the Boot Menu . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212Windows NT Boot Menu .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213Windows NT
Boot Selection Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
213
Booting OpenVMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . 214Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214OpenVMS Factory
Installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214Booting
OpenVMS Automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
214System Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . 214Booting OpenVMS . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Booting OSF/1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215OSF/1
Factory Installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 215Booting OSF/1 Automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . 215System Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215Booting OSF/1 . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
3 Using CD-ROM and Diskette DrivesIntroduction . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31In This
Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . 31
RRD42 CD-ROM Drive Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 32Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Description . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
32Controls and LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 32If Errors Occur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Controls and LEDs
Illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Inserting a Compact Disc into a Caddy . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 34Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Insertion Procedure . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Compact
Disc and Caddy Illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
35
Inserting a Caddy into the RRD42 CD-ROM Drive . . . . . . . . .
. . 36
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Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . 36Caddy Insertion Procedure . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Caddy Insertion
Illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
37
Removing a Caddy from the RRD42 CD-ROM Drive . . . . . . . . . .
38Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . 38Caddy Removal Procedure . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Caddy Removal Illustration . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
RX26 Diskette Drive Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 310Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310Description . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
310Controls and LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . 310If Errors Occur . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310Controls and LEDs
Illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Using the RX26 Diskette Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 312Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312Important Information
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
312Insertion Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . 312Removal Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312Insertion and Removal
Illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Cleaning the RX26 Diskette Drive Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . 314Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314Cleaning Procedure . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314When to
Clean the Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 314
4 Using Tape DrivesIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41In This Chapter . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
41
TLZ06 Tape Drive Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 42Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Description . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
42Controls and LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 42If Errors Occur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Controls and LEDs
Illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Using the TLZ06 Tape Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 44Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Insertion Procedure . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Removal
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . 44Installation and Removal Illustration . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 45
TZK10 Tape Drive Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 46Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Description . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
46Controls and LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 46
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If Errors Occur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . 46Controls and LEDs Illustration . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Inserting a QIC Tape into a TZK10 Tape Drive . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 48Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Insertion Procedure . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Insertion
Illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 49
Removing a QIC Tape from a TZK10 Tape Drive . . . . . . . . . .
. . . 410Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410Removal Procedure . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410Removal
Illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 411
Cleaning the Tape Drive Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 412Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412Cleaning Procedure . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412When
to Clean the Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . 412
5 Removable Storage MediaIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51In This Chapter
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 51
Quarter-Inch Cartridge (QIC) Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 52Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52QIC Tape Compatibility . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Handling and
Storing QIC Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
53
Write-Protecting QIC Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . 54Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Write-Protect Switch
Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
54Write-Protect Switch Illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 55
Cassette Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Cassette Tape
Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
56Handling and Storing Cassette Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . 57
Write-Protecting Cassette Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 58Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Important Information . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
58Write-Protect Switch Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 58Write-Protect Switch Illustration . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Diskettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 510Summary . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 510Diskette
Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . 510Handling and Storing Diskettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 510Write-Protect Switch Positions . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 510Write-Protect Switch
Illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 511
Compact Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512
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Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . 512Handling and Storing Compact Discs . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512Compact Disc and Caddy
Illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 513
6 Connecting to External PortsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61In This
Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . 61
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Parallel and
Serial Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 62Terminal Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . 62External SCSI and Network Connections . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . 62Other External Connections . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Serial Port Terminal Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . 63Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Terminal Settings . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
63
Connecting a Peripheral to a Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 64Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Connection Procedure . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Connection
Illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . 65
Connecting a Peripheral to the Parallel Port . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 66Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Connection Procedure . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Connection
Illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . 67
Connecting External SCSI Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 68Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Deciding on External SCSI
Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68External SCSI
Drive Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
68Ordering SCSI Devices, Options, and Accessories . . . . . . . . .
68Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . 68Specifying SCSI Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69Connecting External SCSI Devices
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Connecting the System to a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 610Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 610Network Option Board
Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 610Ordering
Network Option Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
610Network Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 610
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A Associated and Related DocumentsAssociated Documents . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1Factory
Installed Software (FIS) Documentation . . . . . . . . . .
A1Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . A2
Glossary
Index
Examples21 OpenVMS and OSF/1 Console Power-Up Test That
Passes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2922 OpenVMS and OSF/1 Console Power-Up
Test That Fails . . . 2923 Windows NT Firmware Power-Up Test That
Passes . . . . . . . 21124 Windows NT Firmware Power-Up Test That
Fails . . . . . . . . . 21125 Windows NT Boot Menu . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21326 Windows NT Boot
Selection Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Figures11 Front Panel Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . 1712 Back Panel Ports and Connectors . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1913 Back Panel Controls and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11114 Supported
Internal Storage Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11315 Sample EISA Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . 11516 Sample Memory Option . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11617 Key Number and Letter
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11721
Positioning the System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . 2522 On/Off Switch Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . 2731 RRD42 Controls and LEDs . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3332 Inserting a Compact Disc
into a Caddy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3533 Inserting a
Caddy into the RRD42 CD-ROM Drive . . . . . . . . 3734 Removing a
Caddy from the RRD42 CD-ROM Drive . . . . . . . 3935 RX26 Controls
and LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
31136 Inserting and Removing a Diskette . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 31341 TLZ06 Tape Drive Controls and LEDs . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . 43
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42 Inserting and Removing a Cassette Tape . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . 4543 TZK10 Eject Button and LED . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . 4744 Inserting a QIC Tape . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4945 Removing a QIC Tape
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41151
QIC Tape Write-Protect Switch Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . 5552 Cassette Tape Write-Protect Switch Positions . . . . . . .
. . . . . 5953 3.5-Inch Diskette Write-Protect Switch Positions . .
. . . . . . . . 51154 Compact Disc, Caddy, and Shutter . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51361 Connecting a Peripheral to a
Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6562 Connecting a
Peripheral to the Parallel Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Tables11 Operating System Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . 1212 System Features . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1413 Front Panel
Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1614
Back Panel Ports and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . 1815 Back Panel Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 11016 Supported Internal Storage Options . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11221 Environmental Conditions . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2222 Unsuitable
Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . 2323 Positioning the System Components . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 2424 Turning On the System . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2625 Turning Off the System . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2626 Power-Up Test
Failure Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2827
Power-Up Test Failure Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . 21028 Booting the Windows NT Operating System . . . . . . . .
. . . . . 21331 RRD42 CD-ROM Drive Controls and LEDs . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 3232 Inserting a Compact Disc into a Caddy . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . 3433 Inserting a Caddy into the RRD42
CD-ROM Drive . . . . . . . . 3634 Removing a Caddy from the RRD42
CD-ROM Drive . . . . . . . 3835 RX26 Diskette Drive Controls and
LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31041 TLZ06 Tape Drive
Controls and LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4242 Removing
a Cassette Tape from the TLZ06 Tape Drive . . . . . 4443 TZK10 Tape
Drive Controls and LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4644
Inserting a QIC Tape into a TZK10 Tape Drive . . . . . . . . . . .
4845 Removing a QIC Tape from a TZK10 Tape Drive . . . . . . . . .
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51 QIC Tape Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . 5252 QIC Tape Write-Protect Switch Positions .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5453 Cassette Tape Compatibility . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5654 Cassette Tape
Write-Protect Switch Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . 5855
Diskette Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . 51056 3.5-Inch Diskette Write-Protect Switch
Positions . . . . . . . . . . 51061 Terminal Settings . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6362
Connecting a Peripheral to a Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . 6463 Connecting a Peripheral to the Parallel Port . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 66
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Preface
Purpose of ThisManual
This manual describes how to operate the DECpc AXP 150and the
DEC 2000 Model 3000 AXP systems. It containsinformation on software
storage devices, connecting the systemto a network, and connecting
hardware options to the system.
Audience This manual is intended for anyone using the systems.
It iswritten for both experienced and inexperienced users.
Structure ofThis Manual
This manual is divided into six chapters, an appendix, a
glossary,and an index:
Chapter 1 describes the system unit and its internal
options.
Chapter 2 describes how to turn the system on or off andhow to
boot the operating system.
Chapter 3 describes how to use compact disc read-onlymemory
(CD-ROM) and diskette drive software storagedevices.
Chapter 4 describes how to use tape drive software
storagedevices.
Chapter 5 describes how to care for the media associatedwith the
removable media devices.
Chapter 6 describes how to connect external peripherals orSCSI
devices to the system. It also describes how to connectthe system
to a network.
Appendix A gives the list of associated and
relateddocuments.
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The glossary defines some of the technical terms used in
thismanual.
AdditionalInformation
See Appendix A for the list of associated and related
documents.
Conventions The following conventions are used in this
manual:
Convention Description
monospace Text displayed on the screen is shown inmonospace
type.
boldface type Boldface type in examples indicates user
input.Boldface type in text indicates the first instanceof terms
defined either in the text, in theglossary, or both.
italic type Italic type emphasizes important
information,indicates variables, and indicates completetitles of
manuals.
nn nnn.nnn nn A space character separates digits in numeralswith
5 or more digits. For example, 10 000equals ten thousand.
n.nn A period in numerals signals the decimal pointindicator.
For example, 1.75 equals one andthree-fourths.
UPPERCASE Words in uppercase indicate a command.
n A lowercase italic n indicates the generic useof a number. For
example, 19nn indicates a4-digit number in which the last 2 digits
areunknown.
x A lowercase italic x indicates the generic useof a letter. For
example, xxx indicates anycombination of three alphabetic
characters.
Note A note contains information of specialimportance to the
reader.
Caution A caution contains information to preventdamage to the
equipment.
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1System Description
Introduction The DECpc AXP 150 and DEC 2000 Model 300 AXP
systemsare high-performance systems with an architecture designed
torun a variety of operating systems. This chapter describes
thesesystems.
NoteThe DECpc AXP 150 and DEC 2000 Model 300 AXPsystems use the
same enclosure and basic systemcomponents. They are differentiated
by the operatingsystem and additional hardware options that
theysupport.
In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections:
Operating System Support
Client/Server Use
System Features
Front Panel Controls and Indicators
Back Panel Ports and Connectors
Back Panel Controls and Indicators
Internal Options
System Unit Key Information
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Operating System Support
Operating System Support
Summary This section describes how the DECpc AXP 150 and DEC
2000Model 300 AXP systems can support different operating
systems.
SystemArchitecture
The systems use the Digital Equipment CorporationDECchip 21064
reduced instruction set computer (RISC)microprocessor. Based on the
Digital Alpha AXParchitecture, it provides all the power of a
64-bit computingenvironment. The Alpha AXP architecture
privilegedarchitecture library code (PALcode) provides the ability
touse different operating systems, acting either as a client or
aserver.
SupportedOperatingSystems
Table 11 lists the operating systems supported by the systems.It
also indicates whether you can operate the system as a clientor a
server with each operating system.
Table 11 Operating System Support
System Name Operating SystemClientSupport
ServerSupport
DECpc AXP 150 Microsoft Windows NT for AXPSystems (Windows
NT)
Yes Yes
DEC 2000Model 300 AXP System
OpenVMS AXP Operating System(OpenVMS)
No Yes
DEC OSF/1 AXP Operating System(OSF/1)
No Yes
Visual DisplayUnit
The DECpc AXP 150 and DEC 2000 Model 300 AXP systems
usedifferent visual display units, as follows:
The DECpc AXP 150 uses a PC-standard monitor.
The DEC 2000 Model 300 AXP system uses a VT-seriesterminal or
equivalent. See Chapter 6 for information onconnecting terminals to
the system.
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Client/Server Use
Client/Server Use
Summary This section describes the different uses to which you
can putthese systems, depending on whether it is a client system or
aserver system.
Client Systems Client systems use the Windows NT operating
system. You canuse a client system for the following tasks:
To run PC applications locally, especially
high-endapplications
To display the output of applications that you run remotelyon a
server, or to run the client portion of
client/serverapplications
Server Systems Server systems can use any of the supported
operating systems.You can use a server system for the following
tasks:
As a file server, providing disk storage to PCs and othersystems
in a local area network (LAN)
As a print server, providing common printing resources toPCs and
other systems in a LAN
As a compute server, providing processing power forclient/server
applications on one of the supported operatingsystems
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System Features
System Features
Summary This section describes the features provided by the
system.
SystemFeatures
Table 12 lists the features of the system.
Table 12 System FeaturesFeature Description
64-bit Alpha AXPRISC architecture
The 64-bit architecture provides significantperformance
advantages over 32-bitarchitectures, especially in the areas
ofmemory and cache bandwidth.
Flexible memoryarchitecture
You can upgrade the system memory from16 megabytes (M bytes) to
128M bytesusing memory options (see the sectionentitled Internal
Options ).
Six EISAexpansion slots
The extended industry standardarchitecture (EISA) slots allow
youto include up to six industry standardarchitecture (ISA) or EISA
option boards.Standard option boards included with thesystem
provide the following features:
Super video graphics array (SVGA)video adapter
ThinWire and 10BASE-T Ethernetconnection capabilities
Small computer system interface(SCSI) storage device
connectioncapabilities
Other option boards provide differentcapabilities (see the
section entitledInternal Options ).
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System Features
Table 12 (Cont.) System FeaturesFeature Description
Factory installedsoftware (FIS)
The system disk, if installed, containsthe operating system that
you ordered.FIS software saves you time wheninstalling the system,
because you canboot the operating system directly fromthe system
disk, without having to spendtime installing it.
Space for fiveinternal devices
The system supports up to fourinternal SCSI devices, including
diskdrives, compact disc read-only memory(CD-ROM) drives, and tape
drives (seethe section entitled Internal Options ). APC/AT-standard
interface RX26 diskettedrive is a standard device shipped with
allsystems.
External ports The standard system unit provides twoserial ports
and a parallel port to whichyou can connect peripherals, such
asterminals or printers.
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Front Panel Controls and Indicators
Front Panel Controls and Indicators
Summary This section describes the controls and indicators
located on thesystem unit front panel.
Controls andIndicators
Table 13 lists the controls and indicators on the front panel
ofthe system unit and describes their function.
Table 13 Front Panel Controls and IndicatorsControl or Indicator
Function
! On/Off switch Switches the system unit on or off.
" Diskette driveactivity LED (green)
Indicates when the system isaccessing the diskette drive.
# Diskette drive ejectbutton
Ejects a diskette from the diskettedrive.
$ Power indicator(green)
Indicates when the system unit isturned on.
% Keylock This control is not used. Ignore itsposition.
& Keylock indicator(amber)
This indicator LED is not used.Ignore its indication.
' Halt button andindicator (green)
Halts an OpenVMS system orOSF/1 system, returning it toconsole
mode. The indicatorgoes off when you hold in the haltbutton.
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Front PanelIllustration
Figure 11 shows the location of the controls and indicators
onthe front panel of the system unit.
Figure 11 Front Panel Controls and Indicators
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Back Panel Ports and Connectors
Back Panel Ports and Connectors
Summary This section describes the ports and connectors located
on thesystem unit back panel.
Ports andConnectors
Table 14 lists the ports and connectors on the back panel of
thesystem unit and describes their function.
Table 14 Back Panel Ports and ConnectorsPort or Connector
Function
! Mouse connector Enables you to connect a PS/2mouse to the
system.
" Keyboard connector Enables you to connect a PS/2compatible
keyboard to the system.
# Serial port/terminalport
Enables you to connect a consoleterminal or serial-line
peripheral tothe system.
$ Serial port Enables you to connect a serial-lineperipheral to
the system.
% Parallel port Enables you to connect aCentronics-compatible
parallelprinter or other peripheral to thesystem.
& Power outputconnector
Enables you to supply power to aperipheral device, for example,
aterminal or monitor.
' Power inputconnector
Enables you to connect the systemunit to a power socket.
( Six EISA or ISAslots
Depending on the optioninstalled, these slots maycontain various
ports, connectors,controls, or indicators. See youroption
documentation for moreinformation.
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Back Panel Ports and Connectors
Ports andConnectorsIllustration
Figure 12 shows the location of the ports and connectors on
theback panel of the system unit.
Figure 12 Back Panel Ports and Connectors
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Back Panel Controls and Indicators
Summary This section describes the controls and indicators
located on thesystem unit back panel.
Controls andIndicators
Table 15 lists the controls and indicators on the back panel
ofthe system unit and describes their function.
Table 15 Back Panel Controls and IndicatorsControl or Indicator
Function
! Diagnostic LEDdisplay
Four LEDs display the statusof the system and
facilitatetroubleshooting
" Chassis keylock Mechanically locks the outsidecover to prevent
unauthorizedaccess to the system unit internalcomponents
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Controls andIndicatorsIllustration
Figure 13 shows the location of the controls and indicators
onthe back panel of the system unit.
Figure 13 Back Panel Controls and Indicators
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Internal Options
Internal Options
Summary This section lists and describes the supported internal
options.It describes the following types of options:
Storage options
EISA options
Memory options
StorageOptions
Table 16 lists the supported internal storage options.
Table 16 Supported Internal Storage OptionsItem Description
Capacity
! RRD42 5.25-inch CD-ROM drive 600M-byte CD-ROM
" RX26 3.5-inch diskette drive Range of diskettes
# RZ24L 3.5-inch disk drive 245M bytes
$ RZ25 3.5-inch disk drive 426M bytes
% RZ26 3.5-inch disk drive 1.05 Gigabytes (G bytes)
& TLZ06 5.25-inch tape drive Range of cassettes
' TZK10 5.25-inch tape drive Range of cartridges
Uses the PC/AT-standard diskette drive interface
OrderingInformation
Digital reserves the right to add or remove options from the
listof supported options. Contact your Digital sales
representativefor information on the current list of supported
options and forinformation on ordering these options.
NoteWhen ordering internal options, it is important that
youspecify the system type and operating system. Not all ofthe
options are supported by both the DECpc AXP 150and the DEC 2000
Model 3000 systems.
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Storage OptionsIllustration
Figure 14 shows the supported internal storage options.
Figure 14 Supported Internal Storage Options
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Internal Options, continued
Internal Options, continued
EISA and ISAOptions
Digital supports a variety of EISA and ISA option
boards,including the following types of options:
SCSI options
Video options
Networking options
Communications options
Other options
OrderingInformation
Digital reserves the right to add or remove options from the
listof supported options. Contact your Digital sales
representativefor information on the current list of supported
options and forinformation on ordering these options.
NoteWhen ordering internal options, it is important that
youspecify the system type and operating system. Not all ofthe
options are supported by both the DECpc AXP 150and the DEC 2000
Model 3000 systems.
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Internal Options, continued
EISA OptionIllustration
Figure 15 shows a sample EISA option.
Figure 15 Sample EISA Option
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Internal Options, continued
Internal Options, continued
MemoryOptions
The system currently supports two memory option sizes:
16M-byte memory option
64M-byte memory option
Using these memory options, you can configure the systemmemory
from 16M-bytes to 128M-bytes.
NoteDEC 2000 Model 300 AXP systems require a minimummemory
configuration of 32M-bytes to run the OpenVMSor OSF/1 operating
systems.
OrderingInformation
Digital reserves the right to add or remove memory options
fromthe list of supported memory options. Contact your Digital
salesrepresentative for information on the current list of
supportedmemory options and for information on ordering these
options.
Memory OptionIllustration
Figure 16 shows a sample memory option.
Figure 16 Sample Memory Option
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System Unit Key Information
Summary This section shows the location of the key number on the
systemunit key. You must record this number in case you need to
ordera replacement key.
ImportantInformation
CautionDigital does not have a master key that opens allsystems.
You must keep the system unit key in a safeplace so that you do not
lose it. Write the key numberand letter in the space provided in
this section so thatyou can order a replacement key if
necessary.
Recording theKey Numberand Letter
Figure 17 shows the location of the system unit key numberand
letter. Write the key number and letter in the followingspaces:
System Unit Key Number:
System Unit Key Letter:
Key Numberand LetterLocation
Figure 17 shows the location of the key number and letter onthe
system unit key.
Figure 17 Key Number and Letter Location
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2Using the System
Introduction This chapter describes how to position the system
unit, turn iton or off, examine the results of the power-up tests,
and bootthe operating system.
In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections:
Choosing a Location for the System Unit
Ergonomic Considerations
Turning the System On or Off
OpenVMS and OSF/1 Console Power-Up Test Displays
Windows NT Firmware Power-Up Test Displays
Booting Windows NT
Booting OpenVMS
Booting OSF/1
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Choosing a Location for the System Unit
Choosing a Location for the System Unit
Summary This section describes the locations and conditions that
best suitthe system unit.
PhysicalOrientation
You must keep the system unit in a vertical position. Install
thesystem unit feet to make it more stable and to prevent it
fromtoppling. See the Customer Technical Information manual
forinformation on installing and removing the system unit feet.
EnvironmentalConditions
Table 21 lists the environmental conditions in which the
systemunit best operates.
Table 21 Environmental ConditionsCondition Explanation
Temperature range The room temperature must be between10C and
35C (50F and 95F. )
Relative humidity The relative humidity must be between10
percent and 90 percent.
Air circulation You must leave a minimum clearanceof 3 inches on
all sides of the systemunit to allow the air to circulate.
Fansinside the system unit circulate the airto prevent excessive
heat, which candamage the system components.
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Choosing a Location for the System Unit
UnsuitableLocations
Table 22 lists the various locations where you must not
operatethe system unit.
Table 22 Unsuitable LocationsLocation Explanation
Dirty or dustylocations
Dirt and dust can damage the systemcomponents and clog the
system unitair vents.
Locations exposed todirect heat or sunlight
Direct heat and sunlight can cause thesystem unit to overheat
and fail.
Unstable locations The system unit weighs approximately18.2 kg
(40 lb) depending on theconfiguration. If you are not placingthe
system unit on the floor, make surethat the location is steady and
stableand can support the weight.
CableConsiderations
You must use a mouse, keyboard, and monitor with DECpcAXP 150
systems. These devices are supplied with standard-length cables.
However, these cables may be too short for yourrequirements. If the
cables are too short, Digital can supply youwith cable extensions
for these devices. Contact your Digitalsales representative for
information on ordering these cableextensions.
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Ergonomic Considerations
Ergonomic Considerations
Summary This section describes how to adjust your posture and
positionthe components of the system for optimum comfort when you
areusing it.
PositioningSystemComponents
Figure 21 shows the optimal positioning for the
systemcomponents, desk, and chair relative to your posture. Table
23explains the figure.
Table 23 Positioning the System ComponentsItem Explanation
Adjust the chair so that! Your feet are flat on the flooruse a
foot rest if
necessary.
" Your legs form a right angle at the knee.
# The backs of your knees are free from the seat pan.
$ You are sitting upright, with support for your lowerback.
Adjust the screen and keyboard so that% Your wrists are straight
and supported. The keyboard,
and mouse (if installed) should be at elbow height.
& Your elbows are close to your sides, with your upperarms
perpendicular to the floor.
' Your neck is in a neutral posture, with the top of thescreen
no higher than eye level.
Adjust the lighting and screen so that( The light is directed
away from the screen to reduce
glare. Use the tilt and swivel capabilities of themonitor or
terminal to adjust it for your comfort.
) The screen is at the correct distance for your eyesight.
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Ergonomic Considerations
Moving theSystem Unit
The system unit is heavy. To avoid injury, get assistance
fromanother person before trying to lift, move, or carry it.
PositioningIllustration
Figure 21 shows the optimal positioning for the
systemcomponents, desk, and chair relative to your posture.
Figure 21 Positioning the System Components
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Turning the System On or Off
Turning the System On or Off
Summary This section describes how to turn the system on or off
withoutdamaging any of the system components.
Turning On theSystem
Table 24 lists the steps that you must follow to turn the
systemon.
Table 24 Turning On the SystemStep Action
1 Set the on/off switch on all peripherals that areconnected to
the system unit to the on position.
2 Set the on/off switch on the system unit to the onposition
(!).
3 Check the results of the power-up tests, if displayed(see the
section entitled OpenVMS and OSF/1 ConsolePower-Up Test Displays or
Windows NT FirmwarePower-Up Test Displays ).
4 Boot the operating system (see the sections entitledBooting
Windows NT , Booting OpenVMS , or BootingOSF/1 ).
Turning Off theSystem
Table 25 lists the steps that you must follow to turn the
systemoff.
Table 25 Turning Off the SystemStep Action
1 Shut down the operating system, following theinstructions in
the operating system documentation.
2 Set the on/off switch on all peripherals that areconnected to
the system unit to the off position.
3 Set the on/off switch on the system unit to the offposition
(").
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On/Off SwitchPositionsIllustration
Figure 22 shows the system unit on/off switch in both the
onposition and the off position.
Figure 22 On/Off Switch Positions
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OpenVMS and OSF/1 Console Power-Up Test Displays
OpenVMS and OSF/1 Console Power-Up Test Displays
Summary This section describes how to recognize when power-up
testspass or fail in the OpenVMS and OSF/1 console. It also
describeswhat to do if the system fails the power-up tests.
Power-UpTest DisplayDifferences
The power-up test display indicates tests that pass with the
wordOK !. It indicates tests that fail with double question
marksand an error code ".
After the system passes the power-up tests, it displays
thefollowing message:
System power up OK.
After the system fails the power-up tests, it displays
thefollowing message:
System power up tests detected error(s).See your system
documentation for more information.
If the SystemPasses
If the system passes the power-up tests, it either boots
theselected operating system or halts in console mode, depending
onthe system default settings.
If the SystemFails
Table 26 describes the steps that you must follow after
thesystem fails the power-up tests.
Table 26 Power-Up Test Failure ProcedureStep Action
1 If the system fails the power-up tests, turn the systemunit
off, wait approximately 15 seconds, then turn itback on again.
2 If the system continues to fail the power-up tests,see the
Customer Technical Information manual forinformation on
troubleshooting the system, runningdiagnostics, and contacting your
Digital servicerepresentative.
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OpenVMS and OSF/1 Console Power-Up Test Displays
Power-Up TestThat Passes
Example 21 shows a power-up test that passes.
Example 21 OpenVMS and OSF/1 Console Power-Up TestThat
Passes
This 1MB Flash contains BASE LEVEL n.n Jensen Console CodeJensen
Alpha PC - Rom Version nnDigital Equipment CorporationSystem
conducting power up
tests-----------------------------------------------------------
Devnam Devstat-------- -------
CPU OK EV4 P2 6.6nsMEM OK 32MBNVR OKSCC OK !IT OKKBD OKLPT OKNI
OK 09-2B-36-0A-12-FF
SCSI
OK-----------------------------------------------------------
System power up OK.
Power-Up TestThat Fails
Example 22 shows a power-up test that fails.
Example 22 OpenVMS and OSF/1 Console Power-Up TestThat Fails
.
.
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SCC ?? 00 0030 "IT OKKBD OKLPT OKNI OK 08-00-2B-2E-31-81
SCSI
OK--------------------------------------------------------------------
System power up tests detected error(s).See your system
documentation for more information.>>>
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Windows NT Firmware Power-Up Test Displays
Windows NT Firmware Power-Up Test Displays
Summary This section describes how to recognize when power-up
tests passor fail in the Windows NT firmware. It also describes
what todo if the system fails the power-up tests.
Power-UpTest DisplayDifferences
The power-up test display indicates tests that pass with the
wordpassed!. It indicates tests that fail with the word failed and
anerror code ".
After the system passes the power-up tests, it displays
thefollowing message:
System power up OK.
After the system fails the power-up tests, it displays
thefollowing message, then halts in the OpenVMS and
OSF/1console:
System power up tests detected error(s).See your system
documentation for more information.
If the SystemPasses
If the system passes the power-up tests, it either boots
WindowsNT or halts in the Windows NT firmware Boot menu,
dependingon the system default settings.
If the SystemFails
Table 27 describes the steps that you must follow after
thesystem fails the power-up tests.
Table 27 Power-Up Test Failure ProcedureStep Action
1 If the system fails the power-up tests, turn the systemunit
off, wait approximately 15 seconds, then turn itback on again.
2 If the system continues to fail the power-up tests,see the
Customer Technical Information manual forinformation on
troubleshooting the system, runningdiagnostics, and contacting your
Digital servicerepresentative.
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Windows NT Firmware Power-Up Test Displays
Power-Up TestThat Passes
Example 23 shows a power-up test that passes.
Example 23 Windows NT Firmware Power-Up Test ThatPasses
This 1MB Flash contains BASE LEVEL n.n Jensen Console CodeJensen
Alpha PC - Rom Version nnDigital Equipment CorporationSystem
conducting power up testsPress SPACEBAR to abort Memory
Test-----------------------------------------------------------
Testing MEM .... passed 32MBTesting NVR .... passedTesting SCC
.... passedTesting IT .... passed !Testing KBD .... passedTesting
LPT .... passedTesting VGA .... passedTesting NI .... passed
09-2B-36-0A-12-FFTesting SCSI ....
passed-----------------------------------------------------------
System power up OK.
Power-Up TestThat Fails
Example 24 shows a power-up test that fails.
Example 24 Windows NT Firmware Power-Up Test That Fails.
.
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Testing IT .... failed 00 0400 "Testing KBD .... passedTesting
LPT .... passedTesting VGA .... passedTesting NI .... passed
08-00-2B-2E-31-81Testing SCSI ....
passed--------------------------------------------------------------------
System power up tests detected error(s).See your system
documentation for more information.>>>
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Booting Windows NT
Booting Windows NT
Summary This section describes how to boot the Windows NT
operatingsystem from the system disk.
WindowsNT FactoryInstalledSoftware
The Windows NT operating system, if supplied, is
factory-installed on the system disk. Windows NT factory
installedsoftware (FIS) saves you time when installing the
system,because you do not need to install the operating system.
BootingWindows NTAutomatically
When the system is shipped with Windows NT FIS, the
systemdefault settings cause the system to boot from the system
diskautomatically after it successfully completes its power-up
tests.However, the system counts down for 10 seconds after it
displaysthe Boot menu before booting. You can stop the system
frombooting before this time-limit expires by choosing another
menuitem by pressing the up arrow key or down arrow key.
You can change these system default settings if you want.
Forexample, you can cause the system to halt at the Windows
NTfirmware Boot menu after it completes its power-up tests, or
youcan increase the count down time-limit.
Boot Selections The Windows NT firmware uses boot selections to
identifythe location of the operating system files. When the
systemis shipped, the default boot selection identifies the
systemdisk as the location of the operating system files. This
bootselection causes the system to boot from the system disk.
Youcan set alternative boot selections if, for example, you wantto
boot the operating system from a different device. See theCustomer
Technical Information manual for information onsetting alternative
boot selections.
Using the BootMenu
Table 28 lists the steps that you must follow to boot WindowsNT
from the Boot menu.
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Table 28 Booting the Windows NT Operating SystemStep Action
Result
1 To boot the system using the default bootselection, choose the
Boot Windows NT itemon the Boot menu and press Return.
The system boots from thesystem disk, using the defaultboot
selection environmentvariables.
2 To boot the system using an alternativeboot selection, choose
the Boot an alternateoperating system item on the Boot menuand
press Return.
The system displays a list of thealternative boot selection
names.
3 Choose the alternative boot selection namethat you want to
boot and press Return.
The system boots from the bootselection that you choose.
Windows NTBoot Menu
Example 25 shows the Windows NT Boot menu.
Example 25 Windows NT Boot MenuBoot menu:
Boot Windows NTBoot an alternate operating systemRun a
programSupplementary menu...
Use the arrow keys to select, then press Enter.
Windows NTBoot SelectionMenu
Example 26 shows the Windows NT Boot selection menu.
Example 26 Windows NT Boot Selection MenuBoot menu:
Boot Windows NT (Default)Boot Windows NT 2
Use the arrow keys to select, then press Enter.
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Booting OpenVMS
Booting OpenVMS
Summary This section describes how to boot the OpenVMS
operatingsystem from the system disk.
OpenVMSFactoryInstalledSoftware
The OpenVMS operating system, if supplied, is
factory-installedon the system disk. OpenVMS factory installed
software (FIS)saves you time when installing the system, because
you do notneed to install the operating system. For more
information onOpenVMS Factory Installed Software, see the OpenVMS
FactoryInstalled Software User Information card.
BootingOpenVMSAutomatically
When the system is shipped, the system default settings causethe
system to boot from the system disk automatically after
itsuccessfully completes its power-up tests. You can change
thesesystem default settings if you want. For example, you can
causethe system to halt at the console prompt after it completes
itspower-up tests.
SystemDefaults
The OpenVMS operating system uses default settings to tellthe
system where the operating system is located and how toboot the
system. When the system is shipped, these defaultsettings cause the
system to boot from the system disk. Youcan set different default
settings if, for example, you want toboot the operating system from
a different device. See theCustomer Technical Information manual
for information onsetting different default settings.
BootingOpenVMS
Enter the following command to boot the OpenVMS operatingsystem
using the system default settings:
>>>>>> BOOT
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Booting OSF/1
Booting OSF/1
Summary This section describes how to boot the OSF/1 operating
systemfrom the system disk.
OSF/1 FactoryInstalledSoftware
The OSF/1 operating system, if supplied, is factory-installed
onthe system disk. OSF/1 factory installed software (FIS) savesyou
time when installing the system, because you do not needto install
the operating system. For more information on OSF/1Factory
Installed Software, see the DEC OSF/1 AXP FactoryInstalled Software
User Information card.
Booting OSF/1Automatically
When the system is shipped, the system default settings causethe
system to boot from the system disk automatically after
itsuccessfully completes its power-up tests. You can change
thesesystem default settings if you want. For example, you can
causethe system to halt at the console prompt after it completes
itspower-up tests.
SystemDefaults
The OSF/1 operating system uses default settings to tell
thesystem where the operating system is located and how toboot the
system. When the system is shipped, these defaultsettings cause the
system to boot from the system disk. Youcan set different default
settings if, for example, you want toboot the operating system from
a different device. See theCustomer Technical Information manual
for information onsetting different default settings.
Booting OSF/1 Enter the following command to boot the OSF/1
operating systemusing the system default settings:
>>>>>> boot
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3Using CD-ROM and Diskette Drives
Introduction This chapter describes the following CD-ROM and
diskettedrives:
RRD42 CD-ROM drive
RX26 diskette drive
In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections:
RRD42 CD-ROM Drive Description
Inserting a Compact Disc into a Caddy
Inserting a Caddy into the RRD42 CD-ROM Drive
Removing a Caddy from the RRD42 CD-ROM Drive
RX26 Diskette Drive Description
Using the RX26 Diskette Drive
Cleaning the RX26 Diskette Drive Heads
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RRD42 CD-ROM Drive Description
RRD42 CD-ROM Drive Description
Summary This section contains general information on the RRD42
CD-ROM drive. It also identifies the controls and indicators on
thedrive.
Description The RRD42 CD-ROM drive is a read-only device that
can readinformation from 600M-byte compact discs. The compact
discfits into a supplied caddy, which you insert into the
drive.Compact discs are commonly used to distribute software
andonline information such as documentation.
Controls andLEDs
Table 31 lists the controls and LEDs on the RRD42
CD-ROMdrive.
Table 31 RRD42 CD-ROM Drive Controls and LEDsItem
Description
! Headphone socket
" Volume control
# Busy LED (green)
$ Eject button
% Emergency eject hole
If Errors Occur If errors occur while you are using the RRD42
CD-ROM drive,see the Customer Technical Information manual for
informationon troubleshooting.
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Controlsand LEDsIllustration
Figure 31 shows the location of the controls and LEDs on
theRRD42 CD-ROM drive.
Figure 31 RRD42 Controls and LEDs
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Inserting a Compact Disc into a Caddy
Inserting a Compact Disc into a Caddy
Summary This section describes how to insert a compact disc into
a caddy.
InsertionProcedure
Table 32 lists the steps that you must follow to insert a
compactdisc into a caddy.
Table 32 Inserting a Compact Disc into a CaddyStep Action
1 If necessary, remove the protective film from the centerof the
caddy lid (!).
2 Press the tabs on both sides of the caddy and open thelid
(").
3 Place the compact disc in the caddy with the labelfacing
upwards (#). Make sure that the compact disclies flat in the
caddy.
4 Close the caddy lid firmly ($).
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Compact Discand CaddyIllustration
Figure 32 shows how to insert a compact disc into a caddy.
Figure 32 Inserting a Compact Disc into a Caddy
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Inserting a Caddy into the RRD42 CD-ROM Drive
Inserting a Caddy into the RRD42 CD-ROM Drive
Summary This section describes how to insert a caddy containing
acompact disc into the RRD42 CD-ROM drive.
Caddy InsertionProcedure
Table 33 lists the steps that you must follow to insert a
caddycontaining a compact disc into an RRD42 CD-ROM drive.
Table 33 Inserting a Caddy into the RRD42 CD-ROM DriveStep
Action Result
1 Insert the caddy fully intothe drive slot with thecompact disc
label facingupwards and with thearrow on the caddy in thecorrect
position (!).
The busy LED lights, stayson for a few seconds, andthen goes
off.
2 When the busy LED goesoff, you can send softwarecommands to
the RRD42CD-ROM drive.
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Inserting a Caddy into the RRD42 CD-ROM Drive
Caddy InsertionIllustration
Figure 33 shows how to insert a caddy containing a compactdisc
into the RRD42 CD-ROM drive.
Figure 33 Inserting a Caddy into the RRD42 CD-ROM Drive
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Removing a Caddy from the RRD42 CD-ROM Drive
Removing a Caddy from the RRD42 CD-ROM Drive
Summary This section describes how to remove a caddy containing
acompact disc from the RRD42 CD-ROM drive.
Caddy RemovalProcedure
Table 34 lists the steps that you must follow to remove a
caddycontaining a compact disc from an RRD42 CD-ROM drive.
Table 34 Removing a Caddy from the RRD42 CD-ROM DriveStep Action
Result
1 Press the eject button onthe front of the RRD42CD-ROM
drive.
The caddy emerges from thedrive slot.
2 When the caddy emerges,remove it from the driveslot.
If the caddy does notemerge, go to step 3 forfurther
instructions.
3 Shut down the operatingsystem following theinstructions listed
inthe operating systemdocumentation.
4 Set the on/off switcheson all peripherals and onthe system
unit to the offposition.
5 Insert a straightened largepaper clip or metal rod,1.2
millimeters (mm) indiameter and not lessthan 35 mm long, intothe
emergency eject holeand push it in using someforce.
The caddy rises in the hole,then emerges from the driveslot.
6 Remove the caddy fromthe drive slot.
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Removing a Caddy from the RRD42 CD-ROM Drive
Caddy RemovalIllustration
Figure 34 shows how to remove a caddy containing a compactdisc
from the RRD42 CD-ROM drive.
Figure 34 Removing a Caddy from the RRD42 CD-ROM Drive
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RX26 Diskette Drive Description
RX26 Diskette Drive Description
Summary This section contains general information on the RX26
diskettedrive. It also identifies the controls and indicators on
the drive.
Description The RX26 diskette drive is a 3.5-inch device that
can readinformation from, and write information to, 3.5-inch
1.44M-bytehigh-density (HD) or 2.88M-byte extra-density (ED)
diskettes.The RX26 diskette drive can also read information from,
butnot write to, standard 720-kilobyte diskettes. Diskettes
arecommonly used to back up, exchange, or distribute software
ordata.
Controls andLEDs
Table 35 lists the controls and LEDs on the RX26
diskettedrive.
Table 35 RX26 Diskette Drive Controls and LEDsItem
Description
! Activity LED (green)
" Eject button
If Errors Occur If errors occur while you are using the RX26
diskette drive, seethe Customer Technical Information manual for
information ontroubleshooting.
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RX26 Diskette Drive Description
Controlsand LEDsIllustration
Figure 35 shows the location of the controls and LEDs on theRX26
diskette drive.
Figure 35 RX26 Controls and LEDs
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Using the RX26 Diskette Drive
Using the RX26 Diskette Drive
Summary This section describes how to insert diskettes into and
removethem from the RX26 diskette drive.
ImportantInformation
NoteNever remove a diskette while the diskette is performinga
function. While the diskette is performing a function,the activity
LED either stays on or flashes, depending onthe function.
InsertionProcedure
To insert a diskette into the RX26 diskette drive, slide
thediskette into the drive. The diskette slides in and drops to
itsload position.
RemovalProcedure
To remove a diskette from the RX26 diskette drive, press
theeject button on the front of the diskette drive. Remove
thediskette when it extends from the diskette slot.
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Insertionand RemovalIllustration
Figure 36 shows how to insert a diskette into and remove itfrom
an RX26 diskette drive.
Figure 36 Inserting and Removing a Diskette
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Cleaning the RX26 Diskette Drive Heads
Cleaning the RX26 Diskette Drive Heads
Summary This section describes how to clean the RX26 diskette
driveheads. The heads are the components of the RX26 diskettedrive
that read data from and write data to the diskettes.
CleaningProcedure
Digital recommends that, when cleaning the heads, you usethe
RXA3K-HC head cleaning kit and follow the instructionssupplied with
the kit. You can order the RXA3K-HC headcleaning kit from your
Digital sales representative.
When to Cleanthe Heads
Digital recommends that you clean the heads of the RX26diskette
drive after approximately 8 hours of use. Also clean thedrive heads
if you encounter problems reading or writing data.The following
factors affect the cleaning interval:
Frequency of use
Quality of the diskette
Quality of the environment
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4Using Tape Drives
Introduction This chapter describes the following tape drives:
TLZ06 cassette tape drive
TZK10 QIC tape drive
In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections:
TLZ06 Tape Drive Description
Using the TLZ06 Tape Drive
TZK10 Tape Drive Description
Inserting a QIC Tape into a TZK10 Tape Drive
Removing a QIC Tape from a TZK10 Tape Drive
Cleaning the Tape Drive Heads
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TLZ06 Tape Drive Description
TLZ06 Tape Drive Description
Summary This section contains general information on the TLZ06
cassettetape drive. It also identifies the controls and indicators
on thedrive.
Description The TLZ06 is a tape drive that uses cassette tapes.
The cassettetapes are industry-standard digital data storage (DDS)
digitalaudio tapes (DATs). It is a helical scan tape drive that
uses 4millimetre (mm) tape. It is commonly used for archival,
datastorage and retrieval, and data collection purposes.
Controls andLEDs
Table 41 lists the controls and LEDs on the TLZ06 tape
drive.
Table 41 TLZ06 Tape Drive Controls and LEDsItem Description
! Tape/activity LED (green)
" Write-protect LED (orange)
# Unload button
If Errors Occur If errors occur while you are using the TLZ06
tape drive, seethe Customer Technical Information manual for
information ontroubleshooting.
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TLZ06 Tape Drive Description
Controlsand LEDsIllustration
Figure 41 shows the location of the controls and LEDs on
theTLZ06 tape drive.
Figure 41 TLZ06 Tape Drive Controls and LEDs
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Using the TLZ06 Tape Drive
Using the TLZ06 Tape Drive
Summary This section describes how to insert a cassette tape
into andremove it from the TLZ06 tape drive.
InsertionProcedure
Insert the cassette tape until the TLZ06 draws it in. When
youinsert the tape correctly, the tape/activity LED flashes dimly
andthen stays on. If both LEDs flash, see the Customer
TechnicalInformation manual for information on troubleshooting.
RemovalProcedure
Table 42 lists the steps that you must follow to manuallyremove
a cassette tape from the TLZ06 tape drive.
NoteSome operating system applications allow you to eject
thecassette tape using software commands or menu items.See your
operating system or application documentationfor more
information.
Table 42 Removing a Cassette Tape from the TLZ06 TapeDrive
Step Action Result
1 Enter the operatingsystem commands todismount the
cassettetape.
The tape/activity LED flashesand then stays on.
2 When the tape/activityLED stays on, press theunload
button.
3 Remove the cassettetape.
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Installationand RemovalIllustration
Figure 42 shows how to insert a cassette tape into and removeit
from a TLZ06 tape drive.
Figure 42 Inserting and Removing a Cassette Tape
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TZK10 Tape Drive Description
TZK10 Tape Drive Description
Summary This section contains general information on the TZK10
tapedrive. It also identifies the controls and indicators on the
drive.
Description The TZK10 QIC tape drive is a quarter-inch
cartridge, streamingtape drive. It is commonly used for archival,
data storage andretrieval, and data collection purposes.
Controls andLEDs
Table 43 lists the controls and LEDs on the TZK10 tape
drive.
Table 43 TZK10 Tape Drive Controls and LEDsItem Description
! Dual-color LED (amber or green)
" Eject button
If Errors Occur If the dual-color LED turns amber or if errors
occur while youare using the TZK10 tape drive, see the Customer
TechnicalInformation manual for information on troubleshooting.
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TZK10 Tape Drive Description
Controlsand LEDsIllustration
Figure 43 shows the location of the controls and LEDs on
theTZK10 tape drive.
Figure 43 TZK10 Eject Button and LED
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Inserting a QIC Tape into a TZK10 Tape Drive
Inserting a QIC Tape into a TZK10 Tape Drive
Summary This section describes how to insert a QIC tape into the
TZK10tape drive.
InsertionProcedure
Table 44 lists the steps that you must follow to insert a
QICtape into a TZK10 tape drive.
Table 44 Inserting a QIC Tape into a TZK10 Tape DriveStep Action
Result
1 Press the eject button. The drive door partiallyopens.
2 Open the drive door fully.
3 Insert the QIC tape intothe TZK10 until it slidesno
further.
4 Close the drive doorfully.
The dual-color LED turnsgreen, then flashes green.The TZK10
makes severalwhirring sounds, then thesounds stop.The dual-color
led staysgreen.You can now send operatingsystem commands to
theTZK10 tape drive.
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Inserting a QIC Tape into a TZK10 Tape Drive
InsertionIllustration
Figure 44 shows how to insert a QIC tape into the TZK10
tapedrive.
Figure 44 Inserting a QIC Tape
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Removing a QIC Tape from a TZK10 Tape Drive
Removing a QIC Tape from a TZK10 Tape Drive
Summary This section describes how to remove a QIC tape from the
TZK10tape drive.
RemovalProcedure
Table 45 lists the steps that you must follow to remove a
QICtape from a TZK10 tape drive.
NoteSee your operating system or application documentationfor
information on the software commands that dismountor eject the QIC
tape.
Table 45 Removing a QIC Tape from a TZK10 Tape DriveStep Action
Result
1 Enter the operatingsystem commands todismount or eject theQIC
tape.
The TZK10 makes a whirringsound.The dual-color LED flashesgreen,
then stays green whenthe whirring sounds stop.
2 Press the eject button. The drive door partiallyopens.The
dual-color LED turns off.
3 Open the door fully. The QIC tape partially ejectsfrom the
TZK10.
4 Remove the QIC tape.
5 Close the drive door.
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RemovalIllustration
Figure 45 shows how to remove a QIC tape from a TZK10
tapedrive.
Figure 45 Removing a QIC Tape
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Cleaning the Tape Drive Heads
Cleaning the Tape Drive Heads
Summary This section describes how to clean the tape drive
heads. Theheads are the components of the tape drives that read
data fromand write data to the different types of tapes.
CleaningProcedure
Digital recommends that, when cleaning the heads, you use
thefollowing cleaning kits:
Use the TLZ04-HA head cleaning kit (supplied) to clean theheads
of the TLZ06 tape drive.
Use the TZK1X-HA head cleaning kit (supplied) to clean theheads
of the TZK10 tape drive.
To clean the heads, follow the instructions supplied with
thecleaning kit.
When to Cleanthe Heads
Digital recommends that you clean the heads of the TLZ06tape
drive every 2 weeks, or after 50 hours of use. Digitalrecommends
that you clean the heads of the TZK10 tape driveafter approximately
8 hours of use. Also clean the drive heads ifyou encounter problems
reading or writing data. The followingfactors affect the cleaning
interval:
Frequency of use
Quality of the tape
Quality of the environment
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5Removable Storage Media
Introduction This chapter contains information on the use and
storage of thefollowing media types that are used by the optional
removablemedia storage devices:
QIC tapes
Cassette tapes
Diskettes
Compact discs
In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections:
Quarter-Inch Cartridge (QIC) Tapes
Cassette Tapes
Diskettes
Compact Discs
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Quarter-Inch Cartridge (QIC) Tapes
Summary This section describes QIC tapes.
QIC TapeCompatibility
The TZK10 tape drive is shipped with a DC6525 QIC
tape(TZK1X-CC). Table 51 lists the other QIC tapes that
arecompatible with the TZK10 tape drive.
Table 51 QIC Tape CompatibilityCartridge Maximum Capacity Format
R/W Length
DC6525 525M bytes QIC-320 R/W 300 m(1000 ft)
DC6320 320M bytes QIC-320 R/W 189 m(620 ft)
DC6150DC600XTD
150M bytes QIC-150 R/W 189 m(620 ft)
DC6150DC600XTD
120M bytes QIC-120 R/W 189 m(620 ft)
DC600A 60M bytes QIC-24 R 173 m(600 ft)
MetresFeet
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Handling andStoring QICTapes
Use the following guidelines when handling and storing
QICtapes:
Do not drop or strike the tape.
If a tape has been exposed to extreme heat or cold, allow itto
stabilize at room temperature for the same amount of timeas it was
exposed, or at most, 24 hours.
Store the tape where the room temperature is between 10Cand 40C
(50F and 104F) and the humidity is between 20%and 80%.
Do not expose the tape to direct sunlight, abrasive
particles,heat, electromagnetic fields, or X-rays.
Store the QIC tape in its protective container, placed on
itsedge, or stacked. Do not stack QIC tapes more than fivehigh.
Place the identification label in the space provided on the
topof the QIC tape.
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Write-Protecting QIC Tapes
Write-Protecting QIC Tapes
Summary This section describes how to use the write-protect
switch on theQIC tape.
Write-ProtectSwitchPositions
You can write-protect a QIC tape to prevent
accidentaloverwriting or erasure of the data on that tape. Before
usinga QIC tape, check the position of the write-protect switch(!).
Table 52 describes the two positions of the
write-protectswitch.
Table 52 QIC Tape Write-Protect Switch PositionsPosition
Description
Write-enableposition (")
When the switch is in this position, you canwrite to the tape.
The tape is not protectedfrom accidental erasure or overwriting
ofdata.
Write-protectposition (#)
When the switch is in this position, youcannot write to the
tape. The tape isprotected from accidental erasure oroverwriting of
data.
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Write-ProtectSwitchIllustration
Figure 51 shows the two positions of the write-protect switch
ona QIC tape.
Figure 51 QIC Tape Write-Protect Switch Positions
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Cassette Tapes
Cassette Tapes
Summary This section describes cassette tapes. Cassette tapes
areindustry-standard digital data storage (DDS) digital audio
tapes(DATs).
Cassette TapeCompatibility The TLZ06 cassette tape drive is
shipped with a 90-metre (m)
TLZ06-CA 4-mm tape. You can also use the TLZ06 with the60-m
TLZ04-CA tape. Table 53 lists both cassette tapes.
Table 53 Cassette Tape CompatibilityCapacity (Gigabytes)
Cassette Not Compressed Compressed
TLZ04-CA 1.3 2.6
TLZ06-CA 2.0 4.0
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Handlingand StoringCassette Tapes
Use the following guidelines when handling and storing
cassettetapes:
Do not drop or strike the tape.
If a tape has been exposed to extreme heat or cold, allow itto
stabilize at room temperature for the same amount of timeas it was
exposed, or at most, 24 hours.
Store the tape where the room temperature is between 10Cand 40C
(50F and 104F) and the humidity is between 20%and 80%.
Do not expose the tape to direct sunlight, abrasive
particles,heat, electromagnetic fields, or X-rays.
Store the cassette tape in its protective container, placed
onits edge, or stacked. Do not stack cassette tapes more thanfive
high.
Place the identification label in the space provided on the
topof the cassette tape.
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Write-Protecting Cassette Tapes
Write-Protecting Cassette Tapes
Summary This section describes how to use the write-protect
switch on thecassette tape.
ImportantInformation
CautionDo not use a pencil to slide the write-protect
switch.Graphite dust can damage the cassette tape.
Write-ProtectSwitchPositions
You can write-protect a cassette tape to prevent
accidentaloverwriting or erasure of the data on that tape. Before
usinga cassette tape, check the position of the write-protect
switch(!). Table 54 describes the two positions of the
write-protectswitch.
Table 54 Cassette Tape Write-Protect Switch PositionsPosition
Description
Write-enableposition (")
When the switch is in this position, you canwrite to the tape.
The tape is not protectedfrom accidental erasure or overwriting
ofdata.
Write-protectposition (#)
When the switch is in this position, youcannot write to the
tape. The tape isprotected from accidental erasure oroverwriting of
data.
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Write-ProtectSwitchIllustration
Figure 52 shows the two positions of the write-protect switch
ona cassette tape.
Figure 52 Cassette Tape Write-Protect Switch Positions
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Diskettes
Diskettes
Summary This section describes 3.5-inch diskettes.
DisketteCompatibility
Table 55 lists the diskettes supported by the RX26 diskette.
Table 55 Diskette CompatibilityCapacity (Megabytes)
Diskette Unformatted Formatted
RZ24KDouble-sided, doubledensity (2DD)
1.0 0.72
RX23KHigh density (HD) 2.0 1.44
RX26KExtra density (ED) 4.0 2.88
Handlingand StoringDiskettes
Keep the diskettes dry, out of extreme temperatures and
directsunlight, and away from devices that contain magnets, such
astelephones or monitors.
Write-ProtectSwitchPositions
You can write-protect a diskette to prevent accidental
overwritingor erasure of the data on that diskette. Before using a
diskette,check the position of the write-protect switch (!). Table
56describes the two positions of the write-protect switch.
Table 56 3.5-Inch Diskette Write-Protect Switch
PositionsPosition Description
Write-protectposition (")
When the switch is in this position, youcannot write to the
diskette. The disketteis protected from accidental erasure
oroverwriting of data.
Write-enableposition (#)
When the switch is in this position, youcan write to the
diskette. The diskette isnot protected from accidental erasure
oroverwriting of data.
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Write-ProtectSwitchIllustration
Figure 53 shows the two positions of the write-protect switch
ona 3.5-inch diskette.
Figure 53 3.5-Inch Diskette Write-Protect Switch Positions
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