System Support Addendum ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ PRODUCT NAME: DECserver 500 for VMS, Version 2.1 SSA 26.97.03-A HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS Processors Supported VAX: VAXft 3000 Model 310 VAX 4000 Model 300 VAX 6000 Model 200 Series, VAX 6000 Model 300 Series, VAX 6000 Model 400 Series, VAX 6000 Model 500 Series VAX 9000 Model 210, VAX 9000 Model 410, VAX 9000 Model 420, VAX 9000 Model 430, VAX 9000 Model 440 VAX 8200, VAX 8250, VAX 8300, VAX 8350, VAX 8500, VAX 8530, VAX 8550, VAX 8600, VAX 8650, VAX 8700, VAX 8800, VAX 8810, VAX 8820, VAX 8830, VAX 8840, VAX 8842, VAX 8974, VAX 8978 VAX-11/730, VAX-11/750, VAX-11/780, VAX-11/785 DIGITAL October 1990 AE-LV73C-TE DECserver 500 for VMS, Version 2.1 SSA 26.97.03-A MicroVAX: MicroVAX II, MicroVAX 2000, MicroVAX 3100, MicroVAX 3300, MicroVAX 3400, MicroVAX 3500, MicroVAX 3600, MicroVAX 3800, MicroVAX 3900 VAXstationVAXstation II, VAXstation 2000, VAXstation 3100 Series, VAXstation 3200, VAXstation 3500, VAXstation 3520, VAXstation 3540 VAXserver:VAXserver 3100, VAXserver 3300, VAXserver 3400, VAXserver 3500, VAXserver 3600, VAXserver 3602, VAXserver 3800, VAXserver 3900, VAXserver 6000-210, VAXserver 6000-220, VAXserver 6000-310, VAXserver 6000-320, VAXserver 6000-410, VAXserver 6000-420 Processors Not Supported MicroVAX I, VAXstation I, VAX-11/725, VAX-11/782, VAXstation 8000 Processor Restrictions: A TK50 Tape Drive is required for standalone MicroVAX 2000 and VAXstation 2000 systems. The DECserver 500 software runs on any of the following packaged hardware options: o DSRVS-** o DSRVN-** 2 DECserver 500 for VMS, Version 2.1 SSA 26.97.03-A o DSRVM-** ** Denotes product variant models. For additional information, refer to the appropriate price book. A maximum of eight line cards and two standby cards, in any combination, may be configured and shipped in a DECserver 500 series server unit. DECserver 500 series line cards are ordered separately for the above hardware units. The supported line card types are: o CXA16-AA - 16-line EIA-423-A asynchronous multiplexer with single port speeds to 38.4K bps under specified application conditions, full-duplex. Uses EIA-423-A cables. o CXY08-AA - 8-line RS-232 asynchronous multiplexer with sin- gle port speeds to 38.4K bps under specified application conditions, full-duplex. o CXB16-AA - 16-line EIA-422 asynchronous multiplexer with single port speeds to 38.4K bps under specified application conditions, full-duplex. o CXM04-AA - 8-line coax A 3270 synchronous line card. Sup- ported only on the DECserver 510 and DECserver 550 terminal servers. Requires the 3270 Terminal Option Software. Please refer to SPD 25.G5.00 for more information. The above modules (except the CXM04-**) come with the 2 BCXXX cables that, depending on your desired connection, can be at- tached to the following: Use the following SHIELDED cables with each of the physical lines depending on the connection required beyond the cable concentrator: BC22D Null modem cable for local terminal or printer connections 3 DECserver 500 for VMS, Version 2.1 SSA 26.97.03-A BC22E Full modem straight through cable for modem con- nections BC22F Full modem straight through cable for modem con- nections BC22R Recommended null modem cable for host systems and other devices, including those that use CTS/RTS flow control BC17D Null modem cable for host systems and other de- vices that do not use CTS/RTS flow control Use DECconnect cables with the CXA16 option beyond the cable concentrator unit. The DECserver 500 series hardware requires both a transceiver drop cable and either an Ethernet transceiver (H4000 for base- band or DECOM for broadband) or the Local Network Interconnect (DELNI) to connect to the Ethernet physical channel. Optional Hardware Terminals Supported The DECserver 500 software supports the following Digital termi- nal devices that have keyboards: o LA12, LA34, LA35, LA36, LA38 o All VTxxx terminals Supported terminal parameters are: o Character size: 7 or 8 bits per character o Parity: Even, Odd, or None 4 DECserver 500 for VMS, Version 2.1 SSA 26.97.03-A The automatic line speed detection (Autobaud) feature is sup- ported for either seven-bit characters with even parity or eight-bit characters with no parity. The DECserver 500 software also supports Digital Asian terminal device variants when accessed from VMS/Hanzi systems. Refer to the VMS/Hanzi SPD for a complete listing of supported devices. The DECserver 500 software also supports Digital Asian terminal device variants when accessed from VMS/Japanese systems. Refer to the VMS/Japanese SPD for a complete listing of supported devices. The DECserver 500 software also supports the following Digital Personal Computers (PCs) in both terminal emulation mode and file transfer mode: o Professional 325, 350, 380 o Rainbow 100A, 100B, 100+, 190 o DECmate II o DECmate III o VAXmate o DECstation Note: This product is NOT WARRANTED to support non-Digital terminal devices or personal computers. However, terminals supporting VT100 or VT200-like characteristics and personal computers supporting IBM[R] PC[TM], IBM PC/XT[TM], and IBM PC/AT[TM] characteristics may operate with this product. For supported 3270 type terminals on the CXM04 option card, please refer to the 3270 Terminal Option Software SPD 25.G5.00 Printers Supported 5 DECserver 500 for VMS, Version 2.1 SSA 26.97.03-A The DECserver 500 software supports the following Digital asyn- chronous printers when accessed from VMS systems: o All LJ, LA, LQP, LXY, LN0, LG, and DTC printing devices. The DECserver 500 software also supports Digital Asian printer device variants when accessed from VMS/Hanzi systems. Refer to the VMS/Hanzi SPD for a complete listing of supported devices. The DECserver 500 software also supports Digital Asian printer device variants when accessed from VMS/Japanese systems. Refer to the VMS/Japanese SPD for a complete listing of supported devices. Modems Supported For a DECserver 500 series server with the CXY08 hardware op- tion: o DF03, DF112, DF124, DF224, DF242, DFM X.29 pad, and DECmodem V32 full-duplex asynchronous modems for either dial-in or dial-out use. Also supported are private or leased line modem applications, however, connections to data switches are NOT WARRANTED but may operate with this product. For a DECserver 500 series server without the CXY08 hardware option: o None Block Space Requirements (Block Cluster Size= 1): Disk space required for 1300 blocks installation: (665.6K bytes) Disk space required for 1200 blocks use (permanent): (614.4K bytes) 6 DECserver 500 for VMS, Version 2.1 SSA 26.97.03-A These counts refer to the disk space required on the downline load host system disk. The sizes are approximate; actual sizes may vary depending on the user's system environment, configura- tion, and software options. OPTIONAL HARDWARE The following add-on communications option card variants can be ordered and installed after the initial DECserver 500 series server installation. o CXA16-AF - 16-line EIA-423-A asynchronous multiplexer with single port speeds to 38.4K bps under specified application conditions, full-duplex. Uses EIA-423-A cables. o CXY08-AF - 8-line RS-232 asynchronous multiplexer with sin- gle port speeds to 38.4K bps under specified application conditions, full-duplex. o CXB16-AF - 16-line EIA-422 asynchronous multiplexer with sin- gle port speeds up to 38.4K bps under specified application conditions, full-duplex. o CXM04-AF - 8-line coax A 3270 synchronous line card. Sup- ported only on the DECserver 510 and DECserver 550 terminal servers. DECserver 500 users who wish to increase their session limit can order a DSRVS-UA upgrade package that consists of a KDJ11-SD processor line card and its associated installation guide. CLUSTER ENVIRONMENT This layered product is fully supported when installed on any valid and licensed VAXcluster* configuration without restric- tions. The HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS sections of this product's Software Product Description and System Support Addendum detail any special hardware required by this product. 7 DECserver 500 for VMS, Version 2.1 SSA 26.97.03-A * V5.x VAXcluster configurations are fully described in the VAXcluster Software Product Description (29.78.xx) and in- clude CI, Ethernet, and Mixed Interconnect configurations. SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS VMS Operating System V5.0 - V5.4 DECnet-VAX V5.0 - V5.4 VMS Tailoring For VMS V5.x systems, the following VMS classes are required for full functionality of this layered product: o VMS Required Saveset o Network Support o Utilities For more information on VMS classes and tailoring, refer to the VMS Operating System Software Product Description (SPD 25.01.xx). OPTIONAL SOFTWARE Terminal Server Manager V1.3 3270 Terminal Option Software V1.1 GROWTH CONSIDERATIONS The minimum hardware/software requirements for any future ver- sion of this product may be different from the requirements for the current version. 8 DECserver 500 for VMS, Version 2.1 SSA 26.97.03-A DISTRIBUTION MEDIA Disk: TK50 Streaming Tape, Tape: 9-track 1600 BPI Magtape (PE) ORDERING INFORMATION Software License: QL-03KA9-AA Software Media: QA-03KAA-H* Software Documentation: QA-03KAA-GZ Software Product Services: QT-03KA*-** LAT Networks Concept Guide: AA-LD84B-TK * Denotes variant fields. For additional information on avail- able licenses, services and media, refer to the appropriate price book. The above information is valid at time of release. Please con- tact your local Digital office for the most up-to-date informa- tion. [R] IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. [TM] IBM PC, IBM PC/AT, and IBM PC/XT are trademarks of Interna- tional Business Machines Corporation. [TM] The DIGITAL Logo, DECconnect, DECmate, DECmodem, DECnet- VAX, DECOM, DECserver, DECstation, DELNI, LAT, MicroVAX, VAX, VAXft, VAXmate, VAXserver, VAXstation, VMS, and VT are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation. 9