CONTENTS

  Title Page

  Copyright Page

  About This Guide

  1      Hardware Installation

  1.1     VCS Hardware Connection Methods and Precautions
    1.1.1      VCS Hardware Direct Connection
    1.1.2      VCS Hardware Host Initiated Connection
    1.1.3      VCS Hardware Installation Precautions
      1.1.3.1      VAX 8830/8840 Precautions
      1.1.3.2      HSC Precautions

  1.2     VCS Fiberoptic Components
    1.2.1      Fiberoptic Cable Characteristics
    1.2.2      Fiberoptic Cable Environmental Requirements
    1.2.3      Preparing the Host System
    1.2.4      Direct Connection Installation
    1.2.5      Host Initiated Connection Installation
    1.2.6      Fiberoptic Installation at the Serviced Nodes
      1.2.6.1      Optional Extension Cable Installation
      1.2.6.2      Optional DECconnect Cabling Installation
      1.2.6.3      Optional VCS Disable Switch Installation
    1.2.7      Fiberoptic Converter Troubleshooting

  1.3     VCS DECconnect Components
    1.3.1      Preparing the Host System
    1.3.2      Direct Connection Installation
    1.3.3      Host Initiated Connection Installation
    1.3.4      DECconnect Installation at the Serviced Nodes
    1.3.5      DECconnect Adapter Troubleshooting

  2      Software Installation

  2.1     VCS Software Kit Inventory

  2.2     VCS Host System Preparation
    2.2.1      Required Software
    2.2.2      Required Disk Space
    2.2.3      User Terminals
    2.2.4      SYSGEN Parameters
    2.2.5      Host Initiated Connection Setup
      2.2.5.1      Setting Up DECserver 200 Ports
      2.2.5.2      Using VCS$LTA.COM to Create LTA Devices

  2.3     Installation Preparation for the VAX 8500/8700/8800 Series Systems
    2.3.1      VAX 8500/8700/8800
    2.3.2      VAX 8830/8840
    2.3.3      Preparation Work Sheets

  2.4     Installation of the VCS Software on the Host System
    2.4.1      License Registration
    2.4.2      Installation Procedure
    2.4.3      VCS Installation Log

  2.5     Site-Specific Modifications to the Installed VCS Environment
    2.5.1      Creating a Configuration File
    2.5.2      Console Line Communications Characteristics
    2.5.3      VCS Logical Names
      2.5.3.1      Node Name Grouping by Logical Name
      2.5.3.2      VCS Logical Name Definitions
    2.5.4      Setting Console Terminal Characteristics
    2.5.5      Starting the VCS Software at System Reboot
      2.5.5.1      VCS$STARTUP.COM
      2.5.5.2      VCS Startup Sequence
    2.5.6      Stopping the VCS Software at System Shutdown

  2.6     Starting the VCS Software

  2.7     Final Setup
    2.7.1      VAX 8500/8700/8800
    2.7.2      VAX 8830/8840

  FIGURES

  1-1        VCS Direct Connection Method

  1-2        VCS Host Initiated Connection with DELNI

  1-3        Host Initiated Connection with H4000

  1-4        VAXconsole Central Terminal Line

  1-5        Fiberoptic Cable Structure

  1-6        BA23 Device Connectors

  1-7        BA123 Device Connectors

  1-8        BA213 Device Connectors

  1-9        H7133 16-Tap Power Supply Connections

  1-10       AC Power Plug Types

  1-11       BA23/BA123 Enclosure Bulkhead Connection

  1-12       BA213 Enclosure Bulkhead Connection

  1-13       H7133 16-Tap Power Supply Connections

  1-14       DECserver 200 Terminal Server

  1-15       DECserver 200 Connections

  1-16       H7132 Single-Tap Power Supply Connections

  1-17       Fiberoptic Connector Jacks

  1-18       Console Extension Cable Connection

  1-19       VAXconsole PRO380 COMM 1 Port

  1-20       Optional DECconnect Cabling

  1-21       VCS Disable Switch Cabling

  1-22       DECconnect Cable and Adapters

  1-23       BA23 Device Connectors

  1-24       BA123 Device Connectors

  1-25       BA213 Device Connectors

  1-26       BA23/BA123 Enclosure Bulkhead Connection

  1-27       BA213 Enclosure Bulkhead Connection

  1-28       DECconnect Adapter and Cable Connections

  1-29       DECserver 200 Terminal Server

  1-30       DECserver 200 Connections

  1-31       DECconnect Adapter and Cable Connections

  2-1        DECserver 200 Back Panel

  2-2        VAXconsole PRO380 Communication Line Setup Menu

  2-3        Work Sheet, Nodes 1 to 16

  2-4        Work Sheet, Nodes 17 to 32

  TABLES

  2-1        Logical Names