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     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




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     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-**

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     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

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     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

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     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

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     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)

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     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.

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     *  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.




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     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.









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