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Chapter 3
Operating the System Options
This chapter describes how to use options that may already be part of your
system, or that you can add to your system. The following types of options
are covered:
• Mass storage devices and controllers
• Communications controllers
• Real-time controllers
• Printers
NOTE: Some variants of these options may not be appropriate for VAXserver
4000 systems. Contact your Digital representative if you have any questions
about whether a specific option is appropriate for your system.
3.1 Mass Storage Options
The following mass storage options are included with VAX 4000 systems:
• RF-series Integrated Storage Element (ISE)
• TF85, TK70, or TLZ04 tape drive
NOTE: In addition, the RV20 Optical Disk Subsystem, RRD40-series
Compact Disc Drive Subsystem, TSZ07, TSV05, and TU81E tape drives
can be attached to the VAX 4000 system. If your system contains one of
these options, refer to the user’s guide or owner’s manual for instructions on
how to operate the device.
This chapter describes how to use the controls for the RF-series ISEs and
the TF85, TK70, and TLZ04 tape drives. In the case of the tape drives,
it also describes how to insert and remove the tape cartridge. To use any
mass storage device, you must properly identify the device to the operating
system and use appropriate operating system commands. Refer to your
system software documentation for details.
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