Installation guide

Chapter 4
Connecting to a CI VAXcluster
VAX 6000 series systems interface with various devices and systems
through XMI bus adapters. For information on connecting to TU, TK, and
TA tapes, or RA disks, see Chapter 5. If your system connects to a DSSI
subsystem, this installation must be done before the CI connections (see
Chapter 3).
Sections in this chapter include:
• Adapter Overview
• CIXCD Installation Configuration Rules
• Setting CIXCD Parameters
Setting the VAXcluster Node Address (Mandatory)
Verify Quiet Slot DELTA Time = 10 (Mandatory)
Setting Boot Time (Optional)
Setting Extend Header, ACK Timeout, and
Disable Arbitration (Optional)
Setting Cluster Size (Optional)
• Setting CIBCA Parameters
Setting the VAXcluster Node Address (Mandatory)
CIBCA Jumper Locations and Settings
• Cabling the System to a Star Coupler (SC008)
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