Digital EF5XX-Series User's Guide

EF5XX-Series Solid State Disk DriveUser GuideEK–EF5XX–UG–001Digital Equipment Corporation

Introduction, ContinuedChapter 4‘‘Local Programs’’ describes how to access local programsthrough the:VMS system and the console by using the SET HOST/

Battery Subsystem Parameters, ContinuedTable 5–2 (Continued) BSS Parameter DefinitionsParameter DefinitionBSS_REST This flag is used to reset the initial

Chapter 6Troubleshooting ProceduresPerforming Troubleshooting ProceduresIn this ChapterThis chapter describes:Self-testsFailure indicationsWhat you sh

Performing Troubleshooting Procedures, ContinuedSelf-TestsPower-on Self-Test (POST)The ISE automatically performs a self-test whenever power isapplied

Performing Troubleshooting Procedures, ContinuedFailureIndicationsAn ISE can fail during initial power-up or during normaloperation. The following tab

Performing Troubleshooting Procedures, ContinuedBefore CallingDigitalServicesIf a failure occurs with the ISE, ensure:The ISE has the correct DSSI nod

IndexAAccessing local programs, 4–1using console commands, 4–5using MDM, 4–7using VMS, 4–4BBA400 seriesinstallation, 2–2Battery subsystem, 5–7Battery

ENABLE MSCP commandPARAMS, 4–29EXIT commandPARAMS, 4–30FFailure indications, 6–3Fault LED, 3–1, 3–4, 3–8, 6–3HHELP commandPARAMS, 4–30HISTRY, 4–17IInd

TTroubleshooting, 6–1UUtilities, 4–1WWrite commandPARAMS, 4–37ZZERO commandPARAMS, 4–38Index–3

Chapter 1General InformationOverviewIn this ChapterThis chapter includes:EF5XX-series solid state disk drive descriptionUsing the EF5XX disk driveEF5X

Overview, ContinuedDescriptionThe EF5XX series is Digital Equipment Corporation’s firstgeneration of solid state disk drives packaged in a full-height,

Overview, ContinuedUsing theEF5XXYou can use the EF5XX-series ISEs with these VAX familysystems:VAX4000VAX6000VAX7000VAX10000EF5XXOptionsThese are the

Overview, ContinuedDSSI BusFunctionThe DSSI bus is a logical equivalent to the CI bus used onlarger Digital systems. The DSSI bus is used with low-end

Overview, ContinuedEF5XX-SeriesISEFigure 1–1 shows the EF5XX-series disk, a full-height, 5-¼inch,fixed-disk storage device. Its dimensions are 8.26 cm

Overview, ContinuedPerformanceFeaturesEF5XX-series disks offer powerful performance features thatare not typically available on disk storage devices i

EF5XX ISE SpecificationsIntroductionThis section includes performance, power, media, andenvironmental specifications.PerformanceSpecificationsThe followi

EF5XX ISE Specifications, ContinuedPerformance EF51R EF52R EF53Avg Access Time(ms).25 .25 .25Peak TransferRate to DSSI Bus(Mbytes/sec)4.00 4.00 4.00Sta

EF5XX ISE Specifications, ContinuedCurrentand PowerConsumptionThe following table lists the maximum current and powerconsumption and the typical curren

November 1992Copyright © Digital Equipment Corporation 1992The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be cons

EF5XX ISE Specifications, ContinuedTypical Current& Power EF51R EF52R EF535.0 V SupplyCurrent (amps)0.0 0.0 1.812.0 V SupplyCurrent (amps)1.2 1.0 0

EF5XX ISE Specifications, ContinuedEnvironmentalSpecificationsThe following table lists environmental specifications:EnvironmentalSpecifications EF51R, EF

Shipping Contents/Related DocumentsCheckShipmentEnsure your shipment has all the items listed on the contentslisting. If any item is missing or damage

Shipping Contents/Related Documents, ContinuedRelatedDocumentsAlong with your system documentation, the followingdocuments supplement this guide:Title

Chapter 2Installation OverviewIntroductionIn this ChapterThis chapter tells you how to prepare the EF5XX ISE andinstall the ISE into the:BA400-series

Installing into the BA400-Series EnclosurePreparingfor theInstallationTo prepare for the installation:CAUTIONStatic electricity can damage integrated

Installing into the BA400-Series Enclosure, ContinuedRemoving theSkid PlateRemove the plastic skid plate from the right side of the ISE byremoving the

Installing into the BA400-Series Enclosure, ContinuedFigure 2–1 Removing the Plastic Skid Plate (AF or AA version only)MLO-009302Skid PlateScrewsScrew

Installing into the BA400-Series Enclosure, ContinuedInstallationStepsTo install the ISE into the BA400-series enclosure:1. With the side that had the

German Noise Declaration: The following information is provided to meet the German NoiseDeclaration Decree (part of the German Equipment Safety Law).E

Installing into the BA400-Series Enclosure, ContinuedFigure 2–2 Installing the ISE in the Enclosure (RF and RZ front panels shown forreference.)Finger

Installing into the BA400-Series Enclosure, ContinuedFor further information, refer to the BA400-Series EnclosuresStorage Devices Installation Procedu

Installing into the SF7X EnclosurePreparingfor theInstallationPrepare for the installation into an SF7X enclosure as detailedin the DECarray Installat

Installing into the SF7X Enclosure, Continued7. Remove the ISE bottom bracket by removing the twoPhillips screws at the rubber shock bushings that sec

Installing into the SF7X Enclosure, ContinuedFigure 2–3 Removing the Top and Bottom Brackets (AF or AA version only)MLO-009303Top BracketBottom Bracke

Installing into the SF7X Enclosure, ContinuedInserting theWedgesTo insert the wedges:1. Remove the two wedges from the shipment box.2. Hold one wedge

Installing into the SF7X Enclosure, ContinuedFigure 2–4 Inserting the Wedges on the EF5XX ISEContinued on next page2–12

Installing into the SF7X Enclosure, ContinuedInstallationStepsTo install the ISE into the SF7X enclosure (Figure 2–5):1. With the ISE skid plate facin

Installing into the SF7X Enclosure, ContinuedFigure 2–5 The SF7X EnclosureNOTE TOILLUSTRATOR:front panel for thishardware is SHR_X1127_89ISOL and redu

Chapter 3Controls and IndicatorsIntroductionIn this ChapterThis chapter describes the controls and indicators associatedwith ISE operation. The contro

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Introduction, ContinuedThe following table compares the OCPs in the and BA400-seriesand SF7X enclosures.In the ... an OCP ...BA400-series enclosures,

BA400-Series Controls and IndicatorsOCPEach ISE installed in a BA400-series enclosure has a frontpanel with the following controls and indicators:DSSI

BA400-Series Controls and Indicators, ContinuedControl andIndicatorFunctionsThe following table describes the functions of the controls andindicators

Changing the DSSI Node ID Plugs (BA400-Series OCPs)Spare PlugsSpare DSSI node ID plugs are supplied with the EF5XX. Usethese spare plugs to reconfigure

SF7X Controls and IndicatorsOCPEach ISE in the SF7X storage enclosure is represented by anicon on the door located on the OCP. Each set of controls an

SF7X Controls and Indicators, ContinuedControl andIndicatorFunctionsThe following table describes the functions of the controls andindicators on the f

EF5XX ISE Controls and IndicatorsDescriptionTwo LEDs and a DIP switchpack containing three switches aremounted on the edge of the drive module. The sw

EF5XX ISE Controls and Indicators, ContinuedFigure 3–3 Drive Module Switch and LED LocationsContinued on next page3–9

EF5XX ISE Controls and Indicators, ContinuedAssigning theDSSI Node IDTo assign the DSSI node ID, set the three switches to the binaryequivalent of the

EF5XX ISE Controls and Indicators, ContinuedDrive ModuleLEDsThe two LEDs mounted on the drive module monitor ISE statusduring operation. The following

ContentsPreface1 General InformationOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1EF5XX

Chapter 4Local ProgramsIntroductionIn this ChapterThis chapter includes:How to access local programs through the VMS system, theconsole, and the Micro

Introduction, ContinuedThe following table refers to each section with instructions onhow to access local programs:To access local programs ... Refer

Introduction, ContinuedPrograms1SectionDIRECT DIRECT Program DescriptionDRVEXR DRVEXR Program DescriptionDRVTST DRVTST Program DescriptionHISTRY HISTR

How to Access Local ProgramsUsing VMSTo access a local program from a MicroVAX system runningVMS version 5.3-2 or greater, use the command:$ SET HOST/

How to Access Local Programs, ContinuedUsing ConsoleCommandsSome systems allow you to access the local programs usingconsole commands. The command you

How to Access Local Programs, ContinuedQ–busAdapters(continued)To access a local program from a system with an embeddedadapter, use the command:>&g

How to Access Local Programs, ContinuedUsing MDMIf neither VMS nor console commands are available on yoursystem, you can run local programs using MDM.

How to Access Local Programs, ContinuedUsing MDM(continued)4. Enter the name of the local program you want to run andpressReturn. For information abou

Descriptions of Local ProgramsOverviewThe rest of this chapter describes local programs you can access.DIRECTProgramDescription)The DIRECT program pro

MEMTST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–23PARAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

DRVEXRDRVEXRProgramDescription)The DRVEXR program is a diagnostic program that appliesseveral types of stress to the ISE.Access DRVEXR the same way yo

DRVEXR, ContinuedDialogue(continued)Message ExplanationTest time in minutes?[(10)-100]Your response determines the lengthof the test, in minutes.Numbe

DRVEXR, ContinuedDRVEXRModesYou can run the DRVEXR program in one of the followingmodes depending on your responses to the dialogue questions:Mode Fun

DRVEXR, ContinuedMode/DialogueRelationshipThe following table shows the relationship between the four testmodes and the responses to the six questions

DRVTSTDRVTSTProgramDescriptionThe DRVTST program provides a comprehensive test of the ISEhardware. Errors detected by this program can be isolated tot

DRVTST, ContinuedErrorMessagesThe following table describes DRVTST error messages.Message DescriptionUnit is currently in use. This can mean that the

DRVTST, ContinuedDRVTSTExamplesThe following is an example of what is displayed when DRVTSTruns successfully:Copyright (C) 1990, 1991, 1992 Digital Eq

HISTRYHISTRYProgramDescriptionThe HISTRY program displays ISE information that is used byprograms running in the host (such as MDM).The information is

DRINITDRINITProgramDescriptionThe DRINIT program initializes the firmware data structuresand on-disk structure of the internal data retention disk. Thi

BATTSTBATTST UtilityDescriptionBATTST is a utility that allows testing the batteries in anEF51R and EF52R. It also allows for conditioning the batteri

Tables1–1 EF5XX Series Performance Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–65–1 Battery Maintenance Errors . . . . . . . .

BATTST, ContinuedStoppingBATTSTTo stop a BATTST in progress, re-execute the BATTST localprogram. You will be given an opportunity to abort the test.Ab

BATTST, ContinuedDialogueThe following table explains the BATTST dialogue.Message ExplanationCopyright © 1990,1991,1992 DigitalEquipment CorporationNo

BATTST, ContinuedExampleThe following is an example of the BATTST utility:Copyright © 1990, 1991, 1992 Digital Equipment CorporationTest requires the

MEMTSTMEMTSTUtilityDescriptionMEMTST is a utility that allows testing of the memory modulesin EF5XX drives. Various patterns are written and read to t

MEMTST, ContinuedDialogueThe following table explains the MEMTST dialogue.Message ExplanationCopyright © 1990,1991,1992 DigitalEquipment CorporationNo

MEMTST, ContinuedExampleThe following is an example of a successful run of the MEMTSTutility. In this case, each memory module was tested twice andpas

MEMTST, ContinuedTo test each memory module just once, use a test time of 0 asshown in the following example. MEMTST will calculate a testtime based o

PARAMSPARAMSUtilityDescriptionThe PARAMS utility allows you to examine and change internalISE parameters such as node name, allocation class, and MSCP

PARAMS, ContinuedThe following is an example response given to CTRL/G:PARAMS> ^GE1QSAA::MSCP$DUP 26-APR-1990 15:01:51 PARAMS CPU=00:00:01.09 PI=17P

PARAMS, ContinuedPARAMSCommandsAvailable PARAMS commands are:Name FunctionENABLEMSCPEnables MSCP serverEXIT Terminates PARAMSHELP Prints a brief list

PARAMS, ContinuedENABLEMSCP SyntaxENABLE MSCPENABLEMSCPParametersNoneEXITUse the EXIT command to terminate the PARAMS utility. ThemessageExiting...dis

PARAMS, ContinuedHELPExamplePARAMS> helpENABLE MSCPEXITHELPLOCATESET {parameter | .} valueSHOW {parameter | . | /class}/ALL /CONST/DUP /SCS/MSCP /B

PARAMS, ContinuedLOCATEExampleThe following appears on the screen when this command isused:PARAMS> locateDrive has been soft faulted to help locate

PARAMS, ContinuedSHOWCommandExamplesNOTESince it is important to view the current value of aparameter before changing it, examples of the SHOWcommand

PARAMS, ContinuedSHOWParametersparam-or-class is either the parameter name, possiblyabbreviated, or a class name. If you use an abbreviation,the first

PARAMS, ContinuedSTATUSSTATUS displays miscellaneous information such as moduleconfiguration, history, current counters, and so forth, dependingon the

PARAMS, ContinuedMSCP displays MSCP statistics such as the number andtype of I/O commands and various histograms.THREADS displays the known programs i

PARAMS, ContinuedPARAMS> stat logsNOTE: bugcheck code is last word on first line of each log.Log History:Log #175-27-50-01/0000 17-NOV-1858 0:00:00

PARAMS, ContinuedA WRITE command may fail for several reasons:If a parameter is modified that requires the unit and theunit cannot be acquired. (For ex

PARAMS, ContinuedZEROParametersCounter is a block of performance counters or all knowncounters.Counter types include the following:* All - Clears all

PrefaceIntroductionIn This GuideThis guide introduces the EF5XX-series solid state disk driveand describes the installation and operating procedures.I

Chapter 5Data Retention SystemIntroductionIn ThisChapterThe EF51R and EF52R ISEs contain advanced hardware andfirmware that protect the data in the mem

EF5XX Data Retention DescriptionContinuouslySaving DataUnlike Digital’s earlier ESE20 and ESE50 solid state disks, theEF5XX ISE continuously moves mod

EF5XX Data Retention Description, ContinuedAfter mounting, users’ requests from the host receive toppriority and are satisfied before restore requests.

EF5XX Data Retention Description, ContinuedTable 5–1 (Continued) Battery Maintenance ErrorsError ReasonBattery age. The batteries havehad more than 3

EF5XX Data Retention Description, ContinuedUsingPARAMSUse the PARAMS local program (Chapter 4) to check the causeof the battery maintenance error. You

EF5XX Data Retention Description, ContinuedAutomaticWrite ProtectThe EF5XX can optionally write-protect itself automaticallywhile the battery capacity

Battery Subsystem ParametersBSSParameterExampleThe following shows the parameters that control the batterysubsystem (BSS).Parameter Current Default Ty

Battery Subsystem Parameters, ContinuedTable 5–2 (Continued) BSS Parameter DefinitionsParameter DefinitionBSS_REPL Number of days of battery life left f

Battery Subsystem Parameters, ContinuedTable 5–2 (Continued) BSS Parameter DefinitionsParameter DefinitionBSS_SHUT This flag determines whether the unit