Subject: Re: VAX8350
To: Anders Magnusson <ragge@ludd.luth.se>
From: markus <markus@ent.net>
List: port-vax
Date: 06/24/2000 13:35:09
> > I've been trying to get console on my VAX8350 to no avail *sigh* I've
been
> > made aware that I may potentially need some sort of console boot media
for
> > the RX50 drive on it. I've got the proper cabling and terminal/settings
etc
> > etc, but still do not get a prompt. There is power going into the main
bus
> > as there are three lights that light up inside the main box but none of
the
> > modules power up nor do the fans. I believe you must get console and
then
> > type in either 'boot' or 'start' to give juice to the other components.
If
> > anybody can give a general description of the boot process of one of
these
> > machines, in addition to any pointers it would be appreciated.
> >
> Well, when you apply power to your machine, the fans should start
> immediately and you shall get a '>>>' on your master console.
> If you do not; then you have a hardware problem somewhere.

NOTE: I am plugging the main unit into the wall directly using its standard
115V plug, not into the phase3 supply and then into the wall. should the
fans and modules operate under these circumstances?