>
>> But it seems that you have to configure this controller, as I have
>> downloaded the Documentation from www.cmd.com and the small port at
>> the side is a serial port. Well, I hooked up a VT220, but I don't
>> get anything on this port. And AFAIK I have build the cable
>> correctly.
>
>You shouldn't have to use that port at all.  You configure it using
>the various jumpers on the board.  The documentation should show all
>the various possibilities.


I deal with these frequently commercially on PDP11's.  I have found that
about 20% have had their firmware changed to something other than default.
Either use the console and access the firmware and reset it to default or
hook up a terminal.  IIRC the command is Z to reset to default.  This is
several menus deep however.  See capture below from a controller that came
back from a dealer but was good.  It just needed to be reset to default.
Frequently I find LUNS set to various # and some drives partitioned.

If you wish I will scan a few pages from the manual that describe getting
into the firmware without using the 10 pin connector from a VAX.

Dan - Lurking and trying to learn a little netBSD so that when I finally get
a little time I can start playing with it myself.


@17772152/005400 123456
@17772152/001000 100
@5000g

Comment:  above is to access the firmware on a PDP11.

SCSI UTILITY PROGRAM 2.0

   DISK          TAPE
1 = 772150    A = 774500
2 = 760334    B = 760404
3 = 760354    C = 760444
4 = 760374    D = 760504
5 = 760340    E = 760544
6 = 760344    F = 760410
7 = 760350    G = 760450
8 = 760360    H = 760454

SELECT CSR ADDRESS 1

     MAIN MENU:        CSR = 772150

1 = BOOT DRIVE
7 = ADDITIONAL SCSI COMMANDS

SELECT OPTION :  7

SCSI HOST ADAPTER UTILITY (REV. B3A-02 )

X = UTILITY EXIT

[ DISK ]                     :[ TAPE ]
1 = LUN OFFSET               :6 = LUN OFFSET
2 = FORMAT DRIVE             :7 = ADDITIONAL UTILITIES
3 = QUALIFY DRIVE            :
4 = REPLACE BAD BLOCKS       :
5 = ADDITIONAL UTILITIES     :

SELECT OPTION? 5
ADDITIONAL UTILITIES (REV. B3A-02 )    SN = 21628

 D = DISPLAY SCSI DEVICE & SETUP CONFIGURATION
 S = SEND SCSI COMMAND
 T = TEST DEVICE
 R = FORMAT RCT BLOCK

SELECT OPTION? d

CURRENT CONFIGURATION:

DEV0: DU0  SCSI ID 0  LUN 0
      Disc ON,Sync Mode ON,PMR ON,WR W/V OFF,RCT= OFF,
DEV1: DU1  SCSI ID 1  LUN 0
      Disc ON,Sync Mode ON,PMR ON,WR W/V OFF,RCT= OFF,
DEV2: DU2  SCSI ID 2  LUN 0
      Disc ON,Sync Mode ON,PMR ON,WR W/V OFF,RCT= OFF,
DEV3: DU3  SCSI ID 3  LUN 0
      Disc ON,Sync Mode ON,PMR ON,WR W/V OFF,RCT= OFF,
DEV4: MU0  SCSI ID 4  LUN 0
      Disc ON,Sync Mode ON,Tri-Density ON,Buffer Mode ON,
DEV5: MU1  SCSI ID 5  LUN 0
      Disc ON,Sync Mode ON,Tri-Density ON,Buffer Mode ON,
DEV6: MU2  SCSI ID 6  LUN 0
      Disc ON,Sync Mode ON,Tri-Density ON,Buffer Mode ON,
DEV7  SCSI ID 7  HOST ADAPTER, SCSI Reset ON,Density Mode ON,Default Tape
OFF,
      RA=DEF Write Protect Jmp OFF,Eject Disk ON,Truncate Size OFF,
      Rsv/Rls Option ON,
CHANGE CONFIGURATION? (Y/N) y
 R = Toggle SCSI Reset,   M = Toggle Density Mode
 D = Toggle Disconnect,   B = Toggle Buffer/Truncate Mode
 S = Toggle Sync/Async,   W = Toggle Density/Write Verify Mode
 C = Reconfigure Device,  P = Toggle Prevent Medium Removal
 U = Toggle Default Tape
 A = Report specific media type
 E = Eject after Dismount
 L = Reserve/Release Disk
 N = Write Protect from Jumper
 T = Reset All Device
 V = Truncate for Volume Shadowing
 Y = Toggle RCT
 Z = Reset Controller
(Hit <return> key to exit)

SELECT OPTION? z
Perform NVRAM test (12 sec)? (Y/N) y
** NVRAM test passed **
DEV0: DU0  SCSI ID 0  LUN 0
      Disc ON,Sync Mode ON,PMR ON,WR W/V OFF,RCT= OFF,
DEV1: DU1  SCSI ID 1  LUN 0
      Disc ON,Sync Mode ON,PMR ON,WR W/V OFF,RCT= OFF,
DEV2: DU2  SCSI ID 2  LUN 0
      Disc ON,Sync Mode ON,PMR ON,WR W/V OFF,RCT= OFF,
DEV3: DU3  SCSI ID 3  LUN 0
      Disc ON,Sync Mode ON,PMR ON,WR W/V OFF,RCT= OFF,
DEV4: MU0  SCSI ID 4  LUN 0
      Disc ON,Sync Mode ON,Tri-Density ON,Buffer Mode ON,
DEV5: MU1  SCSI ID 5  LUN 0
      Disc ON,Sync Mode ON,Tri-Density ON,Buffer Mode ON,
DEV6: MU2  SCSI ID 6  LUN 0
      Disc ON,Sync Mode ON,Tri-Density ON,Buffer Mode ON,
DEV7  SCSI ID 7  HOST ADAPTER, SCSI Reset ON,Density Mode ON,Default Tape
OFF,
      RA=DEF Write Protect Jmp OFF,Eject Disk ON,Truncate Size OFF,
      Rsv/Rls Option ON,
CHANGE CONFIGURATION? (Y/N) y
 R = Toggle SCSI Reset,   M = Toggle Density Mode
 D = Toggle Disconnect,   B = Toggle Buffer/Truncate Mode
 S = Toggle Sync/Async,   W = Toggle Density/Write Verify Mode
 C = Reconfigure Device,  P = Toggle Prevent Medium Removal
 U = Toggle Default Tape
 A = Report specific media type
 E = Eject after Dismount
 L = Reserve/Release Disk
 N = Write Protect from Jumper
 T = Reset All Device
 V = Truncate for Volume Shadowing
 Y = Toggle RCT
 Z = Reset Controller
(Hit <return> key to exit)

SELECT OPTION? t
DEV0: DU0  SCSI ID 0  LUN 0
      Disc ON,Sync Mode ON,PMR ON,WR W/V OFF,RCT= OFF,
DEV1: DU1  SCSI ID 1  LUN 0
      Disc ON,Sync Mode ON,PMR ON,WR W/V OFF,RCT= OFF,
DEV2: DU2  SCSI ID 2  LUN 0
      Disc ON,Sync Mode ON,PMR ON,WR W/V OFF,RCT= OFF,
DEV3: DU3  SCSI ID 3  LUN 0
      Disc ON,Sync Mode ON,PMR ON,WR W/V OFF,RCT= OFF,
DEV4: MU0  SCSI ID 4  LUN 0
      Disc ON,Sync Mode ON,Tri-Density ON,Buffer Mode ON,
DEV5: MU1  SCSI ID 5  LUN 0
      Disc ON,Sync Mode ON,Tri-Density ON,Buffer Mode ON,
DEV6: MU2  SCSI ID 6  LUN 0
      Disc ON,Sync Mode ON,Tri-Density ON,Buffer Mode ON,
DEV7  SCSI ID 7  HOST ADAPTER, SCSI Reset ON,Density Mode ON,Default Tape
OFF,
      RA=DEF Write Protect Jmp OFF,Eject Disk ON,Truncate Size OFF,
      Rsv/Rls Option ON,
CHANGE CONFIGURATION? (Y/N)
SCANNING SCSI DEVICES...

DEV0: DU0  SCSI ID 0  LUN 0  DEC     RZ28M    (C) DEC0568
      Disc ON,Sync Mode ON,PMR ON,WR W/V OFF,RCT= OFF,
DEV1: DU1  SCSI ID 1  LUN 0  DEC     RZ28M    (C) DEC0616
      Disc ON,Sync Mode ON,PMR ON,WR W/V OFF,RCT= OFF,
DEV2: DU2  SCSI ID 2  LUN 0  CONNER  CFP1080S        4040
      Disc ON,Sync Mode ON,PMR ON,WR W/V OFF,RCT= OFF,
DEV3: DU3  SCSI ID 3  LUN 0  OFFLINE
      Disc ON,Sync Mode ON,PMR ON,WR W/V OFF,RCT= OFF,
DEV4: MU0  SCSI ID 4  LUN 0  ARCHIVE Python 28388-XXX4.94
      Disc ON,Sync Mode ON,Tri-Density ON,Buffer Mode ON,
DEV5: MU1  SCSI ID 5  LUN 0  OFFLINE
      Disc ON,Sync Mode ON,Tri-Density ON,Buffer Mode ON,
DEV6: MU2  SCSI ID 6  LUN 0  OFFLINE
      Disc ON,Sync Mode ON,Tri-Density ON,Buffer Mode ON,
DEV7  SCSI ID 7  HOST ADAPTER, SCSI Reset ON,Density Mode ON,Default Tape
OFF,
      RA=DEF Write Protect Jmp OFF,Eject Disk ON,Truncate Size OFF,
      Rsv/Rls Option ON,
CHANGE CONFIGURATION? (Y/N) n
ADDITIONAL UTILITIES (REV. B3A-02 )    SN = 21628

 D = DISPLAY SCSI DEVICE & SETUP CONFIGURATION
 S = SEND SCSI COMMAND
 T = TEST DEVICE
 R = FORMAT RCT BLOCK