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Figure 1-1. CHALLENGE/Onyx Deskside System

Figure 1-2. CHALLENGE/Onyx Deskside Product Evolution

Figure 2-1. Interface modules (mezzanine boards)

Figure 2-2. VME channel adapter module (VCAM, P/N 030-0243-xxx)

Figure 2-3. Flat Cable Interface modules (standard and short)

Figure 2-4. SCSI channel adapter boards

Figure 2-5. IO4 Filter

Figure 2-6. Video filter (EF7)

Figure 2-7. Front View of CHALLENGE/Onyx System with Drive Door Open

Figure 2-8. Rear View of CHALLENGE/Onyx Deskside System Chassis

Figure 2-9. Main I/O and Graphics I/O Panels

Figure 2-10. Server System with Multiple I/O Panels

Figure 2-11. Onyx Graphics Board Locations

Figure 2-12. CHALLENGE Server Board Locations

Figure 2-13. Onyx Graphics Backplane

Figure 2-14. CHALLENGE Server Backplane Connectors and Jumpers

Figure 4-1. CHALLENGE/Onyx Functional Block Diagram

Figure 4-2. CPU Board Functional Block Diagram

Figure 4-3. MC3 Memory Board Functional Block Diagram

Figure 4-4. IO4 Base Board Functional Block Diagram

Figure 4-5. RealityEngine2 and VTX Graphics Subsystem Functional Block Diagram

Figure 4-6. Geometry Engine Functional Block Diagram

Figure 4-7. GE Processor Block Diagram

Figure 4-8. Raster Memory (RM4) Board Block Diagram

Figure 4-9. Display Generator (DG2) Block Diagram

Figure 4-10. Maximum SCSI Bus Length Based on Bus Type

Figure 4-11. SCSI Bus Data Transfer Rates

Figure 4-12. IO4 Board

Figure 4-13. SCSI Mezzanine Board

Figure 4-14. Channel Adapter Board

Figure 4-15. SCSI Bulkhead (deskside version shown)

Figure 4-16. Drive Adapter Board, 50 pin

Figure 4-17. Drive Adapter Board, 68 pin

Figure 4-18. SCSI Device (CD player shown)

Figure 4-19. SCSI Terminator

Figure 4-20. Deskside Internal SCSI Channel Components

Figure 4-21. SCSI Channels or Bus Interfaces on an IO4 Board with Two Mezzanine Boards

Figure 5-1. Removing SIMMs from an MC3 Board

Figure 5-2. CHALLENGE/Onyx Deskside System Plastic Doors and Panels

Figure 5-3. Powering Down the System

Figure 5-4. Opening the Front Door

Figure 5-5. Removing the Front Door

Figure 5-6. Opening the I/O Door

Figure 5-7. Removing the I/O Door

Figure 5-8. Removing the Rear Sheet-metal Cover

Figure 5-9. Removing the Side Panels

Figure 5-10. Replacing the Top Hat

Figure 5-11. Replacing the Top Panel

Figure 5-12. Top Hat Label Placement

Figure 5-13. CHALLENGE/Onyx Deskside System Replaceable Parts

Figure 6-1. Replacing the Status Panel

Figure 6-2. Removing the Backplane

Figure 6-3. Replacing the Power Supply Assembly

Figure 6-4. Replacing the Power Connector Assembly

Figure 6-5. Removing the Board Brace

Figure 6-6. Installing/Removing a Board

Figure 6-7. VME Slot Jumper Locations

Figure 6-8. Installing a Mezzanine Board

Figure 6-9. Installing a VCAM Board

Figure 6-10. Installing a Power Board

Figure 6-11. System Controller PROM Location (Onyx Deskside Backplane Shown)

Figure 6-12. Installing a Drive on a Drive Sled

Figure 6-13. Modifying an Old Front-loading Drive

Figure 6-14. Replacing a Drive Shelf

Figure 6-15. Removing the SCSI Backplane Access Cover Plate

Figure 6-16. Removing the Bulkhead Assembly

Figure 6-17. Replacing the Drive Bulkhead

Figure 6-18. Replacing the Fan Module

Figure B-1. Challenge/Onyx System Main and Video Connector Panels

Figure B-2. Parallel Port

Figure B-3. Ethernet Port

Figure B-4. Serial Port tty_1

Figure B-5. Serial Ports tty_2, tty_3 for Unpowered Peripherals

Figure B-6. Serials Ports tty_2, tty_3 for Powered Peripherals

Figure B-7. Serial Port tty_4 RS-422 Protocol

Figure B-8. System Interrupt IN

Figure B-9. System Interrupt OUT

Figure B-10. Keyboard/Mouse Port

Figure B-11. Swap Ready Port

Figure B-12. Frame Grab Port

Figure B-13. Composite Video Ports A, B

Figure B-14. S-VIDEO Ports A, B

Figure B-15. Monitor Port (13W3 Receptacle)

Figure B-16. Alpha Port

Figure B-17. Sync Port

Figure B-18. Genlock IN, Genlock OUT

Figure B-19. 68-pin Connector on I/O Panel

Figure B-20. 68-pin Connector on I/O Panel

Figure B-21. 50-pin Connector on I/O Panel for Older-style Systems

Figure B-22. 50-pin Connector on I/O Panel for Older-style Systems

Figure B-23. 3-foot and 15-foot Single-ended SCSI Cable and 50-foot Differential Swizzle SCSI Cable

Figure B-24. Monitor Extension Cable, Round, 15' Length, Shielded, 13W3 Hybrid Plugs at Each End of Cable

Figure B-25. Monitor Extension Cable, Round, 15' Length, Shielded, 13W3 Hybrid Plug at Chassis End, 3 BNC Plugs (RGB) at Monitor End

Figure B-26. Monitor Extension Cable, Round, 75' Length, Shielded, 13W3 Hybrid Plugs at Each End of Cable

Figure B-27. Monitor Adapter Cable, Round, 1' Length, Shielded, 13W3 Hybrid Receptacle at One End, 3 BNC Plugs (RGB) at Other End

Figure B-28. Monitor Adapter Cable, Round, 1' Length, Shielded, 13W3 Hybrid Plug at One End, 3 BNC Receptacles (RGB) at Other End

Figure B-29. Monitor Extension Cable, Round, 75' Length, Shielded, 3 BNC Plugs (RGB) at Both Ends

Figure B-30. Keyboard/Mouse Extension Cable, Round, 30' Length, Shielded, 6-pin Circular Mini-DIN Plugs at Both Ends

Figure B-31. Keyboard/Mouse Extension Cable, Round, 75' Length, Shielded, 6-pin Circular Mini-DIN Plugs at Both Ends

Figure B-32. Rackmount System Interrupt Cable

Figure C-1. 64 MB to 128 MB (Two-way Interleaving)

Figure C-2. 64 MB to 256 MB (Two-way Interleaving)

Figure C-3. 64 MB to 256 MB (Four-way Interleaving)

Figure C-4. 64 MB to 512 MB (Four-way Interleaving)

Figure C-5. 64 MB to 512 MB (Eight-way Interleaving)

Figure C-6. 64 MB to 640 MB (Two-way Interleaving)

Figure C-7. 64 MB to 1024 MB (Eight-way Interleaving)

Figure C-8. 64 MB to 1280 MB (Four-way Interleaving)

Figure C-9. 64MB to 2048 MB (Eight-way Interleaving)

Figure C-10. 128 MB to 256 MB (Two-way Interleaving)

Figure C-11. 128 MB (Two-way Interleaving) to 256 MB (Four-way Interleaving)

Figure C-12. 128 MB (Two-way Interleaving) to 512 MB (Four-way Interleaving)

Figure C-13. 128 MB (Two-way Interleaving) to 512 MB (Eight-way Interleaving)

Figure C-14. 128 MB to 640 MB (Two-way Interleaving)

Figure C-15. 128 MB to 1024 MB (Eight-way Interleaving)

Figure C-16. 128 MB to 1280 MB (Four-way Interleaving)

Figure C-17. 128 MB to 2048 MB (Eight-way Interleaving)

Figure C-18. 256 MB (Two-way Interleaving) to 512 MB (Two-way Interleaving)

Figure C-19. 256 MB (One-way Interleaving) to 512 MB (Two-way Interleaving)

Figure C-20. 256 MB (Two-way Interleaving) to 512 MB (Four-way Interleaving)

Figure C-21. 256 MB (Four-way Interleaving) to 512 MB (Four-way Interleaving)

Figure C-22. 256 MB (One-way Interleaving) to 640 MB (Two-way Interleaving)

Figure C-23. 256 MB (One-way Interleaving) to 1024 MB (Two-way Interleaving)

Figure C-24. 256 MB (Two-way Interleaving) to 1024 MB (Eight-way Interleaving)

Figure C-25. 256 MB (Four-way Interleaving) to 1024 MB (Eight-way Interleaving)

Figure C-26. 256 MB (One-way Interleaving) to 1280 MB (Four-way Interleaving)

Figure C-27. 256 MB (Two-way Interleaving) to 1280 MB (Four-way Interleaving)

Figure C-28. 256 MB (Four-way Interleaving to 1280 MB (Four-way Interleaving)

Figure C-29. 256 MB (Two-way Interleaving) to 2048 MB (Eight-way Interleaving)

Figure C-30. 256 MB (Four-way Interleaving) to 2048 MB (Eight-way Interleaving)

Figure C-31. 512 MB (Two-way Interleaving) to 640 MB (Two-way Interleaving)

Figure C-32. 512 MB (Two-way Interleaving) to 1024 MB (Two-way Interleaving)

Figure C-33. 512 MB (Four-way Interleaving) to 1024 MB (Eight-way Interleaving)

Figure C-34. 512 MB (Four-way Interleaving) to 1024 MB (Four-way Interleaving)

Figure C-35. 512 MB (Eight-way Interleaving) to 1024 MB (Eight-way Interleaving)

Figure C-36. 512 MB (Two-way Interleaving) to 1280 MB (Four-way Interleaving)

Figure C-37. 512 MB (Four-way Interleaving) to 2048 MB (Eight-way Interleaving)

Figure C-38. 512 MB (Eight-way Interleaving) to 2048 MB (Eight-way Interleaving)

Figure C-39. 640 MB to 1024 MB (Two-way Interleaving)

Figure C-40. 640 MB to 1280 MB (Four-way Interleaving)

Figure C-41. 640 MB to 2048 MB (Four-way Interleaving)

Figure C-42. 1024 MB (Four-way Interleaving) to 1280 MB (Four-way Interleaving)

Figure C-43. 1024 MB (Two-way Interleaving) to 2048 MB (Four-way Interleaving)

Figure C-44. 1024 MB (Four-way Interleaving) to 2048 MB (Four-way Interleaving)

Figure C-45. 1024 MB (Eight-way Interleaving) to 2048 MB (Eight-way Interleaving)

Figure C-46. 1280 MB to 2048 MB (Four-way Interleaving)

Figure D-1. Handling a Compact Disc

Figure D-2. CD-ROM Drive LED Status Indicators

Figure D-3. Tape Head Cleaning