TOPS-20 KL Model B

This manual, dated September 1985, details the installation and update procedures for TOPS-20 Version 6.1 on KL10 Model B systems. It covers the following key areas:

• Preparation: Information collection, hardware verification, and required installation tools (floppies, tapes).
• File System Creation: Powering up, mounting disk packs/tapes, loading monitors, and initializing the file system.
• System Tailoring: Configuring terminal speeds, dial-up lines, logical names, line printer parameters, timezone, and scheduler settings via a configuration command file.
• System Startup: Booting, creating directories, and running diagnostic packages like UETP.
• Maintenance: Updating existing systems, reverting to previous versions, and generating tailored GALAXY batch and spooling systems.
• TCP/IP Integration: Specific procedures for installing and customizing the TCP/IP-20 network software.