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Digital Equipment VAX 4000 Upgrade Installation Manual

Dssi upgrade installation guide; ba440-based systems
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VAX 4000 (BA440-Based) Systems
DSSI Upgrade Installation Guide
Order Number: EK–VV4SY–IG. B01
Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts

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  • Page 1 VAX 4000 (BA440-Based) Systems DSSI Upgrade Installation Guide Order Number: EK–VV4SY–IG. B01 Digital Equipment Corporation Maynard, Massachusetts...
  • Page 2 First Printing, July 1993 Revised, June 1994 Digital Equipment Corporation makes no representations that the use of its products in the manner described in this publication will not infringe on existing or future patent rights, nor do the descriptions contained in this publication imply the granting of licenses to make, use, or sell equipment or software in accordance with the description.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface ........... . . 1 Installation System Requirements .
  • Page 4 2–2 The H3604 Console ....... . 2–4 Attaching the Bulkhead Labels ..... . . 2–3 2–5 2–4...

  • Page 5: Preface

    Preface Intended Audience This document is intended for Digital Services personnel and licensed self-maintenance customers. Customer Responsibilities It is the customer’s responsibility to perform a software backup before a Digital Services representative arrives at the site. Digital Services Responsibilities The Digital Services representative should contact the customer to ensure that the customer’s software is backed up before arriving at the site.

  • Page 7: Installation

    Installation This chapter describes how to upgrade a VAX 4000 (BA440-based) system with the dual DSSI bulkhead assemblies. Caution Modules can be damaged by static discharge if an antistatic wrist strap is not worn or an antistatic mat is not used during handling. The wrist strap and mat are in the antistatic kit in the Digital Services toolkit.

  • Page 8: Unpacking The Kit

    • 2 cable spacers (74–49137–01) 1.2.1 Unpacking the Kit Follow these steps when unpacking the kit. 1. Make sure there is no external damage to the shipping container, such as dents, holes, or crushed corners. 2. Unpack the upgrade kit and check its contents against the content listing. 3.
  • Page 9 1. Unlock the front door by turning the front door key switch to the bottom position. Open both access doors simultaneously. Turn off the power switch on the power supply. 2. To make the DSSI installation easier, it is suggested that you remove the three ISEs (or blank bezels) starting from left to right.

  • Page 10: Removing An Ise

    Figure 1–1 Removing an ISE Phillips Screw Remote Front Panel Cable Captive Screws Remote Front Panel Cable Finger Cutouts MLO-004210 1–4 Installation...
  • Page 11 4. Remove all Q–bus bulkheads and modules starting from left to right. Refer to Figure 1–2. Note Create a chart of the module order/placement and external cable connections to the modules to use as a reference when reinstalling the modules and cables. Note If there is a TK70/TQK70 tape drive/controller present, it is not necessary to remove the TQK70 cable from the machine.

  • Page 12: Q-Bus Module Slots

    Figure 1–2 Q–Bus Module Slots Slot Positions 12 11 10 9 MLO-010190 1–6 Installation...
  • Page 13 The H3604 console module is to the right of slot 6. Refer to Figure 1–3. DO NOT remove the DSSI cables that are connected to the front of this console module. 5. Open the H3604 console module by turning the ¼-turn screws. 6.

  • Page 14: The H3604 Console

    Figure 1–3 The H3604 Console Baud 300___________0 600___________1 1200__________2 2400__________3 4800__________4 9600__________5 19200_________6 38400_________7 Bus 0 Bus 1 MLO-010191 10. Attach one ‘‘bus 2’’ label (36–26883–D4) to the Berg connector at the end of the DSSI cable assembly. Refer to Figure 1–4. 11.

  • Page 15: Attaching The Bulkhead Labels

    Figure 1–4 Attaching the Bulkhead Labels MLO-010192 14. Install the DSSI bus 2 bulkhead (70–22860–01). Figure 1–5 shows the position of the DSSI bulkheads inside the BA440 enclosure. Configuration a If you are not expanding the Q–bus to another enclosure, install the DSSI bus bulkheads in slots 12 and 11.

  • Page 16: Possible Dssi Bulkhead Configurations

    Figure 1–5 Possible DSSI Bulkhead Configurations M3108 M3108 M3108 M3108 J1 J1 J2 J2 MLO-010193 1–10 Installation...
  • Page 17 To route the DSSI bus bulkhead cables: Note The easiest way to install the cable is by pulling the connector through while pushing the cable at the other end. • Route the bus 2 DSSI cables up through the opening to the left of slot 12 (slot 11 if you are expanding the Q–bus) and dress them through the card cage/mass-storage divider until they reach the slots for the CPU module.

  • Page 18: Dssi Configuration Bus 2 Cabling

    • Make certain that the bus 2 cables are positioned underneath the wide sheet metal web that runs the center length (front to back) of the leftmost mass-storage cavity. This will allow proper air flow through the module card cage. Figure 1–8 shows the installed cable spacer and the proper orientation of the cables behind the spacer legs.

  • Page 19: Dssi Configuration Bus 3 Cabling

    Figure 1–7 DSSI Configuration Bus 3 Cabling Slot Positions Bus 3 MLO-010195 Installation 1–13...

  • Page 20: Dssi Configuration For The Bus 2 And Bus 3 Cabling

    Figure 1–8 DSSI Configuration for the Bus 2 and Bus 3 Cabling MLO-012344 1–14 Installation...
  • Page 21 15. If you are using Q–bus expansion, do the following: a. Install a filler panel (74–33507–01) into the lower half of slots 11 and b. Install a Q–bus grant card (M9047) into the top half of slots 11 and 10 using the guide on the filler panel.

  • Page 22: Installing The Dssi Daughter Card

    Figure 1–9 Installing the DSSI Daughter Card Connectors Standoffs DSSI Module CPU Module MLO-010198 1–16 Installation...
  • Page 23 19. Position the CPU module halfway into its slot so the cables can reach the daughter card. 20. Connect the DSSI bus 2 and bus 3 cable connectors to the corresponding connectors on the DSSI daughter card. The connectors are keyed and marked ‘‘Bus 2’’...

  • Page 24: Connecting The Dssi Cables To The Daughter Card

    Figure 1–10 Connecting the DSSI Cables to the Daughter Card Bus 3 Bus 2 MLO-010199 1–18 Installation...
  • Page 25 SET DSSI_ID will assume the same IDs as Bus 0 and 1, respectively. You can change the DSSI ID by the console command. Refer to the VAX 4000 SET DSSI_ID Model 500A/600A/700A Operation manual to set and examine DSSI device parameters from console mode.

  • Page 27: Installation On A Rackmount System

    Installation on a Rackmount System This chapter describes how to upgrade a VAX 4000 (BA441-based) rackmount system with the dual DSSI bulkhead assemblies. Caution Modules can be damaged by static discharge if an antistatic wrist strap is not worn or an antistatic mat is not used during handling. The wrist strap and mat are in the antistatic kit in the Digital Services toolkit.

  • Page 28: Unpacking The Kit

    3. Release the two captive fasteners on each side of the bezel that secure the chassis to the cabinet rails and pull the VAX 4000 forward. 4. Remove all Q–bus bulkheads and modules starting from left to right. Refer to Figure 2–1.

  • Page 29: Q-Bus Module Slots

    Figure 2–1 Q–Bus Module Slots Slot Positions 12 11 10 9 MLO-010862 Installation on a Rackmount System 2–3...

  • Page 30: The H3604 Console

    The H3604 console module is to the right of slot 6 (Figure 2–2). DO NOT remove the DSSI cables that are connected to the front of this console module. 5. Open the H3604 console module by turning the ¼-turn screws. 6.

  • Page 31: Attaching The Bulkhead Labels

    8. Remove the memory modules. 9. Remove the CPU module. 10. Attach one ‘‘bus 2’’ label (36–26884–D4) to the Berg connector at the end of the DSSI cable assembly. Refer to Figure 2–3. 11. Attach the other ‘‘bus 2’’ label (36–26884–D4) to the front of the bulkhead assembly.
  • Page 32 14. Install the DSSI bus 2 bulkhead (70–22860–01). Figure 2–4 shows the position of the DSSI bulkheads inside the BA441 enclosure. Configuration a If you are not expanding the Q–bus to another enclosure, install the DSSI bus bulkheads in slots 12 and 11. See Figure 2–5. Configuration b If you are expanding the Q–bus to another enclosure, install the DSSI bus bulkheads in slots 11 and 10, and install the Q–bus...

  • Page 33: Possible Dssi Bulkhead Configurations

    Figure 2–4 Possible DSSI Bulkhead Configurations M3108 M3108 M3108 M3108 J1 J1 J2 J2 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 M9404 MLO-010864 Installation on a Rackmount System 2–7...

  • Page 34: Dssi Configuration ''A'' Cabling (Without Q-Bus Expansion)

    Figure 2–5 DSSI Configuration ‘‘A’’ Cabling (Without Q–Bus Expansion) Slot Positions MLO-010866 2–8 Installation on a Rackmount System...
  • Page 35 Slot Positions MLO-010865 Installation on a Rackmount System 2–9...

  • Page 36: Dssi Configuration ''B'' Cabling (With Q-Bus Expansion)

    Figure 2–6 DSSI Configuration ‘‘B’’ Cabling (With Q–Bus Expansion) Slot Positions MLO-010867 2–10 Installation on a Rackmount System...
  • Page 37 Slot Positions MLO-010868 Installation on a Rackmount System 2–11...
  • Page 38 15. If you are using Q–bus expansion, do the following: a. Install a filler panel (74–33507–01) into slots 11 and 10. b. Install a Q–bus grant card (M9047) into the filler panel in slots 11 and 16. Pull all the cables’ slack into the CPU area. Arrange the four cables downward in the card cage area.

  • Page 39: Installing The Dssi Daughter Card

    Figure 2–7 Installing the DSSI Daughter Card Connectors Standoffs DSSI Module CPU Module MLO-010198 Installation on a Rackmount System 2–13...
  • Page 40 19. Place the CPU module into its slot. 20. Connect the DSSI bus 2 and bus 3 cable connectors to the corresponding connectors on the DSSI daughter card. The connectors are keyed and marked ‘‘Bus 2’’ and ‘‘Bus 3’’ in the etch for proper assembly. Refer to Figure 2–8.

  • Page 41: Connecting The Dssi Cables To The Daughter Card

    Figure 2–8 Connecting the DSSI Cables to the Daughter Card Bus 3 Bus 2 MLO-010199 Installation on a Rackmount System 2–15...
  • Page 42 SET DSSI_ID will assume the same IDs as Bus 0 and 1, respectively. You can change the DSSI ID by the console command. Refer to the VAX 4000 SET DSSI_ID Model 500A/600A/700A Operation manual to set and examine DSSI device parameters from console mode.

  • Page 43: Technical Support

    Fax: (809) 749-8377 3 Digital Plaza, 1st Street Suite 200 Metro Office Park San Juan, Puerto Rico 00920 Canada Phone: 800-267-6215 Digital Equipment of Canada Ltd. Fax: (613) 592-1946 100 Herzberg Road Kanata, Ontario, Canada K2K 2A6 Attn: DECdirect Sales International —————...
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