Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Series Upgrade Installation

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AlphaServer ES40

Model 1 to Model 2 Upgrade

Order Number: EK–ES4M2–UP. A01

This guide is intended for service providers and self-

maintenance customers who are upgrading a Compaq

AlphaServer ES40 system.

Compaq Computer Corporation

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Page 1 AlphaServer ES40 Model 1 to Model 2 Upgrade Order Number: EK–ES4M2–UP. A01 This guide is intended for service providers and self- maintenance customers who are upgrading a Compaq AlphaServer ES40 system. Compaq Computer Corporation...
Page 2 The software may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the agreement. COMPAQ and the Compaq logo are registered in United States Patent and Trademark Office. Tru64 is a trademark of Compaq Computer Corporation. AlphaServer and OpenVMS are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation.
Page 3 Attention! Ceci est un produit de Classe A. Dans un environnement domestique, ce produit risque de créer des interférences radioélectriques, il appartiendra alors à l'utilisateur de prendre les mesures spécifiques appropriées. FCC Notice: This equipment generates, uses, and may emit radio frequency energy. The equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such radio frequency interference.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Preface Chapter 1 Preparing to Upgrade Preparing to Upgrade................1-2 Chapter 2 Performing the Upgrade Removing Enclosure Panels..............2-2 Accessing a Rackmount System............2-6 Removing Covers from the System Chassis.......... 2-8 Replacing the Memory Motherboards (MMBs)........2-12 Replacing the PCI Backplane ............. 2-14 Verifying the Upgrade.................
Page 7 Intended Audience This manual is for service providers and self-maintenance customers who are upgrading a Compaq AlphaServer ES40 system from a Model 1 to a Model 2. Document Structure This manual uses a structured documentation design. Topics are organized into small sections, usually consisting of two facing pages.
Page 8 Documentation Titles Table 1 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Documentation Title Order Number User Documentation Kit QZ-6E88A-G8 Owner’s Guide EK-ES240-UG User Interface Guide EK-ES240-UI Tower and Pedestal Basic Installation EK-ES240-PD Release Notes EK-ES240-RN Documentation CD (6 languages) AG-RF9HA-BE Maintenance Kit QZ-01BAB-GZ Service Guide...
Page 9 Chapter 1 Preparing to Upgrade This document explains how to upgrade from a Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Model 1 system to a Model 2 system. The upgrade increases the system’s memory capacity and I/O capacity. 3X-KFPPA-AA Upgrade Kit The 3X-KFPPA-AA upgrade kit contains the following components:...
Page 10 2 minutes to allow components to cool. 3. Wear an anti-static wrist strap when handling internal components. WARNING: To prevent injury, unplug the power cord from each power supply before installing components. Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Model 1 to Model 2 Upgrade...
Page 11: Chapter 2 Performing The Upgrade
Chapter 2 Performing the Upgrade The following steps are required to perform the upgrade: • Replacing the 4-slot memory motherboards (MMBs) with the 8-slot MMBs • Replacing the 6-slot PCI backplane with the 10-slot PCI backplane The procedures are on the following pages. Performing the Upgrade...
Page 12: Removing Enclosure Panels
Removing Enclosure Panels Open and remove the front door. Loosen the captive screws that allow you to remove the top and side panels. Figure 2–1 Enclosure Panel Removal (Tower) PK0221 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Model 1 to Model 2 Upgrade...
Page 13 To Remove Enclosure Panels from a Tower The enclosure panels are secured by captive screws. 1. Remove the front door. 2. To remove the top panel, loosen the top left and top right captive screws Slide the top panel back and lift it off the system. 3.
Page 14 Figure 2–2 Enclosure Panel Removal (Pedestal) PK0234 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Model 1 to Model 2 Upgrade...
Page 15 To Remove Enclosure Panels from a Pedestal The enclosure panels are secured by captive screws. 1. Open and remove the front doors. 2. To remove the top enclosure panel, loosen the top left and top right captive screws . Slide the top panel back and lift it off the system. 3.
Page 16: Accessing A Rackmount System
WARNING: Pull out the stabilizer bar and extend the leveler foot to the floor before you pull out the system. This precaution prevents the cabinet from tipping over. Figure 2–3 Stabilizer Bar and Leveler Foot PK0213 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Model 1 to Model 2 Upgrade...
Page 17 To Gain Access to the System 1. Open the front door of the cabinet. 2. Pull out the stabilizer bar at the bottom of the cabinet until it stops. See Figure 2–3. 3. Extend the leveler foot at the end of the stabilizer bar to the floor. 4.
Page 18: Removing Covers From The System Chassis
240 VA can cause burns or eye injury. Avoid contact with parts or remove power prior to access. WARNING: Contact with moving fan can cause severe injury to fingers. Avoid contact or remove power prior to access. Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Model 1 to Model 2 Upgrade...
Page 19 Figure 2–5 and Figure 2–6 show the location and removal of covers on the tower and pedestal/rackmount systems, respectively. The numbered callouts in the illustrations correspond to the following: 3mm Allen captive quarter-turn screw that secures each cover. Spring-loaded ring that releases cover. Each cover has a pull-up ring. Fan area cover.
Page 20 Figure 2–5 Removing Covers from a Tower PK0216 2-10 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Model 1 to Model 2 Upgrade...
Page 21 Figure 2–6 Removing Covers from a Pedestal/Rack PK0215 Performing the Upgrade 2-11...
Page 22: Replacing The Memory Motherboards (Mmbs)
Replacing the Memory Motherboards (MMBs) Figure 2–7 Removing MMBs and DIMMs Pedestal/Rack Tower PK0278 2-12 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Model 1 to Model 2 Upgrade...
Page 23 • Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide • Compaq AlphaServer ES40 DIMM Installation Sheet 6. Install the 8-slot MMBs and secure each MMB to the system backplane with the clips 7. Replace the system card cage cover and the fan cover.
Page 24: Replacing The Pci Backplane
Figure 2–9 Cables Connected to PCI Backplane PK0279 Connecting Cable Connects To: 17-04785-01 Fans 17-03970-04 Floppy 17-04786-01 Cover sensors 70-31349-01 Speaker 17-04678-02 CD-ROM 17-03971-07 17-04914-01 (if present) Storage disk cage 17-04400-06 I/O controller module 2-14 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Model 1 to Model 2 Upgrade...
Page 25 Disconnecting the Cables 1. Remove the cover to the PCI card cage. 2. Record the location of installed PCI cards. 3. Remove all external cables from the PCI bulkheads in the rear of the unit. Remove internal cables from PCI cards. 4.
Page 26 Figure 2–10 Removing the Six-Slot Backplane PK0280 2-16 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Model 1 to Model 2 Upgrade...
Page 27 Removing the PCI Backplane CAUTION: When removing the PCI backplane, be careful not to flex the board. Flexing the board may damage the BGA component connections. 1. Remove the 12 screws that secure the PCI backplane to the chassis. CAUTION: Do not remove the four additional nonwashered screws Removing them inactivates the built-in mechanism for extracting the PCI backplane from the system.
Page 28 Figure 2–11 Installing PCI Cards PK0245 2-18 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Model 1 to Model 2 Upgrade...
Page 29 Completing the Upgrade 1. Reinstall and reconnect the PCI cards and install any new PCI cards (Figure 2–11). Remove the bulkhead filler plate before installing a new card NOTE: Some full-length PCI cards may have extender brackets for installing into ISA/EISA card cages. Remove the extender brackets before installing such a card.
Page 30: Verifying The Upgrade
Bridge to Bus 2, PCI Slot Option Hose 1, Bus 2, PCI NCR 53C875 pkc0.7.0.2000.1 SCSI Bus ID 7 NCR 53C875 pkd0.7.0.2001.1 SCSI Bus ID 7 DE500-AA Network Con ewb0.0.0.2002.1 00-06-2B-00-25-5B P00>>> 2-20 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Model 1 to Model 2 Upgrade...
Page 31 Tru64 UNIX and OpenVMS 1. Power up the system to the SRM console. Observe the power-up displays for error messages, which are enclosed by three asterisks (***). For example, if there is a problem with a DIMM, you might get a message such as the following: *** Error - DIMM 6 on MMB 0 failed powerup diagnostics *** If the console does not come up, check the SROM messages on the OCP...

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