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DEC 3000 Model 600/600S AXP
Upgrade Information
Order Number: EK–D36AX–UP. B01
Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts

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  • Page 1 DEC 3000 Model 600/600S AXP Upgrade Information Order Number: EK–D36AX–UP. B01 Digital Equipment Corporation Maynard, Massachusetts...
  • Page 2 Second Printing, April 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 1 Kit Contents and Roadmap Overview ......... . . 1–1 Chapter Overview .
  • Page 4 3 Upgrading a MicroVAX 3100 Model 40/80/90, VAX 4000 Model 100/100A Topics Covered in This Chapter ..... . . 3–1 Options You Can Upgrade .
  • Page 5 5 Upgrading a DECstation/DECsystem 5000 Model 120/125/133/150 Topics Covered in This Chapter ..... . . 5–1 Options You Can Upgrade ......5–1 Internal/External Options .
  • Page 6 7 Upgrading a DECsystem 3100 Topics Covered in This Chapter ..... . . 7–1 Options You Can Upgrade ......7–1 Internal/External Options .
  • Page 7 9 Upgrading a DECsystem 5500 Topics Covered in This Chapter ..... . . 9–1 Options You Can Upgrade ......9–1 Internal/External Options .
  • Page 8 9–7 Disconnect Cables ....... . . 9–11 Remove the Bottom Bracket ......9–8 9–12 9–9...

  • Page 9: Kit Contents And Roadmap

    The purpose of this guide is to tell customers and Digital Manual Services which options can be removed from the current system and used, either internally or externally, in the DEC 3000 Model 600/600S. Step-by-step instructions are provided for removing the options.

  • Page 10: Upgrade Kit Contents

    Overview Figure 1–1 Upgrade Kit Contents System Kit: Ethernet Loopback Connector System Unit Mousepad Universal Strain Relief Strap Monitor Video Cable SCSI Terminator Documentation Keyboard/Mouse Antistatic Extension Cable Wrist Strap Modem Loopback Monitor Connector Power Cord Printer Port Terminator System Power Cord Network Label...

  • Page 11: Warning

    Mounting If you are upgrading a disk drive from your existing system to a Bracket DEC 3000 system, you must attach a mounting bracket provided in the accessory kit to the drive before installing it into your new system. What to Read Next...
  • Page 12 What to Read Next If you have this server... Go to... MicroVAX 3100-30 Chapter 2 MicroVAX 3100-40/80/90, VAX 4000- Chapter 3 100/100A DECsystem 5000-120/125/133/150 Chapter 5 DECsystem 5000-200/240/260 Chapter 6 DECsystem 3100 Chapter 7 DECsystem 5100 Chapter 8 DECsystem 5500 Chapter 9 Other systems Chapter 10...

  • Page 13: Upgrading A Microvax 3100 Model 30

    • Upgrading your system • Removing drives • Completing the upgrade Options You Can Upgrade The options you can install in your DEC 3000 Model 600S are Internal/External Options listed in the following tables: Option Description Comment Internal or External Disks...

  • Page 14: External Options

    TZK10 525 MB QIC tape TZ30 95 MB tape TLZ06 4.0 GB DAT tape External The options that are supported externally on the DEC 3000 Options Model 600S are listed in the following tables: Option Description Comment External Disks RZ55...

  • Page 15: Upgrade Procedure

    Upgrade Procedure Upgrade Procedure If your DEC 3000 AXP system has factory-installed drives, Step 1: If Your System Has you may need to change the SCSI IDs on the drives you are Factory-Installed upgrading. Drives To determine the SCSI ID settings on your drives: 1.

  • Page 16: Step 3: Disconnect Cables

    Upgrade Procedure Disconnect all the cables from the back of the system unit. Step 3: Disconnect Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and then from the system unit. Cables Step 4: 1. Loosen the two captive screws on the back of the system Remove unit.

  • Page 17: Step 6: Remove Removable-Media Drive

    5. Set the drive aside on an antistatic mat. Step 7: Set the If your DEC 3000 AXP system has a factory-installed disk drive, it is set to SCSI ID 3. Check the SCSI ID settings you noted SCSI IDs on the earlier.
  • Page 18 Upgrade Procedure The following illustrate the SCSI ID settings for an RZ23L and an RZ24 drive. RZ23L Drive: E2 E1 SCSI Settings: MLO-010587 2–6 Upgrading a MicroVAX 3100 Model 30...

  • Page 19: Step 8: Install New Mounting Bracket

    Upgrade Procedure RZ24 Drive: E2 E3 SCSI Settings: MLO-010586 To attach the new mounting bracket and rubber grommets to a Step 8: Install New Mounting fixed disk drive, follow these steps: Bracket 1. Place the metal support plate on the disk drive as shown below.

  • Page 20: Step 9: Complete The Upgrade

    Step 9: 1. Instructions for installing options that you have removed Complete the from your current system can be found in the DEC 3000 Upgrade Model 600/600S Options Guide. Follow the instructions in the DEC 3000 Model 600/600S Owner’s Guide to complete the upgrade.

  • Page 21: Upgrading A Microvax 3100 Model 40/80/90, Vax 4000 Model 100/100A

    Completing the upgrade Options You Can Upgrade Internal/External The following options can be removed from your MicroVAX 3100 Options Model 40/80/90 or VAX 4000 Model 100/100A and used with the DEC 3000 AXP system. Option Description Comment Internal or External Disks RZ23L...

  • Page 22: Internal/External Options

    525 MB QIC tape TZ30 95 MB tape TLZ06 4.0 GB DAT tape External The external options that you can move to the DEC 3000 Model Options 600S are listed in the following tables: External Disks RZ55 332 MB MicroVAX 3100 only...

  • Page 23: Upgrade Procedure

    BA350 Deskside MicroVAX 3100 only Upgrade Procedure Step 1: If Your If your DEC 3000 Model 600S AXP system has factory-installed drives, you may need to change the SCSI IDs on the drives you System Has are upgrading. Factory-Installed Drives To display the SCSI ID settings of the drives in your system: 1.

  • Page 24: Step 2: Shut Down System

    Upgrade Procedure Step 2: Shut Turn off the system unit by pressing 0 on the On/Off switch on the rear of the system unit. Down System Caution: After you turn off the system, wait 15 seconds before unplugging the power cord. Step 3: Disconnect all the cables from the back of the system unit.

  • Page 25: Step 6: Remove The Upper Drive Shelf

    Upgrade Procedure Spring Clip MLO-010738 3. Lift the disk drive up from the drive mounting shelf and release the spring clip. 4. Disconnect the SCSI and power cables from the back of the drive. 5. Remove the drive mounting bracket by removing the screws that secure the mounting bracket to the drive.

  • Page 26: Step 7: Remove Removable-Media Drive

    4. Remove the drive mounting bracket by removing the screws that secure the drive to the mounting bracket. 5. Set the drive aside on an antistatic mat. If your DEC 3000 AXP system has a factory-installed disk drive, Step 8: Set the SCSI IDs on the it is set to SCSI ID 3.
  • Page 27 Upgrade Procedure The following illustrate the SCSI ID settings for an RZ23L and an RZ24 drive. RZ23L Drive: E2 E1 SCSI Settings: MLO-010587 Upgrading a MicroVAX 3100 Model 40/80/90, VAX 4000 Model 100/100A 3–7...

  • Page 28: Step 9: Install New Mounting Bracket

    Upgrade Procedure RZ24 Drive: E2 E3 SCSI Settings: MLO-010586 To attach the new mounting bracket and rubber grommets to a Step 9: Install New Mounting fixed disk drive, follow these steps: Bracket 1. Place the metal support plate on the disk drive as shown below.

  • Page 29: Step 10: Complete The Upgrade

    Step 10: 1. Instructions for installing options that you have removed Complete the from your current system can be found in the DEC 3000 Upgrade Model 600/600S Options Guide. Follow the instructions in the DEC 3000 Model 600/600S Owner’s Guide to complete the upgrade.

  • Page 31: Upgrading A Vaxstation 4000 Model 60/90

    Removing drives • Completing the upgrade Options You Can Upgrade Internal/External Options that are supported internally or externally on the DEC Options 3000 Model 600 are listed in the following tables: Fixed Disk Drives Comment RZ23L RZ24L RZ24 RZ25 RZ26...
  • Page 32 Options You Can Upgrade Removable-Media Drives Comment RRD42 Including tabletop device TLZ06 Including tabletop device TZK10 RX26 TZ30 TURBOchannel Options Comment DEFTA–FA 4–2 Upgrading a VAXstation 4000 Model 60/90...

  • Page 33: External Options

    Options You Can Upgrade External Options that are supported externally on the DEC 3000 Model Options 600 are listed in the following tables: Expansion Boxes Comment BA350 BA353 SZ03 SZ12 SZ16 Disk/Tape Drives Comment TZ85 RZ55/RZ56 RZ58 TSZ07 TLZ04 RWZ01...

  • Page 34: Upgrade Procedure

    VSX30–AA/A3 DEC Open3D required for software support Upgrade Procedure Step 1: If Your If your DEC 3000 system has factory-installed drives, you may System Has need to change the SCSI IDs on the drives you are upgrading. Factory-Installed To determine the SCSI ID settings on your drives: Drives 1.
  • Page 35 Upgrade Procedure 3. Enter the command. SHOW CONFIG A screen similar to the following appears: >>> show config KN4n-A Vn.n 08-00-2B-OA-7D-CB 32 MB DEVNBR DEVNAM INFO -------------------------------------- 1 NVR OK 2 LCSPX OK 10 SCSI 0-RZ24 3-RZ25 This information shows an RZ24 drive set to SCSI ID 0 and an RZ25 drive set to SCSI ID 3.

  • Page 36: Step 2: Shut Down System

    Upgrade Procedure Turn off the system unit by pressing 0 on the On/Off switch on Step 2: Shut Down System the front of the system unit. Caution: After you turn off the system, wait 15 seconds before unplugging the power cord. Disconnect all cables from the rear of the system unit.

  • Page 37: Step 5: Remove H-Bracket

    Upgrade Procedure To remove the H-bracket from the VAXstation system unit: Step 5: Remove 1. Push in on the cantilever catch on the bracket (as shown) H-Bracket and lift the bracket straight up with the strap handle. MLO-010582 2. Disconnect the SCSI and power cables from the drives in the bracket.

  • Page 38: Step 6: Remove Drives From The H-Bracket

    Upgrade Procedure To remove a drive from the H-bracket: Step 6: Remove Drives 1. Press down on the latch on the front of the bracket. from the 2. Slide the drive forward until you can pull it up and out of H-Bracket the bracket.

  • Page 39: Step 7: Remove Spxgt Graphics Module

    Upgrade Procedure If your system has an SPXgt graphics module, you must remove Step 7: Remove SPXgt it before you can remove the removable-media device from the system unit. If you do not have an SPXgt graphics module, go to Graphics step 8.

  • Page 40: Removing The Spxgt 24-Plane Graphics Module

    Upgrade Procedure Figure 4–2 Removing the SPXgt 24-Plane Graphics Module MLO-008745 4–10 Upgrading a VAXstation 4000 Model 60/90...

  • Page 41: Step 8: Remove Removable-Media Bracket

    Upgrade Procedure To remove the bracket: Step 8: Remove 1. Disconnect the SCSI and power cables from the removable- Removable-Media media drive. Bracket 2. Push down the latch on the rear of the drive bracket and push the drive back until the front bezel clears the bezel opening in the system unit.

  • Page 42: Step 9: Remove Drive From Bracket

    Upgrade Procedure Follow these steps: Step 9: Remove Drive 1. Hold down the locking latch and push the drive back to from Bracket loosen it. 2. Spread apart the cantilever latches on the bracket and lift the drive out. Latch MLO-010585 3.

  • Page 43: Step 10: Set Scsi Ids On Drives

    Upgrade Procedure If your DEC 3000 system has a factory-installed disk drive, it is Step 10: Set SCSI IDs on set to SCSI ID 3. Drives Check the SCSI ID settings you noted earlier. If one of the drives you are upgrading is set to SCSI ID 3, then change that setting.
  • Page 44 Upgrade Procedure RZ24 Drive: E2 E3 SCSI Settings: MLO-010586 4–14 Upgrading a VAXstation 4000 Model 60/90...
  • Page 45 Upgrade Procedure RZ26B Drive: SCSI Settings: MLO-010590 Upgrading a VAXstation 4000 Model 60/90 4–15...

  • Page 46: Step 11: Install New Mounting Brackets

    Upgrade Procedure To attach the new mounting bracket and rubber grommets to a Step 11: Install New Mounting fixed disk drive, follow these steps: Brackets 1. Place the metal support plate on the disk drive as shown below. 2. Screw the four rubber grommets (from your accessory kit) onto the plate and the drive until the plate is secure.

  • Page 47: Note: Other Accessory Kit Brackets

    Step 12: 1. Instructions for installing options that you have removed Complete the from your current system can be found in the DEC 3000 Upgrade Model 600/600S Options Guide. Follow the instructions in the DEC 3000 Model 600/600S Owner’s Guide to complete the upgrade.

  • Page 49: Upgrading A Decstation/Decsystem 5000 Model

    Removing modules • Completing the upgrade Options You Can Upgrade Internal/External Options that are supported internally or externally on the DEC Options 3000 Model 600/600S are listed in the following tables: Fixed Disk Drives Comment RZ23L RZ24L RZ24 RZ25 RZ26 Upgrading a DECstation/DECsystem 5000 Model 120/125/133/150 5–1...
  • Page 50 Options You Can Upgrade Removable-Media Drives Comment RRD42 Including tabletop devices TLZ06 Including tabletop devices TZ30 TZK10 Graphics Modules Comment AV10U–AA/DA PMAGB–BA/BB PMAGB–BC/BD PMAGB–BE/BF PMAGB–JA/JB OSF/1 AXP support only PMAGB–DA/DB DEC Open3D required for software support PMAGB–DC/DD DEC Open3D required for software support PMAGB–EA/EB DEC Open3D required for software support PMAGB–EC/ED...

  • Page 51: External Options

    Options You Can Upgrade External Options that are supported externally on the DEC 3000 Options Model 600/600S are listed in the following tables: Expansion Boxes Comment SZ16 SZ03 SZ12 PMTcE Minimum revision required is D03 BA350 BA353 Disk/Tape Drives Comment...

  • Page 52: Options For Workstations

    Options You Can Upgrade Monitors and input devices that you can use with the DEC 3000 Options for workstations Model 600 are listed in the following tables: Monitors Comment VR319–C% Appropriate 66 Hz graphics option required VR319–D% VR320–C% Appropriate 66 Hz graphics option required VR320–D%...

  • Page 53: Upgrade Procedure

    Upgrade Procedure Upgrade Procedure If your DEC 3000 system has factory-installed drives, you may Step 1: If Your System Has need to change the SCSI IDs on the drives you are upgrading. Factory-Installed To display the SCSI ID settings of the drives in your DECstation...

  • Page 54: Step 4: Remove System Cover

    Upgrade Procedure Step 4: 1. Loosen the captive screw on the back of the system unit. Remove This captive screw can be loosened but not removed. System Cover 2. Grasp each side of the cover with your hands, and pull the cover straight toward the front about 5.5 cm (2 inches).

  • Page 55: Step 5: Remove Front Drive Panel

    Upgrade Procedure Step 5: 1. Loosen the two captive screws that hold the front drive panel Remove Front in place. Drive Panel 2. Loosen the two captive screws on the back of the drive bracket. 3. If there is a drive inside the bracket, disconnect the SCSI and power cables from the drive.

  • Page 56: Step 6: Remove Removable Media Drives

    Upgrade Procedure Step 6: 1. Loosen the captive screws on both sides of the drive bracket. Remove Removable 2. Slide the drive out of the bracket and through the opening in Media Drives the front panel. 3. Set the drive aside on an antistatic mat. Step 7: 1.
  • Page 57 Upgrade Procedure The system unit holds up to three TURBOchannel modules. Step 8: Remove Modules can occupy one, two, or three slots. Modules MLO-010663 1. Remove the option slot screws and the support post screws. 2. Release the module from the system connector and lift the module out of the option slot opening.

  • Page 58: Step 9: Set The Scsi Ids On The Drives

    Upgrade Procedure If your DEC 3000 system has a factory-installed disk drive, it is Step 9: Set the SCSI IDs on the set to SCSI ID 3. Check the SCSI ID settings you noted earlier. If one of the drives you are upgrading is also set to SCSI ID 3, Drives change that setting.
  • Page 59 Upgrade Procedure RZ24 Drive: E2 E3 SCSI Settings: MLO-010586 Upgrading a DECstation/DECsystem 5000 Model 120/125/133/150 5–11...

  • Page 60: Step 10: Install New Mounting Bracket

    Step 11: 1. Instructions for installing options that you have removed Complete the from your current system can be found in the DEC 3000 Upgrade Model 600/600S Options Guide. Follow the instructions in the DEC 3000 Model 600/600S Owner’s Guide to complete the upgrade.

  • Page 61: Upgrading A Decstation/Decsystem 5000 Model

    Removing modules • Completing the upgrade Options You Can Upgrade Internal/External Options that are supported internally or externally on the Options DEC 3000 Model 600/600S are listed in the following tables: Fixed Disk Drives Comment RZ23L RZ24L RZ24 RZ25 RZ26 Upgrading a DECstation/DECsystem 5000 Model 200/240/260 6–1...
  • Page 62 Options You Can Upgrade Removable-Media Drives Comment RRD42 Including tabletop devices TLZ06 Including tabletop devices TZ30 TZK10 Graphics Modules Comment AV10U–AA/DA PMAGB–BA/BB PMAGB–BC/BD PMAGB–BE/BF PMAGB–JA/JB OSF/1 AXP support only PMAGB–DA/DB DEC Open3D required for software support PMAGB–DC/DD DEC Open3D required for software support PMAGB–EA/EB DEC Open3D required for software support PMAGB–EC/ED...

  • Page 63: External Options

    Options You Can Upgrade External Options that are supported externally on the DEC 3000 Options Model 600/600S are listed in the following tables: Expansion Boxes Comment SZ16 SZ03 SZ12 PMTcE Minimum revision required is D03 BA350 BA353 Disk/Tape Drives Comment...

  • Page 64: Options For Workstations

    Options You Can Upgrade Monitors and input devices that are supported on the DEC 3000 Options for Workstations Model 600 are listed in the following tables: Monitors Comment VR319–C% Appropriate 66 Hz graphics option required VR319–D% VR320–C% Appropriate 66 Hz graphics option required VR320–D%...

  • Page 65: Upgrade Procedure

    Upgrade Procedure Upgrade Procedure If your DEC 3000 AXP system has factory-installed drives, Step 1: If Your System Has you may need to change the SCSI IDs on the drives you are Factory-Installed upgrading. Drives To display the SCSI ID settings of the drives in your expansion box: 1.

  • Page 66: Step 3: Disconnect Cables

    Upgrade Procedure Disconnect all the cables from the back of the system unit. Step 3: Disconnect Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and then from the system unit. Cables Step 4: 1. Loosen the captive screw on the back of the system unit. Remove This screw can be loosened but not removed.

  • Page 67: Step 5: Remove Option Modules

    Connector MLO-010664 Step 6: Set the If your DEC 3000 AXP system has a factory-installed disk drive, it is set to SCSI ID 3. Check the SCSI ID settings you noted SCSI IDs on the earlier. If one of the drives you are upgrading is also set to SCSI Drives ID 3, change that setting.

  • Page 68: Step 7: Complete The Upgrade

    Step 7: 1. Instructions for installing options that you have removed Complete the from your current system can be found in the DEC 3000 Upgrade Model 600/600S Options Guide. Follow the instructions in the DEC 3000 Model 600/600S Owner’s Guide to complete the upgrade.
  • Page 69 Removing drives • Completing the upgrade Options You Can Upgrade Internal/External Options that are supported internally or externally on the Options DEC 3000 Model 600S are listed in the following tables: Drives Comment RZ24 TZ30 Upgrading a DECsystem 3100 7–1...
  • Page 70 RZ55 RZ56 TKZ08 OSF/1 AXP support only Upgrade Procedure If your DEC 3000 system has factory-installed drives, you may Step 1: If Your System Has need to change the SCSI IDs on the drives you are upgrading. Factory-Installed To display the SCSI ID settings of the drives in your DECsystem: Drives 1.
  • Page 71 Upgrade Procedure >>> test -c Unit(2) Device type 0 DISK Version Response data format 1 CCS Additional length Vendor Product identification RZ24 Firmware revision level 0700 Unit(1) Unit(0) Device type 0 DISK Version Response data format 1 CCS Additional length Vendor Product identification RZ24 Firmware revision level 0700...
  • Page 72 Upgrade Procedure Step 4: 1. Loosen, but do not remove, the two screws at the back of the Remove unit. System Cover 2. Facing the front of the system unit, grip both sides of the cover and slide it toward you to disengage it from the guides. 3.

  • Page 73: Remove Diskette Drive From Mounting Plate

    Upgrade Procedure Figure 7–1 Remove Diskette Drive from Mounting Plate Drive plate lever Mount Keyhole slide mount Plate Logic board RX23 drive RZ23/23L/24 disk drive Captive screw RZ23/23L/24 disk drive WSE1M005 Step 6: To remove the drive: Remove RX23 1. Press down and hold the drive plate lever. 2.
  • Page 74 6. Remove the four screws that secure the drive to the drive plate. 7. Set the drive aside on an antistatic mat. Step 7: Set If your DEC 3000 system has a factory-installed disk drive, it is set to SCSI ID 3. SCSI IDs on Drives Check the SCSI ID settings you noted earlier.
  • Page 75 Upgrade Procedure The following illustrates the SCSI ID settings for an RX23 drive. Upgrading a DECsystem 3100 7–7...

  • Page 76: Step 8: Install New Mounting Bracket

    Step 9: Instructions for installing options that you have removed Complete the from your current system can be found in the DEC 3000 Model 600/600S Options Guide. Follow the instructions in Upgrade the DEC 3000 Model 600/600S Owner’s Guide to complete the upgrade.

  • Page 77: Upgrading A Decsystem 5100

    • Removing drives • Completing the upgrade Options You Can Upgrade Internal/External Options that are supported internally or externally on the Options DEC 3000 Model 600S are listed in the following tables: Drives Comment RZ23L RZ24 RZ25 TZ30 RRD42 TZK10...

  • Page 78: External Options

    OSF/1 AXP support only RX23 OSF/1 AXP support only TSZ07 Upgrade Procedure If your DEC 3000 system has factory-installed drives, you may Step 1: If Your System Has need to change the SCSI IDs on the drives you are upgrading. Factory-Installed...

  • Page 79: Step 2: Shut Down System

    Upgrade Procedure Write down your system drives and SCSI ID settings here. You will need them for future use. Set the On/Off switch on the back of the system unit to the off Step 2: Shut (0) position. Down System Caution: After you turn off the system, wait 15 seconds before unplugging the power cord.

  • Page 80: Step 4: Remove System Cover

    Upgrade Procedure Step 4: 1. Loosen the two cover screws on the back of the system unit. Remove System Cover 2. Slide the cover forward, and up, off the system unit. Cover Screw Locations RE_EN05175A_90 Depending on your system configuration, the upper drive Step 5: mounting panel can contain one, two, or three hard disk drives.
  • Page 81 Upgrade Procedure Adapter (TZ30 Only) SCSI Connector to System Module External SCSI Connector TZ30 or RZ23 or Power Connectors RZ23 or RZ24 or for RX23 Power RZ24 or RX23 Supply RX23 Lower Drive Mounting Panel RZ23 or RZ23 or RZ23 or Upper Drive RZ24 RZ24...

  • Page 82: Step 6: Remove Emi Shield, If Present

    Upgrade Procedure Captive Screws (2) Upper Drive Mounting Panel Captive Screws (2) RE_EN05177A_90 3. Lift the upper drive mounting panel from the lower drive mounting panel and gently set it aside. Your system may have an EMI shield located between the Step 6: upper and lower drive shelves.
  • Page 83 Upgrade Procedure To remove the shield from the lower shelf: 1. From the front of the enclosure, grasp the shield with both hands near the middle and gently pull it forward (towards the devices on the lower shelf, if present). Lift the shield toward the front of the enclosure, simultaneously pulling forward to release the two tabs under the shelf.

  • Page 84: Cables And Connectors

    Upgrade Procedure Figure 8–1 Cables and Connectors Step 7: Your system may have a communications option installed on the Remove lower drive shelf. Communications To remove this option: Option, If Present 1. Disconnect the cable from the second modem port connector on the option.

  • Page 85: Step 8: Remove Lower Drive Mounting Panel

    Upgrade Procedure 3. Disconnect the signal cable from the system module. 4. Unscrew the three captive screws on the communications module. 5. Release the communications module from the five standoffs and remove it from the system unit. Figure 8–2 Location of Captive Screws The lower drive mounting panel can contain RZ23 disk drives, Step 8: Remove Lower...
  • Page 86 Upgrade Procedure 2. Remove the two screws securing the cover plate to the lower drive mounting panel. Remove the two screws securing the cover plate to the back panel of the system unit. Remove the cover plate. Panhead Screws (2) Cover Plate Panhead Screws (2) RE_EN05180A_90...

  • Page 87: Step 9: Remove Device

    Upgrade Procedure Figure 8–3 Drive Mounting To remove the device: Step 9: Remove Device 1. Turn the drive mounting panel over, and while supporting the device with one hand, loosen the two screws in the keyhole slots holding the device to the mounting panel. Remove the other two screws.

  • Page 88: Step 10: Set Scsi Ids On Drives

    Upgrade Procedure If your DEC 3000 system has a factory-installed disk drive, it is Step 10: Set SCSI IDs on set to SCSI ID 3. Drives Check the SCSI ID settings you noted earlier. If one of the drives you are upgrading is set to SCSI ID 3, then change that setting.
  • Page 89 Upgrade Procedure RZ24 Drive: E2 E3 SCSI Settings: MLO-010586 Upgrading a DECsystem 5100 8–13...

  • Page 90: Step 11: Install New Mounting Bracket

    Step 12: Instructions for installing options that you have removed Complete the from your current system can be found in the DEC 3000 Model 600/600S Options Guide. Follow the instructions in Upgrade the DEC 3000 Model 600/600S Owner’s Guide to complete the upgrade.

  • Page 91: Upgrading A Decsystem 5500

    Removing drives • Completing the upgrade Options You Can Upgrade Internal/External Options that are supported internally or externally on the Options DEC 3000 Model 600S are listed in the following tables: Drives Comment TZ30 TZK10 RZ25 RRD42 Upgrading a DECsystem 5500 9–1...

  • Page 92: External Options

    SZ12 RX23 OSF/1 AXP support only. TSZ07 Upgrade Procedure If your DEC 3000 system has factory-installed drives, you may Step 1: If Your System Has need to change the SCSI IDs on the drives you are upgrading. Factory-Installed To display the SCSI ID settings of the drives in your DECsystem: Drives 1.

  • Page 93: Step 2: Shut Down System

    Upgrade Procedure >> maint >>>show scsi SCSI Node 0 -tz(0,0*) (TLZ04) SCSI Node 1 -rz(0,1,*) (RZ56) >>>exit >> This display shows a TLZ04 set to SCSI ID 0 and an RZ56 set to SCSI ID 1. Write down your system drives and SCSI ID settings here. You will need them for future use.

  • Page 94: Keylock Positions

    Upgrade Procedure Figure 9–1 Keylock Positions Key Lock Top Key Position MLO-004034 Bottom Key Position MLO-004207 MLO-004035 9–4 Upgrading a DECsystem 5500...

  • Page 95: Mass Storage Shelf

    Upgrade Procedure The DECsystem 5500 mass storage shelf extends across the top Step 3: Locate the RZ56E of the enclosure. Figure 9–2 Mass Storage Shelf Mass Storage Shelf MLO-006704 Upgrading a DECsystem 5500 9–5...

  • Page 96: Front Panel Assemblies

    Upgrade Procedure Note that the front panel of the RZ56E drive, unlike the front panel for the EF/RF and RF series drives, has no buttons or indicators, only a plug for the bus node ID. Figure 9–3 Front Panel Assemblies Phillips Screw Phillips Screw Phillips Screw...

  • Page 97: Step 4: Remove The Rz56E

    Upgrade Procedure To remove the drive: Step 4: Remove the 1. Loosen the captive Phillips screw that secures the front RZ56E panel. See Figure 9–3. 2. Separate the front panel from the enclosure, being careful of the remote front panel cable, which is connected to the front panel.

  • Page 98: Remove Rz56E

    Upgrade Procedure Figure 9–4 Remove RZ56E Phillips Screw Remote Front Panel Cable Velcro RZ 5.25-inch EF/RF/RZ 5.25-inch RF 3.5-inch Captive Screws Remote Front Panel Cable Guide Tabs Finger Cutouts MLO-007247 9–8 Upgrading a DECsystem 5500...

  • Page 99: Step 5: Remove Drive Bracket From Rz56E

    Upgrade Procedure To remove the drive bracket: Step 5: Remove Drive 1. Place the drive with its bracket on an antistatic mat. Bracket from 2. Remove the two Phillips screws at the rubber shock bushing RZ56E that secure the top bracket to the drive assembly. Figure 9–5 Remove Bracket Screws MLO-004213 Upgrading a DECsystem 5500 9–9...

  • Page 100: Remove Drive Top Bracket

    Upgrade Procedure 3. Slide the interface card assembly up and lift off the top bracket. Place the bracket aside. Figure 9–6 Remove Drive Top Bracket Upper Bracket Interface Card Assembly MLO-004214 9–10 Upgrading a DECsystem 5500...

  • Page 101: Disconnect Cables

    Upgrade Procedure 4. Unplug the 4-pin power cable and the SCSI cable from their connectors on the drive controller module. 5. Unplug the remote front panel cable from the controller module on the drive. Figure 9–7 Disconnect Cables Flange Phillips Screws Interface Card Assembly...

  • Page 102: Remove The Bottom Bracket

    Upgrade Procedure Figure 9–8 Remove the Bottom Bracket Remote Front Panel Cable Cable Velcro Pads Bracket Velcro Pads Phillips Screws Interface Card Assembly MLO-004258 6. Remove the bottom bracket by removing the two Phillips screws at the rubber shock bushings that secure the bracket to the drive assembly.

  • Page 103: Step 6: Remove Tlz04 Tape Drive

    Upgrade Procedure Use the following instructions to remove the tape drive. Refer to Step 6: Remove TLZ04 Figure 9–9. Tape Drive 1. Locate the TLZ04 tape drive on the mass storage shelf. As you face the shelf, the TLZ04 is on the far right. 2.

  • Page 104: Remove The Tlz04 Tape Drive

    Upgrade Procedure Figure 9–9 Remove the TLZ04 Tape Drive Phillips Screw ID Cable Captive Screw Finger Cutouts MLO-005795 9–14 Upgrading a DECsystem 5500...

  • Page 105: Step 7: Remove The Top Mounting Bracket

    Upgrade Procedure Step 7: 1. Place the drive on an antistatic mat. Remove the Top Mounting 2. Remove the two Phillips screws at the rubber shock bushings Bracket that secure the top bracket to the tape drive (Figure 9–10). Figure 9–10 Remove Bracket Screws MLO-005799 3.

  • Page 106: Remove The Drive Top Mounting Bracket

    Upgrade Procedure Figure 9–11 Remove the Drive Top Mounting Bracket Upper Bracket Interface Card Assembly MLO-005800 9–16 Upgrading a DECsystem 5500...

  • Page 107: Step 8: Remove The Bottom Mounting Bracket

    Upgrade Procedure Remove the bottom mounting bracket as follows: Step 8: Remove 1. Unplug the 4-pin power cable and the SCSI cable from their the Bottom connectors on the drive controller module. Mounting 2. Unplug the remote front panel cable from the controller Bracket module on the drive.

  • Page 108: Step 9: Set Scsi Ids On Drives

    Card Assembly MLO-005802 Step 9: Set If your DEC 3000 system has a factory-installed disk drive, it is SCSI IDs on set to SCSI ID 3. Drives Check the SCSI ID settings you noted earlier. If one of the drives you are upgrading is set to SCSI ID 3, then change that setting.

  • Page 109: Step 10: Complete The Upgrade

    Instructions for installing options that you have removed Step 10: Complete the from your current system can be found in the DEC 3000 Model 600/600S Options Guide. Follow the instructions in Upgrade the DEC 3000 Model 600/600S Owner’s Guide to complete the upgrade.

  • Page 111: Upgrading Other Systems

    Upgrading Other Systems There are no options that you can remove from systems, such as No Options Can a DECsystem 5400/5800, and install in your DEC 3000 Model Be Upgraded 600S. Upgrade Procedure To upgrade your current system, follow these steps:...

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