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DEC 2000 Model 500 AXP Upgrade Information Order Number: EK–D25XP–UP. A01 Digital Equipment Corporation Maynard, Massachusetts...
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First Printing, December 1993 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.
Contents 1 Options You Can Upgrade Purpose of Guide ........1–1 Options You Can Upgrade .
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Step 10: Complete the Upgrade ..... . . 3–6 Step 11: Return Your DECsystem to Digital ... . . 3–6 4 Upgrading a DECsystem 5000 Model 200/240/260 Topics Covered in this Chapter .
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Step 13: Return Your DECsystem to Digital ... . . 6–11 7 Upgrading Other Systems No Options Can Be Upgraded ......7–1 Upgrade Procedure .
Services which options can be removed from the current system and used, either internally or externally, in their DEC 2000 Model 500 AXP server. Step-by-step instructions are provided for removing the options. The following devices are supported in the upgrade to the...
Options You Can Upgrade Warning Attach an antistatic wrist strap before you begin this upgrade. As you remove options from your system, place them on an antistatic mat. Static discharge can cause irreparable damage to options modules. 1–2 Options You Can Upgrade...
• Removing drives • Completing the upgrade Upgrade Procedure Step 1: If Your If your DEC 2000 AXP system has factory-installed drives, System Has you may need to change the SCSI IDs on the drives you are upgrading. Factory-Installed Drives...
Upgrade Procedure 2. Enter at the console prompt (>>>). A screen similar cnfg 3 to the following appears: >>> cnfg 3 KNO2 Vn.n TCF0 (12 MB) ----------------------------------------------------- SCSI ID ----------------------------------------------------- RZ24 (C) DEC 0700 RX26 (C) DEC 0700 This display shows an RZ24 drive set to SCSI ID 2 and an RX26 drive set to SCSI ID 5.
Upgrade Procedure Step 4: 1. Remove the two Phillips screws on the right and left top Remove Cover corners of the system unit cover. 2. Place the system unit so that the back of the unit extends over the edge of a table or desk. 3.
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Upgrade Procedure Note: If you have difficulty opening the enclosure, you can use a tool to pry up the cover as shown here. MLO-010840 4. Pivot the cover on the tabs that run along the system unit’s front edge. 5. Push the system unit cover forward and away until it releases from the tabs.
If one of the drives you are upgrading is also set to SCSI ID 0, change that setting. Settings for drives can be found in the DEC 2000 Model 500 AXP Customer Technical Information. Upgrading a DECstation 5000 Model 25/50...
Step 8: 1. Instructions for installing options that you have removed Complete the from your current system can be found in the DEC 2000 Upgrade Model 500 AXP Customer Technical Information. Follow the instructions in the DEC 2000 Model 500 AXP Installation Information and DEC 2000 Model 500 AXP User Information to complete the upgrade.
This Chapter • Removing drives • Completing the upgrade Upgrade Procedure If your DEC 2000 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.
Upgrade Procedure 2. Enter at the console prompt (>>>). A screen similar cnfg 3 to the following appears: >>> cnfg 3 3: KNO2 Vn.n TCF0 (8 MB) (enet: 08-00-2b-30-14-df) (SCSI = 7) ----------------------------------------------------- SCSI ID ----------------------------------------------------- RZ24 (C) DEC DEC 0700 Rrd42 (C) DEC DEC 0700 CD-ROM This display shows an RZ24 drive set to SCSI ID 2 and an...
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).
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.
Upgrade Procedure Step 6: 1. Loosen the captive screws on either side 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.
If one of the drives you are upgrading is also set to SCSI Drives ID 0, change that setting. Settings for drives can be found in the DEC 2000 Model 500 AXP Customer Technical Information. You must install the mounting brackets included in your upgrade Step 9: Install kit onto the drives you remove from your current system.
Completing the upgrade External You can only upgrade expansion boxes from your DECsystem Options Only 5000 Model 200/240/260 to the DEC 2000 Model 500 AXP. Upgrade Procedure Step 1: If Your If your DEC 2000 AXP system has factory-installed drives,...
Upgrade Procedure 2. Enter at the console prompt (>>>). A screen similar cnfg 3 to the following appears: >>> cnfg 3 KNO2 Vn.n TCF0 (12 MB) ----------------------------------------------------- SCSI ID ----------------------------------------------------- RZ24 (C) DEC 0700 RX26 (C) DEC 0700 This display shows an RZ24 drive set to SCSI ID 2 and an RX26 drive set to SCSI ID 5.
Step 4: 1. Instructions for installing options that you have removed Complete the from your current system can be found in the DEC 2000 Upgrade Model 500 AXP Customer Technical Information. Follow the instructions in the DEC 2000 Model 500 AXP Installation Information and DEC 2000 Model 500 AXP User Information to complete the upgrade.
Completing the upgrade External You can only upgrade expansion boxes from your Options Only DECsystem 3100 to the DEC 2000 Model 500 AXP. Upgrade Procedure If your DEC 2000 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 upgrading.
Upgrade Procedure 2. Enter at the console prompt (>>>). A screen similar test -c to the following appears: >>> 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...
Upgrade Procedure If your DEC 2000 AXP system has a factory-installed disk drive, Step 4: Set SCSI IDs on it is set to SCSI ID 0. Check the SCSI ID settings you noted earlier. If one of the drives you are upgrading is also set to SCSI Drives ID 0, change that setting.
This Chapter • Removing drives • Completing the upgrade Upgrade Procedure If your DEC 2000 AXP system has factory-installed drives, Step 1: If Your you may need to change the SCSI IDs on the drives you are System Has Factory-Installed upgrading.
Upgrade Procedure This display shows an RZ56 set to SCSI ID 0, an RZ24 set to SCSI ID 3, and a TZ30 set to SCSI ID 5. Write down the names of your system drives and SCSI ID settings here. You will need them for future use. Step 2: Shut Set the On/Off switch on the back of the system unit to the off (O) position.
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 Upgrading a DECsystem 5100 6–3...
Upgrade Procedure Depending on your system configuration, the upper drive Step 5: Remove Upper mounting panel can contain one, two, or three hard disk drives. These drives can be either RZ23 or RZ24 disk drives. Drive Mounting Panel Adapter (TZ30 Only) SCSI Connector to System Module External SCSI...
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.
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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 (toward 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.
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Upgrade Procedure Universal Connector Screws (2) Second Modem Cable (Optional) RE_EN05178A_90 Your system may have a communications option installed on the Step 7: Remove lower drive shelf. Communications To remove this option: Option, If 1. Disconnect the cable from the second modem port connector Present on the option.
Upgrade Procedure 5. Release the communications module from the five standoffs and remove it from the system unit. Captive Screws (3) Standoffs (2) Standoffs (3) RE_EN05179A_90 The lower drive mounting panel can contain RZ23 disk drives, Step 8: RX23 disk drives, a TZ30 tape drive, an RRD42 CD-ROM, or a Remove Lower Drive Mounting TZK10 tape drive.
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Upgrade Procedure Panhead Screws (2) Cover Plate Panhead Screws (2) RE_EN05180A_90 3. Loosen the four captive screws on the lower drive mounting panel. Two are located near the back panel. Two are located near the power supply. Loosen the three screws on the right side of the panel.
3. Remove the drive mounting bracket by removing the screws that secure the drive to the mounting bracket. Step 10: Set If your DEC 2000 AXP system has a factory-installed disk drive, SCSI IDs on it is set to SCSI ID 0. Check the SCSI ID settings you noted earlier.
Instructions for installing the mounting brackets are in the DEC Bracket 2000 Model 500 AXP Customer Technical Information. Follow the instructions in the DEC 2000 Model 500 AXP Step 12: Complete the Installation Information, DEC 2000 Model 500 AXP User...
There are no options that you can remove from your VAX 11/7xx, No Options Can VAX 8200/8300, DECsystem 5400, MicroVAX I/II/2000/3300/3400 Be Upgraded or other system to install in your DEC 2000 Model 500 AXP server. Upgrade Procedure To upgrade your current system, follow the two steps listed below.
Options Only 5500 to the DEC 2000 Model 500 AXP. Upgrade Procedure If your DEC 2000 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 upgrading.
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 the names of your system drives and SCSI ID settings here.
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Upgrade Procedure Key Lock Top Key Position MLO-004034 Bottom Key Position MLO-004207 MLO-004035 Upgrading a DECsystem 5500 8–3...
Upgrade Procedure Follow the instructions in the DEC 2000 Model 500 AXP Step 3: Complete the Installation Information, DEC 2000 Model 500 AXP User Upgrade Information, and DEC 2000 Model 500 AXP Customer Technical Information to complete the upgrade. Update the customer service contract to the DEC 2000 Model 500 AXP system.
• Removing drives • Completing the upgrade Upgrade Procedure Step 1: If Your If your DEC 2000 AXP system has factory-installed drives, System Has you may need to change the SCSI IDs on the drives you are upgrading. Factory-Installed Drives To determine the SCSI ID settings on your drives: 1.
Upgrade Procedure A screen similar to the following appears: >>> show config DEVNBR DEVNAM INFO -------------------------------------- CACHE 16MB = SY=8MB, S0/1=8MB, S2/3=0MB, S4/5= 0MB SCSI 3-RZ24 6-INITR This display shows an RZ24 drive set to SCSI ID 3. Write down your the names of system drives and SCSI ID settings here.
Upgrade Procedure Step 4: 1. Loosen the two captive screws on the back of the system Remove unit. These screws can be loosened but not removed. System Cover 2. Slide the cover forward and lift it up from the system unit. Set the cover aside.
If one of the drives you are upgrading is also set to SCSI Drives ID 0, change that setting. Settings for drives can be found in the DEC 2000 Model 500 AXP Customer Technical Information. 9–4 Upgrading a MicroVAX 3100 Model 30...
Step 9: 1. Instructions for installing options that you have removed Complete the from your current system can be found in the DEC 2000 Upgrade Model 500 AXP Customer Technical Information. Follow the instructions in the DEC 2000 Model 500 AXP Installation Information and DEC 2000 Model 500 AXP User Information to complete the upgrade.
This Chapter • Removing drives • Completing the upgrade Upgrade Procedure If your DEC 2000 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.
Upgrade Procedure >>> SHOW CONFIG DEVNBR DEVNAM INFO -------------------------------------- CACHE 16MB = SY=8MB, S0/1=8MB, SE/3=0MB, S4/5= 0MB SCSI 3-RZ24 6-INITR This display shows an RZ24 drive set to SCSI ID 3. Write down the names of your system drives and SCSI ID settings here.
Upgrade Procedure Captive Screws MLO-010737 Step 5: 1. Press and hold the spring clip that locks the disk drive in Remove Fixed position. Disk Drives 2. Refer to the figure. Push the disk drive toward the spring clip until the rubber grommets on the bottom of the disk drive release from the cutouts in the drive mounting shelf.
Upgrade Procedure Step 6: 1. Disconnect the power cable from the power supply. Remove Remove the the power cable from the enclosure. Upper Drive Shelf 2. Refer to the figure. Loosen the three captive screws that hold the drive shelf in place. Captive Screws MLO-010739 3.
If one of the drives you are upgrading is also set to SCSI Drives ID 0, change that setting. Settings for drives can be found in the DEC 2000 Model 500 AXP Customer Technical Information. You must install the mounting brackets included in your upgrade Step 9: Install kit onto the drives you remove from your current system.
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