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DEC 2000 Model 300 AXP
Upgrade Information
Order Number: EK–D23AX–UP. A01
Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts

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  • Page 1 DEC 2000 Model 300 AXP Upgrade Information Order Number: EK–D23AX–UP. A01 Digital Equipment Corporation Maynard, Massachusetts...
  • Page 2 © Digital Equipment Corporation 1993. All Rights Reserved. The following are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation: Alpha AXP, AXP, Bookreader, DEC, DECaudio, DECchip, DECconnect, DEC GKS, DECpc, DEC PHIGS, DECstation, DECsystem, DECsystem 3100, DECwindows, DECwrite, DELNI, Digital, MicroVAX, MicroVAX I, MicroVAX II, OpenVMS, RX, ThinWire, TURBOchannel, ULTRIX, VAX, VAX DOCUMENT, VAXcluster, VAXstation, the AXP logo, and the DIGITAL logo.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Options You Can Upgrade Purpose of Guide ........1–1 Options You Can Upgrade .
  • Page 4 4 Upgrading a DECsystem 3100 Topics Covered in This Chapter ..... . . 4–1 External Options Only ......4–1 Upgrade Procedure .
  • Page 5 Step 3: Return Your MicroVAX to Digital ....8–1 9 Upgrading a VAX 11/7xx, MicroVAX 2000, MicroVAX I and II, DECsystem 5400 No Options Can Be Upgraded ......
  • Page 6 Step 8: Set the SCSI IDs on the Drives ....10–5 Step 9: Install New Mounting Bracket ....10–5 Step 10: Complete the Upgrade .

  • Page 7: Options You Can Upgrade

    The purpose of this guide is to tell customers and Digital Guide Services which options can be removed from the current system and used, either internally or externally, in their DEC 2000 Model 300 AXP system. Step-by-step instructions are provided for removing the options.

  • Page 8: Warning

    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...

  • Page 9: Topics Covered In This Chapter

    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.

  • Page 10: 2-2 Upgrading A Decsystem 5000 Model 133/150

    (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 RRD42 drive set to SCSI ID 5.

  • Page 11: 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 12: 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 13: Step 6: Remove Removable Media Drives

    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.

  • Page 14: Step 8: Set The Scsi Ids On The Drives

    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 DECpc AXP 150 and DEC 2000 Model 300 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.

  • Page 15: Upgrading A Decstation 5000 Model

    Completing the upgrade External You can only upgrade expansion boxes from your DECstation Options Only 5000 Model 20/25/33/50 to the DEC 3000 Model 300 AXP. Upgrade Procedure Step 1: If Your If your DEC 3000 AXP system has factory-installed drives,...

  • Page 16: Step 2: Shut Down System

    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. Write down the names of your system drives and SCSI ID settings here.

  • Page 17: Step 4: Complete The Upgrade

    Information. Follow the instructions in the DECpc AXP 150 and DEC 3000 Model 300 AXP User Information to complete the upgrade. 2. Update the customer service contract to the DEC 3000 Model 300 AXP system. Return your DECstation and any devices that are not Step 5: upgradeable to Digital.
  • Page 19 Completing the upgrade External You can only upgrade expansion boxes from your Options Only DECsystem 3100 to the DEC 2000 Model 300 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.
  • Page 20 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...

  • Page 21: Step 7: Update Service Contract

    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. Drives Check the SCSI ID settings you noted earlier. If one of the drives you are upgrading is set to SCSI ID 0, then change that setting.

  • Page 23: Upgrading A Decsystem 5100

    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.

  • Page 24: Step 2: Shut Down System

    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.

  • Page 25: 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 26 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 27: 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 28 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 29: Cables And Connectors

    Upgrade Procedure Figure 5–1 Cables and Connectors Universal Connector Screws (2) Second Modem Cable (Optional) RE_EN05178A_90 Your system may have a communications option installed on the Step 7: lower drive shelf. Remove Communications To remove this option: Option, If 1. Disconnect the cable from the second modem port connector Present on the option.

  • Page 30: Location Of Captive Screws And Standoffs

    Upgrade Procedure 5. Release the communications module from the five standoffs and remove it from the system unit. Figure 5–2 Location of Captive Screws and Standoffs Captive Screws (3) Standoffs (2) Standoffs (3) RE_EN05179A_90 5–8 Upgrading a DECsystem 5100...

  • Page 31: Step 8: Remove Lower Drive Mounting Panel

    Upgrade Procedure The lower drive mounting panel can contain RZ23 disk drives, Step 8: Remove Lower RX23 disk drives, a TZ30 tape drive, an RRD42 CD ROM, or a TZK10 tape drive. To remove the lower drive mounting panel: Drive Mounting Panel 1.

  • Page 32: Step 9: Remove Device

    Upgrade Procedure Figure 5–3 Drive Mounting Panel Captive Screws (2) Captive Screws (2) Lower Drive Mounting Panel Panhead Screws (3 Loosened) RE_EN05181A_90 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 keyhold slots holding the device to the mounting panel.

  • Page 33: Step 10: Set Scsi Ids On Drives

    Upgrade Procedure If your DEC 2000 AXP system has a factory-installed disk drive, Step 10: Set SCSI IDs on it is set to SCSI ID 0. Drives Check the SCSI ID settings you noted earlier. If one of the drives you are upgrading is set to SCSI ID 0, then change that setting.

  • Page 35: Upgrading A Decsystem 5500

    • Completing the upgrade Upgrade Procedure Step 1: If Your If your DEC 2000 system has factory-installed drives, you may 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 expansion...

  • Page 36: 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 37: Keylock Positions

    Upgrade Procedure Figure 6–1 Keylock Positions Key Lock Top Key Position MLO-004034 Bottom Key Position MLO-004207 MLO-004035 Upgrading a DECsystem 5500 6–3...

  • Page 38: Step 3: Complete The Upgrade

    Upgrade Procedure Follow the instructions in the DECpc AXP 150 and DEC 2000 Step 3: Complete the Model 300 AXP User Information and the DECpc AXP 150 and Upgrade DEC 2000 Model 300 AXP Customer Technical Information to complete the upgrade.

  • Page 39: Upgrading A Microvax 3100 Model 30

    • 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.

  • Page 40: Step 2: Shut Down System

    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 information shows an RZ24 drive set to SCSI ID 3. Write down your system drives and SCSI ID settings here. You will need them for future use.

  • Page 41: Step 4: Remove System Cover

    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.

  • Page 42: Step 6: Remove Removable-Media Drive

    4. Remove all drive mounting brackets by removing the screws that secure the mounting bracket to the drive. 5. Set the drive aside on an antistatic mat. If your DEC 2000 AXP system has a factory-installed disk drive, Step 7: Set the SCSI IDs on the it is set to SCSI ID 0.

  • Page 43: Step 8: Install New Mounting Bracket

    Information. Follow the instructions in the DECpc AXP 150 and DEC 2000 Model 300 AXP User Information to complete the upgrade. 2. Update the customer service contract to the DEC 2000 Model 300 AXP system. Return your MicroVAX system and any devices that are not...

  • Page 45: Upgrading A Microvax 3300/3400

    • Completing the upgrade Upgrade Procedure If you have an RRD42 CD-ROM in a tabletop enclosure on your Step 1: Move MicroVAX system, you can use it on your DEC 2000 Model 300 Tabletop Enclosure AXP system. Step 2: 1. Follow the instructions in the DECpc AXP 150 and DEC...

  • Page 47: Upgrading A Vax 11/7Xx, Microvax 2000, Microvax I And

    2. Attach the return address label that was in your upgrade kit. Step 2: Update After installing the DEC 2000 Model 300 AXP, update the customer service contract to the DEC 2000 Model 300 AXP Service system. Contract Upgrading a VAX 11/7xx, MicroVAX 2000, MicroVAX I and II, DECsystem 5400 9–1...

  • Page 49: Upgrading A Microvax 3100 Model 40/80/90, Vax 4000

    • Removing drives • Completing the upgrade Upgrade Procedure If your DEC 2000 Model 300 AXP system has factory-installed Step 1: If Your System Has drives, you may need to change the SCSI IDs on the drives you Factory-Installed are upgrading.

  • Page 50: Step 2: Shut Down System

    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 your system drives and SCSI ID settings here. You will need them for future use.

  • Page 51: Step 5: Remove Fixed Disk Drives

    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 towards the spring clip until the rubber grommets on the bottom of the disk drive release from the cutouts in the drive mounting shelf.

  • Page 52: Step 6: Remove The Upper Drive 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.

  • Page 53: Step 8: Set The Scsi Ids On The Drives

    5. Set the drive aside on an antistatic mat. Step 8: Set the If your DEC 2000 AXP system has a factory-installed disk drive, SCSI IDs on the it is set to SCSI ID 0. Check the SCSI ID settings you noted earlier.

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