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Digital Equipment MicroVAX 3100 Model 30 Upgrade Instructions

Digital Equipment MicroVAX 3100 Model 30 Upgrade Instructions

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MicroVAX 3100 Model
30 to DEC 3000 Model
400S AXP
Upgrade Instructions
MLO-010669
Part Number: EK–MX34S–IN. A01

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Summary of Contents for Digital Equipment MicroVAX 3100 Model 30

  • Page 1 MicroVAX 3100 Model 30 to DEC 3000 Model 400S AXP Upgrade Instructions MLO-010669 Part Number: EK–MX34S–IN. A01...
  • Page 2: Options You Can Upgrade

    Options You Can Upgrade Cannot Upgrade Upgrade Drives: RZ23L, 24L RZ22 RZ24, 25, 26 RZ23 RZ55* RZ27 RZ56* RZ35 RZ58* RZ57 RX26 RZ59 TZK10 RX23 RRD42** RX33 TLZ04* TK50Z TLZ06** DSSI Devices TZ85* TZ86*** TZ30**** Expansion Boxes: SZ03 SZ12 SZ16 Memory: None Communication...
  • Page 3 Check Components Shipped Your shipment should contain the following two kits. If you are missing any of these components, contact your Digital sales representative. System Kit: Ethernet Loopback Connector System Unit Documentation SCSI Terminator Antistatic Modem Loopback Wrist Strap Connector Printer Port Terminator System Power...
  • Page 4 Remove the System Unit Cover Follow these steps to remove the system unit cover: 1. Turn off the system by pressing the on/off switch to the off (O) position. 2. Disconnect the cables, connectors, and terminators from the system unit. 3.
  • Page 5 Remove Fixed Disk Drives Note: The DEC 3000 system can hold two fixed disk drives and one removable-media drive. 1. Press and hold the spring clip that locks the disk drive in position. 2. Push the disk drive towards the spring clip until the rubber grommets under the disk drive release from the cutouts in the drive mounting shelf.
  • Page 6 Remove Diskette/CD/Tape Drive Follow these steps to remove a removable- media drive from the lower drive shelf: 1. Loosen the captive screw that secures the drive mounting bracket to the drive shelf. Captive Screw MLO-010743 2. Lift the left side of the drive until the tabs on the right side clear the cutouts in the drive shelf.
  • Page 7 Check the SCSI ID Settings Each device in your system must have its own unique SCSI ID setting. If your DEC 3000 system has a factory-installed drive, it is set to SCSI ID 3. You can check the SCSI ID settings on your drives by referring to the DEC 3000 Model 400/400S AXP Options Guide.
  • Page 8 Check the SCSI ID Settings RZ24 Drive SCSI ID Settings: E2 E3 SCSI Settings: MLO-010586...
  • Page 9: Install New Mounting Brackets

    Install New Mounting Brackets Remove the mounting brackets from all the drives you are upgrading, unless you are upgrading an RZ23L or RZ24 drive that has the support plate shown below. To attach the support plate (from the acces- sory kit) to your drives: 1.
  • Page 10 Other Accessory Brackets Install the RX26 bracket extensions as shown below: MLO-010719 The DEC 3000 Model 400/400S AXP Options Guide explains how to attach the RFI shield to the TZ30 drive, and how to mount a removable-media drive in the system mounting bracket.
  • Page 11 Install the DEC 3000 System 1. Follow the instructions in the DEC 3000 Model 400/400S AXP Owner’s Guide to set up and install that system. 2. Follow the instructions in the DEC 3000 Model 400/400S AXP Options Guide to install the options in your new system. 3.
  • Page 12: Complete The Upgrade

    Attach the return-address label that came in the upgrade accessory kit. 3. Contact your Digital service representa- tive to upgrade your hardware service contract. © Digital Equipment Corporation 1993 All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. S2263...

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