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Page 1: Upgrade Information
DEC 3000 Model 900 AXP Upgrade Information Order Number: EK–D39AX–UP. A01 Digital Equipment Corporation Maynard, Massachusetts... - Page 2 FCC Notice: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Step 12: Complete the Upgrade ......2–11 Step 13: Return Your VAXstation to Digital ....2–11... - Page 4 Step 3: Complete the Upgrade ......4–2 Step 4: Return Your System to Digital ..... . . 4–2 Step 5: Upgrade Service Contract .
- Page 5 A–6 TZ30 SCSI Switches ....... . A–8 TLZ06 Tape Drive SCSI ID Settings ....A–7 A–9 A–8...
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Page 7: Options You Can Upgrade
Upgrade kit contents • Using the Manual Purpose of 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 900. -
Page 8: Internal/External Options
Options You Can Upgrade Options You Can Upgrade Internal/External Options that are supported internally or externally on the Options DEC 3000 Model 900 are listed in the following tables: Fixed Disk Drives Comment RZ23L RZ24 RZ24L RZ25 RZ25L RZ26 RZ26B OpenVMS support only RZ26L RZ28... - Page 9 Options You Can Upgrade Graphics Modules Comment 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 DEC Open3D required for software support PMAGB–FA/FB DEC Open3D required for software support PMAG–DA/DB...
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Page 10: External Options
Options You Can Upgrade External Options that are supported externally on the DEC 3000 Options Model 900 are listed in the following tables: Expansion Boxes Comment SZ16 SZ03 SZ12 PMTcE Minimum revision required is D03 BA350 BA353 1–4 Options You Can Upgrade... - Page 11 Options You Can Upgrade Tape/Disk Drives Comment RZ55 RZ56 RZ57 Requires firmware update 6000 RZ58 RZ73 RZ74 RX23 OSF/1 AXP support only TKZ08 OSF/1 AXP support only TKZ09 TLZ04 TZ30 TZ85 TZ86 TZ87 TZ867 Requires DEC NSR for OSF/1 AXP support TZ875 Requires DEC NSR for OSF/1 AXP support TZ877...
- Page 12 Options You Can Upgrade Monitors Comment VRC21–H% VR319–CA Appropriate 66 Hz graphics option required VR319–DA VR320–CA Appropriate 66 Hz graphics option required VR320–DA VRC16–H% VRM17–A% VRM17–H% VRT16–H% VRT19–DA Appropriate 66 Hz graphics option required VRT19–H% Input Devices Comment VSXXX–AB VSXXX–FA VSXXX–AA VSXXX–JA VSXXX–GA...
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Page 13: Upgrade Kit Contents
Options You Can Upgrade Figure 1–1 Upgrade Kit Contents System Kit: Keyboard* Mouse with Mousepad* System Unit Screwdriver Monitor* Ethernet Loopback Connector Universal Strain Relief Keyboard/Mouse Strap Documentation Extension Cable Network Printer Port Label Terminator Monitor Power Cord Antistatic Wrist Straps (2) Keys Modem Loopback System Power... -
Page 14: 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. Mounting If you are upgrading a disk drive from a VAXstation 4000 Model Bracket 90/90A or a DECstation 5000 Model 240/260 to a DEC 3000 system, you must attach a mounting bracket provided in the... -
Page 15: Upgrading A Vaxstation 4000 Model 90/90A
Upgrading a VAXstation 4000 Model 90/90A Topics Covered • Upgrading your system in This Chapter • Removing drives • Completing the upgrade Upgrade Procedure Step 1: If Your If your DEC 3000 system has factory-installed drives, you may need to change the SCSI IDs on the drives you are upgrading. System Has Factory-Installed To determine the SCSI ID settings on your drives:... - Page 16 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.
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Page 17: 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 18: 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 19: 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 20: 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 21: Removing The Spxgt 24-Plane Graphics Module
Upgrade Procedure Figure 2–2 Removing the SPXgt 24-Plane Graphics Module MLO-008745 Upgrading a VAXstation 4000 Model 90/90A 2–7... -
Page 22: 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-Media removable-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 23: 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 24: 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. See Appendix A for the SCSI ID drive settings. -
Page 25: Note: Other Accessory Kit Brackets
DEC 3000 Model 800/800S/900 Owner’s Guide to complete the upgrade. 2. Update the customer service contract to the DEC 3000 Model 900 AXP system. Return your VAXstation and any devices that are not Step 13: upgradeable to Digital. -
Page 27: Upgrading A Decstation 5000 Model 240/260
Upgrading a DECstation 5000 Model 240/260 Topics Covered • Upgrading your system in This Chapter • Removing modules • Completing the upgrade 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. -
Page 28: Step 2: Shut Down System
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) (enet: 08-00-2b-30-14-df) (SCSI = 7) ----------------------------------------------------- SCSI ID ----------------------------------------------------- RZ24 (C) DEC 0700 RX26 (C) DEC 0700 This sample display shows an RZ24 drive set to SCSI ID 2 and an RX26 drive set to SCSI ID 5. -
Page 29: Step 4: Remove System Cover
Upgrade Procedure Step 4: 1. Loosen the captive screw on the back of the system unit. Remove This 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 30: Step 5: Remove Option Modules
Upgrade Procedure The system unit holds up to three graphics or TURBOchannel Step 5: Remove Option modules. Modules can occupy one, two, or three slots. Modules MLO-010663 1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the option slot screws, then the support post screws. 2. -
Page 31: Step 6: Set The Scsi Ids On The Drives
Model 800/800S/900 Options Guide. Follow the instructions in the DEC 3000 Model 800/800S/900 Owner’s Guide to complete the upgrade. 2. Update the customer service contract to the DEC 3000 Model 900 AXP system. Return your DECstation and any devices that are not Step 8: Return Your upgradeable to Digital. -
Page 33: Upgrading A Dec 3000 Model 500/500X Axp
If you have a DEC 3000 Model 500/500X AXP, refer to the DEC Step 1: Removing 3000 Model 800/800S/900 AXP Options Guide included with Options your upgrade system for information on removing fixed disk drives, removable media drives, and graphics options. -
Page 34: Step 3: Complete The Upgrade
Upgrade Procedure Step 3: 1. Follow the instructions in the DEC 3000 Complete the Model 800/800S/900 AXP Options Guide to install the Upgrade options in your new system. 2. Follow the instructions in the DEC 3000 Model 800/800S/900 AXP Owner’s Guide to complete the upgrade. -
Page 35: Setting A Unique Scsi Address
TURBOchannel modules and memory modules do not have SCSI addresses. This appendix contains an illustration for each of the drives supported on the DEC 3000 Model 900 AXP system. Selecting SCSI There are six possible SCSI ID settings (SCSI ID setting 7 is reserved for the controller). -
Page 36: Changing The Setting
Follow these steps to change a SCSI ID setting: Changing the Setting Jumpers: Jumpers are removable electrical connectors. Carefully remove or replace jumpers using tweezers or another small tool. Save any SCSI jumpers you remove; you may need them later. Switches: Carefully set the switches using a small pointed instrument, such as the tip of a ball-point pen. -
Page 37: Tzk10/11 Tape Drive Scsi Id Settings
Figure A–1 TZK10/11 Tape Drive SCSI ID Settings DRIVE DADS SELECT 2 1 0 Jumper Jumpers Parity SCSI Address Parity Settings: MLO-010276 The DADS Jumper Before using the TZK10 drive, configure the drive, that is, check the DADS jumper to make sure it is set for the desired operating system. -
Page 38: Rrd42 Compact Disk Drive Scsi Id Settings
Figure A–2 RRD42 Compact Disk Drive SCSI ID Settings Mode 12 V+ 10 GN D 5V +5 % D C IN P 0 1 2 GN D ID SE LE O U T A U D IO M O DE F. -
Page 39: Rrd43 Compact Disk Drive Scsi Id Settings
Figure A–3 RRD43 Compact Disk Drive SCSI ID Settings 2 4 Parity SCSI Address Parity Parity Settings: Parity Parity Parity Parity Parity MLO-012126 Mode (Parity) Jumper The mode (parity) jumper allows the drive to work with your operating system. The jumper must be in place for both Open VMS AXP and DEC OSF/1 AXP operating systems. -
Page 40: Rx26 Diskette Drive Scsi Id Settings
Figure A–4 RX26 Diskette Drive SCSI ID Settings SCSI Address Settings: MLO-010463 A–6 SCSI ID Settings for Drives... -
Page 41: Rx26 Unit Select Switch
Make sure that the unit select switch is set to 2, as shown in Setting the Unit Select Switch Figure A–5. Figure A–5 RX26 Unit Select Switch MLO-007561 SCSI ID Settings for Drives A–7... -
Page 42: Tz30 Scsi Switches
Figure A–6 TZ30 SCSI Switches SCSI Address Settings: MLO-010658 A–8 SCSI ID Settings for Drives... -
Page 43: Tlz06 Tape Drive Scsi Id Settings
Figure A–7 TLZ06 Tape Drive SCSI ID Settings SCSI Mode Address Switch Switches SCSI Address Settings: MLO-010277 Mode Switch Switch 5 (Mode) allows the drive to work with your operating system, and must be down for both OpenVMS AXP and DEC OSF/1 AXP operating systems. SCSI ID Settings for Drives A–9... -
Page 44: Rz23L Fixed Disk Drive Scsi Settings
Figure A–8 RZ23L Fixed Disk Drive SCSI Settings E2 E1 SCSI Settings: MLO-010587 A–10 SCSI ID Settings for Drives... -
Page 45: Rz24L/24 Fixed Disk Drive Scsi Settings
Figure A–9 RZ24L/24 Fixed Disk Drive SCSI Settings RZ24L Drive: A0 A1 RZ24 Drive: E2 E3 SCSI Settings: MLO-010589 SCSI ID Settings for Drives A–11... -
Page 46: Rz25 Fixed Disk Drive Scsi Settings
Figure A–10 RZ25 Fixed Disk Drive SCSI Settings P1 P2 SCSI Address P1 P2 P1 P2 Settings: P1 P2 P1 P2 P1 P2 P1 P2 P1 P2 MLO-010462 A–12 SCSI ID Settings for Drives... -
Page 47: Remote Scsi Address Jumpers
Remote SCSI Address either manually or automatically. The automatic setting is not applicable to the DEC 3000 Model 900 AXP system, therefore, Jumpers you need to make sure that the first three jumpers on the left of this secondary port are removed, as shown in Figure A–11. Be careful to remove only the SCSI address jumpers;... -
Page 48: Rz25L Fixed Disk Drive Scsi Settings
Figure A–12 RZ25L Fixed Disk Drive SCSI Settings SCSI Address Settings: MLO-010904 A–14 SCSI ID Settings for Drives... -
Page 49: Rz26 Fixed Disk Drive Scsi Settings
Figure A–13 RZ26 Fixed Disk Drive SCSI Settings SCSI Address Settings: MLO-010464 SCSI ID Settings for Drives A–15... -
Page 50: Rz26B Fixed Disk Drive Scsi Settings
Figure A–14 RZ26B Fixed Disk Drive SCSI Settings SCSI Settings: MLO-010590 A–16 SCSI ID Settings for Drives... -
Page 51: Rz26L Fixed Disk Drive Scsi Settings
Figure A–15 RZ26L Fixed Disk Drive SCSI Settings SCSI Address Settings: MLO-011277 SCSI ID Settings for Drives A–17... -
Page 52: Rz28 Fixed Disk Drive Scsi Settings
Figure A–16 RZ28 Fixed Disk Drive SCSI Settings SCSI Address Settings: MLO-011180 A–18 SCSI ID Settings for Drives... -
Page 53: Rz28B Fixed Disk Drive Scsi Settings
Figure A–17 RZ28B Fixed Disk Drive SCSI Settings SCSI Address Settings: MLO-010904 SCSI ID Settings for Drives A–19... -
Page 55: Technical Support
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