Page 1 Rackmount DEC 7000 AXP and VAX 7000 Systems Installation/Owner’s Guide Order Number: EK-R7000-IN.A01 Revision/Update Information: This is a new manual...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Preface ..........1 Introduction General .
Page 4 2.6.2 Connecting the DEC Power Bus Cable (PN 70-31534-01) ....... .
Page 5 1–1 Two DEC 7000 AXP and VAX 7000 Systems in an H9702 Cabinet .......
Page 6 Connector ........2–22 2–12 DEC Power Bus and Console Cable Connectors ..2–23 5–1 Removing the Front Bezel from the LSB Chassis .
Page 7 A–4 Installing the 2T-CIXCD-RA Connectors and Jumper ........A–9 Tables Card Cage Modules .
Page 9: Preface
Preface The Rackmount DEC 7000 AXP and VAX 7000 Systems Installation/Owner’s Guide provides information to properly trained Digital service personnel and customer maintenance personnel on the installation of the rackmount DEC 7000 AXP and VAX 7000 systems, and information on the operation and maintenance of the equipment.
Page 10 • Appendix B, Option Installation – Contains installation instructions for the options that are available for the rackmount DEC 7000 AXP and VAX 7000 systems. Conventions The following conventions are used in this document: NOTE A note calls the reader’s attention to any item of information that may be of special importance.
Page 11: Related Documentation
Related Documentation For more information on the rackmount DEC 7000 AXP and VAX 7000 systems, refer to the following documentation: DEC 7000 AXP System/VAX 7000 Installation Guide EK-700EB-IN DEC 7000 AXP System/VAX 7000 Site Preparation Guide EK-7000B-SP DEC 7000 AXP System/VAX 7000 Operations Manual...
Page 13: Introduction
Introduction 1.1 General The rackmount DEC 7000 AXP and VAX 7000 systems (see Figure 1–1) consist of two or more interlocked rackmountable chassis that attach to the rails within a 36-inch deep RETMA cabinet. The laser system bus (LSB) chassis (BA700- AA) contains the CPU and memory boards, along with an I/O port controller (IOP) that multiplexes to support up to four XMI I/O chassis.
Page 14: Two Dec 7000 Axp And Vax 7000 Systems In An H9702 Cabinet
Introduction Figure 1–1 Two DEC 7000 AXP and VAX 7000 Systems in an H9702 Cabinet MK−2339−01 1–2 Introduction...
Page 15: Laser System Bus (Ba700-Aa) Chassis
Introduction 1.2 Laser System Bus (BA700-AA) Chassis The LSB (BA700-AA) chassis, shown in Figure 1–2, contains a card cage, a 48 Vdc power supply, a control panel, and a blower assembly. The following sections describe the basic components of the LSB chassis. Figure 1–2 LSB (BA700-AA) Chassis with Covers Removed Blower Assembly Card Cage...
Page 16: Lsb Chassis Card Cage
The system must have at least an IOP module, one CPU module, and one memory module in order to function. Rackmount DEC 7000 AXP and VAX 7000 systems can range from a single CPU with three memory modules to three CPUs with a single memory module.
Page 17: Lsb Chassis Control Panel
Introduction 1.2.2 LSB Chassis Control Panel The rackmount DEC 7000 AXP and VAX 7000 systems have a control panel located on the front of the LSB chassis (see Figure 1–3). The LSB chassis control panel consists of three push-button switches with integral LED indicators and three separate LED indicators.
Page 18: Lsb Control Panel Push-Button Switches
Introduction Table 1–2 lists the three push-button switches and describes their functions. Table 1–2 LSB Control Panel Push-button Switches LED Status Switch Position /Color Description On/Off The 48 Vdc power supply is turned off. On (Green) The 48 Vdc power supply is turned on and 48 Vdc is present.
Page 19: Lsb Chassis Power Supply
Introduction 1.2.3 LSB Chassis Power Supply A 48 Vdc power supply is located on the left side of the LSB chassis. This power supply provides 48 Vdc to the control panel, the LSB backplane, and the chassis blower. Introduction 1–7...
Page 20: Extended Memory Interface (Ba601-Ac) Chassis
I/O bulkhead. The front panel of the XMI chassis also contains an area for installing either an RRD42 CD-ROM reader (DEC 7000 AXP only) or a TF85 tape drive (VAX 7000 only). The rear of the chassis contains an interface area for connecting external cables.
Page 21: Xmi Chassis Card Cage
FDDI 2T-DEMFA-RA Included in option 1 Quad KDM70-AA CK-KDM60-RA 2 Quad DSSI KFMSA-BA CK-KFMSA-RB 1 Quad SCSI KZMSA-AB CK-KZMSA-RB 1 Dual 2T-CIXCD-RA Included in option 1 Quad For the VAX 7000 only. For the DEC 7000 AXP only. Introduction 1–9...
Page 22: Xmi Chassis Control Panel
Introduction 1.3.2 XMI Chassis Control Panel The rackmount DEC 7000 AXP and VAX 7000 systems have a secondary control panel located on the front of the XMI chassis (see Figure 1–5). The control panel incorporates three switches and nine LEDs.
Page 23: Control Panel Keyswitches
Introduction Table 1–5 Control Panel Keyswitches Light/ Symbol Position Color Effect Upper Keyswitch (Off) No Light Power to system bus is removed, but ac power and 12 Vdc power is still on. Standby Not used. Enable Yellow Not used. Secure Green Indicates that power is applied to the entire system.
Page 24: Restart Switch
System is either in console mode or is turned off. Battery NA (Green) (This function is not implemented on the rackmount DEC 7000 AXP and VAX 7000 systems.) Fault On (Red) Self-test is in progress. If light does not go off, system has a hardware fault.
Page 25: Xmi Chassis Power Supply
Introduction 1.3.3 XMI Chassis Power Supply The XMI power supply consists of six separate tray assemblies. The system includes two ac-to-dc front end modules and four dc-to-dc regulator trays. The dc- to-dc regulator trays include a 5 Vdc regulator master, a 5 Vdc regulator booster, a sequencer and auxiliary dc voltage regulator, and a 3.3 Vdc/-5.2 Vdc regulator.
Page 26: Xmi Power Supply Tray Assemblies
• +24 Vdc supply (fans) • -2 Vdc supply 3.3 Vdc/-5.2 Vdc regulator Consists of: • +3.3 Vdc supply (not used for the rackmount DEC 7000 AXP and VAX 7000 systems) • -5.2 Vdc supply See Figure 1–6 1–14 Introduction...
Page 27: Power Supply Tray Assemblies (Xmi Chassis Bottom View)
Introduction Figure 1–6 Power Supply Tray Assemblies (XMI Chassis Bottom View) Front Power Supply Tray Assemblies MK−2339−06 Introduction 1–15...
Page 28: Xmi Chassis I/O Bulkhead
I/O option cards that can be installed in the XMI card cage. The I/O bulkhead can accommodate ﬁve quad and three dual I/O panels. This allows the rackmount DEC 7000 AXP and VAX 7000 systems to be connected to external devices.
Page 29: Speciﬁcations
Introduction 1.4 Speciﬁcations The following sections contain the physical, electrical, and environmental speciﬁcations for the LSB (BA700-AA) chassis and the XMI (BA601-AC) chassis. 1.4.1 LSB Chassis Speciﬁcations Table 1–9 lists the LSB chassis speciﬁcations. Table 1–9 LSB Chassis Speciﬁcations Physical Characteristics Enclosure Bezel height 48.9 cm (19.25 in.)
Page 30: Xmi Chassis Speciﬁcations
Introduction 1.4.2 XMI Chassis Speciﬁcations Table 1–10 lists the XMI chassis speciﬁcations. Table 1–10 XMI Chassis Speciﬁcations Physical Characteristics Enclosure Height 40.0 cm (15.75 in.) Width 48.26 cm (19 in.) Depth 91.44 cm (36 in.) Weight 55 kg (121 lb) maximum Electrical Requirements AC Input Voltage 200-240 Vrms nominal...
Page 31: Installation
Installation 2.1 Introduction This chapter discusses the installation of the rackmount DEC 7000 AXP and VAX 7000 systems. Topics covered in this chapter include: • Site preparation • Checking the shipment • Installing the LSB (BA700-AA) chassis • Installing the XMI (BA601-AC) chassis •...
Page 32: Site Preparation
If power disturbances cannot be prevented, add power- conditioning equipment. Consult with Multivendor Customer Service personnel about the electrical requirements for the rackmount DEC 7000 AXP and VAX 7000 systems. The ac power source should allow for system expansion. Do not connect other equipment (such as air conditioners or ofﬁce copiers) to the circuit dedicated to...
Page 33: Checking The Shipment
Installation 2.3 Checking the Shipment The rackmount DEC 7000 AXP and VAX 7000 system hardware shipment consists of two cartons when not factory installed in a cabinet. One carton contains the LSB (BA700-AA) chassis and the other carton contains the XMI (BA601-AC) chassis.
Page 34: Contents Of Shipping Cartons
Installation Figure 2–1 Contents of Shipping Cartons XMI Chassis Equipment Mounting Slides I/O Cable Rackmount DEC 7000 AXP and VAX 7000 Systems Installation/Owner’s Manual LSB Chassis Equipment Mounting Slides DEC Power Bus Cable Power Cord Rackmount DEC 7000 AXP and VAX 7000 Systems Console Cable Installation/Owner’s Manual...
Page 35: Installing The Lsb Chassis
Installation 2.4 Installing the LSB Chassis The following sections discuss the installation of the LSB (BA700-AA) chassis in a standard RETMA 48.26 cm (19 in.) wide equipment cabinet such as Digital’s H9702 cabinet. The LSB chassis is installed in the bottom space of the equipment cabinet.
Page 36: Installing The Lsb Chassis Slides
Installation 2.4.1 Installing the LSB Chassis Slides Each chassis is shipped with a pair of RETMA chassis slides (see Figure 2–1 and Figure 2–2). There is a right and left slide. Figure 2–2 LSB Chassis Equipment Mounting Slides Right Slide Left Slide Bag of Hardware and Bar Nuts...
Page 37 Installation To install the slides, perform the steps in the following procedure: 1. Check each slide for any damage and for smooth operation. 2. Loosen the two screws that secure the rear slide bracket to the slide so that it can be adjusted to ﬁt between the front and central rails.
Page 38: Lsb Chassis Slide Mounting Pattern
Installation Figure 2–3 LSB Chassis Slide Mounting Pattern Left Slide Bracket Bar Nuts U−Nuts Omit This Screw In Front Rail Only Right Slide Bracket Datum Line MK−2339−10 2–8 Installation...
Page 39: Installing The Equipment Mounting Slides
Installation Figure 2–4 Installing the Equipment Mounting Slides (Rear View of Left Slide with Slide Extended) Bar Nut Positioned Behind Bracket MK233911 Install the other two screws in the top and bottom holes of each slide support bracket at each end of the slide. NOTE Do not install a screw in the top hole (hole 5) of the right front slide support bracket.
Page 40 Installation 7. Install a bar nut on the left front rail behind the 26th, 27th, 28th, and 29th holes up from the datum line by aligning them with the holes and installing screws in the 26th and 28th holes up from the datum line (see Figure 2–3). These are used for securing the LSB chassis, in the closed position, to the rail.
Page 41: Installing The Lsb Chassis On The Slides
Installation 2.4.2 Installing the LSB Chassis on the Slides To install the LSB (BA700-AA) chassis on the slides, perform the steps in the following procedure: 1. Extend the stabilizing legs at the front of the cabinet (if stabilizing legs are provided).
Page 42: Installing The Lsb Chassis On The Slides
Installation Figure 2–5 Installing the LSB Chassis on the Slides Chassis Mounting Holes MK−2339−12 7. Release the slide locking levers on both slides and carefully slide the LSB chassis into the cabinet. Ensure that the chassis is level, can clear all other equipment in the cabinet, and that the slides operate smoothly.
Page 43: Installing The Xmi Chassis
Installation 2.5 Installing the XMI Chassis The following sections discuss the installation of the XMI (BA601-AC) chassis in a standard RETMA 48.26 cm (19 in.) wide equipment cabinet such as Digital’s H9702 cabinet. The ﬁrst XMI chassis is installed in the space above the LSB chassis.
Page 44: Installing The Xmi Chassis Slides
Installation 2.5.1 Installing the XMI Chassis Slides Each chassis is shipped with a pair of RETMA chassis slides (see Figure 2–1 and Figure 2–6). There is a right and left slide. Figure 2–6 XMI Chassis Equipment Mounting Slides MK−2339−13 2–14 Installation...
Page 45 Installation To install the slides, perform the steps in the following procedure: 1. Check each slide for any damage and for smooth operation. 2. Loosen the two screws that secure the rear slide bracket to the slide so that it can be adjusted to ﬁt between the front and central rails.
Page 46: Xmi Chassis Slide Mounting Pattern
Installation Figure 2–7 XMI Chassis Slide Mounting Pattern U−Nuts Left Slide Right Slide Bracket Bracket U−Nuts Datum Line MK−2339−14 5. Tighten the two screws that secure the rear slide bracket to the slide. 6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 for the other slide. 7.
Page 47: Installing The Equipment Mounting Slides (Rear View Of Left Slide With Slide Extended)
Installation Figure 2–8 Installing the Equipment Mounting Slides (Rear View of Left Slide with Slide Extended) Bar Nut Positioned Behind Rail MK233915 Installation 2–17...
Page 48: Installing The Xmi Chassis On The Slides
Installation 2.5.2 Installing the XMI Chassis on the Slides To install the XMI (BA601-AC) chassis on the slides, perform the steps in the following procedure: 1. Extend the stabilizing legs at the front of the cabinet (if stabilizing legs are provided).
Page 49: Installing The Xmi Chassis On The Slides
Installation 8. Replace the front bezel on the XMI chassis by grasping both sides of the bezel and pushing it onto the front of the chassis. Figure 2–9 Installing the XMI Chassis on the Slides Mounting Screws MK−2339−16 Installation 2–19...
Page 50: Cabling
2.6 Cabling The following sections contain the procedures for connecting the I/O cable(s), the DEC power bus cable, and the console cable. These cable connections must be performed in the sequence presented in the following sections. 2.6.1 Connecting the I/O Cable (PN 17-03085-02) Use the following procedure to connect the I/O cable from the IOP module in the LSB chassis to the I/O bulkhead connector on the XMI chassis.
Page 51: Connecting The I/O Cable To The Iop Module
Installation Figure 2–10 Connecting the I/O Cable to the IOP Module Front Top Cover IOP Module To XMI Chassis MK−2339−17 Installation 2–21...
Page 52: Connecting The I/O Cable To The Xmi Bulkhead Connector
Installation Figure 2–11 Connecting the I/O Cable to the XMI Bulkhead Connector MK−2339−18 2–22 Installation...
Page 53: Connecting The Dec Power Bus Cable (Pn 70-31534-01)
Digital’s model 877-E that is included in an H9702-FB cabinet. 1. Connect one end of the DEC power bus cable to the power bus connector located behind the top left edge of the LSB front panel (see Figure 2–12).
Page 54: Connecting The Console Cable (Pn 17-01364-02)
Installation 2.6.3 Connecting the Console Cable (PN 17-01364-02) Use the following procedure to connect the console cable from the LSB chassis to the console terminal. 1. Connect one end of the console cable to the console connector located behind the top left edge of the LSB front panel, and connect the ground wire to the ground stud (see Figure 2–12).
Page 55: Connecting The Power Cords
Installation 2.7 Connecting the Power Cords The LSB chassis has a removable power cord and the XMI chassis has its own permanently attached power cord. The LSB and the ﬁrst XMI chassis in a cabinet should connect to the same power controller. A second and third XMI chassis should connect to a second power controller that is sequenced by the ﬁrst power controller.
Page 57: Operation
Operation Operation of the rackmount DEC 7000 AXP and VAX 7000 systems begins with connecting the LSB chassis power cord to an unswitched receptacle on the power controller, and connecting the DEC power bus cable from the LSB chassis to the power controller.
Page 59: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This chapter discusses basic troubleshooting and diagnostic testing information and aids in troubleshooting the LSB and XMI chassis. Troubleshooting 4–1...
Page 60: Lsb Chassis Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Table 4–1 lists indications of possible hardware problems that may occur in the LSB chassis and the corrective action to take for each problem. Table 4–1 LSB Chassis Troubleshooting Indication Possible Cause Corrective Action No LEDs light when Power cord is not Plug in the power cord.
Page 61: Xmi Chassis Troubleshooting
Place the LSB chassis circuit breaker is not on. breaker in the ON position. DEC power bus cable is Check the DEC power bus cable not properly connected connections on the LSB chassis and between the LSB chassis the power controller.
Page 62 For information on basic system troubleshooting; the power-up and system reset self-test; how to get information on the hardware conﬁguration; and how to test the system, subsystem, or module/device, refer to the DEC 7000 AXP System/VAX 7000 Basic Troubleshooting (EK-7000B-TS).
Page 63 Troubleshooting For more advanced self-test and diagnostic troubleshooting procedures, refer to either the DEC 7000 AXP System Advanced Troubleshooting (EK-7701A-TS) or VAX 7000 Advanced Troubleshooting (EK-7001A-TS) depending on the system. Troubleshooting 4–5...
Page 65: Removal And Replacement
5.1 Introduction This chapter contains the procedures for removing and replacing the components that are unique in the rackmount DEC 7000 AXP and VAX 7000 systems LSB (BA700-AA) and XMI (BA601-AC) chassis. The following tools are required for servicing the LSB and XMI chassis: •...
Page 66: Lsb Chassis Components
Removal and Replacement 5.2 LSB Chassis Components The following sections contain the removal and replacement procedures for the components that are unique to the LSB chassis in the rackmount DEC 7000 AXP and VAX 7000 systems. 5.2.1 Front Bezel Perform the following procedure to remove the front bezel from the LSB chassis: 1.
Page 67: Removing The Front Bezel From The Lsb Chassis
Removal and Replacement Figure 5–1 Removing the Front Bezel from the LSB Chassis MK−2339−20 Removal and Replacement 5–3...
Page 68: Extending The Lsb Chassis For Service
Removal and Replacement 5.2.2 Extending the LSB Chassis for Service WARNING Before extending the LSB chassis for service, ensure that the cabinet is stable and that all provided stabilizing features have been activated. The stabilizing features for the rack or cabinet are conﬁguration dependent.
Page 69: Extending The Lsb Chassis
Removal and Replacement Figure 5–2 Extending the LSB Chassis Chassis Retaining Screws MK−2339−21 Removal and Replacement 5–5...
Page 70: Top Cover
Removal and Replacement 5.2.3 Top Cover Perform the following procedure to remove the top cover: WARNING Special instructions apply to extend the LSB chassis to prevent personal injury (see Section 5.2.2). 1. Extend the LSB chassis for service (see Section 5.2.2). 2.
Page 71 Removal and Replacement Figure 5–3 Removing the Top Cover Top Cover Quarter−Turn Fasteners MK−2339−22 Removal and Replacement 5–7...
Page 72: Cpu And Memory Modules
Removal and Replacement 5.2.4 CPU and Memory Modules Perform the following procedure to remove CPU or memory modules: WARNING Before performing the following removal and replacement procedures, switch off the circuit breakers on the back of the LSB chassis and on the power controller. WARNING Special instructions apply to extend the LSB chassis to prevent personal injury (see Section 5.2.2).
Page 73: Removing The Cpu And Memory Modules
Removal and Replacement Figure 5–4 Removing the CPU and Memory Modules MK−2339−23 Removal and Replacement 5–9...
Page 74: I/O Port Controller (Iop) Module (E2044-Aa)
Removal and Replacement 5.2.5 I/O Port Controller (IOP) Module (E2044-AA) Perform the following procedure to remove the I/O port controller module: WARNING Before performing the following removal and replacement procedures, switch off the circuit breakers on the back of the LSB chassis and on the power controller.
Page 75: Removing The Iop Module
Removal and Replacement Figure 5–5 Removing the IOP Module Front IOP Screw Top Cover I/O Cable Screws IOP Screw MK−2339−24 Removal and Replacement 5–11...
Page 76: Left Side Cover
Removal and Replacement 5.2.6 Left Side Cover Perform the following procedure to remove the left side cover: WARNING Before performing the following removal and replacement procedures, switch off the circuit breakers on the back of the LSB chassis and on the power controller. WARNING Special instructions apply to extend the LSB chassis to prevent personal injury (see Section 5.2.2).
Page 77: Removing The Left Side Cover
Removal and Replacement Figure 5–6 Removing the Left Side Cover Card Cage Control Panel Side Cover Screws (6) MK−2339−25 Removal and Replacement 5–13...
Page 78: Vdc Power Supply (Pn 30-39348-02)
Removal and Replacement 5.2.7 48 Vdc Power Supply (PN 30-39348-02) Perform the following procedure to remove the 48 Vdc power supply: WARNING Before performing the following removal and replacement procedures, switch off the circuit breakers on the back of the LSB chassis and on the power controller.
Page 79: Removing The 48 Vdc Power Supply
Removal and Replacement Figure 5–7 Removing the 48 Vdc Power Supply Cable Clamps Grey Wire (RTN) Yellow Wire (POS) MK−2339−26 Removal and Replacement 5–15...
Page 80: Control Panel (Pn 54-21719-01)
(see Section 5.2.2). 1. Extend the LSB chassis for service (see Section 5.2.2). 2. Disconnect the DEC power bus cable and the console cable from the connectors located behind the top left edge of the front panel (see Figure 5–8).
Page 81: Dec Power Bus And Console Cable Connectors
Removal and Replacement Figure 5–8 DEC Power Bus and Console Cable Connectors Console DEC Power Bus Connector Connector Console Cable Ground Stud Front MK−2339−19 Removal and Replacement 5–17...
Page 82: Removing The Front Panel
Removal and Replacement Figure 5–9 Removing the Front Panel Front Panel Nuts (3) Front Panel Nuts (3) MK−2339−27 4. Pull the front panel straight out until it clears the posts, then swing the right edge to the left to allow access to the connectors (see Figure 5–10). CAUTION The front panel must be supported while completing the remaining steps.
Page 83: Removing The Control Panel
Removal and Replacement 6. Remove the eight screws that secure the control panel to the front panel and lay the front panel aside (see Figure 5–10). 7. Disconnect the 50-pin and 10-pin connectors from the control panel (see Figure 5–10). To replace the control panel, reverse steps 1 through 7.
Page 84: Blower Assembly (Pn 12-41009-01)
Removal and Replacement 5.2.9 Blower Assembly (PN 12-41009-01) The blower assembly is accessed from the rear of the equipment cabinet without extending the LSB chassis for service. Perform the following procedure to remove the blower assembly: WARNING Before performing the following removal and replacement procedures, switch off the circuit breakers on the back of the LSB chassis and on the power controller.
Page 85: Removing The Blower Assembly
Removal and Replacement Figure 5–11 Removing the Blower Assembly Blower Assembly Screws (13) Note: Two Screws (Both Sides) on the Bottom Flange Are Not Shown MK233929 Removal and Replacement 5–21...
Page 86: Ac Input Box (Pn 30-39579-01)
Removal and Replacement 5.2.10 AC Input Box (PN 30-39579-01) The ac input box is accessed from the rear of the equipment cabinet without extending the LSB chassis for service. Perform the following procedure to remove the ac input box: WARNING Before performing the following removal and replacement procedures, switch off the circuit breakers on the back of the LSB chassis and on the power controller.
Page 87: Removing The Ac Input Box
Removal and Replacement Figure 5–12 Removing the AC Input Box Captive Captive Circuit AC Input Screw Screw Breaker Jack MK233930 Removal and Replacement 5–23...
Page 88: Xmi Chassis Components
Removal and Replacement 5.3 XMI Chassis Components The following sections contain the removal and replacement procedures for the components that are unique to the XMI chassis in the rackmount DEC 7000 AXP and VAX 7000 systems. 5.3.1 Front Bezel Perform the following procedure to remove the front bezel from the XMI chassis: 1.
Page 89: Removing The Front Bezel From The Xmi Chassis
Removal and Replacement Figure 5–13 Removing the Front Bezel from the XMI Chassis MK−2339−31 Removal and Replacement 5–25...
Page 90: Extending The Xmi Chassis For Service
Removal and Replacement 5.3.2 Extending the XMI Chassis for Service WARNING Before extending the XMI chassis for service, ensure that the cabinet is stable and that all provided stabilizing features have been activated. The stabilizing features for the rack or cabinet are conﬁguration dependent.
Page 91: Extending The Xmi Chassis
Removal and Replacement Figure 5–14 Extending the XMI Chassis Chassis Retaining Screws MK−2339−32 Removal and Replacement 5–27...
Page 92: Top Cover
Removal and Replacement 5.3.3 Top Cover Perform the following procedure to remove the top cover: 1. Extend the XMI chassis for service (see Section 5.3.2). 2. Remove the three screws along the top front edge of the chassis that secure the top cover (see Figure 5–15).
Page 93: Bottom Cover
Removal and Replacement 5.3.4 Bottom Cover Perform the following procedure to remove the bottom cover: NOTE Components that require access from the bottom of the XMI chassis may be more conveniently accessed by removing the XMI chassis from the slides and using a workbench area for service. 1.
Page 94: Removing The Bottom Cover
Removal and Replacement Figure 5–16 Removing the Bottom Cover MK−2339−34 5–30 Removal and Replacement...
Page 95: Control Panel Bezel (Pn 70-22117-01)
Removal and Replacement 5.3.5 Control Panel Bezel (PN 70-22117-01) Perform the following procedure to remove the control panel bezel: WARNING Before performing the following removal and replacement procedures, switch off the circuit breakers on the back of the XMI chassis and on the power controller. 1.
Page 96: Removing The Control Panel Bezel
Removal and Replacement Figure 5–17 Removing the Control Panel Bezel Control Panel Module P/N 54−16574 Reset Button Control Panel Bezel P/N 70−22117−01 4/40 Screw MK−2339−35 5–32 Removal and Replacement...
Page 97: Control Panel Module (Pn 54-16574-02)
Removal and Replacement 5.3.6 Control Panel Module (PN 54-16574-02) Perform the following procedure to remove the control panel module: WARNING Before performing the following removal and replacement procedures, switch off the circuit breakers on the back of the XMI chassis and on the power controller. 1.
Page 98: Removing The Control Panel Module
Removal and Replacement 7. Squeeze the ends of the four standoffs holding the module to the chassis, and pull the module past the locking tab on each standoff (see Figure 5–18). 8. Remove the module. To replace the control panel module, reverse steps 1 through 8. Figure 5–18 Removing the Control Panel Module XTC Timing Red Stripe...
Page 99: Xtc Timing Module (Pn 70-31509-01)
Removal and Replacement 5.3.7 XTC Timing Module (PN 70-31509-01) Perform the following procedure to remove the XTC timing module: WARNING Before performing the following removal and replacement procedures, switch off the circuit breakers on the back of the XMI chassis and on the power controller. 1.
Page 100: Battery And Xtc Connections
Removal and Replacement To replace the XTC timing module, reverse steps 1 through 7. Figure 5–19 Battery and XTC Connections MK−2339−37 5–36 Removal and Replacement...
Page 101: Ac Front End Trays (Pn 70-27334-01)
Removal and Replacement 5.3.8 AC Front End Trays (PN 70-27334-01) The XMI chassis power supply incorporates two identical ac front end tray assemblies that provide power for the dc regulator inputs (see Figure 5–20). Each of these two trays converts the 200-240 Vac input from the electrical service into a 300 Vdc output.
Page 102 Removal and Replacement Perform the following procedure to remove the ac front end trays: WARNING Before performing the following removal and replacement procedures, switch off the circuit breakers on the back of the XMI chassis and on the power controller. 1.
Page 103: Power Supply Top Connectors
Removal and Replacement Figure 5–21 Power Supply Top Connectors Power Supply Connectors MK−2339−39 Removal and Replacement 5–39...
Page 104: Power Supply Top Interconnect Diagram
Removal and Replacement Figure 5–22 Power Supply Top Interconnect Diagram 3.3 Vdc/−5.2 Vdc Tray (B2) Sequencer/Auxiliary Tray (B1) 5 Vdc Booster Tray (A2) 5 Vdc Master Tray (A1) AC Front End Tray (B) AC Front End Tray (A) MK−2339−40 4. Remove the bottom cover (see Section 5.3.4). 5.
Page 105: Removing The Ac Front End Trays
Removal and Replacement Figure 5–23 Removing the AC Front End Trays Front AC Front End Trays MK−2339−41 Removal and Replacement 5–41...
Page 106: Vdc Regulator Trays (Pn 70-29046-01 And 70-29046-02)
Removal and Replacement 5.3.9 +5 Vdc Regulator Trays (PN 70-29046-01 and 70-29046-02) The XMI chassis contains two +5 Vdc regulator trays, a master unit (PN 70- 29046-01) and a booster unit (PN 70-29046-02). These two trays provide the +5 Vdc power for the system. Their outputs are strapped together so that they supply a single distribution rail in the system backplane.
Page 107: Vdc Regulator Trays
Removal and Replacement Figure 5–24 +5 Vdc Regulator Trays Rear Bottom A. Master Tray Rear Bottom B. Booster Tray MK233942 Removal and Replacement 5–43...
Page 108 Removal and Replacement Perform the following procedure to remove the +5 Vdc regulator trays: WARNING Before performing the following removal and replacement procedures, switch off the circuit breakers on the back of the XMI chassis and on the power controller. 1.
Page 109 Removal and Replacement 11. Remove the two screws securing the +5 Vdc regulator tray in the power supply assembly (see Figure 5–25). NOTE If the tray to be replaced is the 5 Vdc master module, you must disconnect the ribbon cable from connector J6 before completely removing the tray (see Figure 5–24).
Page 110: Removing A Power Supply Tray
Removal and Replacement Figure 5–25 Removing a Power Supply Tray Front −5.2 Vdc Lead (+) Bus Bars (−) Bus Bars 3.3 Vdc/−5.2 Vdc Regulator 5 Vdc Master 5 Vdc Booster Sequencer and Auxiliary DC Voltage Regulator MK−2339−43 5–46 Removal and Replacement...
Page 111: Sequencer And Auxiliary Dc Voltage Regulator Tray (Pn 70-29046-03)
Removal and Replacement 5.3.10 Sequencer and Auxiliary DC Voltage Regulator Tray (PN 70-29046-03) The sequencer and auxiliary dc voltage regulator tray provides +12 Vdc to the airﬂow sensors located at the rear of the cage. The -12 Vdc is used to power up the two Ethernet adapters.
Page 112: Sequencer And Auxiliary Dc Voltage Regulator Tray
Removal and Replacement Figure 5–26 Sequencer and Auxiliary DC Voltage Regulator Tray -12 Vdc +12 Vdc Rear Bottom -2 Vdc +24 Vdc MK233944 5–48 Removal and Replacement...
Page 113 Removal and Replacement Perform the following procedure to remove the sequencer and auxiliary dc voltage regulator tray: WARNING Before performing the following removal and replacement procedures, switch off the circuit breakers on the back of the XMI chassis and on the power controller. 1.
Page 114: Vdc/-5.2 Vdc Regulator Tray (Pn 70-29046-04)
The 3.3 Vdc/-5.2 Vdc regulator tray, (see Figure 5–27), provides +3.3 Vdc and -5.2 Vdc to the system backplane. See Figure 5–25 for location. NOTE The +3.3 Vdc is not used by the rackmount DEC 7000 AXP and VAX 7000 systems. FRUs on this tray include: •...
Page 115 Removal and Replacement Perform the following procedure to remove the 3.3 Vdc/-5.2 Vdc regulator tray: WARNING Before performing the following removal and replacement procedures, switch off the circuit breakers on the back of the XMI chassis and on the power controller. 1.
Page 116: Vdc Fan (Pn 12-23374-07)
Removal and Replacement 5.3.12 24 Vdc Fan (PN 12-23374-07) The XMI chassis contains two 24 Vdc fans located toward the rear of the chassis. Perform the following procedure to remove the fan assembly: WARNING Before performing the following removal and replacement procedures, switch off the circuit breakers on the back of the XMI chassis and on the power controller.
Page 117: Removing The Fan Assembly
Removal and Replacement Figure 5–28 Removing the Fan Assembly Fan Assembly Screws Power Cables MK−2339−46 Removal and Replacement 5–53...
Page 118: Airﬂow Sensors (Pn 12-36060-01)
Removal and Replacement 5.3.13 Airﬂow Sensors (PN 12-36060-01) The XMI chassis contains two airﬂow sensors located at the rear of the card cage between the fans and the card cage. Perform the following procedure to remove the airﬂow sensors: WARNING Before performing the following removal and replacement procedures, switch off the circuit breakers on the back of the XMI chassis and on the power controller.
Page 119: Airﬂow Sensors On Rear Of Card Cage
Removal and Replacement Figure 5–29 Airﬂow Sensors on Rear of Card Cage Airflow Sensors Bracket Screws Sensor Brackets Airflow Sensor Connector MK−2339−47 Removal and Replacement 5–55...
Page 120: Ac Input Assembly (Pn 70-31008-01)
Removal and Replacement 5.3.14 AC Input Assembly (PN 70-31008-01) The ac input assembly is located at the rear of the XMI chassis. Perform the following procedure to remove the ac input assembly: WARNING Before performing the following removal and replacement procedures, switch off the circuit breakers on the back of the XMI chassis and on the power controller.
Page 121 Removal and Replacement 11. Remove the ac input assembly while carefully guiding the cables to the ac front end trays through the opening below the assembly. NOTE It may be helpful to remove the I/O bulkhead plate cover below the ac input assembly to help guide the ac front end tray cables through the opening below the assembly.
Page 122: Removing The Ac Input Assembly
Removal and Replacement Figure 5–30 Removing the AC Input Assembly Top Screw 3 Side Screws Exhaust Grill AC Input Assembly 4 Rear Screws MK−2339−48 5–58 Removal and Replacement...
Page 123: Tf85 Tape Drive
Removal and Replacement 5.3.15 TF85 Tape Drive Perform the following procedure to remove the TF85 tape drive: WARNING Before performing the following removal and replacement procedures, switch off the circuit breakers on the back of the XMI chassis and on the power controller. 1.
Page 124: Tf85 Interface Board
Removal and Replacement 5.3.16 TF85 Interface Board Perform the following procedure to remove the TF85 interface board: WARNING Before performing the following removal and replacement procedures, switch off the circuit breakers on the back of the XMI chassis and on the power controller. 1.
Page 125: Rrd42 Cd-Rom Reader
Removal and Replacement 5.3.17 RRD42 CD-ROM Reader Perform the following procedure to remove the RRD42 CD-ROM reader: WARNING Before performing the following removal and replacement procedures, switch off the circuit breakers on the back of the XMI chassis and on the power controller. 1.
Page 127: A Option Installation
Option Installation A.1 Introduction This appendix contains general instructions for installing options in the XMI (BA601-AC) chassis and the speciﬁc installation instructions for the 2T-CIXCD- RA option. A.2 Accessing the XMI Card Cage Perform the following procedure to access the XMI card cage: WARNING Before performing this procedure, switch off the circuit breakers on the back of the XMI chassis and on the power controller.
Page 128 Option Installation 3. Remove the top cover (see Section 5.3.3). CAUTION You must wear an antistatic wriststrap attached to the chassis when handling any modules. 4. Put on the antistatic wriststrap. This strap is contained in the plastic pouch located on top of the power supply modules. 5.
Page 129: Top Front View Of Card Cage Slot Designations
Option Installation Figure A–1 Top Front View of Card Cage Slot Designations Inside BA601−AC XMI Card Cage Chassis C B A 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Front Bezel MK−2339−49 Option Installation A–3...
Page 130: Cabling Of Options Installed In The Xmi Chassis
Option Installation A.3 Cabling of Options Installed in the XMI Chassis Perform the following procedure to access the XMI chassis card cage backplane area to install the option cables: WARNING Before performing this procedure, switch off the circuit breakers on the back of the XMI chassis and on the power controller. 1.
Page 131: Bottom View Of Card Cage Slot Designations
Option Installation Figure A–2 Bottom View of Card Cage Slot Designations XMI Backplane Front Slots MK−2339−50 11. Replace the bottom cover. 12. Press in on the left and right slide locks and slide the XMI chassis into the cabinet. 13. Install the four retaining screws that secure the chassis to the front rails. 14.
Page 132: Installing The 2T-Cixcd-Ra Option
Option Installation A.4 Installing the 2T-CIXCD-RA Option The 2T-CIXCD-RA option provides the interface between the rackmount DEC 7000 AXP and VAX 7000 systems high-speed XMI bus and the CI bus. The 2T-CIXCD-RA option kit consists of the following (see Figure A–3): •...
Page 133 Option Installation Perform the following procedure to install the 2T-CIXCD-RA option: WARNING Before performing this procedure, switch off the circuit breakers on the back of the XMI chassis and on the power controller. 1. Extend the stabilizing legs at the front of the cabinet (if stabilizing legs are provided).
Page 134: I/O Bulkhead
Option Installation 10. Press in on the left and right slide locks and slide the XMI chassis back into the equipment cabinet. 11. Access the I/O bulkhead at the rear of the XMI chassis. 12. Remove the plate covers from a quad position on the I/O bulkhead for the installation of the cable assembly plate.
Page 135: Installing The 2T-Cixcd-Ra Connectors And Jumper
Option Installation Figure A–4 Installing the 2T-CIXCD-RA Connectors and Jumper Cable Exiting Connector Faces Front +5 Vdc Jumper Front Tie Wrap Ra Rb Cable Ta Tb Cable MK−2339−52 22. Replace the bottom cover. 23. Press in on the left and right slide locks and slide the XMI chassis into the cabinet.
Page 137: Lsb Chassis Field Replaceable Units
128-MB Memory Module E2043-BA 256-MB Memory Module E2043-CA 512-MB Memory Module E2046-AA Power Cord 17-00083-37 DEC Power Bus Cable (BA700 to ﬁrst power controller) 70-31534-01 DEC Power Bus Extender (master power controller to slave) 70-08288-3F Console Cable 17-01364-02 Field Replaceable Units B–1...
Page 138: Xmi Chassis Field Replaceable Units
Field Replaceable Units Table B–2 lists the major ﬁeld replaceable units (FRUs) and part numbers for the XMI (BA601-AC) chassis. Table B–2 XMI Chassis Field Replaceable Units Part Description Part Number Control Panel Bezel 70-22117-01 Control Panel Module 54-16574-02 XTC Timing Module 70-31509-01 AC Front End Tray Assembly 70-27334-01...
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