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Digital Equipment AlphaServer 2100A Series Manual (60 pages)
CPU Upgrade
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
How to Use this Document
8
Upgrade Overview
11
Upgrade Kit Contents
11
Restrictions
12
Alphaserver 2000 4/200 Systems
12
Storageworks RAID Array Subsystem Firmware
12
Upgrade Process
13
Updating the Operating System
15
Before You Begin
15
Minimum Operating System Revisions
16
Installing New Windows NT System Files
17
Step 1: Boot the Windows NT Operating System
17
Step 2: Copy the New HAL System File to the System Directory
17
Step 3: Prepare to Update the Firmware
17
Updating the Arc and Srm Console Firmware
19
Procedure
19
Step 2: Record any ARC Configuration Parameters, then Clear the ARC NVRAM Data
20
Step 3: Update the Firmware
20
Cpu Module Installation
25
Before You Begin
25
Procedure
26
Step 1: Perform a Power Shutdown
26
Step 2: Remove All Kn45X or KN460 CPU Modules
31
Step 3: Determine the New CPU Configuration
32
Step 4: Install New CPU Modules
35
Step 5: Install Airflow Modules in Unused Slots
36
Step 6: Reinstall Panels and Doors and Reconnect Power Cords
37
Step 7: Power on the System and Peripherals
37
Step 8: Verify the Installation
37
Step 9: Update the Fail-Safe Loader (Optional)
38
Step 10: Verify Environment Variables
38
Step 11: Optionally, Apply KN490 Patch
39
Step 12: Boot the Operating System
40
Updating Configuration Data
41
Rebuilding EISA Configuration Data
41
Step 1: Start the ECU
42
Step 2: Correct Your Configuration Data
42
Step 3: Step through the ECU Dialog Boxes
43
Updating the Storageworks RAID Controller Firmware
44
Step 1: Create a Standalone Configuration Utility Floppy
44
Step 2: Run the Utility to Set Controller Parameters
45
Step 3: Update the RAID Controller Firmware
46
Updating the Fail-Safe Loader
49
Update Procedure
50
Step 1: Enable the Fail-Safe Loader Update Jumper or Switch
50
Step 2: Boot the Loadable Firmware Utility
54
Step 3: Disable the Fail-Safe Loader Update Jumper or Switch
56
Downgrading Your System
57
Procedure
57
Step 1: Windows NT Only: Copy the Old System HAL File to the System Directory
57
Step 2: Digital UNIX or Openvms: Shut down Your Operating System, if Necessary
57
Step 3: Boot the Loadable Firmware Utility
58
Step 3: Press the DC On/Off Button to the "Off" Position
60
Step 4: Remove New Modules and Install Kn45X or KN460 Modules
60
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