Digital Equipment VAX 6000 Model 500 Instruction Manual

VAX 6000: Installing Model 500
Processors
Order Number EK–KA65A–UP–001
This manual tells how to install Model 500 processor
modules in a VAX 6000 system. It describes adding
processors to a Model 500 system. It also includes
upgrading a Model 200, 300, or 400 to a Model 500
by two methods: installing the H9657-CX upgrade kit
and removing the power inhibit cable.
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maynard, massachusetts

First Printing, December 1990
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Contents
Preface vii
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 KA65A Upgrade Paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
1.2 Comparison of the H9657-CX and H9657-CU Upgrades . . . . 1–4
1.3 How to Use This Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6
Chapter 2 Preparing for the Installation
2.1 Save EEPROM Contents to TK Tape (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
2.2 Record System Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
2.3 Shut Down the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6
2.4 Remove Old Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8
2.5 Return Old Processor Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–10
2.6 Continuing the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–11
Chapter 3 Removing the +3.3V Inhibit Cable
Chapter 4 Installing the H9657-CX Kit
4.1 Contents of the H9657-CX Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2
4.2 Configuration Rules for the H9657-CX Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4
4.3 Installing the Bus Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6
4.4 Installing the T2019 Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–8
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Chapter 5 Installing the KA65A Processor
5.1 Holding the KA65A Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2
5.2 Inserting the KA65A Processor Into an XMI Card Cage . . . . 5–4
Chapter 6 Verifying the System
6.1 Verification Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–2
6.2 Power Up the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–4
6.3 Examine the Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–6
6.4 Set System Parameters (Mandatory) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–8
6.5 Run EVUCA to Apply Current ROM Patches (Mandatory) . . 6–10
6.6 Run the VAX Vector Instruction Exerciser (Optional) . . . . . . 6–14
6.7 Print System Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–16
6.8 Save EEPROM to TK Tape (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–18
6.9 Verify System Under Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–19
6.10 Change System Number Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–20
Appendix A VAX 6000 Model 500 General Configuration Rules
A.1 General Configuration Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–2
A.2 FV64A Vector Configuration Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–4
Appendix B Description of KA65A LEDs
B.1 Overview of KA65A LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–2
B.2 Determining Failing Test from LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–4
B.3 KA65AErrorLED................................. B–6
Index
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Examples
2–1 SAVE EEPROM Command for Systems with TK Tape . . . . . 2–2
2–2 Record System Parameters — INITIALIZE Command . . . . . 2–4
2–3 Record System Parameters — SHOW ALL Command . . . . . . 2–5
6–1 Self-Test for Upgrading VAX 6000 System 510 to 520 . . . . . . 6–6
6–2 Self-Test for an H9657-CX Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–6
6–3 Setting the System Serial Number and Parameters . . . . . . . 6–8
6–4 EVUCA Program (Part 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–10
6–5 EVUCA Program (Part 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–12
6–6 Running the Vector Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–14
6–7 Self-Test from System with Vector Processors . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–15
6–8 System Parameters Printout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–16
6–9 Saving EEPROM to TK Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–18
6–10 RunningUETP ................................... 6–19
B–1 Examining the XCR0 and XBER Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–6
Figures
1–1 KA65A Upgrade Paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
1–2 Tradeoffs Between the H9657-CX and H9657-CU Upgrades . 1–4
1–3 How to Read This Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6
2–1 Power Down the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6
2–2 Removing Old Modules from the XMI Card Cage . . . . . . . . . 2–8
3–1 Removing the +3.3V Inhibit Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
4–1 T2019 Power Regulator Module and Bus Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2
4–2 XMI Configuration When Using the H9657-CX Kit . . . . . . . . 4–4
4–3 Installing the H9657-CX Bus Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6
4–4 Installing the T2019 Power Regulator Module . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–8
5–1 Holding the KA65A Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2
5–2 Inserting the KA65A Processor in an XMI Card Cage . . . . . . 5–4
6–1 Verification Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–2
6–2 Return Power to the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–4
6–3 Front Door (Inside View) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–20
A–1 Configuration Rules for Model 500 Scalar Systems . . . . . . . . A–2
A–2 Scalar/Vector Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–4
B–1 KA65A LEDs After Power-Up Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–2
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Tables
1 VAX 6000 Series Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
2 VAX 6000 Model Level Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
3 AssociatedDocuments .............................. x
2–1 Kit-Compatible Memory and I/O Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–9
4–1 T2019 Power Regulator Module LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–9
A–1 Processor Module Combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–5
B–1 KA65A Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–4
B–2 KA65AErrorLED................................. B–6
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Preface
Intended Audience
This manual is written for Digital customer service engineers and for self-
maintenance customers installing a VAX 6000 Model 500 processor in a
VAX 6000 series system.
Document Structure
This manual uses a structured documentation design. There are many
topics, organized into small sections for reference. Each topic begins with
an abstract. You can gain a comprehensive overview by reading only the
abstracts. Next is an illustration or example, which also provides quick
reference. Last in the structure are descriptive text and syntax definitions.
This manual has six chapters and two appendixes, as follows:
•Chapter 1, Introduction, shows the major upgrade paths possible
when installing a Model 500 processor.
•Chapter 2, Preparing for the Installation, tells what to do before
beginning the upgrade.
•Chapter 3, Removing the +3.3V Inhibit Cable, tells how to upgrade
a VAX 6000 Model 300 or 400 that supplies +3.3V power, but inhibits it
for older configurations. Removing the inhibit cable supplies the +3.3V
necessary for the KA65A processor.
•Chapter 4, Installing the H9657-CX Kit, explains how to upgrade a
Model 200, 300, or 400 to a Model 500 by installing a power regulator
module.
•Chapter 5, Installing the KA65A Processor, shows how to install
the module into the XMI cage.
•Chapter 6, Verifying the System, explains how to verify the system
and how to set and save system parameters.
•Appendix A, VAX 6000 Model 500 General Configuration Rules,
gives general rules for where to install processor, vector, memory, and
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I/O modules in the XMI card cage. Configuration rules for the H9657-
CX upgrade, which are different, are described in Section 4.2.
•Appendix B, Description of KA65A LEDs, tells how to interpret the
error LEDs on the KA65A.
Conventions Used in This Document
The icons shown below are used in illustrations for designating part
placement in VAX 6000 series systems. A shaded area in the icon shows
the location of the component or part being discussed.
FRONT REAR
VAX 6000 Series Documents
There are two sets of documentation: manuals that apply to all VAX 6000
series systems and manuals that are specific to a VAX 6000 model. Table
1 lists the manuals in the VAX 6000 series documentation set.
Table 1: VAX 6000 Series Documentation
Title Order Number
Operation
VAX 6000 Series Owner’s Manual EK–600EA–OM
VAX 6000 Series Vector Processor Owner’s Manual EK–60VAA–OM
VAX 6000 Vector Processor Programmer’s Guide EK–60VAA–PG
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Table 1 (Cont.): VAX 6000 Series Documentation
Title Order Number
Service and Installation
VAX 6000 Platform Technical User’s Guide EK–600EA–TM
VAX 6000 Series Installation Guide EK–600EA–IN
VAX 6000 Installationsanleitung EK–600GA–IN
VAX 6000 Guide d’installation EK–600FA–IN
VAX 6000 Guia de instalacion EK–600SA–IN
VAX 6000 Platform Service Manual EK–600EA–MG
Options and Upgrades
VAX 6000: XMI Conversion Manual EK–650EA–UP
VAX 6000: Installing MS65A Memories EK–MS65A–UP
VAX 6000: Installing the H7236-A Battery Backup Option EK–60BBA–IN
VAX 6000: Installing the FV64A Vector Option EK–60VEA–IN
VAX 6000: Installing the VAXBI Option EK–60BIA–IN
Manuals specific to models are listed in Table 2.
Table 2: VAX 6000 Model Level Documentation
Title Order Number
Models 200/300/400
VAX 6000 Model 300 and 400 Service Manual EK–624EA–MG
VAX 6000: Installing Model 200/300/400 Processors EK–6234A–UP
Model 500
VAX 6000 Model 500 Mini-Reference EK–650EA–HR
VAX 6000 Model 500 Service Manual EK–650EA–MG
VAX 6000 Model 500 System Technical User’s Guide EK–650EA–TM
VAX 6000: Installing Model 500 Processors EK–KA65A–UP
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Associated Documents
Table 3 lists other documents that you may find useful.
Table 3: Associated Documents
Title Order Number
System Hardware Options
VAXBI Expander Cabinet Installation Guide EK–VBIEA–IN
VAXBI Options Handbook EB–32255–46
System I/O Options
CIBCA User Guide EK–CIBCA–UG
CIXCD Interface User Guide EK–CIXCD–UG
DEC LANcontroller 200 Installation Guide EK–DEBNI–IN
DEC LANcontroller 400 Installation Guide EK–DEMNA–IN
InfoServer 100 Installation and Owners Guide EK–DIS1K–IN
KDB50 Disk Controller User’s Guide EK–KDB50–UG
KDM70 Controller User Guide EK–KDM70–UG
RRD40 Disc Drive Owner’s Manual EK–RRD40–OM
RA90/RA92 Disk Drive User Guide EK–ORA90–UG
SA70 Enclosure User Guide EK–SA70E–UG
Operating System Manuals
Guide to Maintaining a VMS System AA–LA34A–TE
Guide to Setting Up a VMS System AA–LA25A–TE
Introduction to VMS System Management AA–LA24A–TE
ULTRIX–32 Guide to System Exercisers AA–KS95B–TE
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Table 3 (Cont.): Associated Documents
Title Order Number
Operating System Manuals
VMS Upgrade and Installation Supplement: VAX 6000 Series AA–LB36C–TE
VMS Networking Manual AA–LA48A–TE
VMS System Manager’s Manual AA–LA00A–TE
VMS VAXcluster Manual AA–LA27B–TE
Peripherals
HSC Installation Manual EK–HSCMN–IN
H4000 DIGITAL Ethernet Transceiver Installation Manual EK–H4000–IN
Installing and Using the VT320 Video Terminal EK–VT320–UG
RV20 Optical Disk Owner’s Manual EK–ORV20–OM
SC008 Star Coupler User’s Guide EK–SC008–UG
TA78 Magnetic Tape Drive User’s Guide EK–OTA78–UG
TA90 Magnetic Tape Subsystem Owner’s Manual EK–OTA90–OM
TK70 Streaming Tape Drive Owner’s Manual EK–OTK70–OM
TU81/TA81 and TU/81 PLUS Subsystem User’s Guide EK–TUA81–UG
VAX Manuals
VAX Architecture Reference Manual EY–3459E–DP
VAX Systems Hardware Handbook — VAXBI Systems EB–31692–46
VAX Vector Processing Handbook EC–H0739–46
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Chapter 1
Introduction
The VAX 6000 Model 500 processor is the KA65A, which must be used with
the MS65A memory.
The KA65A processor uses +3.3V power, which may or may not be directly
available on the system you are upgrading. If the system supplies +3.3V
power, upgrading is simple.
If the system does not supply +3.3V power, you must tailor it so that it
does before you can install the KA65A. There are two ways of doing this;
the easiest way uses the H9657-CX kit, which is supplied with all orders
for KA65A processors for upgrades from Model 200, 300, or 400 systems.
You may or may not need the H9657-CX kit. Section 1.2 describes the
conditions that determine whether to use the H9657-CX kit.
This chapter describes the possible upgrade paths for installing the Model
500 processor and gives preparatory steps for all upgrade paths. Sections
include:
• KA65A Upgrade Paths
• Comparison of the H9657-CX and H9657-CU Upgrades
• How to Use This Book
Introduction 1–1

1.1 KA65A Upgrade Paths
There are four starting points from which to upgrade to a
VAX 6000 Model 500 system.
Figure 1–1: KA65A Upgrade Paths
T2019
6000-300
6000-400
6000-500
PN
Rev
Date
Vendor
36-24502-01-B01
17-02522-01
A01
003
CTI
1 2 3 4
Model 500:
add CPUs Models 300,400: remove power
inhibit cable
Models 200,300,400:
install H9657-CX Kit Models 200,300,400:
install H9657-CU Kit
WITH +3.3V POWER msb-0719-90 WITHOUT +3.3V POWER
VAX 6000 Model 500
1–2 VAX 6000: Installing Model 500 Processors

You will need to upgrade a VAX 6000 system by installing KA65A processor
boards when:
1The customer already has a VAX 6000 Model 500 system and simply
wants to add more KA65A processors.
2The customer is upgrading to a Model 500 from a Model 300 or 400 that
is equipped to supply +3.3V power to the KA65A.
3The customer is upgrading to a Model 500 from a Model 200, 300, or 400
system that is not equipped to supply the +3.3V power needed by the
KA65A. In most cases, you install the H9657-CX upgrade kit, which
consists of a power regulator module and a bus bar. This is cheaper
and simpler than solution 4, but there are some limitations on the
new configuration.
4Again, the customer is upgrading to a Model 500 from a Model 200, 300,
or 400 system that is not equipped to supply the +3.3V power needed
by the KA65A. However, this case requires a full power and packaging
upgrade.
In this upgrade, you disregard the H9657-CX kit, and instead install
the H9657-CU upgrade kit. With this upgrade, you replace most of
the major power elements of the system, achieving the same power
environment as that available with a factory-built Model 500.
The H9657-CU installation is described in the VAX 6000 XMI
Conversion Manual.
NOTE: If you order a Model 500 processor (KA65A) for cases 2,3, and 4,
you will receive an H9657-CX upgrade kit automatically. You only need this
kit for case 3. Disregard it for the other situations.
Section 1.2 compares the upgrades in 3and 4. Section 1.3 tells what
sections of this manual you need to read for the various upgrade paths.
Introduction 1–3

1.2 Comparison of the H9657-CX and H9657-CU
Upgrades
Three factors guide the customer’s choice between the
H9657-CX and H9657-CU upgrades.
Figure 1–2: Tradeoffs Between the H9657-CX and H9657-CU Upgrades
T2019
msb-0720-91
NEED
BATTERY
BACKUP
NO
YES
NEED
MORE THAN
4 CPUs
NEED
MORE THAN 12
XMI SLOTS
YES
YES
NO
NO
1
2
3
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INSTALL H9657-CX KIT INSTALL H9657-CU KIT
1–4 VAX 6000: Installing Model 500 Processors

As Figure 1–2 shows, three factors affect the customer’s choice between the
two ways of upgrading to a VAX 6000 Model 500 from a Model 200, 300, or
400 with an XMI that does not have +3.3V power.
1Need for Battery Backup
The H7231-N battery backup unit (used with the VAX 6000 Model 200,
300, or 400 systems without a +3.3V XMI) is incompatible with the
KA65A processor. An H7236-A battery backup unit is required, and its
installation entails the full power and packaging upgrade (the H9657-
CU kit).
2Need for More Than Four CPUs
The H9657-CX kit generates enough +3.3V power to run four KA65A
CPUs. If you need more than four CPUs, you must perform the full
power and packaging upgrade, where you install the H7242 power
regulator.
3Need for More Than 12 XMI Slots
The H9657 power regulator module requires two XMI slots, leaving 12
slots for processors, memories, and adapters. If you need more than 12
slots, you must install the full power and packaging upgrade.
If the customer does not need the three items mentioned, option 4,
installing the H9657-CX kit is probably the best choice. If the customer
needs any of the three items, option 5is needed. This upgrade is described
in detail in the VAX 6000 XMI Conversion Manual.
Introduction 1–5

1.3 How to Use This Book
Only some chapters of this manual are relevant to your
particular installation.
Figure 1–3: How to Read This Book
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6000-400
6000-500
PN
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Date
Vendor
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2
3
4
Models 300, 400:
remove power
inhibit cable
Models 200, 300, 400:
install H9657-CX Kit
Models 200, 300, 400:
install H9657-CU Kit msb-0721-91
Chapter 2:
Preparation Chapter 3: Remove Cable Chapter 4: Install
H9675-CX Kit
Chapter 5:
Install
KA65A
Chapter 6:
Verify
1Model 500:
add CPUs
Use the
VAX 6000 XMI Conversion Manual
order number EK-650EA-UP
1–6 VAX 6000: Installing Model 500 Processors

As shown in Figure 1–3, you do not need to use this whole manual. You
should read different chapters depending on what kind of system you are
upgrading and how:
1If you have a VAX 6000 Model 500 and are adding KA65A CPUs, you
should read:
• Chapter 2, Preparation
• Chapter 5, Installing the KA65A Processor
• Chapter 6, Verifying the System
2If you have a VAX 6000 Model 300 or 400 that supplies +3.3V power,
you should read:
• Chapter 2, Preparation
• Chapter 3, Removing the +3.3V Power Inhibit Cable
• Chapter 5, Installing the KA65A Processor
• Chapter 6, Verifying the System
3If you have a VAX 6000 Model 200, 300, or 400 that does not supply
+3.3V power and you can use an H9657-CX kit, you need to read:
• Chapter 2, Preparation
• Chapter 4, Installing the H9657-CX Kit
• Chapter 5, Installing the KA65A Processor
• Chapter 6, Verifying the System
4If you have a VAX 6000 Model 200, 300, or 400 that does not supply
+3.3V power and you need the full power and packaging upgrade, you
must use the H9657-CU kit. The manual describing this installation is
the VAX 6000 XMI Conversion Manual. You can then read:
• Chapter 5 of this manual, Installing the KA65A Processor
• Chapter 6 of this manual, Verifying the System
Introduction 1–7

Chapter 2
Preparing for the Installation
Before you install the KA65A processors in your VAX 6000 system, you
need to make sure that the system will work after the physical installation
has been done. This chapter describes the procedure. Sections include:
• Save EEPROM Contents to TK Tape (Optional)
• Record System Parameters
• Shut Down the System
• Remove Old Modules
• Return Old Processor Modules
• Continuing the Installation
NOTE: If you are upgrading a VAX 6000 Model 200, 300, or 400, make sure
that the version of your installed operating system is one that supports the
Model 500 (KA65A) processor. Otherwise, you will not be able to restart
the system after installing the KA65A processor. VMS Version 5.4 or later
supports the KA65A processor; for other operating systems, see Digital’s
Systems and Options Catalog.
Preparing for the Installation 2–1

2.1 Save EEPROM Contents to TK Tape (Optional)
You may want to prepare for the upgrade by saving or
otherwise recording the EEPROM contents of the current
system. This information will serve as insurance in case the
installation of the new KA65A processor does not work, and
you want to restore the old processors to have a working
system.
Example 2–1: SAVE EEPROM Command for Systems with TK Tape
! A blank TK tape is in the tape drive. With the upper 1
! key switch at Enable and the lower key switch at Halt,
! press the Restart button.
#123456789 0123456789 0123456789 01234567# 2
F E D C B A 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 NODE #
A A . . M M . . . . . . P P TYP
o o . . + + . . . . . . + + STF
. . . . . . . . . . . . E B BPD
. . . . . . . . . . . . + + ETF
. . . . . . . . . . . . E B BPD
. . . . . . . . . + . + . + + . XBI D +
. . . . . . . . . + . + . + + . XBI E +
. . . . A2 A1 . . . . . . . . ILV
. . . . 32 32 . . . . . . . . 64 Mb
ROM0 = V1.00 ROM1 = V1.00 EEPROM = 1.00/1.00 3SN = SG01234567
>>> SAVE EEPROM 4! Enter SAVE command.
! System prompts user to proceed.
! Enter a Y to continue.
Proceed with save to tape? (Y or N) >>> Y
?6B EEPROM saved to tape successfully. 5
! System confirms SAVE is complete.
>>> 6
In Example 2–1, the SAVE EEPROM command copies the boot processor’s
EEPROM contents to a TK cartridge. Earlier VAX 6000 systems have TK50
tape drives; later models have TK70 tape drives. The operation of the TK50
differs slightly from the TK70. See the Owner’s Manual for your system
for more information on the TK tape drive.
2–2 VAX 6000: Installing Model 500 Processors