Digital Equipment DEC 3000 600 AXP Operating and installation instructions

DEC 3000 Models 600/600S AXP
and800/800SAXP
ServiceInformation
Order Number: EK–FLSPC–SV. A01
Digital Equipment Corporation, Maynard, MA

First Printing, September 1993
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Contents
Preface ..................................................... xv
Part I DEC 3000 Model 600/600S AXP Specific Information
1 System Overview
Overview ........................................... 1–1
Components and Features . . ........................... 1–2
Front View ......................................... 1–7
Rear View .......................................... 1–9
2 System Configuration
Overview ........................................... 2–1
Serial ROM Jumpers ................................. 2–2
Console Security . . ................................... 2–3
ROM Update ........................................ 2–7
Storage Devices . . . ................................... 2–8
Memory Configuration ................................ 2–11
3 Removal and Replacement Procedures
Overview ........................................... 3–1
Locating Field Replaceable Units ........................ 3–3
Cable Routing ....................................... 3–5
BA47X–AA Vertical Floor Stand ......................... 3–8
System Cover ....................................... 3–14
Fixed Media Devices .................................. 3–17
Removable Media Devices . . . ........................... 3–19
Drive Shelf ......................................... 3–24
TURBOchannel Option ................................ 3–29
SIMMs . ........................................... 3–31
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I/O Board .......................................... 3–34
System Board ....................................... 3–39
Power Supply ....................................... 3–42
4 Diagnostic Testing
Overview ........................................... 4–1
Power-On Diagnostics ................................. 4–2
FRU Code Table . . ................................... 4–4
Diagnostic Listing . ................................... 4–5
Running Single/Multiple Tests .......................... 4–7
Entering/Exiting Console and Service Mode ................ 4–10
ASIC Diagnostic . . ................................... 4–13
NVR Diagnostic . . ................................... 4–14
MEMORY Diagnostic ................................. 4–16
SCSI Diagnostic . . ................................... 4–20
NI Diagnostic ....................................... 4–23
SCC Diagnostic . . . ................................... 4–26
ISDN Diagnostic . . ................................... 4–29
TURBOchannel Testing ............................... 4–31
5 Troubleshooting
Overview ........................................... 5–1
LED Codes ......................................... 5–2
84 Fail . ........................................... 5–14
Troubleshooting Tables ................................ 5–15
Part II DEC 3000 Model 800/800S AXP Specific Information
6 System Overview
Overview ........................................... 6–1
Front View ......................................... 6–5
Rear View .......................................... 6–8
System Block Diagram ................................ 6–11
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7 System Configuration
Overview ........................................... 7–1
Jumper Locations . ................................... 7–3
Console Security . . ................................... 7–6
Storage Devices . . . ................................... 7–8
Internal Cable Routing ................................ 7–11
Memory Configuration ................................ 7–13
8 Removal and Replacement Procedures
Overview ........................................... 8–1
Locating Field Replaceable Units ........................ 8–3
System Cover ....................................... 8–6
Front Bezel ......................................... 8–8
Side Panels ......................................... 8–10
Rear Bezel ......................................... 8–12
Audio Module Assembly ............................... 8–14
Lights and Switch Module . . ........................... 8–16
Power Supply ....................................... 8–18
RZxx Disk Drives . ................................... 8–22
Regulator Module . ................................... 8–27
I/O Module ......................................... 8–29
Fans . . . ........................................... 8–34
Memory Mother Board ................................ 8–37
Memory Module . . ................................... 8–40
System Module . . . ................................... 8–43
System Cable and Power Routing ........................ 8–50
9 Diagnostic Testing
Overview ........................................... 9–1
FRU Code Table . . ................................... 9–2
Diagnostic Listing . ................................... 9–3
Running Diagnostic Tests . . . ........................... 9–4
Entering and Exiting Console and Service Mode . . .......... 9–6
ASIC Diagnostic . . ................................... 9–8
NVR Diagnostic . . ................................... 9–9
Memory Diagnostic ................................... 9–11
SCSI Diagnostic . . ................................... 9–15
NI Diagnostic ....................................... 9–18
SCC Diagnostic . . . ................................... 9–20
ISDN Diagnostic . . ................................... 9–22
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TURBOchannel Testing ............................... 9–24
10 Troubleshooting
Overview ........................................... 10–1
System Device FRU Codes . . ........................... 10–2
LED Codes ......................................... 10–2
84 Fail Message . . ................................... 10–10
Troubleshooting Tables ................................ 10–11
11 Rackmount Installation for the IEC RS–310 Cabinet
Installation Procedure ................................. 11–1
12 Rackmount Installation for the H9A00–AJ Cabinet
Installation Procedure ................................. 12–1
Part III Common System Information
13 Using the Console and Utilities Commands
Overview ........................................... 13–1
Console Commands List ............................... 13–1
BOOT . . ........................................... 13–2
BOOT Command Parameters ........................... 13–3
CONTINUE ........................................ 13–5
DEPOSIT .......................................... 13–6
EXAMINE .......................................... 13–10
HALT ............................................. 13–15
HELP . . ........................................... 13–15
INITIALIZE ........................................ 13–17
LOGIN . ........................................... 13–18
REPEAT ........................................... 13–19
SET ............................................... 13–20
SET Command Parameters . . ........................... 13–21
SHOW . . ........................................... 13–39
SHOW Command Parameters ........................... 13–41
START ............................................ 13–55
TEST . . ........................................... 13–56
Alternate Consoles ................................... 13–56
SCSI Utilities ....................................... 13–58
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14 LED Codes and Status/Error Messages
Overview ........................................... 14–1
LED Codes ......................................... 14–2
Console Error Messages ............................... 14–8
Console Halt Messages ................................ 14–9
ASIC Diagnostic Error Codes ........................... 14–10
NVR Diagnostic Error Codes ........................... 14–11
ISDN Diagnostic Error Codes ........................... 14–12
SCC Diagnostic Error Codes . ........................... 14–13
SCSI Diagnostic Error Codes ........................... 14–15
NI Diagnostic Error Codes . . ........................... 14–16
MEMORY Diagnostic Error Codes ....................... 14–20
ASIC Diagnostic Status/Error Messages ................... 14–20
NVR Diagnostic Status/Error Messages ................... 14–20
ISDN Diagnostic Status/Error Messages ................... 14–21
SCC Diagnostic Status/Error Messages ................... 14–23
SCSI Diagnostic Status/Error Messages ................... 14–25
NI Diagnostic Status/Error Messages . . ................... 14–31
MEMORY Diagnostic Status/Error Messages ............... 14–34
MIPS Emulator Status Messages ........................ 14–36
15 Recommended Spares List
Spares List for the DEC 3000 Model 600/600S AXP .......... 15–1
DEC 3000 Model 600/600S AXP TURBOchannel Options Parts
List ............................................... 15–3
Recommend Spares List for the DEC 3000 Model 800/800S AXP
................................................... 15–5
16 SCSI ID Settings for Drives
Setting a Unique SCSI Address ......................... 16–1
Part IV System Upgrading Information
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17 Upgrading a DEC 3000 Model 400/400S AXP to a Model
600/600S AXP
Overview ........................................... 17–1
Options Supported ................................... 17–2
Upgrade Kit Contents ................................. 17–8
Performing the Upgrade ............................... 17–8
Completing the Upgrade ............................... 17–9
Index
Figures
1–1 DEC 3000 Model 600/600S AXP System Module Block
Diagram ......................................... 1–4
1–2 DEC 3000 Model 600/600S AXP I/O Subsystem Block
Diagram ......................................... 1–5
1–3 Front View ....................................... 1–8
1–4 Rear View ....................................... 1–9
2–1 Serial ROM Jumpers ............................... 2–2
2–2 Secure Jumper . ................................... 2–4
2–3 ROM Update Jumper ............................... 2–7
2–4 Example of a Memory Bank .......................... 2–12
3–1 System Major Assembly View (Front) .................. 3–4
3–2 System Power Cable Routing ......................... 3–5
3–3 SCSI Disk Cable Routing . ........................... 3–6
3–4 Disk Power Cabling ................................ 3–7
3–5 Cable Location in Floor Stand Configuration . . . .......... 3–9
3–6 Lifting the Floor Stand . . ........................... 3–10
3–7 Removing the Floor Stand ........................... 3–11
3–8 Removing the Mounting Plate ........................ 3–12
3–9 Removing the System Cover ......................... 3–15
3–10 Removing a Fixed Media Device . . . ................... 3–18
3–11 Loosening the Screws on the Bracket................... 3–20
3–12 Removing a Removable Media Device .................. 3–22
3–13 Disconnecting the Cables and Loosening the Screws from
Drive Shelf ....................................... 3–25
3–14 Removing the Drive Shelf ........................... 3–27
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3–15 Removing the Screws and Standoffs from a TURBOchannel
Option .......................................... 3–30
3–16 Removing the Memory Mother Board .................. 3–32
3–17 Removing the SIMMs............................... 3–33
3–18 Removing the I/O Board. . ........................... 3–36
3–19 Replacing the I/O Board . . ........................... 3–37
3–20 Verifying Jumper Settings ........................... 3–38
3–21 Removing a System Board ........................... 3–40
3–22 Removing the Power Supply ......................... 3–43
4–1 MMB ........................................... 4–20
6–1 Front View ....................................... 6–6
6–2 Rear View ....................................... 6–9
6–3 System Block Diagram . . . ........................... 6–11
7–1 System Module Jumper Locations . . ................... 7–3
7–2 I/O Module Jumper Locations ........................ 7–5
7–3 Internal Cable Routing . . ........................... 7–11
7–4 Factory-Default SCSI ID Settings for Drives . . . .......... 7–12
7–5 Power Cabling . ................................... 7–13
7–6 Memory Bank Layout . . . ........................... 7–14
8–1 FRU Locations (Right Side) .......................... 8–4
8–2 FRU Locations (Left Side) ........................... 8–5
8–3 Removing the Top Cover . ........................... 8–7
8–4 Removing the Front Bezel ........................... 8–9
8–5 Removing the Side Panel . ........................... 8–11
8–6 Removing the Rear Bezel . ........................... 8–13
8–7 Removing the Audio Module Assembly ................. 8–15
8–8 Removing the LSM Module .......................... 8–17
8–9 Power Supply Cabling . . . ........................... 8–19
8–10 Removing the Power Supply ......................... 8–20
8–11 Removing an RZxx Drive . ........................... 8–24
8–12 Default SCSI ID Settings . ........................... 8–25
8–13 Removing the Regulator Module . . . ................... 8–28
8–14 I/O Module Cable Connections ........................ 8–30
8–15 Removing the I/O Module (Side View) .................. 8–31
8–16 I/O Module Jumper Locations ........................ 8–33
8–17 Removing a Fan ................................... 8–35
8–18 Removing a Memory Mother Board . ................... 8–38
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8–19 Removing SIMMs .................................. 8–41
8–20 System Module Power Connections . ................... 8–44
8–21 TURBOchannel Connections ......................... 8–45
8–22 Removing the System Module ........................ 8–46
8–23 System Module Jumper Locations . . ................... 8–48
8–24 Internal Cabling................................... 8–50
8–25 Power Cabling . ................................... 8–51
9–1 Memory Bank Layout . . . ........................... 9–15
11–1 Determining the Installation Area . . ................... 11–3
11–2 Installing the Top Air Deflector ....................... 11–5
11–3 Installing the Bottom Air Deflector Assembly . . .......... 11–7
11–4 Assembling the Right Side Chassis Slide Subassembly . . . . . 11–9
11–5 Installing the Right Side Chassis Slide Assembly ......... 11–11
11–6 Assembling the Left Side Chassis Slide Subassembly ...... 11–13
11–7 Installing the Left Side Chassis Slide Assembly .......... 11–15
11–8 Installing the Chassis Slide Support Brackets . . .......... 11–17
11–9 Securing the PE50A–B9/D9 Unit to the Chassis Slide
Assembly ........................................ 11–19
11–10 Installing the Faceplate Mounting Brackets . . . .......... 11–21
11–11 Installing the Faceplate . . ........................... 11–22
11–12 Installing the Rear Support Bracket ................... 11–24
11–13 Rear View of the System . ........................... 11–25
11–14 Front View of the System. ........................... 11–27
12–1 Determining the Installation Area . . ................... 12–3
12–2 Installing the Top Air Deflector ....................... 12–5
12–3 Installing the Bottom Air Deflector Assembly . . .......... 12–6
12–4 Assembling the Right Side Chassis Subassembly.......... 12–8
12–5 Installing the Right Side Chassis Slide Assembly ......... 12–10
12–6 Assembling of the Left Side Slide Subassembly . .......... 12–12
12–7 Installing the Left Side Chassis Slide Assembly .......... 12–14
12–8 Installing the Chassis Slide Support Brackets . . .......... 12–16
12–9 Securing the PE50A–B9/D9 Unit to the Chassis Slide
Assembly ........................................ 12–18
12–10 Installing the Faceplate Mounting Brackets . . . .......... 12–20
12–11 Installing the Faceplate . . ........................... 12–22
12–12 Installing the Rear Support Bracket ................... 12–24
12–13 Rear View of the System . ........................... 12–25
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