Digital Equipment MicroVAX 3100 Model 30 Quick start guide

Upgrade Instructions
Part Number: EK–MX34S–IN. A01
MicroVAX 3100 Model
30 to DEC 3000 Model
400S AXP
MLO-010669

Can Cannot
Upgrade Upgrade
Drives: RZ23L, 24L RZ22
RZ24, 25, 26 RZ23
RZ55* RZ27
RZ56* RZ35
RZ58* RZ57
RX26 RZ59
TZK10 RX23
RRD42** RX33
TLZ04* TK50Z
TLZ06** DSSI Devices
TZ85*
TZ86***
TZ30****
Expansion
Boxes: SZ03
SZ12
SZ16
Memory: None
Communication
Options: DHW42
DSW41
*External device support only.
**External device (including tabletop) support only.
***Support planned for external device.
****Latest version of TZ30 only.
Options You Can Upgrade

Your shipment should contain the following
two kits.
If you are missing any of these components,
contact your Digital sales representative.
Check Components Shipped
Antistatic
Wrist Strap
System Power
Cord
Modem Loopback
Connector
Screwdriver
System Unit
Documentation
Ethernet Loopback
Connector
Printer Port
Terminator
SCSI
Terminator
Network
Label
System Kit:
Accessory Kit:
xxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxx
xxx
Upgrade
Card
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Return
Address Label
Rubber
Grommets
TZ30 RFI
Shield
RX26 Brackets
Metal Support
Plate

Follow these steps to remove the system unit
cover:
1. Turn off the system by pressing the
on/off switch to the off (O) position.
2. Disconnect the cables, connectors, and
terminators from the system unit.
3. Loosen the two captive screws on the
back of the system unit.
4. Slide the cover forward and lift it up
from the system unit. Set the cover
aside.
Remove the System Unit Cover
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Captive
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Note: The DEC 3000 system can hold two
fixed disk drives and one removable-media
drive.
1. Press and hold the spring clip that locks
the disk drive in position.
2. Push the disk drive towards the spring
clip until the rubber grommets under the
disk drive release from the cutouts in the
drive mounting shelf.
3. Lift the disk drive up from the drive
mounting shelf and release the spring
clip.
4. Disconnect the SCSI and power cables
from the back of the drive.
5. Set the drive aside on an antistatic mat.
Remove Fixed Disk Drives
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Spring Clip

Follow these steps to remove a removable-
media drive from the lower drive shelf:
1. Loosen the captive screw that secures the
drive mounting bracket to the drive shelf.
2. Lift the left side of the drive until the tabs
on the right side clear the cutouts in the
drive shelf.
3. Disconnect the SCSI and power cables
from the back of the drive.
4. Set the drive aside on an antistatic mat.
Remove Diskette/CD/Tape Drive
Captive Screw
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Each device in your system must have its
own unique SCSI ID setting. If your DEC
3000 system has a factory-installed drive, it
is set to SCSI ID 3.
You can check the SCSI ID settings on your
drives by referring to the DEC 3000 Model
400/400S AXP Options Guide. The RZ23L
and RZ24 SCSI ID settings (not covered in
the guide) are shown here.
RZ23L Drive SCSI ID Settings:
Check the SCSI ID Settings
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SCSI
Settings:
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4
3
2
1
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E2 E1
E3

RZ24 Drive SCSI ID Settings:
Check the SCSI ID Settings
E3
E2
E1
E1
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SCSI
Settings:
5
6
0
1
2
3
E2 E3

Remove the mounting brackets from all the
drives you are upgrading, unless you are
upgrading an RZ23L or RZ24 drive that has
the support plate shown below.
To attach the support plate (from the acces-
sory kit) to your drives:
1. Place the metal support plate on the disk
drive as shown.
2. Screw the four rubber grommets into
the plate and the drive until the plate is
secure.
Install New Mounting Brackets
Metal Support
Plate
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Rubber
Grommets

Install the RX26 bracket extensions as
shown below:
The DEC 3000 Model 400/400S AXP
Options Guide explains how to attach the
RFI shield to the TZ30 drive, and how to
mount a removable-media drive in the
system mounting bracket.
Other Accessory Brackets
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1. Follow the instructions in the DEC 3000
Model 400/400S AXP Owner’s Guide to
set up and install that system.
2. Follow the instructions in the DEC 3000
Model 400/400S AXP Options Guide to
install the options in your new system.
3. Connect the terminal, keyboard, and
power cables, as shown.
4. Turn on the DEC 3000 AXP system.
Install the DEC 3000 System
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1. Test the installation by turning on your
new system and entering the show
device command at the console
prompt.
The drives you upgraded should appear
in the display. If a drive does not
display, it has not been installed properly.
2. Return your MicroVAX system to Digital
as follows:
a. Pack the MicroVAX system unit
securely in packing material for
shipment.
b. Attach the return-address label that
came in the upgrade accessory kit.
3. Contact your Digital service representa-
tive to upgrade your hardware service
contract.
Complete the Upgrade
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