Digital Equipment VAXstation 3100 Series Installation and operation manual

Order Number: EK-VX463-IN. A01
VAXstation3100Family
toVAXstation4000Model60/90
UpgradeGuide

July, 1993
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Contents
Preface ..................................................... vii
1 Preparing for the System Upgrade
Upgrading Your Options to the VAXstation 4000 . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
Recording VAXstation 3100 System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
Shut Down the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
Enter the SHOW DEVICE Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
Removing the System Unit Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6
TurnOfftheSystem ............................... 1–6
DisconnecttheCables .............................. 1–6
RemovetheCover ................................. 1–7
Protecting Against Static Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8
Checking the VAXstation 3100 Model Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–9
2 Removing Options from a Model 30 and 38 Workstation
Purpose ......................................... 2–1
ChapterContent .................................. 2–1
Removing Fixed Disk Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Typical Drive Plate Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Remove RZ2xDiskDrives ........................... 2–3
Remove the Mass Storage Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5
Remove the Drive Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7
Removing the Ethernet ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–9
Remove the Scanline Coprocessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–9
Remove the Ethernet ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–12
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3 Removing Options from a Model 40 and 48 Workstation
Purpose ......................................... 3–1
ChapterContent .................................. 3–1
Removing Fixed Disk Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
Typical Drive Plate Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
Remove the Upper Drive Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4
Remove RZ2xDiskDrives ........................... 3–6
Removing the Ethernet ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8
Remove the Lower Drive Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8
Remove the Scanline Coprocessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–11
Remove the Ethernet ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–14
4 Removing Options from a Model 76 Workstation
Purpose ......................................... 4–1
ChapterContent .................................. 4–1
Removing Fixed Disk Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2
Typical Drive Plate Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2
Remove the Drive Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3
Remove RZ2xDiskDrives ........................... 4–5
Removing Memory Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–7
Memory Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–7
RemovetheModules ............................... 4–7
Removing the Ethernet ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–9
Remove the Scanline Coprocessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–9
Remove the Ethernet ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–12
5 Completing the System Upgrade
Preparing the VAXstation 4000 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1
Unpack the New System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1
Remove the System Unit Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2
Installing Options in the VAXstation 4000 System . . . . . . . . . . . 5–3
EthernetROM.................................... 5–3
Install the Memory Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–4
InstallDiskDrives................................. 5–4
Installing the VAXstation 4000 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–5
SetUptheSystem................................. 5–5
TestInstallation................................... 5–5
Returning the VAXstation 3100 System to Digital . . . . . . . . . . . 5–5
PacktheSystem .................................. 5–5
ServiceContract................................... 5–5
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Index
Figures
1–1 Typical Screen Display of a SHOW DEVICE Command . . . . . 1–5
1–2 Disconnecting the System Unit and Monitor Cables . . . . . . . 1–6
1–3 Removing the VAXstation 3100 System Unit Cover . . . . . . . . 1–7
1–4 Attaching the Antistatic Wrist Strap to the System Unit . . . . 1–8
2–1 Common Configuration for a Model 30 and 38 Drive
Plate ........................................... 2–2
2–2 Removing RZ2xFixed Disk Drives from the Drive Plate . . . . 2–4
2–3 SCSI Mass Storage Controller Module Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5
2–4 Removing the SCSI Mass Storage Controller Module . . . . . . 2–6
2–5 Removing the Drive Plate from a Model 30 or 38 System . . . 2–8
2–6 Scanline Coprocessor Mounting Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–10
2–7 Removing the Scanline Coprocessor from the Model 30 and
38System ....................................... 2–11
2–8 Removing the Ethernet ROM from the Model 30 and 38
System.......................................... 2–12
3–1 Common Configuration for a Model 40 and 48 Drive
Plate ........................................... 3–3
3–2 Disconnecting the SCSI and Power Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5
3–3 Removing the Upper Drive Plate from the Model 40 and 48
System.......................................... 3–6
3–4 Removing RZ2xFixed Disks from the Drive Plate . . . . . . . . . 3–7
3–5 Lower Drive Plate Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9
3–6 Removing the Lower Drive Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–10
3–7 Scanline Coprocessor Mounting Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–12
3–8 Removing the Scanline Coprocessor from the Model 40 and
48System ....................................... 3–13
3–9 Removing the Ethernet ROM from the Model 40 and 48
System.......................................... 3–14
4–1 Common Configuration of the Model 76 Drive Plate . . . . . . . 4–2
4–2 Disconnecting the SCSI Signal and Power Cables . . . . . . . . . 4–4
4–3 Removing RZ2xFixed Disks from the Drive Plate . . . . . . . . . 4–6
4–4 Removing Memory Boards from the Model 76 System . . . . . . 4–8
4–5 Scanline Coprocessor Mounting Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–10
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4–6 Removing the Scanline Coprocessor from the Model 76
System.......................................... 4–11
4–7 Removing the Ethernet ROM from the Model 76 System . . . 4–12
5–1 VAXstation 4000 Model 60/90 System Upgrade Kit . . . . . . . . 5–1
5–2 Removing the VAXstation 4000 System Unit Cover . . . . . . . . 5–2
5–3 Installing the Ethernet ROM in the VAXstation 4000
System.......................................... 5–3
5–4 Attaching a Mounting Plate to a Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–4
Tables
1–1 Options You Can Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
1–2 Model Numbers of VAXstation 3100 Family Systems . . . . . . . 1–9
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Preface
Purpose of this
Guide This guide describes how to upgrade the VAXstation 3100 family
of systems to a VAXstation 4000 Model 60 or Model 90 only. The
VAXstation 3100 family consists of five models–30, 38, 40, 48,
and 76.
You perform the upgrade by removing supported options from
the VAXstation 3100 system unit and installing them in the
VAXstation 4000 system unit. The upgrade information includes
how to remove and install RZ2xdisk drives, Ethernet ROMs,
memory modules, and execute some console commands.
This guide also describes how to repackage the VAXstation 3100
system for shipment back to Digital after completing the system
upgrade.
Who Should
Use This Guide Only a Digital service representative or qualified self–
maintenance customer should perform this upgrade. You must
have a working knowledge of and experience working on the
internal hardware devices of a VAXstation 3100 system. If
you are not qualified to perform this upgrade, call your Digital
service representative to schedule an upgrade.
Note
It is the customer’s responsibility to perform software
backups of the system and user disks. The backups
should be performed before the Digital service
representative arrives at the site. Backups are
mandatory to ensure that data is not lost during the
upgrade.
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Structure of
this Guide The guide contains five chapters, as follows:
Chapter Content
1 Options you can upgrade; preparing the VAXstation
3100 system.
2 Removing options from the Model 30 and 38.
3 Removing options from the Model 40 and 48.
4 Removing options from the Model 76.
5 Installing the VAXstation 4000 system; returning the
VAXstation 3100 system.
Conventions
Used in this
Guide
The following conventions are used in this guide:
Convention Meaning
Return A key name enclosed in a box indicates that
you press that key.
italic type Italic type emphasizes important
information, indicates variables, and
indicates complete titles of manuals.
UPPERCASE Words in uppercase indicate a command.
RZ2xA lowercase italic xindicates a variable
model number.
CAUTION Cautions indicate information that prevents
damage to equipment or software. Read
cautions carefully.
NOTE Notes provide general information about the
current topic.
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1
Preparing for the System Upgrade
Upgrading Your Options to the VAXstation 4000
Table 1–1 lists the options you can move from a VAXstation 3100
system to a VAXstation 4000 system.
Table 1–1 Options You Can Upgrade
Monitors: Comments:
VR262-Ax60 Hz (Supported on Model 60 only)
VR290-Dx60 Hz (Supported on Model 60 only)
VR297-Dx60 Hz (Supported on Model 60 only)
VR299-Dx60 Hz (Supported on Model 60 only)
VR319-Cx66 Hz
VR319-Dx72 Hz
VR320-Cx66 Hz
VR320-Dx72 Hz
VRC16-Cx72 Hz
VRM17-Ax72 Hz
VRT13-Dx60 Hz (Supported on Model 60 only)
VRT16-Dx66 Hz
VRT16-Hx66/72 Hz
VRT19-Dx66 Hz
(continued on next page)
Preparing for the System Upgrade 1–1

Upgrading Your Options to the VAXstation 4000
Table 1–1 (Cont.) Options You Can Upgrade
Monitors: Comments:
VRT19-Hx66/72 Hz
Fixed Disk Drives: Comments:
RZ23L
RZ24
RZ24L
RZ25
RZ55 Supported on expansion box only
RZ56 Supported on expansion box only
RZ57 Supported on expansion box only
RZ58 Supported on expansion box only
Removable-Media
Drives: Comments:
RRD42 Supported on expansion box/tabletop
only
TLZ04 Supported on expansion box/tabletop
only
TLZ06 Supported on expansion box/tabletop
only
TZ30 Supported on expansion box only
TZK10 Supported on expansion box only
Memory:
MS44-AA
MS44L-Bx
(continued on next page)
1–2 Preparing for the System Upgrade

Upgrading Your Options to the VAXstation 4000
Table 1–1 (Cont.) Options You Can Upgrade
Input Devices: Comments:
LK401-xx Keyboard
VSXXX-AA/GA Mouse
VSXXX-AB Tablet
Expansion Boxes:
SZ03
SZ12
SZ16
RZ5X
Graphics
You cannot upgrade the graphics module from your
VAXstation 3100 system to the VAXstation 4000 system.
Preparing for the System Upgrade 1–3

Recording VAXstation 3100 System Information
Recording VAXstation 3100 System Information
Shut Down the
Software Refer to the VMS Installation and Operations Manual for the
proper operating system shutdown procedure.
Enter the
SHOW DEVICE
Command
Before you begin the upgrade you need to record the system
Ethernet address (only if you are moving the Ethernet ROM to
the new system) and the SCSI ID settings on your disk drives.
Follow these steps and refer to Figure 1–1:
1. Press the Halt button on the rear of the system unit.
Result: The system displays the console prompt (>>>) on the
screen.
2. Enter the SHOW DEVICE command at the console prompt
and press Return .
3. Record the system Ethernet address (if applicable).
4. Record the SCSI ID number for each drive.
1–4 Preparing for the System Upgrade

Recording VAXstation 3100 System Information
Figure 1–1 Typical Screen Display of a SHOW DEVICE Command
>>> SHOW DEVICE
VMS/VMB ADDR DEVTYP NUMBYTES RM/FX WP DEVNAM REV
------- ---- ------ -------- ----- -- ------ ---
ESAO 08-00-2B-07-E3-83
DKA300 A/3/0 DISK 121.64 MB FX RZ23L xxxx
MKA500 A/5/0 TAPE ....... RM WP
..HostID.. A/6 INITR
DKA200 A/2/0 DISK 121.64 MB FX RZ23L xxxx
DKA400 A/4/0 RODISK 205.12 MB RM WP RRD42 xxxx
>>>
Ethernet Hardware
Address
SCSI Bus
SCSI ID Setting
Device Type
Device Name
MLO-010942
Preparing for the System Upgrade 1–5

Removing the System Unit Cover
Removing the System Unit Cover
Turn Off the
System After shutting down the operating system and recording
the VAXstation 3100 system information, turn the system
peripherals off in the following order:
1. Expansion boxes
2. Printer, modem, and other equipment
3. Monitor
4. System unit
Disconnect the
Cables Disconnect the cables shown in Figure 1–2 from the back of the
system unit.
Figure 1–2 Disconnecting the System Unit and Monitor Cables
Monitor Video Cable
Monitor Power Cord
System Power Cord
Mouse Cable
Keyboard Cable
MLO-010907
1–6 Preparing for the System Upgrade

Removing the System Unit Cover
Remove the
Cover To remove the system unit cover from the VAXstation 3100
workstation, do the following and refer to Figure 1–3:
1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosen the two captive screws
at the back of the system unit on the outside edges. Do not
remove the screws.
2. Slide the cover towards the front of the system and lift it up
and away from the system unit.
Figure 1–3 Removing the VAXstation 3100 System Unit Cover
Screws
MLO-010841
3. Place the cover aside for use later during repackaging.
Note
The height of the system unit enclosure is different for
some of the VAXstation 3100 models, but the procedure
for removing the cover is the same.
Preparing for the System Upgrade 1–7

Protecting Against Static Discharge
Protecting Against Static Discharge
Caution:
To eliminate any static charge that you may have built
up, touch the top of the power supply in the system unit.
This discharges any static electricity.
Always wear an antistatic wrist strap when working inside the
system unit to avoid damage caused by static discharge. Attach
the wrist strap as shown in Figure 1–4.
Figure 1–4 Attaching the Antistatic Wrist Strap to the System Unit
MLO-005484
Alligator Clip
System Unit Frame
Antistatic Wrist Strap
Power Supply
1–8 Preparing for the System Upgrade

Checking the VAXstation 3100 Model Number
Checking the VAXstation 3100 Model Number
After you have disconnected the cables and before beginning
the upgrade, check the model number of the system you are
upgrading.
Each system has a model code number stamped on the rear of
the system unit. Look at the label and refer to the next table to
determine which chapter to use for the upgrade procedures.
Table 1–2 Model Numbers of VAXstation 3100 Family Systems
Model Code
Number1VAXstation 3100 System Go To:
VS42A-xx Model 30 Chapter 2
WS42A-xx Model 38 Chapter 2
VS42S-xx Model 40 Chapter 3
WS42B-xx Model 48 Chapter 3
WS43A-xx Model 76 Chapter 4
1xx: variable extensions
Preparing for the System Upgrade 1–9

2
Removing Options from a Model 30 and 38
Workstation
Purpose The purpose of this chapter is to provide upgrade information so
that a Digital service representative or knowledgeable Digital
customer can upgrade an existing VAXstation 3100 Model 30 or
38 workstation to a VAXstation 4000 Model 60 or 90 workstation.
Caution:
Only a Digital service representative or qualified
self–maintenance customer should perform this
upgrade. You must have a working knowledge of and
experience working on the internal hardware devices
of a VAXstation 3100 system. If you are not qualified
to perform this upgrade, call your Digital service
representative to schedule an upgrade.
Chapter
Content This chapter describes how to remove options from a Model
30 and Model 38 workstation. These two models are very
similar in structure. When there are differences in the upgrade
instructions they are called out with a Note specifying the
differences between the two models. This chapter contains the
following information:
• Removing Fixed Disk Drives
• Removing the Ethernet ROM
Removing Options from a Model 30 and 38 Workstation 2–1

Removing Fixed Disk Drives
Removing Fixed Disk Drives
Typical Drive
Plate Layout There are several possible drive plate configurations for the
Model 30 and 38, including two different types of drive plates.
There are also different kinds of SCSI mass storage controllers
depending on the model you are upgrading. Figure 2–1 shows a
common configuration of a Model 30 or 38 drive plate.
Figure 2–1 Common Configuration for a Model 30 and 38 Drive Plate
Drive Plate
RZxx Hard Disk
Power Supply
RZxx Hard Disk
SCSI Mass Storage
Controller Module System Rear
System Front MLO-004579
TZ30 Tape Drive
2–2 Removing Options from a Model 30 and 38 Workstation