Digital Equipment VAXstation 3100 User manual

VAXstation3100Upgrade
InstallationGuide
Models30to38
Models40to48
Order Number EK-345AA-IN-002
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Second Edition, January 1990
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Contents
About This Guide vii
1 Upgrading a Diskless Model 30
1.1 PV11U-AA Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Preparing the System for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.3 Installing the Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.4 Replacing the Power Supply Screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1.5 Installing the New Bezel Insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1.6 Installing the Upgrade Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1.7 Reinstalling the System Box Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1.8 Completing the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2 Upgrading a Model 30 (No Diskette)
2.1 PV11U-CA Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.2 Preparing the System for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.3 Installing the Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
2.4 Installing the New Drive Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
2.5 Configuring the Drives on the New Drive Plate . . . . . . . . . . 33
2.6 Installing the RZ22/RZ23 Disk Drive(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
2.7 Installing the TZ30 Tape Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
2.8 Replacing the Power Supply Screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
2.9 Changing the Medallion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
2.10 Installing the Upgrade Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
2.11 Reinstalling the System Box Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
2.12 Completing the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
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3 Upgrading a Model 30 (With Diskette)
3.1 PV11U-BA Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
3.2 Preparing the System for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
3.3 Installing the Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
3.4 Installing the New Drive Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
3.5 Configuring the Drives on the New Drive Plate . . . . . . . . . . 61
3.6 Installing the RZ22/RZ23 Disk Drive(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
3.7 Installing the RX23 Diskette Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
3.8 Replacing the Power Supply Screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
3.9 Installing the New Bezel Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
3.10 Installing the Upgrade Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
3.11 Reinstalling the System Box Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
3.12 Completing the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
4 Upgrading the Model 40
4.1 PV15U-AA Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
4.2 Preparing the System for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
4.3 Installing the Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
4.4 Replacing the MSC Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
4.5 Changing the Medallion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
4.6 Installing the Upgrade Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
4.7 Reinstalling the System Box Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
4.8 Completing the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
A Upgrade and Return Forms
Index

Contents v
Tables
1 RelatedDocuments ................................ viii
3–1 RX23 SCSI ID Switch Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

AboutThisGuide
This installation guide describes how to install the upgrade options that
are available for the VAXstation 3100 systems. The upgrade is available
on both the model 30 and model 40 VAXstation 3100 systems. The
VAXstation system becomes a VAXstation 3100 system models 38 and 48
once the upgrade is complete.
Organization
There are four upgrade kits available. Each chapter describes how to
install one of the four kits.
Chapter Upgrade From To
1 A diskless VAXstation 3100 model
30 system A diskless VAXstation
3100 model 38 system
2 A VAXstation 3100 model 30
system without a diskette drive A VAXstation 3100 model
38 system without a
diskette drive. This
system may or may not
contain a TZ30 tape drive.
3 A VAXstation 3100 model 30
system with a diskette drive A VAXstation 3100 model 38 system with a diskette
drive
4 A VAXstation 3100 model 40
system A VAXstation 3100 model
48 system
Intended Audience
This document is only for Digital Customer Services personnel.
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viii About This Guide
Tools and Equipment
You need the following tools to service the VAXstation 3100 systems:
Tools and Equipment Part Number
Wrist strap and antistatic mat (included in Field Service
antistatic kit) 29-26246-00
Related Documents
You can order the following documents from Digital:
Table 1 Related Documents
Documents Order Number
VAXstation 3100 Maintenance Guide EK-285AA-MG
VAXstation 3100 Maintenance Guide Addendum EK-344AA-AD
Models 38 & 48
VAXstation 3100 Model 40 Customer Information Kit EK-VS310-IL
Managing your VAXstation 3100 Model 30 Standalone EK-260AA-OM
VAXstation 3100 Hardware Information Model 30 EK-265AA-OM
VAXstation 3100 Hardware Information Model 40 EK-266AA-OM
Using your VAXstation 3100 Model 30 Satellite EK-259AA-UG
VAXstation 2000, MicroVAX 2000, VAXmate Network Guide EK-NETAB-UG
Digital personnel may order the documents shown in Table 1 from:
Digital Equipment Corporation
444 Whitney Street
Northboro, MA 01532
Attn: Publishing and Circulation Services (NRO3/W3)
Order Processing Section

About This Guide ix
Conventions
This document uses the following conventions:
Convention Meaning
Note Provides general information
Caution Provides information to prevent damage to the
equipment
PN Part number

1
UpgradingaDisklessModel30
This chapter contains installation procedures for upgrading a diskless
VAXstation 3100 model 30 system to a diskless VAXstation 3100 model 38
system.
1.1 PV11U-AA Kit Contents
The following table lists the contents and part numbers of the PV11U-AA
kit:
Kit Item Part Number
Bezel insert for FCC shielding 74-37499-02
KA42-BA system module 54-19356-01
Owners manual, network guide, site planning
guide EK-VSM30-DK
VAXstation 3100 Upgrade Installation Guide EK-345AA-IN
Upgrade label 36-15946-01
Power supply caution label 36-20124-01
Medallion, VAXstation 3100 M 38
Three power supply safety screws

12-30934-01

One screw is extra.
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2 Upgrading a Diskless Model 30
1.2 Preparing the System for Installation
To prepare the system for installation:
Shut Down the System
1. Shut down the system software.
2. Run a self-test to verify the operation of the present configuration.
>>> TEST F 1
3. Turn the system power switch off.
Open the System Box
CAUTION
Wear a static wrist strap and use a static mat (PN 29-26242-00)
when replacing FRUs.

Upgrading a Diskless Model 30 3
1. Unscrew the two cover screws.
COVER
SCREW
LOCATIONS
MA-X0796-88
2. Slide the cover forward and up off the system box.

4 Upgrading a Diskless Model 30
Remove the Memory Module
Remove the memory module from the four standoffs, then lift the memory
module off the system module. Two connectors will disconnect as you lift
the module.
MEMORY
MODULE
MA-X0804-88

Upgrading a Diskless Model 30 5
Remove the Graphic Module (if present)
Remove the graphic module from the four standoffs, then lift the graphic
module off the system module. Two connectors will disconnect as you lift
the module.
GRAPHICS
MODULE
MA-X0803-88
Remove the System Module
1. Disconnect all cables from the back of the system box.

6 Upgrading a Diskless Model 30
NOTE
Before disconnecting the power cable in the next step, be sure
to release the connector latch on the back side of the power
connector.
2. Disconnect the power cable and the battery cable from the system
module.
MA-X0805-88
POWER
CABLE
BATTERY
CABLE
PANHEAD
SCREWS
GROUND
TABS
PANHEAD
SCREWS
LOCATING
STANDOFF
LOCATING
STANDOFF
(3)
(5)
3. Remove the eight screws from the system module.
4. Remove the system module by carefully popping off the two front
corners of the two locating standoffs.
CAUTION
In the next step, you will swap the Ethernet ID ROMs on both
the new system module and the old system module that you
just removed. Be careful not to bend the pins on the ROM or
not to mix up the ROM that goes on each system module.

Upgrading a Diskless Model 30 7
5. Remove the Ethernet ID ROM from the system module you just
removed. Set the ROM aside.
MLO-002918
MA-X0872-89
Ethernet
ID ROM
Key
Ethernet
ID ROM
6. Remove the Ethernet ID ROM from the new system module in the kit
and reinstall it on the old system module.
7. Take the ID ROM that you just removed from the old system module
and install it on the new system module.
1.3 Installing the Modules
To install the modules:
Install the New System Module
NOTE
When installing the new system module, install the connector end
first through the openings in the rear of the box. Push the module
back to load the connector ground tabs. Snap the module on both
locating standoffs. All screw holes will then be aligned.

8 Upgrading a Diskless Model 30
1. Check the position of the S3 switch next to the LEDs on the back of
the system module. Be sure S3 is in the down position. The down
position enables the monitor to be the console, and the up position
enables a terminal connected to the printer port to be the console.
2. Install the connector end of the system module through the openings
in the rear of the box. Push the module back to load the connector
ground tabs, then snap the module on both locating standoffs. All
screw holes will then be aligned.
3. Install the eight screws on the system module.
POWER
CABLE
BATTERY
CABLE
PANHEAD
SCREWS
GROUND
TABS
PANHEAD
SCREWS
LOCATING
STANDOFF
LOCATING
STANDOFF
(3)
(5)
MA-X0805-88A
4. Connect the power cable and the battery cable to the system module.
5. Reconnect all cables to the back of the system box.

Upgrading a Diskless Model 30 9
Reinstall the Memory Module
Install the memory module(s) on the new system module as shown in the
following two figures. The first figure is for 4 or 12 Mbyte (single) memory
module; the second figure is for 8 or 16 Mbyte (dual) memory module.
After the module(s) are installed, press down on top of the module’s
connectors to firmly seat the connectors.
4 or 12 Mbyte (single) Memory Module Installation
MA-X0848-88A
MEMORY
MODULE

10 Upgrading a Diskless Model 30
8 or 16 Mbyte (dual) Memory Module Installation
SYSTEM
MODULE
8 OR 16 MBYTE
MEMORY
MODULE
4 OR 12 MBYTE
MEMORY
MODULE
MA-X1174-88A
"E" CLIPS
(2 PLACES)

Upgrading a Diskless Model 30 11
Reinstall the Graphic Module (if present)
Reinstall the graphics module on the new system module. After the
module is installed, press down on top of the module’s connectors to firmly
seat the connectors.
GRAPHICS
MODULE
MA-X0803-88A

12 Upgrading a Diskless Model 30
1.4 Replacing the Power Supply Screws
To replace the power supply screws:
1. Remove the two phillips-head screws from the side of the power
supply.
2. Install two of the three torx-head power supply safety screws (PN
12-30934-01) from the kit into the side of the power supply using the
torx-head screwdriver.
CAPTIVE SCREW
CAPTIVE SCREW
TORX-HEAD SCREWS
MA-X0808-88A
POWER SUPPLY
WARNING
FDGSVXCWERADSFX
GHTYRUFJGHIV,DHS
HGUTKDHCBVNFHGD
WARNING LABEL
3. Install the power supply warning label on the power supply.