Digital Equipment 3000 Quick start guide

DEC3000Model600/600SAXP
UpgradeInformation
Order Number: EK–D36AX–UP. B01
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Second Printing, April 1994
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Contents
1 Kit Contents and Roadmap
Overview ........................................... 1–1
Chapter Overview ................................. 1–1
Purpose of Manual ................................. 1–1
Warning ......................................... 1–3
Mounting Bracket ................................. 1–3
What to Read Next ................................... 1–3
Using This Manual ................................ 1–3
2 Upgrading a MicroVAX 3100 Model 30
Topics Covered in This Chapter ....................... 2–1
Options You Can Upgrade . . . ........................... 2–1
Internal/External Options ........................... 2–1
External Options .................................. 2–2
Upgrade Procedure ................................... 2–3
Step 1: If Your System Has Factory-Installed Drives ...... 2–3
Step 2: Shut Down System .......................... 2–3
Step 3: Disconnect Cables ........................... 2–4
Step 4: Remove System Cover ........................ 2–4
Step 5: Remove Fixed Disk Drives. . ................... 2–4
Step 6: Remove Removable-Media Drive ................ 2–5
Step 7: Set the SCSI IDs on the Drives ................. 2–5
Step 8: Install New Mounting Bracket ................. 2–7
Step 9: Complete the Upgrade ........................ 2–8
Step 10: Return Your MicroVAX System to Digital ........ 2–8
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3 Upgrading a MicroVAX 3100 Model 40/80/90, VAX 4000 Model
100/100A
Topics Covered in This Chapter ....................... 3–1
Options You Can Upgrade .............................. 3–1
Internal/External Options . . . ........................ 3–1
External Options . . ................................ 3–2
Upgrade Procedure . . . ................................ 3–3
Step 1: If Your System Has Factory-Installed Drives ...... 3–3
Step 2: Shut Down System . . ........................ 3–4
Step 3: Disconnect Cables . . . ........................ 3–4
Step 4: Remove System Cover ........................ 3–4
Step 5: Remove Fixed Disk Drives..................... 3–4
Step 6: Remove the Upper Drive Shelf . ................ 3–5
Step 7: Remove Removable-Media Drive ................ 3–6
Step 8: Set the SCSI IDs on the Drives . ................ 3–6
Step 9: Install New Mounting Bracket . ................ 3–8
Step 10: Complete the Upgrade ....................... 3–9
Step 11: Return Your MicroVAX to Digital............... 3–9
4 Upgrading a VAXstation 4000 Model 60/90
Topics Covered in This Chapter ....................... 4–1
Options You Can Upgrade .............................. 4–1
Internal/External Options . . . ........................ 4–1
External Options . . ................................ 4–3
Upgrade Procedure . . . ................................ 4–4
Step 1: If Your System Has Factory-Installed Drives ...... 4–4
Step 2: Shut Down System . . ........................ 4–6
Step 3: Disconnect Cables . . . ........................ 4–6
Step 4: Remove System Cover ........................ 4–6
Step 5: Remove H-Bracket . . . ........................ 4–7
Step 6: Remove Drives from the H-Bracket .............. 4–8
Step 7: Remove SPXgt Graphics Module ................ 4–9
Step 8: Remove Removable-Media Bracket .............. 4–11
Step 9: Remove Drive from Bracket.................... 4–12
Step 10: Set SCSI IDs on Drives ...................... 4–13
Step 11: Install New Mounting Brackets ................ 4–16
Note: Other Accessory Kit Brackets . . . ................ 4–17
Step 12: Complete the Upgrade ....................... 4–17
Step 13: Return Your VAXstation to Digital ............. 4–17
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5 Upgrading a DECstation/DECsystem 5000 Model
120/125/133/150
Topics Covered in This Chapter ....................... 5–1
Options You Can Upgrade . . . ........................... 5–1
Internal/External Options ........................... 5–1
External Options .................................. 5–3
Options for workstations . ........................... 5–4
Upgrade Procedure ................................... 5–5
Step 1: If Your System Has Factory-Installed Drives ...... 5–5
Step 2: Shut Down System .......................... 5–5
Step 3: Disconnect Cables ........................... 5–5
Step 4: Remove System Cover ........................ 5–6
Step 5: Remove Front Drive Panel . ................... 5–7
Step 6: Remove Removable Media Drives ............... 5–8
Step 7: Remove Fixed Disk Drives. . ................... 5–8
Step 8: Remove Modules . ........................... 5–9
Step 9: Set the SCSI IDs on the Drives ................. 5–10
Step 10: Install New Mounting Bracket ................ 5–12
Step 11: Complete the Upgrade ....................... 5–12
Step 12: Return Your DECstation to Digital . . . .......... 5–12
6 Upgrading a DECstation/DECsystem 5000 Model 200/240/260
Topics Covered in This Chapter ....................... 6–1
Options You Can Upgrade . . . ........................... 6–1
Internal/External Options ........................... 6–1
External Options .................................. 6–3
Options for Workstations . ........................... 6–4
Upgrade Procedure ................................... 6–5
Step 1: If Your System Has Factory-Installed Drives ...... 6–5
Step 2: Shut Down System .......................... 6–5
Step 3: Disconnect Cables ........................... 6–6
Step 4: Remove System Cover ........................ 6–6
Step 5: Remove Option Modules . . . ................... 6–7
Step 6: Set the SCSI IDs on the Drives ................. 6–7
Step 7: Complete the Upgrade ........................ 6–8
Step 8: Return Your DECstation to Digital .............. 6–8
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7 Upgrading a DECsystem 3100
Topics Covered in This Chapter ....................... 7–1
Options You Can Upgrade .............................. 7–1
Internal/External Options . . . ........................ 7–1
External Options . . ................................ 7–2
Upgrade Procedure . . . ................................ 7–2
Step 1: If Your System Has Factory-Installed Drives ...... 7–2
Step 2: Shut Down System . . ........................ 7–3
Step 3: Disconnect Cables . . . ........................ 7–3
Step 4: Remove System Cover ........................ 7–4
Step 5: Remove RZ24............................... 7–4
Step 6: Remove RX23 .............................. 7–5
Step 7: Set SCSI IDs on Drives ....................... 7–6
Step 8: Install New Mounting Bracket . ................ 7–8
Step 9: Complete the Upgrade ........................ 7–8
Step 10: Return Your DECsystem to Digital ............. 7–8
Step 11: Update Service Contract ..................... 7–8
8 Upgrading a DECsystem 5100
Topics Covered in This Chapter ....................... 8–1
Options You Can Upgrade .............................. 8–1
Internal/External Options . . . ........................ 8–1
External Options . . ................................ 8–2
Upgrade Procedure . . . ................................ 8–2
Step 1: If Your System Has Factory-Installed Drives ...... 8–2
Step 2: Shut Down System . . ........................ 8–3
Step 3: Disconnect the Cables ........................ 8–3
Step 4: Remove System Cover ........................ 8–4
Step 5: Remove Upper Drive Mounting Panel ............ 8–4
Step 6: Remove EMI Shield, If Present . ................ 8–6
Step 7: Remove Communications Option, If Present ....... 8–8
Step 8: Remove Lower Drive Mounting Panel ............ 8–9
Step 9: Remove Device ............................. 8–11
Step 10: Set SCSI IDs on Drives ...................... 8–12
Step 11: Install New Mounting Bracket. ................ 8–14
Step 12: Complete the Upgrade ....................... 8–14
Step 13: Return Your DECsystem to Digital ............. 8–14
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9 Upgrading a DECsystem 5500
Topics Covered in This Chapter ....................... 9–1
Options You Can Upgrade . . . ........................... 9–1
Internal/External Options ........................... 9–1
External Options .................................. 9–2
Upgrade Procedure ................................... 9–2
Step 1: If Your System Has Factory-Installed Drives ...... 9–2
Step 2: Shut Down System .......................... 9–3
Step 3: Locate the RZ56E ........................... 9–5
Step 4: Remove the RZ56E .......................... 9–7
Step 5: Remove Drive Bracket from RZ56E .............. 9–9
Step 6: Remove TLZ04 Tape Drive . ................... 9–13
Step 7: Remove the Top Mounting Bracket .............. 9–15
Step 8: Remove the Bottom Mounting Bracket . .......... 9–17
Step 9: Set SCSI IDs on Drives ....................... 9–18
Step 10: Complete the Upgrade ....................... 9–19
Step 11: Return Your DECsystem to Digital . . . .......... 9–19
10 Upgrading Other Systems
No Options Can Be Upgraded ........................ 10–1
Upgrade Procedure ................................... 10–1
Step 1: Return Your DECsystem to Digital .............. 10–1
Step 2: Update Service Contract . . . ................... 10–1
Figures
1–1 Upgrade Kit Contents . . . ........................... 1–2
4–1 SPXgt 24-Plane Graphics Module . . ................... 4–9
4–2 Removing the SPXgt 24-Plane Graphics Module .......... 4–10
7–1 Remove Diskette Drive from Mounting Plate . . . .......... 7–5
8–1 Cables and Connectors . . . ........................... 8–8
8–2 Location of Captive Screws .......................... 8–9
8–3 Drive Mounting ................................... 8–11
9–1 Keylock Positions .................................. 9–4
9–2 Mass Storage Shelf ................................ 9–5
9–3 Front Panel Assemblies . . ........................... 9–6
9–4 Remove RZ56E . ................................... 9–8
9–5 Remove Bracket Screws . . ........................... 9–9
9–6 Remove Drive Top Bracket .......................... 9–10
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9–7 Disconnect Cables . ................................ 9–11
9–8 Remove the Bottom Bracket. . ........................ 9–12
9–9 Remove the TLZ04 Tape Drive........................ 9–14
9–10 Remove Bracket Screws ............................. 9–15
9–11 Remove the Drive Top Mounting Bracket ............... 9–16
9–12 Disconnect Cables . ................................ 9–17
9–13 Remove the Bottom Bracket. . ........................ 9–18
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1
Kit Contents and Roadmap
Overview
Chapter
Overview This chapter contains the following topics:
• Upgrade kit contents
• Using the Manual
Purpose of
Manual The purpose of this guide is to tell customers and Digital
Services which options can be removed from the current system
and used, either internally or externally, in the DEC 3000 Model
600/600S. Step-by-step instructions are provided for removing
the options.
Kit Contents and Roadmap 1–1

Overview
Figure 1–1 Upgrade Kit Contents
Monitor
Video Cable
Antistatic
Wrist Strap
Mousepad
Monitor
Power Cord
System Power
Cord
Modem Loopback
Connector
Screwdriver
System Unit
Documentation
Ethernet Loopback
Connector
Printer Port
Terminator
SCSI
Terminator
Network
Label
Universal
Strain Relief
Strap
Keyboard/Mouse
Extension Cable
System Kit:
Accessory Kit:
xxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxx
xxx
Upgrade
Guide
Return
Address Label
Rubber
Grommets
TZ30 RFI
Shield
RX26 Brackets
Metal Support
Plate
MLO-011287
RX26 Bezel
Screws
1–2 Kit Contents and Roadmap

Overview
Warning Attach an antistatic wrist strap before you begin this upgrade.
As you remove options from your system, place them on an
antistatic mat.
Static discharge can cause irreparable damage to options
modules.
Mounting
Bracket If you are upgrading a disk drive from your existing system to a
DEC 3000 system, you must attach a mounting bracket provided
in the accessory kit to the drive before installing it into your new
system.
What to Read Next
Using This
Manual Use the following table to determine which upgrade procedure to
use.
If you have this workstation... Go to...
VAXstation 4000-60/90 Chapter 4
DECstation 5000-120/125/133/150 Chapter 5
DECstation 5000-200/240/260 Chapter 6
Other systems Chapter 10
Kit Contents and Roadmap 1–3

What to Read Next
If you have this server... Go to...
MicroVAX 3100-30 Chapter 2
MicroVAX 3100-40/80/90, VAX 4000-
100/100A Chapter 3
DECsystem 5000-120/125/133/150 Chapter 5
DECsystem 5000-200/240/260 Chapter 6
DECsystem 3100 Chapter 7
DECsystem 5100 Chapter 8
DECsystem 5500 Chapter 9
Other systems Chapter 10
1–4 Kit Contents and Roadmap

2
Upgrading a MicroVAX 3100 Model 30
Topics Covered
in This Chapter • Options you can upgrade
• Upgrading your system
• Removing drives
• Completing the upgrade
Options You Can Upgrade
Internal/External
Options The options you can install in your DEC 3000 Model 600S are
listed in the following tables:
Option Description Comment
Internal or External Disks
RZ23L 121 MB
RZ24 209 MB
RZ24L 245 MB
RZ25 426 MB
RZ25L 500 MB
RZ26 1.05 GB
Upgrading a MicroVAX 3100 Model 30 2–1

Options You Can Upgrade
Option Description Comment
Internal or External Removable Drives
RRD42 600 MB CD-ROM
TZK10 525 MB QIC tape
TZ30 95 MB tape
TLZ06 4.0 GB DAT tape
External
Options The options that are supported externally on the DEC 3000
Model 600S are listed in the following tables:
Option Description Comment
External Disks
RZ55 332 MB
RZ56 665 MB
RZ57 1.0 GB Requires
Firmware update
6000
RZ58 1.3 GB
RZ74 3.6 GB
RZ26L 1.0 GB
External Removable Drives
TLZ04 1.2 GB DAT tape
TZ85 2.6 GB cartridge tape
RX26 2.8 MB floppy
TZ86 6.0 GB tape
TSZ07 SCSI magnetic tape
Expansion Boxes
SZ12 Desktop
BA350 Deskside
2–2 Upgrading a MicroVAX 3100 Model 30

Upgrade Procedure
Upgrade Procedure
Step 1: If Your
System Has
Factory-Installed
Drives
If your DEC 3000 AXP system has factory-installed drives,
you may need to change the SCSI IDs on the drives you are
upgrading.
To determine the SCSI ID settings on your drives:
1. Shut down your software following the instructions in your
software documentation.
2. Enter the show config command.
A screen similar to the following appears:
>>> show config
DEVNBR DEVNAM INFO
--------------------------------------
1 NVR OK
3DZOK
4 CACHE OK
5 MEM OK
16MB = SY=8MB, S0/1=8MB, S2/3=0MB, S4/5= 0MB
6 FPU OK
7ITOK
8 SYS OK
9NIOK
10 SCSI OK
3-RZ24 6-INITR
This information shows an RZ24 drive set to SCSI ID 3.
Write down your system drives and SCSI ID settings here. You
will need them for future use.
Step 2: Shut
Down System Turn off the system unit by pressing 0 on the On/Off switch on
the back of the system unit.
Caution: After you turn off the system, wait 15 seconds before
unplugging the power cord.
Upgrading a MicroVAX 3100 Model 30 2–3

Upgrade Procedure
Step 3:
Disconnect
Cables
Disconnect all the cables from the back of the system unit.
Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and then from
the system unit.
Step 4:
Remove
System Cover 1. Loosen the two captive screws on the back of the system
unit. These screws can be loosened but not removed.
2. Slide the cover forward and lift it up from the system unit.
Set the cover aside.
0
A
0
Captive
Screws MLO-010741
Step 5:
Remove Fixed
Disk Drives
1. Press and hold the spring clip that locks the disk drive in
position.
2. Refer to the figure, and push the disk drive towards the
spring clip until the rubber grommets on the bottom of the
disk drive release from the cutouts in the drive mounting
shelf.
MLO-010742
Spring Clip
3. Lift the disk drive up from the drive mounting shelf and
release the spring clip.
2–4 Upgrading a MicroVAX 3100 Model 30

Upgrade Procedure
4. Disconnect the SCSI and power cables from the back of the
drive.
5. Remove the drive mounting bracket by removing the screws
that secure the mounting bracket to the drive.
6. Set the drive aside on an antistatic mat.
Step 6:
Remove
Removable-Media
Drive
Follow these steps to remove a removable-media drive from the
drive shelf:
1. Loosen the captive screw that secures the drive mounting
bracket to the drive shelf.
Captive Screw
MLO-010743
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. Remove the drive mounting bracket by removing the screws
that secure the mounting bracket to the drive.
5. Set the drive aside on an antistatic mat.
Step 7: Set the
SCSI IDs on the
Drives
If your DEC 3000 AXP system has a factory-installed disk drive,
it is set to SCSI ID 3. Check the SCSI ID settings you noted
earlier. If one of the drives you are upgrading is also set to SCSI
ID 3, change that setting.
Settings not shown here are described in the DEC 3000
Model 600/600S AXP Options Guide or in the option
documentation.
Upgrading a MicroVAX 3100 Model 30 2–5

Upgrade Procedure
The following illustrate the SCSI ID settings for an RZ23L and
an RZ24 drive.
RZ23L Drive:
MLO-010587
6
SCSI
Settings:
5
4
3
2
1
0
E2 E1
E3
2–6 Upgrading a MicroVAX 3100 Model 30

Upgrade Procedure
RZ24 Drive:
E3
E2
E1
E1
MLO-010586
4
SCSI
Settings:
5
6
0
1
2
3
E2 E3
Step 8: Install
New Mounting
Bracket
To attach the new mounting bracket and rubber grommets to a
fixed disk drive, follow these steps:
1. Place the metal support plate on the disk drive as shown
below.
2. Screw the four rubber grommets (from your accessory kit)
onto the plate and the drive until the plate is secure.
Upgrading a MicroVAX 3100 Model 30 2–7

Upgrade Procedure
Metal Support
Plate
MLO-010588
Rubber
Grommets
Step 9:
Complete the
Upgrade 1. Instructions for installing options that you have removed
from your current system can be found in the DEC 3000
Model 600/600S Options Guide. Follow the instructions in
the DEC 3000 Model 600/600S Owner’s Guide to complete
the upgrade.
2. Update the customer service contract to the DEC 3000
Model 600S AXP system.
Step 10: Return
Your MicroVAX
System to
Digital
Return your MicroVAX system and any devices that are not
upgradeable to Digital.
1. Pack the MicroVAX system and devices securely in packing
material.
2. Attach the return address label that was in your upgrade kit.
2–8 Upgrading a MicroVAX 3100 Model 30