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5

Completing the System Upgrade

Preparing the VAXstation 4000 System

Unpack the
New System

Figure 5–1 shows the contents of a VAXstation 4000 Model 60/90

system kit.

Figure 5–1 VAXstation 4000 Model 60/90 System Upgrade Kit

System
Unit

System Power Cord

Loopback Connector

Documentation

One T-Connector and

Two Terminators

MLO-010906

Network
Label

Screws (8)

Return

Address Label

Mounting Plates (2)

Completing the System Upgrade 5–1

Summary of Contents for VAXstation 3100 Series

Page 1: ...Order Number EK VX463 IN A01 VAXstation 3100 Family to VAXstation 4000 Model 60 90 Upgrade Guide...

Page 2: ...nse No responsibility is assumed for the use or reliability of software on equipment that is not supplied by Digital Equipment Corporation or its affiliated companies Restricted Rights Use duplication...

Page 3: ...Disconnect the Cables 1 6 Remove the Cover 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...

Page 4: ...ut 4 2 Remove the Drive Plate 4 3 Remove RZ2x Disk Drives 4 5 Removing Memory Modules 4 7 Memory Configurations 4 7 Remove the Modules 4 7 Removing the Ethernet ROM 4 9 Remove the Scanline Coprocessor...

Page 5: ...em 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 t...

Page 6: ...2 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 Mounti...

Page 7: ...o 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 cu...

Page 8: ...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 importa...

Page 9: ...rs Comments VR262 Ax 60 Hz Supported on Model 60 only VR290 Dx 60 Hz Supported on Model 60 only VR297 Dx 60 Hz Supported on Model 60 only VR299 Dx 60 Hz Supported on Model 60 only VR319 Cx 66 Hz VR319...

Page 10: ...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...

Page 11: ...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 sy...

Page 12: ...d 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...

Page 13: ...TES 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 M...

Page 14: ...rals 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 syste...

Page 15: ...e 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...

Page 16: ...it 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...

Page 17: ...mped 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...

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Page 19: ...nowledge 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...

Page 20: ...ferent 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 Mod...

Page 21: ...and power cable from the disk drive 2 Push down the drive plate lever and slide the RZ2x disk drive over the lever until the fixed disk drive comes up and out of the keyholes on the plate 3 Remove th...

Page 22: ...er Module MLO 010908 Note If there are three disk drives on the drive plate you must remove the mass storage controller module from the drive plate to remove the third drive Otherwise just disconnect...

Page 23: ...SI mass storage controller module 4 Disconnect the SCSI signal cable from Port A and Port B on the controller module by pulling the latches on the SCSI connector outward and then remove the SCSI signa...

Page 24: ...nderneath Module SCSI System Port Latches SCSI System Cable Caution When you remove the lower drive plate from the system unit do not make contact with the circuit boards under the drive plate such as...

Page 25: ...ernal power supply 2 Disconnect the SCSI system cable from the SCSI system port if it has not already been done 3 Loosen the five captive screws 4 Loosen the three Phillips head slide mount screws on...

Page 26: ...e from a Model 30 or 38 System SCSI System Cable Drive Plate Slide Mount Screws 3 MLO 005536 Slide Mount Openings Captive Screws 3 Power Supply Cable Captive Screws 2 SCSI System Port Internal Power C...

Page 27: ...graphics coprocessor module or the scanline coprocessor module These two modules are similar except for a couple features To remove the scanline coprocessor you must remove three screws from the moun...

Page 28: ...corners when you are lifting it up to remove it from the system board The timing buffer chip located underneath the scanline coprocessor module can become easily damaged by any pressure exerted on it...

Page 29: ...010911 Connectors 3 Grasp the center of the scanline coprocessor module next to the two connectors and lift it up and off the system board 4 Set the scanline coprocessor on an antistatic mat You can r...

Page 30: ...precaution must be adhered to Refer to Figure 2 8 to remove the Ethernet ROM Figure 2 8 Removing the Ethernet ROM from the Model 30 and 38 System MLO 010910 Set the Ethernet ROM on an antistatic mat...

Page 31: ...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 a...

Page 32: ...e configurations for the Model 40 and 48 including two different types of drive plates There are also different kinds of SCSI mass storage controllers depending on the model being upgraded Figure 3 1...

Page 33: ...Model 40 and 48 Drive Plate TZ30 RRD40 Power Supply RRD40 Adapter Module System Module SCSI A SCSI B Upper Drive Plate Lower Drive Plate Power Data RZ2x RZ2x System Disk RZ2x MSC Module Drive Drive ML...

Page 34: ...RZ2x disk drives 3 Disconnect the internal power cable from the power supply 4 Disconnect the SCSI signal cable from the SCSI ST506 mass storage module 5 Lift the RRD40 adapter module from the four pl...

Page 35: ...xed Disk Drives Figure 3 2 Disconnecting the SCSI and Power Cables MLO 006515 SCSI Signal Cable SCSI B Cable Internal Power Connector Internal Power Cable Removing Options from a Model 40 and 48 Works...

Page 36: ...o the VAXstation 4000 system unit To remove the RZ2x disk drives from the upper drive plate do the following and refer to Figure 3 4 1 Turn the Model 40 or 48 upper drive plate over so the RZ2x drives...

Page 37: ...e plate The VAXstation 4000 upgrade kit includes special mounting plates for the RZ2x disk drives Before You Continue If you are not upgrading the Ethernet ROM go to Chapter 5 to complete this upgrade...

Page 38: ...rive plate from the system unit do the following and refer to Figure 3 5 and Figure 3 6 1 Remove the RRD40 adapter module by disconnecting the cable from the SCSI bus and the RRD40 compact disk drive...

Page 39: ...re 3 5 Lower Drive Plate Configuration TZ30 RRD40 Power Supply RRD40 Adapter Module System Module SCSI A SCSI B Lower Drive Plate Power Data MSC Module MLO 006509 From SCSI A Removing Options from a M...

Page 40: ...ve two types of coprocessor modules the graphics coprocessor module or the scanline coprocessor module These two modules are similar except for a couple features To remove the scanline coprocessor you...

Page 41: ...cks by pulling back the post lock tabs Caution Do not grasp the scanline coprocessor module by the corners when you are lifting it up to remove it from the system board The timing buffer chip located...

Page 42: ...moving the Ethernet ROM Figure 3 7 Scanline Coprocessor Mounting Brackets Post Lock Holes Screws 3 System Module Lift here for removal MLO 010912 3 12 Removing Options from a Model 40 and 48 Workstati...

Page 43: ...Removing the Ethernet ROM Figure 3 8 Removing the Scanline Coprocessor from the Model 40 and 48 System MLO 010915 Connectors Removing Options from a Model 40 and 48 Workstation 3 13...

Page 44: ...precaution must be adhered to Remove the Ethernet ROM as shown in Figure 3 9 Figure 3 9 Removing the Ethernet ROM from the Model 40 and 48 System MLO 010913 Set the Ethernet ROM on an antistatic mat...

Page 45: ...gital 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 VAXsta...

Page 46: ...4 1 Common Configuration of the Model 76 Drive Plate RZ22 RZ23 Hard Disk Drive Plate RX23 Diskette Drive shown or TZ30 Tape Drive Power Supply Graphics Coprocessor Module System Module MLO 005459 Do N...

Page 47: ...ator clip from the wrist strap to the system unit 2 Disconnect the internal SCSI power and signal cables from the RZ2x disk drives and the diskette drive if present 3 Disconnect the internal SCSI powe...

Page 48: ...rnal Power Cable Drive Plate Slide Mount Screws 3 MLO 005461 Slide Mount Openings Captive Screws 3 Power Supply Cable Captive Screws 2 5 Loosen the five captive screws and the three Phillips head slid...

Page 49: ...stem unit if present 7 Slide the drive plate towards the front of the system and lift it out of the system unit Remove RZ2x Disk Drives Remove the supported RZ2x disk drives from the drive plate Two o...

Page 50: ...Removing Fixed Disk Drives Figure 4 3 Removing RZ2x Fixed Disks from the Drive Plate MLO 010941 Drive Plate Lever 4 6 Removing Options from a Model 76 Workstation...

Page 51: ...two sockets represent bank number two and the last two sockets are bank number three Caution Antistatic precautions must be adhered to when handling memory boards Remove the Modules When removing mod...

Page 52: ...memory module by the edges and remove it from the module socket Place the memory modules on an antistatic mat Figure 4 4 Removing Memory Boards from the Model 76 System 1 2 3 MLO 008154 4 8 Removing...

Page 53: ...odule and the scanline coprocessor module These two modules are similar except for a couple features To remove the scanline coprocessor you must remove three screws from the mounting brackets then rel...

Page 54: ...module by the corners when you are lifting it up to remove it from the system board The timing buffer chip located underneath the scanline coprocessor module can become easily damaged by any pressure...

Page 55: ...Removing the Ethernet ROM Figure 4 6 Removing the Scanline Coprocessor from the Model 76 System MLO 010916 Connectors Removing Options from a Model 76 Workstation 4 11...

Page 56: ...istatic precaution must be adhered to Remove the Ethernet ROM as shown in Figure 4 7 Figure 4 7 Removing the Ethernet ROM from the Model 76 System MLO 010914 Set the Ethernet ROM on an antistatic mat...

Page 57: ...ntents of a VAXstation 4000 Model 60 90 system kit Figure 5 1 VAXstation 4000 Model 60 90 System Upgrade Kit System Unit System Power Cord Loopback Connector Documentation One T Connector and Two Term...

Page 58: ...tem unit cover by carefully releasing the latches on the right side of the cover then lifting the cover up and away as shown in Figure 5 2 Figure 5 2 Removing the VAXstation 4000 System Unit Cover Lat...

Page 59: ...the notch on the ROM lines up with the notch on the connector as shown in Figure 5 3 Figure 5 3 Installing the Ethernet ROM in the VAXstation 4000 System T o u c h h e re M a s s e T o q u e a q u i H...

Page 60: ...ully memory configurations differ between the Model 60 and the Model 90 Install Disk Drives Prepare each drive for installation by attaching each mounting plate that came in the system kit as shown in...

Page 61: ...boxes 4 System unit Test Installation At the console prompt you can enter the SHOW CONFIG command to access information about the following Ethernet address Memory size SCSI device IDs Returning the V...

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Page 63: ...l 40 and 48 configuration upper 3 3 removing Model 30 and 38 2 8 Drive plate cont d removing Model 40 and 48 3 6 Drives supported for upgrade 1 2 E Ethernet address recording 1 4 Ethernet ROM installi...

Page 64: ...ed disk drive 5 4 Mouse supported for upgrade 1 3 O Options supported for upgrade tab 1 1 P Power cable disconnecting 3 5 R Removable media drives supported for upgrade 1 2 RZ2x disk drives removing f...

Page 65: ...nts of fig 5 1 V VAXstation 3100 model numbers 1 9 removing the system unit cover fig 1 7 returning to Digital 5 5 turning off the system 1 6 VAXstation 4000 installing 5 5 removing the system unit co...

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