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July, 1993 The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Digital Equipment Corporation. Digital Equipment Corporation assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. The software described in this document is furnished under a license and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license.
Contents Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii 1 Preparing for the System Upgrade Upgrading Your Options to the VAXstation 4000 Recording VAXstation 3100 System Information Shut Down the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enter the SHOW DEVICE Command . . . . . Removing the System Unit Cover . . . . . . . . . . . Turn Off the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disconnect the Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Removing Options from a Model 40 and 48 Workstation Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing Fixed Disk Drives . . . . . . . Typical Drive Plate Layout . . . . . Remove the Upper Drive Plate . . . Remove RZ2x Disk Drives . . . . . . Removing the Ethernet ROM . . . . . . Remove the Lower Drive Plate . . . Remove the Scanline Coprocessor Remove the Ethernet ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index Figures 1–1 1–2 1–3 1–4 2–1 2–2 2–3 2–4 2–5 2–6 2–7 2–8 3–1 3–2 3–3 3–4 3–5 3–6 3–7 3–8 3–9 4–1 4–2 4–3 4–4 4–5 Typical Screen Display of a SHOW DEVICE Command . . . . Disconnecting the System Unit and Monitor Cables . . . . . . Removing the VAXstation 3100 System Unit Cover . . . . . . . Attaching the Antistatic Wrist Strap to the System Unit . . . Common Configuration for a Model 30 and 38 Drive Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4–6 4–7 5–1 5–2 5–3 5–4 Removing the Scanline Coprocessor from the Model 76 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the Ethernet ROM from the Model 76 System VAXstation 4000 Model 60/90 System Upgrade Kit . . . . . Removing the VAXstation 4000 System Unit Cover . . . . . Installing the Ethernet ROM in the VAXstation 4000 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attaching a Mounting Plate to a Disk Drive . . .
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.
Structure of this Guide Conventions Used in 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.
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.
Upgrading Your Options to the VAXstation 4000 Table 1–1 (Cont.
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.
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.
Recording VAXstation 3100 System Information Figure 1–1 Typical Screen Display of a SHOW DEVICE Command >>> SHOW DEVICE Ethernet Hardware Address RM/FX ----- WP -- 121.64 MB ....... FX RM WP 121.64 MB 205.12 MB FX RM WP VMS/VMB ------ESAO NUMBYTES DEVTYP ADDR ---------------08-00-2B-07-E3-83 DKA300 MKA500 ..HostID..
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Removing Fixed Disk Drives Remove RZ2x Disk Drives Remove all the supported RZ2x disk drives from the drive plate. Two of these drives can be installed into the VAXstation 4000 system unit. To remove an RZ2x disk drive from the model 30 or 38, do the following and refer to Figure 2–2: 1. Disconnect the SCSI 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.
Removing Fixed Disk Drives Figure 2–2 Removing RZ2x Fixed Disk Drives from the Drive Plate RZxx Hard Disk SCSI Mass Storage Controller Module Drive Plate Lever 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 the cables going to the mass storage controller to remove the drive plate from the system unit.
Removing Fixed Disk Drives Remove the Mass Storage Controller To remove the mass storage controller module from the Model 30 or 38, do the following and refer to Figure 2–3 and Figure 2–4: 1. Loosen the captive screw on the SCSI mass storage controller module. 2. Pull the post-lock latches under the front edge of the SCSI controller module outward and lift the front of the module up until it is free. 3. Disconnect the SCSI system cable on the SCSI mass storage controller module. 4.
Removing Fixed Disk Drives Figure 2–4 Removing the SCSI Mass Storage Controller Module Slide Mount (1) SCSI System Cable Drive Plate Slide Mounts (2) SCSI System Port Latches SCSI Mass Storage Controller Module Captive Screw Post Locks (Underneath Module) MLO-005533 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 the system board and the memory boards.
Removing Fixed Disk Drives Remove the Drive Plate To remove the drive plate, do the following and refer to Figure 2–5: 1. Disconnect the internal power cable from the internal 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 the side of the drive plate. 5. Slide the drive plate towards the front of the system unit and lift it up and out.
Removing Fixed Disk Drives Figure 2–5 Removing the Drive Plate from a Model 30 or 38 System SCSI System Cable Internal Power Cable Captive Screws (2) Power Supply Cable SCSI System Port Captive Screws (3) Drive Plate Slide Mount Screws (3) Slide Mount Openings MLO-005536 2–8 Removing Options from a Model 30 and 38 Workstation
Removing Fixed Disk Drives Before You Continue If you are not upgrading the Ethernet ROM, go to Chapter 5 to complete this upgrade. Continue with the next section, Removing the Ethernet ROM, only if you want to maintain the same Ethernet address in the VAXstation 4000 system. Removing the Ethernet ROM To access the Ethernet ROM you must remove the scanline coprocessor module.
Removing the Ethernet ROM 2. Remove the scanline coprocessor from the four post locks 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 underneath the scanline coprocessor module can become easily damaged by any pressure exerted on it.
Removing the Ethernet ROM Figure 2–7 Removing the Scanline Coprocessor from the Model 30 and 38 System Connectors MLO-010911 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 replace this module after removing the Ethernet ROM.
Removing the Ethernet ROM Remove the Ethernet ROM Caution When removing the Ethernet ROM from the system board, antistatic 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 until you are ready to install it in the VAXstation 4000 system.
3 Removing Options from a Model 40 and 48 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 40 or 48 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.
Removing Fixed Disk Drives Removing Fixed Disk Drives Typical Drive Plate Layout There are several possible drive plate 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 shows a common configuration of a Model 40 and 48 drive plate.
Removing Fixed Disk Drives Figure 3–1 Common Configuration for a Model 40 and 48 Drive Plate SCSI-A System Module RRD40 Adapter Module MSC Module SCSI-B Power Supply RZ2x RZ2x (System Disk) RZ2x Upper Drive Plate RRD40 Drive TZ30 Drive Power Data Lower Drive Plate MLO-010909 Removing Options from a Model 40 and 48 Workstation 3–3
Removing Fixed Disk Drives Remove the Upper Drive Plate To remove the upper drive plate, do the following and refer to Figure 3–2 and Figure 3–3: 1. Disconnect the SCSI signal cables from all the RZ2x disk drives. 2. Disconnect the internal power cables from all the 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 plastic standoffs.
Removing Fixed Disk Drives Figure 3–2 Disconnecting the SCSI and Power Cables SCSI Signal Cable Internal Power Connector Internal Power Cable SCSI-B Cable MLO-006515 Removing Options from a Model 40 and 48 Workstation 3–5
Removing Fixed Disk Drives Figure 3–3 Removing the Upper Drive Plate from the Model 40 and 48 System Captive Screws (2) Captive Screws (2) Upper Drive Plate Captive Screw MLO-006507 Remove RZ2x Disk Drives Remove the supported RZ2x disk drives from the upper drive plate. Two of these drives can be installed into 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.
Removing Fixed Disk Drives Figure 3–4 Removing RZ2x Fixed Disks from the Drive Plate RZxx Hard Disk Upper Drive Plate MLO-010918 You do not need to save the screws and grommets removed from the drive 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.
Removing the Ethernet ROM Removing the Ethernet ROM To access the Ethernet ROM you must remove the lower drive plate and the scanline coprocessor. 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 the system board and the memory boards. Contact between the drive plate and the circuit boards could cause the circuit boards irreparable damage.
Removing the Ethernet ROM Figure 3–5 Lower Drive Plate Configuration RRD40 Adapter Module SCSI-A System Module MSC Module SCSI-B From SCSI-A Power Supply RRD40 Power TZ30 Lower Drive Plate Data MLO-006509 Removing Options from a Model 40 and 48 Workstation 3–9
Removing the Ethernet ROM Figure 3–6 Removing the Lower Drive Plate Captive Screws (2) Slide Mount Screws (3) Captive Screws (2) Lower Drive Plate Slide Mount Openings (3) MLO-006510 Note Depending on the system configuration, the Model 40 or 48 system can have two types of coprocessor modules: the graphics coprocessor module or the scanline coprocessor module. These two modules are similar except for a couple features.
Removing the Ethernet ROM Remove the Scanline Coprocessor To remove the scanline coprocessor module, do the following and refer to Figure 3–7 and Figure 3–8: 1. Unscrew and remove the three screws on the mounting brackets that attach the coprocessor to the system board. The mounting brackets remain attached to the system board. 2. Remove the scanline coprocessor from the four post locks by pulling back the post lock tabs.
Removing the Ethernet ROM Figure 3–7 Scanline Coprocessor Mounting Brackets Screws (3) Lift here for removal Post-Lock Holes System Module MLO-010912 3–12 Removing Options from a Model 40 and 48 Workstation
Removing the Ethernet ROM Figure 3–8 Removing the Scanline Coprocessor from the Model 40 and 48 System Connectors MLO-010915 Removing Options from a Model 40 and 48 Workstation 3–13
Removing the Ethernet ROM Remove the Ethernet ROM Caution When removing the Ethernet ROM from the system board, antistatic 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 until you are ready to install it in the VAXstation 4000 system.
4 Removing Options from a Model 76 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 76 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.
Removing Fixed Disk Drives Removing Fixed Disk Drives Typical Drive Plate Layout There are several configurations for the Model 76 system unit. Figure 4–1 shows a common configuration for system devices and modules on a Model 76 system.
Removing Fixed Disk Drives Remove the Drive Plate To remove a Model 76 drive plate, do the following and refer to Figure 4–2: 1. Connect the alligator 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 power cable from the power supply. 4. Disconnect the internal SCSI data cable from the system module.
Removing Fixed Disk Drives Figure 4–2 Disconnecting the SCSI Signal and Power Cables Internal Power Cable SCSI System Cable Captive Screws (2) Power Supply Cable Captive Screws (3) Drive Plate Slide Mount Screws (3) Slide Mount Openings MLO-005461 5. Loosen the five captive screws and the three Phillips-head slide mount screws on the drive plate. Do not remove the screws.
Removing Fixed Disk Drives 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 the system board and the memory boards. Contact between the drive plate and the circuit boards could cause the circuit boards irreparable damage. 6. Remove the SCSI terminator access door and the SCSI terminator from the back of the system unit (if present). 7.
Removing Fixed Disk Drives Figure 4–3 Removing RZ2x Fixed Disks from the Drive Plate Drive Plate Lever MLO-010941 4–6 Removing Options from a Model 76 Workstation
Removing Memory Modules Removing Memory Modules The memory modules can be removed from the Model 76 system board and installed into the VAXstation 4000 system. Memory Configurations Memory board allocation on the system board is divided into three banks. The first two sockets (closest to the front of the system) represent bank number one. The next two sockets represent bank number two, and the last two sockets are bank number three.
Removing Memory Modules 2. Grasp the memory module by the edges and remove it from the module socket. Place the memory modules on an antistatic mat.
Removing Memory Modules Before You Continue If you are not upgrading the Ethernet ROM, go to Chapter 5 to complete this upgrade. Continue with the next section, Removing the Ethernet ROM, only if you want to maintain the same Ethernet address in the VAXstation 4000 system. Removing the Ethernet ROM To access the Ethernet ROM you must remove the graphics coprocessor module.
Removing the Ethernet ROM Figure 4–5 Scanline Coprocessor Mounting Brackets Screws (3) Lift here for removal Post-Lock Holes System Module MLO-010912 2. Remove the scanline coprocessor from the four post locks 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.
Removing the Ethernet ROM Figure 4–6 Removing the Scanline Coprocessor from the Model 76 System Connectors MLO-010916 Removing Options from a Model 76 Workstation 4–11
Removing the Ethernet ROM Remove the Ethernet ROM Caution When removing the Ethernet ROM from the system board, antistatic 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 until you are ready to install it in the VAXstation 4000 system.
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.
Preparing the VAXstation 4000 System Remove the System Unit Cover Remove the system 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.
Installing Options in the VAXstation 4000 System Installing Options in the VAXstation 4000 System If you are moving the Ethernet ROM from the VAXstation 3100 system to the VAXstation 4000 system, make sure 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 M ou c T as h H oq se he ie ue re r a b q e u ru i h re n Ethernet ROM MLO-010917 Note: This is an optional step.
Installing Options in the VAXstation 4000 System Install the Memory Modules See the VAXstation 4000 Options Installation Guide to install memory modules in the system unit. Caution Read the documentation carefully; 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 Figure 5–4.
Installing the VAXstation 4000 System Installing the VAXstation 4000 System Set Up the System See the VAXstation 4000 System and Owner’s Guide to install and turn on that system in the following order: 1. Monitor (Note that the monitor power does not turn on when the system unit is turned on.) 2. Printer and modem 3. Storage and expansion boxes 4.
Index A Antistatic wrist strap attaching (fig.), 1–8 C Cables disconnecting system (fig.), 1–6 for SCSI mass storage controller module (fig.), 2–5 Compact disc drives supported for upgrade, 1–2 Configuration Model 30 and 38, 2–2 Model 40 and 48, 3–3 Model 76, 4–2 Cover removing the VAXstation 3100 system (fig.), 1–7 removing the VAXstation 4000 system (fig.
G O Graphics modules supported for upgrade, 1–3 Options supported for upgrade (tab.
T V Tablet supported for upgrade, 1–3 Tape drives supported for upgrade, 1–2 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 cover (fig.), 5–2 upgrade kit contents (fig.), 5–1 U Upgrade kit contents of (fig.), 5–1 W Wrist strap attaching antistatic (fig.
