DIGITAL Server 3220/3220R Series Upgrade Addendum

This document is an upgrade addendum for the DIGITAL Server 3220/3220R Series, designed to help users identify major component differences and provide general guidelines for server upgrades. It features a comparison chart detailing distinctions between the older 3200/3200R models and the newer 3220/3220R series across various features, including processor, memory, graphics, networking, SCSI interface, and slot configurations.

The addendum lists certified operating systems for both server series and outlines a comprehensive upgrade procedure. This procedure covers essential steps like backing up system data, proper voltage selection, installing additional processors and memory (noting ECC/EDO DIMM incompatibility with the new series), installing expansion boards (with a warning against EISA cards), and moving or installing disk drives. Specific software migration instructions are provided for various operating systems, including SCO UNIX, Windows NT, Novell NetWare, and IBM OS/2 Warp. Post-upgrade steps include running AMI diagnostics and contacting a software service provider for license updates.

Troubleshooting guidelines are included for addressing boot issues, recommending checks for configuration, cables, cards, and processor speed. It also details the Power-On Self Test (POST) error messages and explains how to use the AMI Diagnostic Software from the Quick Launch CD-ROM to create diagnostic diskettes and run memory tests. The document concludes with an extensive list of supported optional components, categorized by memory, SCSI disk drives, tape drives, RAID controllers, video cards, storage expansion, cabling, modems, network adapters, and NT Cluster/External Storage options.