DEC 3000 Model 600/600S AXP Upgrade Information

This document, titled "DEC 3000 Model 600/600S AXP Upgrade Information," guides customers and Digital Services on upgrading to a DEC 3000 Model 600/600S AXP system.

Its primary purpose is to:

1. Identify Compatible Options: List which existing hardware options (e.g., fixed disk drives, removable media drives, graphics modules, expansion boxes, monitors, input devices) from various legacy Digital systems (MicroVAX, VAXstation, DECstation, DECsystem models) are compatible and can be reused, either internally or externally, with the DEC 3000 AXP system.
2. Provide Upgrade Procedures: Offer step-by-step instructions for safely removing these compatible options from the current/older systems. These procedures typically involve shutting down the system, disconnecting cables, removing system covers, detaching drives or modules, setting SCSI IDs (if necessary), and preparing the components for transfer.
3. Guide Post-Removal Steps: Include instructions for installing new mounting brackets on migrated drives, completing the upgrade by referring to other Digital manuals for installation into the new system, and returning any non-upgradeable older systems to Digital while updating service contracts.

The document emphasizes safety warnings, particularly regarding static discharge.