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EK-VAXST-UP.001

Educational Services

VAXstation 3100 Family
to VAXstation 4000 Model 60
Upgrade Guide

Digital Equipment Corporation

November 1991
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Contents
About This Guide
1

Upgrade of VS 3100 Model 30 or 38 Workstation to a VS 4000 Model
60 Workstation
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the VS 3100 Model 30 or 38 for Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shutting Down Peripherals and Disconnecting Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Protecting Against Static . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing Top Covers of the System Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing Components from VS 3100 Model 30 or 38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing Components on the VS 4000 Model 60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exchanging ROMs between the Two Workstations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restoring the VS 4000 Model 60 Workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Powering Up the VS 4000 Model 60 After Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Running the Show Config Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restoring the VS 3100 Model 30 or 38 for Shipment to Digital . . . . . . . . .

1–1
1–4
1–7
1–10
1–14
1–18
1–31
1–34
1–37
1–43
1–45
1–48

Upgrade of VS 3100 Model 40 or 48 Workstation to a VS 4000 Model
60 Workstation
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the VS 3100 Model 40 or 48 for Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shutting Down Peripherals and Disconnect Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Protecting Against Static . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing Top Covers of the System Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing Components from VS 3100 Model 40 and 48 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing Components from the VS 4000 Model 60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exchanging ROMs between the two Workstations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restoring the VS 4000 Model 60 Workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2–1
2–3
2–6
2–9
2–12
2–16
2–34
2–37
2–40

Contents–iii

Powering Up the VS 4000 Model 60 After Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Running the Show Config Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restoring the VS 3100 Model 40 or 48 for Shipment to Digital . . . . . . . . .

2–46
2–48
2–51

Upgrade of VS 3100 Model 76 Workstation to a VS 4000 Model 60
Workstation
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the VS 3100 Model 76 for Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shutting Down Peripherals and Disconnect Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Protecting Against Static . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing Top Covers of the System Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing Components from VS 3100 Model 76 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing Components on VS 4000 Model 60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exchanging Ethernet ROMs between System Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing Memory Modules into VS 4000 Model 60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restoring the VS 4000 Model 60 Workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Powering Up the VS 4000 Model 60 After Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Running the Show Config Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restoring the VS 3100 Model 76 for Shipment to Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3–1
3–3
3–6
3–9
3–12
3–16
3–29
3–32
3–35
3–40
3–46
3–48
3–51

Appendix A Packing Instruction and Upgrade Return Forms
Packing Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Digital Services Upgrade Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation Receipt—Customer Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation Receipt—Digital Services Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Return Material Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Customer Administrative Services District Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Index

Contents–iv

A–1
A–3
A–5
A–7
A–9
A–11

Figures
1–1
1–2
1–3
1–4
1–5
1–6
1–7
1–8
1–9
1–10
1–11
1–12
1–13
1–14
1–15
1–16
1–17
1–18
1–19
1–20
2–1
2–2
2–3
2–4
2–5
2–6
2–7
2–8

Typical Screen Display of a Show Device Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disconnecting the System Unit and Monitor Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attaching the Antistatic Wrist Strap to the System Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing Top Cover on the VS 4000 Model 60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the System Unit Cover On the VS 3100 Model 30 or 38 . . . . . .
Common Configuration for a Model 30 or 38 Drive Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing RZ2x Hard Disks from the Drive Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SCSI Mass Storage Controller Module Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the SCSI Mass Storage Controller Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Drive Plate from a Model 30 or 38 System Unit . . . . . . . . .
Scanline Coprocessor Mounting Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Scanline Coprocessor from the System Board . . . . . . . . . .
VS 4000 Model 60 Internal Component Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Graphics Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Ethernet ROM from the VS 3100 System Board . . . . . . . . .
Removing the H-Bracket from the System Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the first RZ2x Drive into an H-Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the H-bracket into the System Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic Test Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Show Config Command Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Typical Screen Display of a Show Device Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disconnecting the System Unit and Monitor Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attaching the Antistatic Wrist Strap to the System Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing Top Cover on the VS 4000 Model 60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the System Unit Cover on the VS 3100 Model 40 or 48 . . . . . .
Common Configuration for a Model 40 or 48 Drive Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disconnecting the SCSI Signal and Power Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Upper Drive Plate from the System Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1–5
1–8
1–12
1–15
1–17
1–18
1–20
1–22
1–23
1–25
1–27
1–29
1–31
1–33
1–35
1–39
1–41
1–42
1–44
1–46
2–4
2–7
2–10
2–13
2–15
2–17
2–19
2–20

Contents–v

2–9
2–10
2–11
2–12
2–13
2–14
2–15
2–16
2–17
2–18
2–19
2–20
2–21
2–22
3–1
3–2
3–3
3–4
3–5
3–6
3–7
3–8
3–9
3–10
3–11
3–12
3–13
3–14
3–15
3–16
3–17

Removing RZ2x Hard Disks from the Drive Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lower Drive Plate Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Lower Drive Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the TZ30 and the RRD40 from the Lower Drive Plate . . . . . . . .
Scanline Coprocessor Mounting Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Scanline Coprocessor from the System Board . . . . . . . . . .
VS 4000 Model 60 Component Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Graphics Board from the Model 60 System . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Ethernet ROM from the VS 3100 System Board . . . . . . . . .
Removing the H-Bracket from the System Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the first RZ2x Drive into an H-Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the H-bracket into the System Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic Test Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Show Config Command Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Typical Screen Display of a Show Device Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disconnecting the System Unit and Monitor Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attaching the Antistatic Wrist Strap to the System Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Top Cover on the VS 4000 Model 60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the System Unit Cover on the VS 3100 Model 76 System Unit
Typical Configuration of the Model 76 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disconnecting the SCSI Signal and Power Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing RZ2x Hard Disks from the Drive Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing Memory Boards from the Model 76 System Unit . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scanline Coprocessor Mounting Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Scanline Coprocessor from the System Board . . . . . . . . . .
VS 4000 Model 60 Internal Component Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Graphics Board from the Model 60 System . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Ethernet ROM from the System Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-Megabyte and 16-Megabyte Memory Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install the First Memory Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the H-Bracket from the System Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Contents–vi

2–22
2–25
2–26
2–28
2–31
2–32
2–34
2–36
2–38
2–42
2–44
2–45
2–47
2–49
3–4
3–7
3–10
3–13
3–15
3–16
3–18
3–21
3–23
3–25
3–27
3–29
3–31
3–34
3–35
3–38
3–42

3–18
3–19
3–20
3–21

Installing the first RZ2x Drive into an H-Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the H-bracket into the System Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic Test Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Show Config Command Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3–44
3–45
3–47
3–49

Tables
3–1

Memory Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3–36

Contents–vii

About This Guide

Purpose of
this Guide

This guide describes how to upgrade the VAXstation 3100 series
to a VAXstation 4000 Model 60 system. The VAXstation 3100
series consists of five models: Model 30, 38, 40, 48 and 76.
The upgrade is accomplished by removing components from
the VS 3100 system units and installing them in the VS 4000
Model 60 system. The guide also includes information on
how to remove and install RZ2x disk drives, Ethernet ROMs,
memory modules, and how to execute some console commands.
This guide describes how to repackage the VAXstation 3100
system for shipment back to Digital after the upgrade is
completed.

Who Should
Use this Guide

Only Digital Services or qualified self maintenance personnel
should perform this upgrade. You must have a working
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 Digital Services to schedule an
upgrade.

Note

It is the customer’s responsibility to perform software
backups of the system and user disks. The backups
should be performed before the Digital Services
representative arrives at the site. Backups are
mandatory to ensure that data is not lost during the
upgrade.

Continued on next page

About This Guide, Continued

Structure of
this Guide

The guide is comprised of three chapters and one appendix.
Chapter 1 provides the upgrade procedures for the VS 3100
Models 30 and 38. Chapter 2 provides the upgrade procedures
for Models 40 and 48. Chapter 3 provides the upgrade
procedures for the VS 3100 Model 76.
Each system has a model code number stamped on the rear of
the system unit. Look at the label and refer to the table below
to determine which chapter in the Guide to use for the upgrade
procedures:

Model
Code
Number

System Model

Upgrade Information

VS42A-xx3

VS 3100 Model 30

Chapter 1

WS42A-xx3

VS 3100 Model 38

Chapter 1

VS42S-xx3

VS 3100 Model 40

Chapter 2

WS42B-xx3

VS 3100 Model 48

Chapter 2

WS43A-xx3

VS 3100 Model 76

Chapter 3

3 The -xx means that there are various extensions for the model code number.

Continued on next page

About This Guide, Continued
Product
Description

The VAXstation 4000 Model 60 is a mid-range, single user
graphics workstation based on the Mariah (20ns) chip set. The
system is fully compatible with the VMS operating system
and its windowing and graphics software. The VAXstation
4000 Model 60 can also function as an independent node in
a DECnet environment as well as being a member of a Local
Area VAXcluster (LAVc) environment using ThinWire/Thickwire
Ethernet hardware as an interconnect.

About This Guide, Continued

Conventions
Used in this
Guide

xii

The following conventions are used in this guide:

Convention

Meaning

Return

A name enclosed in a box in interactive
examples indicates a key you need to press
on the keyboard.

RZ2x

RZ2x refers to any of the RZ-series hard
disk drives.

WARNING

Warnings contain information to prevent
personal injury. Read warnings carefully.

CAUTION

Cautions provide information to prevent
damage to equipment or software. Read
cautions carefully.

NOTE

Notes provide general information about the
current topic.

Chapter 1
Upgrade of VS 3100 Model 30 or 38 Workstation
to a VS 4000 Model 60 Workstation
Overview

Continued on next page

1–1

Overview, Continued
Introduction

By upgrading the VS 3100 Model 30 or 38 workstation to a
VS 4000 Model 60 workstation, the customer is able to leverage
their initial investment in existing Digital VMS hardware to a
faster and more powerful computer system.

Purpose

The purpose of this chapter is to provide upgrade information
so that Digital Services Engineers or knowledgeable Digital
customers can upgrade an existing VS 3100 Model 30 or 38
workstation to a VS 4000 Model 60 workstation.

Caution

Only Digital Services or qualified self maintenance
personnel should perform this upgrade. You must have
a working 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
Digital Services to schedule an upgrade.

Continued on next page

1–2

Overview, Continued
Chapter
Content

This chapter describes how to upgrade a VAXstation 3100
Model 30 or Model 38 workstation. These two systems are
very similar in structure. When there are differences between
the upgrade instructions, it will be called out with a NOTE
specifying the differences between the two models. This chapter
contains the following information:

! Preparing the VS 3100 workstation Model 30 or 38 for
upgrade

" Shutting down the system peripherals and disconnecting
cables

# Protecting against static
$ Removing top covers on system units
% Removing internal components on the VS 3100 system unit
& Removing internal components on the VS 4000 Model 60
system unit

' Swapping Ethernet ROMs between system units
( Restoring the VS 4000 Model 60 workstation
) Powering up the VS 4000 Model 60 workstation after
upgrade

+> Running the Show Config command
+? Restoring the VS 3100 Model 30 or 38 for shipment back to
Digital

1–3

Preparing the VS 3100 Model 30 or 38 for Upgrade

Run Show
Device
Command

To run the show device command, do the following and refer to
Figure 1–1:

Step

Action

Press the Halt button in the rear of the system unit.
Results: The system displays the console prompt (>>>)
on the screen.

Type Show Device at the console prompt and press
Return . Record the Ethernet hardware address. This
address will be verified on the completion of the
upgrade.

Verify that no two devices have the same SCSI ID
number.

Continued on next page

1–4

Preparing the VS 3100 Model 30 or 38 for Upgrade, Continued
Figure 1–1 Typical Screen Display of a Show Device Command

>>> SHOW DEVICE
Ethernet Hardware
Address

RM/FX
-----

WP
--

121.64 MB
.......

FX
RM

121.64 MB
205.12 MB

FX
RM

VMS/VMB
------ESAO

NUMBYTES
DEVTYP
ADDR
---------------08-00-2B-07-E3-83

DKA300
MKA500
..HostID..

A/3/0
A/5/0
A/6

DISK
TAPE
INITR

DKA200
DKA400

A/2/0
A/4/0

DISK
RODISK

DEVNAM
------

REV
---

Revision Number

RZ23L xxxx

Device Name
VMS Device Number

RZ23L xxxx
RRD42 xxxx

SCSI Bus
SCSI ID Setting

>>>

Logical Unit
Number (LUN)
Device Type
Number of
Megabytes
Type of Device
Write-Protected

MLO-005453

Continued on next page

1–5

Preparing the VS 3100 Model 30 or 38 for Upgrade, Continued
Console
Commands
and Software
Upgrades

Note

1–6

Before proceeding with the upgrade, you must record the
existing console command settings, to be verified later in the
upgrade. You must back up the system and user disks, and
verify VMS software versions.

Procedure

Refer to...

Run the console commands
and record the settings of the
dynamic memory

VAXstation 3100 Model 30 or
38 Owner’s Guide

Back up the system and user
disks

VMS Backup Utility Manual

Verify VMS operating system
software is at Version 5.5 or
higher

VMS Installation and
Operations Manual

EK-VSM30-OM

AA-LA35A-TE

AA-NY74B-TE

All system backups and VMS software version upgrades
are the responsibility of the Digital customer.

Shutting Down Peripherals and Disconnecting Cables

Note

Refer to the operating system software documentation
for the proper operating system shutdown procedure.
VMS Installation and Operations Manual
AA-NY74B-TE

Shut Down the
System

After shutting down the operating system, turn the system
peripherals off in the following order:
1. Expansion boxes
2. Printer, modem, and other equipment
3. Monitor
4. System unit

Disconnect
Cables

Disconnect the following cables from the back of the system and
refer to Figure 1–2:
1. System power cord first from the wall and then from the
system unit
2. Monitor power cord
3. Keyboard cable
4. Mouse cable
5. ThinWire Ethernet or standard Ethernet connector
6. SCSI terminator or external SCSI cable
7. Monitor video cable
8. Printer and communications cables

Continued on next page

1–7

Shutting Down Peripherals and Disconnecting Cables, Continued
9. Remove the monitor from the top of the system unit and set
it aside
Figure 1–2 Disconnecting the System Unit and Monitor Cables

Monitor Power Cord

ThinWire T-Connector
Monitor Video Cable
Keyboard Cable
Mouse Cable

System Power Cord
MLO-005514

Continued on next page

1–8

Shutting Down Peripherals and Disconnecting Cables, Continued
Identify the
System

After the cables have been disconnected and before beginning
the upgrade, you need to identify the system to be upgraded.
To identify the model 30 or 38 system, do the following:

Step

Action

View the system unit from the rear.

Locate the sticker label with either model code number
VS42A-xx for a Model 30 or WS42A-xx for a Model 38
system.

Does the system unit have the proper model code
number?

If yes, continue with this chapter.

If no, go to another chapter in this guide for that
particular model code number. Refer to About
This Guide in this document to determine which
chapter you need to go to.

1–9

Protecting Against Static

Caution

To eliminate any static charge that you may have built
up, touch your index finger to the top of the power
supply in one of the system units. This will discharge
any static electricity.

Use the
Antistatic
Wrist Strap

The following rules must be adhered to while handling system
components:
1. Wear a properly grounded antistatic wrist strap.
2. Any device removed from a system unit that can not be
reinstalled in the other system unit must be placed on an
antistatic mat.

Continued on next page

1–10

Protecting Against Static, Continued
Use the
Antistatic
Wrist Strap
(continued)

To handle the system components, do the following and refer to
Figure 1–3:

Step

Action

Place the Model 30 or Model 38 system unit and the
Model 60 system unit side by side on an antistatic
mat.

Plug the Model 30 or Model 38 monitor power cord
into the monitor power port on the back of the Model
30 or Model 38 system unit.

Plug the other end of the monitor power cord into the
system power port on the back of the VS 4000 Model
60 system unit. The two system units now have a
common ground between them (daisy chained).

Attach the alligator clip of the antistatic wrist strap to
the power supply of any system unit when installing
or removing components.

Continued on next page

1–11

Protecting Against Static, Continued
Figure 1–3 Attaching the Antistatic Wrist Strap to the System Unit

Power Supply

Alligator Clip

System Unit Frame

Antistatic Wrist Strap
MLO-005484

Continued on next page

1–12

Protecting Against Static, Continued
Alternate
Static
Protection
Method

An alternate method of using the antistatic wrist strap is:

Step

Action

Place the antistatic strap on your wrist.

Connect the alligator clip to the chassis frame in front
of the VS 3100 power supply.
NOTE This method is the least desirable because
the alligator clip has to moved from system unit to
system unit when exchanging components.

1–13

Removing Top Covers of the System Units

VS 4000 Model
60 System
Unit

Place the VS 4000 Model 60 system and the VS 3100 Model
30 or 38 system unit side by side on a flat clean surface on an
antistatic mat.

Caution

When removing the cover, you will need to pull forcefully
to release the retention devices on the front and rear
edges of the cover. Pulling forcefully will not break
the cover as long as the latches on the right side are
released.

Remove the
Top Cover of
the VS 4000

To remove the top cover of the VS 4000 Model 60, do the
following and refer to Figure 1–4:

Step

Action

Carefully release the latches on the right side of the
system unit.

Pull the cover up and away from the system.

Place the cover aside. It will be used later during
repackaging.

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Removing Top Covers of the System Units, Continued
Figure 1–4 Removing Top Cover on the VS 4000 Model 60
Latches

Retention
Devices
Bezel
Teeth
MLO-005883

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1–15

Removing Top Covers of the System Units, Continued
Remove the
Top Cover of
the VS 3100

To remove the system unit cover on the VS 3100 workstation,
do the following and refer to Figure 1–5:

Step

Action

Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, unscrew the two
captive screws at the back of the unit on the outside
edges. Unscrew these screws until they are loose, do
not remove them.

Slide the cover towards the front of the system and lift
it up and away from the system unit.

Continued on next page

1–16

Removing Top Covers of the System Units, Continued
Figure 1–5 Removing the System Unit Cover On the VS 3100 Model 30 or 38

System Unit Cover

Captive Cover Screws
MLO-005483

Step

Action

Place the cover aside. It will be used later during
repackaging.

1–17

Removing Components from VS 3100 Model 30 or 38

Typical Drive
Plate Layout

There are numerous possible drive plate configurations for the
VS 3100 Model 30 or 38, including two different types of drive
plates. There are also different kinds of SCSI mass storage
controllers depending on the model being upgraded. Figure 1-6
shows a common configuration of a Model 30 or 38 drive plate.
Figure 1–6 Common Configuration for a Model 30 or 38 Drive
Plate

RZ2x
Hard
Disk

SCSI

Power
Supply
RZ2x
Hard
Disk

RX23
Diskette
Drive

SCSI/ST506
Mass Controller
Power
Supply

RZ2x
Hard
Disk
Power
Supply
RZ2x
Hard
Disk

SCSI

RZ2x
Hard
Disk

LJ-01561-TI0

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Removing Components from VS 3100 Model 30 or 38, Continued
Remove RZ2x
Disk Drives

Remove all the RZ2x disk drives from the drive plate. Two of
these drives may be installed into the VS 4000 Model 60 system
unit.
To remove the RZ2x disk drives from the model 30 or 38, do the
following and refer to Figure 1–7:

Step

Action

Disconnect the SCSI signal and power cable from the
disk drives.

Push down the drive plate lever and slide the RZ2x
disk drive over the lever until the hard disk comes up
and out of the keyholes on the plate.
NOTE On some of the VS 3100 Model 30 units, it
might be necessary to turn the drive plate over after
removal from the system unit and unscrew the four
screws holding the RZ2x drives to the plate.

Discard the screw mounting hardware from the drives
after their removal from the drive plate. The RZ2x
drives will have a special mounting plate when
installed in the H-bracket in the VS 4000 system
unit.

Continued on next page

1–19

Removing Components from VS 3100 Model 30 or 38, Continued
Figure 1–7 Removing RZ2x Hard Disks from the Drive Plate

RZ2x Hard Disk
SCSI Mass Storage
Controller Module

Press Lever
Down

Drive Plate Lever
Slide Drive Over
and Remove
LJ-01562-TI0

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Removing Components from VS 3100 Model 30 or 38, Continued
Note

If there are three RZ2x disk drives on the drive plate,
it is necessary to remove the mass storage controller
module from the drive plate in order to remove the third
RZ2x drive. Otherwise, just disconnect the cables going
to the mass storage controller to remove the drive plate
from the system unit.

Remove the
Mass Storage
Controller
Module

To remove the mass storage controller module from the
model 30 or 38, do the following and refer to Figure 1–8 and
Figure 1–9:

Step

Action

Unscrew the captive screw on the SCSI mass storage
controller module.

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.

Disconnect the SCSI system cable on the SCSI mass
storage controller module.

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
signal cables.

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1–21

Removing Components from VS 3100 Model 30 or 38, Continued
Figure 1–8 SCSI Mass Storage Controller Module Cables

SCSI System
Port
SCSI Signal Cable
Port A

External SCSI Port

SCSI Signal Cable
Port B
Captive Screw
MLO-005535

Step

Action

Remove the SCSI mass storage controller module from
the drive plate by rotating it to the right as shown in
Figure 1–9. Slide the SCSI mass storage controller
module forward, away from the back of the drive plate.

Continued on next page

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Removing Components from VS 3100 Model 30 or 38, Continued
Figure 1–9 Removing the SCSI Mass Storage Controller Module
Slide Mount (1)

Drive Plate

SCSI System Port
Latches

SCSI
System
Cable
Slide
Mounts (2)

SCSI Mass Storage
Controller Module

Captive Screw

Post Locks
(Underneath Module)

MLO-005533

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Removing Components from VS 3100 Model 30 or 38, Continued
Caution

When removing the drive plate from the system unit, do
not make contact with the circuit boards underneath.
This action could cause the circuit boards irreparable
damage.

Remove the
Drive Plate

To remove the drive plate, do the following and refer to
Figure 1–10:

Step

Action

Disconnect the internal power cable from the internal
power supply.

Disconnect the SCSI system cable from the SCSI
system port (if it has not already been done).

Loosen the five captive screws.

Loosen the three Phillips-head slide mount screws on
the side of the drive plate.

Slide the drive plate towards the front of the system
unit and lift it up and out.

Continued on next page

1–24

Removing Components from VS 3100 Model 30 or 38, Continued
Figure 1–10 Removing the Drive Plate from a Model 30 or 38 System Unit

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

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Removing Components from VS 3100 Model 30 or 38, Continued
Note

Depending on the system configuration, the VS 3100
Model 30 or 38 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. To remove the
scanline coprocessor, you must remove three screws
from the mounting brackets, then release the tabs from
the post locks. The graphics coprocessor has only four
post locks with tabs holding it to the system board.

Remove the
Scanline
Coprocessor

To remove the scanline coprocessor module, do the following
and refer to Figure 1–11 and Figure 1–12:

Step

Action

Unscrew and remove the three screws on the mounting
brackets that attach the coprocessor to the system
board. The mounting brackets will remain attached to
the system board.

Continued on next page

1–26

Removing Components from VS 3100 Model 30 or 38, Continued
Figure 1–11 Scanline Coprocessor Mounting Brackets

Bracket A

Post-Lock
Holes
System Module

Screw

Power
Supply

Screw

Screw
Bracket C

Bracket B

MLO-005517

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Removing Components from VS 3100 Model 30 or 38, Continued

Step

Action

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.

Grasp the center of the scanline coprocessor module
next to the two connectors, and lift it up and off the
system board.

Set the scanline coprocessor on an antistatic mat. This
module will be reinstalled after the Ethernet ROMs
are exchanged.

Continued on next page

1–28

Removing Components from VS 3100 Model 30 or 38, Continued
Figure 1–12 Removing the Scanline Coprocessor from the System Board
System Side View
Timing Buffer
Chip
Scanline Coprocessor
Module

Module
Connectors

Power Supply

Post Lock
System Module

Module Connectors

Post Lock
MLO-005528

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Removing Components from VS 3100 Model 30 or 38, Continued
Caution

At this time, all the internal components except for the
Ethernet ROM have been removed from a VS 3100 Model
30 or Model 38.
Do not remove the Ethernet ROM from the VS 3100
Model 30 or 38 until you are ready to remove it from
the VS 4000 Model 60, thus eliminating any chance of
damage occurring to the ROM. You will be instructed
when to perform this procedure.

1–30

Removing Components on the VS 4000 Model 60

Internal
Layout of
the VS 4000
Model 60
Workstation

With the top cover removed, Figure 1–13 shows the location of
the internal components of the VS 4000 Model 60 workstation.
Figure 1–13 VS 4000 Model 60 Internal Component Locations
Graphics
Board
Memory
Boards
Power
Supply

Fixed Disk Drives
(RZ2x)

Diagnostics Board

Synchronous
Communications
Board

Removable Media Device
(RRD42, RX26,
TZK10 Drives)
MLO-005884

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Removing Components on the VS 4000 Model 60, Continued
Remove the
Graphics
Board

To remove the Ethernet ROM from the VS 4000 Model 60, it is
necessary to remove the graphics board.
To remove the graphics board, do the following and refer to
Figure 1–14:

Step

Action

Remove any external cable that is attached to the
graphics port on the rear of the system unit.

Remove the board by releasing the two latches at the
end of the board.

Lift the board up and out from the rear of the system
unit.

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Removing Components on the VS 4000 Model 60, Continued
Figure 1–14 Removing the Graphics Board
3

2
1

Graphics Board

Board
Latches 1
MLO-006444

Note

At this time in the upgrade procedure, you are now
ready to exchange the two ROMs between workstations.

1–33

Exchanging ROMs between the Two Workstations

Cautions

1. When removing the ROMs from the system boards,
antistatic precaution must be adhered to.
2. Before you remove or install the Ethernet ROMs, be
sure you note the orientation of the IC chip keyway in
relation to the chip IC socket. If you put the Ethernet
ROM in backwards, the system will not function.

Exchange
Ethernet
ROMs

To swap the Ethernet ROMs, do the following and refer to
Figure 1–15:

Step

Action

Locate the Ethernet ROM on the VS 4000 Model 60
system board and remove it from the socket using a
chip puller. Place the Ethernet ROM on the antistatic
mat.
NOTE The Ethernet ROM is the only socketed 16-pin
chip on the system board. The Ethernet ROM has
distinct manufacturer’s markings on the top; written
on it is the ENET ADRS (abbreviation for ‘‘Ethernet
Address’’).

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1–34

Exchanging ROMs between the Two Workstations, Continued
Figure 1–15 Removing the Ethernet ROM from the VS 3100 System Board
Ethernet ROM Key

ROM Socket

Ethernet ROM

MLO-005522

Step

Action

Examine the pins on the Ethernet ROM. Make sure
the pins are straight after removal.

Remove the Ethernet ROM from the VS 3100 system
and install it into the system board on the VS 4000
Model 60 system unit.

Continued on next page

1–35

Exchanging ROMs between the Two Workstations, Continued

Note

1–36

Step

Action

Install the ROM that you removed from the VS 4000
Model 60 workstation into the VS 3100 system board.

Now that the Ethernet ROMs have been exchanged
between the two systems, you can now reinstall
components into the systems.

Restoring the VS 4000 Model 60 Workstation

Note

When installing components into the VS 4000
workstation, perform the procedures that were
previously discussed in the component removal sections
of this chapter. Perform all the procedures in reverse
order.

Summary of
Restoration of
VS 4000

Follow these steps in the sequence listed below to restore the
VS 4000 Model 60 workstation. Detail instructions for some of
these steps will follow.

Step

Action

Install the graphics board.

Install two of the RZ2x disk drives that were removed
from the VS 3100 system into the H-bracket in the
system unit. Connect the power and SCSI signal to
these devices.
NOTE If there are more than two RZ2x drives to
be installed, they must be installed into a storage
expansion box.
Manually check all RZ2x disk drive ID jumpers to
make certain no devices have duplicate SCSI ID
numbers before installing them into the system unit.

Check that all the remaining system unit SCSI cables
are firmly connected to each device (RRD42, TZK10,
and RX26).

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Restoring the VS 4000 Model 60 Workstation, Continued

Remove the
H-Bracket
from the
System Unit

Step

Action

Install the system unit top cover.

Install all the following external system unit cables
and the terminator that was removed from the VS
3100 workstation:

System power cord

Monitor power cord

SCSI terminator or cable

Loopback connector and T-connector or
communication cables

Mouse cable

Keyboard cable

Monitor video cable

It is necessary to remove the H-bracket from the system unit in
order to install the RZ2x disk drives. Push in on the cantilever
catch on the H-bracket and lift the bracket straight up and out
of the system unit. See Figure 1–16.

Continued on next page

1–38

Restoring the VS 4000 Model 60 Workstation, Continued
Figure 1–16 Removing the H-Bracket from the System Unit

Cantilever
Catch

MLO-005908

Note

There are special H-bracket mounting plates that must
be installed on the RZ2x disk drives before the drives
can be installed in the H-bracket. These mounting plates
will be a part of the VS 4000 Model 60 upgrade kit.

Continued on next page

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Restoring the VS 4000 Model 60 Workstation, Continued
Install the
Disk Drives on
an H-Bracket

To install the RZ2x drives into the H-bracket, do the following
and refer to Figure 1–17 and Figure 1–18:

Step

Action

Place the first RZ2x drive in the H-bracket by
orientating both the mounting bracket tab and the
H-bracket groove.

Lower the drive into the H-bracket and press down
firmly, sliding the drive until it locks in place on the
H-bracket.

If two RZ2x drives are to be installed in the H-bracket,
turn the H-bracket over and repeat step 2.

Connect the SCSI signal and power cables to the disk
drives and replace the H-bracket into the system unit.
WARNING When replacing the H-bracket in the
system unit, beware of the sharp plastic teeth on the
top edge of the bezel. Also, be careful not to pinch
your fingers under the bottom edge of the H-bracket.

Continued on next page

1–40

Restoring the VS 4000 Model 60 Workstation, Continued
Figure 1–17 Installing the first RZ2x Drive into an H-Bracket

Tab

Bracket
Groove

H-Bracket
MLO-005909

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Restoring the VS 4000 Model 60 Workstation, Continued
Figure 1–18 Replacing the H-bracket into the System Unit
H-Bracket with
2 Fixed Disk Drives

Keys

Removable
Media
Bracket

Guide Rib
Bezel

1–42

MLO-005914

Powering Up the VS 4000 Model 60 After Upgrade

Power up
Sequence

Automatic
Test Display

With all the cables connected, turn the workstation peripherals
On in the following sequence:

Step

Power On...

Storage expansion box, if you have one

Printer and modem, if you have them

Monitor

System unit

When you first turn on the system unit, the following will
happen automatically:
1. The system will beep to let you know that the system is
running self tests.
2. As each test completes, the status bar will start to fill.
When all tests have been completed without error, the
status bar will be filled completely. See Figure 1–19.

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1–43

Powering Up the VS 4000 Model 60 After Upgrade, Continued
Figure 1–19 Automatic Test Display

Firmware Version Number
Ethernet Hardware Address
Memory Size

KA46-A Vn.n
08-00-2B-04-03-12
8MB

Status Bar

Console Prompt

>>>

MLO-005316

1–44

Running the Show Config Command

Show Config
Command

To display the Show Config command on the screen, do the
following and refer to Figure 1–20:

Step

Action

Open the door on the front of the system unit.

Press the Halt button. The system will display the
console command prompt (>>>).

At the prompt, type show config and hit Return .

Continued on next page

1–45

Running the Show Config Command, Continued
Figure 1–20 Show Config Command Display
>>> SHOW CONFIG
KA46-A Vn.n
08-00-2B-0A-7D-CB
8MB
DEVNBR
-----1
2

DEVNAM
-----NVR
LCG

3
4
5

DZ
CACHE
MEM

6
7
8
9
10

FPU
IT
SYS
NI
SCSI

11
12

AUD
COMM

SCSI Line
SCSI ID Number
Component Mnemonic

INFO
-------------------------------OK
OK
LR-MONO FB-1.0
OK
OK
OK
8MB = SY=8MB, S0/1=0MB, S2/3=0MB, S4/5=0MB
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
0-RZ23L
5-RZ24
6-INITR
OK
OK

>>>
MLO-005457

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Running the Show Config Command, Continued
Examine
the Screen
Display

Compare the data on the screen with the data you received
when you did a Show Device on the VS 3100 Model 30 or 38
workstation before powering down.
Verify that:

Note

The Ethernet address is the same as it was on the VS 3100.

The SCSI ID numbers are not duplicated.

All the system devices (1 through 11) have an OK beside
them under the INFO column.

If the screen does not show any error codes, you have
successfully completed the upgrade and you are ready to
boot the system.
If the system shows any error messages or error
codes, refer to the VAXstation 4000 Model 60 Service
Information Kit, EK-V466B-SV-001 for system testing and
troubleshooting procedures.

1–47

Restoring the VS 3100 Model 30 or 38 for Shipment to Digital

Note

When installing components into the VS 3100
workstation, perform the procedures that were
previously discussed in the component removal sections
of this chapter. Perform all the procedures in reverse
order.

Install
System Unit
Components

Before the VS 3100 system can be returned, the following
components must be installed:
1. Ethernet ROM from the VS 4000 Model 60 system
2. Either the graphics or scanline coprocessor module
3. Mass storage controller module
4. Disk drive plate
5. System unit cover

Return Forms

Note

The following Return Forms must be filled out:

Digital Services Upgrade Worksheet

Digital Services and Customer Installation Receipt

Returns Material Checklist

The Digital Services representative will work with
the customer to ensure that the hardware is packaged
properly and the proper forms are filled out.
See Appendix A for a copy of the Return Forms.

1–48

Chapter 2
Upgrade of VS 3100 Model 40 or 48 Workstation
to a VS 4000 Model 60 Workstation
Overview

Introduction

By upgrading the VS 3100 Model 40 or 48 workstation to a
VS 4000 Model 60 workstation, the customer is able to leverage
their initial investment in existing Digital VMS hardware to a
faster and more powerful computer system.

Purpose

The purpose of this chapter is to provide upgrade information
so that Digital Services Engineers or knowledgeable Digital
customers can upgrade an existing VS 3100 Model 40 or 48
workstation to a VS 4000 Model 60 workstation.

Caution

Continued on next page

2–1

Overview, Continued
Chapter
Content

This chapter describes how to upgrade a VAXstation 3100
Model 40 or Model 48 workstation. These two systems are
very similar in structure. When there are differences between
the upgrade instructions, it will be called out with a Note
specifying the differences between the two models. This chapter
contains the following information:

! Preparing the VS 3100 Model 40 or 48 workstation for
upgrade

" Shutting down the system peripherals and disconnecting
cables

# Protecting against static
$ Removing top covers on system units
% Removing internal components on the VS 3100 system unit
& Removing internal components from the VS 4000 model 60
system unit

' Swapping Ethernet ROMs between system units
( Restoring the VS 4000 Model 60 workstation
) Powering up the VS 4000 Model 60 workstation after
upgrade

+> Running the Show Config command
+? Restoring the VS 3100 model 40 or 48 for shipment back to
Digital

2–2

Preparing the VS 3100 Model 40 or 48 for Upgrade

Run Show
Device
Command

To run the Show Device command, do the following and refer
to Figure 2–1:

Step

Action

Press the Halt button in the rear of the system unit.
Results: The system displays the console prompt (>>>)
on the screen.

Type Show Device at the console prompt and press
Return . Record the Ethernet hardware address. This
address will be verified on the completion of the
upgrade.

Verify that no two devices have the same SCSI ID
numbers.

Continued on next page

2–3

Preparing the VS 3100 Model 40 or 48 for Upgrade, Continued
Figure 2–1 Typical Screen Display of a Show Device Command

>>> SHOW DEVICE
Ethernet Hardware
Address

RM/FX
-----

WP
--

121.64 MB
.......

FX
RM

121.64 MB
205.12 MB

FX
RM

VMS/VMB
------ESAO

NUMBYTES
DEVTYP
ADDR
---------------08-00-2B-07-E3-83

DKA300
MKA500
..HostID..

A/3/0
A/5/0
A/6

DISK
TAPE
INITR

DKA200
DKA400

A/2/0
A/4/0

DISK
RODISK

DEVNAM
------

REV
---

Revision Number

RZ23L xxxx

Device Name
VMS Device Number

RZ23L xxxx
RRD42 xxxx

SCSI Bus
SCSI ID Setting

>>>

Logical Unit
Number (LUN)
Device Type
Number of
Megabytes
Type of Device
Write-Protected

MLO-005453

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2–4

Preparing the VS 3100 Model 40 or 48 for Upgrade, Continued
Console
Commands
and Software
Upgrades

Note

Procedure

Refer to...

Run the console commands
and record the settings of the
dynamic memory

VAXstation 3100 Model 40 or
48 Owner’s Guide

Back up the system and user
disks

VMS Backup Utility Manual

Verify VMS operating system
software is at Version 5.5 or
higher

VMS Installation and
Operations Manual

EK-VSM40-OM

AA-LA35A-TE

AA-NY74B-TE

All system backups and VMS software version upgrades
are the responsibility of the Digital customer.

2–5

Shutting Down Peripherals and Disconnect Cables

Note

Refer to the operating system software documentation
for the proper operating system shutdown procedure.
VMS Installation and Operations Manual
AA-NY74B-TE

Shut Down the
System

After shutting down the operating system, turn the system
peripherals off in the following order:
1. Expansion boxes
2. Printer, modem, and other equipment
3. Monitor
4. System unit box

Disconnect
Cables

Disconnect the following cables from the back of the system and
refer to Figure 2–2:
1. System power cord first from the wall and then from the
system unit
2. Monitor power cord
3. Keyboard cable
4. Mouse cable
5. ThinWire Ethernet or standard Ethernet connector
6. SCSI terminator or external SCSI cable
7. Monitor video cable
8. Printer and communications cables

Continued on next page

2–6

Shutting Down Peripherals and Disconnect Cables, Continued
9. Remove the monitor from the top of the system unit and set
it aside
Figure 2–2 Disconnecting the System Unit and Monitor Cables

Monitor Power Cord

ThinWire T-Connector

Monitor Video Cable
Keyboard Cable
Mouse Cable
System Power Cord
MLO-006504

Continued on next page

2–7

Shutting Down Peripherals and Disconnect Cables, Continued
Identify the
System

After the cables have been disconnected and before beginning
the upgrade, you need to identify the system to be upgraded.
To identify the Model 40 or 48 system, do the following:

2–8

Step

Action

View the system unit from the rear.

Locate the sticker label with either model code number
VS42S-xx for a Model 40 system or WS42S-xx for a
Model 48 system.

Does the system unit have the proper model code
number?

If yes, continue with this chapter.

If no, go to another chapter in this guide for that
particular model code number. Refer to About
This Guide in this document to determine which
chapter you need to go to.

Protecting Against Static

Caution

To eliminate any static charge that you may have built
up, touch your index finger to the top of the power
supply in one of the system units. This will discharge
any static electricity.

Use the
Antistatic
Wrist Strap

Step

Action

Place the Model 40 or Model 48 system unit and the
Model 60 system unit side by side on an antistatic
mat.

Plug the Model 40 or Model 48 monitor power cord
into the monitor power port on the back of the Model
40 or Model 48 system unit.

Plug the other end of the monitor power cord into the
system power port on the back of the VS 4000 Model
60 system unit. The two system units now have a
common ground between them (daisy chained).

Continued on next page

2–9

Protecting Against Static, Continued

Step

Action

Attach the alligator clip of the antistatic wrist strap to
the power supply of any system unit when installing
or removing components.

Figure 2–3 Attaching the Antistatic Wrist Strap to the System Unit

Power Supply

Alligator Clip

System Unit Frame

Antistatic Wrist Strap
MLO-005484

Continued on next page

2–10

Protecting Against Static, Continued
Alternate
Static
Protection
Method

An alternate method of using the antistatic wrist strap is:

Step

Action

Place the antistatic strap on your wrist.

2–11

Removing Top Covers of the System Units

VS 4000 Model
60 System
Unit

Place the VS 4000 Model 60 system and the VS 3100 Model
40 or 48 system unit side by side on a flat clean surface on an
antistatic mat.

Caution

When removing the cover, you will need to pull forcefully
to release the retention devices on the middle of the
front and rear edges of the cover. Pulling forcefully will
not break the cover as long as the latches on the right
side are released.

Remove the
Top Cover of
the VS 4000

To remove the top cover of the VS 4000 Model 60, do the
following and refer to Figure 2–4:

Step

Action

Carefully release the latches on the right side of the
system unit.

Pull the cover up and away from the system.

Place the cover aside. It will be used later during
repackaging.

Continued on next page

2–12

Removing Top Covers of the System Units, Continued
Figure 2–4 Removing Top Cover on the VS 4000 Model 60
Latches

Retention
Devices
Bezel
Teeth
MLO-005883

Continued on next page

2–13

Removing Top Covers of the System Units, Continued
Remove the
Top Cover of
the VS 3100

To remove the system unit cover on the VS 3100 workstation,
do the following and refer to Figure 2–5:

Step

Action

Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, unscrew the two
captive screws at the back of the unit on the outside
edges. Unscrew these screws until they are loose, do
not remove them.

Slide the cover towards the front of the system and lift
it up and away from the system unit.

Place the cover aside. It will be used later during
repackaging.

Continued on next page

2–14

Removing Top Covers of the System Units, Continued
Figure 2–5 Removing the System Unit Cover on the VS 3100 Model 40 or 48

System Unit Cover

Captive Cover Screws
MLO-006505

2–15

Removing Components from VS 3100 Model 40 and 48

Typical Drive
Plate Layout

There are numerous possible drive plate configurations for the
VS 3100 Model 40 or 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 2–6
shows a common configuration of a Model 40 or 48 drive plate.

Continued on next page

2–16

Removing Components from VS 3100 Model 40 and 48, Continued
Figure 2–6 Common Configuration for a Model 40 or 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

Power
Data

TZ30
Drive

Lower Drive Plate
MA-X0814-88
LJ-01563-TI0

Continued on next page

2–17

Removing Components from VS 3100 Model 40 and 48, Continued
Remove the
Upper Drive
Plate

To remove the upper drive plate, do the following and refer to
Figure 2–7 and Figure 2–8:

Step

Action

Connect the alligator clip from the wrist strap to the
system unit.

Disconnect the SCSI signal cables from all the RZ2x
disk drives.

Disconnect the internal power cables from all the RZ2x
disk drives.

Disconnect the internal power cable from the power
supply.

Disconnect the SCSI signal cable from the SCSI/ST506
mass storage module.

Lift the RRD40 adapter module from the four plastic
standoffs. Let the module extend over the back of the
system unit.

Loosen the five captive screws shown in Figure 2–8.

Slide the drive plate with attached disk drives forward
and lift it off the unit.

Continued on next page

2–18

Removing Components from VS 3100 Model 40 and 48, Continued
Figure 2–7 Disconnecting the SCSI Signal and Power Cables
SCSI Signal
Cable

Internal Power
Connector
Internal
Power Cable
SCSI-B
Cable

MLO-006515

Continued on next page

2–19

Removing Components from VS 3100 Model 40 and 48, Continued
Figure 2–8 Removing the Upper Drive Plate from the System Unit

Captive
Screws (2)

Upper Drive Plate

Captive Screw
MLO-006507

Remove RZ2x
Disk Drives

Remove the RZ2x disk drives from the upper drive plate. Two
of these drives may be installed into the VS 4000 Model 60
system unit.
To remove the RZ2x disk drives from the upper drive plate, do
the following and refer to Figure 2–9:

Continued on next page

2–20

Removing Components from VS 3100 Model 40 and 48, Continued

Step

Action

Turn the Model 40 or 48 upper drive plate over so the
RZ2x drives are face down.

Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, unscrew the four
screws that hold each drive to the drive plate. Support
each drive with one hand when removing the last
screw.

Set the drives aside, they will be installed in the VS
4000 Model 60 later.

Continued on next page

2–21

Removing Components from VS 3100 Model 40 and 48, Continued
Figure 2–9 Removing RZ2x Hard Disks from the Drive Plate

RZxx Hard Disks

Upper Drive Plate

MLO-006508

Continued on next page

2–22

Removing Components from VS 3100 Model 40 and 48, Continued
Note

The screws and grommets removed from the drive plate
will not be used again. The VS 4000 Model 60 upgrade
kit includes special mounting plates for the RZ2x disk
drives that will be installed in the system unit H-bracket.

Caution

When you are removing the lower drive plate from
the system unit, do not make contact with the circuit
boards underneath, 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.

Continued on next page

2–23

Removing Components from VS 3100 Model 40 and 48, Continued
Remove the
Lower Drive
Plate

To remove the lower drive plate from the system unit, do the
following and refer to Figure 2–10 and Figure 2–11:

Step

Action

Remove the RRD40 adapter module by disconnecting
the cable from the SCSI bus and the RRD40 compact
disk drive.

Disconnect the internal power cable from the TZ30
tape drive (if installed).

Disconnect the SCSI signal cable on the TZ30 to the
mass storage controller (if installed).

Disconnect the internal power cable from the RRD40
compact disk.

Loosen the four captive screws and the three slide
mount screws shown in Figure 2–11. Do not remove
the screws.

Slide the lower drive plate forward, then lift the plate
from the system unit.

Continued on next page

2–24

Removing Components from VS 3100 Model 40 and 48, Continued
Figure 2–10 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

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2–25

Removing Components from VS 3100 Model 40 and 48, Continued
Figure 2–11 Removing the Lower Drive Plate
Captive
Screws (2)

Captive
Screws (2)

Slide Mount
Screws (3)

Lower Drive Plate

Slide Mount Openings (3)
MLO-006510

Continued on next page

2–26

Removing Components from VS 3100 Model 40 and 48, Continued
Remove the
TZ30 and
RRD40 from
the Drive Plate

To remove the TZ30 and RRD40 from the drive plate, do the
following and refer to Figure 2–12:

Step

Action

Turn the Model 40 or 48 lower drive plate over so the
TZ30 and the RRD40 are face down.

Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, unscrew the four
screws holding each module to the lower drive plate.
Support each drive with one hand when removing the
last screw.

Place the drives aside, they may be installed in the
VS 4000 Model 60 system unit or an expansion box.

Continued on next page

2–27

Removing Components from VS 3100 Model 40 and 48, Continued
Figure 2–12 Removing the TZ30 and the RRD40 from the
Lower Drive Plate

Screws
MA-X0535-89

MLO-006511

Continued on next page

2–28

Removing Components from VS 3100 Model 40 and 48, Continued
Note

Depending on the system configuration, the VS 3100
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. To remove the
scanline coprocessor, you must remove three screws
from the mounting brackets, then release the tabs from
the post locks. The graphics coprocessor module has
only four post locks with tabs holding it to the system
board.

Continued on next page

2–29

Removing Components from VS 3100 Model 40 and 48, Continued
Remove the
Scanline
Coprocessor

To remove the scanline coprocessor module, do the following
and refer to Figure 2–13 and Figure 2–14:

Step

Action

Unscrew and remove the three screws on the mounting
brackets that attach the coprocessor to the system
board. The mounting brackets will remain attached to
the system board.

Grasp the center of the scanline coprocessor module
next to the two connectors, and lift it up and off the
system board.

Set the scanline coprocessor on an antistatic mat. This
module will be reinstalled after the Ethernet ROMs
are exchanged.

Continued on next page

2–30

Removing Components from VS 3100 Model 40 and 48, Continued
Figure 2–13 Scanline Coprocessor Mounting Brackets

Bracket A

Post-Lock
Holes
System Module

Screw

Power
Supply

Screw

Screw
Bracket C

Bracket B

MLO-005517

Continued on next page

2–31

Removing Components from VS 3100 Model 40 and 48, Continued
Figure 2–14 Removing the Scanline Coprocessor from the System Board
System Side View
Timing Buffer
Chip
Scanline Coprocessor
Module

Module
Connectors

Power Supply

Post Lock
System Module

Module Connectors

Post Lock
MLO-005528

Continued on next page

2–32

Removing Components from VS 3100 Model 40 and 48, Continued
Caution

At this time, all the internal components except for the
Ethernet ROM have been removed from a VS 3100 Model
40 or Model 48.
Do not remove the Ethernet ROMs from the VS 3100
Model 40 or 48 until you are ready to remove it from
the VS 4000 Model 60, thus eliminating any chance of
damage occurring to the ROMs. You will be instructed
when to perform this procedure.

2–33

Removing Components from the VS 4000 Model 60

Internal
Component
Locations

With the top cover removed, Figure 2–15 shows the location of
the internal components of the VS 4000 Model 60 workstation.
Figure 2–15 VS 4000 Model 60 Component Locations
Graphics
Board
Memory
Boards
Power
Supply

Fixed Disk Drives
(RZ2x)

Diagnostics Board

Synchronous
Communications
Board

Removable Media Device
(RRD42, RX26,
TZK10 Drives)
MLO-005884

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2–34

Removing Components from the VS 4000 Model 60, Continued
Remove the
Graphics
Board

Note

To remove the Ethernet ROM from the VS 4000 Model 60, it is
necessary to remove the graphics board.
To remove the graphics board, do the following and refer to
Figure 2–16:

Step

Action

Remove any external cable that is attached to the
graphics port on the rear of the system unit.

Remove the board by releasing the two latches at the
end of the board.

Lift the board up and out from the rear of the system
unit.

At this time in the upgrade procedure, you are now
ready to exchange the two ROMs between workstations.

Continued on next page

2–35

Removing Components from the VS 4000 Model 60, Continued
Figure 2–16 Removing the Graphics Board from the Model
60 System
3

2
1

Graphics Board

Board
Latches 1
MLO-006444

2–36

Exchanging ROMs between the two Workstations

Cautions

1. When removing the ROMs from the system boards,
antistatic precaution must be adhered to.
2. Before removing or installing any Ethernet ROMs, be
sure you note the orientation of the IC chip keyway in
relation to the chip IC socket. If you put the Ethernet
ROM in backwards, the system will not function.

Exchange
Ethernet
ROMs

To remove and install the ROMs, do the following and refer to
Figure 2–17:

Step

Action

Examine the pins on the Ethernet ROM. Make sure
the pins are straight after removal.

Remove the Ethernet ROM from the VS 3100 system
and install it into the system board on the VS 4000
Model 60 system unit.

Continued on next page

2–37

Exchanging ROMs between the two Workstations, Continued

Step

Action

Install the ROM that you removed from the VS 4000
Model 60 workstation into the VS 3100 Model 40 or 48
system board.

Figure 2–17 Removing the Ethernet ROM from the VS 3100 System Board
Ethernet ROM Key

ROM Socket

Ethernet ROM

MLO-005522

Continued on next page

2–38

Exchanging ROMs between the two Workstations, Continued
Note

Now that the Ethernet ROMs have been exchanged
between the two systems, you can now reinstall
components into the systems.

Continued on next page

2–39

Restoring the VS 4000 Model 60 Workstation

Note

Summary of
Restoration of
VS 4000

Follow these steps in the sequence listed below to restore the
VS 4000 Model 60 workstation. Detail instructions for some of
these steps will follow.

Step

Action

Install the graphics board.

Install two of the RZ2x disk drives that were removed
from the VS 3100 system into the H-bracket in the
system unit. Connect the power and SCSI signal to
these devices.
NOTE If there are more than two RZ2x drives to
be installed, they must be installed into a storage
expansion box.
Manually check all RZ2x disk drive ID jumpers to
make certain no drives have duplicate SCSI ID
numbers before installing them into the system
unit.

Check that all the system unit SCSI cables are firmly
connected to each device (RRD42, TZK10, and RX26).

Continued on next page

2–40

Restoring the VS 4000 Model 60 Workstation, Continued

Remove the
H-Bracket
from the
System Unit

Step

Action

Install the system unit top cover.

Install all the following external system unit cables
and the terminator that was removed from the VS
3100 workstation:

System power cord

Monitor power cord

SCSI terminator or cable

Loopback connector and T-connector or
communication cables

Mouse cable

Keyboard cable

Monitor video cable

It is necessary to remove the H-bracket from the Model 60
system unit in order to install the RZ2x disk drives. Push in on
the cantilever catch on the bracket and lift the bracket straight
up and out of the system unit. See Figure 2–18.

Continued on next page

2–41

Restoring the VS 4000 Model 60 Workstation, Continued
Figure 2–18 Removing the H-Bracket from the System Unit

Cantilever
Catch

MLO-005908

Note

Continued on next page

2–42

Restoring the VS 4000 Model 60 Workstation, Continued
Install Disk
Drives on an
H-Bracket

To install the RZ2x drives into the H-bracket, do the following
and refer to Figure 2–19 and Figure 2–20.

Step

Action

Place the first RZ2x drive in the H-bracket by
orientating both the mounting bracket tab and the
H-bracket groove.

Lower the drive into the H-bracket and press down
firmly, sliding the drive until it locks in place on the
H-bracket.

If two RZ2x drives are to be installed in the H-bracket,
turn the H-bracket over and repeat step 2.

Continued on next page

2–43

Restoring the VS 4000 Model 60 Workstation, Continued
Figure 2–19 Installing the first RZ2x Drive into an H-Bracket

Tab

Bracket
Groove

H-Bracket
MLO-005909

Continued on next page

2–44

Restoring the VS 4000 Model 60 Workstation, Continued
Figure 2–20 Replacing the H-bracket into the System Unit
H-Bracket with
2 Fixed Disk Drives

Keys

Removable
Media
Bracket

Guide Rib
Bezel

MLO-005914

2–45

Powering Up the VS 4000 Model 60 After Upgrade

Power up
Sequence

Automatic test
Display

With all the cables connected, turn the workstation peripherals
On in the following sequence:

Step

Power On....

Storage expansion box, if you have one

Printer and modem, if you have them

Monitor

System unit

When you first turn on the system unit, the following will
happen automatically:

The system will beep to let you know that the system is
running self tests.

As each test completes, the status bar will start to fill.
When all tests have been completed without error, the
status bar will be filled completely. See Figure 2–21.

Continued on next page

2–46

Powering Up the VS 4000 Model 60 After Upgrade, Continued
Figure 2–21 Automatic Test Display

Firmware Version Number
Ethernet Hardware Address
Memory Size

KA46-A Vn.n
08-00-2B-04-03-12
8MB

Status Bar

Console Prompt

>>>

MLO-005316

2–47

Running the Show Config Command

Show Config
Command

To display the Show Config command on the screen, do the
following and refer to Figure 2–22.

Step

Action

Open the front door of the system unit.

Press the Halt button. The system will display the
console command prompt (>>>).

At the prompt, type show config and hit Return .

Continued on next page

2–48

Running the Show Config Command, Continued
Figure 2–22 Show Config Command Display
>>> SHOW CONFIG
KA46-A Vn.n
08-00-2B-0A-7D-CB
8MB
DEVNBR
-----1
2

DEVNAM
-----NVR
LCG

3
4
5

DZ
CACHE
MEM

6
7
8
9
10

FPU
IT
SYS
NI
SCSI

11
12

AUD
COMM

SCSI Line
SCSI ID Number
Component Mnemonic

INFO
-------------------------------OK
OK
LR-MONO FB-1.0
OK
OK
OK
8MB = SY=8MB, S0/1=0MB, S2/3=0MB, S4/5=0MB
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
0-RZ23L
5-RZ24
6-INITR
OK
OK

>>>
MLO-005457

Examine
the Screen
Display

Compare the data on the screen with the data you received
when you did a Show Device on the VS 3100 Model 40 or 48
workstation before powering down.
Verify that:

The Ethernet address is the same as it was on the VS 3100.

The SCSI ID numbers are not duplicated.

Continued on next page

2–49

Running the Show Config Command, Continued

Note

All the system devices (1 through 11) have an OK beside
them under the INFO column.

If the screen does not show any error codes, you have
successfully completed the upgrade and you are ready to
boot the system.
If the system shows any error messages or codes, refer
to the VAXstation 4000 Model 60 Service Information Kit,
EK-V466B-SV-001 for system testing and troubleshooting
procedures.

2–50

Restoring the VS 3100 Model 40 or 48 for Shipment to Digital

Note

Install
System Unit
Components

Return Forms

Note

The following Return Forms must be filled out:

Digital Services Upgrade Worksheet

Digital Services and Customer Installation Receipts

Returns Material Checklist

The Digital Services representative will work with
the customer to ensure that the hardware is packaged
properly and the proper forms are filled out.
See Appendix A for a copy of the Return Forms.

2–51

Chapter 3
Upgrade of VS 3100 Model 76 Workstation
to a VS 4000 Model 60 Workstation
Overview

Introduction

By upgrading the VS 3100 Model 76 workstation to a VS 4000
Model 60 workstation, the customer is able to leverage their
initial investment in existing Digital VMS hardware to a faster
and more powerful computer system.

Purpose

The purpose of this chapter is to provide upgrade information
so that Digital Services Engineers or knowledgeable Digital
customers can upgrade an existing VS 3100 Model 76
workstation to a VS 4000 Model 60 workstation.

Caution

Only Digital Services or qualified self maintenance
personnel should perform this upgrade. You must have
a working 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
Digital Services to schedule an upgrade.

Continued on next page

3–1

Overview, Continued
Chapter
Content

This chapter describes how to upgrade a VAXstation 3100
Model 76 workstation to a VS 4000 Model 60 workstation.
This chapter contains the following procedures:

! Preparing the VS 3100 Model 76 workstation for upgrade
" Shutting down the system peripherals and disconnecting
system cables

# Protecting against static
$ Removing top covers on the system units
% Removing internal components on the VS 3100 Model 76
system unit

& Removing internal components on the VS 4000 Model 60
system unit

' Swapping Ethernet ROMs between system units
( Installing memory modules into the VS 4000 Model 60
system unit

) Restoring the VS 4000 Model 60 workstation
+> Powering up the VS 4000 Model 60 workstation after
upgrade

+? Running the Show Config command
+@ Restoring the VS 3100 Model 76 for shipment back to
Digital

3–2

Preparing the VS 3100 Model 76 for Upgrade

Run Show
Device
Command

To run the Show Device command, do the following and refer to
Figure 3–1:

Step

Action

Press the Halt button in the rear of the system unit.
Results: The system displays the console prompt (>>>)
on the screen.

Type Show Device at the console prompt and press
Return . Record the Ethernet hardware address. This
address will be verified on the completion of the
upgrade.

Verify that no two devices have the same SCSI ID
numbers.

Continued on next page

3–3

Preparing the VS 3100 Model 76 for Upgrade, Continued
Figure 3–1 Typical Screen Display of a Show Device Command

>>> SHOW DEVICE
Ethernet Hardware
Address

RM/FX
-----

WP
--

121.64 MB
.......

FX
RM

121.64 MB
205.12 MB

FX
RM

VMS/VMB
------ESAO

NUMBYTES
DEVTYP
ADDR
---------------08-00-2B-07-E3-83

DKA300
MKA500
..HostID..

A/3/0
A/5/0
A/6

DISK
TAPE
INITR

DKA200
DKA400

A/2/0
A/4/0

DISK
RODISK

DEVNAM
------

REV
---

Revision Number

RZ23L xxxx

Device Name
VMS Device Number

RZ23L xxxx
RRD42 xxxx

SCSI Bus
SCSI ID Setting

>>>

Logical Unit
Number (LUN)
Device Type
Number of
Megabytes
Type of Device
Write-Protected

MLO-005453

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3–4

Preparing the VS 3100 Model 76 for Upgrade, Continued
Console
Commands
and Software
Upgrades

Note

Before proceeding with the upgrade, you must record the
existing console command settings, these settings will be
verified later in the upgrade. You must back up the system and
user disks, and verify VMS software versions.

Procedure

Refer to...

Run the console commands
and record the settings of the
dynamic memory

VAXstation 3100 Model 76
Owner’s Guide

Back up the system and user
disks

VMS Backup Utility Manual

Verify VMS operating system
software is at Version 5.5 or
higher

VMS Installation and
Operations Manual

EK-VX31M-UG

AA-LA35A-TE

AA-NY74B-TE

All system backups and VMS software version upgrades
are the responsibility of the Digital customer.

3–5

Shutting Down Peripherals and Disconnect Cables

Note

Refer to the operating system software documentation
for the proper operating system shutdown procedure.
VMS Installation and Operations Manual
AA-NY74B-TE

Shut Down the
System

After shutting down the operating system, turn the system
peripherals off in the following order:
1. Expansion boxes
2. Printer, modem, and other equipment
3. Monitor
4. System Unit Box

Disconnect
Cables

Disconnect the following cables from the back of the system and
refer to Figure 3–2:
1. System power cord first from the wall and then from the
system unit
2. Monitor power cord
3. Keyboard cable
4. Mouse cable
5. ThinWire Ethernet or standard Ethernet connector
6. SCSI terminator or external SCSI cable
7. Monitor video cable
8. Printer and communications cables

Continued on next page

3–6

Shutting Down Peripherals and Disconnect Cables, Continued
9. Remove the monitor from the top of the system unit and set
it aside
Figure 3–2 Disconnecting the System Unit and Monitor Cables

Monitor Power Cord

ThinWire T-Connector
Monitor Video Cable
Keyboard Cable
Mouse Cable

System Power Cord
MLO-005514

Continued on next page

3–7

Shutting Down Peripherals and Disconnect Cables, Continued
Identify the VS
3100 Model 76
System

3–8

After the cables have been disconnected and before beginning
the upgrade, you need to identify the system to be upgraded.
To identify the VS 3100 Model 76 system, do the following:

Step

Action

View the system unit from the rear.

Locate the sticker label with the model code number
WS43A-xx for a Model 76 system.

Does the system unit have the proper model code
number?

If yes, continue with this chapter.

If no, go to another chapter in this guide for that
particular model code number. Refer to About
This Guide in this document to determine which
chapter you need to go to.

Protecting Against Static

Caution

To eliminate any static charge that you may have built
up, touch your index finger to the top of the power
supply in one of the system units. This will discharge
any static electricity.

Use the
Antistatic
Wrist Strap

Protect
Against Static

To handle the system components, do the following and refer to
Figure 3–3:
1. Place the Model 76 and the Model 60 system unit side by
side on an antistatic mat.
2. Plug the Model 76 monitor power cord into the monitor
power port on the back of the Model 60 system unit.
3. Plug the other end of the monitor power cord into the
system power port on the back of the VS 4000 Model 60
system unit. The two system units now have a common
ground between them (daisy chained).
4. Attach the alligator clip of the antistatic wrist strap to any
system unit when installing or removing components.

Continued on next page

3–9

Protecting Against Static, Continued
Figure 3–3 Attaching the Antistatic Wrist Strap to the System Unit

Power Supply

Alligator Clip

System Unit Frame

Antistatic Wrist Strap
MLO-005484

Continued on next page

3–10

Protecting Against Static, Continued
Alternate
Static
Protection
Method

An alternate method of using the antistatic wrist strap is:

Step

Action

Place the antistatic strap on your wrist.

3–11

Removing Top Covers of the System Units

Caution

Remove the
Top Cover of
VS 4000

To remove the top cover on the VS 4000 Model 60 workstation,
do the following and refer to Figure 3–4:

Step

Action

Carefully release the latches on the right side of the
system unit.

Pull the cover up and away from the system.

Place the cover aside. It will be used later during
repackaging.

Continued on next page

3–12

Removing Top Covers of the System Units, Continued
Figure 3–4 Removing the Top Cover on the VS 4000 Model
60
Latches

Retention
Devices
Bezel
Teeth
MLO-005883

Remove the
Top Cover of
the Model 76
Unit

To remove the system unit cover on the VS 3100 system, do the
following and refer to Figure 3–5:

Continued on next page

3–13

Removing Top Covers of the System Units, Continued

Step

Action

Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, unscrew the two
captive screws at the back of the unit on the outside
edges. Unscrew these screws until they are loose, do
not remove them.

Slide the cover towards the front of the system and lift
it up and away from the system unit.

Place the cover aside. It will be used later during
repackaging.

Continued on next page

3–14

Removing Top Covers of the System Units, Continued
Figure 3–5 Removing the System Unit Cover on the VS 3100 Model 76 System Unit

System Unit Cover

Captive Cover Screws
MLO-005483

3–15

Removing Components from VS 3100 Model 76

Typical Device
and Module
Location

There are numerous configurations for the VS 3100 Model 76
system unit. Figure 3-6 shows a common configuration for
system devices and modules on a Model 76 system.

Figure 3–6 Typical Configuration of the Model 76 System
RZ2x/RZ23 Hard Disk
RZ24 Hard Disk

Drive Plate

RX23 Diskette Drive
(shown) or TZ30 Tape Drive
Power Supply
(Do Not Enter)
Graphics Coprocessor
Module

SIMM Memory
Modules

System Module
LJ-01564-TI0

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3–16

Removing Components from VS 3100 Model 76, Continued
Note

Figure 3–6 shows a Model 76 drive plate with an RX23
diskette drive installed. There may or may not be an
RX2x diskette drive installed in your system.

Remove the
Drive Plate

To remove a VS 3100 Model 76 drive plate, do the following and
refer to Figure 3–7:

Step

Action

Connect the alligator clip from the wrist strap to the
system unit.

Disconnect the internal SCSI power and signal cables
from the RZ2x disk drives and RX2x floppy drive, if
present.

Step

Action

Disconnect the internal SCSI power cable from the
power supply.

Continued on next page

3–17

Removing Components from VS 3100 Model 76, Continued
Figure 3–7 Disconnecting the SCSI Signal and Power Cables
SCSI Signal Cable
on System Module

Disk
Power Cable

Captive
Screws (2)
Disk Power
Cable
Captive
Screws (3)

Drive Plate

Slide Mount Screws (3)
Slide Mount Openings
MA-1325-90.DG

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3–18

Removing Components from VS 3100 Model 76, Continued

Step

Action

Loosen the five captive screws and the three Phillipshead slide mount screws on the drive plate. Do not
remove the screws.
CAUTION When you are removing the drive plate
from the system unit, do not make contact with the
circuit boards underneath, 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

Remove the SCSI terminator access door and the SCSI
terminator from the back of the Model 76 system unit
(if present).

Slide the drive plate towards the front of the system
and lift it out of the system unit.

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3–19

Removing Components from VS 3100 Model 76, Continued
Remove RZ2x
Disk Drives

Remove the RZ2x disk drives from the drive plate. Two of these
drives may be installed into the VS 4000 Model 60 system unit.
To remove the RZ2x disk drives from the drive plate, do the
following and refer to Figure 3–8:

Step

Action

Push down on the drive plate lever.

Push down on the RZ2x disk drive and slide it over the
drive plate lever.

Lift the disk drive up and off the drive plate. Place the
disk drives aside.

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3–20

Removing Components from VS 3100 Model 76, Continued
Figure 3–8 Removing RZ2x Hard Disks from the Drive Plate

RZ23 Hard Disk
Mount

Press Lever
Down

Drive
Plate
Lever

Slide Drive Over
and Remove

MA-1320-90.DG

Remove the
Memory
Boards

The memory boards must be removed from the VS 3100 Model
76 system board and installed into the VS 4000 Model 60
system.

Continued on next page

3–21

Removing Components from VS 3100 Model 76, Continued

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 represent
bank three.

Caution

Antistatic precautions must be adhered to when
handling memory boards.

Remove
Boards from
Model 76
System

When removing modules, remove the rear-most board first
(bank number three) and work towards the front of the memory
stack.
To remove the memory boards from the Model 76 system, do
the following and refer to Figure 3–9:

Step

Action

Release the metal clips at each end of the memory
board and tilt the board back at an angle.

Grasp the memory board by the edges and remove it
from the module socket. Place the memory modules on
an antistatic mat.

Continued on next page

3–22

Removing Components from VS 3100 Model 76, Continued
Figure 3–9 Removing Memory Boards from the Model 76
System Unit

Metal
Board Clip

MLO-005889

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3–23

Removing Components from VS 3100 Model 76, Continued
Note

Depending on the system configuration, the VS 3100
Model 76 system can have two types of coprocessor
modules: the graphics coprocessor module 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 release the tabs from
the post locks. The graphics coprocessor module has
only four post locks with tabs holding it to the system
board.

Remove the
Scanline
Coprocessor

To remove the scanline coprocessor module from the system
board, do the following and refer to Figure 3–10 and
Figure 3–11:

Step

Action

Unscrew and remove the three screws on the mounting
brackets that attach the coprocessor to the system
board. The mounting brackets will remain attached to
the system board.

Continued on next page

3–24

Removing Components from VS 3100 Model 76, Continued
Figure 3–10 Scanline Coprocessor Mounting Brackets

Bracket A

Post-Lock
Holes
System Module

Screw

Power
Supply

Screw

Screw
Bracket C

Bracket B

MLO-005517

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3–25

Removing Components from VS 3100 Model 76, Continued

Step

Action

Grasp the center of the scanline coprocessor module
next to the two connectors, and lift it up and off the
system board.

Set the scanline coprocessor on an antistatic mat. This
module will be reinstalled after the Ethernet ROMs
are exchanged.

Continued on next page

3–26

Removing Components from VS 3100 Model 76, Continued
Figure 3–11 Removing the Scanline Coprocessor from the System Board
System Side View
Timing Buffer
Chip
Scanline Coprocessor
Module

Module
Connectors

Power Supply

Post Lock
System Module

Module Connectors

Post Lock
MLO-005528

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3–27

Removing Components from VS 3100 Model 76, Continued
Caution

At this time, all the internal components except for the
Ethernet ROM have been removed from a VS 3100 Model
76.
Do not remove the Ethernet ROM from the VS 3100
Model 76 until you are ready to remove it from the VS
4000 Model 60, thus eliminating any chance of damage
occurring to the ROM. You will be instructed when to
perform this procedure.

3–28

Removing Components on VS 4000 Model 60

Internal
Component
Locations

With the top cover removed, Figure 3–12 shows the location of
the internal components of the VS 4000 Model 60 workstation.
Figure 3–12 VS 4000 Model 60 Internal Component Locations
Graphics
Board
Memory
Boards
Power
Supply

Fixed Disk Drives
(RZ2x)

Diagnostics Board

Synchronous
Communications
Board

Removable Media Device
(RRD42, RX26,
TZK10 Drives)
MLO-005884

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3–29

Removing Components on VS 4000 Model 60, Continued
Remove the
Graphics
Board

To remove the Ethernet ROM from the VS 4000 Model 60, it is
necessary to remove the graphics board.
To remove the graphics board, do the following and refer to
Figure 3–13:

Step

Action

Remove any external cable that is attached to the
graphics port on the rear of the system unit.

Remove the board by releasing the two latches at the
end of the board.

Lift the board up and out from the rear of the unit.

Continued on next page

3–30

Removing Components on VS 4000 Model 60, Continued
Figure 3–13 Removing the Graphics Board from the Model
60 System
3

2
1

Graphics Board

Board
Latches 1
MLO-006444

Note

At this time in the upgrade, you are now ready to
interchange the two ROMs between systems and install
the memory boards from the VS 3100 Model 76 system
into the Model 60 system.

3–31

Exchanging Ethernet ROMs between System Units

Cautions

Exchange
Ethernet
ROMs

To remove and install the ROMs between system units, do the
following and refer to Figure 3–14:

Step

Action

Step

Action

Examine the pins on the Ethernet ROM. Make sure
the pins are straight after removal.

Continued on next page

3–32

Exchanging Ethernet ROMs between System Units, Continued

Step

Action

Remove the Ethernet ROM from the VS 3100 Model
76 system and install it into the system board on the
VS 4000 Model 60 system unit.

Install the ROM that you removed from the VS 4000
Model 60 system into the VS 3100 Model 76 system
board.

Continued on next page

3–33

Exchanging Ethernet ROMs between System Units, Continued
Figure 3–14 Removing the Ethernet ROM from the System Board
Ethernet ROM Key

ROM Socket

Ethernet ROM
MLO-005486

3–34

Installing Memory Modules into VS 4000 Model 60

Identify
Memory
Modules

Memory Modules come in two sizes, 4-megabyte boards are
identified with the letters AA stamped on the board, 16megabyte boards with the letters CA. See Figure 3–15.
Figure 3–15 4-Megabyte and 16-Megabyte Memory Boards

AA = 4-Megabyte
Memory Board

(Appearance of 4-Megabyte
board may vary)

Notch

CA = 16-Megabyte
Memory Board

MLO-005886

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3–35

Installing Memory Modules into VS 4000 Model 60, Continued
The following table illustrates the memory configurations for a
VS 4000 Model 60 Workstation:

Table 3–1 Memory Configurations
Desired
Memory

Boards To Be Added

8MB

No Boards

16MB

Two 4MB boards

24MB

Four 4MB boards

1 and 2

32MB

Six 4MB boards

1, 2, 3

40MB

Two 16MB boards

48MB

Two 4MB and two 16MB
boards

1 then 2

56MB

Four 4MB and two 16MB
boards

1 and 2 then 3

80MB

Two 4MB and four 16MB
boards

1 then 2 and 3

72MB

Four 16MB boards

1 and 2

104MB

Six 16MB boards

1, 2, 3

Bank Number

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3–36

Installing Memory Modules into VS 4000 Model 60, Continued
Note

The maximum amount of internal memory that can
be added to a VS 400 Model 60 system from memory
modules is 104MB. Memory boards are available in 4and 16-megabyte sizes and must be added in pairs.
When adding both 4- and 16-megabyte memory boards to
the system board, add the 4-megabyte boards first and
then a 16-megabyte board.

Add Memory
Boards

To install memory boards to the VS 4000 Model 60, do the
following and refer to Figure 3–16:

Step

Action

Place the first memory module into the first socket
(bank number one) at an angle with the notched end
towards the power supply.

Make sure that the module is firmly seated in the
socket. Push the board upright so it is vertical in the
socket. You will hear a distinctive ‘‘click’’ on each side
of the module.

Install the remaining memory modules into the
sockets. Remember that the 4-megabyte modules
go in first, then the 16-megabyte modules.

Continued on next page

3–37

Installing Memory Modules into VS 4000 Model 60, Continued
Figure 3–16 Install the First Memory Board
Power Supply

Place first board
in front slot

Notch
2

Board goes in
at an angle
MLO-005887

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3–38

Installing Memory Modules into VS 4000 Model 60, Continued
Note

Now that the Ethernet ROMs have been exchanged and
the memory boards installed, you can now reinstall
components into the two system units.

3–39

Restoring the VS 4000 Model 60 Workstation

Note

Summary of
Restoration of
VS 4000

Follow these steps in the sequence listed below to restore the
VS 4000 Model 60 workstation. Detail instructions for some of
these steps will follow.

Step

Action

Install the graphics board.

Install two of the RZ2x disk drives that were removed
from the VS 3100 system into the H-bracket in the
system unit. Connect the power and SCSI signal to
these devices.
NOTE If there are more than two RZ2x drives to
be installed, they must be installed into a storage
expansion box.
Manually check all RZ2x disk drive ID jumpers to
make certain no drives have duplicate SCSI ID
numbers before installing them into the system
unit.

Check that all the system unit SCSI cables are firmly
connected to each device (RRD42, TZK10, and RX26).

Continued on next page

3–40

Restoring the VS 4000 Model 60 Workstation, Continued

Remove the
H-Bracket
from the
System Unit

Step

Action

Install the system unit top cover.

Install all the following external system unit cables
and the terminator that was removed from the VS
3100 workstation:

System power cord

Monitor power cord

SCSI terminator

Loopback connector and T-connector or
communication cables

Mouse cable

Keyboard cable

Monitor video cable

Continued on next page

3–41

Restoring the VS 4000 Model 60 Workstation, Continued
Figure 3–17 Removing the H-Bracket from the System Unit

Cantilever
Catch

MLO-005908

Note

Continued on next page

3–42

Restoring the VS 4000 Model 60 Workstation, Continued
Install Disk
Drives on
H-Bracket

To install the RZ2x drives into the H-bracket, do the following
and refer to Figure 3–18 and Figure 3–19:

Step

Action

Place the first RZ2x drive in the H-bracket by
orientating both the mounting bracket tab and the
H-bracket groove.

Lower the drive into the H-bracket and press down
firmly, sliding the drive until it locks in place on the
H-bracket.

If two RZ2x drives are to be installed in the H-bracket,
turn the H-bracket over and repeat step 2.

Continued on next page

3–43

Restoring the VS 4000 Model 60 Workstation, Continued
Figure 3–18 Installing the first RZ2x Drive into an H-Bracket

Tab

Bracket
Groove

H-Bracket
MLO-005909

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3–44

Restoring the VS 4000 Model 60 Workstation, Continued
Figure 3–19 Replacing the H-bracket into the System Unit
H-Bracket with
2 Fixed Disk Drives

Keys

Removable
Media
Bracket

Guide Rib
Bezel

MLO-005914

3–45

Powering Up the VS 4000 Model 60 After Upgrade

Power up
Sequence

Automatic
Test Display

With all the cables connected to the workstation, turn On the
peripherals in the following sequence:

Step

Power On...

Storage expansion box, if you have one

Printer and modem, if you have them

Monitor

System unit

When you first turn on the system unit, the following will
happen automatically:

The system will beep to let you know that the system is
running self tests.

As each test completes, the status bar will start to fill.
When all tests have been completed without error, the
status bar will be filled completely. See Figure 3–20.

Continued on next page

3–46

Powering Up the VS 4000 Model 60 After Upgrade, Continued
Figure 3–20 Automatic Test Display

Firmware Version Number
Ethernet Hardware Address
Memory Size

KA46-A Vn.n
08-00-2B-04-03-12
8MB

Status Bar

Console Prompt

>>>

MLO-005316

3–47

Running the Show Config Command

Show Config
Command

To display the Show Config command on the screen, do the
following and refer to Figure 3–21:

Step

Action

Open the front door of the system unit.

Press the Halt button. The system will display the
console command prompt (>>>).

At the prompt, type show config and hit Return .

Continued on next page

3–48

Running the Show Config Command, Continued
Figure 3–21 Show Config Command Display
>>> SHOW CONFIG
KA46-A Vn.n
08-00-2B-0A-7D-CB
8MB
DEVNBR
-----1
2

DEVNAM
-----NVR
LCG

3
4
5

DZ
CACHE
MEM

6
7
8
9
10

FPU
IT
SYS
NI
SCSI

11
12

AUD
COMM

SCSI Line
SCSI ID Number
Component Mnemonic

INFO
-------------------------------OK
OK
LR-MONO FB-1.0
OK
OK
OK
8MB = SY=8MB, S0/1=0MB, S2/3=0MB, S4/5=0MB
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
0-RZ23L
5-RZ24
6-INITR
OK
OK

>>>
MLO-005457

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3–49

Running the Show Config Command, Continued
Examine
the Screen
Display

Compare the data on the screen with the data you received
when you did a Show Device on the VS 3100 Model 76
workstation before you powered down.
Verify that:

Note

The Ethernet address is the same as it was on the VS 3100
Model 76.

No SCSI ID numbers are duplicated.

All the system devices (1 through 11) have an OK beside
them under the INFO column.

3–50

Restoring the VS 3100 Model 76 for Shipment to Digital

Note

Install
System Unit
Components

Before the VS 3100 Model 76 system can be returned, the
following components must be installed:

Return Forms

Note

Ethernet ROM from the VS 4000 Model 60 system

Either the graphics or scanline coprocessor module

Disk drive plate

System unit cover

The following Return Forms must be filled out:

Digital Services Upgrade Worksheet

Digital Services and Customer Installation Receipts

Returns Material Checklist

The Digital Services representative will work with
the customer to ensure that the hardware is packaged
properly and the proper forms are filled out.
See Appendix A for a copy of the Return Forms.

3–51

Appendix A
Packing Instruction and Upgrade Return Forms

Packing Instructions

Overview

The Digital Services representative should work together with
the customer to ensure that the hardware is packaged properly
for return to Digital and that the proper return forms in this
appendix are filled out.
Use the packing material from the VS 4000 Model 60 upgrade
kit to pack the Model 30, Model 38, Model 40, Model 48 or
Model 76 system unit for shipment back to Digital.

Return Forms

The Digital Services representative who performs the upgrade
must complete the Digital Services Upgrade Worksheet and
the Digital Services and Customer Installation Receipts. The
Digital Services representative and the customer must work
together to complete the Returns Material Checklist.

A–1

Digital Services Upgrade Worksheet
This form acts as a verification of the work performed on the
system and as a check on the procedures used. Please fill out
this form and return it to your Contract Administrator for
updating the customer’s contract.
Customer:
System Serial Number:
Old System Model Number:
Old CPU Module Serial Number:
New System Name:
New System Model Number:
New CPU Module Serial Number:

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A–3

Installation Receipt—Customer Copy
For VS 3100 Model 30 or 38, VS 3100 Model 40 or 48 and
VS 3100 Model 76 systems upgraded to VS 4000 Model 60

This form acts as a customer receipt and as verification for
Customer Services that the upgrade was completed.
Digital
Services:

Complete both copies of this form. Then, give
a copy to the customer and a copy to the local
CAS office for filing with customer documents.

Customer:

Digital will contact you within the next several
days to arrange for package pickup and return.
Keep this copy as your record of installation by
Digital.

NOTE
Contact the local CAS office to obtain the RA (return
authorization) number. You should have the Digital
order number available. Be sure to note the name
of the person you speak with.
Name of CAS
representative:
Branch Office:
package pickup and return.

, will arrange for

Return Authorization (RA)
Number:
Digital Order Number:

Continued on next page

A–5

Installation Receipt—Customer Copy, Continued
Old CPU Module Serial Number:

Converted to:

New CPU Module Serial Number:

Installation was performed on this date:

Module Packed for Return:
Customer Name:
Phone Number:
Customer Signature:

Customer Services Representative
Signature:

Continued on next page

A–6

Installation Receipt—Digital Services Copy
For VS 3100 Model 30 or 38, VS 3100 Model 40 or 48 and
VS 3100 Model 76 systems upgraded to VS 4000 Model 60.

This form acts as a customer receipt and as verification for
Customer Services that the upgrade was completed.
Digital
Services:

Complete both copies of this form. Then, give
a copy to the customer and a copy to the local
CAS office for filing with customer documents.

Customer:

Digital will contact you within the next several
days to arrange for package pickup and return.
Keep this copy as your record of installation by
Digital.

, will arrange for

Return Authorization (RA)
Number:
Digital Order Number:

Continued on next page

A–7

Installation Receipt—Digital Services Copy, Continued
Old CPU Module Serial Number:

Converted to:

New CPU Module Serial Number:

Installation was performed on this date:

Module Packed for Return:
Customer Name:
Phone Number:
Customer Signature:

Customer Services Representative
Signature:

Continued on next page

A–8

Return Material Checklist
For VS 3100 Model 30 or 38, VS 3100 Model 40 or 48 and
VS 3100 Model 76 upgrade to a VS 4000 Model 60

This form must be filled out and returned with the old modules
to ensure that the customer does not incur a penalty charge.

Date:
Return Authorization (RA) Number:

Digital Order
Number:
Customer
Name:
Customer
Address:

Customer
Contact:
Customer Telephone
Number:

Continued on next page

A–9

Return Material Checklist, Continued
HARDWARE BEING RETURNED:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
System Number from Rear of System

Serial Number

Include This Form With Your Module Return

Continued on next page

A–10

Customer Administrative Services District Offices

Name, Location

Phone Number

Allegheny District, Pittsburgh

(412) 244–7410

Carolinas District, Columbia

(803) 798–6477

Chicago District, Chicago

(312) 806–2478

Connecticut District, Meriden

(203) 634–5325

CSS District, Nashua

(603) 884–6549

DECdirect District, Nashua

(603) 884–9115

Florida District, Tampa

(813) 882–6822

Greater Boston District, Waltham

(617) 895–5455

Great Lakes District, Detroit

(313) 344–2285

Los Angeles District, Culver City

(213) 417–4232

Midsouth District, Memphis

(901) 761–6712

New England District, Bedford

(603) 472–6061

New Jersey Commercial District,
Piscataway

(201) 562–4728

New Jersey Financial District, New
York

(212) 714–2648

Continued on next page

A–11

Customer Administrative Services District Offices, Continued

Name, Location

Phone Number

New York Financial District, New
York

(212) 714–2648

New York Suburban District,
Tarrytown

(914) 524–5284

North Central District, Minneapolis

(612) 851–2225

North Texas/Oklahoma District,
Dallas

(214) 404–6135

Northwest District, Bellevue

(206) 462–2540

Ohio Valley District, Cincinnati

(513) 984–7739

Philadelphia District, Blue Bell

(215) 834–4115

Rocky Mountain District, Englewood

(303) 649–3073

Santa Clara District, Santa Clara

(408) 496–4274

Southeast District, Atlanta

(404) 257–2282

Southern California District, Costa
Mesa

(714) 850–7606

South Texas District, Houston

(713) 953–3918

Southwest District, Tempe

(602) 894–4747

Upstate New York District, Rochester

(716) 385–7152

Continued on next page

A–12

Customer Administrative Services District Offices, Continued

Name, Location

Phone Number

U.S. Distribution/Sales District,
Marlboro

(508) 480–4259

Virginia District, Landover

(301) 306–2566

Washington DC District, Landover

(301) 459–2890

Washington DC District, FDA
Landover

(301) 459–2292

Continued on next page

A–13

Index

CAS district offices, A–11
Checklist, return material, A–9

Installation receipt (cont’d)
Customer Services copy, A–7
Install Memory Modules
Add Boards, 3–37
Identify Modules, 3–35

Digital return forms, A–1
Digital Services worksheet, A–3
District offices, CAS, A–11

Material checklist, return, A–9

Offices, CAS district, A–11

Exchange ROMs
Model 30 or 38 with Model 60, 1–34
Model 76 with Model 60, 3–32
Exchange ROMS
Model 40 or 48 with Model 60, 2–37

Packing up
Model 30 system, A–1
Model 38 system, A–1
Model 40 system, A–1
Model 48 system, A–1
F
Model 76 system, A–1
Power up the Model 60 After a Model 30 or 38
Forms
Upgrade
Digital Services worksheet, A–3
Power up Sequence, 1–43
installation receipt, customer copy, A–5
installation receipt, Customer Services copy, A–7 Power up the Model 60 After a Model 40 or 48
Upgrade
return material checklist, A–9
Power up Sequence, 2–46
Power up the Model 60 After a Model 76 Upgrade
I
Power up Sequence, 3–46
Power up the Model 60 After Model 30 or 38 Upgrade
Identify the Model 30 or 38, 1–9
Automatic test Display, 1–43
Identify the Model 40 or 48, 2–8
Power up the Model 60 After Model 40 or 48 Upgrade
Identify the Model 76, 3–8
Automatic test Display, 2–46
Installation receipt
customer copy, A–5

Index–1

Power up the Model 60 After Model 76 Upgrade
Automatic Test Display, 3–46
Prepare the Model 30 or 38 for Upgrade
Console Commands and Software Upgrades, 1–6
Run Show Device Command, 1–4
Prepare the Model 40 or 48 for Upgrade
Console Commands and Software Upgrades, 2–5
Run Show Device Command, 2–3
Prepare the Model 76 for Upgrade
Console Commands and Software Upgrades, 3–5
Run Show Device Command, 3–3

R
Receipt, installation
customer copy, A–5
Customer Services copy, A–7
Remove Components from the Model 30 or 38
Drive Plate, 1–24
Mass Storage Controller, 1–21
RZ2x Disk Drives, 1–19
Scanline Coprocessor, 1–26
Remove Components from the Model 40 or 48
Lower Drive Plate, 2–24
RZ2x Disk Drives, 2–20
Scanline Coprocessor, 2–30
TZ30 and RRD40, 2–27
Upper Drive Plate, 2–18
Remove Components from the Model 60
Graphics Board, 1–32, 2–35
Remove Components from the Model 76
Drive Plate, 3–17
Memory Boards, 3–22
RZ2x Disk Drive, 3–20
Scanline Coprocessor, 3–24
Remove Components Model 60
Graphics Board, 3–30
Remove Top Cover Model 30 or 38, 1–16
Remove Top Cover Model 40 or 48, 2–14
Remove Top Cover Model 76, 3–13

Index–2

Restore the Model 60 after a Model 30 or 38 Upgrade
Installing the Disk Drives on a H-Bracket, 1–40,
2–43, 3–43
Removing the H-bracket, 1–38
Restore the Model 60 after a Model 40 or 48 Upgrade
Graphics Board, 2–40
Remove H-bracket, 2–41
Restore the Model 60 after a Model 76 Upgrade
Remove H-bracket, 3–41
Return forms
Digital Service Upgrade Worksheet, A–3
Return material checklist, A–9
Run Show Config Command after Model 30 or 38
Upgrade, 1–45
Run Show Config Command after Model 40 or 48
Upgrade, 2–48
Run Show Config Command after Model 76 Upgrade,
3–48

S
Shutting Down the Model 30 or 38
Disconnecting Cables, 1–7
Shutting Down the Model 40 or 48
Disconnecting Cables, 2–6
Shutting Down the Model 76
Disconnecting Cables, 3–6
Static Protection Model 30 or 38
Antistatic Wrist Strap, 1–10
Static Protection Model 40 or 48
Antistatic Wrist Strap, 2–9
Static Protection Model 76
Antistatic Wrist Strap, 3–9

W
Worksheet, Digital Services, A–3