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Order Number: EK-VX463-IN. A01

VAXstation 3100 Family
to VAXstation 4000 Model 60/90
Upgrade Guide

July, 1993
The information in this document is subject to change without notice and
should not be construed as a commitment by Digital Equipment Corporation.
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Contents
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

vii

1 Preparing for the System Upgrade
Upgrading Your Options to the VAXstation 4000 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recording VAXstation 3100 System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shut Down the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Enter the SHOW DEVICE Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the System Unit Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn Off the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disconnect the Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remove the Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Protecting Against Static Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the VAXstation 3100 Model Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1–1
1–4
1–4
1–4
1–6
1–6
1–6
1–7
1–8
1–9

2 Removing Options from a Model 30 and 38 Workstation
Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing Fixed Disk Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Typical Drive Plate Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remove RZ2x Disk Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remove the Mass Storage Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remove the Drive Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Ethernet ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remove the Scanline Coprocessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remove the Ethernet ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2–1
2–1
2–2
2–2
2–3
2–5
2–7
2–9
2–9
2–12

iii

3 Removing Options from a Model 40 and 48 Workstation
Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing Fixed Disk Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Typical Drive Plate Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remove the Upper Drive Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remove RZ2x Disk Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Ethernet ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remove the Lower Drive Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remove the Scanline Coprocessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remove the Ethernet ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3–1
3–1
3–2
3–2
3–4
3–6
3–8
3–8
3–11
3–14

4 Removing Options from a Model 76 Workstation
Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing Fixed Disk Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Typical Drive Plate Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remove the Drive Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remove RZ2x Disk Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing Memory Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Memory Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remove the Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Ethernet ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remove the Scanline Coprocessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remove the Ethernet ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4–1
4–1
4–2
4–2
4–3
4–5
4–7
4–7
4–7
4–9
4–9
4–12

5 Completing the System Upgrade
Preparing the VAXstation 4000 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unpack the New System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remove the System Unit Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing Options in the VAXstation 4000 System . . . . . . . . . . .
Ethernet ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install the Memory Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install Disk Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the VAXstation 4000 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Set Up the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Test Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Returning the VAXstation 3100 System to Digital . . . . . . . . . . .
Pack the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5–1
5–1
5–2
5–3
5–3
5–4
5–4
5–5
5–5
5–5
5–5
5–5
5–5

Index
Figures
1–1
1–2
1–3
1–4
2–1
2–2
2–3
2–4
2–5
2–6
2–7
2–8
3–1
3–2
3–3
3–4
3–5
3–6
3–7
3–8
3–9
4–1
4–2
4–3
4–4
4–5

Typical Screen Display of a SHOW DEVICE Command . . . . .
Disconnecting the System Unit and Monitor Cables . . . . . . .
Removing the VAXstation 3100 System Unit Cover . . . . . . . .
Attaching the Antistatic Wrist Strap to the System Unit . . . .
Common Configuration for a Model 30 and 38 Drive
Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing RZ2x Fixed Disk Drives 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 . . .
Scanline Coprocessor Mounting Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Scanline Coprocessor from the Model 30 and
38 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Ethernet ROM from the Model 30 and 38
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Common Configuration for a Model 40 and 48 Drive
Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disconnecting the SCSI and Power Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Upper Drive Plate from the Model 40 and 48
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing RZ2x Fixed Disks from the Drive Plate . . . . . . . . .
Lower Drive Plate Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Lower Drive Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scanline Coprocessor Mounting Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Scanline Coprocessor from the Model 40 and
48 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Ethernet ROM from the Model 40 and 48
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Common Configuration of the Model 76 Drive Plate . . . . . . .
Disconnecting the SCSI Signal and Power Cables . . . . . . . . .
Removing RZ2x Fixed Disks from the Drive Plate . . . . . . . . .
Removing Memory Boards from the Model 76 System . . . . . .
Scanline Coprocessor Mounting Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1–5
1–6
1–7
1–8
2–2
2–4
2–5
2–6
2–8
2–10
2–11
2–12
3–3
3–5
3–6
3–7
3–9
3–10
3–12
3–13
3–14
4–2
4–4
4–6
4–8
4–10

4–6
4–7
5–1
5–2
5–3
5–4

Removing the Scanline Coprocessor from the Model 76
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Ethernet ROM from the Model 76 System . . .
VAXstation 4000 Model 60/90 System Upgrade Kit . . . . . . . .
Removing the VAXstation 4000 System Unit Cover . . . . . . . .
Installing the Ethernet ROM in the VAXstation 4000
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attaching a Mounting Plate to a Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4–11
4–12
5–1
5–2
5–3
5–4

Tables
1–1
1–2

Options You Can Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Model Numbers of VAXstation 3100 Family Systems . . . . . . .

1–1
1–9

Preface

Purpose of this
Guide

This guide describes how to upgrade the VAXstation 3100 family
of systems to a VAXstation 4000 Model 60 or Model 90 only. The
VAXstation 3100 family consists of five models–30, 38, 40, 48,
and 76.
You perform the upgrade by removing supported options from
the VAXstation 3100 system unit and installing them in the
VAXstation 4000 system unit. The upgrade information includes
how to remove and install RZ2x disk drives, Ethernet ROMs,
memory modules, and execute some console commands.
This guide also describes how to repackage the VAXstation 3100
system for shipment back to Digital after completing the system
upgrade.

Who Should
Use This Guide

Only a Digital service representative or qualified self–
maintenance customer 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 your Digital
service representative 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 service
representative arrives at the site. Backups are
mandatory to ensure that data is not lost during the
upgrade.

vii

Structure of
this Guide

Conventions
Used in this
Guide

viii

The guide contains five chapters, as follows:
Chapter

Content

Options you can upgrade; preparing the VAXstation
3100 system.

Removing options from the Model 30 and 38.

Removing options from the Model 40 and 48.

Removing options from the Model 76.

Installing the VAXstation 4000 system; returning the
VAXstation 3100 system.

The following conventions are used in this guide:
Convention

Meaning

Return

A key name enclosed in a box indicates that
you press that key.

italic type

Italic type emphasizes important
information, indicates variables, and
indicates complete titles of manuals.

UPPERCASE

Words in uppercase indicate a command.

RZ2x

A lowercase italic x indicates a variable
model number.

CAUTION

Cautions indicate information that prevents
damage to equipment or software. Read
cautions carefully.

NOTE

Notes provide general information about the
current topic.

1
Preparing for the System Upgrade
Upgrading Your Options to the VAXstation 4000
Table 1–1 lists the options you can move from a VAXstation 3100
system to a VAXstation 4000 system.
Table 1–1 Options You Can Upgrade
Monitors:

Comments:

VR262-Ax

60 Hz (Supported on Model 60 only)

VR290-Dx

60 Hz (Supported on Model 60 only)

VR297-Dx

60 Hz (Supported on Model 60 only)

VR299-Dx

60 Hz (Supported on Model 60 only)

VR319-Cx

66 Hz

VR319-Dx

72 Hz

VR320-Cx

66 Hz

VR320-Dx

72 Hz

VRC16-Cx

72 Hz

VRM17-Ax

72 Hz

VRT13-Dx

60 Hz (Supported on Model 60 only)

VRT16-Dx

66 Hz

VRT16-Hx

66/72 Hz

VRT19-Dx

66 Hz
(continued on next page)

Preparing for the System Upgrade 1–1

Upgrading Your Options to the VAXstation 4000

Table 1–1 (Cont.) Options You Can Upgrade
Monitors:

Comments:

VRT19-Hx

66/72 Hz

Fixed Disk Drives:

Comments:

RZ23L
RZ24
RZ24L
RZ25
RZ55

Supported on expansion box only

RZ56

Supported on expansion box only

RZ57

Supported on expansion box only

RZ58

Supported on expansion box only

Removable-Media
Drives:

Comments:

RRD42

Supported on expansion box/tabletop
only

TLZ04

Supported on expansion box/tabletop
only

TLZ06

Supported on expansion box/tabletop
only

TZ30

Supported on expansion box only

TZK10

Supported on expansion box only

Memory:

MS44-AA
MS44L-Bx
(continued on next page)

1–2 Preparing for the System Upgrade

Upgrading Your Options to the VAXstation 4000

Table 1–1 (Cont.) Options You Can Upgrade
Input Devices:

Comments:

LK401-xx

Keyboard

VSXXX-AA/GA

Mouse

VSXXX-AB

Tablet

Expansion Boxes:

SZ03
SZ12
SZ16
RZ5X
Graphics
You cannot upgrade the graphics module from your
VAXstation 3100 system to the VAXstation 4000 system.

Preparing for the System Upgrade 1–3

Recording VAXstation 3100 System Information

Recording VAXstation 3100 System Information
Shut Down the
Software

Refer to the VMS Installation and Operations Manual for the
proper operating system shutdown procedure.

Enter the
SHOW DEVICE
Command

Before you begin the upgrade you need to record the system
Ethernet address (only if you are moving the Ethernet ROM to
the new system) and the SCSI ID settings on your disk drives.
Follow these steps and refer to Figure 1–1:
1. Press the Halt button on the rear of the system unit.
Result: The system displays the console prompt (>>>) on the
screen.
2. Enter the SHOW DEVICE command at the console prompt
and press Return .
3. Record the system Ethernet address (if applicable).
4. Record the SCSI ID number for each drive.

1–4 Preparing for the System Upgrade

Recording VAXstation 3100 System Information

Figure 1–1 Typical Screen Display of a SHOW DEVICE Command

>>> SHOW DEVICE
Ethernet Hardware
Address

RM/FX
-----

WP
--

121.64 MB
.......

FX
RM

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
---

RZ23L xxxx

Device Name

RZ23L xxxx
RRD42 xxxx

SCSI Bus
SCSI ID Setting

>>>

Device Type

MLO-010942

Preparing for the System Upgrade 1–5

Removing the System Unit Cover

Removing the System Unit Cover
Turn Off the
System

After shutting down the operating system and recording
the VAXstation 3100 system information, turn the system
peripherals off in the following order:
1. Expansion boxes
2. Printer, modem, and other equipment
3. Monitor
4. System unit

Disconnect the
Cables

Disconnect the cables shown in Figure 1–2 from the back of the
system unit.

Figure 1–2 Disconnecting the System Unit and Monitor Cables

Mouse Cable
Monitor Video Cable
Monitor Power Cord
System Power Cord
Keyboard Cable

MLO-010907

1–6 Preparing for the System Upgrade

Removing the System Unit Cover

Remove the
Cover

To remove the system unit cover from the VAXstation 3100
workstation, do the following and refer to Figure 1–3:
1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosen the two captive screws
at the back of the system unit on the outside edges. Do not
remove the screws.
2. Slide the cover towards the front of the system and lift it up
and away from the system unit.
Figure 1–3 Removing the VAXstation 3100 System Unit Cover

Screws
MLO-010841

3. Place the cover aside for use later during repackaging.
Note
The height of the system unit enclosure is different for
some of the VAXstation 3100 models, but the procedure
for removing the cover is the same.

Preparing for the System Upgrade 1–7

Protecting Against Static Discharge

Protecting Against Static Discharge
Caution:
To eliminate any static charge that you may have built
up, touch the top of the power supply in the system unit.
This discharges any static electricity.

Always wear an antistatic wrist strap when working inside the
system unit to avoid damage caused by static discharge. Attach
the wrist strap as shown in Figure 1–4.
Figure 1–4 Attaching the Antistatic Wrist Strap to the System Unit

Power Supply

Alligator Clip

System Unit Frame

Antistatic Wrist Strap
MLO-005484

1–8 Preparing for the System Upgrade

Checking the VAXstation 3100 Model Number

Checking the VAXstation 3100 Model Number
After you have disconnected the cables and before beginning
the upgrade, check the model number of the system you are
upgrading.
Each system has a model code number stamped on the rear of
the system unit. Look at the label and refer to the next table to
determine which chapter to use for the upgrade procedures.
Table 1–2 Model Numbers of VAXstation 3100 Family Systems
Model Code
Number1

VAXstation 3100 System

Go To:

VS42A-xx

Model 30

Chapter 2

WS42A-xx

Model 38

Chapter 2

VS42S-xx

Model 40

Chapter 3

WS42B-xx

Model 48

Chapter 3

WS43A-xx

Model 76

Chapter 4

xx: variable extensions

Preparing for the System Upgrade 1–9

2
Removing Options from a Model 30 and 38
Workstation

Purpose

The purpose of this chapter is to provide upgrade information so
that a Digital service representative or knowledgeable Digital
customer can upgrade an existing VAXstation 3100 Model 30 or
38 workstation to a VAXstation 4000 Model 60 or 90 workstation.
Caution:
Only a Digital service representative or qualified
self–maintenance customer should perform this
upgrade. 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 your Digital service
representative to schedule an upgrade.

Chapter
Content

This chapter describes how to remove options from a Model
30 and Model 38 workstation. These two models are very
similar in structure. When there are differences in the upgrade
instructions they are called out with a Note specifying the
differences between the two models. This chapter contains the
following information:

•

Removing Fixed Disk Drives

•

Removing the Ethernet ROM

Removing Options from a Model 30 and 38 Workstation 2–1

Removing Fixed Disk Drives

Removing Fixed Disk Drives
Typical Drive
Plate Layout

There are several possible drive plate configurations for the
Model 30 and 38, including two different types of drive plates.
There are also different kinds of SCSI mass storage controllers
depending on the model you are upgrading. Figure 2–1 shows a
common configuration of a Model 30 or 38 drive plate.

Figure 2–1 Common Configuration for a Model 30 and 38 Drive Plate
SCSI Mass Storage
Controller Module

System Rear

RZxx Hard Disk

Power Supply

TZ30 Tape Drive
RZxx Hard Disk

Drive Plate

System Front
MLO-004579

2–2 Removing Options from a Model 30 and 38 Workstation

Removing Fixed Disk Drives

Remove RZ2x
Disk Drives

Remove all the supported RZ2x disk drives from the drive plate.
Two of these drives can be installed into the VAXstation 4000
system unit.
To remove an RZ2x disk drive from the model 30 or 38, do the
following and refer to Figure 2–2:
1. Disconnect the SCSI and power cable from the disk drive.
2. Push down the drive plate lever and slide the RZ2x disk
drive over the lever until the fixed disk drive comes up and
out of the keyholes on the plate.
3. Remove the mounting plate from the drive. The RZ2x
drives have a different mounting plate when installed in the
VAXstation 4000 system unit.
Model 30 Only:
Remove the drive plate first to access the screws that
hold the drive to the drive plate. (See Figure 2–5.)

Removing Options from a Model 30 and 38 Workstation 2–3

Removing Fixed Disk Drives

Figure 2–2 Removing RZ2x Fixed Disk Drives from the Drive
Plate

RZxx Hard Disk
SCSI Mass Storage
Controller Module

Drive Plate
Lever

MLO-010908

Note
If there are three disk drives on the drive plate, you
must remove the mass storage controller module from
the drive plate to remove the third drive. Otherwise, just
disconnect the cables going to the mass storage controller
to remove the drive plate from the system unit.

2–4 Removing Options from a Model 30 and 38 Workstation

Removing Fixed Disk Drives

Remove the
Mass Storage
Controller

To remove the mass storage controller module from the Model 30
or 38, do the following and refer to Figure 2–3 and Figure 2–4:
1. Loosen the captive screw on the SCSI mass storage controller
module.
2. Pull the post-lock latches under the front edge of the SCSI
controller module outward and lift the front of the module up
until it is free.
3. Disconnect the SCSI system cable on the SCSI mass storage
controller module.
4. 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.
5. Remove the SCSI mass storage controller module from the
drive plate by rotating it to the right as shown in Figure 2–4.
Slide the SCSI mass storage controller module forward, away
from the back of the drive plate.
Figure 2–3 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-010944

Removing Options from a Model 30 and 38 Workstation 2–5

Removing Fixed Disk Drives

Figure 2–4 Removing the SCSI Mass Storage Controller Module
Slide Mount (1)

SCSI
System
Cable

Drive Plate

Slide
Mounts (2)

SCSI System Port
Latches
SCSI Mass Storage
Controller Module

Captive Screw

Post Locks
(Underneath Module)

MLO-005533

Caution:
When you remove the lower drive plate from the system
unit, do not make contact with the circuit boards under
the drive plate, such as the system board and the
memory boards. Contact between the drive plate and the
circuit boards could cause the circuit boards irreparable
damage.

2–6 Removing Options from a Model 30 and 38 Workstation

Removing Fixed Disk Drives

Remove the
Drive Plate

To remove the drive plate, do the following and refer to
Figure 2–5:
1. Disconnect the internal power cable from the internal power
supply.
2. Disconnect the SCSI system cable from the SCSI system port
(if it has not already been done).
3. Loosen the five captive screws.
4. Loosen the three Phillips-head slide mount screws on the
side of the drive plate.
5. Slide the drive plate towards the front of the system unit and
lift it up and out.

Removing Options from a Model 30 and 38 Workstation 2–7

Removing Fixed Disk Drives

Figure 2–5 Removing the Drive Plate from a Model 30 or 38 System

SCSI
System
Cable

Internal
Power Cable

Captive
Screws (2)
Power Supply Cable
SCSI System
Port

Captive Screws (3)

Drive Plate

Slide Mount Screws (3)
Slide Mount Openings
MLO-005536

2–8 Removing Options from a Model 30 and 38 Workstation

Removing Fixed Disk Drives

Before You Continue
If you are not upgrading the Ethernet ROM, go to
Chapter 5 to complete this upgrade.
Continue with the next section, Removing the Ethernet
ROM, only if you want to maintain the same Ethernet
address in the VAXstation 4000 system.

Removing the Ethernet ROM
To access the Ethernet ROM you must remove the scanline
coprocessor module.
Note
Depending on the system configuration, the 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 2–6 and Figure 2–7:
1. Remove the three screws on the mounting brackets that
attach the coprocessor to the system board. The mounting
brackets stay attached to the system board.

Removing Options from a Model 30 and 38 Workstation 2–9

Removing the Ethernet ROM

2. Remove the scanline coprocessor from the four post locks by
pulling back the post lock tabs.
Caution:
Do not grasp the scanline coprocessor module by the
corners when you are lifting it up to remove it from the
system board. The timing buffer chip located underneath
the scanline coprocessor module can become easily
damaged by any pressure exerted on it.

Figure 2–6 Scanline Coprocessor Mounting Brackets

Screws (3)

Lift here
for removal

Post-Lock
Holes

System
Module

MLO-010912

2–10 Removing Options from a Model 30 and 38 Workstation

Removing the Ethernet ROM

Figure 2–7 Removing the Scanline Coprocessor from the
Model 30 and 38 System

Connectors

MLO-010911

3. Grasp the center of the scanline coprocessor module next to
the two connectors, and lift it up and off the system board.
4. Set the scanline coprocessor on an antistatic mat. You can
replace this module after removing the Ethernet ROM.

Removing Options from a Model 30 and 38 Workstation 2–11

Removing the Ethernet ROM

Remove the
Ethernet ROM

Caution
When removing the Ethernet ROM from the system
board, antistatic precaution must be adhered to.

Refer to Figure 2–8 to remove the Ethernet ROM.
Figure 2–8 Removing the Ethernet ROM from the Model 30
and 38 System

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Set the Ethernet ROM on an antistatic mat until you are ready
to install it in the VAXstation 4000 system.

2–12 Removing Options from a Model 30 and 38 Workstation

3
Removing Options from a Model 40 and 48
Workstation

Purpose

The purpose of this chapter is to provide upgrade information so
that a Digital service representative or knowledgeable Digital
customer can upgrade an existing VAXstation 3100 Model 40 or
48 workstation to a VAXstation 4000 Model 60 or 90 workstation.
Caution:
Only a Digital service representative or qualified
self–maintenance customer should perform this
upgrade. 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 your Digital service
representative to schedule an upgrade.

Chapter
Content

This chapter describes how to remove options from a Model 40
or Model 48 workstation. These two models are very similar
in structure. When there are differences in the upgrade
instructions they are called out with a Note specifying the
differences between the two models. This chapter contains the
following information:
•

Removing Fixed Disk Drives

•

Removing the Ethernet ROM

Removing Options from a Model 40 and 48 Workstation 3–1

Removing Fixed Disk Drives

Removing Fixed Disk Drives
Typical Drive
Plate Layout

There are several possible drive plate configurations for the
Model 40 and 48, including two different types of drive plates.
There are also different kinds of SCSI mass storage controllers
depending on the model being upgraded. Figure 3–1 shows a
common configuration of a Model 40 and 48 drive plate.

3–2 Removing Options from a Model 40 and 48 Workstation

Removing Fixed Disk Drives

Figure 3–1 Common Configuration for a Model 40 and 48 Drive
Plate

SCSI-A

System Module

RRD40 Adapter
Module

MSC
Module
SCSI-B

Power
Supply
RZ2x

RZ2x
(System
Disk)

RZ2x

Upper Drive Plate

RRD40
Drive

TZ30
Drive

Power
Data

Lower Drive Plate
MLO-010909

Removing Options from a Model 40 and 48 Workstation 3–3

Removing Fixed Disk Drives

Remove the
Upper Drive
Plate

To remove the upper drive plate, do the following and refer to
Figure 3–2 and Figure 3–3:
1. Disconnect the SCSI signal cables from all the RZ2x disk
drives.
2. Disconnect the internal power cables from all the RZ2x disk
drives.
3. Disconnect the internal power cable from the power supply.
4. Disconnect the SCSI signal cable from the SCSI/ST506 mass
storage module.
5. Lift the RRD40 adapter module from the four plastic
standoffs. Let the module extend over the back of the system
unit.
6. Loosen the five captive screws shown in Figure 3–3.
7. Slide the drive plate with attached disk drives forward and
lift it off the unit.

3–4 Removing Options from a Model 40 and 48 Workstation

Removing Fixed Disk Drives

Figure 3–2 Disconnecting the SCSI and Power Cables
SCSI Signal
Cable

Internal Power
Connector
Internal
Power Cable
SCSI-B
Cable

MLO-006515

Removing Options from a Model 40 and 48 Workstation 3–5

Removing Fixed Disk Drives

Figure 3–3 Removing the Upper Drive Plate from the Model 40 and 48 System

Captive
Screws (2)

Upper Drive Plate

Captive Screw
MLO-006507

Remove RZ2x
Disk Drives

Remove the supported RZ2x disk drives from the upper drive
plate. Two of these drives can be installed into the VAXstation
4000 system unit.
To remove the RZ2x disk drives from the upper drive plate, do
the following and refer to Figure 3–4:
1. Turn the Model 40 or 48 upper drive plate over so the RZ2x
drives are facedown.
2. 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.
3. Set the drives aside for installation in the VAXstation 4000
system later.

3–6 Removing Options from a Model 40 and 48 Workstation

Removing Fixed Disk Drives

Figure 3–4 Removing RZ2x Fixed Disks from the Drive Plate

RZxx Hard Disk

Upper Drive Plate

MLO-010918

You do not need to save the screws and grommets removed
from the drive plate. The VAXstation 4000 upgrade kit includes
special mounting plates for the RZ2x disk drives.
Before You Continue
If you are not upgrading the Ethernet ROM, go to
Chapter 5 to complete this upgrade.
Continue with the next section, Removing the Ethernet
ROM, only if you want to maintain the same Ethernet
address in the VAXstation 4000 system.

Removing Options from a Model 40 and 48 Workstation 3–7

Removing the Ethernet ROM

Removing the Ethernet ROM
To access the Ethernet ROM you must remove the lower drive
plate and the scanline coprocessor.
Caution:
When you remove the lower drive plate from the system
unit, do not make contact with the circuit boards under
the drive plate, such as the system board and the
memory boards. Contact between the drive plate and the
circuit boards could cause the circuit boards irreparable
damage.

Remove the
Lower Drive
Plate

To remove the lower drive plate from the system unit, do the
following and refer to Figure 3–5 and Figure 3–6:
1. Remove the RRD40 adapter module by disconnecting the
cable from the SCSI bus and the RRD40 compact disk drive.
2. Disconnect the internal power cable from the TZ30 tape drive
(if installed).
3. Disconnect the SCSI signal cable on the TZ30 from the mass
storage controller (if installed).
4. Disconnect the internal power cable from the RRD40 compact
disk.
5. Loosen the four captive screws and the three slide mount
screws shown in Figure 3–6. Do not remove the screws.
6. Slide the lower drive plate forward, then lift the plate from
the system unit.

3–8 Removing Options from a Model 40 and 48 Workstation

Removing the Ethernet ROM

Figure 3–5 Lower Drive Plate Configuration

RRD40 Adapter
Module

SCSI-A

System Module

MSC
Module
SCSI-B

From SCSI-A
Power
Supply

RRD40

Power

TZ30

Lower Drive Plate

Data
MLO-006509

Removing Options from a Model 40 and 48 Workstation 3–9

Removing the Ethernet ROM

Figure 3–6 Removing the Lower Drive Plate
Captive
Screws (2)
Slide Mount
Screws (3)

Captive
Screws (2)

Lower Drive Plate

Slide Mount Openings (3)
MLO-006510

Note
Depending on the system configuration, the Model 40 or
48 system can have two types of coprocessor modules: the
graphics coprocessor module or the scanline coprocessor
module. These two modules are similar except for a
couple features. 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.

3–10 Removing Options from a Model 40 and 48 Workstation

Removing the Ethernet ROM

Remove the
Scanline
Coprocessor

To remove the scanline coprocessor module, do the following and
refer to Figure 3–7 and Figure 3–8:
1. Unscrew and remove the three screws on the mounting
brackets that attach the coprocessor to the system board.
The mounting brackets remain attached to the system board.
2. Remove the scanline coprocessor from the four post locks by
pulling back the post lock tabs.
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.

3. Grasp the center of the scanline coprocessor module next to
the two connectors, and lift it up and off the system board.
4. Set the scanline coprocessor on an antistatic mat. Replace
this module after the removing Ethernet ROM.

Removing Options from a Model 40 and 48 Workstation 3–11

Removing the Ethernet ROM

Figure 3–7 Scanline Coprocessor Mounting Brackets

Screws (3)

Lift here
for removal

Post-Lock
Holes

System
Module

MLO-010912

3–12 Removing Options from a Model 40 and 48 Workstation

Removing the Ethernet ROM

Figure 3–8 Removing the Scanline Coprocessor from the
Model 40 and 48 System

Connectors

MLO-010915

Removing Options from a Model 40 and 48 Workstation 3–13

Removing the Ethernet ROM

Remove the
Ethernet ROM

Caution
When removing the Ethernet ROM from the system
board, antistatic precaution must be adhered to.

Remove the Ethernet ROM, as shown in Figure 3–9.
Figure 3–9 Removing the Ethernet ROM from the Model 40
and 48 System

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Set the Ethernet ROM on an antistatic mat until you are ready
to install it in the VAXstation 4000 system.

3–14 Removing Options from a Model 40 and 48 Workstation

4
Removing Options from a Model 76
Workstation

Purpose

The purpose of this chapter is to provide upgrade information so
that a Digital service representative or knowledgeable Digital
customer can upgrade an existing VAXstation 3100 Model 76
workstation to a VAXstation 4000 Model 60 or 90 workstation.
Caution:
Only a Digital service representative or qualified
self–maintenance customer should perform this
upgrade. 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 your Digital service
representative to schedule an upgrade.

Chapter
Content

This chapter contains the following procedures:
•

Removing Fixed Disk Drives

•

Removing Memory Modules

•

Removing the Ethernet ROM

Removing Options from a Model 76 Workstation 4–1

Removing Fixed Disk Drives

Removing Fixed Disk Drives
Typical Drive
Plate Layout

There are several configurations for the Model 76 system unit.
Figure 4–1 shows a common configuration for system devices and
modules on a Model 76 system.

Figure 4–1 Common Configuration of the Model 76 Drive Plate

RZ22/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
MLO-005459

Note
Figure 4–1 shows a Model 76 drive plate with an RX23
diskette drive installed. There may or may not be a
diskette drive installed in your system.

4–2 Removing Options from a Model 76 Workstation

Removing Fixed Disk Drives

Remove the
Drive Plate

To remove a Model 76 drive plate, do the following and refer to
Figure 4–2:
1. Connect the alligator clip from the wrist strap to the system
unit.
2. Disconnect the internal SCSI power and signal cables from
the RZ2x disk drives and the diskette drive, if present.
3. Disconnect the internal SCSI power cable from the power
supply.
4. Disconnect the internal SCSI data cable from the system
module.

Removing Options from a Model 76 Workstation 4–3

Removing Fixed Disk Drives

Figure 4–2 Disconnecting the SCSI Signal and Power Cables

Internal
Power Cable

SCSI
System
Cable

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

Drive Plate

Slide Mount Screws (3)
Slide Mount Openings
MLO-005461

5. Loosen the five captive screws and the three Phillips-head
slide mount screws on the drive plate. Do not remove the
screws.

4–4 Removing Options from a Model 76 Workstation

Removing Fixed Disk Drives

6. Remove the SCSI terminator access door and the SCSI
terminator from the back of the system unit (if present).
7. Slide the drive plate towards the front of the system and lift
it out of the system unit.

Remove RZ2x
Disk Drives

Remove the supported RZ2x disk drives from the drive plate.
Two of these drives may be installed into the VAXstation 4000
system unit.
To remove the RZ2x disk drives from the drive plate, do the
following and refer to Figure 4–3:
1. Push down on the drive plate lever.
2. Push down on the RZ2x disk drive and slide it over the drive
plate lever.
3. Lift the disk drive up and off the drive plate. Place the disk
drives aside.

Removing Options from a Model 76 Workstation 4–5

Removing Fixed Disk Drives

Figure 4–3 Removing RZ2x Fixed Disks from the Drive Plate

Drive Plate
Lever

MLO-010941

4–6 Removing Options from a Model 76 Workstation

Removing Memory Modules

Removing Memory Modules
The memory modules can be removed from the Model 76 system
board and installed into the VAXstation 4000 system.

Memory
Configurations

Memory board allocation on the system board is divided into
three banks. The first two sockets (closest to the front of the
system) represent bank number one. The next two sockets
represent bank number two, and the last two sockets are bank
number three.
Caution:
Antistatic precautions must be adhered to when handling
memory boards.

Remove the
Modules

When removing modules, remove the rear-most module first
(bank number three) and work towards the front of the memory
stack.
To remove the memory modules from the Model 76 system, do
the following and refer to Figure 4–4:
1. Release the metal clips at each end of the memory module
and tilt the module back at an angle.

Removing Options from a Model 76 Workstation 4–7

Removing Memory Modules

2. Grasp the memory module by the edges and remove it
from the module socket. Place the memory modules on an
antistatic mat.
Figure 4–4 Removing Memory Boards from the Model 76
System

1
2

MLO-008154

4–8 Removing Options from a Model 76 Workstation

Removing Memory Modules

Removing the Ethernet ROM
To access the Ethernet ROM you must remove the graphics
coprocessor module.
Note
Depending on the system configuration, the 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 4–5 and Figure 4–6:
1. Unscrew and remove the three screws on the mounting
brackets that attach the coprocessor to the system board.
The mounting brackets remain attached to the system
board.

Removing Options from a Model 76 Workstation 4–9

Removing the Ethernet ROM

Figure 4–5 Scanline Coprocessor Mounting Brackets

Screws (3)

Lift here
for removal

Post-Lock
Holes

System
Module

MLO-010912

4–10 Removing Options from a Model 76 Workstation

Removing the Ethernet ROM

Figure 4–6 Removing the Scanline Coprocessor from the
Model 76 System

Connectors

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Removing Options from a Model 76 Workstation 4–11

Removing the Ethernet ROM

Remove the
Ethernet ROM

Caution
When removing the Ethernet ROM from the system
board, antistatic precaution must be adhered to.

Remove the Ethernet ROM as shown in Figure 4–7.
Figure 4–7 Removing the Ethernet ROM from the Model 76
System

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Set the Ethernet ROM on an antistatic mat until you are ready
to install it in the VAXstation 4000 system.

4–12 Removing Options from a Model 76 Workstation

5
Completing the System Upgrade
Preparing the VAXstation 4000 System
Unpack the
New System

Figure 5–1 shows the contents of a VAXstation 4000 Model 60/90
system kit.
Figure 5–1 VAXstation 4000 Model 60/90 System Upgrade Kit

System Power Cord
Loopback Connector

System
Unit

One T-Connector and
Two Terminators
Screws (8)

Documentation
Network
Label

Return
Address Label
Mounting Plates (2)
MLO-010906

Completing the System Upgrade 5–1

Preparing the VAXstation 4000 System

Remove the
System Unit
Cover

Remove the system unit cover by carefully releasing the latches
on the right side of the cover, then lifting the cover up and away,
as shown in Figure 5–2.
Figure 5–2 Removing the VAXstation 4000 System Unit Cover

Latches

Retention
Devices
Bezel
Teeth
MLO-005883

5–2 Completing the System Upgrade

Installing Options in the VAXstation 4000 System

Installing Options in the VAXstation 4000 System
If you are moving the Ethernet ROM from the VAXstation 3100
system to the VAXstation 4000 system, make sure the notch on
the ROM lines up with the notch on the connector, as shown in
Figure 5–3.
Figure 5–3 Installing the Ethernet ROM in the VAXstation 4000
System

T
M ou
c
T as h
H oq se he
ie ue
re
r a
b q
e u
ru i
h
re
n

Ethernet ROM

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Note:
This is an optional step. Move the Ethernet ROM only
if you want to maintain the same VAXstation 3100
Ethernet address in the VAXstation 4000 system.

Completing the System Upgrade 5–3

Installing Options in the VAXstation 4000 System

Install the
Memory
Modules

See the VAXstation 4000 Options Installation Guide to install
memory modules in the system unit.
Caution
Read the documentation carefully; memory configurations
differ between the Model 60 and the Model 90.

Install Disk
Drives

Prepare each drive for installation by attaching each mounting
plate that came in the system kit, as shown in Figure 5–4.
Figure 5–4 Attaching a Mounting Plate to a Disk Drive

MLO-010919

See the VAXstation 4000 Options Installation Guide to install
hard disk drives in the system unit.

5–4 Completing the System Upgrade

Installing the VAXstation 4000 System

Installing the VAXstation 4000 System
Set Up the
System

See the VAXstation 4000 System and Owner’s Guide to install
and turn on that system in the following order:
1. Monitor (Note that the monitor power does not turn on when
the system unit is turned on.)
2. Printer and modem
3. Storage and expansion boxes
4. System unit

Test Installation

At the console prompt (>>>) you can enter the SHOW CONFIG
command to access information about the following:
•

Ethernet address

•

Memory size

•

SCSI device IDs

Returning the VAXstation 3100 System to Digital
Pack the
System

Pack the VAXstation 3100 system unit securely in the packaging
from the VAXstation 4000 system. Attach the return-address
label that came in the system kit.

Service
Contract

Upgrade the hardware service contract to the VAXstation 4000
Model 60/90 system.

Completing the System Upgrade 5–5

Index
A
Antistatic wrist strap
attaching (fig.), 1–8

C
Cables
disconnecting system (fig.), 1–6
for SCSI mass storage controller module
(fig.), 2–5
Compact disc drives
supported for upgrade, 1–2
Configuration
Model 30 and 38, 2–2
Model 40 and 48, 3–3
Model 76, 4–2
Cover
removing the VAXstation 3100 system
(fig.), 1–7
removing the VAXstation 4000 system
(fig.), 5–2

D
Diskette drives
supported for upgrade, 1–2
Drive plate
Model 30 and 38 configuration, 2–2
Model 40 and 48 configuration (lower),
3–9
Model 40 and 48 configuration (upper),
3–3
removing (Model 30 and 38), 2–8

Drive plate (cont’d)
removing (Model 40 and 48), 3–6
Drives
supported for upgrade, 1–2

E
Ethernet address
recording, 1–4
Ethernet ROM
installing in the VAXstation 4000 (fig.),
5–3
notch alignment, 5–3
removing from Model 30 and 38 (fig.),
2–12
removing from Model 40 and 48 (fig.),
3–14
removing from Model 76 (fig.), 4–12
testing the installation of, 5–5
why you remove, 2–9
Expansion boxes
supported for upgrade, 1–3

F
Fixed disk drives
attaching a mounting plate to (fig.), 5–4
removing from Model 30 and 38, 2–4
removing from Model 40 and 48, 3–7
removing from Model 76, 4–6
supported for upgrade, 1–2
testing the installation of, 5–5

Index–1

Graphics modules
supported for upgrade, 1–3

Options
supported for upgrade (tab.), 1–1

Input devices
supported for upgrade, 1–3

Power cable
disconnecting, 3–5

Keyboard
supported for upgrade, 1–3

Removable-media drives
supported for upgrade, 1–2
RZ2x disk drives
removing from Model 30 and 38, 2–3
removing from Model 40 and 48, 3–7
removing from Model 76, 4–6
supported for upgrade, 1–2

M
Mass storage controller module
when to remove, 2–4
Memory modules
bank numbers for, 4–7
removing from Model 76 (fig.), 4–8
supported for upgrade, 1–2
testing the installation of, 5–5
Model 30
removing options from, 2–1
Model 38
removing options from, 2–1
Model 40
removing options from, 3–1
Model 48
removing options from, 3–1
Model 76
removing options from, 4–1
Model numbers
of VAXstation 3100 family (tab.), 1–9
Monitors
supported for upgrade, 1–1
Mounting plate
attaching to fixed disk drive, 5–4
Mouse
supported for upgrade, 1–3

Index–2

S
Scanline coprocessor
mounting brackets for (fig.), 2–10
removing (fig.), 2–11
SCSI cable
disconnecting, 3–5
SCSI ID setting
recording, 1–4
SCSI mass storage controller
cables for (fig.), 2–5
removing (fig.), 2–6
Service contract
upgrading, 5–5
SHOW DEVICE display
example of, 1–5
Static discharge
precautions to avoid, 1–8
Storage boxes
supported for upgrade, 1–3
System cables
disconnecting (fig.), 1–6
System unit cover
removing the VAXstation 3100 (fig.), 1–7
removing the VAXstation 4000 (fig.), 5–2

Tablet
supported for upgrade, 1–3
Tape drives
supported for upgrade, 1–2

VAXstation 3100
model numbers, 1–9
removing the system unit cover (fig.), 1–7
returning to Digital, 5–5
turning off the system, 1–6
VAXstation 4000
installing, 5–5
removing the system unit cover (fig.), 5–2
upgrade kit contents (fig.), 5–1

U
Upgrade kit
contents of (fig.), 5–1

W
Wrist strap
attaching antistatic (fig.), 1–8

Index–3