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VAX 4000
BA42B-Based System DSSI Upgrade
Manual
Order Number: EK–500AA–UP. A01

August 1993

Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts

August 1993
The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be
construed as a commitment by Digital Equipment Corporation.
Digital Equipment Corporation assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this
document.
Any software described in this document is furnished under a license and may be used or copied
only in accordance with the terms of such license. No responsibility is assumed for the use or
reliability of software or equipment that is not supplied by Digital Equipment Corporation or its
affiliated companies.
Restricted Rights: Use, duplication, or disclosure by the U.S. Government is subject to
restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer
Software clause at DFARS 252.227–7013.
MicroVAX, VAX, VAX 4000, VAXserver, and the Digital logo are trademarks of Digital Equipment
Corporation.
FCC NOTICE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in
a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case users will be required to correct the
interference at their own expense.
This document is available in hard copy only.

This document was prepared using VAX DOCUMENT, Version 2.1.

Contents
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

vii

1 Overview of the Conversion Process
1.1
1.2

In This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview of the Conversion Processes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1–1
1–1

2 Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5

In This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview of the Conversion of a VAX 4000 Model 100 . . . . . . . . .
Unpacking the Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Firmware and Upgrading VMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2–1
2–1
2–2
2–4
2–4

3 Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100A System
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5

In This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview of the Conversion of a VAX 4000 Model 100A . . . . . . . .
Unpacking the Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Installing the Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3–1
3–1
3–2
3–3
3–4

A Mandatory Daughter Card Return Procedure and Forms
A.1
A.2
A.3

Return Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Return Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Customer Administrative Services (CAS) District Offices . . . . . .

A–1
A–2
A–11

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Figures
2–1
2–2
2–3
2–4
2–5
2–6
2–7
2–8
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
2–23
2–24
2–25
2–26
2–27
2–28
2–29
3–1
3–2
3–3
3–4
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Disconnecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disconnecting the External Cables/Terminators from the Port
Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Enclosure Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unscrewing the Drive Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disconnecting the Internal Power Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disconnecting Internal DSSI Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disconnecting the Internal SCSI Cable from the Mother
Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sliding the Drive Mounting Shelves Forward . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lifting the Drive Mounting Shelves Upward . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Single DSSI Daughter Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disconnecting the Q–bus and external SCSI Cables . . . . . . .
Removing the Port Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing Connectors from the Port Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Alignment Pins on the Port Cover . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Original DSSI Cable on the Port Cover . . . . . .
Installing the Q–bus Cable on the Port Cover . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the new DSSI Cable on the Port Cover . . . . . . . . .
Installing the SCSI Cable on the Port Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Port Cover and Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting the External SCSI Cable to the Mother Board . .
Connecting the New DSSI Cable to the Daughter Board . . . .
Connecting the Original DSSI Cable to the Daughter
Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting the Q–bus Cable to the Mother Board . . . . . . . . .
Aligning the Drive Mounting Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reinstalling the Drive Mounting Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Securing the Drive Mounting Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reconnecting Cables and Terminators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Applying the New Medallion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disconnecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Enclosure Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unscrewing the Drive Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disconnecting the Internal Power Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2–5
2–6
2–7
2–8
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
2–23
2–24
2–25
2–26
2–27
2–28
2–29
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2–32
2–33
3–4
3–5
3–6
3–7

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
3–18
3–19
3–20
3–21
3–22
3–23
3–24

Disconnecting Internal DSSI Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disconnecting the Internal SCSI Cable from the Mother
Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sliding the Drive Mounting Shelves Forward . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lifting the Drive Mounting Shelves Upward . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Single DSSI Daughter Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disconnecting the Q–bus and external SCSI Cables . . . . . . .
Removing the Port Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Cover Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Alignment Pins on the Port Cover . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the new DSSI Cable on the Port Cover . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Port Cover and Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting the External SCSI Cable to the Mother Board . .
Connecting the New DSSI Cable to the Daughter Board . . . .
Connecting the Original DSSI Cable to the Daughter
Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting the Q–bus Cable to the Mother Board . . . . . . . . .
Aligning the Drive Mounting Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reinstalling the Drive Mounting Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Securing the Drive Mounting Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting Cables and Terminators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3–8
3–9
3–10
3–11
3–12
3–13
3–14
3–15
3–16
3–17
3–18
3–19
3–20
3–21
3–22
3–23
3–24
3–25
3–27
3–28

Tables
2–1
3–1

Contents of the KFDDA–CF Upgrade Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents of the KFDDA–AF Upgrade Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2–3
3–3

Preface
This manual describes how to upgrade a VAX 4000 Model 100 or a VAX Model
100A system by adding a dual DSSI card and two additional DSSI ports to
support external DSSI devices or for building a DSSI-based VAX cluster.

Intended Audience
This document is intended for Digital Services personnel and licensed
self-maintenance customers.

Customer Responsibilities
Only qualified maintenance personnel (Digital Services representatives
or qualified self-maintenance customers) should perform the installation
procedure.
If you are not a qualified self-maintenance customer, call Digital Services to
schedule a system conversion. It is the customer’s responsibility to perform a
software backup before a Digital Services representative arrives at your site.
When the conversion is complete, return the original DSSI card to Digital.
Appendix A contains forms that need to be completed by the Digital Services
representative and signed by both the customer and the Digital Services
representative.

Digital Services Responsibilities
Before arriving at the site, the Digital Services representative should contact
the customer to ensure that the customer’s software is backed up before
arriving at the site.
After installation of the upgrade kit, the Digital Services representative must
complete the forms in Appendix A and remove them from this document. The
forms must be signed by the customer and the Digital Services representative.

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The following forms are in Appendix A:
•

Digital Services Worksheet

•

Installation Receipt–Customer Copy

•

Installation Receipt–Digital Services Copy

•

Returned Material Checklist

The Digital Services representative should give the customer the signed
Installation Receipt–Customer Copy. The representative should include the
signed Installation Receipt–Digital Services Copy with the DSSI card that is
being returned to Digital to ensure that the customer receives credit.

Organization
This document contains three chapters and one appendix:

viii

•

Chapter 1 contains an overview of the upgrade process.

•

Chapter 2 provides detailed upgrade conversion procedures for a VAX 4000
Model 100.

•

Chapter 3 provides detailed upgrade conversion procedures for a VAX 4000
Model 100A.

•

Appendix A contains forms for the return of the original DSSI card and a
list of the Customer Administrative Services (CAS) district offices.

Conventions
The following conventions are used in this guide:
Convention

Description

A lowercase italic x indicates the generic use of a letter. For
example, xxx indicates any combination of three alphabetic
characters.

italic type

Italic type emphasizes important information or indicates
variables. It is also used for the titles of manuals.

boldface type

Boldface type in examples indicates either user input or the first
instance of terms defined in the text.

nn nnn.nnn nn

A space character separates groups of 3 digits in numerals with 5
or more digits. For example, 10 000 equals ten thousand.

n.nn

A period in numerals signals the decimal point indicator. For
example, 1.75 equals one and three-fourths.

MONOSPACE

Text displayed on the screen is shown in monospaced type.

Radix indicators

The radix of a number is written as a word enclosed in
parentheses. For example, 23(decimal) or 34(hexadecimal).

UPPERCASE

A word in uppercase indicates a command.

Note

A note contains information that is of special importance to the
user.

Caution

A caution contains information to prevent damage to the
equipment.

Related Documents
The following list contains related documents:
Documentation

Order Number

VAX 4000 Model 100A Installation Information

EK–502AA–IN

VAX 4000 Model 100A Operator Information

EK–503AA–OP

VAX 4000 Model 100A Customer Technical Information

EK–504AA–TI

VAX 4000 Model 100A Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
Information

EK–505AA–TS

Updating VAX 4000–10nA or MicroVAX 3100–9n CPU
Firmware

EK–VX4FW–UP

1
Overview of the Conversion Process
1.1 In This Chapter
This chapter describes the general process for upgrading a VAX 4000 Model
100 or Model 100A system by adding a dual DSSI card and two additional
DSSI ports to support external DSSI devices, or for building a DSSI-based
VAXcluster.

1.2 Overview of the Conversion Processes
Tasks required to upgrade VAX 4000 models are summarized below. To begin
the actual conversion, turn to Chapter 2 for the conversion of a VAX 4000
Model 100, or Chapter 3 for the conversion of a VAX 4000 Model 100A.
The VAX 4000 Model 100A is identical to the VAX 4000 Model 100, except that
the port cover is designed to accomodate a dual DSSI port.
The conversion of a VAX 4000 Model 100A to a dual DSSI configuration
includes installing a new multi-host, two-port DSSI cable in the existing
port cover, and replacing the single DSSI daughter card with a new dual
DSSI daughter card. The existing one-port DSSI bus will remain to serve the
internal drives. These procedures are described in detail in Chapter 3.
The conversion of a VAX 4000 Model 100 to a dual DSSI configuration includes
upgrading it to a VAX 4000 Model 100A with a new port cover and the
associated firmware and operating system upgrades, as well as installing the
new DSSI cable and dual DSSI daughter card. This conversion also includes
replacement of the system medallion. These procedures are described in detail
in Chapter 2.

Overview of the Conversion Process 1–1

2
Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100
System
2.1 In This Chapter
This chapter lists detailed step-by-step procedures for upgrading a VAX 4000
Model 100 system.

2.2 Overview of the Conversion of a VAX 4000 Model 100
Tasks required to upgrade a VAX 4000 Model 100 are summarized below. To
begin the actual conversion, turn to Section 2.3.
1. Have the customer back up the system software.
2. Unpack and verify the conversion kit.
3. Upgrade the firmware.
4. Upgrade the VMS disk 5.5-2H4.
5. Shut down the operating system.
6. Turn off the system power and remove the power cord.
7. Disconnect all external cables.
8. Remove the enclosure cover.
9. Remove the upper and lower drive mounting shelves.
10. Disconnect the DSSI cable from the original single DSSI daughter card.
11. Disconnect and remove the single DSSI daughter card.
12. Disconnect all internal cables from the port cover to the mother or daughter
boards or the drives.
13. Disconnect all the external cables from the port cover.
14. Remove the present port cover with attached cables.

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System 2–1

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System
2.2 Overview of the Conversion of a VAX 4000 Model 100
15. Remove all attached cables from the present port cover for use on the new
one.
16. Install the alignment pins with washers on the new port cover.
17. Install the internal cables on the new port cover.
18. Install the new port cover with its connectors onto the rear of the system
box, feeding the cables through the cutouts in the system box.
19. Install the new dual DSSI daughter card onto the mother board.
20. Connect all cables to the mother and daughter boards.
21. Reinstall the upper and lower drive mounting shelves in the system box,
and connect the internal SCSI cable to the mother board.
22. Reinstall the enclosure cover.
23. Connect the power cable, signal cables, and terminators to the system as
desired.
24. Remove the system medallion and install the new one.
25. Have the customer reinstall system data (if necessary).
26. Fill out the appropriate paperwork (Appendix A).
27. Return the original daughter card as instructed (Appendix A).

2.3 Unpacking the Kit
Unpack the kit as follows:
1. Make sure there is no external damage to the shipping container, such as
dents, holes, or crushed corners.
2. Unpack the conversion kit and check its contents against the shipping
invoice. Table 2–1 lists the kit contents for the Model 100 upgrade,
KFDDA–CF. Other items may be present, but are not required for this
conversion.
CAUTION
Modules can be damaged by static discharge if an antistatic wrist strap
and antistatic mat are not used during handling. The wrist strap and
mat are in the antistatic kit in the Digital Services toolkit.

2–2 Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System
2.3 Unpacking the Kit
3. Unpack the dual DSSI daughter card and place it on a grounded antistatic
mat.
4. Save the packing material, and use it to return the original single DSSI
daughter card.
5. If any item is missing or damaged:
•

Contact the customer’s sales representative.

•

Contact the customer’s delivery agent.

Table 2–1 Contents of the KFDDA–CF Upgrade Kit
Description

Part Number

Quantity

Dual shac daughter card

54–22444–01

Pin aligner

12–30363–01

DSSI terminator

12–29258–01

DSSI in/out cable

17–03778–01

VAX 4000–100A medallion

74–37642–31

Port cover

74–46957–01

Flat washer

90–08877–00

Flat head screw

90–10917–01

DSSI upgrade manual

EK–500AA–UP

QZ–004AA–FW

VMS upgrade

QA–001AA–UW

User documentation set,
English3

QA–00HAA–GZ

User documentation set,
multi-lingual2

QA–00H8A–GZ

Firmware upgrade
2

1 Includes firmware documentation, EK–VX4FW–UP.
2 Only one VMS upgrade will be included in this kit; which one is included will depend upon the

customer’s order.

3 Only one documentation set will be included in this kit.

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System 2–3

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System
2.4 Installing the Firmware and Upgrading VMS

2.4 Installing the Firmware and Upgrading VMS
Before installing the hardware, it is necessary to install the firmware and
upgrade VMS as follows:
1. Have the customer back up the system software before the Digital Services
representative arrives. It is the customer’s responsibility to back up the
system software.
2. Power up the system and run diagnostics to verify system operation.
3. Upgrade the firmware using Updating Your VAX 4000–10nA or MicroVAX
3100–9n CPU Firmware, EK–VX4FW–UP.
4. Upgrade the VMS disk 5.5-2H4.
5. Shut down the operating system in the proper manner.
6. Turn off the system power before installing the kit.

2.5 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card
To install the new daughter card and related hardware (convert to dual DSSI
configuration):
1. Disconnect the power cord (see Figure 2–1).

2–4 Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System
2.5 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card
Figure 2–1 Disconnecting the Power Cord

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Power cord

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System 2–5

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System
2.5 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card
2. Disconnect all the external cables or terminators from the present port
cover, and save the screws (see Figure 2–2).
Figure 2–2 Disconnecting the External Cables/Terminators from the Port
Cover
1

4
MLO-010800

Q–bus ports (Q–bus cables may be attached)
DSSI terminator or cable
SCSI terminator or cable

Ethernet connector

2–6 Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System
2.5 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card
3. Remove the enclosure cover by removing the two screws at the rear of the
system box and sliding it forward (see Figure 2–3).
Figure 2–3 Removing the Enclosure Cover
2

1
MLO-010801

Screws
Enclosure cover

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System 2–7

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System
2.5 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card
4. Remove the upper and lower drive mounting shelves together as a single
unit (it is not necessary to disassemble the shelves themselves). Unscrew
all six screws from the shelves, leaving the topmost captive screw until
last for support. Leave the captive screws in position and save the Phillips
screws for reinstallation of the shelves (see Figure 2–4).
Figure 2–4 Unscrewing the Drive Shelves

3
2

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Topmost captive screw
Other captive screws

Phillips screws

2–8 Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System
2.5 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card
5. Disconnect the internal power cables from the power supply (Figure 2–5).
Figure 2–5 Disconnecting the Internal Power Cables

MLO-010803

Internal power cables

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System 2–9

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System
2.5 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card
6. Disconnect the internal DSSI connectors from all drives mounted on the
shelves. It is not necessary to disconnect the power cable from each drive.
Figure 2–6 shows one drive as an example.
Figure 2–6 Disconnecting Internal DSSI Connectors

MLO-010804

Internal DSSI connectors
7. Disconnect the internal SCSI cable from the mother board (see
Figure 2–7).
1. Release the memory module nearest the internal SCSI connector by
pressing the tabs on each end, and tip it forward.
2. Disconnect the internal SCSI cable from its connector on the mother
board.

2–10 Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System
2.5 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card
Figure 2–7 Disconnecting the Internal SCSI Cable from the Mother Board
1

MLO-010805

Releasing the memory module and tipping it forward.
Internal SCSI cable

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System 2–11

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System
2.5 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card
8. Remove the shelves by sliding them forward (see Figure 2–8) and lifting
them up and away from the enclosure (see Figure 2–9). Leave the memory
module tipped forward until the shelves are reinstalled.
Figure 2–8 Sliding the Drive Mounting Shelves Forward
1

MLO-010806

Drive mounting shelves

2–12 Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System
2.5 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card
Figure 2–9 Lifting the Drive Mounting Shelves Upward

MLO-010807

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System 2–13

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System
2.5 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card
9. Disconnect the DSSI cable from the original single DSSI daughter card (see
Figure 2–10).
10. Remove the original single DSSI daughter card by gently prying it loose
from its connector on the mother board, and using a standoff removal tool
to compress the post so that the corner of the card can be lifted off the
standoff (Figure 2–10). Lift the card out and place it on an anti-static
mat.
Figure 2–10 Removing the Single DSSI Daughter Card

4
3

MLO-010808

DSSI connector
Standoff removal tool
Standoff

Daughter card connector on the mother board
Single DSSI daughter card

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Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System
2.5 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card
11. Disconnect the Q–bus cable from the mother board (see Figure 2–11).
12. Disconnect the external SCSI cable, which runs from the port cover to the
mother board, at the connector on the mother board (Figure 2–11).
Note
Memory modules and other cables in Figure 2–11 have been removed
for clarity.

Figure 2–11 Disconnecting the Q–bus and external SCSI Cables
1
2

MLO-010809

External SCSI cable
Q–bus cable

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System 2–15

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System
2.5 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card
13. Remove the present port cover by pushing the tabs on each side (see
Figure 2–12). The tabs are accessed through the tab cutouts on the port
cover. Slide the cover off, pulling all cables carefully through the cable slots
on the rear of the system box.
Figure 2–12 Removing the Port Cover
2
1

3
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Port cover
Tab cutout

Cable slots on rear of the system box

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Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System
2.5 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card
14. Remove all connectors from the original port cover (see Figure 2–13). Save
the screws, nuts, and washers for use in connecting the new dual DSSI
port cover.
Figure 2–13 Removing Connectors from the Port Cover

MLO-010814

Nut driver used for bolts on the Q–bus connectors
Phillips screwdriver used on the DSSI and SCSI connectors

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System 2–17

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System
2.5 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card
15. Install the six alignment pins with washers on the new port cover (see
Figure 2–14).
Figure 2–14 Installing the Alignment Pins on the Port Cover
1

MLO-010815

Alignment pin
Washer

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Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System
2.5 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card
16. Reinstall the original DSSI cable (17–03544–01) (the one previously used
in the system) into the left-hand DSSI port cutout (see Figure 2–15).
Figure 2–15 Installing the Original DSSI Cable on the Port Cover

MLO-010816

Original DSSI cable connector
Pillips screwdriver

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System 2–19

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System
2.5 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card
17. Install the Q–bus cable (17–03545–01) into the Q–bus cutouts on the port
cover (see Figure 2–16).
Figure 2–16 Installing the Q–bus Cable on the Port Cover

MLO-010817

Q–bus cable connectors
Nutdriver and bolt

Washer

2–20 Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System
2.5 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card
18. Install the DSSI in/out cable which was included in the upgrade kit (17–
03778–01) into the two right-hand DSSI external cutouts on the new port
cover (see Figure 2–17).
Figure 2–17 Installing the new DSSI Cable on the Port Cover
2

MLO-010818

New DSSI cable connectors
Phillips screwdriver and screw

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System 2–21

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System
2.5 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card
19. Install the SCSI cable (17–2944–01) into the SCSI cutout on the bottom of
the port cover (see Figure 2–18).
Figure 2–18 Installing the SCSI Cable on the Port Cover

3
2

MLO-010819

SCSI cable connector
Phillips screwdriver and screw

Washer

2–22 Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System
2.5 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card
20. Install the new port cover with its connectors onto the rear of the system
box, feeding the cables through the cable cutouts in the system box (see
Figure 2–19).
a. Feed the original DSSI cable, the Q–bus cables, and the new DSSI
cables through the top cable cutout on the system box.
b. Feed the SCSI cable through the bottom cable cutout on the system
box.
c.

Hook the bottom flange of the cover plate onto the system box.

d. Push the port cover forward until the two tabs click into place.
Figure 2–19 Installing the Port Cover and Cables
1

4
2

MLO-010820

DSSI and Q–bus cables in top cutout
SCSI cable in bottom cutout
Bottom flange

Tab cutout

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System 2–23

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System
2.5 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card
21. Install the dual DSSI daughter card onto the mother board (see
Figure 2–20). Align the new card on the standoffs so that it is positioned
above the mother board connector, then gently seat it onto the connector
and the standoffs.
Figure 2–20 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card
1

3
2
MLO-010821

Daughter card
Standoff

Mother board connector
Note
For clarity, cables not applicable to a particular step are omitted from
some of the following illustrations.

2–24 Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System
2.5 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card
22. Connect the external SCSI cable (17–2944–01) to the mother board (see
Figure 2–21).
Figure 2–21 Connecting the External SCSI Cable to the Mother Board
1
2

MLO-010822

External SCSI cable
External SCSI connector on the mother board

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System 2–25

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System
2.5 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card
23. Run the new DSSI in/out cable (17–03778–01) between the rows of memory
modules and connect it to the front connector slot on the new DSSI
daughter board (see Figure 2–22).
Figure 2–22 Connecting the New DSSI Cable to the Daughter Board

1
2

MLO-010823

New DSSI cable connector
Front connector slot on the daughter board

2–26 Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System
2.5 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card
24. Connect the original DSSI cable (17–03544–01) to the rear connector slot
on the new DSSI daughter board (see Figure 2–23).
Figure 2–23 Connecting the Original DSSI Cable to the Daughter Board
1

MLO-010824

Original DSSI cable
Rear connector slot on the daughter board

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System 2–27

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System
2.5 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card
25. Connect the Q–bus cable (17–3545–01) to the Q–bus slot on the mother
board (see Figure 2–24).
Figure 2–24 Connecting the Q–bus Cable to the Mother Board
1

MLO-010825

Q–bus cable
Q–bus connector on the mother board

2–28 Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System
2.5 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card
26. Reinstall the upper and lower drive mounting shelves in the system box,
and connect the internal SCSI cable (17–03587–01) to the mother board.
a. Position the shelves by lining up the bracket tabs, but do not slide
them rearward yet (see Figure 2–25).
Figure 2–25 Aligning the Drive Mounting Shelves

1
MLO-010828

Bracket tabs

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System 2–29

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System
2.5 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card
b. Connect the internal SCSI cable to its connector on the mother board.
(The memory module nearest the internal SCSI connector should be
tipped forward; if it is not, see Figure 2–26.)
c.

Snap the memory module back into its upright position.

d. Slide the shelves down and rearward into place so that the holes on the
bracket tabs line up with their cutouts.
Figure 2–26 Reinstalling the Drive Mounting Shelves
2

MLO-010829

Internal SCSI cable

2–30 Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System

Memory module

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System
2.5 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card
e.

Tighten the shelves in place using the six screws that held them in
originally (see Figure 2–27).
1. Tighten the topmost captive screw first so that the shelves do not
fall and damage components underneath.
2. Tighten the remaining captive screws.
3. Replace and tighten the Phillips screws.

Figure 2–27 Securing the Drive Mounting Shelves

3
2

MLO-010802

Topmost captive screw

Phillips screws

Other captive screws

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System 2–31

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System
2.5 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card
27. Reconnect the DSSI connectors to the drives (see Figure 2–6).
28. Reconnect the internal power cables (see Figure 2–5).
29. Reinstall the enclosure cover (see Figure 2–3).
30. Reconnect cables and terminators to the DSSI, Q–bus, and SCSI connectors
on the port cover as desired (see Figure 2–28).
Figure 2–28 Reconnecting Cables and Terminators

3
2

2
3
MLO-010950

DSSI connectors
Q–bus connectors

SCSI connector

2–32 Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System

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2.5 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card
31. Replace the Ethernet connector, if any (see Figure 2–2).
32. Remove the system medallion and install the new one (see Figure 2–29).
a. Peel the backing off the new medallion.
b. Apply the new medallion in place of the original one.
Figure 2–29 Applying the New Medallion
1

MLO-010951

Backing
New medallion

Medallion location

33. Have the customer reinstall system data (if necessary).
34. Fill out the appropriate paperwork (Appendix A).
35. Return the original daughter card as instructed (Appendix A).

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100 System 2–33

3
Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100A
System
3.1 In This Chapter
This chapter lists detailed step-by-step procedures for upgrading a VAX Model
100A system.

3.2 Overview of the Conversion of a VAX 4000 Model 100A
Tasks required to upgrade a VAX 4000 Model 100A are summarized below. To
begin the actual conversion, turn to Section 3.3.
1. Have the customer back up the system software.
2. Unpack and verify the conversion kit.
3. Shut down the operating system and run the power up diagnostics.
4. Turn off the system power and remove the power cord.
5. Remove the enclosure cover.
6. Remove the upper and lower drive mounting shelves.
7. Disconnect the DSSI cable from the original single DSSI daughter card.
8. Disconnect and remove the single DSSI daughter card.
9. Disconnect all internal cables from the port cover to the mother or daughter
boards or the drives.
10. Disconnect all the external cables from the port cover.
11. Remove the present port cover with attached cables.
12. Remove the blanks from the port cover.
13. Install the alignment pins with washers on the new port cover.
14. Install the new dual DSSI cable on the new port cover.

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100A System 3–1

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100A System
3.2 Overview of the Conversion of a VAX 4000 Model 100A
15. Reinstall the port cover with its connectors onto the rear of the system box,
feeding the cables through the cutouts in the system box.
16. Install the new dual DSSI daughter card onto the mother board.
17. Connect all cables to the mother and daughter boards.
18. Reinstall the upper and lower drive mounting shelves in the system box,
and connect the internal SCSI cable to the mother board.
19. Reinstall the enclosure cover.
20. Connect the power cable, signal cables, and terminators to the system as
desired.
21. Turn on the system.
22. Have the customer reinstall system data (if necessary).
23. Fill out the appropriate paperwork (Appendix A).
24. Return the original daughter card as instructed (Appendix A).
Note
Firmware and VMS upgrades are not required; appropriate versions
were installed on VAX 4000 Model 100A systems at the factory.

3.3 Unpacking the Kit
Unpack the kit as follows:
1. Make sure there is no external damage to the shipping container, such as
dents, holes, or crushed corners.
2. Unpack the conversion kit and check its contents against the shipping
invoice. Table 3–1 lists the kit contents for the Model 100A upgrade,
KFDDA–AF. Other items may be present, but are not required for this
conversion.
CAUTION
Modules can be damaged by static discharge if an antistatic wrist strap
and antistatic mat are not used during handling. The wrist strap and
mat are in the antistatic kit in the Digital Services toolkit.

3–2 Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100A System

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100A System
3.3 Unpacking the Kit
3. Unpack the dual DSSI daughter card and place it on a grounded antistatic
mat.
4. Save the packing material, and use it to return the original single DSSI
daughter card.
5. If any item is missing or damaged:
•

Contact the customer’s sales representative.

•

Contact the customer’s delivery agent.

Table 3–1 Contents of the KFDDA–AF Upgrade Kit
Description

Part Number

Quantity

Dual shac daughter card

54–22444–01

Pin aligner

12–30363–01

DSSI terminator

12–29258–01

DSSI in/out cable

17–03778–01

Flat washer

90–08877–00

Flat head screw

90–10917–01

DSSI upgrade manual

EK–500AA–UP

3.4 Before Installing the Kit
Before installing the kit:
1. Have the customer back up the system software before the Digital Services
representative arrives. It is the customer’s responsibility to back up the
system software.
2. Shut down the operating system in the proper manner.
3. Power up the system and run diagnostics to verify system operation.
4. Turn off the system power before installing the kit.

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100A System 3–3

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100A System
3.5 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card

3.5 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card
To install the new daughter card and related hardware (convert to dual DSSI
configuration):
1. Disconnect all the power cord (see Figure 3–1).
Figure 3–1 Disconnecting the Power Cord

3
2

MLO-010952

Power cord

3–4 Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100A System

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100A System
3.5 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card
2. Remove the enclosure cover by removing the two screws at the rear of the
system box and sliding it forward (see Figure 3–2).
Figure 3–2 Removing the Enclosure Cover

3
2

1
MLO-010953

Screws
Enclosure cover

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100A System 3–5

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100A System
3.5 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card
3. Remove the upper and lower drive mounting shelves together as a single
unit (it is not necessary to disassemble the shelves themselves). Unscrew
all six screws from the shelves, leaving the topmost captive screw until
last for support. Leave the capitve screws in position and save the Phillips
screws for reinstallation of the shelves (see Figure 3–3).
Figure 3–3 Unscrewing the Drive Shelves

3
2

MLO-010802

Topmost captive screw
Other captive screws

Phillips screws

3–6 Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100A System

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100A System
3.5 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card
4. Disconnect the internal power cables from the power supply (Figure 3–4).
Figure 3–4 Disconnecting the Internal Power Cables

MLO-010803

Internal power cables

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100A System 3–7

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100A System
3.5 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card
5. Disconnect the internal DSSI connectors from all drives mounted on the
shelves. Figure 3–5 shows shows one drive as an example.
Figure 3–5 Disconnecting Internal DSSI Connectors

MLO-010804

Internal DSSI connectors
6. Disconnect the internal SCSI cable from the mother board (see
Figure 3–6).
1. Release the memory module nearest the internal SCSI connector by
pressing the tabs on each end, and tip it forward.
2. Disconnect the internal SCSI cable from its connector on the mother
board.

3–8 Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100A System

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100A System
3.5 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card
Figure 3–6 Disconnecting the Internal SCSI Cable from the Mother Board
1

MLO-010805

Releasing the memory module and tipping it forward.
Internal SCSI cable

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100A System 3–9

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100A System
3.5 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card
7. Remove the shelves by sliding them forward (see Figure 3–7) and lifting
them up and away from the enclosure (see Figure 3–8). Leave the memory
module tipped forward until the shelves are reinstalled.
Figure 3–7 Sliding the Drive Mounting Shelves Forward
1

MLO-010806

Drive mounting shelves

3–10 Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100A System

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100A System
3.5 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card
Figure 3–8 Lifting the Drive Mounting Shelves Upward

MLO-010807

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100A System 3–11

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100A System
3.5 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card
8. Disconnect the DSSI cable from the original single DSSI daughter card (see
Figure 3–9).
9. Remove the original single DSSI daughter card by gently prying it loose
from its connector on the mother board, and using a standoff removal
tool to compress the posts so that each corner of the card can be lifted off
individually (Figure 3–9). When all four corners are loose, lift the card out
and place it on an anti-static mat.
Figure 3–9 Removing the Single DSSI Daughter Card

4
3

MLO-010808

DSSI connector
Standoff removal tool
Standoff

Daughter card connector on the mother board
Single DSSI daughter card

3–12 Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100A System

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100A System
3.5 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card
10. Disconnect the Q–bus cable from the mother board (see Figure 3–10).
11. Disconnect the external SCSI cable, which runs from the port cover to the
mother board, at the connector on the mother board (Figure 3–10).
Note
Memory modules and other cables in Figure 3–10 have been removed
for clarity.

Figure 3–10 Disconnecting the Q–bus and external SCSI Cables
1
2

MLO-010809

External SCSI cable
Q–bus cable

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100A System 3–13

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100A System
3.5 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card
12. Remove the port cover by pushing the tabs on each side (see Figure 3–11).
Slide the bottom flange of the cover off, pulling all cables carefully through
the cable slots on the rear of the system box.
Figure 3–11 Removing the Port Cover
1

4
3

2
MLO-010954

DSSI and Q–bus cables
external SCSI cable
Bottom flange

Tab cutout

3–14 Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100A System

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100A System
3.5 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card
13. Remove the cover plates with a Phillips screwdriver (see Figure 3–12).
Figure 3–12 Removing the Cover Plates
2

MLO-010955

Cover plates
Phillips screw

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100A System 3–15

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100A System
3.5 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card
14. Install four alignment pins with washers on the port cover (see
Figure 3–13).
Figure 3–13 Installing the Alignment Pins on the Port Cover
1

MLO-010956

Alignment pin
Washer

3–16 Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100A System

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100A System
3.5 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card
15. Install the DSSI in/out cable which was included in the upgrade kit (17–
03778–01) into the two right-hand DSSI external cutouts on the port cover
(see Figure 3–14).
Figure 3–14 Installing the new DSSI Cable on the Port Cover
2

MLO-010957

New DSSI cable connectors
Phillips screw driver and screw

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100A System 3–17

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100A System
3.5 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card
16. Install the port cover with its connectors onto the rear of the system
box, feeding the cables through the cable cutouts in the system box (see
Figure 3–15).
a. Feed the original DSSI cable, the Q–bus cables, and the new DSSI
cables through the top cable cutout on the system box.
b. Feed the SCSI cable through the bottom cable cutout on the system
box.
c.

Hook the bottom flange of the cover plate onto the system box.

d. Push the port cover forward until the two tabs click into place.
Figure 3–15 Installing the Port Cover and Cables
1

4
3

2
MLO-010958

DSSI and Q–bus cables in top cutout
SCSI cable in bottom cutout
Bottom flange

Tab cutout

3–18 Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100A System

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100A System
3.5 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card
17. Install the dual DSSI daughter card onto the mother board (see
Figure 3–16). Align the new card on the standoffs so that it is positioned
above the mother board connector, then gently seat it onto the connector
and the standoffs.
Figure 3–16 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card
1

3
2
MLO-010821

Daughter card
Standoff

Mother board connector
Note
For clarity, cables not applicable to a particular step are omitted from
some of the following illustrations.

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100A System 3–19

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100A System
3.5 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card
18. Connect the external SCSI cable (17–2944–01) to the mother board (see
Figure 3–17).
Figure 3–17 Connecting the External SCSI Cable to the Mother Board
1
2

MLO-010822

External SCSI cable
External SCSI connector on the mother board

3–20 Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100A System

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100A System
3.5 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card
19. Run the new DSSI in/out cable (17–03778–01) between the rows of memory
modules and connect it to the front connector slot on the new DSSI
daughter board (see Figure 3–18).
Figure 3–18 Connecting the New DSSI Cable to the Daughter Board

1
2

MLO-010823

New DSSI cable connector
Front connector slot on the daughter board

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100A System 3–21

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100A System
3.5 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card
20. Connect the original DSSI cable (17–03544–01) to the rear connector slot
on the new DSSI daughter board (see Figure 3–19).
Figure 3–19 Connecting the Original DSSI Cable to the Daughter Board

MLO-010824

Original DSSI cable
Rear connector slot on the daughter board

3–22 Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100A System

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100A System
3.5 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card
21. Connect the Q–bus cable (17–03545–01) to the Q–bus slot on the mother
board (see Figure 3–20).
Figure 3–20 Connecting the Q–bus Cable to the Mother Board
1

MLO-010825

Q–bus cable
Q–bus connector on the mother board

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100A System 3–23

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100A System
3.5 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card
22. Reinstall the upper and lower drive mounting shelves in the system box,
and connect the internal SCSI cable (17–03587–01) to the mother board.
a. Position the shelves by lining up the bracket tabs, but do not slide
them rearward yet (see Figure 3–21).
Figure 3–21 Aligning the Drive Mounting Shelves

1
MLO-010828

Bracket tabs

3–24 Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100A System

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100A System
3.5 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card
b. Connect the internal SCSI cable to its connector on the mother board.
(The memory module nearest the internal SCSI connector should
already be tipped forward; if it is not, see Figure 3–22.)
c.

Snap the memory module back into its upright position.

d. Slide the shelves down and rearward into place so that the holes on the
bracket tabs line up with their cutouts.
Figure 3–22 Reinstalling the Drive Mounting Shelves
2

MLO-010829

Internal SCSI cable

Memory module

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100A System 3–25

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100A System
3.5 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card
23. Tighten the shelves in place using the six screws that held them in
originally (see Figure 3–23).
1. Tighten the topmost captive screw first so that the shelves do not fall
and therefore damage components underneath.
2. Tighten the remaining captive screws.
3. Replace and tighten the Phillips screws.

3–26 Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100A System

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100A System
3.5 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card
Figure 3–23 Securing the Drive Mounting Shelves

3
2

MLO-010802

Topmost captive screw

Phillips screws

Other captive screws

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100A System 3–27

Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100A System
3.5 Installing the Dual DSSI Daughter Card
24. Reconnect the DSSI connectors to the drives (see Figure 3–5).
25. Reconnect the internal power cables (see Figure 3–4).
26. Reinstall the enclosure cover (see Figure 3–2).
27. Connect cables and terminators to the DSSI, Q–bus, and SCSI connectors
on the port cover as desired (see Figure 3–24).
Figure 3–24 Connecting Cables and Terminators

3
2

2
3
MLO-010950

DSSI connectors
Q–bus connectors

SCSI connector
28. Turn on the system.
29. Have the customer reinstall the system data (if necessary).
30. Fill out the appropriate paperwork (Appendix A).
31. Return the original daughter card as instructed (Appendix A).

3–28 Upgrading the VAX 4000 Model 100A System

A
Mandatory Daughter Card Return
Procedure and Forms
The original daughter card must be returned to Digital Equipment
Corporation. Digital Services personnel must follow the instructions for
repackaging and returning the original card. The instructions apply only to
United States area installations.
For installations outside the United States area, contact the local Digital
Equipment Corporation office for return destination instructions.

A.1 Return Procedure
Note
Customers who do not return their original daughter cards will be
charged a fee.

Return the original daughter card as follows:
1. Obtain the serial number of the system being converted. Customer
Administrative Services (CAS) cannot process the order without this serial
number.
2. Ensure that the serial number is on the purchase order.
3. Issue a hardcopy quotation to the customer, referencing the serial number,
and state the following:
"Return of the replaced modules to Digital is a condition of sale for
this conversion. Failure to return the modules will result in a penalty
charge. Installation of hardware by Digital Services personnel is
required."
4. Pack the original card using the packaging material set aside from the
carton of the conversion kit.

Mandatory Daughter Card Return Procedure and Forms A–1

Mandatory Daughter Card Return Procedure and Forms
A.1 Return Procedure
Pack the card first in the nickel-plated bag, then in the pink plastic
wrapping, and finally in the box. Do not seal the box for shipping until you
have included all necessary paperwork.
5. Complete the Digital Services Worksheet in Section A.2. It documents the
work you performed.
Return the worksheet to your contract administrator at the branch office.
6. Contact your local Digital CAS office to obtain information for the
Installation Receipt and the Return Material Checklist in Section A.2.
Section A.3 lists the CAS district offices and their phone numbers.
Ask the CAS representative for a return authorization (RA) number. CAS
will contact the customer to arrange for carrier pickup and return of the
module to Digital Equipment Corporation.
7. Complete both copies of the Installation Receipt.
The first copy is the customer’s receipt. It shows that the installation was
completed and that Digital Services contacted CAS.
Return the second copy to Digital Services along with the original daughter
card so that the customer does not incur a penalty charge.
8. Complete the Returned Material Checklist.
Return the checklist with the original card.
9. Place the self-adhesive mailing label on the box to be returned.
Write the return authorization (RA) number in the space provided on the
label.
10. Seal the box for shipment.
Refer questions regarding the return procedure to the local account
representative.

A.2 Return Forms
This section contains the:
•

Digital Services Worksheet

•

Installation Receipt–Customer Copy

•

Installation Receipt–Digital Services Copy

•

Returned Material Checklist

A–2 Mandatory Daughter Card Return Procedure and Forms

Mandatory Daughter Card Return Procedure and Forms
A.2 Return Forms

Digital Services 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:
Previous System Model Number:
Previous System Serial Number:
Original Daughter Card Serial Number:

New System Name:
New System Model Number:
New System Serial Number:
New Daughter Card Serial Number:
Comments:

Mandatory Daughter Card Return Procedure and Forms A–3

Mandatory Daughter Card Return Procedure and Forms
A.2 Return Forms

A–4 Mandatory Daughter Card Return Procedure and Forms

Mandatory Daughter Card Return Procedure and Forms
A.2 Return Forms

Installation Receipt—Customer Copy
For the upgrade of VAX 4000 Model 100 or VAX 4000 Model 100A to a dual
DSSI configuration.
This form acts as a customer receipt and as verification for Digital Services
that the dual DSSI daughter card upgrade kit was installed.
Digital Services:

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

Customer:

Digital Equipment Corporation 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 Equipment
Corporation.

Note
Contact the local CAS office to obtain the RA (return authorization)
number. See Section A.3 for the closest CAS office. 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:

, will arrange for package pickup and return.

Return Authorization (RA) Number:
Digital Order Number:
Original Daughter Card Serial Number:
Converted to:
New System Serial Number:
New Daughter Card Serial Number:
Installation was performed on this date:
(See overleaf for signatures)

Mandatory Daughter Card Return Procedure and Forms A–5

Mandatory Daughter Card Return Procedure and Forms
A.2 Return Forms
Daughter Card Packed for Return:
Customer Name:

Phone Number:

Customer Signature:
Digital Services Representative Signature:

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Mandatory Daughter Card Return Procedure and Forms
A.2 Return Forms

Installation Receipt—Digital Services Copy
For the upgrade of VAX 4000 Model 100 or VAX 4000 Model 100A to a dual
DSSI configuration.
This form acts as a verification for Digital Services that the dual DSSI
daughter card upgrade kit was installed.
Digital Services:

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

Name of CAS representative:
Branch Office:

, will arrange for package pickup and return.

(See overleaf for signatures)

Mandatory Daughter Card Return Procedure and Forms A–7

Mandatory Daughter Card Return Procedure and Forms
A.2 Return Forms
Daughter Card Packed for Return:
Customer Name:

Phone Number:

Customer Signature:
Digital Services Representative Signature:

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Mandatory Daughter Card Return Procedure and Forms
A.2 Return Forms

Returned Material Checklist
For the upgrade of VAX 4000 Model 100 or VAX 4000 Model 100A to a dual
DSSI configuration.
This form must be filled out and returned with the original daughter card to
ensure that the customer does not incur a penalty charge.

Return Authorization (RA) Number:
Digital Order Number:
Customer Name:
Customer Address:

Customer Contact:

********* Include This Form With Your Module Return*********

Mandatory Daughter Card Return Procedure and Forms A–9

Mandatory Daughter Card Return Procedure and Forms
A.2 Return Forms

A–10 Mandatory Daughter Card Return Procedure and Forms

Mandatory Daughter Card Return Procedure and Forms
A.3 Customer Administrative Services (CAS) District Offices

A.3 Customer Administrative Services (CAS) District Offices
Name, Location

Phone Number

Allegheny District, Pittsburgh, PA

(412) 244–7410

Carolinas District, Columbia, SC

(803) 798–6477

Chicago District, Chicago, IL

(312) 806–2478

Connecticut District, Meriden, CT

(203) 634–5325

CSS District, Nashua, NH

(603) 884–6549

DECdirect District, Nashua, NH

(603) 884–9115

Florida District, Tampa, FL

(813) 882–6822

Greater Boston District, Waltham, MA

(617) 895–5455

Great Lakes District, Detroit, MI

(313) 344–2285

Los Angeles District, Culver City, CA

(213) 417–4232

Midsouth District, Memphis, TN

(901) 761–6712

New Jersey Commercial District, Piscataway, NJ

(201) 562–4728

New Jersey Financial District, New York, NY

(212) 714–2648

New York Financial District, New York, NY

(212) 714–2648

New York Suburban District, Tarrytown, NY

(914) 524–5284

North Central District, Minneapolis, MN

(612) 851–2225

North Texas/Oklahoma District, Dallas, TX

(214) 404–6135

Northwest District, Bellevue, WA

(206) 462–2540

Ohio Valley District, Cincinnati, OH

(513) 984–7739

Philadelphia District, Blue Bell, PA

(215) 834–4115

Rocky Mountain District, Englewood, CO

(303) 649–3073

Santa Clara District, Santa Clara, CA

(408) 496–4274

Southeast District, Atlanta, GA

(404) 257–2282

Southern California District, Costa Mesa, CA

(714) 850–7606

South Texas District, Houston, TX

(713) 953–3918

Southwest District, Tempe, AZ

(602) 894–4747

Upstate New York District, Rochester, NY

(716) 385–7152

Mandatory Daughter Card Return Procedure and Forms A–11

Mandatory Daughter Card Return Procedure and Forms
A.3 Customer Administrative Services (CAS) District Offices
Name, Location

Phone Number

U.S. Distribution/Sales District, Marlboro, MA

(508) 480–4259

Virginia District, Landover, MD

(301) 306–2566

Washington DC District, Landover, MD

(301) 459–2890

Washington DC District, FDA Landover, MD

(301) 459–2292

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