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Document:	DEC 3000 Model 300X/300LX AXP Upgrade Information
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DEC 3000 Model 300X/300LX AXP
Upgrade Information
Order Number: EK–D33XP–UP. A01

Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts

First Printing, March 1994
Digital Equipment Corporation makes no representations that the use of its
products in the manner described in this publication will not infringe on
existing or future patent rights, nor do the descriptions contained in this
publication imply the granting of licenses to make, use, or sell equipment or
software in accordance with the description.
Possession, use, or copying of the software described in this publication
is authorized only pursuant to a valid written license from Digital or an
authorized sublicensor.
© Digital Equipment Corporation 1994. All Rights Reserved.
The following are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation: Alpha AXP,
AXP, Bookreader, DEC, DECaudio, DECchip, DECconnect, DEC GKS, DECpc,
DEC PHIGS, DECstation, DECsystem, DECsystem 3100, DECwindows,
DECwrite, DELNI, Digital, MicroVAX, MicroVAX I, MicroVAX II, OpenVMS,
RX, ThinWire, TURBOchannel, ULTRIX, VAX, VAX DOCUMENT, VAXcluster,
VAXstation, the AXP logo, and the DIGITAL logo.
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Digital.
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.
S2462

This document was prepared using VAX DOCUMENT Version 2.1.

Contents
1 Options You Can Upgrade
Purpose of Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Options You Can Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mounting Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1–1
1–1
1–4
1–4

2 Upgrading a VAXstation 4000 Model 60/90
Topics Covered in This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Upgrade Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 1: If Your System Has Factory-Installed Drives . . . . . .
Step 2: Shut Down System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 3: Disconnect Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 4: Remove System Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 5: Remove H-Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 6: Remove Drives from the H-Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 7: Remove SPXgt Graphics Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 8: Remove Removable-media Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 9: Remove Drive from Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 10: Set the SCSI IDs on the Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 11: Attach the New Mounting Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 12: Complete the Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 13: Return Your VAXstation to Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2–1
2–1
2–1
2–3
2–3
2–3
2–4
2–5
2–6
2–8
2–9
2–10
2–10
2–11
2–11

3 Upgrading a DECstation 5000 Model 20/25/33/50
Topics Covered in This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Upgrade Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 1: If Your System Has Factory-Installed Drives . . . . . .
Step 2: Shut Down System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 3: Disconnect Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 4: Remove Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3–1
3–1
3–1
3–2
3–2
3–3

iii

Step 5: Remove Fixed Disk Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 6: Remove Option Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 7: Set the SCSI IDs on the Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 8: Attach New Mounting Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 9: Complete the Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 10: Return Your DECstation to Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3–5
3–6
3–6
3–7
3–7
3–8

4 Upgrading a DECstation 5000 Model 120/125/133/150
Topics Covered in This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Upgrade Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 1: If Your System Has Factory-Installed Drives . . . . . .
Step 2: Shut Down System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 3: Disconnect Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 4: Remove System Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 5: Remove Front Drive Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 6: Remove Removable Media Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 7: Remove Fixed Disk Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 8: Remove Option Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 9: Set the SCSI IDs on the Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 10: Attach New Mounting Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 11: Complete the Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 12: Return Your DECstation to Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4–1
4–1
4–1
4–2
4–2
4–3
4–4
4–5
4–5
4–6
4–6
4–7
4–7
4–8

5 Upgrading a DECsystem 5000 Model 200/240/260
Topics Covered in this Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Upgrade Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 1: If Your System Has Factory-Installed Drives . . . . . .
Step 2: Shut Down System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 3: Disconnect Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 4: Remove System Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 5: Remove Option Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 6: Set the SCSI IDs on the Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 7: Complete the Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 8: Return Your DECsystem to Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

6 Upgrading a VAXstation VLC
Topics Covered in This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Upgrade Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 1: If Your System Has Factory-Installed Drives . . . . . .
Step 2: Shut Down System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 3: Disconnect Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 4: Remove System Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 5: Remove Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 6: Set the SCSI IDs on the Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 7: Attach New Mounting Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 8: Complete the Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 9: Return Your VAXstation to Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6–1
6–1
6–1
6–2
6–2
6–3
6–4
6–4
6–5
6–5
6–6

7 Upgrading a DECstation 2100/3100
Topics Covered in This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
External Options Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Upgrade Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 1: If Your System Has Factory-Installed Drives . . . . . .
Step 2: Shut Down System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 3: Disconnect Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 4: Set SCSI IDs on Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 5: Complete the Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 6: Return Your DECstation to Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7–1
7–1
7–1
7–1
7–2
7–2
7–3
7–3
7–3

8 Upgrading a VAXstation 3100 Models 30/38/76
Topics Covered in This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Upgrade Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 1: If Your System Has Factory-Installed Drives . . . . . .
Step 2: Shut Down System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 3: Disconnect Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 4: Remove System Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 5: Remove Fixed Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 6: Remove the TZ30 Tape Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 7: Set SCSI IDs on Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 8: Attach New Mounting Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 9: Complete the Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 10: Return Your VAXstation to Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8–1
8–1
8–1
8–3
8–3
8–3
8–4
8–8
8–12
8–12
8–13
8–13

9 Upgrading a VAXstation 3100 Models 40/48
Topics Covered in This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Upgrade Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 1: If Your System Has Factory-Installed Drives . . . . . .
Step 2: Shut Down System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 3: Disconnect Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 4: Remove System Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 5: Remove Fixed Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 6: Remove the TZ30 Tape Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 7: Remove Upper Drive Mounting Panel . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 8: Remove Lower Drive Mounting Panel . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 9: Set SCSI IDs on Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 10: Attach New Mounting Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 11: Complete the Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 12: Return Your VAXstation to Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9–1
9–1
9–1
9–3
9–3
9–3
9–4
9–6
9–6
9–8
9–9
9–9
9–10
9–11

10 Upgrading Other Systems
No Options Can Be Upgraded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Upgrade Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 1: Return Your System to Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 2: Update Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10–1
10–1
10–1
10–1

Upgrade Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPXgt 24-Plane Graphics Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the SPXgt 24-Plane Graphics Module . . . . . . . . . .
Rear View of System Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Common Drive Plate Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1–5
2–6
2–7
8–3
8–4
8–5
8–7
8–8
8–9
8–10
8–11
9–3
9–5
9–7

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

9–4
9–5

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1
Options You Can Upgrade

Purpose of
Guide

The purpose of this guide is to tell customers and Digital
Services which options can be removed from the current system
and used, internally or externally, in their DEC 3000 Model
300X/300LX AXP system. Step-by-step instructions are provided
for removing the options.

Options You
Can Upgrade

The following options can be used with the DEC 3000 Model
300X/300LX AXP:
Option

Description

Comment

Internal or External Disks

RZ25

426 MB 3.5" SCSI

RZ25L

500 MB 3.5" SCSI

RZ26

1.05 GB 3.5" SCSI

RZ26L

1.0 GB 3.5" SCSI

RZ28

2.5 GB 3.5" SCSI
External Disks

RX26

2.8 MB floppy

RZ73

2.0 GB 5.25" SCSI

RZ74

3.6 GB 5.25" SCSI

Options You Can Upgrade 1–1

Options You Can Upgrade

Option

Description

Comment

External Tape Drives/CD-ROM

TLZ06

4 GB 4 MM DAT drive

TZK10

52 MB QIC tape

RRD42

600 MB CD-ROM

TZ30

95 MB 5.25 tape

TZ85

2.6 GB cartridge tape

TZ857

1.0 GB loader

Requires DEC
NSR
OpenVMS only

TKZ08

2.2 GB tape drive

OSF/1 only

TKZ09

5.0 GB tape drive

TSZ07

SCSI magtape

TZ86

6.0 GB tape drive

RWZ01

Read/write optical drive

TSZ05

1600 BPI tape drive

TKZ60

3480 BPI tape drive

OpenVMS only

Monitors

VRM17-HA/H4

17" monochrome

VRT19-HA/H4

19" Trinitron

VRT16-HA/H4

16" Trinitron

VR319-DA

19" monochrome

VRC16-HA/H4

16" color

VR320-CA

20" color

VR320-DA

20" color

1–2 Options You Can Upgrade

Graphics option
required.

Options You Can Upgrade

Option

Description

Comment

External Input Devices/Other Options

VSXXX-AB

Tablet

VSX10-AA/A3

Button box and dial box

DEC Open3D
required.

VSX20-AA/A3

Button box

DEC Open3D
required.

VSX30-AA/A3

Dial box

DEC Open3D
required.

LK421-AA

Keyboard

OSF/1 only.

TURBOchannel Graphics

PMAGB-BA/BB

HX, 8-plane FB

PMAGB-BC/BD

HX, 8-plane FB

PMAGB-BE/BF

HX, accelerated 2D

PMAGB-DA/DB

PXG+, 8-plane

DEC Open3D
required.

PMAGB-EA/EB

PXG+, 24-plane

DEC Open3D
required.

PMAGB-JA/JB

TX, 24-plane FB

OSF/1 only

Expansion Boxes

SZ03

Single drive

SZ12

Desktop

SZ16

Desktop

BA350

Deskside

BA353

Desktop

PMTcE

TURBOchannel extender
box

Minimum revision
required is D03.

Options You Can Upgrade 1–3

Options You Can Upgrade

Warning

Attach an antistatic wrist strap before you begin this upgrade.
As you remove options from your system, place them on an
antistatic mat.
Static discharge can cause irreparable damage to options
modules.

Mounting
Bracket

If you are upgrading a disk drive from your existing system to a
DEC 3000 system, you must attach a mounting bracket provided
in the accessory kit to the drive before installing it into your new
system.

1–4 Options You Can Upgrade

Options You Can Upgrade

Figure 1–1 Upgrade Kit Contents
System Kit:

Keyboard

System Unit
Screwdriver
Network Adapter

Keyboard/Mouse
Extension Cable
Monitor (Optional)
Universal
Strain Relief
Strap

Headset

Monitor
Video Cable

SCSI
Terminator
Documentation

Monitor
Power Cord

Mouse with
Mousepad

Antistatic
Wrist Strap
10BASE-T Loopback
Connector

System Power
Cord
Modem Loopback
Connector

Network
Cable

Accessory Kit:
Mounting
Brackets (2)

Upgrade
Manual
Screws (8)

External
SCSI Cable

Return
Address
Label
MLO-012649

Options You Can Upgrade 1–5

2
Upgrading a VAXstation 4000 Model 60/90

Topics Covered
in This Chapter

•

Upgrading your system

•

Removing drives

•

Completing the upgrade

Upgrade Procedure
Step 1: If Your
System Has
Factory-Installed
Drives

If your DEC 3000 system has factory-installed drives, you may
need to change the SCSI IDs on the drives you are upgrading.
To determine the SCSI ID settings on your drives:
1. Shut down your software following the instructions in your
software documentation.
2. Put the VAXstation into console mode by pressing the halt
button located behind the door on the front of the system
unit.
3. Enter the SHOW CONFIG command.
A screen similar to the following appears:

Upgrading a VAXstation 4000 Model 60/90

2–1

Upgrade Procedure

>>> show config
KN4n-A Vn.n
08-00-2B-OA-7D-CB
32 MB
DEVNBR DEVNAM INFO
-------------------------------------1 NVR OK
2 LCSPX OK
.
.
10 SCSI 0-RZ24 3-RZ25

This sample display shows an RZ24 drive set to SCSI ID 0 and
RZ25 drive set to SCSI ID 3.
Write down your system drives and SCSI ID settings here. You
will need them for future use.

2–2 Upgrading a VAXstation 4000 Model 60/90

Upgrade Procedure

Step 2: Shut
Down System

Turn off the system unit by pressing O on the On/Off switch on
the front of the system unit.
Caution: After you turn off the system, wait 15 seconds before
unplugging the power cord.

Step 3:
Disconnect
Cables

Disconnect all the cables from the back of the system unit.

Step 4:
Remove
System Cover

Release the latches on the right side. Then pull the cover up and
away. You need to pull forcefully to release the retention devices.

Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and then from
the system unit.

Latches

Retention
Devices
MLO-010581

Upgrading a VAXstation 4000 Model 60/90

2–3

Upgrade Procedure

To remove the H-bracket from the VAXstation system unit:
1. Push in on the cantilever catch on the bracket (as shown)
and lift the bracket straight up with the strap handle.

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Step 5:
Remove
H-Bracket

MLO-010582

2. Disconnect the SCSI and power cables from the drives in the
bracket.

2–4 Upgrading a VAXstation 4000 Model 60/90

Upgrade Procedure

Step 6:
Remove Drives
from the
H-Bracket

To remove a drive from the H-bracket:
1. Press down on the latch on the front of the bracket.
2. Slide the drive forward until you can pull it up and out of
the bracket.

Latch

MLO-010583

3. Set the drive aside on an antistatic mat.

Upgrading a VAXstation 4000 Model 60/90

2–5

Upgrade Procedure

Step 7:
Remove SPXgt
Graphics
Module

If your system has an SPXgt graphics module, you must remove
it before you can remove the removable-media device from the
system unit. If you do not have an SPXgt graphics module, go to
Step 8.

Figure 2–1 SPXgt 24-Plane Graphics Module

RFI Gasket

MLO-012647

To remove the graphics module:

that holds the graphics module
1. Remove the plastic E-clip
to the frame buffer. (See Figure 2–2).

2. Lift the frame buffer from the center connector , then free
it from the ridge
on the disk drive H-bracket. Gently work
the frame buffer free by pulling up from the center of the
module.

3. Pull the frame buffer out of the RFI gasket (shown in
Figure 2–1). The gasket will remain in place, held by the
video connector bracket on the graphics module.

2–6 Upgrading a VAXstation 4000 Model 60/90

Upgrade Procedure

Figure 2–2 Removing the SPXgt 24-Plane Graphics Module

MLO-008745

Upgrading a VAXstation 4000 Model 60/90

2–7

Upgrade Procedure

Step 8:
Remove
Removable-media
Bracket

To remove the removable-media bracket:
1. Disconnect the SCSI and power cables from the removablemedia drive.
2. Push down the latch on the rear of the drive bracket and
push the drive back until the front bezel clears the bezel
opening in the system unit.

Latch
MLO-010584

3. Release the two cantilever catches (shown) on the
removable-media bracket and lift the bracket out of the
system unit.

2–8 Upgrading a VAXstation 4000 Model 60/90

Upgrade Procedure

Step 9:
Remove Drive
from Bracket

To remove the drive from the bracket:
1. Hold down the locking latch and push the drive back to
loosen it.
2. Spread apart the cantilever latches on the bracket and lift
the drive out.

Latch
MLO-010585

3. Set the drive aside on an antistatic mat.

Upgrading a VAXstation 4000 Model 60/90

2–9

Upgrade Procedure

Step 10: Set
the SCSI IDs on
the Drives

If your DEC 3000 AXP system has a factory-installed disk drive,
it is set to SCSI ID 3. Check the SCSI ID settings you noted
earlier. If one of the drives you are upgrading is also set to SCSI
ID 3, change that setting.
Settings for drives can be found in the DEC 3000 Model 300
Series AXP Hardware Reference Guide.

Step 11:
Attach the
New Mounting
Brackets

You must attach the mounting brackets included in your upgrade
kit onto the disk drives you removed from your VAXstation. To
attach the brackets:
1. Stand the bracket on its side with the sliding latch facing up.
2. Place the disk drive in the bracket with the connectors facing
you, as shown below.

MLO-010844

3. Attach the two screws on each side of the drive bracket.
Note
When the bracket is attached correctly, there is space
between the bottom of the drive and the bracket.

2–10 Upgrading a VAXstation 4000 Model 60/90

Upgrade Procedure

Step 12:
Complete the
Upgrade

1. Instructions for installing options that you have removed
from your VAXstation can be found in the DEC 3000 Model
300 Series AXP Hardware Reference Guide.
2. Follow the instructions in the DEC 3000 Model 300 Series
AXP: Setting Up Your System to complete the upgrade.
3. Update the customer service contract to the DEC 3000 Model
300X/300LX AXP system.

Step 13:
Return Your
VAXstation to
Digital

To return your VAXstation and any options that are not
upgradeable to Digital:
1. Pack the VAXstation and options securely in packing
material.
2. Attach the return-address label that was in your upgrade kit
and ship the package to Digital.

Upgrading a VAXstation 4000 Model 60/90

2–11

3
Upgrading a DECstation 5000 Model
20/25/33/50

Topics Covered
in This Chapter

•

Upgrading your system

•

Removing drives

•

Removing modules

•

Completing the upgrade

Upgrade Procedure
Step 1: If Your
System Has
Factory-Installed
Drives

If your DEC 3000 AXP system has factory-installed drives,
you may need to change the SCSI IDs on the drives you are
upgrading.
To display the SCSI ID settings of the drives in your DECstation:
1. Enter the command to shut down the software and put the
system in console mode: shutdown -h now

Upgrading a DECstation 5000 Model 20/25/33/50

3–1

Upgrade Procedure

2. Enter cnfg 3 at the console prompt (>>>). A screen similar
to the following appears:
>>> cnfg 3
3:
KNO2 DEC Vn.n
TCF0
(12 MB)
----------------------------------------------------DEV
PID
VID
REV
SCSI ID
----------------------------------------------------rz2
RZ24 (C) DEC
0700 DIR
rz5
RX26 (C) DEC
0700 SEQ

This sample display shows an RZ24 drive set to SCSI ID 2 and
an RX26 drive set to SCSI ID 5.
Write down the names of your system drives and SCSI ID
settings here. You will need them for future use.

Step 2: Shut
Down System

Turn off the system unit by pressing O on the On/Off switch on
the back of the system unit.
Caution: After you turn off the system, wait 15 seconds before
you unplug the power cord.

Step 3:
Disconnect
Cables

Disconnect all the cables from the back of the system unit.
Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and then from
the system unit.

3–2 Upgrading a DECstation 5000 Model 20/25/33/50

Upgrade Procedure

Step 4:
Remove Cover

1. Remove the two Phillips screws on the right and left top
corners of the system unit cover.
2. Place the system unit so that the back of the unit extends
over the edge of a table or desk.
3. Place your thumbs on top of the two black rubber caps on
the back of the system unit, and place your fingers under the
cover’s bottom edge. Press with your thumbs, and, at the
same time, pull up with your fingers to lift the cover.

ISD

Screws

MLO-010720

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3–3

Upgrade Procedure

Hint: If you have difficulty opening the enclosure, you can
use a tool to pry up the cover as shown here.

MLO-010840

4. Pivot the cover on the tabs that run along the system unit’s
front edge.
5. Push the system unit cover forward and away until it
releases from the tabs.
6. Place the cover aside.

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Upgrade Procedure

Step 5:
Remove Fixed
Disk Drives

1. Disconnect the drive SCSI and power cables from the system
module.
2. Press down on the disk drive and unlock the sliding latch
from the locking post.
3. Lift the drive off the locking post and out of the chassis
cutouts.

MLO-010733

4. Disconnect the power and SCSI cables from the drive.
5. Remove the drive mounting brackets by removing the four
screws that secure the mounting bracket to the drive.
6. Set the drives aside on an antistatic mat.
7. Put all the disconnected cables back into the system unit.

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3–5

Upgrade Procedure

Step 6:
Remove Option
Modules

The TURBOchannel option modules in your DECstation can be
single or double width. To remove a TURBOchannel module:
1. Remove the option slot screws and the support post screws.
2. Release the module from the system connector and lift the
module out of the option slot opening.
Support
Post Screws

Option
Slot Screws

System
Connector
MLO-010721

Step 7: Set the
SCSI IDs on the
Drives

3–6 Upgrading a DECstation 5000 Model 20/25/33/50

Upgrade Procedure

Step 8: Attach
New Mounting
Bracket

You must attach the mounting brackets included in your upgrade
kit onto the disk drives you removed from your DECstation. To
attach the brackets:
1. Stand the bracket on its side with the sliding latch facing up.
2. Place the disk drive in the bracket with the connectors facing
you, as shown below.

MLO-010844

3. Attach the two screws on each side of the drive bracket.
Note
When the bracket is attached correctly, there is space
between the bottom of the drive and the bracket.

Step 9:
Complete the
Upgrade

1. Instructions for installing options that you have removed
from your DECstation can be found in the DEC 3000 Model
300 Series AXP Hardware Reference Guide.
2. Follow the instructions in the DEC 3000 Model 300 Series
AXP: Setting Up Your System to complete the upgrade.
3. Update the customer service contract to the DEC 3000 Model
300X/300LX AXP system.

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3–7

Upgrade Procedure

Step 10:
Return Your
DECstation to
Digital

To return your DECstation and any options that are not
upgradeable to Digital:
1. Pack the DECstation and options securely in packing
material.
2. Attach the return-address label that was in your upgrade kit,
and ship the package to Digital.

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4
Upgrading a DECstation 5000 Model
120/125/133/150

Topics Covered
in This Chapter

•

Upgrading your system

•

Removing drives

•

Removing modules

•

Completing the upgrade

Upgrade Procedure
Step 1: If Your
System Has
Factory-Installed
Drives

If your DEC 3000 AXP system has factory-installed drives,
you may need to change the SCSI IDs on the drives you are
upgrading.
To display the SCSI ID settings of the drives in your system:
1. Enter the command to shut down the software and put the
system in console mode: shutdown -h now

Upgrading a DECstation 5000 Model 120/125/133/150

4–1

Upgrade Procedure

2. Enter cnfg 3 at the console prompt (>>>). A screen similar
to the following appears:
>>> cnfg 3
3: KNO2

DEC

Vn.n

TCF0 (8 MB)
(enet: 08-00-2b-30-14-df)
(SCSI = 7)

----------------------------------------------------DEV
PID
VID
REV
SCSI ID
----------------------------------------------------rz2
RZ24 (C) DEC DEC 0700 DIR
rz5
Rrd42 (C) DEC DEC 0700 CD-ROM

This sample display shows an RZ24 drive set to SCSI ID 2 and
an RRD42 drive set to SCSI ID 5.
Write down the names of your system drives and SCSI ID
settings here. You will need them for future use.

Step 2: Shut
Down System

Turn off the system unit by pressing O on the On/Off switch on
the back of the system unit.
Caution: After you turn off the system, wait 15 seconds before
you unplug the power cord.

Step 3:
Disconnect
Cables

Disconnect all the cables from the back of the system unit.
Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and then from
the system unit.

4–2 Upgrading a DECstation 5000 Model 120/125/133/150

Upgrade Procedure

Step 4:
Remove
System Cover

1. Loosen the captive screw on the back of the system unit.
This captive screw can be loosened but not removed.
2. Grasp each side of the cover with your hands, and pull the
cover straight toward the front about 5.5 cm (2 inches). Pull
the cover up and set it aside.

PMAG

-C

V~100

-120 A
3.0
-240 A
1.7

V~220

V~100

-120/2
20-240
A 7.9/4.2
Hz 50-60

W 359

Captive
Screw
MLO-010006

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4–3

Upgrade Procedure

Step 5:
Remove Front
Drive Panel

1. Loosen the two captive screws that hold the front drive panel
in place.
2. Loosen the two captive screws on the back of the drive
bracket.
3. If there is a drive inside the bracket, disconnect the SCSI
and power cables from the drive.
Captive
Screws

Captive
Screws
MLO-010666

4. Pull up carefully from the back of the drive bracket. As you
raise the end of the bracket, you can pull the disconnected
ends of the cables through the cutout in the bracket.
5. Release the cables from the cable clamps on the inside of the
front panel.
6. Set the front panel aside. Handle it carefully if it contains a
drive.

4–4 Upgrading a DECstation 5000 Model 120/125/133/150

Upgrade Procedure

Step 6:
Remove
Removable
Media Drives

1. Loosen the captive screws on either side of the drive bracket.
2. Slide the drive out of the bracket and through the opening in
the front panel.
3. Set the drive aside on an antistatic mat.

Step 7:
Remove Fixed
Disk Drives

1. Press down on the disk drive and unlock the sliding latch.
2. Lift the drive off the mounting post and out of the chassis
cutouts.

MLO-010667

3. Disconnect the power and SCSI cables from the drive. Pull
on the SCSI cable connector flap to remove the connector.
4. Remove the drive mounting brackets by removing the four
screws that secure the mounting bracket to the drive.
5. Set the drive aside on an antistatic mat.
6. Put all the disconnected ends of the cables back into the
system unit.

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4–5

Upgrade Procedure

Step 8:
Remove Option
Modules

The TURBOchannel option modules in your DECstation can
occupy one, two, or three slots. To remove a TURBOchannel
module:
1. Remove the option slot screws and the support post screws.
2. Release the module from the system connector and lift the
module out of the option slot opening.
Support
Post Screws

Option
Slot Screws

System
Connector
MLO-010664

Step 9: Set the
SCSI IDs on the
Drives

4–6 Upgrading a DECstation 5000 Model 120/125/133/150

Upgrade Procedure

Step 10: Attach
New Mounting
Bracket

You must attach the mounting brackets included in your upgrade
kit onto the disk drives you remove from your DECstation. To
attach the brackets:
1. Stand the bracket on its side with the sliding latch facing up.
2. Place the disk drive in the bracket with the connectors facing
you, as shown below.

MLO-010844

3. Attach the two screws on each side of the drive bracket.
Note
When the bracket is attached correctly, there is space
between the bottom of the drive and the bracket.

Step 11:
Complete the
Upgrade

Upgrading a DECstation 5000 Model 120/125/133/150

4–7

Upgrade Procedure

Step 12:
Return Your
DECstation to
Digital

4–8 Upgrading a DECstation 5000 Model 120/125/133/150

5
Upgrading a DECsystem 5000 Model
200/240/260

Topics Covered
in this Chapter

•

Upgrading your system

•

Removing modules

•

Completing the upgrade

Upgrade Procedure
Step 1: If Your
System Has
Factory-Installed
Drives

If your DEC 3000 AXP system has factory-installed drives,
you may need to change the SCSI IDs on the drives you are
upgrading.
To display the SCSI ID settings of the drives in your expansion
box:
1. Enter the command to shut down the software and put the
system in console mode: shutdown -h now

Upgrading a DECsystem 5000 Model 200/240/260

5–1

Upgrade Procedure

This sample display shows an RZ24 drive set to SCSI ID 2 and
an RX26 drive set to SCSI ID 5.
Write down the names of your system drives and SCSI ID
settings here. You will need them for future use.

Step 2: Shut
Down System

Turn off the system unit by pressing O on the On/Off switch on
the back of the system unit.
Caution: After you turn off the system, wait 15 seconds before
you unplug the power cord.

Step 3:
Disconnect
Cables

Disconnect all the cables from the back of the system unit.
Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and then from
the system unit.

5–2 Upgrading a DECsystem 5000 Model 200/240/260

Upgrade Procedure

Step 4:
Remove
System Cover

1. Loosen the captive screw on the back of the system unit.
This screw can be loosened but not removed.
2. Grasp each side of the cover with your hands, and pull the
cover straight toward the front about 5.5 cm (2 inches). Pull
the cover up and set it aside.

PMAG

-C

V~100

-120 A
3.0
-240 A
1.7

V~220

V~100

-120/2
20-240
A 7.9/4.2
Hz 50-60

W 359

Captive
Screw
MLO-010006

Step 5:
Remove Option
Modules

The system unit holds up to three graphics or TURBOchannel
modules. Modules can occupy one, two, or three slots.

MLO-010663

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5–3

Upgrade Procedure

1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the option slot screws,
then the support post screws.
2. Release the module from the system connector and lift the
module out of the option slot opening.

Support
Post Screws

Option
Slot Screws

System
Connector
MLO-010664

Step 6: Set the
SCSI IDs on the
Drives

5–4 Upgrading a DECsystem 5000 Model 200/240/260

Upgrade Procedure

Step 7:
Complete the
Upgrade

1. Instructions for installing options that you have removed
from your DECsystem can be found in the DEC 3000 Model
300 Series AXP Hardware Reference Guide.
2. Follow the instructions in the DEC 3000 Model 300 Series
AXP: Setting Up Your System to complete the upgrade.
3. Update the customer service contract to the DEC 3000 Model
300X/300LX AXP system.

Step 8:
Return Your
DECsystem to
Digital

To return your DECsystem and any options that are not
upgradeable to Digital:
1. Pack the DECsystem and options securely in packing
material.
2. Attach the return-address label that was in your upgrade kit,
and ship the package to Digital.

Upgrading a DECsystem 5000 Model 200/240/260

5–5

6
Upgrading a VAXstation VLC

Topics Covered
in This Chapter

•

Upgrading your system

•

Removing drives

•

Completing the upgrade

Upgrade Procedure
Step 1: If Your
System Has
Factory-Installed
Drives

If your DEC 3000 system has factory-installed drives, you may
need to change the SCSI IDs on the drives you are upgrading.
To determine the SCSI ID settings on your drives, follow these
steps:
1. Shut down your system software following the instructions in
your software documentation.
2. To show the drives and their SCSI ID settings, enter:
>> SHOW CONFIG
A screen similar to the following appears:

Upgrading a VAXstation VLC 6–1

Upgrade Procedure

>>> SHOW CONFIG
KA48-A V1.3-343-V4.0
08-00-2B-1D-28-6C
8MB
DEVNBR
-----1
2

DEVNAM
-----NVR
LCG

3
4
5

DZ
CACHE
MEM

6
7
8
9
10

FPU
IT
SYS
NI
SCSI

11
>>>

AUD

SCSI
ID Numbers

INFO
-------------------------------OK
OK
LR - 8 PLN FB - 5.2
OK
OK
OK
8MB = S0/1=0MB, S2/3=0MB, S4/5=0MB
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
5-RX26
6-INITR
OK

MLO-010730

This sample display shows an RX26 drive set to SCSI ID 5.
Write down your system drives and SCSI ID settings here. You
will need them for future use.

Step 2: Shut
Down System

Turn off the system unit by pressing O on the On/Off switch on
the side of the system unit.
Caution: After you turn off the system, wait 15 seconds before
unplugging the power cord.

Step 3:
Disconnect
Cables

Disconnect all the cables from the back of the system unit.
Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and then from
the system unit.

6–2 Upgrading a VAXstation VLC

Upgrade Procedure

1. Press firmly on the latches located on the side of the system
unit.
2. Push the latches in and up until the cover releases.
3. Pull the cover up and off.

Latches

Step 4:
Remove
System Cover

MLO-010695

Upgrading a VAXstation VLC 6–3

Upgrade Procedure

Step 5:
Remove Disk
Drive

1. Locate the small metal clip attached to the disk mounting
bracket.
2. Push in on the metal clip to unlock the bracket, then slide
the drive away from the power supply to remove it from the
system unit.
3. Disconnect the SCSI and power cables from the drive.

4. Remove the drive mounting bracket and clip by removing the
four screws that secure the mounting bracket to the drive.

Power
Supply

MLO-010696

Step 6: Set the
SCSI IDs on the
Drives

6–4 Upgrading a VAXstation VLC

Upgrade Procedure

Step 7: Attach
New Mounting
Bracket

You must attach the mounting bracket included in your upgrade
kit onto the disk drive you removed from your VAXstation. To
attach the bracket:
1. Stand the bracket on its side with the sliding latch facing up.
2. Place the disk drive in the bracket with the connectors facing
you, as shown below.

MLO-010844

3. Attach the two screws on each side of the drive bracket.
Note
When the bracket is attached correctly, there is space
between the bottom of the drive and the bracket.

Step 8:
Complete the
Upgrade

1. Instructions for installing options that you have removed
from your VAXstation VLC can be found in the DEC 3000
Model 300 Series AXP Hardware Reference Guide.
2. Follow the instructions in the DEC 3000 Model 300 Series
AXP: Setting Up Your System to complete the upgrade.
3. Update the customer service contract to the DEC 3000 Model
300X/300LX AXP system.

Upgrading a VAXstation VLC 6–5

Upgrade Procedure

Step 9:
Return Your
VAXstation to
Digital

6–6 Upgrading a VAXstation VLC

7
Upgrading a DECstation 2100/3100

Topics Covered
in This Chapter

External
Options Only

•

Upgrading your system

•

Completing the upgrade

You can only upgrade the expansion boxes connected to your
DECstation 2100/3100 to the DEC 3000 Model 300X/300LX AXP
system.

Upgrade Procedure
Step 1: If Your
System Has
Factory-Installed
Drives

If your DEC 3000 AXP system has factory-installed drives, you
may need to change the SCSI IDs on the expansion boxes you
are upgrading.
To display the SCSI ID settings of the drives in your expansion
box:
1. Enter the following command to shut down the software and
put the system in console mode: shutdown -h now

Upgrading a DECstation 2100/3100

7–1

Upgrade Procedure

2. Enter test -c at the console prompt (>>>). A screen similar
to the following appears:
>>> test -c
.
.
Unit(2) Device type 0 DISK
RME
0x0
Version
1
Response data format
1 CCS
Additional length
31
Vendor
DEC
Product identification RZ24 (C)
Firmware revision level 0700
Unit(1)
Unit(0) Device type 0 DISK
RME
0x0
Version
1
Response data format
1 CCS
Additional length
31
Vendor
DEC
Product identification RZ24 (C)
Firmware revision level 0700

DEC

>>
This sample display shows one RZ24 set to SCSI ID 0 and a
second RZ24 set to SCSI ID 2.
Write down the names of your system drives and SCSI ID
settings here. You will need them for future use.

Step 2: Shut
Down System

Turn off the system unit. Disconnect the power cord from the
wall outlet and then from the system unit.
Caution: After you turn off the system, wait 15 seconds before
you unplug the power cord.

Step 3:
Disconnect
Cables

Disconnect all the cables from the back of the system unit.

7–2 Upgrading a DECstation 2100/3100

Upgrade Procedure

Step 4: Set
SCSI IDs on
Drives

If your DEC 3000 AXP system has a factory-installed disk drive,
it is set to SCSI ID 3.

Step 5:
Complete the
Upgrade

To complete the upgrade:

Check the SCSI ID settings you noted earlier. If one of the drives
you are upgrading is set to SCSI ID 3, then change that setting.
SCSI settings can be found in the expansion box documentation.

1. Follow the instructions in the DEC 3000 Model 300 Series
AXP: Setting Up Your System to complete the upgrade.
2. Update your customer service contract to the DEC 3000
Model 300X/300LX AXP system.

Step 6:
Return Your
DECstation to
Digital

To return your DECstation and any devices that are not
upgradeable to Digital:
1. Pack the DECstation and options securely in packing
material.
2. Attach the return-address label that was in your upgrade kit
and ship the package to Digital.

Upgrading a DECstation 2100/3100

7–3

8
Upgrading a VAXstation 3100 Models
30/38/76

Topics Covered
in This Chapter

•

Upgrading your system

•

Removing drives

•

Completing the upgrade

Upgrade Procedure
Step 1: If Your
System Has
Factory-Installed
Drives

If your DEC 3000 system has factory-installed drives, you may
need to change the SCSI IDs on the drives you are upgrading.
To determine the SCSI ID settings on your drives:
1. Shut down your software following the instructions in your
software documentation.
2. Put the VAXstation into console mode by pressing the halt
button on the back of the system unit.
3. Enter the SHOW DEVICE command.
A screen similar to the following appears:

Upgrading a VAXstation 3100 Models 30/38/76

8–1

Upgrade Procedure

>>> SHOW DEVICE
VMS/VMB
ADDR
DEVTYP NUMBYTES RM/FX WP DEVNAM
----------------------------------------------------ESAO
08-00-2B-07-E3-83
DKA300
A/3/0/00 DISK
104 MB
FX
RZ23
..Host ID.. A/6
INITR
DKB200
B/2/0/00 DISK
104 MB
FX
RZ23
DKB300
B/3/0/00 DISK
104 MB
FX
RZ23
DKB400
B/4/0/00 RODISK 205 MB
RM
WP RRD40
This sample display shows a RZ23 drive set to SCSI ID 2,
another RZ23 drive set to SCSI ID 3, and an RRD40 drive set to
SCSI ID 4.
Write down your system drives and SCSI ID settings here. You
will need them for future use.

8–2 Upgrading a VAXstation 3100 Models 30/38/76

Upgrade Procedure

Step 2: Shut
Down System

Turn off the system unit by pressing O on the On/Off switch on
the back of the system unit.
Caution: After you turn off the system, wait 15 seconds before
unplugging the power cord.

Step 3:
Disconnect
Cables

Disconnect all the cables from the back of the system unit.

Step 4:
Remove
System Cover

Unscrew the two cover screws (Figure 8–1). Slide the cover
forward and up off the system box.

Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and then from
the system unit.

Figure 8–1 Rear View of System Box

COVER
SCREW
LOCATIONS
MA-X0796-88

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8–3

Upgrade Procedure

Step 5:
Remove Fixed
Disk Drive

There are various configurations for the VAXstation 3100 Models
30/38/76, including two different drive plates with two different
kinds of SCSI mass storage controllers.
If your system has a drive plate lever (as shown in Figure 8–3),
follow the steps below. Otherwise, go to the section, If No Drive
Plate Lever.

Figure 8–2 Common Drive Plate Positions

Position 1
SCSI Mass Storage
Controller Module
Position 4
RZxx Hard Disk

Position 2
RX23 Diskette Drive
or
RZxx Hard Disk
Position 3
RZxx Hard Disk

Back

Drive Plate

Front
MLO-005488

8–4 Upgrading a VAXstation 3100 Models 30/38/76

Upgrade Procedure

Remove Drives
from Positions
2 and 3

To remove disk drives from positions 2 and 3:
1. Push down the drive plate lever and slide the disk over the
lever until the disk comes up out of the keyhole slide mounts
as shown below.

Figure 8–3
RZxx Hard Disk
SCSI Mass Storage
Controller Module

Press Lever
Down

Drive Plate Lever
Slide Drive Over
and Remove
MLO-005701

2. Disconnect the SCSI cable and internal power cable from the
disk.
3. Remove the drive mounting bracket by removing the four
screws that secure the drive to the mounting bracket.
4. Set the disk aside on an antistatic mat.

Upgrading a VAXstation 3100 Models 30/38/76

8–5

Upgrade Procedure

Remove Drive
from Position 4

To remove a drive disk from position 4 on the Model 30 and 76,
follow the instructions in the previous section, Remove Drives
from Positions 2 and 3.
To remove a disk drive from position 4 on the Model 38, you
must first remove the SCSI mass storage controller module
(Figure 8–4) from the drive plate.
To remove the SCSI mass storage controller module:
1. Unscrew the captive screw on the module.
2. Locate the post locks under the front edge of the module.
Pull the post-lock latches outward and lift the front of the
module up until it is free.
3. Locate the SCSI system port on the module.
4. Disconnect the SCSI system cable from the module by
opening the latches on the SCSI system port outward and
removing the cable.
5. Remove the module from the drive plate by rotating it to the
right and sliding it forward, away from the back of the drive
plate. Set the module aside on an antistatic mat.
6. Remove the disk drive from position 4, as described earlier in
Step 5.

If No Drive
Plate Lever

If your system does not have a drive plate lever, follow these
steps:
1. Disconnect the internal power cable from the internal power
supply.
2. Disconnect the SCSI cable and internal power cable from all
disk drives.
3. Disconnect the SCSI system cable from the SCSI system
port. (See Figure 8–4).

8–6 Upgrading a VAXstation 3100 Models 30/38/76

Upgrade Procedure

Figure 8–4

Slide Mount (1)

Drive Plate

SCSI System Port
Latches

SCSI
System
Cable
Slide
Mounts (2)

SCSI Mass Storage
Controller Module

Captive Screw

Post Locks
(Underneath Module)

MLO-005533

4. Loosen all captive screws. There are four or five captive
screws, depending on which kind of drive plate is inside the
system. (See Figure 8–5).
5. Loosen the three slide mount screws on the side of the drive
plate.
6. Slide the drive plate toward the front of the system unit and
lift it up.

Upgrading a VAXstation 3100 Models 30/38/76

8–7

Upgrade Procedure

Figure 8–5

CAPTIVE
SCREWS
(4)

DRIVE PLATE

PANHEAD
SCREWS
(3 LOOSENED)
MA-X0531-89

7. Turn the drive mounting panel over and remove the four
screws from the hard disk drive. Support the drive with one
hand when removing the last screw.
8. Set the drive aside on an antistatic mat.

Step 6:
Remove the
TZ30 Tape
Drive

If your system has a drive plate lever (as shown in Figure 8–6),
follow the steps below. Otherwise, go to the next section, If No
Drive Plate Lever.
1. Disconnect the internal power and the SCSI cables from the
back of the tape drive.
2. Simultaneously press down on the drive plate lever under
the TZ30 and slide the drive toward the lever until you can
lift the drive from the plate.
3. Remove the mounting screws from the tape drive.
4. Set the tape drive aside on an antistatic mat.

8–8 Upgrading a VAXstation 3100 Models 30/38/76

Upgrade Procedure

Figure 8–6

Internal Power Cable
Remove Internal
Power Cable

SCSI Signal Cable

Remove SCSI
Signal Cable

Press Lever
Down
TZ30 Tape
Drive

Drive Plate Lever
Slide Drive Over
and Remove

SCSI Mass Storage
Controller Module

MLO-002910

Upgrading a VAXstation 3100 Models 30/38/76

8–9

Upgrade Procedure

If No Drive
Plate Lever

If your system does not have a drive plate lever, follow these
steps:
1. Disconnect the internal power cable from the internal power
supply.
2. Disconnect the SCSI and internal power cables from all the
RZxx disks and from the back of the tape drive.
3. Disconnect the SCSI system cable from the SCSI system
port. (See Figure 8–4).
4. Loosen all captive screws. There are four or five captive
screws, depending on which kind of drive plate is inside the
system. (See Figure 8–7).
5. Loosen the three slide mount screws on the side of the drive
plate.
6. Slide the drive plate toward the front of the system unit and
lift it up.
Figure 8–7

CAPTIVE
SCREWS
(4)

DRIVE PLATE

PANHEAD
SCREWS
(3 LOOSENED)
MA-X0531-89

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Upgrade Procedure

7. Turn the drive mounting panel over and remove the four
screws from the TZ30 tape drive. Support the drive with one
hand when removing the last screw. (See Figure 8–8).
8. Set the drive aside on an antistatic mat.
Figure 8–8

DRIVE PLATE

SCREWS

MA-X0524-89

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8–11

Upgrade Procedure

Step 7: Set
SCSI IDs on
Drives

If your DEC 3000 system has a factory-installed disk drive, it is
set to SCSI ID 3.
Check the SCSI ID settings you noted earlier. If one of the drives
you are upgrading is set to SCSI ID 3, change that setting.
SCSI ID settings are described in the DEC 3000 Model 300
Series AXP Hardware Reference Guide.

Step 8: Attach
New Mounting
Bracket

You must attach the mounting brackets included in your upgrade
kit onto the disk drives you remove from your VAXstation. To
attach the brackets:
1. Stand the bracket on its side with the sliding latch facing up.
2. Place the disk drive in the bracket with the connectors facing
you, as shown below.

MLO-010844

3. Attach the two screws on each side of the drive bracket.
Note
When the bracket is attached correctly, there is space
between the bottom of the drive and the bracket.

8–12 Upgrading a VAXstation 3100 Models 30/38/76

Upgrade Procedure

Step 9:
Complete the
Upgrade

1. Instructions for installing options that you have removed
from your curent system can be found in the DEC 3000
Model 300 Series AXP Hardware Reference Guide.
2. Follow the instructions in the DEC 3000 Model 300 Series
AXP: Setting Up Your System to complete the upgrade.
3. Update the customer service contract to the DEC 3000 Model
300X/300LX AXP system.

Step 10:
Return Your
VAXstation to
Digital

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8–13

9
Upgrading a VAXstation 3100 Models 40/48

Topics Covered
in This Chapter

•

Upgrading your system

•

Removing drives

•

Completing the upgrade

Upgrade Procedure
Step 1: If Your
System Has
Factory-Installed
Drives

If your DEC 3000 system has factory-installed drives, you may
need to change the SCSI IDs on the drives you are upgrading.
To determine the SCSI ID settings on your drives:
1. Shut down your software following the instructions in your
software documentation.
2. Put the VAXstation into console mode by pressing the halt
button on the back of the system unit.
3. Enter the SHOW DEVICE command.
A screen similar to the following appears:

Upgrading a VAXstation 3100 Models 40/48

9–1

Upgrade Procedure

This sample display shows a RZ23 drive set to SCSI ID 2,
another RZ23 drive set to SCSI ID 3, and an RRD40 drive set to
SCSI ID 4.
Write down your system drives and SCSI ID settings here. You
will need them for future use.

9–2 Upgrading a VAXstation 3100 Models 40/48

Upgrade Procedure

Step 2: Shut
Down System

Turn off the system unit by pressing O on the On/Off switch on
the back of the system unit.
Caution: After you turn off the system, wait 15 seconds before
unplugging the power cord.

Step 3:
Disconnect
Cables

Disconnect all the cables from the back of the system unit.

Step 4:
Remove
System Cover

Unscrew the two cover screws (Figure 9–1). Slide the cover
forward and up off the system box.

Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and then from
the system unit.

Figure 9–1

COVER
SCREW
LOCATIONS
MA-X0813-88

Upgrading a VAXstation 3100 Models 40/48

9–3

Upgrade Procedure

Step 5:
Remove Fixed
Disk Drive

If your system has a drive plate lever (as shown in Figure 9–2),
follow the steps below. Otherwise, go to the section, If No Drive
Plate Lever.
To remove a fixed disk drive:
1. Push down the drive plate lever and slide the disk over the
lever until the disk comes up out of the chassis cutouts.
2. Disconnect the SCSI and internal power cables from the disk.
3. Remove the drive mounting bracket by removing the four
screws that secure the drive to the mounting bracket.
4. Set the disk aside on an antistatic mat.

If No Drive
Plate Lever

If your system does not have a drive plate lever, follow these
steps:
1. Remove the upper drive mounting panel as described in Step
7.
2. Turn the drive mounting panel over and remove the four
screws from the hard disk drive. Support the drive with one
hand when removing the last screw.
3. Set the drive aside on an antistatic mat.

9–4 Upgrading a VAXstation 3100 Models 40/48

Upgrade Procedure

Figure 9–2

Internal Power Cable
Remove Internal
Power Cable

SCSI Signal Cable

Remove SCSI
Signal Cable

Press Lever
Down
TZ30 Tape
Drive

Drive Plate Lever
Slide Drive Over
and Remove

SCSI Mass Storage
Controller Module

MLO-002910

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9–5

Upgrade Procedure

Step 6:
Remove the
TZ30 Tape
Drive

If your system has a drive plate lever (as shown in Figure 9–2),
follow the steps below. Otherwise, go to the next section, If No
Drive Plate Lever.
1. Remove the upper drive mounting panel as described in Step
7.
2. Disconnect the power and SCSI cables from the back of the
tape drive.
3. Simultaneously press down on the drive plate lever under
the TZ30 and slide the drive toward the lever until you can
lift the drive from the drive plate.
4. Remove the mounting screws from the tape drive.
5. Set the drive aside on an antistatic mat.

If No Drive
Plate Lever

If your system does not have a drive plate lever, follow these
steps:
1. Remove the upper drive mounting panel as described in Step
7.
2. Remove the lower drive mounting panel as described in Step
8.
3. Turn the drive mounting panel over and remove the four
screws from the TZ30 tape drive. Support the drive with one
hand when removing the last screw.
4. Set the drive aside on an antistatic mat.

Step 7:
Remove Upper
Drive Mounting
Panel

Disconnect the power and SCSI cables from the drives on the
top panel (Figure 9–3). Also disconnect the SCSI cable from the
RRD40 adapter module, (if installed).
1. Remove the RRD40 adapter module from the four standoffs
and let it hang over the back of the system box (Figure 9–4).
2. Loosen the five captive screws.
3. Lift the top panel from the lower panel and set it aside.

9–6 Upgrading a VAXstation 3100 Models 40/48

Upgrade Procedure

Figure 9–3

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

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9–7

Upgrade Procedure

Figure 9–4
CAPTIVE
SCREWS
(2)

UPPER
DRIVE
MOUNTING
PLATE

RRD40
CONTROLLER
BOARD

CAPTIVE
SCREWS
(3)
MA-X0859-88

Step 8:
Remove Lower
Drive Mounting
Panel

1. Disconnect the data cable from the rear of the RRD40
compact disc drive (if installed) and set the RRD40 adapter
module aside.
2. Disconnect the power and data cables from the drives on the
lower drive mounting panel and disconnect the MSC cable
(Figure 9–3).

9–8 Upgrading a VAXstation 3100 Models 40/48

Upgrade Procedure

3. Loosen the seven screws (Figure 9–5).
Figure 9–5

CAPTIVE
SCREW
(1)

CAPTIVE
SCREWS
(3)
PANHEAD
SCREWS
(3 LOOSENED)
LOWER
DRIVE
MOUNTING
PANEL
MA-X0860-88

4. Slide the panel forward (with the drives), then lift the panel
from the system box and set it aside.

Step 9: Set
SCSI IDs on
Drives

If your DEC 3000 system has a factory-installed disk drive, it is
set to SCSI ID 3.
Check the SCSI ID settings you noted earlier. If one of the drives
you are upgrading is set to SCSI ID 3, change that setting.
SCSI settings are described in the DEC 3000 Model 300 Series
AXP Hardware Reference Guide.

Step 10: Attach
New Mounting
Bracket

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9–9

Upgrade Procedure

2. Place the disk drive in the bracket with the connectors facing
you, as shown below.

MLO-010844

3. Attach the two screws on each side of the drive bracket.
Note
When the bracket is attached correctly, there is space
between the bottom of the drive and the bracket.

Step 11:
Complete the
Upgrade

1. Instructions for installing options that you have removed
from your current system can be found in the DEC 3000
Model 300 Series AXP Hardware Reference Guide.
2. Follow the instructions in the DEC 3000 Model 300 Series
AXP: Setting Up Your System to complete the upgrade.
3. Update the customer service contract to the DEC 3000 Model
300X/300LX AXP system.

9–10 Upgrading a VAXstation 3100 Models 40/48

Upgrade Procedure

Step 12:
Return Your
VAXstation to
Digital

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10
Upgrading Other Systems

No Options Can
Be Upgraded

There are no options that you can remove from systems, such
as a VAXstation I, VAXstation II, VAXstation 2000, VAXstation
3200, or VAXstation 3500, and install in your DEC 3000 system.

Upgrade Procedure
To upgrade your current system, follow the two steps listed
below.

Step 1: Return
Your System to
Digital

Return your system and any options to Digital.
1. Pack the system and options securely in packing material.
2. Attach the return-address label that was in your upgrade kit
and ship the package to Digital.

Step 2: Update
Service
Contract

After installing your new system, update the customer service
contract to the DEC 3000 Model 300X/300LX AXP system.

Upgrading Other Systems

10–1

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