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DEC 3000 Model 800/800S AXP
Upgrade Information
Order Number: EK–D38AX–UP. B01

Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts

Third Printing, April 1994
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Contents
1 Kit Contents and Roadmap
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Purpose of Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mounting Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What to Read Next . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1–3
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2 Upgrading a MicroVAX 3100 Model 30
Topics Covered in This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Options You Can Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Internal/External Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
External Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 6: Remove Removable-Media Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 7: Set the SCSI IDs on the Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 8: Install New Mounting Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 9: Complete the Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 10: Return Your MicroVAX System to Digital . . . . . . . .

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3 Upgrading a MicroVAX 3100 Model 40/80/90, VAX 4000 Model
100/100A
Topics Covered in This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Options You Can Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Internal/External Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
External Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 6: Remove the Upper Drive Shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 7: Remove Removable-Media Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 8: Set the SCSI IDs on the Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 9: Install New Mounting Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 10: Complete the Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 11: Return Your MicroVAX System to Digital . . . . . . . .

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3–9

4 Upgrading a DEC 3000 Model 500/500S/500X AXP
Topics Covered in This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Options You Can Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Internal Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
External Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Back Up Your Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shut Down Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Press the Halt Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
show device Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to Read the show device Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What You Need to Do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shut Down the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Upgrade Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 1: Unlock Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 2: Remove Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 3: Remove Left Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 4: Remove Right Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 5: Remove Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using an Antistatic Wrist Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CAUTION: Component Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Putting On an Antistatic Wrist Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing a Removable-Media Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 1: Disconnect Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 2: Remove Drive Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 3: Disconnect Drive Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 4: Remove the Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing a Fixed Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing Memory Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 1: Remove the MMB Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 2: Remove MMBs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 3: Remove Memory Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing a TURBOchannel Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 1: Cables and Screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 2: Releasing the Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Completing the Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 1: Set SCSI IDs on Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 2: Install the Model 800/800S AXP System . . . . . . . . . .
Step 3: Return Your System to Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 4: Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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5 Upgrading a VAXstation 4000 Model 90
Topics Covered in This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Options You Can Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Internal/External Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
External Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 SCSI IDs on Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 11: Install New Mounting Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note: Other Accessory Kit Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 12: Complete the Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 13: Return Your VAXstation to Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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5–17

6 Upgrading a DECsystem 5000 Model 133/150
Topics Covered in This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Options You Can Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Internal/External Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
External Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 9: Set the SCSI IDs on the Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 10: Install New Mounting Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 11: Complete the Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 12: Return Your DECsystem to Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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7 Upgrading a DECstation/DECsystem 5000 Model 200/240/260
Topics Covered in This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Options You Can Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Internal/External Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
External Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Options for Workstations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 DECstation to Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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8 Upgrading a DECsystem 3100
Topics Covered in This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Options You Can Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Internal/External Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
External Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 RZ24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 6: Remove RX23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 7: Set SCSI IDs on Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 8: Install New Mounting Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 9: Complete the Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 10: Return Your DECsystem to Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 11: Update Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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8–8

9 Upgrading a DECsystem 5100
Topics Covered in This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Options You Can Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Internal/External Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
External Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Upgrade Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 1: If Your System Has Factory-Installed Drives . . . . . .
Step 2: Shut Down System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 3: Disconnect the Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 4: Remove System Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 5: Remove Upper Drive Mounting Panel . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 6: Remove EMI Shield, if Present . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 7: Remove Communications Option, if Present . . . . . . .
Step 8: Remove Lower Drive Mounting Panel . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 9: Remove Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 10: Set SCSI IDs on Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 11: Install New Mounting Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 12: Complete the Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 13: Return Your DECsystem to Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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10 Upgrading a DECsystem 5500
Topics Covered in This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Options You Can Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Internal/External Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
External Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Upgrade Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 1: If Your System Has Factory-Installed Drives . . . . . .
Step 2: Shut Down System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 3: Locate the RZ56E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 4: Remove the RZ56E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 5: Remove Drive Bracket from RZ56E . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 6: Remove TLZ04 Tape Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 7: Remove the Top Mounting Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 8: Remove the Bottom Mounting Bracket . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 9: Set the SCSI IDs on the Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 10: Complete the Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 11: Return Your DECsystem to Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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11 Upgrading a DECsystem 5900
Digital Service Upgrade Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Upgrade Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 1: Call Digital Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 2: Return Your DECsystem to Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 3: Update Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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11–1
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12 Upgrading Other Systems
No Options Can Be Upgraded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Upgrade Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 1: Return Your System to Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 2: Update Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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12–1
12–1
12–1

Upgrade Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Halt Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The show device Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unlocking the System Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the System Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Left Side Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Removing the Right Side Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Antistatic Wrist Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disconnecting the System SCSI and Power Cables . . . . . . . .
Removing the Drive Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Location of Drive SCSI and Power Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Drive Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing a Fixed Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing MMB Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing an MMB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing a Memory Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing a TURBOchannel Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPXgt 24-Plane Graphics Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the SPXgt 24-Plane Graphics Module . . . . . . . . . .
Remove Diskette Drive from Mounting Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cables and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Location of Captive Screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drive Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keylock Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mass Storage Shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Panel Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remove RZ56E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remove Bracket Screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remove Drive Top Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disconnect Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remove the Bottom Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remove the TLZ04 Tape Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remove Bracket Screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remove the Drive Top Mounting Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disconnect Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remove the Bottom Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1
Kit Contents and Roadmap
Overview
Chapter
Overview

Purpose of
Manual

This chapter contains the following topics:
•

Upgrade kit contents

•

Using the Manual

The purpose of this guide is to tell customers and Digital
Services which options can be removed from the current system
and used, either internally or externally, in the DEC 3000 Model
800/800S. Step-by-step instructions are provided for removing
the options.

Kit Contents and Roadmap 1–1

Overview

Figure 1–1 Upgrade Kit Contents
System Kit:
Monitor
Video Cable

Mousepad

Universal
Strain Relief
Strap

System Unit
Documentation

Keyboard/Mouse
Extension Cable

Antistatic
Wrist Straps (2)

Monitor
Power Cord

Modem Loopback
Connector
Printer Port
Terminator

System Power
Cord

Network
Label

Ethernet
Loopback
Connector

Keys
(Attached to
System Unit)

Screwdriver

Accessory Kit:
RX26 Bezel
x xx
xx xx
xx xx
xx xx
xx x
xx
x

Upgrade
Guide

Rubber
Grommets

RX26 Brackets

Metal Support
Plate

Return
Address Label

TZ30 RFI
Shield

Screws

1–2 Kit Contents and Roadmap

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Overview

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.

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MicroVAX 3100-40/80/90, VAX 4000100/100A

Chapter 3

DECsystem 5000-133/150

Chapter 6

DECsystem 5000-200/240/260

Chapter 7

DECsystem 3100

Chapter 8

DECsystem 5100

Chapter 9

DECsystem 5500

Chapter 10

DECsystem 5900

Chapter 11

Other systems

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1–4 Kit Contents and Roadmap

2
Upgrading a MicroVAX 3100 Model 30

Topics Covered
in This Chapter

•

Options you can upgrade

•

Upgrading your system

•

Removing drives

•

Completing the upgrade

Options You Can Upgrade
Internal/External
Options

The options you can install in your DEC 3000 Model 800S are
listed in the following tables:
Option

Description

Comment

Internal or External Disks

RZ23L

121 MB

RZ24

209 MB

RZ24L

245 MB

RZ25

426 MB

RZ25L

500 MB

RZ26

1.05 GB

Upgrading a MicroVAX 3100 Model 30 2–1

Options You Can Upgrade

Option

Description

Comment

Internal or External Removable Drives

External
Options

RRD42

600 MB CD-ROM

TZK10

525 MB QIC tape

TZ30

95 MB tape

TLZ06

4.0 GB DAT tape

The options that are supported externally on your DEC 3000
Model 800S are listed in the following tables:
Option

Description

Comment

External Disks

RZ55

332 MB

RZ56

665 MB

RZ57

1.0 GB

RZ58

1.3 GB

RZ74

3.6 GB
External Removable Drives

TLZ04

1.2 GB DAT tape

TZ85

2.6 GB cartridge tape

RX26

2.8 MB floppy

TZ86

6.0 GB tape

TSZ07

SCSI magnetic tape
Expansion Boxes

SZ12

Desktop

BA350

Deskside

2–2 Upgrading a MicroVAX 3100 Model 30

Requires
Firmware update
6000

Upgrade Procedure

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 determine the SCSI ID settings on your drives:
1. Shut down your software following the instructions in your
software documentation.
2. Enter the show config command.
A screen similar to the following appears:

>>> show config
DEVNBR DEVNAM
INFO
-------------------------------------1
NVR
OK
3
DZ
OK
4
CACHE
OK
5
MEM
OK
16MB = SY=8MB, S0/1=8MB, S2/3=0MB, S4/5= 0MB
6
FPU
OK
7
IT
OK
8
SYS
OK
9
NI
OK
10
SCSI
OK
3-RZ24
6-INITR
This information shows an RZ24 drive set to SCSI ID 3.
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 0 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.

Upgrading a MicroVAX 3100 Model 30 2–3

Upgrade Procedure

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.

Step 4:
Remove
System Cover

1. Loosen the two captive screws on the back of the system
unit. These screws can be loosened but not removed.
2. Slide the cover forward and lift it up from the system unit.
Set the cover aside.

Captive
Screws

2–4 Upgrading a MicroVAX 3100 Model 30

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Upgrade Procedure

Step 5:
Remove Fixed
Disk Drives

1. Press and hold the spring clip that locks the disk drive in
position.
2. Refer to the figure, and push the disk drive towards the
spring clip until the rubber grommets on the bottom of the
disk drive release from the cutouts in the drive mounting
shelf.

Spring Clip

MLO-010742

3. Lift the disk drive up from the drive mounting shelf and
release the spring clip.
4. Disconnect the SCSI and power cables from the back of the
drive.
5. Remove the drive mounting bracket by removing the screws
that secure the mounting bracket to the drive.
6. Set the drive aside on an antistatic mat.

Upgrading a MicroVAX 3100 Model 30 2–5

Upgrade Procedure

Step 6:
Remove
Removable-Media
Drive

Follow these steps to remove a removable-media drive from the
drive shelf:
1. Loosen the captive screw that secures the drive mounting
bracket to the drive shelf.
Captive Screw

MLO-010743

2. Lift the left side of the drive until the tabs on the right side
clear the cutouts in the drive shelf.
3. Disconnect the SCSI and power cables from the back of the
drive.
4. Remove the drive mounting bracket by removing the screws
that secure the mounting bracket to the drive.
5. Set the drive aside on an antistatic mat.

Step 7: 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 not shown here are described in the DEC 3000
Model 800/800S AXP Options Guide or in the option
documentation.
The following illustrate the SCSI ID settings for an RZ23L and
an RZ24 drive.

2–6 Upgrading a MicroVAX 3100 Model 30

Upgrade Procedure

RZ23L Drive:

E3 E2

SCSI
Settings: 0
4
1
5
2
6
3
MLO-010587

Upgrading a MicroVAX 3100 Model 30 2–7

Upgrade Procedure

RZ24 Drive:

E
E 3
E 2
1

E1 E2

SCSI
Settings: 0
4
1
5
2
6
3
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Step 8: Install
New Mounting
Bracket

To attach the new mounting bracket and rubber grommets to a
fixed disk drive, follow these steps:
1. Place the metal support plate on the disk drive as shown in
the following figure.
2. Screw the four rubber grommets (from your accessory kit)
onto the plate and the drive until the plate is secure.

2–8 Upgrading a MicroVAX 3100 Model 30

Upgrade Procedure

Rubber
Grommets

Metal Support
Plate
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Step 9:
Complete the
Upgrade

1. Instructions for installing options that you have removed
from your current system can be found in the DEC 3000
Model 800/800S Options Guide. Follow the instructions in
the DEC 3000 Model 800/800S Owner’s Guide to complete
the upgrade.
2. Update the customer service contract to the DEC 3000
Model 800S AXP system.

Step 10: Return
Your MicroVAX
System to
Digital

Return your MicroVAX system and any devices that are not
upgradeable to Digital.
1. Pack the MicroVAX system and devices securely in packing
material.
2. Attach the return address label that was in your upgrade kit.

Upgrading a MicroVAX 3100 Model 30 2–9

3
Upgrading a MicroVAX 3100 Model
40/80/90, VAX 4000 Model 100/100A

Topics Covered
in This Chapter

•

Options you can upgrade

•

Upgrading your system

•

Removing drives

•

Completing the upgrade

Options You Can Upgrade
Internal/External
Options

The following options can be removed from your MicroVAX 3100
Model 40/80/90 or VAX 4000 Model 100/100A and used with the
DEC 3000 AXP system:
Option

Description

Comment

Internal or External Disks

RZ23L

121 MB

MicroVAX 3100 only

RZ24

209 MB

MicroVAX 3100 only

RZ24L

245 MB

MicroVAX 3100 only

RZ25

426 MB

MicroVAX 3100 only

Upgrading a MicroVAX 3100 Model 40/80/90, VAX 4000 Model 100/100A 3–1

Options You Can Upgrade

Option

Description

Comment

Internal or External Disks

RZ25L

500 MB

MicroVAX 3100 only

RZ26

1.05 GB

MicroVAX 3100 only

Internal or External Removable Drives

External
Options

RRD42

600 MB CD-ROM

TZK10

525 MB QIC tape

TZ30

95 MB tape

TLZ06

4.0 GB DAT tape

The external options that you can move to the DEC 3000 Model
800S are listed in the following tables:
External Disks

RZ55
RZ56

332 MB
665 MB

MicroVAX 3100 only
MicroVAX 3100 only

RZ57

1.0 GB

MicroVAX 3100 only
Requires Firmware
update 6000

RZ58

1.3 GB

MicroVAX 3100 only

RZ74

3.6 GB

MicroVAX 3100 only

External Removable Drives

TLZ04
TZ85

1.2 GB DAT tape
2.6 GB cartridge tape

MicroVAX 3100 only

RX26

2.8 MB floppy

TZ86

6.0 GB tape

TSZ07

SCSI magnetic tape

RWZ01

Read/write optical drive

VAX 4000 only

TSZ05

1600 BPI magnetic tape
drive

VAX 4000 only

MicroVAX 3100 only

3–2 Upgrading a MicroVAX 3100 Model 40/80/90, VAX 4000 Model 100/100A

Options You Can Upgrade

Expansion Boxes

SZ12
BA350

Desktop
Deskside

MicroVAX 3100 only

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

If your DEC 3000 Model 800S 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. Shut down your software following the instructions in your
software documentation.
2. Enter SHOW CONFIG at the console prompt (>>>). A screen
similar to the following appears:
>>> SHOW CONFIG
DEVNBR DEVNAM
INFO
-------------------------------------1
NVR
OK
3
DZ
OK
4
CACHE
OK
5
MEM
OK
16MB = SY=8MB, S0/1=8MB, SE/3=0MB, S4/5= 0MB
6
FPU
OK
7
IT
OK
8
SYS
OK
9
NI
OK
10
SCSI
OK
3-RZ24
6-INITR

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

Upgrading a MicroVAX 3100 Model 40/80/90, VAX 4000 Model 100/100A 3–3

Upgrade Procedure

Step 2: Shut
Down System

Turn off the system unit by pressing 0 on the On/Off switch on
the rear 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.

Step 4:
Remove
System Cover

1. Loosen the two captive screws on the back of the system
unit. These screws can be loosened but not removed.
2. Slide the cover forward and lift it up from the system unit.
Set the cover aside.

Captive
Screws

Step 5:
Remove Fixed
Disk Drives

MLO-010737

1. Press and hold the spring clip that locks the disk drive in
position.
2. Refer to the figure. Push the disk drive towards the spring
clip until the rubber grommets on the bottom of the disk
drive release from the cutouts in the drive mounting shelf.

3–4 Upgrading a MicroVAX 3100 Model 40/80/90, VAX 4000 Model 100/100A

Upgrade Procedure

Spring
Clip
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Step 6:
Remove the
Upper Drive
Shelf

1. Disconnect the power cable from the power supply. Remove
the power cable from the enclosure.
2. Refer to the figure. Loosen the three captive screws that hold
the drive shelf in place.
Captive Screws

MLO-010739

Upgrading a MicroVAX 3100 Model 40/80/90, VAX 4000 Model 100/100A 3–5

Upgrade Procedure

3. Lift the left side of the shelf and pull the shelf to the left
until the tabs on the right clear the cutouts in the lower
drive shelf.
4. Set the drive shelf aside.

Step 7:
Remove
Removable-Media
Drive

Follow these steps to remove a removable-media drive from the
lower drive shelf:
1. Loosen the captive screw that secures the drive mounting
bracket to the drive shelf.
Captive Screw

MLO-010740

Step 8: 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 not shown here are described in the DEC 3000 Model
800/800S Options Guide or in the option documentation.
The following illustrate the SCSI ID settings for an RZ23L and
an RZ24 drive.

3–6 Upgrading a MicroVAX 3100 Model 40/80/90, VAX 4000 Model 100/100A

Upgrade Procedure

RZ23L Drive:

E3 E2

SCSI
Settings: 0
4
1
5
2
6
3
MLO-010587

Upgrading a MicroVAX 3100 Model 40/80/90, VAX 4000 Model 100/100A 3–7

Upgrade Procedure

RZ24 Drive:

E
E 3
E 2
1

E1 E2

SCSI
Settings: 0
4
1
5
2
6
3
MLO-010586

Step 9: Install
New Mounting
Bracket

3–8 Upgrading a MicroVAX 3100 Model 40/80/90, VAX 4000 Model 100/100A

Upgrade Procedure

Rubber
Grommets

Metal Support
Plate
MLO-010588

Step 10:
Complete the
Upgrade

Step 11: Return
Your MicroVAX
System to
Digital

Return your MicroVAX system and any devices that are not
upgradeable to Digital.
1. Pack the MicroVAX system and devices securely in packing
material.
2. Attach the return-address label that was in your upgrade kit.

Upgrading a MicroVAX 3100 Model 40/80/90, VAX 4000 Model 100/100A 3–9

4
Upgrading a DEC 3000 Model
500/500S/500X AXP

Topics Covered
in This Chapter

•

Options you can upgrade

•

Upgrading your system

•

Removing drives

•

Removing modules

•

Completing the upgrade

Options You Can Upgrade
Internal
Options

The internal options you can install in your DEC 3000 Model
800/800S are listed in the following tables:
Fixed Disk Drives

Comment

RZ23L–EJ
RZ24–EJ

121-MB drive
209-MB drive

RZ24L–EJ

245-MB drive supported as working
second disk only

Upgrading a DEC 3000 Model 500/500S/500X AXP

4–1

Options You Can Upgrade

Fixed Disk Drives

Comment

RZ25–EJ

426-MB drive (minimum system disk
support)

RZ25L–EJ

535-MB drive (OpenVMS only)

RZ26–EJ

1.05-GB drive

RZ28–EJ

2.1-GB drive

Removable-Media
Drives

Comment

TLZ06–MF
RX26–FT

4-GB 4mm Dat tape drive
2.8-MB diskette drive

TZK10–MF

QIC tape drive

TZK11–MF

QIC tape drive

RRD42–HM

600-MB CD-ROM

RX23

1.4-MB diskette drive (OSF/1 AXP only)

Memory

Comment

MS15–CA
MS15–DA

32-MB ECC memory
64-MB ECC memory

MS15–EA

128-MB ECC memory

MS15–FA

256-MB ECC memory

4–2 Upgrading a DEC 3000 Model 500/500S/500X AXP

Options You Can Upgrade

TURBOchannel
Graphics Options

PMAGB–BE

Comment

HX 2D accelerator, 72-Hz (for multihead)
PXG+, 8-plane 3D accelerator, 72-Hz

PMAGB–DB
PMAGB–EB

PXG+, 24-plane, Z buffer 3D accelerator,
72-Hz

PMAGB–FB

PXG Turbo, 24-plane, Z buffer 3D
accelerator, 72-Hz

PMAG–GB

PXG+ 8- to 24-plane upgrade

PMAG–HA

PXG+ 24-bit Z buffer upgrade

PMAGB–JB

TX, 24-plane frame buffer, 72-Hz (OSF/1
AXP only)

PEXGA–AA

Denali P310 series graphics

PEXGA–BA

Denali P510 series graphics

PEXGA–CA

Denali P620 series graphics

AV300–AA

JV2 Multimedia

Other TURBOchannel
Options

Comment

PMAZC–AA
PMAZB–AA

Dual SCSI option card (10-MB/sec
SCSI)
Dual SCSI option card (5-MB/sec SCSI)

DEFTA–FA

DEC FDDI controller 700 (fiber-optic)

DJ–30APS–AA

Prestoserve option card (OSF/1 AXP
only)

Upgrading a DEC 3000 Model 500/500S/500X AXP

4–3

Options You Can Upgrade

External
Options

External options that you can move to the DEC 3000 Model
800/800S are listed in the following tables:
Expansion Boxes

Comment

BA350–KA

StorageWorks deskside expansion unit,
includes BA350–SA basic shelf, BA35X–
HA universal ac power supply, pedestal
mounting kit, 120-V power cord
StorageWorks desktop expansion unit

BA353–AA
BA353–AF

BA353 with RRD42 and two empty
3.5-inch half-height slots

BA353–AH

BA353 with TZ30 and two empty 3.5inch half-height slots

SZ03

Single drive expansion box

SZ12

Desktop expansion box

SZ16

Desktop expansion box

SZ Expansion Box
Supported Drives

Comment

RZ55
RZ56

332-MB disk
665-MB disk

RZ58

1.38-GB disk

RZ73

2.0-GB disk

TLZ04–MF

1.2-GB Dat tape drive

4–4 Upgrading a DEC 3000 Model 500/500S/500X AXP

Options You Can Upgrade

BA350 and BA353
Supported Drives

Comment

TLZ06–VA
TZK10–VA

3.5-inch 4-GB 4 mm DAT
5.25-inch 525-MB QIC tape (BA350
only)

RRD42–VB

5.25-inch 600-MB CD-ROM (BA350
only)

RRD42–VU

5.25-inch 600-MB CD-ROM (BA350
only)

RZ25–VA

3.5-inch 426-MB disk

RZ26–VA

3.5-inch 1.05-GB disk

RZ28–VA

3.5-inch 2.1-GB disk (BA350 only)

RZ25L–VA

3.5-inch 535-MB disk (OpenVMS only)

RZ73–VA

5.25-inch full-height 2.0-GB disk
(BA350 only)

TZK11–VA

5.25-inch 2.0-GB QIC tape (BA350 only)

TZ86–VA

5.25-inch 6.0-GB cartridge tape

External Table-top
Drives

Comment

RRD42–FA
TLZ06–FA

600 MB CD-ROM
4.0-GB tape drive

RWZ01–AA

Read/Write optical drive (OpenVMS
only)

TZ85–TA

2.6-GB 5.25-inch cartridge tape drive

TZ86–TA

6.0-GB 5.25-inch tape drive

SZ100–AA

18-GB TZ85 loader (OpenVMS only)

SZ106–AA

42-GB TZ86 loader (OpenVMS only)

TKZ08–AA

2.2-GB 5.25-inch 8mm cartridge tape
(OSF/1 AXP only)

Upgrading a DEC 3000 Model 500/500S/500X AXP

4–5

Options You Can Upgrade

Other Options

Monitors

Comment

VRC16–HA/H4
VRM17–HA/H4

16-inch color, 1024x768, 1280x1024,
72-Hz
17-inch monochrome, 1280x1024, 72-Hz

VR319–DA/D4

19-inch monochrome, 1280x1024, 72-Hz

VR320–CA

19-inch color, 1280x1024, 66/72-Hz
Appropriate 66-Hz graphics option
required

VR320–DA

19-inch color, 1280x1024, 66/72-Hz

VRT16–HA/H4

16-inch color (Trinitron), 1280x1024,
66/72-Hz

VRT19–HA/H4

19-inch color (Trinitron), 1280x1024
66/72-Hz

Other options that you can move to the DEC 3000
Model 800/800S are listed in the following tables:
Input Devices

Comment

VSXXX–AA/FA
VSXXX–GA

Mouse
Mouse

VSXXX–AB

Graphics tablet

VSXXX–JA

Audio headset

DECXM–AA

ThinWire Ethernet adapter

LK401–**

Keyboard

LK421–**

UNIX keyboard

VSX10–AA/A3

Combination lighted programmable
function keyboard and programmable
function dials package, 120/240V
DEC Open3D required for software
support

VSX20–AA/A3

Lighted programmable function
keyboard package, 120/240V
DEC Open3D required for software
support

4–6 Upgrading a DEC 3000 Model 500/500S/500X AXP

Options You Can Upgrade

Input Devices

Comment

VSX30–AA/A3

Programmable function dials package,
120/240V
DEC Open3D required for software
support

Upgrading a DEC 3000 Model 500/500S/500X AXP

4–7

Preparing Your System

Preparing Your System
Back Up Your
Files

If files are stored on a system disk, back them up following the
instructions in your software documentation.
Caution: After you turn off the system, wait 15 seconds before
unplugging the power cord.

Shut Down
Software

The procedure for shutting down your software depends on
whether your system is networked.
If...

See your...

Your system is networked, or part of
a cluster

System manager

Your system is Not networked, not
part of a cluster

Software documentation

You are not sure whether your
system is networked

System manager

4–8 Upgrading a DEC 3000 Model 500/500S/500X AXP

Preparing Your System

Press the Halt
Button

If you are not already in console mode (at the >>> prompt) after
shutting down the software, put the system into console mode by
pressing the halt button. The halt button is behind the door, as
shown in Figure 4–1. The console prompt (>>>) should appear
on the screen.
Figure 4–1 Halt Button

Line
In

MLO-007497

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4–9

Preparing Your System

show device
Display

Enter the show device command to display the SCSI address for
each drive. You should get a display similar to what is shown in
Figure 4–2.
Figure 4–2 The show device Display
>>> show device
BOOTDEV
------ESA0
DKA0
DKA100
DKA200
DKA300
DKA400
DKA500
..HostID..
..HostID..

ADDR
DEVTYPE NUMBYTES
---------- -------08-00-2B-1D-1E-EF , THICK
A/0/0
DISK
1.05MB
A/1/0
DISK
426.25MB
A/2/0
DISK
426.25MB
A/3/0
DISK
426.25MB
A/4/0
RODISK
......
A/5/0
DISK
......
A/7
INITR
B/7
INITR

RM/FX
-----

WP DEVNAM REV
-- ------ ---

FX
FX
FX
FX
RM
RM

RZ26
RZ25
RZ25
RZ25
WP RRD42
RX26

T368
0700
0700
0700
4.3d
0068

>>>

How to Read
the show
device Display

You should see the SCSI address for each drive in the ADDR
column, as shown in Figure 4–2. The drive model is shown
in the DEVNAM column. In this example, A/3/0 indicates an
address of 3 on the SCSI-A (internal device) bus for an RZ25
drive.

What You Need
to Do

Record the information in the ADDR and DEVNAM columns for
later reference. After installing options in the Model 800/800S
system, you can compare the new system configuration with
the previous one to make sure that all drives are present and
functioning correctly.

Shut Down the
Hardware

Turn off the equipment in the following order:
1. System unit
2. Expansion boxes
3. Printer and modem
4. Monitor (Note that turning off the system unit does not
automatically turn off the monitor.)

4–10 Upgrading a DEC 3000 Model 500/500S/500X AXP

Upgrade Procedure

Upgrade Procedure
Step 1: Unlock
Cover

Unlock the system cover, as shown in Figure 4–3.
Figure 4–3 Unlocking the System Cover

3
2

ISDN
S3

4
1

5
0

MLO-011186

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4–11

Upgrade Procedure

Step 2:
Remove Cover

Remove the system cover by sliding it forward and lifting it off,
as shown in Figure 4–4. Note that the cover must be removed
before you can remove the front panel or either side panel.
Figure 4–4 Removing the System Cover

MLO-007503

4–12 Upgrading a DEC 3000 Model 500/500S/500X AXP

Upgrade Procedure

Step 3:
Remove Left
Panel

Remove the left side panel by pulling the tabs on the top edge
away
and lifting the bottom edge out of the track , as shown
in Figure 4–5. Do not pull on the plastic part of the panel.

Figure 4–5 Removing the Left Side Panel

MLO-011187

Upgrading a DEC 3000 Model 500/500S/500X AXP

4–13

Upgrade Procedure

Step 4:
Remove Right
Panel

Remove the right side panel by pulling the tabs on the top edge
away
and lifting the bottom edge out of the track , as shown
in Figure 4–6. Do not pull on the plastic part of the panel.

Figure 4–6 Removing the Right Side Panel

MLO-007505

4–14 Upgrading a DEC 3000 Model 500/500S/500X AXP

Upgrade Procedure

Step 5:
Remove Front
Panel

Remove the front panel by releasing the catches at the top .
Pull the panel away
and unhook the panel bottom , as
shown in Figure 4–7.

Figure 4–7 Removing the Front Panel

3
MLO-011188

Upgrading a DEC 3000 Model 500/500S/500X AXP

4–15

Using an Antistatic Wrist Strap

Using an Antistatic Wrist Strap
CAUTION:
Component
Damage

To avoid damage to internal components from static discharge,
wear an antistatic wrist strap before handling any drive or
module, and before touching anything inside the system.

Putting On an
Antistatic Wrist
Strap

To use the wrist strap, follow the instructions on the envelope.
Note that the wrist strap may be attached to the metal surface
of either side of the power supply, as shown in Figure 4–8.
Figure 4–8 Using the Antistatic Wrist Strap

MLO-011189

4–16 Upgrading a DEC 3000 Model 500/500S/500X AXP

Removing Drives

Removing Drives
Removing a
Removable-Media
Drive

To remove a removable-media drive from the system, follow these
steps.

Step 1:
Disconnect
Cables

Disconnect the SCSI and power cables from the system.

Upgrading a DEC 3000 Model 500/500S/500X AXP

4–17

Removing Drives

Figure 4–9 Disconnecting the System SCSI and Power Cables

MLO-011263

4–18 Upgrading a DEC 3000 Model 500/500S/500X AXP

Removing Drives

Step 2:
Remove Drive
Bracket

Release the two thumbscrews and remove the drive bracket from
the system.
Figure 4–10 Removing the Drive Bracket

MLO-011190

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4–19

Removing Drives

Step 3:
Disconnect
Drive Cables

Disconnect the SCSI and power cables from the drive.
Figure 4–11 Location of Drive SCSI and Power Cables

5V+5%

GND

DC INP

GND

AUDIO

OUT

1 1 2

ID SELEC

MODE

F.GND

MLO-009392

4–20 Upgrading a DEC 3000 Model 500/500S/500X AXP

Removing Drives

Step 4:
Remove the
Drive

Remove the two screws on each side of the drive bracket that
secure the drive.
Figure 4–12 Removing the Drive Bracket

MLO-011197

Lift the drive out of the bracket.

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4–21

Removing Drives

Removing a
Fixed Disk
Drive

To remove a fixed disk drive, press the release latch
at the top
of the drive, as shown in Figure 4–13, and slide the drive up and
away from the system unit.
Figure 4–13 Removing a Fixed Disk Drive

MLO-009720

Remove the power and SCSI cables from the drive.

4–22 Upgrading a DEC 3000 Model 500/500S/500X AXP

Removing Memory Modules

Removing Memory Modules
To remove the memory modules, follow these steps.

Step 1:
Remove the
MMB Clips

Remove the two clips from the Memory Module Boards, as shown
in Figure 4–14.
Figure 4–14 Removing MMB Clips

MLO-011193

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4–23

Removing Memory Modules

Step 2:
Remove MMBs

Remove all four MMBs from their channels by releasing the
catches and sliding the boards out, as shown in Figure 4–15.
Figure 4–15 Removing an MMB

MLO-011194

4–24 Upgrading a DEC 3000 Model 500/500S/500X AXP

Removing Memory Modules

Step 3:
Remove
Memory
Modules

Remove the memory modules from the MMBs by releasing the
metal clips at each end of the module , tilting the module ,
and lifting it out , as shown in Figure 4–16.

Figure 4–16 Removing a Memory Module

MLO-007567

Upgrading a DEC 3000 Model 500/500S/500X AXP

4–25

Removing a TURBOchannel Module

Removing a TURBOchannel Module
To remove a TURBOchannel module, follow these steps:

Step 1: Cables
and Screws

1. Remove any cables that are attached to the module.
2. Remove the slot screws that hold the module in place. See
in Figure 4–17.

Figure 4–17 Removing a TURBOchannel Module

3
1

MLO-008581

Step 2:
Releasing the
Module

Release the latches
that hold the edge of the module in
place, and carefully pull
the module connector away from
the connector on the system module or I/O module, as shown in

4–26 Upgrading a DEC 3000 Model 500/500S/500X AXP

Removing a TURBOchannel Module

Figure 4–17. If you are removing a 3-slot module, you may need
assistance to release the six latches simultaneously and pull the
module away from the system module or I/O module.
Remove the module from the system box.

Completing the Upgrade
Step 1: 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, then change that setting.
Settings not shown here are described in the DEC 3000
Model 800/800S AXP Options Guide or in the option
documentation.
The following illustrate the SCSI ID settings for an RZ23L and
an RZ24 drive.

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4–27

Completing the Upgrade

RZ23L Drive:

E3 E2

SCSI
Settings: 0
4
1
5
2
6
3
MLO-010587

4–28 Upgrading a DEC 3000 Model 500/500S/500X AXP

Completing the Upgrade

RZ24 Drive:

E
E 3
E 2
1

E1 E2

SCSI
Settings: 0
4
1
5
2
6
3
MLO-010586

Step 2: Install
the Model
800/800S AXP
System

Step 3: Return
Your System to
Digital

1. Follow the instructions in the DEC 3000 Model 800/800S
AXP Owner’s Guide to set up and install that system.
2. Follow the instructions in the DEC 3000 Model 800/800S
AXP Options Guide to install the options in your new system.
Return your Model 500/500S/500X system as follows:
1. Pack the system unit securely in the packing material that
the Model 800/800S came in.
2. Attach the return-address label that came in the upgrade
accessory kit.

Step 4: Service
Contract

Contact your Digital service representative to upgrade your
hardware service contract.

Upgrading a DEC 3000 Model 500/500S/500X AXP

4–29

5
Upgrading a VAXstation 4000 Model 90

Topics Covered
in This Chapter

•

Options you can upgrade

•

Upgrading your system

•

Removing drives

•

Completing the upgrade

Options You Can Upgrade
Internal/External
Options

Options that are supported internally or externally on the DEC
3000 Model 800 are listed in the following tables:
Fixed Disk Drives

Comment

RZ23L
RZ24L
RZ24
RZ25
RZ26
RZ26B

OpenVMS support only

Upgrading a VAXstation 4000 Model 90

5–1

Options You Can Upgrade

Removable-Media
Drives

Comment

RRD42
TLZ06

Including tabletop device
Including tabletop device

TZK10
RX26
TURBOchannel
Options

DEFTA–FA

5–2 Upgrading a VAXstation 4000 Model 90

Comment

Options You Can Upgrade

External
Options

Options that are supported externally on the DEC 3000 Model
800 are listed in the following tables:
Expansion Boxes

Comment

BA350
BA353
SZ03
SZ12
SZ16
Disk and Tape
Drives

Comment

TZ30
TZ85
RZ55/RZ56
RZ58
TSZ07
TLZ04
RWZ01

OpenVMS support only

Monitors

Comment

VR319–C%
VR319–D%

Appropriate 66 Hz graphics option required

VR320–C%

Appropriate 66 Hz graphics option required

VR320–D%
VRC16–H%
VRM17–H%
VRT16–H%
VRT19–H%

Upgrading a VAXstation 4000 Model 90

5–3

Options You Can Upgrade

Input Devices

Comment

VSXXX–AB
VSXXX–FA
VSXXX–AA
VSXXX–JA
VSXXX–GA
LK401/201
VSX10–AA/A3

DEC Open3D required for software support

VSX20–AA/A3

DEC Open3D required for software support

VSX30–AA/A3

DEC Open3D required for software support

5–4 Upgrading a VAXstation 4000 Model 90

Upgrade Procedure

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:

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

Upgrading a VAXstation 4000 Model 90

5–5

Upgrade Procedure

Step 2: Shut
Down System

Turn off the system unit by pressing 0 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 cables from the rear 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

5–6 Upgrading a VAXstation 4000 Model 90

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.

T
M ou
T as ch
H oq se he
ie ue
re
r
be aq
ru ui
hr
en

Step 5:
Remove
H-Bracket

MLO-010582

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

Upgrading a VAXstation 4000 Model 90

5–7

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.

5–8 Upgrading a VAXstation 4000 Model 90

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 5–1 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 5–2.)

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 5–1). The gasket will remain in place, held by the
video connector bracket on the graphics module.

Upgrading a VAXstation 4000 Model 90

5–9

Upgrade Procedure

Figure 5–2 Removing the SPXgt 24-Plane Graphics Module

MLO-008745

5–10 Upgrading a VAXstation 4000 Model 90

Upgrade Procedure

Step 8:
Remove
Removable-Media
Bracket

To remove the bracket:
1. Disconnect the SCSI and power cables from the
removable-media 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.

Upgrading a VAXstation 4000 Model 90

5–11

Upgrade Procedure

Step 9:
Remove Drive
from Bracket

Follow these steps:
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.

5–12 Upgrading a VAXstation 4000 Model 90

Upgrade Procedure

Step 10: Set
SCSI IDs on
Drives

E3 E2

SCSI
Settings: 0
4
1
5
2
6
3
MLO-010587

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5–13

Upgrade Procedure

RZ24 Drive:

E
E 3
E 2
1

E1 E2

SCSI
Settings: 0
4
1
5
2
6
3
MLO-010586

5–14 Upgrading a VAXstation 4000 Model 90

Upgrade Procedure

RZ26B Drive:

2
0 1

SCSI
Settings: 0

4
1
5
2
6
3
MLO-010590

Upgrading a VAXstation 4000 Model 90

5–15

Upgrade Procedure

Step 11: Install
New Mounting
Brackets

Metal Support
Plate
MLO-010588

5–16 Upgrading a VAXstation 4000 Model 90

Upgrade Procedure

Note: Other
Accessory Kit
Brackets

Install the RX26 bracket extensions as shown.

MLO-010719

Step 12:
Complete the
Upgrade

Step 13:
Return Your
VAXstation to
Digital

Return your VAXstation and any devices that are not
upgradeable to Digital.
1. Pack the VAXstation and devices securely in packing
material.
2. Attach the return-address label that was in your upgrade kit.

Upgrading a VAXstation 4000 Model 90

5–17

6
Upgrading a DECsystem 5000 Model
133/150

Topics Covered
in This Chapter

•

Options you can upgrade

•

Upgrading your system

•

Removing drives

•

Removing modules

•

Completing the upgrade

Options You Can Upgrade
Internal/External
Options

Options that are supported internally or externally on the DEC
3000 Model 800S are listed in the following tables:
Fixed Disk Drives

Comment

RZ23L
RZ24L
RZ24
RZ25
RZ26

Upgrading a DECsystem 5000 Model 133/150

6–1

Options You Can Upgrade

Removable-Media
Drives

Comment

RRD42
TLZ06

Including tabletop devices.
Including tabletop devices.

TZK10

External
Options

Options that are supported externally on the DEC 3000 Model
800S are listed in the following tables:
Expansion Boxes

Comment

SZ16
SZ03
SZ12
PMTcE

Minimum revision required is D03

BA350
BA353
Disk/Tape Drives

Comment

RZ55
RZ56
RZ58
RX23

OSF/1 AXP support only

TKZ08

OSF/1 AXP support only

TKZ09
TLZ04
TZ30
TZ85
TSZ07
TZ857

Requires DEC NSR for support in OSF/1
AXP

6–2 Upgrading a DECsystem 5000 Model 133/150

Upgrade Procedure

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 display the SCSI ID settings of the drives in your system:
1. Enter the following command to shut down the software and
put the system in console mode: shutdown -h now
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 display shows an RZ24 drive set to SCSI ID 2 and an
RRD42 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 0 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.
Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and then from
the system unit.

Upgrading a DECsystem 5000 Model 133/150

6–3

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

6–4 Upgrading a DECsystem 5000 Model 133/150

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.

Upgrading a DECsystem 5000 Model 133/150

6–5

Upgrade Procedure

Step 6:
Remove
Removable
Media Drives

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

6–6 Upgrading a DECsystem 5000 Model 133/150

Upgrade Procedure

Step 8:
Remove
Modules

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

MLO-010663

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

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6–7

Upgrade Procedure

Step 9: Set the
SCSI IDs on the
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 also set to SCSI ID 3,
change that setting.
Settings for drives not shown here can be found in the DEC
3000 Model 800/800S AXP Options Guide or in the option
documentation.
The following illustrate the SCSI ID settings for an RZ23L and
an RZ24 drive.
RZ23L Drive:

E3 E2

SCSI
Settings: 0
4
1
5
2
6
3
MLO-010587

6–8 Upgrading a DECsystem 5000 Model 133/150

Upgrade Procedure

RZ24 drive.

E
E 3
E 2
1

E1 E2

SCSI
Settings: 0
4
1
5
2
6
3
MLO-010586

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6–9

Upgrade Procedure

Step 10: Install
New Mounting
Bracket

Metal Support
Plate
MLO-010588

Step 11:
Complete the
Upgrade

Step 12:
Return Your
DECsystem to
Digital

Return your DECsystem and any devices that are not
upgradeable to Digital.
1. Pack the DECsystem and devices securely in packing
material.
2. Attach the return-address label that was in your upgrade kit.

6–10 Upgrading a DECsystem 5000 Model 133/150

7
Upgrading a DECstation/DECsystem 5000
Model 200/240/260

Topics Covered
in This Chapter

•

Options you can upgrade

•

Upgrading your system

•

Removing modules

•

Completing the upgrade

Options You Can Upgrade
Internal/External
Options

Options that are supported internally or externally on the
DEC 3000 Model 800/800S are listed in the following tables:
Fixed Disk Drives

Comment

RZ23L
RZ24L
RZ24
RZ25
RZ26

Upgrading a DECstation/DECsystem 5000 Model 200/240/260

7–1

Options You Can Upgrade

Removable-Media
Drives

Comment

RRD42
TLZ06

Including tabletop devices
Including tabletop devices

TZK10
Graphics Modules

Comment

AV10U–AA/DA
PMAGB–BA/BB
PMAGB–BC/BD
PMAGB–BE/BF
PMAGB–JA/JB

OSF/1 AXP support only

PMAGB–DA/DB

DEC Open3D required for software support

PMAGB–DC/DD

DEC Open3D required for software support

PMAGB–EA/EB

DEC Open3D required for software support

PMAGB–EC/ED

DEC Open3D required for software support

PMAGB–FA/FB

DEC Open3D required for software support

7–2 Upgrading a DECstation/DECsystem 5000 Model 200/240/260

Options You Can Upgrade

External
Options

Options that are supported externally on the DEC 3000
Model 800/800S are listed in the following tables:
Expansion Boxes

Comment

SZ16
SZ03
SZ12
PMTcE

Minimum revision required is D03

BA350
BA353
Tape/Disk Drives

Comment

RZ55
RZ56
RZ58
RX23

OSF/1 AXP support only

TKZ08

OSF/1 AXP support only

TKZ09
TLZ04
TZ30
TZ85
TZ857

Requires DEC NSR for OSF/1 AXP support

TSZ07

Upgrading a DECstation/DECsystem 5000 Model 200/240/260

7–3

Options You Can Upgrade

Options for
Workstations

Monitors and input devices that are supported on the DEC 3000
Model 800 are listed in the following tables:
Monitors

Comment

VR319–C%
VR319–D%

Appropriate 66 Hz graphics option required

VR320–C%

Appropriate 66 Hz graphics option required

VR320–D%
VRC16–H%
VRM17–H%
VRT16–H%
VRT19–H%
Input Devices

Comment

VSXXX–AB
VSXXX–FA
VSXXX–AA
VSXXX–JA
VSXXX–GA
LK201/LK401
VSX10–AA/A3

DEC Open3D required for software support

VSX20–AA/A3

DEC Open3D required for software support

VSX30–AA/A3

DEC Open3D required for software support

7–4 Upgrading a DECstation/DECsystem 5000 Model 200/240/260

Upgrade Procedure

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

----------------------------------------------------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 0 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.

Upgrading a DECstation/DECsystem 5000 Model 200/240/260

7–5

Upgrade Procedure

Step 3:
Disconnect
Cables
Step 4:
Remove
System Cover

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.

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

7–6 Upgrading a DECstation/DECsystem 5000 Model 200/240/260

Upgrade Procedure

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

1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the option slot screws,
then the support post screws.
2. Lift the front of the module to disconnect the slot connectors,
then lift the module out of the option slot opening.

Support
Post Screws

Option
Slot Screws

System
Connector
MLO-010664

Upgrading a DECstation/DECsystem 5000 Model 200/240/260

7–7

Upgrade Procedure

Step 6: Set the
SCSI IDs on the
Drives

Step 7:
Complete the
Upgrade

Step 8:
Return Your
DECstation to
Digital

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

7–8 Upgrading a DECstation/DECsystem 5000 Model 200/240/260

8
Upgrading a DECsystem 3100

Topics Covered
in This Chapter

•

Options you can upgrade

•

Upgrading your system

•

Removing drives

•

Completing the upgrade

Options You Can Upgrade
Internal/External
Options

Options that are supported internally or externally on the
DEC 3000 Model 800S are listed in the following tables:
Fixed Disk Drives

Comment

RZ24

Upgrading a DECsystem 3100

8–1

Options You Can Upgrade

External
Options

Options that are supported externally on the DEC 3000
Model 800S are listed in the following tables.
Expansion Box

Comment

SZ12/RZ5X
Drives

Comment

RX23
RZ55

OSF/1 AXP support only

RZ56
TKZ08

OSF/1 AXP support only

TZ30

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 display the SCSI ID settings of the drives in your DECsystem:
1. Enter the following command to shut down the software and
put the system in console mode: shutdown -h now
2. Enter test -c at the console prompt (>>>). A screen similar
to the following appears:

8–2 Upgrading a DECsystem 3100

Upgrade Procedure

>>> 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 display shows an RZ24 set to SCSI ID 0 and an RZ24 set to
SCSI ID 2.
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 the 0 on the On/Off switch.

Step 3:
Disconnect
Cables

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

Caution: After you turn off the system, wait 15 seconds before
unplugging the power cord.

Upgrading a DECsystem 3100

8–3

Upgrade Procedure

Step 4:
Remove
System Cover

1. Loosen, but do not remove, the two screws at the back of the
unit.
2. Facing the front of the system unit, grip both sides of the
cover and slide it toward you to disengage it from the guides.
3. Lift the cover away from the unit and set it aside.

Step 5:
Remove RZ24

To remove the disk drive from the mounting panel:
1. Disconnect the SCSI cable from the drive by gently pulling
the connector straight out.
2. Disconnect the drive power cable from the drive.
3. Remove the drive and bracket from the drive mounting panel
by using a 5/16-inch socket wrench to unscrew the nuts
from the four studs or loosen the captive screw, shown in
Figure 8–1.
4. Lift the drive and bracket off the studs. If there is a captive
screw, lift the drive bracket from the cutouts in the mounting
panel.
5. Remove the drive mounting bracket by removing the four
screws that secure the drive to the mounting bracket.
6. Set the drive aside on an antistatic mat.

8–4 Upgrading a DECsystem 3100

Upgrade Procedure

Figure 8–1 Remove Diskette Drive from Mounting Plate

Drive plate lever
Mount
Keyhole slide mount
Plate
Logic board
RX23 drive

RZ23/23L/24 disk drive

Captive
screw

RZ23/23L/24 disk drive

WSE1M005

Step 6:
Remove RX23

To remove the drive:
1. Press down and hold the drive plate lever.
2. Slide the drive toward and over the drive plate lever and into
the large openings of the keyhole slide mounts.
3. Lift the drive up and away from the mounting panel.

Upgrading a DECsystem 3100

8–5

Upgrade Procedure

4. Disconnect the SCSI cable from the drive logic module by
pushing the connector latches in opposite directions. Then
gently pull the connector straight up.
5. Disconnect the drive power cables from the drive and the
logic module.
6. Remove the four screws that secure the drive to the drive
plate. Remove the drive.
7. Set the drive aside on an antistatic mat.

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, then change that setting.
SCSI settings not found here can be found in the DEC 3000
Model 800/800S Options Guide or in the option documentation.
The following illustrates the SCSI ID settings for an RZ24 drive.

E
E 3
E 2
1

E1 E2

SCSI
Settings: 0
4
1
5
2
6
3
MLO-010586

8–6 Upgrading a DECsystem 3100

Upgrade Procedure

The following illustrates the SCSI ID settings for an RX23 drive.

Step 8: Install
New Mounting
Bracket

Upgrading a DECsystem 3100

8–7

Upgrade Procedure

Rubber
Grommets

Metal Support
Plate
MLO-010588

Step 9:
Complete the
Upgrade

Instructions for installing options that you have removed
from your current system can be found in the DEC 3000
Model 800/800S Options Guide. Follow the instructions in
the DEC 3000 Model 800/800S Owner’s Guide to complete the
upgrade.

Step 10:
Return Your
DECsystem to
Digital

Step 11:
Update Service
Contract

Update the customer service contract to the DEC 3000
Model 800S AXP system.

8–8 Upgrading a DECsystem 3100

9
Upgrading a DECsystem 5100

Topics Covered
in This Chapter

•

Options you can upgrade

•

Upgrading your system

•

Removing drives

•

Completing the upgrade

Options You Can Upgrade
Internal/External
Options

Options that are supported internally or externally on the
DEC 3000 Model 800S are listed in the following tables:
Drives

Comment

RZ23L
RZ24
RZ25
RRD42
TZK10

Upgrading a DECsystem 5100 9–1

Options You Can Upgrade

External
Options

Options that are supported externally on the DEC 3000
Model 800S are listed in the following tables:
Expansion Box

Comment

SZ12
Drives

Comment

TZ30
TLZ04
TKZ08

OSF/1 AXP support only

RX23

OSF/1 AXP support only

TSZ07

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 display the SCSI ID settings of the drives in your DECsystem:
1. Enter the following command to shut down the software and
put the system in console mode: shutdown -h now
2. Enter conf -s at the console prompt (>>>). A screen similar
to the following appears:
>>> conf -s
.
.
scsi peripherals
unit type
0 disk
3 disk
5 tape
7 host adapter

product
RZ56 (C) DEC
RZ24
TZ30

removable/fixed
fixed
fixed
removable

capacity
634 MBs
209 MBs

This display shows an RZ56 set to SCSI ID 0, an RZ24 set to
SCSI ID 3, and a TZ30 set to SCSI ID 5.

9–2 Upgrading a DECsystem 5100

Upgrade Procedure

Write down your system drives and SCSI ID settings here. You
will need them for future use.

Step 2: Shut
Down System

Set the On/Off switch on the back of the system unit to the off
(0) position.
Caution: After you turn off the system, wait 15 seconds before
unplugging the power cord.

Step 3:
Disconnect the
Cables

Disconnect all the cables connected to the system unit.
Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and then from
the system unit.

Upgrading a DECsystem 5100 9–3

Upgrade Procedure

Step 4:
Remove
System Cover

1. Loosen the two cover screws on the back of the system unit.
2. Slide the cover forward, and up, off the system unit.

Cover Screw Locations

RE_EN05175A_90

Step 5:
Remove Upper
Drive Mounting
Panel

Depending on your system configuration, the upper drive
mounting panel can contain one, two, or three hard disk drives.
These drives can be either RZ23 or RZ24 disk drives.
To remove the upper drive mounting panel:
1. Disconnect the power cable and the SCSI cable from the
drives on the upper mounting panel.
2. Loosen the four captive screws located on the upper drive
mounting panel.

9–4 Upgrading a DECsystem 5100

Upgrade Procedure

Adapter (TZ30 Only)

SCSI Connector
to System Module

External SCSI
Connector

Power Connectors
for RX23

RZ23 or
RZ24 or
RX23

Power
Supply

TZ30 or
RZ23 or
RZ24 or
RX23

Lower Drive
Mounting Panel

Upper Drive
Mounting Panel

RZ23 or
RZ24

Upper Drive Panel Power
Lower Drive Panel Power
Data
RE_EN05176A_90

Upgrading a DECsystem 5100 9–5

Upgrade Procedure

Captive Screws (2)

Upper Drive
Mounting Panel

Captive
Screws (2)
RE_EN05177A_90

3. Lift the upper drive mounting panel from the lower drive
mounting panel and gently set it aside.

Step 6:
Remove EMI
Shield, if
Present

Your system may have an EMI shield located between the
upper and lower drive shelves. The shield has several "fingers"
touching the upper shelf.
Warning
Do not pull the EMI shield directly up out of the system.
This may cause injury.

9–6 Upgrading a DECsystem 5100

Upgrade Procedure

To remove the shield from the lower shelf:
1. From the front of the enclosure, grasp the shield with both
hands near the middle and gently pull it forward (towards
the devices on the lower shelf, if present).
Lift the shield toward the front of the enclosure,
simultaneously pulling forward to release the two tabs
under the shelf.
2. Remove the SCSI and power cables from the slots in the EMI
shield.
Set the shield aside.

Upgrading a DECsystem 5100 9–7

Upgrade Procedure

Figure 9–1 Cables and Connectors

Step 7:
Remove
Communications
Option, if
Present

Your system may have a communications option installed on the
lower drive shelf.
To remove this option:
1. Disconnect the cable from the second modem port connector
on the option.
2. Remove the two universal connector screws, and then remove
the second modem cable from the system unit.

9–8 Upgrading a DECsystem 5100

Upgrade Procedure

3. Disconnect the signal cable from the system module.
4. Unscrew the three captive screws on the communications
module.
5. Release the communications module from the five standoffs
and remove it from the system unit.
Figure 9–2 Location of Captive Screws

Step 8:
Remove Lower
Drive Mounting
Panel

The lower drive mounting panel can contain RZ23 disk drives,
RX23 disk drives, a TZ30 tape drive, an RRD42 CD-ROM, or a
TZK10 tape drive. To remove the lower drive mounting panel:
1. Disconnect the SCSI cable and the power cable connected to
the drives.

Upgrading a DECsystem 5100 9–9

Upgrade Procedure

2. Remove the two screws securing the cover plate to the lower
drive mounting panel. Remove the two screws securing the
cover plate to the back panel of the system unit. Remove the
cover plate.
Panhead Screws (2)

Cover Plate

Panhead Screws (2)

RE_EN05180A_90

3. Loosen the four captive screws on the lower drive mounting
panel. Two are located near the back panel. Two are located
near the power supply. Loosen the three screws on the right
side of the panel. Slide the panel forward and away from the
system unit.

9–10 Upgrading a DECsystem 5100

Upgrade Procedure

Figure 9–3 Drive Mounting

Step 9:
Remove Device

To remove the device:
1. Turn the drive mounting panel over, and while supporting
the device with one hand, loosen the two screws in the
keyhole slots holding the device to the mounting panel.
Remove the other two screws.
2. Slide the device to one side and remove it from the mounting
panel. Remove the two screws that you loosened earlier.

Upgrading a DECsystem 5100 9–11

Upgrade Procedure

Step 10: 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, then change that setting.
SCSI settings not found here can be found in the DEC 3000
Model 800/800S Options Guide or in the option documentation.
The following illustrate SCSI ID settings:
RZ23L Drive:

E3 E2

SCSI
Settings: 0
4
1
5
2
6
3
MLO-010587

9–12 Upgrading a DECsystem 5100

Upgrade Procedure

RZ24 Drive:

E
E 3
E 2
1

E1 E2

SCSI
Settings: 0
4
1
5
2
6
3
MLO-010586

Upgrading a DECsystem 5100 9–13

Upgrade Procedure

Step 11: Install
New Mounting
Bracket

Metal Support
Plate
MLO-010588

Step 12:
Complete the
Upgrade

Step 13:
Return Your
DECsystem to
Digital

9–14 Upgrading a DECsystem 5100

10
Upgrading a DECsystem 5500

Topics Covered
in This Chapter

•

Options you can upgrade

•

Upgrading your system

•

Removing drives

•

Completing the upgrade

Options You Can Upgrade
Internal/External
Options

Options that are supported internally or externally on the
DEC 3000 Model 800S are listed in the following table:
Drives

Comment

TZK10
RZ25
RRD42

Upgrading a DECsystem 5500 10–1

Options You Can Upgrade

External
Options

Options that are supported externally on the DEC 3000
Model 800S are listed in the following table:
Drives

Comment

RZ56
TLZ04
SZ12
RX23

OSF/1 AXP support only

TSZ07
TZ30
TKZ08

OSF/1 AXP support only

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 display the SCSI ID settings of the drives in your DECsystem:
1. Enter the following command to shut down the software and
put the system in console mode: shutdown -h now
2. Enter maint at the prompt (>>).
3. Enter show scsi at the prompt (>>>).

10–2 Upgrading a DECsystem 5500

Upgrade Procedure

>> maint
>>>show scsi
SCSI Node 0
-tz(0,0*) (TLZ04)
SCSI Node 1
-rz(0,1,*) (RZ56)
.
.
>>>exit
>>
This display shows a TLZ04 set to SCSI ID 0 and an RZ56 set to
SCSI ID 1.
Write down your system drives and SCSI ID settings here. You
will need them for future use.

Step 2: Shut
Down System

1. To access the power switch, you must turn the keylock to
the bottom position. Pull the door open (as shown in the
following figure).
2. Turn off the power switch.
Caution: After you turn off the system, wait 15 seconds
before unplugging the power cord.
3. Remove external cables.

Upgrading a DECsystem 5500 10–3

Upgrade Procedure

Figure 10–1 Keylock Positions

Key Lock

Top Key Position

MLO-004034

Bottom Key Position
MLO-004035
MLO-004207

10–4 Upgrading a DECsystem 5500

Upgrade Procedure

Step 3: Locate
the RZ56E

The DECsystem 5500 mass storage shelf extends across the top
of the enclosure.
Figure 10–2 Mass Storage Shelf

Mass Storage Shelf
MLO-006704

Upgrading a DECsystem 5500 10–5

Upgrade Procedure

Note that the front panel of the RZ56E drive, unlike the front
panel for the EF/RF and RF series drives, has no buttons or
indicators, only a plug for the bus node ID.
Figure 10–3 Front Panel Assemblies

Phillips Screw

EF/RF 5.25-inch

RF 3.5-inch

Phillips Screw

RZ 5.25-inch
MLO-007235

10–6 Upgrading a DECsystem 5500

Upgrade Procedure

Step 4:
Remove the
RZ56E

To remove the drive:
1. Loosen the captive Phillips screw that secures the front
panel. See Figure 10–3.
2. Separate the front panel from the enclosure, being careful of
the remote front panel cable, which is connected to the front
panel.
3. Unplug the remote front panel cable from the module
inside the front panel, and set the front panel aside. See
Figure 10–4.
4. Loosen the upper and lower captive screws that hold the
drive in place. See Figure 10–4.
Caution
Do not touch the drive module. The drive module
contains sensitive electronic circuitry.

5. Using the upper and lower finger cutouts on the drive
bracket, carefully pull the drive out of its backplane
connector and slide the drive out of the enclosure. Support
the weight of the drive at the underside of the lower bracket
as the drive clears the enclosure.

Upgrading a DECsystem 5500 10–7

Upgrade Procedure

Figure 10–4 Remove RZ56E
Phillips Screw

C
Remote Front
Panel Cable

Velcro

RZ 5.25-inch

EF/RF/RZ 5.25-inch

RF 3.5-inch

Captive Screws

Remote Front
Panel Cable

Guide
Tabs

Finger Cutouts
MLO-007247

10–8 Upgrading a DECsystem 5500

Upgrade Procedure

Step 5:
Remove Drive
Bracket from
RZ56E

To remove the drive bracket:
1. Place the drive with its bracket on an antistatic mat.
2. Remove the two Phillips screws at the rubber shock bushing
that secure the top bracket to the drive assembly.
Figure 10–5 Remove Bracket Screws

MLO-004213

Upgrading a DECsystem 5500 10–9

Upgrade Procedure

3. Slide the interface card assembly up and lift off the top
bracket. Place the bracket aside.
Figure 10–6 Remove Drive Top Bracket

Upper Bracket

Interface Card
Assembly

MLO-004214

10–10 Upgrading a DECsystem 5500

Upgrade Procedure

4. Unplug the 4-pin power cable and the SCSI cable from their
connectors on the drive controller module.
5. Unplug the remote front panel cable from the controller
module on the drive.
Figure 10–7 Disconnect Cables

Flange

Phillips
Screws

Interface Card
Assembly
MLO-004257

Upgrading a DECsystem 5500 10–11

Upgrade Procedure

Figure 10–8 Remove the Bottom Bracket

Remote Front
Panel Cable

Cable Velcro Pads

Bracket Velcro Pads

Phillips Screws
Interface
Card
Assembly
MLO-004258

6. Remove the bottom bracket by removing the two Phillips
screws at the rubber shock bushings that secure the bracket
to the drive assembly. Put the bottom bracket and the screws
aside.

10–12 Upgrading a DECsystem 5500

Upgrade Procedure

Step 6:
Remove TLZ04
Tape Drive

Use the following instructions to remove the tape drive. Refer to
Figure 10–9.
1. Locate the TLZ04 tape drive on the mass storage shelf. As
you face the shelf, the TLZ04 is on the far right.
2. Loosen the captive Phillips screw that secures the front
panel to the mass storage shelf.
3. Unplug the ID cable from the TLZ04 front panel and set the
front panel aside (Figure 10–9B).
4. Loosen the upper and lower captive screws that hold the
drive in place (Figure 10–9C).
Caution
Do not touch the drive module. The drive module
contains sensitive electronic circuitry.

5. Using the upper and lower finger cutouts on the drive
brackets, carefully pull the drive out of its backplane
connector and slide the drive out of the enclosure. Support
the weight of the drive at the underside of the lower bracket
as the drive clears the enclosure (Figure 10–9C).

Upgrading a DECsystem 5500 10–13

Upgrade Procedure

Figure 10–9 Remove the TLZ04 Tape Drive

Phillips Screw

B
ID Cable

Captive Screw

Finger Cutouts
MLO-005795

10–14 Upgrading a DECsystem 5500

Upgrade Procedure

Step 7:
Remove the
Top Mounting
Bracket

1. Place the drive on an antistatic mat.
2. Remove the two Phillips screws at the rubber shock bushings
that secure the top bracket to the tape drive (Figure 10–10).
Figure 10–10 Remove Bracket Screws

MLO-005799

3. Slide the interface card assembly up and lift off the top
bracket (Figure 10–11). Put the bracket aside.

Upgrading a DECsystem 5500 10–15

Upgrade Procedure

Figure 10–11 Remove the Drive Top Mounting Bracket

Upper Bracket

Interface Card
Assembly

MLO-005800

10–16 Upgrading a DECsystem 5500

Upgrade Procedure

Step 8:
Remove
the Bottom
Mounting
Bracket

Remove the bottom mounting bracket as follows:
1. Unplug the 4-pin power cable and the SCSI cable from their
connectors on the drive controller module.
2. Unplug the remote front panel cable from the controller
module on the drive.
Figure 10–12 Disconnect Cables

Interface Card
Assembly

Phillips
Screws

MLO-005801

3. Remove the bottom bracket by removing the two Phillips
screws at the rubber shock bushings that secure the bracket
to the drive assembly. Put the bottom bracket and the screws
aside.

Upgrading a DECsystem 5500 10–17

Upgrade Procedure

Figure 10–13 Remove the Bottom Bracket

ID Cable

Interface
Card
Assembly

Phillips Screws

MLO-005802

Step 9: 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 800
/800S Options Guide or in the options documentation.

10–18 Upgrading a DECsystem 5500

Upgrade Procedure

Step 10:
Complete the
Upgrade

Step 11:
Return Your
DECsystem to
Digital

Upgrading a DECsystem 5500 10–19

11
Upgrading a DECsystem 5900

Digital Service
Upgrade Only

Call Digital Services for installation.
The DECsystem 5900 is upgraded to a DEC 3000 Model 800S
AXP server by removing the DECsystem 5900 CPU from the
system enclosure, and installing the rackmountable Model 800S
system. This upgrade requires the purchase of the Model 800S
rackmount conversion kit (PE5XH-CD). Digital Services must
perform this in-cabinet upgrade.

Upgrade Procedure
To upgrade your current system, follow these steps:

Step 1: Call
Digital Services
Step 2:
Return Your
DECsystem to
Digital

Digital Services will perform the in-cabinet upgrade.
Return your DECsystem and any devices that are not
upgradeable to Digital.
1. Pack the DECsystem and devices securely in packing
material.
2. Attach the return-address label that was in your upgrade kit.

Step 3: Update
Service
Contract

Update the customer service contract to the DEC 3000 Model
800S AXP system.

Upgrading a DECsystem 5900

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Upgrading Other Systems

No Options Can
Be Upgraded

There are no options that you can move from other systems, such
as the DECsystem 5400/5800, and install on your DEC 3000
Model 800S.

Upgrade Procedure
To upgrade your current system, follow these steps:

Step 1: Return
Your System to
Digital

Return your system and any devices that are not upgradeable to
Digital.
1. Pack the system and devices securely in packing material.
2. Attach the return-address label that was in your upgrade kit.

Step 2: Update
Service
Contract

After installing the DEC 3000 Model 800S, update the customer
service contract to the DEC 3000 Model 800S AXP system.

Upgrading Other Systems

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