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DEC 3000 Model 900 AXP
Upgrade Information
Order Number: EK–D39AX–UP. A01

Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts

Fourth Printing, July 1994
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Contents
1 Options You Can Upgrade
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Purpose of Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Options You Can Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Internal/External Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
External Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mounting Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What to Read Next . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1–1
1–1
1–1
1–2
1–2
1–4
1–8
1–8
1–8
1–8

2 Upgrading a VAXstation 4000 Model 90/90A
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 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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
2–11

iii

3 Upgrading a DECstation 5000 Model 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 DECstation to Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

4 Upgrading a DEC 3000 Model 500/500X AXP
Topics Covered in This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Upgrade Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 1: Removing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mounting Brackets for Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 2: Set SCSI IDs on Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 3: Complete the Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 4: Return Your System to Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 5: Upgrade Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4–1
4–1
4–1
4–1
4–1
4–2
4–2
4–2

A SCSI ID Settings for Drives
Setting a Unique SCSI Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting SCSI ADDRESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Unit Select Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote SCSI Address Jumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

A–1
A–1
A–2
A–7
A–13

Figures
1–1
2–1
2–2
A–1
A–2
A–3
A–4
A–5
iv

Upgrade Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPXgt 24-Plane Graphics Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the SPXgt 24-Plane Graphics Module . . . . . . . . . .
TZK10/11 Tape Drive SCSI ID Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RRD42 Compact Disk Drive SCSI ID Settings . . . . . . . . . . . .
RRD43 Compact Disk Drive SCSI ID Settings . . . . . . . . . . . .
RX26 Diskette Drive SCSI ID Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RX26 Unit Select Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1–7
2–6
2–7
A–3
A–4
A–5
A–6
A–7

A–6
A–7
A–8
A–9
A–10
A–11
A–12
A–13
A–14
A–15
A–16
A–17

TZ30 SCSI Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TLZ06 Tape Drive SCSI ID Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RZ23L Fixed Disk Drive SCSI Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RZ24L/24 Fixed Disk Drive SCSI Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RZ25 Fixed Disk Drive SCSI Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RZ25 Secondary SCSI Address Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RZ25L Fixed Disk Drive SCSI Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RZ26 Fixed Disk Drive SCSI Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RZ26B Fixed Disk Drive SCSI Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RZ26L Fixed Disk Drive SCSI Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RZ28 Fixed Disk Drive SCSI Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RZ28B Fixed Disk Drive SCSI Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

A–8
A–9
A–10
A–11
A–12
A–13
A–14
A–15
A–16
A–17
A–18
A–19

1
Options You Can Upgrade
Overview
Chapter
Overview

Purpose of
Manual

This chapter contains the following topics:
•

Options You Can Upgrade

•

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
900. Step-by-step instructions are provided for removing the
options.

Options You Can Upgrade 1–1

Options You Can Upgrade

Options You Can Upgrade
Internal/External
Options

Options that are supported internally or externally on the
DEC 3000 Model 900 are listed in the following tables:
Fixed Disk Drives

Comment

RZ23L
RZ24
RZ24L
RZ25
RZ25L
RZ26
RZ26B

OpenVMS support only

RZ26L
RZ28
RZ28B
Removable-Media
Drives

Comment

RRD42
RRD43

Including tabletop devices
Including tabletop devices

TLZ06

Including tabletop devices

TZK10
TZK11
RX26

1–2 Options You Can Upgrade

Options You Can Upgrade

Graphics Modules

Comment

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

PMAG–DA/DB
PMAG–EA/EB
PMAG–FA/FB
PMAGC–AA/BA
PMAGD–AA/BA
AV300
PEXGA–AA

OSF/1.3 AXP support and KWS 1.3 required

PEXGA–BA

OSF/1.3 AXP support and KWS 1.3 required

PEXGA–CA

OSF/1.3 AXP support and KWS 1.3 required

PEXGA–AB

OSF/1.3 AXP support and KWS 1.3 required

PEXGA–AC

OSF/1.3 AXP support and KWS 1.3 required

Memory

Comment

MS15–BA
MS15–CA
MS15–DA
MS15–EA
MS15–FA
TURBOchannel
Options

Comment

DEFTA–FA

Options You Can Upgrade 1–3

Options You Can Upgrade

External
Options

Options that are supported externally on the DEC 3000
Model 900 are listed in the following tables:
Expansion Boxes

Comment

SZ16
SZ03
SZ12
PMTcE
BA350
BA353

1–4 Options You Can Upgrade

Minimum revision required is D03

Options You Can Upgrade

Tape/Disk Drives

Comment

RZ55
RZ56
RZ57

Requires firmware update 6000

RZ58
RZ73
RZ74
RX23

OSF/1 AXP support only

TKZ08

OSF/1 AXP support only

TKZ09
TLZ04
TZ30
TZ85
TZ86
TZ87
TZ867

Requires DEC NSR for OSF/1 AXP support

TZ875

Requires DEC NSR for OSF/1 AXP support

TZ877

Requires DEC NSR for OSF/1 AXP support

TZ857

Requires DEC NSR for OSF/1 AXP support

TSZ07
RWZO1

OpenVMS support only

TKZ60

Options You Can Upgrade 1–5

Options You Can Upgrade

Monitors

Comment

VRC21–H%
VR319–CA

Appropriate 66 Hz graphics option required

VR319–DA
VR320–CA

Appropriate 66 Hz graphics option required

VR320–DA
VRC16–H%
VRM17–A%
VRM17–H%
VRT16–H%
VRT19–DA

Appropriate 66 Hz graphics option required

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

1–6 Options You Can Upgrade

Options You Can Upgrade

Figure 1–1 Upgrade Kit Contents
System Kit:

Keyboard*

Mouse with
Mousepad*

System Unit
Screwdriver

Monitor*

Ethernet Loopback
Connector
Universal
Strain Relief
Strap

Documentation

Network
Label

Keyboard/Mouse
Extension Cable

Printer Port
Terminator
Monitor
Power Cord

Antistatic
Wrist Straps (2)
Keys
(Attached to
System Unit)

Modem Loopback
Connector

System Power
Cord

Accessory Kit:
x xx
xx xx
xx xx
xx xx
xx x
xx
x

Upgrade
Guide

RX26 Bezel
TZ30 RFI
Shield

Rubber
Grommets
Return Address Label

*included in some configurations

Metal Support
Plate

RX26 Brackets

Screws

MLO-012115

Options You Can Upgrade 1–7

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 a VAXstation 4000 Model
90/90A or a DECstation 5000 Model 240/260 to a DEC 3000
system, you must attach a mounting bracket provided in the
accessory kit to each drive before installing it into your new
system.
If you are upgrading a disk drive from a DEC 3000 Model
500/500X AXP, the correct mounting bracket is already attached.

What to Read Next
Using This
Manual

Use the following table to determine which upgrade procedure to
use.
If you have this workstation...

Go to...

VAXstation 4000-90/90A

Chapter 2

DECstation 5000-240/260

Chapter 3

DEC 3000-500/500X AXP

Chapter 4

1–8 Options You Can Upgrade

2
Upgrading a VAXstation 4000 Model
90/90A

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.

Upgrading a VAXstation 4000 Model 90/90A

2–1

Upgrade Procedure

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.

2–2 Upgrading a VAXstation 4000 Model 90/90A

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

Upgrading a VAXstation 4000 Model 90/90A

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.

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.

2–4 Upgrading a VAXstation 4000 Model 90/90A

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 90/90A

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 90/90A

Upgrade Procedure

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

MLO-008745

Upgrading a VAXstation 4000 Model 90/90A

2–7

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.

2–8 Upgrading a VAXstation 4000 Model 90/90A

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.

Upgrading a VAXstation 4000 Model 90/90A

2–9

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.
See Appendix A for the SCSI ID drive settings.

Step 11: Install
New Mounting
Brackets

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.
Rubber
Grommets

Metal Support
Plate
MLO-010588

2–10 Upgrading a VAXstation 4000 Model 90/90A

Upgrade Procedure

Note: Other
Accessory Kit
Brackets

Install the RX26 bracket extensions as shown.

MLO-010719

Step 12:
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/900 Options Guide. Follow the instructions
in the DEC 3000 Model 800/800S/900 Owner’s Guide to
complete the upgrade.
2. Update the customer service contract to the DEC 3000
Model 900 AXP system.

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 90/90A

2–11

3
Upgrading a DECstation 5000 Model
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 DECstation 5000 Model 240/260

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)
(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.

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 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

Upgrading a DECstation 5000 Model 240/260

3–3

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.

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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
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3–4 Upgrading a DECstation 5000 Model 240/260

Upgrade Procedure

Step 6: 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.
See the expansion box documentation for the SCSI ID drive
settings.

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.

Upgrading a DECstation 5000 Model 240/260

3–5

4
Upgrading a DEC 3000 Model 500/500X
AXP

Topics Covered
in This Chapter

•

Upgrading your system

•

Removing options

•

Completing the upgrade

Upgrade Procedure
Step 1:
Removing
Options

If you have a DEC 3000 Model 500/500X AXP, refer to the DEC
3000 Model 800/800S/900 AXP Options Guide included with
your upgrade system for information on removing fixed disk
drives, removable media drives, and graphics options.

Mounting
Brackets for
Drives

You need not install the mounting brackets provided in the
upgrade kit. They are identical to the brackets already installed
on your fixed disk drives.

Step 2: Set
SCSI IDs on
Drives

Upgrading a DEC 3000 Model 500/500X AXP

4–1

Upgrade Procedure

Step 3:
Complete the
Upgrade

1. Follow the instructions in the DEC 3000
Model 800/800S/900 AXP Options Guide to install the
options in your new system.
2. Follow the instructions in the DEC 3000
Model 800/800S/900 AXP Owner’s Guide to complete
the upgrade.

Step 4: Return
Your System to
Digital

Return your Model 500/500X system as follows:
1. Pack the system unit securely in the packing material that
the Model 900 came in.
2. Attach the return-address label that came in the upgrade
accessory kit.

Step 5:
Upgrade
Service
Contract

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

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

A
SCSI ID Settings for Drives
Setting a Unique SCSI Address
Each internal drive has a SCSI address that must be unique. If
more than one drive is set to the same SCSI address, the system
cannot communicate with the drives.
When your drive arrives from the factory, all SCSI jumpers may
be attached so that they are not lost during shipment. If this is
the case, the address is set to 7, and must be changed.
TURBOchannel modules and memory modules do not have SCSI
addresses.
This appendix contains an illustration for each of the drives
supported on the DEC 3000 Model 900 AXP system.

Selecting SCSI
ADDRESS

There are six possible SCSI ID settings (SCSI ID setting 7
is reserved for the controller). The following table shows the
settings that Digital recommends.
Drive Type

SCSI ID Setting

Fixed disk drive

0,1,2,3

Compact disk drive

Tape or diskette drive

SCSI ID Settings for Drives A–1

Changing the
Setting

Follow these steps to change a SCSI ID setting:
Jumpers:
Jumpers are removable electrical connectors. Carefully remove
or replace jumpers using tweezers or another small tool. Save
any SCSI jumpers you remove; you may need them later.
Switches:
Carefully set the switches using a small pointed instrument,
such as the tip of a ball-point pen. Do not use a pencil to set the
SCSI switches; graphite particles can damage switches.

A–2 SCSI ID Settings for Drives

Figure A–1 TZK10/11 Tape Drive SCSI ID Settings

DRIVE
DADS
SELECT
2 1 0
ParityJumpers
Jumper

SCSI
Address
Settings: 0

Parity

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The DADS Jumper
Before using the TZK10 drive, configure the drive, that
is, check the DADS jumper to make sure it is set for the
desired operating system. The DADS jumper is the fifth
jumper from the right side, and must be in place for both
OpenVMS AXP and DEC OSF/1 AXP operating systems.

SCSI ID Settings for Drives A–3

Figure A–2 RRD42 Compact Disk Drive SCSI ID Settings

Mode

5V+5%

GND

DC INP

GND

AUDIO

OUT

0 1 2

12V+10

ID SELEC

MODE

F.GND

SCSI
Address
Settings: 0

Mode

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Mode Jumper
The mode jumper allows the drive to work with your
operating system. The jumper must be in place for both
Open VMS AXP and DEC OSF/1 AXP operating systems.

A–4 SCSI ID Settings for Drives

Figure A–3 RRD43 Compact Disk Drive SCSI ID Settings

4 Parity
1 2

SCSI
Address
Settings: 0

Parity

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Mode (Parity) Jumper
The mode (parity) jumper allows the drive to work with
your operating system. The jumper must be in place for
both Open VMS AXP and DEC OSF/1 AXP operating
systems.

SCSI ID Settings for Drives A–5

Figure A–4 RX26 Diskette Drive SCSI ID Settings

O
F
F

4
12

5
12

SCSI
Address
Settings: 0

O
F
F

3
12

A–6 SCSI ID Settings for Drives

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Setting the Unit
Select Switch

Make sure that the unit select switch is set to 2, as shown in
Figure A–5.
Figure A–5 RX26 Unit Select Switch

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SCSI ID Settings for Drives A–7

1 2 3 4

1 2 34

Figure A–6 TZ30 SCSI Switches

SCSI
Address
Settings: 0

1 2 34

6
1 2 34

1 2 34

5
1 2 34

1 2 34

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A–8 SCSI ID Settings for Drives

Figure A–7 TLZ06 Tape Drive SCSI ID Settings

SCSI
Address
Switches

Mode
Switch

O
F
F

1
O
F
F

O
F
F

SCSI
Address
Settings: 0

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Mode Switch
Switch 5 (Mode) allows the drive to work with your
operating system, and must be down for both OpenVMS
AXP and DEC OSF/1 AXP operating systems.

SCSI ID Settings for Drives A–9

Figure A–8 RZ23L Fixed Disk Drive SCSI Settings

E3 E2

SCSI
Settings: 0
4
1
5
2
6
3
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A–10 SCSI ID Settings for Drives

Figure A–9 RZ24L/24 Fixed Disk Drive SCSI Settings

RZ24L Drive:

A0 A1

RZ24 Drive:

E
E 3
E 2
1

E1 E2

SCSI
Settings: 0
4
1
5
2
6
3
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SCSI ID Settings for Drives A–11

Figure A–10 RZ25 Fixed Disk Drive SCSI Settings

P1 P2

SCSI
Address
Settings: 0

P1 P2

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A–12 SCSI ID Settings for Drives

Remote SCSI
Address
Jumpers

The SCSI address for the RZ25 drive is designed to be set
either manually or automatically. The automatic setting is not
applicable to the DEC 3000 Model 900 AXP system, therefore,
you need to make sure that the first three jumpers on the left of
this secondary port are removed, as shown in Figure A–11. Be
careful to remove only the SCSI address jumpers; do not remove
any others.
Figure A–11 RZ25 Secondary SCSI Address Port

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SCSI ID Settings for Drives A–13

Figure A–12 RZ25L Fixed Disk Drive SCSI Settings

SCSI
Address
Settings: 0

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A–14 SCSI ID Settings for Drives

Figure A–13 RZ26 Fixed Disk Drive SCSI Settings

2
0 1

SCSI
Address
Settings: 0

3
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SCSI ID Settings for Drives A–15

Figure A–14 RZ26B Fixed Disk Drive SCSI Settings

2
0 1

SCSI
Settings: 0

4
1
5
2
6
3
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A–16 SCSI ID Settings for Drives

Figure A–15 RZ26L Fixed Disk Drive SCSI Settings

2
0 1

SCSI
Address
Settings: 0

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SCSI ID Settings for Drives A–17

Figure A–16 RZ28 Fixed Disk Drive SCSI Settings

2
0 1

SCSI
Address
Settings: 0

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A–18 SCSI ID Settings for Drives

Figure A–17 RZ28B Fixed Disk Drive SCSI Settings

SCSI
Address
Settings: 0

MLO-010904

SCSI ID Settings for Drives A–19

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