VAXserver/VAX 4000-series System Conversion Guide Order Number: EK-VM430-CG. C01 October 1992 This is a revised manual. October 1992 The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Digital Equipment Corporation. Digital Equipment Corporation assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. The software described in this document is furnished under a license and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license. No responsibility is assumed for the use or reliability of software on equipment that is not supplied by Digital Equipment Corporation or its affiliated companies. Restricted Rights: Use, duplication, or disclosure by the U.S. Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252.227-7013. © Digital Equipment Corporation 1992. All Rights Reserved. U.S.A. 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Contents Preface . vii 1 VAXserver/MicroVAX 3300/3400 Conversion 1.1 Summary of Conversion . 1–1 1.2 Unpacking the Kit . 1–2 1.3 Before Installing the Kit . 1–3 1.4 Installing the Kit . 1–3 2 VAXserver/MicroVAX 3500/3800 Conversion 2.1 Summary of Conversion . 2–1 2.2 Unpacking the Kit . 2–3 2.3 Before Installing the Kit . 2–3 2.4 Installing the Kit . 2–4 3 VAXserver/MicroVAX 3600/3900 Conversion 3.1 Summary of Conversion . 3–2 3.2 Unpacking the Kit . 3–3 3.3 Before Installing the Kit . 3–3 3.4 Installing the Kit . 3–4 4 VAXserver 4000-200 Conversion 4.1 Summary of Conversion . 4–1 4.2 Unpacking the Kit . 4–2 4.3 Before Installing the Kit . 4–3 4.4 Installing the Kit . 4–3 iii 5 VAX/VAXserver 4000-300, -400, and -500 Conversion 5.1 Summary of Conversion . 5–1 5.2 System Requirements . 5–2 5.3 Unpacking the Kit . 5–2 5.4 Before Installing the Kit . 5–3 5.5 Installing the Kit . 5–4 5.6 Removing and Replacing the BA440 Backplane . 5–8 5.6.1 Open the Front Door of the Enclosure . 5–8 5.6.2 Open the Back Side of the Enclosure . 5–12 5.6.3 Install a New Backplane into the BA440 Enclosure . 5–14 5.6.4 Replace the Outer Shell . 5–15 A Mandatory Module Return Procedure and Forms A.1 Return Procedure . A–1 A.2 Digital Forms . A–2 A.3 Customer Administrative Services (CAS) District Offices . A–11 Index Figures 1–1 Removing Front Panel . 1–4 1–2 Removing Console Cable . 1–5 1–3 Removing CPU I/O Panel . 1–6 1–4 CPU and Memory Label Locations . 1–8 1–5 Conversion and Serial Label Location . 1–9 1–6 Label Locations on System Without Panels . 1–10 1–7 Medallion Location . 1–11 2–1 Removing Front Panel . 2–4 2–2 Removing Media Faceplate . 2–5 2–3 Removing OCP . 2–6 2–4 Removing Console . 2–7 2–5 Removing CPU I/O Panel . 2–8 2–6 Routing Internal DSSI Cable . 2–10 2–7 Conversion and Serial Label Locations . 2–12 2–8 Label Locations on System Without Panels . 2–13 2–9 Medallion Location . 2–14 3–1 Opening Cabinet Door . 3–4 iv 3–2 Removing CPU I/O Panel Console Cable . 3–5 3–3 Removing CPU I/O Panel . 3–6 3–4 CPU and Memory Label Locations . 3–8 3–5 Conversion Label Location . 3–9 3–6 Medallion Location . 3–10 4–1 Removing Console Cable . 4–4 4–2 Removing CPU I/O Panel . 4–5 4–3 Attaching CPU Labels . 4–6 4–4 Conversion and Serial Label Locations . 4–7 4–5 Medallion Location . 4–8 5–1 CPU Label Location . 5–5 5–2 Conversion Label Location . 5–6 5–3 Medallion Location . 5–7 5–4 Door and Outer Shell Removal . 5–9 5–5 Bus Cable Locations . 5–10 5–6 Rear Panel Removal . 5–12 5–7 Removing the BA440 . 5–13 v Preface The following table lists the conversion kits needed to upgrade the various VAXserver- and MicroVAX-series systems described in this guide. Kit Upgrade from... To... 660XR-XX VAXserver 3300/3400 VAXserver 4000-200 MicroVAX 3300/3400 VAX 4000-200 VAXserver 3500/3800 VAXserver 4000-200 MicroVAX 3500/3800 VAX 4000-200 VAXserver 3600/3900 VAXserver 4000-200 MicroVAX 3600/3900 VAX 4000-200 VAXserver 4000-200 VAX 4000-200 670XR-AA VAXserver 4000-300 VAX 4000-300 675XR-XX VAX 4000-300 VAX 4000-400 VAXserver 4000-300 VAXserver 4000-400 680XR-XX VAX 4000-300 VAX 4000-500 VAXserver 4000-300 VAXserver 4000-500 VAX 4000-400 VAX 4000-500 690XR-XX VAX 4000-300 VAX 4000-600 VAXserver 4000-300 VAXserver 4000-600 VAX 4000-400 VAX 4000-600 VAX 4000-500 VAX 4000-600 VAXserver 4000-500 VAXserver 4000-600 Note The kit variant code, -XX, indicates any variation. vii Intended Audience This document is intended for Digital Services personnel and licensed self-maintenance customers. Customer Responsibilities Customers should not install the conversion kit unless they are qualified self-maintenance customers. Only qualified maintenance personnel should perform the installation procedure. If you are not a qualified self-maintenance customer, call Digital Services to schedule a system conversion. It is the customer’s responsibility to perform a software backup before a Digital Services representative arrives at your site. When the conversion is complete, return the old CPU module to Digital. Appendix A contains forms that need to be completed by the Digital Services representative and signed by both the customer and the Digital Services representative. Digital Services Responsibilities The Digital Services representative should contact the customer to ensure that the customer’s software is backed up before arriving at the site. After installation of the conversion kit, the Digital Services representative must complete the following forms (found in Appendix A) and remove them from this document by tearing them along the perforated line. The forms must be signed by both the customer and the Digital Services representative. • Digital Services Worksheet • Installation Receipt–Customer Copy • Installation Receipt–Digital Services Copy • Return Material Checklist The Digital Services representative should give the customer the signed Installation Receipt–Customer Copy. The representative should include the signed Installation Receipt–Digital Services Copy with the CPU module that is being returned to Digital to ensure the customer receives credit. viii Organization This document contains five chapters and one appendix: Chapter Description 1 Describes how to install the conversion kit 660XR-XX on a VAXserver 3300/3400 system or a MicroVAX 3300/3400 system. 2 Describes how to install the conversion kit 660XR-XX on a VAXserver 3500/3800 system or a MicroVAX 3500/3800 system. 3 Describes how to install the conversion kit 660XR-XX on a VAXserver 3600/3900 system or a MicroVAX 3600/3900 system. 4 Describes how to install the conversion kit 660XR-XX on a VAXserver 4000-200 system. 5 Describes how to install the conversion kits 670XR-AA, 675XR-XX, 680XR-XX, and 690XR-XX on a VAX/VAXserver 4000-300, -400, and -500 system. Appendix A Contains forms to be returned to Digital with the old module and a list of the Customer Administrative Services (CAS) district offices. Conventions The following conventions are used in this guide: Convention Meaning NOTE Provides general information about the current topic. CAUTION Provides information to prevent damage to equipment or software. P/N Part Number ix Related Documents The following is a list of related documents: Documentation Order Number BA440/BA430 Enclosure Maintenance EK-348AB-MG KA660 CPU System Maintenance EK-498AA-MG KA670 CPU System Maintenance EK-347AB-MG KA675/680/690 CPU System Maintenance EK-454AA-MG VMS License Management Utility Manual AA-LA33A-TE x 1 VAXserver/MicroVAX 3300/3400 Conversion This chapter describes how to convert from a VAXserver 3300/3400 system to a VAXserver 4000-200 system and from a MicroVAX 3300/3400 system to a VAX 4000-200 system using a 660XR-XX conversion kit. Caution The MS650-AA memory module will not function with a KA660-XX CPU module. When a KA640 CPU module is removed and the system is converted to a KA660-XX system, install an MS650-BA (16-Mbyte) memory or MS650-BB (8-Mbyte) memory. 1.1 Summary of Conversion The tasks required to convert from a VAXserver 3300/3400 system to a VAXserver 4000-200 system and from a MicroVAX 3300/3400 system to a VAX 4000-200 system are summarized as follows. To begin the actual conversion, go to Section 1.2. 1. Have the customer back up the system software. 2. Run diagnostics to verify system operation. 3. Unpack and inventory the conversion kit. 4. Remove the front panel. 5. Remove the CPU I/O cover cables. 6. Remove the CPU I/O cover. 7. Remove module covers from the memory slots, if memory needs to be upgraded. 8. Disconnect the CPU module cables. VAXserver/MicroVAX 3300/3400 Conversion 1–1 VAXserver/MicroVAX 3300/3400 Conversion 1.1 Summary of Conversion 9. Remove the old CPU module. 10. Install the new KA660-AA/BA (M7626) CPU module.