Instruction manual

3 Upgrading a DECstation 5000 Model 240/260

Topics Covered in This Chapter ............................. 3–1

Upgrade Procedure . ........................................ 3–1

Step 1: If Your System Has Factory-Installed Drives ............ 3–1

Step 2: Shut Down System ................................ 3–2

Step 3: Disconnect Cables . ................................ 3–2

Step 4: Remove System Cover .............................. 3–3

Step 5: Remove Option Modules ............................ 3–4

Step 6: Set the SCSI IDs on the Drives ....................... 3–5

Step 7: Complete the Upgrade .............................. 3–5

Step 8: Return Your DECstation to Digital .................... 3–5

4 Upgrading a DEC 3000 Model 500/500X AXP

Topics Covered in This Chapter ............................. 4–1

Upgrade Procedure . ........................................ 4–1

Step 1: Removing Options . ................................ 4–1

Mounting Brackets for Drives .............................. 4–1

Step 2: Set SCSI IDs on Drives ............................. 4–1

Step 3: Complete the Upgrade .............................. 4–2

Step 4: Return Your System to Digital ....................... 4–2

Step 5: Upgrade Service Contract . . . ........................ 4–2

A SCSI ID Settings for Drives

Setting a Unique SCSI Address ................................ A–1

Selecting SCSI ADDRESS . ................................ A–1

Changing the Setting..................................... A–2

Setting the Unit Select Switch .............................. A–7

Remote SCSI Address Jumpers ............................. A–13

Figures

1–1 Upgrade Kit Contents .............................. 1–7

2–1 SPXgt 24-Plane Graphics Module ..................... 2–6

2–2 Removing the SPXgt 24-Plane Graphics Module . . . ....... 2–7

A–1 TZK10/11 Tape Drive SCSI ID Settings . ................ A–3

A–2 RRD42 Compact Disk Drive SCSI ID Settings ............ A–4

A–3 RRD43 Compact Disk Drive SCSI ID Settings ............ A–5

A–4 RX26 Diskette Drive SCSI ID Settings . ................ A–6

A–5 RX26 Unit Select Switch ............................ A–7