Installation guide

C
Converting a Single-System Configuration
to a DSSI VAXcluster Configuration
This appendix describes how to convert a DECarray, SF7x storage enclosure, or
magazine tape ISE that is configured according to single-system configuration
guidelines to DSSI VAXcluster configuration guidelines.
Note
This procedure is not necessary for DECarray cabinets using SF3x
storage enclosures. In this case, the DSSI VAXcluster configuration
only requires the addition of more than one host system to the already
existing DECarray configuration.
Ensure that you have the following before starting any procedure:
• A #1 Phillips screwdriver (PN 29–11001–00)
• A 1/8-inch hex key (PN 29–26115–00)
• The KFMSA Module Installation and User Manual (EK–KFMSA–IM)
• The SF Family Label Booklet (PN 36–32882–01)
Note
The host systems must be taken down to perform any of the steps in
this procedure, unless otherwise stated. Before cabling the DECarray
to the second host system, run the EVCXF configuration program
under VAX/DS and set the DSSI ID number of all KFMSA modules in
the second host system to 6. Refer to the KFMSA Module Installation
and User Manual for instructions on changing the KFMSA module
DSSI ID number.
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