Specifications
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RS3: Software Release Notes for P1 R4.2
Software and Hardware Requirements
Table 2.12. Definition of Terms
Console Type
Definition
MTCC Multitube Command Console
SMS System Manager Station
ECC Enhanced Command Console
BCC Basic Command Console
MC MiniConsole
68040 A console using the 68040 processor board (10P5527001x or 1984--3202--001x).
68040 consoles are either MTCCs or SMS consoles.
68020 A console using the 68020 processor board (1984--1540--0009 or
1984--1161--0009). All 68020 consoles are MTCCs.
68000 A console using the 68000 processor board (1984--2759--0008, 1984--2137--0008,
1984--2122--0007, 1984--2120--0008, 1984--2107--0005, or 1984--1061--0005).
These boards are used in MC, BCC, ECC, and 68000 MTCC consoles.
Pixel Graphics A console using the pixel graphics board (1984--2503--0001 or 10P58900001).
68020 and 68040 consoles only use this video board.
Character Graphics A console using the character graphics board (1984--1064--0001). This was an
option only on 68000-based consoles (68000 MTCC, ECC, and BCC).
SCSI Master MTCC An RS3 Multitube Command Console that has its own hard drive, and may have a
tape drive. No other consoles share its SCSI bus.
SCSI Master MTCC
and One Slave Node
T wo RS3 MTCCs that share a disk drive and tape drive.
SCSI Master MTCC
and Two Slave Nodes
Three RS3 MTCCs that share a disk drive and a tape drive.
Table 2.13. Typical Upgrade Scenarios
Console
Upgrade Scenario
68040 SCSI Master MTCC Check that the boot ROM is 10.08 or higher. A new boot ROM set can
be ordered.
68040 SCSI Master MTCC and
One Slave Node
The slave console must be split from the master and made into a
master node. This requires at least a hard drive to make a disk-only
console, or a hard drive and tape drive. Kits are available to make this
change. See Console Upgrades in Section 4.
Check the boot ROMs of both consoles to make sure they are at least
10.08 or higher . A new boot ROM set can be ordered.
68020 SCSI Master MTCC The 68020 processor board must be replaced with a 68040 processor
board. See 68020 to 68040 Console Upgrade Kit in Section 4.
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