VAX 6000: Installing Model 500 Processors Order Number EK–KA65A–UP–001 This manual tells how to install Model 500 processor modules in a VAX 6000 system. It describes adding processors to a Model 500 system. It also includes upgrading a Model 200, 300, or 400 to a Model 500 by two methods: installing the H9657-CX upgrade kit and removing the power inhibit cable.
First Printing, December 1990 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, if any, described in this document is furnished under a license and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license.
Contents Preface vii Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 1.2 1.3 KA65A Upgrade Paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Comparison of the H9657-CX and H9657-CU Upgrades . . . . How to Use This Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 1–4 1–6 Chapter 2 Preparing for the Installation 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Save EEPROM Contents to TK Tape (Optional) Record System Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shut Down the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 5 Installing the KA65A Processor 5.1 5.2 Holding the KA65A Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inserting the KA65A Processor Into an XMI Card Cage . . . . 5–2 5–4 Chapter 6 Verifying the System 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.8 6.9 6.10 Verification Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Up the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Examine the Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Examples 2–1 2–2 2–3 6–1 6–2 6–3 6–4 6–5 6–6 6–7 6–8 6–9 6–10 B–1 SAVE EEPROM Command for Systems with TK Tape Record System Parameters — INITIALIZE Command Record System Parameters — SHOW ALL Command . Self-Test for Upgrading VAX 6000 System 510 to 520 . Self-Test for an H9657-CX Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the System Serial Number and Parameters . . EVUCA Program (Part 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EVUCA Program (Part 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tables 1 2 3 2–1 4–1 A–1 B–1 B–2 vi VAX 6000 Series Documentation . . . . . . . VAX 6000 Model Level Documentation . . Associated Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kit-Compatible Memory and I/O Modules T2019 Power Regulator Module LEDs . . . Processor Module Combinations . . . . . . . . KA65A Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KA65A Error LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preface Intended Audience This manual is written for Digital customer service engineers and for selfmaintenance customers installing a VAX 6000 Model 500 processor in a VAX 6000 series system. Document Structure This manual uses a structured documentation design. There are many topics, organized into small sections for reference. Each topic begins with an abstract. You can gain a comprehensive overview by reading only the abstracts. Next is an illustration or example, which also provides quick reference.
I/O modules in the XMI card cage. Configuration rules for the H9657CX upgrade, which are different, are described in Section 4.2. • Appendix B, Description of KA65A LEDs, tells how to interpret the error LEDs on the KA65A. Conventions Used in This Document The icons shown below are used in illustrations for designating part placement in VAX 6000 series systems. A shaded area in the icon shows the location of the component or part being discussed.
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Associated Documents Table 3 lists other documents that you may find useful.
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Chapter 1 Introduction The VAX 6000 Model 500 processor is the KA65A, which must be used with the MS65A memory. The KA65A processor uses +3.3V power, which may or may not be directly available on the system you are upgrading. If the system supplies +3.3V power, upgrading is simple. If the system does not supply +3.3V power, you must tailor it so that it does before you can install the KA65A.
1.1 KA65A Upgrade Paths There are four starting points from which to upgrade to a VAX 6000 Model 500 system. Figure 1–1: KA65A Upgrade Paths VAX 6000 Model 500 6000-500 6000-300 6000-400 PN 17-02522-01 Rev A01 Date 003 Vendor CTI 36-24502-01-B01 T2019 1 2 Model 500: add CPUs 3 Models 300,400: remove power inhibit cable WITH +3.3V POWER 4 Models 200,300,400: install H9657-CX Kit Models 200,300,400: install H9657-CU Kit WITHOUT +3.
You will need to upgrade a VAX 6000 system by installing KA65A processor boards when: ! " # The customer already has a VAX 6000 Model 500 system and simply wants to add more KA65A processors. The customer is upgrading to a Model 500 from a Model 300 or 400 that is equipped to supply +3.3V power to the KA65A. The customer is upgrading to a Model 500 from a Model 200, 300, or 400 system that is not equipped to supply the +3.3V power needed by the KA65A.
1.2 Comparison of the H9657-CX and H9657-CU Upgrades Three factors guide the customer’s choice between the H9657-CX and H9657-CU upgrades.
As Figure 1–2 shows, three factors affect the customer’s choice between the two ways of upgrading to a VAX 6000 Model 500 from a Model 200, 300, or 400 with an XMI that does not have +3.3V power. ! " # Need for Battery Backup The H7231-N battery backup unit (used with the VAX 6000 Model 200, 300, or 400 systems without a +3.3V XMI) is incompatible with the KA65A processor. An H7236-A battery backup unit is required, and its installation entails the full power and packaging upgrade (the H9657CU kit).
1.3 How to Use This Book Only some chapters of this manual are relevant to your particular installation.
As shown in Figure 1–3, you do not need to use this whole manual. You should read different chapters depending on what kind of system you are upgrading and how: ! " # $ If you have a VAX 6000 Model 500 and are adding KA65A CPUs, you should read: • Chapter 2, Preparation • Chapter 5, Installing the KA65A Processor • Chapter 6, Verifying the System If you have a VAX 6000 Model 300 or 400 that supplies +3.3V power, you should read: • Chapter 2, Preparation • Chapter 3, Removing the +3.
Chapter 2 Preparing for the Installation Before you install the KA65A processors in your VAX 6000 system, you need to make sure that the system will work after the physical installation has been done. This chapter describes the procedure.
2.1 Save EEPROM Contents to TK Tape (Optional) You may want to prepare for the upgrade by saving or otherwise recording the EEPROM contents of the current system. This information will serve as insurance in case the installation of the new KA65A processor does not work, and you want to restore the old processors to have a working system. Example 2–1: SAVE EEPROM Command for Systems with TK Tape ! ! ! A blank TK tape is in the tape drive.
If your system does not have a TK drive, you can save the information as described in Section 2.2. Example 2–1 shows the steps to save the EEPROM contents. ! " # $ % & Put a blank TK cartridge in the tape drive. Put the control panel’s upper key switch in the Enable position and the lower key switch in the Halt position, and then press the Restart button to generate self-test results. See the Owner’s Manual for your system for a full explanation of self-test results.
2.2 Record System Parameters Save a printout of the system parameters, which you’ll want to restore after installation. Example 2–2: Record System Parameters — INITIALIZE Command >>> INIT ! ! Resets the entire system. #123456789 0123456789 0123456789 01234567# F . . E D C B A 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 A o . . . A o . . . . . . . . . . . . . M + . . . M + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P + E + E P + B + B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example 2–3: Record System Parameters — SHOW ALL Command ! >>> SHOW ALL Type 1+ KA64A (8082) 2+ KA64A (8082) 9+ MS62A (4001) A+ MS62A (4001) D+ DWMBA/A (2001) E+ DWMBA/A (2001) Rev 000B 000B 0002 0002 0002 0002 XBI 1+ 2+ 4+ D DWMBA/B (2107) 000A CIBCA-B (0108) 41C2 DEBNA (410F) 0248 XBI 1+ 2+ 4+ 6+ E DWMBA/B DEBNI KDB50 TBK70 (2107) (0118) (010E) (410B) Current Primary: 1 /NOENABLED/NOVECTOR_ENABLED/NOPRIMARY- ! Lists all system parameters, ! beginning with the system ! configuration 000A 0100 0F
2.3 Shut Down the System Before doing anything more to install KA65A processors, shut down the operating system and turn off the upper key switch. If you are installing an H9657-CX or an H9657-CU kit, you also need to turn off the AC power supply and unplug the machine.
1. Perform an orderly shutdown of the operating system. 2. Turn the upper key switch on the front control panel to the Off (0) position (see Figure 2–1). 3. Open the front cabinet door. 4. Remove the clear plastic door in front of the XMI card cage. For all systems except those using the H9657-CX kit or the H9657-CU kit to provide power, further work will involve taking modules in and out of the XMI card cage, and you can proceed while electrical power is being supplied to the system.
2.4 Remove Old Modules Before installing new processor modules, take out the old ones.
Upgrading a VAX 6000 to a Model 500 may require changing memory or I/O modules. Table 2–1 lists the compatibility restrictions inherent with (1) using the H9657-CX to provide the +3.3V power needed for the KA65A and (2) all other ways of obtaining the +3.3V power.
2.5 Return Old Processor Modules Processor modules removed from machines are to be returned to the Returns Sort Center. CAUTION: Use proper ESD procedures when handling these modules. These instructions for the return of modules apply to the U.S. area only. Those installing upgrades in other areas should follow procedures for those countries. 1. Package the modules removed from the VAX systems in the same container(s) in which the upgrade option was shipped.
2.6 Continuing the Installation You are now ready to proceed with the installation of the VAX 6000 Model 500 processors. As noted in Chapter 1, you read only the chapters that apply to your installation. • Upgrading a Model 500 System. Proceed to Chapter 5 (Installing the KA65A Processor) and Chapter 6 (Verifying the System). • Upgrading a Model 300 or 400 System with +3.3V XMI. Proceed to Chapter 3 (Removing the +3.
Chapter 3 Removing the +3.3V Inhibit Cable If the VAX 6000 Model 300 or 400 has a +3.3V XMI, you need to remove a power-inhibit cable before installing any KA65A processors. Go to the rear of the cabinet and unplug the small cable from connection J1 of the H7242 regulator with the main cable to the H7206-B. Plug the end of the main cable back into connection J1 of the H7242 regulator. Figure 3–1: Removing the +3.
Chapter 4 Installing the H9657-CX Kit If you have a VAX 6000 Model 200, 300, or 400 system that does not have a +3.3V XMI, the H9657-CX kit lets you upgrade the system to a Model 500 without going through the full power and packaging upgrade (kit H9657CU). This chapter assumes that you have powered the system down as described in Chapter 2.
4.1 Contents of the H9657-CX Kit The H9657-CX kit contains a blue bus bar (with four screws) and a T2019 power regulator module.
The H9657-CX kit contains: • A T2019 power regulator module that you install in the XMI-1 cage. This module converts the +5V power supplied to the XMI-1 backplane to +3.3V required by the KA65A processor. • A blue bus bar that routes the +5V and +3.3V power to the appropriate places. • Four screws to install the bus bar.
4.2 Configuration Rules for the H9657-CX Kit Install the T2019 power regulator module in slot 2 of the XMI-1 card cage. Slot 1 must be vacant, since the T2019 has heat sinks that protrude into slot 1 space.
Figure 4–2 shows the XMI configuration rules that apply to systems with a T2019 power regulator module installed. ! " # $ % Slot E of the XMI must be filled for the system to operate. Slot E may contain a processor or an I/O adapter, but not a memory module. For systems with VAXBI buses, a DWMBx-A is typically in this slot, to be close to a corresponding DWMBx/B in the VAXBI card cage. Note that the VAX 6000 Model 500 supports the DWMBA only when the H9657-CX kit is installed.
4.3 Installing the Bus Bar The blue bus bar in the H9657-CX kit transfers the incoming +5V power to the T2019 module and delivers the +3.3V power produced by that module to the appropriate place on the XMI backplane.
To install the H9657-CX components, you should: 1. Perform an orderly shutdown of the operating system. 2. Turn the upper key switch on the front control panel to the 0 (Off) position. 3. Open the front and rear doors. 4. At the rear of the cabinet, pull the circuit breaker on the AC power controller to the Off position. The AC power controller is at the bottom rear of the cabinet. 5. Unplug the system power cord.
4.4 Installing the T2019 Module The T2019 power regulator module transforms the +5V supplied to the XMI-1 backplane to the +3.3V needed by the KA65A processor. Install the T2019 in slot 2 of the XMI cage.
Figure 4–4 shows the T2019 power regulator module. It must be inserted in slot 2 of the XMI cage with slot 1 empty. (The heat sinks on the T2019 protrude into slot 1.) Follow these steps to install the T2019 module: 1. At the front of the cabinet, insert the T2019 module in slot 2 of the XMI card cage. 2. Power up the system with only the T2019 module in the XMI card cage. The four LEDs on the module indicate status, as listed in Table 4–1. Table 4–1 lists the meaning of the LEDs.
Chapter 5 Installing the KA65A Processor This chapter tells how to handle the KA65A processor and install it in the XMI card cage. Sections include: • Holding the KA65A Processor • Inserting the KA65A Processor Into an XMI Card Cage Chapter 4 gives configuration rules for systems upgraded with an H9657CX kit. See Appendix A for configuration rules for all other cases. Note that the KA65A processor will only work with MS65A memories.
5.1 Holding the KA65A Processor Handle the KA65A modules with care. The technology used on this module is more vulnerable to static than past technology. Also, these modules have 25 mil leads to the chips; these leads are very small, close together, and easily bent.
The KA65A processor requires careful handling. Prepare yourself and the work area before handling these modules. Roll up your sleeves and remove any jewelry. Figure 5–1 shows the proper way to hold the module. Follow these handling procedures to avoid damaging the KA65A module: 1. Always wear an antistatic wrist strap. 2. Before removing the module from its ESD box, place the box on a clean, stable surface. Be sure the box will not slide or fall. Never place the box on the floor.
5.2 Inserting the KA65A Processor Into an XMI Card Cage Lift the lever for the XMI slot where you wish to install the KA65A, insert the processor, and lower the lever.
You must take special precautions when inserting the KA65A module in or removing it from the XMI card cage. 1. Do not let the module touch other modules or cables when you are putting it in or taking it out of the XMI card cage. 2. When you swap out a module, temporarily place it in an unused XMI slot, if one is available, or put it in an ESD box or on an ESD mat before you install the new module.
Chapter 6 Verifying the System The steps in verifying the correct operation of the upgraded system are described in this chapter.
6.1 Verification Overview To verify the new processors, turn the system on and let self-test run. Set system parameters. Apply current ROM patches with EVUCA. For systems with vector processors, run the VAX Vector Instruction Exerciser. Then save system parameters, boot the operating system, and run applicable tests. Figure 6–1: Verification Flowchart 1 Power-Up System. Self-Test Runs. 2 Set System Serial Number and Parameters 3 4 See Sections 6.2 and 6.3 See Section 6.4 See Section 6.
To verify the upgraded system: ! " # $ % & Power up the system. Self-test runs and tests all modules. If your system has more than one Model 500 processor, the multiprocessor tests are automatically run in self-test. See Section 6.2 and Section 6.3. Set the system serial number on all processors. (Error messages show that processor serial numbers have not been initialized.) See Section 6.4. Set system parameters.
6.2 Power Up the System For the H9657-CX and H9657-CU upgrades, you now restore power to the system. For all upgrades, turn the upper key switch on the front panel to the Enable position.
For system upgrades using the H9657-CX and H9657-CU kits, restore power to the system by: 1. Plugging in the system power cord. 2. Pushing the circuit breaker on the AC power controller to the On position. The AC power controller is at the bottom rear of the cabinet, as shown in Figure 6–2. For all upgrades, turn the upper key switch on the front control panel to the Enable position. The lower key switch should be set at Update position. The system should run self-test, as described in Section 6.3.
6.3 Examine the Self-Test At system power-up, self-test runs, checking all modules. Example 6–1: Self-Test for Upgrading VAX 6000 System 510 to 520 #123456789 0123456789 0123456789 0123456789 012345# F E D C B A 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 A + . . . A + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M + . . . M + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P + E + E P + B + B TYP STF BPD ETF BPD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ILV 256 Mb Console = V2.
The first phase of verification involves checking the self-test results. When you power up the system, self-test runs, showing the state of each module in the XMI card cage. (Entering the INITIALIZE command at the console prompt also generates self-test.) Example 6-1 shows a self-test of an upgrade from a VAX 6000 Model 510 to a Model 520. Another processor has been added. Example 6-2 shows an upgrade using the H9657-CX kit.
6.4 Set System Parameters (Mandatory) You must set the system serial number on all new processors and enter the power indication on H9657-CX or -CU upgrades. Example 6–3: Setting the System Serial Number and Parameters >>> SET CPU n " ! Make the rightmost new CPU ! the boot processor. >>> ESC DEL SET SYSTEM SERIAL RET Enter system serial number? aannnnnnnn ! System prompts for serial ! number; enter 2-alpha, ! 8-numeric digit serial number.
where m is the node of another new processor. You must wait for the UPDATE command to finish processing, which takes up to 4 minutes for each secondary processor. To update system parameters: ! " # Set the lower key switch to Update and issue the SET CPU command to make the rightmost new processor the boot processor. If you forget to set the key switch, you will receive a console error message. Set the system serial number to be the same as the old serial number.
6.5 Run EVUCA to Apply Current ROM Patches (Mandatory) You must run EVUCA to ensure that all modules are up to the latest patch revision. Boot the VAX Diagnostic Supervisor (VAX/DS), run the autosizer EVSBA, and load and run the EVUCA program. Example 6–4: EVUCA Program (Part 1) ! >>> BOOT /XMI:D /R5:10 /BI:4 DU0 [The VAX Diagnostic Supervisor banner appears.] DS> RUN EVSBA " # DS> SELECT ALL DS> SET TRACE DS> RUN EVUCA $ .. Program: EVUCA - VAX 6000 EEPROM Update Utility, revision 1.
EVUCA checks ROM levels on all processors and applies the latest patches to each processor. Example 6–4 and Example 6–5 show a sample EEPROM update of a Model 500 two-processor system. In these examples, the boot processor is in slot 1 of the XMI card cage, and a secondary processor is in slot 2. ! " # $ % & At the console prompt, boot VAX/DS. The /R5 qualifier specifies the VAX Diagnostic Supervisor program. At the VAX/DS prompt, run the autosizer EVSBA to attach all devices.
Example 6–5: EVUCA Program (Part 2) ' CPU 02 has the same ROM revisions as CPU 01 Boot primitives are the same for these CPUs. ( Updating CPU 01 Primary CPU 01 Done. Secondary CPUs are being updated, please wait a maximum of 20 seconds. Updating CPU 02 Secondary CPU 02 Done. Test 5: Show Boot primitives +> ROM boot primitives for CPU 01, revision 02.
' ( ) +> +? +@ +A +B EVUCA program compares the existing ROM revisions of all CPUs attached. Here, it notes that both CPUs are at the same revision level. Program informs you that it is updating the CPU at node 1. Program informs you that it is updating secondary CPUs. example, there is only one secondary CPU at node 2. In this EVUCA program begins display of boot primitives that are being loaded into EEPROM. Again, the program checks that the ROM revision levels of all CPUs match. This is similar to .
6.6 Run the VAX Vector Instruction Exerciser (Optional) If your system has a vector processor, use the VAX Diagnostic Supervisor to run the two-part vector diagnostic, EVKAG and EVKAH, on each scalar/vector pair. Example 6–6: Running the Vector Diagnostics DS> DS> SET QUICK ! DS> DESELECT KA1 DS> RUN EVKAG # " ! Do quick version to take about 6 mins. .. Program: ZZ-EVKAG, VAX Vector Instr Exer Pt I, revision 1.0, 35 tests, at 16:02:48.71. Testing: _KA0 Testing the vector unit attached to _KA0.
! " # $ % & ' Issue the SET QUICK command to run the shorter version of the tests. All devices were selected previously, so you must now deselect the second scalar/vector pair from the test sequence while KA0 is being tested. Run the EVKAG diagnostic. The VAX Vector Instruction Exerciser runs only on the scalar/vector pair from which VAX/DS was booted. The selftest display in Example 6–7 shows that the boot processor is at node 1; its attached vector module is being tested. Run the EVKAH diagnostic.
6.7 Print System Parameters Using the SHOW FIELD and SHOW ALL commands, print the system parameters in effect for this system. Using console commands, print the parameters to the console terminal printer and save the printout in two places: the maintenance envelope attached to the back door of the cabinet and in your Site Management Guide.
Example 6–8 (Cont.): System Parameters Printout XBI 1+ 2+ 4+ 6+ F E DWMBA/B DEBNI KDB50 TKB70 (2107) (0118) (010E) (410B) 000A 0100 0F1C 0304 Current Primary: 3 /NOENABLED/NOVECTOR_ENABLED/NOPRIMARYE D C B A 9 8 . . . . . A2 A1 . . . . . 128 128 7 . . 6 . . 5 . . 4 . . 3 . . 2 . . 1 . . 0 . .
6.8 Save EEPROM to TK Tape (Optional) If your system has a TK tape, save EEPROM to the TK. This tape would be used in case the EEPROM contents become corrupted and must be restored. Example 6–9: Saving EEPROM to TK Tape >>> SAVE EEPROM ! Proceed with save to tape? (Y or N) >>> Y ?006B EEPROM saved to tape successfully >>> " Put a blank cartridge in the TK drive, write-enabled. The following steps save the contents of the EEPROM to TK tape: ! " Enter the SAVE EEPROM command (see " !).
6.9 Verify System Under Operating System After you have started the operating system, run any appropriate tests. For VMS, as noted in Chapter 2, you need to have Version 5.4 to be able to use the Model 500 processors. With VMS, you can use a set of programs called UETP (User Environment Test Package). First log in and check the devices. Then start the tests.
6.10 Change System Number Plate On the system cabinet front door, change the number plate to reflect the number of your system upgrade.
1. Locate the number plate (74-39700-XX) in your upgrade kit. 2. To change the VAX number plate, working from the inside of the front cabinet door, remove the retainer and push out the system numbers. See . Install the new number for your upgraded system.
Appendix A VAX 6000 Model 500 General Configuration Rules This appendix gives general configuration rules for the installation of VAX 6000 Model 500 modules. It does not include systems using the H9657-CX upgrade. See Chapter 4 for configuration rules when installing the H9657CX kit.
A.1 General Configuration Rules Figure A–1 gives the general XMI configuration rules for VAX 6000 Model 500 scalar systems.
Figure A–1 gives an overview of the general rules for installing modules in the XMI card cage. ! " An XMI processor or I/O module must be in either slot E or slot 1. See Figure A–1, at callouts ! and ". CAUTION: No memory modules should be placed in slot E or slot 1. # I/O adapters should be configured first, from left to right, in I/O slots E through A and then in slots 5 through 1. $ Processors should be configured next.
A.2 FV64A Vector Configuration Rules A vector processor must be installed to the left of its companion scalar processor. An intermodule cable connects the two modules. A memory module or an empty slot must be to the left of the vector processor. Any other configuration may damage the vector module.
Table A–1 shows the maximum number of scalar and vector processors supported in a VAX 6000 Model 500 system. Table A–1: Processor Module Combinations Maximum Scalar Processors Maximum Vector Processors Configuration (Slot 1 at Right) 6 0 P P P P P P 4 1 M V P P P P 2 2 M V P M V P Figure A–2 shows system configurations for a VAX 6000 Model 500 system with one or two vector processors.
Appendix B Description of KA65A LEDs This appendix tells what the KA65A processor module LEDs indicate. You can use this information to isolate a problem in a module that fails self-test.
B.1 Overview of KA65A LEDs The KA65A LEDs indicate if self-test passed or failed, if the module is the boot processor or a secondary, and the failing test number.
If self-test passes, the large yellow LED at the top of the LEDs is ON. (Here self-test means the on-board power-up tests, RBD 0, the CPU/memory interaction tests, RBD 1, and the multiprocessing tests, RBD 5.) The top two red LEDs (next to the yellow one) are also ON, and the next five red LEDs are OFF. The LED next to the Error LED is OFF if the processor is the boot processor, and ON if it is a secondary processor.
B.2 Determining Failing Test from LEDs When self-test fails, the red LEDs on the KA65A contain the failing test number. Check the state of other module LEDs to determine the failing RBD and device, as shown in Table B–1.
Table B–1 (Cont.): KA65A Status LEDs KA65A LEDs Yellow Red Diagnostic and Test Number Self-Test Device Failing Line KA65A or FV64A ETF DWMBB XBI FV64A Yellow LED ON OFF 91–97 Multiprocessor test (RBD 5) T0001–T0007 DWMBB/A Yellow LED OFF ON 1–48 DWMBB test (RBD 2) T0001–T0048 If a processor’s yellow LED is OFF and the red LEDs show an error code in the range 1–45, the power-up self-test failed and the processor board is bad.
B.3 KA65A Error LED The KA65A error LED (bottom red LED) is an error summary or indicates the state of backup cache.
The state of the error LED depends on bits in two registers. At power-up it reflects the state of XBER bit 31, the Error Summary bit. (The error LED is ON if the Error Summary bit is set.) At times other than power-up, the meaning of the error LED is determined by the state of XCR0 bits 14 and 13. See Table B–2 and Example B–1. In Example B–1 the error LED on the KA65A processor in slot 1 is lit. The reason for this is determined by examining the XCR0 and XBER registers.
Index B Battery backup comparison of H9657-CX and -CU upgrades, 1–5 Booting VAX/DS, 6–10 Boot primitives, 2–3, 6–12 Boot specifications, 2–3 Bus bar, 4–2 installation, 4–6 to 4–8 C Compatibility issues, 2–9 Configuration rules H9657-CX, 4–4 to 4–5 processor, A–2 vector processor, A–4 Console commands INITIALIZE, 6–6 SAVE EEPROM, 6–16 SET BOOT, 6–8 SET POWER, 6–8, 6–9 SET SYSTEM SERIAL, 6–8 SHOW ALL, 6–17 SHOW FIELD, 6–16 SHOW SYSTEM SERIAL, 6–9 UPDATE, 6–8 Console parameters, 2–3 Console patches, 2–3 CPU H
K KA65A processor general information, 1–1 to 1–7 installing, 5–1 to 5–5 LEDs, B–1 to B–7 power requirement, 1–1 upgrade paths, 1–2 verification, 6–1 to 6–21 L LEDs processor error, B–1 to B–7 T2019 power regulator module, 4–9 M Module return, 2–10 P Patching EEPROM, 6–10 to 6–13 Power inhibit cable, 3–1 Power regulator module, 1–3 Power required by KA65A, 1–1 Power-up, 6–4 Preparation for installation, 2–1 to 2–11 Printout of system parameters, 2–4 to 2–5, 6–16 Processor configuration rules, A–2 install
VAX Diagnostic Supervisor, 6–10 to 6–15 VAX number plate upgrade, 6–21 Vector processor configuration rules, A–4 to A–5 diagnostics, 6–14 to 6–15 Verification, 6–1 to 6–21 X XMI configuration rules, A–2 to A–5 with H9657-CX upgrade, 4–4 Index–3
