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VAX 6000: Installing Model 500ProcessorsOrder Number EK–KA65A–UP–001This manual tells how to install Model 500 processormodules in a VAX 6000 system.

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Chapter 1IntroductionThe VAX 6000 Model 500 processor is the KA65A, which must be used withthe MS65A memory.The KA65A processor uses +3.3V power, whic

1.1 KA65A Upgrade PathsThere are four starting points from which to upgrade to aVAX 6000 Model 500 system.Figure 1–1: KA65A Upgrade PathsT20196000-300

You will need to upgrade a VAX 6000 system by installing KA65A processorboards when:The customer already has a VAX 6000 Model 500 system and simplywan

1.2 Comparison of the H9657-CX and H9657-CUUpgradesThree factors guide the customer’s choice between theH9657-CX and H9657-CU upgrades.Figure 1–2: Tra

As Figure 1–2 shows, three factors affect the customer’s choice between thetwo ways of upgrading to a VAX 6000 Model 500 from a Model 200, 300, or400

1.3 How to Use This BookOnly some chapters of this manual are relevant to yourparticular installation.Figure 1–3: How to Read This BookT20196000-30060

As shown in Figure 1–3, you do not need to use this whole manual. Youshould read different chapters depending on what kind of system you areupgrading

Chapter 2Preparing for the InstallationBefore you install the KA65A processors in your VAX 6000 system, youneed to make sure that the system will work

First Printing, December 1990The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not beconstrued as a commitment by Digita

2.1 Save EEPROM Contents to TK Tape (Optional)You may want to prepare for the upgrade by saving orotherwise recording the EEPROM contents of the curre

If your system does not have a TK drive, you can save the information asdescribed in Section 2.2.Example 2–1 shows the steps to save the EEPROM conten

2.2 Record System ParametersSave a printout of the system parameters, which you’ll wantto restore after installation.Example 2–2: Record System Parame

Example 2–3: Record System Parameters — SHOW ALL Command>>> SHOW ALLType Rev ! Lists all system parameters,1+ KA64A (8082) 000B ! beginning w

2.3 Shut Down the SystemBefore doing anything more to install KA65A processors,shut down the operating system and turn off the upper keyswitch. If you

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)

2.4 Remove Old ModulesBefore installing new processor modules, take out the oldones.Figure 2–2: Removing Old Modules from the XMI Card Cagemsb-0219-90

Upgrading a VAX 6000 to a Model 500 may require changing memory orI/O modules. Table 2–1 lists the compatibility restrictions inherent with(1) using t

2.5 Return Old Processor ModulesProcessor modules removed from machines are to bereturned to the Returns Sort Center.CAUTION: Use proper ESD procedure

2.6 Continuing the InstallationYou are now ready to proceed with the installation of theVAX 6000 Model 500 processors. As noted in Chapter 1, youread

ContentsPreface viiChapter 1 Introduction1.1 KA65A Upgrade Paths ... 1–21.2 Comparison of the H9657-CX and H9657-CU Upgrade

Chapter 3Removing the +3.3V Inhibit CableIf the VAX 6000 Model 300 or 400 has a +3.3V XMI, you need to remove apower-inhibit cable before installing a

Chapter 4Installing the H9657-CX KitIf 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 upgr

4.1 Contents of the H9657-CX KitThe H9657-CX kit contains a blue bus bar (with four screws)and a T2019 power regulator module.Figure 4–1: T2019 Power

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

4.2 Configuration Rules for the H9657-CX KitInstall the T2019 power regulator module in slot 2 of theXMI-1 card cage. Slot 1 must be vacant, since the

Figure 4–2 shows the XMI configuration rules that apply to systems witha T2019 power regulator module installed.Slot E of the XMI must be filled for the

4.3 Installing the Bus BarThe blue bus bar in the H9657-CX kit transfers the incoming+5V power to the T2019 module and delivers the +3.3V powerproduce

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 contro

4.4 Installing the T2019 ModuleThe T2019 power regulator module transforms the +5Vsupplied to the XMI-1 backplane to the +3.3V needed by theKA65A proc

Figure 4–4 shows the T2019 power regulator module. It must be insertedin slot 2 of the XMI cage with slot 1 empty. (The heat sinks on the T2019protrud

Chapter 5 Installing the KA65A Processor5.1 Holding the KA65A Processor . . ... 5–25.2 Inserting the KA65A Processor Into an XMI Ca

Chapter 5Installing the KA65A ProcessorThis chapter tells how to handle the KA65A processor and install it in theXMI card cage. Sections include:• Hol

5.1 Holding the KA65A ProcessorHandle the KA65A modules with care. The technologyused on this module is more vulnerable to static than pasttechnology.

The KA65A processor requires careful handling. Prepare yourself and thework area before handling these modules. Roll up your sleeves and removeany jew

5.2 Inserting the KA65A Processor Into an XMICard CageLift the lever for the XMI slot where you wish to install theKA65A, insert the processor, and lo

You must take special precautions when inserting the KA65A module in orremoving it from the XMI card cage.1. Do not let the module touch other modules

Chapter 6Verifying the SystemThe steps in verifying the correct operation of the upgraded system aredescribed in this chapter. Sections include:• Veri

6.1 Verification OverviewTo verify the new processors, turn the system on and letself-test run. Set system parameters. Apply current ROMpatches with EV

To verify the upgraded system:Power up the system. Self-test runs and tests all modules. If yoursystem has more than one Model 500 processor, the mult

6.2 Power Up the SystemFor the H9657-CX and H9657-CU upgrades, you now restorepower to the system. For all upgrades, turn the upper keyswitch on the f

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 br

Examples2–1 SAVE EEPROM Command for Systems with TK Tape ... 2–22–2 Record System Parameters — INITIALIZE Command ... 2–42–3 Record System Paramet

6.3 Examine the Self-TestAt system power-up, self-test runs, checking all modules.Example 6–1: Self-Test for Upgrading VAX 6000 System 510 to 520#1234

The first phase of verification involves checking the self-test results. Whenyou power up the system, self-test runs, showing the state of each modulein

6.4 Set System Parameters (Mandatory)You must set the system serial number on all new processorsand enter the power indication on H9657-CX or -CUupgra

where m is the node of another new processor. You must wait for theUPDATE command to finish processing, which takes up to 4 minutes foreach secondary p

6.5 Run EVUCA to Apply Current ROM Patches(Mandatory)You must run EVUCA to ensure that all modules are up to thelatest patch revision. Boot the VAX Di

EVUCA checks ROM levels on all processors and applies the latest patchesto each processor. Example 6–4 and Example 6–5 show a sample EEPROMupdate of a

Example 6–5: EVUCA Program (Part 2)CPU 02 has the same ROM revisions as CPU 01Boot primitives are the same for these CPUs.Updating CPU 01Primary CPU 0

EVUCA program compares the existing ROM revisions of all CPUsattached. Here, it notes that both CPUs are at the same revision level.Program informs yo

6.6 Run the VAX Vector Instruction Exerciser(Optional)If your system has a vector processor, use the VAXDiagnostic Supervisor to run the two-part vect

Issue the SET QUICK command to run the shorter version of the tests.All devices were selected previously, so you must now deselect thesecond scalar/ve

Tables1 VAX 6000 Series Documentation ... viii2 VAX 6000 Model Level Documentation ... ix3 Associated Documents ...

6.7 Print System ParametersUsing the SHOW FIELD and SHOW ALL commands, printthe system parameters in effect for this system. Usingconsole commands, pr

Example 6–8 (Cont.): System Parameters PrintoutXBI E1+ DWMBA/B (2107) 000A2+ DEBNI (0118) 01004+ KDB50 (010E) 0F1C6+ TKB70 (410B) 0304Current Primary:

6.8 Save EEPROM to TK Tape (Optional)If your system has a TK tape, save EEPROM to the TK. Thistape would be used in case the EEPROM contents becomecor

6.9 Verify System Under Operating SystemAfter you have started the operating system, run anyappropriate tests. For VMS, as noted in Chapter 2, youneed

6.10 Change System Number PlateOn the system cabinet front door, change the number plateto reflect the number of your system upgrade.Figure 6–3: Front

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 frontcabinet door, remo

Appendix AVAX 6000 Model 500 GeneralConfiguration RulesThis appendix gives general configuration rules for the installation of VAX6000 Model 500 modules

A.1 General Configuration RulesFigure A–1 gives the general XMI configuration rules for VAX6000 Model 500 scalar systems.Figure A–1: Configuration Rules

Figure A–1 gives an overview of the general rules for installing modules inthe XMI card cage.An XMI processor or I/O module must be in either slot E o

A.2 FV64A Vector Configuration RulesA vector processor must be installed to the left of itscompanion scalar processor. An intermodule cable connectsthe

PrefaceIntended AudienceThis manual is written for Digital customer service engineers and for self-maintenance customers installing a VAX 6000 Model 5

Table A–1 shows the maximum number of scalar and vector processorssupported in a VAX 6000 Model 500 system.Table A–1: Processor Module CombinationsMax

Appendix BDescription of KA65A LEDsThis appendix tells what the KA65A processor module LEDs indicate. Youcan use this information to isolate a problem

B.1 Overview of KA65A LEDsThe KA65A LEDs indicate if self-test passed or failed, if themodule is the boot processor or a secondary, and the failingtes

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/memoryinterac

B.2 Determining Failing Test from LEDsWhen self-test fails, the red LEDs on the KA65A containthe failing test number. Check the state of other moduleL

Table B–1 (Cont.): KA65A Status LEDsKA65A LEDsDiagnostic and Self-TestYellow Red Test Number Device Failing LineFV64A Yellow LED ONOFF 91–97 Multiproc

B.3 KA65A Error LEDThe KA65A error LED (bottom red LED) is an error summaryor indicates the state of backup cache.Table B–2: KA65A Error LEDXCR0<14

The state of the error LED depends on bits in two registers. At power-up itreflects the state of XBER bit 31, the Error Summary bit. (The error LEDis O

IndexBBattery backupcomparison of H9657-CX and -CUupgrades, 1–5Booting VAX/DS, 6–10Boot primitives, 2–3, 6–12Boot specifications, 2–3Bus bar, 4–2instal

KKA65A processorgeneral information, 1–1 to 1–7installing, 5–1 to 5–5LEDs, B–1 to B–7power requirement, 1–1upgrade paths, 1–2verification, 6–1 to 6–21L

I/O modules in the XMI card cage. Configuration rules for the H9657-CX upgrade, which are different, are described in Section 4.2.• Appendix B, Descrip

VAX Diagnostic Supervisor, 6–10 to6–15VAX number plate upgrade, 6–21Vector processorconfiguration rules, A–4 to A–5diagnostics, 6–14 to 6–15Verification

Table 1 (Cont.): VAX 6000 Series DocumentationTitle Order NumberService and InstallationVAX 6000 Platform Technical User’s Guide EK–600EA–TMVAX 6000 S