HP AlphaServer 8200, AlphaServer 8400 Upgrade Manual

AlphaServer 8200 to 8400
Upgrade Manual

Order Number: EK–T8284-UI. A01

Use this manual as a quick reference to upgrade from an
AlphaServer 8200 system to an AlphaServer 8400 system.

Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts

First Printing, December 1996

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FCC Notice:

The equipment described in this manual generates, uses, and may emit radio
frequency energy. The equipment has been type tested and found to comply with t he limits
for a Class A digital device pur suant to Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are des igned to pr ovide
reasonable protection agains t such radio frequency int erference. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area may cause interference, in which case the user at his own expense will be
required to take whatever measures are required to correct the interference.

Shielded Cables:

If shielded cables have been suppli ed or speci f ied, t hey m ust be used on t he

system in order to maintain international regulatory compliance.

Warning!

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment thi s product m ay cause radio

interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Achtung!

Dieses ist ein Gerät der Funkst örgrenzwertkl asse A. In Wohnber eichen können bei
Betrieb dieses Gerätes Rundfunkstörungen auftreten, in welchen Fällen der Benutzer für
entsprechende Gegenmaßnahmen verantwortlich ist.

Avertissement!

Cet appareil est un appareil de Classe A. Dans un environnem ent rési dentiel,
cet appareil peut provoquer des brouillages radioélectriques. Dans ce cas, il peut être
demandé à l'utilisateur de prendre les mesures appropriées.

Contents

Preface

................................................................................................................ v

Procedure

1 Overview............................................................................................................. 1

2 Check All Materials ............................................................................................ 2

3 Prepare the Site................................................................................................... 4

4 Power Down the 8200 System............................................................................. 6

5 Remove the Modules from the 8200 TLSB Card Cage........................................ 8

6 Remove the Clock Card from the 8200 TLSB Card Cage...................................10

7 Install the Clock Card in the 8400 TLSB Card Cage...........................................12

8 Insert I/O, Memory, and Terminator Modules in the TLSB Card Cage...............14

9 Insert Processor Modules in the 8400 TLSB Card Cage......................................16

10 Remove PCI Modules from the 8200 PCI Shelves..............................................18

11 Install PCI Modules in 8400...............................................................................20

12 Remove StorageWorks Devices from the 8200 ...................................................22

13 Insert Storageworks Devices in 8400, Move Other Devices and Controllers.......24

14 Update Device Firmware and Verify the System ................................................26

Examples

1 8200 Show Config Command.............................................................................. 4

2 Inserting Processor Modules...............................................................................16

3 Updating Firmware and Verifying the System....................................................26

Figures

1 8200 System Circuit Breakers (shown with redundant power supply).................. 6

2 Removing Modules from the 8200 TLSB Card Cage........................................... 8

3 Removing I/O Cables.......................................................................................... 9

4 Hose Numbering Scheme for KFTIA and KFTHA .............................................. 9

5 Removing the Clock Module from the 8200.......................................................10

6 Installing the System Clock Card .......................................................................12

7 Inserting Modules in the TLSB Card Cage.........................................................14

8 Removing PCI Modules from 8200 System........................................................18

9 Installing PCI Modules in 8400 System..............................................................20

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Figures (continued)

10 Removing SCSI Devices from 8200 System......................................................22

11 Inserting SCSI Devices in 8400 PIUs................................................................24

Tables

1 AlphaServer 8400 Documentation...................................................................... vi

2 Upgrade Hardware .............................................................................................. 2

Index

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Preface

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Front

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Rear

Front

Intended Audience

This manual is written for the customer service engineer.

Document Structure

This manual uses a structured documentation design. Topics are organized into
small sections for efficient online and printed reference. Each topic begins with an
abstract. You can quickly gain a comprehensive overview by reading only the
abstracts. Next is an illustration or example, which also provides quick reference.
Last in the structure are descriptive text and syntax definitions.

Conventions Used in This Document

Icons. Icons similar to those shown below are used in illustrations for designating
part placement in the system described. A shaded area in the icon shows the location
of the component or part being discussed.

Documentation Titles

Table 1 lists the books in the AlphaServer 8400 documentation set.

v

Table 1 AlphaServer 8400 Documentation

Title Order Number

Hardware User Information and Installation

Operations Manual EK–T8030–OP
Site Preparation Guide EK–T8030–SP
AlphaServer 8400 Installation Guide EK–T8430–IN

Service Information Kit QZ–00RAC–GC

Service Manual (hard copy) EK–T8030–SV
Service Manual (diskette) AK–QKNFA–CA

AK–QUW7A–CA
AK–QUW6A–CA

Reference Manuals

System Technical Manual EK–T8030–TM
System Technical Manual Supplement: CPU EK–T8030–TS
DWLPA and DWLPB PCI Adapter Technical Manual EK–DWLPX–TM

Upgrade Manuals

KN7CC CPU Module Installation Card EK–KN7CC–IN
KN7CD CPU Module Installation Card EK–KN7CD–IN
KN7CE CPU Module Installation Card EK–KN7CE–IN
MS7CC Memory Installation Card EK–MS7CC–IN
KFTHA System I/O Module Installation Card EK–KFTHA–IN
KFTIA Integrated I/O Module Installation Card EK–KFTIA–IN
AlphaServer 8400 Upgrade Manual EK–T8430–UI
BA654 DSSI Disk PIU Installation Guide EK–BA654–IN
BA655 SCSI Disk and Tape PIU Installation Guide EK–BA655–IN
DWLMA XMI PIU Installation Guide EK–DWLMA–IN
DWLPA/DWLPB PCI PIU Installation Guide EK–DWL84–IN
H7237 Battery PIU Installation Guide EK–H7237–IN

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Table 1 AlphaServer 8400 Documentation (Continued)

Title Order Number

H7263 Power Regulator Installation Card EK–H7263–IN
KFMSB Adapter Installation Guide EK–KFMSB–IN
KZMSA Adapter Installation Guide EK–KXMSX–IN
RRDCD Installation Guide EK–RRDRX–IN

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Procedure

1 Overview

The upgrade procedure has 10 steps:

1. Check all materials.

2. Prepare the site.

3. Power down the 8200 system

4. Remove the modules from the 8200 TLSB card cage.

5. Remove the clock card from the 8200 TLSB card cage.

6. Install the clock card in the 8400 TLSB card cage.

7. Insert I/O, memory, and terminator modules in the 8400 TLSB card cage.

8. Insert processor modules in the 8400 TLSB card cage.

9. Repeat the next four substeps until all PCI modules and StorageWorks units

have been moved from the 8200 to the 8400.
a. Remove PCI modules from their 8200 PCI shelves.
b. Install PCI modules in 8400 DWLPA/B plug-in units (PIU).
c. Remove StorageWorks devices from their shelves in the 8200.
d. Insert StorageWorks devices in the 8400, and connect hoses and cables

between TLSB I/O modules and PCI buses or StorageWorks devices. Move
and connect other I/O devices.

10. Update device firmware and verify the system.

Before You Begin

You might need to install other equipment not included in this upgrade procedure.
For KFE70–AA and PCI installation, see the DLWPA/DWLPB PCI PIU Installation
Guide, EK–DWL84–IN.

Procedure 1

2 Check All Materials

Check that the upgrade kit is complete. You will need other materials as well.

Table 2 Upgrade Hardware

Quantity Part Number Description

1 75U9A–AC/AD/AE System option. This upgrade kit contains:
1 H9F00–xx System cabinet assembly
1 RRDCD–CA Optical drive assembly
1 DWLPB–AA PCI plug-in unit
1 BA661–AA StorageWorks shelf
4 E2034–AA Terminator modules
1 QZ–00RAB–GZ AlphaServer 8400 documentation kit
1 EK–T8284–UI AlphaServer 8200 to 8400 Upgrade Manual
1 36–26123–07

36–26123–08

1

74–50090–04
74–50090–03
74–50090–02
74–50090–01

Label for shipping 8200 back to Digital for
North America
Label for shipping 8200 back to Digital for
Europe/AP

Sheet, Product ID
AlphaServer 8400 5/622
AlphaServer 8400 5/440
AlphaServer 8400 5/350
AlphaServer 8400 5/300

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The upgrade kit contains the 8400 cabinet, one DWLPB plug-in unit, and one
BA661 StorageWorks shelf. Any additional TLSB modules, PCI/EISA modules, or
I/O devices you may desire to expand your system must be ordered separately. See
the Digital Systems and Options Catalog for more information.

Also, any additional DWLPB PCI PIUs or PCI shelves, and any StorageWorks PIUs
or shelves needed for the 8400 must be ordered separately. Also, you must ensure
that you have I/O hose cables, cables from KFTIA to StorageWorks shelves, and
cables from PCI option modules to I/O devices that are the proper length for your
new 8400 configuration.

Other upgrade materials include:

Tools

Small and large flathead screwdrivers
Small and large Phillips head screwdrivers

Antistatic bags

One for each TLSB and PCI/EISA module

Documentation

AlphaServer 8200 to 8400 Upgrade Manual (EK–T8284–UI)
AlphaServer 8400 Documentation Kit (QZ–00RAB–GZ)

Operating system

OpenVMS
Digital UNIX
Windows NT Server

NOTE: Since you are moving from a working system, keep the existing

configuration. Keep the same I/O cable connections to adapter modules,
adapter connections to devices, and keep StorageWorks device numbering by
keeping the same position of the device in a StorageWorks shelf. If you keep
these the same, there will be no need for device reconfiguration.

Procedure 3

3 Prepare the Site

Get a hard copy of the 8200 system configuration, note any additional options
you may be adding with this upgrade, and calculate power requirements.

Example 1 8200 Show Config Command

P08>>> show config
Name Type Rev Mnemonic
TLSB
4++ KN7CE-AB 8014 0000 kn7ce-ab0
5++ KN7CE-AB 8014 0000 kn7ce-ab1
6+ MS7CC 5000 0000 ms7cc0
7+ MS7CC 5000 0000 ms7cc1
8+ KFTIA 2020 0000 kftia0

C0 Internal PCI connected to kftia0 pci0
0+ ISP1020 10201077 0001 isp00
1+ ISP1020 10201077 0001 isp01
2+ DECchip 21040-AA 21011 0023 tulip0
3+ DEC PCI FDDI F1011 0000 pfi0
4+ ISP1020 10201077 0001 isp02
5+ ISP1020 10201077 0001 isp03
6+ DECchip 21040-AA 21011 0023 tulip1
7+ PCI NVRAM 71011 0000 pci_nvram0
C1 PCI connected to kftia0 pci1
0+ SIO 4828086 0003 sio0

Controllers on SIO sio0
0+ DECchip 21040-AA 21011 0023 tulip2
1+ FLOPPY 2 0000 floppy0
2+ KBD 3 0000 kbd0
3+ MOUSE 4 0000 mouse0

EISA connected to pci1 through sio0 eisa0
3+ KFESB 2EA310 0000
P08>>>

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1. Shut down the operating system and issue the console commands show

configuration, show device, and show <envar> to show the system

configuration and environment variables. Keep a hard copy of the output for
reference. Note any new options being added for this upgrade.

2. If the power requirements of the upgraded system have not already been

calculated, do so now to determine the number of power regulators required. See
the AlphaServer 8400 Power Configuration Table in the Digital Systems and
Options Catalog.

3. The 8400 in the upgrade kit has one H7263 regulator. If another is needed to

meet the power requirements of the upgraded system, make sure it is added
before proceeding with the upgrade.

4. Since individual configurations vary, the 8400 in the upgrade kit is supplied

with only one DWLPB–AA and one BA661-AA StorageWorks shelf. Make
sure that you have sufficient plug-in units, shelves, and the proper length I/O
cables to meet your needs before proceeding with the upgrade.

Procedure 5

4 Power Down the 8200 System

Rear View

3

BX-0146E-96

2

2

Rear

Turn off power to the 8200 system.

Figure 1 8200 System Circuit Breakers (shown with redundant

power supply)

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1. With the system in console mode, depress the pushbutton on the control panel to

the Off position (out).

2. Open the rear door of the cabinet, and,

• If the system has two power regulators, push both breakers on the power

strip (in the middle of the cabinet) to the right.

• If the system has one power regulator, push the handle down on the circuit

breaker (at the bottom of the cabinet) (see

➋

in Figure 1).

3. Unplug the power cord from the power strip or from the regulator (see

➌

).

Procedure 7

5 Remove the Modules from the 8200 TLSB Card Cage

BX-0768D-96

2

Front

Put on an antistatic wrist strap, remove all TLSB modules, and place them in
antistatic bags.

Figure 2 Removing Modules from the TLSB Card Cage

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Tools required: small and large flathead screwdrivers

1. Ground yourself to the cabinet with the antistatic wrist strap.

2. Remove each processor and memory module by pushing the handles of the

module in toward the module end plate and to the left, releasing them from the
stops. Grasp the end plate and slide the module out of the card cage. See

➋

Figure 2. Place each module in an antistatic bag as it is removed from the card
cage. Remove any filler modules.

3. At the rear of the cabinet, use the small flathead screwdriver to disconnect all

I/O cables from KFTIA and KFTHA modules. See

➌

in Figure 3. Label each
hose with the connector number from which it is being detached. Figure 4
shows the connector (C0, C1, etc.) numbering scheme. A KFTIA’s internal PCI
bus will take the topmost number for a given slot, and its hose connector will
take the next number. The bottom two numbers are associated with the slot,
even though nothing will ever occupy them on a KFTIA. The KFTHA has four
hose connectors, numbered in increasing order from top to bottom.

4. Remove the KFTIA and KFTHA modules using the procedure in step 2.

Figure 3 Removing I/O Cables

3

3

BX-0756B-96

Figure 4 Hose Numbering Scheme for KFTIA and KFTHA

Centerplane

C4

C0

C3

C7C8C11

7 6 5 4

8

TLSB node

BX-0164A-96

Procedure 9

6 Remove the Clock Card from the 8200 TLSB Card Cage

BX-0632B-96

3
4

The clock module is attached to the TLSB card cage by two Phillips screws.
Access is from the rear of the cabinet.

Figure 5 Removing the Clock Module from the 8200

AlphaServer 8200 to 8400 Upgrade Manual10

To remove the clock card from the 8200:

1. Remove the rear door by loosening the two bolts at the bottom of the cabinet
and lifting the door off the two brackets.

2. Remove the TLSB card cage cover by loosening the two captive screws.

3. Disconnect the CCL cable from the clock module (see

4. Disconnect the power cable from the clock module (see

5. Remove the two small Phillips screws that secure the clock module to the card
cage. Keep the screws to use for the clock card when installed in the 8400,
should they be needed.

6. Remove the clock module.

➌

➍

).

).

Procedure 11

7 Install the Clock Card in the 8400 TLSB Card Cage

BX-0747A-95

Front

3

2

1

2

The clock card is located behind the power filter. It is attached with two Phillips
screws, and power and CCL cables are connected to it. You will need a Phillips
screwdriver.

Figure 6 Installing the System Clock Card

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Tools required: Phillips screwdriver

1. Insert the clock card in the centerplane connector. See

2. Fasten the clock card in place with two Phillips screws. See
screws from the 8200 if necessary.)

3. Connect the power and CCL cables. (The connectors are keyed.) See

➊

in Figure 6.

➋

. (Use the two

➌

.

Procedure 13

8 Insert I/O, Memory, and Terminator Modules in the 8400

BX-0769A-96

TLSB Card Cage

Determine the placement of the modules, put on the antistatic wrist strap, and
insert the modules from left to right, being careful not to damage the EMI
gaskets.

Figure 7 Inserting Modules in the TLSB Card Cage

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Tools required: small flathead screwdriver

1. Before installing the modules, determine their placement:
a. Processor modules start at slot 0 and work up.
b. The KFTIA and KFTHA I/O modules (up to three) must be contiguous and

begin in slot 8.

c. The first MS7CC memory module is in the highest-numbered open slot, the

next in the lowest-numbered open slot, and so on, alternating between
highest- and lowest-numbered open slots. (If one or more memory modules
are to be installed in slots 1–4, wait until processor modules have been
installed to be able to follow the “left to right” rule.)

d. Terminator modules (E2034–AA) go in all other slots Four are supplied

with the upgrade kit; any others needed are transferred from the 8200.

10. Ground yourself to the cabinet with the antistatic wrist strap.

11. Insert the I/O, memory, and terminator modules (if any) in the TLSB card cage.
(You will insert the processor modules in the procedure on the next page.)

CAUTION: To avoid damaging an EMI gasket, insert modules from left to
right. These gaskets can easily break, and a broken piece of gasket can
damage a module or the centerplane.

a. Remove each module from its antistatic bag and release the spring-loaded

handles from the stops. To do this, push both handles toward the module
endplate and away from the stops.

b. Hold the module assembly by the endplate. Align the module with the card

guide and the cover with the rail (see Figure 7).
c. Slide the module into the card cage as far as it will easily go.
d. When the module stops, check that the projections on the top and bottom of

the endplate are aligned with the slots in the card cage. If they are not,

remove the module and realign it.
e. Push both handles at the same time to the module endplate. You will feel

the module make contact with the connectors at the centerplane. Release the

handles so they spring back into the stops.

12. Attach the I/O cables to the KFTIA and KFTHA modules.

Procedure 15

9 Insert Processor Modules in the 8400 TLSB Card Cage

Insert processor modules one at a time and update console firmware if
necessary. After all have the same version of the firmware, insert all processor
modules.

Example 2 Inserting Processor Modules

F E D C B A 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 NODE #

A M . . . . . . P TYP

o + . . . . . . ++ ST1

. . . . . . . . EB BPD

o + . . . . . . ++ ST2

. . . . . . . . EB BPD

+ + . . . . . . ++ ST3

. . . . . . . . EB BPD

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . C0

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . C1

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . C2

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . C3

. A0 . . . . . . . ILV

. 2GB . . . . . . . 2GB

SROM V3.9, Dec 5 1996 16:17:26

AlphaServer 8400 Console V4.0
P00>>> boot dkd400

[LFU boots]

UPD> update kn7ce*
Confirm update on:
kn7ce-ab0
[Y/(N)]y
WARNING: updates may take several minutes to complete for each device.
DO NOT ABORT!
kn7ce-ab0 Updating to 4.1-32... Verifying 3.2-32... PASSED.
UPD> exit
Initializing...

[self-test display appears]

P00>>> build -e kn7ce-ab0
Build EEPROM on kn7ce-ab0 ? [Y/N]> y

EEPROM built on kn7ce-ab0

P00>>>

➍

,

➎

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If the system has more than one processor module, or you are adding additional CPU
modules, the modules shipped might have different versions of console firmware.
Results are unpredictable if you install all processor modules at the same time and
power up the system, so install each module individually and update the console
firmware on each if necessary.

If the system has just one processor module, do only the first five steps of the
following procedure.

1. Insert a processor module in slot 0. (At least one memory module must have
been installed. The system will not power up if there is not at least one memory
in the TLSB card cage.)

2. Unlock the lockout plate on the 8400 circuit breaker, if necessary, and push the
system circuit breaker of the 8400 up. The indicators turn to red.

3. Power up the system by turning on the keyswitch. The console self-test runs.

4. Check the version of console firmware in the processor module. See
Example 2.

5. If the firmware is not the latest version, update it using LFU (see
LFU and build the EEPROM.

6. Power down the system.

7. If more than one processor is to be installed, remove the just-updated processor
from slot 0. Repeat steps 1 and 3 through 6 for each processor module in the
system.

8. After the console firmware has been updated on all processor modules, install all
of them, following guidelines on page 15. Leave the system powered down,
using the lockout padlock on the circuit breaker to ensure power remains off
while you return to the 8200.

➍

in

➎

). Then exit

Procedure 17

10 Remove PCI Modules from the 8200 PCI Shelves

BX-0450G-96

Front

1

2

4

Go back to the 8200. Slide out one PCI shelf at a time and remove modules for
transfer to the 8400.

Figure 8 Removing PCI Modules from 8200 System

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Move the contents of one PCI card cage at a time from the 8200 to the 8400. This
makes it easier to maintain the KFTIA/KFTHA hose number connections, to
eliminate device reconfiguration. Likewise, transfer the I/O devices connected to the
adapters from one PCI card cage at the same time.

1. Disconnect the power cables,
cables that prevent the PCI shelf from being pulled out. Keep the hose cable
with the adapters you remove from the shelf, so that when you transfer the
adapters the hose number connections remain the same. (Remember that you
labeled the hoses when removing them from the KFTIA/KFTHAs, as described
on page 9.)

2. Remove the five Phillips head screws that hold the card cage and the cable
management rack to the frame (see

3. Pull the shelf out fully.

4. Remove the top cover by loosening the two quarter-turn screws, lifting the top
of the cover away from the card cage, and then pulling the cover to the right and
off (see

5. Remove any cables attaching I/O devices to the PCI from the front of PCI option
cards. Label each adapter and each shelf or I/O device to which it is connected,
for reinstallation in the 8400.

6. Note the slot number from which the option is being moved. Lift each PCI
option from its slot carefully, and place it in an antistatic bag. Label the bag
with the slot number. Also label the bag to indicate the shelf or device to which
it was attached, and label the I/O device(s) to show which devices belong to
each option.

7. When all PCI option cards have been removed from one shelf, reattach the top
cover and slide it back into the cabinet. Reattach the mounting screws.

➍

).

➊

in Figure 8, the I/O hose cable, and any other

➋

).

8. Move the PCI option cards and the I/O cables to the 8400. Proceed to the next
page.

Procedure 19

11 Install PCI Modules in the 8400

1

2

6

BX-0773A-96

4

2

Transfer the PCI modules removed from the 8200 to the 8400.

Figure 9 Installing PCI Modules in 8400 System

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We assume here that the DWLPB PIUs have been installed in the 8400 system, and
that any extra PCI shelves have been installed as necessary, as described in the
DWLPA/DWLPB PCI PIU Installation Guide (EK-DWL84-IN).

1. Disconnect any power cables (see
shelf from being pulled out.

2. Remove the four Phillips head screws that hold the shelf in the PIU. See

3. Slide the shelf out until the slides lock.

4. Remove the side cover by loosening the two quarter-turn screws that hold the
shelf in place, tilting the top of the cover away from the shelf and then lifting
the cover off the shelf (see

5. Remove the face plates from any slots you plan to use for PCI or EISA options.
The face plates are held in place by a Phillips head screw on the inside right
front edge of the card cage.

6. Insert the option boards (see

7. Attach the hose I/O cable to the proper KFTIA/KFTHA connector (remember
that you labeled them, as described on page 9), and to the PCI card cage whose
contents you just transferred.

8. Proceed to the next page.

➍

➏

➊

in Figure 9), that will prevent the PCI

➋

.

).

).

Procedure 21

12 Remove StorageWorks Devices from the 8200

Rear

Front

BX-0638A-96

3

1

2

Remove StorageWorks power supplies, devices, and DWZZA/Bs from the 8200
StorageWorks shelves.

Figure 10 Removing SCSI Devices from 8200 System

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To remove SCSI devices from StorageWorks shelves:

1. Disconnect the input power cord from the power supply. See

2. Unplug the I/O cable from the shelf (see

3. Mark the position of each disk in the shelf, so that all disks can be restored with
the same unit numbers in the 8400. Remove power supply, DWZZA/Bs, and
I/O devices by pressing in both mounting tabs (see
support the weight, slide each unit out of the shelf.

➋

).

➌

). Using both hands to

➊

in Figure 10.

Procedure 23

13 Insert StorageWorks Devices in 8400, Move Other

BX-0733E-96

2

4

2

3

Devices and Controllers

Insert the StorageWorks devices just removed from the 8200 in the 8400
DWLPB or SCSI PIUs in the 8400. Connect the appropriate I/O cables.

Figure 11 Inserting SCSI Devices in 8400 PIUs

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To install the SCSI I/O devices in the 8400:

1. Make sure that the shelf the devices are being placed in can be connected to the
same numbered hose connector as in the 8200.

2. Insert the devices in the same places in the 8400 shelf that they occupied in the
8200 shelf. (The left side of the 8200 shelf corresponds to the bottom of the
8400 shelf.) Press in on the mounting tabs (see
other hand to support the unit, slide the unit into the shelf until it connects.

3. Reconnect the I/O cable to the shelf and to the PCI adapter to which it was
originally connected (see
for reconnection.)

➌

). (Remember that you labeled adapters and devices

➋

in Figure 11), and using the

4. Connect the power supply cord (see

5. Move any other I/O devices or external controllers from the 8200 to the 8400
and cable them.

6. Return to page 19 to work on the next PCI card cage, and repeat the steps from
there to this page until all adapters and devices have been transferred from the
8200 to the 8400.

➍

).

Procedure 25

14 Update Device Firmware and Verify the System

Turn on the system and boot LFU. Update fi rmware for adapters and run the
test command. Boot the operating system.

Example 3 Updating Firmware and Verifying the System

P00>>> boot dkd400

.
.
.

Bootfile: [alpha8x00]as8000_v09.exe

[LFU boots]
UPD> update
confirm update on:

[list of devices]
[Y/(N)]y
P00>>> test
[test for all system devices appears]
P00>>> boot

➌

➋

AlphaServer 8200 to 8400 Upgrade Manual26

1. Power up the system and check that all modules are listed in the self-test

display. Also check that the LEDs on all modules light.

2. At the console prompt, boot LFU from the Alpha Systems Firmware Update

CD-ROM and update the firmware on all devices. See

➋

.

3. Run console diagnostics with the test command. See

4. Boot the operating system.

5. Pack the 8200 cabinet and shelves in a shipping box and return to Digital, using

the shipping label supplied.

➌

.

Procedure 27

Index

B

Build -e command, 18

C

Checking materials, 2
Circuit breakers, 8200, 7
Clock card insertion, 12
Clock card removal, 10
Configuration, 5
Configuration rules for card cage, 15
Console firmware, 18

D

Device firmware, 27
Documentation, 3

E

Environment variables, 5

F

Firmware, 18, 27

H

Hose numbering, 9

I

Inserting modules, 14
Inserting processor modules, 16
Installing system clock card, 12

K

KFE70–AA, 1

L

LFU, 28

M

Modules, 8, 16

O

Operating systems, 3

P

PCI, 1
Power regulators, number required, 5
Power requirements, 5
Powering down the 8200 system, 6
Preparing the site, 4
Processor module, 16

R

Removing I/O cables, 9
Removing modules, 8
Removing system clock card, 10
Return of 8200, 28

S

Site preparation, 4
System verification, 28

T

Terminator modules, 15
Test command, 28
Tools required, 3

U

Updating console firmware, 18
Updating device firmware, 27
Upgrade kit, 2

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