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4 Upgrading a DECsystem 3100

Topics Covered in This Chapter ....................... 4–1

External Options Only .............................. 4–1

Upgrade Procedure . . . ................................ 4–1

Step 1: If Your System Has Factory-Installed Drives ...... 4–1

Step 2: Shut Down System . . ........................ 4–2

Step 3: Disconnect Cables . . . ........................ 4–2

Step 4: Set SCSI IDs on Drives ....................... 4–3

Step 5: Complete the Upgrade ........................ 4–3

Step 6: Return Your DECsystem to Digital .............. 4–3

Step 7: Update Service Contract ...................... 4–3

5 Upgrading a DECsystem 5100

Topics Covered in This Chapter ....................... 5–1

Upgrade Procedure . . . ................................ 5–1

Step 1: If Your System Has Factory-Installed Drives ...... 5–1

Step 2: Shut Down System . . ........................ 5–2

Step 3: Disconnect the Cables ........................ 5–2

Step 4: Remove System Cover ........................ 5–3

Step 5: Remove Upper Drive Mounting Panel ............ 5–3

Step 6: Remove EMI Shield, If Present . ................ 5–5

Step 7: Remove Communications Option, If Present ....... 5–7

Step 8: Remove Lower Drive Mounting Panel ............ 5–9

Step 9: Remove Device ............................. 5–10

Step 10: Set SCSI IDs on Drives ...................... 5–11

Step 11: Install New Mounting Bracket. ................ 5–11

Step 12: Complete the Upgrade ....................... 5–11

Step 13: Return Your DECsystem to Digital ............. 5–11

6 Upgrading a DECsystem 5500

Topics Covered in This Chapter ....................... 6–1

Upgrade Procedure . . . ................................ 6–1

Step 1: If Your System Has Factory-Installed Drives ...... 6–1

Step 2: Shut Down System . . ........................ 6–2

Step 3: Complete the Upgrade ........................ 6–4

Step 4: Return Your DECsystem to Digital .............. 6–4

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