Conversion Procedures; Required Tools - HP 3000 Series Manual

Conversion Procedures

This chapter provides a general outline for the procedures to perform a variety of system hardware
changes, including the following:
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Modifying the Console, Primary and Alternate boot paths
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Replacing the Core I/O card
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Installing the Mux panel cable and the console cable
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Updating Stable Storage
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Updating the System labels
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Changing the Nameplate
The detailed procedures for performing these general steps are listed in the Service Manual for the
HP3000 and HP9000 Model 9x9KS and Series Kx00 systems (P/N A2375-90004). Be sure to have
the Service Manual available before starting an conversion.
Use Table 1 on page 1 to identify the conversion kit you need, then use Table 2 following to find out
what procedures to perform in this chapter for your type of system conversion..
Parts Included in Conversion
Kits
Core I/O card
Modem Distribution Panel, cables
and Console cable (p/n A2442A
opt. 001 or 002)
K Class Nameplate
HP 9000 system labels
Caution
Be sure to follow all Electrostatic Discharge guidelines stated in Chapter 1.
Failure to do so could result in component damage and loss of system
reliability.

Required Tools

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#10 & #15 TORX head driver
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Standard CE hand tools
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Service Manual (P/N A2375-90004) most current edition.
Table 2. System Conversion Procedures
Use These Procedures:
Replacing the CoreI/O card
Installing the MDP and cables
Changing the Nameplate
Updating the system labels.
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