Installing SIMMs, Guidelines | Vanguard Managed Solutions 6500 PLUS

				Replacing Processor Card Components
Installing SIMMs
Introduction
Introduction			The 6500PLUS processor card comes with 3 Mbytes of RAM on the card. You can add
			additional RAM for a total of 5 Mbytes per 6500PLUS processor card. Figure 2-17
			shows the location of the SIMM slots on the 6500PLUS processor card.
Guidelines
Guidelines			• Install SIMMs in pairs only.
			• The 6500PLUS processor card is shipped with SIMMs in sockets U79 and U80.
			Install additional SIMMs in sockets U81 and U82.
Installation
Installation			Follow these steps to install a SIMM:
Procedure
			Caution
			6500PLUS cards and their components are sensitive to static discharge, which can

			damage components. Use proper handling and grounding precautions, including the
			use of an anti-static grounding strap, whenever you handle a card

			Step	Action

1Insert the SIMM at a slight angle as shown in Figure 2-21.For proper operation, SIMMs must be in sockets U79 and U80

2Press the SIMM into the socket.

Be sure it locks in place with the locking tab.

SIMM Removal When removing a SIMM, pull against the side with the chips so it disengages from the locking tabs.Then lift out the SIMM.

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Contents

Vanguard Managed Solutions Restricted Rights Legend Restricted Rights Notification for U.S. Government Users Radio Frequency Interference Regulations Proprietary MaterialPage Contents Contents Overview About This ManualThis Chapter Describes Level Mise en garde Chapter Features Software FeaturesProtocols Support Cards HardwareCard Types Processor Cards Standalone Enclosures and BackplanesEnclosure Types of Modulus Supports OtherVanguardMS Products 6500PLUS Processor Cards Port Configurations6525PLUS Network Concentrator Plus Processor Card Front Panel Hardware 6500PLUS Auxiliary Processor Cards Card Type Works with Port Types Split Speed 6500PLUS Asynchronous and Universal I/O CardsAIO Card UIO Card Plus Universal I/O or Asynchronous I/O Card Front Panel NSO Card 6500PLUS Network Storage Option Card Plus Network Storage Option Card Token Ring Interface Module Trim Card 6500PLUS Token Ring Interface Module Option Hardware DSU Interface 6500PLUS Integral DSUHardware ComponentsPage Chapter Installation Overview Example Installing Standalone UnitsUnpacking Site Preparation Rear View InstallationProcedure Step Action Description/Result Step Action Replacing Processor Cards in Standalone Enclosures Remove the Standalone Enclosure Door Bottom of Standalone Enclosure Locking Tabs Using Screwdriver on Locking Tabs Plus Processor Card with Retaining Screw Replacement Card Step Action Additional Installing Nodes in Modulus EnclosuresInformation Operation Multiprocessor NodesMultiprocessor Node Example Action Result/Description Replacing Master Processor of Multi-Processor Node Installing Nodes in Modulus Enclosures Adding a Secondary 6500PLUS Processor with Flash When To Add Another Processor with Flash Before You BeginStep Action Result/Description Revision Select Enable FlashMaintaining Current Software Select Copy Software to Flash Upgrading with Software From the New Processor Card Modulus 8/18 Installing/Replacing Processor Cards Product Description Code Requirements for Installing a Trim Card Trim Card Rear Filler Panel for Modulus 8/18 Enclosures Guidelines for Installing a Trim Card in a Modulus 8/18 Trim Card Spacing in a Modulus 18 Enclosure 10. Trim Card Rear Filler Panel for Modulus 9/21 Enclosures Installing Nodes in Modulus Enclosures 11. Trim Card In Left-most Position of Modulus 21 Enclosure Enclosure Between Two BackplanesPlus Installing Nodes in Modulus Enclosures Attaching a Trim Card Installing and Connecting a Trim Card Connecting a Trim Card Installing Cables Attaching TRIM/Processor Card Removing/Replacing Trim CardsBefore Removing Trim Cards Modulus 18 with Preparing Modulus Enclosures for RFI Suppression Modulus 18 RFI Installing RFISuppression Screen 15. RFI Suppression Straps Modulus 18 No Trim Card No Trim Card RFI Suppression Modulus 21Bar Node Startup Starting Up the NodeCtp CR Processor Card Replacing Processor Card Components Replacing DIMs New DIM Removal Jumpers 19. Jumpers on the Port Interface Pins 20. Installing Jumpers on the Port Interface Pins Guidelines Installing SIMMs 21. Simm Installation Replacing Flash Modules 22. Flash Module Installation Module Replacing ID Modules Chips Replacing Prom Chips Replacing the Cmem Chip Installing the DSU DSU DIM Installation Control Terminal Configuring the 6500PLUS for DSU Operation Input Signals DSU Input and Output SignalingOutput Signals Loopback Options 24. Diagnostics Menu Troubleshooting Troubleshooting DSU DIM Installation Type of Interface DSU DIM FCC InformationFacility Interface DSU DIM Installation Event Result/Description Power-Up VerificationChecking Lights Diagnostics Power-Up Node Setting Node to Default Configuration Installing Software Options Status/Statistics Select Node Stat Accessing Node Serial Number from Node StatisticsAccess Serial Number 25. Serial Number on Node Stat Screen Steps Enabling a Software Access KeyConfigure Select Software Key Table Follow These Install New Installing New Software Options in an Existing Network Enhanced LAN Option Cables Appendix a Name Position Function/Signal PinFunction/Signal Pin Function Position Signal Name35/V.36 Modulus 9/21 Enclosures Function Pin Signals Modulus 9/21 Enclosures 35/V.36 Signals Standalone and Modulus 8/18 Enclosures Position Name Signals Standalone and Modulus 8/18 Enclosures Pin Function Page Physical Characteristics SpecificationsUnit Dimensions Environmental Power RequirementsLimits DIM Index LL 2-69RS