AlphaServer 2x00/2100A Series

This manual serves as a guide for system managers performing CPU upgrades on the AlphaServer 2x00/2100A series. It covers the following key areas:

• Upgrade Preparation: Prerequisites including operating system revision requirements and necessary firmware/software updates.
• Firmware Updates: Procedures for updating ARC and SRM console firmware using the provided CD-ROM.
• Hardware Installation: Step-by-step instructions for installing new CPU modules and airflow fillers in the system enclosure.
• Configuration: Guidance on rebuilding EISA configuration data and updating RAID controller firmware for StorageWorks subsystems.
• System Maintenance: Instructions for updating the fail-safe loader (FSL) and procedures for downgrading the system to its original configuration if necessary.

The manual includes specific cautions regarding mixing CPU types and requirements for additional power supplies in certain system configurations.