======================================================================= Hewlett-Packard OpenVMS ECO Cover Letter ======================================================================= ECO NUMBER: DECNET_V8-4_ECO01_ALPHA PRODUCT: HP DECnet-Plus for OpenVMS Alpha, V8.4 UPDATE PRODUCT: HP DECnet-Plus for OpenVMS Alpha, V8.4 ECO01 This ECO applies to DECnet-Plus V8.4 Alpha systems only. To verify that you are running the correct version of DECnet-Plus, enter the following NCL command: NCL SHOW IMPLEMENTATION The version should read: HP DECnet-Plus for OpenVMS Version 8.4 ECO01. 1 KIT NAME: DEC-AXPVMS-DNVOSIECO01-V0804--4.PCSI$COMPRESSED 2 KIT DESCRIPTION: 2.1 Installation Rating: INSTALL_2: To be installed by all customers using the feature(s) of: - DECnet-Plus V8.4 This installation rating, based upon current CLD information, is provided to serve as a guide to which customers should apply this remedial kit. (Reference attached Disclaimer of Warranty and Limitation of Liability Statement) 2.2 Reboot Requirement: HP strongly recommends that a reboot is performed immediately after kit installation to avoid system instability. If you have other nodes in your OpenVMS cluster, they must also be rebooted in order to make use of the new image(s). If it is not possible or convenient to reboot the entire cluster at this time, a rolling re-boot may be performed. 2.3 Version(s) of OpenVMS to which this kit may be applied: - OpenVMS Alpha V8.4 2.4 New functionality or new hardware support provided: None. 3 KITS SUPERSEDED BY THIS KIT: - 4 KIT DEPENDENCIES: 4.1 The following remedial kit(s), or later, must be installed BEFORE installation of this, or any required kit: DEC-AXPVMS-DECNET_OSI-V0804--4.PCSI$COMPRESSED 4.2 In order to receive all the corrections listed in this kit, the following remedial kits, or later, should also be installed: - None. 5 FILES PATCHED OR REPLACED: o [SYS$LDR]NET$ROUTING_IS.EXE (new image) image name: "DECNET-PLUS FOR OPENVMS HOST-BASED RTNG" image file identification: "V8.4 ECO01" image file build identification: "" link date/time: 23-JUN-2010 10:25:05.51 linker identification: "A13-04" o [SYS$LDR]NET$ROUTING_ES.EXE (new image) image name: "DECNET-PLUS FOR OPENVMS - ROUTING ES" image file identification: "V8.4 ECO01" image file build identification: "" link date/time: 23-JUN-2010 10:30:53.85 linker identification: "A13-04" o [SYS$LDR]NET$ROUTING_IS.STB (new file) o [SYS$LDR]NET$ROUTING_ES.STB (new file) 6 NEW FUNCTIONALITY AND/OR PROBLEMS ADDRESSED IN THE DECnet-Plus V8.4 ECO01 kit 6.1 New functionality addressed in this kit None. 6.2 Problems addressed in this kit 6.2.1 System crash in DECnet routing, with DECnet configured as a router 6.2.1.1 Problem Description: This release fixes a system crash in DECnet routing, during DECnet shutdown, with DECnet configured as a router. Images Affected: - NET$ROUTING_IS.EXE 6.2.1.2 CLDs, and QARs reporting this problem: 6.2.1.2.1 CLD(s) None 6.2.1.2.2 QAR(s) PTR 75-120-1315 6.2.1.3 Problem Analysis: See problem description. 6.2.1.4 Release Version of OpenVMS that will contain this change: DECnet-Plus V8.4 ECO01 6.2.1.5 Work-arounds: None 6.2.2 System crash when DECnet is shutdown with the LAN link down 6.2.2.1 Problem Description: This releases fixes a system crash in LAN, caused due to DECnet in a scenario, where DECnet is shutdown and the LAN link is being restored. Images Affected: - NET$ROUTING_IS.EXE - NET$ROUTING_ES.EXE 6.2.2.2 CLDs, and QARs reporting this problem: 6.2.2.2.1 CLD(s) None 6.2.2.2.2 QAR(s) PTR 75-120-1279 6.2.2.3 Problem Analysis: See problem description. 6.2.2.4 Release Version of OpenVMS that will contain this change: DECnet-Plus V8.4 ECO01 6.2.2.5 Work-arounds: None 7 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 7.1 Compressed File This kit is provided as a PCSI compressed kit. Ensure that the following files are available in the kit location: DEC-AXPVMS-DNVOSIECO01-V0804--4.PCSI$COMPRESSED DEC-AXPVMS-DNVOSIECO01-V0804--4.PCSI$COMPRESSED_HPC 7.2 Installation Command Install this kit with the POLYCENTER Software installation utility by logging into the SYSTEM account, and typing the following at the DCL prompt: PRODUCT INSTALL DNVOSIECO03/SAVE_RECOVERY_DATA [/SOURCE=location of Kit] Note that this kit will install with the /SAVE_RECOVERY_DATA option turned on. Using this qualifier will allow easy removal of the kit from the system in the event of problems. If you wish to disable this option you must use the /NOSAVE_RECOVERY_DATA qualifier on the PRODUCT INSTALL command. The /SAVE_RECOVERY_DATA qualifier is optional but highly recommended. Using this qualifier will allow easy removal of the kit from the system in the event of problems. The kit location may be a tape drive, CD, or a disk directory that contains the kit. The /SOURCE qualifier is not needed if the PRODUCT INSTALL command is executed from the same directory as the kit location. Additional help on installing PCSI kits can be found by typing HELP PRODUCT INSTALL at the system prompt. 8 COPYRIGHT AND DISCLAIMER: (C) Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Confidential computer software. Valid license from HP and/or its subsidiaries required for possession, use, or copying. Consistent with FAR 12.211 and 12.212, Commercial Computer Software, Computer Software Documentation, and Technical Data for Commercial Items are licensed to the U.S. Government under vendor's standard commercial license. Neither HP nor any of its subsidiaries shall be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information in this document is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice. 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