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The DVD label is the printed label on the OE DVD. The volume label is the machine-readable
name that the OpenVMS Integrity servers operating system uses to access and identify the DVD.
1.3.5 Firmware on Alpha Systems
OpenVMS Alpha performs a firmware check each time the system is booted. When you boot the
OpenVMS Alpha operating system CD, the system automatically checks the version of console
firmware that is running on your computer. The system also provides information about how
to update the firmware.
If you do not have the required version of console firmware, the system displays a message similar
to the following:
%SYSBOOT-F-FIRMREV, Firmware rev.nnn is below the absolute minimum ofnnn.
Please update your firmware to the recommended revision nnn,
Alpha Systems Firmware Update Vn.n.
If you do not have the recommended version of console firmware, the system displays a message
similar to the following:
%SYSBOOT-W-FIRMREV, Firmware rev.nnn is below the recommended minimum ofnn.
Please update your firmware to the recommended revision,
which can be found on the firmware CD labeled:
Alpha Systems Firmware Update Vn.n.
The latest firmware CD is included with your OpenVMS Alpha media kit. It includes system
firmware for current and recent Alpha systems and some I/O adapters. Firmware for older
hardware might not be included on the current CD but can be found on previous CDs or online
at:
HP recommends updating to the latest released firmware for all systems and I/O adapters.
Firmware is released more often than the OpenVMS Alpha operating system. The firmware
version recommendations included in OpenVMS Alpha Version 8.4 might be superseded before
the next version of the OpenVMS Alpha operating system is released.
1.3.6 Firmware on Integrity server Systems
HP Integrity servers include several firmware components (varying with system type), any of
which might need updating. For the minimum versions recommended, see the HP OpenVMS
Version 8.4 Release Notes. HP recommends that you sign up for Subscriber's Choice so that you
can automatically receive email notices regarding the latest firmware updates. Make sure you
register all your products to receive the appropriate firmware update notices. You can sign up
for Subscriber's Choice at the following website:
To update entry-class Integrity servers firmware, follow the instructions provided in this section;
for cell-based servers (midrange and high-end), contact HP Customer Support.
To update your firmware, perform the following steps:
1.
Determine the current firmware versions on your Integrity servers (see
).
NOTE:
To receive notification of new firmware releases for the Integrity servers you own,
you can subscribe (free of charge) for drivers and software alerts, as instructed in
2.
Create a firmware update CD on any system equipped with a CD or CD/DVD-recordable
drive (see
3.
Update the firmware on your Integrity servers (see
).
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