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OpenVMS Software Installation Release Notes
2.3 Installation and Upgrade Information Specific to VAX
2.3.1 Magnetic Tape Media for OpenVMS VAX to Be Retired
V7.3
OpenVMS VAX Version 7.3 is the last OpenVMS release for which TK50 and
magnetic tape media will be distributed. All future OpenVMS VAX releases will
be available on CD–ROM media only. For more information, see Appendix A.
2.3.2 Error at Shutdown After Booting CD–ROM for Full Environment
Installation
V7.2
When you select to shut down the system (option 2) after booting a CD–ROM
during a full OpenVMS VAX environment installation, you may encounter a
problem on certain CPU types. However, these problems do not adversely affect
the installation. The problems affect the following CPU types:
• VAXstation 4000-96
After completing the shutdown on a VAXstation 4000-96, the keyboard no
longer responds. To recover, power down your CPU, then power it back up.
• VAX 3100 or a VAX 3100-M48
On either a VAX 3100 or a VAX 3100-M48, the system may crash with a fatal
bugcheck. To continue the installation, boot the new system disk.
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