Technical data

Overview and Updates
Upgrading from Model 600 to Model 700
__________________________ Note_____________________________
See Chapters 3 and 8 of the DEC 3000 Models 600/600S
AXP and 800/800S AXP Service Information manual for
removal and replacement procedures.
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Procedure 1
1. Check all field blitzes and verify that any needed field notices have been installed in
the system.
2. If the system is not already operating with OSF Version 2.1 or later, or VMS Version
6.1 or later, then back up all the files.
3. Ensure that the customer has all required Base operating systems and layered product
licenses (PAKS) to support installation of OSF Version 2.1 or later or VMS Version
6.1 or later.
4. Shut down the operating system and upgrade your system firmware to Version 3.3 or
later by following the procedure in the firmware release notes.
5. Power up the system and verify that the system firmware has been properly updated.
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