Communicator e3000 MPE/iX Release 7.0 (C.70.00) (30216-90312)

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New Release of Hardware Diagnostics (STM) for MPE/iX 7.0
New Release of Hardware Diagnostics (STM) for MPE/iX
7.0
MPE/iX 7.0 contains an updated version of the STM online diagnostics that were
introduced in MPE/iX 6.5. Changes for this release include:
• More recent code ported from HP-UX version of STM (Mar 00 release).
• Support for N-Class and A-Class computers.
• System Info tool
• Identify tools for PCI cards, so that PCI cards are properly labelled on the system map.
• All previously released patches for STM on MPE/iX 6.5.
The version number for STM on MPE/iX Release 7.0 is A.20.00.
History
With MPE/iX 6.5, the Support Tools Manager (STM) replaced the SYSDIAG online
diagnostic system on HP e3000 computer systems. SYSDIAG had been the online
diagnostic system for HP e3000 systems for more than 13 years.
STM is distributed on the Fundamental Operating System (FOS) tape on MPE/iX 6.5 and
subsequent releases. When MPE/iX is installed, the SYSDIAG diagnostic system will be
removed and STM will be installed.
STM is fully enabled after the system is updated with the Customized System Load Tape
(CSLT) and networking is configured and enabled for remote access. It is wise to verify
STM after installation by typing cstm at the OS prompt.
Known Problem
There is a known problem that exists both on the MPE/iX 7.0 and 6.5 versions of STM.
You must shut down the STM daemons before executing the "RESTORE @.@.@" command
using a backup tape with STM files. Otherwise, the STM files may be corrupted and STM
may have to be reinstalled. To shut down STM, enter the daemonshutdown (dsd) command
at the cstm prompt. After the RESTORE command has finished executing, restart the
daemons with the daemonstartup (dsu) command at the cstm prompt.
More Information
For the most recent information on STM for MPE/iX, go to the Diagnostics web page at
http://docs.hp.com/hpux/diag/index.html and scroll down to the section on MPE/iX
diagnostics.