Communicator e3000 MPE/iX Release 7.0 PowerPatch 5 (Software Release C.70.05) (30216-90370)

Chapter 2

2 Announcements

MPE/iX Release 7.0 PowerPatch 5

MPE/iX and the e3000 have been dutifully serving HP customers for nearly 30 years. On November 14th,

2001 HP announced the end of sales for the HP e3000 and MPE/iX.

HP realizes that customers are planning their migration away from the e3000 and MPE/iX. We understand

that it is very important for our customers to have additional time to develop and implement their migration

strategy. Thus, HP has improved the existing functionality and integrity of MPE/iX Release 7.0 with a

proactive patch-set found in MPE/iX 7.0 PowerPatch 5.

MPE/iX 7.0 PowerPatch 5 is a pro-active patch-set that includes defect repair which improves the capabilities

and supportability of MPE/iX 7.0. This patch-set helps to ensure that customers are able to maximize the

value of their current HP e3000 environment as they manage their transition off the platform.

End of Support Dates

Support for MPE/iX 6.0 release ended October 31, 2002 while MPE/iX Releases 6.5, 7.0, and 7.5 will be

supported through December 31, 2008.

Customers who are planning their HP e3000 environment into the future should note that while MPE/iX 6.5

is supported through 2008, customers may find it beneficial to upgrade to MPE/iX 7.0. MPE/iX 7.0 contains

many performance and capacity enhancements for high-end systems and bundled tools for using the HP

e3000 with the Internet.

For a comprehensive listing of supported hardware, please go to:

http://www.hp.com/products1evolution/e3000/news_events/discont/end_support.html

Making the PowerPatch Installation Easy

HP Engineering Services remains a major focal point for all your MPE/iX consulting needs.

Please contact your local HP support organization for upgrades and installations.