Communicator e3000 MPE/iX Release 7.5 PowerPatch 5 (Software Release C.75.05) (30216-90372)

Chapter 2

2 Announcements

MPE/iX Release 7.5 PowerPatch 5

MPE/iX 7.5 PowerPatch 5 for the HP e3000 is scheduled for delivery in late July 2008.

This proactive patch-set includes defect repairs to improve the capabilities and supportability of MPE/iX 7.5.

The improvements it contains are intended to help customers maximize the value of HP e3000 environments

as they manage their transitions off the HP e3000 platform.

End of Support Dates

While HP support for MPE/iX 6.0 ended October 31, 2002, MPE/iX releases 6.5, 7.0, and 7.5 will be supported

through December 31, 2

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Please note that although MPE/iX 6.5 and 7.0 are supported through 2008, customers may find it beneficial to

upgrade from them to MPE/iX 7.5. The 7.5 release contain changes and improvements – such as defect repair,

Native Fibre Channel support for A/N-Class servers, performance and capacity enhancements for high-end

systems, and bundled tools for using the HP e3000 with the Internet – that are not all available on earlier

releases.

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.