HP e3000 MPE/iX System Software Maintenance Manual (Release C.75.00) (30216-90344)

Appendix D
Backdating Your System
Performing the Backdate
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Performing the Backdate
In this section you backdate your system. The procedures vary depending upon the backdate method you are
using. Refer to the appropriate section.
• Method 1: Using a CSLT
• Method 2: Using a Factory SLT
• Method 3: Using an FPT
Method 1: Using a CSLT
To backdate using a CSLT perform the steps in the following sections:
• Apply the CSLT
• Restore Account Information
• Restore FOS and SUBSYS
Apply the CSLT
Refer to “Applying the Modification” in Chapter 5, “Modifying Your System,” for additional information about
these steps.
1. From the console, mount the CSLT created during the last full backup of the release to which you want to
backdate.
Put the tape drive online.
Wait until the tape is mounted. A message displays on the system console verifying that the tape
mounted.
2. Shut down the system.
CTRL-A
=SHUTDOWN
3. Reset the system.
As appropriate to your system, do either Step a, Step b or Step c:
a. For HP e3000 Series 99X:
CTRL-B
CM>SP
SP>RS
Enter Y to HARD BOOT the computer system.
b. For HP e3000 N-Class, A-Class
CTRL-B
Service Processor login:
Service Processor password:
If you get the following prompt, then enter the characters ‘Ctrl-E c f’ to gain write access to the GSP.
[Read only - use ^Ecf for console write access.]
GSP>RS