Communicator e3000 MPE/iX Release 7.5 PowerPatch 1 (Software Release C.75.01) (30216-90348)

Chapter 2
Announcements
MPE/iX Release 7.5 PowerPatch 1
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Announcements
MPE/iX Release 7.5 PowerPatch 1
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. That date (November 1, 2003 for end of
sales) is quickly approaching and customers need to plan their final purchases accordingly. HP is pleased to
announce the delivery of MPE/iX 7.5 PowerPatch 1 in April, 2003.
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. HP recommends that customers chose the very latest in hardware and software in order to maximize
the value of their current HP e3000 environment during this transition period. Thus, HP has improved the
existing functionality and integrity of MPE/iX Release 7.5 with a proactive patch-set found in MPE/iX 7.5
PowerPatch 1.
The features for the MPE/iX Release 7.5, PowerPatch 1 include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Ultra160 SCSI Host Bus Adapter Card Support on MPE/iX
— A6828A-- Single port
— A6829A-- Dual port (N-Class only)
Additional Announcements from HP
Software
Coming in the 2nd half of 2003, the MPE/iX Networking team will release a set of patches that will upgrade
the functionality of the host-based DTC management platform. This upgrade will provide on MPE/iX
host-based DTC Management functionality that is needed to allow customers to migrate from PC-Based
management to host-based with a minimal disruption to their operations. The functionality will provide
expanded X.25 and PAD switching, security and port functionality as well as support for configuring the DTC
into a routeable AFCP network. Look for more details in the May/June timeframe as CSY approaches the
release date of this functionality.
Storage
New high performance and higher capacity embedded disk drives for the HP e3000 A/N-Class are available
and provide the latest storage technologies and investment protection. This allows customers to continue to
run their businesses, while they transition from the HP e3000.
On March 1st 2003, HP introduced new high performance 73GB 15K rpm and new higher capacity point
146GB 10K rpm embedded disk drives for the HP e3000 A-Class systems. Additionally, new high performance
36GB and 73GB 15K rpm embedded disk drives for the HP e3000 N-Class have been introduced and are
currently available.
The VA7110, which is the next generation Virtual Array enclosure that replaces the VA7100 is now available
to HP e3000 customers. This product leverages the performance improvements developed from the VA7410
into a lower-cost, entry-level replacement for the VA7100.