HP e3000 MPE/iX Release 7.0 System Software Maintenance Manual (30216-90317)

Appendix D 223
Backdating Your System
Performing the Backdate
:FILE T;DEV=TAPE
:RESTORE *T;NMCONFIG,HPSWINFO;OLDDATE;DEV=1;SHOW
c. Decide if you need to modify the configuration to configure devices not configured in
the restored file.
9. Proceed to “Finishing Up.”
Method 2: Using Factory SLT
To perform a backdate using your Factory SLT (Method 2), perform the steps in this
section.
Apply the SLT
Applying the SLT modifies your system and begins the backdate process. Refer to
“Applying the SLT” in Chapter 5 , “Modifying Your System,” for additional information
about these steps.
1. From the console, mount the factory supplied System Load Tape (SLT) and put the tape
drive online.
Wait until the tape is mounted. A message displays on the system console verifying that
the tape mounted.
2. If your system is up, shut it down now.
CTRL-A
=SHUTDOWN
3. Reset the system.
As appropriate to your system, do either Step a or Step b:
a. For HP 3000 Series 991 or 995:
CTRL-B
CM>SP
SP>RS
Enter Y to HARD BOOT the computer system.
b. For HP e3000 N-Class, A-Class
CTRL-B
GSP>RS
c. For all other systems:
CTRL-B
CM>RS
If the system does not respond, press the reset button, key switch, or on/off switch as
appropriate for your system.
Enter Y to confirm restarting the system.
4. Boot the system from the alternate boot path.
1. Boot messages can vary, respond as appropriate depending on the system model.