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

Appendix D 233
Backdating Your System
Performing the Backdate
Apply the FPT
Refer to “Applying Modifications” in Chapter 5 , “Modifying Your System,” for additional
information about these steps.
1. From the console, mount the Factory Preload Tape for this system. Place it into the
DDS device.
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, b, or 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
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, where the FPT is mounted.
a. Boot messages can vary, depending on the system model.
b. Enter Y to the Interact
with IPL? prompt, if it appears on your screen.
The system boots from the alternate source (tape). After some tape activity, the ISL
prompt displays.
5. Update with the FPT.
ISL>UPDATE CONFIG
If you are backdating with your factory SLT, UPDATE CONFIG brings in the boot, system,
and the default factory configuration files from the previous release.