OpenVMS Release Notes Addendum for VMScluster Systems

This document provides release notes and compatibility information for VMScluster systems as of October 1993, specifically for OpenVMS AXP Version 1.5 and OpenVMS VAX Versions 5.5-2 and 6.0.

Key topics covered include:

• Interoperability: Guidelines for clustering nodes running OpenVMS AXP 1.5 with OpenVMS VAX versions, including advice on performing rolling upgrades.
• SYSMAN Restrictions: Warnings against using specific AXP SYSMAN commands on VAX processors to avoid access violation errors.
• FDDI Support: Details on supported adapters (DEMFA, DEFTA, DEFAA), enabling FDDI via the PE3 system parameter, and current limitations regarding satellite booting and UETP support.
• DSSI Configurations: Support for quad-host DSSI configurations and usage considerations for the KFQSA adapter.
• System Expansion: Support for larger VMScluster configurations, including up to 50 combined DEC 3000 and DEC 2000 AXP systems, along with specific configuration rules for various Alpha AXP hardware models.