AlphaServer DS20L V6.6 Console Firmware

Summary

This document provides release notes and update instructions for the AlphaServer DS20L Console Firmware, version V6.6 (dated December 2003).

Key points include:

• Console Changes: This release introduces bug fixes and enhancements for KGPSA devices, including improved crash handling, timeout mechanisms for link initialization, and corrected error messaging. It also includes new firmware for the FCA2384 adapter.
• Requirements: A revision matrix specifies that this firmware requires a minimum of Tru64 Unix V5.1A.
• Update Procedures: The document outlines the procedure for using the Loadable Firmware Utility (LFU) to update firmware via a network (MOP protocol) or a CD-ROM. It includes specific warnings, such as ensuring the system is re-initialized before running the update utility and special instructions for Linux users regarding the "sysvar" environment variable.
• General Guidance: Users are advised to update firmware before installing or upgrading an operating system. The document also details how to use common LFU commands, such as update and list, to manage firmware versions.