AlphaServer and AlphaStation ES45 Firmware Release Notes

This document, dated April 2007, details the V7.3 console firmware release for the HP AlphaServer and AlphaStation ES45. It includes:

• Firmware Changes: Significant updates and bug fixes for components such as the KGPSA fibre channel driver, WWIDMGR, and RMC firmware.
• Update Methods: Guidelines for updating firmware using CDs, floppy disks, or the Loadable Firmware Utility (LFU) in default and manual modes.
• Helpful Hints: Operational guidance for console commands (show bios, run bios, buildfru), KVM switch limitations, and managing non-volatile environment variables (userdef1/userdef2).
• Known Issues: Documentation of restrictions and anomalies, including the lack of bootable DVD support, PCI slot restrictions, and specific KGPSA fibre channel behaviors.
• Change History: A comprehensive history of firmware releases from V6.1 to V7.3.