AlphaServer ES47, ES80, and GS1280 Firmware Release Notes and Update Procedures

This document outlines the V7.2 firmware release for hp AlphaServer ES47, ES80, and GS1280 systems. It includes critical CPLD update instructions, firmware revision matrices for supported operating systems (OpenVMS and Tru64 UNIX), and detailed procedures for updating firmware using the Loadable Firmware Utility (LFU) and the MBM command line interface. The guide also covers firmware enhancements, known restrictions, and workarounds for various system components including SRM, MBM, PBM, and CMM firmware.