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HP OpenVMS Version 8.4
ReleaseNotes
June 2010
This manual describes changes to the software; installation, upgrade,
and compatibility information; new and existing software problems and
restrictions; and software and documentation corrections.
Revision/Update Information: This is a new manual.
Software Version: OpenVMS Version 8.4 for Integrity
servers
OpenVMS Alpha Version 8.4
Hewlett-PackardCompany
PaloAlto,California
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© Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Confidential computer software. Valid license from HP required for possession, use or copying. Consistent with FAR 12.211 and 12.212, Commercial Computer Software, Computer Software Documentation, and Technical Data for Commercial Items are licensed to the U.S. Government under vendor’s standard commercial license. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are se
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Contents Preface ............................................................ xv 1 OpenVMSSoftwareInstallationandUpgradeReleaseNotes 1.1 HP Software Technical Support Policy............................ 1–1 1.2 General Application Compatibility Statement ...................... 1–2 1.3 Obtaining Remedial Kits ...................................... 1–3 1.4 Networking Options . ......................................... 1–3 1.5 Disk Incompatibility with Older Versions of OpenVMS ............... 1–3 1
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2.10 COBOL: Changes in I/O Run-Time Diagnostics and RMS Special Registers .................................................. 2–4 2.11 COM for HP OpenVMS (Alpha Only)............................. 2–4 2.11.1 COM for OpenVMS Support ................................ 2–4 2.11.2 Registry Access Error with Heavy Load of Applications............ 2–4 2.12 DECdfs Version 2.4 Required for OpenVMS Version 8.3 . . ............ 2–4 2.13 DECforms Web Connector Version 3.0 (Alpha Only) ................. 2–5 2.1
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3.18.1 HP OpenVMS Linker Utility Manual Update ................... 3–10 3.18.1.1 HP C++ Examples ..................................... 3–10 3.18.2 HP PCSI Utility Online help and Manual: $PRODUCT REGISTER VOLUME Syntax Error Correction ........................... 3–10 3.18.3 iCAP Release Notes: GiCAP Functionality not Available........... 3–10 3.18.4 POLYCENTER Software Installation Utility Developer’s Guide: PRODUCT Command Update ............................... 3–11 3.18.5 HP OpenVMS System Ma
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4.4.6 OpenVMS InfoServer and the Integrity servers on the Same LAN . . . 4–5 4.4.7 EFI Firmware ........................................... 4–5 4.4.8 Management Processor .................................... 4–5 4.4.9 OpenVMS TCP/IP Provisioning Limitation . .................... 4–5 4.4.10 Limitation with Deploying OpenVMS on Multiple Target Servers Simultaneously .......................................... 4–6 4.5 Insight Dynamics - Virtual Server Environment for OpenVMS......... 4–6 4.5.1 Utili
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4.16.1.9 Block Transfer XMIT Chaining ........................... 4–15 4.16.1.10 LANCP for Downline Load............................... 4–16 4.16.1.11 Duplex Mismatch...................................... 4–16 4.16.1.12 Configuring a Node During Upgrade ....................... 4–16 4.16.2 OpenVMS Cluster Support for Integrity VM .................... 4–16 4.16.2.1 Cluster Interconnect for OpenVMS Guest ................... 4–16 4.16.2.2 MSCP Support for Clusters in Integrity VM Environment ...... 4
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4.39 Corrupted Version 2 Format Database ........................... 4–31 4.40 System Parameters .......................................... 4–31 4.40.1 New System Parameters ................................... 4–31 4.40.2 Obsolete System Parameters ................................ 4–31 4.40.3 System Parameter Changes................................. 4–32 4.41 Terminal Fallback Facility ..................................... 4–32 4.42 User Environment Test Package (Integrity servers Only) . ......
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5.17.1 Secure Delivery . ......................................... 5–14 5.17.2 Installation and Initialization Considerations ................... 5–14 5.18 Debugging Modes: Avoiding CPUSPINWAIT Bugchecks .............. 5–15 5.19 Delta/XDelta Debuggers....................................... 5–15 5.19.1 XDELTA Register Display Consideration (Integrity servers Only).... 5–15 5.20 File Applications: Corrections to Guide to OpenVMS File Applications ...................................................
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5.30.9 Max Ident Length Change for Shareable Images in Map........... 5–29 5.30.10 Linkage Type Check for Shareable Images . .................... 5–29 5.30.11 Program Section Attribute ABS Ignored ....................... 5–30 5.30.12 Linker ACCVIOs when FP_MODE Literal Missing From Command Line ................................................... 5–30 5.30.13 OpenVMS Integrity servers Object Module and Image File Information Currently Unavailable ........................... 5–30 5.30.14 Differenc
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6 HardwareReleaseNotes 6.1 USB Device Support ......................................... 6–1 6.2 MP and BMC Console Restrictions (Integrity servers Only) ........... 6–2 6.2.1 Input, Output, and Error Device Restriction .................... 6–2 6.2.2 Remapping Ctrl/H to the Delete Key . ........................ 6–2 6.3 AlphaServer 2100 . . ......................................... 6–2 6.3.1 Console Display . ......................................... 6–3 6.3.2 SCSI Controller Restriction .........
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6.14 Dual-Controller HSGnn with Many LUNs Can Fail Under Heavy I/O Load. ..................................................... 6–14 6.15 Open3D Graphics Licensing Change ............................. 6–15 6.16 PowerStorm 300/350 PCI Graphics Support for OpenVMS ............ 6–15 6.17 RFnn DSSI Disk Devices and Controller Memory Errors. . ............ 6–16 6.18 RZnn Disk Drive Considerations ................................ 6–18 6.18.1 RZ25M and RZ26N Disk Drives: Recommendations . . ............
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Preface Intended Audience This manual is intended for all users of the HP OpenVMS for Integrity servers or HP OpenVMS Alpha Version 8.4 operating system. Read this manual before you install, upgrade, or use OpenVMS Version 8.4. Document Structure This manual contains the following chapters and appendix: • Chapter 1 contains release notes that pertain to upgrading or installing the OpenVMS Alpha operating system or installing the OpenVMS Integrity servers. • Chapter 2 contains installation and su
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Related Documents For a list of additional documents that are available in support of this version of the OpenVMS operating system, see the HP OpenVMS Version 8.4 New Features and Documentation Overview manual. For additional information about HP OpenVMS products and services, see: http://www.hp.com/go/openvms Reader’s Comments HP welcomes your comments on this manual. Please send your comments or suggestions to: openvmsdoc@hp.com How to Order Additional Documentation For information about how t
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[ ] In command format descriptions, brackets indicate optional choices. You can choose one or more items or no items. Do not type the brackets on the command line. However, you must include the brackets in the syntax for OpenVMS directory specifications and for a substring specification in an assignment statement. | In command format descriptions, vertical bars separate choices within brackets or braces. Within brackets, the choices are optional; within braces, at least one choice is required. Do
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1 OpenVMS Software Installation and Upgrade Release Notes This chapter contains information that you must know before installing or upgrading to OpenVMS Version 8.4. Topics of interest to both Alpha and Integrity server users are covered first. Later sections group notes of interest to users of specific platforms. HP recommends that you read the following manuals before installing or upgrading OpenVMS Version 8.4: • HP OpenVMS Version 8.4 Release Notes (this manual) • HP OpenVMS Version 8.4 New Fe
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OpenVMSSoftwareInstallationandUpgradeReleaseNotes 1.1HPSoftwareTechnicalSupportPolicy • New Feature Releases for OpenVMS contain new features, enhancements, and maintenance updates. The version number increases to the next decimal number (for example, from 8.2 to 8.3). Application impact: The release has not retired any published application programming interfaces (APIs). However, OpenVMS internal interfaces may have been modified with the addition of significant new functionality or implementatio
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OpenVMSSoftwareInstallationandUpgradeReleaseNotes 1.3ObtainingRemedialKits 1.3 Obtaining Remedial Kits Remedial kits for OpenVMS field test Version 8.4 will be made available in the field test website. 1.4 Networking Options V8.4 OpenVMS provides customers with the flexibility to choose the network protocol of their choice. Whether you require DECnet or TCP/IP, OpenVMS allows you to choose the protocol or combination of protocols that works best for your network. OpenVMS can operate with both HP an
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OpenVMSSoftwareInstallationandUpgradeReleaseNotes 1.6HPDECwindowsMotifforOpenVMS 1.6 HP DECwindows Motif for OpenVMS V8.4 The following table lists the versions of DECwindows Motif supported on various platforms of the OpenVMS Version 8.4 operating system. Table 1–1 Supported Versions of DECwindows Motif OpenVMS Version DECwindows Motif Version OpenVMS Integrity servers Versions DECwindows Motif for OpenVMS Integrity servers 8.3, 8.3-1H1, and 8.4 Version 1.7 OpenVMS Alpha Version 8.4 DECwindows
