We've done this successfully with previous express releases, both with AUTOINST
(IIRC) and Patch/iX.  The only instance where this failed was trying to install
a 100Base-T subsys and PowerPatch 6 on one of our systems.  In that case, we
ultimately installed the subsys, first, then PP6).

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From: "Michael D. Hensley" <[log in to unmask]> on 09/22/99 03:00 PM

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Subject:  Re: [HP3000-L] POWERPATCH 7




Wendell asked:

> Ok.  Let me see if I understand this.  (what are the chances?)  In the
> System Software Maintenance Manual (puzzle), I need to follow the path for Add
> on Subsys Products, no patches.  Then I need to follow the patch
> only/powerpatches path as a separate task to install PP7?  Or can I follow Add
> on Subsys with the powerpatch option?

According to HP, you can use the "Add-on With Tape and Manage Patches"
checklist to apply the "Express 3 Product/Subsys" tape and the "PowerPatch 7"
tape at the same time.

I've always told our customers that it is better to do it as two seperate
steps (because I had a number of problems in the past when I did both steps
at the same time), but I haven't heard of any problems recently.

Has anyone else applied both the Product/Subsys tape and the PowerPatch tape
at the same time, and if so, did you have any problems?

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