Unless you are updating the OS, you should use checklist A, manage patches.
See the 7.5 Software Maintenance Manual table 2.1 on page 28

http://docs.hp.com/en/30216-90344/30216-90344.pdf

Thanks,
Gary Robillard
-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: "Dave Powell, MMfab" <[log in to unmask]> 

> One last time :( 
> I will miss even this 
> 
> Anyway, I have the powerpatch tape and plan to go to pp5 this weekend. 
> 
> The first step is always the hardest... 
> ... in my trusty, well-worn "HP e3000 MPE/iX System Software Maintenance 
> Manual (Release C.75.00), do I follow checklist "A" (Manage Patches, page 31) 
> or checklist "G" (Update with Tape, page 43) ? 
> 
> I see in my notes that I have done both back in 2002 / 2003, with no obvious 
> damage. 
> 
> No other patches this time besides the powerpatch tape. 
> 
> Current info: 
> RELEASE: C.75.00 MPE/iX HP31900 C.45.05 USER VERSION: C.75.03 
> 
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