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Re: 947 to 957 move-new hardware
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Paul Courry <[log in to unmask]>
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Paul Courry <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 12 Apr 2001 22:13:18 -0400
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This is too late to be useful possibly, but call your 3rd party software vendors, given them the new
HPCPUNAME and HPSUSAN number and get them to generate new unlock codes. The company
that sold it to you should have this info on hand.

Paul

On Wed, 11 Apr 2001 06:58:44 -0700, Hansen, John wrote:

>Last Friday my HP947 was being moved between building, and in the process it
>slid off the lift gate of the moving truck falling about 3 feet, damaging it
>to the point where it is not worth attempting to repair.  Nice way to start
>a weekend.  I have secured an HP957 as a replacement system.  This new
>system will be arriving hopefully by Friday and would like to get it back up
>and online ASAP.
>
>My main concern is how can I install from my old SLT tape, or is this even
>possible.  The 947 had 5.5 Express 7 with one reactive patch.  The new 957
>will arrive with 5.5 Express 7, and hopefully the same reactive patch.
>
>Now my questions...Can I simply update the new system from the SLT cut just
>prior to the move?  Will this bring in all my HP software from my Subsys
>tape along with batches?  Would it be better the reinstall from my Subsys
>tape?  Could I do an install from the SLT, and clean up the system in
>sysgen, and install the disks and other items?
>
>I understand that I will have some specific files to restore in order to
>bring back my network/dtc setting, and have been in contact with various
>software vendors as the cpuname and susan number changes.
>
>What I am looking for is some guidance or suggestion on how I can get this
>done with the least amount of effort, in the shortest period of time without
>jeopardizing the integrity of the operating system.
>
>If I have missed anything feel free to contact me, as I am looking for help,
>and know this is the place to ask.
>
>John
>
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