I'm curious if anyone is using manuals on CD-ROM on Release 5.0 with CD
extensions.  Because I'm not familiar with this documentation format,
I'm concerned about things like having to change CD's when the drive is
in the data center (unless one CD holds all the manuals ;) ;) ), what
is performance like when multiple accessors try to retrieve data from
the drive, setup and configuration "gotchas", etc.  What are the
experiences - good and bad - from the user community??
 
Please feel free to call or e-mail me privately if you wish.
 
TIA,
 
 
 
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Subject: Re: CD-ROM on HP3000
Author:  Kriss Rant <[log in to unmask]> at ~INTERNET
Date:    1/3/96 3:09 PM
 
 
Rick-
 
Yes, manuals on CD will lower your support costs.
 
Here is some additional information on this topic:
 
 
To order MPE/iX software documentation on CD-ROM with a
new HP 3000 system, option 0BC must be specified with the
media product, 51453B or 51454B.  Option 0BC includes a one
user license for HP LaserROM/PC (P/N 50725B) and HP CD
Extensions for MPE/iX (P/N B3683AA).  Additional user
licenses must be ordered separately.  HP CD Extensions
require MPE/iX 5.0.  Existing HP 3000 customers who wish
to start receiving their documentation on CD-ROM should
contact their support contract administrator, who will update
their support contract to indicate manuals on CD-ROM.  In addition,
product numbers 50725B and B3683AA must be ordered separately.
 
HP LaserROM/PC retrieval software is used to access HP 3000
and HP 9000 documentation provided on CD-ROM from a PC.
 
HP CD Extensions is a client/server utility that allows
PC applications to access a CD-ROM drive mounted on an
HP 3000 system.
 
 
Since the CD Extensions require MPE/iX 5.0, you may wish to
purchase the A3184A CD-ROM Drive, which is a newer Drive for
MPE/iX 5.0 systems.
 
Regards, Kriss Rant / MPE/iX Product Manager
 
 
 
(Rick Clark) ([log in to unmask]) wrote:
: For $500,  I can purchase an A30680 CD for my HP3000.  What I need to know
: is.....
: 1) Is this a familiar and reliable drive?
: 2) What will I gain by putting a CD on my HP system?
: 3) Are they easy to install?
: 4) Can I access this same drive from a networked PC?
: 5) Is it true that my support costs will drop if I transfer my manuals to CD?
 
:     (still awaiting an answer from HP ... over 2 weeks ago)
: 6) Any other comments would be appreciated
 
: TIA
: Happy :>)  New Year to all !!
 
: Rick Clark
: Systems Manager
: Nook Industries