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V7.3 Release and News

This Web page contains the most current release of the Alpha Systems Firmware Update CD.  Please read the license agreement, which describes legal restrictions using Alpha Systems software obtained from the Internet.
 
News - October 2008
Until the end of October 2009, AlphaServer's are still available within HP as Extended Life Products. Factory-Refurbished Systems and Options with Full Warranty are available through 
the HP Renew Program in EMEA, AP, and Japan, and available through Technology Value Solutions in the Americas.

New Firmware on CD

AlphaServers

Alpha Workstations

Other Firmware

Re-Released Firmware on CD

Firmware Not on CD

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Helpful links

» How to Buy Extended Life Products

Important links

» AlphaServer Management Station
» HP AlphaServer instant Capacity on Demand (iCAP)
» Configuring Fibre-Channel Adapters
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Make Your Own Bootable Firmware CD

To make your own bootable CD only image (bootable DVD's are not supported), download the zipped .iso image (over 200MB) to a PC with CD writing abilities. Create your CD then boot the CD to update firmware on one of the systems listed on CD.

Ordering Firmware Distribution Service

In the United States, order part number QT-5VUAA-XA to automatically receive the Alpha Systems Firmware CD each release. Order QB-5VUAA-SA.7.3 to receive just the CD. To place orders, contact Hewlett-Packard Technical Support. HP employees may order the CD from the following site.

Release Notes Overview

The Release Notes Overview contains the following information:
  • describes the Alpha firmware CD boot procedure
  • lists important changes
  • lists the Operating Systems/Firmware Revision Matrix
  • lists the Console and I/O Device Revision Table
» PDF version
» Postscript Version

Firmware Images and Release Notes

Downloadable firmware images are available for the systems listed. Select a system model and review the associated release notes for instructions to download and to update firmware. Download the firmware release notes; they are updated periodically without notice.

Firmware images can also be downloaded via anonymous FTP .

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