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Read the Firmware Release Notes
Read the firmware release notes before updating firmware.
» ds25_v73_fw_relnote.pdf (PDF)
» ds25_v73_fw_relnote.ps (PS)

Choose a Method to Update Firmware
Update Method Requirements Description
» BOOTP Network Tru64Unix Server Update firmware from a network using BOOTP protocol.
» MOP Network OpenVMS Server Update firmware from a network using MOP protocol.
» Bootable CD-ROM CD Reader/Writer and Recording Software Create a bootable firmware update CD-ROM.

Create a Bootable CD-ROM
Firmware Image Right-click to Download File
AlphaServer DS25 Systems » ds25_v7_3.iso

The .iso image has been updated to include  new I/O firmware for the Smart Array 6400 Backplane Controller (KZPEC).
The KZPEC firmware image (kzpec276.sys), for updating via the LFU, can also downloaded from here.

  1. Copy the iso image to a PC or system with CD writing abilities.
  2. Record the .iso image to CD-ROM using recording software.
  3. Boot the CD-ROM to invoke the firmware update utility (e.g. boot dqa0)
    Press the enter key when prompted for the bootfile name.(e.g. Bootfile: [ENTER])
  4. Type update to update firmware
  5. Type exit to leave from the firmware update utility.

BOOTP Network Update - Tru64UNIX
Firmware Image
» ds25_v7_3.exe

Download the firmware image to a TRU64Unix Server.
Register the Ethernet MAC address of the client with the TRU64Unix administrator.
Invoke BOOTP from the client SRM terminal. (e.g. boot eia0)

* Please consult your administrator for additional information on BOOTP booting.

MOP Network Update - OpenVMS
Firmware Image
» ds25_v7_3.sys

Download the firmware image .sys file to the OpenVMS MOP directory.
Then apply the following command to the downloaded firmware image.

$ set file/attr=(rfm:fix,lrl:512,mrs:512,rat:none) file-name.sys

The set file/attr command ensures the file is in the proper format for MOP booting:
Consult your system administrator for additional information on MOP booting.

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