Prestoserve 2.4.2 -- Patch Required

The Prestoserve(TM) 2.4.2 release will not function properly with the Solaris 7 software environment if the workaround below is not implemented. Below is a partial list of some of the platforms and hardware options that may be affected:

• Ultra(TM) 1 Creator Model 170E

• Ultra 1 Creator3D Model 170E

• Sun(TM) Enterprise(TM) 1 Model 170E

• SunSwift(TM) SBus Adapter Card

If you installed Prestoserve 2.4.2 and are using a platform or hardware option listed above, you must do the following steps to provide compatibility:

1. Edit the /etc/system file and add the following information:

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   set fas:fas_enable_sbus64 = 0
   

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2. Reboot your system.

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   Caution -

   Failure to reboot your system can corrupt data.

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A Prestoserve patch (#103043-08) that automatically adds the above information to the /etc/system file is available. If you prefer to make this change using the Prestoserve patch, contact your authorized Sun support provider. If you edit the /etc/system file as described above, you do not need the Prestoserve patch.

If you installed Prestoserve 2.4.2 and are using an Ultra 2 platform (200MHz or 300MHz), you must do the following steps to provide compatibility:

1. Edit the /etc/system file and add the following information:

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   set fas:fas_enable_sbus64 = 0
   

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2. Reboot your system.

3. Use pkgadd to add the SUNWprsto package.

4. Add the Prestoserve patch (103043-08).

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   Note -

   If the above steps are not followed, your Ultra 2 system may panic.

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