Conference turris::digital_unix

9497.0. ""Downsize" Alphaserver 1000A 5/333" by MUNICH::CUZUM () Tue Apr 15 1997 04:25

Hi, Unix-, hardware- and SWIFT-wizards,

a very important customer in Romania has got an Alpha Server 1000A
5/333. I understand this servers support dUnix Versions starting with
V3.2f. This server MUST be used by the customer as SWIFT access point,
and SWIFT Alliance certify their software -ONLY- for DIGITAL UNIX 3.2C 
and 3.2D. Now our colleague from DIGITAL Romania wants to try to replace
the CPU board (5/333) and downgrade the firmware. He wants to know, if
this should be enough to be able to install V3.2c or if it is necessary to
change the main board, too. I told him, I will submit a notes conference,
but I think such an action is not supported and adviced him to try to
change the the computer with one, supporting V3.2c.

Nevertheless, can anyone answer his question, about what has to be
replaced to be able to install V3.2c? Or perhaps the SWIFT-wizards 
    can tell when/if we can upgrade and run SWIFT.

Regards,

Corina