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From: SYSTEM@CRNLNS.BITNET
Newsgroups: comp.os.vms
Subject: re: Microcode problem on 8600 processors
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Date: 20 Jan 88 13:25:00 GMT
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Ned,

Both of our 8600s run your microcode bug detector correctly,
returning a 0.

We have been running our current microcode for quite a while
(many months).

I don't want to stir up any trouble, but
I think you need to talk to your DEC field service management
about bringing your systems' FCO's up to date in a timely fashion,
including installing new console software when it becomes available.

The file "NOTICE.NEW" on our console packs claims that it is for
both 8600s and 8650s and that it includes CI microcode rev 7.0.
This last may have a bearing. Since our systems are
clustered, I made a point of telling our Field Service rep that
VMS v4's release notes mentioned the desirability of using CI rev 7.

I hope this helps.

Selden E. Ball, Jr.
(Wilson Lab's network and system manager)

Cornell University                 NYNEX: +1-607-255-0688
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