From: Kilchenmann Timo (timo.kilchenmann@BECHTLE.CH)
Date: Tue Apr 29 2003 - 09:40:35 EDT
It must be aix 5.1 or higher on the system where the mksysb was created. So
yes, mksysb/tape must be with an aix 5.1 bootstrap/kernel on it.
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Wehn you say AIX must be 5.1 or higher that is on the boot tape
(mksysb) right?
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From: Kilchenmann Timo <timo.kilchenmann@BECHTLE.CH>
Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2003 7:05 am
Subject: booting from fibre tape drives
> - fc-adapter must have current firmware
> - system firmware must be current
> - aix must be at version 5.1 or higher
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> Good morning all:
> I was ask a question last night:
> Can you boot a server from a fibre tape drive? I tried this on an S80
> with a 3494 fibre drive and the system didn't see the device.
> So now I ask the you has anyone done this or can it be done? If so
> what are the step needed to do this.
> As always I look forward to the replies and thank you in advance.
> Vince
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