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The new SYM4 version of the EMC Symmetrix Disk Array is supported on MPE/iX 5.5 starting with Express 3. The SYM4 has the CUDA-9 9 GB disk mechanism that spins at 7200 rpm, a 20 MBs fast-wide differential bus to replace the 5MBs back-end single-ended bus, larger integrated cache, and other features to boost capacity and performance.

NOTE: This is NOT an HP or customer installable device.

The following is a summary of software requirements for support of the EMC Symmetrix FW/SCSI Disk Arrays. Device installation and support is provided by EMC. For this reason, the following guidelines are provided only for general information purposes. For detailed information on the support and configuration of these devices, refer to the chapter, "HP 3000 Server Environment," in the EMC Product Guide-Symmetrix Open Systems Host Environment (200-999-563).

This is the minimum microcode level supported:

  • 5062-61-40 (3/26/97) with Busy and Environmental bits set on the Symmetrix

  • 5063-39-28 (5/27/97) with Environmental bits set on the Symmetrix

  • 5063-39-29 (5/27/97) with Environmental bits set on the Symmetrix

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