There are a number of steps that you must take to successfully
convert an MPE V network for use as an MPE/iX network. These tasks
are summarized below, and described in more detail in the remainder
of this appendix. Keep in mind that, depending on the needs of your
installation, you may need to perform additional tasks to complete
your migration. For example, if you are adding communication links
that did not exist on your MPE V network you will also need to configure
those new links.
Before You Start |
 |
This guide provides an extensive overview of NS architecture
and networking concepts. It also furnishes configuration design
checks, planning worksheets and examples to aid you in organizing
new network configurations. You should be thoroughly familiar with
this material before you begin your migration.
File Migration Tasks |
|
There are two primary tasks you will need to perform to migrate
your network configuration files. These are:
Run the NMMGRVER utility on the old
configuration files to convert them to the current software version.
(You will first need to install a copy of all configuration files
used for your NS 3000/V network to the MPE/iX network).
Refer to "File Conversion Guidelines" later in
this Appendix.
Run the NMMGR utility on the new configuration file(s)
to make any changes required due to the differences between NS 3000/V
and NS 3000/iX. Refer to "Reconfiguration Guidelines"
later in this Appendix.
Additional Migration Considerations |
|
This appendix does not discuss hardware migration considerations;
however, you will find a description of hardware components in this
manual. Additionally, details of hardware installation and configuration
can be found in the following manuals:
LANIC Installation and
Service Manual.
LAN Cable and Accessories Installation
Manual.
Central Bus Programmable
Serial Interface Installation and Reference Manual.
