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.