Communicator e3000 MPE/iX Release 6.5 PowerPatch 5 (Software Release C.65.05) (30216-90359)

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Announcements
MPE/iX Release 6.5 PowerPatch 5
MPE/iX and the e3000 have been dutifully serving HP customers for nearly 30 years. On November 14th,
2001 HP announced the end of sales for the HP e3000 and MPE/iX.
HP realizes that customers are planning their migration away from the e3000 and MPE/iX. We understand
that it is very important for our customers to have additional time to develop and implement their migration
strategy. Thus, HP is releasing MPE/iX 6.5 PowerPatch 5 which is a pro-active patch-set. It includes defect
repair which improves the capabilities and supportability of MPE/iX 6.5. This patch-set helps to ensure that
customers are able to maximize the value of their current HP e3000 environment as they manage their
transition off the platform.
End of Support Dates
Support for MPE/iX 6.0 release ended October 31, 2002 while MPE/iX Releases 6.5, 7.0, and 7.5 are being
supported through December 31, 2006.
Please note that although MPE/iX 6.5 is supported through 2006, customers who are developing plans for
their HP e3000 environment into the future may find it beneficial to upgrade to MPE/iX 7.0 or 7.5. These
later releases contain changes and improvements (defect repair, performance and capacity enhancements for
high-end systems, and bundled tools for using the HP e3000 with the Internet) that are not available on
MPE/iX 6.5. Additionally, PowerPatch 5 is the last planned PowerPatch for MPE/iX 6.5.
For a comprehensive listing of supported hardware, please go to:
http://www.hp.com/products1/evolution/e3000/news_events/discont/end_support.html
Making the PowerPatch Installation Easy
HP Engineering Services remains a major focal point for all your MPE/iX consulting needs. Please contact
your local HP support organization for upgrades and installations.