K-Series to S-Series Differences

Recommended Software Product Revisions
(SPRs)
Map: K-Series to S-Series Differences.
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SPRs provide new features between release version updates (RVUs) or correct
software problems from a previous RVU. You must apply any fallback SPRs on the
RVU you might have to fall back to.
Caution: Many SPRs supported for D-series RVUs will not function properly on a
G-series system. Do not apply any SPR supported for C-series or D-series RVUs
without first verifying that the SPR can be installed on a G-series system.
Installing SPRs involves the following steps:
1 Before installing an SPR, determine if it can be installed on a NonStop S-series
server running your current RVU.
2 Use DSM/SCM to install the SPRs.
3 If necessary, use the OSM Service Connection or the TSM Service Application to
update your service processor (SP) firmware.
4 Load the system again. Some SPRs, when applied, need to have SYSGEN run.
DSM/SCM does this for you.
Note: When upgrading from some RVUs, you might need to install specific SPRs
on that RVU before you perform a Build/Apply for the later RVUs. See the Gxx.xx
Software Installation and Upgrade Guide for detailed instructions concerning the RVUs
you are working with.