========================================================================== The checksum's (found through sum -r) of the files that you have received (other than this README) are as follows: 17090 2 patchSG0002870 08856 67 patchSG0002870.eoe_sw 06482 2 patchSG0002870.idb ========================================================================== - 1 - 1. Patch_SG0002870_Release_Note This release note describes patch SG0002870 to IRIX 6.2. This patch is also known as TDR 5.1 (hinv patch). 1.1 Supported_Hardware_Platforms This patch is applicable to all hardware platforms supported by the IRIX 6.2 operating system. 1.2 Supported_Software_Platforms This patch is compatible with all versions of IRIX 6.2. The software cannot be installed on other configurations. 1.3 Patch_relationships This patch replaces Patch SG0002454, SG0002172, SG0001510, and SG0001369. While this patch can be installed by itself, recognition of GY-2120 drives will not take place until Patch SG0002861 is also installed. 1.4 Bugs_Fixed_by_Patch_SG0002870 This patch contains fixes for the following bugs in IRIX 6.2. Bug numbers from Silicon Graphics bug tracking system are included for reference. o 561672 - hinv changes to support SONY GY-2120 (replacement for GY-10). 1.5 Bugs_Fixed_in_Patches_Replaced_by_Patch_SG0002870 o Update hinv command so that it understands the SONY GY-10 tape drives. (Bug #365300). o Update the hinv command to identify the GIO 100BaseTX Fast Ethernet (gfe) and VME 100BaseTX Fast Ethernet (vfe) options (Bug #410966) o 499222 - Added hinv support for IBM Magstar MP 3570, EXABYTE 8900 o 545541 - Added hinv support for SONY SDX-300C and Philips TD3600 & NCTP - 2 - 1.6 Subsystems_Included_in_Patch_SG0002870 This patch release includes these subsystems: o patchSG0002870.eoe1_sw.unix 1.7 Installation_Instructions Because you want to install only the patches for problems you have encountered, patch software is not installed by default. After reading the descriptions of the bugs fixed in this patch (see Section 1.3), determine the patches that meet your specific needs. If, after reading Sections 1.1 and 1.2 of these release notes, you are unsure whether your hardware and software meet the requirements for installing a particular patch, run inst. The inst program does not allow you to install patches that are incompatible with your hardware or software. Patch software is installed like any other Silicon Graphics software product. Follow the instructions in your Software Installation Administrator's Guide to bring up the miniroot form of the software installation tools. Follow these steps to select a patch for installation: 1. At the Inst> prompt, type install patchSGxxxxxxx where xxxxxxx is the patch number. 2. Initiate the installation sequence. Type Inst> go 3. You may find that two patches have been marked as incompatible. (The installation tools reject an installation request if an incompatibility is detected.) If this occurs, you must deselect one of the patches. Inst> keep patchSGxxxxxxx where xxxxxxx is the patch number. 4. After completing the installation process, exit the inst program by typing - 3 - Inst> quit 1.8 Patch_Removal_Instructions To remove a patch, use the versions remove command as you would for any other software subsystem. The removal process reinstates the original version of software unless you have specifically removed the patch history from your system. versions remove patchSGxxxxxxx where xxxxxxx is the patch number. To keep a patch but increase your disk space, use the versions removehist command to remove the patch history. versions removehist patchSGxxxxxxx where xxxxxxx is the patch number. No known problems.