What is New in the December 2003 Release?

The following summaries pertain to the HP-UX 11i v1 December 2003 update release. For further information, see the indicated chapters in the HP-UX 11i December 2003 Release Notes, available in its most current version at http://docs.hp.com/en/oshpux11i.html.

The following is not an exhaustive list, so it strongly recommended that you consult the HP-UX 11i December 2003 Release Notes for information that is not included here.

Chapter 4: nPartition (Hard Partition) Systems .

Hard Partitions now supported on rp8420, rp7420, and Superdomes SD16A, SD32A, and SD64A.
Partition Manager updated to version B.11.11.01.07 to incorporate a defect fix.

Chapter 5: Workstation/Server Specific Information .

Hardware Enablement Program updated install kernels to support Rock Ridge extension for ISO-9660 format; enabled support for new PA-8800 servers; qualified support for new slim optical devices for J6X00 workstations; enabled correct density and compression for several tape drives; added support for new I/O cards.
Supported systems now include hp 9000 rp3440 server, hp 9000 rp4440 server, hp 9000 rp8420 server, hp 9000 rp7420 server, hp 9000 Superdome SD16A, hp 9000 Superdome SD32A, hp 9000 Superdome SD64A.

Chapter 6: HP-UX 11i Version 1 Operating Environment Applications .

Codeword iCOD added as an always-installed product.
Enterprise Cluster Master (ECM) Toolkit updated to version B.02.00 with additions and enhancements.
GlancePlus Pak updated to version C.03.72.00 to incorporate defect fixes.
Graphics and Technical Computer Environment bundle (B6268AA) updated to version B.11.11.12.03 to incorporate defect fixes.
HP CIFS Server updated to 2.2g (version A.01.10) with defect fixes and new enhancements.
HP Message-Passing Interface (MPI) updated to version 2.0 with new features, including MPI-2 Standard functionality.
HP WBEM Services for HP-UX, version A.01.05, now included as a default-installed product on the OE media.
HP-UX HIDS updated to version 2.2 as a maintenance release.
HP-UX IPFilter updated to version A.03.05.08 with defect fixes to the product and the documentation.
Ignite-UX install environment enhanced to include the Gigabit Ethernet libraries to allow lanadmin to configure these network interfaces during installation.
Mozilla Application Suite updated to version 1.4 with new functionality, defect fixes, and performance improvements.
Pay Per Use updated to version B.06.03 to incorporate a security improvement.
Servicecontrol Manager updated to version 03.00.04 to include SDK version 1.4.1.04.
Software Package Builder updated to version A.01.00.04 to allow the use of OR relationships when setting corequisite and prerequisite dependencies.

Chapter 7: Networking and Mass Storage Drivers .

Fibre Channel fcd driver updated to support the new A9782A and A9784A Fibre Channel/Gigabit Ethernet Combo HBAs.
Gigabit Ethernet driver iether now supports the PCI-X 2-Port 1000Base-SX (fiber-based) card (A7011A) and the PCI-X 2-Port 1000Base-T (copper-based) card (A7012A).
Gigabit Ethernet driver gelan updated to incorporate defect fixes.
Gigabit Ethernet driver igelan updated to incorporate defect fixes.
The Gigabit Ethernet drivers updated to support various new systems and system upgrades including the rp4440, rp8620, rp7420, and rx2600.
HP RAID160 SA Controller driver updated to improve diagnostic capabilities.
The scsiU320-00 bundle added to provide the always-installed driver mpt for the HP A7173A PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Host Bus Adapter.

Chapter 8: Installation .

Update-UX updated to incorporate defect fixes and to support changes to the Operating Environments.

Chapter 16: Internationalization .

Several commands, library routines and lp model files that implement internationalization functionality are deprecated.

What is New in the December 2003 Release?

Technical documentation

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