New Features in Compaq NT SSD Version 1.16

• Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5 and 3.51
• Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5 and 3.51

SUMMARY

The information in this article details changes and updates contained in the Compaq Support Software Diskette (SSD), for Windows NT 3.5x, version 1.16. The information for this article was taken directly from the NTREADME.HLP file found on the SSD.

MORE INFORMATION

The 1.16 release of the Compaq Support Software Diskette for Windows NT 3.5x (NT SSD) contains the following new features and maintenance modifications:

New Features in Compaq NT SSD Version 1.16 Pass B

Compaq On-Line Recovery Server Option

New support that provides automated switch over for pairs of Compaq servers connected via a serial link. The system is composed of the Compaq ProLiant Storage, Recovery Server switch and the On-Line Recovery agent. If one system fails, the surviving server detects the failure and causes the switch of the drives from the failed server to itself. This feature is listed in the SSD as option line-item Compaq On-Line Recovery Server.

New Features in Compaq NT SSD Version 1.16 Pass A

Compaq NT SSD Setup

Added the option line-item Convert to Uniprocessor Support when downgrading from a multi to single processor unit.

Added the option line-item Upgrade to Multiprocessor Support when upgrading from a single to multiprocessor-processor unit.

Added the option line-item Compaq On-Line Recovery Agent for support.

Compaq HAL Support

Added new support for the Advanced Program Interrupt Controller (APIC) for dual processor support (HALMPS.DLL)

Fixed a problem where the /PRINT option in BOOT.INI can now work with the crashdump utility.

Fixed a problem where a time delay was occurring per array controller during shutdown with a Compaq Array Controller installed in the system

Added a /MOVEINT BOOT.INI option. (See the Compaq HAL features for more detailed information).

Compaq 32-Bit SCSI-2 Controllers SCSI Miniport Driver

Fixed a problem where the driver was not detecting disabled Compaq 32-Bit Fast-Wide SCSI-2 /E controllers.

Updated NCR SCSI processor script code

Additional code and resource optimizations

Compaq ProLiant Storage System Driver

Fixed a problem where the device indicator information in the device slot pages were not being updated when indicator states changed.

Compaq SCSI Compression/Options Adapter SCSI Miniport Driver

Removed driver support. Driver supporting this adapter is located on Compaq NT SSD Version 1.15 and earlier.

Compaq Systems Management Driver

Fixed a problem where under heavy stress the system will experience a lock up. This problem will only occur on Compaq ProLiant 4000 and ProLiant 4500 installed with 4 processors.

Compaq Integrated NetFlex-L Driver

Modified interrupt routine to be able to see an Apple Talk Network on a Windows NT system.

Fixed a problem where the correct maximum lookahead value was not getting reported correctly.

Fixed a problem where the All Multicast list was getting overwritten by a request to change to receive a specific multicast list.

Compaq NetFlex-2 Driver

Fixed a problem where the adapter might not initialize because of timeout events with assigning interrupts.

Availability

In addition to being available on the Compaq SmartStart CD, the Compaq NT SSD is also available via the following mechanisms. SoftPaq SP1382.EXE is for version 1.16 of the Compaq NT SSD. Available for download on the Compaq BBS (713) 378-1418. Available for download on CompuServe. Go CPQFORUM. Available from anonymous ftp on the Internet. FTP to ftp.compaq.com. Available on the Compaq QuickFind CD, under SoftPaqs (subject to QuickFind CD releases). Available on World Wide Web on the Internet at www.compaq.com.