Each data communications product consists of a variety of
software modules. Each software module has an individual version
number.
The software modules of all HP data communications products
use a standard version stamp. This stamp has the format:
vuuffiii
where values represent the following:
- v
The version number of the software. This corresponds
to a major revision or a version for a new or revised system environment.
- u
The update level of the software. This corresponds
to a significant revision in product functionality.
- f
The fix level of the software. This corresponds
to a new, supported revision of the software.
- i
The internal fix level of the software. This is
for differentiating special releases of software that do not correspond
to a normal release cycle. Under normal circumstances, you do not
need to concern yourself with this field when you are determining
the compatibility of a product.
A subsystem is a grouping of software modules. The software
modules within each subsystem usually have a common or similar function.
Each software module within a subsystem has its own version ID number.
If the version, update, and fix levels of these modules do not match,
the subsystem will not work correctly. You can use NMMAINT to determine
if your software installation is valid. The information provided
by NMMAINT must be included in any service request submitted to
HP. Refer to the NS 3000/iX Error Message and Recovery
Manual or to the Node Manager's Guide
for any HP-IBM product for information about submitting service
requests (SRs).