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196 AppendixA
MPE/V to MPE/iX Migration
Migration Overview
Migration Overview
There are a number of steps that you must take to successfully convert
an MPE V network for use as an MPE/iX network. These tasks are
summarized below, and described in more detail in the remainder of
this appendix. Keep in mind that, depending on the needs of your
installation, you may need to perform additional tasks to complete your
migration. For example, if you are adding communication links that did
not exist on your MPE V network you will also need to configure those
new links.
Before You Start
This guide provides an extensive overview of NS architecture and
networking concepts. It also furnishes configuration design checks,
planning worksheets and examples to aid you in organizing new
network configurations. You should be thoroughly familiar with this
material before you begin your migration.
File Migration Tasks
There are two primary tasks you will need to perform to migrate your
network configuration files. These are:
1. Run the NMMGRVER utility on the old configuration files to convert
them to the current software version. (You will first need to install a
copy of all configuration files used for your NS 3000/V network to the
MPE/iX network). Refer to “File Conversion Guidelines” later in this
Appendix.
2. Run the NMMGR utility on the new configuration file(s) to make any
changes required due to the differences between NS 3000/V and
NS 3000/iX. Refer to “Reconfiguration Guidelines” later in this
Appendix.
Additional Migration Considerations
This appendix does not discuss hardware migration considerations;
however, you will find a description of hardware components in this
manual. Additionally, details of hardware installation and
configuration can be found in the following manuals:
• LANIC Installation and Service Manual.
• LAN Cable and Accessories Installation Manual.
— Central Bus Programmable Serial Interface Installation and
Reference Manual.