Guidelines For Updating A Redundant Os In Runtime - Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7 Function Manual

message window closes and the Route Control client can be operated again only when the
failover from the failed Route Control server to the redundant Route Control server is complete.
Note
The route can be controlled from a Route Control faceplate during the switchover of a Route
Control server.
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6.10

Guidelines for updating a redundant OS in runtime

6.10.1 Introduction
Introduction
Below, you will find guidelines for updating a redundant OS in runtime. This means that the
operation of the PCS 7 system is not disrupted, the AS does not change to STOP mode and
the automation process can continue to be operated and monitored.
Requirements
● The redundant OS is made up of the following components:
● The PCS 7 version is at least PCS 7 V7.1.3.
Information on updating the PC stations and project data
You can find information on updating the PC stations and project data in the
System PCS 7; Software Update without Utilization of the New Functions documentation.
Rules
Make sure that you keep to the described order to avoid disrupting operation of the PCS 7
system.
Fault-tolerant Process Control Systems (V8.0)
Function Manual, 03/2012, A5E02779471-02
Process Control System PCS 7; SIMATIC Route Control
– Redundant OS server
– OS clients
CAUTION
Failure, Switchover and Return of Fault-tolerant Components
6.10 Guidelines for updating a redundant OS in runtime
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