Supported Software Update Paths; Software Compatibility With The -008 Cpu - GE MAC 3500 Service Manual

Supported Software Update Paths

The following table identifies the supported software update paths for each supported
main board. Attempting any unlisted update could result in issues either with the
update process itself or with the device after the update is complete.
Supported Software Update Paths

Software Compatibility with the -008 CPU

The 801212-008 main board is NOT compatible with versions 9C or 10A. The —008
board has a new Numonyx (Micron) 512MB NAND Flash chip that requires boot code
version B4 and software versions 9D or 10B.
The boot code will prevent you from installing versions 9C or 10A on a device with the
801212–008 main board.
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Main
Board
-008
-007
-006
MAC™ 3500
Software/Hardware Compatibility
Update
From
v9D
v10B
v10A
v10A
v9C
v9C
v10A
v10A
v9C
v9C
To
v10B
v9D
v10B
v9D
v10B
v9D
v10B
v9D
v10B
v9D
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