| 100% binary compatible |
The New VS Hardware Abstraction Layer provides the VS instruction set, the VS memory architecture, the VS interrupt system, the VS I/O architecture, the VS System Control Unit (SCU) and selected VS IOC and device functionality. |
| ZERO conversion |
The New VS runs existing VS software, so there is no need for any conversion -- not programs, not data files |
| ZERO migration |
The New VS is a functional upgrade from your present VS |
| Load & Run |
Restore your VS volumes from backup tapes or VS disks, configure the new system, and IPL |
| IPLs and runs the VS OS |
Yes, the New VS runs the real VS Operating System, including optional components such as EVAS, XDMS, PACE, etc. |
| Runs all VS software |
Yes, the New VS runs all VS software, just like all previous VS model upgrades... all compilers, editors, utilities and applications, PACE, etc. |
