Does BCM400 3.6 to 4.0 hard drive replacement require new keycodes? 1

[aragon]

I want to replace a BCM3.6 hard drive with a BCM4.0 FRU drive.
I figure it is possible to reuse the old keycodes since the systemID will not change.
I plan to document the keycodes and simply re-enter them into the new drive using element mangler.

What surprises can I expect in trying to do this if any?
What is the best method (bearing in mind i have no choice but to replace the actual drive)?

 

[biv343]

Can't be done. The keycodes are migrated to the 4.0 format by KRS. You'd have to purchase the 3.6 to 4.0 upgrade auth code to have the keycodes converted.

 

[possum61]

just read in a post that replaceing the HD is know longer needed. Not sure if that is correct or not

 

[MagnaRGP]

You only NEED to replace the HD if you are upgrading from 2.5 Pre-FP1 and your current HD is not a 20gb drive.

That said, replacing the drive is MUCH faster than upgrading from 2.5 to 3.01 then to 3.6 then to 4.0, but that process retains all programming and VM/call centre data. Also gives you a brand new drive.

Keycodes ALWAYS need to be upgraded when moving to 4.0.