HP-UX Virtual Partitions Administrator's Guide (includes A.05.02)

Installing, Updating, or Removing vPars and Upgrading Servers with vPars
Notes, Cautions, and Other Considerations Before You Update or Install vPars
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3. Install the firmware patch as you would in a non-vPars environment. The firmware patch will reboot
your server.
4. After the firmware installation has completed, you can boot the Monitor and virtual partitions as you
normally would.
For example, if you have not modified your AUTO file in the LIF area to boot the vPars Monitor and
virtual partitions, boot the vPars Monitor (for example, ISL> hpux /stand/vpmon) and then the
virtual partitions (for example, MON> vparload -auto).
• Mid-range Servers
Once in standalone or nPars mode, install the server firmware as you normally do.
• Superdomes (PA-RISC and Integrity)
Upgrading firmware on a Superdome must be performed by Hewlett-Packard qualified service personnel
only. Please contact your local HP Support Representative to schedule a convenient time for the firmware
upgrade service.
Setting the GSP Terminal Type
Note: this section applies only to the rp5470/L3000 and rp7400/N4000 servers. You can skip this section for
nPartitionable servers.
The Guardian Service Processor (GSP) provides multiple access methods for the console: the hardware
console port, the remote-modem port, and the LAN console port. To avoid mismatches in terminal emulation
which can cause strange results on your display, it is important to match the display type as set in the GSP to
the display type of the terminal or terminal emulator that you are using. For example:
• If you are using a hardwired HP terminal or a LAN-based terminal emulator of type “hpterm”, set the
GSP terminal-type setting to hpterm.
• If you are using a LAN-based terminal emulator of type “dtterm” or “xterm”, set the GSP terminal-type
setting to vt100.
How to Set the GSP Terminal Type Step 1.Access the GSP through the lan console, the remote-modem
port, or a physically connected terminal.
Step 2. Use the CA command at the GSP prompt to modify the console attributes:
GSP> ca
Step 3. Answer “y” (yes) to indicate that you want to change the console port settings:
Do you want to modify the Local Console Serial Port settings? (Y/[N]) y
Step 4. Answer “n” (no) to the questions about modifying the “Serial Port bit rate” and the “Current Flow
Control”
Current Local Console Serial Port bit rate: 9600 bits/s
Do you want to modify it? (Y/[N]) n
Current Flow Control: Software
Do you want to modify it? (Y/[N]) n
Step 5. Indicate which terminal type you want to use, then answer “y” (yes) to confirm your change: