HP-UX 11i v3 Installation and Update Guide, September 2010

system (most importantly, /usr, /opt, and /var) has at least 10-20 percent free space to allow

for any growth.

Note the update process will check the disk space requirements. If the system doesn't meet the

requirements, the update will not proceed.

Verifying supported network drivers, mass storage drivers, I/O cards, and

storage devices

Before installing HP-UX 11i v3, make sure that the drivers, I/O cards, and storage devices on

your system are supported.

You can run the msv2v3check script to validate whether the drivers, mass storage I/O cards,

and mass storage devices installed on your system are supported on HP-UX 11i v3. This script

will report if any unsupported drivers, mass storage I/O cards, and mass storage devices are

found on your system. This script will also check the minimum firmware versions required for

these cards or devices.

You can retrieve the msv2v3check script from the HP Software Depot (http://www.hp.com/go/

softwaredepot ).

For more details on the msv2v3check script, see the white paper HP-UX 11i v2 to 11i v3 Mass

Storage Stack Update Guide, available at

http://hp.com/go/hpux-core-docs

For a list of supported and unsupported HP-UX I/O cards and mass storage devices, see the

HP-UX Supported I/O Cards Matrix and the HP-UX Supported Mass Storage Devices Matrix (http://

hp.com/go/hpux-iocards-docs).

HP StorageWorks compatibility with HP-UX 11i v3

For up-to-date status and recommended firmware versions for HP StorageWorks components

supported with HP-UX 11i v3, see the HP-UX 11i v3 and HP StorageWorks Compatibility section

http://h18006.www1.hp.com/storage/hpuxconnectivitymatrix.html

Finding firmware

Make sure your system meets the minimum firmware requirements for the latest HP-UX 11i v3

(B.11.31) release. HP recommends that you update to the latest firmware available before installing

or updating to HP-UX 11i v3.

Verifying and downloading firmware

1. Go to http://www.hp.com.

2. Select the Support & Drivers tab, then Download drivers and software.

3. Enter your product name or number and click Go.

4. If necessary, select your specific product from the search results.

5. Choose the OS or Cross operating system (BIOS, Firmware, Diagnostics, etc.)

6. Click the bundle to see release notes and other information.

7. See the release notes or installation instructions to verify you have the latest firmware version.