Installation and Upgrade Guide

Overview of Installing G06.24
G06.24 Software Installation and Upgrade Guide—528593-005
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Installing an IOAM Enclosure and Other
Components
After you change the CONFTEXT file, you must perform all required DSM/SCM
requests to create a new SYSnn, including the new processor type. Perform a system
load of the new SYSnn after the new hardware is installed.
For details on processor types, see the NonStop S-Series Planning and Configuration
Guide.
Installing an IOAM Enclosure and Other Components
An IOAM enclosure enables you to access additional disk storage. It is mounted into a
standard 19-inch rack and connects to the MSEB of S76000 and later S-series
systems. IOAM enclosures contain several components, including specially-designed
ServerNet I/O adapters. One adapter of this type is the Fibre Channel ServerNet
Adapter (FCSA), which is used to connect to additional disk storage, such as an
Enterprise Storage System (ESS) disk.
In preparation, note that:
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Your site must be equipped with an operational LAN.
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Your site must have access to a DHCP server, or you must have software that
mimics one.
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IP addresses are assigned dynamically.
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Both Tetra-8 and Tetra-16 are supported for IOAM installation.
Before the HP service providers install and configure the IOAM and its other hardware
components, the G06.24 SUT is installed and a system load is performed. You must
have the latest OSM client and server installed and configured.
Certain limitations exist for configurations that include ESS or IOAM enclosures. For a
comprehensive list of these limitations, contact your HP representative. Some
limitations are:
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If you migrate data from a NonStop S-series system to an ESS, and the data is
located on disks within I/O enclosures, these I/O enclosures must be populated
with IOMF 2 CRUs.
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Only ESS-trained technicians can handle or configure ESS equipment. For any
activities that involve installing, configuring, or operating the ESS, the technician
trained for working with the ESS must be on site and available.
Caution. Never load the new SYSnn that contains the new processor type into your current
processors. Otherwise, a system outage will result, and you will have to fall back to your
previous RVU. To check your current processor type, use either OSM, if installed and
configured, or TSM.
Caution. IOAM enclosures must be installed by service providers trained by HP.
Note. For more information about installing and configuring FCSAs or the ESS, contact your
HP service provider.